Private
Thomas Merritt

1780, a Private under Capt. Thomas Christmas, attached to Col. James Allen (Halifax District Regiment). Marched towards Charleston, SC, learned at Moncks Corner of the town's surrender, went to Cross Creek. 1781, a Private under Lt. Col. Guilford Dudley (NC Light Horse Regiment), Captain not named. Guarded the wagons during the battle of Guilford Court House. 7/1/1781, a Private under Lt./Capt. Benjamin Bailey (1st NC Regiment). Discharged on 7/1/1782 (3rd NC Regiment) at Bacon's Bridge, SC. aka Thomas Merit. S1233.