Revolutionary War Soldier

Private
William Capps

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

Sep. 1775, a Private under Capt. Nathaniel Keais.

5/27/1777, a Private under Capt. William Caswell (5th NC Regiment) for 2-1/2 years.

9/9/1778, under Capt. Clement Hall (2nd NC Regiment), then under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman.

POW at the Fall of Charleston, SC, held 15 months and exchanged at Jamestown, VA.

From Johnston County, NC.

On the official rolls as William Caps.

S6772.

Service Overview
Enlisted1775
Discharged1781
Service 6 years
Unit2nd NC Regiment
RolePrivate
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Battle Records

Stony Point (NY), Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC)

Key Details
Full Name William Capps
Rank Private
Regiment 2nd NC Regiment
Enlisted 1775
Discharged 1781
State NC
Battles & Engagements
Stony Point (NY), Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC)
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