Revolutionary War Soldier

Private
William Swan

A Patriot of the American Revolution
Biography

1780, a Private under Capt. Samuel Flanagan and Maj. William Richardson Davie in the Independent Corps of Light Horse. Lived in Mecklenburg County. Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. Charles Polk and Col. Robert Smith in the newly-created NC State Legion, and in the Wilmington Expedition, no named engagements. Born in 1758 in Anson (what became Mecklenburg) County, NC.

Service Overview
Enlisted1780
Discharged1781
Service 1 year
UnitIndependent Corps of Light Horse
RolePrivate
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Battle Records

Hanging Rock (SC)

Key Details
Full Name William Swan
Rank Private
Regiment Independent Corps of Light Horse
Enlisted 1780
Discharged 1781
State NC
Battles & Engagements
Hanging Rock (SC)
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