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PATRIOTS
Colonel James Blair (Virginia) Maternal 4th great-granduncle
Served as an orderly sergeant, ensign and Indian spy. He was an express rider who alerted troops of the coming Battle at Kings Mountain. He was wounded but completed the ride. He served with Colonel Benjamin Cleveland. A poem was written about his ride to the Kings Mountain battle by Thomas Trotwood Moore. He was often referred to as the "Paul Revere of the South." He later served as a Captain and Colonel in the Indian Wars. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Franklin and Habersham counties. He set the Blair Indian Line in Habersham County, Georgia and he also served over 20 years in the Georgia state legislature. Possibly the namesake of the town of Blairsville in north Georgia.
Major John Callaway (Virginia) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
Served in the Bedford County (VA) Militia with the rank of Major. His brothers-my 5th great grand uncles Jacob, Joseph and Isaac- were also soldiers.
Sergeant John Colley (Virginia) Paternal 4th great-grandfather
The Adjutant General's Office, War Department records show that John Colley served in the Revolutionary War as a sergeant, organization not shown. His name appears in a receipt dated March 10, 1778 for 7 gallons of molasses for the use of 16 men sick in their barracks. John Colley's name also appears without rank or organization in a receipt dated Savannah Georgia March 1, 1778 for candles for the use of some sick men in their barracks, Captain Smith's Company. The Virginia State Library records show the reference to John Colley on the payroll of Capt. Brisco Company of Militia on the expedition under General Clark against the Shawnees, 1780. The Virginia State Library Eighth Annual Report of Library Board and Librarian 1910-1911, page 105, "John Colley, J.P.D56 (Ill. Papers), Revolutionary Soldier of Virginia List of Names.
John Combs (South Carolina) Paternal 3rd great-grandfather or 3rd great-granduncle*
Served with his father Philip (below) and he was at Orangeburg and Edisto. (*Not confirmed which of Philip's sons is my line.)
Served as an orderly sergeant, ensign and Indian spy. He was an express rider who alerted troops of the coming Battle at Kings Mountain. He was wounded but completed the ride. He served with Colonel Benjamin Cleveland. A poem was written about his ride to the Kings Mountain battle by Thomas Trotwood Moore. He was often referred to as the "Paul Revere of the South." He later served as a Captain and Colonel in the Indian Wars. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Franklin and Habersham counties. He set the Blair Indian Line in Habersham County, Georgia and he also served over 20 years in the Georgia state legislature. Possibly the namesake of the town of Blairsville in north Georgia.
Major John Callaway (Virginia) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
Served in the Bedford County (VA) Militia with the rank of Major. His brothers-my 5th great grand uncles Jacob, Joseph and Isaac- were also soldiers.
Sergeant John Colley (Virginia) Paternal 4th great-grandfather
The Adjutant General's Office, War Department records show that John Colley served in the Revolutionary War as a sergeant, organization not shown. His name appears in a receipt dated March 10, 1778 for 7 gallons of molasses for the use of 16 men sick in their barracks. John Colley's name also appears without rank or organization in a receipt dated Savannah Georgia March 1, 1778 for candles for the use of some sick men in their barracks, Captain Smith's Company. The Virginia State Library records show the reference to John Colley on the payroll of Capt. Brisco Company of Militia on the expedition under General Clark against the Shawnees, 1780. The Virginia State Library Eighth Annual Report of Library Board and Librarian 1910-1911, page 105, "John Colley, J.P.D56 (Ill. Papers), Revolutionary Soldier of Virginia List of Names.
John Combs (South Carolina) Paternal 3rd great-grandfather or 3rd great-granduncle*
Served with his father Philip (below) and he was at Orangeburg and Edisto. (*Not confirmed which of Philip's sons is my line.)
Philip Combs (South Carolina) Paternal 4th great-grandfather
While living in area that is now Columbia, SC near the Saluda River (now Lake Murray), he served with the militia and was at Orangeburg and Edisto. Was a Lieutenant at some point. Served with his son John (see above).
While living in area that is now Columbia, SC near the Saluda River (now Lake Murray), he served with the militia and was at Orangeburg and Edisto. Was a Lieutenant at some point. Served with his son John (see above).
Colonel John Cunningham (South Carolina & Georgia) Maternal 5th great-grandfather
Initially a Captain then a Major of the SC Militia while living in Abbeville District, he later became Lt. Colonel under Elijah Clark while living in Georgia. He also served with Generals Pickens and Greene and Colonel Dooly. He was at the Battle at Long Canes in South Carolina; He was in the Battle of Kettle Creek in Georgia; He was in command of the front line at the Battle of Cowpens (due to Elijah Clark being at home in Georgia recovering from wounds); He was at the Siege of Augusta; And he was in the Battle of Kings Mountain. Later, he was appointed full Colonel of the "Upper Battalion" of Wilkes County, GA (Militia) by (Governor) Edward Telfair. After the war he was involved in numerous skirmishes with the Indians throughout the GA and SC frontier. There is much information about John available on the internet and in numerous books. He married the sister of fellow Kettle Creek soldier Absalom Davis Jr. (see below).
Absalom Davis Jr. (South Carolina & Georgia) Maternal 5th great-granduncle
Rank unknown. His name can be found on the Kettle Creek Battlefield monument. Several of his brothers also served, notably Chesley, Lewis and Wiley (likely Gideon and possibly Augustine too). Their father, Absalom Sr., may have served in some capacity; Due to his age, he likely would not have been a soldier.
Captain Moses Guest (Virginia & North Carolina) Maternal 4th great-grandfather
Served all through the war, first in the Cherokee Indian wars as an Ensign under Col. Armstrong and Gen. Griffith Rutherford. He served as the only Captain of Horse under Col. Cleveland and proceeded to Ramsours Mill but arrived too late for the battle. He returned to Wilkes County. He was present at the battles of Cowpens and Kings Mountain. Governor R. Caswell signed Commission as Ensign, Wilkes County 06 Aug 1777. Gov. Alex Martin signed Commission as Captain Wilkes County 26 Jan 1782. He was treated as Captain by Cols. Cleveland, Shelby, Sevier, Campbell, at Kings Mountain. He lost one commission for Captain.
Lt. William Guest (North Carolina) Maternal 4th great-grand uncle
Joined at the age of 15 and served under his older brother, Captain Moses Guest. Served under Captain Isaac and Colonels Cleveland and Shelby. Was at the Battle of Kings Mountain.
Benjamin Guest (North Carolina) Maternal 4th great-grand uncle
Also served under his older brother, Captain Moses Guest. Rank of Benjamin is unknown. Served under Captain Isaacs (Colonel Gordon), Captain Pearson (Colonel Isaacs and General Rutherford), then joined General Horatio Gates at Cheraw and Rugeley's Mills. Then marched to Camden but were met by the British before reaching Camden and participated in the Battle of Gates' defeat where Col. Isaacs was taken prisoner. Upon reforming with Captain Pearson, joined Colonel Polk under Major General Caswell. He then later joined his older brother Captain Moses Guest under Colonel Benjamin Cleveland and joined up with Colonels Campbell, Shelby and Williamson at Cowpens and from there he marched to Kings Mountain and participated in the battle. Served as a guard of the British and Tory prisoners and marched to Moravian town. Was a scout for some time and then in 1781 he was with his brother Moses again under Colonel Cleveland where he participated for many months in various skirmishes with the British and the Tories until the end of the war.
Served all through the war, first in the Cherokee Indian wars as an Ensign under Col. Armstrong and Gen. Griffith Rutherford. He served as the only Captain of Horse under Col. Cleveland and proceeded to Ramsours Mill but arrived too late for the battle. He returned to Wilkes County. He was present at the battles of Cowpens and Kings Mountain. Governor R. Caswell signed Commission as Ensign, Wilkes County 06 Aug 1777. Gov. Alex Martin signed Commission as Captain Wilkes County 26 Jan 1782. He was treated as Captain by Cols. Cleveland, Shelby, Sevier, Campbell, at Kings Mountain. He lost one commission for Captain.
Lt. William Guest (North Carolina) Maternal 4th great-grand uncle
Joined at the age of 15 and served under his older brother, Captain Moses Guest. Served under Captain Isaac and Colonels Cleveland and Shelby. Was at the Battle of Kings Mountain.
Benjamin Guest (North Carolina) Maternal 4th great-grand uncle
Also served under his older brother, Captain Moses Guest. Rank of Benjamin is unknown. Served under Captain Isaacs (Colonel Gordon), Captain Pearson (Colonel Isaacs and General Rutherford), then joined General Horatio Gates at Cheraw and Rugeley's Mills. Then marched to Camden but were met by the British before reaching Camden and participated in the Battle of Gates' defeat where Col. Isaacs was taken prisoner. Upon reforming with Captain Pearson, joined Colonel Polk under Major General Caswell. He then later joined his older brother Captain Moses Guest under Colonel Benjamin Cleveland and joined up with Colonels Campbell, Shelby and Williamson at Cowpens and from there he marched to Kings Mountain and participated in the battle. Served as a guard of the British and Tory prisoners and marched to Moravian town. Was a scout for some time and then in 1781 he was with his brother Moses again under Colonel Cleveland where he participated for many months in various skirmishes with the British and the Tories until the end of the war.
Hollis (Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina)
At this time I do not have proof that my direct Hollis ancestor was a Revolutionary War veteran; However, it is likely that he was either Captain John Hollis or Sergeant Elijah Hollis. These men were brothers and they were also likely related to Lt. Moses Hollis and Pvt. William Hollis. All of these men lived in Fairfield District, SC and they were all descendants of John Hollis of Fairfax, VA.
Prosser Horton (North Carolina) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
Likely served with the Orange County, NC Militia and the 3rd NC Regiment of the Continental Army. He later served with the Wilkes County, GA Militia (1793). Early settler in Jackson County, GA where he had land near present day Jefferson/Braselton/Hoschton. Father of Winifred who married William Clements who participated in the War of 1812 (see War of 1812).
Daniel Jackson (Georgia) Paternal 4th great-grandfather
Served with Col. Elijah Clarke in his "Georgia Refugees" unit. He was awarded bounty land as a "Citizen and Refugee" in Wilkes County, GA in 1781 and 1782. Part of his land adjoined Col. Clarke's land that was near Dry Fork and Long Creek.
Colonel John Williston Talbot (Virginia) Paternal 6th great-grand uncle
He was also a member of the House of Burgesses session of 1774 that was pivotal in the independence movement.
Lt. James Talbot (Virginia) Paternal 6th great-grand uncle
Fought in the French and Indian wars and was killed during the Revolutionary War.
Captain Mathew Talbot II (Virginia) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
Mathew Talbot III (Virginia) Paternal 4th great-grandfather
David Verner (Virginia) Maternal 5th great-grandfather & 4th great-grand uncle*
Was a private in Capt. Robert Anderson's company, Col. Andrew Pickens Regiment from the fall of 1777 seven months in Capt James Pettigrew's Company of Minutemen under Major Michael Dickson. The said James Pettigrew was soldier's mother's brother. Early in 1778 three months in Capt. McCalls Co. of mounted riflemen, Col Pickens Regt and started in May on the FLA expedition,, from Dec 1779 three months in Cpt Wm Harris Co, Col Andrew Pickens Regt. From May 1780 three months in Capt Princes Co, Col Fews Regt from May 1781 three months in Cpt McCalls co and was in seige of ninety-six and he afterward served several terms of one month each in Col Pickens and Anderson Regt until 1782.
John Verner (Virginia) Maternal 5th and 6th great-grandfather*
Irish immigrant from N. Ireland. Served under Colonel Pickens (unknown rank). Was at the Battle of Ninety Six, SC as was his brother, David Verner.
*Note: The Pettigrew and Verner lines are shared by both of my maternal grandparents (who were 4th cousins).
John Wansley (Virginia) Maternal 5th great-grandfather
Served under General Nelson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence
Sergeant Elisha Wilkinson (Virginia) Maternal 4th great-grandfather
Entered Militia in Virginia at the Sussex C.H. under command of Capt. Green Hill, Lt. John Foreman, Ensign John Tyas, Maj. Jarrold, Col. Joseph Jones and Gen. Lawson in November 1780. Served a total of 6 months as private, corporal and sergeant until late 1781. Area of service appears to have been southeastern Virginia - Petersburg, Portsmouth and Jamestown.
Likely served with the Orange County, NC Militia and the 3rd NC Regiment of the Continental Army. He later served with the Wilkes County, GA Militia (1793). Early settler in Jackson County, GA where he had land near present day Jefferson/Braselton/Hoschton. Father of Winifred who married William Clements who participated in the War of 1812 (see War of 1812).
Daniel Jackson (Georgia) Paternal 4th great-grandfather
Served with Col. Elijah Clarke in his "Georgia Refugees" unit. He was awarded bounty land as a "Citizen and Refugee" in Wilkes County, GA in 1781 and 1782. Part of his land adjoined Col. Clarke's land that was near Dry Fork and Long Creek.
William Henry Kesler (Pennsylvania) Maternal 5th great-grandfather
Private - found records include service with the 2nd and 3rd Regiments. Probably living in the Philadelphia area at the time. Was said to be a messenger and he may have been captured and spent time as a POW aboard one of the horrible prison ships around New York city. He was of German ancestry (Keissler, Kessler). After the war he moved to Newberry District in SC and his descendant moved to NE Georgia (Franklin County). His son, William Henry Kesler, Jr., was the founder of Prospect United Methodist Church that is located near the Mize community in Franklin County, GA.
James Lamont (South Carolina) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
Private with the 5th SC Regiment. Probably died from wounds received at the Battle of Monck's Corner in 1780. Born in Northern Ireland in 1737, he immigrated to America in 1773 where he settled in Chester, SC.
Jeannette Lamont (Walker) (South Carolina) Paternal 4th great-grand aunt
Courier for General Sumter and on at least one occasion she carried a dispatch concealed in the double heel which she had knitted into her stocking - A feat which bespeaks her prowess as a needlewoman as well as her poise and courage. (Excerpted from the book: The First 100 Years: A Short History of Cobb County). Born in Northern Ireland. Buried in the Old Stone Church Cemetery, Clemson, SC near her husband William Walker (a Patriot), General Andrew Pickens and Colonel Robert Anderson (both very famous figures of the time).
Robert Lamont/Lemon (South Carolina) Paternal 4th great-grandfather
Based on his reported age of 75 in 1843, he probably served while a teenager as a drummer or fifer and most likely with the 5th SC Regiment with his father. His age cannot be proven nor where he was born (N. Ireland or America) so his capacity during the war is speculative. There are records for him with the 5th SC Regiment.
Private with the 5th SC Regiment. Probably died from wounds received at the Battle of Monck's Corner in 1780. Born in Northern Ireland in 1737, he immigrated to America in 1773 where he settled in Chester, SC.
Jeannette Lamont (Walker) (South Carolina) Paternal 4th great-grand aunt
Courier for General Sumter and on at least one occasion she carried a dispatch concealed in the double heel which she had knitted into her stocking - A feat which bespeaks her prowess as a needlewoman as well as her poise and courage. (Excerpted from the book: The First 100 Years: A Short History of Cobb County). Born in Northern Ireland. Buried in the Old Stone Church Cemetery, Clemson, SC near her husband William Walker (a Patriot), General Andrew Pickens and Colonel Robert Anderson (both very famous figures of the time).
Robert Lamont/Lemon (South Carolina) Paternal 4th great-grandfather
Based on his reported age of 75 in 1843, he probably served while a teenager as a drummer or fifer and most likely with the 5th SC Regiment with his father. His age cannot be proven nor where he was born (N. Ireland or America) so his capacity during the war is speculative. There are records for him with the 5th SC Regiment.
Reverend Henry Ledbetter (North Carolina) Maternal 6th great-grandfather
Henry does not appear to have been a soldier but he provided supplies to the Patriots. He is a recognized Patriot in the D.A.R. records. Henry was a Baptist preacher.
Colonel James Mayson (South Carolina) Maternal 6th great-grandfather
He was a Major in the Regulators and a Lt. Col. in the SC Militia and the 3rd SC Regiment. He performed the first overt act of the revolution in SC by attacking Star Fort and capturing its Commander and all of their ammunition. Later, James was a Judge in Newberry SC. In his Will he lists ownership of two plantations, two ferries and a large distillery. Colonel Mayson and his last wife, Henrietta Hart, are buried (with a memorial) on the grounds of the Ninety-Six Battleground National Historic Park. Note that Colonel Mayson was intimately involved in the events which "turned out" the author's Loyalist Dorris and Merck paternal ancestors from the area and their flight to Nova Scotia. They later returned to South Carolina but most of their lands were likely forfeited/seized. Note that the 3rd wife (Henrietta) of James Mayson was the daughter of Rev. Samuel Hart of Charleston. Rev. Hart served as the Chaplain for the 3rd SC Regt. Continental Troops alongside his son-in-law (Lt. Col. James Mayson). Also of interest is Col. William Thomson who also commanded the 3rd SC Regiment and he later became a Brevet Brigadier General. Thomson was the sheriff of Orangeburg District and a member of the First Provincial Congress. Born in Pennsylvania, Thomson is said to be a relative of Charles Thomson the secretary of the Continental Congress. (Thomson info from the book by Benson J. Lossing entitled "The Pictorial Field Book Of The Revolution Or Illustrations, By Pen And Pencil, Of The History, Biography, Scenery, Relics And Traditions Of The War For Independence".)
Henry does not appear to have been a soldier but he provided supplies to the Patriots. He is a recognized Patriot in the D.A.R. records. Henry was a Baptist preacher.
Colonel James Mayson (South Carolina) Maternal 6th great-grandfather
He was a Major in the Regulators and a Lt. Col. in the SC Militia and the 3rd SC Regiment. He performed the first overt act of the revolution in SC by attacking Star Fort and capturing its Commander and all of their ammunition. Later, James was a Judge in Newberry SC. In his Will he lists ownership of two plantations, two ferries and a large distillery. Colonel Mayson and his last wife, Henrietta Hart, are buried (with a memorial) on the grounds of the Ninety-Six Battleground National Historic Park. Note that Colonel Mayson was intimately involved in the events which "turned out" the author's Loyalist Dorris and Merck paternal ancestors from the area and their flight to Nova Scotia. They later returned to South Carolina but most of their lands were likely forfeited/seized. Note that the 3rd wife (Henrietta) of James Mayson was the daughter of Rev. Samuel Hart of Charleston. Rev. Hart served as the Chaplain for the 3rd SC Regt. Continental Troops alongside his son-in-law (Lt. Col. James Mayson). Also of interest is Col. William Thomson who also commanded the 3rd SC Regiment and he later became a Brevet Brigadier General. Thomson was the sheriff of Orangeburg District and a member of the First Provincial Congress. Born in Pennsylvania, Thomson is said to be a relative of Charles Thomson the secretary of the Continental Congress. (Thomson info from the book by Benson J. Lossing entitled "The Pictorial Field Book Of The Revolution Or Illustrations, By Pen And Pencil, Of The History, Biography, Scenery, Relics And Traditions Of The War For Independence".)
James Robert Mayson (South Carolina) Maternal 5th great-grandfather
He is shown as a Private in the Upper Ninety Six Regiment of the SC Militia under Captain John C. Calhoun in 1783. John Calhoun is probably related to the famous Calhoun family of South Carolina - he does not appear to be a son of Patrick.
Luke Mayson (South Carolina) Maternal 5th great-granduncle
1st Lieutenant, SC 3rd Regiment. He appears to have died in 1781 during the Star Fort Battle at Ninety Six. He is son of Lt. Colonel James Mayson above.
Sgt. John Parr (Virginia) Maternal 6th great-grandfather
Sgt. John Parr (Virginia) Maternal 6th great-grandfather
Due to his age, John was likely not a "fighting soldier" but he supported the effort in other ways. He was recognized as a Patriot soldier ancestor by the D.A.R.
John Parr, Jr. (Virginia) Maternal 5th great-granduncle
John served as a Private with the 3rd VA Regiment. (Son of John Parr above)
John served as a Private with the 3rd VA Regiment. (Son of John Parr above)
Jane Patton (Georgia) Paternal 5th great-grandmother
Supplied corn for the Continental Army and cows for Col. Elijah Clarke's troops.
Captain James Pettigrew (South Carolina) Maternal 6th & 7th great-grandfather*
Irish immigrant born Crilly House, Tyrone, Ireland. Immigrated to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and thence to VA, NC and SC.
Shadrach Pinkston (Virginia) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
A soldier in George Washington's elite Life Guards who served as Washington's personal protection. He was at Valley Forge and Morristown. Served as a Corporal under General Daniel Morgan with the VA 11th Regiment.
Stephen Staples (Virginia and Georgia) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
Private, he served under Gen. Elijah Clark and Col. Stephen Heard. His father-in-law was Thomas Starke (see below).
Shadrach Pinkston (Virginia) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
A soldier in George Washington's elite Life Guards who served as Washington's personal protection. He was at Valley Forge and Morristown. Served as a Corporal under General Daniel Morgan with the VA 11th Regiment.
Stephen Staples (Virginia and Georgia) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
Private, he served under Gen. Elijah Clark and Col. Stephen Heard. His father-in-law was Thomas Starke (see below).
Colonel John Starke (Virginia) Paternal 7th great-grandfather
Colonel in the Virginia Militia. He also was a member of the Virginia Assembly. Born in Scotland in 1715.
Thomas Starke (Virginia) Paternal 6th great-grandfather
Rank and unit unknown. May have only provided provisions/support. Son of Col. John Starke (see above).
Colonel in the Virginia Militia. He also was a member of the Virginia Assembly. Born in Scotland in 1715.
Thomas Starke (Virginia) Paternal 6th great-grandfather
Rank and unit unknown. May have only provided provisions/support. Son of Col. John Starke (see above).
Colonel John Williston Talbot (Virginia) Paternal 6th great-grand uncle
He was also a member of the House of Burgesses session of 1774 that was pivotal in the independence movement.
Lt. James Talbot (Virginia) Paternal 6th great-grand uncle
Fought in the French and Indian wars and was killed during the Revolutionary War.
Captain Mathew Talbot II (Virginia) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
Mathew Talbot III (Virginia) Paternal 4th great-grandfather
David Verner (Virginia) Maternal 5th great-grandfather & 4th great-grand uncle*
Was a private in Capt. Robert Anderson's company, Col. Andrew Pickens Regiment from the fall of 1777 seven months in Capt James Pettigrew's Company of Minutemen under Major Michael Dickson. The said James Pettigrew was soldier's mother's brother. Early in 1778 three months in Capt. McCalls Co. of mounted riflemen, Col Pickens Regt and started in May on the FLA expedition,, from Dec 1779 three months in Cpt Wm Harris Co, Col Andrew Pickens Regt. From May 1780 three months in Capt Princes Co, Col Fews Regt from May 1781 three months in Cpt McCalls co and was in seige of ninety-six and he afterward served several terms of one month each in Col Pickens and Anderson Regt until 1782.
John Verner (Virginia) Maternal 5th and 6th great-grandfather*
Irish immigrant from N. Ireland. Served under Colonel Pickens (unknown rank). Was at the Battle of Ninety Six, SC as was his brother, David Verner.
*Note: The Pettigrew and Verner lines are shared by both of my maternal grandparents (who were 4th cousins).
John Wansley (Virginia) Maternal 5th great-grandfather
Served under General Nelson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence
Sergeant Elisha Wilkinson (Virginia) Maternal 4th great-grandfather
Entered Militia in Virginia at the Sussex C.H. under command of Capt. Green Hill, Lt. John Foreman, Ensign John Tyas, Maj. Jarrold, Col. Joseph Jones and Gen. Lawson in November 1780. Served a total of 6 months as private, corporal and sergeant until late 1781. Area of service appears to have been southeastern Virginia - Petersburg, Portsmouth and Jamestown.
Thomas Wilkinson, Sr. (Virginia) Maternal 5th great-grandfather
Died October 1777 as a result of either disease or injury or a combination of both. He was likely in both the 1st VA and the 15th VA Regiments. It appears that he participated in the battles around Philadelphia in PA and NJ. He is the father of Sgt. Elisha Wilkinson (above). He was from Sussex County, VA. His widow (Sarah) received his annual pension.
Thomas Wilkinson, Jr. (Virginia) Maternal 4th great-granduncle
Served with his father (above) in the 15th VA Regiment. It is known that he that he was at the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth but he probably was also in many more of the skirmishes and battles that took place around Philadelphia in PA and NJ. He is the older brother of Sgt. Elisha Wilkinson (above). He was from Sussex County, VA.
Died October 1777 as a result of either disease or injury or a combination of both. He was likely in both the 1st VA and the 15th VA Regiments. It appears that he participated in the battles around Philadelphia in PA and NJ. He is the father of Sgt. Elisha Wilkinson (above). He was from Sussex County, VA. His widow (Sarah) received his annual pension.
Thomas Wilkinson, Jr. (Virginia) Maternal 4th great-granduncle
Served with his father (above) in the 15th VA Regiment. It is known that he that he was at the Battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth but he probably was also in many more of the skirmishes and battles that took place around Philadelphia in PA and NJ. He is the older brother of Sgt. Elisha Wilkinson (above). He was from Sussex County, VA.
Sherwood Wise (Georgia) Paternal 5th great-grandfather
Unknown details for his service: His name is found in Lucian Lamar Knight's roster as a certified soldier and he received 287-1/2 acres of land as bounty for his service.
Unknown details for his service: His name is found in Lucian Lamar Knight's roster as a certified soldier and he received 287-1/2 acres of land as bounty for his service.
Additionally, while the ancestry of these individuals has not been proven, there is very strong anecdotal evidence of their relationship. These names are added here provisionally until more proof can be found of my relationship to them:
Christopher Addison (South Carolina) Maternal 4th great-granduncle.
Served in the SC Militia.
Served in the SC Militia.
John Addison (South Carolina) Maternal 4th great-grandfather
1st SC Regiment; Possibly 3rd SC Regiment as well.
Thomas Addison (South Carolina) Maternal 5th great-grandfather
Served in the SC Militia; May have been a Militia Captain. (Father of Christopher, John and William.)
William Addison (South Carolina) Maternal 4th great-granduncle.
Served in the SC Militia as a mounted Ranger. Wounded at the Battle of Eutaw Springs while he was standing close to General Andrew Pickens.
General Daniel Morgan (Virginia) Maternal
One of George Washington's key military leaders during the Revolutionary War.
His ancestry is "murky": Some claim that he was the son of James Morgan and Eleanor Lloyd of Bucks County, PA . These researchers claim that James Morgan was the son of Edward Morgan and Elizabeth Jarmann also of Bucks County, PA. If this is true, this would make General Daniel Morgan and Daniel Boone 1st cousins since this would make James Morgan the brother of Daniel Boone's mother (Sarah Morgan who married Squire Boone). There is some credence to this theory because John Morgan, another brother of Sarah Morgan, married Susan Lloyd so it is possible that John Morgan and James Morgan married Lloyd sisters or cousins. Note: Another one of Sarah Morgan's brothers was said to be Reverend Daniel Morgan but it does not appear that this Daniel Morgan was the father of General Daniel Morgan.
Nancy Morgan Hart (Georgia) Maternal
She is a Georgia legend having fought for the Patriots and fended off several British soldiers who invaded her home in what is now Hart County, Georgia. There is a park named for her on the exact same spot where her exploits took place. Hart County and the city of Hartwell in Georgia are named for her.
As with General Daniel Morgan, Nancy's ancestry is also "murky" because some researchers claim her ancestry to be from another brother of Sarah Morgan (Thomas). It has been written in more than one book that Nancy herself claimed to be cousins of both Daniel Boone and General Daniel Morgan.
Note: The Morgan family relationship with General Morgan and Nancy Morgan Hart would exist in both my BLAIR and GUEST ancestries via Sarah Morgan's brother John whose daughter (Sarah) married Colbert Blair (also from Bucks County, PA). This Sarah Morgan and Colbert Blair are my maternal 5th great-grandparents. Two of Colbert and Sarah's children were Colonel James Blair and Mary Blair (Married Captain Moses Guest). Col. Blair and Captain Guest are noted previously on this page.
As with General Daniel Morgan, Nancy's ancestry is also "murky" because some researchers claim her ancestry to be from another brother of Sarah Morgan (Thomas). It has been written in more than one book that Nancy herself claimed to be cousins of both Daniel Boone and General Daniel Morgan.
Note: The Morgan family relationship with General Morgan and Nancy Morgan Hart would exist in both my BLAIR and GUEST ancestries via Sarah Morgan's brother John whose daughter (Sarah) married Colbert Blair (also from Bucks County, PA). This Sarah Morgan and Colbert Blair are my maternal 5th great-grandparents. Two of Colbert and Sarah's children were Colonel James Blair and Mary Blair (Married Captain Moses Guest). Col. Blair and Captain Guest are noted previously on this page.
Another interesting family that is also descended from this same MORGAN tree is the family of the Revolutionary War Patriot soldier Daniel Clower who settled in Jackson and Gwinnett Counties in Georgia near my paternal CLEMENTS and HORTON ancestors. Daniel Clower's mother was Elizabeth Catherine Morgan who married George Clower. Elizabeth was the sister of General Daniel Morgan. See the numerous historical documents published by George W. Clower in the 1960s while he was affiliated with the Atlanta Historical Society (now the Atlanta History Center).
Irish immigrant that settled on Gouchers Creek and Thicketty Creek in present day Cherokee County SC about the year 1767. According to Bobby Gilmer Moss, he was a Patriot in Colonel Roebuck's Spartan Regiment before changing sides and joining the British. He was a Captain at the Battle of King's Mountain under Major Zachariah Gibbs (who himself - Gibbs - may not have been at King's Mountain) and later he was with the SC Royalists. He died at Charleston in 1781 during the retreat from Ninety Six. John's daughter (Violet) married William Dorris.
William Dorris (South Carolina) Paternal 5th great grandfather
Irish immigrant that settled in Edgefield District SC in 1769. Served under Colonel Robert Ballingall. Died at Dorchester (near Charleston) in 1781. Probably served most of his duty in the Quartermaster detachment.
John Dorris (South Carolina) Paternal 4th great grand uncle
Private, Colonel Richard King's Regiment, Long Cane Loyalist Militia, Upper Ninety-Six Brigade, Captain Jesse Campbell's Company. Apparently served with the Whigs against his will. Lost a thumb. Served with the Whigs at Ninety Six, SC and at some point drove a wagon in the Quartermaster detachment. John was the son of William Dorris.
William Dorris Jr. (South Carolina) Paternal 4th great grand uncle
Private, Colonel Richard King's Regiment, Long Cane Loyalist Militia, Upper Ninety-Six Brigade, Captain Jesse Campbell's Company. William, Jr. was the son of William.
(Updated 8/1/2024)
Irish immigrant that settled in Edgefield District SC in 1769. Served under Colonel Robert Ballingall. Died at Dorchester (near Charleston) in 1781. Probably served most of his duty in the Quartermaster detachment.
John Dorris (South Carolina) Paternal 4th great grand uncle
Private, Colonel Richard King's Regiment, Long Cane Loyalist Militia, Upper Ninety-Six Brigade, Captain Jesse Campbell's Company. Apparently served with the Whigs against his will. Lost a thumb. Served with the Whigs at Ninety Six, SC and at some point drove a wagon in the Quartermaster detachment. John was the son of William Dorris.
William Dorris Jr. (South Carolina) Paternal 4th great grand uncle
Private, Colonel Richard King's Regiment, Long Cane Loyalist Militia, Upper Ninety-Six Brigade, Captain Jesse Campbell's Company. William, Jr. was the son of William.
(Updated 8/1/2024)