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The Privates, Horsemen, Fifers, Drummers, etc. - Last Names Beginning with "E"
Private, Etc. First Unit Served In As a Private From To Notes Known Battles/Skirmishes at This Rank
Eadon, Job Cumberland County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Arthur Council. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Eager, John 10th NC Regiment 1777 10/1/1777, a Private under Capt. James Wilson.
Eagle, George 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 4/28/1781, a Private under Capt. Griffith John McRee. Discharged on 4/10/1782.
Eakin, Samuel Caswell County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. George Samuel and Lt. Col. Stephen Moore. 1780, also a Private under Capt. John Herndon Graves, detached to support Col. Elijah Isaacs (Wilkes County Regiment) at the battle of Fishing Creek, SC, where he was captured, but soon thereafter escaped. 1781, a Private under Capt. Arthur Loving and Col. William Moore. Fishing Creek (SC), Haw River.
Ealbeck, Henry 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a Private under Capt. William Brinkley and then Capt. John Pitts, both under Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Halifax County.
Earhart, Philip 1st NC Regiment 1781 1783 A Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard. 2/6/1782, in 3rd NC Regiment. Transferred to ? in March 1783.
Earl, James 4th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. James Williams. Dropped from the rolls in Sep. 1777.
Early, James 5th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Henry Darnell. Deserted in Aug. 1777.
Earnest, Felix Washington County Regiment 1780 1782 1780, a Private under Capt. Samuel Williams and Col. John Sevier. 1781, a Private under Capt. John Smith and Col. John Sevier. 1782, a Private under Capt. Samuel Williams and Col. John Sevier. Born on 9/20/1762 in Frederick County, VA. Kings Mountain (SC).
Earp, Edward 5th NC Regiment 1776 1778 1776, a Private under Capt. William Ward for 18 months. Re-enlisted for another 12 months. From Wake County. 1779, a Private under Capt. Galbraith Falls and Col. Francis Locke (Rowan County Regiment). 1780, a Private under Capt. Lewis Bledsoe, attached to Lt. Col. Stephen Moore (Caswell County Regiment). S41468. Stono Ferry (SC), Camden (SC).
Ears, Ezekiel 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/5/1780, a known Private under Capt. John Harvey and Col. Sameul Jarvis. From Perquimans County.
Earthman, Isaac Orange County Regiment 1776 1781 8/20/1776, served under Capt. William Murray, detached to support march against hostile indians led by Col. Ambrose Ramsey (Chatham County Regiment). Forced to turn back due to the lack of wagons and pack horses. 1779, a Private under Capt. Joseph Young (Guilford County Regiment), attached to Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer). 1780, a Private under Capt. William Gwinn (Guilford County Regiment), attached to Col. William O'Neal (Orange County Regiment). 1781, a Private under Capt. William Gwinn (Guilford County Regiment), attached to Lt. Col. Robert Mebane (a Continental officer). Born in 1749 in PA. Briar Creek (GA), Lindley's Mill.
Easeley, Roderick 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 4/25/1781, a Private under Capt. Robert Raiford. Discharged on 5/14/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Eason, Benjamin Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Two pay vouchers.
Eason, Jacob NC Light Dragoons 1776 1778 April 1776, a Private under Capt. Martin Phifer in the 2nd Company of NC Light Dragoons. On 3/7/1777, this unit was placed on the NC Continental Line. Later transferred to Capt. Samuel Ashe, Jr. in the 1st Company of NC Light Dragoons, date unknown. Discharged in November of 1778 at Fort Pitt. From New Hanover County. S41516. Not in books, found in March of 2014.
Eason, John Duplin County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Michael King and Col. James Kenan. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Eason, Joseph Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Two pay vouchers. Born c. 1730.
Eason, William 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Maj. Thomas Hogg for nine months.
East, Isham Surry County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Salathiel Martin and Col. Martin Armstrong. Later in VA unit.
Easter, David 9th NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. Richard D. Cook. Died on 2/22/1778.
Easter, Michael 4th NC Regiment A Private under Capt. Robert Moore, dates unknown. From Rowan County, NC.
Easterling, William Bladen County Regiment 1778 1782 First in SC unit. Moved back to NC in 1778 as a School Teacher. 1778-1782, a Private under Capt. Stephen Andres, Capt. Peter Robeson, Capt. William Moore, Capt. Samuel Anderson, and Capt. Archibald McKisick. 1782, a Captain. Moved back to SC. Born on 3/10/1757 in Dobbs County, NC. Bear Swamp (SC).
Eastman, Benjamin 10th NC Regiment 1777 7/21/1777, a Private under Capt. Dempsey Gregory. A Sergeant in June 1778. Back to Private in 11/7/1778.
Eastmead, John 7th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Joseph Walker. Died in Aug. 1777. aka John Estmead.
Eaton, Christopher 4th NC Regiment 1777 1780 November 1777, a Private under Capt. Joseph Phillips. Transferred to 2nd NC Regiment under Col. Alexander Martin. Discharged May 1780. From Surry County. 1780, a Private under Capt. Absalom Bostick and Col. Martin Armstrong. Born in 1756 in Rowan (what became Surry) County, NC. R3214. Brandywine Creek (PA), Monmouth (NJ), Little Lynches Creek (SC), Camden (SC).
Eaton, James Orange County Regiment 1778 1779 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. Thomas Thompson, attached to Col. Exum Lewis (Edgecombe County Regiment). In the Purrysburg, SC expedition, no named engagements. Later in a GA unit.
Eaton, Joseph Rowan County Regiment 1776 1776, a Private under Capt. John Johnston and Col. Matthew Locke. Cherokee Expedition 1776.
Ebenezer, ? Craven County Regiment 1780 8/16/1780, a known Private, unit unknown. Wounded/POW at the battle of Camden (SC). Camden (SC).
Eberhart, Jacob 2nd Rowan County Regiment 1776 1781 1776, a Private under Capt. John McDowell and Col. Christopher Beekman. 1777, in Burke County. 1780, a Private under Capt. John Holmes, then Capt. Thomas Lytle, and Maj. Joseph McDowell. 1781, a Private under Capt. John Carson, then under Capt. Thomas Lytle, both under Col. Charles McDowell. Born in June of 1756 in NC. Kings Mountain (SC).
Eccles, John Orange County Regiment 1778 1781 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. Thomas Thompson, attached to Col. Exum Lewis (Edgecombe County Regiment). In the Purrysburg, SC expedition, no named engagements. 1781, a Private under Capt. George Hodge and Col. Hugh Tinnen.
Echols, James 2nd NC Regiment 1778 9/9/1778, a known Private under Capt. Clement Hall.
Eckles, Frederick 10th NC Regiment 1777 5/18/1777, a Private under Capt. Abraham Sheppard, Jr.
Eckols, William 5th NC Regiment 1776 1779 May 1776, a Private under Capt. Simon Alderson for 12 months. 7/20/1778, a Private under Maj. Thomas Hogg (3rd NC Regiment) for nine months. 5/15/1779, re-enlisted as a Sergeant under Capt. Joseph Montford (5th NC Regiment then 1st NC Regiment). POW at the Fall of Charleston (SC), escaped after eight months. 1781, rejoined as a Sergeant under Capt. Benjamin Coleman (2nd NC Regiment) until the end of the war. Discharged at James Island, SC. From Beaufort County, NC. aka William Equals. S41517.
Ecret, Robert 1st NC Regiment 1775 1778 9/1/1775, a Regimental Fife Major. Dropped from the rolls in Jan. 1778. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Ector, Samuel 4th NC Regiment 1782 1783 1782, a Private, unit unknown. Hired a substitute who deserted, so he had to resume his service. From Orange County, NC. Born 1744. W19216.
Eddings, William Wilkes County Regiment 1781 1781 First in VA units. 1781, a Private under Capt. William Lenoir, then under Capt. Nathaniel Gordon, both under Col. Benjamin Cleveland. 1782, a Lieutenant. Born on 4/21/1758 in VA. Big Glades.
Eddleman, Peter Lincoln County Regiment 1780 1780-1781, a Private, unit unknown. Possibly under Capt. Peter Forney. Kings Mountain (SC), Cowpens (SC).
Edens, Jacob Onslow County Regiment 1781 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. John Mason and Col. John Spicer. Born in 1760 or 1761 in Onslow County, NC.
Edens, John 3rd NC Regiment 1778 1779 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. John Baker for nine months. Enlisted at Onslow Court House, NC. Discharged in May 1779. W4945.
Edge, Alexander Duplin County Regiment 1776 1776, a Private under Capt. Nathan Hall and Col. James Kenan. Brother of John Edge below. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Edge, John Duplin County Regiment 1776 1776, a Private under Capt. Nathan Hall and Col. James Kenan. Wounded at the battle of Moore's Creek Bridge. Brother of Alexander Edge above. He claims his father, William Edge, also served, unit(s) and dates not identified. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Edge, Thomas 1st NC Regiment 1776 A Private under Capt. Joshua Bowman.
Edge, Thomas 1st NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. Lawrence Thompson. Discharged on 2/28/1778.
Edgeman, William Surry County Regiment 1779 1779 1779, a Private under Capt. Joseph Phillips, then under Capt. Joseph Cloud, both under Col. Martin Armstrong. Born in 1765 in Rowan (what became Surry) County, NC.
Edgner, Matthias 1st NC Regiment 1782 1783 A Private under Capt. Peter Bacot. Deserted on 6/15/1783 (?).
Edleman, Peter Rowan County Regiment 1778 1780 1778, a Private under Capt. James Craig and Col. Matthew Locke. 1780, a Private under Capt. John Randleman and Col. Matthew Locke. Born on 11/14/1764 in Bucks County, PA.
Edlow, John 2nd NC Regiment 1781 8/1/1781, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Carter. aka John Edloe.
Edmonds, David 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard for nine months.
Edmonds, William 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a Private under Capt. William Brinkley and then Capt. John Pitts, both under Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Halifax County.
Edmondson, John Martin County Regiment 1779 On a 12/1/1779 list of volunteers, drafts.
Edmondson, William Martin County Regiment 1779 On a 12/1/1779 list of volunteers, drafts.
Edmons, Abel 2nd NC Regiment 1777 1780 2/1/1777, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Williams. 9/9/1778, a known Private in the Major's Company (Maj. Hardy Murfree) (2nd NC Regiment). Discharged on 2/1/1780. aka Abel Edmunds.
Edmons, William 4th NC Regiment 1782 1783 A Private under Capt. William Lytle for 18 months. Deserted on 5/5/1783 (?).
Edmonson, John 1st NC Regiment 1782 1783 8/1/1782, a Private under Capt. Joshua Hadley for 18 months. Deserted on 5/13/1783 (?).
Edmunds, Nicholas Northampton County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Maj. Jeptha Eatherton. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Edmundson, James Cumberland County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Arthur Council. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Edmundson, William Halifax County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. William Hurt and Col. James Allen. 1780, also a Private under Capt. John Peterson and Col. Samuel Jarvis in the newly-created 1st NC Regiment of Militia. Also served in 1781, Captain not named.
Edney, Robert Chowan County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown.
Edoc, James 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard for nine months.
Edules, Thomas 5th NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Musician under Capt. Benjamin Stedman. Dropped from the rolls in Jan. 1778. aka Thomas Edulus.
Edwards, Andrew Onslow County Regiment 1777 1780 1777, a Private under Capt. Charles Herrin, then under Capt. Matthew Boston, both under Lt. Col. Henry Rhodes. 1777, also a Private under Capt. Ephraim Battle and Col. Uriah Armstrong. 1780, a Private under Capt. Miles Fox and Col. Henry Rhodes. 1780, also a Private under Capt. Matthew Ramsey (Chatham County Regiment). Born on 10/20/1753 in Pitt County, NC.
Edwards, Benjamin 3rd NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. Jacob Turner. Dropped from the rolls in June 1778.
Edwards, Benjamin Johnston County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Edmund Griffin, attached to Col. James Allen (Halifax County Regiment). 1781, a Private under Capt. Philip Thomas, attached to Lt. Col. William Thomas Linton (Nash County Regiment). 1781, also a Private under Capt. John James and Col. James Kenan (Duplin County Regiment). Rockfish Creek.
Edwards, Benjamin New Bern District Minutemen 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Williams and Col. Richard Caswell. From Dobbs County. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Edwards, Brown DQMG 1776 1781 1776, joined NC Light Dragoons, but was yanked back by Col. Nicholas Long (DQMG) as an Express Rider. From Halifax County. 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Michael Quinn (3rd NC Regiment), then under Capt. Joseph Montford (5th NC Regiment) for nine months. 1781, a Private under Capt. Abner Ellen and Col. Pinketham Eaton (a Continental Major serving as a Militia Colonel). S35910. Guilford Court House.
Edwards, David Wayne County Regiment 1780 1782 1780, a Private under Capt. Thomas Shute. 1781-1782, a Sergeant in NC Continental Line. 1782, a Private under Capt. Maurice Raiford and Col. Joel Lewis in the NC State Regiment (State Troops).
Edwards, Henry Duplin County Regiment 1779 1781 1779, a Private under Capt. Joseph Grimes, attached to Col. Thomas Matthews (Cumberland County Regiment). 1780, a Private under Capt. Isham Sheffield and Col. James Kenan. 1781, a Private under Capt. James Gillespie and Col. James Kenan.
Edwards, John 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 May 1781, a Private under Capt. Anthony Sharpe for 12 months. From Montgomery County, NC. Enlisted at Salisbury, NC. Discharged in May 1782 at James Island, SC. Born 8/17/1766 in VA. R3258.
Edwards, John Jr. 1st NC Regiment 1782 Jan. 1782, a Private under Capt. William Lytle. 2/6/1782, would be in the 4th NC Regiment.
Edwards, John 2nd NC Regiment 1776 1778 6/1/1776, a Private under Capt. John Armstrong for three years. Died on 2/15/1778 in Valley Forge.
Edwards, John 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 Oct. 1781, a Private under Capt. Samuel Jones for 12 months. Discharged 10/1/1782 (1st NC Regiment).
Edwards, John 4th NC Regiment 1782 1783 A Private under Capt. Anthony Sharpe for 18 months. Deserted on 4/30/1783 (?).
Edwards, John 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a Private under Capt. William Brinkley and then Capt. John Pitts, both under Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Halifax County.
Edwards, John Bute County Regiment 1778 1779 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. William Hill and Col. Thomas Eaton. 1779, in Franklin County. Born on 8/12/1752 in Culpeper County, VA.
Edwards, John Northampton County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Maj. Jeptha Eatherton. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Edwards, John Northampton County Regiment 1781 4/7/1781, a known Private under Capt. Turner Bynum.
Edwards, Joseph Surry County Regiment 1776 1782 1776, a Private under Capt. James Shepherd and Col. Martin Armstrong. 1777, in Wilkes County. 1780, a Private under Capt. Martin and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. 1781, a Private under Capt. Pendleton Isbell and Col. Elijah Isaacs. 1782, a Private under Capt. William Sloan and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. Born in 1756 in MD. Cherokee Expedition 1776.
Edwards, Lemuel 1st NC Regiment 1782 1783 A Private under Capt. Peter Bacot. Discharged on 1/10/1783.
Edwards, Lemuel 3rd NC Regiment 1778 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard for nine months. Dropped from the rolls in Oct. 1778.
Edwards, Matthew Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Two pay vouchers. Born c. 1745.
Edwards, Moses Guilford County Regiment 1781 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. William Bethel and Col. James Martin. 1781, also a Private in the 1st NC Regiment on the official rolls as Moses Hopper. His real name was Moses Edwards.
Edwards, Nathaniel Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Two pay vouchers. Born c. 1760.
Edwards, Nathaniel Lincoln County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. From what is now Catawba County.
Edwards, Reuben 4th NC Regiment 1778 1781 May 1778 to September 1779, a Private under Capt. Joseph Thomas Rhodes. From Wake County, NC. 1780, a Private under Capt. Julius Alford and Col. Benjamin Exum in the newly-created 2nd NC Regiment of Militia. 1781, a Private under Capt. William Ferrell (Franklin County Regiment), attached to Maj. Hardy Griffin (Nash County Regiment). S16376. Little Lynches Creek (SC), Camden (SC).
Edwards, Richard Granville County Regiment 1778 5/25/1778, a known Private under Capt. Ralph Williams and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer) in the New Levies for nine months.
Edwards, Robert Bladen County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. James Council and Col. Thomas Robeson, Jr. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Edwards, Simon 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/4/1781, a Private under Capt. Robert Raiford. Discharged on 5/4/1782 (2nd NC Regiment). R3264.
Edwards, Solomon 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Francis Child for 18 months.
Edwards, Stephen 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Lt./Capt. Joseph Montford for nine months.
Edwards, Stokes Caswell County Regiment 1778 1779 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. John Nelson and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer) in the "New Levies" for nine months. Lived in Orange County. Briar Creek (GA).
Edwards, Thomas Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Benjamin Sheppard and Col. Abraham Sheppard. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Edwards, William Orange County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Abraham Allen, then under Capt. Taverner Marsh (Chatham County Regiment). 1781, a Private under Capt. William Jones for several tours. Born in 1757 in Orange County, NC.
Efland, John Guilford County Regiment 1779 1781 1779, a Private under Capt. Peter O'Neal and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer). Lived in Orange County. 1780, a Private under Capt. James Trousdale, attached to Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer). At Charleston, SC, erecting breastworks, etc., discharged before the town surrendered. 1780, also a Private under Capt. Edward Gwinn (Guilford County Regiment), attached to Col. William O'Neal (Orange County Regiment). 1781, unit unknown. POW at the incident in Hillsborough on 9/12/1781, escaped. Born on 2/16/1762. Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC), Hillsborough.
Egerton, Benjamin Caswell County Regiment 1779 1779 1779, a Private under Capt. William White and Col. James Saunders. Born on 5/24/1761. aka Benjamin Edgerton. Briar Creek (GA).
Eggers, Landrine Rowan County Regiment 1780 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. John Lopp and Col. Francis Locke. Mask's Ferry.
Eggerton, Jesse 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Maj. Thomas Hogg for nine months.
Egner, Matthias 1st NC Regiment 1782 7/25/1782, a Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard, then under Capt. Peter Bacot. Discharged in Dec. 1783. From Lincoln County, NC. S21745.
Ekard, Martin Lincoln County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. From what is now Catawba County.
Elder, William 2nd NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/1/1781, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Carter. Discharged on 6/1/1782.
Eldridge, Levy 4th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Joseph Phillips. Deserted on 11/20/1777.
Eldridge, Simeon Washington County Regiment 1779 1780 1779-1780, a Private under Capt. Nathaniel Evans and Col. John Sevier.
Elkin, James Washington County Regiment 1779 1779 First in VA units. 1779, a Private under Capt. Thomas Martin and Col. Evan Shelby, Sr. Born on 4/16/1755 in Henry County, VA.
Elkins, Joshua Wake County Regiment 1780 1781 Was a Corporal in the NC Continental Line. 1780, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Blake. Lived in Chatham County. 1780, also a Private under Capt. John Hadley and Col. Ambrose Ramsey. 1781, a Private under Capt. Matthew McCullers (Johnston County Regiment), attached to Lt. Col. Robert Mebane (a Continental officer). 1781, also in a SC unit. Lindley's Mill.
Elkins, Shadrack 6th NC Regiment 1777 1780 3/23/1777, a Musician under Capt. George Dougherty for three years. A Private in June 1778. 9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Joshua Bowman (1st NC Regiment). POW in Jan. 1779 at Hackensack Ferry, NJ - held till after the Fall of Charleston, SC. Exchanged, joined Lt. Col. Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee's Legion. From Chatham County, NC. R3286. Germantown (PA), Monmouth (NJ).
Elks, William 5th NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. Benjamin Stedman. Dropped from the rolls In Feb. 1778.
Elledge, Abram Wilkes County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Francis Hargrove and Col. Benjamin Cleveland.
Elledge, Jacob Wilkes County Regiment 1777 1780 1777, a Private under Capt. Lewis Dunn and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. 1780, a Private under Capt. Francis Hargrove and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. Born on 1/21/1744 in Baltimore County, MD.
Eller, John 3rd NC Regiment 1782 1/15/1782, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Bailey for 12 mos.
Eller, John McKor Rowan County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Richard Graham, then under Capt. David Caldwell, both attached to Lt. Col. Frederick Hambright (Lincoln County Regiment). In Charleston, SC, erecting breastworks, etc., discharged before the town surrendered. 1781, a Private under Capt. Peter Faust and Col. Francis Locke. aka John Melker Ellor. Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC).
Eller, Joseph 3rd NC Regiment 1782 1/15/1782, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Bailey for 12 mos.
Elleums, James 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Edward Yarborough for 12 months. Discharged on 4/22/1782.
Ellick, Joshua 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard for nine months.
Ellington, Daniel Warren County Regiment 1779 1781 1779, a Private under Capt. John Twitty, attached to Col. Jonas Johnston (Edgecombe County Regiment). 1780, a Private under Capt. Edward Clanton, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment). Marched towards the battle of Camden, SC, learned of Gates's Defeat at Cheraw Hills, went to Ramsey's Mill then the Yadkin River. 1781, a Private under Capt. Joel Wren, attached to Lt. Col. William Thomas Linton (Nash County Regiment).
Elliot, Jabesh 2nd NC Regiment 1776 11/10/1776, a Private, unit unknown. 9/9/1778, a known Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. Selby Harney).
Elliot, Jabez 8th NC Regiment 1776 1779 11/10/1776, a Private under Lt./Capt. Michael Quinn. Discharged on 1/5/1779. aka Jabez Eliot.
Elliott, Abraham Randolph County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. John Hinds and Col. John Collier.
Elliott, Thomas Sullivan County Regiment 1780 10/7/1780, a known Private under Col. Isaac Shelby, Captain not named. Later a Lieutenant and a Captain. Kings Mountain (SC).
Elliot, Zachary 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Edward Yarborough for 12 months. Discharged on 7/10/1782. From Pitt County, NC. His pension application does not match up with the official records, so it is difficult to assess. He claims much more service, mixing Militia with Continental service - not coherent. R3287. Eutaw Springs (SC).
Elliott, John 1st NC Regiment 1776 1779 2/6/1776, a Private under Capt. George Davidson. 7/10/1776, a Private under Capt. Robert Smith (4th NC Regiment). Discharged 7/10/1777. Re-enlisted under Capt. William Goodman (4th NC Regiment). From Guilford County, NC. Born 11/6/1755 in Augusta County, VA. S32232. Breech Inlet Naval Battle (SC), Briar Creek (GA), Stono Ferry (SC).
Elliott, John 10th NC Regiment 1778 6/16/1777, a Sergeant under Capt. Andrew Vanoy. A Private in June 1778. 9/9/1778, a known Private under Capt. John Ingles (2nd NC Regiment). POW at Ft. Lafayette, NY on 6/1/1779. Rejoined in Nov. 1779. aka John Ellet. Ft. Lafayette (NY).
Elliott, John Mecklenburg County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. James Knox and Col. Robert Irwin. 1780, also a Private under Capt. Jonathan Potts. 1781, a Private under Capt. John Sharp (Rowan County Regiment). 1781, a Sergeant in SC unit. Born on 3/19/1763 in Mecklenburg County, NC.
Elliott, Joseph 10th NC Regiment 1777 1778 5/21/1777, a Private under Capt. Isaac Moore. Deserted in Apr. 1778.
Elliott, Robert Chatham County Regiment 1776 1780 1776, a Private under Capt. George Herndon, attached to Maj. Israel Folsome (Orange County Regiment). 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. Ambrose Ramsey and Col. Ambrose Ramsey. 1780, a Private under Capt. Joseph Roper and Lt. Col. Mial Scurlock. Aka Robert Ellet. Briar Creek (GA), Ramseur's Mill, Brush Creek.
Elliott, William Mecklenburg County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown.
Ellis, Aaron 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/19/1781, a Private under Capt. Robert Raiford. Discharged on 5/19/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Ellis, Absalom 3rd NC Regiment 1778 1779 7/20/1778, a Private under Lt./Capt. George "Gee" Bradley for nine months. Also served under Capt. William Harrison, dates unknown. S41519.
Ellis, Absalom New Bern District Minutemen 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Williams and Col. Richard Caswell. From Dobbs County. He also served under Capt. Jesse Jernigan (Dobbs County Regiment). 5/19/1778, received a bounty for Militia service under Caswell. Most likely the same man as directly above (different sources). Moore's Creek Bridge.
Ellis, Bartholomew 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/2/1781, a Private under Capt. Robert Raiford. Discharged on 5/2/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Ellis, Elisha 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/5/1780, a known Private under Capt. Elisha Rhodes and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Gates County.
Ellis, Ephraim Rutherford County Regiment 1779 1780 First in SC units. 1779-1780, a Private under Capt. Robert Gilkey and Col. Andrew Hampton. Born on 10/9/1750 in Mecklenburg County, VA. Thicketty Fort (SC).
Ellis, Henry Pitt County Regiment 1780 Aug.-Nov. 1780, a known Private under Capt. John Hodges, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment).
Ellis, James 4th NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. George Dougherty for 12 months. Discharged on 5/25/1782.
Ellis, James Bladen County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. James Council and Col. Thomas Robeson, Jr. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Ellis, John 1st NC Regiment 1781 A Private under Capt. Robert Raiford.
Ellis, John 2nd NC Regiment 1776 1779 4/27/1776, a Private, unit unknown. 9/9/1778, a known Private under Capt. Robert Fenner (2nd NC Regiment). Discharged on 7/1/1779. From Wake County, NC. State Records and Pension asserts he was in 10th NC Regiment in early 1776, but that wasn't created until April/May 1777. Born 1754 in VA. S32233.
Ellis, John 3nd NC Regiment 1776 1783 4/6/1776, a Private under Capt. Pinketham Eaton and Col. Jethro Sumner in the 3rd NC Regiment. Discharged in May 1779 at West Point, NY. Later, a Wagoner under Col. Nicholas Long (DQMG). Then sent to SC under Maj. Gen. Nathanael Green, unit not known. Served till the end of the war, furloughed at James Island, SC. [Probably from Halifax County]. This info was found after the books were published in 2012. R3316.
Ellis, John 6th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Thomas Donoho. Deserted in Aug. 1777.
Ellis, John 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/5/1780, a known Private under Capt. John Harvey and Col. Sameul Jarvis. From Perquimans County.
Ellis, Joseph Montgomery County Regiment 1781 1781 First in SC units. Lived in what became Spartanburg County, SC. 1781, visiting relatives in Randolph County, drafted into service for two months, then went back to SC. 1781, a Private under Capt. Buckner Kimbrell and Col. William Lofton. Born in 1762 in Guilford (what became Randolph) County, NC.
Ellis, Robert 1st NC Regiment 1776 April 1776, a Private under Capt. Thomas Allen. 9/3/1776, a Private under Capt. William Fenner (2nd NC Regiment). 9/9/1778, a known Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. Selby Harney). 1781, under Capt. James Mills (1st NC Regiment). S41518. Eutaw Springs (SC).
Ellis, Robert 2nd NC Regiment 1782 1/1/1782, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman.
Ellis, Samuel Rowan County Regiment 1778 1781 1778, a Private under Capt. Samuel Reid and Col. Francis Locke. 1780, a Private under Capt. David Caldwell, attached to Col. Robert Irwin (Mecklenburg County Regiment). 1781, a Private under Capt. Jacob Nichols. Born on 4/9/1762 in Montgomery County, MD. Cowpens (SC).
Ellis, Shadrack Pitt County Regiment 1780 1780 Aug.-Nov. 1780, a known Private under Capt. John Hodges, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment). Late 1780, a Sergeant. 1781, back to a Private under Capt. Nathan Mayo (Martin County Regiment), attached to Col. John Salter. Born on 3/2/1760. Charlotte.
Ellis, Thomas 2nd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Tilghman Dixon. Discharged on 4/25/1782.
Ellis, Walter Orange County Regiment 1776 8/20/1776, served under Capt. William Murray, detached to support march against hostile indians led by Col. Ambrose Ramsey (Chatham County Regiment). Forced to turn back due to the lack of wagons and pack horses.
Ellis, Walter Caswell County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. William Harden. Lived in Orange County. Probably the same man as directly above (different sources).
Ellis, William 7th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Thomas Brickell. Deserted in Apr. 1777.
Ellis, William Pitt County Regiment 1780 Aug.-Nov. 1780, a known Private under Capt. John Hodges, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment).
Ellison, Akis 2nd NC Regiment 1778 9/9/1778, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman.
Ellison, Andrew 4th NC Regiment 1776 5/7/1776, a Private under Capt. William Temple Coles. POW on 4/14/1779 (?). 5/11/1779, a known Private under Capt. Sumner (1st NC Regiment) - probably discharged on that date.
Ellison, Charles Orange County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Thomas Thompson and Col. Hugh Tinnen. 1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Thompson and Col. James Read in the NC Light Horse Regiment. POW at the incident in Hillsborough on 9/12/1781, exchanged in August of 1782. Born on 9/9/1763 in Orange County, NC. Hillsborough.
Ellison, Cornelius 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard for nine months.
Ellison, Peter 2nd NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/19/1781, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Carter. Discharged on 5/19/1782.
Ellsbury, Jacob Surry County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. John Litten Jones and Col. Joseph Williams. 1781, a Private under Capt. Arthur Scott and Col. Joseph Williams. Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. Daniel Wright and Col. Robert Smith in the newly-created NC State Legion, and in the Wilmington Expedition. Born on 11/11/1763 in MD. Brick House.
Ellums, James 2nd NC Regiment 1782 1782 A Private under Capt. Benjamin Carter. A Corporal in Dec. 1782.
Elmore, Daniel 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Lt./Capt. George "Gee" Bradley for 18 months.
Elmore, Daniel Dobbs County Regiment 1778 5/19/1778, received a bounty for Militia service under Caswell. Probably the same man as directly above (different sources).
Elmore, James 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/25/1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Donoho. Discharged on 5/25/1782.
Elmore, John Orange County Regiment 1781 1781 First in VA unit. 1781, a Private under a Capt. Wing and Lt. Col. Thomas Farmer. Born on 10/22/1758 in Lunenburg County, VA. Guilford Court House, Eutaw Springs (SC).
Elmore, Morgan 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Lt./Capt. George "Gee" Bradley for 18 months.
Elmore, Morgan Dobbs County Regiment 1778 5/19/1778, received a bounty for Militia service under Caswell. Probably the same man as directly above (different sources).
Elmore, Peter Orange County Regiment 1778 1781 1778, a Private under Capt. John Griffin and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer) in the "New Levies." Transferred to work as a Blacksmith in Orange County. 1781, a Private under a Capt. Fitch and Col. William O'Neal. Captured by Loyalists at Cross Creek, released the next day. Born on 8/1/1747 in Lunenburg County, VA.
Elmore, William Orange County Regiment 1780 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Davis Gresham and Col. William O'Neal. 1780, also a Private under Capt. George Hodge, attached to Lt. Col. John Taylor (Granville County Regiment). Camden (SC).
Elmore, William Lincoln County Regiment 1780 10/7/1780, a known Private, unit unknown. Kings Mountain (SC).
Elms, Charles 3rd NC Regiment 1776 1782 10/28/1776, a Private under Capt. Jacob Turner for 2-1/2 years. After Capt. Turner was killed, he was under Capt. Kedar Ballard. He lost an eye at the battle of Germantown, PA. 9/9/1778, a known Private under Capt. Clement Hall (2nd NC Regiment). Discharged on 5/1/1779. 1781, a Private under Capt. Joseph T. Rhodes (4th NC Regiment) for 12 months. Discharged on 4/12/1782. When enlisted, lived in Bute County (now Warren County), NC. Later, lived in Mecklenburg County, NC. aka Charles Elloms, Charles Ellums, Charles Elmes. S8413. Germantown (PA).
Elms, John Tryon County Regiment 1777 Oct. 21 - Dec. 30, 1777, a Private under Capt. Robert Porter and Col. William Graham.
Elridge, Charles 1st NC Regiment 1781 1781 5/25/1781, a Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard. Deserted on 7/1/1781.
Elridge, William 1st NC Regiment 1781 1781 5/25/1781, a Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard. Deserted on 7/1/1781.
Elsmore, Ephraim 4th NC Regiment 1782 A Private under Capt. William Lytle for 18 months.
Elverton, Hardy Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Express Rider under Col. Abraham Sheppard. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Elwell, John Cumberland County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Arthur Council. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Elwell, Richard Bladen County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. James Council and Col. Thomas Robeson, Jr. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Emason, Henry 1st NC Regiment 1781 1783 A Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard. 2/6/1782, in 3rd NC Regiment. Deserted on 6/23/1783 (?).
Embry, John 10th NC Regiment 1777 7/25/1777, a Private under Capt. Andrew Vanoy. 9/9/1778, a known Private under Capt. John Ingles (2nd NC Regiment). POW at Ft. Lafayette, NY on 6/1/1779. Rejoined in Nov. 1779. aka John Ember. Ft. Lafayette (NY).
Embry, Joseph Wake County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Drummer under Capt. Michael Rogers and Col. John Hinton, Sr. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Emerson, Henry Chatham County Regiment 1780 1782 1780, a Private under Capt. William Gholson and Col. Ambrose Ramsey. May 1781, a Private under Capt. Anthony Sharpe (1st NC Regiment), then Capt. Joseph T. Rhodes (4th NC Regiment). Born in 1763. S21747.
Emerson, Samuel 3rd NC Regiment 1779 Jan. 1779, a Private in the Colonel's Company (Col. Jethro Sumner).
Emery, Edmund Granville County Regiment 1778 5/25/1778, a known Private under Capt. Ralph Williams and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer) in the New Levies for nine months.
Emery, John Granville County Regiment 1778 5/25/1778, a known Private under Capt. Ralph Williams and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer) in the New Levies for nine months.
Emery, William 1st NC Regiment 1781 A Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard for 12 months. 1782, rejoined for 18 months under Capt. Alexander Brevard (3rd NC Regiment). From Caswell County, NC. aka William Emory. W7107.
Emley, David 1st NC Regiment 1781 1783 A Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard. 2/6/1782, in 3rd NC Regiment. Transferred to ? on 4/20/1783.
Emory, John 5th NC Regiment 1779 1779 3/1/1779, a Private under Capt. Joseph Montford. Discharged on 12/1/1779.
Emory, Stephen 2nd NC Regiment 1777 1778 2/1/1777, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Williams. 9/9/1778, a known Private in the Major's Company (Maj. Hardy Murfree). Died in Oct. 1778. aka Stephen Emery.
Endicott, Moses Surry County Regiment 1777 1778 1777, a Private under Capt. William Hardin and Col. Joseph Williams. 1778, a Private under Capt. William Underwood, attached to Col. Benjamin Cleveland (Wilkes County Regiment). His horse was stolen just before the battle of Kings Mountain, SC, so he missed it, being on foot. Soon got a new horse. Born in October of 1759 in Burlington, NJ. aka Moses Endecott.
Endsley, John NC State Legion 1781 Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. Isaac White and Col. Robert Smith, and in the Wilmington Expedition, no named engagements. Served two tours. From Lincoln County.
England, Joseph Surry County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Salathiel Martin and Col. Martin Armstrong. Two other tours in 1780, Captains not named. 1781, a Private under Capt. John Hogan and Col. Martin Armstrong. Born on 12/25/1762 in New Kent County, VA. Shallow Ford.
England, William Washington County Regiment 1779 1779, a Private under Capt. Samuel Williams and Col. John Sevier. Later in SC units. Born in 1762 in Halifax County, VA.
English, Thomas Pitt County Regiment 1779 1779, a known Private under Capt. William Burney.
Engram, Tobias 2nd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Benjamin Carter for 12 months. Discharged on 4/22/1782.
Enoch, David Caswell County Regiment 1779 3/15/1779, a known Private under Capt. Berryman Turner and Col. William Moore. aka David Enouch.
Enoch, David Caswell County Regiment 1782 1782, a Private under Capt. James Currie and Maj. Robert Park. Possibly the same man as directly above (different sources).
Enright, John Chowan County Regiment 1779 5/3/1779, a known Private, unit unknown.
Entrekin, Thomas Orange County Regiment 1781 First in SC unit. 1781, a Private under Col. Francois DeMalmedy (NC Light Dragoons), Captain not named. Later in SC unit. Born on 10/25/1759 in PA.
Enver, Enos Caswell County Regiment 1780 8/16/1780, a known Private, unit unknown. POW at the battle of Camden, SC. Camden (SC).
Ephland, David 4th NC Regiment 1776 1781 A Private under Capt. William Goodman. Enlisted in Orange County, NC. S32239. Brandywine Creek (PA), Guilford Court House, Eutaw Springs (SC).
Epperson, John Guilford County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. John Nelson and Lt. Col. James Martin. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Epperson, Thomas Wilkes County Regiment 1779 1782 1779, a Private under Capt. Pleasant Henderson, attached to Col. Joseph Williams (Surry County Regiment). Lived in Surry County. Movedt o Washington County. 1780, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Clark and Col. Evan Shelby, Sr. 1782, a Private under Capt. Amos Bird and Col. John Sevier.
Epperson, Thompson Wilkes County Regiment 1780 First in VA unit. 1780, a Private under Capt. Moses Guest and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. Moved back to VA. Born in 1757 in Albemarle County, VA. Kings Mountain (SC).
Epperson, William Surry County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. William Shepherd and Lt. Col. Joseph Williams. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Epps, John 9th NC Regiment 1777 1780 A Private under Capt. Richard D. Cook. Discharged on 1/27/1780.
Epps, William 9th NC Regiment 1777 1780 1/24/1777, a Private under Capt. Richard D. Cook for three years. 9/8/1778, a known Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. Robert Mebane) (1st NC Regiment) led by Capt. Joshua Bowman. Discharged on 1/27/1780.
Erricks, David 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 6/14/1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Donoho. Discharged on 6/14/1782.
Erven, James 2nd NC Regiment 1778 9/9/1778, a Private in the Colonel's Company (Col. John Patten) led by Capt. John Craddock.
Ervin, Joseph Caswell County Regiment 1780 8/16/1780, a known Private, unit unknown. Wounded/POW at the battle of Camden, SC. aka Joseph Irvin, Joseph Irwin. Camden (SC).
Erwin, David Randolph County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Robert McLane, then under Capt. William York, both under Col. John Collier. His brother, John Erwin, was a Loyalist Captain. Capt. William York asked him to capture his brother and send him to Charleston, SC - he did. aka David Eirwin. Camden (SC).
Erwin, Hugh Lincoln County Regiment 1780 10/7/1780, a known Private, unit unknown. Kings Mountain (SC).
Erwin, James 1st NC Regiment 1777 1/1/1777, a Private under Capt. Joshua Bowman for three years. 9/8/1778, a known Private in the Major's Company (Maj. John Baptiste Ashe). aka James Irvin.
Erwin, James 5th NC Regiment 1778 A Private, unit unknown. Deserted in Sep. 1778. aka James Ervin.
Erwin, John 4th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Robert Smith. Dropped from the rolls in Sep. 1777.
Erwin, John Rowan County Regiment 1779 1780 1779, a Private under Capt. Thomas Cowan and Col. Francis Locke. Sep. 1780, a Private under Maj. Joseph Dickson and Col. William Richardson Davie in the newly-created NC State Cavalry-Western District. Briar Creek (GA), Polk's Mill.
Erwin, John NC State Cavalry-Western District 1780 1781 Sep. 1780, a Private under Capt. David Ramsey and Col. William Richardson Davie. From Rowan County. Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. David Ramsey and Col. Robert Smith in the newly-created NC State Legion, and in the Wilmington Expedition, no named engagements. Wahab's Plantation (SC).
Erwin, Richard Caswell County Regiment 1780 1781 1780-1781, a Private, unit(s) unknown. Camden (SC), Whitesell's Mill, Guilford Court House.
Erwin, William Rowan County Regiment 1776 1781 1776, a Private under Col. Francis Locke, Captain not named. 1778, a Private under Capt. Galbraith Falls and Col. Francis Locke. 1780, a Private under Capt. Alexander Davidson, then under Capt. George Davidson, both under Col. Francis Locke. Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. David Ramsey and Col. Robert Smith in the newly-created NC State Legion, and in the Wilmington Expedition, no named engagements. Cherokee Expedition 1776, Ramseur's Mill.
Erwin, William Jr. NC State Legion 1781 Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. David Ramsey and Col. Robert Smith, and in the Wilmington Expedition, no named engagements. From Rowan County.
Eslick, James 4th NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. James Williams. Dropped from the rolls in Feb. 1778.
Espey, James Tryon County Regiment 1778 1780 1778, a Private under Capt. John Carruth and Col. Charles McLean. 1779, in Lincoln County. 1780, a Private under Capt. John Barber, attached to Col. Charles McDowell (Burke County Regiment). 1780, also a Private under Capt. Isaac White, attached to Col. James Williams (SC). 1782, a Lieutenant. Born on 12/7/1759 in Cumberland County, PA. Twin of John below. Kings Mountain (SC).
Espey, John Tryon County Regiment 1778 1781 1778, a Private under Capt. John Carruth and Col. Charles McLean. 1779, in Lincoln County. 1780, a Private attached to Col. Elijah Isaacs (Wilkes County Regiment), Captain not named. Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. Isaac White and Col. Robert Smith in the newly-created NC State Legion, and in the Wilmington Expedition, no named engagements. Born on 12/7/1759 in Cumberland County, PA. Twin brother of James above. Fishing Creek (SC).
Espey, Samuel Tryon County Regiment 1776 1779 1776, a Private (possibly a Corporal) under Capt. Peter Carpenter and Col. William Graham. 1779, in Lincoln County. 1779, a Private under Capt. John Barber and Col. Charles McLean. Spring of 1780, a Captain. Cherokee Expedition 1776.
Essins, Thomas 2nd NC Regiment 1781 12/13/1781, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman for 12 months.
Esteridge, Thomas 3rd NC Regiment 1782 3/1/1782, a Private under Capt. Samuel Jones for 12 months.
Esterlege, Ephraim 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 4/5/1781, a Private under Capt. William Lytle. Discharged on 4/5/1782.
Estes, Samuel Caswell County Regiment 1778 1779 1778-1779, a Private in the New Levies for nine months under Capt. Robert Moore and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer).
Etchison, Edmond Rowan County Regiment 1778 1781 1778, a Private under Capt. John Johnston and Col. Matthew Locke. 1779, a Private under Capt. James Craig and Col. Francis Locke. Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. Gabriel Enochs and Col. Robert Smith in the newly-created NC State Legion, and in the Wilmington Expedition. Brick House.
Etheridge, Aaron 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a Private under Capt. William Brinkley and then Capt. John Pitts, both under Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Halifax County. aka Aaron Ethridge.
Etheridge, Caleb 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a Private under Capt. William Brinkley and then Capt. John Pitts, both under Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Halifax County. aka Kaleb Ethridge.
Etheridge, Joel Halifax County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. John Williams, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment). Too late for the battle of Camden, SC. 1781, a Private under Capt. James Green (Craven County Regiment), attached to Col. James Kenan (Duplin County Regiment). Wounded at the battle of Rockfish Creek. Born on 2/21/1762 in Halifax County, NC. Rockfish Creek.
Etheridge, John 1st NC Regiment 1776 1783 Summer 1776, a Private under Capt. Henry "Hal" Dixon for three years. 9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. James Read. Then under Capt. Peter Bacot. Wounded/POW at the Fall of Charleston. From Halifax County, NC. aka John Etherage. R3376A. Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC).
Etheridge, Robert 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a Private under Capt. William Brinkley and then Capt. John Pitts, both under Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Halifax County. aka Robert Ethridge.
Ethingham, George 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/4/1780, a known draftee under Capt. Kenneth McKenzie and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Martin County.
Ethrington, William 4th NC Regiment 1782 A Private under Capt. William Lytle for 18 months.
Eubanks, Daniel Jones County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. Risden McDaniel and Lt. Col. Samuel Hill. Born in 1760 in Craven (what became Jones) County, NC. Jumping Run.
Euman, William 3rd NC Regiment 1782 A Private under Capt. Edward Yarborough.
Eure, Uriah Gates County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. John Benton, attached to Lt. Col. Henry "Hal" Dixon (a Continental officer). 1781, a Private under Capt. Moses Kitteral, attached to Col. Peter Dauge (Camden County Regiment). Born on 2/4/1759 in what became Gates County, NC. Camden (SC).
Evans, Andrew Washington County Regiment 1780 1781 First in VA units. 1780, a Private under Capt. Andrew Colville, attached to Col. William Campbell (VA). 1781, a Private under Capt. Joseph Black and Col. John Sevier. Then in VA units again. Born on 4/1/1763 in Frederick County, VA. Kings Mountain (SC), Whitesell's Mill.
Evans, Andrew Washington County Regiment 1780 1781 First in VA units. 1780, a Private under Capt. William Edmondson and Col. John Sevier. 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. David Edmondson and Col. John Sevier. Born on 9/28/1759 in Anson (what became Mecklenburg) County, NC. Kings Mountain (SC), Boyd's Creek (TN).
Evans, Burrell 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Lt./Capt. Joseph Montford for nine months.
Evans, Charles 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 4/25/1781, a Private under Capt. Robert Raiford. Discharged on 4/15/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Evans, Charles 2nd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Maj. Reading Blount for nine months.
Evans, Charles 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. John Baker for nine months.
Evans, Cornelius Hertford County Regiment 1779 1781 1779, a Private under Capt. William Figures, then under Capt. Obadiah Roundtree (Northampton County Regiment), both attached to Col. Thomas Eaton (Bute County Regiment). In the Purrysburg, SC expedition, no named engagements. 1781, a Private under Capt. Lewis Brown, attached to Col. William Brickell (Franklin County Regiment). Born on 9/20/1759 in Hertford County, NC.
Evans, David Cumberland County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Arthur Council. Also later served under Capt. Robert Rowan. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Evans, David Mecklenburg County Regiment A Private under Capt. James Houston, dates unknown. From Rowan County.
Evans, Edward 10th NC Regiment 1777 5/18/1777, a Private under Capt. Abraham Sheppard, Jr.
Evans, Elisha Caswell County Regiment 1778 1781 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. William White and Col. James Saunders. 1780, a Private under Capt. John Herndon Graves, attached to Col. John Peasley (Guilford County Regiment). 1780, also a Private under Capt. John McMullen, attached to Col. James Williams (SC). 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. Spillsby Coleman, attached to Lt. Col. Thomas Farmer (Orange County Regiment). 1781, also a Private under Capt. John McMullen and Col. William Moore. One source asserts he was also a Sergeant in 1781. Born on 12/2/1760 in Nottaway County, VA. Briar Creek (GA), Camden (SC), Kings Mountain (SC), Cowan's Ford, Tarrant's Tavern.
Evans, George 7th NC Regiment 1776 1779 12/20/1776, a Private under Capt. Joseph Walker. Deserted in Aug. 1777. Rejoined in Sep. 1779. Deserted again in Sep. 1779.
Evans, James 5th NC Regiment 1779 1779 3/1/1779, a Private under Capt. Joseph Montford. Discharged on 12/1/1779.
Evans, Joel Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. John Sheppard and Col. Abraham Sheppard. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Evans, John 2nd NC Regiment 1782 1783 A Private under Capt. Robert Raiford. Deserted on 6/11/1783 (?).
Evans, John 2nd NC Regiment 1782 1/13/1782, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman for 12 months.
Evans, John 3rd NC Regiment 1778 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. John Baker for nine months. Deserted on 7/23/1778.
Evans, John 4th NC Regiment 1776 1779 4/15/1776, a Private under Capt. Robert Smith for three years. 9/8/1778, a known Private in the Colonel's Company (Col. Thomas Clark) (1st NC Regiment) led by Capt. John Gambier Scull - sick at Reading, PA on that date. Discharged on 5/1/1779.
Evans, John 7th NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. James Baker for nine months. Earlier in VA units, moved to NC. Then, back to VA. Born 7/16/1757. aka John Evins. R3387.
Evans, John Currituck County Regiment 1780 1781 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. Nathan Hall and Col. Samuel Jarvis.
Evans, John Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. John Sheppard and Col. Abraham Sheppard. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Evans, John New Bern District Minutemen 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Spyars Singleton and Col. Richard Caswell. From Dobbs County. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Evans, John Surry County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Gibson Wooldridge, attached to Col. Benjamin Cleveland (Wilkes County Regiment). 1781, a Private under Capt. Minor Smith, attached to Col. Benjamin Cleveland (Wilkes County Regiment). Born on 11/18/1763 in Rowan (what is now Stokes) County, NC.
Evans, Joseph 4th NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Musician under Capt. William Goodman. Died in Apr. 1778.
Evans, Murin 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. William Armstrong for 12 months. Discharged on 10/1/1782.
Evans, Philip Surry County Regiment 1778 1781 1778, a Private under Capt. Henry Smith and Col. Martin Armstrong. 1780, a Private under Capt. Minor Smith, attached to Col. Benjamin Cleveland (Wilkes County Regiment). 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. Samuel Hampton, attached to Maj. Joseph McDowell (Burke County Regiment). Born on 6/17/1759 in Rowan County, NC. Cowpens (SC).
Evans, Reuben 2nd NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/12/1781, a Private under Capt. Tilghman Dixon. Discharged on 5/26/1782 (1st NC Regiment). From Wake County, NC. S41524.
Evans, Richard 3rd NC Regiment 1779 5/31/1779, a Private under Capt. George "Gee" Bradley for 18 months.
Evans, Samuel Guilford County Regiment 1779 1781 1779, a Private under a Capt. Gwinn, attached to Col. James Saunders (Caswell County Regiment). 1781, a Private, unit(s) unknown. Cowpens (SC), Guilford Court House, Eutaw Springs (SC).
Evans, Samuel Onslow County Regiment 1781 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. Matthew Allbritton and Lt. Col. Reuben Grant. 1781, also a Private under Capt. John Mason and Col. John Spicer. Heron's Bridge.
Evans, Theophilus Cumberland County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Arthur Council. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Evans, Thomas 6th NC Regiment 1777 1778 Oct. 1777, a Private under Capt. Thomas White. Died on 4/30/1778.
Evans, Zachariah Caswell County Regiment 1779 1781 1779-1781, a Private under Capt. Spillsby Coleman and Col. William Moore. 1781, a Private under Capt. Dudley Gatewood, attached to Lt. Col. Thomas Farmer (Orange County Regiment). Born on 3/27/1764 in Mecklenburg County, VA. Tarrant's Tavern.
Everet, John 1st NC Regiment 1778 A Private under Capt. Howell Tatum. Died in Aug. 1778.
Everet, Benjamin 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private, unit unknown. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Everet, Matthew 1st NC Regiment 1781 1781 4/5/1781, a Private under Capt. William Lytle. Dropped from the rolls sometime during 1781.
Everett, John Tyrrell County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Abraham Jennett and Col. James Long.
Everett, Nathaniel 6th NC Regiment 1778 1779 May 1778, a Private under Capt. Clement Hall. Then under Capt. William Goodman. Served a total of about 7 months. Became so sick that he hired a substitute. From Tyrrell County, NC. May have also served in the NC Militia. aka Nathaniel Everitt. S6829.
Everett, Thomas Anson County Regiment 1775 1780 1775, a Private under Capt. David Love and Col. Samuel Spencer. 1776, a Private under Capt. William Hunter and Col. Thomas Wade. 1777, a Private under Capt. William Hoye and Col. Thomas Wade. 1778, a Private under Capt. Edward Williams and Col. Thomas Wade. 1779, a Private under Capt. Thomas Crawford and Col. Thomas Wade. 1779, in Richmond County. 1780, a Private under Capt. George Wilson and Col. Thomas Wade (Anson County Regiment). Born on 3/14/1742 in Queen Anne's County, MD. aka Thomas Everitt.
Everhart, Peter Rowan County Regiment 1776 1780 1776, a Private under Capt. John Lopp and Col. Francis Locke. Also a Private under Capt. David Caldwell and Col. Francis Locke, year not named. 1780, a Private under Capt. Gabriel Enochs, attached to Col. Andrew Hampton (Rutherford County Regiment). POW at the Fall of Charleston, SC, paroled. Cherokee Expedition 1776, Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC).
Everidge, Isaac 3rd NC Regiment 1779 A Musician under Capt. Kedar Ballard. aka Isaac Everedge.
Everington, Edward 10th NC Regiment 1777 5/21/1777, a Private under Capt. Dempsey Gregory. 9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Howell Tatum (1st NC Regiment).
Everitt, David 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/4/1780, a known Volunteer under Capt. Kenneth McKenzie and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Martin County.
Everitt, Jesse Bertie County Regiment 1780 4/8/1780, a Private under Capt. William Ashburn.
Everitt, John Anson County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. John DeJarnett and Col. Thomas Wade. Wounded at the battle of Beatti's Bridge. Beatti's Bridge.
Everitt, Joseph Tyrrell County Regiment 1779 1779, a Private under Lt. Col. Joseph Spruill, Jr., Captain not named. Briar Creek (GA).
Eves, William 4th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Robert Smith. Discharged on 8/10/1777.
Evett, John Rowan County Regiment 1776 1776, a Private under Capt. Israel Cox and Col. Matthew Locke. Also under Capt. Peter Hedrick and Col. Francis Locke, year not named. Born on 11/25/1755 in Buckingham County, VA. Cherokee Expedition 1776.
Ewart, James Lincoln County Regiment 1780 10/7/1780, a known Private, unit unknown. Kings Mountain (SC).
Ewart, Robert Lincoln County Regiment 1780 10/7/1780, a known Private, unit unknown. Kings Mountain (SC).
Ewell, Caleb 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Anthony Sharpe for 12 months. Confined in July 1781 for "insolence and wilfull breaking of a pot." Discharged 4/15/1782 (4th NC Regiment).
Ewell, Nathaniel 10th NC Regiment 1777 1778 8/29/1777, a Private, unit unknown. 9/9/1778, a known Private under Capt. John Ingles (2nd NC Regiment). Discharged on 9/15/1778.
Ewell, Stephen 10th NC Regiment 1777 6/6/1777, a Private, unit unknown.
Ewer, Enos Caswell County Regiment 1780 8/16/1780, a known Private, unit unknown. Wounded/POW at the battle of Camden, SC. Camden (SC).
Ewing, Alexander Rowan County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. William Falls and Col. Francis Locke. Lived in Mecklenburg County. 1780, also a Private under Capt. James Osborn, attached to Col. Francois DeMalmedy (NC Light Dragoons).
Ewing, George 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 4/28/1781, a Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard. Discharged on 4/28/1782 (3rd NC Regiment).
Ewing, Nathaniel Mecklenburg County Regiment 1780 1781 10/7/1780, a known Private under Capt. James Houston. From Rowan County. Ramseur's Mill, Kings Mountain (SC), Cowpens (SC).
Ewmen, Christopher 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 4/25/1781, a Private under Capt. William Walton. Discharged on 5/25/1782.
Exum, James Cumberland County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Arthur Council. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Ezell, Timothy 3rd NC Regiment 1782 1782 3/6/1782, a Private under Capt. Samuel Jones for 12 months. Enlisted at Salisbury, NC. Discharged in Dec. 1782 (1st NC Regiment) at Wilmington, NC. S38686.
Ezzell, Benjamin Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Two pay vouchers. Born in 1755.
Ezzell, Frederick Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. One pay voucher. Born in 1765.
Ezzell, George Duplin County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Col. James Kenan, Captain not named. Three pay vouchers. Born in 1760. Moore's Creek Bridge.


NORTH JUDSON, Ind. — Authorities in northern Indiana have charged three people with neglect after a 3-year-old girl was found locked inside a wooden box for extended periods of time.
WSBT-TV reports officers with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at a home in North Judson on Wednesday and found the girl locked inside a plywood box in the living room.
Forty-two-year-old Donna Short, 25-year-old Christopher Short and 18-year-old Patricia Meeks face neglect charges. It's not clear if they have attorneys who might comment for them. Six other people, including four teenagers, are charged failure to report child abuse.
It wasn't clear why the girl was locked inside the box. She and five juveniles were released to the custody of the Indiana Department of Child Services.