Revolutionary War Soldiers Database

A record of NC & SC soldiers who served in the cause of American Independence, 1775–1783

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James Williams

Colonel  ·  Little River District Regiment

SC

Colonel

Little River District Regiment

1779 – 1780

📜 Notes
From Laurens District. Promoted to Major in mid-1776, Promoted to Lt. Colonel in 1776. Promoted to Colonel in Sept. 1779. Killed at battle of Kings Mountain 10/7/1780. Promoted to brigadier general just before he was killed.
⚔ Battles & Engagements
Siege of Savannah, Siege of Charleston 1780, Waxhaws, Hanging Rock, Cedar Springs, Musgrove's Mill, Kings Mountain