Revolutionary War Soldiers Database

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

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SC

Lemuel Benton

Lt Col  ·  Cheraws District Regiment

SC

Lt Col

Cheraws District Regiment

1780 – 1781

📜 Notes
1780, a Lt. Colonel under Col. Abel Kolb, promoted to Colonel upon Kolb's death. One source asserts he was promoted from Major to Lt. Colonel on 4/1/1781.
⚔ Battles & Engagements
Great Savannah, Williamson's Bridge, Tearcoat Swamp, Halfway Swamp #1, Georgetown #6, Wiboo Swamp, Black River, Fort Watson #2, Hulin's Mill