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

James Hawthorn

Lt Col  ·  New Acquisition District Regiment

SC

Lt Col

New Acquisition District Regiment

1779 – 1781

📜 Notes
1777 joined SC 6th Regiment as Lieutenant. Promoted to Captain 2/22/1778. Later a Major, Adjutant, and Lt. Colonel. A Lt. Colonel under Col. Thomas Neel, Col. Andrew Neel, Col. William Bratton (New Acquisition District Regiment). Also a Lt. Colonel in Hill's Regiment of Light Dragoons under Col. William Hill.
⚔ Battles & Engagements
Rocky Mount, Hanging Rock, Carey's Fort, Fishing Creek, Kings Mountain, Fish Dam Ford, Blackstocks, Rocky Creek, Fort Watson #1 (Wounded), Orangeburgh #1