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

Edward Barnwell

Captain  ·  Beaufort District Regiment

SC

Captain

Beaufort District Regiment

1776 – 1780

📜 Notes
Earlier, a Lieutenant in SC 1st Regiment. A Captain under Col. Stephen Bull. POW at Matthews' Plantation, confined to prison ship Packhorse. Prisoners seized the ship and landed at Halifax, NC. Promoted to Lt. Colonel, commander of Beaufort District Regiment.
⚔ Battles & Engagements
Port Royal Island #1, Matthew's Plantation, Charleston Neck 1779