Revolutionary War Soldiers Database

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

SC

John Barnwell

Captain  ·  Beaufort District Regiment

SC

Captain

Beaufort District Regiment

1775 – 1779

📜 Notes
Several sources assert that he was a Captain in the SC 1st Regiment in late 1775 - and that he resigned in early 1776 to return to the Beaufort District Regiment under Col. Stephen Bull. Promoted to Major as a result of his heroic efforts during the battle at Port Royal Island #1 in Feb. 1779. In September of 1781, commissioned as Brig. Gen.
Battles & Engagements
Fort Moultrie, Bloody Point, Port Royal Island #1