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

John Baxter

Captain  ·  Upper Craven County Regiment

SC

Captain

Upper Craven County Regiment

1778 – 1781

📜 Notes
Pee Dee Regiment. June 1780-Jan. 1781, under Lt. Col. Hugh Horry (Kingstree Regiment). Feb.-May 1781, a Captain under Lt. Col. Peter Horry (Horry's Light Dragoons). Promoted to Major, then Lt. Colonel. From Williamsburg District. Wounded at Quinby's Bridge as a Major.
⚔ Battles & Engagements
Halfway Swamp #1, Georgetown #4, Black River Ferry Road, Georgetown #6, Wiboo Swamp, Black River Bridge, Sampit Bridge #1, Sampit Bridge #2, Fort Watson #2, Fort Motte