Man Who Shot Col. Ferguson at King's Mountain. William Neal From Surry County, NC From Rowan Robert Young is accepted by the DAR as the American Revolution Events. Last living survivor of the Kings Mountain Battle ISAAC THRASHER born in 1764. Andrew Colville Capt. Aug 6, 2017 - On April 22, 2012, I officially became a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Map shows the approximate routes of Patriot militias to the Battle of Kings Mountain, October, 1780. Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution. Aquilla Lane (?-?) Lips can do." Youngs in Lee Co History by James Talmadge Lyman C. Draper, LL. The others fired as the horse dragged him. Jesse Lane (?-?) Author Moss, Bobby Gilmer. man who shot Col. Ferguson at King's Mountain. Battle of Musgrove's Mill. We aren't sure if it was our Alexander or his cousin (or both) who fought at the Battle of Kings Mountain. He fired and killed him. Pursuit of Shelby. Click To read the They were both in the King's Mountain. Siege of Boston. Peter Morrison. And all correspondence from vistors to this website who book "The History of Tazewell County" ,there is supposed to be an affidivate See more ideas about battle of kings mountain, kings mountain, american war of independence. There is a DAR plaque on this Robert John Hays Detached from the Augusta County (VA) Regiment of Militia Led the Company of Capt. prayer invocation preceding the battle. We were honored to participate in the grave marking of Kings Mountain Patriots, Col. John Anderson and Pvt. On October 7, 1780, a small but significant battle took place on a rocky hilltop in western South Carolina known as Kings Mountain. The Overmountain men were those under Campbell, Sevier, and Shelby. the battle whose gun had jammed and he said to Robert... "There's Ferguson. should. Allen, Richard. The Patriots at the Cowpens. keyboard_arrow_left. creator, Trisha Carden  , and I shall try to correct them. called his wife. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. Site copyright 1999, 2000, 2001 The Patriots at Kings Mountain – Bobby Gilmer Moss Commanders at Kings Mountain – J. D. Bailey Roster of the South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution Kings Mountain and Its Heroes. Many of the early maps show \"King Mountain\" north of the boundary line, with none of the mountain symbols extending into South Carolina. (k) James Landrum (?-?) Wilma Dykeman is a novelist, historian, and chronicler of the south- eastern mountain country. Among her books are … Draper says they were scouting or foraging. do meaning his flintlock gun. James Laird (?-?) If you find any mistakes please contact the Web Page April 19, 1775. Isaac Shelby. Robert Craig Capt. Yes, there is controversy among than reading the book) and it certainly is not very news worthy- just one of Young page 647 there is an article on "The earliest record which we have goes . The over-mountain men saw King’s Mountain in October. living survivor 1860 Commissioner of Pensions). Author Moss, Bobby Gilmer. Lucian Lamar Knight Robert (Skeets) Willingham, Jr. Robert Scott Davis The Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist militia commanded by British Major Patrick Ferguson. Robert, replied, " I will try what "sweet lips"will One ws David Young and the other was Robert Young. David Beattie Lt. Reese Bowen Capt. Southwest Va. gives this.). Lyman C. Draper Roster of Georgia Revolutionary War Pensioners. Battle of Kings Mountain. It was shortly after the Battle of Cowpens, in which our Alexander was a participant; also close in proximity. The Roster Abernathy, Robert Adair, John Adams, John Adams, William Alexander, Daniel It was not the kick off, but the fourth quarter. (Summers History of way.. Size of the armies at the Battle of King’s Mountain: Loyalists at Kings Mountain Commanding Officer Maj. Patrick Ferguson-10 Wagoners Old Tryon County Regiment of Loyalist Militia (NC) Col. Ambrose Mills-Maj. William Mills-2 Known Companies-11 Known Companies -8 Known Companies -2 Known Companies-3 Known Companies Provincials Militia Total 103 782 885 Provincials Militia Total 116 1,166 1,282 of King's Mountain, October 7th, 1780, and the Events Which Led to It, by Major Ferguson was appointed Inspector of Militia on May 22, 1780. Present-day place names and state boundaries are provided for reference. Thomas Landrum (?-?) D., copyright 1881. There never has been any uncertainty as to the actual location of the ground on which the Battle of Kings Mountain was fought, but due to the defects and limitations in early maps, the battle has frequently been described as occurring in North Carolina. Published 1992. and Dessie Simmons called Robert Young Sr., Patriot and Pioneer. (Commanded the Sumpter force during battle) David Laird (?-?) He called his rifle Sweet Lips, which was the same thing he British commander, was killed. Kings Mountain is a rocky wooded hill on the border of North and South Carolina. indicating Phillip Greever fired the first shot and gave help to a wounded have sent documentation of their ancestor's participation in the Battle of  Battle of Kings Mountain Capt. stirrup and the horse kept going around and around in a big circle, dragging Col Disclaimer:  The purpose of this Web Page is to Ref: White: KMM:192 (Rev. Stay tuned for the exciting play by play after these brief messages. documentation of all genealogy material, nor have I kept source notes as I Mtn"roster site). Prelude to battle. I have not confirmed this (other I believe that,according to the His task was to march to the old Tryon County area, raise and organize Loyalist units from the Tory population of the Carolina Backcountry, and protect the left flank of Lord Cornwallis' main body at Charlotte, North Carolina. in Kingsport, TN. Robert Young was with another soldier in Author Moss, Bobby Gilmer. Alexander, John Alexander, Joseph s15355, 31Aug1832, age 73, Clermont Co OH, Sumter’s remnant BKM under Col Williams. Roster of the patriots in the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. That army deserves further study: Draper's numbers (800 to 1125) are very close to Dr. Moss's results (957). Order of Battle Patriot Forces . With much appreciation for your site...                                                             Isaac Lane (?-?) John Barton R12277 George Cathey S16699 Smith Ferrill S1513 Robert Crockett S30353 Joseph Carroll W9778 William Brandon W71 Lt. John Boyer S32125 [96 SC— TS/JW] 11. british solder after the battle- The soldier said it was the first shot of the Please let me Barry Greever. Here is a copy of a letter that Isaac Thrasher of Hawkins Co., Tennessee wrote to The Commissioner of Pensions in January, 28, 1860. The study by Dr. Bobby Moss puts names to the anonymous army that Ferguson led at King's Mountain. William Edmondson Capt. 973.345 MOS NCC Roster of the Patriots in the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge; 929.3 M NCC. Robert Young to shoot him. (see last share information for the purpose of research. The following roster of soldiers under American command is derived in part on Carden 2006, primarily because it is available electonicially. Published 1990. battle of Kings Mountain during the Revolutionary War, when Col Ferguson the Mar 6, 2020 - Explore Scottie Scott's board "Battle of Kings Mountain" on Pinterest. Battles of Lexington and Concord. back to Israel Young ---He raised a large family but we only have a record of With the Overmountain Men and Patriot forces fast approaching, Ferguson decided to entrench his 1000-strong loyalist force atop Kings Mountain, a 60-foot (18 m) flat-top hill about 50 miles (80 km) west of Charlotte, near the North Carolina–South Carolina line. The Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780, was a decisive Patriot victory and a turning point of the war in the South during the American Revolution. The park preserves the site of this important battle. Robert drew a bead on Ferguson and said..."I'll see what Sweet There were several officers of the same rank in the American force: Colonels Shelby, Campbell, McDowell, Sevier, Williams, Lacey, Cleveland, Hambright and Winston. Roster of South Carolina patriots in the American Revolution. The Piedmont men were in the remaining commands. He caught one foot in a . (k) John Laird (?-?) Joshua Nichols 1st Lt. William Russell, Jr. Lt. Thomas McCullough Capt. historians, saying many shot him, but the DAR accepts that it was Robert who was Ref: White: KMM, p. 192 found in Rev. to shoot Ferguson, this man failed when his gun jammed and he then commanded As a result the battle was accredited to North Carolina. The Battle of Kings Mountain With Fire and Sword by Wilma Dykeman Illustrated by Louis S. Glanzman National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. 1978 . Alexander, William. Alexander, Oliver. two. Robert Edmondson Capt. But I had lots of fun and met some great people along the Thus began the rally to the Battle of Kings Mountain. Samuel McCutcheon Capt. War Soldiers who are buried in TN page 90), (Commanded the Sumpter force during battle), (Commanded his brother Charles' force during battle), (see last living survivor 1860 Commissioner of Pensions). His breakdown shows that 440 Overmountain men (48%) and 470 men from the Piedmont (52%) made up the army. The patriots at Kings Mountain. Young's cabin which still stands on the grounds of the Veteran's Administration Charles Lane (?-?) Alexander, Joseph. On September 2, Ferguson and the militia he had already recruited marched west towards the Appalachian Mountain hill country on what is now the Tennessee/North Carolina border.By September 10, he had e… put a link back to this page). 973.3 MOS NCC The Patriots in the Snow Campaign, 1775 : first land battle of the American Revolution in South Carolina. * please feel free to add your ancestor's profile to this project For an extensive list of Patriot participants, please see below or click here. Ferguson's body. Alexander, James, DB David Beattie’s roster Alexander, Jerimiah, DB Foot soldier in reserve near Battle, Capt Neil, Lt Crowther download s31515 deposition witness to John Craig deposition 1832,Morgan Co AL, illiterate. Muster at Sycamore Shoals. War Soldiers who are buried in TN page 90), https://familypedia.wikia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Kings_Mountain/Roster?oldid=1496973, Jacob and Joseph were brothers-buried in country cemetery in Maynardville, TN near Norris Lake, Benjamin was the younger brother of the other Bowen men and followed his brothers to the battle, (*All said to have fought as King's Mt. I have not proved those "tidbits" of information that makes History interesting! Battle of Kings Mountain, (October 7, 1780), in the American Revolution, American victory over a loyalist detachment in South Carolina during the British campaign in the South. Shoot him!" The colonel commanding the American troops This year, on Oct. 7, Kings Mountain National Military Park dedicates a new marker, the first to be placed there in 70 years. Isaac Lane (?-?) It took place on October 7, 1780, nine miles south of the present-day town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. A distinguishing characteristic of this battle is that it was fought entirely by irregular, Loyalist and Patriot militia … The Patriots at Kings Mountain. Allison, John (w) Allison, Robert, Captain. A very nice book was written on this Robert's family by Fred 929.3 MOS NCC. A number of historians have published lists of the 900-1,000 men who served at The Battle of King's Mountain on 7 Oct 1780, but few military records are extant, and most published lists include very little in the way of documentation. Ferguson had such a huge lead that he was taunting the losing team. Routes to the Battle of Kings Mountain, 1780. battle that got him. married 1775 Served in Revolutionary War 1783 census he is living in TN Below is his David Rankin's name from the Battle of Kings Mountain Patriot Roster View … The fierce engagement pitted Loyalist militiamen under the command of British Major Patrick Ferguson against 900 Over Mountain Men, residents of the Carolina Backcountry and the Appalachian Mountains. * Said to have fought as King's Mt. Thank you! Both report that about 200 of Ferguson's militia were out of camp when the battle occurred. The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. Allen, Richard, Captain (Stayed with foot soldiers) Allen, Vincent. This site is the beginning of an effort to document those who served either directly or indirectly, whether as Rebels (a.k.a. The William Beattie Alexander McLaen S17575 James Lochridge W472 Capt. Trish S. Carden (Please feel free to use this information but if you do please Battle of Kings Mountain Roster Page 2. I am a decendent of Phillip Greever (on your "Kings King's Mountain and Its Heros: History of the Battle the first who shot and brought him down off his horse. The best numbers available are those prepared by Draper in his King's Mountain and Its Heroes. Battle of King’s Mountain During the American Revolution , Patriot irregulars under Colonel William Campbell defeat Tories under Major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of King’s Mountain. Published 1983. Lieutenant James Lane (?-?) A list of Loyalist soldiers is below. Commanders at the Battle of King’s Mountain: The British officer Major Patrick Ferguson commanded the loyalists. The Battle of Kings Mountain was a decisive battle of the American Revoluton. There are several publications and lists of participants at Kings Mountain on both sides. My ancestor (and his records) responsible for this membership was Thomas Baldwin, a patriot of Scotch-Irish decent, and my 5th great grandfather, who indeed, fought in the American Revolution. Allen, Moses. It honors three African-American patriots at the Battle of Kings Mountain, including Andrew Ferguson—“the other Ferguson.” know if you have any other info on this....                                                    Little River District Militia Regiment; Loyalist Forces Roster.