Publisher's Synopsis
The contributions of the Revolutionary War soldiers of Western N.C. during the conflict of 1775-1782 were immense. The rolling hills of the Carolina Piedmont were as much a battleground as those of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Kings Mountain, Ramsour's Mill, Cowpens, the Indian Wars, and many other conflicts all helped to change the course of American history. Unfortunately, from a historical standpoint, very little written data is available concerning the contributions of the Western N.C. Militiamen. This work is an effort to unravel and to present in a systematic way something about their lives and exploits. It includes each soldiers early life (as much as could be made available), military experiences, later life, including marriages, children, occupations, etc. Also included are land transactions and census locations. Where available, burial sites are given as well as pension awards.
