Carteret County Regiment

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Carteret County Regiment
Active1775-1783
Allegiance Flag of the United States (1777-1795).svg North Carolina
Branch North Carolina militia infantry
Type Militia
Engagements Battle of Stono Ferry, Battle of Beaufort
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The Carteret County Regiment was authorized by the North Carolina Provincial Congress on September 9, 1775. It was subordinate to the New Bern District Brigade after May 4, 1776. The regiment was engaged in battles or skirmishes against the British during the American Revolution, including the Battle of Stono Ferry and the Battle of Beaufort. The regiment also existed during the colonial period in the Province of North Carolina. [1] [2] [3]

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Leadership

The Carteret County Regiment was commanded by the following colonels: [1]

William Thompson was the Senator for Carteret County in the North Carolina General Assembly of 1778 and 1779. He was also a colonel and commander of the Carteret County Regiment of the North Carolina militia during the American Revolution.

Known Lieutenant Colonels: [1]

Known Majors: [1]

See also

Carteret County, North Carolina County in the United States

Carteret County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 66,469. Its county seat is Beaufort. The county was created in 1722 as Carteret Precinct and gained county status in 1739. It was named for Sir George Carteret, one of the 17th century English Lords Proprietor, or for his descendant and heir John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Lewis, J.D. "Carteret County Regiment". The American Revolution in North Carolina. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Carteret County Regiment (Colonial Period)". North Carolina Digital Collection. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Beaufort History, William Thompson" . Retrieved April 2, 2019.
  4. ↑ Lewis, J.D. "William Thompson". The American Revolution in North Carolina. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  5. ↑ Foote, William Henry. "Sketches of North Carolina, historical and biographical". p. 47. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  6. ↑ Warshaw, Mary. "Colonel Joseph Bell of Carteret County". More Beaufort, North Carolina History. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
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