Revolutionary War Soldiers Database

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

SC

Tristram Thomas

Major  ·  Upper Craven County Regiment

SC

Major

Upper Craven County Regiment

1780 – 1782

📜 Notes
From Marlboro District. A Major under Col. George Hicks. POW at the Fall of Charleston. 4/28/1781, a Major under Col. Lemuel Benton (Cheraws District Regiment) in Marion's Brigade. Then a Major under Col. James Postell in the Kershaw Regiment. May have made it to Lt. Colonel.
Battles & Engagements
Siege of Charleston 1780, Marr's Bluff, Halfway Swamp #1, Georgetown 1/81, Wiboo Swamp, Fort Motte, Quinby's Bridge, Shubrick's Plantation, Eutaw Springs