Subject: Thomas Sumter From: David L. Hamiter Date: November 15, 1998 Hello All, I know that many of you had ancestors that fought with the "Gamecock" in the Revolutionary War, I thought you might enjoy reading attachment below: Alphabetical List of Officers of the Continental Army S Fifteenth Virginia page 528 [p.528] Sumter, Thomas (S. C.). Colonel -South Carolina Regiment, -; Brigadier-General South Carolina State Troops, July, 1780; wounded at Fish Dam Ford, Broad River, 9th November, 1780, and at Black Stocks, 20th November, 1780. By the act of 13th January, 1781, it was resolved that "Congress taking into consideration the eminent services rendered to the United States by Brigadier-General Sumter, of South Carolina, at the head of a number of volunteer militia from that and the neighboring States, particularly in the victory obtained over the enemy at the Hanging Rock, on the 6th day of August; in the defeat of Major Wemys and the corps of British Infantry and dragoons under his command, at Broad River, on the 9th day of November, in which the said Major Wemys was made prisoner, and in the repulse of Lieutenant-Colonel Tarleton, and the British cavalry and infantry under his command at Black Stocks, on Tyger River, on the 20th of November last, in each of which action the gallantry and military conduct of General Sumter, and the courage and perseverance of his troops were highly conspicuous; resolved therefore that the thanks of Congress be presented to Brigadier-General Sumter, and the militia aforesaid, for such reiterated proofs of their patriotism, bravery and military conduct, which entitle them to the highest esteem and confidence of their country, and that the Commanding Officer of the Southern Department do forthwith cause the same to be issued in general orders, and transmitted to General Sumter." Served to close of war. (Died 1st June, 1832.) -- David L. Hamiter [email protected] WEB SITE: http://www.logicsouth.com/~chicora/index.shtml ==== SCROOTS Mailing List ==== Go To: #, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Main |