Carteret County Regiment
Active1775-1783
AllegianceUnited States North Carolina
BranchNorth Carolina militia infantry
TypeMilitia
EngagementsBattle of Stono Ferry, Battle of Beaufort
Commanders
Notable
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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]

Leadership

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

Known Lieutenant Colonels:[1]

Known Majors:[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d 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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