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]
| Carteret County Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1775-1783 |
| Allegiance |  North Carolina |
| Branch | North Carolina militia infantry |
| Type | Militia |
| Engagements | Battle of Stono Ferry, Battle of Beaufort |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | |
Leadership
editThe Carteret County Regiment was commanded by the following colonels:[1]
- William Thompson (1775-1779)[4][5]
- Thomas Chadwick (1778-1779)
- 2nd Colonel Malachi Bell (1779-1783)[6]
- 2nd Colonel Enoch Ward (1780-1783)
Known Lieutenant Colonels:[1]
- Lt. Col. Solomon Shepherd
- Lt. Col. John Easton
- Lt. Col. James Cole Mountflorence
Known Majors:[1]
- 1st Maj. Thomas Chadwick
- 2nd Maj. Malachi Bell
- Maj. Isaiah Chadwick
- Maj. William Dennis
- Maj. Eli West
- Maj. Bryce Williams
See also
edit- Carteret County, North Carolina
- Southern Campaigns: Pension Transactions for a description of the transcription effort by Will Graves
- Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War
- List of North Carolina militia units in the American Revolution
References
edit- ^ a b c d Lewis, J.D. "Carteret County Regiment". The American Revolution in North Carolina. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
- ^ "Carteret County Regiment (Colonial Period)". North Carolina Digital Collection. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
- ^ "Beaufort History, William Thompson". Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ Lewis, J.D. "William Thompson". The American Revolution in North Carolina. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ Foote, William Henry. "Sketches of North Carolina, historical and biographical". p. 47. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- ^ Warshaw, Mary. "Colonel Joseph Bell of Carteret County". More Beaufort, North Carolina History. Retrieved April 4, 2019.