James Williams

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People July 16, 2014 August 28, 2016

Top 10 Partisans of the Southern Campaigns

by Wayne Lynch

The focus of my studies on the American Revolution is the militia activities in the southern campaigns. In this context, I believe the term…

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The War Years (1775-1783) January 30, 2014 August 28, 2016

Death of a Patriot at King’s Mountain

by Wayne Lynch

Rebuffed in his attempt to command the South Carolina militia, newly commissioned General James Williams returned to North Carolina with his small Regiment. While…

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The War Years (1775-1783) January 24, 2014 August 28, 2016

Saving South Carolina at Musgrove’s Mill

by Wayne Lynch

An ardent Patriot from the early days of the American Revolution, Colonel James Williams commanded the Little River Regiment of the South Carolina militia. …

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