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American pioneer and colonial military officer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Brandon (1734–1790) was an early pioneer in Rowan County, North Carolina and an officer in the North Carolina militia during the American Revolution. He commanded the 2nd Rowan County Regiment from 1782 to 1783.[1][2]
James Brandon | |
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Born | 1734 |
Died | 1790 Rowan County, North Carolina |
Place of burial | Thyatira Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Millbridge, North Carolina |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | North Carolina militia |
Years of service | 1775-1783 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Rowan County Regiment |
Commands | 2nd Rowan County Regiment |
James Brandon was born in 1734, the son of John Brandon Jr. and Maley Cathey. In 1754, he married Elizabeth Armstrong in Rowan County, North Carolina. He obtained Granville land grants on the north side of Fourth Creek in Rowan County in 1760 and 1764 and was a slave owner. According to his will he had the following children: William Brandon, Benjamin Brandon, John Brandon, Jane (Brandon) Wilson, Abel Brandon, Armstrong Brandon, He served on the Rowan County Committee of Safety, before the Revolutionary War. He died after the war in 1790 in Rowan County and was buried at the Thyatira Presbyterian Church Cemetery.[2][3][4][5]
James served as an officer in the North Carolina militia during the American Revolution:[1][3]
The North Carolina General Assembly split the Rowan County Regiment into two regiments on October 22, 1775—the 1st Rowan County Regiment and the 2nd Rowan County Regiment. On May 9, 1777, when the Burke County Regiment was created, the 1st Rowan County Regiment reverted to the Rowan County Regiment. On May 1, 1782, the Rowan County Regiment was split into the 1st and 2nd Rowan County regiments and Colonel Brandon was given command of the 2nd Rowan County Regiment.[1]
Known engagements:[1]
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