Montgomery County Regiment


The Montgomery County Regiment was authorized on February 8, 1778 by the North Carolina General Assembly of 1778. It was created at the same time that Montgomery County, North Carolina was created out of the northern half of Anson County, North Carolina. It was subordinate to the Salisbury District Brigade of militia. The regiment was engaged in battles and skirmishes against the British and Cherokee during the American Revolution in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia between 1776 and 1781. It was active until the end of the war.

Officers

Colonels and commandant:
Known lieutenant colonels:
  • Lt. Col. Drury Ledbetter
  • Lt. Col. William Pickett
  • Lt. Col. Thomas Childs
  • Lt. Col. George Davidson
Known majors:
  • Maj. James Crump
  • Maj. George Davidson
  • Maj. John Cox
  • Maj. Etheldred Harris
  • Maj. Thomas Harris
  • Maj. West Harris
  • Maj. Charles Jones
  • Maj. Buckner Kimbrell
Known adjutants:
The regiment had 22 known companies led by a captain with subordinate lieutenants, ensigns, sergeants, corporals, privates, drummers, and fifers.

Engagements

The regiment was engaged in 13 known battles, skirmishes and sieges in which components of the Montgomery County Regiment participated between 1779 and 1781. These 13 engagements were located in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.