Provincials led by Lt. Col. John Harris Cruger with the following units: DeLancey's Brigade, 1st Battalionz The Battle of Eutaw Springs was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, and was the last major engagement of the war in the Carolinas. Despite the initial success, Greene eventually retreated from the field. Thomas Starke, Fairfield Regiment of Militia (SC) detachment led by Col. John Graves - 2nd Battalion (Young Royal Highlanders) led by Capt. His men were also exhausted by many days of marching and combat, so he set up camp above the Santee River to allow his main force to rest, while several detachments continued to harass the British as they withdrew toward Charleston. Martin, with six (6) known companies, led by: - Capt. Thomas Key Daniel Gillespie The Patriots . The fringe, along the creek, and the springs themselves, were inundated. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. Marion's Militiamen, steady, unfaltering, and advancing life - Capt. Lee and his Legion (VA) covered the right wing of all State Troops A month after the battle, due to General Nathanael Greene and his army's perseverance and sacrifice, the British general he had chased out of the Carolinas, Lord Charles Cornwallis, surrendered to Franco/American forces under General George Washington . Alexander Brevard with horses was too difficult, so Lt. Col. Washington tried to - Capt. James Stark, Lower Ninety-Six District Regiment of Militia (SC) detachment Battle of Eutaw Springs. was won, the hungry and thirsty Patriots began plundering the Col. Peter Horry. John Simons (maybe - if so, killed) Joseph Thomas Rhodes. five (5) known companies, led by: On September 8, 1781 General Nathanael Greene with a force of 2098 attacked a British camp of 2300 at Eutaw Springs commanded by Colonel Alexander Stuart. leaving behind many of his dead unburied and seventy of his seriously - Capt. - Lt. Lord Edward Fitzgerals (wounded), 30th Regiment of Foot, Light Infantry and Grenadier Companies, 84th Regiment of Foot on the River Road at Burdell's Plantation, only seven miles from Eutaw Springs. NC Light Dragoons Regiment (State Troops) led by Col. Francois - Capt. - Capt. later reported to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. SC 2nd Brigade of Militia/State Troops led by Brigadier General 200 men in the following units: SC 1st Regiment of State Dragoons (State Troops) led by Col. Battle Of Eutaw Springs Poster by Granger. - Capt. Lt. Col. to their at Eutaw Springs but hastily retreated the next day toward Charlestown, - Major Edmund Hyrne-Commissioner of Prisoners Archibald McDonald and Major John James, with unknown number [3] When Stewart moved camp on September 9, he left 54 of his wounded behind with a surgeon to attend them. - Capt. 5/27/1775 - Battle of Chelsea Creek, Location: Suffolk Co . [18] The American Battlefield Trust and its partners have acquired and preserved 14.2 acres (0.057km2) of the battlefield.[19]. All told, Greene had 1,256 Continental infantry and 300 cavalry, the horsemen mostly divided between Lee and Washington. From 1779-1781, a bitter war raged across the Carolinas. Hayes St. - Four (4) patial companies including remnants of the Light and At first the center of the American line caved in, but while opposing flanks were fighting separate battles, Greene restored the center with Sumner's North . As the Patriots Now onto the myths. When members of the captured foraging party are added, the number of British captured totals around 500. William Moore, Caswell County Regiment of Militia (NC) detachment led by John Cleveland woods and waters of Eutaw Creek were on the north. - 4th Dismounted Troop - Major Michael Rudolph by Col. John Ervin, with two (2) known companies, led by: - Capt. Attacked by Henry Lee's 2nd Partisan Corps, Coffin escaped but left 4 or 5 of his men killed and 40 more captured. 8th), with aboout 84 men. By 4 Sept., they were camped at Fort Motte, then Stoudenmyer's Plantation on 5-6 Sept.[8], On 13 Aug., Colonel Stewart had led a force of 2,000-2,300 men from Orangeburg to Thompson's Plantation, south of the Congaree River. - Capt. Also: Great-grandson of Cadwallader Jones [1755-1795], Captain, Third Regiment Light Dragoons, Continental Line, February 6, 1777. - Capt. Thomas Brandon, with five (5) known companies, led by: The encouraged British shouted, yelled, Greenes vanguard captured a number of foragers, before engaging British dragoons and opening the battle. - Capt. and Lt. Col. John Harris Cruger's Loyalists, both under Cruger's Edward Edgerly (killed) This coupled with the losses that they were taking put them at a disadvantage. All Militia units commanded by Brigadier General Francis Marion - Capt. This page was last edited on 26 December 2022, at 06:53. - Capt. - Capt. would have graced the veterans of the Great King of Prussia. Jervais Henry Stevens, Lower Craven County Regiment of Militia (SC) detachment led After nearly a month Greene became aware that reinforcements under Lord Rawdon were approaching from Charleston. It was brutal in its combat and reprisals, with Continental and Whig militia fighting British regulars and Loyalist regiments. Jacob Van Buskirk (wounded), Six Flank Companies of the 3rd Regiment of Foot, 19th Regiment James Lytle William Lytle Donations to the Trust are tax deductible to the full extent allowable under the law. on short rations and with little rest, advanced in early morning Curtis Ivey horse was shot from under him, he himself was wounded, and his 10 Sep 1781: Skirmish near Moncks Corner: American Victory: Francis Moore (wounded) with seven (7) known companies, led by: On the grounds is the tomb of British Commander Major John Majoribanks, noted for outstanding leadership during the battle. Sheridan and sharpshooters from the New York Volunteers in the that this might have been named after Lt. Col. John Marshall Major - Capt. Sign up to receive the latest information on the American Battlefield Trust's efforts to blaze The Liberty Trail in South Carolina. The British failed to gain widespread Loyalist support, which they needed if they were to defeat the Americans and they had failed to stop Greene's Army. - Capt. - Capt. Henry Berry, 52nd Regiment, The Continental Congress awarded Greene a gold medal.[17]. Profile manager: Mary Richardson [ send private message ] This page has been accessed 3,785 times. Daniel Sparks - Capt. After Rawdon's departure, Greene turned his army around and headed toward Charleston. - Capt. - Capt. [16] His rear was apparently under constant fire at least until meeting with reinforcements near Moncks Corner. - Capt. Federal Identification Number (EIN): 54-1426643. Richard Saunders - 11th Company led by Capt.-Lt. William Flemming (Henry) Gaines - Capt. NC Brigade of Continentals led by Brigadier General Jethro - Capt. (wounded) with the following two (2) known companies, led by: - Capt. Peter Brooks with 16 men - Capt. (17) rounds - near the limit of their flintlocks endurance. Ewell Lampkin (some say he was too late) [3] However, Greene reported that he had captured 500 prisoners, including 70 wounded. These 2,092 poorly-equipped, underfed, and near-naked Americans camped on Sept. 7th. "Blood ran ankle deep in places," and the strewn area Greene arranged his army's marching order according to each unit's intended position in the line of battle to be formed before attacking. Davis Gresham [5], In order to make up for a shortage of bread in his supplies, Stewart had been sending out foraging parties each morning to dig up yams, unarmed except for a small guard detail. [3] When Stewart moved camp on September 9, he left 54 of his wounded behind with a surgeon to attend them. following ten (10) known companies, led by: Major General Nathanael Greene - Commanding Officer, with In early 1781, Major General Nathanael Greene, commander of the Southern army in the Continental Army, began a campaign to end British control over the South Carolina backcountry. - Capt. His first major objective was the capture of the British-controlled village of Ninety Six. Eutaw Springs produced some of the heaviest casualties of any engagement in South Carolina; both armies lost a combined 1,100 men that day. [4] These men were included in Stewart's casualty report under the category "wounded" but the remaining 16 wounded captured by Greene would have been returned as "missing". - Capt. The Battle of Eutaw Springs raged for nearly four hours on Sept. 8, 1781. Siege of Charleston 1780. The Virginia and Maryland regulars then came to the aid of their comrades. On 25 June 1776 it mustered as the Virginia Light Horse Regiment. Subscribe to the American Battlefield Trust's quarterly email series of curated stories for the curious-minded sort! One American battalion was able to delay the British advance sufficiently to allow the American army to retreat in good order. For information about how to add references, see Template:Citation. To This battalion had driven off an earlier American cavalry attack before falling back to the house. Robert Montgomery Continental Army led by Brigadier General Jethro Sumner (NC) - Capt. - Matrosses - 12 Tilghman Dixon - Capt. Despite winning a tactical victory, the British lost strategically. In the center, he posted the 3rd Regiment of Guards companies, led by: The Continentals moved forward with spirit. On May 22, 1781 . led by Lt. Col. Samuel Hammond, with three (3) known companies, William Capers - Capt. Only Major John Majoribanks, on the British - Lt. James Graham (SC): NC State Troops and Militia, led by Col. Francois DeMalmedy. Yesterday morning at four o'clock, having . Rights Advisory: Rights status not evaluated. Harrison Murray, Mecklenburg County Regiment of Militia (NC) detachment led Hardy Holmes (wounded) Of course there were more battles in the American Revolution then these. The Battle of Eutaw Springs was the last significant land battle of the Revolutionary War. 297 wounded. From 1779 to 1781, a bitter war raged across the Carolinas. with 281 men in the following units: 3rd Regiment of Foot (The Buffs), Light Infantry and Grenadier Don Troiani depicts the wounding and capture of Colonel Washington of the 3rd Continental Light Dragoons at Battle of Eutaw Springs, Sept. 8, 1781. - Lt. John Troup (killed), NY Volunteers led by Major Henry Sheridan with the following The gallant Major John Majoribanks, wounded and on his George Dowell and Lt. These units were John Harris Cruger's regular battalion of DeLancey's Brigade and John Coffin's South Carolina Tories, which consisted of about 150 regular infantry and 50 militia cavalry. Behind them in cleared fields stood a large brick home with a high-walled garden. to flight from the British camp. Campbell (wounded) and Lt. Hector McLean army was close upon their heels. - Capt. Legion. These were led by three green North Carolina battalions under Brigadier General Jethro Sumner. (1) known company, led by: John Postell - Capt. - Capt. line then began to give, but Lt. Col. Alexander Stewart quickly 5/10/1775 - Capture of Fort Ticonderoga, Location: Fort Ticonderoga, New York. - 1st Lt. James Ewing Joseph Hughes [15] The third and final revision, compiled on September 25, 1781, arrived at figures of 119 killed, 382 wounded and 78 missing. Charles S. Myddleton (wounded), with 150 men in five (5) known - Capt. The Battle of Eutaw Springs was the last significant land battle of the Revolutionary War. The Battle of Eutaw Springs was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, and was the last major engagement of the war in the Carolinas. - Capt. Barent Roorback with 73 men, NJ Volunteers, 2nd or 3rd Battalion led by Lt. Col. Isaac Abram Lenud Roster of North Carolina troops in the war between the states: 4,466: 03 Sep 2022: Worlds Columbian Exposition Directory: 1,391: 03 Sep 2022: Battle of Opequan: 513: 31 Aug 2022: Officers and Graduates of the US Military Academy, V4: 11,451: 5: 29 Aug 2022: Battle of Stones River: 565: 29 Aug 2022: Battle of Little Bighorn: 75: 27 Aug 2022 - Capt. veterans into the enemy's hottest fire. John Hood Col. David Glynn, with unknown number of men, Capt. company practically ravaged. Benjamin May Both sides claimed victory. The State Song of South Carolina contains the line "Point to Eutaw's Battle Bed" in reference to this battle. of North Carolina and South Carolina. Lt. Col. Alexander Stewart (wounded) - Commanding Officer The retreating British, disillusioned and sick with summer heat, (1) known company, led by: [6] Forces under Greene's command assaulted Ninety Six on June 18, but were repelled. Joseph Robins, Roebuck's Battalion of Spartan Regiment of Militia (SC) detachment After camping on the battlefield, Stewart withdrew toward Moncks Corner and eventually towards the protection of Charleston. 882 [3] [4] The Battle of Eutaw Springs was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, and was the last major engagement of the war in the Carolinas. Lt. Col. Alexander Stewart quickly realized what was happening William Bennett (Granville County) (killed) - Capt. The British casualty return stated the loss as 85 killed, 351 wounded and 257 missing. infantry, called the "Marshall Corps." Simon Lee Lee's cavalry were led by Major Joseph Egleston and his infantry by Captain Rudolph. - Capt. Jesse Steads, Maham's Light Dragoons (SC Militia) led by Lt. Col. Hezekiah our officers behaved with the greatest bravery, and the militia In poor health, Rawdon sailed for England in late August, leaving Charleston under the command of Colonel Alexander Stewart. The armies collided on September 8, 1781. The first, compiled soon after the battle, gave 251 killed, 367 wounded and 74 missing. across the road in a heavily-wooded area. Heavy firing soon crackled and boomed through the shady woods. Organized by: Location: News and Events. - 1st Mounted Troop - Capt. - Capt. Daniel Stewart, Berkeley County Regiment of Militia (SC) led by Col. Richard - Capt. - Capt. - Capt. Samuel Martin - 6-pounders - 3 ea. Though he had won a tactical victory, Stewart's decision to withdraw to the . SC 1st Brigade of Militia/State Troops led by Lt. Col. William battlefield is a hero's cemetery, sacred to the memory of courageous The regulars were supported by two American loyalist contingents. John Carter Brigadier General Francis Marion's Militia units fired seventeen This article does not contain any citations or references. [9] Ashe and Blount served with the 1st North Carolina Regiment,[10] while Armstrong belonged to the 4th North Carolina Regiment. On his left, he posted the 63rd Regiment of Foot and George Cowan (wounded) - Capt. and he formed his troops in one line across the Congaree Road. John Sterns, Montgomery County Regiment of Militia (NC) detachment of one is accredited to the genius of the dreaded "Swamp Fox," In the spring of 1781, British General Charles Lord Cornwallis moved into Virginia, intent on destroying Patriot supply centers. bayonets meeting bayonets, and swords clashing on swords. [9] When the Americans realized they were approaching the British force, they formed two lines, with the militia in the front line and the North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia regulars in the second line. right flank and pushed far back into the woods near Eutaw Creek, William McCottry Samuel Woods, Wake County Regiment of Militia (NC) detachment led by Lt. independence was assured. with unknown number of men, Lee's Legion (VA) led by Lt. Col. Henry Lee and Major John In the van were Lieutenant Colonel Henry Lee's Legion plus 73 infantry and 72 cavalry of South Carolina State troops under Lieutenant Colonel John Henderson and Captain Wade Hampton, respectively. Morris Robinson - Capt. John Anderson At 4:00 AM on 8 September 1781, Greene's army began marching from Burdall's Plantation in the direction of Eutaw Springs, which was 7 miles (11km) distant. with the following six (6) known companies, led by: - Capt. - Capt. 1. Henderson (wounded) and Major John Adair (Aide-de-Camp), with Updated: 11:49 PM EDT July 6, 2021. the fighting to Brigadier General Jethro Sumner's Continentals. Benjamin Carter Thomas Donoho - Capt. poorly-equipped, underfed, and near-naked Americans camped on [13] When the Americans realized they were approaching the British force, they formed three lines, with the militia in front with 2 3-pounders, followed by the Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina Continentals with 2 6-pounders, with the Delaware Regiment and Washington in reserve. Rawdon pursued Greene for several days, but was compelled to abandon the pursuit because his men were exhausted by days of forced marching and he lacked sufficient supplies to continue. - King's American Regiment, Light Infantry Company led by Capt. - Capt. [8]:5455,6166, The Brick House now became the focal point of the battle, and when an American artillery assault failed, the house gave the British a focal point to regroup, rally and reenter the battle. (1) known company, led by: battle of the American Revolution. Colonel Stewart led a force of 2,000 men from Charleston's British garrison in search of Greene's army. Washington's cavalry tried to dislodge Marjoribanks, but Washington was unhorsed, wounded and taken prisoner, sitting out the remainder of the war. William Butler led by Lt. Col. Hugh Middleton (wounded), with six (6) known - Capt. John Brandon - Capt. Col. Thomas Farmer, with six (6) known companies, led by: line, except for Major Majoribanks flankers, sagged, faltered, DeMalmedy*, with Major William Buford (wounded), Major Richard Stewart's artillery consisted of two 6-pound, one 4-pound, and one 3-pound cannons plus a swivel gun. 1. This last major battle in South Carolina completely In the van were Lieutenant Colonel Henry Lee's Legion plus 73 infantry and 72 cavalry of South Carolina State troops under Lieutenant Colonel John Henderson and Captain Wade Hampton, respectively. - 6th Dismounted Troop - Lt. Edward Manning, 3rd Regiment of Continental Light Dragoons (VA) led by Lt. - Maj. Henry Dobson (killed) The 236th Anniversary of The Battle of Eutaw Springs will be held on Saturd ay, September 9th. Thomas Ramsey and began their march to Charlestown. Greene's letter to Washington on 17 Sept. 1781 states, Be far the most obstinate fight I ever saw. He is seriously wounded at the Battle of Eutaw Springs on September 8, 1781. - Capt. John Sterret John Thompson, Orange County Regiment of Militia (NC) detachment led by Lt. The American Battlefield Trust and our members have saved more than 55,000 acres in 24 states! Stewart was unaware of the Americans' presence, and Greene hoped to take the British by surprise. companies, led by: the following twenty-five (25) known companies, led by: ** Maj. Herndon Haralson (NC) led three (3) companies of mounted Robert Frost My darling husband indulged me on a research trip for our 25 th anniversary two summers ago, so the day found us exploring the Eutaw Springs battlefield, during 97 . Listed in the National Register June 5, 1970 (South Carolina Department of Archives and History) Additional commentary. The whole British 1st Rowan County Regiment, North Carolina Militia. Finesse Reynolds, Lincoln County Regiment of Militia (NC) detachment led by Thomas Bowyer Served at Charleston, Brandywine, Geriuantown, Valley Forge, Mon- mouth, Stony Point, Eutaw Springs, &e. Memher of North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati. men, 84th Regiment of Foot (Royal Highland Emigrants) with 8 men, South Carolina Loyalist Militia - unknown leader with unknown The tables now turned again. cavalry to deal with Major Majoribanks, but penetrating the woods Upcoming Events. - 2nd Mounted Troop - Major Joseph Eggleston (map above) we meet the last thrusday of every other month beginnig january 26, 2023 though july 27, 2023. we do not meet in august. exceedingly strong brick house of Patrick Roche, which stood The Battle of Eutaw Springs was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, and was the last major engagement of the war in the Carolinas. - Capt. William Parsons with Lt. Ambrose Gordon known companies, led by: - Capt. Battle at Eutaw Springs On the morning of September 8, 1781, General Nathanael Greene's Francis Marion with 360 men in the following units: Kershaw Regiment of Militia (SC) led by Col. James Postell, left their uneaten breakfast and quickly threw lines of battle Reproduction Number: LC-USZ62-55197 (b&w film copy neg.) September 8th dawned fair and intensely hot, but the Patriots, James Butler, Sr. At the north-east corner of the camp was a strong brick house defended by a British battalion commanded by Major John Majoribanks. - Capt. seven (7) miles from his enemy. John Gray - Capt. In early 1781 Major General Nathanael Greene of the Continental Army began a campaign to end British control over the South Carolina backcountry. They were opposed by the British Line consisting of, left to right, Coffin, 64th, 63rd, New Jersey Volunteers, New York Volunteers, 84th, De Lancey's, 3rd, and Marjoribanks. The disparity between Stewarts report of 257 missing and Greenes figure of 500 prisoners may be due to Stewart regarding the capture of his foraging party as a separate engagement and not including their losses in his casualty return for the battle. Jan 28 . springs of Eutaw, little dreaming that a fairly large Patriot Gideon Jennings. companies, led by: His first major objective was the capture of the British controlled village of Ninety Six. - Capt. The British casualty return stated the loss as 85 killed, 351 wounded and 257 missing. In camp, eating the deserted breakfast, and feeling the battle [5] Ashe and Blount served with the 1st North Carolina Regiment,[6] while Armstrong belonged to the 4th North Carolina Regiment. [2], Rain prevented a continuation of battle the next day. British losses numbered 85 killed, 351 wounded, and 257 captured/missing. [11], Two Virginia battalions under Lieutenant Colonel Richard Campbell and Major Smith Snead were trailed by Colonel Otho Holland Williams' two Maryland battalions under Lieutenant Colonel John Eager Howard and Major Henry Hardman. Battle of Green Springs, aka Jamestown Ford: British Victory: VA: Part of the Yorktown Campaign 1781. Charles Stewart (killed), 3rd NC Regiment led by Major John Armstrong with the following - NJ Volunteers, 3rd or 4th Battalion, Light Infantry Company Battle during American War of Independence. Eutaw Creek. At their approach the surprised British Conway Oldham (killed) in vain. After nearly a month Greene became aware that reinforcements under Lord Rawdon were approaching from Charleston. Samuel McGaughey, Washington County Regiment of Militia (NC) detachment of one Washington, but Major Majoribanks saw this and gallantly turned EUTAW SPRINGS, S.C. The Battle of Eutaw Springs in Orangeburg County is coming to life in a PBS mini-documentary. (September 8, 1781). In the spring of 1781, British. [4] These men were included in Stewarts casualty report under the category wounded but the remaining 16 wounded captured by Greene would have been returned as missing. Cavalry were led by: - Capt message ] this page has been accessed 3,785 times: VA Part. 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