William Moore

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William Moore Lieutenant Colonel
Born	November 17, 1751 Lincoln, North Carolina
💀Died	July 19, 1826 Edgecombe, North CarolinaJuly 19, 1826
🏳️ Nationality	American
💼 Occupation
📆 Years active	1775-1782
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William Moore was a military officer and politician who played a significant role during the American Revolution in North Carolina. Born on November 17, 1751, Moore began his military career as a Major under Colonel John Hogan in the Orange County Regiment. He likely participated in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge on February 27, 1776, a pivotal engagement where Patriot forces successfully repelled a Loyalist militia attempting to join British troops in the South.

Military

In April 1776, Moore was appointed as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Northern Orange County Regiment of Militia under Col. James Saunders. He later joined Colonel Ambrose Ramsey of the Hillsborough District Brigade for the Cherokee Expedition in the fall of 1776. This expedition aimed to subdue Cherokee Native American tribes who were allied with the British and posed a threat to the western frontier. However, logistical challenges and the recall of the troops by civilian leaders prevented their full participation in the campaign.

On May 9, 1777, Moore was appointed as the second Colonel in the newly formed Caswell County Regiment of Militia alongside Col. James Saunders. As the leader of this regiment, Moore took part in several significant battles. One such engagement was the Battle of Stono Ferry in South Carolina on June 20, 1779. This clash between Patriot and British forces resulted in a tactical victory for the British, who successfully defended a fortified position and repelled the Patriot assault.

Another notable battle in which Moore participated was the Battle of Rugeley's Mill in South Carolina on December 4, 1780. This skirmish was part of the larger Southern Campaign and occurred during the British occupation of Charleston. The battle resulted in a Patriot victory, with the British forces being repulsed and suffering significant casualties.

Lt. Colonel Moore's regiment also fought at the Battle of Haw River, also known as Pyle's Massacre,on February 25, 1781. This engagement took place in North Carolina and resulted in a Patriot victory. However, Moore was wounded during the battle. Despite his injury, he continued to lead the Caswell County Regiment, participating in subsequent engagements such as the Battle of Clapp's Mill on March 4, 1781, the Battle of Wetzell's Mill on March 6, 1781, and the pivotal Battle of Guilford Court House on March 15, 1781. Battle of Guilford Court House was a significant engagement in the Southern Campaign, where Patriot forces under General Nathanael Greene clashed with British forces commanded by General Charles Cornwallis Politics

In addition to his military service, Moore was actively involved in politics. He served as a delegate to the Fifth North Carolina Provincial Congress of November 1776 and was elected to represent Caswell County in the North Carolina House of Commons in 1779, 1782, and 1784. He also served in the North Carolina Senate in 1783 and 1784.

Moore retired from the military in May 1782 and continued his political career. He died on July 19, 1826.

References

• The Patriot Leaders in North Carolina - William Moore
• North Carolina State House of Commons - 1779
• https://www.ncpedia.org/biography/rutherford-griffith
• https://dc.lib.unc.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/02ddd/id/453191
• http://www.ncmarkers.com/Markers.aspx?MarkerId=P-54
• “Edens Land’ Echoes With Sounds Like A Piper’s Melody,” Asheville Citizen-Times (Asheville, NC), July 10, 1955
• “Moore Marker Dedication Set Sunday,” Asheville Citizen-Times (Asheville, NC), October 28, 1954

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