Carteret County Regiment Explained

Unit Name:	Carteret County Regiment
Allegiance:	North Carolina
Type:	Militia
Branch:	North Carolina militia infantry
Dates:	1775-1783
Battles:	Battle of Stono Ferry, Battle of Beaufort
Notable Commanders:	Colonel William Thompson

The Carteret County Regiment was authorized by the North Carolina Provincial Congress on September 9, 1775. It was subordinate to the New Bern District Brigade after May 4, 1776. The regiment was engaged in battles or skirmishes against the British during the American Revolution, including the Battle of Stono Ferry and the Battle of Beaufort. The regiment also existed during the colonial period in the Province of North Carolina.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Leadership

The Carteret County Regiment was commanded by the following colonels:

• William Thompson (1775-1779)^{[4] [5]}
• Thomas Chadwick (1778-1779)
• 2nd Colonel Malachi Bell (1779-1783)^[6]
• 2nd Colonel Enoch Ward (1780-1783)

Known Lieutenant Colonels:

• Lt. Col. Solomon Shepherd
• Lt. Col. John Easton
• Lt. Col. James Cole Mountflorence

Known Majors:

• 1st Maj. Thomas Chadwick
• 2nd Maj. Malachi Bell
• Maj. Isaiah Chadwick
• Maj. William Dennis
• Maj. Eli West
• Maj. Bryce Williams

See also

• Carteret County, North Carolina
• for a description of the transcription effort by Will Graves
• Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War
• List of North Carolina militia units in the American Revolution

Notes and References

1. Web site: Carteret County Regiment. The American Revolution in North Carolina. Lewis, J.D.. April 4, 2019.
2. Web site: Carteret County Regiment (Colonial Period). North Carolina Digital Collection. April 4, 2019.
3. Web site: Beaufort History, William Thompson. April 2, 2019.
4. Web site: William Thompson. The American Revolution in North Carolina. Lewis, J.D.. March 8, 2019.
5. Web site: Sketches of North Carolina, historical and biographical. 47. Foote, William Henry. April 10, 2019.
6. Web site: Colonel Joseph Bell of Carteret County. April 4, 2019. Warshaw, Mary. More Beaufort, North Carolina History.