James Armstrong (North Carolina politician)

James Armstrong (died 1794) was a well-to-do planter from Pitt County, North Carolina and served as an officer in the Revolutionary War.[1]

James Armstrong
BornUnknown
Died1794
Pitt County, North Carolina
Place of burial
Unknown
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchNorth Carolina militia
Years of service1776-1781
RankColonel
UnitNew Bern District Minutemen, Pitt County Regiment, 4th North Carolina Regiment, 8th North Carolina Regiment
Commands held4th North Carolina Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Stono Ferry

Revolutionary War service

Armstrong's service record included the following[1][2]

Post war years

Armstrong was active in politics after the war[1]

References

  1. Johnson, Elmer D. (1979). "James Armstrong". NCPedia.
  2. Lewis, J.D. "Colonel James Armstrong, North Carolina 8th Regiment". Retrieved February 28, 2019.

Bibliography

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