The American Revolution in North Carolina

The Privates, Horsemen, Fifers, Drummers, etc. - Last Names Beginning with "J"
Private, Etc. First Unit Served In As a Private From To Notes Known Battles/Skirmishes at This Rank
Jack, Francis 5th NC Regiment 1779 1779 6/24/1779, a Private under Capt. Joseph Montford for 18 months.  Dropped from the rolls in Oct. 1779.
Jack, James Mecklenburg County Regiment 1776 Mar-May 1776, a Private under Capt. Charles Polk and Col. Adam Alexander. Could be Joseph Jack - hard to read (Jos/Jas).
Jack, James 2nd Salisbury District Minutemen 1776 1776, a Private under Capt. Robert Mebane and Col. Thomas Polk. Lived in Mecklenburg County, NC. Served under others, not named. Born on 6/22/1748 in Cumberland County, PA. Possibly the same man as directly above (different sources).
Jack, Jeremiah Washington County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Col. John Sevier, Captain not named. Boyd's Creek (TN).
Jackson, Andrew Guilford County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. Samuel Sharp and Lt. Col. John Humphreys. Lived in Wake County. Eutaw Springs (SC).
Jackson, Archibald Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. One pay voucher. Born c. 1750.
Jackson, Basil 7th NC Regiment 1777 A Private under Capt. Thomas Brickell.  2/26/1778, a known Private under Capt. Howell Tatum (1st NC Regiment).  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Howell Tatum.  aka Bazzle Jackson.
Jackson, Benjamin Halifax County Regiment 1777 1777, a Private under Capt. William Ptolemy "Tolly" Powell and Col. Nicholas Long. 1779, a Private under Capt. William Gill (Granville County Regiment), attached to Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer). 1780, a Sergeant. 1781, a Private under Capt. Ambrose Harper and Col. James Allen. Born in 1759 in Halifax County, NC.
Jackson, Churchwell Burke County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Robert Smith and Col. Charles McDowell. 1781, a Private under Capt. Robert Smith, then under Capt. William Sumter, both under Lt. Col. Joseph McDowell. Born on 2/15/1758 in Orange County, VA.
Jackson, Colby 3rd NC Regiment 1782 A Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard for 18 months.  aka Coleby Jackson.
Jackson, Daniel Northampton County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Maj. Jeptha Eatherton. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jackson, Edmund 7th NC Regiment 1777 1779 3/29/1777, a Private under Capt. John Macon.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Tilghman Dixon (1st NC Regiment).  Died on 4/30/1779.  aka Edward Jackson.
Jackson, Edward 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. John Baker for nine months.
Jackson, Frederick 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard for nine months.
Jackson, Hugh 1779 A Private, regiment and unit unknown.  Died from heat/fatigue at battle of Stono Ferry, SC on June 20, 1779.  President Andrew Jackson's older brother. Stono Ferry (SC).
Jackson, Isaac Anson County Regiment 1780 1781 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. Jonathan Jackson and Major or Lt. Col. John Jackson. Wounded at the battle of Beatti's Bridge. Beatti's Bridge.
Jackson, Jacob Dobbs County Regiment 1780 1780-1781, volunteered under Capt. Samuel Loftin.
Jackson, James 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Anthony Sharpe.  Discharged on 8/21/1782 (4th NC Regiment).
Jackson, James Burke County Regiment 1778 1781 1778, a Private under Capt. Thomas Whitson and Col. Charles McDowell. 1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Whitson, attached to Col. Francois DeMalmedy (NC Light Dragoons). Eutaw Springs (SC).
Jackson, Jeremiah 3rd NC Regiment 1778 10/15/1778, a Private under Capt. Michael Quinn.   Re-enlisted on 6/24/1779.  Dropped from the rolls in Nov. 1779.  Re-enlisted in 1780.
Jackson, Jeremiah Dobbs County Regiment 1778 5/19/1778, received a bounty for Militia service under Caswell. Most likely the same man as directly above (different sources).
Jackson, Jesse Hertford County Regiment 1778 1778, a Private under Capt. William Stevens and Col. Benjamin Wynns. Lived in Pasquotank County. Born on 7/9/1761.
Jackson, John 6th NC Regiment 1779 A Private under Capt. George Dougherty.  6/1/1778, a Private under Capt. Griffith John McRee (1st NC Regiment).  Deserted on 7/12/1779.
Jackson, John 10th NC Regiment 1777 5/18/1777, a Private under Capt. Abraham Sheppard, Jr.
Jackson, John Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. In Pierce's Register. Born c. 1738. Probably one of the men above (different sources).
Jackson, Joseph Guilford County Regiment 1780 1781 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. Andrew Wilson and Col. John Peasley.
Jackson, Josiah Pitt County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Samuel Barrow, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment). Marched towards the battle of Camden, SC, learned of Gates's Defeat, turned around. Born in March of 1765 in Pitt County, NC.
Jackson, Levi 1st NC Regiment 1781 5/9/1781, a Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard.
Jackson, Nathan Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. In Pierce's Register. Born c. 1756.
Jackson, Richard Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. One pay voucher. Born 1763.
Jackson, Robert 2nd NC Regiment 1777 1779 6/1/1777, a Private under Capt. Charles Allen for three years.  9/10/1778, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Armstrong.  3/12/1779, re-enlisted under Capt. Thomas Armstrong.   POW at Ft. Lafayette on 6/1/1779.  Mustered out in Nov. 1779. Ft. Lafayette (NY).
Jackson, Samuel Guilford County Regiment 1781 First under Capt. John Collier, dates not named. 1781, a Private under Capt. James Bell and Lt. Col. James Dougan (Randolph County Regiment). Guarded the baggage during the battle of Guilford Court House. Born on 3/3/1748 in what became Guilford County.
Jackson, Samuel Martin County Regiment 1779 On a 12/1/1779 list of volunteers, drafts.
Jackson, Samuel Surry County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Joseph Cloud, then under Capt. Gaines Falker, both under Col. Martin Armstrong. Moved to Rowan (what became Davidson) County. 1781, a Private under Capt. William Davis and Col. Francis Locke. Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. John Lopp and Col. Robert Smith in the newly-created NC State Legion, and in the Wilmington Expedition. Late 1781, a Private under Capt. Robert Gillespie and Col. Francis Locke. Born in 1758 in Philadelphia County, PA. Raft Swamp, Brick House.
Jackson, Seth Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. One pay voucher.
Jackson, Solomon 2nd NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a known Private under Capt. Augustin Spain and Col. Benjamin Exum. From Pitt County.
Jackson, Solomon Warren County Regiment 1779 1780 1779, a Private under Capt. John White, attached to Col. Jonas Johnston (Edgecombe County Regiment). 1780, a Private under Capt. George Nasworthy, attached to Col. Jeptha Eatherton (Northampton County Regiment). Born on 12/3/1760 in Granville (what became Bute then Warren) County, NC. Stono Ferry (SC), Camden (SC).
Jackson, Stephen Anson County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Wagon Master. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jackson, Thomas 8th NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. John Walsh.  Dropped from the rolls in Feb. 1778.
Jackson, Thomas Bladen County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Nathaniel Richardson and Col. Thomas Robeson, Jr. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jackson, William 4th NC Regiment 1776 1779 5/1/1776, a Private under Capt. John Nelson for three years.  6/1/1778, a Private under Capt. Griffith John McRee (1st NC Regiment).  Discharged on 5/1/1779. From Halifax County, NC. Later in NC Militia, unit unknown.  W21448.
Jackson, William 4th NC Regiment 1782 1783 8/1/1782, a Private under Capt. Anthony Sharpe, then under Capt. Benjamin Bailey (3rd NC Regiment) for 18 months. Discharged in Dec. 1783 at James Island, SC. From Wilkes County, GA. S4433.
Jackson, William 10th NC Regiment 1777 5/18/1777, a Private under Capt. Abraham Sheppard, Jr.
Jackson, William Cumberland County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private, unit unknown. Probably under Capt. John Cox. Killed at Big Juniper Creek in December of 1781. Big Juniper Creek.
Jackson, William Duplin County Regiment A Private under Capt. William Dickson and Col. James Kenan, dates not mentioned. Two pay vouchers. Also in Pierce's Register. Born c. 1754. Probably the same man as ID'd in 10th NC Regiment above (different sources).
Jackson, Zachariah 1st NC Regiment 1777 6/30/1777, a Private under Capt. Joshua Bowman.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Tilghman Dixon.  Assigned to His Excellency's Guard.
Jacobs, Abraham Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Two pay vouchers. Born c. 1740. One source asserts this man was a Mulatto.
Jacobs, Benjamin 10th NC Regiment 1777 1779 2/16/1777, a Private under Capt. Andrew Vanoy for 2-1/2 years.  9/8/1778, a known Private in the Major's Company (Maj. John Baptiste Ashe)(1st NC Regiment).  A Corporal on 5/19/1779.
Jacobs, Edward G. Rowan County Regiment 1780 1781 First in MD unit. 1779, moved to Rowan County, NC. 1780, a Private under Capt. David Caldwell. Aug. 1781, a Private under Lt. Moses Mitchell, Capt. Jesse Knighton, and Col. Robert Smith in the newly-created NC State Legion, and in the Wilmington Expedition. Found after books were published, in February of 2015. (S1540). Colson's Mill.
Jacobs, Henry 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Clement Hall for 12 months.  Discharged on 8/1/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Jacobs, Hezekiah 1st NC Regiment 1781 12/18/1781, a Private under Capt. James Mills for 12 months.
Jacobs, Joshua 1st NC Regiment 1782 A Private under Capt. Peter Bacot for 18 months.
Jacobs, Joshua 5th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Simon Alderson.  Killed at the battle of Brandywine Creek, PA on 9/11/1777. Brandywine Creek (PA).
Jacobs, Peter 1st NC Regiment 1777 A Private under Capt. Joshua Bowman.
Jacobs, Peter 1st NC Regiment 1777 1/1/1777, a Private under Capt. Thomas Hogg for three years.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Tilghman Dixon (1st NC Regiment).  3/12/1779, re-enlisted for the duration of the war in the same unit.  aka Peter Jacob.
Jacobs, Primus 4th NC Regiment 1782 1783 August 1782, a Private under Capt. Joseph T. Rhodes for 18 months.  Furloughed in August 1783 at Wilmington, NC.  A free man of color.  S41688.
Jacobs, William 4th NC Regiment 1782 2/20/1782, a Private under Capt. James Mills.
Jacobs, Zachariah Bladen County Regiment 1778 1782 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. Joseph Wood, attached to Col. Philip Alston (Cumberland County Regiment). Lived in Brunswick County. 1781, a Private, unit not named. Wounded at the battl of Guilford Court House. 12/18/1781, a Private under Capt. James Mills (1st NC Regiment) for 12 months. Discharged in Dec. 1782 (4th NC Regiment). W5304. Briar Creek (GA), Guilford Court House.
Jaene, Sherrod 2nd NC Regiment 1782 1783 A Private under Capt. Benjamin Carter.  Deserted on 6/21/1783 (?).
James, Benjamin 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Clement Hall for 12 months.  Discharged on 8/16/1782 (2nd NC Regiment). 
James, Benjamin 1st Nc Regiment of Militia 1780 6/6/1780, a Private under Capt. William Earl and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From the Edenton District.
James, David 2nd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Maj. Reading Blount for nine months.
James, Edwin 5th NC Regiment 1776 1778 5/4/1776, a Private under Capt. John Pugh Williams.  Discharged on 10/6/1778.
James, Elias Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Five pay vouchers. Born c. 1755 in New Hanover County, NC.
James, Henry Pitt County Regiment 1780 Aug.-Nov. 1780, a known Private under Capt. John Hodges, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment).
James, Isaac Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Acting Capt. Ezekiel Slocumb and Col. Abraham Sheppard. Moore's Creek Bridge.
James, James Richmond County Regiment 1782 First in SC units. Lived in what became Chesterfield County, SC. 1782, a Private under Capt. William Easterling and Col. Thomas Crawford.
James, James Servant 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private, unit unknown. Moore's Creek Bridge.
James, Jeremiah 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Robert Raiford.  Discharged on 4/15/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
James, Jeremiah 2nd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Maj. Reading Blount for nine months.
James, Jeremiah Bertie County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private, unit unknown. Born on 3/11/1762, probably in Bertie County. Later lived in Northampton County. A free man of color, served twelve months. Possibly the man ID'd in the 1st NC Regiment above (different sources). Eutaw Springs (SC).
James, Jesse Northampton County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Maj. Jeptha Eatherton. Moore's Creek Bridge.
James, John 1776 Supplied 15 lbs. of lead for the Militia. Moore's Creek Bridge.
James, Joseph Rogers Burke County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Gills Fauldis and Col. Charles McDowell. 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. John Harden and Maj./Lt. Col. Joseph McDowell. Wounded at the battles of Kings Mountain, SC and Cowpens, SC. Then in SC unit. Ramseur's Mill, Kings Mountain (SC), Cowpens (SC).
James, Matthew Pitt County Regiment 1780 Aug.-Nov. 1780, a known Private under Capt. John Hodges, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment).
James, Micajah 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Francis Child for nine months.
James, Thomas 2nd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Thomas Armstrong.  Born c.1750  in New Hanover County, NC.  Enlisted from Duplin County, NC.  
James, Thomas 2nd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Maj. Reading Blount for nine months.
James, William 3rd NC Regiment 1782 9/10/1782, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Bailey for 18 months.
James, William 10th NC Regiment 1777 1778 12/1/1777, a Private, unit unknown.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. James Read (1st NC Regiment).  Died on 10/31/1778.
James, William Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Two pay vouchers. Born c. 1744. Possibly the same man as ID'd in the 10th NC Regiment above (different sources).
Jameson, Thomas 6th NC Regiment 1776 1778 4/24/1776, a Private under Lt./Capt. Thomas White for 2-1/2 years.  9/8/1778, a known Artificer under Capt. John Sumner (1st NC Regiment).  Dropped from the rolls in Nov. 1778.  aka Thomas Jamison.
Jamison, William Mecklenburg County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. James Huggins and Col. George Alexander. Lived in Rowan County. 1781, a Private under Capt. William Bell and Col. Francis Locke. Born on 9/2/1762 in PA. Camden (SC).
Jarman, Emory Anson County Regiment 1780 1783 1780, a Private under Capt. Patrick Boggan and Col. Hicks. Fall of 1780, a Private under Capt. James Farr and Brig. Gen. (Pro Tempore) Henry William Harrington. 1782, a Private under Capt. Anthony Sharpe (4th NC Regiment) for 18 months. Discharged at James Island, SC. Born on 2/1/1763 in Queen Anne County, MD. R5555. Camden (SC).
Jarmin, Benjamin 3rd NC Regiment 1779 Jan. 1779, a Private in the Colonel's Company (Col. Jethro Sumner).
Jarrett, Daniel 2nd Salisbury District Minutemen 1776 1776, a known Clerk under Capt. John Barringer and Col. Thomas Polk. Lived in Mecklenburg County. Marched towards the battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, learned at Camden, SC that the Loyalists were already defeated, went back home.
Jarvis, Edward Chatham County Regiment 1776 1781 1776, a Private under Capt. John Welch, attached to Col. Ebenezer Folsome (Cumberland County Regiment). Lived in Wake County. 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. Jeremiah Mobley, attached to Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer). 1780, a Private under Capt. Woodson Daniel, attached to Lt. Col. Henry "Hal" Dixon (a Continental officer). 1781, a Private under Capt. Samuel Blye and Col. John Hinton, Jr. 1781, also a Private under Capt. John Pope and Col. William O'Neal (Orange County Regiment). 1781, also a Private under Capt. Robert Lane and Lt. Col. Thomas Wooten, then under Lt. Col. Thomas Farmer. Born on 7/31/1763. Briar Creek (GA), Camden (SC), Eutaw Springs (SC).
Jarvis, John 2nd NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/12/1781, a Private under Capt. Tilghman Dixon.  Discharged on 6/12/1782 (1st NC Regiment).
Jarvis, John 3rd NC Regiment 1782 1782 A Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard.  Died on 11/29/1782.
Jarvis, Levi 4th NC Regiment 1776 1778 5/25/1776, a Private under Capt. Joseph Phillips.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. James Read (1st NC Regiment).  Dropped from the rolls in Dec. 1778.  aka Levi Jervoice.
Jarvis, Thomas 5th NC Regiment 1775 A Private under Capt. Benjamin Stedman.  Enlisted in Hyde County.  1779, moved to Currituck County.  Later in NC Militia.  S2649.
Jarvis, Willoughby 10th NC Regiment 1777 5/5/1777, a Private under Capt. John Jarvis for three years.  A Corporal in June 1778.  Back to Private in Aug. 1778.  9/8/1778, a known Private in the Major's Company (Maj. John Baptiste Ashe)(1st NC Regiment).  aka Willobey Jarvis.
Jason, Henry 10th NC Regiment 1777 1778 5/29/1777, a Private under Capt. Andrew Vanoy.  Dropped from the rolls in June 1778.
Jean, Benjamin Caswell County Regiment 1778 1779 1778-1779, a Private in the New Levies for nine months under Capt. Robert Moore and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer). aka Benjamin Jeans.
Jean, Nathan 3rd NC Regiment 1779 1779 1779, a Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard for nine months.  Discharged on 12/1/1779.  aka Nathan Jeanes, Nathan Jeans.  S41692. Stono Ferry (SC).
Jean, Nathan Caswell County Regiment 1778 1779 1778-1779, a Private in the New Levies for nine months under Capt. Robert Moore and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer). Most likely the same man as directly above (different sources). aka Nathan Jeans.
Jean, Philip 2nd NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a known Private under Capt. Augustin Spain and Col. Benjamin Exum. From Pitt County. Possibly the same man as directly below (different sources).
Jean, Philip Warren County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. John White, attached to Col. Jeptha Eatherton (Northampton County Regiment). 1780, also a Private under Capt. DeBaron Toller and Lt. Col. Joseph Hawkins. Born on 10/27/1762 in Brunswick County, VA. Camden (SC).
Jean, William 2nd Battalion of Militia 1776 1776, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Seawell and Col. Peter Dauge. Unit disbanded on 8/13/1776. Lived in Bute County. Moved to Halifax County. At some point in time, a Blacksmith under Col. Nicholas Long (DQMG).
Jeffrey, Drewry 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 7/9/1781, a Private under Capt. William Lytle.  Discharged on 6/26/1782 (4th NC Regiment).  From Burke County, NC.  S7067.
Jeffrey, John 1779 1779 A Private, regiment and unit unknown.  Died on 8/15/1779.
Jeffrey, John 5th NC Regiment 1777 A Private under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman.
Jeffreys, John Bute County Regiment 1779 3/1/1779, a known Private under Capt. Robert Temple and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer) in the New Levies.
Jeffries, Jacob 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/25/1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Donoho.  Discharged 5/25/1782.
Jeffries, John 2nd NC Regiment 1778 9/9/1778, a Butcher under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman.
Jeffries, John Dobbs County Regiment 1780 5/26/1780, a known Private under Capt. John Kennedy and Col. James Glasgow.
Jeffries, Thomas 3rd NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. Jacob Turner.  Dropped from the rolls in Jan. 1778.
Jenkins, Aaron Rowan County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. William Bell and Col. Francis Locke. 1781, a Private under Capt. Edmund Gamble and Col. Francois DeMalmedy in the NC Light Dragoons.
Jenkins, Abraham 5th NC Regiment 1776 1778 4/27/1776, a Private under Capt. John Pugh Williams.  5/15/1778, a Sergeant.  A Corporal in June 1778.  Discharged in Oct. 1778.  Enlisted in Bertie County, NC.  W20180. Brandywine Creek (PA), Germantown (PA).
Jenkins, Dempsey 2nd NC Regiment 1777 6/19/1777, a Private under Capt. Clement Hall for three years.  A free black man.  aka Demsey Jarkins.  
Jenkins, Elijah 1st NC Regiment 1781 1781 4/15/1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Donoho for nine months.
Jenkins, James Guilford County Regiment 2/27/1776, a known Private under Lt. Col. James Martin, Captain not named. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jenkins, John Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Two pay vouchers. Also in Pierce's Register. Born c. 1760.
Jenkins, Lewis 5th NC Regiment 1776 A Private under Capt. William Ward for three years.  From Wake County, NC.  S31771.
Jenkins, Lewis Bladen County Regiment 1781 1782 1781, a Private under Capt. Daniel Yates and Col. Thomas Brown. Lived in Onslow County. 1781-1782, a Private under Capt. Maurice Raiford and Maj. Bennett Crafton in the NC State Regiment (State Troops) for 12 months. Born in 1760 in Onslow County, NC.
Jenkins, Robert 5th NC Regiment 1776 1778 4/29/1776, a Private under Capt. John Pugh Williams.  9/9/1778, a known  Private in the Major's Company (Maj. Hardy Murfree) (2nd NC Regiment).   Discharged on 10/29/1778.  aka Robert Jinkins.
Jenkins, Thomas Pitt County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Samuel Barrow, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment). Marched towards the battle of Camden, SC, learned of Gates's Defeat, turned around. Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. Richard Reaves, attached to Col. James Kenan (Duplin County Regiment), and in the Wilmington Expedition, no named engagements. 1781, also a Private under Capt. Samuel Barrow and Col. John Simpson. Born in 1754 in Beaufort (what became Pitt) County, NC.
Jenkins, William 5th NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. Reading Blount.  Dropped from the rolls in April 1778.
Jennet, Solomon 2nd NC Regiment 1777 2/1/1777, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Williams.  9/9/1778, a known Private in the Major's Company (Maj. Hardy Murfree) (2nd NC Regiment).  At sometime, in His Excellency's Guards.  aka Solomon Jinnitt, Jinnet, Jennett.
Jennett, John Hyde County Regiment 1782 2/7/1782, a Private in Militia, unit unknown.
Jennings, James 1st NC Regiment 1781 1781 5/25/1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Donoho.  Dropped from the rolls sometime during 1781.
Jennings, James Surry County Regiment 1779 First in VA units. 1779, a Private under Capt. James Shepherd, attached to Lt. Col. Hugh Brevard (Burke County Regiment). Born on 2/14/1757 in Buckingham County, VA.
Jennings, John 10th NC Regiment 1778 5/21/1777, a Corporal under Capt. Dempsey Gregory.  A Private in June 1778.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Howell Tatum (1st NC Regiment).
Jennings, Miles Chowan County Regiment 1779 5/3/1779, a known Private, unit unknown.
Jennings, Thomas 2nd NC Regiment 1776 1779 12/20/1776, a Private under Capt. Charles Allen, then Capt. Thomas Armstrong.  A Corporal on 4/30/1779.  Discharged on 1/28/1780 at Halifax, NC.  From Pasquotank County, NC.  S41694. Monmouth (NJ).
Jennings, William 10th NC Regiment 1777 1778 11/6/1777, a Private, unit unknown, enlisted for three years.  9/8/1778, a known Private in the Major's Company (Maj. John Baptiste Ashe)(1st NC Regiment) - sick in the Flying Hospital on that date.  Died in Oct. 1778.
Jerman, John Anson County Regiment 1776 2/9/1776, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Harris. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jernigan, Arthur Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. William Fellows and Col. Abraham Sheppard. Also served under Capt. Jesse Jernigan. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jernigan, Frederick Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. William Fellows and Col. Abraham Sheppard. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jernigan, George Dobbs County Regiment 1776 1779 1776, a Private under Capt. William Fellows and Col. Abraham Sheppard. 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. William Fellows and Col. William Caswell. In the Purrysburg, SC expedition, no known engagements. 1780, a Sergeant. Born in 1753 in Nansemond County, VA. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jerrald, Hugh Pugh 2nd NC Regiment 1776 1778 A Private under Capt. Simon Bright.  Then in SC unit.  Then in GA unit.  S41691.
Jervoice, Levi 1776 5/25/1776, regiment, unit, and rank unknown.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. James Read (1st NC Regiment).
Jesse, John 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Musician under Capt. Edward Yarborough for 12 months.  Discharged on 4/22/1782.
Jester, James T. Guilford County Regiment 1781 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. John McAdow, then under Capt. John Haley, both under Col. James Martin. Born on 7/29/1763 in Kent County, DE.
Jester, Nimrod Guilford County Regiment 1780 1782 1780, a Private under Capt. John McAdow and Col. John Peasley. 1780, also a Private under Capt. Daniel Gillespie and Col. James Martin. 1780, also a Private under Capt. Salathiel Martin and Col. Martin Armstrong (Surry County Regiment). 1780, also a Private under Capt. Abraham Phillips and Col. James Martin. Oct. 1781, a Private under Capt. Charles Gordon and Maj. Joel Lewis in the recreated NC State Regiment (State Troops). Camden (SC).
Jew, James 3rd NC Regiment 1779 1779 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard for nine months.  3/1/1779, a Private under Capt. Joseph Montford (5th NC Regiment) for nine months.  Discharged on 12/1/1779.  aka James Jet, James Yew.
Jewel, William 2nd Rowan County Regiment 1776 1780 1776, a Private under Capt. John Harden and Lt. Col. Christopher Beekman. 1777, in Burke County. 1779, a Private under Capt. Joseph White and Col. Charles McDowell. 1780, a Private under Capt. Jonathan Camp and Maj. Joseph McDowell. Kings Mountain (SC).
Jewell, Samuel 2nd NC Regiment 1777 1/27/1777, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Williams.  A free black man.
Jinks, Thomas 1st NC Regiment 1779 1779 A Private under Capt. Thomas Donoho for nine months.  Soon transferred to Capt. Matthew Ramsey (4th NC Regiment).  Then transferred to Capt. Michael Quinn (3rd NC Regiment).  Drafted in Wake County, NC.   Discharged in Dec. 1779 at Charleston, SC.    S41696. Stono Ferry (SC), Siege of Savannah (GA).
Jipsap, Isaac Bladen County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. James Council and Col. Thomas Robeson, Jr. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jirmins, Thomas 2nd NC Regiment 1776 12/20/1776, a Private, unit unknown.  9/10/1778, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Armstrong.
Joab, John Guilford County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Clerk under Capt. Arthur Forbis and Lt. Col. James Martin. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Johndan, Benjamin Northampton County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Maj. Jeptha Eatherton. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Johnson, Abel Cumberland County Regiment 1777 1781 1777, a Private under Capt. Israel Folsom and Col. Thomas Matthews. 1781, a Private, Captain not named. Guilford Court House.
Johnson, Abel Johnston County Regiment A Private for 42 months, Captain(s) not named. Born in 1760 in NC.
Johnson, Abram Martin County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Francis Ward and Maj. Kenneth McKenzie. 1780, also a Private under Capt. Exum Phillips and Col. Benjamin Exum in the newly-created 2nd NC Regiment of Militia. Camden (SC).
Johnson, Absalom 4th NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. George Dougherty for 12 months.  Discharged on 5/25/1782.
Johnson, Alexander Cumberland County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Samuel Gilmore and Col. Thomas Matthews. 1780, also a Private under Capt. James Love and Col. Benjamin Exum in the newly-created 2nd NC Regiment of Militia. 1780, also a Private under Capt. Thomas Hadley and Col. Thomas Matthews. Born in June of 1760 in Johnston County, NC.
Johnson, Alexander Wilkes County Regiment 1780 1782 1780, a Private under Lt. Martin Gambill, Capt. William Nall ,and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. 1782, a Private under Capt. Martin Gambill and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. Kings Mountain (SC).
Johnson, Andrew Guilford County Regiment 1782 1783 1782, a Private under a Capt. Guilford and Col. Samuel Isaacs. 1782, also a Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard (1st NC Regiment), then under Capt. Joseph T. Rhodes (4th NC Regiment). Born in 1761 in Rockingham County, VA. R5599.
Johnson, Balaam 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Maj. Thomas Hogg for nine months.
Johnson, Barnabus Cumberland County Regiment 1776 1777 1776, a Private under Capt. Joshua Guess and Col. Ebenezer Folsome. 1777, a Private under Capt. James Armstrong and Col. John Simpson (Pitt County Regiment).
Johnson, Barnaby 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. William Lee Davidson) led by Lt./Capt. George "Gee" Bradley for nine months.  4/23/1779, a known Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. William Lee Davidson) led by Capt. George "Gee" Bradley.  From Hertford County, NC.  aka Barns Johnson.  
Johnson, Benjamin 6th NC Regiment 1776 1778 5/9/1776, a Private under Lt. Kedar Parker and Capt. William Glover for 2-1/2 years.  4/1/1777, under Capt. Daniel Williams.  6/1/1778, a Private under Capt. Griffith John McRee (1st NC Regiment).  Discharged on 11/10/1778.  Enlisted in Granville County, NC.  Later in NC Militia, unit and dates unknown.  W13. Monmouth (NJ).
Johnson, Brutus 10th NC Regiment 1778 1778 Jan. 1778, a Private, unit unknown.  Died 2/15/1778.
Johnson, Crawford 4th NC Regiment 1776 4/11/1776, a Private under Capt. William Temple Coles for three years.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. John Sumner (1st NC Regiment).  Enlisted in Edgecombe County, NC.  aka Crawford Johnston, Crafford Johnston.  W21486. Brandywine Creek (PA), Germantown (PA), Monmouth (NJ), Guilford Court House, Eutaw Springs (SC).
Johnson, Daniel 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/17/1781, a Private under Capt. Robert Raiford.  Discharged on 5/15/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Johnson, Daniel 10th NC Regiment 1777 9/16/1777, a Private, unit unknown.  9/9/1778, a known Private under Capt. Robert Fenner (2nd NC Regiment).  aka Daniel Johnston.
Johnson, David Caswell County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. aka David Johnston.
Johnson, David Washington County Regiment 1778 1781 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. Thomas Martin and Col. Evan Shelby, Sr. 1781, a Private under Capt. James Maxfield and Lt. Col. Charles Robertson. Born on 10/10/1759 (or 1760) in Frederick County, VA. Chickamauga Towns (TN), Guilford Court House.
Johnson, Dempsey 3rd NC Regiment 1778 1779 7/20/1778, a Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. William Lee Davidson) led by Lt./Capt. George "Gee" Bradley for nine months.  4/23/1779, a known Corporal in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. William Lee Davidson) led by Capt. George "Gee" Bradley.
Johnson, Drury Orange County Regiment 1778 1781 1778, a Private under Capt. James Carrington and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer). 1781, a Private under Capt. George Hodge and Col. Hugh Tinnen. 1781, also a Private under Capt. William Gwinn (Guilford County Regiment), attached to Col. William O'Neal (Orange County Regiment). aka Drewry Johnston. Lindley's Mill.
Johnson, Edward 9th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Thomas McCrory.  Deserted in Nov. 1777.
Johnson, Edward Guilford County Regiment 1781 3/22/1781, a Private under Capt. Richard Vernon and Col. John Peasley for one month.
Johnson, Elijah Wayne County Regiment 1781 Was a Sergeant. 1781, a Private under a Capt. Gaillard and Col. John Sheppard.
Johnson, Ephraim 3rd NC Regiment 1781 6/15/1781, a Private under Capt. Samuel Jones for 12 months.
Johnson, Frederick 2nd NC Regiment 1782 A Private under Capt. Robert Raiford for 18 months.
Johnson, George Wilkes County Regiment 1781 First in VA unit. 1781, a Private under Capt. Joseph Herndon and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. Born on 11/25/1749 in Prince William County, VA.
Johnson, Gideon 2nd NC Regiment 1776 1777 July 1776, a Private under Capt. John Armstrong, then Capt. Samuel Martin. Sick, discharged Oct. 1777. Lived in Surry County. 1782, a Private under Capt. Josiah Gates and Col. James Martin (Guilford County Regiment). One of Gov. Alexander Martin's Life Guards. Born on 11/7/1754 in Amelia County, VA.  S4456.
Johnson, Hardy Wake County Regiment 1781 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Phillips, attached to Col. Joseph Taylor (Granville County Regiment). 1781, also a Private under Capt. Edward Gwinn (Guilford County Regiment), attached to Col. Joseph Taylor (Granville County Regiment). 1781, also a Private under Capt. Robert High, attached to Col. William Moore (Caswell County Regiment). Born in 1757 or 1758 in Cumberland County, NC. Guilford Court House.
Johnson, Henry 2nd NC Regiment 1777 1779 5/29/1777, a Musician under Capt. Clement Hall.  A Corporal in May 1778.   9/9/1778, a known Private under Capt. John Ingles.  Deserted on 4/1/1779.  aka Henry Johnston.
Johnson, Henry 10th NC Regiment 1777 9/29/1777, a Private, unit unknown.  A Musician in Nov. 1779.
Johnson, Holland 5th NC Regiment 1778 1779 5/20/1776, a Sergeant under Capt. Simon Alderson.  A Corporal in Jan. 1778.  A Private in June 1778 under Capt. Thomas Armstrong (2nd NC Regiment).  Discharged on 5/20/1779.  aka Holland Johnston.
Johnson, Isaac Onslow County Regiment 1779 1781 1779, a Private under a Capt. Jamieson, attached to Col. Jonas Johnston (Edgecombe County Regiment). In the Stono expedition, no named engagements. 1781, a Private under Capt. Matthew Allbritton and Lt. Col. Reuben Grant. Also served on a Privateer. Born on 4/14/1761 in Craven County, NC.
Johnson, Jacob 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. William Walton.  Discharged on 4/1/1782.
Johnson, Jacob Cumberland County Regiment 1779 1781 1779, a Private under Capt. John Fletcher and Col. Thomas Matthews. 1780, a Private under Capt. Archibald Smith and Col. Robert Rowan. 1781, a Private, Captain not named. Born in Johnston County, NC.
Johnson, James 1st NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Robert Ralston.  Dropped from the rolls in Sep. 1777.
Johnson, James 3rd NC Regiment 1779 1779 A Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard.  Discharged on 12/1/1779.
Johnson, James Caswell County Regiment 1778 1779 1778, a Private under Capt. William White and Col. James Saunders. 1778-1779, a Private in the New Levies for nine months under Capt. Robert Moore and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer). Born on 5/10/1759 in Hertford County, NC. Most likely the same man as directly above (different sources).  Stono Ferry (SC).
Johnson, James Independent Corps of Light Horse 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Samuel Flanagan and Maj. William Richardson Davie. Lived in Mecklenburg County. 1781, a Private under Capt. James Osborn and Col. Robert Irwin. Born on 10/5/1755 in PA. aka James Johnston. Hanging Rock (SC).
Johnson, Jesse 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 6/14/1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Donoho.  After two or three months, he joined under Capt. Michael Rudolph in Lt. Col. Henry Lee's Legion (VA).  Discharged on 6/14/1782.  S38884. Eutaw Springs (SC).
Johnson, Joel Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown.
Johnson, John 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 6/14/1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Donoho.  A Sergeant in Jan. 1782.  Discharged in June 1782.
Johnson, John 1st NC Regiment 1782 1/1/1782, a Private under Capt. James Mills.  2/6/1782, would be in the 4th NC Regiment.
Johnson, John 2nd NC Regiment 1776 1778 11/20/1776, a Private under Capt. William Fenner for three years.  Dropped from the rolls in Feb. 1778.
Johnson, John 5th NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. Reading Blount.  Dropped from the rolls in Feb. 1778.
Johnson, John Washington County Regiment 1778 1780 Was a Sergeant. 1778, a Private under a Capt. Samuels and Col. John Carter. Lived in Burke County. 1780, a Private under Capt. Hugh Blair and Col. William Graham (Lincoln County Regiment). Born in 1760.
Johnson, John Wilkes County Regiment 1780 1783 1780, a Private under Capt. Abraham DeMoss and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. Lived in Rowan County. March of 1782, a Private under Capt. Charles Gordon and Maj./Col. Joel Lewis in the NC State Regiment (State Troops) for twelve months.
Johnson, John Moses Washington County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. James Wilson and Col. John Sevier. Kings Mountain (SC).
Johnson, Joseph Warren County Regiment 1781 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. Jordan Harris, then under Capt. John Colclough, both under Col. Herbert Haynes. 1781, also a Private under Capt. Joel Sherrod (Northampton County Regiment), attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment). Guilford Court House.
Johnson, Levi 1st Nc Regiment of Militia 1780 6/5/1780, a known Private under Capt. Elisha Rhodes and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Bertie County.
Johnson, Mathias 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. Francis Child for nine months.
Johnson, Moses Johnston County Regiment 1779 1780 1779, a Private under Capt. Matthew McCullers, attached to Col. William Caswell (Dobbs County Regiment). 1780, a Private under Capt. Jonathan Smith and Col. Benjamin Exum in the newly-created 2nd NC Regiment of Militia. Detached to support Col. Elijah Isaacs (Wilkes County Regiment) at the battle of Fishing Creek, SC. Briar Creek (GA), Fishing Creek (SC).
Johnson, Moses Surry County Regiment 1776 1781 1776, a Private under Capt. Jabez Jarvis and Col. Joseph Williams. 1780, a Private under Capt. David Humphreys and Col. Martin Armstrong. 1781, a Private under Capt. Paul Patrick and Col. Joseph Williams. Cherokee Expedition 1776, French Broad River, Guilford Court House.
Johnson, Nobel Guilford County Regiment 1781 3/22/1781, a Private under Capt. Richard Vernon and Col. John Peasley for one month.
Johnson, Reuben 4th NC Regiment 1776 1780 Spring of 1776, a Private under Capt. Joseph Phillips.  9/8/1778, a known  Private under Capt. James Read (1st NC Regiment).  POW at the Fall of Charleston, SC.  From Surry County, NC.  W10156. Brandywine Creek (PA), Germantown (PA), Monmouth (NJ), Siege of Charleston (SC).
Johnson, Richard 8th NC Regiment 1777 1779 2/9/1777, a Private under Capt. John Walsh.  9/9/1778, under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman (2nd NC Regiment).  A Sergeant in July 1779.  Discharged on 2/9/1780.  From Hertford County, NC.
Johnson, Robert NC Light Dragoons 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Solomon Wood. From Wake County.
Johnson, Robert Randolph County Regiment 1780 1781 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. John Johnston and Col. John Collier. Guilford Court House, Lindley's Mill.
Johnson, Samuel Granville County Regiment 1779 1781 First in VA unit. 1779, a Private under Capt. Barnett Pulliam and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer) in the New Levies. 1781, a Private under Maj. Richard Harrison, then under Capt. Charles Yancey, both under Col. Joseph Taylor. Born in 1744 in Bucks County, PA. Guilford Court House.
Johnson, Samuel Surry County Regiment 1776 1777 1776, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Cleveland and Col. Martin Armstrong. 1777, in Wilkes County. 1777, a Captain. Born in 1757 in Richmond County, VA. aka Samuel Johnston. Cherokee Expedition 1776.
Johnson, Soasby 3rd NC Regiment 1781 A Private under Capt. Samuel Jones for 12 months.
Johnson, Solomon 1st NC Regiment 1777 1781 Spring of 1777, a Private under Capt. Thomas Hogg.  Official records indicate that he died on 9/15/1778 (?).  Born 1757 in Spotsylvania County, VA.  Enlisted in Caswell County, NC.
Johnson, Solomon 3rd NC Regiment 1782 1/15/1782, a Private under Capt. Samuel Jones for 12 months.  From Johnston County, NC.  W20204.
Johnson, Starling Johnston County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. Edmund Griffin, attached to Col. Henry Young (New Hanover County Regiment).
Johnson, Thomas 1st NC Regiment 1777 1780 A Private under Capt. Lawrence Thompson, then Capt. Tilghman Dixon.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. James Read.  In Jan. 1780, Thomas Llewellen seized him out of the army and claimed him as his indentured servant.  The military had no choice but to discharge him and list him as a deserter.  Later, all this was recognized and he received his land warrant and pension.  S41698.
Johnson, Thomas 3rd NC Regiment 1778 A Private under Capt. Pinketham Eaton.  Died on 5/20/1778.
Johnson, Thomas 3rd NC Regiment 1779 1779 A Private under Capt. Michael Quinn for nine months.  Discharged in Dec. 1779.
Johnson, Thomas 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/8/1780, a Fifer under Capt. William Earl and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From the Edenton District.
Johnson, Thomas Northampton County Regiment 1781 4/7/1781, a known Private under Capt. Turner Bynum and Col. Jeptha Eatherton.
Johnson, Travis NC Light Dragoons 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Solomon Wood. From Wake County.
Johnson, William 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Clement Hall for 12 months.  Discharged on 8/16/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Johnson, William 4th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. James Williams.  Dropped from the rolls in Sep. 1777.
Johnson, William 5th NC Regiment 1779 7/1/1779, a Private under Maj. Reading Blount.  
Johnson, William Chatham County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Joseph Johnson, attached to Col. John Collier (Randolph County Regiment). 1781, a Private under Capt. Taverner Marsh and Maj. Roger Griffith. Camden (SC).
Johnson, William New Bern District Minutemen 1776 1779 1776, a Private under Capt. Thomas Williams and Col. Richard Caswell. Lived in Dobbs County. 1777, a Private under Capt. Jacob Hooks and Col. James Glasgow. Moved to Johnston County. 1770, a Private under Capt. William Goodman and Col. Francois DeMalmedy in the NC Light Dragoons. Born on 1/31/1758. Moore's Creek Bridge, Briar Creek (GA).
Johnson, William Surry County Regiment 1776 1781 1776, a Private under Capt. Joseph Herndon, then under Capt. Benjamin Cleveland, both under Col. Martin Armstrong. He claims to be living in Rowan County at the time, but I think he was actually living in Surry County. 1777, in Wilkes County. 1780, a Private under Capt. William Lenoir and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. 1781, a Private under Capt. Nathaniel Gordon and Col. Benjamin Cleveland. Born on 4/6/1751 in Farquhar County, VA. Cherokee Expedition 1776.
Johnson, William Surry County Regiment 1776 1781 1776, a Private under Capt. John Hamlin and Col. Martin Armstrong. 1776, also an Ensign. 1777, in Wilkes County. 1781, a Private under Capt. John Cleveland and Col. Benjamin Cleveland.
Johnson, Willoughby 1st NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Lawrence Thompson.  Deserted in Sep. 1777.  Found guilty in a court-martial, sentenced to be shot to death.  aka Willeby Johnson.
Johnson, Zachariah 2nd NC Regiment 1776 1777 A Private, unit and dates unknown.  From Northampton County, NC.  Then in the Independent French Corps.  S32344.
Johnston, Abraham 2nd NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a known Private under Capt. Augustin Spain and Col. Benjamin Exum. From Pitt County.
Johnston, Abraham 1st Nc Regiment of Militia 1780 6/4/1780, a known Volunteer under Capt. Kenneth McKenzie and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Martin County.
Johnston, David 1781 1781, a Private, unit and regiment unknown. Killed at the battle of Clapp's Mill on 3/4/1781. Clapp's Mill.
Johnston, David Mecklenburg County Regiment 1780 1780 1780, a Private under Col. Robert Irwin, Captain not named. Lost an arm at the battle of Tyger River (aka the Battle of Blackstocks) in SC. Very likely under Capt. James Nathaniel Martin of Polks Regiment of Light Dragoons. Blackstocks.
Johnston, Francis 3rd NC Regiment 1779 1781 Was a Sergeant in NC Militia. 1779, a Private under Capt. Michael Quinn for six months. Lived in Rowan County. 1780, a Sergeant in NC Militia again. 1781, a Private under Capt. Richard Dowell and Col. Francis Locke. 1781, also a Lieutenant. Born in 1761 in Granville (what became Bute) County, NC. S13585.
Johnston, Isaiah Dobbs County Regiment 1780 Drafted under Capt. Hodges in 1780-1781.
Johnston, Jacob Dobbs County Regiment 1781 2/14/1781, a known Private, unit unknown.
Johnston, James New Bern District Minutemen 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Williams and Col. Richard Caswell. From Dobbs County. 11/4/1780, drafted under Capt. Joshua Davis and Col. James Glasgow. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Johnston, James Guilford County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Lt. Col. James Martin, Captain not named. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Johnston, John Sr. Cumberland County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Arthur Council and Col. Alexander McAllister. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Johnston, John Cumberland County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Arthur Council and Col. Alexander McAllister. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Johnston, John Guilford County Regiment 1776 1780 1776, a Private under Capt. John Collier and Col. James Martin. 1780, a Captain in Randolph County Regiment. Cherokee Expedition 1776.
Johnston, John Pitt County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Godfrey Stancil and Lt. Col. Robert Salter. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Johnston, Joseph Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown.
Johnston, Joseph Randolph County Regiment 1779 1780 1779, a Private under Capt. Thomas Dougan and Col. John Collier. Sep. 1780, a Private under Capt. Thomas Dougan and Col. William Richardson Davie in the newly-created NC State Cavalry-Western District. Born on 5/5/1753 in Lancaster County, PA. Charlotte.
Johnston, Lewis Halifax County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. John Williams, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment). Marched towards Camden, SC, while at Cheraw Hills they learned of Gates's Defeat, went to Charlotte then to Salisbury. 1781, a Private under Col. Nicholas Long (DQMG) at the Public Factory in Halifax. Born on 7/4/1763.
Johnston, Mordecai Guilford County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. John Nelson and Lt. Col. James Martin. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Johnston, Nathan Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. John Sheppard and Col. Abraham Sheppard. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Johnston, Nathaniel Rowan County Regiment 1776 1781 1776 & 1780, a Private under Capt. John Brandon and Col. Francis Locke. 1780, also a Private under Capt. William Huggins and Col. George Alexander (Mecklenburg County Regiment). 1781, an Ensign. Born in 1756 in Rowan County, NC. Cherokee Expedition 1776, Ramseur's Mill, Camden (SC).
Johnston, Peragreen Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Seven pay vouchers. Born c. 1745.
Johnston, Reuben Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Three pay vouchers. Born c. 1740.
Johnston, Robert Bladen County Regiment 1780 1781 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. Jared Irwin and Lt. Col. James Richardson. 1782, a Private under Capt. John Willis and Col. Thomas Owen. Born on 3/18/1762 in Bladen County, NC. Stewart's Creek #2, Tory Hole, Brown Marsh.
Johnston, Robert Lincoln County Regiment 1780 10/7/1780, a known Private, unit unknown. Kings Mountain (SC).
Johnston, Robert Rowan County Regiment 1776 First in SC unit. 1776, a Private under Capt. Samuel Young and Col. Francis Locke. 1777, in Burke County. 1781, a Private under Capt. George Walker and Col. Charles McDowell. Cherokee Expedition 1776.
Johnston, William Guilford County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. John Nelson and Lt. Col. James Martin. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Joiner, Benjamin 4th NC Regiment 1782 Jan. 1782, a Private under Maj. George Dougherty.
Joiner, Nathan Edgecombe County Regiment 1778 1781 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. Edward Hall and Col. Jonas Johnston. Lived in Nash County. 1781, a Private under Capt. Edward Gaudy and Col. James Read in the newly-created NC Light Horse Regiment. Probably at the battle of Guilford Court House (unsure). Born on 1/15/1761 in VA. Stono Ferry (SC).
Joiner, Nathaniel 3rd NC Regiment 1778 1778 A Private under Capt. John Baker.  Deserted on 7/14/1778.
Joiner, Thomas Johnston County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Philip Thomas and Col. John Smith. 1780, also a Private under Capt. John Trent and Lt. Col. Thomas Wooten (Wake County Regiment). 1781, a Private under Capt. Edmund Griffin and Col. John Smith.
Jolly, Malachi 2nd NC Regiment 1777 1779 A Private under Capt. Benjamin Williams.  Transferred to 8th NC Regiment in Dec. 1777 under Capt. Robert Raiford.  Jan. 1779, re-enlisted as a Sergeant in the 4th NC Regiment, unit unknown.
Jones, Abraham 4th NC Regiment 1782 1783 2/6/1782, a Private under Capt. James Mills for 12 months.  Died in Jan. 1783.
Jones, Abraham Granville County Regiment 1778 5/25/1778, a known Private under Capt. Ralph Williams and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer) in the New Levies for nine months.
Jones, Abraham Sr. Hyde County Regiment 1782 2/7/1782, a Private in Militia, unit unknown.
Jones, Abraham Hyde County Regiment 1782 2/7/1782, a Private in Militia, unit unknown.
Jones, Anthony Duplin County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. William Taylor and Col. James Kenan. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jones, Arthur Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. William Fellows and Col. Abraham Sheppard. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jones, Benjamin 3rd NC Regiment 1782 A Private under Capt. Clement Hall.  Discharged on 7/25/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Jones, Benjamin Orange County Regiment 1776 8/22/1776, a known Private under Capt. William Williams, attached to Col. Ambrose Ramsey (Chatham County Regiment). Started on the Cherokee Expedition, forced to turn back due to the lack of wagons and pack horses.
Jones, Benjamin Surry County Regiment 1778 1780 First in VA unit. 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. James Shepherd, attached to Lt. Col. Hugh Brevard (Burke County Regiment). 1780, a Private under Capt. Minor Smith and Maj. Joseph Winston. 1781, an Ensign. Born on 3/28/1754 in King William County, VA. Briar Creek (GA), Kings Mountain (SC).
Jones, Berry 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 7/9/1781, a Private under Capt. William Lytle.  Discharged on 6/26/1782 (4th NC Regiment).
Jones, Bray 1st Nc Regiment of Militia 1780 6/5/1780, a known Private under Capt. Elisha Rhodes and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Gates County.
Jones, Brereton NC Light Dragoons 1781 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. John Henderson and Col. Francois DeMalmedy. Lived in Granville County. 1781, also a Private under Capt. Solomon Walker and Col. Philip Taylor. Born on 7/12/1755.
Jones, Britton 2nd NC Regiment 1781 1782 4/25/1781, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Carter for 12 months.  Discharged on 4/25/1782 at Camden, SC.  From Pitt County, NC.  On the official rolls as Britain Jones.  R5739.
Jones, Broton 3rd NC Regiment 1779 1779 6/10/1779, a Private under Capt. George "Gee" Bradley for 18 months.  Dropped from the rolls in Oct. 1779.
Jones, Charles 5th NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. John Pugh Williams.  Died on 3/2/1778.
Jones, Charles 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/5/1780, a known Private under Capt. John Harvey and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Perquimans County.
Jones, Charles Duplin County Regiment 1775 1781 1775-1776 and 1781, a Private under Capt. Francis Hill and Col. James Kenan. 
Jones, Cooper Nash County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown.
Jones, Daniel Orange County Regiment 1779 1780 1779, a Private under Capt. James Trousdale, attached to Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer). 1780, a Private under Capt. Joseph Wood and Col. Ambrose Ramsey. 1780, also a Private under Capt. William Rogers and Col. William O'Neal. Camden (SC).
Jones, Darling Washington County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. Landon Carter and Col. Isaac Shelby. Born in 1764 in what became Wake County, NC. Monck's Corner #4 (SC).
Jones, David 1779 1779 A Private, regiment and unit unknown.  Dropped from the rolls in Oct. 1779.
Jones, David 2nd NC Regiment 1781 12/12/1781, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman for 12 months.
Jones, David Dobbs County Regiment 1780 1782 1780, a Private under a Capt. Williams. 1780, also a Private under Capt. David Dudley, attached to Col. Thomas Owen (Bladen County Regiment). 1781, a Private under Maj. Abraham Sheppard, Jr. and Col. James Darnell. 1782, a Private under Capt. William Sheppard and Col. James Darnell. Born in February of 1763 in Dobbs (what became Greene) County, NC.
Jones, David Sullivan County Regiment 1779 1779, a Private under Capt. Peter Hairston and Col. Isaac Shelby. Later joined a VA unit. Born in 1761 in Pittsylvania County, VA.
Jones, Edmond NC Light Dragoons 1781 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. Mark Patterson and Col. Francois DeMalmedy. Lived in Orange County. 1781, also a Private under Capt. Abraham Allen, attached to Maj. William Gholson (Chatham County Regiment). 1781, also a Private under Capt. William Douglas and Col. William Moore (Caswell County Regiment). Kirk's Farm.
Jones, Edward Granville County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. Nathaniel Waller and Col. Joseph Taylor. Brother of Fowler Jones below.
Jones, Elisha 2nd NC Regiment of Militia 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. James Love and Col. Benjamin Exum. Lived in Duplin County. Born on 2/20/1761 in Dobbs (what became Wayne) County, NC. Little Lynches Creek (SC), Camden (SC).
Jones, Evan Anson County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Wade. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jones, Ezekiel 4th NC Regiment 1782 A Private under Capt. Anthony Sharpe for 18 months.  Born on 4/3/1764.  W5005.
Jones, Fowler Mounted Volunteers 1780 1781 Aug. 1780, a Private under Capt. Solomon Walker and Col. Philip Taylor. Lived in Granville County. 1781, a Private under Capt. Nathaniel Waller and Col. Joseph Taylor. Brother of Edward James above.
Jones, Francis Caswell County Regiment 1780 1782 8/16/1780, a known Private, unit unknown. 1782, a Private under Capt. Elijah Moore (4th NC Regiment) and Capt. Anthony Sharpe. S36653. Camden (SC).
Jones, Francis Dobbs County Regiment 1780 11/4/1780, drafted under Capt. Jacob Johnston and Col. James Glasgow. 
Jones, Frederick 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Anthony Sharpe.  Discharged on 8/5/1782 (4th NC Regiment).
Jones, Frederick 4th NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. George Dougherty for 12 months.  Discharged on 5/25/1782.
Jones, Frederick Dobbs County Regiment 1780 5/26/1780, a known Private under Capt. William Harper and Col. James Glasgow
Jones, Freeman Rutherford County Regiment 1779 1782 1779, a Private under Capt. William Neville and Col. Adnrew Hampton. 1780, a Private under Capt. Adam Whiteside and Col. Andrew Hampton. Taken prisoner by Loyalists, freed at the battle of Kings Mountain, SC. 7/9/1781, a Private under Capt. William Lytle (1st NC Regiment). Discharged on 6/26/1782 (4th NC Regiment). Born in 1763 in Brunswick County, VA. W7900. Earle's Ford (SC), Eutaw Springs (SC).
Jones, Gabriel Surry County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Sam McDowell and Maj. John Armstrong (a Continental officer). 1781, a Private under Capt. Sam McDowell, attached to Col. Francois DeMalmedy (NC Light Dragoons). Kings Mountain (SC), Eutaw Springs (SC).
Jones, Griffith 1st NC Regiment 1781 A Private under Capt. Robert Raiford.  An Artificer in 1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Jones, Hardy 2nd NC Regiment 1778 10/17/1778, a Private under Maj. Reading Blount.  Enlisted in Jones County, NC.  POW at the Fall of Charleston (SC).  S41699. Stono Ferry (SC), Siege of Charleston (SC).
Jones, Hardy Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Jacob Johnston and Col. Abraham Sheppard. 5/26/1780, a known Private under Capt. Jacob Johnston and Col. James Glasgow. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jones, Henry 4th NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. George Dougherty for 12 months.  Discharged on 5/25/1782.
Jones, Henry Northampton County Regiment 1781 4/7/1781, a known Private under Capt. Turner Bynum and Col. Jeptha Eatherton.
Jones, Hezekiah 3rd NC Regiment 1776 1778 4/11/1776, a Private under Capt. James Emmett.  9/9/1778, a known Private in the Major's Company (Maj. Hardy Murfree) (2nd NC Regiment).  Discharged on 10/16/1778.
Jones, Isaac 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 5/20/1781, a Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard.  Discharged on 5/10/1782 (3rd NC Regiment).
Jones, Isaac Guilford County Regiment 1780 First in VA unit. 1780, a Private under Capt. Wiliam Wilson and Col. John Peasley. 1780, also a Private under Capt. Peter O'Neal, attached to Lt. Col. Charles Porterfield (VA). Born on 3/30/1761 in NJ. Colson's Mill, Little Lynches Creek (SC), Camden (SC).
Jones, Isham 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. William Lee Davidson) led by Lt./Capt. George "Gee" Bradley for nine months.  4/23/1779, a known Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. William Lee Davidson) led by Capt. George "Gee" Bradley.  aka Isom Jones.
Jones, Jacob 3rd NC Regiment 1776 1778 4/20/1776, a Private under Capt. Thomas Granbury.  9/10/1778, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Armstrong (2nd NC Regiment).  Discharged on 11/10/1778.
Jones, Jacob 3rd NC Regiment 1776 1778 May 1776, a Private under Capt. William Brinkley for 2-1/2 years.  Discharged in New York, after serving his term.  From Bute County, NC.  S9363. Brandywine Creek (PA), Germantown (PA), Monmouth (NJ).
Jones, James 1st NC Regiment 1781 5/9/1781, a Private under Capt. Alexander Brevard.
Jones, James 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Edward Yarborough for 12 months.  Discharged on 4/13/1782.
Jones, James 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 May 1781, a Private under Capt. Edward Yarborough for 12 months.  Discharged on 4/27/1782 in NC. (Yep, two of 'em under Yarborough at the same time).  From Halifax County, NC.  S41701. Eutaw Springs (SC).
Jones, James 4th NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Joseph T. Rhodes for 12 months.  Discharged on 2/17/1782.
Jones, James 5th NC Regiment 1776 1780 11/18/1776, a Private under Capt. John Enloe for three years.  9/10/1778, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Armstrong (2nd NC Regiment), then under Capt. John Craddock.  Enlisted at New Bern, NC.  Discharged in Feb. 1780 at Georgetown, VA.  S41700. Brandywine Creek (PA), Monmouth (NJ), Stony Point (NY).
Jones, James Dobbs County Regiment 1781 Feb. 1781, a known Private under Capt. Hodges and Col. James Darnell
Jones, James Granville County Regiment 1778 5/25/1778, a known Private under Capt. Ralph Williams and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer) in the New Levies for nine months.
Jones, James Hyde County Regiment 1782 2/7/1782, a Private in Militia, unit unknown.
Jones, James Rowan County Regiment 1778 1781 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. William Wilson and Col. Francis Locke. In the Purrysburg, SC expedition, no named engagements. 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. Thomas Cowan and Maj. James Hall. Fall of 1781, a Private under Capt. Richard Simmons and Col. Robert Smith in the newly-created NC State Legion, and in the Wilmington Expedition. Born in 1760 in York County, PA. Cowan's Ford, Raft Swamp, Brick House.
Jones, James Washington County Regiment 1779 1780 1779, a Private under Capt. Samuel Williams and Col. John Sevier. 1780, in SC units. Born in 1753 in Charlotte County, VA.
Jones, Jesse 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/5/1780, a known Private under Capt. Elisha Rhodes and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Gates County.
Jones, Jesse Duplin County Regiment 1776 1781 1776, a Private under Capt. John Walker. 1780, a Private under Capt. Simon Edwards and Col. Benjamin Exum in the newly-created 2nd NC Regiment of Militia. 1781, a Private under Capt. George Farragut and Maj. Bennett Crafton in the NC State Regiment (State Troops). 1781, also a Private under Capt. John Whitehead and Col. James Kenan. Born in 1758 in Duplin County, NC. Camden (SC).
Jones, Jethro Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. In Pierce's Register. Born c. 1758 in Dobbs County, NC.
Jones, John 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. William Armstrong.  Discharged on 11/1/1782 (3rd NC Regiment).
Jones, John 3rd NC Regiment 1779 1780 A Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard.  Discharged on 2/1/1780.
Jones, John 4th NC Regiment 1782 2/6/1782, a Private under Capt. James Mills for 12 months.
Jones, John 5th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. William Caswell.  Killed at the battle of Germantown, PA on 10/4/1777. Germantown (PA).
Jones, John 7th NC Regiment 1777 1778 1/14/1777, a Private under Capt. James Vaughan.  2/26/1778, a known Private under Capt. Howell Tatum (1st NC Regiment).  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Howell Tatum (1st NC Regiment).  Died on 9/12/1778.
Jones, John 10th NC Regiment 1777 1778 1/14/1777, a Private, unit unknown.  Died 10/15/1778.
Jones, John Cumberland County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Arthur Council and Col. Alexander McAllister. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jones, John Guilford County Regiment 1777 1779 1777, a Private under Capt. Robert Bell and Lt. Col. John Pealey. 5/27/1778, a Private under Capt. Robert Raiford (2nd NC Regiment). Discharged 8/19/1779. 1780, a Private under Capt. William Bethel and Col. James Martin. 1780, also a Private under Capt. William Pierce and Col. John Peasley. Born on 5/29/1759 in Orange County, NC. S13542. Stono Ferry (SC).
Jones, John Guilford County Regiment 1781 8/20/1781, a Private under Capt. Richard Vernon and Col. John Peasley to go after delinquents and deserters.
Jones, John Rutherford County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. William Whiteside and Col. Andrew Hampton. Prisoner of Loyalists, retaken by Patriots at the battle of Kings Mountain, SC.
Jones, John Surry County Regiment 1776 1777 1776, a Private under Col. Martin Armstrong, Captain not named. Lived in Henry County, VA when he joined the NC Militia. 1777, a Private under Capt. William Hardin and Col. Joseph Williams. Then joined a KY unit. Born in 1746 in Morris County, NJ.
Jones, John Surry County Regiment 1779 1780 1779-1780, a Private under Capt. John Martin, attached to Col. Isaac Shelby (Sullivan County Regiment). Born in March of 1761 in Henry County, VA. Kings Mountain (SC).
Jones, Jonathan Onslow County Regiment 1778 1779 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. John King, attached to Col. Philip Alston (Cumberland County Regiment). 1781, a Sergeant in the NC Continental Line. Briar Creek (GA).
Jones, Jones Lytleton 5th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Simon Alderson.  Died on 9/20/1777.
Jones, Jonathan 1st NC Regiment 1777 1/10/1777, a Private, unit unknown.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Tilghman Dixon.
Jones, Jonathan Granville County Regiment 1778 5/25/1778, a known Private under Capt. Ralph Williams and Lt. Col. Archibald Lytle (a Continental officer) in the New Levies for nine months.
Jones, Joseph 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a Private under Capt. Alexander Whitehall and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Currituck County.
Jones, Joseph Burke County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Joseph McDowell and Col. Charles McDowell. Then in VA units. Born on 7/6/1758 (or 1759) in NJ. Earle's Ford (SC), Thicketty Fort (SC), Wofford's Iron Works (SC), Kings Mountain (SC).
Jones, Joshua DQMG 1780 1780, a Canteen Maker on the roll Capt. Solomon Wood (NC Light Dragoons) - this seems to be for convenience only.  An Artificer under Col. Nicholas Long (Deputy QM General).  Made Canteens.  Also on 8/23/1781.
Jones, Josiah 3rd NC Regiment 1776 1778 4/17/1776, a Private under Capt. James Emmett.  Discharged in Oct. 1778.
Jones, Josiah 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Drummer under Lt./Capt. George "Gee" Bradley for nine months.  Wounded, a POW at the Fall of Charleston (SC).  Re-enlisted in Jan. 1782 for the duration of the war.  From Winton, NC (Hertford County).  Born 1/26/1756.  S18065. Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC).
Jones, Josiah Rutherford County Regiment 1779 1780 First in VA units. 1779-1780, a Private under Capt. Abraham Kuykendall and Col. Andrew Hampton. 1780, a Private under Capt. Patrick Watson and Col. Andrew Hampton. Earle's Ford (SC).
Jones, Lazarus 5th NC Regiment A Private under Capt. Joseph Montford, dates unknown.  W26796.
Jones, Matthew Cumberland County Regiment 1776 1780 1776, a Private under Capt. Israel Folsome and Col. Thomas Rutherford. 1780, a Private under Capt. William Moore and Col. Thomas Brown (Bladen County Regiment). Born on 12/9/1754.
Jones, Matthew Franklin County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. George Bledsoe and Col. Benjamin Seawell.
Jones, Moses 1st NC Regiment 1782 1783 9/17/1782, a Private under Capt. William Walton, Capt. Benjamin Bailey, then Capt. Alexander Brevard.  Attached to a Maryland unit for a while.  From Gates County, NC.  S32347.
Jones, Moses Granville County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Gideon Gooch and Col. Joseph Taylor.
Jones, Musgrove Bladen County Regiment 1779 1780 1779, a Private under Capt. John Yates, attached to Col. James Kenan (Duplin County Regiment). 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. Jared Irwin and Col. Thomas Robeson, Jr. Born on 10/30/1761 in Bladen County, NC. Tory Hole.
Jones, Nathan 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. William Lytle, then under Capt. James Mills.  Discharged on 4/12/1782 (4th NC Regiment).  Enlisted in Duplin County, NC.  R5707.
Jones, Nicholas Rowan County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under a Capt. Reid. 1780, also a Private under Capt. John Johnston and Col. Matthew Locke. 1780, also a Private under Capt. John Locke and Col. Francis Locke. Colson's Mill, Fishing Creek (SC).
Jones, Peter 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private under Capt. John Baker for nine months.
Jones, Peter Dobbs County Regiment 1780 5/26/1780, a known Private under Capt. Isaac Hines and Col. James Glasgow.
Jones, Philip 1st NC Regiment 1782 1783 2/1/1782, a Private under Capt. James Mills.  2/6/1782, this unit would be in the 4th NC Regiment.  Discharged on 3/1/1783.
Jones, Philip 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Clement Hall for 12 months.  Discharged on 11/1/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Jones, Philip 10th NC Regiment 1777 9/4/1777, a Private, unit unknown.  9/9/1778, a known Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. Selby Harney) (2nd NC Regiment).
Jones, Richard 3rd NC Regiment 1776 1778 4/15/1776, a Private under Capt. Jacob Turner for 2-1/2 years.  Discharged in Oct. 1778.  R1554.
Jones, Robert 2nd NC Regiment 1777 1779 A Private under Capt. Clement Jones.  Dropped from the rolls in Jan. 1779.  A free black man.
Jones, Richard Caswell County Regiment 1779 3/15/1779, a known Private under Capt. Berryman Turner and Col. William Moore.
Jones, Richard Guilford County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Asa Brashears, attached to Col. William Lee Davidson (Mecklenburg County Regiment). Wounded at the battle of Colson's Mill. Colson's Mill.
Jones, Richard Hyde County Regiment 1782 2/7/1782, a Private in Militia, unit unknown.
Jones, Ronald 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private, unit unknown. 8/24/1777, recommended as a Lieutenant by BG John Ashe. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jones, Russell NC Light Dragoons 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. Solomon Wood. From Wake County.
Jones, Solomon 1778 First in VA unit. 1778, a Private, unit and regiment unknown. Then back in VA.
Jones, Stephen Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. In Pierce's Register.
Jones, Stephen Granville County Regiment 1779 1781 1779, a Private under Capt. Richard Cook and Col. Joseph Taylor. 1781, a Private under Maj. John Nall (Chatham County Regiment), attached to Col. William Moore (Caswell County Regiment). Born on 8/15/1750 in St. Mary's County, MD.
Jones, Sylvanus Dobbs County Regiment 1780 11/4/1780, drafted under Capt. William Ormond and Col. James Glasgow.
Jones, Thomas 1780 1781 1780-1781, a Private, regiment and unit(s) not named. Camden (SC), Kings Mountain (SC), Cowpens (SC), Guilford Court House.
Jones, Thomas 1st NC Regiment 1776 1776-1777, a Private under Capt. Joshua Bowman.  9/8/1778, a known Private in the Major's Company (Maj. Griffith John McRee)(1st NC Regiment) - sick on that date at Valley Forge, supposedly dead.
Jones, Thomas 1st NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. Thomas Hogg.  Dropped from the rolls in June 1778.
Jones, Thomas 1st NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Anthony Sharpe.  Discharged on 7/16/1782 (4th NC Regiment).
Jones, Thomas 2nd NC Regiment 1777 9/28/1777, a Private, unit unknown.  9/9/1778, a known Private under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman.  3/12/1779, re-enlisted under Capt. Benjamin Andrew Coleman.
Jones, Thomas 3rd NC Regiment 1776 1778 5/10/1776, a Private under Capt. Thomas Granbury.  Discharged in Nov. 1778.
Jones, Thomas 6th NC Regiment 1779 A Private under Capt. George Dougherty.  Jan. 1779, joined the 5th NC Regiment, unit unknown.  Deserted in Apr. 1779.
Jones, Thomas 10th NC Regiment 1777 1780 9/28/1777, a Private, unit unknown.  9/9/1778, a known Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. Selby Harney) (2nd NC Regiment).  A Sergeant on 1/1/1780.
Jones, Thomas Caswell County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. Born on 6/13/1760.
Jones, Thomas Orange County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. George Hodge and Lt. Col. Thomas Taylor. This unit might have been considered to be part of the NC Light Dragoons Regiment. Lived in Chatham County. Born on 11/5/1753 in Baltimore, MD.
Jones, Thomas Surry County Regiment 1781 First in VA unit. 1781, a Private under Capt. Edwin Hickman and Lt. Col. John Armstrong (a Continental Major acting as a Militia Lt. Colonel in early 1781). 1781, also a Private under Capt. George Dowell (Rowan County Regiment), then under Capt. William Fletcher (Wilkes County Regiment), both attached to Col. Francois DeMalmedy (NC Light Dragoons). Eutaw Springs (SC).
Jones, Westwood A. Granville County Regiment 1781 1781, a Private under Capt. Richard Harrison and Col. Joseph Taylor. Born in 1764.
Jones, William 1st NC Regiment 1777 9/10/1777, a Private under Capt. Tilghman Dixon.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Tilghman Dixon.
Jones, William 1st NC Regiment 1777 1779 9/21/1777, a Private under Capt. Howell Tatum.  9/8/1778, a known Private under Capt. Howell Tatum.  Deserted on 6/28/1779.
Jones, William 1st NC Regiment 1782 2/5/1782, a Private under Capt. James Mills.  The next day, 2/6/1782, this unit would be in the 4th NC Regiment.
Jones, William 1st NC Regiment 1782 8/1/1782, a Private under Capt. Joshua Hadley for 18 months.
Jones, William 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Edward Yarborough for 12 months.  Discharged on 5/22/1782. Received clothing on 5/24/1782. From Caswell County.
Jones, William 5th NC Regiment 1779 6/1/1779, a Private under Maj. Reading Blount.
Jones, William 7th NC Regiment 1777 1777 A Private under Capt. Thomas Brickell.  Deserted in Apr. 1777.
Jones, William 10th NC Regiment 1777 7/2/1777, a Private, unit unknown.  Listed separately, but most likely the same man as directly below.
Jones, William 10th NC Regiment 1777 7/22/1777, a Private under Capt. Armwell Herron.  9/9/1778, a known Private in the Major's Company (Maj. Hardy Murfree) (2nd NC Regiment).
Jones, William 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a Private under Capt. William Brinkley and then Capt. John Pitts, both under Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Halifax County.
Jones, William 2nd Battalion of Militia 1776 1780 1776, a Private under Capt. Benjamin Seawell and Col. Peter Dauge. Unit disbanded on 8/13/1776. Claimed two tours under same officers. Lived in Bute County. 1780, a Sergeant. Born on 5/7/1758 in Brunswick County, VA. 
Jones, William Caswell County Regiment 1778 1780 1778-1779, a Private under Capt. William White and Col. Joseph Taylor. In the Purrysburg, SC expedition, no named engagements. 1780, a Private under Lt. Col. Henry "Hal" Dixon (a Continental officer), Captain unclear. He claims he was under Capt. Tilghman Dixon, but this man was a POW at that point in time. Wounded at the battle of Camden, SC. Camden (SC).
Jones, William Caswell County Regiment 1779 3/15/1779, a known Private under Capt. Berryman Turner and Col. William Moore. 8/16/1780, a known Private, unit unknown.  Wounded/POW at the battle of Camden, SC. Lived in Chatham County. 1782, moved to Caswell County. Camden (SC).
Jones, William Dobbs County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Jesse Cobb and Col. Abraham Sheppard. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jones, William Guilford County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. Peter O'Neal, attached to Lt. Col. Charles Porterfield (VA). 1781, a Private under Capt. Abraham Phillips and Col. James Martin. An Express Rider during the battle of Guilford Court House. Born on 7/20/1755 in VA. Camden (SC).
Jones, William Orange County Regiment 1776 8/22/1776, a known Private under Capt. William Williams, attached to Col. Ambrose Ramsey (Chatham County Regiment). Started on the Cherokee Expedition, forced to turn back due to the lack of wagons and pack horses.
Joquor, Thomas Northampton County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Maj. Jeptha Eatherton. aka Thomas Jogour. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jordan, Benjamin Pitt County Regiment 1780 Aug.-Nov. 1780, a known Private under Capt. John Hodges, attached to Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment).
Jordan, Burwell Northampton County Regiment 1781 4/7/1781, a known Private under Capt. Turner Bynum and Col. Jeptha Eatherton.
Jordan, Caleb 3rd NC Regiment 1779 6/29/1779, a Private under Capt. Kedar Ballard.  Deserted on 8/5/1779.  Re-enlisted in Jan. 1782.
Jordan, Charles Northampton County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Maj. Jeptha Eatherton.  6/11/1776, an Ensign under Capt. Robert Peoples. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jordan, Fountain 3rd NC Regiment 1782 2/1/1782, a Private under Capt. Clement Hall (2/6/1782 - 2nd NC Regiment).  Sep. 1782, re-enlisted for the duration of the war.  Discharged near Charleston, SC.  S38084.
Jordan, Frederick Northampton County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Maj. Jeptha Eatherton. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jordan, Hezekiah Cumberland County Regiment 1776 1776 1776, a Private under a Capt. Spruill and Col. Ebenezer Folsome. Lived in Johnston County. April 1776, a Private under Capt. William Ward (5th NC Regiment).  Sept. 1776, furloughed due to extreme illness - hired John Jordan to take his place. Born in 1751 or 1752 in Bertie County, NC. R5766A.
Jordan, James 10th NC Regiment 1777 5/18/1777, a Private under Capt. Abraham Sheppard, Jr.
Jordan, John 10th NC Regiment 1777 1778 5/5/1777, a Private under Capt. Abraham Sheppard, Jr.  Died on 3/17/1778.
Jordan, John Northampton County Regiment 1781 4/7/1781, a known Private under Capt. Turner Bynum and Col. Jeptha Eatherton.
Jordan, Nathan 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Clement Hall for 12 months.  Discharged on 8/16/1782 (2nd NC Regiment).
Jordan, Nathan New Bern District Minutemen 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Williams and Col. Richard Caswell. From Dobbs County.  Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jordan, Nathaniel 2nd NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. John Armstrong.  Died on 1/24/1778.
Jordan, Nicholas 1st Nc Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a Private under Capt. Alexander Whitehall and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Currituck County.
Jordan, Richard Pitt County Regiment 1779 1781 1779, a Private under Capt. Nathaniel Cannon, attached to Col. William Caswell (Dobbs County Regiment). 1780, a Private under Capt. John Batts and Maj. James Shepherd (Edgecombe County Regiment). In Charleston, SC erecting breastworks, etc., discharged before the town surrendered. 1781, a Private under Capt. James Richards and Col. Benjamin Seawell (Franklin County Regiment). Briar Creek (GA), Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC).
Jordan, Robert 1st NC Regiment 1777 1778 A Private under Capt. James Read.  Died on 8/24/1778.
Jordan, Stephen 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Edward Yarborough for 12 months.  Discharged on 5/1/1782.
Jordan, Thomas Granville County Regiment 1780 1781 1780-1781, a Private under Capt. Jones Fuller, then under Capt. Shadrack Parish, both attached to Lt. Col. Thomas Farmer (Orange County Regiment). Tarrant's Tavern.
Jordan, Thomas Hyde County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. From Woodstock, Hyde County. Also Sheriff.
Jordan, William 1st NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a Private under Capt. William Brinkley and then Capt. John Pitts, both under Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Halifax County.
Jordan, William Anson County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Thomas Wade. aka William Jordin. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Jordan, William Edgecombe County Regiment 1779 1781 1779-1780, a Private under Capt. John Batts, attached to Lt. Col. John Lowry (Wayne County Regiment). In Charleston, SC erecting breastworks, etc., discharged before the town surrendered. 1781, a Private under Capt. Etheldred Phillips and Lt. Col. John Eaton. Captured by Loyalists, released soon thereafter. Born on 1/19/1762 in Surry County, VA. Siege of Charleston 1780 (SC), Guilford Court House.
Jordan, Zebulon 3rd NC Regiment 1781 1782 A Private under Capt. Edward Yarborough for 12 months.  Discharged on 5/1/1782.
Josea, William 7th NC Regiment 1777 1777 3/2/1777, a Private under Capt. James Vaughan.  Deserted in Aug. 1777.
Jossey, William Northampton County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Maj. Jeptha Eatherton. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Journekin, David 3rd NC Regiment 1778 7/20/1778, a Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. William Lee Davidson) led by Lt./Capt. George "Gee" Bradley for nine months.  4/23/1779, a known Private in the Lt. Colonel's Company (Lt. Col. William Lee Davidson) led by Capt. George "Gee" Bradley.  aka David Jonican.
Joyce, Elijah Guilford County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Alexander Hunter and Lt. Col. James Martin. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Joyce, George Guilford County Regiment 1776 1781 1776, a Private under Capt. John Leak and Col. James Martin. 1779, in VA unit. 1780, a Private under Capt. William Meredith (Surry County Regiment), attached to Maj. Samuel Henderson (Granville County Regiment). 1781, in VA unit. 8/20/1781, a Private under Capt. Richard Vernon and Col. John Peasley to go after delinquents and deserters. Born on 10/25/1759 in Charlotte County, VA. Cherokee Expedition 1776.
Joyce, James Guilford County Regiment 1781 3/22/1781, a Private under Capt. Richard Vernon and Col. John Peasley for one month.
Joyce, John Guilford County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Alexander Hunter and Lt. Col. James Martin. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Joyce, John Guilford County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Alexander Hunter and Lt. Col. James Martin. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Joyce, Martin 1st Nc Regiment of Militia 1780 6/4/1780, a known Volunteer under Capt. Kenneth McKenzie and Col. Samuel Jarvis. From Martin County.
Joyce, Thomas Guilford County Regiment 1776 2/27/1776, a known Private under Capt. Alexander Hunter and Lt. Col. James Martin. Moore's Creek Bridge.
Joyner, Eli 3rd NC Regiment 1778 1779 7/20/1778, a Private in the Colonel's Company (Col. Jethro Sumner) for nine months.  From Halifax County, NC.  aka Ely Joiner.  W7925.
Joyner, Israel Dobbs County Regiment 1780 11/4/1780, drafted under Capt. William Speight and Col. James Glasgow.
Joyner, James Duplin County Regiment A Private, unit and dates unknown. In Pierce's Register.
Judd, John Wilkes County Regiment 1780 10/7/1780, a known Private under Col. Benjamin Cleveland, Captain unknown. Guarded the horses during battle of Kings Mountain, SC. Kings Mountain (SC).
Judd, Rowland Wilkes County Regiment 1780 10/7/1780, a known Private under Col. Benjamin Cleveland, Captain not named. Kings Mountain (SC).
Judge, James 3rd NC Regiment 1778 A Private under Capt. Thomas Granbury.  Discharged in Oct. 1778.
Julian, John Randolph County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private under Capt. William York and Col. John Collier.
Jumper, Richard 3rd NC Regiment 1778 A Private under Capt. Pinketham Eaton for 12 months.  Dropped from the rolls in Jan. 1778.
Justice, David 2nd NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a known Private under Capt. Augustin Spain and Col. Benjamin Exum. From Pitt County.
Justice, David Orange County Regiment 1780 1781 1780, a Private under Capt. John Ray and Lt. Col. Thomas Farmer. 1780, also a Private under Capt. Richard Saunders (Caswell County Regiment), attached to Lt. Col. Thomas Farmer. 1781, a Private under Col. Francois DeMalmedy (NC Light Dragoons), Captain(s) not named. Born on 8/14/1753. Camden (SC), Guilford Court House, Eutaw Springs (SC).
Justice, Moses 2nd Salisbury District Minutemen 1775 1779 1775, a Private under Maj. John Phifer and Col. Thomas Polk. Lived in Mecklenburg County. 1776, a Private under Capt. Samuel Patton and Col. Adam Alexander. Then either moved to, or joined up, in Orange County. 1779, a Private under Capt. James Haven and Lt. Col. Hugh Tinnen, both attached to Col. Francois DeMalmedy (NC Light Dragoons). Then in VA unit. Born in 1753 in MD. Cherokee Expedition 1776, Stono Ferry (SC).
Justice, Thomas Rutherford County Regiment 1780 1780, a Private for about two years under Capt. William Neville and Lt. Col. John Earle. Born on 1/14/1765 in Halifax County, VA.
Justice, William 2nd NC Regiment of Militia 1780 6/2/1780, a known Private under Capt. Augustin Spain and Col. Benjamin Exum. From Pitt County.


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