Williamson, Andrew, 1730-1786

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Army officer.

From the description of Andrew Williamson correspondence, 1779 May 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981563

Brigadier General in Continental Army during American Revolution; born, ca. 1730, in Scotland; married Elizabeth Tyler; joined S.C. Militia 1760; served in "Snow Campaign," 1775; led 2nd Cherokee expedition, 1776, ambused at Esseneca; signed treaty acquiring large land cession from Indians, 1777.

Commanded S.C. Militia in Robert Howe's Florida expedition of 1778, and shared blame for its failure; sent troops home in 1779 as British troops attempted to capture Charleston, S.C.; accused of treason but not proved; died 1786 near Summerville, S.C.

From the description of Andrew Williamson papers, 1778-1779. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 43579483

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referencedIn Kershaw, Ely, fl. 1779. Orderly book of Lieutenant Colonel Ely Kershaw, 1779, Feb. 26 - Apr. 23, Georgia and South Carolina. Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens
referencedIn Letters to Captain John Bowie of South Carolina from General Andrew Williamson and others, 1776-1780 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Singleton, Matthew, 1730-1787. Matthew Singleton Papers, 1773-1783. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
creatorOf Williamson, Andrew, 1730-1786. Andrew Williamson correspondence, 1779 May 4. Library of Congress
creatorOf Bowie, John,. Letters to Captain John Bowie of South Carolina from General Andrew Williamson and others, 1776-1780. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Williamson, Andrew, 1730-1786. Andrew Williamson papers, 1778-1779. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
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associatedWith Bowie, John person
associatedWith Bowie, John, person
associatedWith Kershaw, Ely, fl. 1779. person
associatedWith Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810. person
correspondedWith Singleton, Matthew, 1730-1787. person
associatedWith South Carolina. Militia. corporateBody
correspondedWith United States. Continental Army corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
South Carolina
Augusta (Ga.)
United States
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Cherokee Indians
Indians of North America
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Army officers
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Birth 1730

Death 1786

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