United States. Continental Army. South Carolina Regiment, 2nd

The 2nd South Carolina was organized in summer 1775 at Charleston to consist of ten companies from eastern South Carolina. On Nov. 4, 1775, it was adopted into the Continental Army and assigned to Southern Department. Until Francis Marion took over the command of the regiment on Sept. 23, 1778, it had been under command of William Moultrie (June 1775 - Sept. 1776 and Isaac Motte (Sept. 1776- Sept. 1778).

From the description of Orderly book of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment, 1778, Aug. 14 - 1779, Dec. 28. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122288791

Authorized in June 1775 in the South Carolina State Troops and adopted February 1776 into the Continental Army. In September 1776 Francis Marion, who became known as the "Swamp Fox," was promoted to lieutenant colonel of the S.C. 2nd Regiment.

From the description of Records, 1779-1780. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32141624

The Second South Carolina Regiment was organized during the summer of 1775 in Charleston, South Carolina. Adopted into the Continental Army in November, the regiment was assigned to the Southern Department in February 1776. In January 1779 the regiment was assigned to the 1st South Carolina Brigade, in June to McIntosh's Brigade and in September to Huger's Brigade. Thomas Hall served as captain in the 2nd South Carolina Regiment, and took part in the siege of Savannah, October 9, 1779. Hall was captured at the siege of Charles Town in 1780, and imprisoned at St. Augustine.

From the description of General orders of William Moultrie and Benjamin Lincoln, 1779. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32141968

Organized in Charleston, South Carolina in the summer of 1775. The 2nd South Carolina Regiment consisted of ten companies from eastern South Carolina.

From the description of Payrolls of two companies of the 2nd South Carolina Continental Regiment, 1779. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32144864

The Second South Carolina Regiment, organized during the summer of 1775 at Charleston, South Carolina, consisted of ten companies from eastern South Carolina. Adopted into the Continental Army in November 1775, the regiment was assigned to the Southern Department in February 1776, to the 2nd South Carolina Brigade in August 1778, to the 1st South Carolina Brigade in January 1779, to McIntosh's Brigade in June 1779, and to Huger's Brigade in September 1779. Retaining its name, the regiment was consolidated with the 6th South Carolina Regiment in February 1780 (to consist of nine companies) and assigned to the South Carolina Brigade.

The regiment was captured by the British Army at Charleston on May 12, 1780. John Blake was a captain in the 2nd Regiment.

From the description of 2nd South Carolina Regiment records, 1778-1779. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32140970

Authorized June 6, 1775, the Second South Carolina Regiment organized at Charleston, South Carolina during the summer of 1775. The Regiment consisted of ten companies from eastern South Carolina. Adopted into the Continental Army in November 1775, the Regiment was assigned to the Southern Department in February 1776. The Regiment was assigned to the 2nd South Carolina Brigade in August 1778, to the 1st South Carolina Brigade in January 1779, to McIntosh's Brigade in June 1779, and to Huger's Brigade in September 1779. Retaining its name, the Regiment was consolidated with the 6th South Carolina Regiment in February 1780 (to consist of nine companies) and assigned to the South Carolina Brigade.

The Regiment was captured by the British Army at Charleston on May 12, 1780. Isaac DuBose and Samuel DuBose served as officers in the 2nd South Carolina Regiment during the American Revolution.

From the description of 2nd South Carolina Regiment order book, 1777-ca. 1929. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32140966