Siege of Ninety Six (Siege of Savage's Old Fields) (19 Nov 1775 Jahr – 21 Nov 1775 Jahr)

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Patriots under Maj. Andrew Williamson's militia and Maj James Mayson with seven companies of SC Rangers established a fort on the plantation of Loyalist John Savagenear Ninrty Six. Loyalists under Maj. Joseph Robinson, besieged the fort from 19-21 Nov when a quasi truce was signed and withdrawal of both units from Ninety-Six. James Birmingham of South Carolina is believed to be the first Southerner to die for the Patriot cause.

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