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apr 27, 1781 - Skirmish at Drowning Creek

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Patriot Col. Abel Kolb learned that Loyalists had assembled under Major Micajah Gainey at Drowning Creek. Col. Kolb, with Capt. James Gillespie and Capt. Josiah Cantey, surprised this group and routed them. Exact location unknown, general area.

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apr 27, 1781
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~ 244 years ago