oct 6, 1780 - Governor Rutledge appointed Thomas Sumter, Brigadier General of Militia.
Description:
On October 6, 1780, while in Hillsborough, NC, Governor John Rutledge appointed Thomas Sumter as Brigadier General of Militia, and he began forming his brigade in the "New Acquisition" District (present-day York and part of Cherokee counties).Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 6, 1780
Now
~ 245 years ago