nov 17, 1781 - Clouds Creek Massacre (Carter's House, Carter's Old field, Turner House Massacre, Big Lick, Llick Creek)

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A small group of Patriot Militia, led by Capt. James Butler, Sr. and Capt. Sterling Turner, about thirty (30) in number, were overwhelmed and slaughtered by a force of 300 Loyalist militia led by Major William “Bloody Bill” Cunningham. Only two Patriot militiamen managed to escape.

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