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What brought over-mountain men out to fight the battle of Kings Mountain?
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Did john sevier lead the battle of kings mountain?
John Sevier, my fifth great grandfather, led 240 of the Overmountain Men at the Battle of Kings Mountain, October 7th, 1780. He borrowed money from the Entry Taker (tax collector), John Adair, at Jonesborough, Tennessee, to pay for the Kings Mountain expedition; food, weapons, powder, lead. The various patriot commanding officers agreed that one of them would be officer of the day each day, and Isaac Shelby was the officer in charge of the patriot army when they attacked the Tory army at Kings Mountain. The patriot victory at Kings Mountain was the turning point of the American Revolution and led to the British surrender at Yorktown, VA in February 1781. Sevier was promoted to Brigadier General and was Tennessee's first governor. Bart Conchin, MSgt, USAF, Retired Past President, The Sevier Family Association
How many British participated in the battle kings mountain?
The Battle of Kings Mountain was fought to stop the advancement of the British troops to take North Carolina. The Colonists won this battle but had to quickly flee for fear of the larger contingent of British forces.
What caused the battle of King's Mountain?
The cause of the Battle of Kings Mountain was Robert Ferguson's loyalist group threatening residents of Kings Mountain. He was trying to acquire loyalists and said that people who did swear their allegiance to the king would be killed. The mountain people responded by killing Ferguson and several of his loyalists.
What was the weather like during the battle of kings mountain?
~22 `F, winds 13 knots
What effect did the Patriot victory at Kings Mountain produce?
It brought support for independence from the Southerners, who wanted to see an end to the war that destroyed their homes and farms.
When did Battle of Kings Mountain happen?
Battle of Kings Mountain happened on 1780-10-07.
Who won the battle of King's Mountain?
The Battle of Kings Mountain, on 7th October 1780, was an important Patriot victory in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War. Frontier militia overwhelmed the loyalist militia led by British Major Patrick Ferguson.AnswerThe Americans won the Battle of King Mountain.
What is a battle site west of Gastonia?
The Battle of Kings Mountain.
Who was the victor at Battle of Kings Mountain?
The americans.
Where was the battle of kings mountain?
South Carolina
What revolution war battle was fought in october71780?
the battle of kings mountain
How long did battle of kings mountain last?
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What led to the battle of kings mountain?
American revolution
When did the Battle of Kings Mountain begin?
Oct. 7
The winning colony in the battle of kings mountain?
King's Mountain is in NC
Where was the battle of kings mountain fought in?
The battle took place in South Carolina, about eight miles south of the city of Kings Mountain, North Carolina (which is named for the battle - not the other way around), and six or eight miles east of Blacksburg, South Carolina. Contrary to popular recollections (such as Wikipedia), the battle did not happen on the mountain that's called Kings Mountain, but on an insignificant hill a few miles away. The battle took place there because it's where the Over Mountain Men caught up to Major Patrick Ferguson. It's called the Battle of Kings Mountain because it happened near the mountain (not ON the mountain, as Wikipedia reports). You can get more information about the area at
Did john sevier lead the battle of kings mountain?
John Sevier, my fifth great grandfather, led 240 of the Overmountain Men at the Battle of Kings Mountain, October 7th, 1780. He borrowed money from the Entry Taker (tax collector), John Adair, at Jonesborough, Tennessee, to pay for the Kings Mountain expedition; food, weapons, powder, lead. The various patriot commanding officers agreed that one of them would be officer of the day each day, and Isaac Shelby was the officer in charge of the patriot army when they attacked the Tory army at Kings Mountain. The patriot victory at Kings Mountain was the turning point of the American Revolution and led to the British surrender at Yorktown, VA in February 1781. Sevier was promoted to Brigadier General and was Tennessee's first governor. Bart Conchin, MSgt, USAF, Retired Past President, The Sevier Family Association
