The Wilkes County Regiment was authorized on December 9, 1777 by the Province of North Carolina Congress at the same time that Wilkes County, North Carolina was created from Surry County, North Carolina and Washington District, North Carolina. The regiment was subordinate to the Salisbury District Brigade of militia. It was engaged in battles and skirmishes against the British and Cherokee during the American Revolution in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia between 1779 and 1782. It was active until the end of the war.[1]
| Wilkes County Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1777-1783 |
| Allegiance |  North Carolina |
| Branch | North Carolina militia |
| Type | Militia |
| Part of | Salisbury District Brigade |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Col. Benjamin Cleveland Col. Elijah Isaacs Col. Benjamin Herndon |
The colonels and commanders of the regiment were:[1]
Known Lieutenant Colonels and Majors:
The regiment had 78 known companies headed by captains. Companies consisted of lieutenants, ensigns, sergeants, corporals, privates, drummers and fifers. Notables captains and other troops included:[1]
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