The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
James Harrell served in the 4th Virginia Regiment from 10 May 1776 until 1 August 1783. He was in Captain John Steed's Company during the month of January 1778, and in Captain John Stith's Company during the month of September, 1778, commanded by Colonel John Nevill. He had previously served in a company of Regulars, in April 1777 under Captain John Washington when Colonel Thomas Elliott commanded the 4th Virginia Regiment.
By Land Warrant 2766, he was authorized to receive 200 acres as a private in the Continental Line who enlisted for the war and served until the end of the war. This warrant was dated 16 March 1784 and signed by Benjamin Harrison and Thomas Meriwether.
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