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State of Service: NC
Qualifying Service: Patriotic Service
Augustine Clayton was born in Chester County, South Carolina, on 14 March 1755. He married Catharine Smith, and they had six children. He moved his family to Warren County, Kentucky, where he died on 6 September 1834.
At age 20, while residing on the Big Catawba River in Chester County, South Carolina, Augustine Clayton enlisted in late 1775 into the Militia. The Company of Light Horse was commanded by Colonel John Thomas. Augustine reported directly to Captain John Gowan. Augustine’s brother, John, was a Lieutenant in this company.
In 1776 he served against the Native American troops. After being slightly wounded, he was discharged during the winter of 1776. He served at various times under Captain Gowan until 1780. He moved to Spartanburg County, South Carolina, in 1776. In 1780, he enlisted under Captain William Smith and was captured by Tories, but released. In 1781, he served under Captain Benedict Middleton and General Clarke and was at the Siege of Augusta. His last service was again under Captain Gowan, late in 1782 and early 1783. In all, he was captured four times.
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