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.
Birth: 10 Nov 1757 / Prince William / VA Death: 07 Nov 1831 / Estill / KY
Qualifying Service Description:
Ensign of NC Troops at battle of Camden; Captain and company commander at battle of Cowpens and Guilford
Revolutionary War service as a company Captain (NC) Whig militia regt., of Gen Horatio Gates, Battle of Cowpens; Colonel Moore NC line
Additional References:
DAR cites: Pension #. *W8492
Cowpens - "Downright Fighting" The Story of Cowpens by Thomas J Fleming for Official Nat'l. Park, Handbook 135, sold by the Nat'l. Park Service and through mail from the Superintendent of Documents, US Gov't. Printing Office, WDC, 20402
NSSAR Nat'l. No. 148167
Will of John Oldham, Will Book "B", pg 14 at Estill Co, KY
Estate record for Annis Oldham, Will Book "B", pg 170 - found at Estill Co, KY
Spouse: Annis Rice Children: Hezekiah; Caleb; Abner; Absalom; Sally; Nancy;
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