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.
State of Service: NC
Qualifying Service: Patriotic Service
On 9 July 1778, in Bute County, North Carolina, James Sprunt's daughter, Molly married William Fleming Bailey, who was a private in the North Carolina Continental Line, during the American Revolution.
On September 15, 1781, in Halifax District, North Carolina, voucher # 1787 is issued to James Sprunt for his patriotic service..
On December 23, 1783, in Warren County, North Carolina, James Sprunt married (a probable widow), Milly Duncan. At that time, 33 years old, James had four daughters from his previous unknown name, first wife.
About 1789, the Sprunt Family migrated from Warren County (formerly Bute County) North Carolina to the Cedar Creek area of Lancaster and Kershaw Counties, know as Camden District, South Carolina. It is know that units of the North Carolina Continental Line under General Greene had previously fought in this area during the American Revolution and many of the paid soldiers migrated or return to settle in South Carolina's fertile lands.
1790; Census Place: , Lancaster, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 232; Image: 147; Family History Library Film: 0568151, 1 male over 16 & 1 female, total 2.
On 3 February 1792, James bought 77 acres on the branch of Cedar Creek, Camden District, South Carolina.
1800; Census Place: , Kershaw District, South Carolina; Roll: 49; Page: 165; Image: 56; Family History Library Film: 181424, one male and one female between the ages of 26 to 44, total 2.
23 Aug 1806, the Deed of Legatees from James Sprunt's Estate recorded in Kershaw County, South Carolina are William Bailey, William Stevens, Joseph Graves, John Hood, Peter Dunkin, Wm Dunkin, and Leti Duncan. Bailey, Stevens, Graves and Hood are believed to be the husbands to the unknown names of James Sprunt's daughters. The named Dunkin legatees are believed to be sons of Milly Duncan from her first husband, unknown name Dunkin.
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