Thomas DOWNS
SAR Patriot #:
P-347746
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: NS/SC
Qualifying Service: Lieutenant
DAR #: A034397
Birth: 22 Aug 1756 / Augusta / VA
Death: 26 Nov 1839 / Mecklenburg / NC
Qualifying Service Description:
- Thomas Downs served as a private during several tours in the militia, under Captains Neal Morrison, John Springs, and Richard Simmons. He served under Colonels Moore, William Washington, and Hagens. He served in the cavalry under Captain John Harris and Major Davie. Later he served as a Lieutenant and received a commission from General Rutherford.
- Pension S8337 - National Archives
Additional References:
- National Archives pension S 8337 for Thomas Downs – ID # 54456819, M804 - Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, Roll 847, record group 15
- “Roster of North Carolina Soldiers in the American Revolution”, pg 444. Genealogical Publishing Co.1972
Spouse: Mary Courtney
Children: William; Jonathan;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
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Instead the information provided is best effort, and from volunteers who have either researched grave sites, service records, or something similar.
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Location:
Charlotte / Mecklenburg / NC / USA
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Marker Type:
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Comments:
- Image taken and provided with permission from compatriot Gerald Adams (SC) member 195444
- The church has a website for the cemetery that allows looking up plats by the person’s name, tombstone photos by plat number, and information by plat number. Look up the plat number first then use the map at the site to locate the individual.
- https://ppc1767cemetery.org/
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
There is a plat map inside the gate at the semi-circle driveway entrance
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Additional Information:
Find-A-Grave lists his father as Henry Downs, Patriot P-150028