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7th North Carolina Regiment

Lafayette’s Division | North Carolina Brigade | 7th North Carolina Regiment

History

Organized Spring 1777 at Halifax from Halifax and Edenton Districts.

Entered Valley Forge as part of a brigade.

Disbanded at Valley Forge.

Previous Engagements: Defense of Philadelphia, Philadelphia-Monmouth

Field Officers

  • Colonel James Hogun
  • Lt. Colonel Robert Mebane
  • Major William Fenner

Company Commanders

  • Captain John Baker
  • Captain Samuel Ely
  • Captain John Mason
  • Captain Josiah Cotton
  • Captain Joshua Daley
  • Captain Eli Ely
  • Captain Joseph Walker
  • Captain Mathew Ramsey
  • Captain James Vaughn

Regimental Staff

  • Adjutant William Beeks