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GEORGIA


The Certificates of Service in the American Revolution on File in the
Office of the Secretary of State in the State Capital of Georgia
lists these Peavys as Revolutionary Soldiers:

*PEAVY, Abraham EX order from Gov. Houstoun for bounty upon personal knowledge of him as a soldier, Jan. 2, 1784.

*PEAVY, Dyal Certificate of Jas. McNeil, Col., April 3, 1784. Petitioner prays bounty in Washington County.

*PEAVY,John Certificate of Jas. McNeil, Col., Feb. 2, 1784.

*PEAVY, Joseph Certificate of Jas. McNeil, Col., March 18, 1784. Petitioner prays bounty in Washington County.

*PEAVY, Peter Certificate of Jas. McNeil, Col., Feb. 22, 1784. Petitioner prays 287 1/2 acres in Washington County.

*PEAVY, Dial 287 1/2 acres, Washington County, bounded N College Lands, E Nathl, Rumbley, S. Vacant, W. unknown, survey 892-July 10, 1785.

On the Certified Lists of Georgia Troops of the Line Appendix E, copied by Mrs. William Lawson Peel, the following Peavys are listed:

*PEAVY, Nathaniel, Lieut.

*PEAVY, Abram

*PEAVY, Dial

*PEAVY, John

*PEAVY, Peter NEW HAMPSHIRE *PEAVY, Anthony b abt 1765 N.H. d p 5-18-1817 N.H. m Betsy Hammond Pvt. N.H. - DAR PATRIOT INDEX

*PEAVY, Edward, b c 1730 N.H. d 8-24-1777 N.H. m Lucy Pvt N.H. - DAR PATRIOT INDEX

*PEAVY, Hudson, b 2-11-1711 N.H. d c 1785 N.H. m Madeline Brown PS NH DAR PATRIOT INDEX

NORTH CAROLINA *LUTTRELL, John 15th Virginia Field Officer of Regiment of the Continental Line - North Carolina Line - Lieutenant Colonel of the 9th North Carolina; Served from 27 November 1776 through 01 June 1778. *PEAVY, Joseph b c 1734 N.C. d a 11-3-1817 Ga. m Ann - PS N.C. - DAR PATRIOT INDEX

SOUTH CAROLINA

*ADAIR, Alexander He served in the Militia. A.A.18; S347.

*ADAIR, Benjamin m: Catherine He served in the militia, lost a horse in service, and was killed on 10 March 1781. A.A. 19;S348; Annuitants Claims.

*ADAIR, Isaac m:Ruth He served in Picken's brigade(One source says Marion's Brigade) and was killed in April 1781. A.A. 20;S346; Annuitant's Claims.

*ADAIR, James, Sr. See James Adare, Sr.

*ADAIR, James, Jr. b:c1755 d:July 1835 m: Anna He served in the Militia. Patriot Index.

*ADAIR, John b:1759, Duncan Creek, S.C. d:1812 m:Jane Jones He enlisted during 1779, was captured near Charlotte and held in Prison at Camden. (Moved to Ga.) McCall, III,2.

*ADAIR, John b:9/20 January 1757 d:8/9 May 1840 m:Catherine Palmer He served from 1779 to 1780 under Col. Winn and was in the surrender of Charleston. Thereafter, he joined Gen. Sumter as a militiaman and was in the engagements at Williamson's Plantation, at Rocky Mount and at Hanging Rock and was made a Captain shortly thereafter by Sumter. By the fall of that year, he was a major. He was captured once and exchanged. He engaged in fourteen battles, the last of which was Eutaw Springs. At one time, he was aide-de-camp to Sumter. He served as a general in the War of 1812. Later he became a member of Congress and was governor of Kentucky. Patriot Index; D.A.B.; (Kitchens, Zazhary, R5999).

*ADAIR, John, Jr. He served in the militia under Col. Anderson after the fall of Charleston. A.A.22; S349

*ADAIR, Joseph He served under Col. Lacey and was at Huck's Defeat. C.S.

*ADAIR, Joseph, Sr. b:1711 d:1801 m:1.Sarah Laferty 2. Susannah Long He served as a commissary of the Little River Regiment under Col. Casey. From 20 August 1781 to March 1782, he served under Col. Washington and others. Patriot Index; A.A. 23;X1955.

*ADAIR, Joseph, Jr. b:1733 d:17 October 1812 m:Sarah Dillard He served as a Lieutenant and Deputy Commissary. Patriot Index; S.C.H.& G.;XLIX,229;A.A.23;X1955;Kinfolks, 1233.

*ADAIR, Robert m:Elizabeth He lost six horses while serving in the militia and was killed by Indians. R628;C.S.;Annuitants Claims.

*ADAIR, William d:15 May 1808 m:Catherine James He served as a lieutenant in the Sixth Regiment and was captured at the fall of Charleston. In addition, he was an adjutant under Col. Lacey. Yearbook, 1893.

*ADAIR, William He served in Marion's brigade and was a wagoner under Col. Winn at Monck's Corner. A.A.25;F387;II06. *MCKELVEEN, William See William McElveen

*MCKELVEY, Alexander He enlisted in the Second Regiment on 4 November, 1775. He deserted on 21 October 1776. N.A.853.

*MCKELVEY, Andrew He served in the Rangers under Capt. Charles Heatley and Col. Thomson during 1775. S.C. H.&G.,III,74.

*MCKELVEY, Hugh He served in the militia after the fall of Charleston. A.A.5097;P287.

*MCKELVEY, John He served in the militia after the fall of Charleston. A.A.5099;P286

*MCKELVEY, Matthew He enlisted in the Sixth Regiment on 14 July 1776. N.A.853

*MCKELVEY, Robert d. c.1812 He served as aide-de-camp to Gen. Sumter in the battle at Blackstock's Plantation. In addition, he served as a lieutenant and captain in the cavalry under Col. Maham during 1781 and 1782. A.A.5100; G266;VDD109;110.

*MCKELVLE, Alexander He enlisted during August 1775 in the Second Regiment under Capt. Bernard Elliot and Col. Moultrie.S.C.H.&G.,XVII,100.

MCKELVY, William b:1744, Ireland d:11 August 1834 m: Mary Mason, January or February 1789. After enlisting during 1776 or 1777 under a Capt. Bauldin(?) and Col. Pickens, he marched into Georgia against the Indians. Next, he served under Capt. William Wilson as a mounted militiaman. In addition, he served under a Capt. Caldwell and Col. Pickens and was in the battle at Stono. (Moved to N.C.,Va.,Tenn.,Ky., and Tenn.)

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