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About Private James Letcher
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James Letcher was born circa 1747 in Goochland County, Virginia, United States. His parents were Giles Letcher and Sarah Hannah Letcher, S.A.R..
James married Malinda Lefevre circa January 9, 1771 in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. Together they had the following children: Giles Letcher. Giles was his only child.
He died circa March 24, 1783 in South Carolina, United States.
James Letcher married Milly Key on Jan 6, 1771, in Amherst County Virginia. We only know of one child, Giles Letcher. James was born in VA, and it is said he was the son of Giles Letcher abt 1710 in Northern Ireland, and mother was Hannah Hughes. James wife Malinda "Milly - Millicent) Key, was born in Amherest Co VA.
James was a PVT in the SC Militia, from Edgefield County South Carolina, during the Revoluationary War. He was killed in action, near what was known as, Charles Town SC. Milly was paid for his services, Seven Pound Sterling. (Rcd: SC A.A.4532; T477)
He is said to have died in Edgefield Co SC, witnessed by his brother-in-laws and other family. A SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) document, recorded the following:
SAR Record: "...His envolvement in the struggle for freedom is further confirmed by all of his brother-in-laws, service with the colonies as shown by the records set forth in Key and Allied Families by Mrs J. C. Lane and by the loyalties of other members of his family such as Colonel William Letcher, his brother who was killed by Tories in North Carolina; Robert Letcher, his Nephew a General and Subsequent Governor of KY, and provential Governor of the Northern Half of the Louisiana Purchase and others as shown in "Letcher Family of Virginia" Georgia General Records Commission, D.A.R. 1949-50 and "Our Pioneer Ancestors" by Riggs Library of Congress Cs-71-H 998. Although no records support such a premise, it is possible because his death occurred during his period of service of his State against Great Britain...."
Family lore has said he died in Battle near Charles Town SC, and was buried on the Battle field.
Known siblings of James were: Stephen, Col William, John, Sarah, Benjamin, Mary Letcher.
From the book "Edgefield County, South Carolina: Conveyance Books 13, 14, and 15" by Carol Wells, pg 87:
Book 15, pg 165-167...Jiles Letcher to John Hardy of Lincoln County, Georgia. Deed, Mar 13, 1798. For 130 Pounds, Giles sells 159 acres in Edgefield County, on Turkey Creek, part of 350 acres granted to James Letcher. Witnesses: Wm Burk, John Boyd. Plat shows 159 acres adjoining land of Canfield, Letcher, & Charles Aire. Proven Mar 13, 1798 by John Boyd. Recorded Mar 13, 1798.
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Michael McKinney
Kennesaw, GA
Sources
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82641967/james-letcher
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- https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/155199807/person/1...
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Private James Letcher's Timeline
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1747
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Goochland County, Virginia
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| 1773 |
1773
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Edgefield, Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States
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| 1783 |
March 24, 1783
Age 36
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South Carolina, United States
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South Carolina, United States
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