Revolutionary War Soldier. He enlisted from Surry County, NC in 1776 with Richard Phillips in the 4th Regiment, NC Line. He was later at Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and Valley Forge. At Valley Forge he was put in the 1st NC Regiment. He was taken prisoner by the British at the siege of Charleston, SC. He was credited with 7 years service (1776-1783). Married Nancy Greenlee, daughter of Peter Greenlee, in Wilkes County, NC on 20 Nov 1788. Reuben and the Greenlees soon relocated to the Pendleton District of SC. Reuben and Nancy had 15 known children and countless descendants to the present day.
Revolutionary War Soldier. He enlisted from Surry County, NC in 1776 with Richard Phillips in the 4th Regiment, NC Line. He was later at Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, and Valley Forge. At Valley Forge he was put in the 1st NC Regiment. He was taken prisoner by the British at the siege of Charleston, SC. He was credited with 7 years service (1776-1783). Married Nancy Greenlee, daughter of Peter Greenlee, in Wilkes County, NC on 20 Nov 1788. Reuben and the Greenlees soon relocated to the Pendleton District of SC. Reuben and Nancy had 15 known children and countless descendants to the present day.
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