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1781 - The War Moves to Savannah with the KAR

Key Events of 1781

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1781 - The War Moves to Savannah with the KAR

The KAR was involved in the violent skirmishes at Hobkirk’s Hill, South Carolina on April 25, 1781. Later, the regiment was sent to Savannah, Georgia to support the British occupation of that city. They remained there for the rest of the war. The name Philip Long appears on Muster Rolls for two regiments: the West Florida Royal Foresters (WFRF) and the Kings American Regiment.

In the case of the WFRF, his name appears under Captain Adam Chrysties’ Company, New town, Long Island, New York on the June 24, 1781. In those days, when a soldier went missing without official explanation or notification, they were listed as “deserters”. In Philip Long’s case, his absence is indicated as of May 9, 1781.

Philip Long, our ancestor, is also listed under Captain Isaac Atwood’s Company in the Kings American Regiment. His name appears on one Muster Roll for 1781 at Savannah, Georgia, from October 25, 1781 to December 24, 1781 (61 days inclusive).

Key Events of 1781

Please refer to the following chronology of the year 1781.

http://www.royalprovincial.com/history/chronology/chrono.shtml

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