Events and People of the American Revolution Who Am I? Events and People of the American Revolution
Who Am I? Led a force of Georgia patriots in an attack against British loyalists. Patriots gained badly needed guns, ammunition and horses. Victory at Kettle Creek won over many Georgians who had not chosen sides
Elijah Clarke
Who Am I? Fought in the American Revolution in GA Wounded at the Battle of Kettle Creek One of the only blacks to ever receive land from the State of GA in a lottery. Also received pension for his military service.
Austin Dabney
Who Am I? Tories barged in the cabin and demanded a meal. Cooked for Tories, and while they were drinking, stole their guns. Held the Tories hostage in home; shooting two when they tried to take their guns back.
Nancy Hart
Who Am I? 1 of 3 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Died in a duel in Savannah in 1777. Has a county named after him in GA.
Button Gwinnett
Who Am I? 1 of 3 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Has a county named after him in GA. Was a doctor and minister from Connecticut who practiced medicine in South Carolina and Georgia
Lyman Hall
Who Am I? 1 of 3 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Has a county named after him in GA. Was a successful lawyer and was captured by the British in the American Revolution.
George Walton