General Thomas Sumter (August 14, 1734 - June 1, 1832) was a hero of the American Revolution and went on to become a longtime member of the Congress of the United States. Sumter was born in Virginia came to South Carolina at age 30 and settled in [[Stateburg, South Carolina<nowiki><nowiki><nowiki><nowiki><math>[[Media:[[Media:[[Media:[[Media:'''''''''''''[[[[[[[[ == == == == == == == |Stateburg]] in the Camden district. He married the widow Mary Jameson in [[1767]] and together they opened several small businesses and became successful == == == == == == == ]]]]]]]]''''''''''''']]]]]]]]</math></nowiki></nowiki></nowiki></nowiki> plantation owners. Due to his wealth and the respect in the community he was able to form a local militia group. Jump to: navigation, search August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining. ... Events January 8 - Premiere of George Frideric Handels opera Ariodante at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. ... Jump to: navigation, search June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search The American Revolution is stinkythe series of events, ideas, and changes that resulted in the political separation of thirteen colonies in North America from the British Empire and the creation of the United States of America. ... Jump to: navigation, search Seal of the Congress. ... Jump to: navigation, search State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Senators John Warner (R) George Allen (R) Official language(s) English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... Jump to: navigation, search State nickname: Palmetto State Other U.S. States Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Senators Lindsey Graham (R) Jim DeMint (R) Official languages English Area 82,965 km² (40th)  - Land 78,051 km²  - Water 4,915 km² (6%) Population (2000)  - Population 4,012... Jump to: navigation, search A militia is a group of citizens organized to provide paramilitary service. ...

In February of 1776 he was elected Lieutenant Cornel of the second regiment of riflemen. He participated in several battles in the early months of the war, including the campaign to prevent an invasion of Georgia. February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 1776. ...

After the British surrounded Charleston, South Carolina they actively started to search for Sumter who had to escape to the up-state. There he formed a resistance group, recruiting men from South and North Carolina to fight the British Army. He was elected Brigadier General. He and his troops fiercely fought the British and continuously disrupted supply chains and lines of communication. Jump to: navigation, search Motto: Fedes Mores Juraque Curat Nickname: The Holy City, The Palmetto City Founded Incorporated 1670   County Berkeley and Charleston Counties Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. ... Jump to: navigation, search State nickname: Palmetto State Other U.S. States Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Senators Lindsey Graham (R) Jim DeMint (R) Official languages English Area 82,965 km² (40th)  - Land 78,051 km²  - Water 4,915 km² (6%) Population (2000)  - Population 4,012... Jump to: navigation, search Link titleLink title == == State nickname: Tar Heel State; Old North State Other U.S. States Capital [i ,ove dance this wed site dosnt really have a lot of onfo on it so dot wast your time PostalAbbreviation = NC Largest city {{{LargestCity}}} Governor {{{Governor}}} Senators... Jump to: navigation, search The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ...

His fierce battle style and his lack of fear earned him the nickname "The Gamecock". After the revolutionary war, he started his political career and served under the first four Presidents of the United States. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1780-1793 and from 1797-1801. He served in the US Senate from 1801-1810. Gamecocks are a strong, colorful, and territorial type of chicken, or fowl. ... For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ... Jump to: navigation, search Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the Senate. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1793 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1797 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1801 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... 1801 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1810 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

When he died on June 1, 1832, Thomas Sumter was the last surviving American officer of the American Revolution. Jump to: navigation, search June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search The American Revolution is stinkythe series of events, ideas, and changes that resulted in the political separation of thirteen colonies in North America from the British Empire and the creation of the United States of America. ...

The county in which Stateburg, SC is now located was named Sumter County in 1800 and the county seat is the city of Sumter. Both, Sumter High School and the nearby University of South Carolina use the nickname Gamecock for their athletic teams. Stateburg is a census-designated place located in Sumter County, South Carolina. ... Sumter County is a county located in the state of South Carolina. ... 1800 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Sumter is a city located in Sumter County, South Carolina. ... The University of South Carolina (also known as USC, South Carolina, or simply Carolina) is a public, coeducational, research university. ... Gamecocks are a strong, colorful, and territorial type of chicken, or fowl. ...

Sumter would be most famous throughout history, however, for another of his namesakes — Fort Sumter, a defended US Army outpost at the entrance to Charleston Harbor the shelling of which precipitated the beginning of the American Civil War. Before the attack Map detailing the location of Fort Sumter 1861, inside the fort flying the Confederate Flag Fort Sumter under fire Fort Sumter, South Carolina, viewed from a sandbar in Charleston Harbor, 1865. ... The Battle of Fort Sumter (April 12 – 13, 1861), a minor military engagement at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, began the American Civil War. ...

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