Ambrose Ramsey
Ambrose Ramsey (died June 29, 1805) was native of Ireland, a member of the North Carolina senate eleven times, a large land holder and pioneer in Chatham County, North Carolina, Colonel and commander of the Chatham County Regiment of the North Carolina militia during the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. He served as acting commander of the Salisbury District Brigade in 1781. He was captured by the British Loyalists at the Chatham Courthouse on July 17, 1781, and released on parole later in 1781. After the war, he was selected as brigadier general in charge of the Hillsborough District Brigade.
Ambrose Ramsey | |
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| Born | Unknown Ireland |
| Died | June 29, 1805 Chatham County, North Carolina |
| Place of burial | Unknown |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | North Carolina Militia |
| Years of service | 1775–1783, 1784-1789 |
| Rank | Colonel, Brigadier General (Pro Tempore) |
| Unit | Chatham County Regiment, Salisbury District Brigade, Hillsborough District Brigade |
| Commands held | 1775-1783: Chatham County Regiment; March 15, 1781: Salisbury District Brigade; Hillsborough District Brigade: 1784-1789 |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Guilford Courthouse, Skirmish at Chatham County, North Carolina Court House |
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