In Memory of my Ancestors who served in the Military

Marty and Karla Grant

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This list does not include all my patriotic uncles, aunts, cousins, in-laws and others who also served, only those who were my direct ancestors. It would be impossible to maintain this page if I included everyone I was related to who served for we are a patriotic family! (I am slowly adding in my uncles and aunts.)

We had people in nearly every war or conflict in American history. Some may have served in peacetime, which is equally patriotic.

Note that the ranks listed are the highest they achieved during their service. It may not have been their rank during any wars they were in.

Anyone who died while in the service, whether in battle, accident, sickness, or whatever, is noted in red.

1600's

George Fawdon (c1600-1655). Major, Isle of Wight Co., VA Militia.

John George (c1603-1679). Colonel, Isle of Wight Co., VA Militia. Served during Bacon's Rebellion.

William Scarborough (d 1676). Rebel, Bacon’s Rebellion. Hung by Gov. Berkeley.

French and Indian War (1754-1763)

William Davis (1730s-1841).

American Revolution / War of Independence (1765-1783)

Andrew Bryson (1752-1835), Private, American Revolution.

Edward Carter (1761-1838). Sergeant, American Revolution.

George Cathey (1735-1790). Captain, American Revolution.

William Cathey (c1752-1812). Major, American Revolution.

Richard Davis (c1764-aft 1830). Private? American Revolution.

William Davis (1730s-1841). Private, American Revolution.

David Edwards (1764-1839). Private, American Revolution.

William Grant (c1725-1795). Sergeant, American Revolution.

Robert Johnson (1759-1849). Private, American Revolution.

Osborne Lane (c1750-1840). Private? American Revolution (Tory).

Burt Moore (1756-1836). Private, American Revolution.

William Moore (c1726-1812). Captain. American Revolution.

Richard Murphy (c1730-aft 1810). Captain. American Revolution (Tory).

John Pemberton (1742-1813). Colonel, Sullivan Co., TN Militia. Served in American Revolution, Battle of King's Mountain.

William Sams (c1755-1825). 2nd Lieutenant, American Revolution.

Daniel H. Bryson (1756-1844), Major, American Revolution. My 6x Great Uncle.

James Holmes Bryson (1740/50-1830s), Private, American Revolution. My 6x Great Uncle.

John Bryson (bef 1755-1824), Private, American Revolution. My 6x Great Uncle.

Samuel Bryson (1754-1835), Private, American Revolution. My 6x Great Uncle.

William M. Bryson (c1750-1817), Private, American Revolution. My 6x Great Uncle.

George Cathey (1755-1840), Captain, American Revolution. My 6x Great Uncle.

Andrew Neil (1755-1840), Private, American Revolution. My 6x Great Uncle.

Elijah Patton (bef 1755-1829), American Revolution*. My 6x Great Uncle. (* Service uncertain.)

Robert Patton (c1742-1832), Lieutenant, American Revolution. My 6x Great Uncle.

Robert Reed (c1757-1842), Private, American Revolution. My 6x Great Uncle.

1700's

Jacob Baker (c1760-c1840s). Captain, Ashe Co., NC Militia.

Mathias Carpenter (1752-1835). Captain, Surry Co. NC Militia.

James Cathey (c1700-1757). Captain, Augusta Co., VA Militia.

James George (c1734-1799). Lieutenant, Pittsylvania Co., VA Militia.

James Jordan George (1761-1824). Captain, Sullivan Co., TN Militia.

War of 1812 (1812-1815)

Pugh Floyd (1791-1876). Major. War of 1812.

Charles N. George (1791-1869). Sergeant, War of 1812 and Civil War (CSA).

Benjamin Johnson (c1775-1825). Private, War of 1812.

Alexander Lane (1787-1858). Private, War of 1812.

Matthew Patterson (c1790-1855), Captain, War of 1812. My 4x Great Uncle.

1800s (Pre Civil War)

Samuel Hensley (1801-1852). Private, Monroe Co., TN Militia.

Samuel Patterson (1805-1879). Captain. 1838, Civil War (CSA).

Phillip Baker (c1784/90-1845). Ensign, Ashe Co., NC Militia. My 5x Great Uncle.

Civil War (1861-1865) Union

Thomas M. Henderson (1834-1909). Private, Civil War (CSA and USA).

Carroll Moore Patterson (1832-1914). Private, Civil War (CSA and USA).

Jonathan Miller Davis (1844-1909). Private, Civil War (CSA, USA). My 3x Great Uncle.

Thomas Jefferson Deaver (c1824-1865). Private, Civil War (USA). My 3x Great Uncle. Died in service.

Abraham Moore (c1813-1890/1900). Private, Civil War (USA). My 4x Great Uncle.

John Patterson (1815-1900), Private, Civil War (CSA). My 4x Great Uncle.

Civil War (1861-1865) Confederate

Ebenezer Campbell (1828-1907). Private, Civil War (CSA).

William Carpenter (1830-1885). 1st Corporal, Civil War (CSA).

Charles N. George (1791-1869). Sergeant, War of 1812 and Civil War (CSA).

Lafayette George (1830-1864). Lieutenant, Civil War (CSA). Died in service.

John Patton Grant (1845-1917). Private, Civil War (CSA).

Thomas M. Henderson (1834-1909). Private, Civil War (CSA and USA).

Allen Warin Johnson (1826-1865). Private, Civil War (CSA). Died in service?

Carey Johnson (1820-1900). Private, Civil War (CSA).

Carroll Moore Patterson (1832-1914). Private, Civil War (CSA and USA).

Samuel Patterson (1805-1879). Captain. 1838, Civil War (CSA).

Jacob Jackson Waters (1842-1923). Private, Civil War (CSA).

Josiah A. Cathey (c1841-). Private, Civil War (CSA). My 3x Great Uncle.

Benjamin F. Chastain (1828-1917), 2^nd Lieutenant, Civil War (CSA). My 3x Great Uncle.

Jonathan Miller Davis (1844-1909). Private, Civil War (CSA, USA). My 3x Great Uncle.

Leonard Davis (c1838-c1915). Private, Civil War (CSA). My 3x Great Uncle.

Luke Davis (c1842-1864). Private, Civil War (CSA). My 3x Great Uncle. Died in service.

William Harrison Davis (1837-1863). Private, Civil War (CSA). My 3x Great Uncle. Died in service.

William L. Davis (c1836-c1899). Private, Civil War (CSA, USA). My 3x Great Uncle.

Wesley Gibson (1832-1918). Private, Civil War (CSA). My 3x Great Uncle.

Burton Moore (1818-1885), Private, Civil War (CSA). My 4x Great Uncle.

Leonard L. Lane (c1842-1861). Private, Civil War (CSA). My 3x Great Uncle. Died in service.

Robert Lane (c1829-aft 1880). Private, Civil War (CSA). My 3x Great Uncle.

Stephen S. Lane (1839-1912). Private, Civil War (CSA). My 3x Great Uncle.

Hugh Moore (1822-1864), Private, Civil War (CSA). Died in service. My 5x Great Uncle.

Julius C. Patterson (c1839-1862), Private, Civil War (CSA). Died in service. My 3x Great Uncle.

Michael Simpson Sherrill (1828-1909). Private, Civil War (CSA). My 3x Great Uncle.

World War I (1914-1918)

Charles Noten George (1890-1952). Private, US Army, World War I.

World War II (1941-1945)

Alva Gabriel Campbell (1916-1980). Private, US Army, World War II.

Garland Samuel Grant (1922-2000). Private, US Army, World War II.

1900's

Marty Grant. Sergeant, US Air Force (1984-1988), Staff Sergeant, USAFR (1988-1990)

Karla Mangus Grant. Sergeant, US Air Force (1983-1987), Staff Sergeant, USAFR (1987-1989)

Gene Ammons, US Army, 1960s. Vietnam. My uncle.

Freddy Campbell, US Air Force 1972-1976. My uncle.

Lee Ann Greene (1960-2025), US Marines. My aunt.

Ben F. Meggs, US Navy 1960s. My uncle.

Revised: January 2, 2026

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