Where Revolutionary War Soldiers Settled in Georgia

During the Revolutionary War, on February 14, 1779, there was a battle at Kettle Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia about 8 miles from Washington, Georgia. The British already had possession of Charleston and Savannah. It was an important battle, because it prevented the British from assuming possession of interior Georgia. Notably, during this time, members of the Georgia and South Carolina Militia companies were engaged in guerrilla warfare. The effort was successful.

After the war, bounty grants were issued to veterans throughout Wilkes County and around Washington and Davisboro, Georgia. For this reason, Wilkes is one of the counties one should research in seeking ancestors who served. (Also, Franklin, Jackson, and Washington Counties).

A recent addition to GeorgiaPioneers.com is Wilkes County Inferior Court Minutes 1798-1811. The Inferior Court is one of special, limited, or statutory jurisdiction which lists a variety of announcements and cases, such as the filing of an estate, or last will and testament. Another example would be the names of persons appointed to work on the roads. In essence, it describes the business of the county.

What records are online for Wilkes County, Georgia? click here