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Patriot Militia General Thomas Sumter
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Born: August 14, 1734; Virginia frontier
Died: June 1, 1832; South Mount Plantation near Stateburg, South Carolina
Battles: Fort Sullivan
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1781
February - Thomas Sumter is defeated at Fort Granby, Thomson's Plantation and Fort Watson.
February - Thomas Sumter is victorious at Manigault's Ferry.
Summer - Thomas Sumter is defeated at Quinby's Bridge and disbands his militia.
1782
- Thomas Sumter is elected to the South Carolina State Assembly.
1789
- Thomas Sumter is elected to the U.S. Congress.
1791
- Thomas Sumter is re-elected to the U.S. Congress.
1793
- Thomas Sumter is defeated in his bid for re-election to the U.S. Congress.
1796
- Thomas Sumter is re-elected to the U.S. Congress.
1801
- Thomas Sumter is elected to the U.S. Senate to finish the term of Charles Pickney.
1804
- Thomas Sumter is elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate.
1810
- Thomas Sumter retires from public life.
1832
June 1 - Thomas Sumter dies on South Mount Plantation, South Carolina.
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