Thomas Sumter

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Thomas Sumter (August 14, 1734 – June 1, 1832) was a soldier in the Colony of Virginia militia, a brigadier general in the South Carolina militia during the American War of Independence; a planter and a writer.

He was elected to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, where he served from 1801 to 1810, after the United States became free.

After his family burned down his house during the Revolution, Sumter was nicknamed the "Carolina Gamecock" for his ferocious fighting style against British troops.

Early life

Thomas Sumter was born in Hanover County, Virginia, Colony of Virginia. William, his father, was a miller and former slave indentured servant, while Patience, his mother, was a midwife. Thomas Sumter's early years were spent tending cattle and assisting his father at the mill, not in school. Given only a basic education on the frontier, the young Sumter served in the Virginia militia, where he was present for Edward Braddock's demise.

Sumter was invited to participate in "Timberlake Expedition," led by Captain Adam Stephen and led by Henry Timberlake, who had registered for the mission at the Anglo-Cherokee War in 1761. 38 – 39 The aim of the trip was to visit the Overhill Cherokee towns and re-establish contact with the Cherokee people after the war. Sumter (who was partially financing the venture with borrowed funds), Timberlake, an interpreter named John McCormack, and a servant were among the small expeditionary parties.

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Sumter swam nearly a half mile in the icy waters to retrieve their canoe, which had drifted away while exploring a cave, according to Timberlake's journal. 44–48 The party assembled in Tomotley, England, on December 20, where they were welcomed by the town's chief man, Ostenaco (or "Mankiller"), 57–58, and then discovered themselves participants in a peace pipe parade. Sumter and the group attended peace festivals in many Overhill towns, including Chota, Citico, and Chilhowee, during the next weeks.

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The party returned to Williamsburg, Virginia, accompanied by several Beloved Men of the Cherokee, who were accompanied by many Beloved Men of the Cherokee, who landed on the James River in early April 1762. 118–129

Ostenaco's Williamsburg expressed an eagerness to see the king of England from 130–133, and Sumter traveled to England with Timberlake and three other notable Cherokee figures, including Ostenaco. The Indians were an immediate hit when they arrived in London in early June, attracting crowds all over the city. 136–136 The three Cherokee accompanied Sumter back to America, landing in South Carolina on or about August 25, 1762.

Sumter was left homeless in South Carolina due to financial challenges. He petitioned the Virginia Colony for reimbursement of his travel expenses but was refused. Sumter was arrested in Virginia for debt later this year. As Joseph Martin, his friend and fellow soldier, arrived in Staunton, Martin requested that Sumter spend the night in prison. Sumter was given ten guineas and a tomahawk by Martin. Sumter repaid the money when Martin and Sumter reunited some thirty years ago.

Sumter settled in Stateburg, South Carolina, in the High Hills of Santee, South Carolina, later the Sumter District.

In 1767, he married Mary Jameson. They started several small businesses and established themselves as successful planters together.

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Political career

After the Revolutionary War, Sumter was elected to the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1789, to March 3, 1793, and from March 4, 1797, to December 15, 1801. He later served in the United States Senate, having been selected by the legislature to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Charles Pinckney. Sumter resigned from his seat in the Senate on December 16, 1810.

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