Warren County Regiment
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| Warren County Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1779-1783 |
| Allegiance |  North Carolina |
| Branch | North Carolina militia |
| Type | Militia |
| Role | infantry |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Thomas Eaton |
The Warren County Regiment was established on January 3, 1779 by the North Carolina General Assembly when Bute County and its Regiment of militia were abolished. The regiment was engaged in battles and skirmished in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.[1]
Colonels:[1]
- Colonel Thomas Eaton, commander (1779-1783), former commander of the Bute County Regiment (1776-1779)
- Colonel Herbert Haynes, second colonel (1779-1783)
Lieutenant Colonels:[1]
- Lt. Col. Alexander Dick
- Lt. Col. Philemon Hawkins, Jr.
- Lt. Col. William Christmas
- Lt. Col. Joseph Hawkins