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Peter Horry
BornMarch 12, 1743/1744
Georgetown, Province of South Carolina
DiedFebruary 28, 1815 (aged 71-72)
Columbia, South Carolina
Place of burial
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Cemetery, Columbia, South Carolina
AllegiancePeter Horry United States
Service/branchPeter Horry Continental Army
Peter Horry South Carolina Militia
Years of service1775-1806
RankBrigadier general
Unit2nd South Carolina Regiment
Commands held5th South Carolina Regiment
Battles/wars
  • American Revolutionary War
    • Battle of Sullivan's Island
    • Siege of Charleston
Spouse(s)Margaret M. Guignard

Peter Horry (March 12, 1743/1744 – 28 February, 1815) was an American planter who served as an officer in the southern theater of the American Revolutionary War. He served under the command of Francis Marion, waging a guerilla war against the British and Loyalist forces. Peter Horry was elected to public office, served in the state militia, and oversaw several plantations.[1] He is the namesake of Horry County, South Carolina.

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