Military Service

Revolutionary War Accounts and Settlements

May 1792, Revolutionary War Service and Final Settlements- North Carolina 1776-1792. Power of Attorney: "We John Whitaker, Thos Jarvis, Josiah Dowdey, John Gibson, Saml Baker, John Gilbart brother and heir toWm Gilbert decd in the services of this state, Joseph Sanderson, brother and heir to Caleb Sanderson decd in service of this state, Mary Luts, dau and heir of John Luts decd in service of this state, appoint Spence Hall attorney to receive all moneies and certificates due for serving in the batallions of state in Continental Service.

29 Apr 1792 Pay Account of the United States with Josiah Dowdy sergeant for service in 1778 and 1779. Oath of Josiah Dowday before justices of peace Alex Whitehall and P. Hall Currituck NC that he served 9 mos in the Continental Line as a sergeant in Col. Jas Armstrongs regiment under Capt Wm Goodman ...obtained a regular discharge from Maj. Eaton.

13 Aug 1792 Revl War Acct Settlements: Depostion of Josiah Dowdy of Currituck confirming info contained in the deposition of Thomas Gregory

War of 1812 Service

First Regiment

Second Company (detached from the Currituck Regiment) - Isaac Dowdy