James Moore (Continental Army Officer)
James Moore (c. 1737 – c. April 15, 1777) was a Continental Army general from North Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. Born into the prominent political family in North Carolina, Moore was one of only five generals from North Carolina to serve in the Continental Army. In addition to his military involvement, Moore was active in the independence movement, despite having been a supporter of the colonial government during the War of the Regulation.
Moore served in the colonial militia during the French and Indian War, and commanded the colonial governor's artillery at the Battle of Alamance which ended the Regulator rebellion. After distinguishing himself in the campaign that led to the Patriot victory at the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge and that battle's aftermath on February 27, 1776, Moore was promoted to brigadier general in the Continental Army. He briefly held de facto command of the Southern Department, a position he would only hold for a few months before his death due to illness in April 1777.
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