War of Independence
In 1776, the Ninety-Six militia split into Loyalist and Patriot factions. Williams was made a lieutenant colonel of a regiment, but he had to recruit, and train the new men. He succeeded in organizing a militia group, but pressure from Britain and her allies meant that Williams always had to leave some troops behind for home defense. Williams led forces of local men into action at nearby Briar Creek and Stone Ferry, and as far afield as the expedition to the Second Battle of Savannah.
On August 19, 1780 he led his detachment into the Battle of Musgrove Mill. The Patriots' success there, even in such a limited engagement and coming so soon after the disaster of Camden, earned him a promotion to colonel.
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