Genealogy

The US Monument at Kings Moutain

NPS

Finding Your Ancestors at Kings Mountain

Many people from around the region and across the country have ancestors who participated in the battle of Kings Mountain. It’s not usual for them to contact us for information about their ancestors. This guide should hopefully help with that search.

The first thing that you need to be aware of is what the park does and does not have. Unlike some sites, Kings Mountain National Military Park does not hold any record or rosters of those who participated in the battle on October 7, 1780. Our primary focus is on the protection and conservation of the battlefield itself and of the cultural and natural resources found within the park. What we have in terms of genealogical resources and research material is, as a result, extremely limited. We are, however, happy to help in whatever way we can.

Check out the links below for more information.

 

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  They had to join a side

  Patriots and Loyalists

  Learn more about genealogy and locating patriots or loyalists that fought at Kings Moutain.

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  Where can you find more info?

  Sources

  Information about books and websites that may help you locate the names of soldiers who fought at Kings Mountain.

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  Be a citizen archivist!

  More Information

  The Chronicle Monument is one of the many monuments at Kings Mountain that honors those who fought here.