Providence Plantation in Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Thomas Downs

Revolutionary War Soldier

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

1. Thomas Downs Marker

Inscription.
Pvt – NC Line
under Lt. Samuel Flennigan, Capts. Morrison, Springs, David Ruel,
Capts. Richard Simmons of calvary & John Harris of calvary,
Cols. Moore, Hagans
Lt. – NC Line
under Capt. James Osborne, Col. Robert Irwin,
Lt. – SC Line
under Col. Williams
Born August 22, 1756 in Augusta Co., VA
Died November 26, 1839 in Mecklenburg Co., NC
Marker placed by Mecklenburg Chapter, NSDAR
2005

Erected 2005 by Mecklenburg Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1756.

Location. 35° 4.28′ N, 80° 46.272′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Providence Plantation. Memorial can be reached from Providence Church Lane, 0.1 miles south of Providence Road (North Carolina Highway 16), on the left when traveling south. Memorial is in Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10146 Providence Church Ln, Charlotte NC 28277, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Henry Downs (a few steps from this marker); John Flennegin

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(a few steps from this marker); In Memory of John Rea (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); David Rea (within shouting distance of this marker); David Flennigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp New Providence (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Also see . . .
1. Thomas Downs (1756-1839). Biography and genealogical profile of the Revolutionary War soldier. (Managed by Tim Tiffin, Wikitree) (Submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Thomas Downs. Transcript of his Revolutionary War pension application, filed in 1832. (Transcribed by Will Graves, Southern Campaigns Revolutionary War Pension Statements & Rosters project) (Submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8,337, Thomas Downs, N.C. S.C.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

2. Thomas Downs Marker

Scans (in PDF) of Downs' actual application for a Revolutionary War pension. (National Archives) (Submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 53 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.