The NC General Assembly
convened in Hillsborough from April 15th to May 18th, and they
elected a new governor - Alexander Martin. During this session,
they created the Morgan District and instantiated its associated
Brigade of Militia with Charles McDowell as its first Brigadier
General. Once again, a second regiment was deemed necessary for
Rowan County, and Col. James Brandon was appointed as its commanding
officer. There were now 50 counties with 51 regiments of Militia
formed into seven (7) Brigades of Militia. |