Alexander Dunn

Alexander Dunn was born on December 18, 1762, in North Carolina. He died on December 22,

1846, in Chambers County, Alabama. (Alabama Patriots Searchable Database, 2026) 10 He served

as a private in the North Carolina militia during the American Revolutionary War, completing

multiple tours between 1779 and 1782, including service at Charleston, frontier defense against

Cherokee forces, and active combat at the Battle of Kings Mountain, totaling over two years of

duty. His service followed the typical pattern of southern militia soldiers, consisting of multiple

short tours under local officers as needed during the war. These tours would have involved

marching through the backcountry, guarding settlements, scouting, and engaging in skirmishes

against British and Loyalist forces during the southern campaign. After the war, Dunn followed

the common migration path of Revolutionary War veterans, living in Georgia before relocating

to Chambers County, Alabama, where he spent his final years. He is buried in the Lafayette

Cemetery in Lafayette, Alabama. His headstone indicates that he was promoted to the rank of

Captain in the North Carolina Militia but details regarding the promotion are unknown.

(Alexander Dunn, 2026) 11 His gravesite has been officially marked as a patriot grave.

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