John Laurens (October 28, 1754 – August 27, 1782) [1] was an American soldier and statesman from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, best known for his efforts to help …

John Laurens (born October 28, 1754, Charleston, South Carolina [U.S.]—died August 27, 1782, Combahee River, south of Charleston) was an American Revolutionary War officer who …

John (Jack) Laurens served as an aide-de-camp to George Washington during the American Revolution, becoming a devoted member of Washington's "military family." During the war, …

Sep 29, 2019 · John Laurens (October 28, 1754–August 27, 1782) was a well-known South Carolina soldier and statesman. Active during the period of the American Revolution, Laurens …

Feb 14, 2020 · John Laurens was a soldier and a diplomat in the Revolutionary War. He was also an abolitionist who spent a lot of time and effort trying to get Congress and South Carolina …

John Laurens was studying law in London, England when the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, and the …

By accounts from the country we learn, that Mr. John Laurens, a Lieutenant colonel in the rebel army, and son of Mr. Henry Laurens, now in London; was lately killed near Combahee river, in …

Laurens, still showing disregard for his men's lives and seeking battlefield glory, was unpopular with the officers and men of the Legion. On August 27, 1782, he was killed in a skirmish on the …

Feb 26, 2015 · Returning to America, Laurens rejoined Washington in time for the Yorktown campaign where he joined Alexander Hamilton, and others, in the capture of Redoubt 10. On …

John Laurens (1754–1782) was an American officer born in Charleston, South Carolina, and educated in Europe. The son of Revolutionary leader Henry Laurens, John returned from …