Obadiah Watson Trimmier (1759 - 1829)

Born 1 Nov 1759 in Louisa County, Colony of Virginia

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Died 22 Jan 1829 at age 69 in Pendleton, South Carolina

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Obadiah Trimmier was born in 1759 in Louisa County, VA.

Revolutionary War for Obadiah Watson Trimmier Sr After losing his parents at age 12, Obadiah joined the Colonial Army at an early age. On the 12th March 1781, Obadiah was commissioned Ensign in the Colonial Army in South Carolina. He fought at Cowpen's, Kings' Mountain, and numerous other battles and skirmishes in the Carolinas and Virginia. ("Historical Record of Virginians in the Revolution", Gwathmey, John. 1987, p. 782)

War of 1812 for Obidiah Watson Trimmier Submitted by kennethedmondson Description Obadiah Watson Trimmier, indicates he enlisted, Mar 8, 1813, in the 20th Mounted Infantry by Capt John Stark, for 18 Months, and as a Private. Remarks indicate M.R. of detachment Fort Norfolk, Virginia, June 30, 1813, Present. M. R. Capt Richard l Pollards Company, Feb 28, and Apr 30, 1814, Present. M.R. Capt B Peytrous Company Oct 31 1814. Discharged Sept 8, 1814. 87 Regiment, Virginia Militia. This Army Register is prior to the Peace Establishment, May 17, 1815

He married Lucy Stribling in 1785. Their children were:

Nancy Trimmier Sloan 1787.

William Trimmier 1791

Thomas Stribling Trimmier 1793

Mary "Polly" Trimmier 1795

Elizabeth Trimmier 1797

Arsina Trimmier 1799

John Trimmier

Lucy W Trimmier 1802

Salena Trimmier 1804

Francis Mariah Trimmier 1807

Obadiah W Trimmier 1809

Marcus Taliaferro Stribling 1812

He died in 1829 in Pendleton, SC.

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