We know from Reuben's audited accounts that he served under the following captains at the dates shown:

1 Aug 1790 - 13 Sept. 1780 Capt. Charles Holloway

16 Sept. 1780 - 12 Feb.. 1781 Capt. Dennis Trammell

13 Feb. 1781 - 28 Mar 1781 Capt. John Lawson

Note all the above dates are after the fall of Charleston. At this time, Col. John Thomas, Jr. was colonel of the Spartan Regiment.

Here are the battles Reuben may have fought in:

MUSGROVES MILL, 18 August 1780 on the Enoree River in the northeast corner of Laurens Dist. Benj. Roebuck was here, and also Dennis Trammell. Reuben didn't start serving under Capt Trammell until 16 Sept., and there is no record of Capt. Holloway at Musgroves Mill. The sources i found simply say Holloway served with Joseph Culbertson against Plundering Sam Brown. Culbertson was a major at Musgroves Mill, and, by the way, he was married to one of the daughters of Col. John Thomas, Sr.

KINGS MOUNTIAN, 7 Oct 1780; Reuben Barrett is not listed in any of the sources on King's Mountain. We know Benjamin Roebuck was there, but Trammell doesn't list King's Mountain among his battles. Also, no indication of Col. Thomas being at Kings Mountain.

BLACKSTOCK'S PLANTATION, 20 November 1780. This location is now in Union County. Reuben was under the command of Capt. Trammell at this time, and Trammell says he was in the Battle of Blackstock's. I think this one is a pretty sure bet! Tarleton was pursuruing Sumter; he crossed the Broad River, pushing up the southern side of the Enoree, attempting to gain Sumpter's rear. A deserter from the British infantry informed Sumter of the approach and plans of Tarleton and he immediately ordered retreat. They turned back, crossed the Enoree, and continued until they reached the plantation of Blackstock's on the southwest side of the Tyger, in the extreme western part of Union Dist. Sumter decided to face his pursuers here, maintain his ground during the day, and cross the river at night. About 4 PM., Tarleton appeared near Blackstocks with about 400 men. He was in such a haste to overtake Sumter before he could cross the Tyger, that he pressed forward without waiting for the remainder of his forces. Tarleton was defeated, losing nearly 200 men. The Americans had three killed and five wounded, including General Sumter.

COWPENS, 17 January 1781; Reuben was still under Trammell. Joseph Barrett, thought to be brother of Reuben, is said to have fought at Cowpens and to have been killed by Tories shortly after the battle. I would very much like to see a copy of Joseph's records. Cowpens was a very famous battle and is though to be a turning point in the War.

(For more information on the Battles of Reuben Barrett in the Revolutionary War, you can contact Karen Hett)