John Sexton born May 14, 1758 Loudoun County, Virginia. While a resident of
Fairfield County, South Carolina he enlisted October 4, 1779 in Capt. James
Steel's Company, SC. He was discharged July 12, 1780. Volunteered again July 21,

1780 for 3 months as private in Capt. Kenton's Co., SC. Enlisted March 11, 1781
as a private in Robert Green's Co., SC Regiment. Was in battle near Camden
between Gen. Greene and the Brits. Was in the seige of 96 and battle of Eutaw
Springs; 2 weeks after which he was discharged. Enlisted again May 13, 1782 and
served 9 months in Capt. Frost's Company, SC regt. and was involved in a
skirmish with the Tories.

After the war he moved to Virginia and in 1814 moved to Floyd County, Kentucky.
In 1830 he moved to Lawrence County, Kentucky where he received pension March
13, 1834. Died September 4, 1835 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

Married May 26, 1822 in Pike County, Kentucky to Susan Collins of that county.
She received pension March 23, 1853 while living in Carter County, Kentucky and
was 72 years of age. Later in December 1853 says she was 74 years old.

Note: Regarding the siege of 96. There was a place in SC at that time called the

96 District.