Jimmy Blair (soldier)
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Jimmy Blair (soldier)
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James Blair was an American soldier and politician. Blair served in the American Revolutionary War as an orderly sergeant, ensign and Indian spy. He was an express rider who alerted troops of the coming Battle of King's Mountain. He was wounded, but completed the ride and served with Colonel Benjamin Cleveland during the battle. A poem was written about this ride by Thomas Trotwood Moore. He was referred to as the "Paul Revere of the South." He later served as a captain during an Indian war. He
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