Joseph Winston

Joseph Winston (born June 17, 1746 in Louisa County, Virginia; died near Germanton, North Carolina) was an American pioneer and farmer from North Carolina.

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June 17 - 1746 - Louisa County, Virginia - Germanton, North Carolina - North Carolina

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During the American Revolutionary War he was a major, fighting with the state militia. Winston later represented North Carolina as a U.S. Congressman. He is buried in the National Park at the site of the Battle of Guilford Court House. The town of Winston, North Carolina (which later became part of Winston-Salem) is named for him.

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American Revolutionary War - U.S. Congressman - Battle of Guilford Court House - North Carolina - Winston-Salem

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