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Sgt. William Chambers, 

4th Virginia Regiment

In his early twenties he volunteered for service in the Revolutionary Army in April 1777. He was in Captain John Morton’s company of the 4th Virginia Regiment, and was wounded in action in October 1777. He was discharged February 6, 1778 with the rank of Sargeant. He had enlisted for two years. His commanding officer was Thomas Elliot. William Chambers’ name is in the Scott County Courthouse yard along with other names of Revolutionary War soldiers.