What: Skirmish, Lt. Thomas Farrow vs. Loyalists, 31 Mar 1782

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Where:
34.61386, -81.85083, Farrow's Station

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• 34.61386,-81.85083, Farrow's Station, per JP
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• Confidence: 1

Sources:

• Terry Lipscomb, Names in South Carolina, Winter 1983 (Part 10).

• NBBAS:Vol. Two p.286-292.:
  

  Farrow’s Station, South Carolina
  31 March - 1 April 1782

  Farrow’s Station was an outpost of the Spartan Regiment within site of Musgrove’s Mill. It was located in between the Edisto and Tyger Rivers. The station was the home of Landon Farrow, who was being held prisoner by the British in Charlestown. Lieutenant Thomas Farrow was Landon’s brother and was in command of the detachment at Farrow’s Station. At sundown on April 1st a band of Loyalists surrounded the station and posted sentinels to prevent any reinforcements from being summoned. Lieutenant Farrow and his men barricaded the doors and began firing at the Loyalists until midnight. One Loyalist was killed in this initial exchange of gunfire.

  During the siege the Loyalists attempted the burn down the fort, but were unsuccessful. Seeing that the standoff would continue both sides held a parley. The Loyalists stated that they would leave if Farrow would supply them with arms and ammunition. Farrow was outnumbered and surrounded and had no choice but to comply.

  During the transfer of the weapons an argument began on whether the pistols should be handed out butt first or barrel first. To stop any further bloodshed Farrow’s sister in law carried the pistols out and gave them to the Loyalists.

  After they left Farrow gathered men from the Spartan Regiment and pursued the Loyalists. They overtook the raiding party at Bryant’s Mills and defeated them. Farrow was severely wounded and it took him three months to recuperate from his wound.

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• RevWar75  
  Mar 1782 listing. 3/31/1782 Farrow's Station. Shown as British victory.
  Apr 1782 listing. 4/1/1782 Bryant's Mills. Shown as American victory.

Submitted by: Jack Parker

Confidence level: See above.