Winn, Richard

The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military | 2001 | 700+ words | Copyright

Winn, Richard (1750?–1824?)Revolutionary War soldier and congressman. Born in Fauquier County, Virginia, Richard Winn was a large land-holder in South Carolina when the Revolutionary War began. He served as a junior officer with militia units until captured at Fort McIntosh in southeast Georgia in early 1777. Though paroled he did not return to duty until 1780. He quickly rose to the rank of colonel serving under Thomas Sumter. Winn developed a fierce reputation in numerous engagements against Loyalist forces. In December 1780 the British captured his brother John and sentenced him to hang. Winn sent word that if his brother died so would the first 100 enemy soldiers he captured. John Winn was pardoned. After the war Richard Winn became a major general in the South Carolina militia. He served as superintendent of Indian affairs for the Southern District, as well as many terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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