Richard Caswell
Richard Caswell (governor).jpg
2nd Grand Master of the
Masons of North Carolina
In office
1788–1789
Preceded bySamuel Johnston
Succeeded bySamuel Johnston
1st and 5th Governor of North Carolina
In office
November 12, 1776 – April 20, 1780
Preceded bynone(American Revolution)
(British governor Josiah Martin)
Succeeded byAbner Nash
In office
May 13, 1785 – December 20, 1787
Preceded byAlexander Martin
Succeeded bySamuel Johnston
Personal details
Born(1729-08-03)August 3, 1729
Harford County (present-day Baltimore), Maryland
DiedNovember 10, 1789(1789-11-10)(aged 60)
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Resting placeDobbs County (present-day Lenoir), North Carolina
35°15′59.9″N77°37′15.1″W / 35.266639°N 77.620861°W /35.266639; -77.620861Coordinates:35°15′59.9″N77°37′15.1″W / 35.266639°N 77.620861°W /35.266639; -77.620861
Spouse(s)
Mary Mackilwean
(m. 1752; died 1757)
Sarah Herritage
(m. 1758)
Children11, including William
Signature
Military service
Allegiance
  •  Great Britain
  •  United States
Branch/serviceNorth Carolina Militia
RankMajor General
Commands
  • New Bern District
  • North Carolina Militia
Battles/warsRegulator Movement
  • Battle of Alamance

American Revolutionary War

  • Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge
  • Battle of Camden Court House