Peter Horry | |
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| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1782, 1792 – 1794 | |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate | |
| In office 1785–1787 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1743/1744 Georgetown, Province of South Carolina |
| Died | February 28, 1815 (aged 71-72) Columbia, South Carolina |
| Spouse | Margaret M. Guignard |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army South Carolina Militia |
| Years of service | 1775-1806 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | 2nd South Carolina Regiment |
| Commands | 5th South Carolina Regiment |
| Battles/wars | |
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Peter Horry (March 12, 1743/1744 – 28 February, 1815) was an American planter who served as an officer in the southern theater of the American Revolutionary War. He served under the command of Francis Marion, waging a guerilla war against the British and Loyalist forces. Peter Horry was elected to public office, served in the state militia, and oversaw several plantations.[1] He is the namesake of Horry County, South Carolina.