Joseph Greer, age 26, son of Andrew Greer, an early member of the Watauga Settlement in East Tennessee, fought at the battle of Kings Mountain on Oct. 7, 1780. He alone made the overland trip from the battlefield to Philadelphia where he officially reported to the Continental Congress the American victory. He then became known as "The Kings Mountain Messenger." His epitaph says, "Here lies the body of Joseph Greer. He was, while living an example of every virtue, distinguished for his benevolence and humanity. He died on the 23rd day of February 1831, in the 77th year of his age, lamented by all who knew him."