Henry Mouzon

Who was Henry Mouzon?

This article likely combines biographical details of Henry Mouzon Jr of Kingstree, and Henry Mouzon Jr of St. Stephen's Parish. Wylma Wates, formerly of the South Carolina State Archives, deserves credit for sorting out the details of these 18th century Mouzon first cousins. Her notes on this subject have been published on the North Carolina Map Blog.

Henry Mouzon II was a distinguished colonial era patriot and renowned civil engineer. He prepared the definitive survey of the North and South Carolina Colonies prior to the start of the American Revolutionary War. He served as an Officer of the Continental Line and as a Militia Officer in Francis Marion’s Brigade, where he distinguished himself in the Battle of Black Mingo.