William Thomson (American soldier)

William Thomson
Born(1727-01-16)January 16, 1727
Province of Pennsylvania
DiedNovember 22, 1796(1796-11-22) (aged 69)
Sweet Springs, West Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchSouth Carolina State Troops, Continental Army
Years of service1775-1783
RankBrevet General
Commands3rd South Carolina Regiment, Orangeburgh District Regiment of South Carolina Militia

William Thomson (1727–1796) was a South Carolina patriot in the American Revolution. He was Colonel of the Orangeburgh District Regiment of Militia and commander of the 3rd South Carolina Regiment of Rangers.