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woodpeckers; a family of zygodactyle Picarian birds, with, according to Wallace, 30 genera and 320 species, almost universally distributed, PICKERING In 1752 he removed to South Carolina; was engaged in the expedition against the Cherokees in 1761. During the Revolution he was promoted Brigadier-General; took part in the defense of South Carolina against the British. He defeated the Tories at Kettle Creek, and in the battle of the Cowpens, commanded the militia, rallying them when retreating; received a sword from Congress for gallant conduct. He served in Congress from 1793 to 1795; and made treaties with the Indians. He died in Tomassee, S. C., Aug. 17, 1817.