Little is known of Bartlett Wharton's heritage. First known record is found in the 1790 Ninety-Six District, Union County, South Carolina census. There he is referred to as Bartley WHORTON. Some genealogists have recorded that Bartlett arrived in South Carolina from the Barbados with Samuel Wharton to participate in the Revolutionary War (although no known documentation has been found to unite these two Whartons).

Revolutionary War claims filed in South Carolina between 1783 and 1786 were filed along with the filings of Samuel Wharton so this could lead one to believe that a relationship existed and may have been the reason Bartlett ended up in South Carolina. It may be a mystery never solved.

Military Records (Reference: South Carolina Roster, Page 981)
Wharton, Bartley (Bartlett)
He served as a sargeant in the Third Regiment under Captain George Lidell during 1779 and was a private after the fall of Charleston, South Carolina.

For what reasons was Bartlett demoted in rank? Another mystery!

Stub entries to Indents issued in payment of claims against South Carolina growing out of the Revolution Books U-W N 416 issued the 7 July 1785 to Bartlett Whorton, for twelve pounds, eight shillings and six pence for Military Duty per account audited. Principal (pound sign) 12.8-6 3/4 annual interest (pound) 0..7..4

Census Records
1790 - Ninety-Six District, Union County, South Carolina
1800 - Union County, South Carolina
1810 - Unknown
1820 - Greenville County, South Carolina