 That same year Graham marched with his troops in the expedition that led to the famous Battle of Kings Mountain, but again due to an illness in his family, he was not with his men when the battle was fought.Colonel Joseph Dickson took his place.He did participate in skirmishes at Thicketty Fort, South Carolina on July 26, 1780; Wofford's Iron Works, South Carolina on August 8, 1780; and Graham's Fort (his) in September of 1780.