Michael was sworn in as a captain with the Rockingham militia on September 24, 1781.

This information from “A History Of Rockingham County Virginia" by John W. Wayland PHD and "Chronicles of th The Scotch Irish Settlers in Virginia" by Layman Chakley.

“Michael was a good friend of George Washington and after the Revolutinary War George Washington called on Michael as he passed through Rockingham County, Virginia”