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| | Colonial Hall: Biography of Arthur Middleton |
 | | Arthur Middleton was the son of Henry Middleton, and was born in the year 1743, at the seat of his father, at Middleton place, near the banks of the Ashley. |
 | | Both father and son, in the spirit which had long characterized the family, stood forth in the defense of the rights of America, and, "left not a hook to hang a doubt on," that they were patriots of the noblest stamp. |
 | | Arthur Middleton was chosen on a secret committee, who were invested with authority to place the colony in a state of defense. |
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