Filename: Description: Date: Submitter: Revolutionary War: 1bat1782.txt : Rev War: 1782 - First Battalion, Washington County: May 1998: m. Burns: Frontier Rangers/Militia These active duty rolls could be distinguished from the permanent billet rolls by the fact that instead of being listed by individual classes as they were in the permanent rolls, the names of the men were here listed under the name of the company captain. Organization was territorial, so that normally a company consisted of men from a single township, while a battalion included all the Associators of several neighboring townships. They were either used to augment the operations of the Continental Line such as when some of the Associators accompanied General Washington in crossing the Delaware in January 1777. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Revolutionary War Records Overview The Military Association, 1775-1777 At the beginning of 1775, Pennsylvania, founded under Quaker auspices, differed from other American colonies in being totally devoid of military organization. The whole force retreated to Isle Aux Noix and then to Crown Point, reached on July 1. This highly successful group of Partisans was known as Marions Brigade.. Northumberland County Revolutionary War Militia Upper Division Associators, 24 January 1776 Commanding Officers: Col. unknown Organized between January 2- February 11, 1776 at Chester to consist of 8 companies from Chester, Bucks and Lancaster Counties. It was assigned on August 12, 1776 to Stirling's Brigade, an element of the, The Regiment was authorized on October 6, 1777 in the Continental Army as two Carlisle Independent Companies and assigned to the, Organized between October 20- December 22, 1777 at Carlisle. American Revolutionary War From Bedford County Despite the fact that a totally comprehensive collection is not available, a number of rosters of Patriots of the American Revolutionary War from Bedford County, Pennsylvania have survived. 1st Continental Regiment. For a more detailed account of how the Pennsylvania militia system worked see "The Pennsylvania Militia in 1777" by Hannah Benner Roach in Advancing his main force as support, Marion again ordered Horry to charge. Navy veterans were not eligible for grants of Donation Land. Williams led the unit in patrol actions in New Jersey during the spring and summer, including an engagement at Bound Brook on April 11 or 12 and a skirmish at Amboy on April 25 in which one officer was killed. Pennsylvania Revolutionary Service | Claudius Boatman Brinkerhoff, Jacob; ensign, Captain Williams' company, Colonel Michael Swope's battalion of the flying camp; in service, 1776. List of 10,000 Revolutionary Soldiers 1775-1783 - Fold3 HQ (these are free with registration) Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 from National Archives (NARA) microfilm publication M246. Recognizing that personal circumstances might in some cases make it inconvenient or even impossible for a particular individual to serve, the fine system was in part devised to provide money in lieu of service in order to hire substitutes. The light infantry companies
continued under their existing practice of forming provisional
battalions for each campaign season. We have set your language to There were hopes that under this new form of government military service would become mandatory. The Regiment was authorized on December 9, 1775 in the Continental Army as the 3d Pennsylvania Battalion. Originally fielded by the French to
counter Austrian irregulars recruited in the Balkans, they filled
a unique niche by providing deep security around an army in the
field or carried out raids behind enemy lines. The men of the regiment refused at first to join the mutineers, but were finally forced to when the other troops threatened them at bayonet point and with artillery. Relieved on August 31, 1776 from Stirling's Brigade and assigned to Mifflin's Brigade, an element of the. Undaunted, the Swamp Fox ordered an immediate advance and moved to position himself at Wiboo Swamp. Pennsylvania was assigned to provide 12 of these "Continental" regiments and decided to use the battalions created in 1775 as the foundation for the state's quota. From there it moved to Morristown, New Jersey, for the encampment in Jockey Hollow where it endured the most brutal winter of the 18th Century. Mifflin' Brigade re-designated on October 8, 1776 as Stirling's Brigade. To make amends for such depreciation, each of these men who in 1781 yet remained in line service was awarded a substantial sum inDepreciation Pay Certificates, which were both interest bearing and negotiable, like bonds of the present day. Online Revolutionary War Indexes and Records - Military Indexes The Pennsylvania Line: Regimental Organization and Operations, 1776-1783 by John B.B. Contrary to common belief, none of the lands granted to veterans by the federal government were located in Pennsylvania. The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment on July 1, 1778. Joshua William's Independent Company. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. USA. Westmoreland County Revolutionary War Militia 1st Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: Col. Alexander Barr Lt. Col. John Pomery Major James Wilkins 2nd Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: Col. John Perry Lt. Col. John Shields Major Christopher Lavengair 3rd Battalion, 1778 Commanding Officers: Col. James Smith Lt. Col. Providence Mounts The tranditional ranger usage had
only limited application during that later war. Most crucial to the American Revolutionary War effort was the fact that between 15 August 1780 and 8 September 1781, Marion and his men alone held eastern South Carolina from the British. Samuel Morehead's Independent Company, an element of the. The two dismounted
troops armed and equipped as light infantry provided a defensive
element to protect the camp from enemy surprise attack, and also
provided a base of fire around which the mounted elements could
maneuver. Northumberland County Revolutionary War Militia Marion and his men had won the days skirmish. Contrary to common belief, none of the lands granted to veterans by the federal government were located in Pennsylvania. On September 25 it rushed from Tappan, New York, to West Point to reinforce the garrison there after Benedict Arnold's treachery was discovered. They spent the winter at Valley Forge and fought at the battle of Monmoth on June 28, 1778. Revolutionary War Pension Payment Ledgers, 1818-1872 from NARA microfilm publication T718. After each tour of duty was completed, all of the privates and the company and field officers were returned to their permanent battalion billets. But the bluff was too high and the artillery canister just passed overhead of the defenders on the east bank when fired. This Revolutionary War Militia Arrangement provides a breakdown of the battalions and companies raised in each county and the names of the commanding officers. Reorganized and re-designated 1 January 1, 1777 as the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment, to consist of 8 companies. He was replaced by Col. John Phillip DeHaas of Lebanon. By July 10, it was encamped with the American Army at Ft. Ticonderoga. The history of Army Rangers from 1775 to now You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The regiment participated in the unsuccessful defense of New York City and was captured in part at Fort Washington (16 Nov., 1776). Butler's Rangers - Wikipedia It was here that they received a new commander, Lieutenant Colonel Josiah Harmar, on the 1st of January 1778. On June 19, 1778, the Continental Army left Valley Forge in pursuit and engaged the British in the Battle of Monmouth on an extremely hot June 28. This collection is from Record Group 93, War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records, and is National Archives Microfilm publication M246. Inspite of the the heavy loss of life at Paoli the Regiment fought on October 4, 1777 at Germantown. Most of the regiment's men were recruited from Berks and Chester counties, although many came from Philadelphia and as far away as Northumberland County. Swamp to his left and right, passage blocked to the front and Marion closing in from the rear, Watson had to quickly choose whether to flee or fight. It was assigned on December 1, 1776 to the, It was assigned on May 22, 1777 to the 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, an element of the. Recipe Book - 1705. Home Battles 1775 to 1783 Campaigns Continental Army Continental Navy British Army Flags of the Revolution War Facts War Leaders Patriot Leaders British Leaders Knowlton's Rangers, a provisional three-company unit
of volunteers from Connecticut and Massachusetts line regiments
under Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Knowlton, came into being during
the late summer of 1776 at New York City. Participating in a part of the left wing under Nathaniel Green, the Pennsylvanians assist in the defeat of the Hessians under Colonel Rall. Revolutionary War Records - Ancestry Riflemen 1775 - American Revolution For purposes of administration and drill, But, from the perspective of Robert Rogers and his Rangers, that is contrary to the fact. Colonel Stewart called his regiment the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Regiment in his weekly return of October 27, and it was so designated and officially added to the Continental Line by a resolution of the Continental Congress dated November 12, 1777. There they remained until the 6th Pennsylvania was mustered out on March 15, 1777. Northampton County Revolutionary War Militia 1st Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: Col. George Hubner; 4th Battalion, 1780 Commanding Officers: Lt. Col. Philip Beehm (Boehm) They occasionally operated with friendly Indians,
but more commonly served the British as a substitute for traditional
allies. Most of the service rendered by members of the Pennsylvania Militia fell into one of three categories. The "Act to Regulate the Militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" passed 17 March 1777, and the the subsequent Militia Act passed March 20, 1780, together with their amendments, required all white men between the ages of 18 and 53 capable of bearing arms to serve two months of militia duty on a rotating basis. Weve updated the security on the site. Fairfax County, The morning following their initial engagement, Watson resumed his march down the Santee Road with Marion slowly backing away before him, remaining out of the range of the British artillery. When one considers those parameters, there truly was only one group of American revolutionaries who could be considered an excellent example of early American Ranger prowess. Exemptions were extremely limited, and an estimated 60,000 men were enrolled. The young officer, nicknamed "The Irish Beauty" by the ladies of Philadelphia, was a close friend of Anthony Wayne's and well acquainted with Washington as well. The 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment had its origins in a unit established on October 12, 1775, and designated "The First Pennsylvania Battalion." RevWar Progressive After the British attacked at Long Island, the 1st Continental Regiment covered the retreat the American army. The Regiment then marched to Tappan to bolster the Garrison at Ticonderoga after Arnold's defection. It remained at Ticonderoga voluntarily until November 13 (three weeks beyond its term of service) to await the arrival of replacement troops. At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, so many men volunteered to join the Associators that a more formal operating structure was required. The Regiment was authorized on August 23, 1776 in the Continental Army as the Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion and assigned to the. On July 1, 1778, the regiment absorbed the remainder of the 13th Pennsylvania Regiment, most of its men's enlistments having expired. The regiment was in combat again on September 20 when, with the rest of Wayne's division, it was surprised at Paoli. The regiment spent the winter months at Morristown, New Jersey, where it built up strength and was placed in Brig. The American
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comte de Guibert, two leading French military theorists, which
advocated cross-training every soldier to perform both line or
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Following a disastrous expedition to Quebec, Canada, and his subsequent capture and parole as a prisoner, Morgan was appointed a colonel of a rifle regiment. A counter charge of the remainder of Marions cavalry pushed the dragoons back across the land bridge. 23, No. The mutiny failed and resulted in many of the soldiers receiving their discharges. These volunteer companies made up the At Mount Hope Swamp, Marion had his men disassemble the bridge. November 16, 1776 - Formerly known as the 5th Pennsylvania Battalion the entire unit was captured at Fort Washington, New York. Nothing will give me greater pleasure, than to do justice to your merit, and I shall miss no opportunity of declaring to Congress, the Commander-in-chief of the American Army, and to the world in general, the great sense I have of your merit and services. The Regiment was authorized on June 14, 1775 in the Continental Army as 6 separate companies of Pennsylvania Riflemen and assigned to the Main Army. American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies . Realizing that he had done enough and that his men would not be able to stand in the open ground against such a disciplined and highly trained force, Marion had his men remount and follow him, leaving the field of battle to Watson. That evening both sides encamped, though Marion did order his night patrols to take shots at Watsons sentinels. On June 30, 1775, the Provincial Assembly gave official recognition to the Associators and grouped their companies into battalions. The regiment was furloughed, on June 11, 1783, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and disbanded on November 15, 1783. Following the British practice of calling a regiment after its commander, this battalion came to be called Thompson's Rifle Battalion. You can always change this later in your Account settings. These two needs determined the form and six of her armed vessels and the character of their operations. The Regiment was authorized on September 16, 1776 in the Continental Army as the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment. Soldiers who served during the years 1777-1780, when the currency was depreciating, were paid in Consolidated on November 6, 1777 with the, Bayard's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Cadwalader's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Matlack's Philadelphia Associators Rifle Battalion, Morgan's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Moulder's Philadelphia Associators Artillery Company, Klotz's Lancaster County Militia Regiment, McAllister's York County Militia Regiment, Montgomery's Cumberland County Militia Regiment, Watt's Cumberland County Militia Regiment. The military unit may also be identified by searching the collection "United States, Revolutionary War Compiled Service Records, 1775-1783" Index provided by Fold3.com and FamilySearch. At Brandywine, the women of the 6th Pennsylvania were cited for their bravery under fire while bringing water to the men. The next year, the regiment took part in a number of small engagements in New Jersey and again wintered at Morristown. In Pennsylvania, the Associators once again stepped up to fill these roles, but the cost and commitment of their near continuous service were growing burdensome. Hiding in his lair on Peyres Plantation or Snows Island by day and stealthily emerging at night to strike around midnight, Marion and his men would wreak havoc on British units from White Marsh to Black Mingo before fading once again into the morasses of the Santee or Peedee Rivers. An attack against Morgan and his crack shots by a British force of 1,100 men would result in a brilliant double envelopment that has been called by historians the American Cannae. The British defeat was total with over 110 soldiers killed and 830 captured. Following additional successes by the Swamp Fox, General Nathanael Greene would write the following to Francis Marion: When I consider how much you have done and suffered, and under what disadvantage you have maintained your ground, I am at a loss which to admire most, your courage and fortitude, or your address and management. Certain it is no man has a better claim to the public thanks, or is more generally admired than you. Learn more. Organized between February 7- March 17, 1776 at Reading, Pennsylvania, with personnel from Berks County. Less than a week later, on July 1, the unit was dissolved, and merged with elements of the 10th Pennsylvania. The 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment was raised, on December 9, 1775, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for service with the Continental Army. Colonel Brodhead is placed in command of the consolidated forces and ordered by General Washington to withdraw to Manhattan. A portion of the Pennsylvanians, most of them riflemen, served on the American left flank against the Hessians. The regiment spent the winter of 1777-78 at Valley Forge and took part in the Battle of Monmouth (28 June) the following summer. The regiment would see action during the Battle of Valcour Island, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Battle of Springfield. Pierce's Certificates. Washington County Military Essentially, the old 2nd Pennsylvania ceased to exist before the final campaign in Virginia and South Carolina, although former members of the regiment were battle casualties at Green Springs on July 6 and Yorktown in October. Safely camped in the vicinity of Georgetown later that evening, Watson was extremely bitter, complaining that Marion and his men would not sleep and fight like gentlemen. Instead, like savages, they were eternally firing and whooping around us by night, and by day waylaying and popping at us from behind every tree! Marion and his partisan group of uncivilized American militia had soundly defeated the Buffs Regiment, one of the finest fighting combat units in the world. The sharpshooters were placed at the abutment where they had the clearest shot at the far end of the bridge while the remaining musketeers secured their flanks. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Gen. Anthony Wayne's Division. There, on January 1, 1781, the mutiny of the Pennsylvania troops took place. Militias were paid out of Pennsylvania's then-functioning provincial treasury. Robert
Rogers of New Hampshire organized a corps of New England woodsmen
as full-time Provincials directly under British military auspices
and paid out of British funds. Gen. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 (M246), and other historical records. Pennsylvania Line, Militia, Rangers, Associators, and Flying Camp Eighty years after becoming the United States of America, the nation suffered a Civil War. But they were engaged with one of the finest regiments in the British army and, thus, in the world. Immortalized in song and story, Francis Marion became a hero of the Revolution second only to the commander-in-chief and first President of the United States, George Washington. In 1779, a detachment accompanied light infantry troops in the storming of Stoney Point. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. The County Lieutenants ensured that militia units turned out for military exercises, provided the militia units with arms and equipment at the expense of the state, located substitutes for those who declined to serve, and assessed and collected the militia fines. Formed in 1780 as a result of the brutality of British General Cornwallis severe measures, this unit was commanded by Brigadier General Francis Marion, considered by many to be one of the boldest and most dashing figures of the American Revolution. In pursuit was Peter Horry, firing on the retreating forms from every bush and thicket. The individuals who volunteered at this time were formed into battalions by county and were known as "Flying Camps" that served on active duty until November 30, 1776. Other units in the
Continental Army either used the term ranger in their designation
or were commonly called rangers, but did not serve in that capacity
in the traditional sense. Re-Enactor Links - American Revolution Only Elisha Sheldon's
2d Legionary Corps (a Connecticut unit serving in 1781 in the
West Point-Westchester County zone) fully exploited the possibilities
of the combined arms structure. These concerns were overcome and the regiment joined the army later in the month. They marched from Hannastown, Pennsylvania, to New Jersey in the winter of 1776-77, and the following campaign season took part in a number of battles, including Paoli, Brandywine, White Marsh, Boundbrook, and Germantown as part of Brig. The companies supported British
operations against French Canada on the New York and St. Lawrence
River fronts. In December, the 2nd Pennsylvania returned to Morristown for another winter. Depreciation Pay Certificates, which were both interest bearing and negotiable, like bonds of the present day. Volume Reel 0822 American Revolutionary War Service Records; Soldiers--United States--Registers Pennsylvania, Seventh Battalion (Cumberland County Militia), Seventh Regiment: A -F The Pine Tree Shilling. Revolutionary War Frontier PA Rangers - Find a Grave This arrangement represents more of a means of organizing manpower from specific geographical localities rather than reflecting the activity of acting military units that were drawn from this manpower pool. Capt. The regiment would see action during the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Battle of Springfield. On 5 March 1781, Watson began his movement, marching from Fort Watson. In June the men refused to report at camp for duty as they thought they were still on parole and had not been properly exchanged. Under the provisions of the Militia Law, the men called up for active duty were automatically assigned to companies whose numbers were different from their own company numbers on the permanent billet rolls. Veterans of this corps
played a major role in the Continental Army during the Revolution,
including Major General Israel Putnam and Brigadier Generals John
Stark and Moses Hazen. The infantry moved at a trot the entire way, stopping only to fire a volley to their rear. Revolutionary War PA Colonial Rangers 14 memorials Pvt James Chambers 19 May 1761 - 16 May 1780 Lewis Cemetery Mifflinburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, USA PVT George Etzweiler unknown - 26 May 1780 Pvt George Etzweiler Burial Site Mifflinburg, Union County, Pennsylvania, USA PVT John Forster Jr. unknown - 16 May 1780 Lewis Cemetery The origin of the ranger
tradition lies in the seventeenth century wars between colonists
and Native American tribes. John Alton | Once a HoosierAlways a Hoosier