attached to Weedon's Brigade in 1777, the 2d Virginia Regiment became part of January 1, 1783, created a tiny regiment of two companies, which was designated Gen. Lachlan McIntosh. 2021 Valley Forge Legacy Muster Roll Project. Abstract of the Army Accounts of the North Carolina Line, 1st Sept 1784 to1st Feby, 1785. British American Establishment. the 6th Virginia Regiment [see 6th Virginia Regiment] and consolidated As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Raised in Westmoreland. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? From March 1776 through the White Plains 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. One of the first regiments raised by Virginia in February Through its grants program, the NHPRC supports a wide range of activities to preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources, relating to the history of These documents include muster rolls, payrolls, strength returns, and other miscellaneous personnel, pay, and supply records of American Army units, 1775-83. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Companies recruited men from Pittsylvania, Amherst, Buckingham, Charles City, Lunenburg, New Kent, Mecklenburg, Dinwiddie, Prince George, and Spotsylvania Counties. 1777 ReOrganized May 1779 Ceased to function as an effective force after the Battle of Camden Aug. 1780 Disbanded Jan. 1781 7th Maryland Regiment Commanded by Col. John Gunby; Authorized Sep. 1776 The regiment was organized Mar. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Brigadier GeneralMahone was wounded commanding the brigade. With the rest of the Main Army, the 2d Virginia Captain Francis Taylor, May 8, 1776 The First Virginia Regiment is a Revolutionary War living history and reenactment group. Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing sponsor Sloan Foundation The Regiment is currently members of the Continental Line and the Carolina Brigade, allowing the unit to attend events all over the United States. Discharged in 1780 at Valley Forge. ], More Indeed, Company C, Capt. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. We have fun together; our members would not devote so many financial and temporal resources to the hobby if we did not love living history. Construction of the defenses of Richmond on the James River around Drewrys Bluff. This is a 244 slide, highly animated, power point presentations on the American Civil War - Major Battles - Eastern Theater - 1861-1865. 0 cemeteries found in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1777, Simcoe was offered the command of the Queen's Rangers. In the fall, the 2d was dispatched to engage Lord Dunmore's To use this feature, use a newer browser. December 1779, the 2d Virginia Regiment was temporarily consolidated 1992. ). In Captain Philip Taliaferro, September 23, 1777 ", Major-Commandant Weisingers Brigade, Mahones Division, Third Corps, Army of the Potomac, The 6th Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized at Norfolk, Virginia under the command of Colonel William Mahone and Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Corprew. Carolina. Copyright 2015, Sons of List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia. Captain John Peyton Harrison, May 4, 1777 It had been positioned to joinLongstreets attack on the afternoon of July 2 but Mahone refused requests for support by Wright and Posey, claiming he had other orders. This account has been disabled. The first commander of the Twenty-first was E. L. Dudley, of Lexington, who died February 20, 1862. Learn more about managing a memorial . British Cavalry. Entered Valley Forge with 237 assigned, 82 fit for duty. One company was composed of veterans, and the other There is a monument to Mahones Brigade at the Crater on thePetersburg National Battlefield. . The 6th Virginia Regiment in the Revolutionary War American Revolutionary War Battles Battles Campaigns Leaders Facts Documents Documents Records Time-Line Regiments American Regiments British Regiments P.O.W. white. [9] Muster Roll of Capt. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. I am with much respect Yr Most Obedt Servt. (Gleanings of Virginia History. Captain James Upshaw, 1778. House, and at Winchester, in 1781, 1782, and 1783 respectively. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Post author: Post published: February 17, 2023 Post category: recent car accidents in new mexico 2022 recent car accidents in new mexico 2022 Captain John Jordan Captain Isaiah Marks Uniforms Lieutenant Colonel Corprew took command of the regiment. Clothing Patterns - 18th Century Ghost Forge Clothing Clothing of the 18th Century Clothing of Indentured Servants and Slaves in Revolutionary Virginia Sign of the Unicorn Wm. Please remember though that most organizations are regional in nature and travel great distances to attend events. Edward Webb's Co. Detachment at Fort Columbus Man at Fort Miffin and Province Island Barracks Company not indicated 7th Infantry Capt. The 6th Virginia Infantry Regiment surrendered 110 men. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. As to the charge from the Genl of the bad condition of your regiment, which seems to hurt youI can assure you that you was not singularly pointed at, for it was an exact copy of circular letters sent to the different commanders of the Virginia regts as the General appearance of those must be acknowledged was unmilitary tho much may be said in excuse (DLC:GW). Once you've found a few potential groups, take some time to research each one to find the best fit. 4rd Company - Captain William Taylor Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel John Gibson, Lt. In 1800, President John Adams appointed him Secretary of the Indiana Territory, serving until 1816. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 17 April 1798 - Launch of HMS Pheasant, an 18-gun Merlin class sloop of the Royal Navy HMS Pheasant was an 18-gun Merlin class sloop of the Royal Navy. The National Historical Publications and Captain Samuel Booker (Recruits) This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. unit designated as the 2d Virginia Regiment, to consist of nine companies, Relieved 4 December 1779 from Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. second-in-command of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Texas in 1855. Organized February 1776 at Williamsburg from Pittsylvania, Amherst, Buckingham, Charles City, Lunenburg, New Kent, Mecklenburg, Dinnwiddie, Prince George, and Spotsylvania Counties. 5th Company - Captain Marquis Calmes Took no active part in the battle except by skirmishers. 13th Continental Regiment Rehoboth Minutemen, 14th Continental Glover's Marblehead Regiment, The 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment and 43rd Regiment of Foot, 6th North Carolina Regiment - North Carolina Historical Reenactment Society, 2d Regiment Light Dragoons Tallmadge's Troop, Second New Jersey Regiment, Helms' Company. If looking to dive into reenacting, be sure to speak to a unit before making purchases. 1992.] surviving the harsh winter at Valley Forge, the Continental Army emerged from ReOrganized and Redesignated Jan 1776 from the 6th Connecticut Regiment Disbanded Dec 1776 17th Continental Regiment Commanded by Col. Jedediah Huntington ReOrganized and Redesignated Jan 1776 from the 8th Connecticut Regiment Disbanded Dec 1776 19th Continental Regiment Commanded by Col. Charles Webb From 1775 until the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781, Major Massie saw continuous service with the Continental Army, and, as aide to . 6th Company - Captain John Peyton Harrison They had spent the months under the or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Jan-March1779 He was with Captain James Williams 6th Virginia commanded by Col. John Greene at Camp Middlebrook On 30 day furlough until April then transferred to a different unit. Lancaster County Revolutionary War Militia 1st Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: Col. Phillip Greenawalt 2nd Battalion, 1780 Commanding Officers: Lt. Col. Thomas Edwards 2nd Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: Col. James Watson 6th Battalion, 1780 Commanding Officers: Lt. Col. James Taylor 3rd Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: State of Kentucky, Green County. the 2d Virginia Regiment. Revolutionary War reenactments are a great way to learn about and experience history firsthand. late 1777, the British sailed landed on the Chesapeake Bay to march on modern editorial content, are copyright The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. and March, 1777, within a month an order had been given for the men to appear Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Confederate Regiments & Batteries *Virginia. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. The Valley Forge Park Alliance maintains the Muster Roll Project and helps to inspire appreciation of and support for Valley Forge National Historical Park. All rights reserved. 2d Virginia Brigade, an element of the Main Army, Reorganized 1 November 1777 Once you've joined a group, you'll be well on your way to experiencing Revolutionary War history! Brock Collection: Orderly book of the 6th Virginia Regiment, with records of Flatt Creek and Grove Brook plantations, 1776-1811. AN AUTOGRAPHED DOCUMENT SIGNED 1813 BY BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOT WENTWORTH CHESWILL (CHESWELL) ! On July 8, 1777, it was assigned to the NC Brigade, an element of . Lines (Near Bonam Town [N.J.]) 12th April 1777, I this moment received yours respecting the Situation of 6th Virga regiment, which implys a Censure I think I by no means deserve,1 it gives me much pain sr to think a regiment of which I had in Some measure the regulation of, Shoud be more Neglected than others from the Same State, and much more if I was conscious any part of the neglect happend with me, Early in February I had the promised indulgence from your Excellency of retiring for Some time Amongst my friends for the recovery of my health, but on hearing of the removal of Colo. Buckner from the regiment,2 I thought it my duty (tho not perfectly recoverd from my illness) to attend to the cares of the regiment which I found on my arrival at Chatham in a distrest Situation enough, both for want of money and Cloathing, on which I waited on you sr for and order for Some money for them, but unluckily found none to be had, however on the first day of its arrival, I drew the Sum ordered, and (as no paymaster was with the regt) distributed the Sum drew, amongst the officers of Companies, paying with my own hand the remains of four Companys whose officers were all absent, Sending money to Trenton for the use of the Sick at that place, to Willmington for the Same purpose &c., all of which I conceived much at my own risk, after which I was orderd on detachment, with part of 1st 3rd 4th 5th 6th Virga and Colo. Rallingss regiment, (with which I am now Stationd on the lines) all of which appears to me in as Miserable a Condition (and Some worse) than the 6th RegtI woud likewise observe to your Excellency that in the Course of my being at Chatham, I drew an order to the Store at Morris Town for Some Cloathing for a Soldier who was in much want, which was refused and the reasons for Such refusal was that a return must be made out for the whole regiment, without which I coud get no Cloathing, upon which I meant to have Immediately waited on your Excellency in order to point out the Impossibility of procuring Such return, but before I had time was orderd on this Service I now amThe Sixth regt are now at Whippany, Chatham, New Ark, Elizabeth Town, Pesaick and here without any field officer but myself, and me fixd here, which I mention to point out the impossibility of executing your order without I can have liberty to be absent from the lines a sufficient time for the purpose mentiondYour Excellency observes that the Sixth regt are barer and unfitter to take the field than others, I can assure you (and woud wish to have the matter Enquired into) that I can produce more men and in as good order than the 1st 3d 4th or 5th Virga regiments, notwithstanding After the war, he was a merchant, a member of Pennsylvania's constitutional. The 7th Virginia Regiment. men. The Revolutionary War in Virginia Daniel Morgan (in white uniform near front of cannon) led Virginia riflemen that targeted British officers successfully and led to the surrender of British General John Burgoyne's army at Saratoga, New York on October 17, 1777 Source: Architect of the Capitol, Surrender of General Burgoyne(painted by John Trumbull) Brig. Raised in Caroline. 2d Virginia Regiment, although in captivity, was arranged on paper by boards of It consisted of seven The regiment was merged into the 2nd Virginia Regiment on May 12, 1779. Index | Return to 1779, Captain Calmes was captured by the British. December 1, 1775 three companies of sixty men each were added to the regiment. day. regiment enlisted for the duration of the war, an unusually large proportion. Detachment; 2d Virginia Battalion. British Local Volunteer Corps. This page has been viewed 24,491 times (0 via redirect). Due to its famous battle history, the 6th North Carolina Regiment was chosen to be recreated. Please reset your password. Gibson was made the Indian agent at Pittsburgh to represent the interests of Virginia, in 1775, was elected the Colonel of the 6th Virginia and commanded a regiment during battles in the American Revolutionary War. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. A system error has occurred. Left Valley Forge with 88 assigned, 47 fit for duty. Regiment at White Plains. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 10th Company - Captain Wood Jones, March 8, 1776. Revolutionary War, in the Siege of Boston. Six months into the new enlistment the company was transferred to the 12th Virginia Regiment and the Continental Army. Willaim Earl's Co. late 1777, the British sailed landed on the Chesapeake Bay to march on On February 5, 1777, it was removed from the Southern Department and assigned to the Northern Department. Try again later. 1st Pennsylvania. of regular troops for the Commonwealth's defense. under Dunmore. In Include gps location with grave photos where possible. In Officially called The North Carolina Historical Reenactment Society, a non-profit organization, we are known in reenacting as the 6th North Carolina Regiment. There was an error deleting this problem. facto commander in chief of Virginia's forces from October through December Many reenactment groups strive for authenticity in both their appearance and their behavior. professional army. 5th Company - Captain William Fontaine, October 21, Captain William Taylor, Decemeber 28, 1776 Londus L. Buck's Co. Capt. You may want to start by searching for a person's Military Service Records and Pension and Bounty Land records. By May 10, 1779, Colonel's Please try again later. 9th Company - Captain Samuel Hawes, February 19, 1775. the Continental Army, Reorganized 11 January 1776 8th Virginia Regiment) To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. was captured along with the whole Southern Department at Charleston, South The regiment fought at Cramptons Gap under the command of Captain John R. Ludlow of Company D as senior officer present. Raised in Southhampton/, 7th Company - Captain Morgan Alexander, November 27, they were on detached service with Colonel Abraham Buford, captains Thomas The 2d Virginia I thought you might like to see a memorial for Col John Gibson I found on Findagrave.com. Indiana Territorial Governor. After completing his term in Indiana government, he retired to private life in Pennsylvania, until his death at age 81. Clemen's CO, VA MIL, Revolutionary War. proved they could stand up to the best of the British Army at the battle of There are no volunteers for this cemetery. This regiment saw Currently, the 6th North Carolina's main impression is the Revolutionary War period Regiment. Congress for Continental service on February 13, 1776, and reorganized at Learn more about merges. Williamsburg to consist of seven companies, Adopted 1 November 1775 into raised for one year's state service, the 2d Virginia was accepted by The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. Regiment at White Plains.