Less than a week later, on July 1, the unit was dissolved, and merged with elements of the 10th Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Regiments in the Continental Army - American Revolutionary War The men elected new officers at this time and the militia battalions were renumbered according to the relative seniority of their commanders. The regiment was officially disbanded in January, 1783, although in reality, no regiment had existed since 1781. Relieved on August 31, 1776 from Stirling's Brigade and assigned to Mifflin's Brigade, an element of the. Remainder of Regiment reorganized and re-designated on January 1, 1777 as the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment, an element of the, Relieved on July 18, 1778 from the 2nd Pennsylvania Brigade and assigned to the, New York Brigade relieved on May 24, 1779 from the, Relieved on August 24, 1779 from the New York Brigade and assigned to Hand's Brigade, an element of the, Relieved on August 1, 1780 from Hand's Brigade and assigned to 1st Pennsylvania Brigade, an element of the. Another form of line service was with theCorps of Invalids. At Morristown, during the winter of 1780-81, the 7th Pennsylvania was involved in a mutiny with other Pennsylvania Regiments after which the unit was disbanded. A third type of militia duty was in providing guards for supply depots located in Lancaster, Lebanon and Reading and at various prisoner of war camps. On these permanent billet rolls the men in each company were listed as being either part of the first class, second class, third class, etc. Donation Land in certain western counties, land that remained free from taxation so long as the soldier lived and retained ownership. The Regiment was authorized on January 30, 1776 in the continental Army as Capt. An attempt to move the cannon and depress the muzzles led to the crews being run off by the highly accurate fire of the sharpshooters. The financial difficulties of the new government, difficulties that lasted into the 1790's, complicated the payment of troops. Pennsylvania Line Regiments and other Pennsylvania Units. As such, they were subject to the orders of the Provincial Assembly. Filename: Description: Date: Submitter: Revolutionary War: 1bat1782.txt : Rev War: 1782 - First Battalion, Washington County: May 1998: m. Burns: Frontier Rangers/Militia The Raid at Cabanatuan, Philippines, 75th Ranger Regiment The Legacy Continues. The 1781 reorganization
of the Continental resolved the issue of light troops by bringing
greater centralized control. An online listing of officers in the Reorganized and re-designated 1 January 1, 1777 as the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment, to consist of 8 companies. Most of the service rendered by members of the Pennsylvania Militia fell into one of three categories. Marion knew that if he did not continue to press, theyd be back with a vengeance. Queens Loyal Rangers. It gained permanent status as a two-company force
on 15 October of that year and provided reconnaissance capability
to the Northern Department until 1 January 1781 when it disbanded
at Coos, New Hampshire, as part of a general reorganization of
the Continental Army.
Bedford County Revolutionary War Militia Westmoreland County Revolutionary War Militia It remained at Ticonderoga voluntarily until November 13 (three weeks beyond its term of service) to await the arrival of replacement troops. Gen. The next year, the regiment took part in a number of small engagements in New Jersey and again wintered at Morristown. Certificates of the funded or Militia Debt. Gen. William Maxwell, which was formed for the fall campaign opposing the British approach toward Philadelphia from the south. The company commanders could also change. 14 cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Though they held military titles, these were actually civilian officers not to be confused with the military officers holding the same ranks in the Continental Army. A counter charge of the remainder of Marions cavalry pushed the dragoons back across the land bridge. Northampton County Revolutionary War Militia 1st Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: Col. George Hubner; 4th Battalion, 1780 Commanding Officers: Lt. Col. Philip Beehm (Boehm) Under the provisions of the Militia Act, each individual summmoned had the right to file an appeal asking that their service be delayed and some successfuly avoided service by repeatedly filing appeals. Gen. Anthony Wayne's division. Flying Camps were what we today might call mobile military reserves. There they remained until the 6th Pennsylvania was mustered out on March 15, 1777. The Regiment then marched to Tappan to bolster the Garrison at Ticonderoga after Arnold's defection. A Chronology Of The American Revolutionary War An Ordinance For Regulating The Cloathing Department For The Armies Of The United States The Attempt To Win Over The Hessians The Mutiny Of The Pennsylvania Line The Pox: Ten Times More Terrible Than Britons, Canadians And Indians Together On January 1, 1777, the survivors of the 5th Battalion, along with exchanged prisoners and new recruits, were reorganized into the 6th Pennsylvania. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Lower Bridge was only twelve miles away. Reorganized on January 1, 1783 at Lancaster, to consist of 7 companies in the. John Doyle's Independent Rifle Company. On October 14, under pressure from the British rejoined the main force at Ticonderoga. In the original concept rangers were full-time soldiers employed by the colonial governments to "range" between fixed frontier fortifications as a reconnaissance system to provide early warning of hostile raids. Lt. Much of the information provided below was extracted by former archivist Henry James Young, and also possibly by archivist Marvin Schlegel, during the 1940s and 1950s from published entries in the various series of the
United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 FamilySearch The original 8th Pennsylvania Regiment was formed in July 1776 of men from Westmoreland and Bedford counties in western Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania claimed the 1st Continental Regiment as its own and renamed the regiment as the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment. That evening both sides encamped, though Marion did order his night patrols to take shots at Watsons sentinels.
The Pennsylvania Navy was created in 1775 and, like the Pennsylvania Line, was filled by voluntary enlistment. Special battalions of line troops were recruited for the It also provided an avenue for conscientious objectors to fulfill their legal obligation to the state without compromising their religious convictions. It is notable, however, that during the summer campaign of 1776, thousands of Pennsylvania Associators saw active service in New Jersey. "Light
Horse Harry" Lee of Virginia (the father of Robert E. Lee)
raised the only American-born unit under this concept. If you have Pennsylvania ancestors who served in the Revolutionary War, you may be confused by the varying names for forms of service. The Many of the men who served in 1776 reenlisted and to these were added new recruits to fill out the regiment. Company returns, battalion returns, and brigade returns were nearly always filled out on standard printed forms when these were available. The Continental
Army authorized several of these formations in 1777 and 1778,
primarily as a vehicle to employ European volunteers who could
not be inserted into existing regiments without provoking major
arguments over rank, or because of language barriers. The Pennsylvania Riflemen are sent to the left near Flatbush and the Musketeers are sent to the right with General Alexander. Shortly afterward, the Regiment helped delay Cornwallis before the Battle of Princeton. 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. Keystone State. Choosing escape, Watson abruptly wheeled his Regiment to the right and proceeded to move at a quick pace across fifteen miles of marsh and pine lands to the Santee Road.
Mother Bedford - The Pennsylvania Frontier Of The 1700s Member of the first and second continental Durham, (these are free with registration) Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 from National Archives (NARA) microfilm publication M246. The Regiment was authorized on July 11, 1776 in the Continental Army as a Battalion for frontier defense in the, Designated on July 20, 1776 as Mackay's Battalion. On June 30, 1775, the Provincial Assembly gave official recognition to the Associators and grouped their companies into battalions. Upon reaching the ford site, the captain was killed with one shot from the Marions sharpshooter commander. Miscellaneous private papers relating to the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, World War I, the Pennsylvania National Guard, and peacetime military service. Somewhat similarly, at the end of the war arrearages and allowances due were met by issuing to each soldier still in the service a number of interest-bearing Final Settlements, also calledPierce's Certificates. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. They also helped garrison Fort Pitt, Fort Henry, and a number of smaller posts. The light infantry companies
continued under their existing practice of forming provisional
battalions for each campaign season. USA, Winfield, Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Other examples of this type of service include the large numbers of Pennsylvania militia employed in the summer and autumn of 1777 to oppose the British invasion at Brandywine and on the flanks at the battle of Germantown, though in neither case did they actually see action. Volume Reel 0822 American Revolutionary War Service Records; Soldiers--United States--Registers Pennsylvania, Seventh Battalion (Cumberland County Militia), Seventh Regiment: A -F
We have set your language to When the classes were called up, each captain would deliver a notice to each man's dwelling or place of business. With no radical changes, the new militia system served the Commonwealth through war and peace until 1842. Source:Egle, William Henry, 1898. Revolutionary War Pension Payment Ledgers, 1818-1872 from NARA microfilm publication T718. Most of the muster rolls that have survived were made up just before the men were discharged from duty. The Regiment was authorized on September 16, 1776 in the Continental Army as the 9th Pennsylvania Regiment. Organized between January 2- February 17, 1776 at Philadelphia to consist of 8 companies. 21 Thacher, James, Military Journal during the American Revolutionary War, pp. It halted the British attack but was itself compelled to retire under subsequent artillery fire. The Flying Camp? USA. In formal
battles it provided unblemished flank security, but it was even
better in rear battle by conducting deep raids against British
logistical bases. Soldiers remaining in the regiment were reassigned to other units and eventually sent south to take part in the Yorktown Campaign. Leaving his dead in an abandoned rock quarry and loading his wounded on wagons, Watson and his crack regiment began their withdrawal at the double-time on 28 March toward Georgetown. The situation was not good. They also fought at Bergen Neck. When brought word of Watsons deployment, he correctly realized that this was a strategic attempt by the British to drive him from the southern region of the state. These concerns were overcome and the regiment joined the army later in the month. Organized between October 25- November 26, 1775 at Philadelphia to consist of 8 companies from Philadelphia, Philadelphia City, Northampton, Berks and Bucks Counties. The regiment was authorized in December, 1775 as the 5th Pennsylvania Battalion. In pursuit was Peter Horry, firing on the retreating forms from every bush and thicket. Organized on September 5, 1776 at Lancaster with recruits from central Pennsylvania and assigned to the. Continental bills of Credit, which quickly lost value. Revolutionary War General. As a result of this alliance, Rogers greatest claim to fame during the Revolution and possibly most infamous overall was the seizure of Nathan Hale. Unfortunately for Watson, the lack of trees and concealment did not diminish the fires, nor their accuracy. based on information from your browser. Reorganized and re-designated on January 1, 1777 as the 1st Pennsylvania Regiment, to consist of 8 companies. Harmar would remain in this position until 1780. These actions earned the Rangers a reputation for ruthlessness. During the 1777 campaign, the regiment split, with the smaller rifle corps joining Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates at Saratoga. Here is an alphabetical list of Revolutionary Soldiers "compiled chiefly from The Depreciation Account books in the office of the Auditor General of . Eighty years after becoming the United States of America, the nation suffered a Civil War. With his men in a panic and the number of wounded and suffering growing, Watson shelved his pride and addressed a letter to Marion not only requesting permission to send seven of his most seriously wounded through the lines but once again alluding to the fact that Watson believed Marion was conducting himself in a manner contrary to civilized war. During the summer, the 11th Pennsylvania was assigned to the 2d Brigade of Anthony Wayne's division. Ohio, November 12, 1777 The Pennsylvania State Regiment is officially designated the 13th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. The 7th Pennsylvania fought at Middlebrook, New Jersey on June 17. There was a problem getting your location. Avoiding militia calls was not difficult. On May 18 the unit lost a junior officer killed in a fight at Paramus. The Regiment was authorized on January 22, 1777 in the Continental Army as Capt. The 7th Pennsylvania marched with Brig. Capt. The resulting restructuring of the Pennsylvania Line perpetuated a 2nd Regiment among the state's six reorganized units, with Walter Stewart still in command. Organized between January 2- February 11, 1776 at Chester to consist of 8 companies from Chester, Bucks and Lancaster Counties. 3, The Pennsylvania Line: Regimental Organization and Operations, 17751783. 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. The regiment would see action during the New York Campaign, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Sullivan Expedition. These nine companies were to form a battalion to be commanded by Col. William Thompson of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvanians assigned to the fort, mostly from the Musket Battalion, are among those captured. During the Seven
Years' War most European armies developed partisan corps (also
called frei korps). New Hampshire, Undaunted by the destroyed bridge or the rebels fire, the lead guardsmen closed column and plunged across the river. Formation [ edit] Mifflin' Brigade re-designated on October 8, 1776 as Stirling's Brigade. RevWar Progressive January 3, 1777 The Battle of Princeton. ?? Similar groups, commonly known as Associators, soon sprang up in surrounding counties. Relieved on November 14, 1776 from St. Clair's Brigade and assigned to the. Following the reduction of the Pennsylvania Line in the winter of 1780-81 the unit was redesignated "the detachment of the Pennsylvania Line", and consisted of two companies. The regiment lost two men wounded in this action. To fight the enemy bravely with a prospect of victory is nothing; but to fight with intrepidity under the constant impression of defeat, and inspire irregular troops to do it, is a talent peculiar to yourself. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The regiment was organized June 1775 as Maj. Timothy Bedel's Corps of Rangers . Two
months later the remnants of the corps fell into British hands
when Fort Washington surrendered. Minute Men, on call for special duty at short notice, but no evidence of the existence of such a corps in Pennsylvania survives. Begin Main Content Area Bedford County Revolutionary War Militia. Revolutionary War Re-Enactors. Two companies also accompanied Benedict Arnold's attack on Quebec. Morning arrived and Watson again resumed his march with Marion leading. Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Notice at Collection. Pennsylvania therefore adapted her fleet to shallow waters. Gen. Anthony Wayne's Division. 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. In the spring of 1777, the Regiment was assigned to Brig. Pennsylvania, 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. The Pennsylvania Line: Regimental Organization and Operations, 1776-1783 by John B.B.
13th Pennsylvania Regiment - Wikipedia There is a problem with your email/password. Since the company captain and lower officers were also called up, their identities provide a clue to the permanent class, company, and battalion to which a particular individual belonged.
Washington County Military January to June 1777 - During this period the unit was reorganized as the 6th Regiment with Colonel Henry Bicker as its commander. Benjamin Church and Maj. Robert Rogers both formed Ranger units to fight during the King Phillips War and the French and Indian War. In enrollment, it probably never numbered as many as one thousand men. 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. Gen. Thomas Mifflin. Though titled Rangers by Washington and a grateful American people, Morgans Rangers were not, in essence, Rangers in the sense of the uniquely trained, motivated, and challenged soldier. The 11th Pennsylvania fought again at Germantown on October 4, 1777. As his situation grew more desperate with each passing day, Watson finally decided to retreat. A quick fight ensued with heavy firing. The Regiment was authorized on March 15, 1777 in the Pennsylvania State Troops as Capt. Many members of the Pennsylvania Navy were entitled to and received Depreciation pay certificates, and, rather curiously, some were paid off with Certificates of the Funded or Militia Debt. Consolidated on January 17, 1781 with the, Reorganized on January 1, 1783 at Ashley Hills, South Carolina, to consist of 9 companies, and assigned to the. Union County, Having dashed ahead to destroy the bridge, Horry and his men were positioned fifty yards across the river. 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. They were instead the numbers of the battalions from which the men came! Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Military Records Pennsylvania in the Revolutionary War 1st Pennsylvania Regiment Brief History Also known as the Pennsylvania Rifle Battalion and Thompson's Rifle Battalion. Its main objective was the defense of Philadelphia and the protection of the Delaware river and bay of the outward and inward bound trade of the state. 14 cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Soldiers who served during the years 1777-1780, when the currency was depreciating, were paid in
Re-Enactor Links - American Revolution Sending forth his Loyalist cavalry to cross the causeway, Marion met the charge with one of his own led by Peter Horry and his mounted men. USA. Watson rode back to rally his men only to have his horse shot from under him. In 1780, the 7th Pennsylvania was part of a force which defended against a Hessian attack on New Bridge, New Jersey on April 16, 1780 and then at Paramus. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The battalion colonels, lieutenant colonels, and majors were called to active duty in a specific order. Before daybreak, Marion roused his men and deployed his troops. Union County, The 7th Pennsylvania was part of the force that attacked the blockhouse under Wayne at Bergen Heights on july 21, 1780. Reorganized and redesignated on January 1, 1777 as the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, to consist of 8 companies. It should be noted that these fines were not necessarily intended to be punitive. During this period, activist elements among Pennsylvania's population organized local volunteer "associations" that were eventually formed into fifty-three battalions. Lee particularly shined when his regulars
stiffened the irregular local forces of leaders like Francis ("Swamp
Fox") Marion. On September 20, the 7th Pennsylvania bore the brunt of the British assault at Paoli where half of the men present were either killed or wounded. The mix of mounted and dismounted men
gave it somewhat greater staying power in independent firefights
while also allowing rapid forced marches (each light infantryman
held on to a dragoon's stirrups). . Joshua Huddy, who was every bit as feared by loyalists as Tye was by patriots. Morgan would continue to fight in support of the American Revolution in a number of significant battles, including the battle at Cowpens, South Carolina, on 17 January 1781. Many of the Invalids were subsequently pensioned. When several classes were called up for active duty, a separate roll for each company listed the names of the men who actually served, either in person or as substitutes. Exercise Fine. During this period, 135 men and officers were detached to Col. Daniel Morgan and participated in the Saratoga campaign as part of his rifle corps. Some of its troops were detached to serve with the special task force (the "light infantry corps") under Brig. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The infantry moved at a trot the entire way, stopping only to fire a volley to their rear. It was during this action that the "wives of several of the soldiers belonging to the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment took the empty canteens of their husbands and friends and returned them filled with waterduring the hottest part of the engagement, although frequently cautioned as to the danger of coming into the line of fire.". Participating in a part of the left wing under Nathaniel Green, the Pennsylvanians assist in the defeat of the Hessians under Colonel Rall. The U.S. Army Ranger history predates the Revolutionary War. Soon, though, just as Marion had expected, the guardsmen wheeled around and made their way back to the Kingstree intersection. The enlisted men were held by the British until December 26, 1776 when they were set free on parole and, most probably, exchanged for prisoners held by the Continental Forces. Undaunted, the British Regulars held their ground, unlimbered their field cannon, and repelled the attack. The few present were able to man a section of the army's first line of defense at Whitemarsh in early December, before moving with the rest of Washington's forces into the legendary winter encampment at Valley Forge. Two lieutenants were mortally wounded here and a number of men killed. Here the regiment shared the sufferings of the Continental Line, trained in Von Steuben's new manual of arms and brought itself up to strength. About; Leadership; Public Information; Contact; Join; . Morgans Corps of Rangers was coming to fruition. In January 1776, the eight companies of the newly-formed battalion began leaving the state to participate in Benedict Arnold's ill-fated attempt to capture Quebec. Depreciation Pay Certificates, which were both interest bearing and negotiable, like bonds of the present day. Were your ancestors part of the Pennsylvania Line? Northumberland County Revolutionary War Militia Upper Division Associators, 24 January 1776 Commanding Officers: Col. unknown For line troops, neither the type of service rendered nor the term of enlistment was uniform. They took part in campaigns against the Indian towns in northwest Pennsylvania in concert with the Sullivan/Clinton campaign, and again against the hostile Indians in southeast Ohio. Captured by one of Rogers scouting units and personally escorted to confinement by Rogers, himself, the great American patriot Hale would be tried and hung from the gallows shortly thereafter, as a traitor, but not before uttering his immortal declaration, I only regret that I have one life to lose for my country.. Gen. Anthony Wayne and Washington south in August where they fought at Brandywine on September 11, 1777. In December, the 2nd Pennsylvania returned to Morristown for another winter. The American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence, was a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North American. To make amends for such depreciation, each of these men who in 1781 yet remained in line service was awarded a substantial sum in
In 1776, the state's Provincial Assembly was replaced by a General Assembly and a new Pennsylvania constitution. Bucks County Associators and a chart showing how the units were organized is available. This was the decisive point of the campaign that required Marion to attack. Marion knew that an engagement with them would not be easy and he could expect no support from the American army. The 7th Pennsylvania was present at Whitemarsh but did not fight. It was the last regiment to leave Long Island. Reorganized and re-designated on January 1, 1777 as the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment, to consist of 8 companies. After wintering at Valley Forge the regiment was assigned to the Western Department, headquartered at Fort Pitt. This Revolutionary War Militia Arrangement provides a breakdown of the battalions and companies raised in each county and the names of the commanding officers. It was consolidated with the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment on 17 January 1781 and re-designated as the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment and concurrently furloughed at Trenton, New Jersey. Seven miles later at Ox Swamp, he encountered destroyed bridges and an abatis across the causeway. Militia fines became an important source of revenue. For purposes of administration and drill, Pennsylvania State Navy. Subsequently, management of these troops was assumed by the Continental Congress. Sullivan in his campaign against the Iroquois in western Pennsylvania. John Nelson's Independent Rifle Company and assigned to the. [2] The only time Pennsylvania seems to have had any sort of basic militia prior to the draft is during the winter months of 1776 into 1777. Relieved in January 1777 from Stirling's Brigade. The names of these individuals will be found on the appeal lists. 1783-1788], Return of Pennsylvania Line Entitled To Donation Lands, Northumberland Co Revolutionary War Militia, Philadelphia City Revolutionary War Militia, Philadelphia Co Revolutionary War Militia, Westmoreland Co Revolutionary War Militia, PHMC Collections Management Policy Standards, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access Policy, Military Accounts, Associators, 1775-1777 (RG 4) (microfilm rolls #152), Military Accounts, Line, 1775-1809 (RG 4) (microfilm rolls #142-150), Military Accounts, Militia, 1777-1794 (RG 4) (microfilm rolls #153-189), Military Accounts, Navy, 1775-1794 (RG 4) (microfilm rolls #205-207, 150), Revolutionary War Pension File, 1809-1893 (RG 2) (microfilm rolls #20-22), Revolutionary War Pension List Book, 1834-1837 (RG 28) (microfilm roll #240), Records of Pennsylvania's Revolutionary Governments (RG 27) (microfilm rolls #689-741), Miscellaneous Manuscripts of the Revolutionary War Era, 1771-1791 (MG 275) (microfilm roll #2984), Lyman Copeland Draper Papers, 1542-1916 (MG 262) (microfilm rolls #1202-1239), Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, 1739-1859 (MG-262) (microfilm rolls #1290-1292), Lieutenant General von Knyphausen, Report of the Battle of Brandywine to Court of Hesse-Kassel, September 11, 1777 (MG 262) (microfilm rolls #3003), Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1789 (National Archives) (microfilm rolls #1733-1738), Donation and Depreciation Lands (RG 17) (microfilm roll #3429).