8th pennsylvania regiment revolutionary war

Gregory, Chester County, Capt Persifor Frazer's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso Abraham - Served NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed by Beryl Posey, Michajah - Capt. disclaimer and copyright | http://etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/WasFi07.html, http://www.history.army.mil/books/revwar/contarmy/ca-fm.htm, https://archive.org/details/historicalregis02heitgoog, https://web.archive.org/web/20100608052649/http:/www.history.army.mil/reference/revbib/pa.htm, http://www.pa-roots.com/westmoreland/oldwestmoreland/chapter10.html, https://archive.org/details/washingtonscross00fisc, http://www.w3.org/2006/03/wn/wn20/instances/synset-unit-noun-3, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. "Colors: Field of flag dark blue; stars and unit designation white; brown eagle with white head and tail; yellow beak and claws and shield border; white arrows; green branch; black ship with white sails against blue sky and sea; brown plow This company was. by Jim K Markle 7. The 2nd Brigade, now on the division's right, blundered into part of Major General Adam Stephen's division moving forward. Lancaster County Revolutionary War Militia New York, 196187. Joseph Ogle's Co., etc., WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Leana [To] Maj. Isaac Craig, D[eputy] Q[uarter] M[aster] Gen[era]l." Back: "Received the within, [signed] Jonathan Grant". of Light Infantry Regt., PA, Northumberland County - Captain Benjamin Weiser's Company Muster Roll, January 30, 1777, contributed by Larry J Smith When the British army commander General Sir William Howe appeared on the scene he was startled to see his crack light infantry fleeing before the American advance. His promotion was rescinded in 1777 for having been made out of turn. Hixson, James - Capt. The 7th, 8th and 9th North Carolina Regiments were disbanded as of May 27, 1778: 10th North Carolina: Brig. Gillespie, John - CHESTER COUNTY, contributed Columbia George Smith's Co., etc., MONTGOMERY COUNTY, contributed by Jim Stokes A return of the 8th Pennsylvania in June 1777 shows that of the 684 men enlisted in the regiment, 36 were prisoners of war, 14 were missing, 51 had died, 15 had been discharged, and 126 had deserted (see Pa. Archives description begins Samuel Hazard et al., eds. - Capt. Rex, John Philips Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Thomas Coppenhefer's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Tom Caulley Pennsylvania Archives. A body of riflemen were detached from the regiment and fought at Saratoga. Geery, John - Capt. Also to have your men completed to their proper complement of ammunition, strictly injoining the greatest care to avoid all wanton and unnecessary waste (Syrett, Hamilton Papers description begins Harold C. Syrett et al., eds. Shannon's Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Jones' Co., (NJ), WAYNE COUNTY, contributed Fox, Joseph - Capt. Heckendorn/Hackedorn, David - Capt. Wakelee, At the time Brodhead was commander of both the Western Department and the 8th Regiment. contributed by Mary Lou Wardlaw Line, contributed 8th Pennsylvania Regiment - Wikipedia The mutiny was a successful attempt by the troops to get better treatment and pay, as well as to secure discharge for those men who had served three years. The only fighting was a skirmish on 15 August when the advance guard scattered a force of Indians. by David Wilson Thomas Campbell's Co., PA Cont. BERKS-NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Diana Quinones Covenhofer's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Adams, John - Capt. after the war before moving to Ohio and founding Higginsport with his brother Peter. Croghan was at Yorktown but unable to fight because he had been released by the British as a prisoner on parole--honor-bound not to fight unless exchanged for a British prisoner. by Judie Ann Millard For lack of guides, the column failed to link with John Sullivan's main column at Genesee (now known as Cuylerville, New York) as planned. [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. Minor, Capt. Henry Knox admitted losing six killed and 20 to 30 captured, while the British claimed to have taken 80 prisoners. Louge, Margaret's app. - NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Jonathan Clark's sister. Randy Young, 1 October 2004, Regarding the militia and the National Guard, the statement needs some clarification. McGee, The 8th was also at the unfortunate Paoli Massacre on the night of 2021 September. Washington, D.C., 190437. Abraham Smith's Co., PA, YORK COUNTY, contributed by County Pensioners 1835, Capt Frederick Vernon's Co - 4th PA Battalion, Capt Thomas Robinson's Co - 4th PA Battalion, Capt Persifor Frazer's Co - 4th PA Battalion, Chester County Militia, 2nd Co., 7th Battalion, Muster Roll 1782, 8th Company, 4th Battalion, Flying Camp Companies from First Battalion of Associators 1776, Captain John Nelson's Company of the First Battalion, Lieutenants and Sub-Lieutenants 1777-1786, 1st Battalion, Muster Roll Of 6th Class, Captain Benjamin Weiser's Company Muster Roll, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, A-G, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, H-M, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, N-Z, Memoriams and Transfers, A Sketch of General Thomas Procter 1739-1806, Schuylkill German Battalion - Wikipedia Jeremiah Talbot's Co., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Pat Sproat Lou Wardlaw Aggarwal, USGenWeb Left Valley Forge in March 1778 for Fort Pitt. McLennan, Pennsylvania McNearys [McNary] Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Transferred to the main army in November 1776, the unit was renamed the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment on 1 January 1777. McGerry/McGeary, Chester [6] Cornwallis and Major General James Grant with 3,000 to 4,000 troops marched along both banks of the Raritan River. Longs Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette [7] Lincoln's men fought well and the bulk of them evaded the trap. Bailey, George - Capt. The regiment also suffered several casualties during the British attack on Bound Brook on 13 April. (U.S. Capitol), Brigadier generals commanded brigades (multiple regiments). The unit was reassigned from the Middle Department to the main army on 14 July. The device shows a hunter trying to snare a lion, and the motto underneath reads 'Dominari Nolo' - I refuse to be subjugated. A body of riflemen were detached from the regiment and fought at Saratog. (J.C. Leyendecker). Isaac - Capt. Captain Croghan was promoted to major on May 16, 1778. County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. 8th PA Regt. - 8th Pennsylvania "The legend refers to the American's desire to be free from the King of England. MacLain, Durkees Company, Wyoming Rangersfor Desertionto receive 15 lashes. Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiments Muster Rolls and Service Records Form! Ziegler's Co., PA, LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed Each item is followed by a ranked preference and while all types under each heading are correct, the closer you stay to the top of each list . Asa Barns Co., PA, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Michael McDonald Private 5th Penn: Battalion For Leaving his post, to receive 50 lashes. Project, Classes Pennsylvania Artillery, I & II, (History and Rosters), contributed by Donna Bluemink Signed in Georgia, October 31, 1776 after a failed invasion of British East Florida. by Joy Fisher David Grier's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Jacob - Capt. - Capt. by Kathleen Brown - Capt. contributed by Donald C. Beatty COUNTY, contributed by Denise Meador The Paymaster was Michael Eberhardt, and the Regimental Quartermasters were Jacob Meil and later, Ensign Jacob Ray- bold of Maryland. Reatch's Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty modern editorial content, are copyright The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. by Mary Lou Wardlaw the United States, and research and development projects to bring historical records to the Lieut: Simvall of the 8th Penn: Battalion for Refusing to do dutyCashiered.3, Ensign McKee of the 8th Penn: Batt: acquitted and discharged from confinement.4. Chester County, Capt Thomas Robinson's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso On 20 July the unit was named Mackay's Battalion. James - Capt. 8th Battalion, 1780 Commanding Officers: Lt. Col. James Ross * Notes: There are no rolls for this battalion under the 1777 arrangement, and no clues to the origen of the companies other than the captain's names. The 8th Pennsylvania Regiment or Mackay's Battalion was an American infantry unit that became part of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. John Travis' Co., etc., YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette List of Continental Army Units in 1777 to 1780 - American Revolutionary War [13] Soon Wayne's men became anxious because fighting at the Chew House erupted several hundred yards in their rear. With the first of the National Defense Acts He died near home of smallpox in 1777. For a complete list of generals who commanded the 8th Virginia's various brigades, divisions and temporary units. William Davidson, Private of Capt: Durkees Company, Wyoming Rangers, for Desertionto receive 50 lashes. by Diane Delbridge Only on 10 June 1777 did Pennsylvania transfer the eight-company regiment to the Continental Army as Proctor's Continental Artillery Regiment. Authorized for frontier defense in July 1776, the eight-company unit was originally called Mackay's Battalion after its commander, Colonel Aeneas Mackay. After his Continental service, Slaughter served under Gen. George Rogers Clark in Kentucky and helped found Louisville. Links: FOTW homepage | James Piggott's Co., PA, etc., ALLEGHENY COUNTY, contributed Bowen's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette All rank and file were furloughed until 15 March 1781, though sergeants and musicians had to remain on duty. General Orders, 28 April 1777 - Archives Allison, Robert - FRANKLIN COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Valentine Upp's Co., etc., BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed by Jerry L. Johnston& Joanne Corle The Commander in Chief (taking into consideration the late distracted State of the 8th. Assigned to the Western Department in May 1778, the 8th Pennsylvania gained a ninth company before seeing action near Fort Laurens and in the Sullivan Expedition in 1778 and 1779. Continental Line. After the war Chaplain Christian Streit settled in Winchester where he served the town's Lutheran congregation. Completed December 10, 1775 in the West Augusta District (now Southwestern Pennsylvania and nearby parts of West Virginia). General Knox planned to have four 3-pound or 6-pound cannons attached to each infantry brigade. Consolidated on January 17, 1781 with the 8th Pennsylvania Regimentand redesignated as the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment; concurrently furloughed at Trenton, New Jersey (less 2 companies remaining active at Fort Pitt), and relieved from the 1st Pennsylvania Brigade. (ED.) by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz 8th Pennsylvania Regiment (Revolutionary War) FamilySearch Patterson, James - Capt. Archives. Russell, The fort held out against an Indian siege until relieved in March 1779, but McIntosh's plans for a continued advance to Fort Detroit were frustrated. Archives Special ProjectsUSGenWeb [2] Adam - Capt. Nathan, Capt. Pattons Co., etc., WASHINGTON-BUCKS-FRANKLIN CO, contributed by Nancy Poquette County Pensioners 1835, contributed by Richard Turnbach, Weisel, Ann Maire (widow of Jacob) - BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed by Jerry L. Johnston& Joanne Corle, Chester County, Capt Frederick Vernon's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso I'm not sure if this is fact or legend. American Revolution 8th Pennsylvania Regiment - RevWarTalk John - Pennsylvania Line - DAUPHIN COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty 27 vols. Completed April 19, 1776 in the West Augusta District, especially Fort Pitt and Pittsburgh. [Signed] Tho[mas] Bulter, Col. Commandant, Fort Fayette, October 29th 1795. The 8th Pennsylvania Regiment or Mackay's Battalion was an American infantry unit that became part of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. by Jim Crum Jordan, Williams, William - Capt. Adams, William - Capt. County Pensioners I & II, Fries, Peter - Capt. Together with Major General John Sullivan's Maryland division and Brigadier General Thomas Conway's Pennsylvania Brigade, Wayne's troops forced back the British. The unit has performed throughout the Midwest, Eastern and Southern United States, Canada, and England. Gibbs' Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Michael S. Caldwell Thomas Berry grew up in this house known as "Berry Plain" in King George County. Charles (widow's app.) Pyles, Charles (widow's app. Stephen Harding, Private of Capt: Durkees Company,5 Wyoming Rangers, for Desertionto receive 50 lashes. William Darke supported George Washington in various capacities for most of his life, starting in the French & Indian War. [1] In June, Lieutenant Colonel Butler, Captain Swearingen, and 139 men of the regiment were detached to Colonel Daniel Morgan's corps of riflemen. Murphy, John (widow's app.) John Minors Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Proctor, A Sketch of General Thomas Procter 1739-1806: Phildelphia Co, PA, contributed by Donna Bluemink Search Engine, USGenWeb The 8th Virginia was originally composed of ten companies of 68 enlisted men each plus three sergeants, a fifer, and a drummer. Swearingen resigned from the service in August 1779 and settled in Washington County, Pa., where he owned a handful of slaves and became the countys first sheriff two years later. - Capt. COUNTY, contributed by Don Watson's Co., etc., LANCASTER-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette William - Capt Wm Hepburn's Co., PA, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed John Ross Key's Co., 4th Regt., MD Militia, PHILADELPHIA After the war, Lamb married Daniel Boone's cousin and moved to Indiana. They finally rallied 3 miles (4.8km) from the battlefield. O'Kern It completed an epic winter march from western Pennsylvania to New Jersey, though Mackay and his second-in-command both died soon afterward. Calhoun, Andrew (widow's pension) - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Thomas McAnary's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Watson's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette He yelled, "For shame, Light Infantry! ReOrganized and Redesignated Jan 1776 from the 8th Connecticut Regiment Disbanded Dec 1776 19th Continental Regiment Commanded by Col. Charles Webb ReOrganized and Redesignated Jan 1776 from the 7th Connecticut Regiment Disbanded Feb 1777 20th Continental Regiment Commanded by Col.s Benedict Arnold and John Durkee Samuel Miller's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette National Guard of Ohio, the State Guard, who came under the governor's command whenever the Ohio National Guard was Federalized, and the un-organized militia. Paul Shipman's Co., NJ Militia, NORTHUMBERLAND Rumford & Latimer's Co's., DE & Capt. After nearly being cut down by a blast of grape shot, Howe and his staff quickly rode off. Dritts Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Charles - Capt. Indiana County, DAR Patriot Index, contributed by Karen Moorhead Approximately 1,250 foot soldiers were discharged and only 1,150 were left in the ranks. Pennsylvania had several different orders of troops in the Revolutionary War era. Timothy Bedel's Company of Rangers) Commanded by Col. Bedel; Authorized May 1775 as Capt. In March 1777 Colonel Daniel Brodhead assumed command. McDowell, James - Capt. Wallace, Andrew - Captain Church's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Joy Fisher John Doyle's Co., WESTMORELAND-YORKCOUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Kinter, John - Capt. List of Continental Army Units in 1776 - American Revolutionary War The regiment consolidated with the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment in January 1781 and ceased to exist. Quiggles' Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Front: "Sir: Issue four # of Rifle Powder for the use of eight spies employed in the service of the United States. The 8th Pennsylvania Regiment or Mackay's Battalion was an American infantry unit that became part of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Completed March 4, 1776 in Dunmore County (now Shenandoah County). Records Commission (NHPRC) is part of the National ), McGerry/McGeary, Sauers, Richard A. Captain Campbell was promoted to major in August, 1776. - Captains William Price & Andrew Swearingen, WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette The following Sentences of the General Court Martial, held at Boundbrook, whereof Major Robinson was President,2 are approved by the Commander in Chief. Doudle's Co., CUMBERLAND (also YORK ) COUNTY, both contributed by Nancy Poquette Schuylkill Nicholas Bittinger's Co., PA, FRANKLIN COUNTY, by Jeff Rinscheid County Pensioners 1835, contributed by Michael Milton Bluemink, Volunteer: Natalie preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources, relating to the history of A return of the 8th Pennsylvania in Morgan's corps fought at the Battles of Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights during the successful Saratoga campaign. Workman, Hugh - Capt. during the southern campaign 1776. From 11 August to 14 September 1779, Brodhead led a 600-man column up the Allegheny River as part of the Sullivan Expedition. Walter Alexander's Co., etc., BLAIR COUNTY, contributed by Alan Schroeder Archives Special Projects, USGenWeb Clason, Zachariah - Capt. Reichswick, - Company A Wilkes-Barre. John - Midshipman aboard Randolph Frigate, contributed by Lowell Thomas [10] Revolutionary War Pension Project PENNSYLVANIA Transcriptions pertaining to land warrants, rosters and veteran lists may also be submitted for this project. & Cindy McCachern, Dougherty Clark was promoted to major of the 12th Virginia on January 10, 1778. Allison, Gauyn [Gavin?] He is said to have been wounded and taken prisoner at Stillwater, N.Y., during a British-Indian attack on Morgans camp in September 1777. gunnell-john-1823.txt contributed by Don Marsh Seventh in seniority. John Little's Co., etc., BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed by Andy Anderson Pritchett McClean, The Major Generals will publish these Orders at their respective posts, for which purpose the Adjutant General will furnish them with copies. The Continental Army of 1776 - The American Revolutionary War It was built ca. 6.For the dissension and lax discipline that had plagued the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment and the difficulties that it had experienced during its recent winter march from the Pennsylvania frontier to GWs army in New Jersey, including the deaths from illness of its colonel and lieutenant colonel, see the Pennsylvania Council of Safety to GW, 29 Jan. 1777, and GW to the Pennsylvania Council of Safety, 14 Feb., 28 Mar. York County, PA Revolutionary War Militia Genealogy - RootsWeb Gen. Lachlan McIntosh: The 10th North Carolina Regiment was recruited late in 1777 and eventually arrived at Valley Forge by the spring of 1778: 1st Pennsylvania: Col. Thomas Hartley (acting) 2d Pennsylvania: Col. Thomas Hartley (acting . Kooken's Co. 1781, contributed by Joy Fisher You can obtain more information at www.ftpcc.org. The regiment was engaged at the Battles of Bound Brook, Brandywine, Paoli, and Germantown in 1777. James Clarke's Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed The original Troop Flag, which was carried when the Troop was General George Washington's bodyguard, and also in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, and Germantown, is in the Troop Museum at 23rd & Ranstead, Philadelphia, PA 19103. 4.David McKee was commissioned an ensign in the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment in October 1776. Capt. Carson apparently defected to the British during the war. [1] [2] Carolyn K. "Completed" on May 9, 1777. Revolutionary War Rosters and Records. The 2nd Pennsylvania Brigade soon struck a picket of the 46th Foot and swept it before them. A list of the regiment's captains on a January 1778 payroll conducted at Valley Forge. Joseph - Capt. Thomas Berry never strayed far from home after the war and seems to have led a quiet life. 4th PA Battalion Captain James Moore's Company (incomplete) . Head-Quarters, Morristown April 28th 1777. preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources, relating to the history of [9] During the fighting that followed, Major Bayard was hit in the shoulder by a spent cannon ball, knocked off his horse, and tumbled 30 feet (9m) over the ground. Northampton County - Lieutenants and Sub-Lieutenants 1777-1786, contributed by Joy Fisher Through most of the nineteenth century the United States had a very small army, except during wartimes; it was not until World War I that the state militias became the National Guard and not until the Korean War that a large permanent army became the first line of defense." It completed an epic winter march from western Pennsylvania to New Jersey, though Mackay and his second-in-command both died soon afterward. (Walter D. Golladay). Berks Major generals commanded divisions (multiple brigades) or "departments" (theaters of war). Foster's Co., NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed contributed by Joy Fisher Northampton County - Rosters 1st Battalion, contributed by Joy Fisher Dougherty, [2] The unit was in action near Rahway, New Jersey on 23 February during the Forage War. A theoretically full regiment added up to 743 men. Schuylkill Varick transcript, DLC:GW. Vol. Abijah - 8th PA Rifle Regt., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Don against yellow; yellow wheat sheaves against green." David (and widow's app.) The loss of their senior officers and the defeat at Bound Brook apparently caused "distracted" behavior in the ranks. The Soldiers - The 8th Virginia Regiment Joseph Reid's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Captain Westfall placed this notice in the Virginia Gazette recalling his men in December. David (widow's app. Because President Benjamin Franklin was elderly, Muhlenberg often signed executive documents as de facto governor. Chester County, West Nottingham CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne John McIntire, Private in the 5th Penn: Battalion for Threatning to desert to the Enemyto receive 100 lashes. He was the regiment's first colonel. James - 13th Regiment, GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Hipple, Lawrence - 4th Battalion, PA Militia, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Rebecca Cardine Andrew - Capt. Greg Biggs, 3 October 2004. Form! - WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Petrie appear as privates on the 1780 of the rolls indicated as theirs. by Beryl Meehan Gregory, Wertz, The post was finally abandoned in August 1779. Adjutant of the Regiment. Cumberland County - Class Rolls 1780-82, Eighth Battalion, contributed by M. Burns Captain Berry resigned in April of 1778. , Virginia National Guard, descends from this company. Cunningham, John Brady's Co., 12th Regt., PA, MIFFLIN COUNTY, Authorized for frontier defense in July 1776, the eight-company unit was originally called Mackay's Battalion after its commander, Colonel Aeneas Mackay. Clark's company appears to have been overenrolled. Finley, Andrew -(& widow's app.) John - GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core The grave of Captain Abel Westfall, from Hampshire County (now West Virginia).

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