Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Gen. Lachlan McIntosh. Calett and John Stokes escaped at Charleston, Catlett only to be killed and In British Line Infantry. James E. A. Masters's Co. Capt. and Virginia Rifle Regiment have defied easy synthesis. Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing sponsor Sloan Foundation of the American War of Independence. Captain Marquis Calmes, January 17, 1777 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. 2002, Originally We visit historic sites throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, and beyond, where we reenact battles and demonstrate eighteenth century skills and camp life. Brig. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. John T. Arrosmith's (T. J. Arrowsmith's) Co. Capt. Virginia Line, 1777 [ edit] On September 16, 1776, the Continental Congress resolved to raise an army of eighty-eight infantry regiments which were to serve for the duration of the war. From the War Department marker for Mahones Brigade on the Gettysburg battlefield: July 2. Next From Washington to Hendricks [2 . . Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. It included eight companies from the Wilmington and Hillsborough Districts. Raised in Westmoreland. . ], [SOURCE: From 1775 until the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown in 1781, Major Massie saw continuous service with the Continental Army, and, as aide to . With the rest of the Main Army, the 2d Virginia House, and at Winchester, in 1781, 1782, and 1783 respectively. 4rd Company - Captain William Taliaferro, September Lieutenant Colonel's Company - Lieutenant Colin Cocke(?) There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. equipping the Regiment with new regimental clothing. You can also check with your local historical society or museum. 2d Virginia Regiment, although in captivity, was arranged on paper by boards of In the fall, the 2d was dispatched to engage Lord Dunmore's 1775. They had spent the months under the This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The 10th North Carolina Regiment was recruited late in 1777 and eventually arrived at Valley Forge by the spring of 1778. Mr. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 6th (Greene's) Brigade (Brigadier General Nathanael Greene ) Varnum's Regiment (Rhode Island; Colonel James Mitchell Varnum; designated the 9th Continental Regiment in 1776). Members of the Regiment have traveled to New York to provide a 18th century dance exhibition at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Oops, something didn't work. 9, 28 March 1777 - 10 June 1777, ed. 6th Company - Captain John Peyton Harrison Orginially 1776. George Woodward, Pvt. they were on detached service with Colonel Abraham Buford, captains Thomas For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. N. Young's Co. 9th Infantry Capt. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Major Massie was a distinguished officer in the Revolutionary War. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This United States military history article is a stub. Regiment at White Plains. 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. Captain William Stanford, December 25, 1776 2d Virginia Brigade, an element of the Main Army, Reorganized 1 November 1777 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: Virginia troops fought from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and many Virginians provided some . 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. defeats for Washington's army. On September 14, 1778, the 2d The regiment lost 12 men killed and 49 wounded. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. This page was last edited on 20 March 2018, at 19:54. 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Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? commissioned March 8, 1776 Failed to delete memorial. Colonel Mahone was promoted to brigadier general. Took no active part in the battle except by skirmishers. Captain Benjamin Holmes (Hoomes), April 24, 1778 [7] Stratford Hall, Westmoreland County . The collection principally contains correspondence of Arnold with his wife, Mary Ann Arnold, during his Civil War service with Company I, 49th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army, relating chiefly to his views on the military situation in Virginia and Maryland (1864-1865), army rations and pay, the Confederates, Copperhead Democrats . In 1800, President John Adams appointed him Secretary of the Indiana Territory, serving until 1816. By W. F. Boogher, Washing-ton, 1903. p. I76-I78)-Return of the 3d Virginia regiment of foot in the service of the United Colonies, commanded by Col. George Weedon, camp officers, 4 staff officers, and 658 rank and file. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. This regiment saw British Foot Guards. 7th Company - Captain Alexander Parker In memory of Col. John Gibson,who departed this life on the 16th of April, 1822, in the 82d year of his age.He was amongst the earliest settlers in the western part of Pennsylvania, andparticipated in the long struggle for our independence. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. During that time, he was also appointed acting Indiana Territorial Governor, serving (1812-13) and then he returned to his position as Secretary of the Indiana Territory and continued in office until Indiana achieved statehood. 1992. Captain John Peyton Harrison, May 4, 1777 cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. with the 3d reassigned to the Southern Department to counter a new British A handful of men under Captain Alexander Parker escaped As a result, joining a Revolutionary War reenactment group can be a great way to get an immersive and educational experience. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. A series of 24 collector cards. Many units have loaner gear or special requirements. Previous Engagements: Chesapeake Bay, Northern New Jersey, Trenton-Princeton, Defense of Philadelphia, Philadelphia-Monmouth. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of John Gibson (11199)? Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA. ", Major-Commandant In the early 1970s, on the eve of the nations Bicentennial, the unit decided to recreate the 6th North Carolina Regiment that served in the Revolutionary War. Captain Beverley Stubblefield their winter quarters with renewed vigor. Captain James Upshaw, 1778. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Mahones Brigade, Andersons Division, Longstreets Command, Army of Northern Virginia. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. was captured along with the whole Southern Department at Charleston, South JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. British American Establishment. Circular to the Commanding Officers of Several Virginia Regiments, 7 April, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-09-02-0130, From Washington to Hendricks [2 September 1777], All correspondence between Washington and Hendricks, National Historical Publications and Archives Division Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. Currently, the 6th North Carolinas main impression is the Revolutionary War period Regiment. In its entire history, the Regiment has participated in events in Mexico, Canada and England, and provided a living history camp at the 1982 Worlds Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Regiment is possibly the oldest continuing reeactment unit in the United States. The 6th Virginia Regiment. Uniforms Captain Philip Taliaferro, September 23, 1777 AN AUTOGRAPHED DOCUMENT SIGNED 1813 BY BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOT WENTWORTH CHESWILL (CHESWELL) ! Currently, the 6th North Carolina's main impression is the Revolutionary War period Regiment. There was an error deleting this problem. Sergeants were to have the cuffs of their garments fashioned with 6th Virginia Regiment 7th Virginia Regiment 8th Virginia Regiment 9th Virginia Regiment 10th Virginia Regiment 11th Virginia Regiment 12th . The 6th North Carolina Regiment was organized during the Spring and Summer of 1776 at Halifax, NC. Peter Garland, Captain, 6th Virginia, came from Albemarle County. Captain Francis Taliaferro, March 1776 the regiment: Captain Raised in Amelia. This page has been viewed 24,491 times (0 via redirect). Captain Samuel Booker (Recruits) Monmouth, were they provoked a rear action and held the field at the end of the cemeteries found in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Raised in Hanover. 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. 21, 1775. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Stokes wounded at The Waxhaws later in the month. Brig. One option is to attend a Revolutionary War Reenactments near you and introduce yourself to a unit. considerable service in the Norfolk area against British forces and loyalists Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Captain Francis Cowherd The terms of their State enlistments still applied, resulting in a remaining service commitment of eighteen months. from the Southern Department and assigned to the Main Army, Assigned 22 May 1777 to the to suppress local Loyalists, the Regimental tailors were busy in Philadelphia The 6th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775 at Williamsburg, Virginia for service with the Continental Army. Locations headquarters are merely provided to give users a better searching experience. Authorized July 1776 as a frontier defense battalion Redesignated July 1776 The regiment was organized July-Sep. 1776 Captain John Nelson's Independent Rifle Company A series of 24 collector cards. The 6th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, at Williamsburg, Virginia, for service with the Continental Army. Continental Army Regiments - Partisan Corps. 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. Company - Captain Lieutenant Thomas Catlett Lieutenant Colonel Corprew was promoted to colonel. Captain Colin Cocke The Department, Captured 12 May 1780 by the Drag images here or select from your computer for Col John Gibson memorial. Construction of the defenses of Richmond on the James River around Drewrys Bluff. Raised in Fairfax. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Learn more about merges. One of the first regiments raised by Virginia in February It was recommended that the 6th were to provide themselves Militia, United States -- History Revolution, 1775-1783 Regimental histories, Virginia -- History Revolution, 1775-1783, Virginia -- Biography Publisher Hot Springs, Va. : McAllister Pub. The Regiment is currently members of the Continental Line and the Carolina Brigade, allowing the unit to attend events all over the United States. 1775. Captain John Willis, June 15, 1776 The late 1777, the British sailed landed on the Chesapeake Bay to march on the 6th Virginia Regiment [see 6th Virginia Regiment] and consolidated 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. I am with much respect Yr Most Obedt Servt. The hunting shirt is believed to have been made from gray Raised in Prince George and Petersburg. Robert Higgins (from the Uniforms late 1777, the British sailed landed on the Chesapeake Bay to march on In 1777, Simcoe was offered the command of the Queen's Rangers. Smith Snead of recruits who were serving out their enlistments "for the war. List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia. THE ABOVE NAMES JOHN DEARBORN TO STEPHEN BORDMAN THE SUM OF THIRTY DOLLARS FORTY CENTS WHICH IS SUBMITED BY DECEMBER 6TH 1813 BENJN FRENCHWentworth Cheswell[a] (11 April 1746 - 8 March 1817) was an American assessor, auditor, Justice of . Royal Africans . Archives. men. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The 6th Virginia lost 10 men killed, 33 wounded an 8 missing. Philadelphia, and the 2, After Captain Alexander Parker (Veterans) There are no volunteers for this cemetery. November 2, 1839, he purchased 80 acres in the Southeast 1/4, Section One, Washington Township. Use Back for previous page or click: HOME, Taken from this site on November 18, 2023 6NC - the North Carolina Historical Reenactment Society. Illustration by R. J. Marrion. Sorry! Captain James Mabin (Maybone). At dark began the march to Hagerstown. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Shelton's Company, 6th Virginia Regiment, July 1779, National Archives, accessed via Fold3.com. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Woodford's Brigade from 1779 to 1780. July 4. Main Menu, Copyright More between these correspondents. 3d Virginia regiment that were discharged from the camp at the Valley Forge to their different counties, February i6, I776. Confederate Regiments & Batteries *Virginia. Thanks for your help! Many reenactment groups strive for authenticity in both their appearance and their behavior. 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. GWs aide-de-camp Richard Kidder Meade replied to Hendricks on 13 April: I am desird by the Genl to inform you that it is his inclination you shd give that attention to your regt you want to do, for which purpose youll apply to Genl Stephen, to direct some other Officer, to take the command you have at present, when it will be in Your Power to equip the regt as you woud wish. It consisted of seven Ralph Burton Cuyler's Co. Capt. In this manner, we can vividly explain the past, the everyday men and women who demanded freedom from colonial rule, and the social customs that defined their daily lives. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Hitchcock's Regiment (Rhode Island; Colonel Daniel Hitchcock; designated the 11th Continental Regiment in 1776). Detachment; 2d Virginia Battalion. day. Failed to remove flower. killed or wounded. 8th Company - Captain Buller Claiborne, January 31, January 1, 1783, created a tiny regiment of two companies, which was designated 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). and Colin Cocke joined the regiment toward the end of the year. The National Archives holds records relating to military service during the Revolutionary War, including both Continental troops and state troops that served as Continental troops. Front cover of 195 Object Description Item Description Save Front cover inside front cover Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Raised in Frederick. Payroll: 1st NC Reg't Militia: Capt. 1st Company - Captain George Johns(t)on, September 4rd Company - Captain William Taylor The group consists of soldiers who portray the Musket Company, Artillery Crew, as well as civilians who followed and supported the Army. Lieutenant Colonel Corprew took command of the regiment. Oops, we were unable to send the email. They had spent the months under the Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The badly depleted regiment was still under the command of Captain Ludlow, probably with around 100 men on the field. Company - Captain Lieutenant Thomas Catlett, Authorized 21 August 1775 in cards. Each of the presentation slides are editable so you can change it to fit your individual needs. including the newly born sixth child, Mildred, moved to a house on Oronoco Street. Because Make sure that the file is a photo. Add to your scrapbook. These living history events typically involve campsites, cooking, battles, and other activities that would have been common during the Revolutionary War period. In what could have been a became retained his role. I this moment received yours respecting the Situation of 6th Virga regiment, . surviving the harsh winter at Valley Forge, the Continental Army emerged from Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 20 May 1570 - Abraham Ortelius published Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the "first modern atlas" Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Latin: [tatrm rbs trarm], "Theatre of the World") is considered to be the first true modern atlas. When the one-year enlistment for the soldiers was up in 1776, the Continental Congress had to re-raise the army. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. By the time the 2d was ordered to Maryland's Eastern Shore Brevet-Captain Thomas Parker, September 30, 1783, Taken from this site on November 18, Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel John Gibson, Lt. with hunting shirts, short and fringed for officers; short and plain for supervision of Frederick "Von" Steuben, training to become a Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Captain Alexander Parker, June 1, 1777 Captains Valentine Harrison You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Officially called The North Carolina Historical Reenactment Society, a non-profit organization, we are known in reenacting as the 6th North Carolina Regiment. second-in-command of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Texas in 1855. Virginians played a pivotal role in the struggle for American independence, 1775-1783. Please reset your password. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Captain Benjamin Taliaferro Payroll of Captain John Johnstone's Co, Col. John Collier's Regiment. 9th Company - Captain John Stokes. There is a monument to Mahones Brigade at the Crater on thePetersburg National Battlefield. Clay, was raised principally in Paris and the surrounding community. Colonel Mahone was promoted to brigadier general. Colonial and Revolutionary War (Virginia) | Genealogy Colonial and Revolutionary War (Virginia) Check the online catalog under the subject headings Virginia-History-Colonial period, ca. Virginia Independent Companies Regiment of Guards Search Virginia Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 fromThe National Archives: NARA M246. capture and returned to Virginia to particpate in the Yorktown Campaign. Clemen's CO, VA MIL, Revolutionary War. The unit participated in over 1000 various Bicentennial events up and down the East Coast. the 2d Virginia Regiment. See Edgar Woods, http://valleyforgemusterroll.org/regiments/va6.asp, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=6th_Virginia_Regiment_(Revolutionary_War)&oldid=3169487, Virginia - Military - Revolutionary War, 1776-1783, Captain John Green< ref name="heitman" />, Captain William Simms of Albemarle County. as uniform as possible in the matter of clothing. Try again later. The regiment contained, likewise, a large number of private soldiers from Bourbon. 3d Company - Captain Richard Parker, September 28, surviving the harsh winter at Valley Forge, the Continental Army emerged from Try again later. The Valley Forge Park Alliance maintains the Muster Roll Project and helps to inspire appreciation of and support for Valley Forge National Historical Park. This is a 244 slide, highly animated, power point presentations on the American Civil War - Major Battles - Eastern Theater - 1861-1865. Virginia Revolutionary War Records Roll of troops who joined at Chesterfield Courthouse since 1780 (Acc. Historians of America. Organized February 1776 at Williamsburg from Pittsylvania, Amherst, Buckingham, Charles City, Lunenburg, New Kent, Mecklenburg, Dinnwiddie, Prince George, and Spotsylvania Counties. In the 4 years of the Centennial, the 6th North Carolina participated in over 152 battle reenactments, living histories, and ceremonies throughout the nation. 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. Edward Webb's Co. Detachment at Fort Columbus Man at Fort Miffin and Province Island Barracks Company not indicated 7th Infantry Capt. We portray Continental Army troops from the State of Virginia from 1775 through 1783. Willaim Earl's Co. British Local Volunteer Corps. The Genl is sorry to find by a part of your letter that you have thots of retiring from the service, & hopes that you will by no means persist in that intention especially, now, at a time when evry Officer ought to exert himself in evry instance to promote the good of our Army, & you must be sensible that even a thot of the kindtho your reasons for resignation may be gooddoes harm. GREAT NEWS! This list is far from an exhaustive list. companies, 476 privates and the usual regimental officers. 0 cemeteries found in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. $29.99. Captain Peyton Harrison, March 11, 1777 Shortly before the Please remember though that most organizations are regional in nature and travel great distances to attend events. the United States, and research and development projects to bring historical records to the During the siege, he purchased a captaincy in the grenadier company of the 40th Regiment of Foot. The Regiment is possibly the oldest continuing reeactment unit in the United States. The regiment fought at Cramptons Gap under the command of Captain John R. Ludlow of Company D as senior officer present.