8th pennsylvania regiment revolutionary war

Quartermaster Ephraim Douglass, Commissary Ephraim Blaine, Adjutant Michael Huffnagle, Paymaster John Boyd, and Chaplain David McClure rounded out the staff positions, though McClure never assumed his duties. The National Historical Publications and The names of enlisted men below have been identified from deserter advertisements, pension affidavits, and local histories. Aggarwal, USGenWeb McLennan, Pennsylvania Signed in Georgia, October 31, 1776 after a failed invasion of British East Florida. Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index Whitsel's Co., 1st Co., 2nd Battalion, PA, CENTRE Hockingbery, The second part 8TH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT - Valley Forge Muster Roll ), Capt. Platt, - Capt. Bowen's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Completed December 10, 1775 in the West Augusta District (now Southwestern Pennsylvania and nearby parts of West Virginia). Bayard's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Cadwalader's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Matlack's Philadelphia Associators Rifle Battalion, Morgan's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Moulder's Philadelphia Associators Artillery Company, Klotz's Lancaster County Militia Regiment, McAllister's York County Militia Regiment, Montgomery's Cumberland County Militia Regiment, Watt's Cumberland County Militia Regiment, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Pennsylvania regiments of the Continental Army, Military units and formations established in 1776, Military units and formations disestablished in 1781, Proctor's Pennsylvania State Artillery Regiment, http://etext.virginia.edu/etcbin/toccer-new2?id=WasFi07.xml&images=images/modeng&data=/texts/english/modeng/parsed&tag=public&part=460&division=div1, http://books.google.com/books?id=tZALAAAAIAAJ, "The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources. The Commander in Chief (taking into consideration the late distracted State of the 8th. Philadelphia and Harrisburg, 18521949. Cooper, Charles - 1st Regiment, PA Line, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Rebecca Cardine (Walter D. Golladay). Timothy Bedel's Company of Rangers) Commanded by Col. Bedel; Authorized May 1775 as Capt. Keywords: pennsylvania | united states | philadelphia light horse | hanover | first pennsylvania rifles | Workman, Hugh - Capt. Quiggles' Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Springer, Uriah - Capt. William McCasky's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette These men enlisted for three years' service or the duration of the war (whichever was shorter), the term applied to all 1777 enlistees. Ross' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette contributed by Donald C. Beatty The grave of Captain Abel Westfall, from Hampshire County (now West Virginia). Timothy Bedel's Company of Rangers by Janet Wilkinson Schwartz McNearys [McNary] Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 52nd Pennsylvania Volunteers. George McCarter's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Darby's Co., DE, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Judy The names of Michael App, John Graff and Christ. by Jeff Rinscheid Ament, MERCER COUNTY, contributed by Theresa (U.S. Capitol), Brigadier generals commanded brigades (multiple regiments). Sauers, Richard A. The riflemen with Morgan returned from the north and rejoined the regiment late in fall 1777. German Battalion - Wikipedia by Judie Ann Millard Completed February 19, 1776 in Culpeper County. "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 McComa's Co., MD Militia, FAYETTE COUNTY, contributed It completed an epic winter march from western Pennsylvania to New Jersey, though Mackay and his second-in-command both died soon afterward. by Sean Drury Samuel Davidson's Co., PA, BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed - Capt. John Doyle's Co., WESTMORELAND-YORKCOUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Louge, The unit added a ninth company by absorbing Captain Samuel Morehead's Independent Company on 1 July 1778. Clark's company appears to have been overenrolled. Brown, search | The regiment was engaged at the Battles of Bound Brook, Brandywine, Paoli, and Germantown in 1777. William Darke supported George Washington in various capacities for most of his life, starting in the French & Indian War. Major generals commanded divisions (multiple brigades) or "departments" (theaters of war). Varick transcript, DLC:GW. [2] The 2nd Pennsylvania Brigade soon struck a picket of the 46th Foot and swept it before them. Wolf, Jacob - Capt. Northumberland County - Captain Benjamin Weiser's Company Muster Roll, January 30, 1777, contributed by Larry J Smith [1] In June, Lieutenant Colonel Butler, Captain Swearingen, and 139 men of the regiment were detached to Colonel Daniel Morgan's corps of riflemen. 27 vols. Some positions, especially staff officer posts, were occasionally vacant. County Pensioners I & II, McCullough, John - Capt. David Grier's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. Organized from 15 July to 15 September 1776 at Kittanning, Pennsylvania in the western part of the state to consist of eight companies of infantry from Bedford (included present-day Fulton and Somerset counties), Cumberland, Westmoreland (included present-day Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Washington) counties. - Captains William Price & Andrew Swearingen, WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Kooken's Co. 1781, contributed by Joy Fisher Authorized for frontier defense in July 1776, the eight-company unit was originally called Mackay's Battalion after its commander, Colonel Aeneas Mackay. The British Union that had been originally painted in the canton was covered by He was the regiment's first colonel. John Deal's Co., Columbia-Berks-Philadelphia County, contributed A body of riflemen were detached from the regiment and fought at Saratoga. Chester County, West Nottingham CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne Watson's Co., etc., LANCASTER-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette of Revolutionary Pensioners The loss of their senior officers and the defeat at Bound Brook apparently caused "distracted" behavior in the ranks. About: 8th Pennsylvania Regiment Banta, Samuel - Capt. contributed by Nancy Poquette Watson's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Meanwhile, the remainder of the 8th Pennsylvania served in the Philadelphia Campaign. Authorized in May 1776 as an extra Continental regiment, the battaltion recruited ethnic Germans from Maryland and Pennsylvania . (MESDA). Covenhofer's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Adams, John - Capt. David (and widow's app.) Anderson, Samuel - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 8th Pennsylvania Regiment (Revolutionary War) FamilySearch Completed March 27, 1776 in Frederick County, Virginia. Archives. Funk, "The legend refers to the American's desire to be free from the King of England. Burdge Andrew - Capt. Completed March 4, 1776 in Dunmore County (now Shenandoah County). by Raymond H. Stoudt Jr. Fourth in seniority. Officers will see this done, as they will answer for the least neglect of this important duty1The Qr Mr Genl to furnish them with Tents, and proper conveniencies for carrying them, that they may be ready to move with the troops, at the shortest notice. - Capt. by Karen Bush 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. (ED.) Michael, Capt. Aaron Austin's Co., 3rd Regt., NY, contributed by Don John - CAMBRIA COUNTY, contributed by Mick Thomas Campbell's Co., PA Cont. 4th PA Battalion Captain James Moore's Company (incomplete) . by Diana Begeman I used to live in Ohio and their state laws have a three level effort; the organized militia being the Williams, William - Capt. "The ship for commerce and the plow and three sheaves of wheat for agriculture stood for Pennsylvania in the state seal. Samuel Philips, Private of the 8th Penn: Battalion reprimanded on the public parade. The only fighting was a skirmish on 15 August when the advance guard scattered a force of Indians. Michael McDonald Private 5th Penn: Battalion For Leaving his post, to receive 50 lashes. [1] For a full account of the social factors and legislation that this article draws from, see Arthur J. Alexander, "Pennsylvania's Revolutionary Militia," Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, 69:1 (January 1945 ), 15-25. Gen. George Washington, commander in chief. All rights reserved. after the war before moving to Ohio and founding Higginsport with his brother Peter. Peter - Served NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed by Beryl ), Wickoff/Wyckoff, 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 Despite coming from a prominent family, little has been found about him. Depuy, After the war, Westfall worked on the construction of the Potomac Canal before going west and founding Westfall, Ohio. Margaret's app. Authorized for frontier defense in July 1776, the eight-company unit was originally called Mackay's Battalion after its commander, Colonel Aeneas Mackay. O'Kern contributed by Joy Fisher Pete Loeser, 12 November 2008. Captain Westfall resigned on November 22, 1777. Russell, Bluemink, Volunteer: Natalie Pyles, 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 . Wallace, Andrew - Captain Church's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Joy Fisher Companies were led by a captain, two lieutenants, and an ensign. All rights reserved. He was expelled from Hopewell Friends Meeting near Winchester in 1772 for attending a horse race and fighting. widow McClean, Peter - Four terms of service, SOMERSET COUNTY, contributed Gregory, I'm not sure if this is fact or legend. Pretty much all US states have such militia laws although I do not know how many have State Guard forces. Hulver Harding, Private of Capt: Durkees Company, Wyoming Rangers, for Desertionto receive 50 lashes. NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Diana Lehman This company was. John Brady's Co., 12th Regt., PA, MIFFLIN COUNTY, The grave of Corp. Joseph Golladay of Dunmore (now Shenandoah) County. John Travis' Co., etc., YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette [5] In this action the 8th formed the main part of a 500-man outpost under the command of Major General Benjamin Lincoln, together with militia and an artillery detachment from the Proctor's Pennsylvania State Artillery Regiment. Through its grants program, the NHPRC supports a wide range of activities to Pennsylvania Revolutionary Soldiers The following names are not included in the regular muster rolls. Authorized for frontier defense in July 1776, the eight-company unit was originally called Mackay's Battalion after its commander, Colonel Aeneas Mackay. 2.Thomas Robinson (17511819), a friend of Anthony Wayne, served as a captain in Waynes 4th Pennsylvania Regiment during 1776, and on 1 Jan. 1777 he became major of the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment. "Completed" on May 9, 1777. General Knox planned to have four 3-pound or 6-pound cannons attached to each infantry brigade. - Capt. 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 Kathleen Brown Titus' Co., NY, TIOGA COUNTY, contributed The Civil War Journal of Colonel Bolton: 51st Pennsylvania, April 20, 1861-August 2, 1865. mirrors, The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry (FTPCC), founded in 1774, is the oldest continuously serving unit of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Petrie appear as privates on the 1780 of the rolls indicated as theirs. Rose, Maj. Peter Helphenstine of Winchester was a shoemaker and immigrant from Germany. Gregory, William - Capt Wm Hepburn's Co., PA, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed The Paymaster was Michael Eberhardt, and the Regimental Quartermasters were Jacob Meil and later, Ensign Jacob Ray- bold of Maryland. John McIntire, Private in the 5th Penn: Battalion for Threatning to desert to the Enemyto receive 100 lashes. Christian - Capt. Pvt. Williamson, James - Capt. Thomas Berry grew up in this house known as "Berry Plain" in King George County. Gregory, Robert, Sr. - Capt. Jackson, John - Capt. Andrew Thompsons Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Philadelphia and Harrisburg, 1852-1949 . Virginia regiments were reorganized on November 1, 1777 to consist of eight companies. Daniel - Capt. Serjt Elisha Reynolds of the 5th Penn: Battalion for Inlisting into two different regimentsreduced to the ranks. It being represented, that Several of the Men in a Detachment under your command, as Captain from the Eight pensylvania Regiment, which composes part of the Corps commanded by Colo. Daniel Morgan, made up of Detachments from several Regiments, have Claims against the United States1 for Horses and Other necessaries furnished the said Regiment, for which they have received no satisfaction; Also, that you & the Officers under you, in the said Detachment, have charges of the like nature and for Money advanced some privates of the said Regiment, who have diedbeen killedor taken prisoners: And it being impracticable at this time to examine & adjust the said Claims as the said Corps commanded by Colo. Morgan is under Orders to march & join the Northern Army; These are to authorize & require you, to state & settle the said Claims before Colo. MorganLieut. [14] 3.Alexander Simrall (17481834) became a second lieutenant in the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment in August 1776. contributed Jane Peppler John Ross Key's Co., 4th Regt., MD Militia, PHILADELPHIA Beaty, New York, 196187. Charles (widow's app.) Chester & Delaware Counties, 5th Regiment officers, PA Line, contributed by Sandra Ferguson In March 1777 Colonel Daniel Brodhead assumed command. It is only a scouting party". County Patriots, Automated Jeremiah Talbot's Co., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Pat Sproat Virginia men who enlisted in 1775 served one-year enlistments. McCurdy, James - Capt. McBride, Robert - Lieutenant 9th Pennsylvania Regiment, contributed by Vicki McBride Trevisanut Durkees Company, Wyoming Rangersfor Desertionto receive 15 lashes. Andrew Long's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty [16] After the war Chaplain Christian Streit settled in Winchester where he served the town's Lutheran congregation. Vol. Douglass, David - Capt. I now live in Tennessee and they have a State Guard like Ohio. The flag is discussed on pp116-117 of 'Standards and Colors of the American Revolution' by Edward W. Richardson (Univ of Pennsylvania Press, 1982); and in an article by Wendy M. Werner & John N. Armstrong, '1st Continent Regiment / 1st Pennsylvania Regiment flag' in the journal Military Collector and Historian Spring 1975. Within a short time, one-third of the regiment was on the sick list and 50 men died, including both senior officers, Mackay and Wilson. It being represented, that Several of the Men in a Detachment under your command, as Captain from the Eight pensylvania Regiment, which composes part of the Corps commanded by Colo. Daniel Morgan, made up of Detachments from several Regiments, have Claims against the United States1for Horses and Other necessaries furnished the said Regiment, for Allen, William; lieutenant in Colonel Timothy Green's battalion, 1776; wounded at White Plains. Christopher - PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, contributed by Ray Rhoads The National Guard came into existence in the 1880's and replaced the militia in the organized form. Northampton County - Rosters 1st Battalion, contributed by Joy Fisher Bush' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette You can obtain more information at www.ftpcc.org. McLain, [1] The consolidation occurred in the immediate aftermath of the Pennsylvania Line Mutiny from 1 to 8 January. Colonel Walter Stewart became commander of the reorganized 2nd Pennsylvania. Head-Quarters, Morristown April 28th 1777. Allegheny Isaac - Capt. description ends , 5th ser., 3:3078). 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 . by Joy Fisher Links: FOTW homepage | write us | for service on the frontier and then attached to the 8th Virginia when the regiment was created in 1776. County Pensioners 1835, Schuylkill In March 1777 Colonel Daniel Brodhead IV assumed command. Northampton County - Flying Camp Companies from First Battalion of Associators 1776, contributed by Joy Fisher Eighth in seniority. 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. John Stephenson's company was a preexisting unit formed in 1775 with 100 privates. public. 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. Serjt William Preston of the Wyoming Rangers, for Having made known the Watch-Word to a person not entitled to receive it, to be reprimanded in the presence of all the troops at Boundbrook. These included associations, militia, and line troops. 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. This was an entirely new company raised to replace John Stephenson's company, which ceased to exist in the fall of 1776. Johnson, David, Capt. Tritt, Peter - Capt. - Capt. Captain Croghan was promoted to major on May 16, 1778. Chester County, Capt Thomas Robinson's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso Yoho, Henry - Capt. John Linton's Co., PA, contributed by Steve William - Capt. Having installed Major Vernon and 106 soldiers of the 8th Regiment in Fort Laurens, McIntosh returned to Pennsylvania. Aggarwal, USGenWeb ArchivesNational Before the war, Knox was one of the first longhunters to explore Kentucky and was a captain in Morgan's Rifles at Saratoga. gunnell-john-1821.txt Thomas Coppenhefer's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Tom Caulley County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. Peter Rick's Co., PA Militia, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, contributed Forbes, [1] On 6 January the unit began a march of 300 miles (483km) across the mountains and hills of Pennsylvania, with their supplies on pack horses. by Jim Crum [1] On 4 December 1776 the order arrived from Congress to join the main army in Philadelphia. McGee A body of riflemen were detached from the regiment and fought at Saratoga. Thomas Pickett, Private of Capt: Ransoms Company, Wyoming Rangers, for Desertionto receive 50 lashes. Pennsyl. Chester County Militia, 2nd Co., 7th Battalion, contributed by Sandra Ferguson gunnell-john-1823.txt Cumberland County - Class Rolls 1780-82, Eighth Battalion, contributed by M. Burns By 16 December 630 men enrolled in the battalion. The Major Generals will publish these Orders at their respective posts, for which purpose the Adjutant General will furnish them with copies. Revolutionary War Pension Project PENNSYLVANIA Transcriptions pertaining to land warrants, rosters and veteran lists may also be submitted for this project. The PM refers to "Pennsylvania Militia", and the i R is "1st Rifles."The legend refers to the American's desire to be free from the King of England. The 8th Pennsylvania fought at the Battle of Bound Brook on 13 April 1777 under the command of Butler. [1] Colonel Aeneas Mackay, Lieutenant Colonel George Wilson, and Major Richard Butler were appointed by Congress to lead the battalion. The signature of Captain George Slaughter, from Culpeper County. Fontal's Co., PA, YORK COUNTY, contributed It was built ca. After missing the rendezvous at Suffolk, Va. in 1776 this company was. He yelled, "For shame, Light Infantry! Northampton County - Captain John Nelson's Company of the First Battalion, William Davidson, Private of Capt: Durkees Company, Wyoming Rangers, for Desertionto receive 50 lashes. John Ferguson's Co., MA, LUZERNE COUNTY, contributed Greene Archives Special ProjectsUSGenWeb John - Pennsylvania Line - DAUPHIN COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Allshouse, Henry - Capt, John Arndt's Rifle Co., WESTMORELAND-NORTHAMPTON COUNRY, contributed by Lynn Beatty From 11 August to 14 September 1779, Brodhead led a 600-man column up the Allegheny River as part of the Sullivan Expedition. by Barbara Allen Neal. This is a flag from the American Revolution: that of the First Pennsylvania Rifles, a militia troop, of sorts. https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-10-02-0646, National Historical Publications and Thomas Cassinhefner's Co., PA Militia, contributed John Philips Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core County Pensioners 1818, contributed by Richard Turnbach The battalion was organized from 15 July to 15 September 1776 at Kittanning, Pennsylvania in the western part of the state to consist of eight companies of infantry from Bedford, Cumberland, Westmoreland Counties. Note: The annotations to this document, and any other Thomas Craig's Co., 2nd Regt., PA, COLUMBIA Hixson, James - Capt. and desertions during the southern campaign 1776. Pennsylvania Line Rhode Island Line South Carolina Line Virginia Line Other Regiments Artillery Units Mounted Units On 16 September 1776, Congress adopted the plan known as the eighty-eight battalion resolve, it called for eighty-eight regiments organized according to the structure approved in 1776. William - Capt.
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