Organized between March 13- May 29, 1776 at Chester to consist of 8 companies from Philadelphia City and Bucks, Philadelphia, Chester and Lancaster Counties. 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. A militiaman called for active duty who found such duty inconvenient was permitted to hire a Substitute to march and fight in his stead. The regiment would see action during the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Monmouth. William Hendrick's and Mathew Smith's companies each additionally served in: On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution calling for the raising of six companies of expert riflemen from Pennsylvania, two from Maryland, and two from Virginia. Reorganized and re-designated on January 1, 1777 as the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment, to consist of 8 companies. About; Leadership; Public Information; Contact; Join; . Whitcomb's Rangers started as a similar provisional unit on the Lake Champlain front in 1776. Organized in spring 1777 at Philadelphia to consist of 8 companies from Westmoreland, Lancaster, Chester, Philadelphia and Cumberland Counties. There, on January 1, 1781, the mutiny of the Pennsylvania troops took place. In the spring of 1777, the Regiment was assigned to Brig. These active duty rolls could be distinguished from the permanent billet rolls by the fact that instead of being listed by individual classes as they were in the permanent rolls, the names of the men were here listed under the name of the company captain. Most of the service rendered by members of the Pennsylvania Militia fell into one of three categories. The regiment was disbanded on January 17, 1781 at Trenton, New Jersey. The act called for eight battalion districts to be created in Philadelphia and in each of the eleven extant counties. The individuals who volunteered at this time were formed into battalions by county and were known as "Flying Camps" that served on active duty until November 30, 1776. The sharpshooters were placed at the abutment where they had the clearest shot at the far end of the bridge while the remaining musketeers secured their flanks. Only in a few instances did her armed vessels pass beyond the Capes of the Delaware into the Atlantic. By March 30, four of the companies had arrived at the American lines in front of Quebec, but before the remainder could come up the attack on the city was abandoned and the battalion started the slow retreat back to New York. To the plantations Whig owner, Watson acknowledged he had never seen such shooting before in his life. While Watson established his headquarters in the plantation house, Marion and his men bivouacked in the woods of the ridge south of the ford. After spending the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge with the other regiments of the Pennsylvania Line, the 11th Pennsylvania took part in the campaign across New Jersey which followed. For line troops, neither the type of service rendered nor the term of enlistment was uniform. Marion knew that an engagement with them would not be easy and he could expect no support from the American army. The distance from bank to bank was the perfect sharpshooter distance, fifty yards. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. At the Battle of Monmouth, on June 28, 1778, it was one of the three Pennsylvania regiments in the force which Aaron Burr led in a late-afternoon assault on the flank of a British counterattacking column. The original commander, Col. John Bull, got into trouble selling furloughs to the men "and other degrading conduct" and was compelled by the other officers to resign. 1st United States President, Revolutionary War Mount Vernon, 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. Brief History of the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment of 1777. We have set your language to In 1776, the state's Provincial Assembly was replaced by a General Assembly and a new Pennsylvania constitution. Under the provisions of the Militia Law, the men called up for active duty were automatically assigned to companies whose numbers were different from their own company numbers on the permanent billet rolls. Marion and his brigade soon arrived and forded the river. In January 1780, the Regiment after suffering long and hard service with pay in arrears, poorly fed, and poorly equipped, joined the other Pennsylvania regiments in a mutiny of the Pennsylvania Line at Morristown, New Jersey. The 1st Partisan Corps under the Frenchman "Colonel Armand" (the marquis de la Rouerie) and the 2d under Lee both drew assignments in Major General Nathanael Greene's Southern Department. Organized between January 2- February 17, 1776 at Philadelphia to consist of 8 companies. In this contest "Lord Sterling's Division & particularly Conway's Brigade" were seen to have "remarkably distinguished themselves." Furloughed on January 17, 1781 at Trenton, New Jersey. In fact, Major General Friedrich von Steuben wrote a separate drill manual for them in late 1780. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Many men listed on company rosters never drilled, and tens of thousands enrolled in the militia never experienced a single day of active duty. Organized between January 2- February 11, 1776 at Chester to consist of 8 companies from Chester, Bucks and Lancaster Counties. The next year, the regiment took part in a number of small engagements in New Jersey and again wintered at Morristown. Gen. Anthony Wayne's Division. Men From the Turloch Militia who Joined Kings Royal Rangers of New York and Butler's Rangers; 1778 List of Men From Pennsylvania who joined the British Army. The regiment would see action during the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Battle of Springfield. This arrangement represents more of a means of organizing manpower from specific geographical localities rather than reflecting the activity of acting military units that were drawn from this manpower pool. Congress called for a Flying Camp to serve under General George Washington. At the Battle of Brandywine on Sept. 11, 1777, the regiment was part of the force guarding Chadds Ford until the British diversionary force stormed across the creek and compelled Wayne's Division to withdraw. Continental Regiments, 1st Pennsylvania Regiment 2d Pennsylvania Regiment 3d Pennsylvania Regiment 4th Pennsylvania Regiment 5th Pennsylvania Regiment 6th Pennsylvania Regiment 7th Pennsylvania Regiment 8th Pennsylvania Regiment 9th Pennsylvania Regiment 10th Pennsylvania Regiment 11th Pennsylvania Regiment 12th Pennsylvania Regiment 13th Pennsylvania Regiment Nelson's Independent Rifle Company William's Independent Company Morehead's Independent Company Weaver's Independent Company Pugh's Independent Company Doyle's Independent Rifle Company Pennsylvania State Musketry Battalion Carlisle Independent Companies State Militia Units. In March 1777, this indeed occurred. Jacob Weaver's Independent Company, Consolidated on November 7, 1777 with the. Light infantry companies added to the regimental organization of each Continental Army infantry regiment in 1778 also had European roots. Refusal to turn out for military exercises would result in a fine, the proceeds from which were used to hire substitutes. The majority of the Regiment fought with the main army at Brandywine, covered the American retreat at Paoli, attacked at Germantown, and skirmished at Whitemarsh. 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. (It should be noted, however, that a person serving as a substitute for someone else was not thereby excused from also serving in their own turn.) 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The militia did provide a significant defensive force patrolling the south side of the Schuylkill River and engaged in occasional clashes with British outposts and scouting parties including heavy skirmishes at Whitemarsh on December 7. In certain counties there were recruited special troops calledRangers, who served long enlistments on the frontier against the Indians. An Official Pennsylvania Government Website. The 1781 reorganization of the Continental resolved the issue of light troops by bringing greater centralized control. Conway's Brigade continued at attack and eventually drove "the enemy a mile and a half below Chew's house" before being forced to retire. The regiment never recruited the Indian component, and changes in British operations led to the transformation of the white elements into normal infantry. 3, 1964): 161-230 was well as the historical background section below. Such men of the Pennsylvania Line as became disabled in service but were found capable of light garrison duty were transferred to this special continental regiment. After this, the 7th Pennsylvania spent time in New York and New Jersey watching the British. Within the formation were the wagons, periodically stopping to gather more wounded or dead. This Revolutionary War Militia Arrangement provides a breakdown of the battalions and companies raised in each county and the names of the commanding officers. The company commanders could also change. As Horry withdrew, Watsons mounted Tory dragoons advanced right behind, successfully crossing the causeway. Organized in spring 1777 at Philadelphia to consist of 8 companies from Philadelphia City and Berks, Chester, Philadelphia and Northumberland Counties. John Nelson's Independent Rifle Company and assigned to the. If you have Pennsylvania ancestors who served in the Revolutionary War, you may be confused by the varying names for forms of service. About. The Regiment was authorized on March 6, 1776 in the Pennsylvania State Troops as the Pennsylvania State Rifle Regiment. Consolidated on November 6, 1777 with the, 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. These groups assisted state-controlled - yet still temporary - militias. . Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The regiment as a whole seems to have seen its first major action at the Battle of Brandywine, on September 11, 1777, and saw especially hard fighting, taking heavy casualties. They occasionally operated with friendly Indians, but more commonly served the British as a substitute for traditional allies. Nothing will give me greater pleasure, than to do justice to your merit, and I shall miss no opportunity of declaring to Congress, the Commander-in-chief of the American Army, and to the world in general, the great sense I have of your merit and services. Ages ranged from sixteen to sixty years. To make amends for such depreciation, each of these men who in 1781 yet remained in line service was awarded a substantial sum in Reorganized on July 1, 1778 to consist of 9 companies. During this period, activist elements among Pennsylvania's population organized local volunteer "associations" that were eventually formed into fifty-three battalions. Later, some of the 11th Pennsylvania took part in the patrol actions in New Jersey, which marked the spring and summer of 1777. Like the Associators, they were volunteers. He is said to have been wounded and taken prisoner at Stillwater, N.Y., during a British-Indian attack on Morgan's camp in September 1777. Consolidated and reorganized on July 1, 1778 with the. (these are free with registration) Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 from National Archives (NARA) microfilm publication M246. During this assault one regiment, possibly the 6th Pennsylvania attacked the pickets at Mount Airy. By 1675-1676 a new element appeared in the ranger concept. The 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment was raised, on December 9, 1775, at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for service with the Continental Army. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Diarist Joseph Plumb Martin described him as "an excellent officer, much beloved and respected by the troops of the Line he belonged to.". Gen. William Maxwell, which was formed for the fall campaign opposing the British approach toward Philadelphia from the south. Lower Bridge was only twelve miles away. The Pennsylvania Line: Regimental Organization and Operations, 1776-1783 by John B.B. 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. Watson did not take long to initiate the fight. Crossing the road that led from Murrys Ferry to Kingstree, Watson continued to follow Marion toward Georgetown. Revolutionary War Pension Payment Ledgers, 1818-1872 from NARA microfilm publication T718. Recipe Book - 1705. 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. For most counties, the town or township from which each of the companies were recruited is also given when known. They marched from Hannastown, Pennsylvania, to New Jersey in the winter of 1776-77, and the following campaign season took part in a number of battles, including Paoli, Brandywine, White Marsh, Boundbrook, and Germantown as part of Brig. The financial difficulties of the new government, difficulties that lasted into the 1790's, complicated the payment of troops. Harmar would remain in this position until 1780. Pennsylvania State Navy. There was a problem getting your location. It spent the rest of the year in garrison at West Point and probably wintered at Morristown. Organized in between March 7- May 29, 1776 at Markus Hook, to consist of the 1st Battalion (6 companies) from Philadelphia City and Bucks, Bedford, York, Norhampton and Northumberland Counties; and the 2nd Battalion (6 companies) from Berks, Cumberland, Lancaster and Westmoreland Counties. Samuel Morehead's Independent Company, an element of the. RootsWeb is funded and supported by During 1777, the regiment participated in the Philadelphia Campaign and fought at the Battles of Brandywine (11 Sept.) and Germantown (4 Oct.). Scouts abounded about the British regiment. 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. On September 25 it rushed from Tappan, New York, to West Point to reinforce the garrison there after Benedict Arnold's treachery was discovered. 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. Revolutionary War General. based on information from your browser. As Marions men turned back from the fires, Watson loaded two wagons with wounded. A quick fight ensued with heavy firing. It performed excellently in a light infantry role at the battle of Harlem Heights on 16 September 1776, but Knowlton suffered a mortal wound. Or were they Associators? The structure of the legionary corps focused on providing close reconnaissance and security patrols for a field army although various operational and manpower problems hampered most of the regiments from achieving complete success. The regiment spent the winter months at Morristown, New Jersey, where it built up strength and was placed in Brig. The Flying Camp? Substitute Fine was paid. Both Watson and Marion rode out to face each other across a quarter-mile causeway spanning the mire and marsh of the swamp. All males aged 20 to 45 - including immigrants seeking citizenship - had to register for the draft. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. That evening both sides encamped, though Marion did order his night patrols to take shots at Watsons sentinels. September 11, 1777 - Stirling's Division takes part in the action on the right of Washington's army during the battle of Brandywine. In 1779, a detachment accompanied light infantry troops in the storming of Stoney Point. Gen. The Regiment was authorized on March 6, 1776 in the Pennsylvania State Troops as the Pennsylvania State Musketry Battalion. On June 19, 1778, the Continental Army left Valley Forge in pursuit and engaged the British in the Battle of Monmouth on an extremely hot June 28. 3, The Pennsylvania Line: Regimental Organization and Operations, 17751783. 14 cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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From beginning to end during the Revolutionary War, the brunt of the fighting was borne by line troops, companies composed of men enlisted for not less than six months and frequently for the duration of the war. Disbanded on July 1, 1778 at White Plains, New York. But they were engaged with one of the finest regiments in the British army and, thus, in the world. A County Lieutenant holding the rank of colonel was responsible for implenenting the law with the assistence of sub-lieutenants who held the rank of lieutenant colonel. For example, what had been Colonel White's 1st York County Battalion continued to be made up of the same men, but could now be designated as perhaps Colonel Black's 7th York County Battalion. The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northumberland Defense Battalion was raised August 23, 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later for service with the Continental Army. Revolutionary War Re-Enactors. Joseph Howell became acting regimental commander and the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment numbered only 13 other officers and 74 enlisted men present for duty at the end of the month. Furloughed on June 11, 1783 at Philadelphia. This was in spite of the fact that he "is detested by the officer's of his brigade because he makes his brigade work and personally drills and instructs it, instead of leaving it idle in camp.
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