the center of the Fort. The colonists original aim was to restore their rights as Englishmen; however, by early 1776 the idea that the American Revolution was a bid for independence began to form and take root, and by July the Colonists had declared their independence from the rule of the British Empire. Colonel Gibbons was killed. 1777. Reprint of 1929 edition. The 11th Virginia Regiment of 1777 was redesignated the 7th Virginia Regiment of 1779. Reprint (1st work). Charles Lewis was appointed as commanding officer in November. Includes bibliographical references and index. The Continental Congress ordered a reorganization of the Continental Army on May 27, 1778. books. 20th Continental Regiment. Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. As the flanking action on the American do like to hear from others who are researching the same people and surnames. Finally, Washington offered command of an additional regiment to Charles Mynn Thruston of Virginia, who accepted. The 10th's old commander, William Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. The Convention ordered that an additional 72 companies be raised and that the term of service of the original fifteen companies be extended. This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 15:09. operation. Entered Valley Forge with 442 men assigned and 175 fit for duty. About 10 P. M. began the march to Hagerstown. Upon arrival, the three battalions and 2 detachments This page was last edited on 17 March 2018, at 14:04. officers. The first two Detachments of the Virginia Line served at the Siege of Charleston in South Carolina and were surrendered to the British Army on 12 May 1780. Davies is appointed the new Colonel on March 20th. This page has been accessed 830 times. Assembled at Harpers Ferry under the command of Colonel Simeon B. Gibbons and Lieutenant Colonel Edward T.H. As part of their duties, the Continental Congress formed an army originally of enlisted men of short duration, but over the course of the war became a standing army of both enlisted men and conscripts, soldiers who were drafted into service. | Finding Aids, RootsWeb is funded and supported by unit continues to exist on paper. 5th Regiment, Virginia Infantry Overview: 5th Infantry Regiment was organized in May, 1861, under Colonel K. Harper. The 1st through 9th Virginia Regiments were reconstituted in the Continental Army as regiments raised to serve for the duration of the war. The 1st and 2d Virginia Regiments were reconstituted; the 3d through 6th Virginia Regiments were raised as Continental regiments; and the 7th through 9th Virginia Regiments were raised as state troops. Warren from men in Rockbridge, Shenandoah, Page and Madison Counties using a nucleus of four companies of the 4th Regiment Virginia Volunteer militia. subscription. December 19, 1777 to June 19, 1778; Winter at Valley Forge. The remaining six regiments (the 10th through 15th Virginia Regiments) were entirely new. [2] In the White Plains rearrangement the Virginia Line was reorganized thus: The Virginia regiments were still understrength and continued to dwindle in 1779, reduced to a fraction of their paper strength; at this point, regimental history becomes very confusing to track. All of the records and databases listed on our Military webpage are FREE and can The 1st Virginia sent 1 Captain (Claiborn The Valley Forge Park Alliance maintains the Muster Roll Project and helps to inspire appreciation of and support for Valley Forge National Historical Park. 22nd Continental Regiment. Ordered raised by the Virginia General Assembly as the 14th The 87 companies were to be organized into nine regiments of ten companies each (the 9th Virginia Regiment having at first only seven companies). Greene provided On December 27, 1776 it was assigned to the Southern Department, then under the command of General . His wife's name was Judith, and his children were Clough, Joseph, Samuel, David, Elizabeth the wife of John Tindall, and the wife of John Lewis, who lived near Scott's Landing. Virginia. The cadres for these regiments were drawn from the regiments which Virginia had sent to the field in 1775 and 1776. The other officers are appointed, and assigned to recruit From the War Department marker for Steuarts Brigade on the Gettysburg battlefield: July 1. the 150 man vanguard force lead by Lt. Col. LeFleury, occupied Archives Division Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. is appointed Sub Inspector General of the Virginia Line. On July 15, Wayne's Corps successfully assaulted Stony Point; In 1775, when war seemed like a possibility a congress was formed with delegates from all 13 original colonies. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel John Green, Colonel Edward Stevens, Lt. Compiled Revolutionary War Military Service Records, 1775-1783, Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections, Beginning Research in United States Military Records. This category is managed by the 1776 Project in association with the Categorization Project. This website requires a paid subscription for full access. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Library also has 1936 ed. On December 27, 1776, the Continental Congress gave Washington temporary control over certain military decisions that the Congress ordinarily regarded as its own prerogative. A small contingent of following is a listing of the documentation weve collected. Learn more. interest to the history of this military unit. House, and the British counter attacked. Early in 1777, Washington offered command of one of these additional regiments to Nathaniel Gist of Virginia, who accepted. Again, as part of Greene's Division, the 14th is on the far This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org. You may want to start by searching for a person's Military Service Records and Pension and Bounty Land records. Samuel may have arrived from Virginia either just before or after this The 7th Virginia Regiment (1781) (Constituted by redesignation of the 9th Virginia Regiment of 1779). was assigned to Lt. Col. LeFluery's (or 1st) Bn, Febigger's (or The regiment was consolidated with 23rd and 37th Virginia Infantry Regiments due to losses and assigned to Terrys Consolidated Brigade, Gordons Division, 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. The 3rd Virginia Detachment would be formed under Colonel Abraham Buford and was composed of elements of the 7th Virginia, as well as various pieces of other units. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. This Unit was formed in Companies recruited men from Augusta, Amherst, Caroline, Culpeper, Cumberland, Fairfax, Fauquier, Orange, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and King George counties. download any information on this page that does not cite a copyright. Heitman, Francis B. Francisco, Giant of the American Revolution. paymaster etc. Left Valley Forge with 400 men assigned and 218 fit for duty. February to March 1780: of Sullivan and Stevens which are in full retreat. was most likely 1-8 men. ReOrganized and Redesignated Jan 1776 from the 7th Connecticut Regiment. Pension Application, Compiled "Samuel Shelton was settled in the county from the beginning. Weeden's Brigade being disbanded. 3 in vol. This page has been viewed 119,627 times (2,274 via redirect). Each entry includes the patriots birth and death dates; place, date, and rank of Revolutionary service; and reference to DAR members. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. The Virginia Line is reorganized, with the 1st, These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research. You are welcome to The 14th Virginia could have been engaged with any of these units, However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. military unit, and the persons who served therein. page where you will find U.S. military histories from Lieutenant-colonel itth Virginia, November, 1776; colonel 2d Virginia, September 26, 1777. These dictatorial powers included the authority to raise sixteen additional Continental infantry regiments at large. In 1779 the three units were consolidated into Gist's regiment. 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. Under As the Battle progressed, American Forces were repulsed at Chew The unit became part of the Stonewall Brigade and served undder Generals T.J. Jackson, R.B. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. He died about 1833. The 3rd Detachment was cut to pieces at the Battle of Waxhaws; the Virginia line had effectively ceased to exist. This page was last modified 22:00, 29 August 2020. War Battles 1775-1783, 10th Includes index. When gaining representation failed each colony began to form their own parliaments or governments. Bibliography: p. 197-209. Virginia was called upon to contribute fifteen of these regiments. 12 October 1776 Virginia Regt. In addition, we have general military reference texts as well as other The following articles will help you research your family in the United States. Richard L. Blanco, editor; Paul J. 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Also called the Battle of the Clouds, a torrential 24 hour 1600-1775 and VirginiaHistoryRevolution, 1775-1783 for more publications on these eras. Index of Virginia revolutionary soldiers given by W.T.R. The regiment marches to join the main army via The Valley was the home of the original 10th Virginia, and many of the current members are descendants of the original soldiers of the 10th. Locations Most of the regiment was captured at Charlestown, South Carolina, on May 12, 1780, by the British and the regiment was formally disbanded on November 15, 1783. They can also include information on leave, mustering out or separation from the army, and any pension or benefits received as part of service or upon separation from the army or the militia. If you are looking for the history of a specific state or local U.S. military unit Revolutionary War records are record the enlistment or muster roles both the local militias and the Continental Army. 16 September, 1776. Four companies of the 4th Regiment Virginia Volunteers, a militia unit, were united with other volunteer companies to make up the regiment. Includes genealogies of colonial and revolutionary Virginians. The 10th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, in western Virginia for service with the Continental Army. Abstracts of pension applications, including supportive depositions. Information about the family usually included. 49th Foot. Middlebrook February 1781: Chesterfield Courthouse, Virginia June 28, 1778: Battle of Monmouth Courthouse September to November 1779: Smith's Cove New York. July to August 1778: White Plains, New York Virginians played a pivotal role in the struggle for American independence, 1775-1783. We only ask that if you have a personal website please create a link Oct 26, 2019 #1 Morning reports and other original records are contained in the Tenth Virginia Infantry Regiment Records, 1861-1864, located in the Manuscripts Collection of the Library of Virginia in Richmond (accessions 20295, 20296 and 20297). 2D REGIMENT, 1783. At the, information to assist with your research this The Union troops reinforced the conflict at dawn and it raged fiercely until 11 A. M. when this Brigade and the entire line fell back to the base of the hill and from thence moved about midnight to Seminary Ridge northwest of the town. | Immigration Records | Military Records Directories & Member Lists Key to sources: p. xiii. December 1777: The 13th Pennsylvania Regiment is added to Weeden's 1 Surgeon, and 11 privates. The regiment surrendered 2 officers and 43 men, Talliaferros Brigade, ValleyDistrict, Department of Northern Virginia, marker for Steuarts Brigade on the Gettysburg battlefield. Assigned toFulkersons Brigade, Jacksons Division, Jacksons Command, Armyof Northern Virginia. VIRGINIA SOLDIERS IN THE REVOLUTION. In July the 14th Virginia is transferred to Muhlenberg's Brigade, The 2nd Virginia Detachment was formed out of various regiments under the 2d Virginia Regiments original colonel, Brigadier General William Woodford, including elements of the 2nd Virginia Regiment. [1]. Left Valley Forge with 400 men assigned and 218 fit for duty. A general reorganization of the Virginia books that will assist you with your research. The 10th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, in western Virginia for service with the Continental Army. and take up positions along the Forks Road to cover the divisions The Virginia Line marches to relieve the besieged city of Census Records | Vital Records | Family Trees & Communities The regiment was formally authorized as a unit of the Continental Army on September 16, 1776. See an An Overview of Records at the National Archives Relating to Military . In August 1775 the Virginia Convention voted to raise fifteen companies to serve one year. This unit reported 16 casualties at First Manassas, 21 at McDowell, 43 at Cedar Mountain, 32 at Second Manassas, and 157 at Chancellorsville. 3rd ed. Commanded by Col.s Benedict Arnold and John Durkee. For Massachusetts volumes 2 Bes-Byx, 9 Kab-Lsu, and 16 Tra-Whe, are not currently available in this publication. List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia. Commissioner of Revolutionary Claims. Fredericksburg. The following is a complete bibliography for the published rosters included in this collection: Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. a determined assault with musket fire. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. serving as a volunteer aid to General Greene, was impressed by until the Fort was completely destroyed. take a look in the Genealogy Reference Library U.S.A. Lieutenant Colonel Warren was promoted to colonel. The companies were raised in the fall of 1775 and organized into two regiments. There were 16 Additional regiments planned of which only 14 were actually raised. our research we have collected and images and photographs that may be of By April the 10th has 295 men on the rolls, with 158 fit for duty. Previous Engagements: Northern New Jersey, Defense of Philadelphia, Philadelphia-Monmouth. Assigned to Elzeys Brigade,Smiths-Ewells Division, Potomac District, Department of Northern Virginia. 1-2 in vol. Officers of the Continental Army below the rank of brigadier general were ordinarily ineligible for promotion except in the line of their own state. Reduced from 10 to 8 companies. 2021 Valley Forge Legacy Muster Roll Project. Samuel Scott Scruggs the box and click Search Images. still maintains two sets of regimental staff, such as adjutant, at Valley Forge is the new Inspector General, Baron Von Steubon. Two other quota of six new numbered regiments. a half month siege. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. The 10th Virginia's compliment is 1 Lt. (Abraham Maurey), 2 Sergeants, [1], Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia, United States Army Center of Military History, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=10th_Virginia_Regiment&oldid=785510038, This page was last edited on 13 June 2017, at 23:04. Of the 276 engaged at Gettysburg more than twenty-five percent were disabled. Commanded by Col. John Bailey. Davies becomes and early protg of the Baron and begin to reorganize based on the White Plains arrangement. October to November 1778: Fort Clinton area, NY and Northern This page has been viewed 8,783 times (0 via redirect). Virginia Regiment, with William Davies as Colonel. at Paulus Hook, NY. In October 1780 the Continental Congress, in consultation with George Washington, ordered a further reorganization of the Continental Army. This may require viewing multiple records or images. The 10th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, in western Virginia for service with the Continental Army. Its men were raised in the counties of Shenandoah, Rockingham, Page, and Madison. Assigned to Terrys Consolidated Brigade, Gordons Division, 2nd Corps, Army of Northern Virginia. photos, stories, and other appropriate information about this topic. It lost 8 men killed, 17 wounded, and 52 missing or captured. What is in This Collection? Commanded by Colonel Edward T.H. Col. Lewis resigns as commander. Brigade. 10th, 5th, 11th, and 7th, forming one battalion commanded by Col. Walker, and W. Terry. In early 1777, when Morgan was freed from captivity, he was commissioned as a Colonel and assigned command of the 11th Virginia Regiment, and a few months later was also instructed by George Washington to form a Provisional Rifle Corps, men skilled with the use of the long rifle, from his and other nearby regiments. May 1777 is still William Davies, Burgess Ball of the 1st becomes Lt. which did not expose the army to the privations of Valley Forge. In September 1778 the Virginia Line was in the vicinity of White Plains, New York, after serving at the Battle of Monmouth. See Edgar Woods, http://valleyforgemusterroll.org/regiments/va10.asp, https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=10th_Virginia_Regiment_(Revolutionary_War)&oldid=3167245, Virginia - Military - Revolutionary War, 1776-1783. mainly the 1st Virginia Regiment. Within our Genealogy Reference Library (U.S.A.) attacked the lesser summit of Culps Hill. experiences. Regiment - Wikipedia, Peter Davies becomes Governor Thomas Jefferson's military advisor in Companies A,B,D&G at Masons Hill returned to Camp Blair. rain storm ruined all of the Continental's cartridges, and visibility Colors. Formed Jan 1777 by consolidating the 23d Continental Regiment with the 7th Continental Regiment, Clap's Company, 21st Continental Regiment and Peter's Company, 13th Continental Regiment and consolidated unit redesignated as Baily's Regiment. force. 56 men from the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th 8th 10th and 14th Virginia Sanchez-Saavedra, E.M. A Guide to Virginia Military Organizations in the American Revolution, 1774-1787, (c) Virginia State Library, Richmond, VA, 1978, This page was last edited on 12 January 2023, at 02:16. W. Lawson), 1 ensign, and 10 privates. November 1776 to March 1777 Colonel, The concept was particularly important in relation to the promotion of commissioned officers. The new force was to serve for not exceeding two and a half years. In the course of 1776 the state regiments were placed on the Continental establishment. Under this resolve, the Virginia quota was reduced from fifteen infantry regiments to eleven. On December 28, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to raise four more regiments in Virginia. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. He was one of the first to offer his services at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. The 10th Virginia was assembled at Harper's Ferry during the late spring of 1861. On December 28, 1775, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia recommended that each regiment should have 10 companies, and the 1st Virginia soon raised two more musket companies.