12th pennsylvania regiment revolutionary war

by Diane Delbridge The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. George - Capt. On 17 June 1777, Walter Stewart became the unit's commander and led it at the Battle of Brandywine where it fought with George Weedon 's 2nd Virginia Brigade. by Mary Lou Wardlaw 12th Regt., PA, MIFFLIN COUNTY, contributed by Ramona Nichols DeFrance, . Marie Hvezda The regiment was merged into the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment on July 1, 1778. As such, without more evidence, I believe that this striking coincidence is simply that - a coincidence. This microfilm edition contains Revolutionary War orderly books selected from manuscript collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Clark, James - Capt. Bickel, John - Capt. O'Kern 12th Pennsylvania Regiment 13th Pennsylvania Regiment Rhode Island 1st Rhode Island Regiment 2nd Rhode Island Regiment Virginia 1st Virginia Regiment 2nd Virginia Regiment 3rd Virginia Regiment 4th Virginia Regiment 5th Virginia Regiment 6th Virginia Regiment 7th Virginia Regiment 8th Virginia Regiment 9th Virginia Regiment 10th Virginia Regiment David (widow's app.) Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Burns Fold3 - US Revolutionary War (United States) Alderbrook's Co., PA, Capt. Pennsylvania Colonial/Revolutionary War Flags (U.S.) The regiment was known for wearing blue uniforms with white facings along with a leather jockey cap or light infantryman's cap if available. 145-146 of 692; see also pgs. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. - Capt. Prior to his suggestion, I had assumed that Cecil Cline's analysis in his second book, "Peter Cline, Revolutionary Soldier," which identified the First Pennsylvania under Colonel Hand to be the unit Peter served in during the earlier campaigns of the Revolution, to be correct. Sunbury resident Jacob Snider (c.17551791), was appointed as a sergeant in Miles's regiment in March 1776 and then later made an ensign before becoming a captain in the 13th Pennsylvania on April 18, 1777.[4]. Blackburn, John August - Capt. COUNTY, contributed by Don Gee, The 13th Pennsylvania Regiment, also known as The Pennsylvania State Rifle Regiment and Miles's Regiment, was raised March 6, 1776, as a state militia regiment and later for service with the Continental Army. Quiggles [or Quickel] Co., contributed by Nancy Poquette James McCandless' Co., etc. John George Hoffner (17351799), who had joined Miles's regiment as a sergeant in May 1776 and had been promoted to ensign the following fall, was appointed first lieutenant with the 13th Pennsylvania in March 1777, and then commissioned as a captain at the end of that same year. widow The Marshall Cavendish Illustrated Encyclopedia of World War I - 11 Revolutionary War Orderly Books at the Massachusetts Historical Society Quickel, Adam - Capt. Rose, An index of final settlements accompanies the file. Boyers, See, Cecil Cline, Peter Cline, Revolutionary Soldier and His Descendants, (2007) at pg. Allen, William; lieutenant in Colonel Timothy Green's battalion, 1776; wounded at White Plains. War of 1812 Index of Soldiers {#2.61}Anundated list of soldiers who served during the War of 1812, arranged by soldiers' names. by Jim K Markle Russell, Most of the soldiers had dashed lines through this column, meaning that they were not a casualty for the month of January. Nicholas Bittinger's Co., PA, FRANKLIN COUNTY, The most romantic and chivalrous side of both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 had their happenings with horsemen, and the most of those were either on the Southern soil or came from the states which sympathized with the South. by Sarah Pyle A militia force of 400 Patriots led by Andrew Pickens from South Carolina, Colonel John Dooly and Lieutenant Elijah Clarke from Georgia. Chester County Militia, 2nd Co., 7th Battalion, contributed by Sandra Ferguson Heckendorn/Hackedorn, David - Capt. Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 22 September 1796 - Launch of Furieuse, a 38 gun frigate of the Seine-class Furieuse was a 38-gun frigate of the French Navy. Isaac Minis served in the War of 1812 as a private in Capt. The battle of Long Island thus began with an attack on a unit of the Pennsylvania Flying Camp." Please improve this article by adding a reference. McClain, Alexander (& widow's app.) County Pensioners I & II, gunnell-john-1818.txt Cline Family Association - Peter Cline's Revolutionary War Service Francis Lud. by Beryl Meehan Joseph Harens listed as "Sick at Pluckaming" [Pluckemin, NJ], the site where Washington's Army briefly encampted Jan. 5-6, 1777 after the Battle of Princeton, en route to Morristown, NJ. See, Linda Davis Reno, The Maryland 400 in the Battle of Long Island, McFarland & Co., Jefferson N.C. (2008). Analysis Of Major General Wayne's Victory At The Battle Of | ipl.org His views were . McGee, The latter of those two regiments had been named after Samuel Miles, who had been appointed as its commanding officer on March 3, 1776. Abraham - Served NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed by Beryl Shipman, Adams, David - Capt. It is honored by a monument on the summit of Big Round Top at Gettysburg. Anderson, Samuel - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 12th Pennsylvania Regiment Wiki - everipedia.org Ross' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Brig. John Ferguson's Co., MA, LUZERNE COUNTY, contributed John Deal's Co., Columbia-Berks-Philadelphia County, contributed Archives, National Remarks sometimes note desertions or names of battalions in which soldiers served. "'-'^f kTili'T'''" jiiMEiifirsT "nv>Y^?r^n mtr^ ^T. 13th Pennsylvania Regiment - Wikipedia John - Capt. Brig. Isaac - Capt. Wickoff/Wyckoff, & Cindy McCachern, Dougherty The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. Measures 6 x 9 1/2 x 6 inches without pom. Rumford & Latimer's Co's., DE & Capt. Recall also that the Revolution began in Massachusetts in 1775 with Lexington and Concord and later, the battles around Boston. Banta, Samuel - Capt. McGee Koppenhofer, Michael - Capt. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Dritts Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette by Joy Fisher 21. Thomas McAnary's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette They were published as a set of 8 volumes. McQuillen, Garrett - Capt. Watson's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY, The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. Continue with Recommended Cookies. The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. Olsen & Lynne Canterbury Continental Army Regiments - Pennsylvania. The regiment was disbanded on January 1, 1783. Virginia Regiments in the Continental Army - American Revolutionary War In March 1777 Colonel Daniel Brodhead IV assumed command. Type above and press Enter to search. John Santee's Co., ARMSTRONG COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty MPAD | Museum of the Kansas National Guard Zoll, - Capt. Asahel - Capt. of Helsinki, 2010, pgs. May, Ross's Co., PA Militia, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed Marsh 3 . James Clarke's Co., etc., INDIANA COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Thomas Campbell's Co., PA Cont. John Brady's Co., 12th Regt., PA, MIFFLIN COUNTY, It does not contain books from collections that previously have been microfilmed, including the Artemas Ward, William Heath, and Winthrop Sargent papers. (41st Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment) The 12th Pennsylvania Reserves lost 1 officer and 110 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 1 officer and 69 enlisted men to disease during the Civil War. Chester County, Capt Persifor Frazer's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso ), McGerry/McGeary, Hugh Campbell's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette - Capt. LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by John Northampton County - Capt. McClain, Sype, Tobias - Capt. Christian - Capt. Search Engine, USGenWeb He also states that he left the Army in September, 1777 but this must be off by one year.The battles of Long Island, White Plains and Trenton occurred in 1776 and early 1777. However, the Battle of Germantown, and the Continental Army's involvement at White Marsh and Valley Forge, occurred afterSeptember, 1777. Germantown was early October, 1777; Washington's Army was camped at White Marsh (Peter says "Wide Marsh") in November, 1777 and the battle at White Marsh occurred in early December; the Continental Army then marched to winter quarters at Valley Forge,reachingtheir 1777-1778winter quarters onDecember 19, 1777. Peter Cline testifies that he participated in these marches, which occurred after he indicates that he left the service. Also, the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey occurred onJune 28, 1778 and was the last major battle in the Middle Colonies. Leaving the Army in September, 1778 instead of September, 1777 would coincide with the cessation of major hostilities in the North. A elderly man might forget the exact year he left the service and might not remember all of the battles engaged in,but he would not forget the long marches and winter quarters at Valley Forge. [Finding Aid] [Digital Images], War of 1812 Militia Accounts, 1812-1827 {#2.62}General accounts of Deputy Quartermaster Frederick Foering and paymaster accounts of various companies, brigades, and regiments. John - Capt. These soldiers were obviously wounded in battle. Columbia Cooper, Charles - 1st Regiment, PA Line, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Rebecca Cardine The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Moses McLean's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY (also Fayette County) contributed by Nancy Poquette 51. Whitsel's Co., 1st Co., 2nd Battalion, PA, CENTRE Lowdon's Co., etc., CRAWFORD COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Revolutionary You may want to start by searching for a person's Military Service Records and Pension and Bounty Land records. County Patriots, contributed by Richard Happes, by David Wilson Peter Tritt's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Diana Lehman This required premium reimburses the Regiment for the monies already issued towards the groups Insurance Premium. Patterson, James - Capt. The Pennsylvania Line: Regimental Organization and Operations, 1776-1783, To George Washington from the Pennsylvania Council of Safety, 8 February 1777, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-08-02-0295, Bibliography of the Continental Army in Pennsylvania, United States Army Center of Military History, Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment, 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, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=13th_Pennsylvania_Regiment&oldid=982305666, Pennsylvania regiments of the Continental Army, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 October 2020, at 10:21. Lou Wardlaw Adam - Capt. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Mathias Brobst's Co., etc. ), Wickoff/Wyckoff, Williams, William - Capt. First, we know that Peter was in the 12th Pennsylvania Continentals. Gen. Geoffrey A. Norman, outgoing deputy commanding general-support, 1st Infantry Division, with the Legion Of Merit award during the Victory With Honors ceremony at Victory Hall on Fort Riley June 24. While Miller's history is unknown, Michael Waltz is known to have been from Berks County and was also married in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading, PA, so it is very likely that Peter and Michael knew each other, and that both likely also knew Henry Miller. It mustered out June 11, 1864. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Graeffs Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Organized between October 25- November 26, 1775 at Philadelphia to consist of 8 companies from Philadelphia, Philadelphia City, Northampton, Berks and Bucks Counties. An undated list of soldiers who served during the War of 1812, arranged by soldiers' names. Harbison, Francis - Capt. 7. Capt. The field officers had all received a military training. Hook, Capt. Keystone State. See, Cecil Cline, Peter Cline, Revolutionary Soldier and His Descendants(2007) at pg. Stephen - BRADFORD COUNTY, contributed by Mary Numerous individuals listed in the index were granted pensions for War of 1812 service. Purdy, Patrick (widow's app.) McDowell, John - Capt. Muster Rolls Of The New York Infantry Regiments During The Civil War These rosters were compiled by the New York State Adjutant General Office. of Light Infantry Regt., PA, Quiggles' Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Chester County, Lower Oxford CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne For information about how to add references, see Template:Citation. Michael, Capt. Id. Revolutionary War Pension Indexes, PA Gregory, Unfortunately, there are no records currently known that would positively identify Peter's unit that was involved in these two battles as referenced in his pension application. Patterson's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Scottie The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. by Deborah Chester & Delaware Counties, 5th Regiment officers, PA Line, contributed by Sandra Ferguson - Capt. The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. by Karen Bush I had also entertained the possibility of Peter's service in the 1st Maryland, based upon the fact that at least one other soldier in this unit, and possibly two others, including our Peter, had served in this unit and then the 12th Pennsylvania together (discussed below). January 25, 1781-Dated Revolutionary War Period, Maunscript Document Pay Order, For Six Months Service, Made to Luther Gates, who enlisted in 1777 for Six Months Service as a Drummer Boy of the 4th Conn. Regiment of the Continental Line, who notably Wintered with General George Washington at Valley Forge Camp, from Preston, Connecticut, Fine. Id., fn. Pennsylvania Military Records. Allison, Robert - FRANKLIN COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Posey, Michajah - Capt. [Finding Aid][Digital Images], War of 1812 Militia Accounts: Final Settlement with the United States, 1812-1827 {#2.63}General accounts and orders, receipts, pay vouchers, muster rolls, and payrolls for Pennsylvania militia on active duty during the War of 1812. MacPherson, Robert - Philadelphia Militia, Rifle Battalion, PHILADELPHIA The American Revolution | National Archives On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. by Denise Search the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files of Pensylvania Veterans from The National Archives:: NARA M804. 1, Pgs 59-78, Penn State Jan. 1979. The "Flying Camp was to be culled from the militias of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania." Pennsylvania Revolutionary Soldiers - PA-Roots McDowell, James - Capt. 53 talking about this. 12th Pennsylvania Regiment - Wikipedia These books were digitized by Yale University and Cornell University. Lebbens Ball's Co., MA, TIOGA COUNTY, contributed Dougherty, Gibbs' Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Michael S. Caldwell Remarks sometimes note desertions or names of battalions in which soldiers served. Joseph Ogle's Co., etc., WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Leana James Neel's Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core /'///'//:) ///>/ /'// .i.h.iiA,/,- BTMsm f mmw'^m^. Nations & Cannons - Quickstart Guide | PDF | Slavery | Muscogee Much of the information below was taken from the book, The Clines and Allied Families of the Tug River Region of Kentucky and West Virginia, 1998 Gateway Press by Cecil Cline and Harry Dale Cline. This information is reprintedbelow with Cecil Cline's permission.An electronic copy of the their book may be accessed by clicking on the link below: http://patriot.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH1&CISOPTR=14213&CISOSHOW=8084. 21. by Raymond H. Stoudt Jr. He and Michael Waltz must have returned to the 12th PA sometime in early February 1777 as both signed their pay vouchers for their January 1777 pay. , He also states that he left the Army in September, 1777 but this must be off by one year.The battles of Long Island, White Plains and Trenton occurred in 1776 and early 1777. However, the Battle of Germantown, and the Continental Army's involvement at White Marsh and Valley Forge, occurred. Francis Lud. by David Zimmerman 73-74.. The Union the won the battle. Assigned to Thomas Conway's 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. McClean, Manage Settings 2023 myrevolutionarywar.com - All rights reserved. Clason, Zachariah - Capt. Muster Rolls Of The New York Artillery Regiments during the Civil War David Howard's Co., etc., Beaty, - Capt. He also states that he left the Army in September, 1777 but this must be off by one year.The battles of Long Island, White Plains and Trenton occurred in 1776 and early 1777. However, the Battle of Germantown, and the Continental Army's involvement at White Marsh and Valley Forge, occurred afterSeptember, 1777. Germantown was early October, 1777; Washington's Army was camped at White Marsh (Peter says "Wide Marsh") in November, 1777 and the battle at White Marsh occurred in early December; the Continental Army then marched to the mouth of the Schuylkill, then towinter quarters at Valley Forge,reachingtheir 1777-1778winter quarters onDecember 19, 1777. Peter Cline testifies that he participated in these marches, which occurred after he indicates that he left the service. Also, the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey occurred onJune 28, 1778 and was the last major battle in the Middle Colonies. Leaving the Army in September, 1778 instead of September, 1777 would coincide with the cessation of major hostilities in the North., A Copy of Peter Cline's Pension Application. Transcriptions of the muster and pay rolls are published in the. Finley, Andrew -(& widow's app.) Coincidentally, a Peter Klein and a Henry Miller also served in this unit, but in a different company than Michael Waltz. Alexander - Capt. ccounts and orders, receipts, pay vouchers, muster rolls, and payrolls for Pennsylvania militia on active duty during the War of 1812. Pennsylvania Artillery, I & II, (History and Rosters), contributed by Donna Bluemink May, This is a list of British units which took part in the American Revolutionary Wa ArchivesNational Phillip M. - 2nd Virginia Regt., PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, contributed by Scott Hanna - Capt. Download The Marshall Cavendish Illustrated Encyclopedia of World War I - 11 PDF Shearer Harmany is simply listed as sick, and another, Edward O'Brien, is listed as "Deserted Jan. 3d," the day of the Battle of Princeton.. Also, the 12th PA Continentals did not arrive in time to join Washington's forces for the Battle of Trenton on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1776. Fulton, Samuel (widow's pension) - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Thompson, Robert - LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by J. Robison Moreover, all three enlisted on different days and the company histories for the 1st Maryland indicate that these companies were almost exclusively raised from the organic counties from which they came. In a surprise attack defeated a loyalist militia twice their size that was led by James Boyd. John Doyle's Co., WESTMORELAND-YORKCOUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Cornelius, Allegheny John - Pennsylvania Line - DAUPHIN COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty The Battle of Gettysburg was fought on the days July 1, 1863 to July 3, 186 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 12th Pennsylvania Regiment | Military Wiki | Fandom Aaron Austin's Co., 3rd Regt., NY, contributed by Don Muster Rolls Of The New York Infantry Regiments During The Civil War Ray Beaty The Twelfth was one of the earliest regiments to enter the field. 5thPA Membership application | 5th Pennsylvania Regiment Reading was the location of an army hospital. McCurdy, James - Capt. by Joy Fisher Valentine Upp's Co., etc., BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed by Jerry L. Johnston& Joanne Corle Gohn, Philip, Capt. Schuylkill George Smith's Co., etc., MONTGOMERY COUNTY, contributed by Jim Stokes Benjamin Whaley's Co., contributed Schreiner/Shriner, Sergt. Akers, In the spring of 1776, there was significant need of an American defense in and around New York City. tile.loc.gov Lists each soldier's name, term of service, and name of the company commander. Carolyn K. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. Mills serving in the Revolutionary War from DAR records, contributed by Donna Murray Allen Six/Sycks/Sykes, Henry - Capt. In January 1777 the 12th was commanded by Colonel William Cooke at Princeton. Nathan, Capt. David (and widow's app.) Staley, Jacob - (widow app.) 12th pennsylvania regiment revolutionary war Wright's Co., PA Militia, ADAMS COUNTY, contributed The battle of Kettle Creek occurred in February 14, 1779 in Wilkes County, Georgia. Pattons Co., etc., WASHINGTON-BUCKS-FRANKLIN CO, contributed by Nancy Poquette Benjamin Taylor (likely the "Ensign Taylor" referenced in Peter's pension application) was listed as "Died" at Reading, January 4, 1777. - Capt. BERKS-NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Diana Quinones Anderson, Andrew - Capt. Reading was the location of an army hospital. McNary's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Simon Vanarsdale's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Joseph Reid's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette his, Peter x Cline, Mark. Williamson, James - Capt. Weisel, Jacob - Capt. Bluemink, Volunteer: Natalie Source (s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Pennsylvania_Regiment Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Pennsylvania_Regiment, RevWarTalk Community Guidelines Privacy Terms info@revwartalk.com.