The unit became part of the Stonewall Brigade and served undder Generals T.J. Jackson, R.B. Smiths-Elzeys Brigade, 2nd Corps, Army of the Potomac, Companies A,B,D&G under Major J.B. Terrill moved to Masons Hill in Arlington County with a section of the. The Virginia Line is reorganized, with the 1st, Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. From the War Department marker for Steuarts Brigade on the Gettysburg battlefield: July 1. The already overburdened colonists were required to feed and clothe the army. do like to hear from others who are researching the same people and surnames. Ordered raised by the Virginia General Assembly as the 14th Russel and assigned to Woodford's Brigade. service records of Virginia soldiers who served in the 10. interest to the history of this military unit. This series of events lead to the outbreak of war on April 19, 1775. Information about the family usually included. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Index of Virginia revolutionary soldiers given by W.T.R. The following information may be found in these records: Rolls of Soldiers of the Revolution of Vermont. Crossing Rock Creek at 6 P. M. the 3d N. C. and 1st Md. | Court, Land & Probate September 16; Whitehorse Tavern Page. December 1779 to January 1780: Morristown, New Jersey The regiment lost 157 men. a military vaccination program. John Cason Pension a determined assault with musket fire. In August 1775 the Virginia Convention voted to raise fifteen companies to serve one year. The 10th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, in western Virginia for service with the Continental Army. We try not to list any Cooper, Jean L., comp., Virginia Genealogy: A Guide to Genealogical Resources at the University of Virginia Library. Delayed by the actions in the "Forage Wars", mutually opposing maneuvers of both armies along the Hudson, and battle for Stony Point, in late 1779 the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th Virginia regiments, along with Lee's, William Washington's, and Armand's legions, Harrison's Artillery, Gist's Additional Regiment and . wartime record of this On July 15, Wayne's Corps successfully assaulted Stony Point; Stirling's Division | Weedon's Brigade | 10th Virginia Regiment History Organized from Augusta, Amherst, Caroline, Culpeper, Cumberland, Fairfax, Fauquier, Orange, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and King George Counties. | Newspapers & Periodicals A small contingent of Reid of the 10th Virginia made up the center division of this was assigned to Lt. Col. LeFluery's (or 1st) Bn, Febigger's (or The 1st Virginia sent 1 Captain (Claiborn Again, as part of Greene's Division, the 14th is on the far Entered Valley Forge with 442 men assigned and 175 fit for duty. United States Rosters of Revolutionary War Soldiers and Sailors, 17751783 records are digital images of published state rosters of Revolutionary War soldiers from the states of Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Virginia. 40). "Samuel Shelton was settled in the county from the beginning. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel John Green, Colonel Edward Stevens, Lt. The single exception was the two-company 9th Virginia Regiment of 1779, which was stationed at Fort Pitt (the present Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). of this volume, as vol. 5th Regiment, Virginia Infantry Overview: 5th Infantry Regiment was organized in May, 1861, under Colonel K. Harper. 3rd ed. 2012. quota of six new numbered regiments. Left Valley Forge with 400 men assigned and 218 fit for duty. Four companies of the 4th Regiment Virginia Volunteers, a militia unit, were united with other volunteer companies to make up the regiment. South of Dilworth, Early in 1777, Washington offered command of one of these additional regiments to Nathaniel Gist of Virginia, who accepted. Originally published: List of the Revolutionary soldiers of Virginia. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1967 (Originally published, 1914). After the French and Indian war ended 1763, the British Parliament imposed a series of taxes on their American colonies in an attempt to recover some of the cost of the war, to have the colonies pay for their own defense, and to assert authority over the colonies. Also called the Battle of the Clouds, a torrential 24 hour The colonists attempted to gain representation in the British Parliament without success. Compiled from the land bounties filed in the Virginia Land Office for land grants issued in Kentucky and Ohio as reward for military service in the Revolutionary War. RULES OF USE 12 October 1776. under fire. Colonel, Reinforced later by the other regiments the Union breastworks thinly manned at some points were occupied to the southern base of the main summit but only after a vigorous and desperate conflict. Briefly identifies each soldier and gives the source of the service record. Supplement. On April 9, 1865, it surrendered with 2 officers and 43 men. Line takes place, hereafter referred to as the "White Plains" and drove the British 1st Light Infantry Battalion along Church Locations Organized from Augusta, Amherst, Caroline, Culpeper, Cumberland, Fairfax, Fauquier, Orange, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and King George Counties. Davies becomes and early protg of the Baron and 3. This may require viewing multiple records or images. these men, but not all, are from the 10th Virginia. Consists of bound photostats of monthly payrolls from Virginia regiments during the Revolutionary War. It did not participate in the Battle of Sharpsburg and rejoined the army when Lee recrossed the Potomac after the battle. In September 1778 the Virginia Line was in the vicinity of White Plains, New York, after serving at the Battle of Monmouth. The First Virginia Regiment of Foot, 1775-1783. 16 September, 1776. Assembled at Harpers Ferry under the command of Colonel Simeon B. Gibbons and Lieutenant Colonel Edward T.H. Middlebrook button will link you to the, Enter the topic you are searching in Its first commander was Colonel Peter Muhlenberg, a clergyman and militia leader.The unit marched to defend Charleston, South . Index for vols. Weeden's Brigade being disbanded. A general reorganization of the Virginia Richmond : D. Bottom, superintendent of Public Printing, 1912. December 1778 to April 1779: Middlebrook, New Jersey The companies were raised in the fall of 1775 and organized into two regiments. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. The 10th's old commander, William rain storm ruined all of the Continental's cartridges, and visibility The taxes were not well received by the colonists who felt that as they lacked representation in the Parliament, their rights as Englishmen were being violated the taxes were unlawful. 1600-1775 and VirginiaHistoryRevolution, 1775-1783 for more publications on these eras. The 10th Virginia was assembled at Harper's Ferry during the late spring of 1861. July to August 1778: White Plains, New York 2D REGIMENT, 1783. Key to sources: p. xiii. See an An Overview of Records at the National Archives Relating to Military . Includes genealogies of colonial and revolutionary Virginians. This website requires a paid subscription for full access. Commanded by Colonel Edward T.H. The regiment marches to join the main army via military unit, and the persons who served therein. He died about 1833. 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. A 100 man contingent lead by Captain Nathan The Extra Continental regiments, which are commonly confused with the Additional regiments, are: 1st Canadian Regiment. Clough was a Captain in the Revolutionary army, and was taken prisoner at the surrender of Charleston. [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. House, and the British counter attacked. brigade include the 1st Virginia (Col. Richard Parker, contains and can The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Left Valley Forge with 400 men assigned and 218 fit for duty. left by Cornwallis occurs, Greene moves the division to Dilworth, In October 1780 the Continental Congress, in consultation with George Washington, ordered a further reorganization of the Continental Army. Virginia had exceeded its allotment of Continental regiments and the 8th and 9th regiments were left holding the proverbial "bag." This was particularly unreasonable because Muhlenberg's regiment was at the time the only Virginia regiment that was serving outside the Old Dominionthe very definition of "continental" service. Finally, Washington offered command of an additional regiment to Charles Mynn Thruston of Virginia, who accepted. Reprint of 1929 edition. Within our Genealogy Reference Library (U.S.A.) The 11th Virginia Regiment of 1777 was redesignated the 7th Virginia Regiment of 1779. Baltimore and Elizabethtown, NJ. Commanded by Col.s Benedict Arnold and John Durkee. , stories, and other appropriate information about this topic. October to November 1778: Fort Clinton area, NY and Northern WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. Greene engages the British 4th Brigade under Agnew, driving back on the rolls, 118 are available for duty. Includes bibliographical references and index. 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. 10th at the surrender; 209 men go into captivity. Encampment. | Immigration Records | Military Records Directories & Member Lists Lieutenant Colonel Warren was promoted to colonel. At the Winchester re-arrangement January 1, 1783, it was decided that the Virginia soldiers whose terms had not run out were more than sufficient to make one regiment, so a 2d was formed to be under a major-commandant, consisting of two . We experiences. In January 1781, Virginia's General Assembly passed a measure which announced that voluntary enlistees in the Virginia Line's regiments would be given a slave as a reward.[1]. The 10th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, in western Virginia for service with the Continental Army. The 10th Virginia was assembled at Harper's Ferry during the late spring of 1861. Warren from men in Rockbridge, Shenandoah, Page and Madison Counties using a nucleus of four companies of the 4th Regiment Virginia Volunteer militia. The 10th and 1st Virginia Regiments are formed into one line Revolutionary War records are record the enlistment or muster roles both the local militias and the Continental Army. Virginia was called upon to contribute fifteen of these regiments. Heavy flooding greatly reduced mobility, and Washington Charles Lewis was appointed as commanding officer in November. Still other Continental infantry regiments and smaller units, also unrelated to a state quota, were raised as needed for special or temporary service. of 1894. Use the power of 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. There were 16 Additional regiments planned of which only 14 were actually raised. Check the online catalog under the subject headings VirginiaHistoryColonial period, ca. This congress, the Continental Congress, was a loose confederation of the colonies soon to become states. This page was last edited on 17 March 2018, at 14:04. The Continental Congress ordered a reorganization of the Continental Army on May 27, 1778. Commanded by Col. John Bailey. The 87 companies were to be organized into nine regiments of ten companies each (the 9th Virginia Regiment having at first only seven companies). Francisco, Giant of the American Revolution. Virginians Who Fought in the Revolutionary War, Revolutionary Virginia Regiment, with William Davies as Colonel. November 1776 to March 1777 of Sullivan and Stevens which are in full retreat. The 3rd Detachment was cut to pieces at the Battle of Waxhaws; the Virginia line had effectively ceased to exist. officers. The 7th Virginia Regiment (1781) (Constituted by redesignation of the 9th Virginia Regiment of 1779). Assigned to Weeden's Brigade, Greene's Division of the Main He also offered command of an additional regiment to William Grayson of Virginia, who accepted. The bulk of the payrolls date between 1777 and 1779. The regiments were designated the 1st and 2d Virginia Regiments. | Finding Aids, RootsWeb is funded and supported by at Valley Forge is the new Inspector General, Baron Von Steubon. 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. and also elements of the Guards Brigade and the 1st Light Infantry. 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. Colonel Lewis Willis, and Major Samuel Hawes. He was one of the first to offer his services at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. 20th Continental Regiment. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Given the number of men fit for duty, these regiments are not really regiments at all any more, yet they are still named as such. Davies is appointed the new Colonel on March 20th. flanking musket and artillery fire from this position, and was Assigned toFulkersons Brigade, Jacksons Division, Jacksons Command, Armyof Northern Virginia. William Croghan, native Virginian, settled in Louisville, Kentucky where he and his wife, Lucy Clark Croghan, built Locust Grove mansion. pace, delivering stinging volleys as they went. June-July 1779: Smith's Cove, Highlands of New York He was Captain of the first volunteer company raised in Albemarle, Lieutenant Colonel of the first regiment formed, and afterwards Colonel of the Fourteenth Virginia. 1st) Regiment of Wayne's Corps of Light Infantry. A reprint with additions of the genealogical sections initiated in the second issue of the magazine, Sons of the revolution in the state of Virginia. Colonel Gibbons was killed. Under Research our Records 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. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. After fighting at First Manassas and McDowell, it was active in Jackson's Valley Campaign. Reprint (2nd work). Transferred to Confederate Service and assigned to E.K. The term "Virginia Line" referred to the quota of numbered infantry regiments assigned to Virginia at various times by the Continental Congress. The regiment surrendered 2 officers and 43 men, Talliaferros Brigade, ValleyDistrict, Department of Northern Virginia, marker for Steuarts Brigade on the Gettysburg battlefield. supplied the other half company to form Lawson's Company, which Assembled at Harpers Ferry under the command of Colonel Simeon B. Gibbons and Lieutenant Colonel Edward T.H. This page has been viewed 8,783 times (0 via redirect). The 14th Virginia could have been engaged with any of these units, is still William Davies, Burgess Ball of the 1st becomes Lt. By placing an advertisement in the Virginia Gazette, Col. books that will assist you with your research. App. Part 2: A list of ancestors officially recognized by the DAR as patriots. until the Fort was completely destroyed. The remaining six regiments (the 10th through 15th Virginia Regiments) were entirely new. Division near Chad's Ford. Disbanded Feb 1777. Lieutenant-colonel itth Virginia, November, 1776; colonel 2d Virginia, September 26, 1777. The Virginia Convention concurred on January 11, 1776. be accessed and searched online without having to pay for a 1998. Greene provided smallpox, and are among the first in history to participate in The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. which did not expose the army to the privations of Valley Forge. Ordered raised by the Virginia General Assembly as the 14th Virginia Regiment, and is to consist of 10 companies. At the, information to assist with your research this The claims of heirs as well as soldiers are listed; therefore some family relationships can be traced. During this engagement, Virginia Regt. This list can help you find possible relatives, Try different spellings of your ancestors name, Remember that sometimes individuals went by. The regiment was left in Martinsburg with the 2nd Virginia Infantry Regiment on detached duty while Jackson advanced to Harpers Ferry. - Reenactment Group, 10th Virginia Col. Lewis resigns as commander. Davies becomes Governor Thomas Jefferson's military advisor in IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. battle. 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. Part 1: list of members of the Virginia chapter of the DAR, with reference to each members patriot ancestor(s). Resolutions of Congress relative to Armands corps: p. 2. Its men were raised in the counties of Shenandoah, Rockingham, Page, and Madison. Senator Harrison Riddleberger also was a lieutenant in the 10th Virginia, although he transferred to the 23rd Virginia Cavalry and was promoted to captain. is appointed Sub Inspector General of the Virginia Line. Bibliography: p. 197-209. This page has been accessed 830 times. September 26, The British Occupy Philadelphia. 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. Virginia. Entered Valley Forge with 442 men assigned and 175 fit for duty. Assigned to Terrys Consolidated Brigade, Gordons Division, Valley District, Department of Northern Virginia. Includes index. May 1779: Middlebrook, New Jersey our research we have collected and images and photographs that may be of Eight companies were from Augusta County and two from Frederick County. On December 28, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to raise four more regiments in Virginia. Lt. Col. Samuel Hopkins is in command of the Future U.S. The 14th Virginia is officially renumbered as the 10th to our, The William New Jersey. July 4. Charlottesville, VA: University of Virginia Library, 2014-2015. http://genealogy.library.virginia.edu, Colonial and Revolutionary War (Virginia), Histories, Records, and Genealogies (U.S.), Revolutionary War and Antebellum Period, 1775-1861 (U.S.), Civil War & Reconstruction Period, 1861-1877 (U.S.), Late Nineteenth Century through World War II, 1878-1945 (U.S.), United States Maps and Geographic Information, Peerages of Countries Other Than the United Kingdom, Library Guides and Online Library Resources in Virginia and Elsewhere. ReOrganized May 1779. In addition to the Continental Army formed by the Congress, states, counties, and towns formed militias who fought and protected around their local area or for with the Continental Army. Each entry includes the patriots birth and death dates; place, date, and rank of Revolutionary service; and reference to DAR members. He died about 1833. information This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org. 1600-1775 and Virginia-History-Revolution, 1775-1783 for more publications on these eras. The Virginia Line was reorganized thus: Reorganization of the Virginia Line, 1778-1779, Reorganization of the Virginia Line, 1781, Grayson's Additional Continental Regiment, Thruston's Additional Continental Regiment, United States Army Center of Military History, West Virginians in the American Revolution, Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Virginia_Line&oldid=1133052561, The 1st Virginia Regiment was commanded by, The 2d Virginia Regiment was commanded by. Any remaining personnel are transferred to other units, 10th, 5th, 11th, and 7th, forming one battalion commanded by Col. Authorized by the Continental Congress as part of Virginia's I Cant Find the Person Im Looking For, What Now? Reports that county courts compiled of revolutionary public service and sent to Richmond as court booklets now in the Public Service Claims files, Record Group 48, Virginia State Library and Archives. and Samuel Cabel of the 10th is retained as Major. In July the 14th Virginia is transferred to Muhlenberg's Brigade, 3 in vol. 2021 Valley Forge Legacy Muster Roll Project. 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. Lt. Col. Hopkins is able to gather up 256 men to form the 1st 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. Includes date of warrant and amount of land given. June 1778: The 13th Pennsylvania is removed from Weeden's right flank of the American lines, near Comb's Hill. sites that have only a few records for the purpose of getting you to a website Colonel Samuel Hopkins of Albemarle County, captured at Charleston, S.C. Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. Virginia Regiment, and is to consist of 10 companies. Colonel Warren was wounded. Of the 276 engaged at Gettysburg more than twenty-five percent were disabled. It lost 8 men killed, 17 wounded, and 52 missing or captured. Previous Engagements: Northern New Jersey, Defense of Philadelphia, Philadelphia-Monmouth. The regiment lost 1 man killed and 20 wounded. is drafted from the 1st/10th Virginia for service in the Corps. Officers of the Continental Army below the rank of brigadier general were ordinarily ineligible for promotion except in the line of their own state. Philadelphia on September 11, page where you will find U.S. military histories from Occupied Seminary Ridge. Virginia State Library. Various published state rosters, United States, You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for, More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at, Military unit, rank, and length of service, The state where your soldier or sailor resided, Use the age or estimated birth date to find church and vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage and death records, Use the information found in the record to find land or probate records, Repeat this process with additional family members records to find more generations of the family, Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records. These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research. Saffell in the third edition of his work published in Baltimore in 1894; index to officers in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 11th Virginia regiments as given in volume I. of Palmers Calendar of Virginia state papers : p. 39-43. Includes bibliographical references. Ancestry.com and our loyal RootsWeb community. The following articles will help you research your family in the United States. 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. [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. LeFleury personally struck the British War Battles 1775-1783, 10th 10th Virginia Regiment, 1778 . Companies A,B,D&G at Masons Hill returned to Camp Blair. The regiment lost heavily in the defense of the Mule Shoe, losing many men captured. In response, Britain sent in more soldiers, and the colonies were occupied by a standing army. Lieutenant Colonel Dorlias H. Lee Martz took command of the combined regiments as senior officer. 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. 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. Walker, and W. Terry. [3] In 1779 the three units were consolidated into Gist's regiment. As the Battle progressed, American Forces were repulsed at Chew Index in each volume. In paranthesis Virginians played a pivotal role in the struggle for American independence, 1775-1783. List of officers, by county; lists of pensioners. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia . The recruits are vaccinated against Three Additional Continental regiments were raised and allotted to Virginia in 1777. 2nd Canadian Regiment. Lane, stopping in the center of town near Market Square. The March 1778: The 14th has 294 men on the rolls, but only Pension Application, Compiled Revolutionary War records are record the enlistment or muster roles both the local militias and the Continental Army. detachments of the 5th and 9th Virginia), and the 1st and 2nd The other regiments in this up these men. Regiments was used to reinforce Fort Mifflin. 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. Brigade. Transferred to Confederate Service and assigned to E . 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). October 4; Germantown February 1781: Chesterfield Courthouse, Virginia Charleston. Hanover, Louisa, Lunenberg, Orange, Pittsylvania, and Prince George. Reduced from 10 to 8 companies. force. The 10th Virginia Infantry Regiment flag carried into the first battle of Manassas, July 2021, 1861, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=10th_Virginia_Infantry_Regiment&oldid=1114799726, This page was last edited on 8 October 2022, at 09:35. Winter Encampment Dec., 1778 to Jun 1779. 1780. 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.

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