The Regiment was authorized on October 12, 1775 in the Continental Army as the 1st Pennsylvania Battalion. 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 1755 May and June. & Cindy McCachern, Dougherty Daniel Otterbrook's Co., JUNIATA-LEBANON COUNTY, contributed by Em Hicks Cooke's Co., 3rd Regt., PA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, Revolutionary War Service [Updated Below, 3/13/2021], Peter Cline filed his Revolutionary War pension application in 1832 in Montgomery County, Virginia. According to Peter Cline's pension application, he was a current Pike County, Kentucky resident but had previously resided in Berks County, Pennsylvania during the Revolution. He enlisted with Captain Henry Miller and served in the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment which was formed in September, 1776. Peter further statedthathe was engaged in the following battles against the British: the Battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, and Germantown. He was probably engaged at Princeton as well. He then marched from the Wide Marsh (White Marsh)in Pennsylvania to Germantown, Pennsylvania, then to the mouth of the Schuylkill, then up the same to Valley Forge.. John Doyle's Co., WESTMORELAND-YORKCOUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Chester County, West Nottingham CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne Chester County, Capt James Moore's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Diana Lehman John Ross Key's Co., 4th Regt., MD Militia, PHILADELPHIA The regiment was known for wearing blue uniforms with white facings along with a leather jockey cap or light infantryman's cap if available. Gunnell, John - Capt. by Joy Fisher Andrew - Capt. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. ccounts and orders, receipts, pay vouchers, muster rolls, and payrolls for Pennsylvania militia on active duty during the War of 1812. Northampton County - 1st Battalion, Muster Roll Of 6th Class, contributed by Joy Fisher 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. 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.. The regiment would see action during the New York Campaign, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Monmouth. McGerry/McGeary, Around one o'clock Burd's force, patrolling the Narrows Road, encountered in the dark three or four hundred British troops --- at least three times their number. Pennsylvania, on the 11th of June, 1822, and was forty-two years old at the time of the Battle of Bryce . George Nagle's Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core McCullough, John - Capt. Bowen's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette The main force had retreated in disorder to high ground near the Red Lion Tavern, where it was partly rallied after daybreak by Gen. Samuel Parsons, and held until reinforcements arrived. "Sometime before 20 August a sizeable number of members of the Pennsylvania Flying Camp had left New Jersey and were being transported toward Long Island. 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. REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSIONERS. May, The field officers had all received a military training. Schuylkill John Travis' Co., etc., YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Robert Allison's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY/also MIFFLIN COUNTY, both contributed by Nancy Poquette Abraham - Served NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed by Beryl at 66. The Indians took the children as prisoners along with Mrs. Ingles and her mother-in-law, Eleanor Draper. Johns, William (widow's app.) Archives Special ProjectsUSGenWeb And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a soldier and served as he states. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. widow On the 3rd day of Setember 1832 personally appeared before the court of the County of Montgomery, Peter Cline, a resident of the County of Pike and the State of Kentucky, aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn according to the law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832, that he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1774 with Captain Henry Miller and served in the 12th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line under the following named officers: Capt. Marsh Tritt, Peter - Capt. Pattons Co., etc., WASHINGTON-BUCKS-FRANKLIN CO, contributed by Nancy Poquette by Beryl Meehan Finley, Capt. by David Zimmerman McComa's Co., MD Militia, FAYETTE COUNTY, contributed Quiggles' Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Pennsylvania Military Records. While we do not know for sure the precise battle or battles in which Peter was injured, the records of the, The payroll records for the month of January 1777, compiled at some point in February 1777, include a column for "Casualties." Dougherty, Burdge Christian - Capt. Finley, Andrew -(& widow's app.) County Pensioners I & II, Research Guide: New York in the Revolutionary War; Research Guide: New York in the War of 1812; Research Guide: New York in the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848; Research Guide: New York in the Civil War; Research Guide: New York in the Spanish-American War; Research Guide: New York in the Mexican Punitive Campaign, 1916 Brinkerhoff, Jacob; ensign, Captain Williams' company, Colonel Michael Swope's battalion of the flying camp; in service, 1776. Gillespie, John - CHESTER COUNTY, contributed 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. In a surprise attack defeated a loyalist militia twice their size that was led by James Boyd. In the spring of 1776, there was significant need of an American defense in and around New York City. by Raymond H. Stoudt Jr. Virginia Revolutionary War Records Roll of troops who joined at Chesterfield Courthouse since 1780 (Acc. He was promoted to captain lieutenant in June 1779 and retired on 1 Jan. 1781. Russell - Capt. Remarks sometimes note desertions or names of battalions in which soldiers served. His views were . The Pennsylvania Militia was organized under an act of March 7, 1777, which provided for compulsory enrollment by the constables of all able-bodied male whites between the ages of eighteen and fifty-three. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Transcriptions of the muster and pay rolls are published in the Pennsylvania Archives, Sixth Series, Volumes 7 to 10 with a name index in the Pennsylvania Archives, Seventh Series. The companies were raised for three months' service which at that time was thought to be enough for the suppression of the Rebellion. Wm. Formed in May of 1775, the First Battalion was comprised of volunteers and except for few months with Washington's army in 1777, the Battalion was used defending Western Pennsylvania against British-inspired Indian raids. Purdy, Patrick (widow's app.) An index of final settlements accompanies the file. by Mary Lou Wardlaw Wright William Bulloch's company of artillery, first regiment of Georgia militia, commanded by General Johnston. contributed by Larry DeFrance It was a major loss for the Confederates. Because of the ongoing problems with militia units (loose discipline and reluctance to serve far from home), and further reluctance for the recruitment of professional units, a compromise, known as the "Flying Camp," was born. Chester Jacob Livergood's Co., ALLEGHENY COUNTY, contributed by Guy Potts Id. Records include muster rolls, payrolls, fine lists, orders and miscellaneous accounts of the Pennsylvania Militia units and volunteers during the war. Mitchell & Young's Co's., DE, contributed by Dean Andrew Thompsons Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Carolyn K. O'Kern John - Col. Michael Bobit - BERKS COUNTY, contributed Cumberland County - Muster Roll 1782, 8th Company, 4th Battalion, contributed by Gary & Bettie Morrow General accounts of Deputy Quartermaster Frederick Foering and . The Twelfth was one of the earliest regiments to enter the field. It does not contain books from collections that previously have been microfilmed, including the Artemas Ward, William Heath, and Winthrop Sargent papers. Christian - Capt. John - Capt. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. Transcriptions pertaining John Minors Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Dritts Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Before a month had passed, the regiment was being referred to as the 13th Pennsylvania Regiment.[3]. Marsh by Kathleen Brown In January 1777 the 12th was commanded by Colonel . Importantly, further research reveals that those furloughed were routinely those who were, in fact,wounded in battle, and who were allowed to return home to recover, on condition that they return to their respective unit as soon as possible. Muncy resident John Robb (c.17331804), who had been appointed second lieutenant in Miles's regiment in March 1776, was commissioned as a captain in the 13th Pennsylvania Regiment on April 18, 1777. In January 1777 the 12th was commanded by Colonel . Col. Thomas Hartley (acting) 3d Pennsylvania. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. James Clarke's Co., etc., INDIANA COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty 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. Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. "About midnight on 27 August [1776], Maj. Edward Burd, second in Command of Lutz's Berks detachment, with a company or two, relieved the picket in front of the western flank of the American advanced line. However, based upon the available evidence, it appears more likely than not that he was in the Pennsylvania Flying Camp. David - 5th PA Regt., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Helen If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Itappears then, that Peter Cline served in the Army from at least 1776 throughSeptember, 1778.Peter Cline's pension application, made when he was 76 years old, states that he joined the army in 1774 and left September, 1777. However, while he may have been part of a militia unit in 1774, he must have joined the 12th PennsylvaniaRegiment in September, 1776, when that regiment was formed. February 12th 1924, Illinois Watch Company, With case and original delivery box, Box measures 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1in. McKinley, David - Capt. or Doherty, John (child's app. Others were listed as sick, with Pvt. Charles - Capt. James McCandless' Co., etc. Phillip M. - 2nd Virginia Regt., PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, contributed by Ken Forbes Olsen & Lynne Canterbury McDowell, James (widow's app.) contributed by Don Marsh Chester County, Lower Oxford CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne Boyers, However, by late 1775/early 1776, the British position in Boston had become indefensible, and they eventually evacuated Boston, enroute to New York, in 1776.. The regiment would see action at Brandywine, Paoli, Germantown, Monmouth, Springfield, Green Spring, and Yorktown. Minor, Capt. Isaac Longsheth's Co., BUCKS COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Wright, Aaron(widow's app.) Northampton County - Capt. LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by John contributed by Joy Fisher Graeffs Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Jordan, Bush' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Stratton, However, the records clearly show that the 12th PA was involved in the Second Battle of Trenton, also called the Battle of Assunpink Creek, on January 2, 1777, as well as the Battle of Princeton, which occurred the next day on January 3, 1777. USS Effingham Muster Roll, contributed by descendants of James P. Preston, in the memory of John Butler, PA Pensions William - Capt. Aggarwal, USGenWeb Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment (Colonel William Thompson; designated the 1st Continental Regiment in 1776; Captain William Hendricks' Company and Captain Matthew Smith's Company assigned to Northern Department 8 September 1775; marched to Quebec under Benedict Arnold; captured at Quebec 31 December 1775 ). Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Some years ago, I corresponded with a Cline cousin, a retired officer in the Army, regarding Peter's Revolutionary War record. John - Capt. Virginia has metropolitan areas located throughout the state. Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, A-G, contributed by Betty Lynne Bernhardt Thomas Campbell's Co., PA Cont. 145-146 of 692; see also pgs. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. 1844, Mr. Calhoun himself took the place best fitted to carry out his bold designs. 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]. gunnell-john.txt Funk, ), and our email exchanges have been lost, but he was the first to suggest Peter's possible enlistment in the Flying Camp to me. John Linton's Co., PA, contributed by Steve 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. James Neel's Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Jeremiah Talbot's Co., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Pat Sproat - Capt. 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. Russell, An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. by Judie Ann Millard McDowell, James - Capt. Depuy, Wakelee, Compiled service records of soldiers who served in the American Army during the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783. Lot: 605 - Virginia Militia 1st Regiment Civil War Shako Cap 1854 stamped inside. John - Pennsylvania Line - DAUPHIN COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty James (& widow The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. MERCER COUNTY, contributed by Theresa Andrew Long's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty The South was planning on moving the war onto Northern soil if they won the battle but the result of the battle was that the South lost. by Deborah Jackson, John - Capt. Margaret's app. Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiments Muster Rolls and Service Records Pennsylvania in the Civil War 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers - Field and Staff Officers - Regimental Band - Company A - Bethlehem, Northampton County - Company B - Easton, Northampton County - Company C - Easton, Northampton County - Company D - Easton, Northampton County List of battleships of the United States Navy, List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, This article does not contain any citations or references. Kroan, John- Capt. Most of the soldiers had dashed lines through this column, meaning that they were not a casualty for the month of January. Interestingly, Michael Waltz's 1818 pension application indicates that he first participated in the 1st Maryland Regiment under Colonel Smallwood. This is a list of British units which took part in the American Revolutionary Wa Pennsylvania Gazette, 1757 to 1759. In the spring of 1776, there was significant need of an American defense in and around New York City. Harris, Capt. Devine further discusses Lutz's Berks unit's activities during battle of Long Island and subsequent battle of White Plains in October 1776. Foster's Co., NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed Joseph Reid's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Transcriptions of the muster and pay rolls are published in the Pennsylvania Archives, Sixth Series, Volumes 7 to 10 with a name index in the Pennsylvania Archives, Seventh Series. As such, without more evidence, I believe that this striking coincidence is simply that - a coincidence. Marsh Ross' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. Heckendorn/Hackedorn, David - Capt. Springer, Uriah - Capt. Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, H-M, contributed by Betty Lynne Bernhardt Gohn, Philip, Capt. The Royal Navy captured her in 1809 and took her into service as the fifth rate HMS Furieuse. Isaac Pierce's Co., PA Militia, contributed by Don [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. William Ross' Co., etc., YORK-WASHINGTON-GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Project. The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. Weisel, Jacob (widow's app.) Chester & Delaware Counties, 5th Regiment officers, PA Line, contributed by Sandra Ferguson Indiana County, DAR Patriot Index, contributed by Karen Moorhead Columbia 73-74.. Milligan, David - Capt. Longs Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette War Soldiers Listed on the Ebensburg War Memorial - Cambria County, contributed by Diann Henry Miller, Lieutenant Henderson, Major Patterson, Lieutenant Col. Potter, Col. Cook, Ensign Taylor, left the service sometime in September 1777, resided in Reddingtown, Barracks County and State of Pennsylvania at the time he entered the service. Was engaged in the following battles: The battle of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton and Germantown and marched from the wide marsh in Pennsylvania to Germantown in Pennsylvania, then back to Chestnut Hill, then to the mouth of the Schuylkill, then up the same to the Valley Forge. He herby relinquishes any claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of any agency in any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Id. Benjamin Whaley's Co., contributed William, Capt. Robert - Lieutenant 9th Pennsylvania Regiment, contributed by Vicki McBride Trevisanut McClains in Revolutionary War, . Quinby, The regiment was engaged at the Battles of Bound Brook, Brandywine, Paoli, and Germantown in 1777. Ament, This unit and other Pennsylvania units "took an active and sometimes prominent part in the subsequent battle [of Long Island]." 7. Platt, The battle of Long Island thus began with an attack on a unit of the Pennsylvania Flying Camp." Adams, David - Capt. John - CAMBRIA COUNTY, contributed by Mick by Jeff Rinscheid Reichswick, County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. On 1 December [1776], the day most of its enlistments expired, six of its battalions at half to two-thirds strength were at Trenton," but did not include Haller's Battalion, which was weakened to the point that its remnants were under Colonel Hand's 1st PA Continentals. - Capt. James Clarke's Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed Brown, 12th Regt., PA, MIFFLIN COUNTY, contributed by Ramona Nichols DeFrance, .
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