Captain, Williams' Independent Maryland Rifle Company. Did the British keep records of their prisoners and their deaths? I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Augustus Armstrong Sr. 267-281 (15 pages) https://www.jstor.org/stable/4243207 About this issue Terms and copyright This item is openly available as part of an Open JSTOR Collection. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Most of these men had enlisted in September 1777 and joined the army after Germantown. Records Commission (NHPRC) is part of the National English (, Nicholson's Regiment (New York). The regiment served in the Department of Norfolk and in June, 1862, totalled 435 men. 25, 10 March-12 May 1780, ed. Through its grants program, the NHPRC supports a wide range of activities to Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Lt. Samuel Waples had spent three days without food at the Walnut Street Jail before he was moved with other officers to the Pennsylvania State House. [40]Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 17. At least sixteen men of the 9th Virginia preferred to enlist in Loyalist regiments rather than remain prisoners of war.[30]. Colonel Burgess Ball [4], and Major John Fitzgerald. [29]Thorsten Sellin, Philadelphia Prisons of the Eighteenth Century, Transactions of the American Philosophical Society43, no. [12] Both of these men, as well as the others in the regiment, were later engaged in the Philadelphia campaign of 1777. Thomas Fleming of Goochland County, a veteran of the French and Indian War and wealthy landowner, was commissioned the first colonel of the regiment, with George Mathews as lieutenant colonel, and Matthew Donovan was appointed major, though he died after only a month in service.[3]. It is taken from the official Compiled Service Records in the National Archives. 1 (1911), 63. In response to this, the Third Virginia Convention amended the July 1775 Ordinance and disbanded the minute companies. Bibliography (Continued) on JSTOR Journal Article OPEN ACCESS The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. 62-63.] Oops, we were unable to send the email. The Commemoration honors the issuance of a Continental Congress proclamation to the assembled Main Army at Newburgh, New York, that announced a cease-fire between Americans and the British forces of King George III, The original finding aid described this photograph as:Base: WashingtonState: District Of Columbia (DC)Country: United States Of America (USA)Scene Camera Operator: SanbornRelease Status: Released to PublicCombined Military Service Digital Photographic Files. It was subsequently organized between February 5 and March 16, 1776 and comprised seven companies of troops from easternmost Virginia. Make sure that the file is a photo. Provost Nelson, remained prisoners of war as late as 1783; he died on the way home to Accomack County after the Revolution. The flag of the ceremonial 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, Corps of the Continental Line, is carried in the background. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 1 (1953): 32631. In June 1776, the Continental Congress accepted the 9th Virginia into continental service and three more companies were added to place it at full strength of ten companies. Colonel John Philip De Haas. Entered Valley Forge with the5th Virginia Regimentand the1st Virginia Regiment. preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources, relating to the history of The ceremonial 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, Corps of the Continental Line, is in the background, Troops wearing Revolutionary War uniforms charge during the Cessation of Hostilities Bicentennial Celebration at the Pentagon River Plaza honoring the issuance of a Continental Congress proclamation at Newburgh, N.Y., that announced a cease-fire between American and the British forces of King George III. Those records suffer from omissions which will be reflected in this roster. the United States, and research and development projects to bring historical records to the You can always change this later in your Account settings. In addition, at least six men from the regiment were killed or wounded in the battle, including Capt. All of these materials are preserved because they are important to the workings of Government, have long-term research worth, or provide information of value to citizens. Brodheads letter to Timothy Pickering, written at the same place on 18 May, provides more details: Lieut. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Col. Mathews came from Augusta County. Consists of bound photostats of monthly payrolls from Virginia regiments during the Revolutionary War. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Philadelphia and Harrisburg, 18521949. General George Washington had submitted recommendations for reorganization to the Continental Congress almost immediately after accepting the position of Commander-in-Chief, but these took time to consider and implement. [41]Provost Nelson Bounty Land Warrant, VAS375, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. When the Main Army moved from Boston to New York in April 1776 and Washington opened his headquarters in New York City, he assumed direct command of the department. The regiment participated in the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of Germantown. Philadelphia and Harrisburg, 18521949. Reg. Previous Engagements: Chesapeake Bay, Northern New Jersey, Defense of Philadelphia. The Continental Army was established by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, which is also recognized as the founding date of its successor, the United States Army. [18], After the fierce fighting around Cliveden had ended and General Sullivans and Waynes men had been driven off, the British units shifted to their right and focused their attack on General Greenes men. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Colonel John Shee. Colonel, 4th New York Regiment (1776). Slowly the Virginia and Connecticut troops were driven off and attempted to fight a rearguard action but were overwhelmed by superior numbers. The 1776 differed in some significant ways from both the 1775 establishment and the 1777 establishment. Our work has been featured by the New York Times, TIME magazine, History Channel, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian, Mental Floss, NPR, and more. The British troops found that the Virginians had been ransacking their camp and this only enraged the British more. [23]Thomas B. Taylor Pension, VAS2027, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. For many who marched out of Accomack County into Maryland, this was their last time seeing their homeland. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. [26]Micajah Clark Pension, W6678, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. The regiment saw action in the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, and the Battle of Monmouth. Husband of Nancy Willis and Elizabeth "Betsey" Cooper [14]General Orders, 3 October 1777, founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-11-02-0403. In the winter, the men were not given blankets and they suffered from exposure. (, Mackay's Battalion (Pennsylvania). Fifty-eight men were still enlisted in the 9th Virginia in September 1778, of which twenty-three were present and fit for duty. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The 9th Virginia completed its organization at Portsmouth, Virginia, in July, 1861. [1] List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia. [7]Sanchez-Saavedra, A Guide to Virginia Military Organizations,59. Private, Smith's Co., Continental Line, Revolutionary War. The commanding officer of the Jail, Capt. Colonel Israel Hutchinson. Some think he died while imprisoned in 1778. The numerical designation was then given to the old 13th Virginia Regiment. The flag of the ceremonial 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, Corps of the Continental Line, is carried in the background. It was subsequently organized between February 5 and March 16, 1776, and comprised seven companies of troops from easternmost Virginia. I have been wondering if there is any record of what happened to him after capture. modern editorial content, are copyright The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. Colonel Fleming had died of smallpox in January 1777 and was replaced by George Mathews. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 20th Continental Regiment. A British officer recalled that Greenes men threw in a most severe fire upon the 4th Regt . Disclaimer: A work of the U.S. National Archives and DVIDS is "a work prepared by an officer or employee" of the federal government "as part of that person's official duties." In the first part of Summers = s compilation, the right-hand column lists the service performed, whether Continental, county militia, or as volunteer at the Battle of King = s Mountain SC. 3rd Virginia Regiment. The remaining six regiments (the 10th through 15th Virginia Regiments) were entirely new. Its field officers were Colonels David J. Godwin, James J. Phillips, and Francis H. Smith; Lieutenant Colonels James S. Gilliam, John T. L. Preston, and William J. Richardson; and Majors Stapleton Crutchfield, Mark B. Hardin, and John C. Owens. Bill. [4] The department was the organizing unit for regiments raised in Virginia, North and South Carolina, and Georgia. The 9th Virginia marched as part of Gen. Nathanael Greenes wing and formed part of the attack on the British right flank. About Henry George Asa Willis, Revolutionary War vet Private, Smith's Co., Continental Line, Revolutionary War. There is a problem with your email/password. This page is not available in other languages. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Walker came from Albemarle County. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Colonel Charles Simms and Major Samuel Hopkins. Capt. Records Commission. Adapted by C. Leon Harris . [36], Gen. Peter Muhlenberg, who assumed command of the brigade after the battle, had lost an entire regiment that weakened his brigade. Reg., 1ST Md. The Fleming Family (Continued), The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography24, no. Colonel Fleming marched his regiment, now clad in new brown regimental coats with red facings, out of Virginia and northward to defend the capital city. "Thomas Walker was a Captain in the Ninth Virginia Regiment of the Revolutionary army, and died in 1798. [17] This was an issue as the 9th Virginia was not even in General Stephens division, meaning General Stephens had abandoned his own command in the battle. Virginiathe largest and most populous colonyplayed a major role in winning independence and determining the values and aspirations of the new nation. The 6th Regiment was formed in February 1776 at Williamsburg. [20] To use this feature, use a newer browser. We recently installed a display of 51 Revolutionary era and early American flags at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond, Va. Companies recruited men from Pittsylvania, Amherst, Buckingham, Charles City, Lunenburg, New Kent, Mecklenburg, Dinwiddie, Prince George, and Spotsylvania Counties. Many other men from Albemarle County also served in the 9th Virginia Regiment. Not developed or endorsed by NARA or DVIDS. Those who did escape from the battle, in addition to new recruits for the regiment that arrived over the next few months, were organized into one company and served as part of the 1st Virginia Regiment (Continental, not state). This website is developed as a part of the world's largest public domain archive, PICRYL.com, and not developed or endorsed by the U.S. National Archives or DVIDS. 2nd Canadian Regiment. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel George Mathews, [3] Lt. The 9th Virginia Cavalry is a founding member of Civil War reenacting in the northwest. Is said to have been killed at the Battle of Princeton during the Revolution. Pennsylvania Archives. Micajah Clark, later served in the Virginia militia in battles such as Guilford Courthouse and Yorktown. The 9th Virginia Regiment was authorized in the Virginia State Troops on January 11, 1776. [1] Four retreating companies of the 1st British Light Infantry Battalion found themselves in the rear of the Virginians and attacked. [6]The Ancestors and Descendants of John Rolfe, 207. Note: The annotations to this document, and any other [ . Companies recruited men from Halifax, Albemarle, Botetourt, Gloucester, King William, Essex, Middlesex, Cumberland, King and Queen, Orange and Fincastle Counties. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This article about a specific military unit of the American Civil War is a stub. Colonel, Wool's Artillery Detachment (New York). [31] He was furloughed to go home to Accomack County for three months. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The bulk of the newly organized Main Army (that was commanded by General Washington) consisted of 27 infantry regiments, which were numbered in order of the seniority of the colonel of each regiment, and styled as "Continental Regiments". Levin Joynes had been promoted to major. In the advance, Colonel Mathews and his regiment were joined by other Virginians. [34]Orderly Book of Gen. John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, March 26-December 20, 1777,The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and BiographyVol. At the age of 16, in 1775, William Armstrong enlisted in the 9th Virginia Regiment and fought in the Revolutionary War, later serving with General Washington; he fought in "The Battle of Guilford". (. (J.M. The charge that day earned the regiment the nickname the brave and rash 9th.[16] The advance of the 9th Virginia also passed by the British 1st Battalion of Light Infantry and forced them to withdraw. (, 18th Continental Regiment (Massachusetts). The unit was adopted into the Continental Army on May 31, 1776. This page was last edited on 27 April 2023, at 21:47. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Stirlings Division|Muhlenbergs Brigade| 9th Virginia Regiment. He fought in the Battle of Point Pleasant (1774). image by Douglas Payne, 13 September 2013. Virginia Line, 1777 [ edit] 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. The unit was adopted into the Continental Army on May 31, 1776. Those men who got outside to the prison yard ate grass and roots, and caught rats for food. John Blair who had taken command of Captain Joynes old company. The Middle Department was created on February 27, 1776,[4] as a military administrative district embracing New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Abingdon 1929, pp. His home was on the plantation of Indian Fields." Col. Campbell is just returned from a scout to the mouth of Muskingum River but has made no late discoveries. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Muhlenberg and his brigade were engaged in the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777, but records of their involvement are scarce. (, Ward's Regiment (Connecticut). But the Remainder of the Reigt is for During the War, but I Can assure your Excellency from the Depreation Of the Money & the Encouriagement of Settelling the Kentucky Lands that it is impossible to Recruit our Reigement In this Cuntery, Therefore i Should wish to have the Reigemt from this quarter if your Excellency Thought Proper, for Reasons if We are Continued in this Department it will not be in Our Powers to Recruit any Part of our Reigt & there are Several Gentlemen in the Reigt that would wish to have it in their Powers to make Themselves Acquainted with Millitary Decepline, & the Rules of the Armey which is not in their Powers when they are Kept in The Woods & Stationed at Differant Posts. The other three companies were recruited from the mainland of Virginia. [11]General Orders, 9 June 1777, founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-09-02-0646. This was very informative, thank you. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 2 (1916): 206. Micajah Clark tried to escape the jail by dressing as a woman with a dress brought in by other women visiting the jail. Add to basket. The 9th Virginia Regiment was authorized in the Virginia State Troops on January 11, 1776. Entered Valley Forge with the 5th Virginia Regiment and the 1st Virginia Regiment. In 1775, Lord Dunmore, the Royal Governor, was repulsed at the battle of Great Bridge and he retreated to . This page was last edited on 14 June 2022, at 14:32. Some found their way back to the American lines after being prisoners for some time. The unit was adopted into the Continental Army on May 31, 1776. [10] The 9th Virginia had become known for its spirit in the field, but also for some of its enlisted mens argumentative nature. Though the 9th Virginia Regiment had effectively ceased to be a unit after Germantown, some of its officers and men continued to serve for the remainder of the war. [26] The Goolsby brothers of Albemarle County were both captured as well. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel John Gibson, Lt. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. izabeth Willis, Elizabeth Willis, Joseph Willis, Betty Willis, William Willis, John Willis, Henry Willis, Elizabeth Betty Willis, Martha May 18 1812 - Richmond, Monroe, Virginia, USA, Henry Willis, Mary Willis (born Underwood), Nancy Willis (born Knight), Susannah Stanton, Elizabeth Willis (born Cooper), James Willis, Hannah Willis, George Willis, Catherine Willis, Hugh Willis, Jane A Richardson (born Willis), s), Joseph S Willis Sr., Martha Willis, Mary Willis, John Willis, Henry Willis, Ann Nancy Taylor (born WIllis), and, May 6 1770 - Episcopal Church, Kingston Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States, Monroe, Amherst County, VA, United States, Greenbrier County, Virginia (WV), United States, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States, Monroe County, West Virginia, United States, Birth of Henry George Asa Willis, Revolutionary War vet, Death of Henry George Asa Willis, Revolutionary War vet. I take the Liberty to Inform you the Strength & Circumstance Of the 9th Virga Reigt in the Western Department as I now Command in the Absence of Col. John Gibson. Those who didnt run were bayoneted by the advancing enemy. After the defeat at Brandywine and the capture of Philadelphia, Washington devised a bold plan to reverse the tide of the war. The prisoners were whipped and received very little medical treatment. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and well-written narratives from expert writers. Other men, like Cpl. Archives Division; Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. 9th Virginia Regiment, 1776-1779 . Book Virginia Militia Virginia Colonial Militia 1651-1776 French and Indian War Boltim-South Book Co. [1] The regiment penetrated so deeply into the British lines that it was isolated. [37]Orderly Book of Gen. John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, 67. While some accounts claim that Colonel Mathews ordered the attack, there is also evidence that he was ordered to the attack by General Stephens. Those veterans who werent captured were discharged when their enlistments ended in February and March 1778. The overpowered Virginians tried to fight their way out with the bayonet and ran as fast as they could to escape the trap. Lt. Samuel Waples recollected that Colonel Matthews was so severely wounded with the bayonets, and Lieutenant Colonel John Seares killed. [6] These changes left Washington holding three posts at once: Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Commanding General of the field army under his immediate command, the Main Army, and Commanding General of the Middle Department. Four retreating companies of the 1st British Light Infantry Battalion found themselves in the rear of the Virginians and attacked. Father of Isaiah Willis; George Washington Willis; Tabitha Willis; Catherine Willis; John Willis and 1 other; and Andrew Willis less 20, No. The British 4th Regiment of Foot advanced toward the Virginians and from behind fence rails along Church Lane, the Virginians ambushed them. The same issue was found in Northampton. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? The 9th Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Included in the captured was Cpl. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. . 2.No reply from GW to Campbell has been found. Thomas Brown received full pay for life in 1778 after being disabled by frostbitten feet while a prisoner of war. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Continental_Army_units_(1776)&oldid=1152051581, Rawlings' Independent Maryland Rifle Company. Of the eighty-five men he listed, eighteen (just over one fifth) were either killed at Germantown or died at the Walnut Street Jail. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=9th_Virginia_Infantry_Regiment&oldid=1114799713, Units and formations of the Confederate States Army from Virginia, Military units and formations established in 1861, Military units and formations disestablished in 1865, American Civil War unit and formation stubs, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from public domain works of the United States Government, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 8 October 2022, at 09:35. [38] The 9th Virginia was officially consolidated with the 1st Virginia Regiment in September 1778. Not all the men of the 9th Virginia were captured. [3]Ibid., 58; The Ancestors and Descendants of John Rolfe with Notes on Some Connected Families. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Four of them were recruited from the Eastern Shore, while the other three were raised from the mainland of Virginia. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. . [23] Pvt. At Germantown, under the command of Colonel George Mathews, the unit penetrated so deeply into the British lines that it was isolated from the remainder of General Nathanael Greene's division and over 400 men were taken prisoner by the British. ReOrganized and Redesignated Jan 1776 from the 7th Connecticut Regiment. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. In July 1775, the Third Virginia Convention passed an ordinance to create Having not read Larson's book, I can only claim the review lays out his intent clearly. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 12 (1931), 23. [5]Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia(The Michie Company; Charlottesville, VA 1901), 211. Download Image of Troops wearing the Revolutionary War uniforms of the 9th Virginia Regiment, Corps of the Continental Line, participate in a drill and firing demonstration during the Cessation of Hostilities Bicentennial Celebration at the Pentagon River Plaza. Credits: While the information presented above is drawn from a number of sources, the definitive guide to Virginia's Revolutionary War military formations is presented by the Virginia State Library . The 9th Virginia, however, was soon replaced. The 9th Virginia Regiment of 1776, as a unit, had ceased to exist. This Cemetery had been overgrown with shrubbery and fallen trees and forgotten for many years; it was restored in the early 2000's; many Headstones have crumbled and simply disappeared. Twenty-one years ago our original members played an important role in the formation of the nucleus of what is now the large organization of reenactors known as the Northwest Civil War Council . Virginia was called upon to contribute fifteen of these regiments. Unlike the recruitment for the minute service, recruiters for the 9th Virginia had no problem recruiting for continental service. (, 27th Continental Regiment (Massachusetts). "Charles, James and John Goolsby, of Albemarle, were Revolutionary soldiers, members of the Ninth Virginia Regiment. With these operations ongoing, Congress voted to authorize a second establishment of the army for 1776. Virginia State Artillery Company. The unit was adopted into the Continental Army on May 31, 1776. 1379-1414, 1419-1425. 58.80. He fought in the Battle of Point Pleasant (1774). . 24th Continental Regiment (Massachusetts). All rights reserved. SKU: N/A Category: American Regiments Tags: American Revolutionary War, kings colour, molzahn, molzahn collection, reenactor, regiment . Burrall's Regiment (Connecticut). The 9th Regiment was formed in February and March of 1776 on the Eastern Shore. The effects of the battle were still felt by the men and the communities on the Eastern Shore decades after the Revolution.
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