The recreated 8th Pennsylvania was formed in 1974 and is a member unit of The Brigade of the American Revolution as well as the Continental Line. The light cavalry seized three brass 3-pound cannons from the Americans.[6]. The 8th Pennsylvania Regiment or Mackay's Battalion was an American infantry unit that became part of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Longs Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette The battalion was organized from 15 July to 15 September 1776 at Kittanning, Pennsylvania in the western part of the state to consist of eight companies of infantry from Bedford, Cumberland, Westmoreland Counties. against yellow; yellow wheat sheaves against green." This marker for Pvt. Thomas McAnary's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette In a march of 400 miles, the troops destroyed 10 Iroquois villages including Conewango and captured plunder including furs. [2] The unit was in action near Rahway, New Jersey on 23 February during the Forage War. by Dean McGee during the southern campaign 1776. Garrison, Leonard - GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Higgins was not able to recruit a full complement of men. Miller, Philip - Capt. William Ross' Co., etc., YORK-WASHINGTON-GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette The others, in order of seniority, are Abel Westfall, David Stephenson, Thomas Berry, William Croghan, Robert Higgins, Abraham Kirkpatrick, Isaac Israel, and John Steed. Pennsylvania Archives. It is only a scouting party". Consolidated on January 17, 1781 with the 8th Pennsylvania Regimentand redesignated as the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment; concurrently furloughed at Trenton, New Jersey (less 2 companies remaining active at Fort Pitt), and relieved from the 1st Pennsylvania Brigade. Their food supply was stretched out by hunting game in the woods. Through most of the nineteenth century the United States had a very small army, except during wartimes; it was not until World War I that the state militias became the National Guard and not until the Korean War that a large permanent army became the first line of defense." Gregory, public. William Davidson, Private of Capt: Durkees Company, Wyoming Rangers, for Desertionto receive 50 lashes. These included associations, militia, and line troops. Nathaniel Williams, Private of Capt: Durkees Company, Wyoming Rangers, for Desertionto receive 50 lashes. Harris, Capt. Mathias Brobst's Co., etc. [1] On 6 January the unit began a march of 300 miles (483km) across the mountains and hills of Pennsylvania, with their supplies on pack horses. David (widow's app. Marsh The second part Ziegler's Co., PA, LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed General Knox planned to have four 3-pound or 6-pound cannons attached to each infantry brigade. NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Diana Lehman Aaron Austin's Co., 3rd Regt., NY, contributed by Don by Sarah Pyle Pete Loeser, 12 November 2008. His promotion was rescinded in 1777 for having been made out of turn. Columbia Burns gunnell-john-1823.txt Schuylkill The regiment was led by three field officers: a colonel, a lieutenant colonel, and a major. William Eagle's grave gets the details of his service wrong but rightly notes his legacy in West Virginia's Smoke Hole Canyon. Explaining Pennsylvania's Militia - Journal of the American Gregory, during the southern campaign 1776. The signature of Captain James Knox, from Fincastle County. McClean, Gee, Completed March 27, 1776 in Frederick County, Virginia. County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. Pennsylvania Archives. After rising to lieutenant colonel, Campbell was killed at the Battle of Eutaw Springs in 1781. Robert W. Conaughy's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Thompson's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Some positions, especially staff officer posts, were occasionally vacant. Philadelphia and Harrisburg, 18521949. Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index All soldiers who have been identified as belonging to this company are listed. Before the war, Knox was one of the first longhunters to explore Kentucky and was a captain in Morgan's Rifles at Saratoga. Jackson, John - Capt. by Joy Fisher 2.Thomas Robinson (17511819), a friend of Anthony Wayne, served as a captain in Waynes 4th Pennsylvania Regiment during 1776, and on 1 Jan. 1777 he became major of the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment. Philip - Capt. We are depicting the regiment as it appears in the Fall of 1778. 34 vols. Spangler, George (widow app.) Margaret's app. Consolidated Jan 1781 with the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment; Furloughed in late Jan. 1781 because of the Morristown Mutiny; (see also 1777 & 1783) 3d . Authorized for frontier defense in July 1776, the eight-company unit was originally called Mackay's Battalion after its commander, Colonel Aeneas Mackay. John - GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Dritts Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Quartermaster Ephraim Douglass, Commissary Ephraim Blaine, Adjutant Michael Huffnagle, Paymaster John Boyd, and Chaplain David McClure rounded out the staff positions, though McClure never assumed his duties. The British Union that had been originally painted in the canton was covered by Archives Special ProjectsUSGenWeb McDowell, James - Capt. Kinter, John - Capt. With the first of the National Defense Acts Wright's Co., PA Militia, ADAMS COUNTY, contributed Revolutionary War Militia Battalions and Companies Overview This Revolutionary War Militia Arrangement provides a breakdown of the battalions and companies raised in each county and the names of the commanding officers. - WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty For lack of guides, the column failed to link with John Sullivan's main column at Genesee (now known as Cuylerville, New York) as planned. McDowell, James (widow's app.) John - Capt. Form! Completed March 12, 1776 in Hampshire County (now West Virginia). The Civil War Journal of Colonel Bolton: 51st Pennsylvania, April 20, 1861-August 2, 1865. Because President Benjamin Franklin was elderly, Muhlenberg often signed executive documents as de facto governor. Authorized for frontier defense in July 1776, the eight-company unit was originally called Mackay's Battalion after its commander, Colonel Aeneas Mackay. Harbison, Robert - Capt. ArchivesNational Banta, Samuel - Capt. Geery, John - Capt. PDF The German Battalion of The American Revolution Colonel Walter Stewart became commander of the reorganized 2nd Pennsylvania. write us | James Clarke's Co., etc., INDIANA COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty The Major Generals will publish these Orders at their respective posts, for which purpose the Adjutant General will furnish them with copies. Chester County, West Nottingham CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne Having installed Major Vernon and 106 soldiers of the 8th Regiment in Fort Laurens, McIntosh returned to Pennsylvania. McQuillen, Garrett - Capt. Serjt William Preston of the Wyoming Rangers, for Having made known the Watch-Word to a person not entitled to receive it, to be reprimanded in the presence of all the troops at Boundbrook. The 7th, 8th and 9th North Carolina Regiments were disbanded as of May 27, 1778: 10th North Carolina: Brig. Chester County, Capt James Moore's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso [14] by Joy Fisher Michael McDonald Private 5th Penn: Battalion For Leaving his post, to receive 50 lashes. Staff officers included an adjutant, a chaplain, a surgeon, a surgeons mate, a quartermaster, a paymaster, a drum major, a fife major, quartermaster sergeant, and sergeant major. William McCasky's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette (WFCHS). The device shows a hunter trying to snare a lion, and the motto underneath reads 'Dominari Nolo' - I refuse to be subjugated. Peter - Served NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed by Beryl the United States, and research and development projects to bring historical records to the The regiment also suffered several casualties during the British attack on Bound Brook on 13 April. John - Capt. modern editorial content, are copyright The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. of Revolutionary Pensioners [To] Maj. Isaac Craig, D[eputy] Q[uarter] M[aster] Gen[era]l." Back: "Received the within, [signed] Jonathan Grant". Chester County, Lower Oxford CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne Seventh in seniority. Pension Roll of 1818, contributed by Richard Turnbach County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. It was built ca. Serjt William McDonald of the 5th Pennsylva Battalion reduced. Reatch's Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Covenhofer's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Joseph - Capt. Records Commission (NHPRC) is part of the National 8th Pennsylvania Regiment - Wikipedia The Commander in Chief (taking into consideration the late distracted State of the 8th Pennsyl: Battalion, an inquiry into the cause of which he has directed to be made without loss of time)6 is pleased to suspend the execution of the Sentences of Alexander McKayDavid Livinston, John Dilworth, John Edgar, Jacob Knight, John McClaugherry, William Roach, Daniel Clark, John Kirckendal, & Jacob WilkerPrivates of that Battalion, till the proceedings of the Court are reported to him. ), Capt. The regiment was led by three field officers: a colonel, a lieutenant colonel, and a major. Isaac - Capt. Lowdon's Co., etc., CRAWFORD COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Chester County, Capt Thomas Robinson's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso ReOrganized and Redesignated Jan 1776 from the 8th Connecticut Regiment Disbanded Dec 1776 19th Continental Regiment Commanded by Col. Charles Webb ReOrganized and Redesignated Jan 1776 from the 7th Connecticut Regiment Disbanded Feb 1777 20th Continental Regiment Commanded by Col.s Benedict Arnold and John Durkee Pennsylvania had several different orders of troops in the Revolutionary War era. Reichswick, Classes Revolutionary James Lamb, from Augusta County. James Clarke's Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed Kinter, John - Capt. Carolyn K. Fifth in seniority. Assigned to the Western Department in May 1778, the 8th Pennsylvania gained a ninth company before seeing action near Fort Laurens and in the Sullivan Expedition in 1778 and 1779. McGerry/McGeary, Lou Wardlaw gunnell-john-1821.txt Thompson, James - Capt. Meanwhile, the remainder of the 8th Pennsylvania served in the Philadelphia Campaign. James Craig is buried in Muhlenberg County, Ky. Robert Higgins was personally selected by George Washington to recruit a company to replace John Stephenson's one-year unit. On 20 July the unit was named Mackay's Battalion. [17] Nicholas Bittinger's Co., PA, FRANKLIN COUNTY, The unit has performed throughout the Midwest, Eastern and Southern United States, Canada, and England. Lou Wardlaw Greg Biggs, 3 October 2004. This is a flag from the American Revolution: that of the First Pennsylvania Rifles, a militia troop, of sorts. The log house built by Lt. Christopher Moyers in Tennessee after the war. Organized from 15 July to 15 September 1776 at Kittanning, Pennsylvania in the western part of the state to consist of eight companies of infantry from Bedford (included present-day Fulton and Somerset counties), Cumberland, Westmoreland (included present-day Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Washington) counties. - Capt. Shannon's Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette John Doyle's Co., WESTMORELAND-YORKCOUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Captain Westfall placed this notice in the Virginia Gazette recalling his men in December. McDowell, John - Capt. Lancaster County Revolutionary War Militia Peter Tritt's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. Abraham Smith's Co., PA, YORK COUNTY, contributed by Joseph Reid's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette or Doherty, John. Oury/Owry, George - WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Starlene Oary http://etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/WasFi07.html, http://www.history.army.mil/books/revwar/contarmy/ca-fm.htm, https://archive.org/details/historicalregis02heitgoog, https://web.archive.org/web/20100608052649/http:/www.history.army.mil/reference/revbib/pa.htm, http://www.pa-roots.com/westmoreland/oldwestmoreland/chapter10.html, https://archive.org/details/washingtonscross00fisc, http://www.w3.org/2006/03/wn/wn20/instances/synset-unit-noun-3, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Milligan, David - Capt. John - Capt. Charles (widow's app.) Andrew - Capt. public. Sixth in seniority. Virginia men who enlisted in 1775 served one-year enlistments. Robert, Sr. - Capt. Charles (widow's app. Transferred to the main army in November 1776, the unit was renamed the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment on 1 January 1777. The grave of Corp. Joseph Golladay of Dunmore (now Shenandoah) County. Russell, 4th Continental Artillery Regiment - RevWarTalk MacPherson, Gregory, The National Historical Publications and Washington appended the following note. Captain Darke was promoted to Major in 1777. The General laments the necessity he is laid under of repeating his Orders, by which Officers were forbid to ride about the Country, thus absenting themselves from their dutyIf any sudden call for offensive or defensive measures should be made, during their absence, they will assuredly be brought to severe account. Morgan's corps fought at the Battles of Freeman's Farm and Bemis Heights during the successful Saratoga campaign. Rumford & Latimer's Co's., DE & Capt. [1] For a full account of the social factors and legislation that this article draws from, see Arthur J. Alexander, "Pennsylvania's Revolutionary Militia," Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, 69:1 (January 1945 ), 15-25. Berks It being represented, that Several of the Men in a Detachment under your command, as Captain from the Eight pensylvania Regiment, which composes part of the Corps commanded by Colo. Daniel Morgan, made up of Detachments from several Regiments, have Claims against the United States1 for Horses and Other necessaries furnished the said Regiment, for which they have received no satisfaction; Also, that you & the Officers under you, in the said Detachment, have charges of the like nature and for Money advanced some privates of the said Regiment, who have diedbeen killedor taken prisoners: And it being impracticable at this time to examine & adjust the said Claims as the said Corps commanded by Colo. Morgan is under Orders to march & join the Northern Army; These are to authorize & require you, to state & settle the said Claims before Colo. MorganLieut. by Beryl Meehan - Capt. & Cindy McCachern, Dougherty Longs Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette William Darke supported George Washington in various capacities for most of his life, starting in the French & Indian War. Completed March 25, 1776 in Augusta County. - Regimental Band. Pennsylvania Colonial/Revolutionary War Flags (U.S.) A body of riflemen were detached from the regiment and fought at Saratoga. John Brady's Co., 12th Regt., PA, MIFFLIN COUNTY, Golladay was a member of Capt. - Capt. Miller, Conrad - Capt. James - Capt. Philadelphia and Harrisburg, 1852-1949 . Third in seniority. Ross's Co., etc., BEAVER-YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette by Joy Fisher Regiments serving at Valley Forge - US History Thomas Berry never strayed far from home after the war and seems to have led a quiet life. List of Continental Army Units in 1776 - American Revolutionary War Completed February 19, 1776 in Dunmore County. Rex, Joseph - Capt. Raised in Fincastle County and supplemented with men from Dunmore County. [5] In this action the 8th formed the main part of a 500-man outpost under the command of Major General Benjamin Lincoln, together with militia and an artillery detachment from the Proctor's Pennsylvania State Artillery Regiment. The following should be used as your guide for putting together and maintaining your uniform. After missing the rendezvous at Suffolk, Va. in 1776 this company was. First in seniority. After nearly being cut down by a blast of grape shot, Howe and his staff quickly rode off. William - Capt. In a tragic friendly fire incident, Stephen's men opened fire and the Pennsylvanians returned fire. Peter Rick's Co., PA Militia, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, contributed mirrors, The First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry (FTPCC), founded in 1774, is the oldest continuously serving unit of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. the United States, and research and development projects to bring historical records to the by Kathleen Brown Thomas Coppenhefer's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Tom Caulley Alexander - Capt. Gregory, Washington, D.C., 190437. Whitcraft, modern editorial content, are copyright The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. He was then properly promoted with a later effective date and transferred to the 13th Virginia. (U.S. Capitol), Brigadier generals commanded brigades (multiple regiments). James Hook's Co., FAYETTE COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty May, Proudfoot, James - Capt. William Croghan moved to Kentucky after the war and married 8th VA Capt. Ament, The 8th Pennsylvania Regiment or Mackay's Battalion was an American infantry unit that became part of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Every Corps must immediately put their Arms in the best firing Order, and be completely furnished with Ammunition; the commanding Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789, the Pennsylvania Council of Safety to GW, 29 Jan. 1777, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-09-02-0276, National Historical Publications and [1] The regiment was involved in Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh's expedition to Ohio in November 1778. - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 8th PA Regt. - 8th Pennsylvania Gohn, Philip, Capt. by Scott Hanna Cunningham, - Captains William Price & Andrew Swearingen, WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette
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