which knocked down almost the whole of their right wing.[15] As the British 4th Regiment was driven toward Germantown, the Virginians advanced close behind, but the 9th Virginia pushed further than the other Virginia regiments, advancing as far as the market house in Germantown itself. The 9th Regiment was formed in February and March of 1776 on the Eastern Shore. GW had indicated the need for a current return of the 9th Virginia Regiment when he wrote Gov. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Failed to report flower. Charles, who was a non-commissioned officer, and James were taken prisoners at Germantown; all three died in service." [5]. The 1st through 9th Virginia Regiments were reconstituted in the Continental Army as regiments raised to serve for the duration of the war. The ad-hoc "Virginia Brigade at Guilford Courthouse: . These freemen were conscripted, illegally detained, and held as slaves after their enlistments expire. The counties of Accomack and Northampton constituted one district and was referred to as Accomack District Minute Battalion. I have an ancestor who was in the 9th and captured at the Battle of Germantown, according to the Revolutionary War military records. Col. Mathews came from Augusta County. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel George Mathews, [3] Lt. Not all the men of the 9th Virginia were captured. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? American Revolutionary War Virginia's Soldiers in the Revolution. Bibliography (Continued) [34] Sgt. Those who didnt run were bayoneted by the advancing enemy. October 20, 1915 in Stafford Co. age 82. Colonel Lewis Dubois. The cadres for these regiments were drawn from the regiments which Virginia had sent to the field in 1775 and 1776. [40] He, along with other comrades who had been disabled at the battle, received pensions for their injuries starting in 1778. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 1841 in Essex Co. att. It was subsequently organized between February 5 and March 16, 1776, and comprised seven companies of troops from easternmost Virginia. Captain Lieutenant Isaiah Wool. [22]Elijah Hickman Pension, VAS1511, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. Did the British keep records of their prisoners and their deaths? Seven of the ten companies came from the Eastern Shore, recruited between Accomack and Northampton Counties. Provost Nelson, remained prisoners of war as late as 1783; he died on the way home to Accomack County after the Revolution. The overpowered Virginians tried to fight their way out with the bayonet and ran as fast as they could to escape the trap. Maj. James Lewis remarked that the only man who made it off the field was a drummer who had held Colonel Mathews horse early in the battle. To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Richard Campbell - Archives Very interesting and enlightening article. The regiment participated in the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of Germantown. While the light infantry pressed the Virginians on the left and rear, the 49th Regiment of Foot struck the 9th Virginia on their right, freeing the British prisoners and capturing sixty-three Virginians that had thrown down their arms. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Learn more about merges. The army went through three major establishments: the first in 1775, the second in 1776, and the third from 1777 until after the end of the war. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. At least sixteen men of the 9th Virginia preferred to enlist in Loyalist regiments rather than remain prisoners of war.[30]. [37]Orderly Book of Gen. John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, 67. Entered Valley Forge with the5th Virginia Regimentand the1st Virginia Regiment. [1] The regiment penetrated so deeply into the British lines that it was isolated. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. Before the battle, orders were given that twenty men from each brigade who were unfit for march or lacked shoes to remain in camp. He fought in the Battle of Point Pleasant (1774). 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. Please try again later. Captain, Williams' Independent Maryland Rifle Company. The 9th Virginia Regiment. The prisoners were whipped and received very little medical treatment. Colonel John Shee. Colonel Edmund Phinney. Some think he died while imprisoned in 1778. Fifty-eight men were still enlisted in the 9th Virginia in September 1778, of which twenty-three were present and fit for duty. Captain, 6th Continental Regiment (Massachusetts). [39]Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (Thomas W. White; Richmond, VA 1827), 85; James Ashby Land Bounty Record. Companies recruited men from Pittsylvania, Amherst, Buckingham, Charles City, Lunenburg, New Kent, Mecklenburg, Dinwiddie, Prince George, and Spotsylvania Counties. List of Continental Army units (1776) - Wikipedia Captain James Innis. Colonel Burgess Ball [4], and Major John Fitzgerald. This failed when the guards realized that one more woman exited the jail than had entered. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. Samuel Woodson brought his company from Goochland County, and Capt. Pvt. Bio:William Augustus Armstrong is the Son of Archibald and Margaret Armstrong; His Father, Archibald, was a 2nd Lietenant in the 9th Virginia Regiment in the Revolutionary War;Loving Husband of Margaret "Peggy" Jameson, whom he married on the 26th of March, 1793; Beloved Father of Thomas Armstrong, William Jameson Armstrong (Wife, Ann Tribbett Armstrong), Archibald Armstrong (Wife, Elizabeth "Betsey" McCutcheon Armstrong), John Armstrong and Rachel McCrory Armstrong (Mrs. Robert Wardlaw McCutcheon);Brother of Robert Armstrong, Ann Armstrong (Mrs. James Elliott), Thomas Armstrong, Isabella Armstrong (Mrs. Thomas Armstrong) and Jane Armstrong (Mrs. Samuel McCray). The regiment participated in the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of Germantown. NARA keeps those Federal records that are judged to have continuing valueabout 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. Companies recruited men from Halifax, Albemarle, Botetourt, Gloucester, King William, Essex, Middlesex, Cumberland, King and Queen, Orange and Fincastle Counties. A Guide to the United States War Department, Revolutionary War Those who werent exchanged were put on ships and taken to confinement in New York; the officers were taken to Long Island. By the fall of 1776, the 9th Virginia Regiment had over 700 names on its muster roll. The commemoration honors the issuance of a Continental Congress proclamation to the assembled Main Army at Newburgh, N.Y., that announced a cease-fire between Americans and the British forces of King George III, Troops wearing the Revolutionary War uniforms of the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, Corps of the Continental Line, stand in formation during the Cessation of Hostilities Bicentennial Celebration at the Pentagon River Plaza. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Records Commission (NHPRC) is part of the National We have set your language to He was a Col with the 9th Va. Regt. Despite attempts to broaden the recruiting base beyond New England, the 1776 army remained skewed toward the Northeast both in terms of its composition and geographical focus. 58.80. He was exchanged eight months later. [19] In their new position, the Virginians under Mathews and Towles were attacked by the reorganized British regiments led by Maj. Gen. James Grant. Add to basket. Thomas Fleming in the lst Va. Regt. The Extra Continental regiments, which are commonly confused with the Additional regiments, are: 1st Canadian Regiment. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79537861/william-augustus-armstrong. The Papers of Thomas Jefferson. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. While most of General Stephens division shifted toward the fighting around the Cliveden House, Muhlenbergs men, including the 9th Virginia, drove back the British 1st Battalion of Light Infantry. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Each new regiment comprised eight companies, which at full strength fielded a total of 728 men. The 9th Virginia Regiment was authorized in the Virginia State Troops on January 11, 1776. The Virginians turned to fight the light infantrymen who charged upon them and pushed them into the British camps. William Raleigh of Captain Morriss Company fell wounded in the ankle and was captured. Those veterans who werent captured were discharged when their enlistments ended in February and March 1778. [26]Micajah Clark Pension, W6678, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. Garnett served with the regiment as a surgeon, but no dates or details are available. [20] . Reg., 1ST Md. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel John Gibson, Lt. [39]Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (Thomas W. White; Richmond, VA 1827), 85; James Ashby Land Bounty Record. Colonel, Wool's Artillery Detachment (New York). Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Princeton, N.J., 1950. [29]Thorsten Sellin, Philadelphia Prisons of the Eighteenth Century, Transactions of the American Philosophical Society43, no. Connect to 5,000+ Willis profiles on Geni, July 28 1812 - Richmond, Monroe, Virginia USA, Henry Willis, Rebecca Heady Wheeler, George Washington Willis, Tabitha Cooper, Richard Willis, Joshua Willis, Martha Ward, John Willis, John Willis, Mary King, Ann Nancy Taylor, Joseph Willis, Martha Willis, Josiah Willis, Elizabeth Betty Hutton, Isaiah Willis, 1740 - Kent, Portage, Ohio, United States, July 28 1812 - Richmond, Monroe, West Virginia, United States, Henry Willis (Sr.), *mary Rachel Wells (born Underwood). [10] The 9th Virginia had become known for its spirit in the field, but also for some of its enlisted mens argumentative nature. Virginiathe largest and most populous colonyplayed a major role in winning independence and determining the values and aspirations of the new nation. See Edgar Woods. 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. More between these . The unit was adopted into the Continental Army on May 31, 1776. The 1776 differed in some significant ways from both the 1775 establishment and the 1777 establishment. It was subsequently organized between February 5 and March 16, 1776 and comprised seven companies of troops from easternmost Virginia. Colonel Andrew Ward. [25] The pay rolls of the 9th Virginia taken after Germantown indicate that 185 officers and men were killed, wounded, or captured at Germantown. Capt. Bolstered by the success of the Northern Army near Saratoga around the same time, Washington challenged his men to not let themselves be out done by their northern Brethren.[14] Each soldier was ordered to prepare three days rations and given forty rounds with good flints. U.Va. This indicates that the 9th Virginia, alongside the rest of the brigade, had been in the action but may not have been as heavily engaged as Weedons men. At Germantown, under . David and James Ashby left their homes in Accomack County to serve together in Captain Daviss Company. GREAT NEWS! 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 . All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 3 (Jul., 1912), pp. 8th Continental Regiment (New Hampshire). 2nd Continental Regiment (New Hampshire). The unit was adopted into the Continental Army on May 31, 1776. William Cunningham, would take the food women brought for the prisoners and toss it onto the floor to watch the prisoners fight over the scraps. 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, An officer dressed in the ceremonial uniform of the 1ST Maryland Regiment, Corps of the Continental Line, participates in the Cessation of Hostilities Bicentennial Celebration at the Pentagon River Plaza. [8]William Dews Pension S8312, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. 9th Virginia Regiment. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The flag of the ceremonial 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment, Corps of the Continental Line, is carried in the background. This page has been viewed 8,132 times (0 via redirect). [15]Thomas McGuire, The Philadelphia Campaign: Germantown and the Roads to Valley Forge(Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole, 2006), 2:101. They were rushed into the latter part of the battle alongside Gen. George Weedons 2nd Virginia Brigade, and while some accounts claim it was only Weedons brigade that took part in the rearguard to save the army, there is no evidence to say that Muhlenberg and his men remained near Chadds Ford where they had been stationed most of the day. At Germantown, under the command of Colonel George Mathews, the unit became separated from the remainder of General Nathanael Greene's division and over 400 men were taken prisoner by the British. 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. Previous Engagements: Chesapeake Bay, Northern New Jersey, Defense of Philadelphia. [23]Thomas B. Taylor Pension, VAS2027, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. Additional reinforcements from Maryland were sent to help guard the coastline while the Convention authorized the raising of a regiment of regulars to be garrison the Eastern Shore. Colonel Holt Richardson, and Major John Cropper. [39] Pvt. Market Place, now Market Square, Germantown, PA, c. 1905 (Library of Congress). This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 12 (1931), 23. Not developed or endorsed by NARA or DVIDS. The 9th Virginia, however, was soon replaced. Virginia State Artillery Company. Failed to delete flower. On January 1, 1776, a new army was established. 1st New York Regiment (17751776). the United States, and research and development projects to bring historical records to the Campbell spent the latter portion of 1780 in Richmond and carried Virginia government funds for military purposes on his return to the western frontier (see Steuben to Jefferson, 16 Dec., Jefferson to James Francis Moore, 25 Dec., and William Harrison to Jefferson, 6 Feb. 1781, in Jefferson Papers description begins Julian P. Boyd et al., eds. 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. This roster of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, Company A, includes the service records of over 100 men. The Virginians were further outflanked by the British 1st Battalion of Light Infantry. The numerical designation was then given to the old 13th Virginia Regiment. Surprised, the 9th was driven farther into the British camp where it was beset by the brigade of Charles Grey, 1st Earl Grey and the 2nd British Light Infantry Battalion. (, 27th Continental Regiment (Massachusetts). The bulk of the payrolls date between 1777 and 1779. Thomas Davis raised his company from Northampton County. [25]McGuire, The Philadelphia Campaign, 2:132. (, Nicholson's Regiment (New York). cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I have been wondering if there is any record of what happened to him after capture. Benjamin Sadler, though captured unharmed at Germantown, broke his leg while stumbling around the Walnut Street Jail. In the advance, Colonel Mathews and his regiment were joined by other Virginians. I Can Assure your Excellency that I think it would Be for the Good of the Reigt & the Service to have them Removed from here, for the Reigt have been Raised in this Countery & thus have So many Acquaintances & the Opening for Setteling the New Cuntery that they are Constantly Deserting. Size. The regiment was organized Jan-April 1777; ReOrganized July 1779; Merged Jan 1781 with the 1st Connecticut Regiment and redesignated as the 5th Connecticut Regiment S.Webb's Additional Continental Regiment Later as the 9th Connecticut Regiment (aka The Decoy Regiment) Commanded by Col. Samuel Blatchley Webb Authorized Jan. 1777 The 9th Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. 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). You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. In the fog and the smoke of battle, the Virginians didnt realize they were left unsupported with the rest of Muhlenbergs division falling further back. 3rd Virginia Regiment. (, 1st Pennsylvania Battalion. Re: John Hays of VA - Revoluti - Genealogy.com Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? [35]James Parson Pension, S40239, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. While some accounts claim that Colonel Mathews ordered the attack, there is also evidence that he was ordered to the attack by General Stephens. Captain Sebastian Bauman. 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]. But I guess since, The Fort Plain Museum has a section dedicated to the Journal of the American Revolution selling both the JAR Annual Volumes and the JAR Book Series. 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. Like many units, the 9th Virginia saw family members joining together. 7th Virginia Regiment (Revolutionary War) FamilySearch 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. [12]General Orders, 23 June 1777, founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-10-02-0107. public. It was subsequently organized between February 5 and March 16, 1776, and comprised seven companies of troops from easternmost Virginia. 2 (1916): 206. Stoddart; Philadelphia, 1877), 48. The regiment participated in the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of Germantown. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Micajah Clark, later served in the Virginia militia in battles such as Guilford Courthouse and Yorktown. The regiment served in the Department of Norfolk and in June, 1862, totalled 435 men. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. It is taken from the official Compiled Service Records in the National Archives. Try again later. Virginia Line - Wikipedia I found on Findagrave.com. The unit was adopted into the Continental Army on May 31, 1776. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Colonel Fleming had died of smallpox in January 1777 and was replaced by George Mathews. 1379-1414, 1419-1425. Burrall's Regiment (Connecticut). . [28]John F. Watson and Willis P. Hazard, Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania in the Olden Time, etc.,Vol. Later the unit was involved in the Petersburg siege north of the James River and the Appomattox Campaign. Add to your scrapbook. Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Virginia regiments of the Continental Army, Military units and formations established in 1775, Military units and formations disestablished in 1779, United States Army Center of Military History, http://www.history.army.mil/books/revwar/contarmy/ca-fm.htm, Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia, Grayson's Additional Continental Regiment, Thruston's Additional Continental Regiment, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [5] Colonels [ edit | edit source] You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Cpl. The 9th Virginia Regiment of 1776, as a unit, had ceased to exist. Many survivors of the 9th Virginia were amongst the exchanged soldiers. Private, Smith's Co., Continental Line, Revolutionary War. 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, Troops wearing the Revolutionary War uniforms of the 2nd Pennsylvania 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. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The 9th Virginia marched as part of Gen. Nathanael Greenes wing and formed part of the attack on the British right flank. "Charles, James and John Goolsby, of Albemarle, were Revolutionary soldiers, members of the Ninth Virginia Regiment. Colonel Mathews and his men of the 9th Virginia remained near Market Square to guard prisoners and some of the men were pillaging the British camps for food. The Valley Forge Park Alliance maintains the Muster Roll Project and helps to inspire appreciation of and support for Valley Forge National Historical Park. The unit reported 47 casualties at Drewry's Bluff, and many captured at Five Forks and Sayler's Creek, and surrendered 2 officers and 37 men on April 9, 1865.
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