We have two Flags for the Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Virginia. On February 5, 1777, it was removed from the Southern Department and re-assigned to the Northern Department. A month earlier, led by Ethan Allen and Seth Warner, they had taken Ticonderoga and Crown Point. Fragments of this regiment were represented at Valley Forge, September 14, 1778: redesignated the 6th Virginia, September 14, 1778: redesignated the 7th Virginia, September 14, 1778: redesignated the 8th Virginia, September 14, 1778: redesignated the 9th Virginia, September 14, 1778: redesignated the 10th Virginia, Of the eight companies in this regiment, four were raised in Pennsylvania and four from Maryland. The flag of the first Virginia Regiment also known as the Shirtmen. 4th Virginia Regiment 5th Virginia Regiment 6th Virginia Regiment 7th Virginia Regiment 8th Virginia Regiment 9th Virginia Regiment 10th Virginia Regiment 11th Virginia Regiment 12th Virginia Regiment 13th Virginia Regiment 14th Virginia Regiment 15th Virginia Regiment 1st Virginia State Regiment 2nd Virginia State Regiment Miscellaneous Even so, the new 4th regiment was well below half strength. The British dragoons, using sabers and bayonets, won an overwhelming victory, killing/wounding 300 Americans at the cost of just 20 British killed/wounded. The Stars follow the canton of the Grand Union flag. July 1, 1778 Personnel was absorbed by the 1st, 2d and 3d New Jersey Regiments, The above 4th, 5th and 6th Regiments had the personnel absorbed into the 1st, 2d and 3d North Carolina Regiments, May 29, 1778, The 7th, 8th and 9th North Carolina Regiments were disbanded as of May 27, 1778, The 10th North Carolina Regiment was recruited late in 1777 and eventually arrived at Valley Forge by the spring of 1778, The 8th Pennsylvania was reassigned to Fort Pitt, March 8, 1778, July 1, 1778: absorbed by the 10th Pennsylvania, July 1, 1778: absorbed by the 3d Pennsylvania, July 1, 1778: absorbed by the 2d Pennsylvania, May 12, 1780: absorbed by the 3d Virginia, September 14, 1778: absorbed by the 3d Virginia, September 14, 1778: absorbed by the 2d Virginia, September 14, 1778: redesignated as the 5th Virginia, September 14, 1778: absorbed by the 4th Virginia, Most of this regiment had been captured by the British during the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777. "Arms, &c., for the new companies were to be furnished by the public; but until muskets could be procured, the men were to bring the best guns they had - riflemen to bring rifles and tomahawks. There are four flags in this series of the John Paul Jones Coat of Arms. Is the so-called New England Flag with a pine tree, the New England symbol of liberty, flown at the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775. Both units were involved in other American defeats in 1780. 2, No. Lafayettes Division | Scotts Brigade | 4th Virginia Regiment. He . Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Galleher, Jr., and their three sons in memory of her father, Judge W. Moscoe Huntley, a former president of the society. Others mark the right graves but provide significantly incorrect service data. While the unit acquitted itself well, twelve men were wounded, including Lt. Col. Gardiner, whose jaw wound ended his military career. A Guide to the United States War Department, Revolutionary War Payrolls1776-1784 A Collection in the Library of Virginia Accession number 36989 Library of Virginia The Library of Virginia 800 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23219-8000 USA Phone: (804) 692-3888 (Archives Reference) Fax: (804) 692-3556 (Archives Reference) Some were named. This page was last edited on 9 December 2022, at 10:28. FOR SALE! Constitutional Liberty was the theme of the Virginia leaders of the Revolution. The Virginia Governor Barbour's requirement issued in January 1812 for a captain militia officer of the light infantry was to have his rank displayed with a silver epaulet on his right shoulder thus indicating he was a Captain. Presented by Matilda H. Spessard and Rutherford H. Spessard, Jr. in memory of Rutherford Houston Spessard. "The whole state was divided into military districts, and the militia were ordered to be embodied as minute-men. Since many volunteers' terms were expiring (and many deserted), the men were allowed to choose their officers, and chose Charles A. Ronald as their Colonel, Robert D. Gardner as Lt. Col., and William Terry as Major.[6]. The Flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia bearing the State seal with the motto, "Sic Semper Tyrannis" - Thus Always to Tyrants. Presented in memory of certain officers and men from Chesterfield County and Richard Bland, by General Edwin Cox, a former president. Daniel Morgan (in white uniform near front of cannon) led Virginia riflemen that targeted British officers successfully and led to the surrender of British General John Burgoyne's army at Saratoga, New York on October 17, 1777 September 14, 1778: redesignated as the 5th Virginia: 8th Virginia: Brig. Given by Harvey S. Martin. Believed to have been carried Colonel Washington in 1781 at Cowpens and Eutaw Springs in personal encounter with Tarleton. We hope this information is helpful. Of Colonel William Washingtons Cavalry. Battle, Jr. The 4th Virginia's casualties were the highest of any regiment in the brigade, but the greatest loss was hearing of General Jackson's death of pneumonia following his wound by friendly fire. According to the diary of the surgeon of this regiment, Dr. Albigence Waldo, this regiment (or a large portion of it) was at Valley Forge even though it is not included in the standard lists of regiments. This database is a collection of records kept by the U.S . Most of the regiment was captured at Charlestown, South Carolina, on May 12, 1780, by the British and the regiment was formally disbanded on January 1, 1783. Most of the regiment was captured at Charlestown . "The Convention passed an ordinance July 17, 1775, for raising two regiments of regulars and for organizing the militia. First carried by Lees Legion in the Southern Campaign in 1781 and continued in use after Yorktown until 1782. Presented by Robert Bolling Lancaster in memory of his ancestor, Captain Robert Bolling. Co. John P. Moore of the Liberty Hall Volunteers became the unit's last battle fatality, during the final attempt to break out from the encircling Federal forces on Palm Sunday, April 9, 1865 shortly before General Lee decided to surrender. The regiment saw action at the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. After participating the ill-fated invasion of Canada, they returned, few in number, to be recruited again, still under one of their indomitable leaders, to rout the Hessians of Burgoyne at Bennington. US 5th Maryland Regiment: War of 1812 : Wshingtnsnphw: Before Time: US Artillery: Field Guns, Foot Artillery, Horse Artillery, Limbers . The original flag (along with a sister flag with blue field) was captured by the British near Ft. Anne, New York on July 8, 1777, and was shipped to England. Terry's Brigade was assigned to join Robert E. Lee's besieged army at Petersburg and also saw action around Appomattox in the war's final days as Lee frantically sought to resupply his army.[12]. Soldiers. They were in the front at the Battle of Great Bridge in November, 1775 against Lord Dunsmore, the last Royal Govenor of Virginia. The flag of the North Carolina Militia carried at Camden, Kings Mountain, Cowpens, Hillsborough, and Guilford against the British. In September, 1775, two strong floating batteries were launched on the Charles River, Massachusetts, and in the following month opened fire on the British in Boston. The 16 districts were:[4]. Revolutionary Forces of San Martin : Aggressivenutmeg: 11/24/2012: Army of the Sutlej 1st . 1 . The 4th Virginia was assembled at Winchester, Virginia, in July, 1861. Companion of flags which commemorated the defense of Ft. Moultrie in 1776, and which were then carried on to even greater bravery and tragedy in the assault on the British Spring Hill redoubt at Savannah, Georgia, in 1776. At the Battle of Spotsylvania it was trapped at the Bloody Angle and lost 7 killed, 6 wounded and 126 captured, which led the Stonewall Brigade to cease as an independent unit. Sometimes, instead of the 13 alternate orange and black stripes, the colours were yellow and white. The 4th Virginia Regiment was formed in February 1776 at Suffolk Courthouse. It was used by General Schuyler and the New York Troops. [1] Its companies were from the counties of Wythe, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, Grayson, and Rockbridge. James F. Preston was its colonel, joined by Lewis T. Moore as Lt.Col., Major Josiah Kent, Surgeon Joseph Crockett, Asst. 4th - 7th Types: Assessment, Printables, Worksheets Add to cart Wish List Bundle of 3 - American Revolutionary War - Heroic African Americans by Alta's Place 5.0 (3) $11.03 $9.95 Bundle This is a bundle of 3 highly animated, power point presentations on The American Revolutionary War - Heroic African Americans. Was white, as were all French Headquarters Flags. George Washington was given command of the first army composed of troops from multiple colonies rebelling against British control. An index to the names of individuals contained in these records was created by Direct Data Capture. Virginia regiments typically consisted of 8 to 10 companies recruited from specific areas of Virginia. Previous engagements: Chesapeake Bay, Northern New Jersey, Trenton-Princeton, Defense Of Philadelphia, Philadelphia-Monmouth. The Revolutionary War had already begun, and several major battles had already taken place. The stripes are from the ensign of the East India Company chosen because of the significance of the thirteen colonies. There is inconclusive evidence, but this regiment may have been at Valley Forge as part of the brigade of Brig. Washington was elected unanimously by the Continental Congress, but he acknowledged that there was a political motive in his selection as well as recognition of his personal capabilities. Those 380 Virginians were coming as reinforcements, but began to return to Virginia after learning of the surrender. Pulaski bore this banner gallantly through many a campaigns until he was mortally wounded at Savannah, on October 9, 1779. Their stout defense of Henry House Hill during that engagement led South Carolina General Barnard Bee to characterize their commander General Jackson as a stone wall, hence the brigade name. Virginia in the Revolutionary War Contents 1 Organization 1.1 History 1.2 Virginia Military Units 1.2.1 Regiments 1.2.2 State Regiments 1.2.3 Militia 1.3 Virginia Districts 2 Battles Fought in Virginia 3 Resources 3.1 Service Records 3.2 Pension Records 3.3 Bounty Land 3.4 1840 Census 3.5 Regimental Rosters 3.6 Committees of Safety The records contained in this database regard only the Continental Army, and state and other units that served with them. The Regiment saw action at Saratoga, Brandywine, Germantown and other battle points. The Flag was carried at the September 11, 1777 Battle of Brandywine, in a Company that was part of the Seventh Pennsylvania. The flag was carried by Lt. Col. Abraham Buford of the 3rd Virginia regiment and was captured on May 29, 1780, at the Battle of Waxhaws in South Carolina by British cavalryman, Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton. It was used first by Shirtmen of Hanover County, Virginia. The 4th Virginia Regiment absorbed the 8th Virginia Regiment of 1777. Field. Captain Wade had recovered and was the senior field officer at the time, with five lieutenants and 38 men (of whom only 17 were armed). Lt. Col. Viscount De Deux-Ponts of this regiment commanded the attack on redoubt No. In command of a division from Weedon and Muhlenberg's brigades, On the "Canadian" campaign from the end of January to the middle of March, Inspector General, with no command assignment, Supervisor of artificer and engineer activities, Transferred from Valley Forge in February, 1778, however before that was nominally in charge of a division comprised of McIntosh's and Maxwell's Brigades. The first commander of the Twenty-first was E. L. Dudley, of Lexington, who died February 20, 1862. From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. That winter General Jackson tried to sever the Union supply lines, especially the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The one on permanent display at the Yorktown National Battlefield Park was donated by George A. Zabriskie. Each regiment was to contain 728 men, divided among eight companies; and each company was to consist of a captain, two lieutenants, an ensign, four sergeants, four corporals, two fifers or drummers, and 76 privates. The Americans fired one volley and then tried to surrender, but Tarleton rejected the request. Presented by Samuel Spencer Jackson and Herbert Worth Jackson, a former president. A total of 1,487 men served in the regiment, and the only staff officer at the surrender at Appomattox was assistant Surgeon John A. French and Indian War and Virginia Defense Force have 7 things in common (in Unionpedia): American Revolutionary War, Colony of Virginia, French Army, George Washington, Militia, Robert Dinwiddie, Virginia Regiment. Virginia Officers and Men in the Continental Line, The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. Wade). The 4th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775 at Suffolk Court House, Virginia for service with the Continental Army. Source: "Alphabetical List of Engagements," Appendix in John H. Gwathmey, Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution. It was redesignated the 11th Virginia on September 14, 1778 however. Courtesy National Center for the American Revolution/Valley Forge Historical Society. Whlen Sie aus erstklassigen Inhalten zum Thema Rhode Island Infantry Regiment in hchster Qualitt. 1778-1875, NARA pub M910, 9 rolls, Virginia State Library, Revolutionary War rejected claims and index of soldiers from Virginia, Virginia State Library, Revolutionary War pensions and index, Virginia Land Office, Military certificates, A-Z: July 14, 1782-August 5, 1876, Virginia Land Office, Register, bounty land warrants, nos. Infantry regiment in the Confederate States Army, [photographs posted at Stonewall_Jackson's_Headquarters_Museum, Winchester, VA; statements of museum tour guide | visit date=2009-06-19], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=4th_Virginia_Infantry_Regiment&oldid=1126802454, Units and formations of the Confederate States Army from Virginia, Military units and formations established in 1861, Military units and formations disestablished in 1865, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2020, 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 11 December 2022, at 09:06. Ronald would lead the regiment for 18 months, until disabled by war wounds. 2021 Valley Forge Legacy Muster Roll Project. 4th - The original 4th Virginia regiment was originally composed of a large number of riflemen. It demonstrates how little concern there was in the first decades of the United States for standardized flag patterns. Cornwallis then withdrew to Wilmington, before marching to Petersburg and ultimately Yorktown. The 7th Virginia Regiment of 1777 was redesignated the 5th Virginia Regiment of 1779. At the Battle of Antietam, the Stonewall Brigade took 250 men into action and lost 11 killed (3 from the 4th Virginia) and 77 wounded (3 from the 4th Virginia). This flag became official on July 4, 1960. Encuentra fotos de stock de Rhode Island Infantry Regiment e imgenes editoriales de noticias en Getty Images. As discussed below, its commanders were by Generals Stonewall Jackson, and later R.B. Don Troiani Chasseur of the Saintonge Regiment 1781 - Revolutionary War Artist's 1 of 1 Only 1 left See More. It also has blue and red stripes, rather than the usual red and white ones. 9th Virginia Infantry Company C Historical Reenactment Unit . His army blocked Lord Cornwallis's advance at Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781. [3] However, a bullet in the knee ended Lt. Col. Moore's military service; Col. Preston also fell wounded. The Overmountain Men crossed the Blue Ridge to defeat loyalists fighting under Major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of Kings Mountain in October, 1780. Organized February 1776 at Suffolk Courthouse from Berkley, Charlotte, Prince Edward, Sussex, Southampton, Nansemouth, Brunswick, Isle Of Wright, Surry, and Princess Anne Counties, and Boro of Norfolk. Now-General William Terry commanded a heterogenous brigade that never actually reached the size of a full regiment. Presented by H. Merrill Plaisted III, Frederick W. Plaisted II and Parker B. Plaisted in honor of Harris M. Plaisted. When Jackson set up his headquarters in Winchester in June 1861, the commander of the 31st Virginia militia (which would become the 4th Virginia), Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Tilghman Moore invited him to use his house. 2023 myrevolutionarywar.com - All rights reserved. This may at one time been the flag of the 1st Connecticut whose colours were yellow. Presented in memory of the Rev. James Fitzhugh Ferneyhough by a group of his friends. 9 with his troops and those from the Gatinois Regiment. As a result, John Adams declined to support the desire of fellow Massachusetts residents John Hancock and Artemas Ward to be appointed Commander in Chief. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel Isaac Read, Lt. 2D REGIMENT, 1783. This database is a collection of records kept by the National Archives listing men who fought for the colonies in the American Revolutionary War. After Dunmore left Virginia waters in September, 1776, the Fourth Virginia Regiment went by water to the head of the Elk (in Maryland) and thence marched through Philadelphia and Newark to New Brunswick, New Jersey, where it joined Washington's army after its retreat from Fort Washington. Its field officers were Colonels James F. Preston, Charles A. Ronald, and William Terry; Lieutenant Colonels Robert D. Gardner and Lewis T. Moore; and Majors Matthew D. Bennett, Joseph F. Kent, and Albert G. Pendleton. Hitta Rhode Island Infantry Regiment bildbanksfoto och redaktionellt nyhetsbildmaterial hos Getty Images. The ensign used was a pine tree flag with the words Appeal to Heaven. It is sometimes referred to as the Beehive Flag or Hornets Nest. It was credited as part of the Pennsylvania Line until February 26, 1778 when it was transferred to the Maryland Line. Used by American privateers during the War for Independence. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. It fought in the Stonewall Brigade, mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia. When the number of Virginia regiments was reduced to 11 from 15, the 11th Virginia became the 7th Virginia. He declined all opportunities to become leader of the new nation until called out of retirement in 1788 to become the first President. Trouvez des images et des photos d'actualits de Rhode Island Infantry Regiment sur Getty Images. The 4th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775 at Suffolk Court House, Virginia for service with the Continental Army. with the stars arranged in a circle. Presented in honor of Luther Ray Ashworth, by his three children: Sallie Ashworth Medlin, George Munford Ashworth and Anne Munford Ashworth. : Genealogical Publishing Co., 1979), 864-868. However, the Stonewall Brigade delivered the primary assault at Port Republic, and this unit lost only four men wounded. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. [11] This Regiment formed in 1758 was one of four brought by Rochambeau to America in 1780 to help the young nation gain its independence from England. Promoted to lieutenant colonel of the 4th Virginia Regiment early in 1781, Darke was in the field during the remainder of the year and may have been present when the British . The winter of 1777-1778 saw the First Virginia Regiment with Washington's Army at Valley Forge. Presented by W. Brydon Tennant. The motto Excelsior means Higher or loftier. Though it suffered heavy losses, two surviving officers resumed political careers after the conflict and won election to the U.S. House of Representatives, and several more served in the Virginia General Assembly. Rhode Island Infantry RegimentRhode Island Infantry Regiment The regiment contained, likewise, a large number of private soldiers from Bourbon. At the three-day Battle of Second Manassas, its ranks were reduced to fewer than 100 men, with 19 killed (including officers Col. William S.H. By the end of the month, after the First Battle of Manassas its Company K (the "Rockbridge Rifles") transferred to the 5th Virginia Infantry and were replaced by another company raised in Montgomery County but without a distinctive name. Rochambeau was the French Kings Commander-In-Chief in America. (The Third) Is a replica of the original now mounted in Philadelphia. This page was last edited on 20 March 2018, at 19:40. Major William Terry then became the regiment's senior officer. Mounted infantry ("dragoons") in Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton's British Legion dragoons caught up with the Virginians at Waxhaws, near the border of North Carolina and South Carolina. American Revolutionary War Re-enactor, American Revolutionary War . Whatever the facts, American propaganda about a Waxhaws Massacre succeeded in rousing volunteers. Information of genealogical interest includes the application itself, which can provide the soldiers name, rank, unit, time of service, age, date of birth, residence, and sometimes birthplace. The original flag, no lost, was white silk, elegantly painted with the 1776 device and the national motto of Scotland: Nemo Me Impune Lacessit (No one attacks me with impunity). The 4th Virginia Regiment in the Revolutionary War American Revolutionary War Battles Battles Campaigns Leaders Facts Documents Documents Records Time-Line Regiments American Regiments British Regiments P.O.W. The Revolutionary War in Virginia Daniel Morgan (in white uniform near front of cannon) led Virginia riflemen that targeted British officers successfully and led to the surrender of British General John Burgoyne's army at Saratoga, New York on October 17, 1777 Source: Architect of the Capitol, Surrender of General Burgoyne(painted by John Trumbull) Source: Library of Congress, Continental Congress to George Washington, June 19, 1775, Commission as Commander in Chief. List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia. George Washington left Philadelphia where the Continental Congress was meeting for Boston. Tarleton reported after the battle that his horse was shot and he was pinned on the ground, and at that time some of his troops acted with "vindictive asperity." They were called The Shirtmen. The officers were to be appointed by committees, selected by the various county committees. In addition to selecting George Washington as the Commander in Chief, the other delegates granted Virginia delegates an excessive number of key roles in the Continental Congress. Captain Gustavus Conyngham flew this flag on his vessels, the Surprise and the Revenge in his successful attacks on British commerce in 1777. They were recruited to serve initially in the First Virginia Regiment. Baylor before his promotion to brigadier general could be approved, and Captains Hugh White and Andrew Gibson, and Lts. Who actually wrote the Declaration of Independence? Gen. Charles Scott: September 14, 1778: absorbed by the 4th Virginia: 9th Virginia: Brig. On July 15, 1861, it joined the 2nd Virginia, 5th Virginia, 27th Virginia, 33rd Virginia and a four-gun battery known as the Rockbridge Artillery to become the First Brigade of Virginia (nicknamed the "Stonewall Brigade" following the First Battle of Manassas). Additional regiments were raised, and then many were transferred to the emerging "national" Continental army - where they served outside of the new state, in the northern colonies and then in South Carolina. It was given by the Society in honor of Katherine Galleher, long-time supporter of the Sons of the Revolution in the Commonwealth of Virginia. First flown at Valley Forge and subsequently the Headquarters Flag of the Continental Army. Find Rhode Island Infantry Regiment stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The idea was to reduce the demand for forage on the Valley Forge vicinity. Gen. Peter Muhlenberg: Most of this regiment had been captured by the British during the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777. Presented by A. Simpson Williams, Jr., in memory of his uncle, Dr. J. Fulmer Bright. The "Ten Crucial Days" winter campaign of 1776-1777 reversed the momentum of the War for Independence at a moment when what George Washington termed the "glorious Cause" of American independence appeared on the verge of final defeat. Two years later, it was reorganized as a corps of rangers. The first flag of North Carolina (see #38) appeared in June 1775. Legend says the flag was hastily made by a lady admirer of Washington from a damask curtain. Believed by some to have been designed by Benjamin Franklin and flown by John Paul Jones in his engagement with the Serapis in 1779. Source: Architect of the Capitol, Surrender of General Burgoyne (painted by John Trumbull), George Washington returned to private life at Mount Vernon after leading the Continental Army from 1775-1783 during the American Revolution Presented by McLain T. OFerrall, in memory of his grandfather Charles T. OFerrall, former governor of Virginia. In addition, the Virginia delegates were seen as so proud of their heritage that having other colonies take the leadership role in advocating for independence would make the Virginians even more reluctant. In August, 1774, prior to the start of the First Continental Congress, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania delegates agreed to let the Virginia delegates take the lead in decisions leading to independence. This is the first stars and stripes carried by any land force in battle (Battle of Bennington, Vermont, August 16, 1777) and the first flag to be raised in victory. It was presented by Dr. William Sams Tunner and his sons, William Woodhul and Jonathan Sams, in honor of Dr. Tunners parents, Lieutenant General William Henry Tunner, and Sarah Margaret Sams Tunner. Finden Sie Stock-Fotos zum Thema Rhode Island Infantry Regiment sowie redaktionelle Newsbilder von Getty Images. The companies were to consist of 68 men each, to be enlisted in districts, and to serve one year. It bears the numeral 1. This book is a catalogue to those soldiers and sailors who were granted land bounty warrants by Virginia in return for their service during the American Revolution. Records in this collection are arranged into three categories . "Every man so enlisted was required to 'furnish himself with a good rifle, if to be had, otherwise a tomahawk, common firelock bayonet, pouch, or cartouch box, and three charges of powder and ball.' Presented by G. Moffett King, in memory of J. Jordan Leake, a former president of the Virginia Society. Presented in honor of Marvin K. Heffner, by his wife Anita and children Suzanne Heffner Brown and John George Heffner. Written in June 1776, Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence, included eighty-six changes made later by John Adams (1735-1826), Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790), other members of . The regiment saw action at the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Presented by Herbert Worth Jackson, Jr., a former president. Record types contained in this collection include: Revolutionary War American Forces included various organizations formed by the Continental Congress as well as individual states, counties, and towns. Mid-Atlantic Department Southern Department Information The Line has active units representing all branches and aspects of the Continental Troops of the period; Continental Army Soldiers and Marines, Dragoons, Artillery, Riflemen, Militia, and the soldiers of the French Army. The regimental chaplain, William McNeer resigned. 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 regiment saw action at the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Presented by Nathaniel T. R. Burgwyn and Dr. Collinson P. E. Burgwyn in memory of their sister, Emily Burgwyn Sneed. During the winter of 1863-1864, most of the men in the Stonewall Brigade lacked shoes and socks, and rations were down to four ounces of fatback daily, although conscripts, recruits and soldiers from other units were assigned to fill its ranks, so the 4th Virginia reached maybe 200 men. The Regiment was formed in 1690s by Irish refugees who fled into France with James II. See the list below for links to more detailed information. Colonel Thomas Gaskins, Lt. The files can contain a wide variety of records submitted to support an application. Gen. Timothy Pickering at headquarters on 24 Oct., was printed in the 28 Nov. 1777 issue of Purdie's Virginia Gazette (Williamsburg): " At a General Court Martial held at Perkiomy, in Pennsylvania, by order of His Excellency General WASHINGTON, and by adjournment on the 10th of the same month. WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND COUNTRY THE ARTIST - Don Troiani 270957634951 The costly campaign led to the final defeat of Lord Cornwallis. This flag was flown aboard the British frigate H.M.S.

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