12th pennsylvania regiment revolutionary war

COUNTY, contributed by Denise Meador New York Weekly Museum, 1793 and 1794. . Neal. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Francis Lud. Interestingly, Michael Waltz's 1818 pension application indicates that he first participated in the 1st Maryland Regiment under Colonel Smallwood. Turnbach See an An Overview of Records at the National Archives Relating to Military . Thomas Dungan (1738-1805), who was appointed paymaster of the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment in April 1777, was commissioned an ensign on 2 June 1778 and transferred to the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment in July 1778. Allison, Robert - FRANKLIN COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Funk, - Capt. Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. As such, without more evidence, I believe that this striking coincidence is simply that - a coincidence. Cline Johnson Family - Peter Cline Revolutionary War Soldier 12th Pennsylvania Regiment, U.S.A. Much of the information below was taken from the book, The Clines and Allied Families of the Tug River Region of Kentucky and West Virginia, 1998 Gateway Press by Cecil Cline and Harry Dale Cline. - Capt. Coincidentally, a Peter Klein and a Henry Miller also served in this unit, but in a different company than Michael Waltz. Platt, Cumberland County - Class Rolls 1780-82, Eighth Battalion, contributed by M. Burns These books were digitized by Yale University and Cornell University. [1] Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin Louge, Shipman, . While Miller's history is unknown, Michael Waltz is known to have been from Berks County and was also married in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading, PA, so it is very likely that Peter and Michael knew each other, and that both likely also knew Henry Miller. Corps of Pennsylvania Loyalists, contributed by R. Wallace Hale lying upon a stretcher near the door, Wm. Burdge Benjamin Whaley's Co., contributed To preserve some slight memento of them for friends at home, was the primary object of these notes: to gratify the same persons are they now grouped together. Fries, Peter - Capt. Posey, Michajah - Capt. by David Zimmerman Major John Kiley's Co., contributed by Beryl Meehan Peter Cline filed his Revolutionary War pension application in 1832 in Montgomery County, Virginia. According to Peter Cline's pension application, he was a current Pike County, Kentucky resident but had previously resided in Berks County, Pennsylvania during the Revolution. He enlisted with Captain Henry Miller and served in the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment which was formed in September, 1776. Peter statesthatwas engaged in the following battles against the British: the Battle of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, and Germantown. He was probably engaged at Princeton as well. He then marched from the Wide Marsh (White Marsh)in Pennsylvania to Germantown, Pennsylvania, then to the mouth of the Schuylkill, then up the same to Valley Forge.. by Joy Fisher As noted by Devine, in the minds of many generals, the Flying Camp was "clearly distinguishable" from the militia, but "in the minds of other officers of regular continental and state battalions of whom the dintinction was not of practical consequence, the Flying Camp was mere militia." McDowell, John - Capt. Continue with Recommended Cookies. form to submit a pension, Natalie The payroll records for the month of January 1777, compiled at some point in February 1777, include a column for "Casualties." Chester County, Capt James Moore's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso Quiggles' Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette However, for others, the Casualties column has listed "Died," "Sick," or "Sick" with a reference to the town where they are sick, as well as "Deserter" and "Furlough." David (widow's app.) contributed by Don Marsh The Union the won the battle. REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSIONERS. this project. Henry Miller, Lieutenant Henderson, Major Patterson, Lieutenant Col. Potter, Col. Cook, Ensign Taylor, left the service sometime in September 1777, resided in Reddingtown, Barracks County and State of Pennsylvania at the time he entered the service. Was engaged in the following battles: The battle of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton and Germantown and marched from the wide marsh in Pennsylvania to Germantown in Pennsylvania, then back to Chestnut Hill, then to the mouth of the Schuylkill, then up the same to the Valley Forge. He herby relinquishes any claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of any agency in any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. McGerry/McGeary, Chester County, Lower Oxford CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne See, Linda Davis Reno, The Maryland 400 in the Battle of Long Island, McFarland & Co., Jefferson N.C. (2008). Aggarwal, USGenWeb McNary's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette - NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Which is a part of a larger reenactment group. Greene Robert Craig's Co., PA Militia, WASHINGTON COUNTY, County Pensioners 1818, contributed by Richard Turnbach County Pensioners 1835, contributed by Richard Turnbach, Weisel, Ann Maire (widow of Jacob) - BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed by Jerry L. Johnston& Joanne Corle, Chester County, Capt Frederick Vernon's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso However, by late 1775/early 1776, the British position in Boston had become indefensible, and they eventually evacuated Boston, enroute to New York, in 1776.. contributed by Ramona Nichols Williams, William - Capt. Fold3, US Revolutionary War (: accessed March 3, 2023), database and images, . James Clarke's Co., etc., INDIANA COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Joseph Harens listed as "Sick at Pluckaming" [Pluckemin, NJ], the site where Washington's Army briefly encampted Jan. 5-6, 1777 after the Battle of Princeton, en route to Morristown, NJ. Aaron Austin's Co., 3rd Regt., NY, contributed by Don 1, Pgs 59-78, Penn State Jan. 1979. The "Flying Camp was to be culled from the militias of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania." Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment (Colonel William Thompson; designated the 1st Continental Regiment in 1776; Captain William Hendricks' Company and Captain Matthew Smith's Company assigned to Northern Department 8 September 1775; marched to Quebec under Benedict Arnold; captured at Quebec 31 December 1775 ). County Pensioners 1835, contributed by Michael Milton Lists each soldier's name, term of service, and name of the company commander. Brinkerhoff, Jacob; ensign, Captain Williams' company, Colonel Michael Swope's battalion of the flying camp; in service, 1776. 145-146 of 692; see also pgs. The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. Troutman, or Doherty, John (child's app. Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. Talbotts Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Dritts Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Project File Managers: Cyndie Enfinger & Donna Unfortunately, there are no records currently known that would positively identify Peter's unit that was involved in these two battles as referenced in his pension application. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Hixson, James - Capt. February 12th 1924, Illinois Watch Company, With case and original delivery box, Box measures 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1in. by Dean McGee It was a major loss for the Confederates. Continental Army Regiments - Pennsylvania. Murphy, John (widow's app.) Charles - Capt. McComa's Co., MD Militia, FAYETTE COUNTY, contributed Home Battles 1775 to 1783 Campaigns Continental Army Continental Navy British Army Flags of the Revolution War Facts War Leaders Patriot Leaders British Leaders Joseph Reid's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette McDowell, James - Capt. Continue reading Source Information. General accounts of Deputy Quartermaster Frederick Foering and . Moreover, Michael Waltz also fails to mention the Battle of Princeton in his list of engagements in both of his pension applications for 1818 and 1820 respectively (no pension application from Henry Miller has been found to date). 21. 12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers) Contents 1 Brief History 2 Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin 3 Other Sources 4 References Brief History This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1861. George Smith's Co., etc., MONTGOMERY COUNTY, contributed by Jim Stokes at 65. ArchivesNational MacPherson, Pennsylvania Revolutionary Soldiers The following names are not included in the regular muster rolls. Carolyn K. Columbia BATTLE OF WHITE PLAINS AND RETREAT ACROSS NEW JERSEY. The South was planning on moving the war onto Northern soil if they won the battle but the result of the battle was that the South lost. William - Capt. James McCandless' Co., etc. 51. Chester County, Capt Persifor Frazer's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso Edward- Col. James Smith's Battalion, PA Militia, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Fulton, Samuel (widow's pension) - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette McDowell, James (widow's app.) Cunningham, Moses McLean's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY (also Fayette County) contributed by Nancy Poquette The main force had retreated in disorder to high ground near the Red Lion Tavern, where it was partly rallied after daybreak by Gen. Samuel Parsons, and held until reinforcements arrived. While we do not know for sure the precise battle or battles in which Peter was injured, the records of the, The payroll records for the month of January 1777, compiled at some point in February 1777, include a column for "Casualties." Clark, James - Capt. by Beryl Meehan [Finding Aid] [Digital Images], Auditor General, Department of the(Record Group002) [Finding Aid]. 1844, Mr. Calhoun himself took the place best fitted to carry out his bold designs. Watson's Co., etc., LANCASTER-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Doudle's Co., CUMBERLAND (also YORK ) COUNTY, both contributed by Nancy Poquette An undated list of soldiers who served during the War of 1812, arranged by soldiers' names. Assigned to Thomas Conway's 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. The regiment would see action at Brandywine, Paoli, Germantown, Monmouth, Springfield, Green Spring, and Yorktown. Thompson, James - Capt. Proudfoot, James - Capt. Based upon the analysis here, Peter Klein was very likely part of this unit that proceeded to Long Island with Lt. Col. Lutz. Ament, Anthony - Captain Clotz's Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Finley, Capt. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Margaret's app. Andrew Long's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. - Capt. He served with the 1st Regiment during the Mexican Border War and with the 137th Infantry during World War I. Deasy's Co., (VA), Russell, ), Wickoff/Wyckoff, Kinter, John - Capt. Darby's Co., DE, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Judy 2023 myrevolutionarywar.com - All rights reserved. His views were . James - Capt. I had also entertained the possibility of Peter's service in the 1st Maryland, based upon the fact that at least one other soldier in this unit, and possibly two others, including our Peter, had served in this unit and then the 12th Pennsylvania together (discussed below). He enlisted on the same day with Privates Michael Waltz (Woltz) and Henry Miller. Thomas McAnary's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Pvt. Heckendorn/Hackedorn, David - Capt. . Indiana County, DAR Patriot Index, contributed by Karen Moorhead Id., at 78. Transcriptions of the muster and pay rolls are published in the Pennsylvania Archives, Sixth Series, Volumes 7 to 10 with a name index in the Pennsylvania Archives, Seventh Series. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Assigned to Thomas Conway's 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. /'///'//:) ///>/ /'// .i.h.iiA,/,- BTMsm f mmw'^m^. Peter - Four terms of service, SOMERSET COUNTY, contributed Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. Aggarwal, USGenWeb Nick Artimovich, 25 April 1996 The flag was raised as Thompson's Rifle Regiment or Battalion in 1776; renamed 1st Pa in 1777, and was also known as the 1st Continental Regiment. Unrelated Clines - Peter Cline of KY & MO. Cumberland County - Muster Roll 1782, 8th Company, 4th Battalion, contributed by Gary & Bettie Morrow contributed by Joy Fisher Bickel, John - Capt. Joseph Harens listed as "Sick at Pluckaming" [Pluckemin, NJ], the site where Washington's Army briefly encampted Jan. 5-6, 1777 after the Battle of Princeton, en route to Morristown, NJ. Harbison, Francis - Capt. & Cindy McCachern Research our Records The National Archives holds records relating to military service during the Revolutionary War, including both Continental troops and state troops that served as Continental troops. contributed by Donald C. Beatty County Patriots, contributed by Richard by Scott Hanna Johns, William (widow's app.) Much of the information below was taken from the book, The Clines and Allied Families of the Tug River Region of Kentucky and West Virginia, 1998 Gateway Press by Cecil Cline and Harry Dale Cline. This information is reprintedbelow with Cecil Cline's permission.An electronic copy of the their book may be accessed by clicking on the link below: http://patriot.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH1&CISOPTR=14213&CISOSHOW=8084. Covenhofer's Co., YORK COUNTY, . The companies were raised for three months' service which at that time was thought to be enough for the suppression of the Rebellion. They were published as a set of 8 volumes. Sifert (or Cypher), Peter - Capt. Hook, Capt. Wright Id. Pvt. Cornelius - Capt David Berry's Co., PA, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Deborah Koppenhofer, Michael - Capt. Included are payrolls for the defense of Erie, records of courts martial, and the property settlement under the Act of 29 March 1824. COUNTY, contributed by Don gunnell-john-1827.txt Project, Classes Nathan, Capt. Knoblock Finley, Joseph Lewis - Capt. William - Capt. George - Capt. Search EngineUSGenWeb The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. Wm. Columbia On 17 June 1777, Walter Stewart became the unit's commander and led it at the Battle of Brandywine where it fought with George Weedon's 2nd Virginia Brigade. Shearer Others were listed as sick, with Pvt. Pensions arranged by veteran's name. Furry's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette McKinley, David - Capt. Gen. Niave F. Knell, incoming deputy commanding general-support, 1st Infantry Division, presents U.S. Army Brig. by Jeff Rinscheid McQuillen, Garrett - Capt. Wolf, Jacob - Capt. Pennsylvania Gazette, 1757 to 1759. Harris, Capt. Weisel, Jacob (widow's app.) by Sean Drury 12th Pennsylvania Regiment 13th Pennsylvania Regiment Rhode Island 1st Rhode Island Regiment 2nd Rhode Island Regiment Virginia 1st Virginia Regiment 2nd Virginia Regiment 3rd Virginia Regiment 4th Virginia Regiment 5th Virginia Regiment 6th Virginia Regiment 7th Virginia Regiment 8th Virginia Regiment 9th Virginia Regiment 10th Virginia Regiment Anderson, Samuel - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Longs Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette He and Michael Waltz must have returned to the 12th PA sometime in early February 1777 as both signed their pay vouchers for their January 1777 pay. , He also states that he left the Army in September, 1777 but this must be off by one year.The battles of Long Island, White Plains and Trenton occurred in 1776 and early 1777. However, the Battle of Germantown, and the Continental Army's involvement at White Marsh and Valley Forge, occurred. Johnson, David, Capt. Hipple, Lawrence - 4th Battalion, PA Militia, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Rebecca Cardine by Mary Lou Wardlaw Dougherty,