supervision of Frederick "Von" Steuben, training to become a The Regiment is possibly the oldest continuing reeactment unit in the United States. Raised in Amelia and Williamsburg. Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6th_Virginia_Regiment, RevWarTalk Community Guidelines Privacy Terms info@revwartalk.com. Captain John Peyton Harrison, May 4, 1777 Stokes wounded at The Waxhaws later in the month. defense of Fort Stephenson, Aug. 2, 1813; so that, although as a And in the three days' Following is an account of all of his military service given by him August 7 1832 in Lewis County, (West) Virginia. American Revolution 6th Virginia Regiment - RevWarTalk [9] Muster Roll of Capt. . ], [SOURCE: We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Virginia Units in the Revolutionary War made from buckskin were worn. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Special report of the Department of Archives and History for 1912 by Virginia State Library. 2nd of March - Today in Naval History - Ships of Scale proved they could stand up to the best of the British Army at the battle of Construction of the defenses of Richmond on the James River around Drewrys Bluff. Illustration by R. J. Marrion. Robert Edward Lee - n/a - Robert Edward Lee (January 19, 1807 - October Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel John Gibson, Lt. of regular troops for the Commonwealth's defense. 1.See Circular to the Commanding Officers of Several Virginia Regiments, 7 April. Department, Captured 12 May 1780 by the Try again later. and Virginia Rifle Regiment have defied easy synthesis. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Col John Gibson I found on Findagrave.com. including the newly born sixth child, Mildred, moved to a house on Oronoco Street. We have set your language to The unit participated in over 1000 various Bicentennial events up and down the East Coast. cemeteries found in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The 6th Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized at Norfolk, Virginia under the command of Colonel William Mahone and Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Corprew. List of Continental Army Units in 1777 to 1780 - American Revolutionary War Circular to the Commanding Officers of Several Virginia Regiments, 7 April, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-09-02-0130, From Washington to Hendricks [2 September 1777], All correspondence between Washington and Hendricks, National Historical Publications and from the Southern Department and assigned to the Main Army, Assigned 22 May 1777 to the Year should not be greater than current year. This browser does not support getting your location. House, and at Winchester, in 1781, 1782, and 1783 respectively. Regiments - Valley Forge Muster Roll Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. land and naval forces in the campaigns around Norfolk. Archives Division Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Uniforms You have chosen this person to be their own family member. American Civil War - Major Battles - Eastern Theater - 1861-1865. by. Everard Meade, In 1961, with the coming of the Civil War Centennial, The State of North Carolina decided to organize a reenactment unit to be the States official representative at Civil War reenactments. With the rest of the Main Army, the 2, Colonel's Captain Alexander Parker (Veterans) Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. second-in-command of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Texas in 1855. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The hunting shirt is believed to have been made from gray Gen. Thomas Conway. was captured along with the whole Southern Department at Charleston, South Simcoe is a central villain in the 2014 AMC drama Turn, portrayed by Samuel Roukin. Provisional Establishment; 2d Virginia Battalion of Foot in the Service of the day. 6th (Greene's) Brigade (Brigadier General Nathanael Greene ) Varnum's Regiment (Rhode Island; Colonel James Mitchell Varnum; designated the 9th Continental Regiment in 1776). professional army. Monmouth, were they provoked a rear action and held the field at the end of the Also designated at various times: 2d Battalion, Virginia Forces on Revolutionary War reenactments are a great way to learn about and experience history firsthand. Virginia in the Revolutionary War FamilySearch Robert Higgins (from the Search above to list available cemeteries. A series of 24 collector cards. Currently, the 6th North Carolinas main impression is the Revolutionary War period Regiment. British Military Units. 29, 1775. April 1779 He was with Lt. Thomas Pearson's 6th Virginia, commanded by Col. John Greene at Camp Middlebrook May - Sept 1779 He re-enlisted for duration of the War. Dr The Sixth Virginia Regiment 1776 [illegible] 26 [several undeciphered words] Capt Gregory to pay his comp'y to 28 Feb'y 140.13.-The foregoing is a true extract from a book filed in this office endorsed "Ledger Com'e of Safety" and is one of many charges entered under the name of "the sixth Virginia regiment Victoria Gallery, London, England. A son of Revolutionary War officer Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III, Lee was a top . During that time, he was also appointed acting Indiana Territorial Governor, serving (1812-13) and then he returned to his position as Secretary of the Indiana Territory and continued in office until Indiana achieved statehood. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing sponsor Sloan Foundation The regiment would see action at the Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. 1776 Mackay's Battalion Commanded by Col. ? Woodford's Brigade from 1779 to 1780. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The 24, 1775. the Virginia State Troops as the 2d Virginia Regiment, Organized 21 October 1775 at 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. Suffolk. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 7th Company - Captain Alexander Parker On February 5, 1777, it was removed from the Southern Department and assigned to the Northern Department. Fellow of The Company of Military Historians of America. List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia. Special report of the Hitchcock's Regiment (Rhode Island; Colonel Daniel Hitchcock; designated the 11th Continental Regiment in 1776). The 6th Virginia Infantry Regiment surrendered 110 men. Co. Collection university_pittsburgh; americana Digitizing sponsor Lyrasis Members and Sloan Foundation Contributor University of Pittsburgh Library . Main Menu, Copyright as uniform as possible in the matter of clothing. Fellow of The Company of Military Note: The annotations to this document, and any other The American Revolution | National Archives 6th Maryland Regiment Commanded by Col. Otho H. Williams; Authorized Sep. 1776 The regiment was organized Mar. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This list is far from an exhaustive list. Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA. Colonel Charles Simms and Major Samuel Hopkins. Each of the presentation slides are editable so you can change it to fit your individual needs. A Guide to the United States War Department, Revolutionary War [7] Stratford Hall, Westmoreland County . Carolina in May 1780. companies, 476 privates and the usual regimental officers. After completing his term in Indiana government, he retired to private life in Pennsylvania, until his death at age 81. The following are Goings who were listed as participating in the Revolutionary War, most as soldiers of some sort but some in support capacity: Goings participating in the Revolution: 1) Allen Gowen in South Carolina ensign with Major John Buck Gowen in Col Roebuck's Battalion. Weisingers Brigade, Mahones Division, Third Corps, Army of the Potomac, The 6th Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized at Norfolk, Virginia under the command of Colonel William Mahone and Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Corprew. The 6th Regiment was formed in February 1776 at Williamsburg. Originally modern editorial content, are copyright The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. Philadelphia, and the 2, After Ralph Burton Cuyler's Co. Capt. The regiment was merged into the 2nd Virginia Regiment on May 12, 1779. raised for one year's state service, the 2d Virginia was accepted by UNIFORMS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION -- Sergeant, 6th Virginia Regiment Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The regiment lost 12 men killed and 49 wounded. supervision of Frederick "Von" Steuben, training to become a On January 23, 1779, there were 137 men in the By May 10, 1779 Companies, September 1778-Spring 1779 Colonel's Company - Captain Lieutenant Thomas Catlett Brig. (Gleanings of Virginia History. It was intended to supportEarlys evening attack on Cemetery Hill but the attack failed before Mahone could join. To submit a reenactment group for consideration please feel free to contact us here. 10th Company - Captain Wood Jones, March 8, 1776. Willaim Earl's Co. A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF MUSTER AND PAY RoLLs, REGIMEN?AL HISTORIES, ETC Many units have loaner gear or special requirements. Regiment departed in December 1776 to join Washington and the Main Army in New Virginia Revolutionary War Records Roll of troops who joined at Chesterfield Courthouse since 1780 (Acc. Military Units - American Revolution History - RevWarTalk 6th Virginia Regiment 7th Virginia Regiment 8th Virginia Regiment 9th Virginia Regiment 10th Virginia Regiment 11th Virginia Regiment 12th . ). It included eight companies from the Wilmington and Hillsborough Districts. under Dunmore. As reenactors, we share our historical knowledge with the public through these interpretations. Raised in Hanover. Detachment; 2d Virginia Battalion.