- NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Peter Rick's Co., PA Militia, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, contributed David Grier's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette James McCandless' Co., etc. Rumford & Latimer's Co's., DE & Capt. Stinson's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette The regiment would see action at Brandywine, Paoli, Germantown, Monmouth, Springfield, Green Spring, and Yorktown. 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. Moreover, all three enlisted on different days and the company histories for the 1st Maryland indicate that these companies were almost exclusively raised from the organic counties from which they came. John Santee's Co., ARMSTRONG COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty 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 ). John Ross Key's Co., 4th Regt., MD Militia, PHILADELPHIA Some years ago, I corresponded with a Cline cousin, a retired officer in the Army, regarding Peter's Revolutionary War record. The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. McLennan, Pennsylvania Peter's enlistment, which likely ended December 1, 1776, coincides exactly with his enlistment with the 12th Pennsylvania Continentals on November 30, 1776, as identified in the records of the United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783, 84-Pennsylvania (Jacket 37-93) (Pgs. McKnight, by Jim K Markle by David Wilson However, we know that he did not enlist in this unit until November 30, 1776 according to theUnited States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783, 84-Pennsylvania (Jacket 37-93) (Pgs. 21. Rose, County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. Joseph - Capt. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. In an inteview with Harry Dale's great grandfather, Mose Christian Cline, Marlin wrote: 'Mose Christian told me that his grandfather, also named Mose Christian [born 1818], who was Peter's grandson, had told him that his grandfather had been wounded twice in the battles with the British; a saber wound to the shoulder and a bayonet wound to the hip." On July 30, 1755, the cabin of William Ingles at Draper's Meadows was attacked and burned, and Colonel James Patton who was visiting there was killed. gunnell-john-1823.txt Compiled service records of soldiers who served in the American Army during the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783. Lou Wardlaw Paul Shipman's Co., NJ Militia, NORTHUMBERLAND Press Esc to cancel. of Revolutionary Pensioners Shaw, James (& widow's app.) Charles (widow's app. Revolutionary War Soldier 12th Pennsylvania Regiment Continental Army United States Revolutionary War Service [Updated Below, 3/13/2021] Peter Cline filed his Revolutionary War pension application in 1832 in Montgomery County, Virginia. 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 afterSeptember, 1777. Germantown was early October, 1777; Washington's Army was camped at White Marsh (Peter says "Wide Marsh") in November, 1777 and the battle at White Marsh occurred in early December; the Continental Army then marched to the mouth of the Schuylkill, then towinter quarters at Valley Forge,reachingtheir 1777-1778winter quarters onDecember 19, 1777. Peter Cline testifies that he participated in these marches, which occurred after he indicates that he left the service. Also, the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey occurred onJune 28, 1778 and was the last major battle in the Middle Colonies. Leaving the Army in September, 1778 instead of September, 1777 would coincide with the cessation of major hostilities in the North., A Copy of Peter Cline's Pension Application. Pensions arranged by veteran's name. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. 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.. Purpose of this Document: To register members of the Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment to have full benefits including insurance coverage necessary to participate at events with this unit. Search the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files of Pensylvania Veterans from The National Archives:: NARA M804. Robert Craig's Co., PA Militia, WASHINGTON COUNTY, BERKS-NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Diana Quinones Thompson, James - Capt. Marie Hvezda Continental Army Regiments - Pennsylvania. by Ken Forbes Allison, Robert - FRANKLIN COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette David (widow's app. Id., at pg. Chester County, West Nottingham CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne An index of final settlements accompanies the file. On November 30, 1776, Peter Klein began his service with the 12th Pennsylvania Continentals as a private in Captain Nicholas Miller's Company (Company B). The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. Their arms were mostly privately owned, and their clothing was typical of civilians on the frontier. ArchivesNational His first name now escapes me (my apologies Cousin! Mathias Brobst's Co., etc. Minor, Capt. The 13th Pennsylvania Regiment, also known as The Pennsylvania State Rifle Regiment and Miles's Regiment, was raised March 6, 1776, as a state militia regiment and later for service with the Continental Army. . Additional notes regarding the end ofPeter Cline's Revolutionary War Service were provided by Jerry Cline. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. Workman, James - Capt. Interestingly, Michael Waltz's 1818 pension application indicates that he first participated in the 1st Maryland Regiment under Colonel Smallwood. Most of the soldiers had dashed lines through this column, meaning that they were not a casualty for the month of January. Which is a part of a larger reenactment group. . 12th Pennsylvania Regiment (Revolutionary War) Pennsylvania. In the ensuing exchange of fire Burd and some of his men were captured. Hook, Capt. Included are payrolls for the defense of Erie, records of courts martial, and the property settlement under the Act of 29 March 1824. or Doherty, John. 46, No. 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. Marsh Pvt. Abraham Smith's Co., PA, YORK COUNTY, contributed by Samuel (and widow's app.) Russell, James - 13th Regiment, GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core contributed Jane Peppler If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. by Sean Drury Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Mills serving in the Revolutionary War from DAR records, contributed by Donna Murray Allen They were downloaded from the Internet Archive. Project. Isaac Longsheth's Co., BUCKS COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Darby's Co., DE, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Judy Robert Allison's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY/also MIFFLIN COUNTY, both contributed by Nancy Poquette Assigned to Thomas Conways 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. John - Capt. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. 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. Virginians played a pivotal role in the struggle for American independence, 1775-1783. 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." Total Publications 30 Total Records 33,876,973 COUNTY, contributed by Arlene Gunnell, John - Capt. of Helsinki, 2010, pgs. Bickel, John - Capt. 51. Robert, Sr. - Capt. Patterson, James - Capt. Chester & Delaware Counties, 5th Regiment officers, PA Line, contributed by Sandra Ferguson Momie, Jacob - Capt. 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. . See, Daniel Blackie, Disabled Revolutionary War Veterans and the Construction of Disability in the Early United States, c. 1776-1840, Academic Dissertation, Univ. [Finding Aid] [Digital Images], War of 1812 Militia Accounts, 1812-1827 {#2.62}General accounts of Deputy Quartermaster Frederick Foering and paymaster accounts of various companies, brigades, and regiments. Patterson's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Scottie Adams, William - Capt. Capt. He enlisted on the same day with Privates Michael Waltz (Woltz) and Henry Miller. Northampton County - 1st Battalion, Muster Roll Of 6th Class, contributed by Joy Fisher In March 1777 Colonel Daniel Brodhead IV assumed command. Harmany is simply listed as sick, and another, Edward O'Brien, is listed as "Deserted Jan. 3d," the day of the Battle of Princeton.One soldier, Sgt. 10 relations. These books were digitized by Yale University and Cornell University. William, Capt. Nolf, George, Sr.(widow's app.) Davids So, the question becomes --- which unit did Peter serve in during the battles of Long Island and White Plains? Weisel, Jacob (widow's app.) McNary's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Measures 6 x 9 1/2 x 6 inches without pom. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. gunnell-john.txt These Pennsylvania Deutsch Sons of Liberty in Boston, and tensions there ultimately are especially valuable during the Revolutionary War, led to "the shot heard 'round the world" at the Battles of as many ethnic Germans are recruited to counter the Lexington and Concord. Quiggles' Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Archives, National Happes, Russell - Capt. Pritchett Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. at 66. Wickoff, Jacob Netherlins Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Rebecca Cardine It mustered out June 11, 1864. 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. contributed by Joy Fisher Alexander - Capt. See, Cecil Cline, Peter Cline, Revolutionary Soldier and His Descendants(2007) at pg. Promoted to . by Joy Fisher - Capt. Ray Beaty This is a list of British units which took part in the American Revolutionary Wa McDowell, James (widow's app.) The battle of Kettle Creek occurred in February 14, 1779 in Wilkes County, Georgia. Muncy resident John Robb (c.17331804), who had been appointed second lieutenant in Miles's regiment in March 1776, was commissioned as a captain in the 13th Pennsylvania Regiment on April 18, 1777. George - Capt. Berks County, Pennsylvania, provided much of its Flying Camp commitment directly from the ranks of the militia, but several companies were raised expressly for the Flying Camp. . As a result, [Lt. Col. Lutz's advance group] was one of the several battalions which suffered heavily in early fighting before being fully organized." 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." This unit and other Pennsylvania units "took an active and sometimes prominent part in the subsequent battle [of Long Island]." Nathan, Capt. 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. 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. [1] Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin Revolutionary by Donna Evans David (and widow's app.) Chester County, Capt James Moore's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso Watson's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Kinter, John - Capt. enlisted in Company F, 1st Infantry, Kansas National Guard in Hiawatha, Kansas, June 24, 1899. McComa's Co., MD Militia, FAYETTE COUNTY, contributed ), McGerry/McGeary, 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). John George Hoffner (17351799), who had joined Miles's regiment as a sergeant in May 1776 and had been promoted to ensign the following fall, was appointed first lieutenant with the 13th Pennsylvania in March 1777, and then commissioned as a captain at the end of that same year. In Pennsylvania, these units were known as "Associators." 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 Most of the regiment was captured at Charlestown, South Carolina on May 12, 1780 by the British and the regiment was formally disbanded on November 15, 1783." (From http://www.myrevolutionarywar.com/states/va/va-10.htm) Prior to his suggestion, I had assumed that Cecil Cline's analysis in his second book, "Peter Cline, Revolutionary Soldier," which identified the First Pennsylvania under Colonel Hand to be the unit Peter served in during the earlier campaigns of the Revolution, to be correct.