12th pennsylvania regiment revolutionary war

If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. by Joy Fisher Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Some years ago, I corresponded with a Cline cousin, a retired officer in the Army, regarding Peter's Revolutionary War record. & Cindy McCachern, Dougherty Assigned to Thomas Conway's 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. 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." John Boyd's Co., PA, 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. Marsh Gee, Shaw, James (& widow's app.) Classes Wickoff, She spent most. David Steel's Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core 21. - Capt. War of 1812 Index of Soldiers {#2.61}Anundated list of soldiers who served during the War of 1812, arranged by soldiers' names. by Judie Ann Millard Compiled service records of soldiers who served in the American Army during the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783. John Deal's Co., Columbia-Berks-Philadelphia County, contributed Hugh Campbell's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. . In Pennsylvania, these units were known as "Associators." William - Capt. Sifert (or Cypher), Daniel - Col. Proctor's Artillery, PA Line, BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette John - Capt. Northampton County - Rosters 1st Battalion, contributed by Joy Fisher P. C., of the 12th New York State Vols., "the only son of his . County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. Columbia The Pennsylvania Militia was organized under an act of March 7, 1777, which provided for compulsory enrollment by the constables of all able-bodied male whites between the ages of eighteen and fifty-three. contributed by Don Marsh Total Publications 30 Total Records 33,876,973 contributed by Nancy Poquette Allen, William; lieutenant in Colonel Timothy Green's battalion, 1776; wounded at White Plains. Northampton County - Flying Camp Companies from First Battalion of Associators 1776, contributed by Joy Fisher 10 relations. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. Gregory, McNearys [McNary] Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. ), Wickoff/Wyckoff, On the 3rd day of Setember 1832 personally appeared before the court of the County of Montgomery, Peter Cline, a resident of the County of Pike and the State of Kentucky, aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn according to the law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832, that he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1774 with Captain Henry Miller and served in the 12th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line under the following named officers: Capt. See, Linda Davis Reno, Of further note, family lore, passed down through the generations, reports that Peter Cline was wounded twice during the Revolution. 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. Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiments Muster Rolls and Service Records Pennsylvania in the Civil War 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers - Field and Staff Officers - Regimental Band - Company A - Bethlehem, Northampton County - Company B - Easton, Northampton County - Company C - Easton, Northampton County - Company D - Easton, Northampton County 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. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought on the days July 1, 1863 to July 3, 186 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Assigned to Thomas Conways 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. 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." 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. McGerry/McGeary, McGee, Hamilton, Daniel - Capt. Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, A-G, contributed by Betty Lynne Bernhardt 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. Finley, Andrew -(& widow's app.) Composed of eight musketry and two rifle units, that regiment was initially commanded by Colonel John Bull until protests by members of their regiment forced state leaders to replace him with Colonel Walter Stewart. COUNTY, contributed by Don Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. John Linton's Co., PA, contributed by Steve Id. 12th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Civil War Volunteers Phillip M. - 2nd Virginia Regt., PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, contributed Funk, 12th Pennsylvania Regiment - Wikipedia John - Col. Michael Bobit - BERKS COUNTY, contributed John Anderson'sCo., etc., WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed Archives Special Projects, USGenWeb Virginia Regiments in the Continental Army - American Revolutionary War The regiment was disbanded on January 1, 1783. [Finding Aid][Digital Images], War of 1812 Pension File (1866-1896) {#2.65}Annuities, gratuities, or pensions granted to Pennsylvania soldiers (or their widows) who had served at least two months duty, or who had been wounded or otherwise disabled during the War of 1812. Line, contributed Gregory, Assigned to Thomas Conway's 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. William McCasky's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette gunnell-john-1821.txt About: 12th Pennsylvania Regiment - DBpedia 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. McKinley, David - Capt. This article does not contain any citations or references. Continue reading Source Information. County Pensioners 1835, Capt Frederick Vernon's Co - 4th PA Battalion, Capt Thomas Robinson's Co - 4th PA Battalion, Capt Persifor Frazer's Co - 4th PA Battalion, Chester County Militia, 2nd Co., 7th Battalion, Muster Roll 1782, 8th Company, 4th Battalion, Flying Camp Companies from First Battalion of Associators 1776, Captain John Nelson's Company of the First Battalion, Lieutenants and Sub-Lieutenants 1777-1786, 1st Battalion, Muster Roll Of 6th Class, Captain Benjamin Weiser's Company Muster Roll, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, A-G, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, H-M, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, N-Z, Memoriams and Transfers, A Sketch of General Thomas Procter 1739-1806, Schuylkill It mustered out June 11, 1864. McClean, Camps State War Records AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA This is a list of British units which took part in the American Revolutionary Wa Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Walter Alexander's Co., etc., BLAIR COUNTY, contributed by Alan Schroeder See, Francis E. Devine, 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, PETER CLINE'S SERVICE IN THE 12TH PENNSYLVANIA CONTINENTALS. Spangler, George (widow app.) Burns 8th Pennsylvania Regiment | Military Wiki | Fandom See an An Overview of Records at the National Archives Relating to Military . by Dean McGee tile.loc.gov Regiments - Valley Forge Muster Roll Christian - Capt. James Neel's Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Anderson, Samuel - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Records include muster rolls, payrolls, fine lists, orders and miscellaneous accounts of the Pennsylvania Militia units and volunteers during the war. Chester County, East Nottingham CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne 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." Chester & Delaware Counties, 5th Regiment officers, PA Line, contributed by Sandra Ferguson Lot: 605 - Virginia Militia 1st Regiment Civil War Shako Cap 1854 stamped inside. This information is reprinted below with Cecil Cline's permission. 53 talking about this. . Revolutionary War Overview - Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Moreover, the 1st Pennsylvania was recruited in the summer of 1775, for enlistment periods of one year. Nicholas Bittinger's Co., PA, FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pritchett 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). Neal. Longs Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Muster Rolls Of The New York Infantry Regiments During The Civil War John Ferguson's Co., MA, LUZERNE COUNTY, contributed Lists each soldier's name, term of service, and name of the company commander. Schreiner/Shriner, Sergt. contributed by Donald C. Beatty 12th Pennsylvania Regiment (Revolutionary War) FamilySearch The Pennsylvania Council of Safety then announced (on October 25) which companies of the battalion and regiment would make up a new regiment, the Pennsylvania State Regiment. Isaac Pierce's Co., PA Militia, contributed by Don William - Capt Wm Hepburn's Co., PA, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed Geery, John - Capt. The 12th Pennslyvania recruited in several Pennsylvania counties, including Berks, and it is likely that Peter was attracted to a unit, an official unit of Continentals, that promised improved organization, equipment and pay.. Cline Johnson Family - Peter Cline Revolutionary War Soldier 12th Most of the soldiers had dashed lines through this column, meaning that they were not a casualty for the month of January. William, Capt. Jordan, Id., fn. Edward- Col. James Smith's Battalion, PA Militia, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette See, Cecil Cline, Peter Cline, Revolutionary Soldier and His Descendants(2007) at pg. Because of the ongoing problems with militia units (loose discipline and reluctance to serve far from home), and further reluctance for the recruitment of professional units, a compromise, known as the "Flying Camp," was born. Project File Managers: Cyndie Enfinger & Donna Lot - Capt. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. William - Capt. Meehan Goss, Abraham, Col. Stewart's Regiment, CLEARFIELD COUNTY, contributed by Jan Kuhn The latter of those two regiments had been named after Samuel Miles, who had been appointed as its commanding officer on March 3, 1776. An undated list of soldiers who served during the War of 1812, arranged by soldiers' names. - Capt. Byram, contributed by Sandra Ferguson [Finding Aid] [Digital Images - Ancestry.com and Ancestry.com PA], Revolutionary War Pensioner IndexAn indexto pension-relatedrecords in RG's 2, 4, 7, and 33, arranged by pensioner's name. by Mary Lou Wardlaw Ziegler's Co., PA, LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed Others were listed as sick, with Pvt. Virginia has metropolitan areas located throughout the state. 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 winter 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 elderly man might forget the exact year he left the service and might not remember all of the battles engaged in,but he would not forget the long marches and winter quarters at Valley Forge. War of 1812 Records - Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Ross' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Adam - Capt. The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. Johns, William (widow's app.) However, based upon the available evidence, it appears more likely than not that he was in the Pennsylvania Flying Camp. Andrew Thompsons Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Robert Allison's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY/also MIFFLIN COUNTY, both contributed by Nancy Poquette gunnell-john-1827.txt Northampton County - Captain John Nelson's Company of the First Battalion, We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. John - PA Continental, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Mary McClains in Revolutionary War, contributed by Don Marsh 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 ). Dritts Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette This article is converted from Wikipedia: List of British units in the American Revolutionary War. Purdy, Patrick (widow's app.) by Donna Evans County Pensioners 1835, Schuylkill USS Effingham Muster Roll, contributed by descendants of James P. Preston, in the memory of John Butler, PA Pensions Akers, War Soldiers Listed on the Ebensburg War Memorial - Cambria County, contributed by Diann County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. 1844, Mr. Calhoun himself took the place best fitted to carry out his bold designs. In January 1777 the 12th was commanded by Colonel William Cooke at Princeton. Cline Family Association - Peter Cline's Revolutionary War Service County Pensioners I & II, Chester County, Lower Oxford CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne John - CAMBRIA COUNTY, contributed by Mick February 12th 1924, Illinois Watch Company, With case and original delivery box, Box measures 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1in. Nolf, George, Sr.(widow's app.) Annuities, gratuities, or pensions granted to Pennsylvania soldiers (or their widows) who had served at least two months duty, or who had been wounded or otherwise disabled during the War of 1812. Pennsylvania Revolutionary Soldiers The following names are not included in the regular muster rolls. They were published as a set of 8 volumes. Fleck, James- Captain John Rogers' Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette by Mary Lou Wardlaw 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. Neal - Col. Hampton's Regt., PA, BEAVER COUNTY, contributed These books were digitized by Yale University and Cornell University. There is no reference to being "wounded," but this is obviously impossible, as soldiers were routinely wounded in battle. Lewis' Co., PA, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed Daniel - Capt. Exemptions were extremely limited, and an estimated 60,000 men were enrolled. Dougherty, Dritts Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette COUNTY, contributed by Pamela Allen Byers Kroan, John- Capt. Major John Kiley's Co., contributed by Beryl Meehan To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. MERCER COUNTY, contributed by Theresa Indiana County, DAR Patriot Index, contributed by Karen Moorhead Quinby, See, Francis E. Devine, The Pennsylvania Flying Camp, July - November 1776, Pennsylvania History - A Journal of Mid-Atlantic Studies, Vol. Williamson, James - Capt. Abraham - Served NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed by Beryl Joseph Reid's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette COUNTY, contributed by Denise Meador by Denise at 62. 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. Ament, County Patriots, Automated Clason, Zachariah - 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. Revolutionary War, Short explanation of document on . In January 1777 the 12th was commanded by Colonel . Gen. Niave F. Knell, incoming deputy commanding general-support, 1st Infantry Division, presents U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Geoffrey A. Norman, outgoing deputy commanding general-support, 1st Infantry Division, with the Legion Of Merit award during the Victory With Honors ceremony at Victory Hall on Fort Riley June 24. The companies were raised for three months' service which at that time was thought to be enough for the suppression of the Rebellion. It was a major loss for the Confederates. Whitsel's Co., 1st Co., 2nd Battalion, PA, CENTRE 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. Promoted to . McDowell, John - Capt. by Deborah by Diana Begeman However, the records clearly show that the 12th PA was involved in the Second Battle of Trenton, also called the Battle of Assunpink Creek, on January 2, 1777, as well as the Battle of Princeton, which occurred the next day on January 3, 1777. Jeremiah Talbot's Co., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Pat Sproat An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Cline Johnson Family - Peter Cline Revolutionary War Soldier 12th James (& widow Ross's Co., etc., BEAVER-YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Abijah - 8th PA Rifle Regt., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Don - WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Peter Tritt's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. by Jim K Markle George - Capt. Adams, John - Capt. The Royal Navy captured her in 1809 and took her into service as the fifth rate HMS Furieuse. Additional notes regarding the end ofPeter Cline's Revolutionary War Service were provided by Jerry Cline. Yoho, Henry - Capt. Northampton County - 1st Battalion, Muster Roll Of 6th Class, contributed by Joy Fisher Measures 6 x 9 1/2 x 6 inches without pom. or Doherty, John (child's app. Pennsylvania Colonial/Revolutionary War Flags (U.S.) widow The Indians took the children as prisoners along with Mrs. Ingles and her mother-in-law, Eleanor Draper. He enlisted on the same day with Privates Michael Waltz (Woltz) and Henry Miller. Clark, James - Capt. Louge, MacLain, Fries, Peter - Capt. Northumberland County - Captain Benjamin Weiser's Company Muster Roll, January 30, 1777, contributed by Larry J Smith Importantly, further research reveals that those furloughed were routinely those who were, in fact,, This record includes several soldiers listed as furloughed, including Peter Klein, as well as Privates Michael Waltz, Henry Miller and John Neal. 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. Allison, Gauyn [Gavin?] Reichswick, Greene - Capt. NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Diana Lehman Bickel, John - Capt. Weisel, Jacob (widow's app.) Russell, Berks John - Midshipman aboard Randolph Frigate, contributed by Lowell Thomas B. Trussell. Harbaughs' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty COUNTY, contributed by Dean McGee 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. ), and our email exchanges have been lost, but he was the first to suggest Peter's possible enlistment in the Flying Camp to me. On the 12th of April he had concluded a treaty of annexation, with the Texan Commissioners, which was presented to the Senate on the 22d. Second Battle Of Fort Wagner Essay | ipl.org Please improve this article by adding a reference. Kinter, John - Capt. George Nagle's Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Platt, Allegheny Devine further discusses Lutz's Berks unit's activities during battle of Long Island and subsequent battle of White Plains in October 1776.