1657, to nephew Nathaniel Taylor, son of James Taylor, 1,000 acres of my Military land, No. "[8] Hampered by frequent desertions because of poor supplies, extremely low pay and hazardous duty, Virginia Regiment recruiters went to Pennsylvania and Maryland for men.
2ND VIRGINIA REGIMENT - Valley Forge Muster Roll P.O. 1812 - 1814. Early letters describe life at the Virginia Military Institute (hazing, daily routine, excitement about secession, cadets as drillmasters) and in Lexington, Virginia, just prior to and during early months of the Civil War. If so, login to add it. The enemy were found so strongly fortified on he Alleghany Mountains that our General deemed it impossible to dislodge them. MILITARY HISTORIANS.
Fifth Regiment of Infantry - U.S. Army Center of Military History Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr. ~Celebrating Black History Month~ Born: July 1, 1877, Washington, D.C. Died: November 26, 1970, Chicago, IL Occupation: Military Personnel Benjamin O. Davis Sr. was the first African American to be named a general in the American military. The enemy then fell back on Gauley River and the roads were in such bad condition that our Army could not pursue them. Patriots of the upcountry: Orange County, Virginia in the Revolution, From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor, 25 October 1779, From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor?, 13 May 1780, From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor, 11 April 1781, To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Taylor, 16 May 1781, Pension Application of Francis Taylor R19418, his ancestors' Y-chromosome or mitochondrial DNA, 2nd Virginia Regiment (1776), Continental Army, American Revolution, 15th Virginia Regiment (1777), Continental Army, American Revolution. 267-281 He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Germantown, on October 4, 1777. William Cunningham and Capt. Click to reveal endstream
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The 33d, the "Ontario Regiment," was composed of "com-panies from the northwestern part of the state and was mustered into the U. S. service at Elmira, July 3, 1861, for two years, to date from May 22, 1861.
Taste of Vicksburg recognizes local Black history 3/4/1907-9/18/1947 Partner National Archives and Records Administration Contributing Institution discoveries. When the men who attended its convention voted for secession in April 1861, it was the third time they had brought the issue to a vote. Enlistment rank: Captain, discharge rank: Captain, War Department. Davis claimed he was born on July 1, 1877, but according to some sources, This page has been viewed 16,611 times (0 via redirect).
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[citation needed], The First Virginia Regiment is memorialized in a statue in Meadow Park, a triangular park in Richmonds (VA) Fan District by sculptor Ferruccio Legnaioli. William Fisher's Declaration October. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. v. 6, p. Hogg's Co. of Rangers in 1758. [2], Taylor married Sarah Dabney Strother in 1779. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. John Taylor's Co.; reported on regimental morning report for Jan. 6, 1862 46th Regiment Virginia Militia (Pendleton County) This regiment was ordered into service Nov. 14,. Entered Valley Forge with 237 men assigned and 94 fit for duty. Killed near RichmondSayers, Phil Killed near RichmondSayers, WilliamShelor, G. B. U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865. Recorded in Circuit Court Order Bok 18, page 550-569 requested recorded by W. T. Akers, William Ayres and William B.
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H. Ruthledge First Sergeant, Killed ChancellorsvilleS. Co. G Capt. Muster Roll Of Lieutenant Arthur Smith's Company, Fifty-ninth Regiment of Virginia Militia They had the prime offender arrested on 24 October 1777, and made him run the gauntlet after which the families in the neighborhood were no longer bothered.
B.Hubbard, John C.Hamley, HendersonHundy, H. H. KilledHimes, JamesHandy, Peter DesertedHandy, NatHale, Jerry L. Living, from FranklinHarriss, Gran DesertedHarriss, Samuel DesertedHarriss, NewmanHylton, Hardin Deserted, went to OhioHaden, CeatonHowell, CalebHowell, I. C.Harriss, Philip From Floyd CountyHughs, John J. DesertedHall, HardinHall, John H.Huff, John H.Ingram, R. L. DesertedJoyce, ThomasJones, David DesertedJones, William DesertedJefferson, Peyton G. DesertedJefferson, M. P. DesertedJefferson, Thomas T. DesertedLyon, William, Sr.Lyon, William, Jr.Lyon, Silas T.Lusk, Eli Deserted from Wyoming County, WVLusk, Floyd Deserted from Wyoming County, WVMartin, JoshuaMcAlexander, William H.McAlexander, PeterMiles, A. W. KilledMoss, RobertMcHine, E. A. Revolutionary War records that document his service in the 2nd and 15th Virginia Regiment and the Virginia Convention Guards; . John Watts. Richard Taylor, Capt. J. Hatcher Sergeant, died Elmira, New YorkJoseph Smith Sergeant, went westEmy Deatherage SergeantF. During the Northwest Indian War, Taylor served as a volunteer in the Kentucky militia under Major John Adair. Georgia Cavalry led by Major Benjamin Jolly with 20 men. Daingerfield, Captain in Col. Byrd's Virginia Regiment till disbanded. Wounded at Cold HarborWiggington, C. M. Wounded at GettysburgWaller, James Wounded, died at WilliamsburgWaller, PeterWaller, John C.Waller, John Died in hospitalWilliams, John D. Scout and missingWilliams, FrankWimbish, Peter Lost in MarylandWimbish, John Third Sergeant, killed at Drurys BluffWolf, HarryWillard, Isaac Died in hospitalYoung, A. J. Born in Buckingham Co, VA on 1785 to Edmund Taylor and Elizabeth Garrett. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. [4]. W. T. Akers was elected Captain and was then lettered Company D and renamed Company D until the end of the war. [1][2] The Virginian provincial troops who participated in the Braddock Expedition of 1755 and suffered defeat at the Battle of the Monongahela were unregimented: at the behest of General Braddock, they had been organized into two companies of carpenters, six companies of rangers, and one troop of mounted rangers, about 450 men in all. Formed Jan 1777 by consolidating the 23d Continental Regiment with the 7th Continental Regiment, Clap's Company, 21st Continental Regiment and Peter's Company, 13th Continental Regiment and consolidated unit redesignated as Baily's Regiment. General Taylor had with him about 2300 men, including the 2d Dragoons, three light batteries, a battalion of foot artillery, and the 3d, 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th regiments of infantry. "James Taylor, of King and Queen County, born 1674, died 1729, was long a surveyor in extensive practice, and was a member of the House of Burgesses in 1702. General Taylor's depot was at Point Isabel27 miles distantand the Mexicans were soon reported to be in force on his line of supply. Enslaved Africans . 10th - Remnants of the old 10th consolidated into the new 6th. 5 regiment virginia militia. He was promoted to major and assigned to the 15th Virginia Regiment on 20 Mar 1778. Afterwards in regiment commanded by Col. Adam Stephen. 2ND VIRGINIA REGIMENT Stirling's Division | Weedon's Brigade | 2nd Virginia Regiment History Organized October 1775 at Williamsburg. The figure is mounted on a pedestal eight feet high which is lined with bronze plaques describing the history and service of the Regiment through seven wars. F. Mays Corporal, lost an armD. M. Boyd Second Sergeant, killedS. Four companies of the 4th Regiment Virginia Volunteers, a militia unit, were united with other volunteer companies to make up the regiment. This page was last edited on 10 April 2018, at 08:51. Francis, having been a colonel in the Culpeper unit, was appointed a captain by the Orange County Committee of Safety and became engaged in raising his company in the 2nd Virginia Regiment, Virginia Line. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Johnston, Gent., Lieut in the campaigns of 1758, also in the campaign of 1759 . [4][5], By 1800, Taylor had enlarged "Springfield" to 700 acres (2.8km2) by 1800.
Revolutionary War: Related Families R. Hall, 3rdCorporal was promoted to SergeantR. G. Price, Sergeant first year of war, then promoted to Captain, Company H, 51stRgt of VA InfantryJohn E. Lackey, 5thSergeant, captured, died in prisonWilliam D. Via, 1stCorporalC. Genealogy Trails EARLY COLONIAL FORCES, 1600-1749. The GCVHF office will be open by appointment only until April 2023. In 1769 he explored the Ohio River and Mississippi River with his older brother, Hancock Taylor, travelling from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. At the time Gwynn's Island was taken by the Virginians, Major Byrd . In the Fall of 1779, Martin was discharged at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania and went back home to NC. Wednesday December 23d 1778.
The Virginia State Line | American Civil War Forum Enter a grandparent's name. Stuart Butler's Guide to Virginia Militia Units in the War of 1812, pages 159-160 indicates The "Petersburg Republican Light Infantry" company, one of several company size units of the 39th Militia Regiment, was commanded by Captain Alexander Taylor from February 13th to March 3rd, 1814 and it was sent to Norfolk and upon arrival was attached to the 2nd Virginia Militia Regiment . This is only part of the roll but it is the best we can do now. He was the father of Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States, and Joseph Pannell Taylor, who served as a general in the Union Army during the Civil War.