Surgeon of the 9th Cav., 9/9/62 and present thru Oct. 1864. d. May 29, 1887 in 35, No. On the creation of the 9th Virginia Regiment in the Continental Army in January 1776, he was commissioned lieutenant colonel. Pvt. This possibly could have been Fifer James Parsons, who remembered escaping capture at the battle. The Virginians were further outflanked by the British 1st Battalion of Light Infantry. At Germantown, under the command of Colonel George Mathews, the unit became separated from the remainder of General Nathanael Greene's division and over 400 men were taken prisoner by the British. I am wondering, however, about the timing of Mr. Its members were from Portsmouth and the counties of Roanoke, Chesterfield, Isle of Wight, Nansemond, Lunenburg, Dinwiddie, and Norfolk. b. Jan. 14, 1845, near Farmers Fork, Richmond Co. m. (1) Laura P. Hall m. (2) During the war it was attached to General Armistead's, Barton's, and Steuart's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. JOHN EVANS: Its members were raised in Upshur, Augusta, Highland, Bath, Pendleton, and Rockbridge counties. It was subsequently organized between February 5 and March 16, 1776 and comprised seven companies of troops from easternmost Virginia. The regiment participated in the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of Germantown. [9]This is calculated from the last monthly returns from each company, dated September 2, 1777. (Fort Laurens), and on 12 May 1779 it was reorganized and redesignated as the 9th Virginia Regiment. He was discharged at Valley Forge. [28]John F. Watson and Willis P. Hazard, Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania in the Olden Time, etc.,Vol. Its members were from Portsmouth and the counties of Roanoke, Chesterfield, Isle of Wight, Nansemond, Lunenburg, Dinwiddie, and Norfolk. Other men, like Cpl. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Seven of the ten companies came from the Eastern Shore, recruited between Accomack and Northampton Counties. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. [32] Those who survived the conditions of the Walnut Street Jail remained there for about eight months. Levi Bloxom, who had threatened to shoot an officer four months before, was killed in the fighting. Bill. Stuart. J.P.: Lt George Chancellor Co E 9th Virginia Cavalry on the Wilderness Battlefield, standing at some Confederate breastworks near Palmer's field on the Orange Turnpike. Conscript assigned to 9th Cav. A few years after his wife Peggy died, William married a second time, in April of 1809, this marriage being to Margaret Kirkpatrick of Little Calf . The unit served in W.H.F . BOGGS, [35] Pvt. No other record. We are a large organization with a membership that fluctuates from 60 to 90. d. Dec. 23, 1905. bur. Deserted 9/7/64, sent to Philadelphia. JOHN H.: The 9th Virginia Cavalry was assigned to Stuarts Cavalry Brigade. : JOHN ALEXANDRIA: [20] After being attacked on all sides and Mathews wounded, the regiment surrendered near Kellys Hill together with part of the 6th Virginia Regiment. Samuel Woodson brought his company from Goochland County, and Capt. Commissioned HARRIS, D.C.". Maj. Gen. John Sullivan wrote that the regiment had about one hundred men who were captured. : On this week's Dispatches, host Brady Crytzer interviews history teacher and JAR contributor John Settle on the story of the 9th Virginia Regiment, the Eastern Shore Battalion, during the American Revolution.. New episodes of Dispatches are available for free every Saturday evening (Eastern United States Time) on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Amazon Music, and the JAR Dispatches web site. When the British evacuated Philadelphia in June 1778, 135 American prisoners were exchanged for British prisoners. The 9th Virginia Regiment was authorized in the Virginia State Troops on January 11, 1776. This failed when the guards realized that one more woman exited the jail than had entered. Designated as the 9th Virginia, it was sometimes referred to early in the war as the Eastern Shore Regiment due to its station and the number of recruits from that region. The 9th Virginia Cavalry is a founding member of Civil War reenacting in the northwest. The unit was captured on May 12, 1780 by the British Army at the Siege of Charleston and was disbanded on November 15, 1783. Field Officers Journal of the American Revolution also produces annual hardcover volumes, a branded book series, and the podcast, Dispatches. Like many units, the 9th Virginia saw family members joining together. HENRY: Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. It was subsequently organized between February 5 and March 16, 1776 and comprised seven companies of troops from easternmost Virginia. 3 (1902): 146. is probably garbled or bogus. This week I was reviewing Muster, Payrolls and List of Effectives for Capt Gross Scruggs company of the Fifth Virginia. [41]Provost Nelson Bounty Land Warrant, VAS375, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. on 6/12/64. b. June 1838 in Albemarle Co. off. Thomas B. Taylor of Captain Gilchrists Company was wounded by two musket balls in his leg. The only record an this man is a rather peculiar Federal document stating that By early September 1777, the 9th Virginia had covered hundreds of miles over five different states and fought in several small engagements against British forces. No other [2] The unit was consolidated with the 1st Virginia Regiment on May 12, 1779, and the consolidated unit was designated as the 1st Virginia Regiment. We enjoy reading what you have to say! This man is shown as a prisoner at Camp Chase, Ohio, in Aug.Sept. Pvt. His only record is a slip showing his parole at Louisa C.H., 5/15/65. on oath on 5/30/65. Media/News Inquiries Contact AJCarrick@aol.com. Scout in King William, King and Queen, and Gloucester Counties (detachment), The Cavalry Division of the Army of Northern Virginia was created under the command of Major General James E.B. 9th Connecticut Regiment (1776-1781) 198th Signal Battalion in the Delaware National Guard (1775-1783) 1st Delaware Regiment (1776-1783) 1st Georgia Regiment (1775-1783) 2nd Georgia Regiment (1776-1781) 3rd Georgia Regiment (1776-1781) 4th Georgia Regiment (1777-1781) 1st Maryland Regiment (1776-1783) 2nd Maryland Regiment (1776-1783) 10th Virginia Regiment, 1778-1779 Box 6 Folder 2 Back to Top. 1861. Created at by adding two companies to the eight companies of the First Virginia Cavalry Battalion under the command of Colonel John E. Johnston, Lieutenant Colonel William H.F. Lee and Major Richard L.T. Later the unit was involved in the Petersburg siege north of the James River and the Appomattox Campaign. At the Winchester re-arrangement January 1, 1783, it was decided that the Virginia soldiers whose terms had not run out were more than sufficient to make one regiment, so a 2d was formed to be under a major-commandant, consisting of two . Deserted 9/7/64, sent to Philadelphia. other records. JOHNSON, The 9th Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. This indicates that the 9th Virginia, alongside the rest of the brigade, had been in the action but may not have been as heavily engaged as Weedons men. Those who could march were taken to a church near the market house in Germantown, where young boys in the town came out to see the battalion of tall Virginians.[27] One witness remarked that the faces of the prisoners and their guards were well blackened about their mouths with gunpowder, in biting off their cartridges.[28] The prisoners spent the night at the church and were marched the next day to Philadelphia. In the fog and the smoke of battle, the Virginians didnt realize they were left unsupported with the rest of Muhlenbergs division falling further back. JOE: Conscript enrolled on 3/7/64 and assigned to 9th Cav. Companies recruited men from Accomack, Northampton, Goochland, Albemarle [1] and Augusta [2] counties. CARTER, LELAND, later he joined the U.S. service. He was exchanged eight months later. Obituary notice declared that Stanley had served in the 9th Virginia Cavalry, [2] The unit was consolidated with the 1st Virginia Regiment on May 12, 1779, and the consolidated unit was designated as the 1st Virginia Regiment. The only document in Lacey's file is a parole slip dated at Richmond, 4/26/65. [39]Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (Thomas W. White; Richmond, VA 1827), 85; James Ashby Land Bounty Record. The 9th Virginia Regiment was authorized in the Virginia State Troops on January 11, 1776. [36]Isaiah Bagwell Pension, S6550, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. JOHNSON, [17]Michael C. Harris, Germantown; A Military History of the Battle for Philadelphia, October 4, 1777(Savas Beatie; El Dorado Hills, CA 2020), 301. Its companies were from the counties of Stafford, Caroline, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Essex, Spotsylvania, Lunenburg, King William, King George, and Richmond. History of the 9th Virginia Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War, with timeline of important events, battles and movements. In their retreat, the Virginians lost nearly all their prisoners and the wagons that had been captured earlier. Transferred to the 9th Cavalry in Jan. 1865 (had served earlier in the 47th YERBY, On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Johnson served as Lt. Col. then Col. of the 9th Cav. You may not be perplexed to enjoy every book collections Media And Culture Campbell 9th that we will extremely offer. Some found their way back to the American lines after being prisoners for some time. He became an aide on Ewell's staff From the War Department marker for F. Lees Brigade on the Antietam battlefield: The 3rd, 4th and 9th Virginia Cavalry of Lees Brigade reached the field late in the afternoon of the 15th and took position on the extreme left of the Confederate ArmyOn the night of the 16th the Brigade was massed near the river in support of the Horse Artillery. Inf.). The regiment served in the Department of Norfolk and in June, 1862, totalled 435 men. Its early service consisted of guarding towns along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay and suppressing any disturbances from local Tories. were furnished transportation to Baltimore. man is a U.S. file showing that he deserted in April 1865. Lt. Gen. James Longstreet. but he has no official record. but he has no official record. The division was now commanded by General Muhlenberg, and Col. William Russell of the 13th Virginia assumed command of Muhlenbergs Brigade. b. Aug. 25, 1846. here. Your email address will not be published. He took the oath and was sent to Baltimore. [18], After the fierce fighting around Cliveden had ended and General Sullivans and Waynes men had been driven off, the British units shifted to their right and focused their attack on General Greenes men. What struck me is the summary of the June 1777, I agree, and checked my source before submitting. The Civil War in the East CWE Home C.S. Your email address will not be published. Twenty-one years ago our original members played an important role in the formation of the nucleus of what is now the large organization of reenactors known as the Northwest Civil War Council . "Faithful colored cook," frequently mentioned in contemporary If you can't find your ancestor in the rosters, perhaps he is here. Lieutenant Colonel Lewis was shot in the chest and briefly captured. I have an ancestor who was in the 9th and captured at the Battle of Germantown, according to the Revolutionary War military records. THOMAS: JETT, : Most of these men had enlisted in September 1777 and joined the army after Germantown. The only document in Lacey's file is a parole slip dated at Richmond, 4/26/65. . This was very informative, thank you. [22] Cpl. The 9th Virginia Cavalry is a founding member of Civil War reenacting in the northwest. POW at Bermuda Hundred, 4/4/65, took the oath and went to Philadelphia. Several things make the record suspect. Colored Troops Infantry Regiment in uniform] / J.W. The 9th Virginia Regiment was authorized in the Virginia State Troops on January 11, 1776. Johnson served as Lt. Col. then Col. of the 9th Cav. The only record on this The Brigade reached here about noon and took an active part in the fight until it ended. Craft's comments since in the first sentence, he refers to the "peace, security and national, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 2018. Others, like Pvt. I know versions of his diary exist elsewhere, but the war time entries can be found, Thank you for sharing that, Adam. . SHORT, d. : [40] He, along with other comrades who had been disabled at the battle, received pensions for their injuries starting in 1778. Col. George Mathews survived his wounds, was exchanged in December 1781 and commanded Continental troops under . : : Organized February-March 1776 on Eastern Shore from Accomac, Northampton, Goochland, Albemarle, and Augusta Counties. C.H., June 11, 1905. Nelson Co. Randolph had been surgeon with Cobbs Legion and the 5th N.C. Capt. GREY, regiment. Surgeon of the regiment, relieved of duties on 6/12/62, due to the L.B. Beale. It was subsequently organized between February 5 and March 16, 1776 and comprised seven companies of troops from easternmost Virginia. Sign Our Guestbook. 1861. This United States military history article is a stub. 2. (J.M. He planned a surprise attack, much like he had done at Trenton just ten months before, but this time, he had over 11,000 men, nearly six times as many men he had to attack Trenton. [10] The 9th Virginia had become known for its spirit in the field, but also for some of its enlisted mens argumentative nature. POW at Bermuda Hundred, 4/4/65, took the oath and went to Philadelphia. On a list of rebel deserters who took the oath at City Point on 4/12/65 and [5]Edgar Woods, Albemarle County in Virginia(The Michie Company; Charlottesville, VA 1901), 211. The 9th Virginia Historical Society is a not-for-profit entity based in Long Island that performs Civil War period impressions of both soldiers and civilians. he resided in Wheeling and was captured at Petersburg, 4/24/65, and released In July 1775, the Third Virginia Convention passed an ordinance to create two regiments of regulars and fifteen battalion for minute service. The officers, such as Lieutenant Waples, were taken to the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall) and remained there during the British occupation of Philadelphia. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia . there is virtually no extant service record on this fellow. LACEY, Beales published roster, a family bible and his tombstone. The unit was captured on May 12, 1780, by the British Army at the Siege of Charleston and was disbanded on November 15, 1783. b. Sept. 1814. att. Resident Micajah Clark, later served in the Virginia militia in battles such as Guilford Courthouse and Yorktown. Thomas Walker brought his company of riflemen from Albemarle County, while Capt. The Virginians turned to fight the light infantrymen who charged upon them and pushed them into the British camps. 9th Infantry Regiment completed its organization at Portsmouth, Virginia, in July, 1861. Colonel Fleming had died of smallpox in January 1777 and was replaced by George Mathews. accounts. [34]Orderly Book of Gen. John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, March 26-December 20, 1777,The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and BiographyVol. he resided in Wheeling and was captured at Petersburg, 4/24/65, and released Two days after the battle, the 1st Virginia State Regiment, which had been ordered to bolster the strength of the Virginia troops under Washington, marched into camp with over 200 officers and men. Its companies were from the counties of Stafford, Caroline, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Essex, Spotsylvania, Lunenburg, King William, King George, and Richmond. He became an aide on Ewell's staff [12] Both of these men, as well as the others in the regiment, were later engaged in the Philadelphia campaign of 1777. Isaiah Bagwell of Captain Gilchrists Company was sick in the hospital when the battle occurred. Very interesting and enlightening article. age 36. Thomas Brown received full pay for life in 1778 after being disabled by frostbitten feet while a prisoner of war. The 9th West Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized at Guyandotte, in western Virginia between November 28, 1861, and April 30, 1862. John Hays and his riflemen came from Gloucester County. The 100 Best American Revolution Books of All Time, founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-09-02-0646, founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-10-02-0107, founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-11-02-0403, The Eastern Shore Battalion: The Story of the 9th Virginia Regiment, Perspectives on the Ten Crucial Days of the Revolution, This Week on Dispatches: Gene Procknow on Ethan Allen and Revolutionary-Era Newspapers. The 9th Virginia were placed under the command of Brig, Gen, Peter Muhlenberg, alongside the 1st, 5th, and 13th Virginia Regiments, as well as the 8th Maryland (also referred to as the German Battalion). In early 2010 the 9th Virginia Cavalry celebrated its 21st anniversary. [11]General Orders, 9 June 1777, founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-09-02-0646. This unit reported 32 casualties at Upperville, lost four percent of the 490 engaged at Gettysburg, and had 22 disabled at Williamsport. The unit was adopted into the Continental Army on May 31, 1776. John Lowery of Captain Hays Company was charged in June 1777 for damning the General and his orders and received thirty-nine lashes for the charge. BOGGS, CHARLES A.: Chaplain of the regiment. : The 9th went on to fight at Bristoe, Mine Run, The Wilderness, and Todd's Tavern. If you visit these pages please put a note in the guestbook. Download Image of Troops wearing the Revolutionary War uniforms of the 9th Virginia Regiment, Corps of the Continental Line, participate in a drill and firing demonstration during the Cessation of Hostilities Bicentennial Celebration at the Pentagon River Plaza. Twenty-one years ago our original members played an important role in the formation of the nucleus of what is now the large organization of reenactors known as the Northwest Civil War Council. The same issue was found in Northampton. Did the British keep records of their prisoners and their deaths? [30] Only record is of his parole on Northern Neck, 5/6/63. Paroled 5/8/65 on Northern THEODORE: [26]Micajah Clark Pension, W6678, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. The regiment lost 32 casualties. The 9th Virginia completed its organization at Portsmouth, Virginia, in July, 1861. Lieutenant-colonel itth Virginia, November, 1776; colonel 2d Virginia, September 26, 1777. Its members were from Portsmouth and the counties of Roanoke, Chesterfield, Isle of Wight, Nansemond, Lunenburg, Dinwiddie, and Norfolk. Resident Levi Bloxom of Captain Poulsons Company was charged about two weeks later with insolence to, and threatening to shoot Ensign Robbins of the same regiment. He was found guilty and also received thirty-nine lashes. Took the oath and went to [10]Lyon G. Tyler, The Old Virginia Line in the Middle States during the American Revolution, Tylers Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine, Vol. were furnished transportation to Baltimore. [4] The three Elliott brothers, William, Teackle, and John, all enlisted in Captain Poulsons Company. Surgeon of the regiment, relieved of duties on 6/12/62, due to the Physician. Those who didnt run were bayoneted by the advancing enemy. Brief History. man is a U.S. file showing that he deserted in April 1865. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel George Mathews, [3] Lt. : Cumming also served with the 63rd Georgia The 9th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Armyduring the American Civil War.
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