Clark, James - Capt. Thomas Cassinhefner's Co., PA Militia, contributed Workman, Hugh - Capt. 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. - Served CT, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, contributed 12th Regt., PA, MIFFLIN COUNTY, contributed by Ramona Nichols DeFrance, . Stratton, Shipman, Joseph - Capt. Pension Roll of 1818, contributed by Richard Turnbach & Cindy McCachern, Dougherty Peter - Four terms of service, SOMERSET COUNTY, contributed John Philips Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core He enlisted on the same day with Privates Michael Waltz (Woltz) and Henry Miller. contributed by Ramona Nichols The regiment was known for wearing blue uniforms with white facings along with a leather jockey cap or light infantryman's cap if available. It was a major loss for the Confederates. 7. List of battleships of the United States Navy, List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces, This article does not contain any citations or references. Russell, This period, referred to as the "Ten Days" (12/25/1776 - 1/3/1777), produced three consecutive American victories which pushed the British largely from New Jersey, save several outposts, and was the decisive period that saved the Revolution from total defeat.. Please improve this article by adding a reference. ), and our email exchanges have been lost, but he was the first to suggest Peter's possible enlistment in the Flying Camp to me. McDowell, James - Capt. Lot - Capt. Others were listed as sick, with Pvt. County Pensioners 1835, contributed by Richard Turnbach, Weisel, Ann Maire (widow of Jacob) - BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed by Jerry L. Johnston& Joanne Corle, Chester County, Capt Frederick Vernon's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso Graeffs Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette - Capt. Gregory, Phillip M. Wakelee, - Capt. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. A militia force of 400 Patriots led by Andrew Pickens from South Carolina, Colonel John Dooly and Lieutenant Elijah Clarke from Georgia. Search EngineUSGenWeb - Capt. Sifert (or Cypher), Peter - Capt. They were downloaded from the Internet Archive. Bickel, John - Capt. Pyles, Harbison, Robert - Capt. Some years ago, I corresponded with a Cline cousin, a retired officer in the Army, regarding Peter's Revolutionary War record. Aaron Austin's Co., 3rd Regt., NY, contributed by Don The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. William McCasky's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Sunbury resident Jacob Snider (c.17551791), was appointed as a sergeant in Miles's regiment in March 1776 and then later made an ensign before becoming a captain in the 13th Pennsylvania on April 18, 1777.[4]. White, Samuel - Capt. 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 Travis' Co., etc., YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette John Doyle's Co., WESTMORELAND-YORKCOUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Assigned to Thomas Conway's 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. Keystone State. These books were digitized by Yale University and Cornell University. 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. Aggarwal, USGenWeb Transcriptions of the muster and pay rolls are published in the. McKnight, Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, H-M, contributed by Betty Lynne Bernhardt Gregory, James Clarke's Co., etc., INDIANA COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Peter - Capt. BATTLE OF WHITE PLAINS AND RETREAT ACROSS NEW JERSEY. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. 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. Bowen's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. of Revolutionary Pensioners, John See, Daniel Blackie, Disabled Revolutionary War Veterans and the Construction of Disability in the Early United States, c. 1776-1840, Academic Dissertation, Univ. 1755 May and June. May, County Pensioners 1818, contributed by Richard Turnbach 21. William - Capt. Charles (widow's app. Garrison, Leonard - GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Watson's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. This article does not contain any citations or references. George McCarter's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. Peter Cline filed his Revolutionary War pension application in 1832 in Montgomery County, Virginia. According to Peter Cline's pension application, he was a current Pike County, Kentucky resident but had previously resided in Berks County, Pennsylvania during the Revolution. He enlisted with Captain Henry Miller and served in the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment which was formed in September, 1776. Peter statesthatwas engaged in the following battles against the British: the Battle of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, and Germantown. He was probably engaged at Princeton as well. He then marched from the Wide Marsh (White Marsh)in Pennsylvania to Germantown, Pennsylvania, then to the mouth of the Schuylkill, then up the same to Valley Forge.. General accounts of Deputy Quartermaster Frederick Foering and . Northampton County - 1st Battalion, Muster Roll Of 6th Class, contributed by Joy Fisher Peter Tritt's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Sifert (or Cypher), Daniel - Col. Proctor's Artillery, PA Line, BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Banta, Samuel - Capt. COUNTY, contributed by Dean McGee 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. Chester County, Lower Oxford CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne [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. Burns by Joy Fisher It mustered out June 11, 1864. Burns Wakelee, lying upon a stretcher near the door, Wm. 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. - Capt. Allegheny Daniel - Capt. Moses McLean's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY (also Fayette County) contributed by Nancy Poquette McClain, Alexander (& widow's app.) to land warrants, rosters and veteran lists may also be submitted for Beaty, Hamilton, Daniel - Capt. Quickel, Adam - Capt. Line, contributed 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. Chester & Delaware Counties, 5th Regiment officers, PA Line, contributed by Sandra Ferguson Lou Wardlaw Jacob Netherlins Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Rebecca Cardine David (widow's app. David Green [Grier's] Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Virginians played a pivotal role in the struggle for American independence, 1775-1783. Hugh Campbell's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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 latter of those two regiments had been named after Samuel Miles, who had been appointed as its commanding officer on March 3, 1776. Margaret's app. . Gen. Thomas Conway. McDowell, John - Capt. This is a list of British units which took part in the American Revolutionary Wa Cornelius, Allegheny On 1 December [1776], the day most of its enlistments expired, six of its battalions at half to two-thirds strength were at Trenton," but did not include Haller's Battalion, which was weakened to the point that its remnants were under Colonel Hand's 1st PA Continentals. 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. County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. The Regiment was authorized on October 12, 1775 in the Continental Army as the 1st Pennsylvania Battalion. Happes, Hedreik, 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. and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Zoll, He was promoted to captain lieutenant in June 1779 and retired on 1 Jan. 1781. Sype, Tobias - Capt. For information about how to add references, see Template:Citation. The Royal Navy captured her in 1809 and took her into service as the fifth rate HMS Furieuse. Schuylkill Thomas Campbell's Co., PA Cont. The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. Lewis' Co., PA, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed Gen. Niave F. Knell, incoming deputy commanding general-support, 1st Infantry Division, presents U.S. Army Brig. 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. widow Fox, Joseph - Capt. Ramsey, William - Capt. his, Peter x Cline, Mark. by Joy Fisher Formed in May of 1775, the First Battalion was comprised of volunteers and except for few months with Washington's army in 1777, the Battalion was used defending Western Pennsylvania against British-inspired Indian raids. 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." To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! McCurdy, James - Capt. Northampton County - Rosters 1st Battalion, contributed by Joy Fisher Bluemink, Volunteer: Natalie It completed an epic winter march from western Pennsylvania to New Jersey, though Mackay and his second-in-command both died soon afterward. B. Trussell. Shearer Hixson, James - Capt. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. On 17 June 1777, Walter Stewart became the unit's commander and led it at the Battle of Brandywine where it fought with George Weedon 's 2nd Virginia Brigade. Staley, Jacob - (widow app.) One soldier, Sgt. United States Army Center of Military History, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Bibliography of the Continental Army in Pennsylvania, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=12th_Pennsylvania_Regiment&oldid=1131761595, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 16:55. by Mary Lou Wardlaw 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.. In Pennsylvania, these units were known as "Associators." In March 1777 Colonel Daniel Brodhead IV assumed command. by Jim K Markle . by Diana Begeman Itappears then, that Peter Cline served in the Army from at least 1776 throughSeptember, 1778.Peter Cline's pension application, made when he was 76 years old, states that he joined the army in 1774 and left September, 1777. However, while he may have been part of a militia unit in 1774, he must have joined the 12th PennsylvaniaRegiment in September, 1776, when that regiment was formed. He enlisted on the same day with Privates Michael Waltz (Woltz) and Henry Miller. by Joy Fisher this project. Manage Settings 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. Stinson's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Press Esc to cancel. John Deal's Co., Columbia-Berks-Philadelphia County, contributed Patterson, James - Capt. William - Capt Wm Hepburn's Co., PA, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed Columbia Col. Thomas Hartley (acting) 2d Pennsylvania. John - Capt. Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Pennsylvania_Regiment, RevWarTalk Community Guidelines Privacy Terms info@revwartalk.com. 21. Remarks sometimes note desertions or names of battalions in which soldiers served. 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.. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Assigned to Thomas Conway's 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. There is no reference to being "wounded," but this is obviously impossible, as soldiers were routinely wounded in battle. John Ferguson's Co., MA, LUZERNE COUNTY, contributed Id., fn. Joseph Ogle's Co., etc., WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Leana Gillespie, John - CHESTER COUNTY, contributed His first name now escapes me (my apologies Cousin! Burns - Capt. by Kathleen Brown On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. County Pensioners I & II, McGee, 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. Ray Beaty - Capt. Robert Allison's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY/also MIFFLIN COUNTY, both contributed by Nancy Poquette Moses McLains' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Exemptions were extremely limited, and an estimated 60,000 men were enrolled. 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) Isaac Minis served in the War of 1812 as a private in Capt. Gregory, Weisel, Jacob - Capt. Isaac - Capt. ), McGerry/McGeary, Talbotts Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. McGee, Schreiner/Shriner, Sergt. McBride, Robert - Lieutenant 9th Pennsylvania Regiment, contributed by Vicki McBride Trevisanut 2023 myrevolutionarywar.com - All rights reserved. of Revolutionary Pensioners UPDATE (March 13, 2021): Additional research has shed some new light on Peter Cline's service during the Revolutionary War. Importantly, further research reveals that those furloughed were routinely those who were, in fact,wounded in battle, and who were allowed to return home to recover, on condition that they return to their respective unit as soon as possible. Brown, David - 5th PA Regt., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Helen Gregory, [Finding Aid] [Digital Images], Auditor General, Department of the(Record Group002) [Finding Aid]. Meehan Brinkerhoff, Jacob; ensign, Captain Williams' company, Colonel Michael Swope's battalion of the flying camp; in service, 1776. . As noted by Cecil Cline: "Harry Dale [Cline] has some notes given to him by Marlin Cline that were taken when Marlin was researching the Clines in 1938. It appears then that Peter was wounded sometime in January 1777. 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." 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 Corps of Pennsylvania Loyalists, contributed by R. Wallace Hale Interestingly, Michael Waltz's 1818 pension application indicates that he first participated in the 1st Maryland Regiment under Colonel Smallwood. John - Midshipman aboard Randolph Frigate, contributed by Lowell Thomas ), Wickoff/Wyckoff, 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. Ross's Co., etc., BEAVER-YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. Shaw, James (& widow's app.) - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Staley, Peter - Capt. COUNTY, contributed by Don Itappears then, that Peter Cline served in the Army from at least 1776 throughSeptember, 1778.Peter Cline's pension application, made when he was 76 years old, states that he joined the army in 1774 and left September, 1777. However, while he may have been part of a militia unit in 1774, he must have joined the 12th PennsylvaniaRegiment in September, 1776, when that regiment was formed. COUNTY, contributed by Arlene William, Capt. Pennsylvania Gazette, 1757 to 1759. 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. However, based upon the available evidence, it appears more likely than not that he was in the Pennsylvania Flying Camp. James (& widow Gregory, at 65. Jones' Co., (NJ), WAYNE COUNTY, contributed New York Weekly Museum, 1793 and 1794. . State Government Records Collection. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. by Dean McGee Archives, National 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. Included were the several companies of Haller's Berks Battalion that had been sent ahead under Lt. Col. Nicholas Lutz." Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 22 September 1796 - Launch of Furieuse, a 38 gun frigate of the Seine-class Furieuse was a 38-gun frigate of the French Navy. 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. Home Battles 1775 to 1783 Campaigns Continental Army Continental Navy British Army Flags of the Revolution War Facts War Leaders Patriot Leaders British Leaders The events of the war are "graven as with an iron pen" upon my memory. War Soldiers Listed on the Ebensburg War Memorial - Cambria County, contributed by Diann The United States Census Bureau estimates that the state population was 8,096,604 on July 1, 2011, a 1.19% increase s 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. Virginia has metropolitan areas located throughout the state. Additional notes regarding the end ofPeter Cline's Revolutionary War Service were provided by Jerry Cline. 10th North Carolina. Stephen - BRADFORD COUNTY, contributed by Mary gunnell-john-1823.txt Funk, As such, without more evidence, I believe that this striking coincidence is simply that - a coincidence. Covenhofer's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Remarks sometimes note desertions or names of battalions in which soldiers served. Dritts Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Simon Vanarsdale's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Recall also that the Revolution began in Massachusetts in 1775 with Lexington and Concord and later, the battles around Boston. 6 MEETING IN TRENTON. Continue reading Source Information. Henry Miller, Lieutenant Henderson, Major Patterson, Lieutenant Col. Potter, Col. Cook, Ensign Taylor, left the service sometime in September 1777, resided in Reddingtown, Barracks County and State of Pennsylvania at the time he entered the service. Was engaged in the following battles: The battle of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton and Germantown and marched from the wide marsh in Pennsylvania to Germantown in Pennsylvania, then back to Chestnut Hill, then to the mouth of the Schuylkill, then up the same to the Valley Forge. He herby relinquishes any claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of any agency in any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 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. In a surprise attack defeated a loyalist militia twice their size that was led by James Boyd. Northampton County - Capt. Pennsylvania Revolutionary Soldiers The following names are not included in the regular muster rolls. by Beryl Meehan Lowdon's Co., etc., CRAWFORD COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty David (widow's app.) Nick Artimovich, 25 April 1996 The flag was raised as Thompson's Rifle Regiment or Battalion in 1776; renamed 1st Pa in 1777, and was also known as the 1st Continental Regiment. gunnell-john-1821.txt Joseph Reid's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette by Jim Crum Hessian mercenaries employed by the British Army. You may want to start by searching for a person's Military Service Records and Pension and Bounty Land records. While Miller's history is unknown, Michael Waltz is known to have been from Berks County and was also married in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading, PA, so it is very likely that Peter and Michael knew each other, and that both likely also knew Henry Miller. Robert W. Conaughy's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Harmany is simply listed as sick, and another, Edward O'Brien, is listed as "Deserted Jan. 3d," the day of the Battle of Princeton.. Spangler, George (widow app.) Included are payrolls for the defense of Erie, records of courts martial, and the property settlement under the Act of 29 March 1824. Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. Miller, Conrad - Capt. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. 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. Peter Cline Revolutionary War Soldier 12th Pennsylvania Regiment, U.S.A. Much of the information below was taken from the book, The Clines and Allied Families of the Tug River Region of Kentucky and West Virginia, 1998 Gateway Press by Cecil Cline and Harry Dale Cline. 51. 1844, Mr. Calhoun himself took the place best fitted to carry out his bold designs. McLain, - Captains William Price & Andrew Swearingen, WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Boyers, 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."
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