The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. Archives, National County Pensioners 1818, contributed by Richard Turnbach 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. Staley, Peter - Capt. McClean, 145-146 of 692). Whitsel's Co., 1st Co., 2nd Battalion, PA, CENTRE 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. Weisel, Jacob - Capt. Recall also that the Revolution began in Massachusetts in 1775 with Lexington and Concord and later, the battles around Boston. A militia force of 400 Patriots led by Andrew Pickens from South Carolina, Colonel John Dooly and Lieutenant Elijah Clarke from Georgia. Gregory, Id., fn. 3rd PA Regiment - Facebook Rex, David - 5th PA Regt., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Helen Regiments - Valley Forge Muster Roll 53 talking about this. Finley, Capt. John Ferguson's Co., MA, LUZERNE COUNTY, contributed 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. 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. February 12th 1924, Illinois Watch Company, With case and original delivery box, Box measures 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1in. and assigned to the Main Continental Army. James Clarke's Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed A history of Savannah and South Georgia : volume II These units "were ordered to proceed directly to New Jersey in late July [1776] commanded by the second in command of the Berks Flying Camp Battalion, Lt. Col. Nicholas Lutz." John - Col. Michael Bobit - BERKS COUNTY, contributed 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." Hugh Campbell's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette lying upon a stretcher near the door, Wm. his, Peter x Cline, Mark. This article does not contain any citations or references. Id. Fox, Joseph - Capt. Joseph Reid's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Fetty, George - Capt. William - 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. 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]. MPAD | Museum of the Kansas National Guard Search the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files of Pensylvania Veterans from The National Archives:: NARA M804. at 66. Finley, Joseph Lewis - Capt. . Sifert (or Cypher), Daniel - Col. Proctor's Artillery, PA Line, BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. The Battle of Gettysburg was fought on the days July 1, 1863 to July 3, 186 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Virginia has metropolitan areas located throughout the state. 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. 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. McDowell, John - Capt. 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." - Capt. 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). John Boyd's Co., PA, The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. 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." Following the addition of an eleventh company "to guard powder mills," the regiment's transfer to the Continental Army was finalized on June 10, 1777. The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. Nicholas Bittinger's Co., PA, FRANKLIN COUNTY, Continental Line. Lists each soldier's name, term of service, and name of the company commander. Assigned to Thomas Conways 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. Cumberland County - Muster Roll 1782, 8th Company, 4th Battalion, contributed by Gary & Bettie Morrow 21. Mason The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. Revolutionary War, Short explanation of document on . Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. List of regimental, company and militia units from Virginia in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1782, including infantry, cavalry and artillery units. James - Capt. The most romantic and chivalrous side of both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 had their happenings with horsemen, and the most of those were either on the Southern soil or came from the states which sympathized with the South. 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. Fold3 - US Revolutionary War (United States) Wickoff/Wyckoff, Samuel (and widow's app.) Clark, James - Capt. Miller, Conrad - Capt. McGee, Cline Johnson Family - 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. contributed by Sandra Ferguson 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. 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. Isaac Pierce's Co., PA Militia, contributed by Don Gregory, Unfortunately, there are no records currently known that would positively identify Peter's unit that was involved in these two battles as referenced in his pension application. Jacob - Capt. Chester County, Lower Oxford CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne 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. War of 1812 Records. Lebbens Ball's Co., MA, TIOGA COUNTY, contributed Please improve this article by adding a reference. Jacob Netherlins Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Rebecca Cardine Ament, This information is reprinted below with Cecil Cline's permission. 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. Ross's Co., etc., BEAVER-YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Schuylkill Jackson, John - Capt. Paulhamus, Northampton County - Lieutenants and Sub-Lieutenants 1777-1786, contributed by Joy Fisher Johns, William (widow's app.) Northampton County - Rosters 1st Battalion, contributed by Joy Fisher Search Engine, USGenWeb In January 1777 the 12th was commanded by Colonel William Cooke at Princeton. The field officers had all received a military training. Press Esc to cancel. Cumberland County - Class Rolls 1780-82, Eighth Battalion, contributed by M. Burns Staley, Jacob - (widow app.) Watson's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY, Banta, Samuel - Capt. Minor, Capt. Pennsylvania Military Records. In March 1777 Colonel Daniel Brodhead IV assumed command. Foster's Co., NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed John Santee's Co., ARMSTRONG COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Furry's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Reichswick, Margaret's app. Allshouse, Henry - Capt, John Arndt's Rifle Co., WESTMORELAND-NORTHAMPTON COUNRY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiments Muster Rolls and Service Records PHMC Collections Management Policy Standards, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access Policy. by Deborah Project. by Raymond H. Stoudt Jr. - Capt. 0 HEAD 1 SOUR PAF 2 NAME Personal Ancestral File 2 VERS 4.0.4.18 2 CORP The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3 ADDR 50 East North Temple Street 4 CONT Salt Lake City, U 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. Benjamin Whaley's Co., contributed 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. McLennan, Pennsylvania In the ensuing exchange of fire Burd and some of his men were captured. Aaron Austin's Co., 3rd Regt., NY, contributed by Don Most of the soldiers had dashed lines through this column, meaning that they were not a casualty for the month of January. 7. Miller, Richard - 1st Regiment NC, BUTLER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette The Marshall Cavendish Illustrated Encyclopedia of World War I - 11 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. Harbison, Francis - Capt. 1755 May and June. Wallace, Andrew - Captain Church's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Joy Fisher by Mary Lou Wardlaw David (widow's app.) War of 1812 Records - Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Id. Lot: 605 - Virginia Militia 1st Regiment Civil War Shako Cap 1854 stamped inside. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Stephen - BRADFORD COUNTY, contributed by Mary contributed by Don Marsh - Capt. Dougherty, Thus, it is very likely, based upon the known evidence to date, that Peter Cline received at least one of his wounds at the 2nd Battle of Trenton. Capt. 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. Andrew - Capt. Ament, Anthony - Captain Clotz's Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Nathan, Capt. Northumberland County - Captain Benjamin Weiser's Company Muster Roll, January 30, 1777, contributed by Larry J Smith Covenhofer's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Id., at pg. of Helsinki, 2010, pgs. McDowell, John (widow's app.) Byram, LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by John B. Trussell. at 62. Wright's Co., PA Militia, ADAMS COUNTY, contributed Marsh The battle of Long Island thus began with an attack on a unit of the Pennsylvania Flying Camp." Gibbs' Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Michael S. Caldwell Virginians played a pivotal role in the struggle for American independence, 1775-1783. MERCER COUNTY, contributed by Theresa Numerous individuals listed in the index were granted pensions for War of 1812 service. Captain John Nelson's Independent Rifle Company, Captain Joshua William's Independent Company, Captain Samual Morehead's Independent Company, Captain Jacob Weaver's Independent Company, Captain John Doyle's Independent Rifle Company, Search Pensylvania Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 fromThe National Archives, Search Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served from Pensylvania in the American Army During the Revolution from The National Archives. However, upon further research, I believe that the Pennsylvania Flying Camp is the unit Peter was involved in for the engagements at Long Island and White Plains., First, Peter undoubtedly joined a Berks County militia unit in or around 1774 as stated in his pension application. Source (s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Pennsylvania_Regiment - Capt. 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. . - Served CT, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, contributed This record includes several soldiers listed as furloughed, including Peter Klein, as well as Privates Michael Waltz, Henry Miller and John Neal. Geery, John - Capt. Thomas Dungan (1738-1805), who was appointed paymaster of the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment in April 1777, was commissioned an ensign on 2 June 1778 and transferred to the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment in July 1778. U.S. Army Brig. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Rose, gunnell-john-1827.txt Columbia Robert - Lieutenant 9th Pennsylvania Regiment, contributed by Vicki McBride Trevisanut McClains in Revolutionary War, . The Pennsylvania Line: Regimental Organization and Operations, 1776-1783, To George Washington from the Pennsylvania Council of Safety, 8 February 1777, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-08-02-0295, Bibliography of the Continental Army in Pennsylvania, United States Army Center of Military History, Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment, Bayard's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Cadwalader's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Matlack's Philadelphia Associators Rifle Battalion, Morgan's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Moulder's Philadelphia Associators Artillery Company, Klotz's Lancaster County Militia Regiment, McAllister's York County Militia Regiment, Montgomery's Cumberland County Militia Regiment, Watt's Cumberland County Militia Regiment, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=13th_Pennsylvania_Regiment&oldid=982305666, Pennsylvania regiments of the Continental Army, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 October 2020, at 10:21. Moses McLean's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY (also Fayette County) contributed by Nancy Poquette Momie, Jacob - Capt. - Capt. Peter - Four terms of service, SOMERSET COUNTY, contributed 'We lost our child': Virginia family mourns 13-year-old who died after The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Clason, Zachariah - Capt. Gregory, 46, No. contributed by Ramona Nichols Andrew Long's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty - WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty . by Mary Lou Wardlaw or Doherty, John (child's app. James Taller's Co., NY Regt., YORK COUNTY, contributed Fries, Peter - Capt. 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. 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. [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. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Six/Sycks/Sykes, Henry - Capt. - Capt. Thomas Coppenhefer's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Tom Caulley Christian - Capt. McGee, Please enable scripts and reload this page. Pattons Co., etc., WASHINGTON-BUCKS-FRANKLIN CO, contributed by Nancy Poquette David Green [Grier's] Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Of further note, family lore, passed down through the generations, reports that Peter Cline was wounded twice during the Revolution. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Talbotts Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Miller, Philip - Capt. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Francis Lud. MacLain, Michael - 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. 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.. Analysis Of Major General Wayne's Victory At The Battle Of | ipl.org 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 3rd PA Regiment is a Revolutionary War reenactment group. Conn. Drummer Boy Who Wintered at VALLEY FORGE CAMP with General Baker, John - Capt. John Philips Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Zoll, Research Guide: New York in the Revolutionary War; Research Guide: New York in the War of 1812; Research Guide: New York in the Mexican-American War, 1846-1848; Research Guide: New York in the Civil War; Research Guide: New York in the Spanish-American War; Research Guide: New York in the Mexican Punitive Campaign, 1916 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. John Ross Key's Co., 4th Regt., MD Militia, PHILADELPHIA 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
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