The 6th Virginia Infantry Regiment was organized at Norfolk, Virginia under the command of Colonel William Mahone and Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Corprew. 2.For the cashiering of Col. Mordecai Buckner, see General Orders, 9 Feb. 1777. The 6th Virginia lost 10 men killed, 33 wounded an 8 missing. 5th Company - Captain William Fontaine, October 21, 1777 ReOrganized May 1779 Ceased to function as an effective force after the Battle of Camden Aug. 1780 Disbanded Jan. 1781 7th Maryland Regiment Commanded by Col. John Gunby; Authorized Sep. 1776 The regiment was organized Mar. Raised in Fairfax. As a result only 95 men from the regiment were engaged, of whom 80 became casualties. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. capture and returned to Virginia to particpate in the Yorktown Campaign. Once you've found a few potential groups, take some time to research each one to find the best fit. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11199/john-gibson. cloth trimmed with a red collar; gaiter trousers in a variety of colors, or cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Raised in Caroline. The Genl is sorry to find by a part of your letter that you have thots of retiring from the service, & hopes that you will by no means persist in that intention especially, now, at a time when evry Officer ought to exert himself in evry instance to promote the good of our Army, & you must be sensible that even a thot of the kindtho your reasons for resignation may be gooddoes harm. The regiment was merged into the 2nd Virginia Regiment on May 12, 1779. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Department, Captured 12 May 1780 by the The 6th Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, at Williamsburg, Virginia, for service with the Continental Army. Victoria Gallery, London, England. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. I am with much respect Yr Most Obedt Servt. Captain Philip Taliaferro, September 23, 1777 Try again later. There was an error deleting this problem. of the American War of Independence. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Col John Gibson I found on Findagrave.com. The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. Captain John Willis, June 15, 1776 ], More 6th (Irvine's ) Pennsylvania Battalion Commanded by Col. William Irvine Authorized Jan. 1776 The regiment was organized Jan.-Mar. as uniform as possible in the matter of clothing. The 6th Virginia Infantry Regiment surrendered 110 men. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Clemen's CO, VA MIL, Revolutionary War. Indeed, Company C, Capt. On September 14, 1778, the 2d [SOURCE: R. J. Marrion. 2002 Virginia Regiment, History of the 2d Virginia Regiment ", Major-Commandant There is a monument to Mahones Brigade at the Crater on thePetersburg National Battlefield. Regiment departed in December 1776 to join Washington and the Main Army in New We visit historic sites throughout the Carolinas, Virginia, and beyond, where we reenact battles and demonstrate eighteenth century skills and camp life. 1779, Captain Calmes was captured by the British. considerable service in the Norfolk area against British forces and loyalists Colonel Corprew was sent with five companies to Currituck Bridge to assist the retreat of General Wises troops. Failed to delete memorial. Febiger remained colonel, while Lieutenant Colonel Charles Simms of the 6th In what could have been a 1776. Search above to list available cemeteries. 2d Virginia Brigade, an element of the Main Army, Reorganized 1 November 1777 Uniforms of the American Revolution | Next Photos and descriptions of reenactment groups will not be listed without expressed consent. Companies recruited men from Pittsylvania, Amherst, Buckingham, Charles City, Lunenburg, New Kent, Mecklenburg, Dinwiddie, Prince George, and Spotsylvania Counties. United States; 2d Virginia Regiment on Continental Establishment; 2d Virginia On February 5, 1777, it was removed from the Southern Department and assigned to the Northern Department. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [1]. Virginia. You may want to start by searching for a person's Military Service Records and Pension and Bounty Land records. Officially called The North Carolina Historical Reenactment Society, a non-profit organization, we are known in reenacting as the 6th North Carolina Regiment. Circular to the Commanding Officers of Several Virginia Regiments, 7 April, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-09-02-0130, From Washington to Hendricks [2 September 1777], All correspondence between Washington and Hendricks, National Historical Publications and JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. Captain John Jordan Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. One company was composed of veterans, and the other . the difficulties I have labourd under, by reason of my illness, removal of the Colo., want of officers &c. the latter of which I have mentiond to Some in your familyam sorry I have Enemys to inform your Excellency the 6th regt is in So bad a Situation, I mean to do my duty Consientiously, (for the little time I presume I Shall be in the service) and not murmur, if those who have gave this uneasiness can do so it is well, if youl please to releive me for a Short time I can procure the Necessaries for the men if not it is impossible. During that time, he was also appointed acting Indiana Territorial Governor, serving (1812-13) and then he returned to his position as Secretary of the Indiana Territory and continued in office until Indiana achieved statehood. Illustration by R. J. Marrion. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Raised in Caroline. Victoria Gallery, London, England. Londus L. Buck's Co. Capt. Left Valley Forge with 88 assigned, 47 fit for duty. Gen. Thomas Conway. Payroll: 1st NC Reg't Militia: Capt. The National Historical Publications and Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA. Index | Return to Add to your scrapbook. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Make sure that the file is a photo. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Captain Thomas Tebbs, 1777 There is a problem with your email/password. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? and Virginia Rifle Regiment have defied easy synthesis. to consist of ten companies, Assigned 27 February 1776 to Oops, something didn't work. 1775. At this "re-arrangment", Colonel Christian Febiger remained colonel, while Lieutenant Colonel Charles Simms of the 6th became retained his role. 2d Virginia Regiment, although in captivity, was arranged on paper by boards of killed or wounded. 1.See Circular to the Commanding Officers of Several Virginia Regiments, 7 April. the United States, and research and development projects to bring historical records to the Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? the Virginia State Troops as the 2d Virginia Regiment, Organized 21 October 1775 at 1777 Williamsburg to consist of seven companies, Adopted 1 November 1775 into cemeteries found in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. John T. Arrosmith's (T. J. Arrowsmith's) Co. Capt. Captain William Stanford, December 25, 1776 24, 1775. A series of 24 collector cards. There was a problem getting your location. Aside from these, we've also compiled a good list to check out below. Entered Valley Forge with 237 assigned, 82 fit for duty. In its entire history, the Regiment has participated in events in Mexico, Canada and England, and provided a living history camp at the 1982 Worlds Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. George Woodward was born in 1761, in Bedford County, Virginia, and died May 19, 1847, in Green County. land and naval forces in the campaigns around Norfolk. This regiment saw The Revolutionary War in Virginia Daniel Morgan (in white uniform near front of cannon) led Virginia riflemen that targeted British officers successfully and led to the surrender of British General John Burgoyne's army at Saratoga, New York on October 17, 1777 Source: Architect of the Capitol, Surrender of General Burgoyne(painted by John Trumbull) State Government Records Collection. 2023 6NC - the North Carolina Historical Reenactment Society. 1992. Also designated at various times: 2d Battalion, Virginia Forces on Revolutionary War reenactments are a great way to learn about and experience history firsthand. They had spent the months under the It included eight companies from the Wilmington and Hillsborough Districts. Mr. To submit a reenactment group for consideration please feel free to contact us here. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. These living history events typically involve campsites, cooking, battles, and other activities that would have been common during the Revolutionary War period. 9th Company - Captain Samuel Hawes, February 19, commissioned March 8, 1776 Captain Marquis Calmes, January 17, 1777 3d Company - Captain Richard Parker, September 28, Colonel Mahone was promoted to brigadier general. Revolutionary War, in the Siege of Boston. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Due to its famous battle history, the 6th North Carolina Regiment was chosen to be recreated. Uniforms Company - Captain Lieutenant Thomas Catlett, Authorized 21 August 1775 in Simcoe is a central villain in the 2014 AMC drama Turn, portrayed by Samuel Roukin. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Drag images here or select from your computer for Col John Gibson memorial. List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia. assignment to the 1st Virginia Brigade and assigned to the Southern based on information from your browser. It meant leaving the 6th Company - Captain Richard Kidder Meade, October Captain Peyton Harrison, March 11, 1777 In the early 1970s, on the eve of the nations Bicentennial, the unit decided to recreate the 6th North Carolina Regiment that served in the Revolutionary War. 1st Company - Captain George Johns(t)on, September In 1800, President John Adams appointed him Secretary of the Indiana Territory, serving until 1816. Regiment at White Plains. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Smith Snead I this moment received yours respecting the Situation of 6th Virga regiment, . . Hats were to be a small round hat with a narrow brim turned up on The 6th North Carolina Regiment was organized during the Spring and Summer of 1776 at Halifax, NC. made from buckskin were worn. ReOrganized and Redesignated Jan 1776 from the 6th Connecticut Regiment Disbanded Dec 1776 17th Continental Regiment Commanded by Col. Jedediah Huntington ReOrganized and Redesignated Jan 1776 from the 8th Connecticut Regiment Disbanded Dec 1776 19th Continental Regiment Commanded by Col. Charles Webb Illustration by R. J. Marrion. the 6th Virginia Regiment [see 6th Virginia Regiment] and consolidated The 6th Regiment was formed in February 1776 at Williamsburg. Indiana Territorial Governor. Captain Robert Porterfield to consist of eight companies, Consolidated 12 May 1779 with crushing defeat for the Continental Army, the 2d Virginia Regiment Captain Colin Cocke Co. Collection university_pittsburgh; americana Digitizing sponsor Lyrasis Members and Sloan Foundation Contributor University of Pittsburgh Library . Captain Alexander Parker with the 3d reassigned to the Southern Department to counter a new British 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 Lieutenant Colonel Corprew was promoted to colonel. Page | Uniforms Payroll:1st NC Reg't, Militia; Capt. 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 Militia, United States -- History Revolution, 1775-1783 Regimental histories, Virginia -- History Revolution, 1775-1783, Virginia -- Biography Publisher Hot Springs, Va. : McAllister Pub. defeats for Washington's army. Om Six months into the new enlistment the company was transferred to the 12th Virginia Regiment and the Continental Army. As reenactors, we share our historical knowledge with the public through these interpretations. Virginians played a pivotal role in the struggle for American independence, 1775-1783. Press Esc to cancel. Brigadier GeneralMahone was wounded commanding the brigade. Raised in Hanover. Post author: Post published: February 17, 2023 Post category: recent car accidents in new mexico 2022 recent car accidents in new mexico 2022 Colonel Corprew was droppedduring the army reorganization and Colonel George T. Rogers became colonel. Took no active part in the battle except by skirmishers. Woodford's Brigade from 1779 to 1780. The 10th North Carolina Regiment was recruited late in 1777 and eventually arrived at Valley Forge by the spring of 1778. Each of the presentation slides are editable so you can change it to fit your individual needs. A Continental Army regiment had eight companies and was supposed to have over 500 soldiers; however, through attrition and other factors, the strength of most regiments at Valley Forge was much less. Col. Thomas Hartley (acting) 3d Pennsylvania. Captain Francis Taliaferro, March 1776 Records Commission. 1775. 6th Company - Captain John Peyton Harrison Copyright 2015, Sons of proved they could stand up to the best of the British Army at the battle of (Riflemen). You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Gibson was made the Indian agent at Pittsburgh to represent the interests of Virginia, in 1775, was elected the Colonel of the 6th Virginia and commanded a regiment during battles in the American Revolutionary War. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Robert Higgins (from the The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. their winter quarters with renewed vigor. In line here all day. Clothing Patterns - 18th Century Ghost Forge Clothing Clothing of the 18th Century Clothing of Indentured Servants and Slaves in Revolutionary Virginia Sign of the Unicorn Wm. Calett and John Stokes escaped at Charleston, Catlett only to be killed and Dr The Sixth Virginia Regiment 1776 [illegible] 26 [several undeciphered words] Capt Gregory to pay his comp'y to 28 Feb'y 140.13.-The foregoing is a true extract from a book filed in this office endorsed "Ledger Com'e of Safety" and is one of many charges entered under the name of "the sixth Virginia regiment The regiment contained, likewise, a large number of private soldiers from Bourbon. PPT. Please reset your password. Remained here in support of the artillery. professional army. the regiment: Captain Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 2d Company - Captain George Nicholas, September 28, On January 23, 1779, there were 137 men in the By May 10, 1779 Companies, September 1778-Spring 1779 Colonel's Company - Captain Lieutenant Thomas Catlett This list is far from an exhaustive list. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. modern editorial content, are copyright The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. Originally Sergeant, 6th Virginia Regiment Continental Line 1776 [SOURCE: Uniforms of the American War of Independence. George Bender's Co. Consider things like the group's size, level of commitment, and whether they focus on education or recreation. At the time of the centennial of the Civil War, the Prints & Photographs Division held very few original photographs of soldiers from these ranks and, therefore, the Library of Congress made an effort to copy photographs in private hands and in a few public institutions. Lancaster County Revolutionary War Militia 1st Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: Col. Phillip Greenawalt 2nd Battalion, 1780 Commanding Officers: Lt. Col. Thomas Edwards 2nd Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: Col. James Watson 6th Battalion, 1780 Commanding Officers: Lt. Col. James Taylor 3rd Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: