Pennsylvania Navy The Ship Viper, 1777.

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Muster Roll of the Armed Boat Viper, commanded by Stephen Beezeley, from April 1, 1777, to May 1.

Captain. Stephen Beezely, April 7, 1777.
Gunner. Ym. Alexander, April 28, 1777.

Privates.

Ralph Boone, April 10, 1777.
John Bryan, April 18, 1777; from the Accommodation Sloop Hetty.
John Tutton, April 19, 1777.
Wm. Lollard, April 28, 1777.
Gabriel Stenson, April 29, 1777.
Wm. Edwards. April 30, 1777.

May 1, 1777, to June 1.

Captain. Stephen Beezeley, May 1, 1777.
Gunner. Wm. Alexander May 1, 1777.

Privates.

Ralph Boone, May 1, 1777.
John Bryan, May 1, 1777.
John Tutton, May 1, 1777.
Wm. Lollard, May 1, 1777.
Gabriel Stenson, May 1, 1777.
Wm. Edwards, May 1, 1777.
Nathaniel Coxe, May 5, 1777, ran away.
John Middleton, May 5, 1777; Cockswain to Commodore Hazlewood, May 21.
James McClure, May 8. 1777; ran away.
John Connor, May 12, 1777.
John Leech, May 28, 1777

June 1, 1777, to July 1.

Captain. Stephen Beasley, June 1, 1777.
Gunner. Win. Alexander, June 1, 1777.

Privates.

Ralph Boone, June 1, 1777.
John Bryan, Juue 1, 1777.
John Tutton, June 1, 1777.
Wm. Lollard, June 1, 1777; discharged.
Gabriel Stenson, June 1, 1777.
Wm. Edwards, June 1, 1777.
John Connor, June 1, 1777.
John Leech, June 1, 1777.
Stephen Stevens, June 1, 1777; from Capt. Thompson of the armed boat Dragon.
John Carskaden, June 28, 1777.
Alex. Coupar, June 28, 1777.
Philip Haines, July 1, 1777, in the place of Wm. Lollard.

July 1, 1777, to August 1.

Captain. Stephen Beasley, July 1, 1777.
Gunner. Wm. Alexander, July 1, 1777.

Privates.

Ralph Boone, July 1, 1777.
John Bryan, July 1, 1777.
John Tutton, July 1, 1777.
Gabriel Stenson, July 1, 1777.
Wm. Edwards, July 1, 1777; exchanged for a better man.
John Connor, July 1, 1777.
John Leech, July 1, 1777.
Stephen Stevens, July 1, 1777.
John Caskaden, July 1, 1777.
Alex. Coupar, July 1, 1777.
Philip Haines, July 1, 1777.
Francis Lewis, July 1, 1777.

August 1, 1777, to September 1, 1777.

Captain. Stephen Beasley, August 1, 1777.
Gunner. Wm. Alexander, August 1, 1777.

Privates.

Ralph Boone, August 1, 1777.
John Bryan, August 1, 1777.
John Tutton, August 1,1777; discharged August 12 for a better man.
Gabriel Stenson, August 1, 1777.
John Connor, August 1, 1777.
John Leech, Augst 1, 1777; sick in town September 1.
Stephen Stevens, August 1, 1777.
John Caskaden, August 1, 1777; exchanged for Robert Stevens of the Dragon, August 15.
Alex. Coupar, August 1, 1777.
Philip Haines, August 1, 1777.
Francis Lewis, August 1,1777; sick in town September 1.
John Willson. August 12, 1777; in the place of John Tutton.
Robert Stevens, August 15,177; in the place of John Caskaden.
Solomon Boon, September 24, 1777, to October 1, 1777.

Gunner.

Wm. Alexander, September 1, 1777; ran away.

Privates.

John Boone; ran away.
John Connor; ran away.
Stephen Stevens; ran away.
Alex. Coupar; ran away.
Solomon Boon; ran away.

October 1, 1777, to November 1.

Gunner. Robert Stevens, October 1, 1777.

Privates.

Philip Hains, October 1, 1777; ran away November 12.
John Willson, October 1, 1777; ran away November 12.

November 1, 1777, to December 1.

Captain. Stephen Beasley, November 1, 1777.
Gunner. Robert Stevens, November 1, 177.

Privates.

John Bryan, November 1, 1777; ran away.
Gabriel Stenson, November 1, 1777.

December 1, 1777, to January 1, 1778.

Captain. Stephen Beasley, December 1, 1777.

Gunner.
Robert Stevens, December 1, 1777; ran away.
James Quality, December 1, 1777; from boat Fame, in the place of Robt. Stevens.

Privates.

Gabriel Stenson, December 1, 1777; ran away.
Alex. McDowell, December 1, 1777; from Schooner Delaware.
James Kite, December 1, 1777; from Schooner Delaware.
John Murphy, December 1, 1777; from Schooner Delaware.
Francis Brooks, December 1, 1777; from Schooner Delaware.

Privates.

January 1, 1778. to February 1, and months following. James Kite, January 1, 1778; ran away.
John Murphy, January 1, 1778; ran away.
Francis Brooks, January 1, 1778; ran away.
Archibald, McClary, April 1, 1778; from Capt. Watkins; returned to the same.
Andrew Shields, April 1, 1778; from Capt. Watkins; ran away.
Wm. Knowles, April 1, 1778; from Capt. Watkins; returned to the same.
Wm. Parker, April 1, 1778; from Guard boat Firebrand; ran away.
Charles Wright, April 1, 1778; from Guard boat Firebrand; ran away.
Joseph Bruton, April 1, 1778; from Guard boat Firebrand.
Geo. Bardea, April 1, 1778; from Guard boat Firebrand.
H'y Baylitz, April 1, 1778; from Guard boat Firebrand; ran away.
H'y Lee, April 1, 1778; taken prisoner at Bristol, April 1; from Firebrand.
John Wild, April 1, 1778; from boat Wasp.
Alex. McDowell, April 1. 1778; on board Cambden Galley.
Mac Lamar, April 1, 1778; from Brig Convention.
John Cahoon, April 1, 1778; from Brig Convention.

July 1, 1778, to August 1, and Months Following.

Captain. Stephen Beasley, July 1, 1778.
Gunner. James Quality. July 1, 1778.

Privates.

John Wild, July 1, 1778; from Guard Boat Wasp.
Geo. Bardea, July 1, 1778; from Guard Boat Firebrand.
John St. Ann, July, 1, 1778; ran away in February 1779.
Daniel Roan, July 1, 1778.
Hugh McCagny, July 1, 1778.
John Connor, July 1, 1778.
Robert Lee, July 1, 1778; from Guard Boat Firebrand.
Joseph Bruton. July 1, 1778; from Guard Boat Firebrand.
Martin Taylor, July 1, 1778.
John Cahoon, July 1, 1778.
Mac Lamar, July 1, 1778.
John Cahoon, August 1, 1778; discharged by court martial, August 11.
John MacLamar, August 7; ordered to Washington Galley, August 7.

Gunner.

James Quality, September 1. 1778; in Franklin Galley.
Robert Lee, September 1, 1778; in the place of James Quality.

Privates.

Daniel McFoil, September 1,1778; from boat Terror; ran away in February, 1779.
Paul McCaskey, September 1, 1778; from boat Terror.
Solomon Boon, September 1, 1778.
Francis Lewis, September 25, 1778; returned September 25, 1778; was left sick in Philadelphia September 1, 1777.
John Wilds, September 1, 1778; in Chatham Galley.
John Connor, September 1, 1778; ran away September 28.
Josoph Bruton, September 1; sick in quarters.
Henry Baylitz, October 26; returned October 26, 1778; was marked run in April.
Dennis McFoil, April 1, 1778; returned April 1, 1779; marked run, yet lost.

Captain. Stephen Beasley, April 1, 1779.
Gunner. Robert Lee, April 1, 1779.

Privates.

Geo. Bardea, April 1, 1779.
Daniel Roan, April 1, 1779.
Hugh McCagny, April 1, 1779; sick in quarters June. 1779
Martin Taylor, April 1, 1779; ran away.
Paul McCaskey, April 1, 1779.
Solomon Boon, April 1, 1779.
Francis Lewis, April 1, 1779; for the State ship General Greene.
Joseph Benton, April 1,1779; sick in quarters June, 1779.
H'y Baylitz, April 1, 1779; ran away in October, 1779.
Dennis McFoil, April 1, 1779.
James Neal, April 1, 1779.
John Moore, April 1, 1779.

Pennsylvania Navy, Muster Rolls of the;

Argus.
Arnold Battery.
Black Duck.
Brimstoue.
Bull Dog.
Burke.
Camden.
Chatham.
Convention.
Defiance.
Delaware.
Dragon.
Eagle.
Ellingham.
Etna .
Experiment.
Fame.
i' irebrand.
Hancock.
Hawk.
Hazlewood's, Commodore, Barge.
Hecla.
Hetty.
Hornet.
Industry.
Liberty.
Lion.
Lydia.
Montgomery.
Porcupine.
Ranger.
Resolution.
Salamander.
Sally.
Speedwell.
Strumbello.
Terror.
Thunder.
Tormentor.
Vesuvius.
Victualling Schooner Lydia.
Viper.
Vulcano.
Vulture.
Warren.
Washington.
Wasp.