Here is a list of people who were in the “Gaol” of the colonial years. Now not all these people were in the “Gaol” some work for them or had family members in them. What is a "Gaol" will it’s another word for jail, I like the word “Gaol” it sounds so mysterious, but what is the meaning of the word and were did it come from? I don’t think any one knows when they started using the word. As for the word “Jail” it’s a old 13th century French word meaning “Cage.” The word “Gaol” was used in the earliest of the American colonies and was used up to about the 1830’s to 1840, after that it was just a Jail. It’s hard to tell when they stopped using the word. For as late as the Civil War they were still using the word. But no matter what the word was “Gaol or Jail,” it meant the same thing a “cage” a place of confinement and a place no one wanted to be.
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1777, Richard W. Stockton was a prisoner in Carlisle gaol.
1777, The petition of the Rev. Mr. Daniel Batwell, setting forth, that, on a charge of being concerned in a conspiracy to destroy the continental magazines in this State, he was in custody of the keeper of the gaol of York county, by virtue of a commitment, until Congress or the supreme executive council of this State should take further order touching him, or until he should be otherwise discharged according to law, being presented to Congress and read; and it appearing to Congress, by the certificate of Dr. Jameson that the petitioner is so much emaciated, by a complication of disorders, that his life will be endangered, unless removed from the said gaol:
Resolved, That the said petition be referred to the president and supreme executive council of this State, to take such order relative to the petitioner as they shall think proper; and that, in the mean time, the keeper of the gaol he directed to remove the petitioner from the said gaol to some other safe and proper place, and there grant him every indulgence necessary for the preservation of his health, consistent with the safe-keeping of his person; and that the commanding officer in this place afford the necessary assistance of guards for that purpose.
1779, A memorial from Robert Jewell, was read whereupon, Congress took into consideration a report of the Board of War, on a former memorial of R. Jewell; and, thereupon, Resolved, That eight dollars a day be allowed to Robert Jewell, keeper of the new gaol in Philadelphia, for himself, his door keeper, and occasional clerk: That his two assistants be allowed four dollars each per day: That the pay of these allowances commence the 20th day of June, 1778, when the said R. Jewell and his assistants resumed their charge of the said gaol.
Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1778.
"That Dr. John Connolly, now stiling himself lieutenant colonel in the British service, was, in the latter end of November, 1775, apprehended in Frederick county, in Maryland, in company with a certain Allan Cameron and John Smith, by the committee of inspection of that county: "That at the time he was taken he was not in arms; or at the head of any party of men in arms; but was clandestinely making his way to Detroit, in order to join, give intelligence to, and otherwise aid the garrison at that place, as appears by his own intercepted letter of the 16 December, 1775, addressed to the commanding officer of that fortress, and by General Washington's letter to Congress of the 25 December, 1775: That at the Time, when the said Lieutenant John Connolly was taken (and for a considerable time after,) he did not produce or plead any commission under the King of Great Britain; although the present Commission, under which he claims to be considered as a prisoner of war is dated November 5th, 1775.
"That a number of officers in the British service, who were made prisoners long after the said John Connolly was apprehended, have been exchanged in course, and no demand has been made till within these few months past by any British general for the release or exchange of the officer last mentioned:
"With respect to the treatment of the said John Connolly, the committee report:
"That at the time when he was first apprehended, he was confined, under guard, by the committee of inspection in the town of Frederick, in an apartment separate from his associates, without any circumstance to aggravate his captivity, except the being debarred the use of pen, ink, and paper: that notwithstanding this restraint, he contrived to write several letters of intelligence to the British officers commanding at the posts of Detroit and Kuskuskis, which letters were found on the person of Dr. Smith, one of his associates, who, having escaped from the town of Frederick, was again apprehended:
"That, by the resolution of 8 December, 1775, he was ordered to be 'confined in prison at Philadelphia;' that being brought to that city, he was confined in the new gaol, where he continued till about the month of November, 1776, when he was permitted, on account of a declining state of health, to reside on his parole at the house of his brother-in-law on the river Susquehanna, where he continued for about two months, when, on information being given to the council of safety of the State of Pensylvania, of certain suspicious circumstances relative to him, he was remanded to his former place of confinement, in which he continued till about the spring, 1777, when he was again permitted, on his parole, and the security of his brother-in-law, to return to his former place of residence on the river Susquehanna.
"That during these periods of his confinement in the new gaol, he had for the greatest part of the time a separate apartment to himself, the privilege of walking in the yard, a person allowed to attend him in his apartment, and his own servant permitted to fetch him such necessaries as he chose to order; and that during the short period when he had not a separate apartment, there were never more than two persons in the same room, seldom more than one, and those some of his associates, or in consequence of his particular request:
"That during these periods of time he made two attempts to escape, in which he was detected; that on authentic information being given to Congress, at York town, that the said Lieutenant Colonel John Connolly was acting in a manner not consistent with the spirit of his parole, and the frontiers being threatened with a barbarous war, in which there was reason to apprehend he was designed as an instrument, he was ordered into confinement in the gaol at York town, on the 13 day of October, [1777]:
"That on the 17th day of May, [1778,] the said John Connolly, with several others, confined in the said gaol, made a representation to Congress, setting forth, in the strongest colouring, the hardships and cruelties which they declared they were then suffering:
"That on the result of a strict enquiry, and after the gaol had been visited by Colonel Pickering, one of the members of the Board of War, it appeared that the suggestions contained in the said representation were scandalous and groundless; and the report of the Board of War was on the 23 day of May, ordered to be published:
"That since the evacuation of Philadelphia, the said John Connolly was remanded to the new gaol in that city, where, excepting the space of about fourteen days, when two persons were necessarily obliged to sleep in the same room, he has had a separate and commodious apartment of his own choice, the privilege of his own servant to attend him constantly, and to bring him whatever he may require, and the unrestrained use of a spacious yard to take the air in, during the day; that, in his letter of 12 October, 1778, the said J. Connolly declares, 'that the common rights of humanity are denied to him,' and paints his situation in such terms, as would tend to induce a belief that the most wanton cruelties and restraints are imposed upon him:
"That, in consequence of a request of J. Connolly to be heard in person by a committee of Congress, this committee have complied with his request, when he declared, in the presence of your committee, 'that excepting the restraint of his person under the limits above mentioned, which, however indulgent they might appear, he conceived unfavourable to his state of health, he experienced every other relief which could be extended to a person in confinement:'
"That Joshua Loring, Esq. British commissary of prisoners, in his letter to Mr. Beatty of the 1st September, 1778, threatens to retaliate on an American prisoner of war of equal rank with Lieutenant Colonel Connolly, for the sufferings which it is pretended that officer endures:" Whereupon, Resolved, That Lieutenant Colonel John Connolly cannot of right claim to be considered and treated as a prisoner of war, but that he was, at the time he was apprehended, and still is, amenable to law martial as a spy and emissary from the British army: That the repeated representations made by Lieutenant Colonel John Connolly, of the grievances he undergoes, are not founded on facts:
That General Washington be directed to transmit the foregoing resolutions and state of facts to the commander in chief of his Britannic majesty's forces in New York, and to inform the said officer, that if, under the pretext of retaliating for the pretended sufferings of a person who, by the law of nations, has no right to be considered as a prisoner of war, any American officer, entitled to be considered and treated as a prisoner of war, shall undergo any extraordinary restraints or sufferings, Congress are determined to retaliate on the person of an officer of the first rank in their possession, for every species of hardship or restraint on such account inflicted.
Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 1778.
Colonel Benjamin Flower, commissary general of military stores, be immediately arrested and closely confined in the gaol in this town. That a member of this house be appointed forthwith to repair to the place where Cornelius Sweets, late deputy commissary of military stores, is confined, and to take the deposition of the said Cornelius Sweers, relative to the charge made by him against Colonel Benjamin Flower, for frauds in his office; and in case it should appear, on the deposition of the said Cornelius Sweers, that Colonel B. Flower is charged with frauds and malpractices in the discharge of his office, in such case notice be given to the Board of War, who are hereby ordered to arrest the said Benjamin Flower without delay, and to confine him in gaol, taking care to secure his money and effects, and all his papers of a public nature.
Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1775.
The Committee of Claims reported, that there is due to Sacheveral Wood, the sum of £34.9.0=91 9/10 dollars, for the support of 17 men to the 21st December, who are confined in the gaol of Philadelphia, by order of Congress.
1813, Robert E. Cochran, stating that he is closely confined in the common gaol of Charleston district, under a process of attachment issued from the court of admiralty; and praying relief, for reasons stated at large in the petition.
1798, A petition of Robert Sturgeon, now confined in the gaol of the county of Mifflin, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was presented to the House and read, praying relief from the confinement to which he is subjected in consequence of his having converted to his own use a certain sum of money which he received as a collector of the revenue of the United States for the said county of Mifflin, and is unable to refund.
1789, Sarah Parker, of the State of Massachusetts, praying that some relief may be granted for the support of herself and a large family of children, being the widow and orphans of Lieutenant Colonel Moses Parker, who was wounded and made prisoner by the British troops in the battle of Charlestown, on thee 17th of June, 1775, and was afterwards confined in the gaol in Boston, and there died of his wounds, in the month of July following.
1823, William Hill, stating that, being confined in the gaol of Allegany county, by virtue of a process from the District Court of the United States for the western district of Pennsylvania, he has applied for the benefit of the act of Congress, of January 6th, 1800; but that, owing to the absence of the judge, who has been advised to remove to a warmer climate, as the only means of preserving his life, he cannot avail himself of the provisions of said act; and praying relief.
1778, Lieutenant Christopher Hele, be released from his confinement in the new gaol, and that the Marine Committee be directed to take his parole in the usual form, to continue in the city of Philadelphia.
1776, Sacheverel Wood, for provisions furnished by him to several prisoners now in the gaol of this city, the sum of £51 11 9=137.6 dollars.
1808, Edmund Beaumont, of Wallingford, in the county of New Haven, and State of Connecticut, now confined in the gaol of the said county, praying relief against a judgment obtained, and execution awarded against him, in consequence of a breach of the revenue laws of the United States, by persons, unauthorized by him, in landing a quantity of sugar, the property of the petitioner, without a legal permit to land the same at the port of New Haven, in the State aforesaid.
1776, That the committee of safety of Pensylvania release Allan M'Donald, of Kingsborough, a prisoner in the gaol of Philadelphia, on his parole, and that, upon his signing his parole, he be treated agreeable to former resolutions of Congress.
1794, James Bonnell, of the State of New Jersey, an insolvent debtor, under confinement in the gaol of Sussex County, was presented to the House and read, praying that a special act may be passed for his discharge from confinement, or a general act of bankruptcy, extending relief in his and like cases.
1776, Captain Duncan Campbell, a prisoner in the gaol of Philadelphia, being presented to Congress, and read, Resolved, That the committee of safety [of Pennsylvania] be directed to release Captain Campbell on his parole similar with that of the other officers. That Captain Campbell have leave to reside at Lancaster.
1776, Allan Cameron, who is confined in gaol, is in such a state of health as to require the attendance of a physician, and that he is desirous of the assistance of Dr. Cadwalader:
Resolved, That Dr. Cadwalader have leave to attend him.
1778, The petition of James Hawker, Captain of the Mermaid, prisoner in the new gaol, praying to be discharged on parole, was read, and it appearing to Congress that the said Captain Hawker had treated such American prisoners as fell into his hands with singular humanity and tenderness; Ordered, That the Marine Committee enlarge the said Captain Hawker on his parole.
1776, Sacheverel Wood, the sum of £70 4 8=157 26/90 dollars, for victualling prisoners confined in gaol.
1776, Dr. Cadwalader and Dr. W. Shippen, Junr be desired to inspect the room of the gaol where General Prescot is confined, and enquire into the state of his health, and report to Congress.
1776, Lewis Nicola, for repairs done at the old gaol in this city, fitted up for the reception of troops, the sum of £84 15 2=226 dollars
1801, A memorial of John Hobby, late Marshal of the District of Maine, in the State of Massachusetts, was presented to the House and read, stating that he is now, and has been for more than five months past, confined in Portland gaol, in the said State, for a debt due from the memorialist to the United States, which he is unable to pay; and praying such relief in consideration of his past services, advanced age, and injuries sustained in his health by the imprisonment to which he has been subject, as to the wisdom of Congress shall seem meet.
1776, Mr. [Thomas] M'Kean and Mr. [Robert Treat] Paine be directed to examine the gaol [of Philadelphia,] and particularly the apartments where Kirkland, Connolly, Smith and Cameron are confined, and report what is necessary to be done to have them safely and securely kept.
1805, Don Joseph de Cabrera, attached to the legation of Spain, near the United States, and now confined in the debtors' apartment of the gaol in the city of Philadelphia.
1777, A petition from John Simpers was read, setting forth, "that his brother, Thomas Simpers of Coecil county, in the State of Maryland, was taken into custody at the Head of Elk, in the said county, about the 1st week of September last, on suspicion of having dealt with the English army then at Elk, and carried to the American army, then in the Delaware State, put in the provost guard, and sent from place to place, and is now confined in Eastown gaol, in the State of Pennsylvania, and praying that he may be returned back to Coecil county, in order to undergo his trial for the supposed offence.
1777, Daniel Shelly, a prisoner in the gaol of Carlisle, in the state of Pensylvania.
1777, To be paid to Mr. James Buchanan, for the reward of £45, for taking up Alexander M'Leod, Daniel M'Leod, and Murdock M'Castle, three North Carolina prisoners, who broke gaol, and for the expences of bringing them from Broad Creek, in Sussex county, to Baltimore, the sum of [£80.16.10=] 215 52/90 dollars.
1778, General Arnold be directed to cause the said David Franks forthwith to be arrested, and conveyed to the new gaol in this city, there to be confined till further orders.
Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1785.
The Committee consisting of Messrs. [William] Ellery, Mr. [William Samuel] Johnson and Mr. [David] Howell to whom was referred a petition of Seth Harding of the 5th April, 1785, setting forth that he is confined in the Gaol in this city and praying that Congress would grant him such a part of his just demands as will enable him to procure the necessaries of life, and defray the expenses he has been at for about six weeks past, report, That the board of Treasury take order for paying Captain Seth Harding 500 dollars, for which his account is to be debited.
1809, Lyman Spalding, of the State of New Hampshire, praying the liquidation and settlement of the claim of the petitioner for attendance on, and medicine furnished to a certain Benjamin Bagley, confined in the gaol of Portsmouth for trial in the Circuit Court of the United States, some time in the year one thousand eight hundred and five.
Journals of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1776.
The committee to whom the petition of Dr. Benjamin Church, now confined in gaol in Norwich, in the colony of Connecticut, and also a petition from Benjamin, Samuel, and Edward Church, together with a certificate from physicians, respecting the dangerous state of the aforesaid Dr. Church, were referred, brought in their report, which was read and agreed to: Whereupon, Resolved, That Dr. Benjamin Church be sent to the colony of Massachusetts bay, and that the council of the said colony be requested to take a recognizance from him, with two good sureties, in such penalty as they shall think sufficient, not being less than one thousand pounds, lawful money, for his appearance before such court as shall be erected for his trial, and at such time and place as such court shall direct, and to abide the judgment of the same; and that they be farther requested, to take his parole, not to hold any correspondence with the enemies of the United Colonies, or at any time, to depart out of the same colony, without their license; and that, upon the performance thereof, the said Dr. Benjamin Church be set at Liberty.
1776, Michael Holt, a prisoner in the gaol in Philadelphia, be discharged from his imprisonment, that he may return to his family; he taking the oath prescribed by the said council of safety.
1777, Thomas Dewit, for board of sundry prisoners in the gaol of Baltimore, and for fire-wood, candles, &c. from the 19 of December to 3 March, 333 39/90 dollars.
1805, John York, of Brookefield, in the county of Chenango, and State of New York, late collector of the taxes on lands, slaves, and dwelling-houses, for the eighty-third collection district, within the said State, and now confined in the gaol of said county, was presented to the House and read, praying relief in the case of a judgment awarded against the petitioner and execution issued thereon, for the sum of eight hundred dollars, including interest and costs of suit, for the payment of which the petitioner was compelled to apply a certain proportion of the proceeds of taxes collected by him in the capacity aforesaid.
1788, Richard Lawrence a loyalist, and late a Master Ship Carpenter in the British service, but now a Prisoner in the New Gaol of the City of New York, in North America.
1791, An act for the relief of Shubael Swain.
Whereas it appears that Shubael Swain, a prisoner in the gaol of the city of
Philadelphia, on account of a breach of the revenue laws, is insolvent, and has
suffered a long imprisonment.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the right and interest of the United States in a certain judgment for four hundred dollars, with costs of suit recovered in the district court of Pennsylvania, in the month of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety, against Shubael Swain, under the act, entitled "An act to regulate the collection of the duties imposed by law on the tonnage of ships and vessels, and on goods, wares, and merchandizes, imported into the United States," shall be, and the same is hereby, remitted and released unto the said Shubael Swain.
1791, January 4th--Passed the House of Representatives.
Journal of the House of Representatives of the United States, 1797-1801
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1797.
A memorial of David Meade Randolph, Marshal of the district of Virginia, was presented to the House and read, stating that, in consequence of the insufficiency of the gaols in some of the counties and State districts in Virginia, for the safe-keeping of prisoners committed under the authority of the United States, and of a certain act passed by the Legislature of the said State, the memorialist has been subjected to prosecution, and his responsibility greatly increased; and praying that provision may be made, by law, for his security and protection, while faithfully performing the duties of his office, in the execution of process issuing from the courts of the United States.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Soldiers Of Pennsylvania--1700's
Here is a list of soldiers now there will not be a lot of information on them here, but there may be some added information on them. You can request a look up if you see a name of interest, but keep in mind this will military information only. There is no order to these names I put them down as I found them, so you may want to do a name search. My address can be found in my profile.
Authors note. This information came from two books called.
Records of Pennsylvania Volume 9., Pennsylvania in the Revolution: Battalions and Militia.
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Capt. Hawkins Boone, of the Sixth Pennsylvania battalion, a wounded Officer, praying to be allowed Cloathing out of the State Stores, was read; & in consideration of his peculiar situation, & of the Spirited intrepidity of his Conduct in a Campaign to the North Westward, under Corf Hartley, when his situation might have justified his remaining at home, Ordered,' That Jacob S. Howell, State Clothier, do supply Capt Hawkins Boone, a wounded Officer, with one suit of Cloaths, two shirts, & two pair of Stockings.
Ludwig Hautman, a Militia Man from Westmoreland County, who was badly wounded at Woodbridge, in New Jersey, last February, and now on his way home in a very weak State, solicited some assistance to enable him to reach it; on consideration of his peculiar circumstance, An order was drawn on Dav'd Rittenhouse, Esq'r, Treasurer of the State, in favor of the said Ludwig Hautman, for the Sum of Six pounds, to be charged to the State.
The Petition of Capt. Chris'r Getting, of the twelfth Regiment of Pennsylvania, who was wounded, taken Prisoner, lost a Leg, and now on Parole & in want of Cloathing, & praying a suit of Officer's Regimental Cloathing, was read ; & on consideration,
Ordered, That Jacob S. Howell, the State Clothier, be directed to furnish Capt. Christ'r Getting, of the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment, with a suit of Officer's Regimental Cloathing.
Capt. Will'm Mackey, of the — Pennsylvania Regiment, who was wounded at the Battle of Brandywine, taken Prisoner & now on Parole, praying for a suit of Cloaths, was read ; & thereupon, Ordered, That Capt. Will'm Maokey be furnished by Jacob S. Howell, State Cloathier, with a suit of Cloaths & two Shirts. On consideration,
Jesse Thompson, wounded & Scalped on the expedition against the Indians on the East branch of Susquehanna, to the notice of the Council,
Ordered, That the Receiver Gen'l of Cloating do furnish the said Jesse Thompson with such Cloathing as Mr. Hambright shall on enquiry find to be absolutely necessary for him.
Muster roll of Captain Peter Browne's company, of the First Militia Reginient of Artillery, in the service of the United States, commanded by Colonel Jehu Eyre, of Philadelphia.
1.Joseph Smith, September 11, 1777 ; wounded October 4. and taken
Prisoner.
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Barr, John, enlisted in 1777 ; wounded at Germantown; residing
in Washington county in 1818.
Ross, Hugh, wounded in 1777, when the Augusta was blown up.
Russel, William, wounded at the battle of Germantown; died April 6, 1802.
Rybaker, John, wounded In the service, residing in Dover township, Volk county, 1807.
Quigley, Edward, wounded at Fort Washington.
Davidson, David, enlisted October, 1776; discharged August 16, 1783, wounded at Green Spring, N. Y.; residing at Mifflintown in 1808.
Monday, Thomas, served during the war; wounded; residing in Berks county in 1821.
Waters, James, served four years; wounded in service; residing in Somerset county, 1807.
Uberdniff, Andrew, served on frontiers; wounded at St. Clair's defeat ; residing in Somerset county, 1812.
Keasy, John, wounded at Paoli; residing In Elizabethtown, Lancaster county, in 1810.
Johnston, William, enlisted in 1776; wounded at Brandy wine; residing in Chester county, 1812.
Scotland, Thomas, enlisted 1777 ; wounded at Brandywine and Germantown; discharged 1783; residing in Bucks county, 1812.
Service, James, enlisted 1776, in commissioners' department; in September, 1776, wounded in leg; in November, 1776, taken prisoner by British dragoons : released in 1777, and rejoined the army; residing in Bedford county, 1806.
Brutton, John, wounded at Fort Washington; died in Bucks county, 1821.
Buyer, George, sergeant; February 1, 1777, wounded at Princeton in the shoulder; residing in Armstrong county in 1813.
McFall, Thomas, (second,) wounded four times at Fort Washington
McKnight, Robert, residing in Washington county, 1829. McKnight, Dennis, wounded November 15, 1777, and captured, residing in Somerset county, 1807.
Cameron, John, wounded at Monmouth; residing in Montgomery county in 1813.
Chambers, Robert, wounded in service ; residing in Lancaster county in 1808.
Richart, Thomas, wounded in the service; died in Northampton county in 1800.
Ritclne, David, Lancaster county, 1807 ; wounded at Long Island.
Mahon, John, wounded in action : residing in Westmoreland county in 1824.
Lott, Nicholas, wounded in the service; residing in Reading, 1807.
Lewis, Samuel, wounded at Germantown ; residing in Greenfield township, Bedford county, in 1807.
Funk, George, wounded at Brandy wine; residing in Lancaster county in 1812.
Dougherty, Daniel, wounded in the thigh near Chews House, Germantown ; residing in Butler county, 1810.
Downs, John, wounded in the leg at Princeton ; residing in Huntingdon county, 1813.
Brutton, John, wounded at Fort Washington; died in Bucks county, 1821.
Buyer, George, sergeant; February 1, 1777, wounded at Princeton in the shoulder; residing in Armstrong county in 1813.
Zeigler, George, enlisted in 1778, for three years: wounded in the service ; residing in Dauphin county, 1819.
Gundy, William, wounded in the neck at Germantown ; residing in Beaver county, 1809.
Guthrey, William, teamster, wounded at Paoli ; residing in Armstrong county, 1821.
Cameron, John, wounded at Monmouth; residing in Montgomery county in 1813.
Chambers, Robert, wounded in service ; residing in Lancaster county in 1808.
McMullan, John, served during the war; wounded and taken prisoner at St. Clair's defeat.
McNnlty, Michael, wounded at Short Hills, New Jersey; residing in Lancaster county, 1812.
MeNeal, Samuel, wounded at Brandywine; residing in Northampton county. 1859.
Authors note. This information came from two books called.
Records of Pennsylvania Volume 9., Pennsylvania in the Revolution: Battalions and Militia.
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Capt. Hawkins Boone, of the Sixth Pennsylvania battalion, a wounded Officer, praying to be allowed Cloathing out of the State Stores, was read; & in consideration of his peculiar situation, & of the Spirited intrepidity of his Conduct in a Campaign to the North Westward, under Corf Hartley, when his situation might have justified his remaining at home, Ordered,' That Jacob S. Howell, State Clothier, do supply Capt Hawkins Boone, a wounded Officer, with one suit of Cloaths, two shirts, & two pair of Stockings.
Ludwig Hautman, a Militia Man from Westmoreland County, who was badly wounded at Woodbridge, in New Jersey, last February, and now on his way home in a very weak State, solicited some assistance to enable him to reach it; on consideration of his peculiar circumstance, An order was drawn on Dav'd Rittenhouse, Esq'r, Treasurer of the State, in favor of the said Ludwig Hautman, for the Sum of Six pounds, to be charged to the State.
The Petition of Capt. Chris'r Getting, of the twelfth Regiment of Pennsylvania, who was wounded, taken Prisoner, lost a Leg, and now on Parole & in want of Cloathing, & praying a suit of Officer's Regimental Cloathing, was read ; & on consideration,
Ordered, That Jacob S. Howell, the State Clothier, be directed to furnish Capt. Christ'r Getting, of the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment, with a suit of Officer's Regimental Cloathing.
Capt. Will'm Mackey, of the — Pennsylvania Regiment, who was wounded at the Battle of Brandywine, taken Prisoner & now on Parole, praying for a suit of Cloaths, was read ; & thereupon, Ordered, That Capt. Will'm Maokey be furnished by Jacob S. Howell, State Cloathier, with a suit of Cloaths & two Shirts. On consideration,
Jesse Thompson, wounded & Scalped on the expedition against the Indians on the East branch of Susquehanna, to the notice of the Council,
Ordered, That the Receiver Gen'l of Cloating do furnish the said Jesse Thompson with such Cloathing as Mr. Hambright shall on enquiry find to be absolutely necessary for him.
Muster roll of Captain Peter Browne's company, of the First Militia Reginient of Artillery, in the service of the United States, commanded by Colonel Jehu Eyre, of Philadelphia.
1.Joseph Smith, September 11, 1777 ; wounded October 4. and taken
Prisoner.
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Barr, John, enlisted in 1777 ; wounded at Germantown; residing
in Washington county in 1818.
Ross, Hugh, wounded in 1777, when the Augusta was blown up.
Russel, William, wounded at the battle of Germantown; died April 6, 1802.
Rybaker, John, wounded In the service, residing in Dover township, Volk county, 1807.
Quigley, Edward, wounded at Fort Washington.
Davidson, David, enlisted October, 1776; discharged August 16, 1783, wounded at Green Spring, N. Y.; residing at Mifflintown in 1808.
Monday, Thomas, served during the war; wounded; residing in Berks county in 1821.
Waters, James, served four years; wounded in service; residing in Somerset county, 1807.
Uberdniff, Andrew, served on frontiers; wounded at St. Clair's defeat ; residing in Somerset county, 1812.
Keasy, John, wounded at Paoli; residing In Elizabethtown, Lancaster county, in 1810.
Johnston, William, enlisted in 1776; wounded at Brandy wine; residing in Chester county, 1812.
Scotland, Thomas, enlisted 1777 ; wounded at Brandywine and Germantown; discharged 1783; residing in Bucks county, 1812.
Service, James, enlisted 1776, in commissioners' department; in September, 1776, wounded in leg; in November, 1776, taken prisoner by British dragoons : released in 1777, and rejoined the army; residing in Bedford county, 1806.
Brutton, John, wounded at Fort Washington; died in Bucks county, 1821.
Buyer, George, sergeant; February 1, 1777, wounded at Princeton in the shoulder; residing in Armstrong county in 1813.
McFall, Thomas, (second,) wounded four times at Fort Washington
McKnight, Robert, residing in Washington county, 1829. McKnight, Dennis, wounded November 15, 1777, and captured, residing in Somerset county, 1807.
Cameron, John, wounded at Monmouth; residing in Montgomery county in 1813.
Chambers, Robert, wounded in service ; residing in Lancaster county in 1808.
Richart, Thomas, wounded in the service; died in Northampton county in 1800.
Ritclne, David, Lancaster county, 1807 ; wounded at Long Island.
Mahon, John, wounded in action : residing in Westmoreland county in 1824.
Lott, Nicholas, wounded in the service; residing in Reading, 1807.
Lewis, Samuel, wounded at Germantown ; residing in Greenfield township, Bedford county, in 1807.
Funk, George, wounded at Brandy wine; residing in Lancaster county in 1812.
Dougherty, Daniel, wounded in the thigh near Chews House, Germantown ; residing in Butler county, 1810.
Downs, John, wounded in the leg at Princeton ; residing in Huntingdon county, 1813.
Brutton, John, wounded at Fort Washington; died in Bucks county, 1821.
Buyer, George, sergeant; February 1, 1777, wounded at Princeton in the shoulder; residing in Armstrong county in 1813.
Zeigler, George, enlisted in 1778, for three years: wounded in the service ; residing in Dauphin county, 1819.
Gundy, William, wounded in the neck at Germantown ; residing in Beaver county, 1809.
Guthrey, William, teamster, wounded at Paoli ; residing in Armstrong county, 1821.
Cameron, John, wounded at Monmouth; residing in Montgomery county in 1813.
Chambers, Robert, wounded in service ; residing in Lancaster county in 1808.
McMullan, John, served during the war; wounded and taken prisoner at St. Clair's defeat.
McNnlty, Michael, wounded at Short Hills, New Jersey; residing in Lancaster county, 1812.
MeNeal, Samuel, wounded at Brandywine; residing in Northampton county. 1859.
North Carolina Indians Attacks 1759 & 1760.
The families of North Carolina who lived on the waters of the Yadkin and Catawba rivers and lived with the Creeks and Cherokees, the Indians had been friendly with the English. families for many years but in the year of 1759, the Indians declared war on the English. This page tells some of he stories of some of those families, and their fight to save their homes and their very lives.
Authors note. This information comes from a book called. “The History of North Carolina from 1584 to 1783.
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October, 1759, the people who had made their homes on the waters of the Yadkin and Catawba heard with dismay that the Creeks and Cherokees, theretofore friendly, had declared war against the English. Bands of Indians began to pass the defiles of the mountains and roam along the foothills. A reign of terror set in. Accounts of atrocities and butcheries and of destroyed homes came thick and fast to Salisbury and Bethabara. They were intensely harrowing, while some of the escapes were marvellous. Many brave men, reluctant to abandon their homes, fortified them with palisades, and forts or stronghouses were erected where neighboring families could assemble for safety. The men slept with their rifles at hand, and the most resolute were in dread of stealthy attack, of ambush and of having their houses burned at night. It was then that Fort Defiance and other forts in that region were hastily constructed by the people.
The narratives of those who escaped massacre were heartrending, while many men, women and children fell victims to the cruel tomahawk of the merciless foe. Few particular accounts of these individual experiences have been preserved; but all the section west of the Catawba and of the upper Yadkin was desolated. Fort Dobbs, where Colonel Waddell was stationed, was, on February 27, 1760, unsuccessfully assailed by the hostiles; and information came through the "Little Carpenter" that Bethabara would be attacked, and preparations were made for the defense. At length a large body of Cherokees stealthily surrounded the town ; but hearing the village bell ring, they supposed themselves discovered and retired.
Again they approached just as the night watchman blew his trumpet, and they withdrew, and then desisted, although during that spring they remained for six weeks in the vicinity devastating the country. Among those who found refuge at Bethabara was a farmer named Fish and his son, who had escaped from their home on the Yadkin. Anxious to see if their house had been burned, they prevailed on another refugee, a stranger, to return with them to ascertain. On the way they were ambushed. Fish and his son fell, while the stranger was pierced by several arrows, one of which, passing through his body, protruded from his back.
However, he escaped the Indians, and seeking to return, forded the Yadkin, where he soon saw another company of savages approaching. Again plunging into the river, he crossed and succeeded in eluding them. A storm set in, and he wandered all night in a pelting rain, suffering torture from his wounds, and in dread of being overtaken. Thus passed twenty-four hours, when at length he reached Bethabara, where the arrows were skilfully extracted by the good Dr. Bonn. Unfortunately the name of this man was not recorded.
A detachment of soldiers marched out to give burial to the w»inm bodies of Fish and his son. On their way they found a deflated farmer besieged and defending his home, which the savages had already succeeded in setting on fire. They quickly drove the hostiles off and saved the farmer and his children. The next day, March 12th, came an appeal for help from Walnut Cove, which was surrounded by the Indians. A company hastened to their rescue and brought in the survivors. A farmer, Robinson, had constructed a palisade around his house and resolutely made defense. Eventually he was driven from it into his log house, where he continued the struggle. At length his last load of powder was exhausted and he and his wife and children fell victims to the bloody tomahawk. Soon, however, sufficient soldiers arrived to secure protection, and on Easter Sunday, 1760, as many as four hundred soldiers attended the church services at Bethabara.
Authors note. This information comes from a book called. “The History of North Carolina from 1584 to 1783.
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October, 1759, the people who had made their homes on the waters of the Yadkin and Catawba heard with dismay that the Creeks and Cherokees, theretofore friendly, had declared war against the English. Bands of Indians began to pass the defiles of the mountains and roam along the foothills. A reign of terror set in. Accounts of atrocities and butcheries and of destroyed homes came thick and fast to Salisbury and Bethabara. They were intensely harrowing, while some of the escapes were marvellous. Many brave men, reluctant to abandon their homes, fortified them with palisades, and forts or stronghouses were erected where neighboring families could assemble for safety. The men slept with their rifles at hand, and the most resolute were in dread of stealthy attack, of ambush and of having their houses burned at night. It was then that Fort Defiance and other forts in that region were hastily constructed by the people.
The narratives of those who escaped massacre were heartrending, while many men, women and children fell victims to the cruel tomahawk of the merciless foe. Few particular accounts of these individual experiences have been preserved; but all the section west of the Catawba and of the upper Yadkin was desolated. Fort Dobbs, where Colonel Waddell was stationed, was, on February 27, 1760, unsuccessfully assailed by the hostiles; and information came through the "Little Carpenter" that Bethabara would be attacked, and preparations were made for the defense. At length a large body of Cherokees stealthily surrounded the town ; but hearing the village bell ring, they supposed themselves discovered and retired.
Again they approached just as the night watchman blew his trumpet, and they withdrew, and then desisted, although during that spring they remained for six weeks in the vicinity devastating the country. Among those who found refuge at Bethabara was a farmer named Fish and his son, who had escaped from their home on the Yadkin. Anxious to see if their house had been burned, they prevailed on another refugee, a stranger, to return with them to ascertain. On the way they were ambushed. Fish and his son fell, while the stranger was pierced by several arrows, one of which, passing through his body, protruded from his back.
However, he escaped the Indians, and seeking to return, forded the Yadkin, where he soon saw another company of savages approaching. Again plunging into the river, he crossed and succeeded in eluding them. A storm set in, and he wandered all night in a pelting rain, suffering torture from his wounds, and in dread of being overtaken. Thus passed twenty-four hours, when at length he reached Bethabara, where the arrows were skilfully extracted by the good Dr. Bonn. Unfortunately the name of this man was not recorded.
A detachment of soldiers marched out to give burial to the w»inm bodies of Fish and his son. On their way they found a deflated farmer besieged and defending his home, which the savages had already succeeded in setting on fire. They quickly drove the hostiles off and saved the farmer and his children. The next day, March 12th, came an appeal for help from Walnut Cove, which was surrounded by the Indians. A company hastened to their rescue and brought in the survivors. A farmer, Robinson, had constructed a palisade around his house and resolutely made defense. Eventually he was driven from it into his log house, where he continued the struggle. At length his last load of powder was exhausted and he and his wife and children fell victims to the bloody tomahawk. Soon, however, sufficient soldiers arrived to secure protection, and on Easter Sunday, 1760, as many as four hundred soldiers attended the church services at Bethabara.
Indian Attacks Of Tennessee 1790's
Some of this information has been recorded on some of my other pages, however this information goes into much more detail on what happen on that day.
Authors note. This information comes from a book called. “The Annals of Tennessee to the end of the Eighteenth Century“.
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1791, June 2.—"The Indians killed John Thompson in his own com field, within five miles of Nashville.
on the 14th of June they killed John Gibson and wounded McMoon, in Gibson's field, within eight miles of Nashville.
They killed Benjamin Kirkendall in his own house, within two miles of Colonel Winchester's, in Sumner county, and plundered his house of everything the Indians could use.
On the 3d of July, Thomas Fletcher and two other men, were killed on the north side of Cumberland, near the mouth of Red River— their heads were entirely skinned.
On the 12th, Thomas White was killed on the Cumberland Mountain and on the Cumberland trace.
On the 24th of October, 1794, a party of Indians fired upon John Leiper and another man, near the house of the former, on the east fork of Bed River, in Tennessee county. On the 5th of November, 1794, a party of fifty Indians, on the waters of Red River, in Tennessee county, fell upon the families of Colonel Isaac Titsworth and of his brother, John Titeworth, and killed and scalped seven white persons, wounded a negro woman, and took prisoners a white man, three children and a negro fellow, and also a daughter of Colonel Titsworth. Pursuit was given by the neighbouring militia, and the Indians, discovering their approach, tomahawked the three children and scalped them, taking off the whole skins of their heads. The white man and the negro fellow they either killed or carried off, together with the daughter. These murders wero imputed to the Creeks."
Colonel Valentine Sevier had removed west of Cumberland Mountain, and built a station near Clarkesville. This the Indians attacked. An account of the assault is copied from his letter to his brother, General Sevier, dated, Clarkesville, Dec. 18, 1794.
Dear Brotlwr:—The news from this place is desperate with me. On Tuesday, llth of November last, about twelve o'clock, my station was attacked by about forty Indians. On so sudden a surprise, they were in almost every house before they were discovered. All the men belonging to the station were out, only Mr. Snider and myself. Mr. Snider, Betsy his wife, his son John and my son Joseph, were killed in Snider's house. I saved Snider, so the Indians did not get his scalp, but shot and tomahawked him in a barbarous manner. They also killed Ann King and her son James, and scalped my daughter Rebecca. I hope she will still recover. The Indians have killed whole families about here this fall. You may hear the cries of some persons for their friends daily.
" The engagement, commenced by the Indians at my house, continued about an hour, as the neighbours say. Such a scene no man ever witnessed before. Nothing but screams and roaring of guns, and no man to assist me for some time. The Indians have robbed all the goods out of every house, and have destroyed all my stock. You will write our ancient father this horrid news; also my son Johnny. My health is much impaired. The remains of my family are in good health. I am so distressed in my mind, that I can scarcely write. Your affectionate brother, till death.
Valentine Setier.
" On the 27th of November, 1794, a party of Indians killed and scalped Colonel John Montgomery, and wounded Julius Saunders with four balls, and Charles Beatty through the arm, on the north-western frontier of Tennessee county. And on the 20th, another party of Indians, on the northern frontiers of Sumner county, killed and scalped John Lawrence, William Hains, and Michael Hampton, and wounded a fourth, whose name was not reported. On the 20th of December, were killed and scalped by Indiana, on Harpeth Eiver, Hugh Tenin, of Sumner county, then late colonel of Orange county in North-Carolina, and John Brown and William Grimes.
" On the 5th of January, 1795, Elijah Walker, one of the mounted infantry on duty for the defense of Mero District, acting as a spy on the frontiers, was killed by Indians, twelve miles south of Nashville. On the 5th of March, a party of Indians, supposed to be Creeks, at Joslin's Station, seven miles from Nashville, fired upon Thomas Fletcher, Ezekiel Balding, and his brother, a lad, who were at work in their field; wounded the two first with balls through their bodies, knocked down the third with a war club, broke his skull bone, and skinned the whole of his head. On the 14th, a man was killed by the Indians, within five miles of Nashville. On the 5th of June, old Mr. Peyton was killed, and a negro, belonging to Mr. Parker, wounded dangerously in a field of Mrs. Bledsoe, near Bledsoe's Lick, by Indians."
1791, June 2.—"The Indians killed John Thompson in his own com field, within five miles of Nashville; on the 14th of June they killed John Gibson and wounded McMoon, in Gibson's field, within eight miles of Nashville; they killed Benjamin Kirkendall in his own house, within two miles of Colonel Winchester's, in Sumner county, and plundered his house of everything the Indians could use. In June, three travellers from Natchez to Nashville, were found dead on the trace near the mouth of Duck River; there were eight in company and only two come in ; on the 3d of July, Thomas Fletcher and two other men, were killed on the north side of Cumberland, near the mouth of Red River— their heads were entirely skinned; and in the same month, a man was killed within a hundred and fifty yards of Major Wilson's, on the public road, as he was riding up to the house; on the 12th, Thomas White was killed on the Cumberland Mountain and on the Cumberland trace.
On Monday, the 19th of January, 1792, the Indians killed Robert Sevier and William Sevier, sons of Valentine Sevier, who lived at the mouth of Red River, near the present site of Clarkesville : they had gone to the relief of the distressed families on the Cumberland River, who had sent an express for assistance ; the officers of Tennessee county could give none. A part of the crew was on shore getting provisions to be carried in boats to the sufferers; the boats were ahead of them when these young men discovered the enemy, whom they mistook for their own party, the Indians having been seen late in the evening at a considerable distance from that place. Robert Sevier hailed them, who answered they were friends, with which answer being satisfied, he sailed on, and the Indians carelessly began to chop with their hatchets, till the young men in the boats got very near them. Robert said to the man who was with him in the boats, ' these are not our friends, steer off.' The Indians then fired upon them ; the man leaped out of the boat, and left them in it about three rods distant from the shore.
Before the 25th, William was found and buried, but Robert met a party of twelve white men, pursued, but did not overtake the Indians. On the 16th of the same month, Valentine, a third son of this unfortunate parent, also fell by the hands of the savages; he was in a boat ascending the river, and was fired upon and killed dead in it; two others were wounded, one of them, John Rice, died, and both he and Valentine were buried about sixty miles below the mouth of Red River. Until Valentine fell, he and two others kept up so brisk a fire, that they intimidated the Indians and saved the crew. Deprived of all his sons who had come with him to Cumberland in so short a time, the afflicted parent wrote to his brother, General Sevier, to send to him his son John to come and see him ; as, said he, in the moving language of suffering innocence, I have no other sons but small ones.
On the 28th of January, 1792, Oliver Williams and Jason Thompson, at night encamped on the road leading from Bledsoe's Station to the ford on Cumberland River, on the north side of the river, where they were fired upon by Indians and both wounded, and their horses and other articles were taken from them. About the beginning of March, 1792, the Indians attacked the house of Mr. Thompson, within seven miles of Nashville, killed and scalped the old man, his wife, his son and a daughter, and made prisoners Mrs. Caffrey, her son, a small boy, and Miss Thompson.
On the 6th of March, 1792, twenty-five Indians attacked Brown's Station, eight miles from Nashville, and killed four boys ; on the 6th they burnt Dunham's Station ; on the 12th they killed McMurray on his own plantation, at the mouth of Stone's River ; on the 5th of April, they killed Mrs. Radcliff and three children; on the 8th they killed Benjamin Williams and party, consisting of eight men, in the heart of the Cumberland settlements; on Station-Camp Creek a boy was wounded in three places ; at the same place two boys, sons of Robert Desha, were killed in the field in the daytime, near their father's house, and also Kirkendall, on the 16th of May, 1792, and a man on the 17th. On the 24th of May, 1792, General Robertson and his son Jonathan Robertson, were at or near Robertson's Lick, half a mile from his station, where they were fired upon by a party of Indians; the General was wounded in the arm, and thrown by his horse amongst the Indians; his son was wounded through the hip, but seeing the dangerous situation in which his father was, he dismounted, though so badly wounded, and fired on them as they rushed towards his father; this checked them for a moment, and give time to the general to get off, and both got safely into the station.
Authors note. This information comes from a book called. “The Annals of Tennessee to the end of the Eighteenth Century“.
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1791, June 2.—"The Indians killed John Thompson in his own com field, within five miles of Nashville.
on the 14th of June they killed John Gibson and wounded McMoon, in Gibson's field, within eight miles of Nashville.
They killed Benjamin Kirkendall in his own house, within two miles of Colonel Winchester's, in Sumner county, and plundered his house of everything the Indians could use.
On the 3d of July, Thomas Fletcher and two other men, were killed on the north side of Cumberland, near the mouth of Red River— their heads were entirely skinned.
On the 12th, Thomas White was killed on the Cumberland Mountain and on the Cumberland trace.
On the 24th of October, 1794, a party of Indians fired upon John Leiper and another man, near the house of the former, on the east fork of Bed River, in Tennessee county. On the 5th of November, 1794, a party of fifty Indians, on the waters of Red River, in Tennessee county, fell upon the families of Colonel Isaac Titsworth and of his brother, John Titeworth, and killed and scalped seven white persons, wounded a negro woman, and took prisoners a white man, three children and a negro fellow, and also a daughter of Colonel Titsworth. Pursuit was given by the neighbouring militia, and the Indians, discovering their approach, tomahawked the three children and scalped them, taking off the whole skins of their heads. The white man and the negro fellow they either killed or carried off, together with the daughter. These murders wero imputed to the Creeks."
Colonel Valentine Sevier had removed west of Cumberland Mountain, and built a station near Clarkesville. This the Indians attacked. An account of the assault is copied from his letter to his brother, General Sevier, dated, Clarkesville, Dec. 18, 1794.
Dear Brotlwr:—The news from this place is desperate with me. On Tuesday, llth of November last, about twelve o'clock, my station was attacked by about forty Indians. On so sudden a surprise, they were in almost every house before they were discovered. All the men belonging to the station were out, only Mr. Snider and myself. Mr. Snider, Betsy his wife, his son John and my son Joseph, were killed in Snider's house. I saved Snider, so the Indians did not get his scalp, but shot and tomahawked him in a barbarous manner. They also killed Ann King and her son James, and scalped my daughter Rebecca. I hope she will still recover. The Indians have killed whole families about here this fall. You may hear the cries of some persons for their friends daily.
" The engagement, commenced by the Indians at my house, continued about an hour, as the neighbours say. Such a scene no man ever witnessed before. Nothing but screams and roaring of guns, and no man to assist me for some time. The Indians have robbed all the goods out of every house, and have destroyed all my stock. You will write our ancient father this horrid news; also my son Johnny. My health is much impaired. The remains of my family are in good health. I am so distressed in my mind, that I can scarcely write. Your affectionate brother, till death.
Valentine Setier.
" On the 27th of November, 1794, a party of Indians killed and scalped Colonel John Montgomery, and wounded Julius Saunders with four balls, and Charles Beatty through the arm, on the north-western frontier of Tennessee county. And on the 20th, another party of Indians, on the northern frontiers of Sumner county, killed and scalped John Lawrence, William Hains, and Michael Hampton, and wounded a fourth, whose name was not reported. On the 20th of December, were killed and scalped by Indiana, on Harpeth Eiver, Hugh Tenin, of Sumner county, then late colonel of Orange county in North-Carolina, and John Brown and William Grimes.
" On the 5th of January, 1795, Elijah Walker, one of the mounted infantry on duty for the defense of Mero District, acting as a spy on the frontiers, was killed by Indians, twelve miles south of Nashville. On the 5th of March, a party of Indians, supposed to be Creeks, at Joslin's Station, seven miles from Nashville, fired upon Thomas Fletcher, Ezekiel Balding, and his brother, a lad, who were at work in their field; wounded the two first with balls through their bodies, knocked down the third with a war club, broke his skull bone, and skinned the whole of his head. On the 14th, a man was killed by the Indians, within five miles of Nashville. On the 5th of June, old Mr. Peyton was killed, and a negro, belonging to Mr. Parker, wounded dangerously in a field of Mrs. Bledsoe, near Bledsoe's Lick, by Indians."
1791, June 2.—"The Indians killed John Thompson in his own com field, within five miles of Nashville; on the 14th of June they killed John Gibson and wounded McMoon, in Gibson's field, within eight miles of Nashville; they killed Benjamin Kirkendall in his own house, within two miles of Colonel Winchester's, in Sumner county, and plundered his house of everything the Indians could use. In June, three travellers from Natchez to Nashville, were found dead on the trace near the mouth of Duck River; there were eight in company and only two come in ; on the 3d of July, Thomas Fletcher and two other men, were killed on the north side of Cumberland, near the mouth of Red River— their heads were entirely skinned; and in the same month, a man was killed within a hundred and fifty yards of Major Wilson's, on the public road, as he was riding up to the house; on the 12th, Thomas White was killed on the Cumberland Mountain and on the Cumberland trace.
On Monday, the 19th of January, 1792, the Indians killed Robert Sevier and William Sevier, sons of Valentine Sevier, who lived at the mouth of Red River, near the present site of Clarkesville : they had gone to the relief of the distressed families on the Cumberland River, who had sent an express for assistance ; the officers of Tennessee county could give none. A part of the crew was on shore getting provisions to be carried in boats to the sufferers; the boats were ahead of them when these young men discovered the enemy, whom they mistook for their own party, the Indians having been seen late in the evening at a considerable distance from that place. Robert Sevier hailed them, who answered they were friends, with which answer being satisfied, he sailed on, and the Indians carelessly began to chop with their hatchets, till the young men in the boats got very near them. Robert said to the man who was with him in the boats, ' these are not our friends, steer off.' The Indians then fired upon them ; the man leaped out of the boat, and left them in it about three rods distant from the shore.
Before the 25th, William was found and buried, but Robert met a party of twelve white men, pursued, but did not overtake the Indians. On the 16th of the same month, Valentine, a third son of this unfortunate parent, also fell by the hands of the savages; he was in a boat ascending the river, and was fired upon and killed dead in it; two others were wounded, one of them, John Rice, died, and both he and Valentine were buried about sixty miles below the mouth of Red River. Until Valentine fell, he and two others kept up so brisk a fire, that they intimidated the Indians and saved the crew. Deprived of all his sons who had come with him to Cumberland in so short a time, the afflicted parent wrote to his brother, General Sevier, to send to him his son John to come and see him ; as, said he, in the moving language of suffering innocence, I have no other sons but small ones.
On the 28th of January, 1792, Oliver Williams and Jason Thompson, at night encamped on the road leading from Bledsoe's Station to the ford on Cumberland River, on the north side of the river, where they were fired upon by Indians and both wounded, and their horses and other articles were taken from them. About the beginning of March, 1792, the Indians attacked the house of Mr. Thompson, within seven miles of Nashville, killed and scalped the old man, his wife, his son and a daughter, and made prisoners Mrs. Caffrey, her son, a small boy, and Miss Thompson.
On the 6th of March, 1792, twenty-five Indians attacked Brown's Station, eight miles from Nashville, and killed four boys ; on the 6th they burnt Dunham's Station ; on the 12th they killed McMurray on his own plantation, at the mouth of Stone's River ; on the 5th of April, they killed Mrs. Radcliff and three children; on the 8th they killed Benjamin Williams and party, consisting of eight men, in the heart of the Cumberland settlements; on Station-Camp Creek a boy was wounded in three places ; at the same place two boys, sons of Robert Desha, were killed in the field in the daytime, near their father's house, and also Kirkendall, on the 16th of May, 1792, and a man on the 17th. On the 24th of May, 1792, General Robertson and his son Jonathan Robertson, were at or near Robertson's Lick, half a mile from his station, where they were fired upon by a party of Indians; the General was wounded in the arm, and thrown by his horse amongst the Indians; his son was wounded through the hip, but seeing the dangerous situation in which his father was, he dismounted, though so badly wounded, and fired on them as they rushed towards his father; this checked them for a moment, and give time to the general to get off, and both got safely into the station.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Tombstone Inscriptions- Frederick Co. Maryland 1700's
One can learn a lot by reading tombstone inscriptions they tell a lot about a person and the family. We should be thankful that these inscriptions were written down before time worn them away. The families that find a ancestor here will learn a lot about that ancestor. On this list you will find a lot of misspellings but they are understandable.
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Authors note. You will read the inscription of a Sarah McPike, her tombstone states she was in the 6th, regiment but no one knows why, if you know the story I would like to hear about it.
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Tombstone Inscriptions from the Original Church Yard of All Saints' Parish, Frederick, Maryland.
Alcock: "to the memory of [ George Alcock of the Nottinghamshire England Died Dec 30 1852 In the 76th year of his age I After a residence of about twenty years in this country A christian communicant of the P. E. Church "
Baer: "In memory of Charles D. Baer son of Jacob and Elizabeth Baer I died Sept. 5 1822"
Baker (?) : (Stone broken) " Baker .... Born-gth 1789 ¡ and departed this life May 5th 1798 "
Bartholow: "In memory of Prudence Isabella Daughter of j E. M. & M. J. Bartholow born April 8th 1811 died July 21 1811 Aged 3 months and 13 days "
Beall: "In memory of William Murdock Beall who died on the 5th of I November 1823 in the 82nd year of his age "
" In memory of Mary Ann Beall Daughter of W M Beall and Mary his wife who died on the 29th November 1817 in the 46th year of I her age "
"In memory of Mary Beall wife of William M Beall who died on the 26th I of April 1810 I in the 68th year of her Age "
Rebecca (Beall) Willson—see Willson, Thomas P.
Upton, Rev. and L.—see Ogle, Louisa.
Bishop: In memory of Mark Bishop who was born Sept 30 1786 I and died Oct 16, 1836 Aged 50 years, 16 days."
Blair: Mary True, daughter of Marbow Blair, Esq., of Charles Co.— (see True).
Boteler: "Sacred to the memory of Elias Boteler who was born I the 15th of September 1767 and departed this life the 14th of October I Anno Domini 1807 Aged 39 years 10 months and 29 days Ann Maria Boteler was born on the 5th of July 1806 and died 15th of October 1807 I In the midst of life we are in Death."
Boyd: "Inmemoriam Margaret Boyd que obyt quinto die Januarii 1774 I Aetatis que ano 25 Corpus cujus in spem resurrectionis benedicto his post- turnest Archibaldus Boyd Conjux ejus dolore affectus hoc monumentum confectavit."
Bradford: "In memory of William Ringgold Bradford the son of I William & Jane Bradford who died July 20th 1824 aged 15 months [ And of I Alexander Ringgold Bradford the son of William & Jane Bradford who departed this life July 4 1825 Aged 10 months Sleep soft sweet babes, no dreams disturb your rest Your spirits flew from pure I spotless breasts Sleep then sweet innocents nor do you dread f The surging storm that threatened o'er your head "
Butler: "Here Lyeth the body of Elizabeth Butler who departed I this life October Anno Domini 1753 Aged 48 years "
"In I Memory of Tobias Butler Died 15th April 1815 AE 68 his granddaughter Elizabeth Houston daughter of s F & Agnes Houston I died 18 Nov 1816 "
Campbell: "Sacred to the memory of William Campbell who was born August 8th 1756 & died Sept 11, 1821 His character Is drawn in the xxlx chapter of Job And His name It is humbly hoped I and believed will appear at the last day recorded in some I page of the book of Life Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord "
Dorsey: "In memory of Joshua Dorsey who departed this life November 15, 1848 Aged 57 years The noblest work of God j An honest man "
" In memory of Alexander Fridge son of Ely and Sarah Dorsey who departed this life Jany 24 1827 Aged 2 years 11 months & 3 days "
Eastburn: "Sacred to the memory of I Dr. Edward R. Eastburn I who departed this life October 22nd, 1821 Aged 19 years, 10 months I and 7 days It is finished said his dying breath Again he said I fear not death Oh let me mount and soar away To the bright world of I endless day."
GoLDSBOROUGH: "Sacred To the Memory of Eliza Margaret daughter of Edward & Margaret Goldsborough who departed this life I July 25th 1834 I Aged 18 months."
Hanson: See Wilson, Alexander B. & Susan W. Hanson.
Hardesty: "In memory of Richard Hardesty son of John S & Eleanor D Hardesty of Charles County, Md who was born Nov 30th 1809 I and departed this life Jan 25th 1830 Aged 20 years."
Harper: "Mariah Harper Born Dec 23, 1806 Died Oct ist, 1884 Aged 77 years 9 months and 8 days "
Harrison: "October 1841 H. F. Harrison Lieut in the Navy of the U. S. I Feb 16 1806 Aged 36 years "
Henderson: "In Memory of Lucy Henderson Consort of Robert Henderson who departed this transitory life on the 29th of June in the year of our Lord 1814 Aged 35 years "
Houston: See Butler,Tobias.
Howard: "Departed this life March 7 1844 Margaret Howard in the 65th year of her age "
Johns: "In memory of Mary Lavinia daughter of Revd. Henry V.D.& I Lavinia Johns Born 20th of Feby 1831 Died Deer 16th 1832."
" In memory of John Henry son of the Revd John & Juliana Johns I Born 29th of April 1827 I Died July 6th 1829."
Johnson: "In memory of Col James Johnson of Springfield who died on the 3d day of December 1809 in the 74th year of his age "
"In memory of Mrs Margaret Johnson Consort of Col. James Johnson who departed this life on the 3d day of September 1813 Aged 64 years I "
"Here lies Miss Rebecca Johnson the dear beloved and only Daughter of Col James Johnson who died in the nineteenth year of her age A D 1797 "
"Thomas Johnson Nov 4, 1732 Oct 26, 1819 The first Governor of I the State of Maryland 1777 to 1779 "
"Thos W. Johnson M.D. died April 30th 1847 In the 54th year of I his Age I "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord" "
"On this spot affection drops a tear to the memory of Mrs Elizabeth Johnson only daughter of Joshua and Jane Dorsey, and wife of Doct. Thomas W. Johnson who on the 20th day of March 1829 I fell a-sleep in the arms of Jesus, in the 52nd year of her age And also I in memory of her infant Son Thomas A. Johnson who departed this life Febr nth 1825 aged 19 months ¡"
"Sacred To the memory of William H. Johnson Second Son of I D. T. W. & Elizabeth Johnson who departed this life Jany 5th 1846 I in the 25th year of his age How short the race our I son has run I Cut down in all his bloom The course but yesterday ) begun Now finished in the Tomb "
"Sacred To the memory of Jane Catharine oldest daughter of Thos W & Elizabeth Johnson who departed this life on the 19th day of Septr 1852 I in the 17th year of her age Hear what the voice from I Heaven declares To those in Christ who die Relieved from all their Earthly cares They'll reign with him on high ' '
Jones: "In memory of William, son of Thomas W. & Virginia J. Jones I Born Sept 10, 1847 Died Jany 23, 1848 Aged 4 months & 13 days I also Henry Clay son of Thomas W. & Virginia J. Jones Born Aug 13, 1844 I Died May 18, 1850 Aged 5 years 9 months & 5 days Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of God "
*Mcpike: "Here lyeth the Body of Sarah McPike 6th Regt who Departed This Life the 28 Jany 1781 aged 38 yrs A wife most kind, Gentle, I Deer, A faithful friend that Lyeth Here (Compass and square) ] My days was spent my glass was run О Children deer , prepare to come "*
Malambre: "Sacred To the memory of George Malambre Born July 5, 1804 I departed this life March II, 1845 Aged 40 years, 8 mo I and 6 days "
"Sacred j to the memory of Rachel Malambre consort of George Malambre who departed this life Feb 17, 1843 Aged 34 yrs 11 months I and 17 days Lord I commit my soul to thee Accept the sacred trust Receive this nobler part alone And watch my sleeping dust Г
Marshall: "In Memory of Miss Chloe Marshall who departed this life I The ist of May 1807 Aged 39 years 4 months & 23 days Thus when the night of death did come My flesh shall rest beneath the ground And wait thy voice to rouse my tomb With sweet salvation I in the sound "
Maulsby: "Mrs Sarah Maulsby wife of Dr. David I. Maulsby Born Feby 24 1807 I Died Jany 2 1880 in the 73rd year of her age Requiescat in pace "
" Israel Davidson first son of Wm. P. & Emily C. T. Maulsby who died Feb 14th 1837 Aged 4 months & 11 days And of Elizabeth Harrison ¡ daughter of Wm. P. & Emily С. T. Maulsby who died July 12th 1838 I Aged 4 months & 11 days All thats sweet was made But to be lost when sweetest "
Mayhew: "Here Lieth the Body of Joseph Mayljew who was born at Hartwell in North Hamptonshire in the kingdom of Great Britain and who departed this life 1763 1"
Neill: "In memory of Elizabeth Neill Wife of John Neill Merchant I Daughter of Thomas and Jane Lang who departed this life April 3d 1786 I Aged 20 years also James Neill who departed this life I January 28th 1787 Aged 10 months and also James Neill who departed this life March 1788 Aged 5 months."
"Sarah the late consort of Thomas Neill, Merchant I and Daughter of I The Revd Hugh Neill Aug 4, 1775 Aged 18 yrs f Since beauty, and useful acquirements Could not ward off the early stroke Well we may conclude That Heaven intends the virtuous soul For nobler purposes I Than to be for years distinguished on this fluctuating stage."
*"The copy appears exactly as the stone is inscribed. What her connection with the '6th Regt' was I do not know, nor why the Masonic emblems were used on her stone"—E. H.
Nelson: "In memory of Gen Roger Nelson who died on the 7th June 1815 I Aged 56 years He lived more for his country than for himself. He was engaged amongst others, in the battles of Eutaw, Guilford, I Camden and was present at the surrender of Cornwallis at YorkTown: He bore upon his body the scars of sixteen wounds received during the Revolutionary War. Many years of the af lerpart of his life were spent in both branches of the Legislature of Maryland and in the Congress of the U. S. and in his declining years he served I as one of the Judges of the 6th Judicial district of M. D. As a husband and Father is held in most affectionate remembrance "
"To the Memory of Mrs Eliza Nelson widow of General Roger Nelson I who departed this life on the 23d day of March 1855 Aged 81 years "
"Sacred To the memory of Harriott Love Nelson who died Aug. 15th 1823 I Aged 8 months & 7 days and her sister Frances Columbia Nelson I who died March 22nd 1832 Aged 23 months & 6 days daughters of I John & Frances Harriott Nelson The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away Blessed be the name of the Lord"
" In memory of Frederick youngest son of Roger & Eliza Nelson who died Jan 27th 1823 Aged 19 years & 3 months He was distinguished I alike for nobleness of heart and for superiority mind and even in the buoyancy and carelessness of youth gave flattering promises of a manhood full of glory, of honour and of worth. He was a dutiful son and affectionate brother "
Ogle: "Louisa Ogle daughter of Rev Upton & L. Beall born Dec 6 I 1838 I died July 2 1839 "
Parrot: "In Memory of Mary Parrot who was born in England & died at Mr. Ross's in this Town on the 26th of Jany A. D. 1818 Aged 74 I yrs "
Pigman: "In memory of W. P. Pigman who died 23d August I 1815 Aged Nineteen months In the morn of life God was pleased to take him from the evil to come "
" In memory of Ann Pig M who Died in December In the 75th years of Her Age Her Evening closed in Peace "
Price: "James G. Price died Aug 14, 1834 In the 27th year of his Age I A native of Cathel County of Tipperary Ireland Erected by his brother Wm. G. Price.
Saunders :
Sherwood: "Cemented by Love (Compass and square) Wm. Saunders died Octr 18th 1827 Aged 41 years also Abm Sherwood died April 5th 1829 Aged 42 years Natives of England "
Shanks: "In memory of Mrs Elizabeth Shanks who departed this life I February the 15th 1825 this stone was erected by her friend "
Snyder: "In memory of Alexander Snyder Son of Doctr & Rachel Snyder born Augst 29th A D 1797 Departed this life Deer 19th Aged 3 mo I & 21 Days "
Springer: " In the memory of William Springer , who died Nov 22 1804 I Aged 6 months 2 weeks Fond affections nere could save A beautiful infant from the grave."
Stayman: "Laura V Daughter of G F & R A Stayman died 19th March 1841 I in the 6th year of her Age "
Tannehill: "In Memory of Verlenda Tannehill who died on the 15th March I 1818 I in the 77th year of her age daughter of William & Mary Tannehill "
Thomson: "In Memory of Peter U. Thomson of St Marys County I Died Augt 29th 1825 Aged 38 years."
True: "In memory of Mary True Daughter of Marbow Blair Esq of I Charles County, Md. formerly of Glasgow, Scotland She died as she had always lived in the confidence of a certain faith, in the comfort of a reasonable and holy hope, in favor with God and in perfect charity with the world Feb 4, 1818."
Truscott: "In memory of Alexr Truscott who died April 10, 1840 I Ages 53 years 4 mo and of his wife Cate Truscott who died April 15th 1840 I Aged 55 years 5 mo Natives of England Honora Patrem et matrem tuum "
Tyler: "to the memory of John Tyler a distinguished Physician & Surgeon I who was born on the 29th of June 1763 and died Oct 15, 1841 I "
"Catharine Contée wife of Dr. John Tyler died September 17, 1831 I Aged 61 years This tribute to worth and virtue is erected by her affectionate and afflicted husband."
Vernon: "Emma H. Vernon Daughter of Nathaniel and Charlotte I Aug 19, 1829 I Aged 15 months "
Wilson: "In memory of Margaret Wilson daughter of Alexander В & Susan W. Hanson who died Augt. 22nd 1833 Aged 15 months I 22 days"
Willson: "Thomas P. Willson was born April 6th 1768 and died Deer 26th 1832 Aged 64 years 8 months & 20 days "
"In memory of Rebecca Willson Wife of Thomas Willson & Daughter of William M & Mary Beall who died on the ist of October 1807 I in the 32d year of her age "
Wolfenden: "Sacred to the memoryof John Wolfenden A native of the County Down Ireland who departed this life on the 16th of May 1807 I Aged 41 years As a husband, Father and Friend He was equalled by few eminently possessed Goodness, Mildness and Christian Patience he His short and blameless life was an uniform preparation for a Better World."
(?) "Frederick Elsw-orth re the 7th June 1827 the 29th year of I His Age."
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Authors note. You will read the inscription of a Sarah McPike, her tombstone states she was in the 6th, regiment but no one knows why, if you know the story I would like to hear about it.
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Tombstone Inscriptions from the Original Church Yard of All Saints' Parish, Frederick, Maryland.
Alcock: "to the memory of [ George Alcock of the Nottinghamshire England Died Dec 30 1852 In the 76th year of his age I After a residence of about twenty years in this country A christian communicant of the P. E. Church "
Baer: "In memory of Charles D. Baer son of Jacob and Elizabeth Baer I died Sept. 5 1822"
Baker (?) : (Stone broken) " Baker .... Born-gth 1789 ¡ and departed this life May 5th 1798 "
Bartholow: "In memory of Prudence Isabella Daughter of j E. M. & M. J. Bartholow born April 8th 1811 died July 21 1811 Aged 3 months and 13 days "
Beall: "In memory of William Murdock Beall who died on the 5th of I November 1823 in the 82nd year of his age "
" In memory of Mary Ann Beall Daughter of W M Beall and Mary his wife who died on the 29th November 1817 in the 46th year of I her age "
"In memory of Mary Beall wife of William M Beall who died on the 26th I of April 1810 I in the 68th year of her Age "
Rebecca (Beall) Willson—see Willson, Thomas P.
Upton, Rev. and L.—see Ogle, Louisa.
Bishop: In memory of Mark Bishop who was born Sept 30 1786 I and died Oct 16, 1836 Aged 50 years, 16 days."
Blair: Mary True, daughter of Marbow Blair, Esq., of Charles Co.— (see True).
Boteler: "Sacred to the memory of Elias Boteler who was born I the 15th of September 1767 and departed this life the 14th of October I Anno Domini 1807 Aged 39 years 10 months and 29 days Ann Maria Boteler was born on the 5th of July 1806 and died 15th of October 1807 I In the midst of life we are in Death."
Boyd: "Inmemoriam Margaret Boyd que obyt quinto die Januarii 1774 I Aetatis que ano 25 Corpus cujus in spem resurrectionis benedicto his post- turnest Archibaldus Boyd Conjux ejus dolore affectus hoc monumentum confectavit."
Bradford: "In memory of William Ringgold Bradford the son of I William & Jane Bradford who died July 20th 1824 aged 15 months [ And of I Alexander Ringgold Bradford the son of William & Jane Bradford who departed this life July 4 1825 Aged 10 months Sleep soft sweet babes, no dreams disturb your rest Your spirits flew from pure I spotless breasts Sleep then sweet innocents nor do you dread f The surging storm that threatened o'er your head "
Butler: "Here Lyeth the body of Elizabeth Butler who departed I this life October Anno Domini 1753 Aged 48 years "
"In I Memory of Tobias Butler Died 15th April 1815 AE 68 his granddaughter Elizabeth Houston daughter of s F & Agnes Houston I died 18 Nov 1816 "
Campbell: "Sacred to the memory of William Campbell who was born August 8th 1756 & died Sept 11, 1821 His character Is drawn in the xxlx chapter of Job And His name It is humbly hoped I and believed will appear at the last day recorded in some I page of the book of Life Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord "
Dorsey: "In memory of Joshua Dorsey who departed this life November 15, 1848 Aged 57 years The noblest work of God j An honest man "
" In memory of Alexander Fridge son of Ely and Sarah Dorsey who departed this life Jany 24 1827 Aged 2 years 11 months & 3 days "
Eastburn: "Sacred to the memory of I Dr. Edward R. Eastburn I who departed this life October 22nd, 1821 Aged 19 years, 10 months I and 7 days It is finished said his dying breath Again he said I fear not death Oh let me mount and soar away To the bright world of I endless day."
GoLDSBOROUGH: "Sacred To the Memory of Eliza Margaret daughter of Edward & Margaret Goldsborough who departed this life I July 25th 1834 I Aged 18 months."
Hanson: See Wilson, Alexander B. & Susan W. Hanson.
Hardesty: "In memory of Richard Hardesty son of John S & Eleanor D Hardesty of Charles County, Md who was born Nov 30th 1809 I and departed this life Jan 25th 1830 Aged 20 years."
Harper: "Mariah Harper Born Dec 23, 1806 Died Oct ist, 1884 Aged 77 years 9 months and 8 days "
Harrison: "October 1841 H. F. Harrison Lieut in the Navy of the U. S. I Feb 16 1806 Aged 36 years "
Henderson: "In Memory of Lucy Henderson Consort of Robert Henderson who departed this transitory life on the 29th of June in the year of our Lord 1814 Aged 35 years "
Houston: See Butler,Tobias.
Howard: "Departed this life March 7 1844 Margaret Howard in the 65th year of her age "
Johns: "In memory of Mary Lavinia daughter of Revd. Henry V.D.& I Lavinia Johns Born 20th of Feby 1831 Died Deer 16th 1832."
" In memory of John Henry son of the Revd John & Juliana Johns I Born 29th of April 1827 I Died July 6th 1829."
Johnson: "In memory of Col James Johnson of Springfield who died on the 3d day of December 1809 in the 74th year of his age "
"In memory of Mrs Margaret Johnson Consort of Col. James Johnson who departed this life on the 3d day of September 1813 Aged 64 years I "
"Here lies Miss Rebecca Johnson the dear beloved and only Daughter of Col James Johnson who died in the nineteenth year of her age A D 1797 "
"Thomas Johnson Nov 4, 1732 Oct 26, 1819 The first Governor of I the State of Maryland 1777 to 1779 "
"Thos W. Johnson M.D. died April 30th 1847 In the 54th year of I his Age I "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord" "
"On this spot affection drops a tear to the memory of Mrs Elizabeth Johnson only daughter of Joshua and Jane Dorsey, and wife of Doct. Thomas W. Johnson who on the 20th day of March 1829 I fell a-sleep in the arms of Jesus, in the 52nd year of her age And also I in memory of her infant Son Thomas A. Johnson who departed this life Febr nth 1825 aged 19 months ¡"
"Sacred To the memory of William H. Johnson Second Son of I D. T. W. & Elizabeth Johnson who departed this life Jany 5th 1846 I in the 25th year of his age How short the race our I son has run I Cut down in all his bloom The course but yesterday ) begun Now finished in the Tomb "
"Sacred To the memory of Jane Catharine oldest daughter of Thos W & Elizabeth Johnson who departed this life on the 19th day of Septr 1852 I in the 17th year of her age Hear what the voice from I Heaven declares To those in Christ who die Relieved from all their Earthly cares They'll reign with him on high ' '
Jones: "In memory of William, son of Thomas W. & Virginia J. Jones I Born Sept 10, 1847 Died Jany 23, 1848 Aged 4 months & 13 days I also Henry Clay son of Thomas W. & Virginia J. Jones Born Aug 13, 1844 I Died May 18, 1850 Aged 5 years 9 months & 5 days Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of God "
*Mcpike: "Here lyeth the Body of Sarah McPike 6th Regt who Departed This Life the 28 Jany 1781 aged 38 yrs A wife most kind, Gentle, I Deer, A faithful friend that Lyeth Here (Compass and square) ] My days was spent my glass was run О Children deer , prepare to come "*
Malambre: "Sacred To the memory of George Malambre Born July 5, 1804 I departed this life March II, 1845 Aged 40 years, 8 mo I and 6 days "
"Sacred j to the memory of Rachel Malambre consort of George Malambre who departed this life Feb 17, 1843 Aged 34 yrs 11 months I and 17 days Lord I commit my soul to thee Accept the sacred trust Receive this nobler part alone And watch my sleeping dust Г
Marshall: "In Memory of Miss Chloe Marshall who departed this life I The ist of May 1807 Aged 39 years 4 months & 23 days Thus when the night of death did come My flesh shall rest beneath the ground And wait thy voice to rouse my tomb With sweet salvation I in the sound "
Maulsby: "Mrs Sarah Maulsby wife of Dr. David I. Maulsby Born Feby 24 1807 I Died Jany 2 1880 in the 73rd year of her age Requiescat in pace "
" Israel Davidson first son of Wm. P. & Emily C. T. Maulsby who died Feb 14th 1837 Aged 4 months & 11 days And of Elizabeth Harrison ¡ daughter of Wm. P. & Emily С. T. Maulsby who died July 12th 1838 I Aged 4 months & 11 days All thats sweet was made But to be lost when sweetest "
Mayhew: "Here Lieth the Body of Joseph Mayljew who was born at Hartwell in North Hamptonshire in the kingdom of Great Britain and who departed this life 1763 1"
Neill: "In memory of Elizabeth Neill Wife of John Neill Merchant I Daughter of Thomas and Jane Lang who departed this life April 3d 1786 I Aged 20 years also James Neill who departed this life I January 28th 1787 Aged 10 months and also James Neill who departed this life March 1788 Aged 5 months."
"Sarah the late consort of Thomas Neill, Merchant I and Daughter of I The Revd Hugh Neill Aug 4, 1775 Aged 18 yrs f Since beauty, and useful acquirements Could not ward off the early stroke Well we may conclude That Heaven intends the virtuous soul For nobler purposes I Than to be for years distinguished on this fluctuating stage."
*"The copy appears exactly as the stone is inscribed. What her connection with the '6th Regt' was I do not know, nor why the Masonic emblems were used on her stone"—E. H.
Nelson: "In memory of Gen Roger Nelson who died on the 7th June 1815 I Aged 56 years He lived more for his country than for himself. He was engaged amongst others, in the battles of Eutaw, Guilford, I Camden and was present at the surrender of Cornwallis at YorkTown: He bore upon his body the scars of sixteen wounds received during the Revolutionary War. Many years of the af lerpart of his life were spent in both branches of the Legislature of Maryland and in the Congress of the U. S. and in his declining years he served I as one of the Judges of the 6th Judicial district of M. D. As a husband and Father is held in most affectionate remembrance "
"To the Memory of Mrs Eliza Nelson widow of General Roger Nelson I who departed this life on the 23d day of March 1855 Aged 81 years "
"Sacred To the memory of Harriott Love Nelson who died Aug. 15th 1823 I Aged 8 months & 7 days and her sister Frances Columbia Nelson I who died March 22nd 1832 Aged 23 months & 6 days daughters of I John & Frances Harriott Nelson The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away Blessed be the name of the Lord"
" In memory of Frederick youngest son of Roger & Eliza Nelson who died Jan 27th 1823 Aged 19 years & 3 months He was distinguished I alike for nobleness of heart and for superiority mind and even in the buoyancy and carelessness of youth gave flattering promises of a manhood full of glory, of honour and of worth. He was a dutiful son and affectionate brother "
Ogle: "Louisa Ogle daughter of Rev Upton & L. Beall born Dec 6 I 1838 I died July 2 1839 "
Parrot: "In Memory of Mary Parrot who was born in England & died at Mr. Ross's in this Town on the 26th of Jany A. D. 1818 Aged 74 I yrs "
Pigman: "In memory of W. P. Pigman who died 23d August I 1815 Aged Nineteen months In the morn of life God was pleased to take him from the evil to come "
" In memory of Ann Pig M who Died in December In the 75th years of Her Age Her Evening closed in Peace "
Price: "James G. Price died Aug 14, 1834 In the 27th year of his Age I A native of Cathel County of Tipperary Ireland Erected by his brother Wm. G. Price.
Saunders :
Sherwood: "Cemented by Love (Compass and square) Wm. Saunders died Octr 18th 1827 Aged 41 years also Abm Sherwood died April 5th 1829 Aged 42 years Natives of England "
Shanks: "In memory of Mrs Elizabeth Shanks who departed this life I February the 15th 1825 this stone was erected by her friend "
Snyder: "In memory of Alexander Snyder Son of Doctr & Rachel Snyder born Augst 29th A D 1797 Departed this life Deer 19th Aged 3 mo I & 21 Days "
Springer: " In the memory of William Springer , who died Nov 22 1804 I Aged 6 months 2 weeks Fond affections nere could save A beautiful infant from the grave."
Stayman: "Laura V Daughter of G F & R A Stayman died 19th March 1841 I in the 6th year of her Age "
Tannehill: "In Memory of Verlenda Tannehill who died on the 15th March I 1818 I in the 77th year of her age daughter of William & Mary Tannehill "
Thomson: "In Memory of Peter U. Thomson of St Marys County I Died Augt 29th 1825 Aged 38 years."
True: "In memory of Mary True Daughter of Marbow Blair Esq of I Charles County, Md. formerly of Glasgow, Scotland She died as she had always lived in the confidence of a certain faith, in the comfort of a reasonable and holy hope, in favor with God and in perfect charity with the world Feb 4, 1818."
Truscott: "In memory of Alexr Truscott who died April 10, 1840 I Ages 53 years 4 mo and of his wife Cate Truscott who died April 15th 1840 I Aged 55 years 5 mo Natives of England Honora Patrem et matrem tuum "
Tyler: "to the memory of John Tyler a distinguished Physician & Surgeon I who was born on the 29th of June 1763 and died Oct 15, 1841 I "
"Catharine Contée wife of Dr. John Tyler died September 17, 1831 I Aged 61 years This tribute to worth and virtue is erected by her affectionate and afflicted husband."
Vernon: "Emma H. Vernon Daughter of Nathaniel and Charlotte I Aug 19, 1829 I Aged 15 months "
Wilson: "In memory of Margaret Wilson daughter of Alexander В & Susan W. Hanson who died Augt. 22nd 1833 Aged 15 months I 22 days"
Willson: "Thomas P. Willson was born April 6th 1768 and died Deer 26th 1832 Aged 64 years 8 months & 20 days "
"In memory of Rebecca Willson Wife of Thomas Willson & Daughter of William M & Mary Beall who died on the ist of October 1807 I in the 32d year of her age "
Wolfenden: "Sacred to the memoryof John Wolfenden A native of the County Down Ireland who departed this life on the 16th of May 1807 I Aged 41 years As a husband, Father and Friend He was equalled by few eminently possessed Goodness, Mildness and Christian Patience he His short and blameless life was an uniform preparation for a Better World."
(?) "Frederick Elsw-orth re the 7th June 1827 the 29th year of I His Age."
Monday, May 17, 2010
Sons Of Connecticut--1700's.
Sons of Connecticut is about the son or sons of the families of said state. These families are asking help from their State Government for many reasons, sickness death, Wills and so on. You will find the statements very interesting and you will also find there are a lot of misspellings which I did not correct, but even with the misspellings the documents are easy to read and easy to understand. There is a lot of good information here for the families that are looking into these ancestors.
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On the memorial of Lemuel Parish of Canterbury, shewing to this Assembly that his son marched in Capt. Benjamin Bacon's company in September last for New York, and while his said son was in said State he fell from a loft in a barn when asleep, by which fall he fractured and broke the bone of his arm, and that the memorialist brought his said son from Stamford to Canterbury, where he was for a long time sick, and he expended large sums of money in getting him to said Canterbury and also whilst he was there sick ; praying for relief as per memorial on file: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table adjust the accounts referred to in said memorial and draw an order on the Treasurer for what they shall find to be justly due.
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Upon the memorial of Timothy Scranton, shewing that his son came home from the army and remained grievously sick for the space of twelve weeks, his said son being a soldier in Colo. Ward's regiment; that his said son has received no wages during the time of his said sickness, and he was put to considerable ex pence in restoring him to health; praying for relief &c.: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table do adjust the account of wages and expences of the memorialist's said son and allow what they may judge just and reasonable, and give order for payment thereof upon the Treasurer of this Colony.
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Upon the memorial of Josiah Belding, shewing that the memorialist gave a bond to John Hill of Guilford that his son and daughter by his late wife Thankful, who was daughter of Nathaniel Nott of said Guilford, deceas'd, should when they came of full age give a deed of one half of six acres of land lying in said Guilford, which descended to them from their said mother, the said Thankful; that his said daughter had given a deed of her half of said half of said six acres of land, but that his said son is insane and uncapable, and probably always will be, to give said deed of his part; praying for relief &c.: Resolved by this Assembly, that the memorialist be and he is hereby fully impowered and authorized to give a deed of said son's part of said land to the said John Hill, which shall be effectual in the law for conveying the title of said land to him.
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Upon the memorial of Lemuel Deming, shewing that his son Lemuel had taken the small-pox in the army in the year past, and returned home and had it with the dysentery which followed it, and the memorialist expended and did for him in his sickness to the amount of £21 2 6, for which he hath had no relief, as per memorial &c.: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of the Pay-Table do examine and adjust the account of the expence necessarily incurred in the sickness of the said Lemuel with the small-pox and dysentery after his return home, and allow and draw order therefor upon the Treasurer and charge the same to account of the United States.
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Upon the memorial of Margaret Doolittle of Chatham, shewing to this Assembly that her son, George Doolittle decens'd, was a soldier inlisted in the eight months service in Capt. Belcher's company in Colo. Huntington's regiment in a late campaign ; that after the term of his service was expired, being regularly discharged, upon his return home he was taken sick on the road with a disorder which eventually proved the small-pox; that the father, having advice of the sickness of the son, repaired to the place, whereof the father, the said George and four others of the family, died ; that the expences attending said sickness, conveying home said George, and the consequent distresses of the family, are so great as will infallibly exhaust the small estate she is possessed and reduce her and surviving children to the most distressing penury and want: all in consequence of the faithfull service of her son in defence of the country, unless your Honors kind and seasonable interposition prevents; whereupon the memorialists humbly pray the consideration of this Assembly, that her expences, so far at least as were occasioned by the sickness, bringing home and interment of her said son George, may be defrayed out of the publick treasury of this State, as per memorial on file ,fec.: Resolved by this Assembly, that the expences of the above named George be granted, and the Committee of the Pay-Table are hereby ordered to liquidate the account and draw an order on the Treasurer for what they shall find due thereon.
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Upon the memorial of Roger Brown of Greenwich, shewing to this Assembly that his son, Lieut. David Brown, was wounded in several parts of his body in an action with the enemy under the command of General Tryon in their incursion into said Greenwich on the 26th day of February last, whereby the said David Brown was rendered unfit to be removed for a fortnight thereafter, during which time the memorialist had to convey attendants and necessaries for his said son upwards of six miles; that said memorialist had been at great expence in doctoring and nursing his said son, who has no property of his own, which the memorialist is unable to bear, having a numerous family to maintain ; praying this Assembly would order the Committee of Pay-Table to adjust and settle his accounts of expenses arisen as aforesaid and draw on the Treasurer therefor &c., as per memorial on file, dated May 10th, 1779: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table be and they are hereby ordered and directed to receive, settle and adjust the memorialist's accounts arisen as aforesaid and allow what they shall find justly due thereon and draw an order on the Treasurer for the same.
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Upon the memorial of Amos Merchant, of Sharon in the State of Connecticut, shewing to this Assembly that his son Amos Marchant junr, formerly a soldier in Capt. Mills company, Colo. Bradley's regiment, was captivated by the enemy at Fort Washington on the 16th day of November, 1776, and remained a prisoner untill the latter end of January, 1777 ; that he returned home about the 15th of February following, in a languishing condition, and soon dyed ; that the capture, detention and sickness aforesaid occasioned to your memorialist a considerable expence for which he has received nothing; that no wages have been received for his son while a prisoner or after his capture; and praying for relief, as per memorial on file : Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table be and they are hereby authorized and directed to receive and adjust the accounts of expences occasioned by the sickness and death of said soldier and draw on the Treasurer for payment of so much thereof as they shall find reasonable ; as also for the remainder of wages due said soldier as heretofore allowed to such captives as returned by the first day of said February, his longer detention notwithstanding.
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Upon the memorial of Josiah Foster, of Killingley in the county of Windham, shewing to this Assembly that his son George Foster, a soldier in Capt. Strowbridges company in the campaign of 1776, was taken by the enemy and retained a prisoner untill January, 1777, when he was landed at Milford, where he lay sick of the small-pox untill the month of March then next, and that he afterwards languished at said Killingley until the '28th day of April and then dyed; that the memorialist has been at considerable expence on account of his said son in journies and for physicians, nursing &c.; praying this Assembly to direct the Committee of the Pay-Table to receive and examine his accounts and draw on the Treasurer in his favour &c., as per memorial on file : Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table be and they are hereby ordered and directed to receive, examine and adjust the accounts of the memorialist above mentioned and referred to, and draw an order on the Treasurer for such sum as they shall find just and reasonable.
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Upon the memorial of James Benedict, shewing to this Assembly that his son James Benedict junr, a soldier in Capt. Watson's company, in Colo. Swifts regiment, in the continental army, was taken sick at the Peelcskill and was left there by said Capt. Watson when he was ordered to join Gen1 Washington's army then to the southward in the year 1777, and that after said James junr was recovered, was ordered to join another company and march to the White Plains and Rye Ac., and was again taken sick and left with a corporal and ordered to be taken to Danbury hospital, but being unable to travel was left by said corporal, and that said memorialist was at great cost and charge in gettfng said James Benedict junr to said Danbury hospital where he could not be got in, he not being properly reported, and also in getting him home to Norfolk and for doctoring and nursing after he got him home &c.; praying for some relief, as per memorial on file: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table be directed to examine and adjust the accounts referred to in said memorial and allow what they shall find just and reasonable and draw on the Treasurer for the same and charge the same to the United States of America.
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Upon the Memorial of Gideon Noble of Willington Shewing to this Assembly that his Son Gideon Noble a Minor inlisted into the Conti- nental Service during the War in the Spring of 1777 in Col° Webbs Regiment and soon after was Inoculated by Order upon his return Home supposed to take cold, was effected with a Disorder in his knee and Thigh which was soon attended with Inflamation and extreme Pain, whereby he was confined to his Bed more than two Months and recjuired Constant Attendance &c and that thereby great Cost accrued and he at diverse Times sent his Accounts for Doctoring &c to the Hospital Directors at Danbury for payment but could not obtain the Same, and that the Circumstances of his Family is such that renders him unable to discharge the Same and Praying for Relief as Per Memorial on File — Thereupon Resolved by this z^ssembly that the Prayer of the foregoing Memorial be granted and that the Committee of Pay Table be Authorized and directed and they are hereby Author- ized and directed to draw an Order in favour of the Memorialist upon the Treasurer of this State, for the Sum of £ 11 13 6 payable out of the Tax of 2/6 exclusive of such part of said Tax as is payable in this States Money and Charge the Same to Account of the United States.
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Upon the Memorial of Eliphalet Woodworth of Lebanon in the County of Windham, Shewing to this Assembly that about twenty Years since, he married the Widow of Samuel Lyman Jun"" of Coventry in said County, who had then a Minor Son by said Lyman by the name of Phineas, who was affected and debilitated in Body & Mind by an Epileptic Disorder, that he took said Phineas into his Family in his broken State nursed and took Care of him and by advice of the Judge of Probate for his District employed and payed several skilfull Phisicians in Order for his Cure, but without Success. The said Phineas growing worse and worse till he is and has been long reduced to a very low and wretched Condition helpless and very troublesome and now Supported by the Town of Coventry to which he belongs but was for about ten Years before kept Cloathed and Supported by said Woodworth to the amount of £ 85 11 6, LMoney including Doctors Bills paid by him and further Shewing that said Phineas is Seized by Descent from his Father the said Samuel Lyman of about 13 Acres of Land and one third part of a Poor Dwelling House all of much less value than his Just demand, Praying for Liberty to Sell and dispose of the Same towards satisfying said Demand being all he can obtain &c as Per Memorial on File — Resolved by this Assembly that the said Woodworth be and he is Authorized and Impowered to Sell and dispose of and convey said Land and part of said dwelling House to pay and satisfy said Debt of £ 85 11 6 LMoney so far as it will avail, and should there be an overplus to be Improved toward the future Support of the said Phineas all under the direction of the Court of Probate for the District of Windham.
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Upon the Memorial of Joseph P. Cook of Danbury Shewing to this Assembly that David Taylor Jun'' late of said Danbury, who some Years since Joined the British Army and still continues under their Protection was indebted to the Memorialist the Sum of about seven Pounds Lawfull Money, that the said David left some considerable Personal Estate more than sufficient to pay said Debt, which the Select Men of Danbury Seized for the State, agreeable to a Law then in force in which no Provision is made for the Payment of Debts that the Estate so Seized was receiptedfor by David Taylor Father of the said David Jn"" And that some Time after and before any Judgment was rendered against David the Son, David the Father also deserted his Country and Joined the Enemy leaving a large real and Personal Estate, which was also by said Select Men Secured for the Benefit of the State including also the Personal Estate of the Son, by which means he hath never been able to recover his Debt Praying for releif &c as Per Memorial on File Resolved by this Assembly that the Commissioners upon the Estate of David Taylor the Elder be and they hereby are authorized and directed to examine the aforesaid Claim of the Memorialist and ascertain the Sum they shall find Justly due and the Administrator or Trustee on the Estate of David Taylor the Elder is Impowered and directed to pay the Sum found due to the Memorialist out of the Estate of the said David the Elder that is in his Hands.
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On the memorial of Lemuel Parish of Canterbury, shewing to this Assembly that his son marched in Capt. Benjamin Bacon's company in September last for New York, and while his said son was in said State he fell from a loft in a barn when asleep, by which fall he fractured and broke the bone of his arm, and that the memorialist brought his said son from Stamford to Canterbury, where he was for a long time sick, and he expended large sums of money in getting him to said Canterbury and also whilst he was there sick ; praying for relief as per memorial on file: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table adjust the accounts referred to in said memorial and draw an order on the Treasurer for what they shall find to be justly due.
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Upon the memorial of Timothy Scranton, shewing that his son came home from the army and remained grievously sick for the space of twelve weeks, his said son being a soldier in Colo. Ward's regiment; that his said son has received no wages during the time of his said sickness, and he was put to considerable ex pence in restoring him to health; praying for relief &c.: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table do adjust the account of wages and expences of the memorialist's said son and allow what they may judge just and reasonable, and give order for payment thereof upon the Treasurer of this Colony.
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Upon the memorial of Josiah Belding, shewing that the memorialist gave a bond to John Hill of Guilford that his son and daughter by his late wife Thankful, who was daughter of Nathaniel Nott of said Guilford, deceas'd, should when they came of full age give a deed of one half of six acres of land lying in said Guilford, which descended to them from their said mother, the said Thankful; that his said daughter had given a deed of her half of said half of said six acres of land, but that his said son is insane and uncapable, and probably always will be, to give said deed of his part; praying for relief &c.: Resolved by this Assembly, that the memorialist be and he is hereby fully impowered and authorized to give a deed of said son's part of said land to the said John Hill, which shall be effectual in the law for conveying the title of said land to him.
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Upon the memorial of Lemuel Deming, shewing that his son Lemuel had taken the small-pox in the army in the year past, and returned home and had it with the dysentery which followed it, and the memorialist expended and did for him in his sickness to the amount of £21 2 6, for which he hath had no relief, as per memorial &c.: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of the Pay-Table do examine and adjust the account of the expence necessarily incurred in the sickness of the said Lemuel with the small-pox and dysentery after his return home, and allow and draw order therefor upon the Treasurer and charge the same to account of the United States.
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Upon the memorial of Margaret Doolittle of Chatham, shewing to this Assembly that her son, George Doolittle decens'd, was a soldier inlisted in the eight months service in Capt. Belcher's company in Colo. Huntington's regiment in a late campaign ; that after the term of his service was expired, being regularly discharged, upon his return home he was taken sick on the road with a disorder which eventually proved the small-pox; that the father, having advice of the sickness of the son, repaired to the place, whereof the father, the said George and four others of the family, died ; that the expences attending said sickness, conveying home said George, and the consequent distresses of the family, are so great as will infallibly exhaust the small estate she is possessed and reduce her and surviving children to the most distressing penury and want: all in consequence of the faithfull service of her son in defence of the country, unless your Honors kind and seasonable interposition prevents; whereupon the memorialists humbly pray the consideration of this Assembly, that her expences, so far at least as were occasioned by the sickness, bringing home and interment of her said son George, may be defrayed out of the publick treasury of this State, as per memorial on file ,fec.: Resolved by this Assembly, that the expences of the above named George be granted, and the Committee of the Pay-Table are hereby ordered to liquidate the account and draw an order on the Treasurer for what they shall find due thereon.
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Upon the memorial of Roger Brown of Greenwich, shewing to this Assembly that his son, Lieut. David Brown, was wounded in several parts of his body in an action with the enemy under the command of General Tryon in their incursion into said Greenwich on the 26th day of February last, whereby the said David Brown was rendered unfit to be removed for a fortnight thereafter, during which time the memorialist had to convey attendants and necessaries for his said son upwards of six miles; that said memorialist had been at great expence in doctoring and nursing his said son, who has no property of his own, which the memorialist is unable to bear, having a numerous family to maintain ; praying this Assembly would order the Committee of Pay-Table to adjust and settle his accounts of expenses arisen as aforesaid and draw on the Treasurer therefor &c., as per memorial on file, dated May 10th, 1779: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table be and they are hereby ordered and directed to receive, settle and adjust the memorialist's accounts arisen as aforesaid and allow what they shall find justly due thereon and draw an order on the Treasurer for the same.
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Upon the memorial of Amos Merchant, of Sharon in the State of Connecticut, shewing to this Assembly that his son Amos Marchant junr, formerly a soldier in Capt. Mills company, Colo. Bradley's regiment, was captivated by the enemy at Fort Washington on the 16th day of November, 1776, and remained a prisoner untill the latter end of January, 1777 ; that he returned home about the 15th of February following, in a languishing condition, and soon dyed ; that the capture, detention and sickness aforesaid occasioned to your memorialist a considerable expence for which he has received nothing; that no wages have been received for his son while a prisoner or after his capture; and praying for relief, as per memorial on file : Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table be and they are hereby authorized and directed to receive and adjust the accounts of expences occasioned by the sickness and death of said soldier and draw on the Treasurer for payment of so much thereof as they shall find reasonable ; as also for the remainder of wages due said soldier as heretofore allowed to such captives as returned by the first day of said February, his longer detention notwithstanding.
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Upon the memorial of Josiah Foster, of Killingley in the county of Windham, shewing to this Assembly that his son George Foster, a soldier in Capt. Strowbridges company in the campaign of 1776, was taken by the enemy and retained a prisoner untill January, 1777, when he was landed at Milford, where he lay sick of the small-pox untill the month of March then next, and that he afterwards languished at said Killingley until the '28th day of April and then dyed; that the memorialist has been at considerable expence on account of his said son in journies and for physicians, nursing &c.; praying this Assembly to direct the Committee of the Pay-Table to receive and examine his accounts and draw on the Treasurer in his favour &c., as per memorial on file : Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table be and they are hereby ordered and directed to receive, examine and adjust the accounts of the memorialist above mentioned and referred to, and draw an order on the Treasurer for such sum as they shall find just and reasonable.
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Upon the memorial of James Benedict, shewing to this Assembly that his son James Benedict junr, a soldier in Capt. Watson's company, in Colo. Swifts regiment, in the continental army, was taken sick at the Peelcskill and was left there by said Capt. Watson when he was ordered to join Gen1 Washington's army then to the southward in the year 1777, and that after said James junr was recovered, was ordered to join another company and march to the White Plains and Rye Ac., and was again taken sick and left with a corporal and ordered to be taken to Danbury hospital, but being unable to travel was left by said corporal, and that said memorialist was at great cost and charge in gettfng said James Benedict junr to said Danbury hospital where he could not be got in, he not being properly reported, and also in getting him home to Norfolk and for doctoring and nursing after he got him home &c.; praying for some relief, as per memorial on file: Resolved by this Assembly, that the Committee of Pay-Table be directed to examine and adjust the accounts referred to in said memorial and allow what they shall find just and reasonable and draw on the Treasurer for the same and charge the same to the United States of America.
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Upon the Memorial of Gideon Noble of Willington Shewing to this Assembly that his Son Gideon Noble a Minor inlisted into the Conti- nental Service during the War in the Spring of 1777 in Col° Webbs Regiment and soon after was Inoculated by Order upon his return Home supposed to take cold, was effected with a Disorder in his knee and Thigh which was soon attended with Inflamation and extreme Pain, whereby he was confined to his Bed more than two Months and recjuired Constant Attendance &c and that thereby great Cost accrued and he at diverse Times sent his Accounts for Doctoring &c to the Hospital Directors at Danbury for payment but could not obtain the Same, and that the Circumstances of his Family is such that renders him unable to discharge the Same and Praying for Relief as Per Memorial on File — Thereupon Resolved by this z^ssembly that the Prayer of the foregoing Memorial be granted and that the Committee of Pay Table be Authorized and directed and they are hereby Author- ized and directed to draw an Order in favour of the Memorialist upon the Treasurer of this State, for the Sum of £ 11 13 6 payable out of the Tax of 2/6 exclusive of such part of said Tax as is payable in this States Money and Charge the Same to Account of the United States.
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Upon the Memorial of Eliphalet Woodworth of Lebanon in the County of Windham, Shewing to this Assembly that about twenty Years since, he married the Widow of Samuel Lyman Jun"" of Coventry in said County, who had then a Minor Son by said Lyman by the name of Phineas, who was affected and debilitated in Body & Mind by an Epileptic Disorder, that he took said Phineas into his Family in his broken State nursed and took Care of him and by advice of the Judge of Probate for his District employed and payed several skilfull Phisicians in Order for his Cure, but without Success. The said Phineas growing worse and worse till he is and has been long reduced to a very low and wretched Condition helpless and very troublesome and now Supported by the Town of Coventry to which he belongs but was for about ten Years before kept Cloathed and Supported by said Woodworth to the amount of £ 85 11 6, LMoney including Doctors Bills paid by him and further Shewing that said Phineas is Seized by Descent from his Father the said Samuel Lyman of about 13 Acres of Land and one third part of a Poor Dwelling House all of much less value than his Just demand, Praying for Liberty to Sell and dispose of the Same towards satisfying said Demand being all he can obtain &c as Per Memorial on File — Resolved by this Assembly that the said Woodworth be and he is Authorized and Impowered to Sell and dispose of and convey said Land and part of said dwelling House to pay and satisfy said Debt of £ 85 11 6 LMoney so far as it will avail, and should there be an overplus to be Improved toward the future Support of the said Phineas all under the direction of the Court of Probate for the District of Windham.
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Upon the Memorial of Joseph P. Cook of Danbury Shewing to this Assembly that David Taylor Jun'' late of said Danbury, who some Years since Joined the British Army and still continues under their Protection was indebted to the Memorialist the Sum of about seven Pounds Lawfull Money, that the said David left some considerable Personal Estate more than sufficient to pay said Debt, which the Select Men of Danbury Seized for the State, agreeable to a Law then in force in which no Provision is made for the Payment of Debts that the Estate so Seized was receiptedfor by David Taylor Father of the said David Jn"" And that some Time after and before any Judgment was rendered against David the Son, David the Father also deserted his Country and Joined the Enemy leaving a large real and Personal Estate, which was also by said Select Men Secured for the Benefit of the State including also the Personal Estate of the Son, by which means he hath never been able to recover his Debt Praying for releif &c as Per Memorial on File Resolved by this Assembly that the Commissioners upon the Estate of David Taylor the Elder be and they hereby are authorized and directed to examine the aforesaid Claim of the Memorialist and ascertain the Sum they shall find Justly due and the Administrator or Trustee on the Estate of David Taylor the Elder is Impowered and directed to pay the Sum found due to the Memorialist out of the Estate of the said David the Elder that is in his Hands.
Revolutionary New Jersey Soldiers
In keeping with my theme of this web page, which is to give you as many surnames as I can so you will have a better chance in finding some kind of information on your ancestor. Here is a list of soldiers that were either wounded or killed in battle. You may wish to do a name search as there is no order to this list, I put the names down as I found them.
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Wounded.
Baldwin, Daniel. First Lieutenant, Captain Morris' company. First Battalion, First Establishment, November 8th, ? ; Captain, First Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776 ; severely wounded lost a leg at battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777; discharged March 1st.
Hennion, Cornelius. Ensign, Captain Potter's company, Third Battalion, First Establishment, February 7th, 1776; Second Lieutenant, ditto, July 19th, 1776; First Lieutenant, Captain Gifford's company. Third Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; Captain, ditto; severely wounded at Short Hills, New Jersey, June 26th, 1777, and discharged on account of wounds, April 1st, 1778.
Bloomfield, Jarvis. Private, Third Battalion, Second Establishment ; Ensign, ditto, October 4th, 1777; Second Lieu- tenant, ditto, November 1st, 1777; Ensign, Third Regiment; Lieutenant, ditto, to date October 4th, 1777; resigned ; wounded at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Clark, William. Ensign, Captain Ross' company. Third Bat- talion, First Establishment ; Second Lieutenant, ditto, Oc- tober 29th, 1776; Second Lieutenant, Captain Ross' com- pany, Third Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; First Lieutenant, ditto, January ist, 1777; wounded at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777 ; discharged wounds.
Robertson, Robert. Second Lieutenant, Captain Conway's company, First Battalion, First Establishment, September i8th, 1776; Second Lieutenant, Captain Morris' company, First Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; First Lieutenant, ditto; wounded at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777; resigned.
Broderick, William. Private, Captain Cox's company. Third Battalion, Second Establishment ; Corporal, ditto, March 10th, 1777; Sergeant, Captain Cox's company. Third Regiment; Sergeant, First Regiment; wounded June 23d, 1780, at Springfield.
Hathaway, Shadrack. Sergeant, Captain Wade's company, Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment ; severely wounded at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777 ; died same day.
Howell, Edward. Private, Third Battalion, First Establishment; private, Captain Ross' company. Third Battalion, Second Establishment; Sergeant, Captain Cox's company, Third Regiment; Sergeant, First Regiment; wounded at Springfield, January 2d, 17S3.
Swift, James. Private, Third Battalion, First Establishment; private. Captain Dickerson's company. Third Battalion, Second Establishment; Serjeant, Captain Ballard's company. Third Regiment; Sergeant, Second Regiment; wounded; discharged January 1st, 1783.
Hall, John. Corporal, Second Regiment ; wounded March 23d, 1782.
Prendergrass, Thomas. Private, First Battalion, Second Estab- lishment; Corporal, ditto, January ist, 1780 — wounded.
Bunn, Barnes. Matross, "Lamb's Artillery," (Second Regiment Artillery), Continental Army; wounded in the shoulder, before Quebec; discharged December 31st, 1775.
Cotheal , Isaac. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment ; wounded April 19th, 1777; discharged May ist, 177S, on account of wounds.
Davis, Caleb. "Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army; wounded severely at battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777; discharged April 19th, 1780, wounds.
Fiddes, George. Third Battalion, Second Establishment ; Captain Mitchell's company. First Regiment ; wounded at Springfield; discharged December 7th, 1782, wounds.
Gamberton, Charles. Captain Forman's company. Fourth Battalion, Second establishment, wounded at battle of Monmouth ; also militia.
Goff, Nathan. "Patton's Regiment," Continental Army; wounded at the battle of Brandy Avine, September nth, 1777 ; discharged September 3d, 1783, disability.
Howard, Hiram. "Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army; wounded at Ash Swamp; discharged February 23d, 1777; also Captain Luce's company. Second Battalion, Second Establishment ; also militia.
Howell, William. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment; wounded at battle of Monmouth, June 28th, 177S.
Jackson, John. Captain Meeker's company, First Battalion, First Establishment; wounded.
Linsey, Thomas. Captain Meeker's company. First Battalion, First Establishment ; wounded.
Mullet, George. " Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army ; wounded at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777 — lost left eye ; transferred to " Invalid Corps," Continental Army, February i6th, 1779.
Niblick, John. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment ; wounded at White Plains, lost left eye.
Quimby, John. First Battalion, Second Establishment ; First Regiment; wounded at Brandywine, September nth, 1777.
Sherred, Samuel. "Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army;- wounded by accidental discharge of gun ; also militia.
Stephens, Nicholas. "Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army; wounded September, 1779.
Stiles, Aaron. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment; Second Regiment ; wounded at Brandywine, September, 1777.
Walters, John. Captain Ross' company, Third Battalion, Second Establishment ; wounded at Short Hills, June 20th, 1777; discharged June 20th, 1780.
Williams, Henry. " Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army ; Captain Jonathan Holmes' company. Second Regiment ; wounded at Springfield; discharged January 3d, 1783, wounds.
Williams, William. Captain Lloyd's company, Second Regi- ment; wounded.
Meeker, Samuel. Captain, troop, light-horse, Sussex ; Cap- tain, Second Regiment, Sussex; Second Major, ditto. May 23d, 1777 ; wounded July 22d, 1779; Major, Colonel Van- dike's regiment. State troops, October 9th, 1779.
Beeslev, Jonathan. First Lieutenant, Captain Wliildin's company. State troops, December 25th, 1776; Captain, First Battalion, Cumberland ; wounded and taken prisoner near Haddonfield, New Jersey ; died in the hands of the enemy, June, 1778.
Combs, Thomas. Captain, rangers, Middlesex ; wounded April 4th, 1777, at Bonhamton, in capturing picket guard of the enemy.
Harker, Joseph. Lieutenant, Second Regiment, Sussex; Captain, ditto ; wounded in action at Lackawaxon, Pennsylvania, July 22d, 1779.
Horton, Joseph. Captain, First Regiment, Essex; Captain, Second Regiment, ditto; wounded July 12th, 1780, at Middletown, New Jersey.
Jaroloman, James. Lieutenant, Second Regiment, Essex ; wounded near Springfield, New Jersey, June 7th, 1780.
Obert, Henry. Sergeant, Bergen; Captain, ditto; wounded near Hackensack, New Jersey, March 17th, 1780.
Outwater, John. Captain, Bergen ; Captain, State troops ; wounded March, 1780.
Sheppard, Charlton, First Lieutenant, Captain Henry Sparks company. Second Battalion, Salem; Captain, ditto; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, New Jersey, March 21st, 1778.
Snook, Philip. Captain, First Regiment, Hunterdon; wounded in the thigh at the battle of Monmouth, June 28th, 1778.
Staats, Rynear. Lieutenant, Second Battalion, Somerset ; wounded at the battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, October 4th, 1777.
Stout, Samuel. Captain, Second Regiment, Middlesex; Captain, Third Regiment, ditto; wounded October 17th, 1777.
Sutfin, Rceloff. First Lieutenant, Captain Porter's company. First Battalion, Somerset, March 7th, 1777 ; Captain, ditto; wounded August, 1779.
Morgan, Nicholas. First Lieutenant, Captain Morgan's company, Second Regiment, Middlesex ; Lieutenant Commanding company. Major Hayes' battalion, State troops ; mortally wounded December 9th, 1782.
Hendrickson, Garret. First Lieutenant, Captain William Schanck's company, First Regiment, Monmouth, September 25th, 1777; wounded at Middletown, June i2lh, 1780.
Lowden, Anthony. Ensign, Captain Sheppard's company, Second Battalion, Salem ; Second Lieutenant, ditto ; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Clanvson, John. Sergeant, Sussex; Ensign, ditto; wounded June 9th, 1777, accidental discharge of musket; left hand amputated; discharged.
Daley, Dennis. Sergeant, Captain Sheppard's company, Second Battalion, Salem ; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Dougherty, John. Sergeant, Captain Tucker's company, First Regiment, Hunterdon ; wounded in hand, September 2d, 1776, accidental discharge of musket.
Nefies, Peter. Sergeant, Second Regiment, Middlesex; severe- ly wounded at New Brunswick, January 10th, 1782.
Bishop, Benjamin. First Regiment, Essex ; also State troops ; wounded at Elizabethtown, New Jersey, November 23d, 1780.
Finely, James. Captain Sheppard's company, Second Bat- talion, Salem; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Finely, William. Captain Sheppard's company, Second Bat- talion, Salem ; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Hier, Walter. Captain Carhart's company. First Regiment, Monmouth; also State troops; wounded at Middletown, New Jersey, June 21st, 1781 ; also Continental Army.
Howard, Benjamin. Also Captain Scudder's company, State troops; wounded at Elizabethtown, May ist, 1781.
Howard, Hiram. "Western Battalion," Morris; wounded; also State troops; also Continental army.
Prall, John. Second Regiment, Hunterdon ; wounded January 2oth, 1777.
Robbins, Moses. Monmouth; also Matross, "Captain Buddy's Company, Artillery," State troops; wounded at Toms River, March 24th, 17S2; also Continental Army.
Ross, Andrew. First Battalion, Gloucester ; wounded October 29th, 1777.
Rutan, John. Bergen; also Captain Samuel Demarest's com- pany. State troops ; wounded.
Salter, John, Sr. "Captain Shreve's Troop, Light-Horse," Burlington ; wounded at Cedar Creek Bridge, December 27th, 1782.
Sayres, Abbot. Captain Sheppard's company, Second Battalion, Salem; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Sayres, James. Captain Sheppard's company, Second Battalion, Salem; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Taylor, Joseph. First Regiment, Monmouth ; wounded at Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Van Voorheese, Peter. Captain Romine's company, Bergen ; wounded at Fort Lee.
Killed.
Witherspoon, James. Brigade Major, with rank of Major, staff Brigadier General William Maxwell ; killed by cannon- shot, in streets of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Dallas, Archibald. Second Lieutenant, Captain ISIeeker's company, First Battalion, First Establishment, December 9th, 1775 ; Second Lieutenant, Captain Howell's company, First Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; Captain, Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment; Captain, "Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army ; killed in action, January 28th, 1779 ; also Captain, militia.
M' Mires, Andrew. Captain, First Battalion, First Establish- ment, December 15th, 1775 ; Captain, First Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; killed at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Stout, Joseph. Captain, Second Battalion, First Establishment, December i8th, 1775; Captain, Second Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; killed at the battle of Brandywine, September nth, 1777.
McMichael, William. First Lieutenant, Captain Ross' company, Third Battalion, First Establishment, February 7th, 1776; deserted August 14th, 1776, from Fort Schuyler, New York; killed by the Indians, September, 1776.
Hurley, Martin. Private, Captain M' Mires' company. First Battalion, First Establishment; Sergeant, ditto, December 25th, 1 775 ; Ensign, First Battalion, Second Establishment ; killed at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Ogden, Moses. Private, " Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army; Sergeant, ditto, October ist, 1777; Ensign, ditto, May 12th, 1779; killed.
Rodgers, James. Sergeant, Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment, March ist, 1777; Ensign, Third Regiment, to date February 1st, 1779; killed in action at Springfield, New Jersey, August 24th, 1780.
Richards, Samuel. Serjeant, " Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army; killed at the battle of Brandywine, Septem- ber nth, 1777.
Ross, Eliakim. Corporal, " Sheldon's Regiment, Light Dragoons," Continental Army; killed July 2d, 1779.
Yates, John. Sergeant, Second Battalion, Second Establishment; reduced to the ranks October 15th, 1778; Corporal, ditto, December 1st, 1778; Corporal, Captain Phillips' company. Second Regiment ; killed while with a foraging party in Bergen county, New Jersey, March 29th, 1782.
Farr, John. Captain Forman's company. First Regiment ; killed March 24th, 1782.
Jewell, Hubbard. Captain M' Mires' company. First Battalion, First Establishment; Captain M'Mires' company. First Battalion, Second Establishment; killed at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Leonard, Azariah. Captain Holmes' company. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment; killed in action, March 21st, 1777 ; also militia.
Little, Samuel. Captain Baldwin's company. First Battalion, Second Establishment ; killed at Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
McKenny, Timothy. Captain Anderson's company, Third Battalion, Second Establishment; killed June 7th, 1780.
Minthorne, William. Captain John Holmes' company. First Regiment; killed at the siege of Yorktown, October, 1781.
Quigg, Henry. Captain Ross' company. Third Battalion, Second Establishment ; killed at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Roper, James. Captain Martin's company, Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment ; killed in action, February 23d, 1777.
Stewart, Robert. Captain Kinsey's company. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment] killed at the battle of German- town, October 4th, 1777 ; also militia.
Lock, Francis. Captain, First Battalion, Somerset ; killed September 15th, 1777, at Elizabethtown, New Jersey.
Neil, Daniel. Captain-Lieutenant, " Captain Frelinghuysen's Eastern Company, Artillery," State troops, March 1st, 1776; Captain, ditto ; killed at the battle of Princeton, January 3d, 1777.
Pain, John. Lieutenant, Middlesex ; Captain, ditto ; killed September 25th, 1781, near Spanktown, (Rahway), New Jersey.
Reeves, Isaac. Captain, Second Regiment, Essex; Captain, Colonel Van Cortland's battalion, "Heard's Brigade," June 14th, 1776; killed June 6th, 1780, at Elizabethtown, New Jersey.
Skinner, Richard. Captain, First Regiment, Middlesex; killed July 1st, 1779, at Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Brocaw, John. Lieutenant, First Battalion, Somerset; killed October 4th, 1777, at Germantown, Pennsylvania.
Mulford, David. Lieutenant, Second Battalion, Cumberland ; killed November 25th, 1777.
Studson, Joshua. Lieutenant, Monmouth ; Lieutenant, Cap- tain Jenkins' company, Colonel Holmes' battalion. State troops, June 14th, 1780; killed December, 1780, while boarding an enemy's vessel on the coast.
Ten Eyck, John. Lieutenant, Somerset; killed June 17th,. 1777, at Millstone, New Jersey.
Whitlock, John. Lieutenant, First Regiment, Monmouth ; killed February 13th, 1777, at Middletown, New Jersey.
Ball, Samuel. Captain Williams' company. Second Regiment, Essex ; also Captain Gillam's company. State troops ; also Continental Army ; killed at Connecticut Farms, June 7th, 1780.
Kinsley, James. Matross, ''Captain Huddy's Company, Artillery," State troops; killed at Toms River, March 22d, 1782.
Lane, Cornelius. Captain Lane's company, Fourth Regiment, Hunterdon; killed at Allentown, June 27th, 1778.
Mershon, Aaron. Captain Van Cleve's company, Colonel Johnson's battalion, "Heard's Brigade;" killed on Long Island, August 27th, 1776.
Mershon, Andrew. Colonel Johnson's battalion, '' Heard's Brigade;" killed August 27th, 1776.
Murray, Joseph. Third Regiment, Monmouth ; killed by tories at Middletown, June 8th, 1780.
Neviers, John. "Western Battalion," Morris; also State troops; killed October 15th, 1776.
Noble, Thomas. Captain William Smith's company. Second Battalion, Salem ; killed.
Pangborn, Limis. Monmouth ; killed at Manahawkin, New- Jersey, December 30th, 1781.
Passell, Nicholas. Captain Reeves' company, Second Regiment, Essex; killed June 7th, 17S0.
Pike, John. Captain Horton's company. First Regiment, Essex; killed February 5th, 1779.
Reock, Jacob. Captain Horton's company, First Regiment, Essex ; Captain Reeves' company. Second Regiment, ditto; also Captain Craig's company. State troops ; killed June 7th, 17S0; also Continental Army.
Salter, Benjamin. " Eastern Battalion," Morris; killed Sep- tember 6th, 1779.
Smith, Moses. Second Regiment, Essex ; killed June 8th, 1781.
Stout, John. Middlesex ; also Colonel Cook's battalion, "Detached Militia;" killed at Hornerstown, New Jersey.
Sutton, Robert. Captain Carlisle's company, First Regiment, Burlington; killed May 10th, 1778.
Talmage, Daniel. Sussex; killed at Dackawaxon, July 22d, 1779.
Terry, Josiah. Cumberland ; also Captain Keen's company, State troops; killed April, 17S2.
Wade, Nathan. Sussex ; killed at Lackawaxon, July 2d. 1779.
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Wounded.
Baldwin, Daniel. First Lieutenant, Captain Morris' company. First Battalion, First Establishment, November 8th, ? ; Captain, First Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776 ; severely wounded lost a leg at battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777; discharged March 1st.
Hennion, Cornelius. Ensign, Captain Potter's company, Third Battalion, First Establishment, February 7th, 1776; Second Lieutenant, ditto, July 19th, 1776; First Lieutenant, Captain Gifford's company. Third Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; Captain, ditto; severely wounded at Short Hills, New Jersey, June 26th, 1777, and discharged on account of wounds, April 1st, 1778.
Bloomfield, Jarvis. Private, Third Battalion, Second Establishment ; Ensign, ditto, October 4th, 1777; Second Lieu- tenant, ditto, November 1st, 1777; Ensign, Third Regiment; Lieutenant, ditto, to date October 4th, 1777; resigned ; wounded at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Clark, William. Ensign, Captain Ross' company. Third Bat- talion, First Establishment ; Second Lieutenant, ditto, Oc- tober 29th, 1776; Second Lieutenant, Captain Ross' com- pany, Third Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; First Lieutenant, ditto, January ist, 1777; wounded at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777 ; discharged wounds.
Robertson, Robert. Second Lieutenant, Captain Conway's company, First Battalion, First Establishment, September i8th, 1776; Second Lieutenant, Captain Morris' company, First Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; First Lieutenant, ditto; wounded at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777; resigned.
Broderick, William. Private, Captain Cox's company. Third Battalion, Second Establishment ; Corporal, ditto, March 10th, 1777; Sergeant, Captain Cox's company. Third Regiment; Sergeant, First Regiment; wounded June 23d, 1780, at Springfield.
Hathaway, Shadrack. Sergeant, Captain Wade's company, Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment ; severely wounded at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777 ; died same day.
Howell, Edward. Private, Third Battalion, First Establishment; private, Captain Ross' company. Third Battalion, Second Establishment; Sergeant, Captain Cox's company, Third Regiment; Sergeant, First Regiment; wounded at Springfield, January 2d, 17S3.
Swift, James. Private, Third Battalion, First Establishment; private. Captain Dickerson's company. Third Battalion, Second Establishment; Serjeant, Captain Ballard's company. Third Regiment; Sergeant, Second Regiment; wounded; discharged January 1st, 1783.
Hall, John. Corporal, Second Regiment ; wounded March 23d, 1782.
Prendergrass, Thomas. Private, First Battalion, Second Estab- lishment; Corporal, ditto, January ist, 1780 — wounded.
Bunn, Barnes. Matross, "Lamb's Artillery," (Second Regiment Artillery), Continental Army; wounded in the shoulder, before Quebec; discharged December 31st, 1775.
Cotheal , Isaac. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment ; wounded April 19th, 1777; discharged May ist, 177S, on account of wounds.
Davis, Caleb. "Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army; wounded severely at battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777; discharged April 19th, 1780, wounds.
Fiddes, George. Third Battalion, Second Establishment ; Captain Mitchell's company. First Regiment ; wounded at Springfield; discharged December 7th, 1782, wounds.
Gamberton, Charles. Captain Forman's company. Fourth Battalion, Second establishment, wounded at battle of Monmouth ; also militia.
Goff, Nathan. "Patton's Regiment," Continental Army; wounded at the battle of Brandy Avine, September nth, 1777 ; discharged September 3d, 1783, disability.
Howard, Hiram. "Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army; wounded at Ash Swamp; discharged February 23d, 1777; also Captain Luce's company. Second Battalion, Second Establishment ; also militia.
Howell, William. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment; wounded at battle of Monmouth, June 28th, 177S.
Jackson, John. Captain Meeker's company, First Battalion, First Establishment; wounded.
Linsey, Thomas. Captain Meeker's company. First Battalion, First Establishment ; wounded.
Mullet, George. " Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army ; wounded at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777 — lost left eye ; transferred to " Invalid Corps," Continental Army, February i6th, 1779.
Niblick, John. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment ; wounded at White Plains, lost left eye.
Quimby, John. First Battalion, Second Establishment ; First Regiment; wounded at Brandywine, September nth, 1777.
Sherred, Samuel. "Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army;- wounded by accidental discharge of gun ; also militia.
Stephens, Nicholas. "Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army; wounded September, 1779.
Stiles, Aaron. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment; Second Regiment ; wounded at Brandywine, September, 1777.
Walters, John. Captain Ross' company, Third Battalion, Second Establishment ; wounded at Short Hills, June 20th, 1777; discharged June 20th, 1780.
Williams, Henry. " Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army ; Captain Jonathan Holmes' company. Second Regiment ; wounded at Springfield; discharged January 3d, 1783, wounds.
Williams, William. Captain Lloyd's company, Second Regi- ment; wounded.
Meeker, Samuel. Captain, troop, light-horse, Sussex ; Cap- tain, Second Regiment, Sussex; Second Major, ditto. May 23d, 1777 ; wounded July 22d, 1779; Major, Colonel Van- dike's regiment. State troops, October 9th, 1779.
Beeslev, Jonathan. First Lieutenant, Captain Wliildin's company. State troops, December 25th, 1776; Captain, First Battalion, Cumberland ; wounded and taken prisoner near Haddonfield, New Jersey ; died in the hands of the enemy, June, 1778.
Combs, Thomas. Captain, rangers, Middlesex ; wounded April 4th, 1777, at Bonhamton, in capturing picket guard of the enemy.
Harker, Joseph. Lieutenant, Second Regiment, Sussex; Captain, ditto ; wounded in action at Lackawaxon, Pennsylvania, July 22d, 1779.
Horton, Joseph. Captain, First Regiment, Essex; Captain, Second Regiment, ditto; wounded July 12th, 1780, at Middletown, New Jersey.
Jaroloman, James. Lieutenant, Second Regiment, Essex ; wounded near Springfield, New Jersey, June 7th, 1780.
Obert, Henry. Sergeant, Bergen; Captain, ditto; wounded near Hackensack, New Jersey, March 17th, 1780.
Outwater, John. Captain, Bergen ; Captain, State troops ; wounded March, 1780.
Sheppard, Charlton, First Lieutenant, Captain Henry Sparks company. Second Battalion, Salem; Captain, ditto; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, New Jersey, March 21st, 1778.
Snook, Philip. Captain, First Regiment, Hunterdon; wounded in the thigh at the battle of Monmouth, June 28th, 1778.
Staats, Rynear. Lieutenant, Second Battalion, Somerset ; wounded at the battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, October 4th, 1777.
Stout, Samuel. Captain, Second Regiment, Middlesex; Captain, Third Regiment, ditto; wounded October 17th, 1777.
Sutfin, Rceloff. First Lieutenant, Captain Porter's company. First Battalion, Somerset, March 7th, 1777 ; Captain, ditto; wounded August, 1779.
Morgan, Nicholas. First Lieutenant, Captain Morgan's company, Second Regiment, Middlesex ; Lieutenant Commanding company. Major Hayes' battalion, State troops ; mortally wounded December 9th, 1782.
Hendrickson, Garret. First Lieutenant, Captain William Schanck's company, First Regiment, Monmouth, September 25th, 1777; wounded at Middletown, June i2lh, 1780.
Lowden, Anthony. Ensign, Captain Sheppard's company, Second Battalion, Salem ; Second Lieutenant, ditto ; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Clanvson, John. Sergeant, Sussex; Ensign, ditto; wounded June 9th, 1777, accidental discharge of musket; left hand amputated; discharged.
Daley, Dennis. Sergeant, Captain Sheppard's company, Second Battalion, Salem ; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Dougherty, John. Sergeant, Captain Tucker's company, First Regiment, Hunterdon ; wounded in hand, September 2d, 1776, accidental discharge of musket.
Nefies, Peter. Sergeant, Second Regiment, Middlesex; severe- ly wounded at New Brunswick, January 10th, 1782.
Bishop, Benjamin. First Regiment, Essex ; also State troops ; wounded at Elizabethtown, New Jersey, November 23d, 1780.
Finely, James. Captain Sheppard's company, Second Bat- talion, Salem; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Finely, William. Captain Sheppard's company, Second Bat- talion, Salem ; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Hier, Walter. Captain Carhart's company. First Regiment, Monmouth; also State troops; wounded at Middletown, New Jersey, June 21st, 1781 ; also Continental Army.
Howard, Benjamin. Also Captain Scudder's company, State troops; wounded at Elizabethtown, May ist, 1781.
Howard, Hiram. "Western Battalion," Morris; wounded; also State troops; also Continental army.
Prall, John. Second Regiment, Hunterdon ; wounded January 2oth, 1777.
Robbins, Moses. Monmouth; also Matross, "Captain Buddy's Company, Artillery," State troops; wounded at Toms River, March 24th, 17S2; also Continental Army.
Ross, Andrew. First Battalion, Gloucester ; wounded October 29th, 1777.
Rutan, John. Bergen; also Captain Samuel Demarest's com- pany. State troops ; wounded.
Salter, John, Sr. "Captain Shreve's Troop, Light-Horse," Burlington ; wounded at Cedar Creek Bridge, December 27th, 1782.
Sayres, Abbot. Captain Sheppard's company, Second Battalion, Salem; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Sayres, James. Captain Sheppard's company, Second Battalion, Salem; wounded at Hancock's Bridge, March 21st, 1778.
Taylor, Joseph. First Regiment, Monmouth ; wounded at Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Van Voorheese, Peter. Captain Romine's company, Bergen ; wounded at Fort Lee.
Killed.
Witherspoon, James. Brigade Major, with rank of Major, staff Brigadier General William Maxwell ; killed by cannon- shot, in streets of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Dallas, Archibald. Second Lieutenant, Captain ISIeeker's company, First Battalion, First Establishment, December 9th, 1775 ; Second Lieutenant, Captain Howell's company, First Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; Captain, Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment; Captain, "Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army ; killed in action, January 28th, 1779 ; also Captain, militia.
M' Mires, Andrew. Captain, First Battalion, First Establish- ment, December 15th, 1775 ; Captain, First Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; killed at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Stout, Joseph. Captain, Second Battalion, First Establishment, December i8th, 1775; Captain, Second Battalion, Second Establishment, November 29th, 1776; killed at the battle of Brandywine, September nth, 1777.
McMichael, William. First Lieutenant, Captain Ross' company, Third Battalion, First Establishment, February 7th, 1776; deserted August 14th, 1776, from Fort Schuyler, New York; killed by the Indians, September, 1776.
Hurley, Martin. Private, Captain M' Mires' company. First Battalion, First Establishment; Sergeant, ditto, December 25th, 1 775 ; Ensign, First Battalion, Second Establishment ; killed at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Ogden, Moses. Private, " Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army; Sergeant, ditto, October ist, 1777; Ensign, ditto, May 12th, 1779; killed.
Rodgers, James. Sergeant, Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment, March ist, 1777; Ensign, Third Regiment, to date February 1st, 1779; killed in action at Springfield, New Jersey, August 24th, 1780.
Richards, Samuel. Serjeant, " Spencer's Regiment," Continental Army; killed at the battle of Brandywine, Septem- ber nth, 1777.
Ross, Eliakim. Corporal, " Sheldon's Regiment, Light Dragoons," Continental Army; killed July 2d, 1779.
Yates, John. Sergeant, Second Battalion, Second Establishment; reduced to the ranks October 15th, 1778; Corporal, ditto, December 1st, 1778; Corporal, Captain Phillips' company. Second Regiment ; killed while with a foraging party in Bergen county, New Jersey, March 29th, 1782.
Farr, John. Captain Forman's company. First Regiment ; killed March 24th, 1782.
Jewell, Hubbard. Captain M' Mires' company. First Battalion, First Establishment; Captain M'Mires' company. First Battalion, Second Establishment; killed at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Leonard, Azariah. Captain Holmes' company. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment; killed in action, March 21st, 1777 ; also militia.
Little, Samuel. Captain Baldwin's company. First Battalion, Second Establishment ; killed at Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
McKenny, Timothy. Captain Anderson's company, Third Battalion, Second Establishment; killed June 7th, 1780.
Minthorne, William. Captain John Holmes' company. First Regiment; killed at the siege of Yorktown, October, 1781.
Quigg, Henry. Captain Ross' company. Third Battalion, Second Establishment ; killed at the battle of Germantown, October 4th, 1777.
Roper, James. Captain Martin's company, Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment ; killed in action, February 23d, 1777.
Stewart, Robert. Captain Kinsey's company. Fourth Battalion, Second Establishment] killed at the battle of German- town, October 4th, 1777 ; also militia.
Lock, Francis. Captain, First Battalion, Somerset ; killed September 15th, 1777, at Elizabethtown, New Jersey.
Neil, Daniel. Captain-Lieutenant, " Captain Frelinghuysen's Eastern Company, Artillery," State troops, March 1st, 1776; Captain, ditto ; killed at the battle of Princeton, January 3d, 1777.
Pain, John. Lieutenant, Middlesex ; Captain, ditto ; killed September 25th, 1781, near Spanktown, (Rahway), New Jersey.
Reeves, Isaac. Captain, Second Regiment, Essex; Captain, Colonel Van Cortland's battalion, "Heard's Brigade," June 14th, 1776; killed June 6th, 1780, at Elizabethtown, New Jersey.
Skinner, Richard. Captain, First Regiment, Middlesex; killed July 1st, 1779, at Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Brocaw, John. Lieutenant, First Battalion, Somerset; killed October 4th, 1777, at Germantown, Pennsylvania.
Mulford, David. Lieutenant, Second Battalion, Cumberland ; killed November 25th, 1777.
Studson, Joshua. Lieutenant, Monmouth ; Lieutenant, Cap- tain Jenkins' company, Colonel Holmes' battalion. State troops, June 14th, 1780; killed December, 1780, while boarding an enemy's vessel on the coast.
Ten Eyck, John. Lieutenant, Somerset; killed June 17th,. 1777, at Millstone, New Jersey.
Whitlock, John. Lieutenant, First Regiment, Monmouth ; killed February 13th, 1777, at Middletown, New Jersey.
Ball, Samuel. Captain Williams' company. Second Regiment, Essex ; also Captain Gillam's company. State troops ; also Continental Army ; killed at Connecticut Farms, June 7th, 1780.
Kinsley, James. Matross, ''Captain Huddy's Company, Artillery," State troops; killed at Toms River, March 22d, 1782.
Lane, Cornelius. Captain Lane's company, Fourth Regiment, Hunterdon; killed at Allentown, June 27th, 1778.
Mershon, Aaron. Captain Van Cleve's company, Colonel Johnson's battalion, "Heard's Brigade;" killed on Long Island, August 27th, 1776.
Mershon, Andrew. Colonel Johnson's battalion, '' Heard's Brigade;" killed August 27th, 1776.
Murray, Joseph. Third Regiment, Monmouth ; killed by tories at Middletown, June 8th, 1780.
Neviers, John. "Western Battalion," Morris; also State troops; killed October 15th, 1776.
Noble, Thomas. Captain William Smith's company. Second Battalion, Salem ; killed.
Pangborn, Limis. Monmouth ; killed at Manahawkin, New- Jersey, December 30th, 1781.
Passell, Nicholas. Captain Reeves' company, Second Regiment, Essex; killed June 7th, 17S0.
Pike, John. Captain Horton's company. First Regiment, Essex; killed February 5th, 1779.
Reock, Jacob. Captain Horton's company, First Regiment, Essex ; Captain Reeves' company. Second Regiment, ditto; also Captain Craig's company. State troops ; killed June 7th, 17S0; also Continental Army.
Salter, Benjamin. " Eastern Battalion," Morris; killed Sep- tember 6th, 1779.
Smith, Moses. Second Regiment, Essex ; killed June 8th, 1781.
Stout, John. Middlesex ; also Colonel Cook's battalion, "Detached Militia;" killed at Hornerstown, New Jersey.
Sutton, Robert. Captain Carlisle's company, First Regiment, Burlington; killed May 10th, 1778.
Talmage, Daniel. Sussex; killed at Dackawaxon, July 22d, 1779.
Terry, Josiah. Cumberland ; also Captain Keen's company, State troops; killed April, 17S2.
Wade, Nathan. Sussex ; killed at Lackawaxon, July 2d. 1779.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Pennsylvania Navy The Ship Viper, 1777.
I never knew that Pennsylvania had a navy, so when I came across this information I couldn’t pass it up. Pennsylvania had 47, ships in their navy, and the Viper was one. On this page you will find the Viper muster roll. At the end of this muster you will find a listing of all 47, ships. There are muster rolls of all these ships, so if you didn’t find your ancestor or a name of interest on this roll, maybe they can be found on one of the other 46, rolls. If you would like a copy of a muster roll, or just a look up, just drop me a line. My address can be found in my profile.
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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.
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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.
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