This information is on the Soldiers & Sailors of Massachusetts. This information will cover the Americans and British, this is page13., of ?, the names on this page will start with ( Read and ends with Serjant , ) Those names highlighted in ( red ) will be British.These records were copied right from the records and for this reason there are many miss spelled words. So if you don’t find the surname you were looking for try a different spelling.
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1662. Read, Ebenezer. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissarj' [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Read, a INIaster, reported taken in a jjrize of the sloop "Rover" (privateer) by the British ship "Milford."
1663. Read, James. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Read reported as belonging to Virginia.
1664. Read, Jajies. List of prisoners sent from New York Ln the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Read reported as belonging to Virginia and as havmg been employed in the " Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut. [Name appears twice on list.]
1665. Read, "William. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by Jolm Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1666. Rkdacez, Charles. List of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to he exchanged ; reported a §eaman ; letter from Bat. Fox, Commissary, to the Commissary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on hoard the " Rainhow " at Halifax, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanymg list, requests that said men he exchanged for British prisoners.
1667. Bedkor, Henry, Sandisfield. Private, 6th co.. Col. Brooks's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 12, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Sandistield ; credited to town of Sandisfield ; also, Capt. Robert Allen's co., Col. Icliabod Alden's regt.; return endorsed "1778;" mustered by County Muster Master Barber and by a Continental Muster Master; reported fur- loughed; also, (late) Capt. Allen's co., (late) Col. Alden's regt. ; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777, and who had not been absent subsequently except on furlough, etc., certified at Fort " Harkei-men," Feb. 26, 1779; also, Capt. Asa Cobuni's (Light Infantry) co., (late) Col. Alden's (6th) regt. ; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Fort Harkimer; also, Capt. Jonas Parker's co., Lieut. Col. Jolin Brooks's (7th) regt. ; muster roll for Jan., 1781, dated "West Point; reported taken prisoner Jan. 22, 1781.
1668. Reed, Is-Aac. Private, Capt. Abner Cranston's co., Col. Asa Whitcomb's regt. ; muster roll dated Camp at Ticonderoga, Nov. 27, 1776; enlisted Jan. 1, 1776; reported killed or taken prisoner Oct. 12, 1776.
1669. Reed, Nathan. Private, Lieut. Benjamin Miles's detachment from Col. Jonathan Grout's regt. ; entered service Dec. 21, 1780; discharged Jan. 4, 1781; ser^dce, 14 days ; detachment escorted prisoners of war from Rutland to New London to be exchanged Dec. 26, 1780.
1670, Reed, Oliver. Letter from Edward Brooks to Hon. James Bowdoin, dated Halifax Barracks, Nov. 8, 1777, asking that arrangements be made for the exchange of said Reed, 3d Lieutenant, ship "Tartar," and other prisoners confined in barracks at Halifax.
1671. Reed, Robert. List of prisoners appearing in a return of the main guard, dated Cambridge, Sept. 13, 1775, signed by Ephraim Corey, Captain of the guard ; said Reed, with other riflemen, confined 3 nights by Col. Thompson for mutiny.
1672. Reed, William. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1673. Rees, Stoker. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Prize Master.
1674. Remich, Christopher. List dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His ISfajesty's ship " Rambow," and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier, as having been liberated by him with- out receii)ts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named.
1675. Remmick, John, Cape Cod. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Lsland, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777 ; said Remmick, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the " Viper."
1676. Remmon, James, Falmouth. Descriptive list dated Feb. 20, 1782; Capt. Rufiis Lincoln's co., Lieut. Col. J. Brooks's (7th) regt. ; age, 23 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 7 in. ; complexion, black ; haii', black ; occupation, laborer ; birthplace, Falmouth; residence, Falmouth; enlisted Dec. -, 1779; enlistment, during war; also, Capt. Lincoln's co., Lieut. Col. Brooks's (7th) regt.; li.st of men taken prisoners subsequent to Jan. 1, 1781 ; said Remmon taken prisoner Oct. 17, 1781, at Croton river ; reported exchanged June 20, 1782.
1677. Reudy, Peter. List of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged ; reported a Seaman ; letter from Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners, to the Commissary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on board the "Rainbow," at Halifax, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanying list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners.
1678. Rew, Jos'h. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Rew reported as belonging to " Breton," as havmg lived ia Virginia, and as employed in the sloop "Richard."
1679. Reynolds, Amos. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as retvu-ned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1680. Reynolds, Mingo. Private, Capt. Elijah Lewis's co.. Col. Christopher Green's (1st Rhode Island) battalion ; muster roll dated July 6, 1778 ; enlisted Jiu'ie 4, 1778; enlistment, tluring war; reported joined since last muster; also, same CO. and battalion ; muster rolls for Sept., 1778-Feb., 1779; reported absent with leave in Sept., 1778, absent without leave in Oct., 1778, on fatigue duly in Dec, 1778; also, same co. and battalion; muster roll for March, 1779, dated East Greenwich ; reported on command at " Obdikes Newton ; " also, Capt. Lewis's (2d) CO., Col. Greene's battalion ; muster roll for April, 1779, dated East Green- wich ; reported absent without leave ; also, Capt. Lewis's (3d) co., Col. Greene's battalion; muster rolls for July, Aug., and Oct., 1779; reported a prisoner of war in July, a prisoner at Newport in Aug., a prisoner in Oct.
1681. Rhode Island, Newport, Newbury. Private, Capt. Moses Greenleaf's co.. Col. Benjamin Tupjjer's regt. ; Continental Army pay accoimts for service from Feb. 18, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1777 ; reported taken in-isoner July 7, 1777 ; also, same CO. and regt. ; return dated Jan. 25, 1778 ; residence, Newbuiy ; engaged for town of Newbury ; mustered by County and Continental Muster Masters ; re- ported taken prisoner at " Hubelton."
1682. Rhodes, Charles. 1st Lieutenant, brigantine "General Gasden " (privateer); petition dated Boston, Aug. 18, 1778, signed by John Horn, of Providence, in behalf of Messrs. Bourdeaux & Co., owners, asking that he be commissioned as commander of said vessel ; ordered in Coimcil Aug. 18, 1778, that a commission be issued ; also, list of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; reported a Lieutenant ; also. Prize Master, on board the armed ship "Deane," commanded by Capt. Elisha Himnan ; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Boston, Nov. -, 1780; age, 30 yrs. ; complexion, light.
1683. Rhods, Benjamin, Arundel. Capt. Jesse Dorman's co.. Col. James Scammon's (30th) regt. ; order for boxinty coat or its equivalent in money dated Cam- bridge, Oct. 27, 1775; also, Capt. Daniel Merrill's co., Col. Samuel Brewer's regt.; return [year not given] ; residence, Arundel ; enlisted for town of Wells; enlistment, 8 months; reported taken prisoner Dec. 27, 1777.
1684. RicCARD, John Holden. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston m the cartel "Swift" Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Master.
1685. Rice, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissaiy of Pris- oners ; reported a Seaman.
1686. Rice, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1687. Rich, Barnabas. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Rich taken in the slooj) "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1688. Richards, Samuel. List of prisoners appearing in a return of the main guard, dated Cambridge, Sept. 13, 1775, signed by Ephraim Corey, Captain of the guard ; said Richards confined 11 nights by Gen. Washington for firing his gmi.
1689. Richardson, Edward, "Williamstown. Private, (Jth co.. Col. John Bailey's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 27, 1777, to Sept. 19, 1777; reported killed Sept. 19, 1777; also, Capt. Isaac Warren's (6th) co., Col. Bailey's regt.; company return dated Camp Valley Forge, Jan. 24, 1778; reported taken prisoner.
1690. Richardson, Moses. List dated Cambridge, May 11, 1776, of men who served as guards to prevent the rescue of prisoners.
1691. Richardson, "Rubard." Capt. Baker's co.; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1692. Richardson, "Wait'm." Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin.son, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1693. RiCKER, Enoch. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers; reported a Seaman.
1694. Riddle, Edwakd, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1695. RmER, Benjamin. Boy (also given Seaman), brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; engaged Aug. 29, 1777 : discharged Sept. 14, 1777 ; service, 16 days ; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York 178-."
1696. Rider, David, Yarmouth. Private, Capt. Joshua Gray's co., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775, towards Marshfield ; ser- vice, 2 days; also, Capt. Lot Crowell's co.. Col. Nathaniel Freeman's regt. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset " lost on Cape Cod Nov. -, 1778.
1697. Rider, Joseph. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emei-son, Commissary; said Eider, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Hope."
1698. Rider, Paul. Capt. Lot Crowell's co., Col. Nathaniel Freeman's regt. ; service, 13 days, on an alarm at Daitmouth and Falmouth in Sept., 1778; also. Private, same co. and regt. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset " lost on Cape Cod Nov. -, 1778.
1699. Rider, Peter, IVIarshfield. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Col. John Cushing's (2d Plymouth Co.) regt.; residence, Marshfield; engaged for town of Marshfield (also given Hanover) ; jomed Capt. Stetson's CO., Col. Marshall's regt. ; tenn, 3 years; also, list of men mustered by James Hatch, Muster Master for Plj-mouth Co. ; Col. Marshall's regt. ; age, 20 jts. ; enlisted by Capt. Isaiah Stetson; reported received Contmental bounty; also. Private, 8th co., Col. Gamaliel Bradford's regt.; Continental Army pay ac- counts for service from Feb. 19, 1777, to Dec. 20, 1777: reported a prisoner; also, Capt. Isaiah Stetson's co., Col. Bradford's regt. ; pay abstract for sub- sistence, dated Boston ; enlisted Feb. 19, 1777 ; marched April 15, 1777 ; credited with 25 days allowance ; also, same co. and regt. ; return [year not given] ; mustered by Comity and Continental Muster Masters ; aho, same co. and regt. ; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777, etc. ; enlisted Feb. 19, 1777 ; joined March 22, 1777 ; reported died Feb. -, 1778.
1700. RicGGS, Jeremiah. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 177(5]; said Kiggs rejiorted taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1701. Riling, John. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the tenn of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deinity Muster blaster, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778 ; engaged for town of Boston ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.
1702. Riphald, George. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from tlie time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mustered by Heniy Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Ma.ster, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778 ; engaged for town of Boston ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.
1703. Ritchardson, Solomon. Capt. Newhale's co. ; list of prisoners taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; re- ported taken prisoner at Fort "Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1704. Roach, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissaiy of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1705. Roach, John. Sergeant, Capt. Mills's co.. Col. Joseph Vose's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to March 1, 1778 ; reported deserted ; also, Capt. Abraham Tuckerman's co.. Col. Vose's regt. ; muster roll for Dec, 1777, sworn to at Camp near Valley Forge; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; term, during war ; reported a prisoner with provost guard ; also, descriptive list of deserters from Col. Joseph Vose's (1st) regt., dated Camp Highlands, July 13, 1780 ; age, 23 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 9 in. ; complexion, dark ; hair, brown ; birthplace, Ireland.
1706. Roach, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported Captain of an armed vessel.
1707. Road, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; re- ported as Mate of a merchant vessel.
1708. Roads John. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Roads, Mate, to be exchanged for Timothy Rindon, Mate.
1709. RoBERSON, James. Fifer, Capt. Richardson's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1710. Robert, Andrew. List of prisoners brought ui the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1711. ROBEKTS, Benjamin. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles "Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1712. Roberts, Josiah. Certificate dated Halifax Harbor, Oct. 7, 1778, signed by said Roberts, Master, and others, certifying that none of the American prisoners, of whom they fonned a part and who were to be sent to Boston in the cartel " Silver Eel " to be exchanged for British subjects, had been compelled to pro- ceed on board, but that all the convalescents went of their own free will and at their earnest desire ; also, list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as retm-ned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; said Roberts reported Master of an armed vessel.
1713. Robins, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissarj'; said Robins, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a trading A^essel.
1714. Robinson, Caleb. List of officers taken prisoners by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to be ex- changed for British officers taken prisoners by Maj. Gen. Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; .said Robmson, Captain, to be exchanged for Lord Petersham, Captain, of the 29th regt.
1715. Robinson, Charles, West Sprmgfield (also given Springfield). List of men raised to servo in the Continental Anny, as returned by Capt. Levi Ely; residence, AYest Springlield ; engaged for town of West Springfield ; joined Capt. Herion's co.. Col. Hazen's regt. ; term, 3 years or during war; said Kobinson, with others, reported as prisoners of war or convention troops ; also, Private, Capt. Liebert's co.. Col. Hazen's regt. ; Contmental Army pay accounts for service from April IL 1779, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, return certified at Camp Peekskill, Nov. 9, 1779, of oflacers and men belonguig to Massachu.setts in Col. ]Moses Hazen's regt. ; Capt. Liebert's co. ; rank, Private ; enlisted April 11, 1779 ; enlistment, during war ; also, Col. Hazen's regt. ; Continental Anny pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; residence, Spring- field; reported died in 1781.
1716. Robinson, George. Private, Capt. Benjamin Heywood's co., Lieut. Col. Calvin Smith's (6th) regt. ; mu.ster roll for July, 1781 ; enlisted March 23 (also given March 29) , 1781 ; enlistment, 3 years ; reported deserted (also given taken prisoner) July 24, 1781; also, muster roll for Sept., 1781, sworn to at Camp Bald Hill; reported joined from captivity Sept.-, 1781, and mustered from July 1, 1781 ; also, return for wages for the year 1781 ; wages allowed said Robinson from March 23, 1781, to Oct. 1, 1781, 6 mos. 9 days ; reported deserted Oct. 21, 1781.
1717. Robinson, Jos. Li.st of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Robinson rei)orted as having been taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1718. Rodman, Isaac. Private, Capt. Elijah Lewis's co.. Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) battalion; muster roll dated July 6, 1778; also, same co. and battalion; muster rolls for Sej)t., 1778-Feb., 1779; enlisted Feb. 5 (also given Feb. 25), 1778; enlistment, duruig war; reported absent with leave in Nov., 1778, on fatigue duty in Dec, 1778; also, same co. and battalion; muster roll for March, 1779, dated East Greenwich; reported on fatigue duty; also, Capt. Lewis's (2d) co., Col. Greene's battalion; muster roll for April, 1779, dated East Greenwich ; also, Capt. Lewis's (3d) co.. Col. Greene's battalion; muster rolls for July, Aug., and Oct., 1779, dated East Greenwich ; reported a prisoner of war in July, 1779, prisoner at Newport in Aug., 1779; also, same co. and battalion; muster rolls for Nov. and Dec, 1779, dated Newport.
1719. RoFFE, Samuel. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisonei-s, as retmTied by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given].
1720. Rogers, Andrew. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers ; reported a Master.
1721. Rogers, Benjamin, Newburyport. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777 ; reported a Master.
1722. Rogers, James. List of prisoners brought to Marbleliead in the cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given] ; said Rogers, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the schooner " General Gates " by the British brig " Hope."
1723. Rogers, John. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Rogers, a Seaman, to be exchanged for John Tracy.
1724. Rogers, Prince. Private, Lieut. Samuel Knowles's co., Maj. Zenas "Winslow's regt. ; service from Sept. 6 to Sept. 13, 1778, 6 days, on alanns at Bedford and Falmouth ; also, Private ; service, 1 day, under Lieut. Samuel Knowles, guard- ing prisoners from the British ship " Somerset," cast ashore on Cape Cod, also giiarding them while at Eastham, and marching them to the next town, by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman ; roll dated Nov. 6, 1778.
1725. Rogers, Samuel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to' Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1726. Rogers, William. Petition dated " Kingston," Guard-ship, Oct. 20, 1777, signed by James Reid, stating that he had been taken prisoner Sept. .3-, 1777, while a passenger on board the transport " Jamieson and Peggy," commanded by Capt. James Paterson, bound from Cork to New York, by the privateer "General Washington," owned by Messrs. Seers and Smith, of Boston, and commanded by said Rogers, Captain, and placed on board the "Kingston," guard-ship, Sept. 27, 1777, and requesting liberty to go ashore in order to attend to his private affairs ; ordered in Council Oct. 25, 1777, that the Commissary of Pris- oners be directed to permit the said James Reid to come ashore in accordance with his petition.
1727. Rolland, Joseph. List of prisoners discharged from the British sloop '-'Himter" and sent on board the cartel " Silver Eel " by order of Sir George Collier Oct. 9, 1778 ; said Rolland reported as liaviag been confined in Halifax prison.
1728. Rollins, Joseph. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that measures be taken for the exchange of said Rollins and other prisoners confined on board prison-ships at New York ; ordered in Council Aug. 12, 1777, that the petition be granted and that a cartel be sent to New York.
1729. ROLSTON, John. Report of guard detail and prisoners under confinement, dated Ticonderoga, Sept. 26, 1776, made to Maj. Gen. Gates, taken from Col. Ephraim Wheelock's Orderly Book ; said Rolston confined by Adj. Jolinson for selling nun to the soldiers and suffering them to be drunk at his tent after seasonable hours contrary to orders.
1730. RoOL, Stephen. Private, Capt. John Spoor's co., Col. John Brown's regt. ; entered service July 18, 1780; service, 3 mos. 2 days; reported taken prisoner Oct. 19, 1780; regiment raised in Berkshire Co. to reinforce Continental Army for 3 months.
1731. RoRGERS, Jonathan. Account dated [Harwich, Nov. 7, 1778], rendered by Capt. Abijah Bangs, for amounts due men who guarded prisoners from the [British] ship " Somerset " at Harwich and thence to Yarmouth ; service, 2 days.
1732. Ross [James ?], Cape Porpoise. List of American prisoners landed in New Eng- land by Capt. Solomon Rider, Master of the shallop " Seatiower," of Yannouth, N. S. ; said Ross, Captain, belonging to Cape Porpoise, taken by the "Mil- ford" off Georges Banks, reported to have been landed at Falmouth, Mass., Jan. 12, 1777.
1733. Roster, Antony, Newton. Private, Colonel's co., Col. Thomas Marshall's regt.; Continental Army i)ay accounts for service from Aug. 27, 1779, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Newton ; credited to town of Newton ; reported a Frenchman ; also, descriptive list endorsed " "W pomt January lltli 1781 ; " Capt. "William Parks's CO., Col. Benjamin Tapper's (10th) regt. ; age, 30 (also given 29) jts. ; stature, 5 ft. 3 in. ; complexion, dark ; hair, dark ; residence, Newton ; engaged Aug. 27, 1779, by Capt. Parks; term, during war; reported deserted to the enemy (also reported a prisoner) March 9, 1780.
1734. KouNDLET, Sajiuel. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prison- ers sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Roundley, Mate, to be exchanged for Daniel Christeen, Mate ; also, list of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Roundley, Mate, to be exchanged for Robert Thompson, Mate.
1735. Rowell, Israel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1736. Rowell, Willllji. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1737. Rowen, George. List of prisoners sent from Newport, B. I., in the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1738. RowLES, Jere. List of prisoners at Halifax comprising Capt. Edward Fettyplace, Jr., and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated ^Marblebead, Dec. 15, 1777 ; said Rowles to be exchanged for Christopher Bond, 3Iate.
1739. Rowley, Rich.\,rd. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1740. Roy, Peter. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston ' Sept. .30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1741. RuMiLL, Abner. Return made by Capt. John "Walton to Capt. Brooks, dated Cam- bridge, Nov. 5, 1777, of men belonging to l.st Cambridge co. who had engaged to serve in Capt. Brooks's co. as guards over prisoners that surrendered with Gen. Burgoyne.
1742. Rumrill, Abner. Enlistment agreement dated Cambridge, Nov. 2, 1777, signed by said Rumrill and John Choate. engaging themselves to serve under Capt. Brooks as guards to prisoners who surrendered with Gen. Burgojnie ; also, Ser- geant, Capt. Caleb Brooks's co.. Col. Brooks's regt. of guards; joined Nov. 4, 1777 ; service to April 3, 1778, 4 mos. 29 days, at Cambridge ; also, Capt. Edward Richardson's co., Col. Thomas I'oor's regt. ; engaged June 11, 1778, 3 daj's jire- ceding march ; discharged Jan. 29, 1779 ; service, 8 mos., at North river, N. Y., including 12 days (240 miles) travel home ; roll dated Watertown ; also, same CO. and regt.; i)ay roll for Sept., 1778, dated "West Point; also, same co. and regt. ; pay roll for Nov., 1778, dated King's Ferry.
1743. RussEL, Lewis. ' List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax to be exchanged for British prisoners by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777, as returned by John Emerson. Commissary; said Russel, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the ship ' ' Betsy Washington ' ' (privateer) .
1744. RussEL, Richard. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1745. Russell, Benjajmin. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British pris- oners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- pont. Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Russell, Seaman, to be exchanged for Otter Perrin, Seaman.
1746. Russell, Seth. Council warrant, dated Nov. 19, 1770, for £6 10s, drawn in favor of said Russell, to pay for sundry articles lost in the fight of April 19, 1775, at which time he was taken prisoner.
1747. Russell, W., Portsmouth. Certificate dated Boston, Aug. 3, 1780, signed by said Rus- sell and others, returned prisoners, certifying that they had been kindly treated by the residents of Cape Fourchu, N. S., and particularly by Waitstill Lewis, who had conveyed them to Massachusetts without charge, and requesting that this service be properly recognized.
1748. Rust, Henry. Return showing number of prisoners, comprising officers and crews of five privateers belonging to Salem, Marblehead, and Cape Ann, taken by a British ship of war, accompanying a petition to the General Court asking that measures be taken to effect their release, endorsed " Aug't 11. 1780 ; " signature of said Rust appears with those of other owners and agents of the captured privateers affixed to said return.
1749. Ryon, James, Gorham (al.so given Windham) . Private, Capt. Mayberry's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's (10th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 7, 1777; residence, Gorham; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777 ; also, Capt. Richard Maybery's co.. Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt. ; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Jan. 5, 1777, to time of aiTival at Bennington ; credited with 75 days allowance ; 346 miles travel allowed said Ryon ; also, Capt. Mayberry's co.. Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt. : return dated Jan 25, 1778; residence, Windham ; engaged for town of Windham ; mu.stered by Maj. Ilsley, County Muster Master, and Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master; reported taken prisoner July 7 [1777].
1750. Sabens, Josiah. Private, Capt. Peter Porter's co.. Col. John Brown's (Berkshire Co.) regt. ; entered sers'ice Sept. 22, 1777 ; left service Oct. 8, 1777 ; service, 16 days; company called out by order of Maj. Gen. Gates and marched to Ben- nington, thence escorted 169 prisoners to Spi'ingfield by order of Gen. Lincoln.
1751. Salisbury, Ammon. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1752. Salter, Joseph. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Salter, Prize Master, reported taken m a prize brig of the schooner " General Putnam " (privateer) , by the British ship " Milford ; " also, 2d Lieutenant, brigautino "Tyrannicide," commanded bj' Capt. John Allen Hallet; engaged July 9, 1778; discharged Dec. 18, 1778; also, petition dated Boston, April 26, 1779, signed by Samuel Gale, in behalf of himself, Benjamin Needham, and others, owners of the schooner " Raven " (privateer) , asking that said Salter be commissioned as commander of said vessel lyuig at Marblehead ; ordered in Council April 26, 1779, that a commission be issued.
1753. Sampson, Stephen. List of prisoners sent m the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers; reported a Seaman.
1754. Sanders, Daniel. Return showing number of prisoners, comprising officers and crews of five privateers belonging to Salem, Marblehead, and Cape Ann, taken by a British ship of war, accompanying a petition to the General Court asking that measures be taken to effect their release, endorsed "Aug't 11. 1780;" signature of said Sanders ajipears with those of other owners and agents of the captured privateers affixed to said return. [Name crossed out on return.]
1755. Sandman, Samuel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers ; reported a Seaman.
1756. Sanger, Thomas. Seaman, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Cloiiston : engaged Aug. 31, 1777 ; discharged March 6, 1778 ; service, 6 mos. 6 days ; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
1757. Sanley, Jasper. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Balldon, Commissary of Pris- oners; reported a Seaman.
1758. Sanson, Thomas. List oT prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for Briti.sli prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary' of Prisoners; reported Lieutenant of an armed vessel.
1759. Satchell, Jonah. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1760. Saunders, Jesse. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax bj^ order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, commissaiy ; said Saunders, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Hope."
1761. Saunders, John. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that measui'es be taken for the exchange of said Saunders and other prisoners con- fined on board prison-ships at New York ; ordered in Council Aug. 12, 1777, that the petition be granted and that a cartel be sent to New York.
1762. Saunders, Robert. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier Jmie 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, commissary; said Saunders, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Alfred."
1763. Saunders, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Comniissary of Prison- ers ; reported a Master.
1764. Sawyer, Amos. Report of guard detail and prisoners under confinement, dated Ticonderoga, Sept. 26, 1776, made to Maj. Gen. Gates, taken from Col. Ephraim Wheelock's Orderly Book ; said Sawyer, of Gen. Bricket's brigade, confined by Col. Wajaie, on suspicion of coxmterfeiting and passing the currency of Rhode Island.
1765. ScHLANDON, " Detloff," Bostou. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; engaged for town of Boston; arrived at Fishkill June 14, 1778 ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordmgly.
1766. ScHOFF, Albert (also given Albrecht) , West Springfield. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Capt. Levi Ely ; residence, "West Springfield; engaged for town of "West Springfield; jomed Col. D'Amout's regt. ; term, 3 years or during war ; said Schoff and others reported as prisoners of M-ar or convention troops ; also, Private, Col. Armand's Legion (Independent corps taken into Continental service, agreeable to resolve of June 25, 1778) ; list dated July -, 1778.
1767. ScHULTZ, Joshua. Capt. Joseph Balch's co., Col. Crafts's regt. ; list of men who received bounty from April 30, 1777, to Dec. 30, 1777, 8 months. [See Christian Shoults and Joan Shoults.] SCHXJLTZ, Leopold, Boston. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fi.sbkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; engaged for town of Boston; arrived at Fishkill June 18, 1778 ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly. Schumann, Heinrich. Private, Col. Armand's Legion (Independent corps taken into Continental service, agreeable to resolve of June 25, 1778) ; list dated July -, 1778.
1768. Scot, James. List dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " llainbow," and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier as having been liberated by him without receipts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named ; reported as Master of the brig " Joseph."
1769. Scot, John. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1770. Scott, John, Nobletown. Private, Capt. John McKinstry's co., Coi. John Pater- son's regt. ; company return [probably Oct., 1775] ; also, list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be ex- changed for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary ; said Scott, Private, reported as having been taken at Canada ; also, pay ab- stract dated Boston, July 7, 1777, for travel allowance from Boston to their respective homes allowed said Scott and other prisoners " lately arrived in a Cartel," as returned by Lieut. Joseph Welch; Col. Patterson's regt.; rank, Private; residence, Nobletown ; said Scott credited with allowance for 8 days (160 miles) travel.
1771. Scott, William, Peterborough. Lieutenant, Capt. William Scott's co. of Minute- men, Col. Paul Dudley Sargent's regt., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775 ; service to April 23, 1775, 3 days ; also, Capt. Scott's CO., Col. Sergent's (28th) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; engaged AprU 23, 1775; service, 3 mos. 16 days; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775 ; reported a prisoner at Boston [name crossed out on return].
1772. Scraxton, Job. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1773. ScuTiEN, Antoine. List of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged ; reported a Seaman ; letter from Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners, to the Commissary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on board the "Rainbow," at Halifax, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanying above list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners.
1774. Sears, David. Private, Capt. Solomon Higgins's (Eastham) co. ; enlisted July 13, 1775; discharged Dec. 31, 1775; service, 6 mos. 3 days, in defence of seacoast; also, Sergeant, Capt. Benjamin Godfrey's co., Col. John Cushing's regt.; ser- vice from Sept. 25, 1776, 1 mo. 29 days, at Rhode Island ; roll dated Newport and sworn to in Barnstable Co. ; also, account dated Eastham, Nov. 8, 1778, rendered by said Sears and others, for 1 day's service guarding prisoners belonging to the British ship " Somerset " at Eastham and thence to Harwich by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman.
1775. Sears, Ebenezer. Private, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co. ; service, 4 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarduig prisoners belonging to [British] shij) " Somerset." Roll sworn to at Yarmouth, Jan. 1, 1779.
1776. Sears, Jack. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as re- turned by John Ajtcs, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1777. Sears, John. Capt. Micah Chapman's co., Col. Freeman's regt.; service, 3 days, on an alarm at Dartmouth and Falmouth Sept. (i, 1778 : also. Private, same co. and regt. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belong- ing to [British] ship " Somerset " cast ashore on the Cape ; roll sworn to Jan. 12, 1779; also, Sergeant, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co. ; marched Sept. 13, 1779; discharged Sept. 18, 1779 ; service, 5 days ; comi^any detached from militia for service at Falmouth on an alarm ; roll sworn to in Barnstable Co.
1778. Sears, Joshua, Cape Cod. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and de- livered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretaiy, dated Newport, Feb. II, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1779. Sears, Lot, Yarmouth. Order on Mr. Jaffries, Paymaster to the Colony troops, payable to Capt. Samuel King, dated Camp at Hull, Aug. 30, 177G, signed by said Sears and others belonging to Capt. King's co., for advance pay for 1 month, etc. ; also, Private, Capt. Samuel King's co.. Col. Josiah Whitney's regt. ; ser- vice from July 26, 1776, 4 days preceding march, to Dec. 1, 1776, 4 mos. 9 days, including travel (85 miles) home ; roll dated Camp at Hull ; also, Capt. Micah Chapman's co.. Col Freeman's regt.; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to [British] ship " Somerset " cast ashore on the Cape; roll sworn to Jan. 12, 1779.
1780. Seavery, Peter. List of prisoners to he retmTied in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Seavery, Seaman, to be exchanged for Archibald Marson, Seaman.
1781. Seaward, "William. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1782. Seawards, John. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; said Seawards, Prize Master, reported as having been taken in the ship " General Gadsden " by the ship " Daphne."
1783. Seers, Enoch, Boston. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1784. Sellers, James. List of prisoners brought to Marbleliead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exclianged for British ijrisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given] ; said Sellers, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a trading vessel by the British ship " Milford."
1785. Selley, " Mathey," Cape Ann. List of prisoners returned from New Y'ork in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1786. Selman, Jacob. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swiff from Halifax to Bos- ton Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1787. Senness, Samuel. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers; reported a Seaman.
1788. Serjant, Samuel. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, retiimed as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fish- kill, Aug. 1, 1778; engaged for town of Boston; arrived at Fislikill June 9, 1778; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.
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