Revolutionaey Soldiers Of New Hampshire.

Here is some information on some men from New Hampshire, you will find it very interesting. This information was put down as it was recorded, for this reason there are a lot of misspelling and some of the grammar, is kind of bad, but in all very readable. One can find a lot of information on these men from these records.
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Uriah Stone.

The State of New Hampshire in General Court Assembled this Eight Day of June in the year of our Lord 1786 . The Petition of Uriah Stone of Swanzey in Said State Humbly Sheweth: That your Petitioner enlisted some time in June 1776 aboard the galley Spitfire in the Service of the united States of America in the late War and in an Engagement with the Enemy on the 22d Day of February 1777, near Howlands ferry ; your Petitioner lost his left Arm by a Shot : by which your petitioner is disenabled as to labour for the Support of him Self or Family and by which Means your Petitioner is Reduced with his Family to the Extremity of Poverty and want-your Petitioner has Received a Pension from the State of Rhode Island until the 4 of November 1785, and is now Denied on account of his having Removed out of said State, your Petitioner therefore most Humbly prays this Honorable Body that they would take the matter into their Wise Consideration and grant your Petitioner Such a Pension as you Shall think just and Equitable .
As in Duty bound Shall ever pray.

uirah Stone.

The Committee on the Petition of Uriah Stone a wounded soldiers beg leave to report as their Opinion that he receive half pay per month to commence from the 4th day of Nov" 1785 which was the time his pay ceased at Rhode Island till further Order of Court & that he be enrolled accordingly which is submitted.
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John Orr.

This may Certify that Lieutenant John Orr of Captain Samuel Mc Connels Company of Colonel: Stickneys Regiment & General Starks Brigade; was wounded in the Left Thigh in an Engagement with the Enemy on the 16th day of August 1777 near Bennington, which Wound proved to be Difficult & Dangerous insomuch that on the 20th of September at which time we left him he was unfit to be removed to an Hospital ; for which cause he was left in the House of Mr. Leonard Robinson in Bennington under the care of a private Surgeon (viz Nathaniel Dickenson) Josiah Chase Surgeon, Daniel Peterson mate for said Regt.

Extract of a Vote passed July 4th 1781.

That the Officer appointed to pay the pensions to the Wounded Officers &c be directed to pay Lieutenant John Orr his half pay that is now due & what may hereafter be due in bills of the new Emission till further of the Gent Assembly.

State of New Hampshire. This may certify that John Orr served as a Lieutenant in Col. Stickneys regiment of militia raised by said state in the year 1777, that in the action at Bennington under General Stark he received a ball thro' his left thigh, which shattered the bone in such a manner as that the wound cannot be healed & that he is thereby so far disabled as to be entitled in our opinions, to a pension of three pounds per month. Josiah Gilman Jun., Exeter 13, Sept' 1786.

Pension rolls of the United States.

John Orr, of the State of New Hampshire, of the town Bedford of the county of Hillsborough, Rank Lieutenant, his allowance $120, dollars per year, the sums he received $3,557.60, dollars, service was Stickney’s Regiment, was placed on the roll on September 13, 1796, commencement of pension was on September 13, 1796, under the act of June 7, 1785. Under the act of April 24, 1816, his pension was Increased, his allowance was now $136, dollars per year, the sums he received was $814.16, dollars. He died on December 23, 1822.
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Nathan Sanborn.

Capt Nathan Sanborn who was wounded in the Action at bemoans heights in October 1777 by a Shot through his Arm has been lame ever since & was obligd to be under the Care of a Surgeon after getting home Several Months before being able for any business, not like ever to be perfectly well the Shot going through the Deltoidal Muscles of the arm.
Epping June ye 14th 1785 . Mark How Surgeon.

This may Certify That Cap' Nathan Sandborn in Col. Evans Regiment at Bemus Heights near Stillwater on the 7'h Day of October 1777, received a musket ball from the Enemy which entered his Shoulder near his Brest and I Extracted it out under the blade.
Levi Dearborn Surgeon.

This may certify that Nathan Sanborn served as Hampshire a Captain in Colonel Evans's Regiment of Militia raised by said State, that he has produced evidence of his having received a wound in his arm at Saratoga while in the Service of the United States-& that we judge him disabled thereby in such a degree as to be entitled to a pension of twenty shillings per month.
Josiah Gilman Jun' } Committee Exeter 14 Sept' 1786.

Captain Nathan Sanborn home was the town of Deerfield, in the county of Rockingham.

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James Gould.

The Petition of James Gould of Cockermouth now ( Groton ) in the State of New Hampshire Late a Lieutenant in Col. Cilleys Regiment Humbly sheweth that on the 19' of Sep' 1777 at the Battle of Bemus Heights he was wounded by a Musket Balls Passing through his Body which Rendered him Un capable of doing any duty or any manner of Business Since that time, that he has Undergone great pain therewith and has been at great Expence for Doctors and Nurses in consequence of said wound which Expence he is by himself Unable to Discharge Wherefore he Prays your Honors to take his Case into your wise Consideration and grant him such Relief as in your Wisdom and Humanity shall seem meet and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound shall Ever Pray.
James Goold
Exeter 18th March 1 779

New Hampshire. This may certify that James Gould served as a Lieutenant in Col. Cilley's Regiment, & that he has produces sufficient evidence that, while in the service of the United States, he received a wound thro ' his body, by which he is so far disabled as in our opinion, to be entitled to a pension of four Pounds per month .
Exeter, 14th Dec. 1786 Joseph Gilman, Samuel Tenney.

Pension rolls of the United States.

James Gould, from the town Cockermounth now Called Groton, in the county of Grafton in the state of New Hampshire, Rank Lieutenant, his allowance is $160, dollars per year, the sums he has received is $4,686.60, dollars, his service was with Col. Cilleys Regiment. The date he was placed on the roll is unknown, the commencement of the pension was on December 14, 1786, under the act of June 7, 1785. Under the act of April 24, 1816, he had a Increased in pay, his allowance is now $181.33, dollars the sums he has received is $337.93.
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James Campbell.

State of New-Hampshire This certifies that James Campbell served as a private in Col. CiIley's regiment, that he has produced sufficient evidence that, while in the service of the United States , he received a wound through his thigh, by which he is partially disabled & that we judge him to be thereby entitled to a pension of nine shillings per month, from the first day of may 1780.
Joseph Gilman.

Exeter 14th June, 1787 Sam Tenney.

Pension rolls of the United States.

James Campbell, of the town of Acworth, county of Cheshire, in the State of New Hampshire, Rank private, his allowance is 18, dollars a year, the sums he received is $334.10, dollars, he served in Col. CiIley's regiment, was place on the roll on February 23, 1829, commencement of his pension was March 4, 1789, under the act of 1785. He would receive a increase in pay, commencement of pay was on September 25, 1807, under the act of April 25, 1808. His allowance is now $48, dollars per year, the sums he received was $412, dollars. He would receive another pay increase which was to start on April 24, 1816, his allowance now was $76.80, dollars per year, the sums he received was $726.25, dollars. James Campbell would died on October 12, 1825.
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Jonathan Holton.

In the House of Representatives Aug' 20th 1778, The Committee on Sick & wounded Soldiers &c having taken under Consideration the Case of Lieutenant Jonathan Holton of Captain Carltons Company in Col. Nichol's Regiment wounded in the Battle at Bennington reported their Opinion that the Account of the said Holton Amounting to Eleven Pounds & Six Pence be allowed And paid out of the Treasury And that he be allowed half pay from the 24 Day of September last Until further Order, on his lodging with the proper Officer a Certificate from the Commanding Officer & Surgeon of his being wounded Signed George King for the Comt '° which Report being read & Considered Voted that the Same be received & Accepted and that the President give Orders Accordingly.

Sir
In the return of the Invilid's Pensioners of this State Lieutenant Jonathan Holton is returned and has received his pay from the 24 of September 1777 to the loth of March 1782 at which time you Certify he was struck off from the list Mr. Holton has your certificate that he has received his` pay only to 24th, of January 1780 and he must procure a certificate from the Governor certified by you that if there is any such return to the Board of war it is wrong and the certificate must state the situation of his business-please to enclose the Certificate to me and send it in the Mail Yours W. PAGE
the Sect of the State of N. H.

Pension rolls of the United States.

Jonathon Holton, of the town of Westmoreland in the county of Cheshire, of the State of New Hampshire, Rank Lieutenant, his allowance is $80, dollars per year, the sums he received was $921.10, dollars. He served in Cilley’s regiment, date he was placed on the roll is unknown, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1795, under the act of April 20, 1796. He had a increased in pay of September 8, 1816, which came under the act of March 7, 1807,his allowance is now $120, dollars per year, the sums he received was $1,155.66, dollars. He received another increase in pay on April 24, 1816, under the act of April 24, 1816, his allowance now is $136, dollars per year, the sums he has received is $757.76. Jonathon Holton, would die November 19, 1821.
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Benjamin Cotton.

Claims for the State of New Hampshire, we the subscribers select men of Gilmantown in said state In behalf of the town claim the several persons hereafter named as part of our proportion of men to fill up the Continental army as follows (viz .) Benjamin Cotton.

This is to inform the Committee that I enlisted Benjamin Cotton in the town of Gilmantown in the year 1775 in the month of May which he was a inhabiter of that town for some months and that I supplied him from the same town with a gun and blanket this I stand Ready to etest to
Ebenr Eastman.

Pension rolls of the United States.

Benjamin Cotton, from the town of Gilmantown in the county of Grafton, in the State of New Hampshire, Rank Private, his allowance is $30, dollars per year, the sums he received was $214.25, dollars, he served in Cilley’s regiment, was placed on the roll on August 4, 1810, commencement of his pension was on Jan. 30, 1809. On April 24, 1816, his pay was Increased his allowance is now $96, dollars per year, the sums he has received is $130.92.
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Edward Evans.

State of New Hampshire . This certifies that Edward Evans served as a private in the first New Hampshire Regiment, that he has produced sufficient Evidence that while in the Service of the United States he received a wound in his ankle, which being still unhealed renders him an Invalid and that we judge him to be thereby entitled to a pension of twenty shillings per month from 31" July 1786-
Josiah Gilman Jun.
Exeter 2nd Dec. 1786 Saint Tenney..

Pension rolls of the United States.

Edward Evans, also recorded as Evins, from the town of Plymounth, of the county of Grafton, in the state of New Hampshire, Rank Private, his allowance is $40, dollars per year, sums he received was $1,085.61, dollars, was in the service of Cilley’s regiment, the date he was placed on the roll is unknown, commencement of his pension was on March 4, 1789, under the act of June 5, 1785. He got a Increased in pay on June 15, 1809, by the act of March 3, 1807, his allowance is now $60, per year, the sums he received was $556.70. On April 24, 1816, under the act of April 24, 1816, he got another Increased in pay his allowance is now is $96, dollars per year, the sums he received was $178.89.
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Samuel Potter.

To the Honorable the General Court or House of Representatives, the Petition of Sergeant Samuel Potter formerly of Col° Cilley' Regiment but Last of the Invalid Regiment Humbly sheweth; That your petitioner entered in the service of his Country early in the year of 1777 for the Town of New Ipswich, and had the sad misfortune to get wounded in the Battle of the 19 th., of September in the above year and was transferred to the Corps of Invalids, wherein I have Remained until the moth of July 1783, some time after the Declarition of the Preliminary Articles of Peace, and now being Discharged upon the Resolution of Congress . allowing to all Invalids Thirty shillings per month who ware wounded in the service after being inspected by a Board of Field officers in Conjunction with the Gent Doctors of the Armey, who examined me wherein they allowed me the Benefit of said Resolve Bearing Date 23rd of Apr' 1782, which induces your Honour’s Petitioner to beg your Honour’s interposition in informing Me in what manner or way I am to be paid, and your Honour’s Petitioner as in Duty Bound shall ever Pray.
Samuel Potter, Sergeant.

Pension rolls of the United States.

Samuel Potter of the town Ipswich, in the county of Merrimack, of the state New Hampshire, Rank Sergeant, his allowance is $30, dollars per year, the sums he received was $443.20, dollars, was in the service of Cilley’s regiment, was placed on the roll on August 18, 1796, commencement of his pension was on December 3, 1793,.under the act of August 20, 1796. On September 6, 1808, his pay was increased under the act of April 25, 1808, his allowance is now $40, dollars per year, the sums he received is $305.42. His pay was again increased on April 25, 1816, under the act of April 25, 1816, His allowance is now $64, dollars per year, the sums he has received is $1,045.20.
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Eleazer Martin.

To The Honorabel General Court held at Exeter ; The humble Petition of Eleazer Martin of Richmond in the county of Cheshire in the State of New Hampshire who was one of the Eight months men in the year 1777 and being Stationed at Tycon Taroga and when given up being Ordered to put my pack on board of a Skow which pack Consisting of one blanket one pair of Dear Skin Briches one Shirt Two pair of Stockings which all were taken and by Several Retreats I Reached Still water and Their on the Nineteenth of September we had a Sore battle in which I was Wounded by a ball passing through my Right wrist Which has Disanabelled me from getting my Livilyhood and being a Poor man having a wife and Three Children some land ; but Little Cultivated, and being wounded and Sent to the hospitable My pack being put into a Wagon and Lost amongst the Multitude Which Consisting of one good great Coat one blanket, one Shirt Two pair of Stockings all which I had Taken up out of my Wages Since I lost my first pack, and my Cost for Docoring my wrist Sience my Time was out is L5 .14 .0, Gentelmen I Humbly Pray that you in you goodness Would give me Sum Relief, From your most humble servant
Eleazer Martin.

To The Honorable General Court held at Exeter In New Hampshire Gentlemen This . may Certify that I attended upon the with in mentioned Eleazer Martin wound Two month after his Return to Richmond during which Time there was abstracted from his wound five Pieces of Bones which has Renerd his hand useless my attendance & medisons is to Sum of Three Pound Royalston May 12 ; 1778, Stephen Batcheller Physician.

Camp White Plains September 6th 1779.

This may Certify that Eliezer Martin of Richmond in the County of Cheshire was an enlisted soldier in Capt Ellis Company the 3d New Hampshire Battalion under my Command in the Year 1777 & that he received the wound by which he is now disabled, in the Battle of the 19th September Last near Saratoga at Bemuss Heights .
Alexander Scammell Col.

Ships Of The Revolutionary War.

I always knew that there were ships of the same name, but I didn’t realize there were so many. I can see now why it would be hard to track down a ship that your ancestor may have been a captain or a owner of. The ownership changes from year to year and so would it’s captains. There are only six ships on this list, but there are 39, Items on them.

I will give the names of the ships in that way if you don’t see a name of interest you can stop here, but if there is a interest you will learn the Captains, owners names and who and how much the ship was bonded for, and those who were the Witnesses. There will be some added information as well.

1. Adventure-11, ships.
2. Rattlesnake-7, ships.
3. Beaver-5, ships.
4. Dart-5, ships.
5. Eagle-6, ships.
6. Hancock-11, ships.
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1. 1776 Adventure. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: Dec. 2 16. Bond: 85,000. Master: James Johnson.
Bonders: John Taylor Gilman, Exeter. William Elliot, Exeter.
Isaac Marble, Exeter. James Johnson, Exeter.
Owners: John Taylor Gilman, Exeter. William Elliot, Exeter.
Isaac Marble, Exeter.
Witnesses: Jonathan Blanchard, J[ohn] Wentworth.

2. 1777 Adventure. Maryland schooner. Guns: 3. Crew: 7. Oct. 20 Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Robinson.
Bonders: Thomas Robinson [Baltimore]. James Williams, Annapolis.
Owners: James Williams, Joseph Williams, Richard Barnaby, David Robinson, and William Avery, Maryland.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
Altho this bond is dated Oct. 20, 1777, the commission to Robinson was not issued until Jan. 24, 1778.

3. 1779 Adventure. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: Jun. 20 20. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Mcllnoe.
Bonders: Benjamin Towne, John Mcllnoe, Philadelphia.
Owners: Benjamin Towne, Philadelphia. John Bartholomew
& Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.

4. 1780 Adventure. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 80. Jul. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Leamy.
Bonders: Alexander Nelson, Philadelphia. John Leamy, Philadelphia.
Owners: Alexander Nelson, Philadelphia. Philip Rocke & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.

5. 1780 Adventure. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: Sep. 19 70. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Morris.
Bonders: James Morris, Boston. Elisha Sigourney, Boston. George Little, Boston.
Owner: Henry Mitchell, Boston.
Witnesses: William McKean, George Miles

6. 1780 Adventure. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 45. Nov. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Hector McNeill.
Bonders: Hector McNeill, Boston. Stephen Hall, Boston. John Shattuck, Boston.
Owner: Hector McNeill, Boston.
Witnesses: James Wells, Stephen H. Gray.

7. 1781 Adventure. Connecticut galley. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. Jun. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Smith, jr.
Bonders: Samuel Smith, jr., Southington. Asa Bray, Southington. Jonathan Root, Southington.
Owners: Asa Bray & Co., Southington.
Witnesses: Gideon Buckingham, John Mix.

8. 1781 Adventure. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Nov. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: Edward Bacon, jr.
Bonders: Edward Bacon jr., Barnstable. Stephen Higginson, Boston.
Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Parsons, David Spear, jr.

9. 1782 Adventure. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: i. Crew: May 29 9. Bond: $20,000. Master: Matthew Strong.
Mate: William Briggs [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Matthew Strong, Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Blair McClenachan and others, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.

10. 1782 Adventure. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. Aug. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Tucker.
Bonders: Jonathan Tucker [Salem]. John Norris, Salem. James King [Salem].
Owners: John Norris and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Mulliken, William Bumpmore.

11. 1782 Adventure. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 20. Oct. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Chase.
Bonders: Joseph Chase, Nantucket. Ebenezer Lane, Boston. Samuel Smith, Boston.
Owners: Ebenezer Lane and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John Oakes, Thomas Perkins.


12. 1779 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: Feb. 1 35. Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel Ball [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert McCleay.

13. 1779 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: May 3 45. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Craig [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Robert McCleay,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Daniel Kdwards, James Trimble.

14. 1779 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: May 28 35. Bond: $5,000. Master: David Mansfield
[Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards, Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert McCleay.

15. 1780 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: Mar. 3 35. Bond: $10,000. Master: William Treene [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Joseph Carson [Philadelphia]. Joseph Hargan.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co. Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert McCleay, James Trimble.

16. 1780 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: Aug. 25 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: David Stephens.
Bonders: David Stephens, Philadelphia. Joseph Carson, Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert McCleay, James Trimble.

17. 1781 Rattlesnake. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: Jun. 12. 85. Bond: $20,000. Master: Mark Clark.
Bonders: Mark Clark [Salem?]. John Andrew, Salem. Francis Boardman [Salem].
Owners: John Andrew and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Jeremiah Hall, Caleb Beal.

18. 1781 Rattlesnake, Viper, and Saratoga. Connecticut boats. Dec. 17 Guns: 1 each. Crew: 10 each. Bond: $20,000.
Master: Ebenezer Jones.
Bonders: Ebenezer Jones, Stamford. John Davenport, jr.,
Stamford. James Cogswell, Stamford.
Owner: Ebenezer Jones, Stamford.
Witnesses: Deborah Davenport, "Mehitabel" Coggeshall.


19. 1778 Beaver. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 65. Mar. 6 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Dodge.
Bonders: Joseph Dodge [Stonington, Conn.]. Samuel Broome, [Boston, Mass.?] John Broome [Hartford, Conn.?].
Owners: Joseph Trumbull. Samuel & John Broome [Boston,
Mass.?] John Livingston [Connecticut].
Witnesses: Pier[pont] Edwards, Sarah Lloyd.

2o. 1779 Beaver. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 65. Sep. 3 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Havens.
Bonders: William Havens, New London. David Trumbull, Lebanon. John Trumbull, Lebanon.
Owners: Samuel Broome & Co. [Boston, Mass.?].
Witnesses: John Porter, Henry Porter.

21. 1780 Beaver. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 70. Mar. 4 Bond: $5,000. Master: Dan Scovell [Farmington], v
Bonders: Dan Scovell [Farmington]. David Trumbull, Lebanon. John Trumbull, Lebanon.
Owners: John Broome & Co. [Hartford].
Witnesses: John Porter, Joseph Abel.

22. 1781 Beaver. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. Jan. 31. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Russell.
Bonders: William Russell, Newburyport. Jonathan Mulliken, Newburyport. Joseph Stanwood, Newbury.
Owners: Moses Brown, Newburyport. Joseph Stanwood,
Newbury. Jonathan Mulliken, Newburyport. Abner
Greenleaf, Newburyport.

23. 1781 Beaver. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. Feb. 5. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Russell.
Bonders: William Russell, Newburyport. Moses Brown, Newburyport. Jonathan Mulliken, Newburyport.
Owners: Moses Brown, Newburyport. Jonathan Mulliken,
Newburyport.
Witnesses: Joseph Stanwood, John Mussey.


24. 1781 Dart. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 36. Jun. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Davis. Mate: Richard Minors [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Davis, Philadelphia. R[obert] Shewell, Philadelphia. John Lucas, Philadelphia.
Owner: William Douglass, Virginia.
Witness: James Trimble.

25. 1781 Dart. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 25. Aug. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Lemuel Perkins.
Bonders: Iemuel Perkins, Salem. Nathaniel Brookhouse, Marblehead. John Waitt, Marblehead.
Owners: Nathaniel Brookhouse and others, Massachusetts. Witnesses: Daniel Jones, Nat. Barber. .

26. 1782 Dart. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. Mar. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Smith.
Bonders: Silas Smith, Salem. Benjamin Needham, Salem. Archelaus Putnam, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Needham and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin B. Mansfield, Abijah Estes.

27. 1782 Dart. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. ' Crew: 22. Jul. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Zenas Cook.
Bonders: Zenas Cook, Salem. Miles Ward, jr. [Salem] Joshua Goodale, jr. [Salem].
Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem.
Witnesses: William Presson, Joshua Ward.

28. 1782 Dart. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 25. Dec. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Dexter.
Bonders: Thomas Dexter [Salem]. Miles Ward, jr. [Salem.] Joshua Goodale, jr. [Salem].
Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Burton, Nathan Ward.


29. 1778 Eagle. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. Bond: Nov. 20 $5,000. Master: Edward Conkling, New London.
Bonders: Edward Conkling, Joseph Conkling, Groton.
Owners: John Wright, John Foster, Uriah Rogers, Joseph and Edward Conkling.
Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Ann Saltonstall.

30. 1779 Eagle. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 45. May 28 Bond: $5,000. Master: David Brooks.
Bonders: Jabez Chapman, East Haddain. David Brooks, Chatham. Dyar Throop, East Haddam.
Owners: Jabez Chapman & Co., East Haddam.
Witnesses: William Worthington, Samuel Crane.

31. 1779 Eagle. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. Jun. 12 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Ashmead.
Bonders: James Searle, Joseph Pennell, John Ashmead, Philadelphia.
Owners: James Searle & Co.
Witness: T[imothy] Matlack.

32. 1780 Eagle. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.- Bond: Aug. 24 $20,000. Master: James Kennere.
Bonders: James Kennere, William Hallock, Baltimore.
Owners: James Kennere, John Graham, William Graham, Pemberton Clayton, Virginia.
Witness: Thomas Johnson, jr.

33. 1780 Eagle. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. Bond: Nov. 8 $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Sargent.
Bonders: Nathaniel Sargent, Boston. Stephen Higginson, Boston. Eben Parsons, Boston.
Owner: Stephen Higginson, Boston.
Witnesses: George Burrows, Davis Spear, jr.

34. 1781 Eagle. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. Aug. i Bond, $20,000. Master: James Starr. Mate: William Moore, Philadelphia.
Bonders: James Starr, John Harmanson, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Harmanson, Henry Guy, James Starr, and others.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Philip Benezet.


35. 1778 Hancock. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 80. Sep. 22 Bond: £2,000. Master: Thomas Chester, jr.
Bonders: Thomas Chester, jr., Groton. Thomas Mumford, Groton.
Owner: Thomas Mumford, Groton.
Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Mary Saltonstall.

36. 1782 Hancock. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 18. Crew: Jul. 18 110. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Richards.
Bonders: Peter Richards [Norwich]. Jabez Perkins [Norwich]. Joseph Howland, Norwich.
Owners: Thomas Mumford, Joseph Packwood, and Howland & Coit, Norwich.
Witnesses: John Porter, Richard H. Huntley.

37. 1781 Hancock. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: Oct. 30 90. Bond: $20,000. Master: Lodowick Champlin.
Bonders: Lodowick Champlin, New London. Patrick Robertson, Norwich. Thomas Coit, Norwich.
Owners: Thomas Mumford & Co. [New London].
Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Sallie Gardiner.

38. 1782 Hancock. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 14. Jan. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Finch. Mate: Thomas Pearson [Philadelphia].
Bonders: William Finch, Philadelphia. David H. Conyngham, Philadelphia.
Owner: Not stated.
Witness: James Trimble.

39. 1782 Hancock. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: Sep. 16 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: Hezekiah Perkins.
Bonders: Hezekiah Perkins [Norwich]. Elisha Lathrop, jr. [Norwich]. John Alden [Lebanon].
Owners: Howland, Coit & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: Hezekiah Manning, Thomas Fanning.

Virginia Militia in the Revolution.

This information was put down just as it was found on the original document, and there are many misspellings. I have put down just a few names out of thousands. There are only twenty names here, but the information is very long. Even though the list is short the information is very interesting. You well read about battles with the British, Indians and ships. These men talk about many of the men they serviced with and the minute men which many of these men were.
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Virginia Militia in the Revolution.

1. BOWLING, JAMES, SR.— Amherst, Aug. 20, 1832. Born 1752. Enlisted fall of 1775, under Capt. William Fontaine, serving- in Second Virginia, under Col. Woodford, Lt. Col. Charles Scott, and Maj. Hardiman, John Marx being First Lt., Thomas Hughes, Second. Lt., and one Robertson, Ensign. Served one year, campaigning about: Norfolk at the close of 1775. Was in the battle at Great Bridge about December 9th, where the enemy lost a brave officer, named Ford.vce. The British were driven out of Norfolk to their ships, but their fleet cannonaded and burned the town. The American force remained some time at Norfolk, and on leaving it burned what was "left. The return was by the same route, but the command remained some time in Suffolk because of sickness. Was discharged near Williamsburg. Served under Capt. Philip Thurmond as guard over the British prisoners in Albemarle Barracks; also as guard over paroled prisoners at Amherst C. H. Just before the capture of Cornwallis, he was on a tour under Col. Meriwether, the three services occupying about six months.

2. BECK, JESSE.— Amherst, Aug. 21, 1832. Born in Albemarle, 1758. Prior to March, 1781, performed two terms of three months each in the Albemarle militia, guarding British prisoners. Was under Captain James Garland, who was killed by a sentinel at Albemarle Barracks. Was also under Capt. Hunton, or Capt. Montgomery. Col. Taylor, of Orange, was in charge. About March 1, 1781, under a draft of every fourteenth militiaman for 18 months, he became sergeant under Capt. Benjamin Harrison. The company made ren- dezvous in Hanover, where it was attached to the regiment under Col. Paddy and Maj. Finley. At Yorktown he saw the army of Cornwallis ground their arms. The regiment went into winter quarters at Old Cumberland C. H. In February, 1782, the corps was ordered into Southern Service and was in Georgia under Gen. Wayne, till November. Was discharged at Old Cumberland C. H., in December, 1782, after nearly 21 months' service instead of eighteen. Remembers that when drafted each man was paid a bounty of $4,000, which by reason of depreciation was of little value. While in Georgia the army under Wayne watched Savannah, where the British were waiting transports to carry them home. Wayne's head- quarters and his own encampment were at Mulberry Grove, the property of a tory, which, after confiscation, was purchased by Gen. Wavne.

3. BRADSHAW, JOHN.— Pocahontas, Sept. 4, and May 7, 1833. Born, 1758. Went out in January, 1781, under Capt. Thomas Hicklin, Lt. Joseph Gwin, Ensign Thomas Wright in regiment of Col. Sampson Mathews. Was at Camp Carson near Portsmouth most of the winter. Discharged at Murdock's Mill, April 9, 1781. Was in one engagement within sight of Portsmouth, where Capt. Cunningham, of Rockbridge, was wounded in the groin, and one pri- vate also wounded. Declarant was sergeant. Later, same year, was drafted for the Yorktown compaign, marching under Capt. Thomas Hicklin, and- Col. Samuel Vance. After the surrender of Cornwallis he helped guard the prisoners to Winchester. Had served as Indian spy in the years 1776 to 1779 inclusive. Such services were not needed in the winter, as the Indians then kept in their quarters. The practice was for two men to leave Fort Cook, Monroe County, and be out three or four days each week, others taking their places on the return. They watched the gaps and low places in the moun- tains for thirty miles, to a point where they met the spies from Burn- sides' fort. They were strictly forbidden to make a fire, no matter how inclement the weather. Died Jan. 6, 1835.

4. CUNNINGHAM, JOHN.— Prince Edward, Aug. 21, 1832. Born, 1758. Enlisted May, 1776, in Militia company under Capt. Chas. Allen, Lt. Joseph Parks, and Ensign James Allen. Marched by Manchester, Williamsburg, and Yorktown to Hampton, where he was stationed under Col. Meredith and Maj. James. Discharged at Portsmouth after term of seven and one-half months. In May, 1779, volunteered under Capt. John Holcomb, serving about three weeks at Petersburg. In September, 1780, volunteered in Capt. Charles Allen's company of First Regiment, and after three months was given an honorable discharge. Was stationed at Petersburg under Col. E. Meade and Beverly Randolph. Early in 1781 volunteered under Capt. Andrew Baker, Lt. Joseph Parks, and Ensign Joseph Read, and joined Gen. Greene near the Dan river, where the company was at- tached to the regiment under Col. Otho H. Williams. Marched toward Hillsboro. In a skirmish at Whitsell's Mill about March 6, our troops gave back, Lt. Parks and private Ezekiel Parks being wounded. Company was discharged after one month. In May, 1781, volun- teered under Capt. Richard Hilland, and served two or three weeks, being employed in conducting British prisoners from Prince Edward C. H. to Albemarle Barracks. Has always lived in Prince Edward.

5. CASHWILL, WILLIAM.— Amherst, Sept. 17, 1832. Born in Amherst, 1762. Went out in militia February, 1779, under Capt. David Woodruf, and guarded prisoners at Albemarle Barracks three months. Volunteered, September, 1780, under Capt. John Morrison of a rifle company, and was stationed at Long Dairy, three miles out of Petersburg. There were present about 1,500 men under Gen. Steuben, and Gen. Lawson. February, 1781, he went out under Capt. James Franklin to join the army of Greene in North Carolina, but did not arrive in time for the battle of Guilford. They were near enough to hear the cannon and he thinks if the officers had pushed forward they might have been in time. Franklin resigned the day after the battle and went home. The company was then put under Capt. Younger Landrum. Col. John Holcomb's regiment, Gen. Lawson's brigade. Was discharged at Deep River after three months' service. Total service, twelve months, three in each of four tours. Last tour began in September, 1781, under Capt. John Stew- art. Was at siege of Yorktown and marched as guard to the prisoners to Winchester barracks, where he was discharged.

6. CANTERBURY, JOHN.— Monroe, Jan. 19, 183-. Born in Prince William about 1761. Volunteered for one month in Mont- gomery to guard the frontier at Clinch River. Was at Blackmore Station on Clinch. Voluntered one month to guard the frontier on Bluestone river. Received no pay for either tour. Moved to Holston river, where he substituted three months for Samuel Douglas, and served at Logan's Station, Ky. Volunteered under Capt. Joseph Martin against the Indians. The troops marched across the French Broad to the Indian tow^ns and were in several small skirmishes, but no regular engagement. They killed some Indians and took some prisoners, but the Indians evacuated their towns. Substituted for three months for a David Renfrow, and marched under Col. Campbell to the Santee river, where he joined Gen. Marion's army, then in camp. In one scouting party they took about 80 prisoners, brought them into camp, and sent them to Camden. Army remained in camp till Cornwallis surrendered. Declarant settled in Monroe, about 1784.

7. DUPUY, JOHN.— Prince Edward, Aug. 13, 1832. Born Jan. 20, 1756. Enlisted June, 1776, as volunteer in State troops under Capt. Chas. Allen, Lt. Joseph Parks, Ensign James Allen, Col. Merriman being field officer and one Overton, Major or Adjutant. Marched from Prince Edward C. H. through Richmond and Wil- liamsburg to Hampton, where the army was stationed three or four months. Discharged at Portsmouth in Januar,v, 1777. In May or June of this year, under a draft on the young unmarried men of the State, requiring one year in the regular service, applicant hired a substitute named Estis, paying him $400. These troops marched north to join the army, and he knew nothing more of Estis. In 1778, during an alarm, and at which time applicant held a commission in his home company, he volunteered as a private under the above Charles Allen, and marched to Petersburg, the tour occupying a month or so. In January or February, 1781, he volunteered in his home County, Prince Edward, under Capt. John Bibb, himself being lieutenant. Bibb soon resigned and Nathaniel Cunningham was commissioned in his place. The company joined Gen. Greene at Irvin's Ferry, Halifax County, and was attached to Col. Cocke's regiment of Gen. Steuben's brigade. Was in the battle of Guilford. The second day afterward, applicant conveyed prisoners to Halifax C. H., Va., and delivered them to Nathaniel Hunt, stationed there to receive them. After this service, he returned home, according to order by Gen. Steuben, the tour lasting two or three months. Shortly after reaching home he was ordered to Halifax County to receive arms brought from Guilford battle field and convey them to Prince Edward C. H. In the same year, probably August, he was ordered to convey some wounded prisoners, sent from Guilford to Prince Edward C. H., and convey them to Gen. Lafayette, then at RufKn's Ferry, King William County. From this point he took them on to Jamestown and delivered them to a British ship, the whole service occupying about one month. According to recollection his commission as lieutenant was by Patrick Henry. Henry Dawson, a witness to the declaration, served with applicant in 1776.

8. DAVIDSON, GILES.— Amherst, Aug. 21, 1832. Born in Buckingham, 1762. Went out three months under Capt. William Dugrid at Albemarle Barracks, being substitute for Young Lee. He there enlisted under Capt. Garland Burnley for 12 months as guard to British prisoners. Later he volunteered under Capt. Francis Shelton, of Henry, who was raising a force to put down the tories, then causing alarm in the hollows of Dan River, on the North Carolina line. Shelton's men visited persons known to be disaffected to the American cause and prevented injuries from tories. The head- quarters was with a tory named McGbwan, who lived in Henry. In 1781 he w'ent out from Buckingham for three months under Capt. William Perkins, and was in the battles of Hot Water and James- town. He was at once called out again under Capt. Silas Watkins, who before Yorktown resigned and was succeeded by Capt. William Giles. Was present at Surrender of Cornwallis and helped to guard the prisoners to the Winchester Barracks, where he was discharged about Dec. 1. 1781.

9. EAST, JAMES.— Rockbridge, Sept. 3, 1832. Born in Gooch- land, Aug., 1753. Entered service in Fluvanna in August, 1777, going out for three months under Capt. Joseph Hayden and Lt. Benjamin Anderson. Served under same officers in 1779 for three months at Williamsburg, Yorktown, and Hampton. On both tours Col. Samuel Cabell and Maj. George Thompson were field officers. Enrolled, January, 1781, and retained in County as maker of gun- stocks, so continuing till the capture of Cornwallis, never understand- ing this service to be of private nature, and never being compensated therefor. Enlisted 1775 under Capt. Thomas Holt constantly em- ployed with him in recruiting service for four months, then, because of the dissatisfaction of his parents, procuring James Burnley as a substitute. Also performed an irregular service of two months in 1779, guarding prisoners, especially Hessians, at Charlottesville. His Captain was Samuel Richardson, his lieutenant (probably), Thomas Thurman. Left Fluvanna, 1792.

10. GRANT, ROBERT.— Amherst, Aug. 22, 1832. Born, 1761. Served three tours of two months each as drafted militiaman. About 1780 he marched from Fluvanna under Capt. Levi Thompson and Lt. Henry Martin to Cabin Point and put under Col. Holt Rich- ardson. About a year later he went out under Capt. Anthony Haden, and Lt. Daniel Lightfoot, being again under Richardson, whose duty was to watch Hanover, Orange, and other counties. This was the time when Tarleton made his raid to Point of Fork and Charlottesville. The third time he went to the siege of York- town under Capt. Richard Napper, Lt. Zachariah King, and Ensign James Cole. His command was stationed on the Gloucester side of York River, under Col. Taylor and Maj. Campbell, to keep the enemy from escaping. The French fleet was lying off York River. He returned before the surrender. His companions were made no allowance for time spent in going into or returning from service. They were discharged en masse by their immediate company officers.

11. GREEN, WILLIAM.— Bath, Sept. 11, 1832. Born, 1755. Drafted three months in September, 1776, as guard against Indians in Warwick's Fort, under Capt. John Lewis. In May, 1777, John Wilson applied to Col. John Dickenson for six men as a guard at his own fort on Jackson River. Declarant was drafted as one of these, serving three months. In September, 1777, drafted for three months under Capt. Samuel Vance at Clover Lick Fort. In 1778, drafted for four months against the Indians, serving on Jackson's River. Marched to Fort Mcintosh on Ohio at Mouth of Big Beaver Creek, being under Capt. Samuel McCutcheon, of Gen. Mcintosh's command. Was in no engagement. 1780, drafted for three months' tour under Capt. John McCoy. Marched to Richmond, remaining there eight or ten daj^s, and was discharged after 24 days' service. 1781, drafted and served 34 days under Capt. David Gwin. Joined army at Hickory Neck Church near Williamsburg. In May, 1782, drafted for three months, serving under Capt. George Poage, at Warwick's Fort.

12. GARTIN, NATHANIEL.— Monroe, Feb. 17, 1834. Born, 1759, in Orange. Moved to Rockingham, 1768. Entered service, 1777, as Indian spy in January and February. Capt. Robert Craven and Lt. Trout commanding the company. Marched to Tygart's Valley. Three months at Warwick's Fort. Indians had committed many depredations, and declarant was constantly examining the ways by which the Indians came into the settlements, so that he could give intelligence at the fort. No engagement. He and others pursued Indians, sometimes marching 40 or 50 miles a day and suffering extremely for want of provisions. A year later, the Indians still doing much injury in Tygart's Valley, he went out under Lt. John Rice, for three months. A year later still, marched 200 miles undei Capt. William Kinkead to Nutter's Fort on West Fork of Monongahela, and served three months guarding farmers while at work in their fields. Settled in Monroe. In spring of 1781, having learned that the family of James Meeks on Indian creek, had been captured bv Indians, he went to Lavertv's fort on said creek as a volunteer, remaining three weeks reconnoitering between the moviths o{ the Bluestone and Indian Creek, and protecting the farmers while planting their corn.

13. HOGG, JOHN, Albemarle, Oct. 16, 1832. Born in Hanover, Sept. 15, 1763. About Jan. 6, 1781, he marched in the militia company of Capt. John Harris, Lt. Ralph Thomas, Lt. Thomas Jones, and Ensign William Jarman to Richmond, where they drew arms, and proceeded to the Halfway House, between Williamsburg and Yorktown. There they were stationed some time. Was dis- charged at Richmond, returning home about March 22. May 4, same year, marched under Capt. Nicholas Hammer and Ensign Charles Hudson to Albemarle Barracks, and then to the vicinity of Richmond to join Gen. Lafayette. After this the army made the "Wild Goose Chase," toward Fredericksburg and to the Raccoon Ford on the Rapidan, where Gen. Wayne joined the army. Then the march was through Orange and Louisa to Watson's Old Fields, where declarant was transferred to a company of light infantry under Capt. Woodford, Lt. Ruf^in, and Ensign Bacon, of Muhlenberg's com- mand. Near Richmond there was a skirmish* with the enemy's light horse. The British were followed to Jamestown, where there was a smart skirmish from one o'clock till after sunset. He then marched with Muhlenberg's, Wagner's, and Campbell's brigades, to Goode's bridge on the Appomatox, where he was discharged July 24. A few days after his return home he was called out on duty at Charlottesville, until after surrender of Cornwallis. The minute men were compelled to be in place under penalty of serving six months. Applicant was drafted each time.

14. HARRISON, RICHARD.— Albemarle, Oct. 13, 1832. Born in Goochland, Sept. 10, 1757. Moved to Caswell County, N. C, 1775. March, 1776, volunteered against the tories who rose to protect their governor. His officers, Col. Saxton ( ?), Maj. William Moore, Capt. Adam Saunders. At Hillsboro troops were organized and then marched to Cross Creek, where there was news of the defeat of the tories by Col. Caswell, at Long Bridge. Discharged after five or six weeks. About December 1, 1776, marched from Pittsylvania County, Va., to Georgia under Capt. John Dooley and Lt. Boswell Smith. In Georgia, Capt. Thomas Dooley was killed bv an Indian. Declarant was now in Continental service for 18 months, but then attached to no regiment. Next Captain was Bos- well Smith. The troops in the two companies that marched to Georgia were promised a bounty of 200 acres, which he never re- ceived. All he did get was $8 in money. Discharged in Wilkes County, Ga., spring of 1778 and came home. Spring of 1781 was drafted from Pittsylvania, and marched to siege of Fort Ninety- Six, under Capt. James Turner. After Gen. Greene raised this siege he was in camp at the high hills of Santee, where his time expired, and he was sent back to Virginia in charge of prisoners. This service was for three months, eighteen days. In September, 1781, he went to the siege of Yorktown as substitute for his employer, John Lewis. Fleming Bates was captain. After surrender of Cornwallis he conveyed prisoners to Noland's Ferry on the Potomac. Was there discharged. Moved to Albemarle, 1784.

15. FRANKLIN, JAMES.— Will made, March 11, 1813. Recorded in Amherst, August, 13, 1813. Gives his wife eleven negroes and his plantation on south side Rutledge Creek. Mentions Nancy C, Sarah W., and Betsy H. Franklin (daughters), and Jeremiah Franklin, bequeathing various property to the daughters, including a mill.

16. MORGAN, BENJAMIN.— Monroe, Nov. 19, 1832. Born at Philadelphia, Pa., 1761. Moved to Berkeley Co., Va., in boyhood. In 1778 (1779?), was drafted in the summer for three months under Capt. David Kennedy, of the packhorse service to Fort Mcintosh, Col. Murray commanding at that post. Except for the last three weeks, helped to complete Fort Lawrence on Tuscarora River, seventy miles beyond Fort Mcintosh. Discharged at the latter place. He saw Lt. Parks lying in a path after being killed by Indians. Volunteered about May 1, 1781, for three months under Capt. Edward Davis, marched by Fauquier C. H. and Fredericksburg to a point 40 miles below Williamsburg, where he joined his battalion, and then under Col. Darke and Gen. Lincoln toward North Carolina. Before getting that far the men were turned back to Yorktown and discharged. Was in no battle. Near Yorktown was pursued by a scouting party of British light horse, and in getting over a post and rail fence was cut in the shoulder. Drafted same year three months under Capt. John Hart and was at siege of Yorktown. Was of the guard for the portion of prisoners sent to Frederick, Md. Discharged about Christmas. Married Ann , 1784. Died Feb. 24, 1836.

17. PETERS, CHRISTIAN.— Monroe, Sept. 17, 1832. Born 1761. Drafted in Rockingham about June 1, 1779, to go to North Fork of South Branch of Potomac against the Indians, marching under Capt. Robert Craven. While stationed there the Captain received a commission to raise a company under a proclamation of the governor of South Carolina, offering 1,000 pounds of tobacco ($33.33) to each volunteer. Applicant accepted the position of cor- poral under said offer. With four others he returned with Capt. Craven to Rockingham, after being out about two months. The company was soon raised and started south about Sept. 1. At Hillsboro they lay two weeks waiting for other troops. They marched thence under Gen. Stevens to Cheraw Mills where they join- ed the army under Gen. Greene. A detachment was sent out to sur- prise some tories at the Black Swamp. The tories dispersed, but fourteen prisoners were taken. Part of the detachment was sent back with the prisoners, the other part marching to Georgetow^n, where twenty-eight prisoners and some supplies were taken. Another guard was sent off with the new prisoners, the rest of the force joining Gen. Morgan about 36 hours before the battle of the Cowpens. In the night the army moved about half a mile to the place chosen for a fight. Men were left to keep up the fires till daylight. The battle began about sunrise. Declarant was in the riflemen, on the right of the army, and in the third company from the right. They had the pleasure of taking 600 prisoners. Then the army moved back before Cornwallis' army to Salisbury, where declarant's company was detailed on the guard to convey the prisoners to Virginia. By the time the army was fairly across the Yadkin, the advance of the British were on the other bank, but as the river was rising fast, they could not cross. The company's baggage wagon was lost, not being taken along. At Pittsylvania C. H. they delivered their prisoners to the militia of that county and were discharged in Rock- ingham in April. Declarant sold his bounty as part pay for a horse. In June, 1781, volunteered as sergeant under Capt. Jeremiah Beas- ley, and marched to Eastern Virginia, where command was attached to the regiment of Col. John Willis and Maj. Rucker, Gen. Campbell commanding the brigade. Declarant was in the battle of Hot Water, which lasted two hours and ten minutes, the Americans falling back to the shelter of Gen. Wayne's army. One man of the company was killed and fourteen wounded. In the battle of Jamestown, he was on the right, where there was little danger, but Gen. Wayne's regular troops suffered very much. Was out this time about four months, including a month, consumed in coming and going back. Total service, eleven months, in which he carried his own rifle, tomahawk, and butcher knife. Affidavit supported by John Dunn, a comrade.

18. ROBERTS, WILSON.— Albemarle, Oct. 12, 1832. Born irt Albemarle, May 13, 1762. Volunteered for eighteen months under Lt. Robert Jouett, and rendezvoused at Fredericksburg, April 25, 1779. The new recruits were there laid off into divisions and marched to Baltimore, his own under Capt. ( ?) Howard. Thev proceeded by water to the head of Elk, and the vessel running, aground, the command marched to the Blue Ball Tavern, thirteen miles from Philadelphia. Then they were ordered south, going by way of Fredericksburg to Petersburg, where the men w^ere laid off into regiments. Declarant was in the Third Regiment, commanded by Col. Abraham Buford, of Gen. Scott's brigade. The regiment marched south the middle of March, 1780. About this time two field pieces were wanted at Charleston, S. C, and declarant's com- pany volunteered to guard them. The regiment got within 25 miles of Charleston, which then, was under siege. There was then a retreat through Camden toward Salisbury. The day after leaving Camden they w^ere overtaken at Hanging Rock, otherwise the Waxhaw^ Settlement, by the British Light Horse and infantry under Tarleton. This according to recollection w^as May 29th, Buford was defeated and it was the general opinion that out of about 500 men not more than 25 got entirely away without harm. Declarant made his way to Salisbury, where a remnant gathered and proceeded to Chesterfield C. H., Va. The regiment was again made up, still under command of Buford, and sent to Hillsboro, N. C, where declarant was discharged. About September, 1781, he was drafted for two months in the militia, and marched under Capt. Robert Sharp, to Richmond. Thinks his colonel was one Richardson. Soon after arrival at Yorktown, Cornwallis surrendered, and he was ordered back to Richmond to guard some prisoners or refugees. He was there discharged by Capt. Falkner, the tour being of two or three months.

Will made Aug. 20, 1836, probated July 3, 1837. Mentions, of children : Martha D. Kerby, John W. Roberts, William R. Roberts: of grandchildren: Sarah E. and John W. Kerby. Executors: J. W. and W. K. Roberts and Fayette F. Kerby. Possessed land, negroes, bank stock.

19. SCOTT, WILLIAM.— Prince Edward, Sept. 17, 1832. Born in Ireland, Dec. 3, 1757. Enlisted 1775 or 1776 from Charlotte County for a term of one year in the militia. His company officers WTre Capt. Wm. Collier and Lt. Douglas Watson. Joined his regi- ment at Petersburg, commanded by Col. Ruffin and Maj. Glenn. The march was then by way of Williamsburg and Yorktown to Gwin's Island, where there was fighting several days with the British under Lord Dunmore. Several, he thinks seven, ships were de- stroyed after Dunmore was driven out. The enemy then went up the river, the army watching his movements. News arriving that the Indians were troublesome on the frontier, the regiment, which was armed with rifles, marched to Holston river. A few days before its arrival there had been a battle between the vanguard and the Indians. The main body of the army went in pursuit, his regi- ment, then commanded by Col. Morgan being stationed at Holston (Long) Island, where it remained until the time of service expired. He had no written discharge because of the unpopularity of Morgan. The day before the discharge w^as to take place, the soldiers were told they would be mustered for the purpose. Next morning some men who wished to show their dislike to the Colonel broke his sword near the hilt and shaved the mane and tail of his horse.

Morgan rode off in a rage without issuing regular discharges, but saving he would do so at New London, Bedford County. He did not meet the men there nor did they get any written discharge. In February, 1778, applicant was drafted in Charlotte for a term, he believes, of two years. He hired John Scott as a substitute, gave him 100 pounds, and got a discharge for himself from Thomas Reed, the same stating the services was from Feb. 10, 1778, to ]March 16, 1778. The last tour was in 1779, when he was drafted about Feb. 1st into Capt. William Morton's Company, and marched south. At Salisbury, N. C, the command was joined by other Virginia troops and marched through Charlotte and Camden to the main army under Gen Lincoln. While there an attempt was made to storm a British fort at Stono Ferry, but the attack was repulsed. His discharge is dated July 13, 1779, and is signed by Maj. William Hubbard, of the Virginia Brigade. Applicant came to America in 1763, and moved to Prince Edward about 1782.

20. TURNER, WILLIAM.— Amherst, Aug. 21, 1832. Born in Albemarle, 1760. Served three months at Albemarle Barracks un- der Capt. Philip Thurmond. While there Capt. James Garland was killed by a sentinel on duty. Later was three months at Rocketts, below Richmond under Capt. John Christian. Still later, and again as orderly sergeant, he went out under Capt. Younger Landrum on the Guilford campaign. The company, which was attached to Gen. Lawson's brigade, was not in the battle. The next tour was at the Siege of Yorktown, and under Capt. Benjamin Higgin- botham. He started as sergeant and on the way was commissioned ensign. However, a few days before the capitulation he, his captain, and others were discharged as supernumerary officers and ordered home.

Massachusetts Men Of The Revolutionary War.

Here are some names of men from Massachusetts, that were in he Revolutionary War. I picked these names just be cause I liked them. This list may be of help for those of you looking into these family names. This information was put down just as it was found on the original document, and there are many misspellings. I have put down just a few names out of thousands, these documents cover the whole alphabet, although I only give a few letters. Many of these men were of the Militia, but later enlisted into the Continental Army. If you don’t see a name here, you may request a look up, my address can be found in my profile.
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1. Abbott, Isaac, Jr., Fryeburg. Descriptive list of men raised to reinforce Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780 ; age, IS yrs. ; stature, 6 ft.; complexion, light; arrived at Springfield July 7, 1780; marched to camp July 7, 1780, under command of Capt. Dix ; also, pay roll for 6 months men raised by the town of Fryebui-g for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched June 23, 1780; discharged Dec. 8, 1780; service, 5 mos. 15 days; also, Capt. John Evans's co. ; enlisted Sept. 16, 1781 ; discharged Dec. 3, 1781 ; service, 2 mos. 18 days, guarding the frontiers on Androscoggin River; enlist- ment, 3 rnonths.

2. Acres, George, Boston. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Nathan Alden's (9th) co.. Col. Mitchell's regt., dated Feb. 20, 1778 ; enlisted for town of Bridgewater ; joined Capt. Brown's co.. Col. Jackson's [ ?] regt. ; enlist- ment, 3 years or during war; also. Corporal, Capt. Joshua Brown's co.. Col. Timothy Bigelow's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 11, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; promoted to Sergeant Oct. 1, 1779; also, pay abstract for Feb., 1779, dated Providence; also. Sergeant; Colonel's co.. Col. Bigelow's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; also, Capt. Michael G. Houdins's co., Col. Rufus Putnam's (5th) regt.; muster rolls for Jan. -April, 1781, dated AVest Point; enlistment, during war.

3. Adams, Abel, Lincoln. Capt. William Smith's co., Col. John Nixon's regt. ; receipt for advance pay dated Cambridge, June 10, 1775 ; also. Private ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 24, 1775; service, 3 mos. 15 days; also, company return dated Sept. 30, 1775 ; also, Capt. John Hartwell's co.. Col. Eleazer Brooks's regt. ; service, 5 days ; called out March 4, 1776, to fortify Dorchester Heights ; also, Capt. Samuel Farrar, Jr.'s, co., Col. Brooks's regt. ; list of men drafted or enlisted, dated Aug. 14, 1777.

4. Adams, Abner, Townsend. Private, Capt. Samuel Douglass's co.. Col. James Pres- cott's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 5 daj's; also, Sergeant, Capt. Job Shattuclv's co , Col. Jonathan Reed's regt. ; pay abstract for mileage, etc., from Saratoga, dated Jan. 26, 1777; also, Private (formerly Ser- geant in to^\^l militia), Capt. James Hosley's co.. Col. Jonathan Reed's regt.; enlisted Sept. 26, 1777; discharged Nov. 9, 1777; service, 1 mo. 15 days; com- pany of volunteers raised from Townsend, Pepperell and Ashby to reinforce Maj. Gen. Gates.

5. Adams, Moses, New Marlborough. Corporal, Capt. Moses Soul's co., Col. John Fel- lows's regt., which marched April 21, 177r), in response to the alarm of April 19, 177"), from Sandisfield and New Marlborough ; service, 17 days ; also, muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 8, 177-"); service, 3 mos. 1 day; also, company return dated Oct. 7, 177"); also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Camp at Dorchester, Nov. 1, 1775; also, return of men enlisted into Con- tinental Army from Capt. Collar's co.. Col. Ashley's regt. ; enlistment, 3 years or during war; joined Capt. Noah Allen's co., Col. Edward AViggiesworth's regt.; also, Sei-geant, Capt. Allen's co.. Col. Smith's (late Wigglesworth's) regt. ; Con- tinental Army pay accounts for service from June 21, 1777, to June 28, 1778; reported died June 28, 1778 ; also, muster rolls for March and Maj', 1778, dated Valley Forge ; also, muster roll for June, 1778, dated Camp Greenwich.

6. Aiken, Israel, Ilardwick. List of men mustered in "Worcester Co. by Thomas New- Iiall, Muster Master; Capt. Taije's co.. Col. Converse's regt. ; mustered May 19, 1778; enlistment, 9 months; enlisted from Col. Denny's reirt.; also, Capt. Timothy Paiire's co.. Col. James Conves's rejrt. ; return of men enlisted for 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill; age, 17 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 9 in.; complexion, light; reported belonged to 1st Hardwick co. and 2d co. in 4th Worcester Co. regt.; also, Capt. Paige's co.. Col. John Rand's regt.; enlisted July n, 1780; discharged Oct. 10, 1780; service, 3 mos. 15 days, at West Point; enlistment, 3 months.

7. AINGER, Jesse, Billerica. List of men returned by Lieut. Col. William Thompson as detached from Capt. Moor's co. for expedition to Rhode Island ; list dated Billerica, Aug. 2, 1778; also, descriptive list of enlisted men, dated Lincoln, July 21, 1779; Capt. Pollard's CO., 7th regt.; age,16yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 6 in. ; aZso, Private, Major's CO., Col. Nixon's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; also given as Drummer on returns for Jan.-July, 1780; also, descriptive list of enlisted men, dated West Point, Jan. 29, 1781 ; joined Capt. Pike's co., Lieut. Col. Smith's regt. ; age, 17 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 3 in. ; com- plexion, dark; hair, dark; enlistment, during war; enlisted by Lieut. Holden; also. Private, Capt. Benjamin Pike's co., Lieut. Col. Calvin Smith's (6th) regt.; return of men in service for Jan.-Dec, 1781 ; reported transferred to Armand's Corps, Nov. 1, 1781.

8. Airs, Frederick, Chesterfield. Private, Capt. Reed's co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks's (7th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31,1780; also, Capt. Eliphalet Thorp's co., Lieut. Col. Brooks's regt.; muster rolls for Feb., March and April, 1781, dated West Point; «Z«o, muster roll for June, 1781; «/so, muster roll for July, 1781, dated Phillipsburg; also, muster rolls for Aug. and Sept., 1781, dated Peekskill; also, descriptive list of enlisted men, dated Feb. 20, 1782; birthplace, Boston; age, 17 yrs. ; stature, 6 ft.; complexion, light; hair, light; occupation, laborer ; enlisted May, 1777; joined Capt. Eliphalet Thorp's CO., Lieut. Col. Broolvs's regt.; enlistment, during war; also, Capt. Thorp's CO., Lieut. Col. Brooks's regt. ; list of men court-niartialled ; tried Nov. 2, 1782, by regimental court-martial, Capt. King, President, for stealing or secret- ing leather; sentence, 50 lashes; also, list of men furloughed; 40 days leave given by Col. Vose, to go from New Windsor to Boston, Feb. 17, 1783.

9. Albee, Jabez, Mendon. Private, Capt. Joseph Daniels's (3d) co., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Roxbury; service, 10 days; reported enlisted into the army April 27, 1775; also, Capt. Andrew Peters's co., Col. Joseph Read's (20th) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 27, 1775; service, 3 mos. 12 days; also, company return dated Roxbury, Sept. 25, 1775; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Roxbury, Oct. 30, 1775; also, return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Peter Penniman's (3d) CO., Worcester Co. regt., dated Mendon, Feb. 18, 1778; joined Capt. Clapp's co.

10. Albee, John, Mendon. List of men mustered in Suffolk Co. by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master, dated Boston, March 30, 1777; Capt. White's co.. Col. Francis's regt. ; also, return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Peter Penniman's (3d) co. (also given 1st co., as returned by Lieut. Annuidon), Worcester Co. regt., dated Mendon, Feb. 18, 1778; joined Capt. White's co., Col. Putnam's regt.; enlistment to expire Nov. (also given April 1), 1780; also. Corporal, Capt. Haffteld White's co.. Col. Rufus Putnam's (4th) regt. ; Conti- nental Arnij' pay accounts for service from March 28, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; ser- vice, 24 mos. 12 days as Private, 8 mos. 21 days as Corporal ; also. Continental Army paj' accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; also, descriptive list of enlisted men, dated West Point, Jan. 10, 1781 ; Capt. White's co.. Col. Putnam's (5th) regt. ; age, 23 yrs. 2 mos. ; stature, 5 ft. 5 in. ; complexion, dark ; hair, dark; eyes, dark; enlisted as Corporal by Col. Putnam, March 29, 1779; enlistment, during war; also, Corporal, Capt. White's co.. Col. Rufus Putnam's (5th) regt.; muster rolls for Jan.-April, 1781, dated West Point; reported reduced to Private, April 11, 1781.

11. Andress, John, Gloucester. Private, Capt. Barnabas Dodge's co.. Col. Gerrish's (later Baldwin's) 26th regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 2, 1775; service, 13 weeks; also, company return dated Camp at Chelsea, Oct. 2, 1775; also, list of men absent from muster, dated Chelsea, Oct. 3, 1775; reported on sentry duty; also. Corporal, Capt. Dodge's co.. Col. Baldwin's regt.; pay abstracts for Feb. and April, 1776; also, pay abstracts for May and June, 1776, dated New York; also, Capt. Dodge's co., commanded by Lieut. Cheever; return for mileage in 1776.

12. Andrews, Abraham, Woburn. Private, Capt. Joshua Walker's co.. Col. David Greene's (2d Middlesex Co.) regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 7 days ; also, list of men belonging to the train Imnd of the 3d co. of Woburn, under command of Capt. Timothy Winn, May 13, 1775; also, 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Abishai Brown's co.. Col. Josiah Whitney's regt.; enlisted April 11, 1776; discharged Dec. 1, 1776; service, 7 mos. 20 days, at Hull; regiment raised for the defence of Boston; commissioned Sept. 7, 1776; also, 1st Lieutenant of a com- pany detached from 2d and 3d Middlesex Co. regts. to reinforce Continental Army; list of officers of Mass. militia ; commissioned Oct. 16, 1779; also. Lieuten- ant and Adjutant, Capt. Joshua Walker's co., Col. Samuel Denny's regt. ; enlisted Oct. 19, 1779; discharged Nov. 23, 1779; service, 1 mo. 15 days; enlistment, 3 months ; company detached to join Continental Army at Claverack.

13. Andrews, Ephraim. Private, Capt. Stephen Smith's co. ; enlisted Sept. 14, 1775 ; dis- charged Dec. 31, 1775 ; service, 3 mos. 24 days, at Machias ; also, Capt. Jabez West's CO. ; enlisted Oct. 14, 177G ; discharged Nov. 23, 1776 ; service, 1 mo. 9 days ; company raised for defense of Machias and expedition against Nova Scotia ; also, Capt. Joseph Sevey's co.. Col. Benjamin Foster's (Lincoln Co.) regt.; enlisted June 23, 1777; discharged July 16, 1777; service, 23 days, at Machias, when ship " Ambuscade " lay in the harbor; also, pay roll for service between July 16, 1777, and Oct. 10, 1777, 2 mos. 24 days, at Machias, when British ships lay in the har- l)or, and until relieved by Col. John Allan; also, Lieut. John Scott's co., 6th Lincoln Co. regt. ; pay roll for 8 days service between Aug. 31 and Nov. 20, 1779.

14. Bacon, Judah, Barnstable. Private, Capt. Micah Hamlin's co.. Col. Thomas Mar- shall's regt.; order for advance pay dated Boston, June 27, 1776; a^so, pay roll for service from date of enlistment, June 13, 1776, to Aug. 1, 1776, 1 mo. 19 days ; roll dated Castle Island; also, payrolls for Aug. -Nov., 1776; a/so, list of men mustered in Barnstable Co. bj- James Otis, Muster Master, dated March 14, 1777; Capt. John Russel's co.. Col. Gamaliel Bradford's regt. ; mustered March 10, 1777 ; enlistment, during war ; also. Corporal, 6th co., Col. Bradford's regt. ; Continental Army paj' accounts for service from Feb. 24, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779 ; reported enlisted Feb. 24, 1777 ; joined May 20, 1777, also reported as serving 27 mos. 7 days as Private, 7 mos. as Corporal ; also. Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Feb. 24, 1780 ; reported discharged Feb. 24, 1780.

15. Bacox, Philo, Whately. Private, Capt. Salmon White's co.. Col. David Wells's regt.; marched to Ticonderoga May 10, 1777 ; discharged July 10, 1777 ; service, 2 mos. 10 days; also, Capt. White's" co., Col. Ezra May's regt.; marched to Saratoga Sept. 20, 1777; discharged Oct. 14, 1777; service, 30 days; roll sworn to at Hat- field ; also, list of men enlisted from Hampshire Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, July 18, 1778 ; Capt. White's co., Col. Chapin's regt. ; age,20yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. Sin. ; hair, brown; residence, Whately ; also, Capt. Joshua L. Woodliridge's co.. Col. Nathan Tyler's regt. ; enlisted June 25, 1779 ; discharged Dec. 25, 1779 ; service, 6 mos. 7 days, at Rhode Island ; also, descriptive list of men raised to reinforce Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780; age, 22 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 8 in. ; complexion, ruddy; residence, Whately; arrived at Springfield July 6, 1780; marched to camp July 7, 1780, under command of Capt. Dix ; also, pay roll for 6 months men raised by the town of Whatel}- for service in the Continental Army during 1780; marched July G, 1780; discharged Dec. 5, 1780; service, 5 mos. 7 davs.

16. Bacon, Rufus, Charlton (also given Dudley). Fifer, Capt. William Campbell's co., Col. Ebenezer Learned's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 3, 1775 ; service, 3 mos. 6 days ; also, company return dated Roxbury, Oct. 7, 1775 ; a^«o, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Roxbury, Dec. 21, 1775 ; also. Drum Major, Capt. Abijah Lamb's co.. Col. Jonathan Holman's regt. ; marched on an alarm to Providence, R. I., Dec. 10, 1776; service, 1 mo. 13 days; also, Drummer, Capt. Lamb's co.. Col. Cushing's regt.; enlisted Aug. 15, 1777; discharged Nov. 29, 1777; service, 3 mos. 24 days; also. Drum Major, Capt. Reuben Davis's co.. Col. Luke Drury's regt. ; enlisted July 17, 1781 ; arrived at West Point Aug. 1, 1781; discharged Nov. 1, 1781; service, 3 mos. 21 days; enlistment, 3 months.

17. Badcock, Joseph, Manchester. Private, Capt. Benjamin Kimball's co., Col. Mansfield's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted July 15, 1775; service, 17 days; also, company return dated Winter Hill, Oct. 6, 1775; also, Capt. Kimball's co.. Col. Israel Hutchinson's (19th) regt.; order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Winter Hill, Dec. 30, 1775; also, Capt. Haffield White's co.. Col. Rufus Putnam's (4th) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 3, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779 ; enlistment, 3 years ; also, receipt for bounty paid him by Aaron Lee for the town of Manchester to serve in the Continental Army for the term of three years, dated Boston, May 29, 1782; also, Capt. Benjamin Pike's CO., Lieut. Col. Calvin Smith's regt. ; return of men in service June-Dec, 1782; time allowed from May 29, 1782; also. Col. Nixon's (6th) regt.; accounts of certificates for arrears of paj', etc., paid Feb. 3, 1784.

18. Badcock, Reuben, Northborough. Private, Capf. Samuel Wood's co.. Gen. Ward's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 7 days; reported enlisted into the army ; aho, Capt. Wood's co., Col. Jonathan Ward's regt. ; order for advance pay dated Cambridge, June 13, 1775; also, muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 26,1775; service, 3 mos. 13 days; n/so, company return dated Dorchester, Oct. 7, 1775 ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Dorchester, Jan. 5, 1776; also, Lieut. Seth Rice's co.. Col. Job Cushing's regt. ; enlisted Aug. 21, 1777; discharged at Hadley; service, 7 days; company called out on an alarm to assist Northern armj'.

19. Badger, Gideon, South Brimfield. Descriptive list of enlisted men; age, 16 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 9 in. ; complexion, light; hair, light; occupation, farmer ; residence, Soutli Brimfield ; enlisted May 15 (also given April 15), 1781 ; enlistment, 3 years ; also, Private, Capt. Isaac Pope's co.. Col. "William Shepard's (4th) regt.; muster roll for July, 1781, dated Phillipsburgli ; also, muster roll for Sept., 1781, dated Peekskill ; also, miaster rolls for Oct., 1781-Jan., 1782, dated York Hutts ; also, muster roll for Feb., 1782, dated Cantonment, 1st Brigade, West Point.

20. Badger, Stephen, Amesbury. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Essex Co., sworn to Feb. 11, 1778; joined Capt. Blaisdell's co.. Col. Wiggles- worth's regt.; enlistment, 8 months, to expire Jan. 10, 1778; also, Capt. Blais- dell's CO., Col. Edward Wiggles worth's regt. ; pay abstract for 1 mo. 7 days ser- vice from May 24, 1777, dated Boston ; reported as having been refused payment of wages due previous to July 1, 1777, by Jonathan Trumbull, P. M. G., at Albany, on account of not having joined regiment at Peekskill before said date.

21. Badlam, William, Dorchester. Fifer, Capt. Ezra Badlam's co.. Col. Richard Gridley's (Artillery) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 26, 1775; ser- vice, 3 mos. 12 days; also, Gunner, company return dated Sewall's Point, Oct. 8, 1775 ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Sewall's Point, Dec. 26, 1775; also. Private, Capt. Stephen Badlam's co.. Col. Knox's (Artillery) regt. ; return of men in service [prolmbly between Jan. and April, 1776] near Boston ; also, list of men in Col. Wheelock's Orderly Book, dated Head- quarters, Ticonderoga, Sept. 20, 1776 ; appointed Quartermaster of the corps of artillery vice Gardner advanced.

22. Bagg, Martin, Pittsfield. Capt. William Francis's co. ; list of men who marched to Williamstown Sept. 13, 1776, and were dismissed Sept. 21, 1776; service, 8 days; also, Sergeant, Lieut. James Hubbard's co., Lieut. Col. David Rossiter's regt.; marched to Manchester July 18, 1777 ; discharged July 28, 1777 ; service, 1 week 3 days ; also, Lieut. Hubbard's co. ; list of men who marched to Bennington Aug. 19, 1777, and were dismissed Aug. 24, 1777 ; also, list of men in Capt. Fi'ancis's CO. who went to Stillwater Sept. 30, 1777, and were dismissed Oct. 10, 1777 ; ser- vice, 1 week 4 daj'S ; also. Sergeant, Lieut. Joel Stevens's co., Col. Rosseter's regt. ; service on an alarm at Fort Edward from Oct. 15 to Oct. 18, 1780, 3 days ; also, pay roll for service on an alarm from Oct. 18 to Oct. 21, 1780, 3 days.

23. Bagg, Oliver, West Springfield. Private, Capt. Enoch Chapin's co., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775 ; service, 8 days ; also, Capt. Chapin's co., Col. Timothy Danielson's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted April 28, 1775 ; service, 3 mos. 10 days ; also, companj' return dated Roxbury, Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, order for bount.y coat or its equivalent iu money, dated Roxburj-, Oct. 26, 1775 ; also, Capt. Joseph Morgan's co., Col. John Mosely's (Hampshii-e Co.) regt., commanded by Lieut. Col. Timothy Robinson of Gran- Aille; marched to reinforce Northern army Oct. 21, 1776; returned Nov. 17, 1776; service, 28 days; also, Coi-poral, Capt. John Morgan's co.. Col. Ruggles Wood))ridge's regt. ; enlisted Aug. 24, 1777 ; discharged Nov. 29, 1777 ; service, 3 mos. 13 days, in Northern department.

24. Baglet, John, Williamsburg. Private, Capt. Oliver Lyman's co.. Col. Dike's regt. ; return for travel allowance granted Sept. 12, 1776; also, pay abstract for travel allowance dated Dorchester, Nov. 27, 1776 ; also, return of men enlisted into Con- tinental Army from Capt. Samuel Fairfield's co., dated Feb. 10, 1778; joined Capt. Jonathan Allen's (also given Goodman's) co.. Col. Rufus Putnam's (5th) regt.; enlistment, 3 years or during war; also, Maj. Allen's co.. Col. Putnam's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; reported deserted Jan. 1, 1780; also, Capt. Nathan Goodale's co., Col. Put- nam's regt. ; muster return dated Albany, Feb. 9, 1778; mustered by Col. Wood- bridge; also. Continental Army pay accounts for service from July 18, 1780, to Oct. 18, 1780; reported deserted Oct. 18, 1780; also, list of deserters dated Nov. 20, 1780; age, 26 yrs. ; statm-e, 5 ft. 10 in.; complexion, dark; hair, dark; resi- dence, Williamsburg ; enlistment, 3 years ; deserted Oct. 16, 1780 ; reported " came in on act of grace of July last."

25. Bagley-, Peter, Amesbury. Private, Capt. John Currier's co.. Col. Isaac Merriell's regt., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 7 days; also, Capt. Currier's co.. Col. James Frye's regt. ; receipt for advance pay dated Cambridge, July 1, 1775; also, company return [probably Oct., 1775] ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Cambridge, Nov. 16, 1775; also. Sergeant, Capt. Moses Nowell's co., Col. Titcomb's regt. ; roll made up from date of arrival at Providence, R. I., Ma.v 4, 1777 ; discharged July 4, 1777 ; service, 2 mos. 9 days ; also. Private, Capt. Jonathan Evans's co.. Col. Nathaniel Wade's regt. ; enlisted July 20, 1778 ; discharged Jan. 1, 1779 ; service, 5 mos. 18 days, at North Kingston, R. I.; also, muster roll for July and Aug., 1778, dated East Greenwich; also, muster roll for Jan.-Oct., 1778, dated East Greenwich; enlistment to expire Jan. 1, 1779; also, return of men who served in boats on expedition against Newport; service, 7 days; endorsed "1778."

26. Bagnall, Richard, Plymouth. Corporal, Capt. Abraham Ilammatt's co., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Marshfield ; service, 11 days ; also, Capt. Thomas Mayhew's co.. Col. Theophilus Cotton's regt. ; order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Roxbury, Nov. 8, 1775; also. Ensign, Col. John Brooks's (late Ichabod Alden's) 7th regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; commissioned Jan. 1, 1777; also. Lieutenant ; return dated Boston, Jan. 5, 1779 ; also. Ensign, Capt. Benjamin AVar- ren's co.. Col. Alden's (Gth) regt.; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Cherry Valley ; also, depreciation roll to make good the depreciation of wages for the first three years in the Continental Army from 1777 to 1780 ; reported absconded ; also. Lieutenant, Capt. Aaron Holden's co., Col. Brooks's (7th) regt. ; list of pro- motions in Continental Army; commissioned April 16, 1780; also, list of officers; recommended for appointment as Lieutenant to a position vacant July 1, 1779; commissioned Sept. 16, 1780; also, (late) Capt. Jonas Parker's co., Lieut. Col. Brooks's regt. ; muster rolls for Jan.-April, 1781, dated West Point; reported on command at East Town in Feb. and March; also, Capt. Jonathan Maynard's co., Lieut. Col. Brooks's regt. ; muster roll for May, 1781, dated West Point ; reported on command at the Lines ; also, muster rolls for June and July, 1781 ; reported on command with Col. Scammell; also, returns dated Peekskill, June 22-29, 1781; reported detailed at the Lines since May 18, 1781 ; also, returns dated Phillipsburgh, July 7-Aug. 10, 1781 ; also, muster roll for Sept., 1781 ; also, returns dated Peeks- kill, Oct. 5 and Oct. 12, 1781 ; reported on duty with Col. Swift; also, muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781 ; reported sick and absent ; also, returns dated York Huts, Dec. 1-28, 1781; also, muster roll for Dec, 1781; reported sick and absent in Massachusetts; also, returns dated West Point, Jan. 25 and Jan. 31, 1782; also, muster roll for Jan., 1782 ; reported sick in Massachusetts ; also, returns dated West Point, Feb. 15-July 5, 1782; also, muster rolls for Feb.-May, 1782; reported sick in Massachusetts ; also, muster rolls for June and July, 1782 ; also, list of officers; commissioned July 1, 1779; reported resigned July 26 (also given Aug. 3), 1782.

27. Bailey, Amos, Rowley. Sergeant, Capt. Thomas Mighill's co., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775 ; service, 5 days ; also, receipt for provisions dated Cam- bridge, April 21, 1775 ; also. Sergeant (also given Sergeant Major), Capt. Mighill's CO., Col. Gerrish's (later Baldwin's) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; en- listed April 24, 1775 ; service, 3 mos. 15 days ; also, company return dated Sewall's Point, Sept. 26, 1775; also. Ensign, Capt. Mighill's (1st) co.. Col. Loammi Bald- win's (26th) regt.; pay abstracts for rations from Jan. 1, 1776, to April 1, 1776, dated New York; reported as 2d Lieutenant in March; also, 2d Lieutenant; pay abstracts for April and May, 1776 ; also, pay abstract for June, 1776, dated New York; also, return of men in service Nov. 1, 1776, dated White Plains; also, re- turn of men in service Dec. 26, 1776, on expedition to Trenton, dated Mixfield, Penn.; also, Capt. Silas Adams's co.. Col. Titcomb's regt.; muster roll dated June 29, 1777.

28. Bailey, Benjamin, Bolton. Private, Capt. Artemus How's co., which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775 ; service, 10 days ; reported enlisted into the army April 28, 1775; also, Capt. Samuel Wood's co., Col. Jonathan Ward's regt.; order for advance pay dated Cambridge, June 13, 1775 ; also, muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted April 26, 1775; service, 3 mos. 10 days; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Dorchester, Jan. 5, 1776; also, list of men mustered in Suffolk Co. by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master, dated Boston, March 2, 1777; Capt. Wellington's co.', Col. Wigglesworth's regt. ; also, Capt. Ebenezer Smith's CO., Col. Calvin Smith's (late Wigglesworth's) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; also, descriptive list of enlisted men dated West Point, Jan. 25, 1781 ; age, 30 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 8 in. ; complexion, light; hair, light; e3'es, blue; residence, Bolton; enlisted Nov. 16, 1776, by Capt. Wellington; joined Col. John Greaton's (3d) regt.; enlistment, during war.

29. Baker, Abel, Tembroke. Private, Capt. Thomas Turner's co.. Col. Anthony Thomas's regt., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 3 days; also, Capt. Freedom Chamberlain's co.. Gen. John Thomas's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 3, 1775; service, 3 mos. 6 days; also, company return dated Roxbury, Oct. 6, 1775; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Roxbury, Nov. 9, 1775.
30. Baker, Bethuel, Lanesborough. 2d Lieutenant, Capt. David Wheeler's co.. Col. John Brown's regt. ; enlisted June 30, 1777 ; discharged July 21, 1777 ; service, 22 days, at Fort Ann; also, Capt. Zebulon Norten's co.. Col. John Ashley's (Berkshire Co.) regt.; enlisted July 27, 1777; discharged Aug. 14, 1777; service, 23 days, at the Northward; also, Capt. Ebenezer Newell's (6th) co.. Col. Simonds's (2d Berkshire Co.) regt. ; list of officers of Mass. militia ; commissioned April 25, 1778; also, 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Asa Barns's (4th) co., Col. Simonds's regt.; list of officers of Mass. militia; commissioned Oct. 8, 1779; also, Capt. Barns's CO., Col. Simonds's regt.; marched Oct. 14, 1780; service, 7 days, at the North- ward; also, pay roll for 10 days service; marched to the Northward Oct. 26, 1780, on an alarm.

31. Bartlet, Oliver, Hadley. Private, Capt. Eliakim Smith's (later Capt. Moses Kel- logg's) CO., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775 ; service, 7 days ; reported enlisted into the army April 27, 1775 ; also, Capt. Smith's CO., Col. Jonathan Ward's regt. ; order for advance pay dated Camp at Cambridge, June 8, 1775; also, muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 27, 1775; service, 3 mos. 12 days; also, Capt. Kellogg's co.. Col. AVard's regt.; company return [probably Oct., 1775] ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money, dated Dorchester, Dec. 28, 1775 ; also, return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Samuel Cook's co., 4th Hampshire Co. regt., dated Nov. 7, 1777; joined Capt. Watson's co.. Col. Greaton's regt.; enlistment, 3 years; also. Sergeant, Capt. Abraham Watson's co.. Col. John Greaton's 3d (also given 2d) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 15, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Jan. 15, 1780 ; discharged Jan. 15, 1780.

32. Cable, Joseph, Pembroke. List of men mustered in Suffolit Co. by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master, dated Boston, Feb. 2, 1777; Capt. Stetson's co.. Col. Gamaliel Bradford's regt. ; residence, Pembroke; enlisted for town of Pembroke; enlist- ment, 3 j-ears; also, Private, 8th co.. Col. Bradford's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Aug. 1, 1778; reported died Juno 7, 1778; also, Capt. Isaiah Stetson's co., Col. Bradford's regt.; pay abstract for bil- leting, etc.; enlisted Dec. 8, 1776; joined Jan. 11, 1777; arrived at Bennington Feb. 4, 1777 ; credited with 7 days allowance.

33. Cady, Isaac, Hancock. Descriptive list dated Lenox, Aug. 20, 1781, of men raised in Berkshire Co., agreeable to resolve of Dec. 2, 1780, delivered to William Walker, Superintendent of said county; Capt. Lusk's co.. Col. Simonds's regt. ; age, 28 (also given 27) jts. ; stature, 5 ft. 11 in. ; complexion, dark (also given ruddy) ; hair, dark (also given black); occupation, shoemaker; liirthplace, York Co.; residence, Hancock; enlisted for town of Hancock; enlisted April 20, 1781; receipted for by Col. Shepard ; joined Light Infantry co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks's (7th) regt.; enlistment, 3 years; also, Private, Capt. Rufus Lincoln's co., Lieut. Col. Brooks's regt. ; muster rolls for Aug.-Nov., 1781 ; enlisted May 2 (also given April 20), 1781 ; also, same co. and regt.; muster roll for Dec, 1781, dated West Point; also, Capt. Asa Coburn's (Light Infantry) co., Lieut. Col. Brooks's regt.; muster rolls for Jan. and Feb., 1782, dated York Huts; also. Light Infantry co., Lieut. Col. Brooks's regt. ; list of men court-martialed ; tried Sept. 28, 1782, by
regimental court-martial, Capt. Stone, President, for overstaj-iog his pass and selling or losing several articles of clothing; sentence, 75 lashes; also, same co. ; order dated Dec. 23, 1783, given in favor of Sam. Fullerton for wages for May- Dec, 1783.

34. Cadt, John, Pittsfield. Private, Capt. David Noble's co.. Col. John Paterson's (26th) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted June 1, 1775; service, 2 mos. 4 days ; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Fort No. 3, Charlestown, Oct. 26, 1775 ; also, list of men who marched to New York July 11, 1776, with Capt. Oliver Root and were dismissed Dec. 5, 1776; service, 21 weeks; also, return of men enlisted into Con- tinental Army from Capt. John Strong's co., sworn to April 2, 1779; residence, Pittsfield; enlisted for town of Pittsfield; joined Capt. Miller's co.. Col. Vose's regt. ; enlistment, 3 years (also given during war) ; reported mustered bj' Trueman Wheeler, Muster Master, between Jan. 20, 1777, and June 1, 1778; also, Capt. Jeremiah Miller's co.. Col. Joseph Vose's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 24, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1770 ; also, muster roll for Dec, 1777, dated Camp near Valley Forge; enlisted March 25, 1777; reported prisoner of "war Dec. 23, 1777; also. Continental Army paj' accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to May 1, 1780 ; reported died May -, 1780.

35. Cady, Samuel, Montague (also given Shutesbury and Ervingshire). Private, Lieut. John Trask's co.. Col. David Leonard's regt.; enlisted Feb. 2G, 1777; discharged April 10, 1777; service, 44 days; marched to Ticonderoga; also, Capt. Moses Harvey's co.. Col. Woodbridge's regt.; enlisted Aug. 22, 1777; discharged Nov. 29, 1777; service, 3 mos. 17 days; company raised to reinforce Northern army; also, descriptive list of men enlisted from Hampshire Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, June IG, 1778; Capt. Harvey's (fith) co., Col. Wright's (also given 6th Hampshire Co.) regt.; age, 18 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 7 in. ; complexion, light ; residence, Montague ; enlisted for town of Shutesbury ; also, return of men enlisted into Continental Armv from 6th co., 6th Hampshire Co. regt., dated April 1, 1779; residence, Montague; enlisted for town of Shutes- bury ; enlistment, 9 months ; also, descriptive list of enlisted men dated Warwick ; Capt. Seth Pierce's co., Col. Seth Murray's (6th Hampshire Co.) regt.; age, 20 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 9 in.; comi^lexion, light; residence, Shutesbury; mustered Jul.v 18, 1780; enlistment, 3 months ; company detached for service at Claverack ; also, descriptive list of men enlisted from Hampshire Co. to serve in Continental Army, as returned bj* Noah Goodman, Superintendent; age, 22 yrs. ; stature 5 ft. 10 in.; complexion, light; liair, liglit ; occupation, mason ; residence Ervingshire; enlisted April 27, 1781 ; enlistment, 3 years ; also. Private, Col. Benjamin Tup- per's (lOth) regt.; service, 12 mos., from Jan. 1, 1781.

36. Calder, George, Boston. List of men mustered in Suffolk Co. by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master, dated Boston, April 13, 1777; Col. Crane's regt. ; enlistment, 3 years; also, Corporal, Capt. Benjamin Frothingham's co.. Col. John Crane's (Artillery) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 10, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Boston ; credited to town of Boston ; reported as serv- ing 20 mos. 21 days as Corporal, 12 mos. as Mati-oss; also, Corporal, same co. and regt. ; muster rolls for Sept. -Dec, 1777 ; also, Matross, Capt. Frothingham's CO., Col. Crane's (3d Artillery) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to April 10, 1780; also, same co. and regt.; return for gratuity dated Park near Morristovvn, Jan. 28, 1780.

37. Clapp, Noah, Northampton. Private, Capt. Simeon Clap's co., Col. David "Wells's regt. ; enlisted May 10, 1777 ; discharged July 10, 1777 ; service, 2 mos. 9 days, travel included, on an expedition to Ticonderoga; enlistment, 2 months; roll sworn to in Hampshire Co. ; also, descriptive list dated Northampton, Sept. 10, 1780, of men detached from Col. Israel Chapin's (2d Hampshire Co.) regt., agree- able to resolve of June 22, 1780 ; Capt. Cook's co. ; age, 19 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 4 in.; complexion, light; residence, Northampton; enlisted July 4, 1780; enlist- ment, 3 months ; also. Private, Capt. Ebenezer Sheldon's co.. Col. Seth Murray's regt.; enlisted July 13, 1780; discharged Oct. 10, 1780; service, 3 mos. 5 days; enlistment, 3 months ; company raised to reinforce Continental Army.

38. Cooper, Alexander, Berwick. List of men mustered in York Co. by Joseph Brag- don, Jr., Muster Master, dated York, June 13, 1777; Capt. Pillsbury's co.. Col. Wigglesworth's regt. ; residence, Berwick ; enlisted for town of Berwick ; enlistment, 3 years; also, Private, Lieut. Colonel's co., (late) Col. Edward Wiggles- worth's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from May 21, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. Daniel Pillsbury's co., Col. Wigglesworth's (4th) regt.; muster roll for May, 1778, dated Valley Forge ; reported on furlough at Boston ; also, same co. and regt.; muster roll for June, 1778, dated "Greenage;" also, same co. and regt. ; muster roll for Oct., 1778, sworn to at Providence ; also, Lieut. Col. Dudley Colman's co.. Col. Wigglesworth's regt. commanded by Maj. Porter ; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Providence; enlisted May 20, 1777; also, Lieut. Colonel's co., Col. Calvin Smith's (late Wigglesworth's) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to May 21, 1780.

39 Cory, Simeon (also given Simon). Private, Lieut. John Flint's (late Capt. Asa Law- rence's) CO., Col. Thomas Poor's regt.; enlisted June 16, 1778; discharged Feb. 11, 1779; service, 8 mos. 9 days; company raised to fortify passes of North river, N.Y.; roll sworn to in Middlesex Co.; also, Capt. Lawrence's co.. Col. Poor's regt. ; pay roll for Aug., 1778, dated Fort Clinton ; also, (late) Capt. Law- rence's CO., Col. Poor's regt.; pay roll for Sept., 1778, dated West Point; also, Lieut. Flint's co.. Col. Poor's regt. ; pay roll for Nov., 1778, dated West Point.

40. Cory, William. Private, Capt. Robert Earl's (Dartmouth) co.. Col. Josiah Whitney's regt.; service from Aug. 26, 1778, to Sept. 11, 1778, 17 days, at Rhode Island; also, Capt. William Hicks's CO., Col. John Hathaway's (2d Bristol Co.) regt. ; enlisted Aug. 4, 1780; discharged Aug. 9, 1780; service, 5 days, on an alarm at Rhode Island ; roll sworn to at Dartmouth.

Killed By Indians In Tennessee 1791-2

Here is a list of men, women, that were killed in 1791, This was in the State of Tennessee, although it’s hard to tell because of the way the list is laid out. I will have no other information on these names. But this list will be a help to those looking into these families. What you will learn is where and when they were killed, this will be a big help in your further research of your ancestors.

Note. This information come from Indian Affairs Volume 1., 1789-1814., p. 329-331, which is housed at the Library of Congress.

Miro District.

1. Richard Withs, killed January 16, at Papon’s creek.

2. Lloyd Hynniman, killed February, At a sugar camp, near Bledsoe’s Lick.

3. Capt. Cuffey, negro man, killed March 20, On his master’s plantation, Stode river.

4. Charles Hickman, killer April 1, Surveying on the waters of Duck, killed by Creek.

5. George Wilson, killed May 25, On the great road, near Station-camp creek

6. John Nickerson, Killed May 27, at Smith’s Fork.

7. John Gibson, Killed June 14, Mayfie1ds Station, near Nashville, killed by Creek.

8. Benj. Heykanol, killed June 29, In his own yard, near Bledsoe’s Lick, killer by Creek.

9. Robert Jones, killed July 18, at Maj. Wilson’s, 8 miles from Sumner court house. Killed by the Cherokees, before they knew of the treaty.

10. John. White, killed July 15, Cumberland mountain, on the new trace.

11. Joseph Dickson, killed July 31, At his own house,
Croft’s mills

12. George French, killed August, no place stated.

13. Samuel McMurray, killed March 25, Ploughing at Buchanan’s station, by Tuckalateague.

14. John Purviance, killed May 7, at Dr. Donnell’s near Sumner court house. By the Cherokees, Running Water.

15. Benjamin Williams, wife And child killed May 8, at his own home. By the Cherokees, Running Water.

16. James Everite, June 8, Gowen’s place.

17. Michael Shaver, killed June 26, Zeigler’s Station.

18. Archibald Wilson, killed June 26, Zeigler’s Station.

18. William Clack, killed May 16, in company with Judge Campbell, returning from court.

19. John Barclay, Jr. killed July 31, In his father’s peach orchard, near Bledsoe’s Lick.

20. John Collinsworth and wife killed February 17, 1792, by the Cherokees, the Glass present.

21. Elizabeth Norris killed August 6, Sulphur Fork, by Creek.

22. Shaderiek Williams killed September 6, Near Cotterel’s, by Creek

23. William Stewart killed October 8, Near Nashville, by Creek.

24. Jonathan Gee killed September 30, Taylor’s Trace, by Watts’ party of Cherokees. Creeks and. Shawanese.

WASHINGTON DISTRICT.

25. James Paul killed October 3, Black’s block house, by Creeks and Cherokees.

26. George Moss killed October 3, Black’s block house, by Creeks and Cherokees.

27. Robert Sharpe killed October 3, Black’s block house, by Creeks and Cherokees.

Attack On John Buchanan's Station, 1792.

An account of the attack, by the Creeks and Cherokees, upon Buchanan’s Station, on the 30th September, 1792.

On the 30th September, about midnight, John Buchanan’s Station, four miles south of Nashville, (at which sundry families had collected, and fifteen gunmen) was attacked by a party of Creeks and Lower Cherokees supposed to consist of three or four hundred. Their approach was suspected by the running of cattle, that had taken fright at them, and, upon examination, they were found rapidly advancing within ten yards of the gate; from this place and distance they received the first fire from the man who discovered them, (John Mc. Rory.) They immediately returned the fire, and continued a very heavy and constant firing upon the station, (blockhouse, surrounded with a stockade) for an hour; and were repulsed with considerable loss, without injuring man, woman, child, in the station.

During the whole time of attack, the Indian were not more distant than ten yards from the blockhouse, and often in large numbers round the lower walls, attempting to put fire to it. One ascended the roof with a torch, where he was shot, and falling to the ground, renewed his attempts to fire the bottom logs, and was killed. The Indians fired 30 balls through port-hole of the over jutting, which lodged in the roof in the circumference of a hat, and those sticking in the walls on the outside, were very numerous. Upon viewing the ground next morning, it appeared that the fellow who was shot from the roof, was a Cherokee half- breed of the Running Water, known by the whites by the name of Tom Tunbridge’s step-son, the son of a French woman by an Indian, and there was much blood and signs that many dead had been dragged off, and litters having been made to carry their wounded to their horses, which they had left a mile from the station. Near the blockhouse were found several swords, hatchets, pipes, kettles, and budgets of different Indian articles; one of the swords was a fine Spanish blade, and richly mounted in the Spanish fashion. In the morning previous to the attack, Jonathan Gee, and -----Clayfon were sent out as spies and on the ground, among other articles left by the Indians, were found a handkerchief and a moccasin, known one to belong to Gee, and the other to Clayton, hence it is supposed they are killed.

From the best accounts, the Indians who attacked Buchanan’s station on the 30th September, 1792, appeared to have been, Creeks from 400 to 500;Cherokees, 200; Shawanese, from 30 to 40; of whom, three were killed, and seven wounded. The former were, Tunbridge’s step-son, left on the ground; the Shawanese warrior, dragged off; a Creek chief, dragged off. The latter were, John Watts, with a ball through one thigh, and lodged in the other, supposed dangerous, but now on recovery; Unacata, or White Man-killer, supposed dangerous, but now on the recovery; the Dragging Canoe’s Brother, (alias) the White Owl’s Son, supposed mortal the same who was at Detroit; a young warrior of the Look out, supposed mortal; a young warrior of the Running Water, on the recovery: a Creek warrior, since dead. warrior of the Running water since dead.

Of the signers a the treaty of Holston, besides Watts, there was the Middle Striker and the Otter Lifter. This Unacata mentioned above, among the wounded, left Pensacola the day Watts arrived there, aid making very little halt at his own house came on with his wife to this place, and stayed with me ten days immediately preceding time he set out with Watts for war ate and drank constantly at my table, was treated in the kindest manner an made the strongest professions of friendship during his stay, and at his departure. His visit had not even the color of business, nor could it be extracted from him what he had seen or heard at Pensacola. It would seem as if he had come as a spy.

It also appears that there were sundry young warriors of the Cherokees along with Watts, besides those who live in the five Lower towns, particularly John Walker and John Fields, two young half breeds who have been raised among and, by the white people, in whom every body who knew them had the utmost confidence. The former is quite stripling and apparently thee most innocent, good natured youth I ever saw. They were both at the treaty of Holston, and have been repeatedly here since. They acted as the advance, or spies to Watts’ party, and killed Gee and Clayton.

The Cherokees say the Creeks have long been boasting that they were men. and warriors but that they proved to great cowards, and that most of them kept such a distance from the station, that they could hardly shoot a ball to it. Watts is called Colonel Watts since his return from Pensacola.