Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing WebWe did locate information about the 3rd Virginia Regimentthat indicated it was not a militia unit, but instead was a part of the Virginia Line within the Continental Army. Merged on January 1, 1781 with the 2nd Connecticut Regiment. Following a wide flank march the bulk of the Crown forces emerged on Washingtons right flank, ready to trap and smash the Continental Army. The regiment was assigned to theNorthern Department. Knowlton went down mortally wounded. He served under Captain Philip Lee, Colonel George Weedon, and Colonel Thomas Marshall. Relieved 14 September 1777 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to the 1st Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. It took part in the following major battles: (aka Congress' Own or Hazen's Regiment) The 2nd Canadian Regiment was authorized on January 20, 1776, in the Continental Army as the 2d Canadian Regiment and assigned to the Canadian Department. It took part in the following major battles: The regiment would see action during the Invasion of Quebec (1775) and the Saratoga Campaign (1777). Organized on February 10, 1776 at Montreal, Canada to consist of 4 battalions (20 companies) from Richelieu and St. Lawrence Valleys. Raised by a Southern planter, By 1777, Virginia had raised 15 regiments of infantry for long-term service under Continental Congress authority, commonly known as the Virginia Continental Line. The regiment would see action during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. 3rd Virginia Regiment WebThese bound photostats were used by H.J. Regimental Staff. Relieved 17 November 1779 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to Stark's Brigade, an element of the Main Army. The Third Virginia continued to serve with distinction throughout 1776 and 1777. WebA lieutenant in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, Marshall participated in the Braddock Expedition against Fort Duquesne, under George Washington. Distant cousin of General George Washington, William Washington was born on February 28, 1752 to Bailey and Catherine Washington in Parish, Virginia. Third Virginia Regiment Authorized on June 23, 1775 in the Continental Army as the Green Mountain Boys and assigned to the New York (subsequently Northern) Department. Thomas Marshall (Virginia politician, born 1730 3rd Virginia Regiment Weedon was succeeded in command by Colonel Thomas Marshall, the father of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall. After about a 90 minute fight, Washington learned that more British forces were arriving on the field and ordered his men back to the main line. Organized on April 19 to July 1, 1777 at Kinston to consist of eight companies from Northeastern part of North Carolina. Raised by a Southern planter, WebThe 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. George Washington appointed influential Shenandoah Valley political leader Charles Mynn Thruston as colonel in command. The regiment would see action during the Northern Theater (17781782) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. But with the British in command of the waters around New York, they easily could land their forces anywhere along Manhattan Island. Westminster, MD: Heritage Books, 2004. Surgeons Mate Charles Land. 3rd Virginia Regiment Its second commander, George Weedon, was also promoted to brigadier general within a few months. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. Authorized 12 January 1777 in the Continental Army as Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Re-organized on June 30, 1783 to consist of 2 companies. 3rd Virginia Regiment (Revolutionary War Assigned on May 23, 1777 to the Eastern Department. Many Virginians also served in the Continental artillery, cavalry, and other units not designated as Virginia regiments. Two of these 15 (Cornell's and Scammell's Regiments) were never organized because their colonels declined the position in favor of other commands, leaving 13 "additional" regiments. Authorized 12 January 1777 in the Continental Army as Sherburne's Additional Continental Regiment. Its second commander, George Weedon, was also promoted to brigadier general within a few months. A brief summary of the 3rd Virginia Regiments service can be found in The Continental Armyby Robert K. Wright, Jr., page 285. 2 talking about this. The first two Detachments of the Virginia Line served at the Siege of Charleston in South Carolina and were surrendered to the British Army on 12 May 1780. 2 talking about this. Re-organized and redesignated on January 1, 1781 as the Canadian Regiment; concurrently relieved from the New Hampshire Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. The Third Virginia continued to serve with distinction throughout 1776 and 1777. He served under Captain Philip Lee, Colonel George Weedon, and Colonel Thomas Marshall. WebThese bound photostats were used by H.J. 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at Morristown, New Jersey, and Baltimore, Maryland. Though most believed that Leitch was recovering from his wounds, by September 20th Gen. Horatio Gates wrote Major Leitch of Maryland was wounded and despaired of. As his condition worsened, there was little for regimental surgeon David Griffith could do but to try to ease Leitchs pain. Virginia Revolutionary War The battalion fought at Trenton in December 1776, where its soldiers called out in German for the Hessians to lay down their arms. WebThe 3rd Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, at Alexandria, Virginia, for service with the Continental Army. By 1777, Virginia had raised 15 regiments of infantry for long-term service under Continental Congress authority, commonly known as the Virginia Continental Line. Virginia troops fought from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and many Virginians provided some form of military or public service. The regiment would see action during the Northern Theater (17781782), Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78 and the Southern Theater 1775-82. In1774 Andrew Leitchmoved to Virginia fromMaryland and began a new life in Northumberland County. Re-organized on April 9, 1780 to consist of 9 companies. Colonel Charles Flemming, and Major Charles West. WebThe 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Disbanded 1 January 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. The regiment would see action during the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78 and the Yorktown Campaign (1781). Cecere, Michael. Reassigned on August 1, 1780 from Hand's Brigade and assigned to the New Hampshire Brigade, and element of the Main Continental Army. Who was this little known hero and why did have apark named after him in Prince William County, VA? Consolidated 17 January 1781 with the 3d Pennsylvania Regiment. After his first battlefield victory at the Battle of Harlem Heights on September 16, 1776, General George Washington wrote The General most heartily thanks the troop commanded yesterday by Major Andrew Leitch, who first advanced upon the enemy, and the others who resolutely supported them. The battle was a small victory for the American army, but instilled some confidence in the men who had suffered many defeats since August on Long Island and lost New York City to the British. James Monroe, Thomas Helm and John Marshall served as lieutenants in this regiment. ohn Patton was appointed colonel of the regiment. The Third Virginia was ordered into position far in advance of the American lines their objective was to hold a wooded hill near the Birmingham Friends Meeting House in order to buy time for the rest of the American troops to take up position. The Virginians Who Fought in the Revolutionary War Consolidated on April 22, 1779 with Gist's Additional Continental Regiment. While the unit assembled at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a ninth company was added. The resolution gave Washington the requested 110 regiments, for in addition to the 16 new regiments and the 88 units of the September quotas there were the 6 Extra regiments that had been previously approved by Congress and that were also not explicitly tied to a single state. WebThe Revolutionary War in Virginia Daniel Morgan (in white uniform near front of cannon) led Virginia riflemen that targeted British officers successfully and led to the surrender of British General John Burgoyne's army at Saratoga, New York on October 17, 1777 Source: Architect of the Capitol, Surrender of General Burgoyne(painted by John Trumbull) Having worked here locally for a few years, I was not aware of who the park was named after. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel William Heth, Lt. In my ignorance thinking everyone was as interested in history as I was, I assumed my future wife knew this fact. John Gist's and Joseph Lapsley's Companies to the 3rd Maryland Regiment; Capt. Adjutant James Hawkins. It was assigned to the on August 1, 1780 to the New Jersey Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Disbanded on June 1, 1778 at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. [1] The 3rd Virginia's initial commander was Colonel Hugh Mercer, who was quickly promoted to brigadier general. Disbanded 1 May 1780 at Morristown, New Jersey when it was consolidated with the 1st and 2nd Rhode Island regiments to form the Rhode Island Regiment. Relieved on August 4, 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. Early in the attack both men went down wounded. Surgeons Mate Charles Whitman. Chaplain Davis Griffith. Relieved 1 August 1780 from Hand's Brigade and assigned to the 2d Pennsylvania Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Virginia Title Lieutenant Colonel. 3rd Virginia Regiment Assigned 11 October 1777 to the 3d Pennsylvania Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Consolidated on April 9, 1779 with Henry Jackson's Additional Continental Regiment. Adopted on July 24, 1780 by Connecticut and redesignated as the 9th Connecticut Regiment. It took part in the following major battles: Authorized on May 25, 1776as anExtra Continental regiment, the unit recruited ethnicGermansfrom Maryland and Pennsylvania. Sixteen regiments were authorized, but because of manpower shortages Washington attempted to raise only 15. There is no single Relieved 16 November 1778 from the Highlands Department and assigned to the Middle Department. The regiment consisted of 5 companies from eastern Pennsylvania, 2 companies from Baltimore County, Maryland, and 2 companies from Fredrick County, Maryland. Soon the entire British line began to give way. Today there is a simple plaque on the wall on the eastside of Broadway north of 117th Street. Eckenrode for Virginia Soldiers of the American Revolution (see bibliography below), but the microfilm contains all of the documentation used to create the Revolutionary War compiled military service records and may contain more information. Surgeons Mate Charles Whitman. It took part in the following major battles: Copyright 2017 RevolutionaryWar.us | All Rights Reserved, New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77), Battle of Three Rivers (Trois-Rivires) (1776), Spencer's Additional Continental Regiment, Grayson's Additional Continental Regiment, Thurston's Additional Continental Regiment, Thruston's Additional Continental Regiment, Malcolm's Additional Continental Regiment, Henry Jackson's Additional Continental Regiment, Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment, 11th Pennsylvania Regiment (Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment), A Time of Terror: The Story of Colonel Jacob Klock's Regiment And The People They Protected, 1774-1783 (Paperback) by AJ Berry. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. Quartermaster Sergeant Richard Poor. Captured in part on November 16 at Fort Washington, New York, by the British Army and regimental organization disbanded. 2 talking about this. [1] Quartermaster Sergeant Richard Poor. It took part in the following major battles: Ward's Regiment, or 1st Massachusetts Regiment, was raised April 23, 1775, as a Massachusetts militia regiment at Cambridge, Massachusetts, under Colonel Jonathan Ward. Paymaster William Mountjoy. It was assigned to the on August 1, 1780 to the New Jersey Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. WebThe 3rd Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775 at Alexandria, Virginia for service with the Continental Army. Part 2 will cover Andrew Leitchs role in the Battle of Harlem Heights and his once forgotten legacy. Dubois's Regiment of 1776, commanded by Col. Lewis Dubois, who recruits men from his home area, around Poughkeepsie. It was assigned to the on June 26, 1776 to the Middle Department. Virginia portion transferred on February 3, 1777 to the 11th Virginia Regiment. [1] The 3d Virginia's initial commander was Colonel Hugh Mercer, who was quickly promoted to brigadier general. which initially organized in the strength of eight companies. Virginia 3rd Regiment ISBN 0-7884-2479-3. Assistant Quartermaster General John Parke was named lieutenant colonel while Brigade Major Peter Scull accepted the position of major. United States War Department, Revolutionary War [1] The 3rd Virginia's initial commander was Colonel Hugh Mercer, who was quickly promoted to brigadier general. 3rd Virginia Regiment Virginia troops fought from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and many Virginians provided some form of military or public service. Eckenrode for Virginia Soldiers of the American Revolution (see bibliography below), but the microfilm contains all of the documentation used to create the Revolutionary War compiled military service records and may contain more information. American forces in New York City were nearly cut off, but quickly retreated up Manhattan Island to Harlem Heights and began to dig in. On 22 May the regiment was assigned to the 4th Virginia Brigade, which was commanded by Charles Scott. Relieved 19 July 1778 from the 3d Pennsylvania Brigade and assigned to the Highlands Department. It took part in the following major battles: (later, the 5th New York Regiment) Though the American attack was supposed to be in the rear of the British light infantry, but because of confusing terrain and attacking too soon, the flanking column instead hit the British in their flank. But my connection with Andrew Leitch goes beyond my love and interest of the American Revolution, it is more personal than that. WebThe Revolutionary War in Virginia Daniel Morgan (in white uniform near front of cannon) led Virginia riflemen that targeted British officers successfully and led to the surrender of British General John Burgoyne's army at Saratoga, New York on October 17, 1777 Source: Architect of the Capitol, Surrender of General Burgoyne(painted by John Trumbull) For guidebooks to Virginia's military units for the Revolutionary War, the following sources are helpful: E. M. Sanchez-Saavedra, comp. The unit had a strength of seven companies. The Virginians Who Fought in the Revolutionary War Offering engaging perspectives on the Revolutionary War Era. WebWilliam Washington. Consolidated 13 January 1779 with Patton's Additional Continental Regiment and Captain John Doyle's, Captain John Steele's, and Captain James Calderwood's Companies of Malcolm's Additional Continental Regiment and consolidated unit redesignated as the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment, an element of the Middle Department, to consist of nine companies. John Russell served Virginia Continental Line, 3rd regiment from 6 Feb 1776 until discharge at Valley Forge on 6 Feb 1778. Reassigned on May 24, 1777 from the 2nd Maryland Brigade and assigned to the 1st Virginia Brigade, an element of the main Continental Army. Virginia Revolutionary War Re-designated on January 20, 1776 as the 1st Canadian Regiment. Reassigned on December 17, 1779 from the Stark's Brigade and assigned to Hand's Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. The regiment would see action during the Stark's Brigade relieved on October 7, 1780 from the Main Continental Army and assigned to the Highland's Department. Surgeons Mate Charles Land. Assigned 12 June 1777 to the 1st Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Special report of the Department of Archives and History for 1912 by Virginia State Library. Authorized on November 19, 1775 in the Continental Army as the Canadian Regiment and assigned to the New York Department; concurrently organized at Pointe Oliver, Canada, to consist of 8 companies. The regiment would see action during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77), Northern Theater (17781782) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. Colonel Charles Flemming, and Major Charles West. Reassigned on June 5, 1781 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Northern Department. At first most reported his condition as improving and he was thought to survive his ordeal. In contrast to the previously approved 88 regiments, the 16 Additional regiments were organized directly by Washington's authority, rather than by the authority of the state governments, and were placed completely under Washington's control. It took part in the following major battles: Authorized 10 January 1777 in the Continental Army as Grayson's Additional Continental Regiment and assigned to the Main Continental Army. John Russell served Virginia Continental Line, 3rd regiment from 6 Feb 1776 until discharge at Valley Forge on 6 Feb 1778. Virginia Revolutionary War The regiment ceased to exist on 13 January 1779 when it consolidated with Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment. Authorized on January 12, 1777 in the Continental Army as Henley's Additional Continental Regiment. WebThe 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It was to be however a short lived reprieve as on April 4 with the drums of war beating a long roll the regiment was turned out to embark once more at Stone House Wharf . William Washington Authorized on June 21, 1776 in the Continental Army as "Dubois' Regiment." Emerging Revolutionary War Social Media Accounts, He Stood the Field with Great Bravery; The Story of Major Andrew Leitch, Part2, He Stood the Field with Great Bravery The Story of Major Andrew Leitch, Part1, Follow Emerging Revolutionary War Era on WordPress.com. Its second commander, George Weedon, was also promoted to brigadier general within a few months. For reasons unknown, the 1st Virginia was slow to get to New York. WebThe 3rd Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, at Alexandria, Virginia, for service with the Continental Army. The exception was Captain Allen McLane's Delaware company which separated from Patton's Regiment on 16 December 1778 and joined the 1st Delaware Regiment in the 3rd Virginia Brigade. The Virginians Who Fought in the Revolutionary War Washington ordered a small party of 150 men called The Knowlton Rangers under the command of Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton to move out and reconnoiter the British position. Assigned on May 23, 1777 to the Eastern Department. The regiment was organized in spring of 1777 at Monmouth, New Jersey, to consist of 4 companies from southern New Jersey and Maryland. Revolutionary War Reassigned on July 2, 1776 from the Canadian Department and assigned to the Northern Department. WebWilliam Washington. Quartermaster James Halsbough. The Regiment was raised as an Extra Continental regiment in the province of Quebec for service with the Continental Army under the command of Colonel Moses Hazen. Men of the 1st Virginia and 3rd Virginia were called to join Washington in New York. Patton had distinguished himself in command of one battalion of the Pennsylvania State Rifle Regiment during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77). Maryland portion provisionally re-organized in November 1776 as a single company under Captain Alexander Lawson Smith and attached to the 4th Maryland Regiment. Reassigned on December 6, 1781 from Hazen's Brigade and assigned to the Middle Department. Re-organized on December 18, 1776 to consist of 8 companies from Canada and New York. Relieved 19 July 1778 from the 3d Pennsylvania Brigade and assigned to the Highlands Department. In correspondence to Congress during December 1776, however, Washington pressed for even more men. Adjutant James Hawkins. Near here is where Leitch was mortally wounded turning the flank of the British line. Washington then ordered an attack along his line and the British light infantry fell back to the main line in confusion. Reassigned on November 12, 1776 from the Northern Department and assigned to the Highland's Department. Quartermaster James Halsbough. Regiment broken up and elements consolidated as follows: The regiment would see action during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77), Saratoga Campaign (1777) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. The first two Detachments of the Virginia Line served at the Siege of Charleston in South Carolina and were surrendered to the British Army on 12 May 1780. It was assigned to the on August 1, 1780 to the New Jersey Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Assigned on May 23, 1777 to the Eastern Department. Of courseshe didnt. Partially organized in the fall of 1776 in Albany. The Americans had lost New York City and were pushed off of Long Island, all the way up to the northern tip of Manhattan Island. Relieved on July 2, 1776 from the Canadian Department and assigned to the Northern Department. Organized in spring 1777 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to consist of 9 companies from Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Most of the regiment was captured at Charlestown, South Carolina on May 12, 1780 by the British and the regiment was formally disbanded on November 15, 1783. Relieved on August 4, 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. Surgeon David Griffith. It was to be however a short lived reprieve as on April 4 with the drums of war beating a long roll the regiment was turned out to embark once more at Stone House Wharf . Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the Main Army and assigned to the Eastern Department. 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment We are a Revolutionary War reenacting group that portrays the Continental soldiers of the 3rd Virgin. WebA lieutenant in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, Marshall participated in the Braddock Expedition against Fort Duquesne, under George Washington. This plaque commemorates theBattle of Harlem Heights and depicts Major Andrew Leitch as well as Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton(who was mortally wounded in the same attack as Leitch). Archives Division; Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. Authorized on January 12, 1777 in the Continental Army as Lee's Additional Continental Regiment. Of course the land has changed a lot since then and whatever remains were left were destroyed by modern development. For guidebooks to Virginia's military units for the Revolutionary War, the following sources are helpful: E. M. Sanchez-Saavedra, comp. Livingston recruited men from Chambly, Quebec as early as September 1775. The regiment saw action in the New York Campaign the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Valley Forge, Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. William Washington Knowlton quickly recognized the British were not planning a major assault but his force had brought about the attention of the British light infantry, soon the Knowlton Rangers were outnumbered and quickly retreated back to the American lines. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the Main Continental Army and assigned to the Eastern Department. The regiment was disbanded on January 1, 1777, at Morristown, New Jersey. Hugh Stephenson's Company organized on June 22, 1775 by the Berkley County, Virginia, Committee of Safety. American Revolutionary War Re-organized in June 1779 to consist of 5 companies. Reassigned on October 7, 1777 from the Eastern Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. In contrast to both the Extra and Additional regiments, all other infantry regiments of the army were organized and supported under the direct authority of individual state governments. Stephens, Rawlings and Williams promoted, respectively, to be Colonel, Lieutenant-Colonel, and Major. Continental Regiments. Formed in 1776, the Guard was with Washington in all of his battles. Authorized on June 14, 1775 in the Continental Army as two Maryland and one Virginia Independent Rifle Companies and assigned to the main Continental Army. The regiment was organized in the spring of 1777 at Wethersfield, Connecticut, to consist of 8 companies from New London, New Haven, and Hartford Counties. Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Military units and formations established in 1775, Military units and formations disestablished in 1783, Virginia regiments of the Continental Army, Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia, United States Army Center of Military History, Valley Forge Muster Roll, 3rd Virginia Regiment, Grayson's Additional Continental Regiment, Thruston's Additional Continental Regiment, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Allotted 27 March 1778 to the Pennsylvania Line. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Eastern Department. A guide to Virginia military organizations in the American Revolution, 1774-1787 Richmond, Virginia : Virginia State Library, 1978 FS Library 975.5 M2s Relieved 21 June 1777 from the 1st Connecticut Brigade and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Re-designated on July 24, 1780 as the 16th Massachusetts Regiment. 1st Virginia Brigade relieved on December 4, 1779 from the Main Continental Army and assigned to the Southern Department. Reassigned on July 10, 1777 from McDougall's Brigade and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. New York: Macmillan Company, 1897. However, since Washington detailed him to command one of the garrison at Fort Necessity, Marshall was not present at the defeat. It was assigned to the on May 22, 1777 to the 2nd Maryland Brigade, an element of the main Continental Army. Distant cousin of General George Washington, William Washington was born on February 28, 1752 to Bailey and Catherine Washington in Parish, Virginia.
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