Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing WebThe 3rd Virginia Detachment would be formed under Colonel Abraham Buford and was composed of elements of the 7th Virginia, as well as various pieces of other units. Thomas Marshall (Virginia politician, born 1730 Re-organized on March 21, 1779 as Rawlings' Independent Corps, to consist of 3 companies; concurrently relived from the Main Army and assigned to the Western Department. Authorized on January 12, 1777 in the Continental Army as Henley's Additional Continental Regiment. Virginia Revolutionary War 3rd Virginia Regiment Capts. Surgeon David Griffith. Captain John Ashby The Americans fought with determination and bravery. Stephens, Rawlings and Williams promoted, respectively, to be Colonel, Lieutenant-Colonel, and Major. Virginia Consolidated 22 April 1779 with Gist's Additional Continental Regiment. One of the main players in this action was Major Andrew Leitch. Virginia Revolutionary War 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment 3rd Virginia Regiment Re-organized in June 1779 to consist of 5 companies. Organized in spring 1777 at Monmouth Court House, New Jersey, to consist of seven companies from New Jersey and one company from Pennsylvania, Commanded by Colonel Oliver Spencer. (Capt. Virginia 3rd Regiment He served under Captain Philip Lee, Colonel George Weedon, and Colonel Thomas Marshall. Relieved 26 June 1779 from the Middle Department and assigned to the New Jersey Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Certain permanent infantry units existed in the Continental Army throughout the war which were neither one of the 88 regiments of infantry of the line authorized by the Continental Congress on September 16, 1776, nor one of the 16 additional regiments which the Congress authorized on December 27, 1776 and which Washington raised early in 1777. Reassigned on August 1, 1780 from Hand's Brigade and assigned to the New Hampshire Brigade, and element of the Main Continental Army. [7] Organized on February 10, 1776 at Montreal, Canada to consist of 4 battalions (20 companies) from Richelieu and St. Lawrence Valleys. 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. 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment The Battle of Harlem Heights. 3rd Virginia Regiment (Revolutionary War The 1-year enlistments in most Continental Army regiments that formed in the earliest part of the American Revolutionary War expired on December 31, 1776. Captain John Chilton wrote on. It was assigned to the on August 1, 1780 to the New Jersey Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. All Additional Continental regiments were organized in the spring and summer of 1777. 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. Quartermaster James Halsbough. Having worked here locally for a few years, I was not aware of who the park was named after. revolutionary The regiment would see action during the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78 and the Yorktown Campaign (1781). Westminster (MD): Heritage Books, 2008. Washington expected an attack and decided to take the initiative. 2nd Connecticut Brigade relieved on November 16, 1779 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. He and his wife Margaret had three children and Leitch must havehad influence becausehe was able to secure a commission asCaptain in the 3rd Virginia Regiment on February 6, 1776. 3rd Virginia Regiment 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. The British suffered 14 killed and an estimated 154 wounded, with the Americans suffering 30 killed and 100 wounded. Reassigned on March 6, 1779 from the New Hampshire Brigade and assigned to the Northern Department. Authorized 7 January 1777 in the Continental Army as Malcolm's Additional Continental Regiment. Authorized on January 11, 1777 in the Continental Army as the S. B. Webb's Additional Continental Regiment. It took part in the following major battles: Authorized on January 11, 1777 (the unit was intended to be made up of four companies of light infantry and 500 Indian scouts) in the Continental Army as Gist's Additional Regiment and assigned to the Main Army. Relieved 14 September 1777 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to the 1st Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Major Andrew Leitch played a crucial role in delivering that victory, though at a horrible cost. 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). Assigned 27 June 1777 to the Highlands Department and organized at Ramapo, New Jersey, to consist of six companies from southern New York. They served in the desperate actions around New York and New Jersey that winter, but it was clear that hard campaigning was taking its toll. The regiment ceased to exist on 13 January 1779 when it consolidated with Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment. On 22 May the regiment was assigned to the 4th Virginia Brigade, which was commanded by Charles Scott. Adjutant James Hawkins. Assigned 12 June 1777 to the 1st Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Where Major Leitchs remains are today is a mystery. ohn Patton was appointed colonel of the regiment. Continued research in his widows pension cases as well as researching contemporary archives may turn up new information. [1] Reassigned on April 4, 1778 from the Northern Department and assigned Highland's Department. War & Affiliation Revolutionary War / American. Reassigned on January 28, 1778 from the 2d Maryland Brigade and assigned to the Northern Department. 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 . 2nd Connecticut Brigade relieved on November 27, 1780 from the Main Continental Army and assigned to the Highland's Department. The regiment was disbanded at the end of July, 1777 in northern New York as the one year enlistments of the men ran out before the main engagements of the Saratoga Campaign. Captain John Ashby 3rd Virginia Regiment Third Virginia Regiment Paymaster William Mountjoy. WebThe 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. [1] The 3d Virginia's initial commander was Colonel Hugh Mercer, who was quickly promoted to brigadier general. 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. Companies recruited men from Prince William, Fauquier, Stafford, Louisa, Fairfax, King George, Loudoun and Culpeper Counties. 2 talking about this. WebThe 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel William Heth, Lt. Organized on April 19 to July 1, 1777 at Kinston to consist of eight companies from Northeastern part of North Carolina. Knowlton went down mortally wounded. Companies recruited men from Prince William, Fauquier, Stafford, Louisa, Fairfax, King George, Loudoun and Culpeper Counties. 3rd Virginia Regiment. Consolidated 17 January 1781 with the 3d Pennsylvania Regiment. His contribution to the American Revolution is well documented through the letters of George Washington and others. [1] 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) John Russell served Virginia Continental Line, 3rd regiment from 6 Feb 1776 until discharge at Valley Forge on 6 Feb 1778. WebThe 3rd Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, at Alexandria, Virginia, for service with the Continental Army. 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. Stark's Brigade relieved on October 7, 1780 from the Main Continental Army and assigned to the Highland's Department. Virginia Revolutionary War Reassigned on November 24, 1778 from the 2nd Maryland Brigade and assigned to the Hand's Brigade, an element of the main Continental Army. Surgeons Mate Charles Land. So, I partly owe all of this to Mr. Andrew Leitch. By 1777, Virginia had raised 15 regiments of infantry for long-term service under Continental Congress authority, commonly known as the Virginia Continental Line. Assigned on May 23, 1777 to the Eastern Department. For guidebooks to Virginia's military units for the Revolutionary War, the following sources are helpful: E. M. Sanchez-Saavedra, comp. My hope is that this story will end with an appropriate understanding and remembrance of a man who gave his life for our nations independence. Reassigned on November 17, 1779 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to Stark's Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Assigned on September 24, 1781 to Hazen's Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. [7] 2 talking about this. At first most reported his condition as improving and he was thought to survive his ordeal. 3RD VIRGINIA REGIMENT Reassigned on January 8, 1777 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Captain William Scott's Company consolidated 4 April 1778 with Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment. Of courseshe didnt. Reassigned on June 9, 1783 from the Middle Department and assigned to the Highland's Department. Adjutant James Hawkins. Reassigned on October 2, 1777 from the Eastern Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Siege of Boston (17751776) and the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77). 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. 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. The regiment did not see any action. Thomas Marshall (Virginia politician, born 1730 They served in the desperate actions around New York and New Jersey that winter, but it was clear that hard campaigning was taking its toll. Re-designated on July 24, 1780 as the 16th Massachusetts Regiment. Paymaster William Mountjoy. Re-organized in part on January 1, 1776 as Maj. Brown's Detachment at Quebec, to consist of 6 companies. Virginia troops fought from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and many Virginians provided some form of military or public service. Reorganized 3 December 1777 to consist of eight companies. The Prince William Battalion joined the rest of the 3rd Virginia in Williamsburg in late February. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at Morristown, New Jersey, and Baltimore, Maryland. WebA lieutenant in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, Marshall participated in the Braddock Expedition against Fort Duquesne, under George Washington. The regiment would see action during the New York: Macmillan Company, 1897. The search for Andrew Leitch continues. Revolutionary War Consolidated on April 22, 1779 with Gist's Additional Continental Regiment. The regiment was made up primarily from veterans who served in Canada during operations in 1775-76. Virginia Organized in spring 1777 at Fishkill, New York, to consist of three companies from Rhode Island and three companies from eastern Connecticut. Archives Division; Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. William Washington Quartermaster James Halsbough. Reassigned on September 12, 1777 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to the 1st Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. WebWilliam Washington. Reassigned on November 17, 1779 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to Stark's Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Virginia Revolutionary War Disbanded 1 January 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. 3rd Virginia Regiment Michael Cresap's and Thomas Price's Companies organized on June 21, 1775 by the Frederick County, Maryland, Committee of Safety. John Russell served Virginia Continental Line, 3rd regiment from 6 Feb 1776 until discharge at Valley Forge on 6 Feb 1778. 2 talking about this. The regiment would see action during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. Raised by a Southern planter, Virginia Regiments in the Continental Army Men of the 1st Virginia and 3rd Virginia were called to join Washington in New York. We are a Revolutionary War reenacting group that portrays the Continental soldiers of the 3rd Virgin. Relieved 21 July 1778 from the 1st Connecticut Brigade and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Eastern Department. Relieved on August 4, 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. And of courseshe saw through it and had little interest in Andrew Leitchbut it worked out and now weare married and have two great young kids. For guidebooks to Virginia's military units for the Revolutionary War, the following sources are helpful: E. M. Sanchez-Saavedra, comp. Washington seized the opportunity and ordered an assault on their rear by Knowltons men and a reinforcement of 200 Virginia riflemen from the Third Virginiaunder Major Leitch. We do know that he was influential enough to be elected to Prince William Countys Committee of Correspondence in 1774 and involved in the efforts to raise men and funds for local companies of troops. Patton's Regiment transferred from the 4th Virginia Brigade to the Highlands Department on 22 July 1778. Soon the entire British line began to give way. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the 1st Connecticut Brigade and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Eastern Department. Reorganized 13 October 1777 to consist of ten companies by consolidation with Captains John Steele's, Matthew Irvine's, Samuel Kearsley's and James Calderwood's Companies (organized in spring 1777 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as elements of the Main Army with personnel from central Pennsylvania). Captured in part on November 16 at Fort Washington, New York, by the British Army and regimental organization disbanded. Reauthorized on July 5, 1776 in the Continental Army as Warner's Regiment and assigned to the Northern Department. Its second commander, George Weedon, was also promoted to brigadier general within a few months. It took part in the following major battles: (aka Congress' Own or Hazen's Regiment) Congress' estimates of the population of each state governed its allocation of regiments, ranging from 15 regiments each from Massachusetts and Virginia to single regiments from Delaware and Georgia. 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) Assigned on November 25, 1779 to Hand's Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Consolidated on April 9, 1779 with Lee's Additional Continental Regiment and Henley's Additional Continental Regiment and consolidated unit designated as Henry Jackson's Continental Regiment, to consist of 9 companies; concurrently, assigned to the 2nd Massachusetts Brigade, an element of the Eastern Department. Assigned on May 22, 1777 to the 4th Virgina Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Archives Division; Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. Chaplain Davis Griffith. Chaplain Davis Griffith. 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. 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. Colonel Charles Flemming, and Major Charles West. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the 1st Virginia Brigade and assigned to the 2d Maryland Brigade, an element of 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. Regimental Staff. On 13 July 1779, McLane's company transferred to Lee's Legion as the 4th Dismounted Troop. It took part in the following major battles: The regiment would see action during the Invasion of Quebec (1775) and the Saratoga Campaign (1777). Of course the land has changed a lot since then and whatever remains were left were destroyed by modern development. However, since Washington detailed him to command one of the garrison at Fort Necessity, Marshall was not present at the defeat. The Third Virginia Regiment of Foot, 1776-1778, Volumes 1-2. Distant cousin of General George Washington, William Washington was born on February 28, 1752 to Bailey and Catherine Washington in Parish, Virginia. Relieved on August 4, 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. 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. 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. A guide to Virginia military organizations in the American Revolution, 1774-1787 Richmond, Virginia : Virginia State Library, 1978 FS Library 975.5 M2s Virginia 3rd Regiment John Gist's and Joseph Lapsley's Companies to the 3rd Maryland Regiment; Capt. The Third Virginia continued to serve with distinction throughout 1776 and 1777. 3rd Virginia Regiment In 2008 I met the woman that became my wife. The regiment would see action during the Saratoga Campaign (1777). Reassigned on July 31, 1780 from Hand's Brigade. William Washington Disbanded on November 15, 1783 at West Point, New York. 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). WebThese bound photostats were used by H.J. Organized in spring and summer 1777 at Boston to consist of 7 companies from Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. Quartermaster Sergeant Richard Poor. 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. But now I had an into keep talking to this young lady. revolutionary WebWilliam Washington. It took part in the following major battles: (later, the 5th New York Regiment) Reassigned on December 17, 1779 from the Stark's Brigade and assigned to Hand's Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Relieved on August 4, 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. The battalion fought at Trenton in December 1776, where its soldiers called out in German for the Hessians to lay down their arms. Congress subsequently authorized one more "additional" regiment, Sheppard's Additional Continental Regiment, but it was absorbed into the weak North Carolina line within a year. The vanguard was the 6th Company led by Captain William Washington and Lt. James Monroe. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 3rd Virginia Regiment 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. Reassigned on April 22, 1778 from the 4th Virgina Brigade and assigned to the 3rd Virgina Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. The Virginians Who Fought in the Revolutionary War Partially organized in spring and summer 1777 in Virginia to consist of four companies. 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. Disbanded on June 1, 1778 at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. It was assigned to the to the 1st Virginia Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Virginia 3rd Virginia Regiment 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. It was assigned to the on June 26, 1776 to the Middle Department. 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. Captured on May 12, 1780 at Charlestown, South Carolina, by the British Army. 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. But my connection with Andrew Leitch goes beyond my love and interest of the American Revolution, it is more personal than that. By December the regiment numbered less than 200 men fit for duty. By December the regiment numbered less than 200 men fit for duty. Relieved 1 August 1780 from Hand's Brigade and assigned to the 2d Pennsylvania Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Organized in spring and summer 1777 at Boston to consist of 5 companies from Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, and Worcester Counties, Massachusetts and Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties, New Hampshire. The regiment saw action in the New York Campaign the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, Valley Forge, Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston.