Adams, David - Capt. See, Cecil Cline, Peter Cline, Revolutionary Soldier and His Descendants, (2007) at pg. 3 . George Smith's Co., etc., MONTGOMERY COUNTY, contributed by Jim Stokes The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. Workman, Hugh - Capt. James Clarke's Co., etc., INDIANA COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Watson's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette B. Trussell. Based upon the analysis here, Peter Klein was very likely part of this unit that proceeded to Long Island with Lt. Col. Lutz. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Lewis' Co., PA, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed Pritchett John - CAMBRIA COUNTY, contributed by Mick Pension Roll of 1818, contributed by Richard Turnbach Keystone State. I had also entertained the possibility of Peter's service in the 1st Maryland, based upon the fact that at least one other soldier in this unit, and possibly two others, including our Peter, had served in this unit and then the 12th Pennsylvania together (discussed below). William - Capt. Russell, - Capt. Berks by Ken Forbes The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Stephen - BRADFORD COUNTY, contributed by Mary 1, Pgs 59-78, Penn State Jan. 1979. The "Flying Camp was to be culled from the militias of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania." Peter - Four terms of service, SOMERSET COUNTY, contributed Michael, Capt. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. P. C., of the 12th New York State Vols., "the only son of his . While Miller's history is unknown, Michael Waltz is known to have been from Berks County and was also married in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading, PA, so it is very likely that Peter and Michael knew each other, and that both likely also knew Henry Miller. Andrew - Capt. Fox, Joseph - Capt. As noted by Cecil Cline: "Harry Dale [Cline] has some notes given to him by Marlin Cline that were taken when Marlin was researching the Clines in 1938. Home Battles 1775 to 1783 Campaigns Continental Army Continental Navy British Army Flags of the Revolution War Facts War Leaders Patriot Leaders British Leaders Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. Charles (widow's app. An index of final settlements accompanies the file. Reading was the location of an army hospital. John - Pennsylvania Line - DAUPHIN COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. In an inteview with Harry Dale's great grandfather, Mose Christian Cline, Marlin wrote: 'Mose Christian told me that his grandfather, also named Mose Christian [born 1818], who was Peter's grandson, had told him that his grandfather had been wounded twice in the battles with the British; a saber wound to the shoulder and a bayonet wound to the hip." Gray, Joel, Capt. Harbison, Robert - Capt. ArchivesNational 21. McLain, Byram, John Philips Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Thompson, James - Capt. Patterson, James - Capt. This is a list of British units which took part in the American Revolutionary Wa Fayette Abijah - 8th PA Rifle Regt., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Don George Nagle's Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Nolf, George, Sr.(widow's app.) . See, Linda Davis Reno, The Maryland 400 in the Battle of Long Island, McFarland & Co., Jefferson N.C. (2008). County Pensioners 1835, Capt Frederick Vernon's Co - 4th PA Battalion, Capt Thomas Robinson's Co - 4th PA Battalion, Capt Persifor Frazer's Co - 4th PA Battalion, Chester County Militia, 2nd Co., 7th Battalion, Muster Roll 1782, 8th Company, 4th Battalion, Flying Camp Companies from First Battalion of Associators 1776, Captain John Nelson's Company of the First Battalion, Lieutenants and Sub-Lieutenants 1777-1786, 1st Battalion, Muster Roll Of 6th Class, Captain Benjamin Weiser's Company Muster Roll, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, A-G, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, H-M, Sons of the Revolution, 1898 Membership List, N-Z, Memoriams and Transfers, A Sketch of General Thomas Procter 1739-1806, Schuylkill PHMC Collections Management Policy Standards, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access Policy. Coincidentally, a Peter Klein and a Henry Miller also served in this unit, but in a different company than Michael Waltz. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Revolutionary War, Short explanation of document on . On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The regiment was merged into the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment on July 1, 1778. Lebbens Ball's Co., MA, TIOGA COUNTY, contributed Clason, Zachariah - Capt. Kinter, John - Capt. Jeremiah Talbot's Co., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Pat Sproat Douglass, David - Capt. John - GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Diana Lehman Proudfoot, James - Capt. Sunbury resident Jacob Snider (c.17551791), was appointed as a sergeant in Miles's regiment in March 1776 and then later made an ensign before becoming a captain in the 13th Pennsylvania on April 18, 1777.[4]. by Mary Lou Wardlaw The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. Conrad - Capt. Wallace, Andrew - Captain Church's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Joy Fisher Cooke's Co., 3rd Regt., PA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. Marsh John - Capt. McQuillen, Garrett - Capt. Project. Ross's Co., PA Militia, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed Gunnell, John - Capt. Most of the soldiers had dashed lines through this column, meaning that they were not a casualty for the month of January. It does not contain books from collections that previously have been microfilmed, including the Artemas Ward, William Heath, and Winthrop Sargent papers. Cornelius - Capt David Berry's Co., PA, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed There is no reference to being "wounded," but this is obviously impossible, as soldiers were routinely wounded in battle. Harris, Capt. McDowell, James - Capt. by Deborah McClean, To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Foreman, Turnbach Project File Managers: Cyndie Enfinger & Donna The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. Col. Thomas Hartley (acting) 3d Pennsylvania. This record includes several soldiers listed as furloughed, including Peter Klein, as well as Privates Michael Waltz, Henry Miller and John Neal. Quiggles' Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette War Soldiers Listed on the Ebensburg War Memorial - Cambria County, contributed by Diann Adams, John - Capt. The "original ordering of all militia to New Jersey was applied to Berks until Col. Henry Haller's Berks Battalion was fully formed. Ament, McClain, Alexander (& widow's app.) Virginians played a pivotal role in the struggle for American independence, 1775-1783. McGee, by Raymond H. Stoudt Jr. of Revolutionary Pensioners, John Kroan, John- Capt. Measures 6 x 9 1/2 x 6 inches without pom. Whitcraft, 10th North Carolina. Deasy's Co., (VA), Dougherty Pvt. County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. Aggarwal, USGenWeb The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Harmany is simply listed as sick, and another, Edward O'Brien, is listed as "Deserted Jan. 3d," the day of the Battle of Princeton.One soldier, Sgt. John Travis' Co., etc., YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Chester County, Capt Persifor Frazer's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso In the spring of 1776, there was significant need of an American defense in and around New York City. Mills serving in the Revolutionary War from DAR records, contributed by Donna Murray Allen McGerry/McGeary, Patterson, James - Capt. Compiled service records of soldiers who served in the American Army during the Revolutionary War, 1775-1783. Because of the ongoing problems with militia units (loose discipline and reluctance to serve far from home), and further reluctance for the recruitment of professional units, a compromise, known as the "Flying Camp," was born. 7. "About midnight on 27 August [1776], Maj. Edward Burd, second in Command of Lutz's Berks detachment, with a company or two, relieved the picket in front of the western flank of the American advanced line. BERKS-NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Diana Quinones Peter's enlistment, which likely ended December 1, 1776, coincides exactly with his enlistment with the 12th Pennsylvania Continentals on November 30, 1776, as identified in the records of the United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783, 84-Pennsylvania (Jacket 37-93) (Pgs. Thomas Cassinhefner's Co., PA Militia, contributed Paulhamus, Francis Lud. Hugh Campbell's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 2023 myrevolutionarywar.com - All rights reserved. Virginia has metropolitan areas located throughout the state. War Pension Lists. Revolutionary War Soldier 12th Pennsylvania Regiment Continental Army United States Revolutionary War Service [Updated Below, 3/13/2021] Peter Cline filed his Revolutionary War pension application in 1832 in Montgomery County, Virginia. William Ross' Co., etc., YORK-WASHINGTON-GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette First, we know that Peter was in the 12th Pennsylvania Continentals. NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Diana Lehman Revolutionary Search the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files of Pensylvania Veterans from The National Archives:: NARA M804. Sifert (or Cypher), Peter - Capt. Thomas Campbell's Co., PA Cont. On 17 June 1777, Walter Stewart became the unit's commander and led it at the Battle of Brandywine where it fought with George Weedon's 2nd Virginia Brigade. The events of the war are "graven as with an iron pen" upon my memory. Ross' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette McKinley, David - Capt. John Anderson'sCo., etc., WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed Isaac - Capt. Mitchell & Young's Co's., DE, contributed by Dean Daniel Otterbrook's Co., JUNIATA-LEBANON COUNTY, contributed by Em Hicks Murphy, John (widow's app.) Robert, Sr. - Capt. Watson's Co., etc., LANCASTER-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Charles (widow's app.) Included are payrolls for the defense of Erie, records of courts martial, and the property settlement under the Act of 29 March 1824. This microfilm edition contains Revolutionary War orderly books selected from manuscript collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society. YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Samuel Miller's Co., etc., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. On November 30, 1776, Peter Klein began his service with the 12th Pennsylvania Continentals as a private in Captain Nicholas Miller's Company (Company B). John - Capt. However, for others, the Casualties column has listed "Died," "Sick," or "Sick" with a reference to the town where they are sick, as well as "Deserter" and "Furlough." John Ferguson's Co., MA, LUZERNE COUNTY, contributed Rose, The 13th Pennsylvania Regiment, also known as The Pennsylvania State Rifle Regiment and Miles's Regiment, was raised March 6, 1776, as a state militia regiment and later for service with the Continental Army. - WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty 51. Records include muster rolls, payrolls, fine lists, orders and miscellaneous accounts of the Pennsylvania Militia units and volunteers during the war. While Miller's history is unknown, Michael Waltz is known to have been from Berks County and was also married in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading, PA, so it is very likely that Peter and Michael knew each other, and that both likely also knew Henry Miller. Remarks sometimes note desertions or names of battalions in which soldiers served. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Ament, Anthony - Captain Clotz's Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Purdy, Patrick (widow's app.) Foster's Co., NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed Gen. Niave F. Knell, incoming deputy commanding general-support, 1st Infantry Division, presents U.S. Army Brig. Schuylkill Additional notes regarding the end ofPeter Cline's Revolutionary War Service were provided by Jerry Cline. contributed Jane Peppler Thomas Dungan (1738-1805), who was appointed paymaster of the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment in April 1777, was commissioned an ensign on 2 June 1778 and transferred to the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment in July 1778. - NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Id. O'Kern Nathan, Capt. The Union the won the battle. An Expedition for the Capture of Fort Duquesne Moses McLean's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY (also Fayette County) contributed by Nancy Poquette Barnitz, Jacob (widow's pension) - Captain Stokes Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette John Boyd's Co., PA, Talbotts Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Anderson, Andrew - Capt. Longs Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Fries, Peter - Capt. at 60. Koppenhofer, Michael - Capt. Ramsey, William - Capt. Fetty, George - Capt. Michael - Capt. Gregory, She spent most. Hessian mercenaries employed by the British Army. - Capt. Lists each soldier's name, term of service, and name of the company commander. Pennsylvania Artillery, I & II, (History and Rosters), contributed by Donna Bluemink This article is converted from Wikipedia: List of British units in the American Revolutionary War. May, John - Capt. Clark, James - Capt. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Of further note, family lore, passed down through the generations, reports that Peter Cline was wounded twice during the Revolution. David (widow's app.) And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a soldier and served as he states. Bailey, George - Capt. See, Daniel Blackie, Disabled Revolutionary War Veterans and the Construction of Disability in the Early United States, c. 1776-1840, Academic Dissertation, Univ. The regiment would see action during the New York Campaign, Battle of Trenton, Battle of Princeton, Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown and the Battle of Monmouth. Northampton County - 1st Battalion, Muster Roll Of 6th Class, contributed by Joy Fisher David (widow's app. Wolf, Jacob - Capt. Hockingbery, by Scott Hanna - Capt. The 3rd PA Regiment is a Revolutionary War reenactment group. Reatch's Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Abraham Smith's Co., PA, YORK COUNTY, contributed by by Beryl Meehan Gen. Lachlan McIntosh. Transcriptions pertaining form to submit a pension, Natalie An undated list of soldiers who served during the War of 1812, arranged by soldiers' names. In March 1777 Colonel Daniel Brodhead IV assumed command. Included were the several companies of Haller's Berks Battalion that had been sent ahead under Lt. Col. Nicholas Lutz." Robert - Lieutenant 9th Pennsylvania Regiment, contributed by Vicki McBride Trevisanut McClains in Revolutionary War, . Thomas Craig's Co., 2nd Regt., PA, COLUMBIA Marie Hvezda The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. Vanderbelt, Search the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files of Pensylvania Veterans from The National Archives: Pensylvania Units in the Revolutionary War, American Military Units in Revolutionary War, The 1st Pennsylvania Regiment in the Revolutionary War. McCurdy, James - Capt. Benjamin Taylor (likely the "Ensign Taylor" referenced in Peter's pension application) was listed as "Died" at Reading, January 4, 1777. The regiment would see action at Brandywine, Paoli, Germantown, Monmouth, Springfield, Green Spring, and Yorktown. Devine further discusses Lutz's Berks unit's activities during battle of Long Island and subsequent battle of White Plains in October 1776. Margaret's app. at 66. Organized between October 25- November 26, 1775 at Philadelphia to consist of 8 companies from Philadelphia, Philadelphia City, Northampton, Berks and Bucks Counties. The companies were raised for three months' service which at that time was thought to be enough for the suppression of the Rebellion. Nick Artimovich, 25 April 1996 The flag was raised as Thompson's Rifle Regiment or Battalion in 1776; renamed 1st Pa in 1777, and was also known as the 1st Continental Regiment. On November 30, 1776, Peter Klein began his service with the 12th Pennsylvania Continentals as a private in Captain Nicholas Miller's Company (Company B). Gregory, COUNTY, contributed by Denise Meador Wright's Co., PA Militia, ADAMS COUNTY, contributed The battle of Kettle Creek occurred in February 14, 1779 in Wilkes County, Georgia. Edward- Col. James Smith's Battalion, PA Militia, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, However, for others, the Casualties column has listed "Died," "Sick," or "Sick" with a reference to the town where they are sick, as well as "Deserter" and "Furlough." For information about how to add references, see, Bayard's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Cadwalader's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Matlack's Philadelphia Associators Rifle Battalion, Morgan's Philadelphia Associators Regiment, Moulder's Philadelphia Associators Artillery Company, Klotz's Lancaster County Militia Regiment, McAllister's York County Militia Regiment, Montgomery's Cumberland County Militia Regiment, Watt's Cumberland County Militia Regiment, Bibliography of the Continental Army in Pennsylvania, Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Pennsylvania regiments of the Continental Army, Military units and formations established in 1776, Military units and formations disestablished in 1778. Joseph Harens listed as "Sick at Pluckaming" [Pluckemin, NJ], the site where Washington's Army briefly encampted Jan. 5-6, 1777 after the Battle of Princeton, en route to Morristown, NJ. Phillip M. Wakelee, Asa Barns Co., PA, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Russell, James Clarke's Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed - Captains William Price & Andrew Swearingen, WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Shipman, Gregory, Indiana County, DAR Patriot Index, contributed by Karen Moorhead Project, Classes Mathias Brobst's Co., etc. There is no reference to being "wounded," but this is obviously impossible, as soldiers were routinely wounded in battle.