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]. 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. Gregory, Of further note, family lore, passed down through the generations, reports that Peter Cline was wounded twice during the Revolution. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Watson's Co., etc., LANCASTER-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Foreman, Unrelated Clines - Peter Cline of KY & MO. Murphy, John (widow's app.) Jordan, Wickoff, Olsen & Lynne Canterbury Moses McLains' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Burns Wakelee, PETER CLINE'S SERVICE IN THE 12TH PENNSYLVANIA CONTINENTALS. As noted by Devine, in the minds of many generals, the Flying Camp was "clearly distinguishable" from the militia, but "in the minds of other officers of regular continental and state battalions of whom the dintinction was not of practical consequence, the Flying Camp was mere militia." The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. ), Capt. Isaac Minis was the son of Samuel (and widow's app.) Following the addition of an eleventh company "to guard powder mills," the regiment's transfer to the Continental Army was finalized on June 10, 1777. Records include muster rolls, payrolls, fine lists, orders and miscellaneous accounts of the Pennsylvania Militia units and volunteers during the war. DeFrance, Covenhofer's Co., YORK COUNTY, . Capt. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. John Anderson'sCo., etc., WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed ArchivesNational Fulton, Samuel (widow's pension) - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Pattons Co., etc., WASHINGTON-BUCKS-FRANKLIN CO, contributed by Nancy Poquette - Capt. UPDATE (March 13, 2021): Additional research has shed some new light on Peter Cline's service during the Revolutionary War. Bowen's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. Ament, Anthony - Captain Clotz's Co., LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Russell, This microfilm edition contains Revolutionary War orderly books selected from manuscript collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society. 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. Lists each soldier's name, term of service, and name of the company commander. Pennsylvania Rifle Regiment (Colonel William Thompson; designated the 1st Continental Regiment in 1776; Captain William Hendricks' Company and Captain Matthew Smith's Company assigned to Northern Department 8 September 1775; marched to Quebec under Benedict Arnold; captured at Quebec 31 December 1775 ). This article is converted from Wikipedia: List of British units in the American Revolutionary War. On the 12th of April he had concluded a treaty of annexation, with the Texan Commissioners, which was presented to the Senate on the 22d. David - 5th PA Regt., CUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed by Helen Then, in late November 1776, "the final two weeks of the Flying Camp's formal existence were spent by its Pennsylvanian remnants retreating with Washington across New Jersey. by Joy Fisher Bickel, John - Capt. Gregory, - NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Miller, Philip - Capt. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania, as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. ), and our email exchanges have been lost, but he was the first to suggest Peter's possible enlistment in the Flying Camp to me. Continue reading Source Information. Finley, Andrew -(& widow's app.) For information about how to add references, see Template:Citation. [Finding Aid] [Digital Images - Ancestry.com and Ancestry.com PA], Revolutionary War Pensioner IndexAn indexto pension-relatedrecords in RG's 2, 4, 7, and 33, arranged by pensioner's name. at 65. United States Army Center of Military History, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Bibliography of the Continental Army in Pennsylvania, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=12th_Pennsylvania_Regiment&oldid=1131761595, This page was last edited on 5 January 2023, at 16:55. Northampton County - Lieutenants and Sub-Lieutenants 1777-1786, contributed by Joy Fisher Id. Johns, William (widow's app.) Chester & Delaware Counties, 5th Regiment officers, PA Line, contributed by Sandra Ferguson 12th Pennsylvania Regiment (Revolutionary War) Pennsylvania. Banta, Samuel - Capt. Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. 0 HEAD 1 SOUR PAF 2 NAME Personal Ancestral File 2 VERS 4.0.4.18 2 CORP The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3 ADDR 50 East North Temple Street 4 CONT Salt Lake City, U David Grier's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette David Steel's Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core 21. 1st Pennsylvania. Adams, David - Capt. 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. to land warrants, rosters and veteran lists may also be submitted for Patterson's Co., etc., CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Scottie John - PA Continental, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Mary Andrew Thompsons Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 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. County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. In the spring of 1776, there was significant need of an American defense in and around New York City. 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). Douglass, David - Capt. by Jim K Markle McDowell, James (widow's app.) - Capt. Brig. McComa's Co., MD Militia, FAYETTE COUNTY, contributed COUNTY, contributed by Arlene County Patriots, contributed by Richard It appears then that Peter was wounded sometime in January 1777. Northampton County - Captain John Nelson's Company of the First Battalion, John Leman's Co., PA, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed by John Ferguson's Co., MA, LUZERNE COUNTY, contributed 73-74.. Hipple, Lawrence - 4th Battalion, PA Militia, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Rebecca Cardine Shaw, Archibald - Capt. Reichswick, 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. It does not contain books from collections that previously have been microfilmed, including the Artemas Ward, William Heath, and Winthrop Sargent papers. Pensions arranged by veteran's name. 51. Gunnell, John - Capt. James - Capt. Johnson, David, Capt. John Travis' Co., etc., YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette James Hook's Co., FAYETTE COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty 7. Patterson, James - Capt. Longs Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Pennsylvania_Regiment, RevWarTalk Community Guidelines Privacy Terms info@revwartalk.com. Lot - Capt. & Cindy McCachern, Dougherty Gillespie, John - CHESTER COUNTY, contributed These soldiers were obviously wounded in battle. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. He enlisted on the same day with Privates Michael Waltz (Woltz) and Henry Miller. by David Zimmerman this project. Reatch's Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty McDowell, James - Capt. In January 1777 the 12th was commanded by Colonel . Chester 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. Cooke's Co., 3rd Regt., PA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, Russell, Id. Meehan County Pensioners 1818, contributed by Richard Turnbach He and Michael Waltz must have returned to the 12th PA sometime in early February 1777 as both signed their pay vouchers for their January 1777 pay. , He also states that he left the Army in September, 1777 but this must be off by one year.The battles of Long Island, White Plains and Trenton occurred in 1776 and early 1777. However, the Battle of Germantown, and the Continental Army's involvement at White Marsh and Valley Forge, occurred. Classes Zoll, 1844, Mr. Calhoun himself took the place best fitted to carry out his bold designs. Michael - Capt. - Capt. Gregory, Isaac - Capt. Aggarwal, USGenWeb Columbia Robert - Philadelphia Militia, Rifle Battalion, PHILADELPHIA James McCandless' Co., etc. [1], The 13th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Army had its beginnings in the Pennsylvania State Regiment, which was formed via the merging of the Pennsylvania State Battalion of Musketry and the Pennsylvania State Rifle Regiment (also known as "Miles's Regiment"), which had been "formed for the defense of Pennsylvania proper," according to historian John B. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. or Doherty, John (child's app. O'Kern Their arms were mostly privately owned, and their clothing was typical of civilians on the frontier. George McCarter's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Chester County, Lower Oxford CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne Peter - Four terms of service, SOMERSET COUNTY, contributed Assigned to Thomas Conway's 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. Cumberland County - Class Rolls 1780-82, Eighth Battalion, contributed by M. Burns Thus, it is very likely, based upon the known evidence to date, that Peter Cline received at least one of his wounds at the 2nd Battle of Trenton. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. February 12th 1924, Illinois Watch Company, With case and original delivery box, Box measures 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1in. 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. at 62. Gohn, Philip, Capt. The Pennsylvania Line: Regimental Organization and Operations, 1776-1783, To George Washington from the Pennsylvania Council of Safety, 8 February 1777, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-08-02-0295, Bibliography of the Continental Army in Pennsylvania, United States Army Center of Military History, Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment, 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, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=13th_Pennsylvania_Regiment&oldid=982305666, Pennsylvania regiments of the Continental Army, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 October 2020, at 10:21. Boyers, The companies were raised for three months' service which at that time was thought to be enough for the suppression of the Rebellion. Weisel, Jacob (widow's app.) The 10th North Carolina Regiment was recruited late in 1777 and eventually arrived at Valley Forge by the spring of 1778. Bailey, George - Capt. George Smith's Co., etc., MONTGOMERY COUNTY, contributed by Jim Stokes David (widow's app. Search Engine, USGenWeb Brinkerhoff, Jacob; ensign, Captain Williams' company, Colonel Michael Swope's battalion of the flying camp; in service, 1776. Michael, Capt. Hixson, James - Capt. Bush' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. by Jim Crum - Captains William Price & Andrew Swearingen, WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette William, Capt. Northampton County - Flying Camp Companies from First Battalion of Associators 1776, contributed by Joy Fisher Moses McLean's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY (also Fayette County) contributed by Nancy Poquette Gibbs' Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Michael S. Caldwell 10th North Carolina. Dritts Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Recall also that the Revolution began in Massachusetts in 1775 with Lexington and Concord and later, the battles around Boston. 51. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Keystone State. Doudle's Co., CUMBERLAND (also YORK ) COUNTY, both contributed by Nancy Poquette Assigned to Thomas Conway's 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. It was a major loss for the Confederates. 12th PA Regiment Companies. Christopher - PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, contributed by Ray Rhoads Harris, Capt. The main force had retreated in disorder to high ground near the Red Lion Tavern, where it was partly rallied after daybreak by Gen. Samuel Parsons, and held until reinforcements arrived. John - WESTMORELAND (also ALLEGHENY) COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Alexander - Capt. See, Francis E. Devine, 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, PETER CLINE'S SERVICE IN THE 12TH PENNSYLVANIA CONTINENTALS. Sifert (or Cypher), Daniel - Col. Proctor's Artillery, PA Line, BEDFORD COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette These soldiers were obviously wounded in battle. 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.. In January 1777 the 12th was commanded by Colonel . 12th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Infantry (41st Volunteers) Contents 1 Brief History 2 Companies in this Regiment with the Counties of Origin 3 Other Sources 4 References Brief History This regiment was organized at Harrisburg August, 1861. Unfortunately, there are no records currently known that would positively identify Peter's unit that was involved in these two battles as referenced in his pension application. County Pensioners 1835, contributed by M. John George Hoffner (17351799), who had joined Miles's regiment as a sergeant in May 1776 and had been promoted to ensign the following fall, was appointed first lieutenant with the 13th Pennsylvania in March 1777, and then commissioned as a captain at the end of that same year. of Revolutionary Pensioners County Patriots, Automated Remarks sometimes note desertions or names of battalions in which soldiers served. Christian - Capt. Mills serving in the Revolutionary War from DAR records, contributed by Donna Murray Allen McClain, Alexander (& widow's app.) Fold3, US Revolutionary War (: accessed March 3, 2023), database and images, . William Bulloch's company of artillery, first regiment of Georgia militia, commanded by General Johnston. Continental Army Regiments - Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiments Muster Rolls and Service Records Pennsylvania in the Civil War 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers - Field and Staff Officers - Regimental Band - Company A - Bethlehem, Northampton County - Company B - Easton, Northampton County - Company C - Easton, Northampton County - Company D - Easton, Northampton County Charles - Capt. Shannon or Clark's Co., PA, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed Harbison, Francis - Capt. Staley, Jacob - (widow app.) Henry Miller, Lieutenant Henderson, Major Patterson, Lieutenant Col. Potter, Col. Cook, Ensign Taylor, left the service sometime in September 1777, resided in Reddingtown, Barracks County and State of Pennsylvania at the time he entered the service. Was engaged in the following battles: The battle of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton and Germantown and marched from the wide marsh in Pennsylvania to Germantown in Pennsylvania, then back to Chestnut Hill, then to the mouth of the Schuylkill, then up the same to the Valley Forge. He herby relinquishes any claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of any agency in any state. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. The regiment was merged into the 3rd Pennsylvania Regiment shortly after Monmouth and went out of existence. Gregory, Revolutionary War Pension Indexes, PA Mathias Brobst's Co., etc. Kroan, John- Capt. Cornelius - Capt David Berry's Co., PA, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed . Thomas Cassinhefner's Co., PA Militia, contributed - Served CT, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, contributed Lou Wardlaw While we do not know for sure the precise battle or battles in which Peter was injured, the records of the, The payroll records for the month of January 1777, compiled at some point in February 1777, include a column for "Casualties." Daniel Otterbrook's Co., JUNIATA-LEBANON COUNTY, contributed by Em Hicks 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. . See, Cecil Cline, Peter Cline, Revolutionary Soldier and His Descendants(2007) at pg. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Schuylkill by Donna Evans Joseph - Capt. This required premium reimburses the Regiment for the monies already issued towards the groups Insurance Premium. Possible eagle missing above militia insignia. Lebbens Ball's Co., MA, TIOGA COUNTY, contributed David Green [Grier's] Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 22 September 1796 - Launch of Furieuse, a 38 gun frigate of the Seine-class Furieuse was a 38-gun frigate of the French Navy. Joseph Reid's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette [Finding Aid][Digital Images], War of 1812 Militia Accounts: Final Settlement with the United States, 1812-1827 {#2.63}General accounts and orders, receipts, pay vouchers, muster rolls, and payrolls for Pennsylvania militia on active duty during the War of 1812. Robert W. Conaughy's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Itappears then, that Peter Cline served in the Army from at least 1776 throughSeptember, 1778.Peter Cline's pension application, made when he was 76 years old, states that he joined the army in 1774 and left September, 1777. However, while he may have been part of a militia unit in 1774, he must have joined the 12th PennsylvaniaRegiment in September, 1776, when that regiment was formed. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Workman, Hugh - Capt. McDowell, John (widow's app.) Virginians played a pivotal role in the struggle for American independence, 1775-1783. Sifert (or Cypher), Peter - Capt. . The latter of those two regiments had been named after Samuel Miles, who had been appointed as its commanding officer on March 3, 1776. "Sometime before 20 August a sizeable number of members of the Pennsylvania Flying Camp had left New Jersey and were being transported toward Long Island. Continental Line.
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