Reassigned on July 10, 1777 from McDougall's Brigade and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. American Revolutionary War 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. On 13 July 1779, McLane's company transferred to Lee's Legion as the 4th Dismounted Troop. Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing Distant cousin of General George Washington, William Washington was born on February 28, 1752 to Bailey and Catherine Washington in Parish, Virginia. The Extra Continental regiments and Additional Continental regiments differ from each other and from all other Continental Army infantry regiments by the manner in which they formed. Authorized 7 January 1777 in the Continental Army as Malcolm's Additional Continental Regiment. Authorized on January 12, 1777 in the Continental Army as Lee's Additional Continental Regiment. The Commander-in-Chief's Guard, commonly known as Washington's Life Guard, was a unit of the Continental Army that protected General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Knowlton died on the battlefield, Leitch took three musket balls to the abdomen and was carried off the field. Surgeons Mate Charles Whitman. Its second commander, George Weedon, was also promoted to brigadier general within a few months. Assigned on September 24, 1781 to Hazen's Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at New Windsor, New York. It was assigned to the on December 28, 1777 to the 1st Massachusetts Brigade, an element of the Northern Department. which initially organized in the strength of eight companies. Hugh Stephenson's Company organized on June 22, 1775 by the Berkley County, Virginia, Committee of Safety. Reassigned on November 12, 1776 from the Northern Department and assigned to the Highland's Department. Allotted 27 March 1778 to the Pennsylvania Line. Formed in 1776, the Guard was with Washington in all of his battles. One of the main players in this action was Major Andrew Leitch. 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. Companies recruited men from Prince William, Fauquier, Stafford, Louisa, Fairfax, King George, Loudoun and Culpeper Counties. Assigned on May 23, 1777 to the Eastern Department. He served under Captain Philip Lee, Colonel George Weedon, and Colonel Thomas Marshall. After the Battle of Long Island, American forces evacuated to Manhattan Island. 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. 2 talking about this. Special report of the Department of Archives and History for 1912 by Virginia State Library. Patton's Additional Continental Regiment was organized in the spring of 1777 of men from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The regiment would see action during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. Assigned on May 22, 1777 to the 2d Maryland Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Re-organized on April 9, 1780 to consist of 9 companies. WebThe 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Central to Washington's position was a recommendation to increase the infantry regiments from the 88 called for in September to a minimum of 110. Disbanded 1 January 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. Organized in spring and summer 1777 at Boston to consist of 7 companies from Middlesex and Suffolk Counties. The regiment would see action during the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78 and the Yorktown Campaign (1781). Assigned 12 June 1777 to the 1st Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Reassigned on October 2, 1777 from the Eastern Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. The regiment consisted of 5 companies from eastern Pennsylvania, 2 companies from Baltimore County, Maryland, and 2 companies from Fredrick County, Maryland. Reassigned on January 8, 1776 from the New York Department and assigned to the Canadian Department. A guide to Virginia military organizations in the American Revolution, 1774-1787 Richmond, Virginia : Virginia State Library, 1978 FS Library 975.5 M2s WebA lieutenant in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, Marshall participated in the Braddock Expedition against Fort Duquesne, under George Washington. So, I partly owe all of this to Mr. Andrew Leitch. Of course the land has changed a lot since then and whatever remains were left were destroyed by modern development. Quartermaster Thomas Lawler. Relieved on August 4, 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. John Gist's and Joseph Lapsley's Companies to the 3rd Maryland Regiment; Capt. Merged on January 1, 1781 with the 2nd Connecticut Regiment. When he moved to Dumfries, VAand where he lived is still unknown. Regimental Staff. Organized on February 10, 1776 at Montreal, Canada to consist of 4 battalions (20 companies) from Richelieu and St. Lawrence Valleys. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel William Heth, Lt. It took part in the following major battles: Authorized on January 12, 1777 in the Continental Army as Henry Jackson's Additional Continental Regiment. Archives Division; Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. Chaplain Davis Griffith. Surgeon David Griffith. His contribution to the American Revolution is well documented through the letters of George Washington and others. Reassigned on January 28, 1778 from the 2d Maryland Brigade and assigned to the Northern Department. Quartermaster James Halsbough. Reassigned on July 2, 1776 from the Canadian Department and assigned to the Northern Department. The 3rd Virginia did not arrive in New York in time for the disastrous Battle of Long. "When the Hessians rolled out a field gun midway on King Street, a half dozen Virginians led by Captain William Washington (a distant cousin of the commander) and Lieutenant James Monroe rushed forward, seized it, and turned it on them.". The Battle of Harlem Heights. Part 2 will cover Andrew Leitchs role in the Battle of Harlem Heights and his once forgotten legacy. Surgeons Mate Charles Whitman. The Third Virginia Regiment of Foot, 1776-1778, Volumes 1-2. Stephens, Rawlings and Williams promoted, respectively, to be Colonel, Lieutenant-Colonel, and Major. Disbanded on November 15, 1783 at West Point, New York. Colonel Charles Flemming, and Major Charles West. Regimental Staff. The Extra Continental regiments, which are commonly confused with the Additional regiments, are: The 1st Canadian Regiment, an Extra Continental regiment, was raised by James Livingston to support Colonial efforts in the American Revolutionary War during the invasion of Quebec. The regiment was disbanded on January 1, 1777, at Morristown, New Jersey. Relieved 23 September 1777 from the Highlands Department and assigned to the Main Army. 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) Knowlton went down mortally wounded. The regiment would see action during the These infantry units have been designated the extra regiments and corps of the Continental Army. Assigned on November 25, 1779 to Hand's Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. The Americans needed something to encourage them, a battlefield victory. John Russell served Virginia Continental Line, 3rd regiment from 6 Feb 1776 until discharge at Valley Forge on 6 Feb 1778. Of courseshe didnt. It was assigned to the on June 12 to McDougall's Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. By December the regiment numbered less than 200 men fit for duty. Relieved 19 July 1778 from the 3d Pennsylvania Brigade and assigned to the Highlands Department. 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. The regiment would see action during the Northern Theater (17781782), Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78 and the Southern Theater 1775-82. Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing The regiment would see action during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77), Northern Theater (17781782) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. Col. Long and some of the men of the regiment joined other New Hampshire regiments that fought at Saratoga. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the Main Army and assigned to 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). Colonel Charles Flemming, and Major Charles West. Authorized on January 11, 1777 in the Continental Army as the S. B. Webb's Additional Continental Regiment. On September 15th, the British crossed the East River north of New York City and landed at Kips Bay, easily pushing aside the American forces there. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the New Hampshire Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. October 4, 1776 that the brave Major Leitch who died of his wounds received the 16th was interred yesterday by the side of Major Henly. We know the general area of the American camps in the fall of 1776, but this burial location is long lost to history. Raised by a Southern planter, List of Extra Continental Regiments List of Additional Continental Regiments. (Captain William Scott's Company of Thruston's Additional Continental Regiment, consolidated 4 April 1778 with the regiment.). The battalion fought at Trenton in December 1776, where its soldiers called out in German for the Hessians to lay down their arms. A brief summary of the 3rd Virginia Regiments service can be found in The Continental Armyby Robert K. Wright, Jr., page 285. The regiment was organized on June 17, 1776 to consist of 3 existing companies and 2 new companies to be raised in Maryland and 4 new companies to be raised in Virginia. John Russell served Virginia Continental Line, 3rd regiment from 6 Feb 1776 until discharge at Valley Forge on 6 Feb 1778. A brief summary of the 3rd Virginia Regiments service can be found in The Continental Armyby Robert K. Wright, Jr., page 285. Westminster (MD): Heritage Books, 2008. It took part in the June 1777 campaign in Northern New Jersey and the Philadelphia Campaign in late 1777. The 16 Additional Continental regiments were approved by Congress as a separate group on December 27, 1776, specifically in response to a request from Gen. George Washington for additional troops, and Congress expressly delegated their formation directly to Washington. Many Virginians also served in the Continental artillery, cavalry, and other units not designated as Virginia regiments. Authorized on January 11, 1777 in the Continental Army as Forman's Additional Regiment and assigned to the main Continental Army. Relieved on July 2, 1776 from the Canadian Department and assigned to the Northern Department. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at West Point New York. Quartermaster Sergeant Richard Poor. WebThe 3rd Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, at Alexandria, Virginia, for service with the Continental Army. Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing Title Lieutenant Colonel. Reassigned on September 12, 1777 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to the 1st Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Companies recruited men from Prince William, Fauquier, Stafford, Louisa, Fairfax, King George, Loudoun and Culpeper Counties. The regiment would see action during the Northern Theater (17781782) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. ohn Patton was appointed colonel of the regiment. In 1897, historian Henry Johnston wrote in his account of the Battle of Harlem Heights that Knowlton and Leitch are probably buried somewhere on St. Nicholas Avenue, between 135th St and 145th St. in New York City. WebThese bound photostats were used by H.J. Early in the attack both men went down wounded. Quartermaster Thomas Lawler. Tag: Third Virginia Regiment Captain John Asbhy On September 27, 2018 By erwguest In , , , , , Revolutionary War Leave a comment Part Two Captain John Ashby and his fellow Virginians would face their greatest test of the war on the afternoon of September 11th, 1777 at the Battle of Brandywine. Reassigned on June 5, 1781 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Northern Department. On 22 May the regiment was assigned to the 4th Virginia Brigade, which was commanded by Charles Scott. A guide to Virginia military organizations in the American Revolution, 1774-1787 Richmond, Virginia : Virginia State Library, 1978 FS Library 975.5 M2s By 1777, Virginia had raised 15 regiments of infantry for long-term service under Continental Congress authority, commonly known as the Virginia Continental Line. Reassigned on November 17, 1779 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to Stark's Brigade, an element of the Main Army. [7] Reauthorized on July 5, 1776 in the Continental Army as Warner's Regiment and assigned to the Northern Department. He served under Captain Philip Lee, Colonel George Weedon, and Colonel Thomas Marshall. There is no single Washington was happy to see his fellow Virginians and he needed the reinforcements. Capts. 3rd Virginia Regiment. The Continental Congress authorized the Regiment on 11 January 1777 in the Continental Army as Spencer's Additional Continental Regiment and assigned to the Main Army. 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. 2 talking about this. There is no single Reassigned on June 9, 1783 from the Middle Department and assigned to the Highland's Department. 1st Virginia Brigade relieved on December 4, 1779 from the Main Continental Army and assigned to the Southern Department. Near here is where Leitch was mortally wounded turning the flank of the British line. (Capt. the Pennsylvania companies on 13 January 1779 with, the New York companies on 1 April 1779 with Spencer's Additional Continental Regiment to form. Its second commander, George Weedon, was also promoted to brigadier general within a few months. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Eastern Department. Archives Division; Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. 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. 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. Where Major Leitchs remains are today is a mystery. Soon the entire British line began to give way. He expired yesterday morning at Hackinsack Bridge where he had been removed for his better accommodationBut on the 28th Sept he was seized by lockd jaw with spasms about his neck and throat so violent as to baffle every effort to minister to him by medicine. It seems the death of Leitch was a tough and unexpectedblow to his fellow officers in the Third Virginia Regiment. They Behaved Like Soldiers: Captain John Chilton and the Third Virginia Regiment, 1775 - 1778. Quartermaster James Halsbough. The Regiment was authorized on April 17, 1777 in the North Carolina State Troops as Sheppard's Regiment. The regiment was organized in spring of 1777 at Monmouth, New Jersey, to consist of 4 companies from southern New Jersey and Maryland. As Washington moved his Continental Army from Boston to New York City in March 1776, he called for reinforcements. 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. Many Virginians also served in the Continental artillery, cavalry, and other units not designated as Virginia regiments. Consolidated on April 22, 1779 with Gist's Additional Continental Regiment. WebWilliam Washington. Reassigned on May 24, 1777 from the 2nd Maryland Brigade and assigned to the 1st Virginia Brigade, an element of the main Continental Army. 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 . 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. Relieved on August 4, 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. Soon though Leitch received a promotion on June of the same year to Major in the 1st Virginia Regiment (though there is one source that places his promotion to Major on March 18th). Virginia troops fought from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and many Virginians provided some form of military or public service. 3rd Virginia Regiment. Reorganized 3 December 1777 to consist of eight companies. [1] Re-organized in part on January 1, 1776 as Maj. Brown's Detachment at Quebec, to consist of 6 companies. Relieved 21 July 1778 from the 1st Connecticut Brigade and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Eastern Department.