The Commander in Chief (taking into consideration the late distracted State of the 8th Pennsyl: Battalion, an inquiry into the cause of which he has directed to be made without loss of time)6 is pleased to suspend the execution of the Sentences of Alexander McKayDavid Livinston, John Dilworth, John Edgar, Jacob Knight, John McClaugherry, William Roach, Daniel Clark, John Kirckendal, & Jacob WilkerPrivates of that Battalion, till the proceedings of the Court are reported to him. disclaimer and copyright | Colo. Butler and Major Morris, or any Two of them, who are empowered to liquidate the same, producing to them such Vouchers as you are possessed of, and making such proofs to the Account, as may be deemed necessary; Which being done and certified under the Hands (WFCHS). This historic marker in front of Pvt. He transferred to the 2d Pennsylvania Regiment as lieutenant colonel on 1 Jan. 1783. Joseph - Capt. Peter Rick's Co., PA Militia, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, contributed Timothy Bedel's Company of Rangers Conrad - Capt. William Darke supported George Washington in various capacities for most of his life, starting in the French & Indian War. Officers will see this done, as they will answer for the least neglect of this important duty1The Qr Mr Genl to furnish them with Tents, and proper conveniencies for carrying them, that they may be ready to move with the troops, at the shortest notice. "Completed" on May 9, 1777. Brinkerhoff, Jacob; ensign, Captain Williams' company, Colonel Michael Swope's battalion of the flying camp; in service, 1776. Thompson, Robert - LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by J. Robison The 7th, 8th and 9th North Carolina Regiments were disbanded as of May 27, 1778: 10th North Carolina: Brig. by David Wilson It being represented, that Several of the Men in a Detachment under your command, as Captain from the Eight pensylvania Regiment, which composes part of the Corps commanded by Colo. Daniel Morgan, made up of Detachments from several Regiments, have Claims against the United States1for Horses and Other necessaries furnished the said Regiment, for Wertz, - NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Companies were led by a captain, two lieutenants, and an ensign. Nathan, Capt. Fifth in seniority. McKinley, David - Capt. James Bagley, Private of Capt: Durkees Company, Wyoming Rangers, for Desertionto receive 50 lashes. ArchivesNational 4.David McKee was commissioned an ensign in the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment in October 1776. Workman, Hugh - Capt. Sauers, Richard A. by Raymond H. Stoudt Jr. Thomas Campbell's Co., PA Cont. A list of the regiment's captains on a January 1778 payroll conducted at Valley Forge. [1] In June, Lieutenant Colonel Butler, Captain Swearingen, and 139 men of the regiment were detached to Colonel Daniel Morgan's corps of riflemen. Robert, Sr. - Capt. Pennsylvania Line Rhode Island Line South Carolina Line Virginia Line Other Regiments Artillery Units Mounted Units On 16 September 1776, Congress adopted the plan known as the eighty-eight battalion resolve, it called for eighty-eight regiments organized according to the structure approved in 1776. Ross's Co., etc., BEAVER-YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Barnitz, Jacob (widow's pension) - Captain Stokes Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Jonathan Clark's Company. Weisel, Jacob - Capt. Robert Craig's Co., PA Militia, WASHINGTON COUNTY, Revolutionary War Pension Project - usgwarchives.net The British Union that had been originally painted in the canton was covered by Williamson, James - Capt. Miller, Conrad - Capt. [1] The regiment was involved in Brigadier General Lachlan McIntosh's expedition to Ohio in November 1778. Timothy Bedel's Company of Rangers) Commanded by Col. Bedel; Authorized May 1775 as Capt. William - Capt. COUNTY, contributed by Don Charles - Capt. The light cavalry seized three brass 3-pound cannons from the Americans.[6]. Spangler, George (widow app.) Transferred to the main army in November 1776, the unit was renamed the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment on 1 January 1777. Completed April 19, 1776 in the West Augusta District, especially Fort Pitt and Pittsburgh. Gregory, Nathaniel Faye, Private of Capt: Durkees Company, Wyoming Rangers, for Desertionto receive 50 lashes. Entered Valley Forge with 410 assigned, 200 fit for duty. [15] The 8th Pennsylvania was assigned to the Western Department on 19 May 1778. Covenhofer's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Adams, John - Capt. Chester County, Lower Oxford CompanyRoster, contributed by Kathryn Payne Through its grants program, the NHPRC supports a wide range of activities to Last modified: 2016-12-17 by rick wyatt Wayne's soldiers, fired on by their friends and confused by the fog, panicked and took to their heels. Cornelius - Capt David Berry's Co., PA, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed Russell, - Served CT, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, contributed John - Capt. Peter Tritt's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Capt. 8th PA Regt.