Relieved on August 4, 1780 from the New Jersey Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. Quartermaster Sergeant Richard Poor. Reassigned on July 10, 1777 from McDougall's Brigade and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Reassigned on October 8, 1779 from the Hand's Brigade and it was assigned to the on September 16, 1780 to the New Jersey Brigade, an element of the main Continental 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) 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) Archives Division; Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. The 3rd Regiment was formed in February 1776 at Alexandria and Dumfries. Assigned on May 22, 1777 to the 2d Maryland Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. 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. The Regiment was raised as an Extra Continental regiment in the province of Quebec for service with the Continental Army under the command of Colonel Moses Hazen. 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. Captain William Scott's Company consolidated 4 April 1778 with Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment. Quartermaster James Halsbough. Re-organized in part on January 1, 1776 as Maj. Brown's Detachment at Quebec, to consist of 6 companies. However, since Washington detailed him to command one of the garrison at Fort Necessity, Marshall was not present at the defeat. Patton's Additional Continental Regiment was authorized on 11 January 1777 for service with the Continental Army and assigned to the Main Continental Army. So, I partly owe all of this to Mr. Andrew Leitch. WebA lieutenant in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, Marshall participated in the Braddock Expedition against Fort Duquesne, under George Washington. Reassigned on September 12, 1777 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to the 1st Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Consolidated 1 April 1779 with Forman's Additional Continental Regiment and part of Malcolm's Additional Continental Regiment and consolidated unit designated as Spencer's Additional Continental Regiment, an element of the Middle Department, to consist of nine companies. 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. 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 vanguard was the 6th Company led by Captain William Washington and Lt. James Monroe. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. These units were raised "at large" and not part of any state's quota, although some were later adopted into state lines. Reassigned on December 17, 1779 from the Stark's Brigade and assigned to Hand's Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. Expanded on February 12, 1776 as Warner's Regiment, an element of the Canadian Department. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. These Extra Continental regiments, which were authorized by Congress and organized in late 1775 to mid-1776, are distinct by having formed without any administrative connection to an individual state. The regiment ceased to exist on 13 January 1779 when it consolidated with Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment. A guide to Virginia military organizations in the American Revolution, 1774-1787 Richmond, Virginia : Virginia State Library, 1978 FS Library 975.5 M2s WebThe 3rd Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775, at Alexandria, Virginia, for service with the Continental Army. Assigned 22 May 1777 to the 1st Pennsylvania Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Paymaster William Mountjoy. Captain John Chilton wrote on. 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). Washington then ordered an attack along his line and the British light infantry fell back to the main line in confusion. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. One of the main players in this action was Major Andrew Leitch. Westminster (MD): Heritage Books, 2008. 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 . Reassigned on January 28, 1778 from the 2d Maryland Brigade and assigned to the Northern Department. Relieved 1 August 1780 from Hand's Brigade and assigned to the 2d Pennsylvania Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Organized on April 19 to July 1, 1777 at Kinston to consist of eight companies from Northeastern part of North Carolina. WebA lieutenant in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, Marshall participated in the Braddock Expedition against Fort Duquesne, under George Washington. A brief summary of the 3rd Virginia Regiments service can be found in The Continental Armyby Robert K. Wright, Jr., page 285. Authorized 12 January 1777 in the Continental Army as Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment and assigned to the Main Continental Army. [1] The 3rd Virginia's initial commander was Colonel Hugh Mercer, who was quickly promoted to brigadier general. Title Lieutenant Colonel. A brief summary of the 3rd Virginia Regiments service can be found in The Continental Armyby Robert K. Wright, Jr., page 285. 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). Assigned on May 23, 1777 to the Eastern Department. The Third Virginia was ordered into position far in advance of the American lines their objective was to hold a wooded hill near the Birmingham Friends Meeting House in order to buy time for the rest of the American troops to take up position. Colonel Charles Flemming, and Major Charles West. Re-organized on December 18, 1776 to consist of 8 companies from Canada and New York. Organized in spring 1777 at Fishkill, New York, to consist of three companies from Rhode Island and three companies from eastern Connecticut. Its second commander, George Weedon, was also promoted to brigadier general within a few months. 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. Reassigned on August 1, 1780 from Hand's Brigade and assigned to the New Hampshire Brigade, and element of the Main Continental Army. Griffith wroteto Leitch family friend Richard Hendersonon October 3rd that [I] disagreeable duty of informing Mrs. Leitch through you, of the death of her husband is imposed upon me. 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. In contrast to the previously approved 88 regiments, the 16 Additional regiments were organized directly by Washington's authority, rather than by the authority of the state governments, and were placed completely under Washington's control. [7] It was assigned to the on June 12 to McDougall's Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Relieved 17 November 1779 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to Stark's Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Relieved 21 June 1777 from the 1st Connecticut Brigade and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. 3rd Virginia Regiment. Surgeon David Griffith. Formed in 1776, the Guard was with Washington in all of his battles. 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. John Gist's and Joseph Lapsley's Companies to the 3rd Maryland Regiment; Capt. Merged on January 1, 1781 with the 2nd Connecticut Regiment. Re-organized on April 9, 1780 to consist of 9 companies. Paymaster William Mountjoy. Many Virginians also served in the Continental artillery, cavalry, and other units not designated as Virginia regiments. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the Main Army and assigned to the Eastern Department. 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. 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. These infantry units have been designated the extra regiments and corps of the Continental Army. Reassigned on August 10, 1781 from the Northern Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Reassigned on March 6, 1779 from the New Hampshire Brigade and assigned to the Northern Department. 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. George Washington appointed influential Shenandoah Valley political leader Charles Mynn Thruston as colonel in command. WebThe 3rd Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775 at Alexandria, Virginia for service with the Continental Army. Stark's Brigade relieved on October 7, 1780 from the Main Continental Army and assigned to the Highland's Department. 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). It was assigned to the on August 1, 1780 to the New Jersey Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. While the unit assembled at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a ninth company was added. Archives Division; Publication date 1913 Topics Virginia. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at New Windsor, New York. Date of Birth - Death February 28, 1752 - March 16, 1810. 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. There is no single It took part in the June 1777 campaign in Northern New Jersey and the Philadelphia Campaign in late 1777. On 13 July 1779, McLane's company transferred to Lee's Legion as the 4th Dismounted Troop. 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. Reassigned on November 17, 1779 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to Stark's Brigade, an element of the Main Army. After the Battle of Long Island, American forces evacuated to Manhattan Island. Title Lieutenant Colonel. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the 1st Connecticut Brigade and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Eastern Department. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Eastern Department. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at Morristown, New Jersey, and Baltimore, Maryland. Regimental Staff. Reassigned on December 6, 1781 from Hazen's Brigade and assigned to the Middle Department. The Third Virginia Regiment of Foot, 1776-1778, Volumes 1-2. Its second commander, George Weedon, was also promoted to brigadier general within a few months. The regiment did not see any action. Part 2 will cover Andrew Leitchs role in the Battle of Harlem Heights and his once forgotten legacy. WebThe 3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. 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. 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. Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing The effect still had an adverse effect on the British light infantry as they began to fall back. American forces in New York City were nearly cut off, but quickly retreated up Manhattan Island to Harlem Heights and began to dig in. Reassigned on January 8, 1777 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Westminster, MD: Heritage Books, 2004. It was assigned to the on December 28, 1777 to the 1st Massachusetts Brigade, an element of the Northern Department. The British suffered 14 killed and an estimated 154 wounded, with the Americans suffering 30 killed and 100 wounded. There is no single Chaplain Davis Griffith. The Regiment was authorized on April 17, 1777 in the North Carolina State Troops as Sheppard's Regiment. It was assigned to the on June 26, 1776 to the Middle Department. 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) 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) 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. Col. Long and some of the men of the regiment joined other New Hampshire regiments that fought at Saratoga. The Third Virginia continued to serve with distinction throughout 1776 and 1777. 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. The first two Detachments of the Virginia Line served at the Siege of Charleston in South Carolina and were surrendered to the British Army on 12 May 1780. 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). The regiment would see action during the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. It was assigned to the on August 1, 1780 to the New Jersey Brigade, an element of the Main Continental Army. The regiment would see action during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77) and the Northern Theater (17781782). Re-organized on June 30, 1783 to consist of 2 companies. 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. List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia. Quartermaster Thomas Lawler. Near here is where Leitch was mortally wounded turning the flank of the British line. 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. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at West Point New York. (Capt. Reassigned on April 4, 1778 from the 1st Massachusetts Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. By 1777, Virginia had raised 15 regiments of infantry for long-term service under Continental Congress authority, commonly known as the Virginia Continental Line. Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing Special report of the Department of Archives and History for 1912 by Virginia State Library. Relieved 26 June 1779 from the Middle Department and assigned to the New Jersey Brigade, an element of the Main Army. ISBN 0-7884-2479-3. Maryland portion provisionally re-organized in November 1776 as a single company under Captain Alexander Lawson Smith and attached to the 4th Maryland Regiment. Authorized 12 January 1777 in the Continental Army as Sherburne's Additional Continental Regiment. Distant cousin of General George Washington, William Washington was born on February 28, 1752 to Bailey and Catherine Washington in Parish, Virginia. Samuel Lapsley's Company to the 11th Virginia Regiment. 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. 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. In1774 Andrew Leitchmoved to Virginia fromMaryland and began a new life in Northumberland County. WebWilliam Washington. Disbanded 1 May 1780 at Morristown, New Jersey when it was consolidated with the 1st and 2nd Rhode Island regiments to form the Rhode Island Regiment. The Americans fought with determination and bravery. Who was this little known hero and why did have apark named after him in Prince William County, VA? The Continental Congress appointed Nicholas Haussegger to command the battalion. Surgeon David Griffith. As Washington moved his Continental Army from Boston to New York City in March 1776, he called for reinforcements. Colonel Charles Flemming, and Major Charles West. Reassigned on January 8, 1776 from the New York Department and assigned to the Canadian Department. Quartermaster Thomas Lawler. A brief summary of the 3rd Virginia Regiments service can be found in The Continental Armyby Robert K. Wright, Jr., page 285. The Third Virginia continued to serve with distinction throughout 1776 and 1777. The regiment was stationed at Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Independence on Lake Champlain and fought a delaying action at Fort Ann, New York on July 8, 1777 against the advance units of John Burgoyne's army. It took part in the following major battles: The regiment would see action during the Invasion of Quebec (1775) and the Saratoga Campaign (1777). Partially organized in spring and summer to consist of 3 companies from Virginia and Maryland and temporarily attached as follows: Capts. 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-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. Virginia portion transferred on February 3, 1777 to the 11th Virginia Regiment. Reassigned on July 22, 1778 from the Main Continental Army and assigned to the Eastern Department. Though not a major victory, the American army had finallystood up to the British and even for a moment, pushed them off the field in combat. His contribution to the American Revolution is well documented through the letters of George Washington and others. Although Washington wrote to Col. Ezekiel Cornell of Rhode Island and Col. Alexander Scammell of New Hampshire on January 12, 1777, and offered each command of one of the 16 Additional Continental regiments, both declined, and the units never raised. Of courseshe didnt. (Captain William Scott's Company of Thruston's Additional Continental Regiment, consolidated 4 April 1778 with the regiment.). By December the regiment numbered less than 200 men fit for duty. Reorganized and re designated January 26, 1777 as the 5th New York Regiment. the Pennsylvania companies on 13 January 1779 with, the New York companies on 1 April 1779 with Spencer's Additional Continental Regiment to form. The regiment was disbanded on January 1, 1777, at Morristown, New Jersey. Consolidated on April 9, 1779 with Henry Jackson's Additional Continental Regiment. Reassigned on June 5, 1781 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Northern 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. [7] The regiment would see action during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. It was disbanded in 1783 at the end of the war. By December the regiment numbered less than 200 men fit for duty. It took part in the following major battles: The 16 Additional Continental regiments formed later and under distinctly different circumstances than those of the Extra Continental regiments. Organized in spring 1777 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to consist of 9 companies from Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Long's Regiment was raised on May 14, 1776 at New Castle, New Hampshire under Colonel Pierse Long for service with the Continental Army. James Monroe, Thomas Helm and John Marshall served as lieutenants in this regiment. Reassigned on June 9, 1783 from the Middle Department and assigned to the Highland's Department. Adjutant James Hawkins. I did a quick search of the name Andrew Leitch and realized we had a Revolutionary War hero. [1] The 3rd Virginia's initial commander was Colonel Hugh Mercer, who was quickly promoted to brigadier general. Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776) 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. Reassigned on September 23, 1776 from the Middle Department and assigned to the main Continental Army. Paymaster William Mountjoy. However, since Washington detailed him to command one of the garrison at Fort Necessity, Marshall was not present at the defeat. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel William Heth, Lt. [1] The 3d Virginia's initial commander was Colonel Hugh Mercer, who was quickly promoted to brigadier general. Organized on February 10, 1776 at Montreal, Canada to consist of 4 battalions (20 companies) from Richelieu and St. Lawrence Valleys. Virginia troops fought from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and many Virginians provided some form of military or public service. Partially organized in spring and summer 1777 in Virginia to consist of four companies. Surgeons Mate Charles Land. The Third Virginia continued to serve with distinction throughout 1776 and 1777. Washington was happy to see his fellow Virginians and he needed the reinforcements. Companies recruited men from Prince William, Fauquier, Stafford, Louisa, Fairfax, King George, Loudoun and Culpeper Counties. The search for Andrew Leitch continues. 3rd Virginia Regiment. 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.
