3rd Virginia Infantry Regiment It took part in the following major battles: (later, the 5th New York Regiment) WebA lieutenant in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, Marshall participated in the Braddock Expedition against Fort Duquesne, under George Washington. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. The regiment would see action during the Northern Theater (17781782) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. On 13 July 1779, McLane's company transferred to Lee's Legion as the 4th Dismounted Troop. Reassigned on April 4, 1778 from the Northern Department and assigned Highland's Department. Reassigned on September 23, 1776 from the Middle Department and assigned to the main Continental Army. 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. Partially organized in spring and summer 1777 in Virginia to consist of four companies. 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 . 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. Part 2 will cover Andrew Leitchs role in the Battle of Harlem Heights and his once forgotten legacy. 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. Authorized on June 21, 1776 in the Continental Army as "Dubois' Regiment." The Battle of Harlem Heights. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at Morristown, New Jersey, and Baltimore, Maryland. Organized in spring 1777 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to consist of 9 companies from Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. WebWilliam Washington. [1] The 3d Virginia's initial commander was Colonel Hugh Mercer, who was quickly promoted to brigadier general. Regimental Staff. In 2008 I met the woman that became my wife. Sixteen regiments were authorized, but because of manpower shortages Washington attempted to raise only 15. Quartermaster James Halsbough. Stark's Brigade relieved on October 7, 1780 from the Main Continental Army and assigned to the Highland's Department. Assigned on May 23, 1777 to the Eastern Department. [7] Reassigned on March 6, 1779 from the New Hampshire Brigade and assigned to the Northern 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. Relieved 1 August 1780 from Hand's Brigade and assigned to the 2d Pennsylvania Brigade, an element of the Main Army. Thomas Marshall (Virginia politician, born 1730 The regiment would see action during the Northern Theater (17781782), Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78 and the Southern Theater 1775-82. It took part in the June 1777 campaign in Northern New Jersey and the Philadelphia Campaign in late 1777. Continental Regiments. The regiment did not see any action. Surgeons Mate Charles Land. For guidebooks to Virginia's military units for the Revolutionary War, the following sources are helpful: E. M. Sanchez-Saavedra, comp. Capts. 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. Relieved 9 April 1779 from the Middle Department and assigned to Hand's Brigade, an element of the Main Army. 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. Paymaster William Mountjoy. Reassigned on December 6, 1781 from Hazen's Brigade and assigned to the Middle Department. Following a wide flank march the bulk of the Crown forces emerged on Washingtons right flank, ready to trap and smash the Continental Army. 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. The regiment was organized in the spring of 1777 at Wethersfield, Connecticut, to consist of 8 companies from New London, New Haven, and Hartford Counties. Virginia Revolutionary War Remnants attached 15 November 1778 to Grayson's Additional Continental Regiment, an element of the 3d Virginia Brigade of the Main Army. Thomas Marshall (Virginia politician, born 1730 He served under Captain Philip Lee, Colonel George Weedon, and Colonel Thomas Marshall. Soon the entire British line began to give way. Quartermaster Sergeant Richard Poor. Re-organized on January 1, 1777 to consist of to consist of 4 battalions (20 companies) recruited at large. War & Affiliation Revolutionary War / American. The Third Virginia continued to serve with distinction throughout 1776 and 1777. Virginia 3rd Regiment Reassigned on June 5, 1781 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Northern Department. Siege of Boston (17751776) and the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77). (Capt. A guide to Virginia military organizations in the American Revolution, 1774-1787 Richmond, Virginia : Virginia State Library, 1978 FS Library 975.5 M2s For now, he is honored with a plaque in New York City and a small park here in Virginia. Congress' estimates of the population of each state governed its allocation of regiments, ranging from 15 regiments each from Massachusetts and Virginia to single regiments from Delaware and Georgia. It took part in the following major battles: Authorized on May 25, 1776as anExtra Continental regiment, the unit recruited ethnicGermansfrom Maryland and Pennsylvania. 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. While the unit assembled at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a ninth company was added. WebThese bound photostats were used by H.J. Militia Publisher Richmond, D. Bottom, superintendent of public printing Collection library_of_congress; americana Digitizing The Virginians Who Fought in the Revolutionary War Reassigned on October 2, 1777 from the Eastern Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Authorized on January 12, 1777 in the Continental Army as Lee's Additional Continental Regiment. Units designated "Additional Continental Regiments" were unnumbered infantry regiments authorized in 1777. Virginia Revolutionary War The Third Virginia continued to serve with distinction throughout 1776 and 1777. 2 talking about this. Virginia troops fought from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and many Virginians provided some form of military or public service. Adjutant James Hawkins. He served under Captain Philip Lee, Colonel George Weedon, and Colonel Thomas Marshall. Quartermaster James Halsbough. List of the revolutionary soldiers of Virginia. The 3rd Regiment was formed in February 1776 at Alexandria and Dumfries. 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. 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. It was assigned to the on September 28, 1779 to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Eastern Department. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. The regiment would see action during the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78 and the Yorktown Campaign (1781). Surgeon David Griffith. 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. Where Major Leitchs remains are today is a mystery. For reasons unknown, the 1st Virginia was slow to get to New York. Relieved 14 September 1777 from the Rhode Island Brigade and assigned to the 1st Connecticut Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Relieved 21 June 1777 from the 1st Connecticut Brigade and assigned to the Rhode Island Brigade, an element of the Highland's Department. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at King's Ferry, New York. Cecere, Michael. Reassigned on January 8, 1777 from the Highland's Department and assigned to the Main Continental Army. By 1777, Virginia had raised 15 regiments of infantry for long-term service under Continental Congress authority, commonly known as the Virginia Continental Line. Washington wrote Majr Leitch of Weedons Regiment (Third Virginia) had three balls through his side, and behaved exceedingly well he is in fair way of recovery.. Westminster, MD: Heritage Books, 2004. 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. Reassigned on April 4, 1778 from the 1st Massachusetts Brigade and assigned to the Highland's Department. The regiment was disbanded at the end of July, 1777 in northern New York as the one year enlistments of the men ran out before the main engagements of the Saratoga Campaign. They Behaved Like Soldiers: Captain John Chilton and the Third Virginia Regiment, 1775 - 1778. George Washington allowed the colonels of his Additional Regiments considerable authority to select their officers. WebWilliam Washington. The regiment would see action during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77) and the Northern Theater (17781782). WebA lieutenant in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War, Marshall participated in the Braddock Expedition against Fort Duquesne, under George Washington. 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. Companies recruited men from Prince William, Fauquier, Stafford, Louisa, Fairfax, King George, Loudoun and Culpeper Counties. And of courseshe saw through it and had little interest in Andrew Leitchbut it worked out and now weare married and have two great young kids. Virginia Regiments in the Continental Army revolutionary Assigned 11 October 1777 to the 3d Pennsylvania Brigade, an element of the Main Army. At the time, she ran a park locally named Andrew Leitch Park. John Russell served Virginia Continental Line, 3rd regiment from 6 Feb 1776 until discharge at Valley Forge on 6 Feb 1778. The 3rd Virginia Regiment was raised on December 28, 1775 at Alexandria, Virginia for service with the Continental Army. Date of Birth - Death February 28, 1752 - March 16, 1810. Regiment broken up and elements consolidated as follows: The regiment would see action during the New York and New Jersey Campaign (1776-77), Saratoga Campaign (1777) and the Philadelphia Campaign 1777-78. Colonel Charles Flemming, and Major Charles West. Authorized on January 12, 1777 in the Continental Army as Henley's Additional Continental Regiment. 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. After about a 90 minute fight, Washington learned that more British forces were arriving on the field and ordered his men back to the main line. Washington expected an attack and decided to take the initiative. 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). 3rd Virginia Regiment. Most of the regiment was captured at Charlestown, South Carolina on May 12, 1780 by the British and the regiment was formally disbanded on November 15, 1783. (11th Pennsylvania Regiment / New Eleventh Pennsylvania Regiment). 3rd Virginia Regiment (Revolutionary War The regiment ceased to exist on 13 January 1779 when it consolidated with Hartley's Additional Continental Regiment.