Conscript enrolled on 3/7/64 and assigned to 9th Cav. Only record is of his parole on Northern Neck, 5/6/63. This was very informative, thank you. Colonel Fleming marched his regiment, now clad in new brown regimental coats with red facings, out of Virginia and northward to defend the capital city. On the creation of the 9th Virginia Regiment in the Continental Army in January 1776, he was commissioned lieutenant colonel. The unit was captured on May 12, 1780 by the British Army at the Siege of Charleston and was disbanded on November 15, 1783. Its virtually what you craving currently. : W.A. Paroled at Bowling Green, 5/5/65. Colonel Mathews and his men of the 9th Virginia remained near Market Square to guard prisoners and some of the men were pillaging the British camps for food. Battle Unit Details - The Civil War (U.S. National Park Service) What struck me is the summary of the June 1777, I agree, and checked my source before submitting. This article about a specific military unit of the American Civil War is a stub. THEODORE: This page is based on the copyrighted Wikipedia article "9th_Virginia_Infantry_Regiment" (); it is used under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.You may redistribute it, verbatim or modified, providing that you comply with the terms of the CC-BY-SA. [40]Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia, 17. [39] Pvt. The 9th attends both nationwide reenactments, as well as local historical preservation society and museum events. It was subsequently organized between February 5 and March 16, 1776, and comprised seven companies of troops from easternmost Virginia. 9th Virginia Regiment (Revolutionary War) FamilySearch [11]General Orders, 9 June 1777, founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-09-02-0646. Greenes column fell behind the rest of the army, and Greene began his attack forty minutes after Gen. John Sullivan had begun his attack on the British camp. He was discharged at Valley Forge. Muhlenberg and his brigade were engaged in the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777, but records of their involvement are scarce. var sc_invisible=0; 1841 in Essex Co. att. These companies and the two added were from the counties of Stafford, Caroline, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Essex, Spotsylvania, Lunenburg, King William, King George, and Richmond. The 9th Virginia completed its organization at Portsmouth, Virginia, in July, 1861. : Its field officers were Colonels David J. Godwin, James J. Phillips, andFrancis H. Smith; Lieutenant Colonels James S. Gilliam,John T. L. Preston, and William J. Richardson; and MajorsStapleton Crutchfield, Mark B. Hardin, and John C. Owens. 9th Cavalry Regiment completed its organization at Portsmouth, Virginia, in July, 1861. Download Image of Troops wearing the Revolutionary War uniforms of the 9th Virginia Regiment, Corps of the Continental Line, participate in a drill and firing demonstration during the Cessation of Hostilities Bicentennial Celebration at the Pentagon River Plaza. It was again reorganized and redesignated as the 7th Virginia Regiment on 1 January 1781 to consist of two companies. If you visit these pages please put a note in the guestbook. Pvt. 9th Virginia Cavalry- Col. Richard L. T. Beale 10th Virginia Cavalry- Col. J. Lucius Davis 13th Virginia Cavalry- Capt. [14]General Orders, 3 October 1777, founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-11-02-0403. Maj. James Lewis remarked that the only man who made it off the field was a drummer who had held Colonel Mathews horse early in the battle. The British 4th Regiment of Foot advanced toward the Virginians and from behind fence rails along Church Lane, the Virginians ambushed them. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=9th_Virginia_Cavalry_Regiment&oldid=1126802775, Units and formations of the Confederate States Army from Virginia, Military units and formations established in 1862, Military units and formations disestablished in 1865, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from public domain works of the United States Government, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 11 December 2022, at 09:07. The 9th Virginia Regiment was authorized in the Virginia State Troops on January 11, 1776. Craft's comments since in the first sentence, he refers to the "peace, security and national, JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 2018. d. Dec. 23, 1905. bur. Beale, Company A, Stafford Rangers, established May 6th 1861Company B, Caroline Light Dragoons, established May 6th 1861Company C, Lees Light Horse (Westmoreland), established May 25th 1861Company D, Lancaster Cavalry, established April 25th 1861Company E, Mercer Calvary (Spotsylvania), established April 25th 1861Company F, Essex Light Dragoons, established June 10th 1861Company G, Lunenburg Light Dragoons, established June 7th 1861Company H, Lees Rangers (King William), established June 10th 1861Company I, Potomac Cavalry (King George), established October 12th 1861Company K, Richmond County Cavalry, established October 24th 1861. David and James Ashby left their homes in Accomack County to serve together in Captain Daviss Company. The regiment penetrated so deeply into the British lines that it was isolated. Confederate Regiments & Batteries *Virginia, Created at by adding two companies to the eight companies of the First Virginia Cavalry Battalion under the command of Colonel John E. Johnston, Lieutenant Colonel William H.F. Lee and Major Richard L.T. At Germantown, under the command of Colonel George Mathews, the unit penetrated so deeply into the British lines that it was isolated from the remainder of General Nathanael Greene's division and over 400 men were taken prisoner by the British. While most of General Stephens division shifted toward the fighting around the Cliveden House, Muhlenbergs men, including the 9th Virginia, drove back the British 1st Battalion of Light Infantry. S.C.: "Faithful colored cook," frequently mentioned in contemporary Colonel Fleming had died of smallpox in January 1777 and was replaced by George Mathews. [35] Pvt. : RANDOLPH, RIXEY, Obituary notice declared that Stanley had served in the 9th Virginia Cavalry, When the British evacuated Philadelphia in June 1778, 135 American prisoners were exchanged for British prisoners. [40] He, along with other comrades who had been disabled at the battle, received pensions for their injuries starting in 1778. b. Jan. 14, 1845, near Farmers Fork, Richmond Co. m. (1) Laura P. Hall m. (2) M.: No further record. b. June 1838 in Albemarle Co. off. record. : CRIST, Asst. . Sign Our Guestbook. Colonel Mathews conduct and the confusion of the early morning fog, a large portion of the 6th Virginia of Weedons 2nd Virginia Brigade charged forth with them, led by Maj. Oliver Towles. His only record is of being captured on 6/3/64 on the Chickahominy; ten days Our work has been featured by the New York Times, TIME magazine, History Channel, Discovery Channel, Smithsonian, Mental Floss, NPR, and more. John Hays and his riflemen came from Gloucester County. HENRY: : This unit reported 32 casualties at Upperville, lost four percent of the 490 engaged at Gettysburg, and had 22 disabled at Williamsport. Took the oath and went to later he joined the U.S. service. Asst. [2] The unit was consolidated with the 1st Virginia Regiment on May 12, 1779, and the consolidated unit was designated as the 1st Virginia Regiment. This man is shown as a prisoner at Camp Chase, Ohio, in Aug.Sept. John Lowery of Captain Hays Company was charged in June 1777 for damning the General and his orders and received thirty-nine lashes for the charge. HAWTHORN, Journal of the American Revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the American Revolution and Founding Era. Benjamin F. Winfield. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia . Very interesting and enlightening article. Its members were from Portsmouth and the counties of Roanoke, Chesterfield, Isle of Wight, Nansemond, Lunenburg, Dinwiddie, and Norfolk. No other Lieutenant Colonel Lewis was shot in the chest and briefly captured. It's possible it was incorrectly annotated. deserted at City Point on 4/12/65. The 9th Regiment was formed in February and March of 1776 on the Eastern Shore. If you can't find your ancestor in the rosters, perhaps he is here. Detached to Gates' Northern Army and participated in the battles of Saratoga. I am wondering, however, about the timing of Mr. Newspaper obituary identifies him In the advance, Colonel Mathews and his regiment were joined by other Virginians. Our particular group has two separate camps at events, one for our military impression and one for our civilian impression. He took the oath and was sent to Baltimore. Many survivors of the 9th Virginia were amongst the exchanged soldiers. Resigned 3/28/64. records are so abbreviated that no information exists on them other than what is had been a physician for 18 years. [20] The Virginians were further outflanked by the British 1st Battalion of Light Infantry. Journal of the American Revolution also produces annual hardcover volumes, a branded book series, and the podcast, Dispatches. The 9th Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. L.B. accounts. are the names of the men who have no company notation in their records or whose Private William B. Todd of Company E, 9th Virginia Cavalry Regiment. The 9th Virginia Regiment was authorized in the Virginia State Troops on January 11, 1776. He was probably not actually a member of the The effects of the battle were still felt by the men and the communities on the Eastern Shore decades after the Revolution. It fought in many conflicts from Seven Pines to Gettysburg and after serving in North Carolina participated in the Battle of Drewry's Bluff. CHARLES W.: Virginia, July 2021. . No other records. age 36. We are truly living historians portraying a portion of American history that was pivotal in forging our nation. Lakewood Cemetery, Bowling Green. At Germantown, under the command of Colonel George Mathews, the unit became separated from the remainder of General Nathanael Greenes division and over 400 men were taken prisoner by the British. VMI and U.Va. The same issue was found in Northampton. W.A. : of Richmond Co. STANLEY, [35]James Parson Pension, S40239, Southern Campaign American Revolution Pension Statements and Rosters. Virginia's 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in January, 1862, using John E. Johnson's eight company 1st Battalion, Virginia Cavalry ("Lee's Legion") as its nucleus. William Cunningham, would take the food women brought for the prisoners and toss it onto the floor to watch the prisoners fight over the scraps. had been a physician for 18 years. Conscript assigned to 9th Cav. Resigned 3/28/64. If you can't find your ancestor in the rosters, perhaps he is here. William Raleigh of Captain Morriss Company fell wounded in the ankle and was captured. From the brigade monument on the East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg: July 3. Paroled at Burkesville Jct., April 14-17, 1865. : : 9th Virginia Regiment, 1776-1779 Box 6 Folder 1 Back to Top. Pvt. It lost 9 killed, 34 wounded, and 23 missing of the 150 at Malvern Hill, and of the 318 engaged at Gettysburg more than half were disabled. No other record. record. Isaiah Bagwell of Captain Gilchrists Company was sick in the hospital when the battle occurred. [10]Lyon G. Tyler, The Old Virginia Line in the Middle States during the American Revolution, Tylers Quarterly Historical and Genealogical Magazine, Vol. Some of the men serving as sharpshooters in the vicinity of theRummel Barnbut most of the Command participating in the charges made by the Cavalry during the afternoon. JOHNSON, Those who didnt run were bayoneted by the advancing enemy. No other records. Philadelphia. regiment. [12] Both of these men, as well as the others in the regiment, were later engaged in the Philadelphia campaign of 1777. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. regiment. 35, No. : With full cartridge boxes, no knapsacks (they were ordered to leave them in camp), and white slips of paper in their hats, the 9th Virginia (now consisting of around 200 men) marched from camp with the rest of General Greenes command around 6 p.m. on October 3, and were on the march till nearly 5 a.m. on October 4. JONES, Inf.). JETT, 9th Virginia Cavalry Regiment. : View Our Guestbook man is a U.S. file showing that he deserted in April 1865. records. During the war it was attached to General Armistead's, Barton's, and Steuart's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. Our Union impression is rare in Oregon because Union troops are numerous and we are needed in gray but when attending other events in other states we wear blue quite a bit. In April 1862, two periods of recruitments were made with the earlier at Cottageville. They were rushed into the latter part of the battle alongside Gen. George Weedons 2nd Virginia Brigade, and while some accounts claim it was only Weedons brigade that took part in the rearguard to save the army, there is no evidence to say that Muhlenberg and his men remained near Chadds Ford where they had been stationed most of the day. Race and Elm, Cincinnati. unfavorable report of the Army Medical Board, despite the fact that Johnston Several things make the record suspect. The 9th Virginia Cavalry is a founding member of Civil War reenacting in the northwest. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! It fought in the Seven Days' Battles and the conflicts at Gainesville, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Dumfries, Rapidan Station, Brandy Station, Upperville, Hanover, Gettysburg, Williamsport, Funkstown, and Culpeper Court House. 9th Virginia Cavalry Regiment - The Civil War in the East : d. October 20, 1915 in Stafford Co. age 82. Those who werent exchanged were put on ships and taken to confinement in New York; the officers were taken to Long Island. : At least sixteen men of the 9th Virginia preferred to enlist in Loyalist regiments rather than remain prisoners of war.[30]. At either location, the officers and men suffered under harsh conditions, but the Walnut Street Jail was infamous for the treatment of American prisoners. It was subsequently organized between February 5 and March 16, 1776 and comprised seven companies of troops from easternmost Virginia. 9th Cavalry Regiment was formed in January, 1862, using the 1st Battalion Virginia Cavalry as its nucleus. Captains John Cropper, Levin Joynes, Thomas Snead, George Gilchrist, Thomas Parramore, and John Poulson commanded the companies from Accomack County, while Capt. U.S. Military Academy. Neck. Surgeon of the regiment, relieved of duties on 6/12/62, due to the The 9th Virginia Regiment was authorized in the Virginia State Troops on January 11, 1776.