widow Harbison, Robert - Capt. John Boyd's Co., PA, Some years ago, I corresponded with a Cline cousin, a retired officer in the Army, regarding Peter's Revolutionary War record. First, we know that Peter was in the 12th Pennsylvania Continentals. Ross's Co., PA Militia, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed nundated list of soldiers who served during the War of 1812, arranged by soldiers' names. Pennsylvania Artillery, I & II, (History and Rosters), contributed by Donna Bluemink McCurdy, James - Capt. Gray, Joel, Capt. John George Hoffner (17351799), who had joined Miles's regiment as a sergeant in May 1776 and had been promoted to ensign the following fall, was appointed first lieutenant with the 13th Pennsylvania in March 1777, and then commissioned as a captain at the end of that same year. Ziegler's Co., PA, LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed Burdge Much of the information below was taken from the book, The Clines and Allied Families of the Tug River Region of Kentucky and West Virginia, 1998 Gateway Press by Cecil Cline and Harry Dale Cline. This information is reprintedbelow with Cecil Cline's permission.An electronic copy of the their book may be accessed by clicking on the link below: http://patriot.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH1&CISOPTR=14213&CISOSHOW=8084. contributed by Mary Lou Wardlaw Peter - Capt. by Donna Evans [1], The 13th Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Army had its beginnings in the Pennsylvania State Regiment, which was formed via the merging of the Pennsylvania State Battalion of Musketry and the Pennsylvania State Rifle Regiment (also known as "Miles's Regiment"), which had been "formed for the defense of Pennsylvania proper," according to historian John B. by Kathleen Brown 73-74.. LANCASTER COUNTY, contributed by John He was promoted to captain lieutenant in June 1779 and retired on 1 Jan. 1781. Berks County, Pennsylvania, provided much of its Flying Camp commitment directly from the ranks of the militia, but several companies were raised expressly for the Flying Camp. Northampton County - Lieutenants and Sub-Lieutenants 1777-1786, contributed by Joy Fisher Moreover, all three enlisted on different days and the company histories for the 1st Maryland indicate that these companies were almost exclusively raised from the organic counties from which they came. Gibbs' Co., etc., WESTMORELAND COUNTY, contributed by Michael S. Caldwell 2023 myrevolutionarywar.com - All rights reserved. by Jim Crum Hipple, Lawrence - 4th Battalion, PA Militia, CHESTER COUNTY, contributed by Rebecca Cardine The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. [Finding Aid][Digital Images], War of 1812 Militia Accounts: Final Settlement with the United States, 1812-1827 {#2.63}General accounts and orders, receipts, pay vouchers, muster rolls, and payrolls for Pennsylvania militia on active duty during the War of 1812. The 13th Pennsylvania Regiment, also known as The Pennsylvania State Rifle Regiment and Miles's Regiment, was raised March 6, 1776, as a state militia regiment and later for service with the Continental Army. McQuillen, Garrett - Capt. Meehan Coincidentally, a Peter Klein and a Henry Miller also served in this unit, but in a different company than Michael Waltz. Camps State War Records AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA The Indians took the children as prisoners along with Mrs. Ingles and her mother-in-law, Eleanor Draper. Wright These soldiers were obviously wounded in battle. Adam - Capt. Assigned to Thomas Conway's 3rd Pennsylvania Brigade, the regiment would see action at Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth. Dritts Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Miller, Philip - Capt. B. Trussell. Burns The companies were raised for three months' service which at that time was thought to be enough for the suppression of the Rebellion. Search the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files of Pensylvania Veterans from The National Archives:: NARA M804. by Jim K Markle Major John Kiley's Co., contributed by Beryl Meehan Indiana County, DAR Patriot Index, contributed by Karen Moorhead Springer, Uriah - Capt. Doudle's Co., CUMBERLAND (also YORK ) COUNTY, both contributed by Nancy Poquette Comingore, John - Capt. Forbes, Hamilton, Daniel - Capt. Because of the ongoing problems with militia units (loose discipline and reluctance to serve far from home), and further reluctance for the recruitment of professional units, a compromise, known as the "Flying Camp," was born. MacPherson, County Pensioners I & II, Purdy, Patrick (widow's app.) Joseph Reid's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette It appears then that Peter was wounded sometime in January 1777. contributed by Donald C. Beatty gunnell-john-1818.txt Thompson's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette "Sometime before 20 August a sizeable number of members of the Pennsylvania Flying Camp had left New Jersey and were being transported toward Long Island. . Recall also that the Revolution began in Massachusetts in 1775 with Lexington and Concord and later, the battles around Boston. McKinley, David - Capt. Numerous individuals listed in the index were granted pensions for War of 1812 service. Johns, William (widow's app.) Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Pennsylvania_Regiment, RevWarTalk Community Guidelines Privacy Terms info@revwartalk.com. Northampton County - Capt. Others were listed as sick, with Pvt. Sunbury resident Jacob Snider (c.17551791), was appointed as a sergeant in Miles's regiment in March 1776 and then later made an ensign before becoming a captain in the 13th Pennsylvania on April 18, 1777.[4]. - Captains William Price & Andrew Swearingen, WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Patterson, James - Capt. Foster's Co., NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed He also states that he left the Army in September, 1777 but this must be off by one year.The battles of Long Island, White Plains and Trenton occurred in 1776 and early 1777. However, the Battle of Germantown, and the Continental Army's involvement at White Marsh and Valley Forge, occurred afterSeptember, 1777. Germantown was early October, 1777; Washington's Army was camped at White Marsh (Peter says "Wide Marsh") in November, 1777 and the battle at White Marsh occurred in early December; the Continental Army then marched to winter quarters at Valley Forge,reachingtheir 1777-1778winter quarters onDecember 19, 1777. Peter Cline testifies that he participated in these marches, which occurred after he indicates that he left the service. Also, the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey occurred onJune 28, 1778 and was the last major battle in the Middle Colonies. Leaving the Army in September, 1778 instead of September, 1777 would coincide with the cessation of major hostilities in the North. A elderly man might forget the exact year he left the service and might not remember all of the battles engaged in,but he would not forget the long marches and winter quarters at Valley Forge. by Dean McGee 3 . County Pensioners 1818, contributed by Richard Turnbach The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. Blackburn, John August - Capt. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. In March 1777 Colonel Daniel Brodhead IV assumed command. Archives Special ProjectsUSGenWeb Thomas Dungan (1738-1805), who was appointed paymaster of the 12th Pennsylvania Regiment in April 1777, was commissioned an ensign on 2 June 1778 and transferred to the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment in July 1778. Rose, Reading was the location of an army hospital. to land warrants, rosters and veteran lists may also be submitted for David (widow's app. BERKS-NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, contributed by Diana Quinones PHMC Collections Management Policy Standards, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access Policy. Purpose of this Document: To register members of the Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment to have full benefits including insurance coverage necessary to participate at events with this unit. /'///'//:) ///>/ /'// .i.h.iiA,/,- BTMsm f mmw'^m^. Jackson, John - Capt. You may want to start by searching for a person's Military Service Records and Pension and Bounty Land records. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Before a month had passed, the regiment was being referred to as the 13th Pennsylvania Regiment.[3]. James Piggott's Co., PA, etc., ALLEGHENY COUNTY, contributed An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. The regiment would see action at the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Johnson, In the spring of 1776, there was significant need of an American defense in and around New York City. McNary's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette of Revolutionary Pensioners If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Furry's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Anderson, Samuel - YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette 0 HEAD 1 SOUR PAF 2 NAME Personal Ancestral File 2 VERS 4.0.4.18 2 CORP The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 3 ADDR 50 East North Temple Street 4 CONT Salt Lake City, U Wade on row gallie on Delaware River, etc., DELAWARE (also CHESTER) COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Cumberland County - Class Rolls 1780-82, Eighth Battalion, contributed by M. Burns Harbaughs' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty John Minors Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core This article does not contain any citations or references. On November 30, 1776, Peter Klein began his service with the 12th Pennsylvania Continentals as a private in Captain Nicholas Miller's Company (Company B). Neal. For information about how to add references, see Template:Citation. Interestingly, Michael Waltz's 1818 pension application indicates that he first participated in the 1st Maryland Regiment under Colonel Smallwood. McDowell, James (widow's app.) Moses McLean's Co., etc., YORK COUNTY (also Fayette County) contributed by Nancy Poquette Organized between October 25- November 26, 1775 at Philadelphia to consist of 8 companies from Philadelphia, Philadelphia City, Northampton, Berks and Bucks Counties. Williamson, James - Capt. Finley, Andrew -(& widow's app.) Jordan, John Linton's Co., PA, contributed by Steve The 12th Pennsylvania Regiment also known as Northampton and Northumberland Defense Battalion was an American infantry unit that fought during the American Revolutionary War as part of the Continental Army. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a soldier and served as he states. William - Capt Wm Hepburn's Co., PA, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, contributed Christopher - PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, contributed by Ray Rhoads Archives, National Samuel Miles was the regiment's commanding officer when he was captured at the Battle of Long Island. & Cindy McCachern, Dougherty Classes John Doyle's Co., WESTMORELAND-YORKCOUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Pennsylvania Gazette, 1757 to 1759. He enlisted on the same day with Privates Michael Waltz (Woltz) and Henry Miller. Charles (widow's app. Peter - Served NJ, LYCOMING COUNTY, contributed by Beryl Today in Naval History - Naval / Maritime Events in History 22 September 1796 - Launch of Furieuse, a 38 gun frigate of the Seine-class Furieuse was a 38-gun frigate of the French Navy. See an An Overview of Records at the National Archives Relating to Military . Clark, James - Capt. May, Chester County, Capt Persifor Frazer's Co - 4th PA Battalion, contributed by Fred Kelso Search the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files of Pensylvania Veterans from The National Archives: Pensylvania Units in the Revolutionary War, American Military Units in Revolutionary War, The 1st Pennsylvania Regiment in the Revolutionary War. In January 1777 the 12th was commanded by Colonel William Cooke at Princeton. 145-146 of 692). David Grier's Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Gunnell, John - Capt. In a surprise attack defeated a loyalist militia twice their size that was led by James Boyd. Bush' Co., YORK COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette Knoblock . These Pennsylvania Deutsch Sons of Liberty in Boston, and tensions there ultimately are especially valuable during the Revolutionary War, led to "the shot heard 'round the world" at the Battles of as many ethnic Germans are recruited to counter the Lexington and Concord. Lowdon's Co., etc., CRAWFORD COUNTY, contributed by Lynn Beatty Virginians played a pivotal role in the struggle for American independence, 1775-1783. Alderbrook's Co., PA, Capt. It is honored by a monument on the summit of Big Round Top at Gettysburg. Gohn, Philip, Capt. The regiment was raised 23 August 1776 at Sunbury, Pennsylvania as a state militia regiment and later renamed the 12th Pennsylvania. However, for others, the Casualties column has listed "Died," "Sick," or "Sick" with a reference to the town where they are sick, as well as "Deserter" and "Furlough." Which is a part of a larger reenactment group. Turnbach Cornelius, Allegheny Pennsylvania Revolutionary Soldiers The following names are not included in the regular muster rolls. Search EngineUSGenWeb Pyles, Project, Classes Robert - Philadelphia Militia, Rifle Battalion, PHILADELPHIA The Regiment was authorized on October 12, 1775 in the Continental Army as the 1st Pennsylvania Battalion. While we do not know for sure the precise battle or battles in which Peter was injured, the records of the, The payroll records for the month of January 1777, compiled at some point in February 1777, include a column for "Casualties." Gen. Lachlan McIntosh. - Capt. Ross's Co., etc., BEAVER-YORK-WASHINGTON COUNTY, contributed by Nancy Poquette George Nagle's Co., etc., GREENE COUNTY, contributed by Brian Core Included were the several companies of Haller's Berks Battalion that had been sent ahead under Lt. Col. Nicholas Lutz." Patterson, James - Capt. Id., at pg. Source (s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Pennsylvania_Regiment Wertz, He also states that he left the Army in September, 1777 but this must be off by one year.The battles of Long Island, White Plains and Trenton occurred in 1776 and early 1777. However, the Battle of Germantown, and the Continental Army's involvement at White Marsh and Valley Forge, occurred afterSeptember, 1777. Germantown was early October, 1777; Washington's Army was camped at White Marsh (Peter says "Wide Marsh") in November, 1777 and the battle at White Marsh occurred in early December; the Continental Army then marched to the mouth of the Schuylkill, then towinter quarters at Valley Forge,reachingtheir 1777-1778winter quarters onDecember 19, 1777. Peter Cline testifies that he participated in these marches, which occurred after he indicates that he left the service. Also, the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey occurred onJune 28, 1778 and was the last major battle in the Middle Colonies. Leaving the Army in September, 1778 instead of September, 1777 would coincide with the cessation of major hostilities in the North., A Copy of Peter Cline's Pension Application. Potts, George - Capt. Search Engine, USGenWeb Lebbens Ball's Co., MA, TIOGA COUNTY, contributed Nolf, George, Sr.(widow's app.) John - Capt. Abraham Smith's Co., PA, YORK COUNTY, contributed by Workman, Hugh - Capt. Moreover, Michael Waltz also fails to mention the Battle of Princeton in his list of engagements in both of his pension applications for 1818 and 1820 respectively (no pension application from Henry Miller has been found to date).