| Surname |
First Name |
Person of Color |
Type of Service |
More Info |
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CARTER |
WILLIAM |
YES |
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Person of Color
YES
Service
Service
Information
Enlisted at the Chesterfield Courthouse in 1780 and described as age 22, 5' 9" tall, a sawyer, black hair, black eyes; yellow complexion; enlisted 12 SEP 1780 for 18 months.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
"Chesterfield Supplement" or "Size Roll of Troops Joined at Chesterfield Courthouse since 01 September 1780," Library of Virginia Archives.
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CARTER |
CHARLES |
NO |
Other |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Charles CARTER of Corotoman & Shirley was elected a member of the Lancaster County Committee of Safety in FEB 1775 and represented Lancaster in Revolutionary Convetions of AUG, MAR, JUL & DEC 1775. CARTER appears to have taken up residence at Shirley in 1776. He was elected to the Council of State 29 JUN 1776, but declined the appointment.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Albert H. Tillson, Jr. author, in Sara B. Bearss, ed. Dictionary of Virginia Biography, voll. 3, pp 57-59.
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CHARLES |
JOHN |
NO |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Service
Information
Enlisted at the Chesterfield Courthouse in 1781; described as age 18, 5' 7,? planter, born in and resident of Charles City; brown hair, gray eyes, fair complexion; enlisted 15 JAN 1779; discharged his time out.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
"Chesterfield Supplement" or "Size Roll of Troops Joined at Chesterfield Courthouse since 01 September 1780," Library of Virginia Archives.
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CHARLES |
WILLIAM |
NO |
State Militia |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Member of Militia Company for which pay warrants were issued 17 APR 1781; volunteer in a corps of horse commanded by Capt. John HOCKADAY, raised by the special command of Gen. Nelson on duty at the Charles City Courthouse the night of SIMCOE'S raid; taken prisoner by the British and sought compensation for his horse which was taken or killed.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Auditor of Public Accounts Records, Vol. XVIII, 558-59, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 2:
Charles City County Legislative Petitions, 15 OCT 1792, Library of Virginia Archives
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CHEATON |
STEPHEN |
NO |
Continental Line |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Enlisted at Chesterfield Courthouse after 1 SEP 1780 for 18 months and described as 19 years old, 5'8 tall, planter, born in and a resident of Charles City Co., brown hair, hazel eyes, fair complexion. Appears to be the Stephen CHEATHAM who applied for a pension from Chesterfield Co. who belonged to regiment commanded by Col. GREEN; served until JAN 1782 when he was discharged; was in the battles of Guilford Courthouse, Campden, Hobkirk Hill, Eutaw Springs and the Seige of Ninety-Six.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Pension Application S39308
SOURCE 2:
Size Roll of Troops Enlisted at Chesterfield Courthouse, Library of Virginia Archives.
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CHRISTIAN |
EDMUND, CPL. |
NO |
State Militia |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Corporal of Militia Company formed 21 NOV 1776.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Charles City County Militia Book, Nov. 1776, Library of Virginia Archives
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CHRISTIAN |
JOSEPH, LT. |
NO |
Continental Line |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Land Bounty Warrant application filed by heirs contains several colorful affidavits describing his military service in the 6th Virginia Regiment. James BULLIFANT said that he had served with CHRISTIAN and fought with him in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Germantown, Brandywine and the long Siege of Mud Island Fort; that he was a "brave and valiant soldier." Wyatt WALKER stated that CHRISTIAN was his near neighbor and his fame as a soldier was proverbial; that when old wartime comrades were together they would discuss his "important services in the momentous Battles of Trenton, Princeton, Germantown, Brandywine, Red Bank, Mud Island and Yorktown where he acted in the character of a Lt. " His singular bravery was demonstrated by one incident when he was home on furlough. He was staying in New Kent in the neighborhood of his brother-in-law, Jacob PARKINSON. Two British soldiers went to PARKINSON's house and commenced plundering. A daughter ran screaming to the house where CHRISTIAN was staying. CHRISTIAN tried to persuade his comrades to join him in attacking the soldiers, but they refused. He cut a hickory club and with that alone hurried to his sister's home. When he arrived one of the soldiers was holding a scrub brush over her head and threatening to strike unless she divulged the whereabouts of her money and other goods. CHRISTIAN beat off both armed soldiers and captured one. William LADD testified that CHRISTIAN was "one of the most faithful soldiers of the Revolution." CHRISTIAN was born 04 SEP 1757 and died 10 APR 1825 at age of 68. He was known as "Fighting Joe Christian? and was buried at his home
Sources
SOURCE 1:
"Soldiers Rest." He wrote his will 30 MAR 1825 and it was proved 21 APR 1825.', 'Land Bounty Warrant', 'Richmond Enquirer
SOURCE 2:
26 APR 1825
SOURCE 3:
p. 108', 'Charles City County Will Book No. 3
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CHRISTIAN |
SAMUEL |
NO |
State Militia |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Member of Militia Company formed 21 NOV 1776. A Samuel CHRISTIAN estate settlement was recorded SEP 1780.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Charles City County Militia Book, Nov. 1776, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 2:
Charles City County Will Book No. 1, page 212
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CHRISTIAN |
WILLIAM |
NO |
Other |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Member of Charles City County Committee of Safety, organized 17 DEC 1774; member of Militia Company for which pay warrants were issued 17 Apr. 1781. A William CHRISTIAN wrote his will 13 DEC 1806 and it was proved 21 JUL 1808.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Virginia Gazette [Dixon & Hunter] 14 JAN 1775
SOURCE 2:
Auditor of Public Accounts Records, Vol. XVIII, 558-59, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 3:
Charles City County Will Book No. 2, p. 17
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CHRISTIAN |
BENJAMIN |
NO |
Continental Line |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
This person is added to this database because of his being listed on Hobson's Roll and the familiarty of his name. Remarks from Hobson's Roll: Deceased July 4
Sources
SOURCE 1:
1777.', 'A Muster Roll of Captain Nicholas Hobson's Company of the Sixth Virginia Regiment of Continental Forces, Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Hendricks. To the 31st May 1777
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CHRISTIAN |
JAMES |
NO |
Continental Line |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
This person is added to this database because of his being listed on Hobson's Roll and the familiarty of his name. Remarks from Hobson's Roll: None.', 'A Muster Roll of Captain Nicholas Hobson's Company of the Sixth Virginia Regiment of Continental Forces
Sources
SOURCE 1:
1777.', 'A Muster Roll of Captain Nicholas Hobson's Company of the Sixth Virginia Regiment of Continental Forces, Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Hendricks. To the 31st May 1777
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CLARK |
EDWARD |
NO |
State Militia |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Member of Militia Company formed 21 NOV 1776; Charles City Militia Book, Nov. 1776, Library of Virginia Archives; member of Militia Company for which pay warrants were issued 17 APR 1781. An Edward CLARK served at Valley Forge in the VA 1st ART. Possibly this Edward CLARK.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Charles City County Militia Book, Nov. 1776, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 2:
Auditor of Public Accounts Records, Vol. XVIII, 558-59, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 3:
Valley Forge Muster Roll web site: http://www.valleyforgemusterroll.org.
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COCKE |
EDWARD |
NO |
Other |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Mentioned in Legislative Petition of William POINTER 22 NOV 1780 as employed to ride express on the business of the government; POINTER was seeking compensation for mare which died after the ride.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Charles City County Legislative Petitions, 15 OCT 1792, Library of Virginia Archives
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COLE |
RICHARD |
NO |
State Militia |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Member of Militia Company formed 21 NOV 1776.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Charles City County Militia Book, Nov. 1776, Library of Virginia Archives
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COLEY |
FRANCIS |
NO |
State Militia |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Entered service in the Charles City militia as a minute man; was attached to the company of Capt. Richard TAYLOR and rendezvoused at Charles City Courthouse and marched to Sandy Point where barracks were built; the military forces at this point were under Maj. EDLOE; drafted JUL or AUG 1778 into militia under Capt. Peter ROYSTER and marched to Williamsburg to guard the public records and defend the town and the Governor for three months; saw additional service elsewhere; moved to Smith County Tennessee after the war, was born 14 SEP 1757.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Pension application S.3197
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COLGIN |
JOHN |
NO |
State Militia |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Member of Militia Company formed 21 NOV 1776. A John COLGIN's will was written 03 FEB 1805 and proved 20 JUN 1805.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Charles City County Militia Book, Nov. 1776, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 2:
Charles City County Will Book No. 1, p. 626.
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COLLIER |
CHARLES CAPT. |
NO |
Continental Line |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Received a land bounty for three years service as a Capt. on the Virginia State line; Charles City Court certified on 16 AUG 1832 that William COLLIER and Polly COLLIER were the only lawful heirs of Charles COLLIER and that Charles COLLIER died intestate.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Louis A. Burgiss, Virginia Soldiers of 1776, (Richmond Press; Richmond: 1929) vol. 3, 1029.
SOURCE 2:
Charles City Conty Minute Book No. 2.
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COOLEY |
JAMES |
NO |
State Militia |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Applied for a pension as a resident of Humphreys Co., TN stating that he was born (he thought) in 1758 in Charles City Co.; was living in Halifax Co., NC when called into service; enlisted for 3 years; was pensioned for 2 years service as a private in the NC militia.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Pension Application S3188
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COTMAN |
JAMES |
NO |
State Militia |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
A New Kent County resident, he moved to Charles City following the war. He was one of only two residents who received a state pension. The proceedings in the House of Delegates indicate that he was drafted from the New Kent militia into the Continental Army for a term of 18 months. He was marched southward where be continued in service until be contracted a disorder which deprived him of his eyesight. A pension of 10 pounds per annum was awarded to be paid yearly out of taxes collected by the Charles City Sheriff. In the Chesterfield Supplement he is described as age 18, 5' 5 ¾? tall, planter, brown hair, dark eyes, dark complexion, enlisted for the term of the war. He died after 13 NOV 1787.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
State Pension Application
SOURCE 2:
"Chesterfield Supplement" or "Size Roll of Troops Joined at Chesterfield Courthouse since 01 September 1780," Library of Virginia Archives.
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CREIGHTON |
DANIEL |
NO |
Continental Line |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Enlisted in Capt. Wm. GREGORY's Company of the 6th Virginia Regiment and served two terms of enlistment; he died before 18 JUL 1833 when he was certified in court as a Revolutionary War soldier, he died without a will; legal heirs were William and John CREIGHTON. There is a Daniel CREIGHTON who served at Valley Forge in the 6th VA. Likely this Daniel CREIGHTON. He is shown as "Fit for Duty" in Dec. 1777 and Jan. 1778. He is shown as "Discharged" in Feb. 1778.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Land Bounty Warrant Application of Francis Bullifant
SOURCE 2:
Charles City County Minute Book No. 2
SOURCE 3:
Valley Forge Muster Roll web site: http://www.valleyforgemusterroll.org.
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CREIGHTON |
DANIEL |
NO |
Continental Line |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
This person is added to this database because of his being listed on Hobson's Roll and the familiarty of his name. Remarks from Hobson's Roll: Left in Virginia.', 'A Muster Roll of Captain Nicholas Hobson's Company of the Sixth Virginia Regiment of Continental Forces
Sources
SOURCE 1:
1777.', 'A Muster Roll of Captain Nicholas Hobson's Company of the Sixth Virginia Regiment of Continental Forces, Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Hendricks. To the 31st May 1777
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CREW |
JOHN |
NO |
Continental Line |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Enlisted in 6th Virginia Regiment on continental establishment and died in service; heir at law, James BRADLEY of Henrico County filed claim. Hobson's Roll Remarks: Deceased Jan. 15, 1777.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Land Bounty Warrants, Rejected Claims
SOURCE 2:
A Muster Roll of Captain Nicholas Hobson's Company of the Sixth Virginia Regiment of Continental Forces, Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Hendricks. To the 31st May 1777
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CREW |
JOSIAH |
NO |
Continental Line |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
This person is added to this database because of his being listed on Hobson's Roll and the familiarty of his name. Remarks from Hobson's Roll: Deceased Jan. 4
Sources
SOURCE 1:
1777.', 'A Muster Roll of Captain Nicholas Hobson's Company of the Sixth Virginia Regiment of Continental Forces, Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Hendricks. To the 31st May 1777
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CRITTENDEN |
RICHARD HAZELWOOD |
NO |
State Militia |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Enlisted 15 MAR 1778 at the age of 17 as a substitute for his father in a company commaned by James DILLARD. He was then living in Amherst County, but was born in Charles City Co in 06 MAR 1761. He was a resident of Bartholomew County, Ind.at the time of his pension application.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
R2491
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CRUTCHFIELD |
JOHN |
NO |
Continental Line |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Entered the service of the United States in December of 1777 and was marched to Valley Forge under the command of Lt. Holman MINNIS whereupon he joined the 10th Virginia Regiment in a company commanded by Capt. Peter JONES; was in the Battle of Monmouth; aged 62 when applied for pension in 1818; a bricklayer by profession, but unable to work due to old age; his family consisted of a wife, aged 56 who could only get about on crutches and a Negro man David who was 56 or 57; in his supporting affidavit to the pension application of William THOMAS, he stated they marched to Valley Forge together. The Hon. George L. CHRISTIAN mentioned "an old man, by the name of CRUTCHFIELD, died at New Hope and was buried in the strip of woods between "Belair" house and the gate, which we ever thereafter called the "Soldiers' Burying Ground. There is a John CRUTCHFIELD shown as serving at Valley Forge in the 14th VA. He was "Drafted" on Feb. 12, 1778. Possibly the same John CRUTCHFIELD.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Pension application S.39381
SOURCE 2:
Charles City: Some of its Noted Places and People and Personal Recollections of Some of These, delivered at Charles City Courthouse, June 24, 1910, by Hon. George L. Christian, of Richmond, a native of Charles City, p. 21
SOURCE 3:
Valley Forge Muster Roll web site: http://www.valleyforgemusterroll.org.
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CRUTCHFIELD |
LEWIS |
NO |
State Militia |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Member of Militia Company formed 21 NOV 1776. There is a Lewis Crutchfield shown as serving at Valley Forge in the 2nd VA Brigade. Unknown if it is the same Lewis CRUTCHFIELD.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Charles City County Militia Book, Nov. 1776, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 2:
Valley Forge Muster Roll web site: http://www.valleyforgemusterroll.org.
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CUMBO |
JOHN |
YES |
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+
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Person of Color
YES
Service
Service
Information
Listed by Luther P. Jackson as a Negro soldier from Charles City, but no record of his serving in the militia, navy or continental line has been found; Other CUMBOs did serve, though their residence is uncertain; Daniel CUMBO served in the 1st Virginia; Richard CUMBO served in 2nd and 6th Virginia; Peter CUMBO served in the 3rd and 7th Virginia.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Luther P. Jackson, "Virginia Negro Soldiers and Seamen in the American Revolution," The Journal of Negro History, vol. XXVII, pg. 247 (July 1942)
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CUMBO |
MICHAEL |
YES |
Continental Line |
+
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Person of Color
YES
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Enlisted in the 6th Virginia Regiment for a three year term, arriving at Valley Forge in March of 1778; from May until September he was in the hospital at Yellow Springs; no further record of his service, though his wife, Mildred CUMBO, received a warrant for the support of herself and 2 children in July of 1779. Michael CUMBO is shown as serving at Valley Forge in the 6th VA. He is shown as "Fit for Duty" in Apr. 1778, and as "Sick Present" in May and Jun. 1778. Additional Remarks: Enlisted Sep. 5, 1777 and first borne on roll for Mar. 1778 without remark; May and Jun. 1778, sick at Yellow Spring Hospital.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Auditor of Public Accounts Records, Vol. XVIII, 558-59, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 2:
Valley Forge Muster Roll web site: http://www.valleyforgemusterroll.org.
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DANCY |
BENJAMIN |
NO |
Other |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Member of Charles City County Committee of Safety, organized 17 DEC 1774; member of a Militia Company for which pay warrants were issued 17 APR 1781. A Benjamin DANCY wrote his will 03 AUG 1830 and it was proved 21 OCT 1830.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Virginia Gazette [Dixon & Hunter] 14 JAN 1775
SOURCE 2:
Auditor of Public Accounts Records, Vol. XVIII, 558-59, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 3:
Charles City County Will Book No. 3, p. 412
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DANCY |
FRANCIS |
NO |
Other |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Member of Charles City County Committee of Safety, organized 17 DEC 1774.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Virginia Gazette [Dixon & Hunter] 14 JAN 1775
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DANCY |
HARDYMAN |
NO |
State Militia |
+
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|
Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Member of Militia Company for which pay warrants were issued 17 APR 1781 (spelled DANCEY in the record).
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Auditor of Public Accounts Records, Vol. XVIII, 558-59, Library of Virginia Archives
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DANCY |
WILLIAM |
NO |
State Militia |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Member of Militia Company for which pay warrants were issued 17 APR 1781 (spelled DANCEY in the record); an Ensign William DANCY was given a warrant of sixty-four pounds for recruiting an ensign's quota of troops 5 FEB 1777 which he returned on 21 Mar 1777 when was unable to do so.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Auditor of Public Accounts Records, Vol. XVIII, 558-59, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 2:
Journal of the Council of the State of Virginia, vol. 1, pgs. 327, 372
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DAVIDSON |
DAVID |
NO |
Continental Line |
+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Enlisted in the 1st Virginia Regiment of Artillery under Col. Charles HARRISON; served about 5 years 3 months; was battles at Gates' defeat; Camden, Eutaw Springs, Ninety Six, and at Guilford where he was wounded; married Maza PHILLIPS in Charles City 15 NOV 1792; migrated to Halifax County, VA. Hobson's Roll Remarks: On Leave.', 'Pension Application W.6978', 'A Muster Roll of Captain Nicholas Hobson's Company of the Sixth Virginia Regiment of Continental Forces
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Auditor of Public Accounts Records, Vol. XVIII, 558-59, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 2:
Journal of the Council of the State of Virginia, vol. 1, pgs. 327, 372
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DAVIS |
JAMES |
NO |
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+
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Service
Information
A native of Culpepper County, he enlisted in Charles City in MAY 1778 as a substitute and served three months in the company of Capt. John BRADLEY under Col. FLEMING. He marched from a point near the Long Bridge on Chickahominy River to Williamsburg, then to York and then to Hampton, where he was discharged; at Hampton he was in a slight skirmish against a part of CORNWALLIS' forces which tried to effect a landing; had later service and migrated to Bourbon Co, Kentucky.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Pension Application S.12724
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DAY |
AMBROSE |
NO |
Continental Line |
+
|
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Certified from evidence that he enlisted during the Revolutionary War for and during the term of 3 years and that he had not been heard of since. Land Bounty applied for by William DAY, only heir at law, 15 SEP 1825. William DAY, heir-at-law was in court 17 APR 1834. Land Bounty Warrant application stated that he enlisted for three years under Capt. Abner CRUMP in a Virginia Regiment on the Continental Line and that he DIED in service; John COLEY stated that William DAY was a son of Nancy DAY, sister of Ambrose DAY; William LADD, of New Kent, stated that he had heard from Anselm BAILEY, a member of the same company, that only eight persons of the full number enlisted in the company returned after the war and Ambrose DAY was not among them.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Land Bounty Warrant Application
SOURCE 2:
Charles City County Minute Book No. 2
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DAY |
WILLIAM |
NO |
Continental Line |
+
|
|
Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Enlisted at Chesterfield Courthouse in 1780 and described as 18 years old, 5?6 ½ " tall, light brown hair, hazel eyes, swarthy complexion, born in and a resident of Charles City County; enlisted 12 SEP 1780 for 18 months. Filed pension applications in 1818 and 1820 and described his service: enlisted in or about June or July 1778 in Charles City County for an 18 month term; at Chesterfield Courthouse he entered the company commanded by Capt. Joseph SCOTT under the command of Col. Samuel HAWES of the 2nd Virginia Regiment; was detached to the South to join Gen. GREEN; after serving there Capt. SCOTT resigned or was otherwise absent and Capt. John BARBER took command; was in the battles of Guilford Courthouse, Camden, '96 and Eutaw Springs; family included a wife, age 59 (always unwell), a full grown son (who supports himself), and two grown self-supporting daughters; daughters cloth themselves and the rest of the family at the wheel and loom. The will of a William DAY was written 29 JAN 1837 and proved 15 MAR 1838. He died 29 APR 1837. One William DAY was a member of the Militia Company for which pay warrants were issued 17 APR 1781. There are a number William DAY's who served at Valley Forge in the 1st VA Brigade and 1st ARTY. One of them may be this William DAY.', '"Chesterfield Supplement" or "Size Roll of Troops Joined at Chesterfield Courthouse since 01 September 1780
Sources
SOURCE 1:
" Library of Virginia Archives.', 'Pension Application R.13772', 'Auditor of Public Accounts Records
SOURCE 2:
Vol. XVIII
SOURCE 3:
558-59
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DAY |
WILLIAM |
NO |
State Militia |
+
|
|
Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Enlisted at Chesterfield Courthouse in 1780 and described as 21 years old, light brown hair, gray eyes, fair complexion, a farmer, born in Charles City Co and a resident of Montgomery County; enlisted 11 SEP 1780. Size Roll of Troops join?d at Chesterfield Ct. House Since Sept. 1st 1780, Library of Virginia Archives. One William DAY was a member of the Militia Company for which pay warrants were issued 17 APR 1781. There are a number William DAY's who served at Valley Forge in the 1st VA Brigade and 1st Arty. One of them may be this William DAY.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Valley Forge Muster Roll web site: http://www.valleyforgemusterroll.org.
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DEAN |
______ |
NO |
State Militia |
+
|
|
Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Mentioned as Charles City militiaman KILLED 08 JAN 1781 at Charles City Courthouse.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Pension Application of Jones Gill, S.10185
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DILLARD |
JOHN |
NO |
Continental Line |
+
|
|
Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Enlisted at Charles CityCourthouse 2 SEP 1780 for 18 months and described as age 14, 4'9 1/2 inches tall, # brown hair, blue eyes, with a dark freckled complexion. He was a tailor by occupation, born in and resident of New Kent Co.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Revolutionary Army, vol 1, Register 1777 to 1783, Library of Virginia Archives.
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DIXON |
ANTHONY TUCKER, SURG. |
NO |
Continental Line |
+
|
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
Surgeon on the State Line of Virginia in 1775 and was at the Battle of Great Bridge; transferred to the Continental Hospital under Dr. William Rickman, serving as Apothecary until he replaced Dr. Wm. Carter as Surgeon in which capacity he served until the end of the war. He married Anne Contesse TYLER, sister of John TYLER, Sr. He wrote his will 28 FEB 1791 and it was proved 18 AUG 1808 in Charles City Co. His wife survived him. They had no children.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Pension Application R.13772
SOURCE 2:
Charles City County Militia Book, Nov. 1776, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 3:
Charles City County Will Book No. 2, p. 20
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DUDLEY |
JOHN, CAPT. |
NO |
Continental Line |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
1st Lt. and Capt. of 2nd State Regiment of State Militia; certified in court an officer of the Virginia Line; Land Bounty Warrant Application mentions distributees as Collier and John CARTER; and includes the affidavit of Mrs. Sarah CREIGHTON, a neighbor, who states that when DUDLEY was away from the County in service and the enemy came to his neighborhood they burned his house; died ca. 1781/2, intestate in Charles City County; mentioned were sister, Sarah (married Wm. SOUTHALL) and nieces Sally T. and Elizabeth (widow of John WILSON); John G. CARTER and Lutilda L., his wife, formerly SOUTHALL (dau. of Philip SOUTHALL, a nephew of Capt. John DUDLEY) rec'd a warrant for 333 1/3 acres, representing one-third of one-fourth of his land (4,000) acres. 1st. Leut. John Dudley served at Valley Forge in the 2nd VAST, 1st VA Brigade. He is shown as "Fit for Duty" in Apr., May, and Jun. 1778. Additional Remarks: Rolls of Regiment commence 3/15/1778.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Land Bounty Warrant Application
SOURCE 2:
Charles City County Minute Book No. 3
SOURCE 3:
Louis A. Burgiss, Virginia Soldiers of 1776, (Richmond Press; Richmond: 1929) vol. 3, 1415
SOURCE 4:
Valley Forge Muster Roll web site: http://www.valleyforgemusterroll.org.
SOURCE 5:
R13772 VA Half Pay
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DUNN |
PETER, CAPT |
NO |
State Militia |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Ensign of a minute battallion formed SEP 1775; enlisted and served first as a Lt. and then as a Capt. in 6th Virginia Regiment; DIED in service 26 DEC 1777. His heir Eliza R. SCOTT was awarded 4,000 acres. Captain Peter Dunn served at Valley Forge in the 6th VA, Weedon's Brigade. He is shown as "Died" in Dec. 1777.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Virginia Gazette [Hunter & Dixon] 14 SEP 1775
SOURCE 2:
Francis B. Heitman, Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army during the War of the Revolution (Clearfield reprint; 1997, 207)
SOURCE 3:
Valley Forge Muster Roll web site: http://www.valleyforgemusterroll.org.
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EDLOE |
HENRY |
NO |
State Militia |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
State Militia
Service
State Militia
Information
Member of Militia Company for which pay warrants were issued 17 APR 1781.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Auditor of Public Accounts Records, Vol. XVIII, 558-59, Library of Virginia Archives
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EDLOE |
JOHN |
NO |
Other |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Member of Charles City County Committee of Safety, organized 17DEC 1774.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Virginia Gazette [Dixon & Hunter] 14 JAN 1775
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EDLOE |
WILLIAM |
NO |
Other |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Member of Charles City County Committee of Safety, organized 17 DEC 1774.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Virginia Gazette [Dixon & Hunter] 14 JAN 1775
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EDLOE |
WILLIAM, JR., LT. |
NO |
Other |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Member of Charles City County Committee of Safety, organized 17 DEC 1774; Lieutenant of Militia Company formed 21 NOV 1776.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Virginia Gazette [Dixon & Hunter] 14 JAN 1775
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EDMUNDSON |
BENJAMIN, LT. |
NO |
Continental Line |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Continental Line
Service
Continental Line
Information
An officer on the Virginia State line according to the declaration of William EDLOW, a nephew, who stated that according to family oral tradition EDMONDSON fought a duel with a brother officer named HOLMES (Isaac) and killed him and was advised by some friend to leave the army for fear of arrest; he did so, but on reflection he returned to duty and rejoined his regiment; he died before 20 APR 1837 when he was certified in court as a Revolutionary War Soldier; died intestate with no children; sister, Elizabeth married Henry EDLOW. Benjamin EDMUNDSON was buried in 1793 at Weyanoke. He was the second husband of Margaret W. HARWOOD, widow of Samuel HARWOOD. She died in April of 1794. An Ensign Benjamin EDMONDSON served at Valley Forge in the 2nd VAST, 1st VA Brigade. He is shown as "Fit for Duty" in May and June 1778. Additional Remarks: Rolls of regiment commence 3/15/1778. This is probably the same Benjamin EDMONDSON.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Charles City County Militia Book, Nov. 1776, Library of Virginia Archives
SOURCE 2:
Pension Application R.13953
SOURCE 3:
Charles City County Minute Book No. 2
SOURCE 4:
Ransom True, Plantation of the James, Weyanoke and Her People; and Sorley, Merrow, Edgeton, Lewis of Warner Hall, The History of a Family.
SOURCE 5:
Valley Forge Muster Roll web site: http://www.valleyforgemusterroll.org.
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EDMUNDSON |
PHILLIP PARR |
NO |
Other |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Member of Charles City County Committee of Safety, organized 17 DEC 1774.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Virginia Gazette [Dixon & Hunter] 14 JAN 1775
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EPPES |
FRANCIS |
NO |
Other |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Member of Charles City County Committee of Safety, organized 17 DEC 1774.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Virginia Gazette [Dixon & Hunter] 14 JAN 1775
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EPPES |
JAMES |
NO |
Other |
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Person of Color
NO
Service
Other
Service
Other
Information
Member of Charles City County Committee of Safety, organized 17 DEC 1774. In March of 1780, the burial cost of a James EPPES was recorded.
Sources
SOURCE 1:
Virginia Gazette [Dixon & Hunter] 14 JAN 1775
SOURCE 2:
Charles City County Will Book No. 1, p. 437
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