The 12th Virginia Regiment was raised on September 16, 1776, at Williamsburg, Virginia, for service with the (U.S.) Continental Army. The regiment saw action in the Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Battle of Monmouth and the Siege of Charleston. Most of the regiment was captured at Charlestown, South Carolina, on May 12, 1780, by the British and the regiment was formally disbanded on January 1, 1783.
| 12th Virginia Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1776–1780 |
| Allegiance | Continental Congress of the United States |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 728 soldiers |
| Part of | Virginia Line |
| Engagements | Battle of Brandywine, Battle of Germantown, Monmouth, Siege of Charleston. |
From at least October 1777 until June 1778, the 12th Virginia Regiment was under the command of Colonel James Wood and contained companies under the command of the following captains:
October 1777 12th Virginia Regiment Company Commanders[1] Captain Andrew Waggoner Captain Steven Ashby Captain Michael Bowyer Captain Thomas Bowyer Captain Rowland Madison Captain William Vause Captain Andrew Wallace Captain Samuel Lapsley Captain Joseph Mitchel Captain Johnathan Langdon
November 1777 12th Virginia Regiment Company Commanders[2] Captain Andrew Waggoner Captain Steven Ashby Captain Michael Bowyer Captain Thomas Bowyer Captain Rowland Madison Captain William Vause Captain Andrew Wallace Captain Samuel Lapsley Captain Joseph Mitchel Captain Johnathan Langdon
December 1777 12th Virginia Regiment Company Commanders[3] Captain Andrew Waggoner Captain Steven Ashby Captain Michael Bowyer Captain Thomas Bowyer Captain Benjamin Casey Captain Rowland Madison Captain William Vause Captain Andrew Wallace Captain Samuel Lapsley
January 1778 12th Virginia Regiment Company Commanders[4] Captain Andrew Waggoner Captain Steven Ashby Captain Michael Bowyer Captain Thomas Bowyer Captain Benjamin Casey Captain Rowland Madison Captain William Vause Captain Andrew Wallace Captain Samuel Lapsley
February 1778 12th Virginia Regiment Company Commanders[5] Captain Andrew Waggoner Captain Steven Ashby Captain Michael Bowyer Captain Thomas Bowyer Captain Benjamin Casey Captain Rowland Madison Captain William Vause Captain Andrew Wallace Captain Samuel Lapsley
March 1778 12th Virginia Regiment Company Commanders[6] Captain Andrew Waggoner Captain Steven Ashby Captain Michael Bowyer Captain Thomas Bowyer Captain Benjamin Casey Captain Rowland Madison Captain William Vause Captain Andrew Wallace Captain Samuel Lapsley
April 1778 12th Virginia Regiment Company Commanders[7] Captain Andrew Waggoner Captain Steven Ashby Captain Michael Bowyer Captain Thomas Bowyer Captain Benjamin Casey Captain Rowland Madison Captain William Vause Captain Andrew Wallace Captain Samuel Lapsley
May 1778 12th Virginia Regiment Company Commanders[8] Captain Andrew Waggoner Captain Steven Ashby Captain Michael Bowyer Captain Thomas Bowyer Captain Benjamin Casey Captain Rowland Madison Captain William Vause Captain Andrew Wallace Captain Samuel Lapsley
References edit
- ^ “Pay Abstract of the 12th Virginia Regiment Commanded by Col. James Wood for the month of October 1777” National Archives. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783. [Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/9953974 ]. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ “General Pay Roll of the 12th Virginia Regiment of Foot commanded by Col. James Wood for the month of November 1777” National Archives. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783. [Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/9953981 ]. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ “General Pay Roll of the 12th Virginia Regiment in the service of the United States. Commanded by Col. James Wood for the month of December 1777” National Archives. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783. [Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/9953989 ]. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ “General Pay Roll of the 12th Virginia Regiment in the service of the United States commanded by Col. James Wood for January 1778” National Archives. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783. [Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/9953996 ].
- ^ “Abstract of Pay due the 12th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col James Wood. For the month of February 1778” National Archives. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783. [Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/9954018 ]. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ “Abstract of Pay due the 12th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col James Wood. For the month of March 1778” National Archives. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783. [1]. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ “Abstract of Pay due the 12th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col James Wood. For the month of April 1778” National Archives. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783. [ Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/9954060 ]. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ “Abstract of Pay due the 12th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col James Wood. For the month of May 1778” National Archives. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783. [ Source: https://www.fold3.com/image/9954066 ]. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
External links edit
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
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