Lord Dunmore’s War
The war in 1774 with the Indians, known as “Dunmore’s War” had its origin from the murders committed upon Indians by the Virginians in the region of the upper Ohio.
Dunmore's War
Genealogy of Henry Austin, Sr.
Henry Austin, Sr., son of Samuel Austin and Elizabeth Marshall. More records are existant on this Austin. In 1758 in Albemarle Co., Virginia, he married Sarah Harrison, probable relation to Richard Harrison. A few years after marriage, Henry received two hundred acres of land in Virginia for his services in Lord John Murray Dunmore’s War. He served …
List of Scouts
These men are listed as defenders of the frontier in 1774, they did NOT participate in the Battle of Point Pleasant. List of Scouts William Bowan James Fowler Thomas Maxwell Rees Bowan David Ward John Kingkeid William Priest John Sharp William Crabtree Samuel Hays Robert Davis
John Murray’s Company Of Volunteers
A List Of Captain John Murray’s Company Of Volunteers in The Botetourt County Regiment Officers John Murray Captain (Killed at Point Pleasant) William McKee Lieutenant (Assumed command of the company when Captain Murray was killed.) Samuel Wallace Lientenant Adam Wallace Ensign William Taylor Sergeant Moses Coller Sergeant John Larken Sergeant John Simpson Sergeant Barney Boyls …
Garrisons at the Upper Station
These men are listed as defenders of the frontier in 1774, they did NOT participate in the Battle of Point Pleasant. Garrisons at the Upper Station Mr. John Campbell Ensign Isaac Spratt Sergeant George Dohorty (AWOL) Andrew Steel John Hambleton Alexander Grant David Bustar William Thompson Edward Sharp Michael Glaves James Fullen James edwards John …
Captain Daniel Smith’s Company
These men are listed as defenders of the frontier in 1774, they did NOT participate in the Battle of Point Pleasant. A List of Captain Daniel Smith’s Company of Militia in Fincastle County Daniel Smith Capt. William Bowen Lieut. John Kinckeid Ensign David Ward Ensign. Privates Burton Litton William Neale David Kingkeid Jur. Benjamin Jones …
Captain William Nalle’s Company
A List Of Captain William Nalle’s Company Of Volunteers in The Augusta County Regiment William Nalle, Captain Martin Nalle, Lieutenant Jacob Pence, Ensign John Bush, Sergeant William Bush, Sergeant Bernard Crawford, Sergeant Privates Shadrick Butler William Feavill Robert Mains Moses Smith Stephen Washburn Israel Meaders Henry Owler John Griggsby Richard Welch Zacarias Lee John Goodall …
Captain William Campbell’s Company
A Partial List Of Captain William Campbell’s Company in The Fincastle County Battalion There were 39 men in Captain Campbell’s Company, but the names of only 15 of them have been preserved. Officers William Campbell Captain Privates Philemon Hoggins Benjamin Richardson Joseph Newberry John Johnston Stephen Hopton Richard Woolsey John Lewis Auldin Williamson William Hopton …
Robert Doack’s Company of Militia
These men are listed as defenders of the frontier in 1774, they did NOT participate in the Battle of Point Pleasant. A List of Robert Doack’s Company of Militia June 2d. 1774 Capt. Robert Doack died during the summer of 1774. John Stephens Lieu*. William Doack Ensign Andrew Thompson Ens. William Ward Serjeants James Downy …
Captain Philip Love’s Company Of Volunteers
A List Or Captain Philip Love’s Company Of Volunteers in The Botetourt County Regiment OFFICERS. Philip Love Captain Daniel McNelll Lieutenant John Mills Ensign William Ewing Sergeant Major Francis McElhaney Quarter M. S. Shelton Taylor Sergeant James Alexander* Sergeant, (Wounded at Point Pleasant) John Crawford Sergeant Privates Robert Owen Samuel Andrews William Scott Samuel MtGumery …
Men in Michael Woods’ Muster District
These men are listed as defenders of the frontier in 1774, they did NOT participate in the Battle of Point Pleasant. Michael Woods to Col. William Preston SIR—I reed your Letter Dated the [MS. torn] of this instant and I have conformd my self to it, and I find that there is in that Bounds …
Men in Thomas Burk’s Muster District
These men are listed as defenders of the frontier in 1774, they did NOT participate in the Battle of Point Pleasant. Thomas Burk to Col. William Preston SIR – I have perceeded. According to your Directions as Near as poseble & has oppointd. Eleven out of Thirty four all Able Bodyd. Men. Pleas to Excuse …
Garrisons at Elk Garden Fort
These men are listed as defenders of the frontier in 1774, they did NOT participate in the Battle of Point Pleasant. Garrisons at Elk Garden Fort Robert Brown (Maiden Spring) John Lewis (Elk Garden) Ericus Smith (Elk Garden) James Laughlin (Elk Garden) William Priest (Elk Garden) Robert Breeze (Elk Garden) Benjamin Jones (Elk Garden) Samuel …
Garrisons at the Maiden Springs Station
These men are listed as defenders of the frontier in 1774, they did NOT participate in the Battle of Point Pleasant. Garrisons at the Maiden Springs Station 26th Aug 1774 Mr. Robert Brown (Sergeant till 23d Sept) Henry Willis Joseph Craven (Chosen Sergeant after 23d Sept) James MClehany James Cravens John Jameson James Rogers Thomas …
John Stewart’s Company Of Greenbrier Valley
A List Of Captain John Stewart’s Company Of Greenbrier Valley Volunteers in The Botetourt County Regiment. Officers John Stuart Captain, (Manuscript torn) James Donnally Sergeant Charles O’Hara Sergeant Skidmore Harriman Sergeant Privates Daniel Workman Samuel Williams William O’Harra Robert O’Harra James Pauley James Clarke John Pauley Archibald McDowell William Hogan Andrew Gardiner Quavy Lockhart Samuel …
Captain John Lewis Company Of Volunteers
A List Of Captain John Lewis Company Of Volunteers in The Botetourt County Regiment. Officers. John Lewis Captain• This Captain John Lewis was a son of General Andrew Lewis, and a cousin of Captain John Lewis, (son of Thomas) of the Augusta Regimen, this father being a brother of the General. John Henderson Lieutenant Robert …
Pauling’s Company Of Volunteers
Pauling’s Company Of Volunteers Of The Botetourt County Regiment. Officers Henry Pauling Captain Edward Goldman Lieutenant (Wounded in Battle of Point Pleasant) Samuel Baker Ensign Obediah H. Trent Sergeant Robert Fittdley Sergeant James Woods, Sergeant Privates Robert Watkins Pnilip Hanes James DeHority William Thompson William Honey Joel Doss William Ray Dangerfield Harmon Stepnen Holston James …
Captain James Harrod’s Company Of Kentucky Pioneers
A List Of Captain James Harrod’s Company Of Kentucky Pioneers In The Flncastle County Battalion In the spring of 1774, Captain James Harrod, a Pennsylvanian by birth, collected at the mouth of Grave Creek, now Moundsvllle, Marshall County, West Virginia, a party of thirty-one young men, for the purpose of making a settlement in Kentucky. …
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Captain Robert McClennahan’s Company Of Greenbrier Valley Volunteers
A List Of Captain Robert McClennahan’s Company Of Greenbrier Valley Volunteers in The Botetourt County Regiment. Officers Robert McClennahan Captain William McCoy Lieutenant Mathew Bracken, : Ensign (Killed at Point Pleasant) Thomas Williams Sergeant William Craig Sergeant Samuel Clarke Sergeant William Jones Drummer Privates John Harmon James Kinkaid George Kinkaid David Cutlip James Morrow, Sr. James …
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Garrisons at the Glade Hollow Fort
These men are listed as defenders of the frontier in 1774, they did NOT participate in the Battle of Point Pleasant. Garrisons at the Glade Hollow Fort Ensign Hendly Moore Mr. John Dunkin Sergeant James Mc Carty (listed 29th Aug) Archibald Scott (listed 29th Aug) James Price (listed 29th Aug) Drury Pricket (listed 29th Aug) …