The land was to serve as payment for Wilkinson's efforts on behalf of Spain, and to serve as a refuge in the event he and his supporters had to flee from the United States. [33] At this time, Wilkinson renewed his treasonous relationship with Spanish colonial officials, offering advice to them on how to contain American expansion in exchange for the restoration of his pension. The war followed more than a decade of growing estrangement between the British crown and a large and influential segment of its North American colonies that was caused by British attempts to assert greater control over colonial affairs after having long adhered to a policy of salutary neglect. The regiment would see action in the New York Campaign, Fort Stanwix and the Sullivan Expedition. In April 1787, Wilkinson made a highly controversial trip to New Orleans, which was the capital of Spanish colonial Louisiana. Spring 1776: 1st NY garrisons the fortifications in New York City. In the seventeen large volumes comprising the printed Revolutionary records of Massachusetts there are many thousands of names to which no residence is given. Westmoreland County Revolutionary War Militia 1st Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: Col. Alexander Barr Lt. Col. John Pomery Major James Wilkins 2nd Battalion, 1777 Commanding Officers: Col. John Perry Lt. Col. John Shields Major Christopher Lavengair 3rd Battalion, 1778 Commanding Officers: Col. James Smith Lt. Col. Providence Mounts This order was highly unpopular with both officers and men, leading to several desertions and threats of resignation. He served as an aide to Nathanael Greene during the Siege of Boston, participated in the placing of guns on the Dorchester Heights in March 1776, and following the British abandonment of Boston, went with the rest of the Continental Army to New York where he left Greene's staff and was given command of an infantry company. Fight on the Grand River leaves 13 deserters dead, and 3 recovered as prisoners. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Verify and try again. JAMES FARNER LIEUT. He advocated for Kentucky to seek independence from Virginia first, and then to consider joining the Union of states as a second step. The 2nd New York Regiment was raised, on May 25, 1775, at New York City, New York for service with the Continental Army under the command of Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. Corporal. [28], Wilkinson proceeded to file formal complaints against Wayne and his decisions to President Washington. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Capt John Wilkins I found on Findagrave.com. Reorganized and redesignated 27 April 1776 as the, Reorganized and redesignated 26 January 1777 as the 4th New York Regiment, to consist of 8 companies; concurrently , relieved from the, It was assigned 12 June 1777 to the 2d Connecticut Brigade, an element of the, Relieved 16 August 1777 from the 2d Connecticut Brigade and assigned to the, New York Brigade relieved 19 November 1778 from the, New York Brigade relieved 24 May 1779 from the. John Wilkins Jr. (December 22, 1761 April 20, 1816) was a United States Army officer who served as Quartermaster General of the United States Army from 1796 to 1802. The promotion over more senior colonels caused an uproar among Continental officers, especially because Wilkinson's gossiping seemed to indicate he was a participant in the Conway Cabal, a conspiracy to replace George Washington with Horatio Gates as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Kentucky had very nearly achieved statehood under the old Articles of Confederation, and there was widespread disappointment when this was delayed because of the new constitution. He served as a Captain Spencer's Additional Continental regiment in George Washington's Army, participating the Battles of The Brandywine and Germantown. Post-Revolutionary EastchesterA Changed People For seven dreadful years of war, the people of Eastchester suffered. Revolutionary War records are record the enlistment or muster roles both the local militias and the Continental Army. Daniel Wilkins is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A125553. Among other things, Wilkinson tipped off the Spanish to the object of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and provided advice to the Marquess of Casa Calvo to aid in his negotiations over the TexasLouisiana border.[34]. He was portrayed by Jason Isaacs, who also played Colonel Mekum in Soldier, Lucius Malfoy and the Basilisk in the Harry Potter film franchise, Captain James Hook in the 2003 Peter Pan film, Zhao in Avatar: The Last Airbender . There is a problem with your email/password. It comprised the New York quota of ordinary infantry regiments raised for general service which, together with similar quotas from other states, formed the Continental Line. "[47], This article is about the American general. [2][3] He served in the position from April 8, 1780 until the close of the war on November 3, 1783. This was during the period of the Mexican War of Independence against Spain, which was won in 1821. The regiment was assigned to the. Squire Boone, the son of SAMUEL BOONE AND THE Nephew of Daniel Boone, was born October 13 1760, place not stated, nor is the name of his mother given. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Col. Van Schaick, as senior Colonel, takes command of the 3rd Massachusetts Brigade. He was present with his company near New York, April, 1776. However, Wayne developed a stomach ulcer and died on December 15, 1796; there was no court-martial. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. August 25, 1781: Pvt. On 15 January 1777 during the Forage War, his militiamen captured 70 German mercenaries. James Wilkinson (March 24, 1757 December 28, 1825) was an American soldier, politician, and double agent who was associated with several scandals and controversies.[2]. A former South Carolina General Assembly member, Wilkins became a captain in the loyalist militia during the war, serving in the Green Dragoons. Unable to gather enough support for his position at the convention, Wilkinson then approached Mir with a proposal. Archives series 6 volume 15 at page number listed. This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. William (1732 SC - 1790 GA) Signed McIntosh Petition. On July 29, 1779, Congress appointed him clothier-general of the Army, but he resigned on March 27, 1781, due to his "lack of aptitude for the job". In 1825 the widow, Esther Cotten Moore, married as her second husband, the widower, Capt John Jones of Lawrenceville, Brunswick County, VA. Powless served from 1777-1784. [2]:9 According to historian Andro Linklater, Wilkinson grew up with the idea that "the image of respectability excused the reality of betrayal". To identify state and military unit of interest . September 2, 1781: American Army marches through Philadelphia. Nathaniel (ca1748 SC -1807 GA) Captain South Carolina Militia. James Wilkins was born in South Carolina in 1738, and he served in the British Army during the French and Indian War. The revolutionary troops from New York numbered only 17,781 regulars, or 41,633 including the militia. Mutiny and sabotage plot by thirty soldiers of the 1st New York discovered and thwarted. In reserve camp on Bayard's Hill. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Half brother of John Ramsey; Rebecca Ramsey; Susannah McClean; Thomas Howard; William Howard and 4 others; Joseph Howard; Robert Howard; Martha Irwin and Mrs Allison less. Gen. Philip Schuyler. October 1776: (Battle of White Plains) 1st New York Regiment sees action in the defense of Chatterton's Hill. He applied for a pension on 19 March 1841 while in Pike County, GA, but he was rejected because he did not prove six months actual service in an organized military corps. April 19, 1783: At 12:00 P.M.. Proclamation of the Cessation of Hostilities read in camp. James Wilkinson (March 24, 1757 - December 28, 1825) was an American soldier, politician, and double agent who was associated with several scandals and controversies.. April 18, 1779: Failed attack on the British garrison at Oswegatchee. On March 2, 1813, Wilkinson was commissioned a major general during the War of 1812 with Britain, with whom Spain was allied. [2]:9 Even though James Wilkinson's family lived on a smaller estate than those of Maryland's elite, they still saw themselves as members of the higher social class. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. However, he would never see her again. VINCENT WAINWIGHT, New Jersey . Levi PHILLIPS (1751 Cecil Co., MD - 1840 Carroll Co., GA) On 7 Jan 1833 Levi PHILLIPS of Carroll Co., GA, age 81, filed an application for a Revolutionary War pension.He stated that he was born on 21 Sept 1751 in Cecil Co., MD and was residing in Rowan Co., NC when he initially enlisted on 25 Sept 1781 (four days after his 30th birthday).He . The New York Line was created in consequence of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen on May 10, 1775. [2]:10 Joseph Wilkinson died in 1763 and in 1764 Stoakley Manor was broken up and sold. L. 472) authorizing the President to occupy that area, Wilkinson sailed from New Orleans to Mobile in April 1813 with a force of 600, whereupon he received the surrender of the Spanish commander, effectively implementing the inclusion of the Mobile District in the Mississippi Territory. In October Wilkins attempted to resign, pleading the necessity of attending to personal business. King, John D. "Doctors Afield: General James Wilkinson." Colonial cause) that he administered. The regiment would see action in the Sullivan Expedition. They are held in Canada for the duration of the war. Geni requires JavaScript! Arthur M Schlesinger, Jr.; Roger A Bruns, editors. Rank: Captain. Historica Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. September 1776: 1st New York moves to reserve on Harlem Heights. Narrett, David E., "Geopolitics and Intrigue: James Wilkinson, the Spanish Borderlands, and Mexican Independence", Nelson, Paul David. The government charged Burr with treason and claimed he intended to separate the then-western states and territories from the United States and establish an independent nation. "[37], During Burr's trial, Wilkinson placed New Orleans under martial law, against the will of Governor Claiborne,[38] and imprisoned several people whom he thought may be able to connect him to Burr, along with attorneys who tried to defend them. The regiment was merged into the 1st New York Regiment, on January 1, 1781. GREAT NEWS! January 1776: Second Establishment of the 1st NY. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "[9] Biographer Andro Linklater argued that this upbringing led to Wilkinson's aggressive reaction toward perceived insults. Failed to report flower. Reorganized 30 May 1779 to consist of nine companies. [40][41] Following that Congressional declaration of annexation[42] and an act of February 12, 1813,[43] (3 Stat. [11] She was a first cousin of Charles Biddle, an associate of Aaron Burr,[12] and Wilkinson's marriage to the dynamic Biddle helped his career as a politician and general. Learn about John and his wife Elizabeth Welling. [47], Some 65 years after the general's misdeeds, then-Governor of New York, Theodore Roosevelt, condemned him in print: "In all our history, there is no more despicable character. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Organized 27 April 1776 at Albany, to consist of 8 companies from Albany, Tryon and Charlotte Counties. [25], When the United States government reorganized the Army as the Legion of the United States, President George Washington was faced with the decision of whom to name as its commanding general. . The regiment would be merged into the 2nd New York Regiment on January 1, 1781 and be furloughed June 2, 1783 at Newburgh, New York and disbanded November 15, 1783. Summer 1778: Capt. He served as a Captain Spencer's Additional Continental regiment in George Washington's Army, participating the Battles of The Brandywine and Germantown. He continued to pass on intelligence to the Spanish in return for large sums in gold, but most of his information was of little value.[29]. [39], He was removed from the Territorial Governor's office after being publicly criticized for heavy-handed administration and abuse of power (and replaced with Meriwether Lewis). U.S. interest in purchasing Cuba had begun long before 1898. Source: Revolutionary Pensioners, A Transcript of the Pension List of the United States for 1813 Baltimore Southern Book Company, 1953. "He comes, he comes, the Hero comes: Sound, sound your trumpets, beat your drums. cemeteries found in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [20] Celestine's father, known in Louisiana as Don Carlos Trudeau, had served in the Spanish government of New Orleans. ALEXANDER BATY LIEUT. Make sure that the file is a photo. Morale down and desertions increase due to lack of pay, lack of supply, and threat of attack. Alexander McDougall commissioned Colonel of the 1st New York. the Revolutionary War began, Williams used his ledger to record the Oaths of Fidelity (loyalty to the. INTRODUCTION HATHORN'S WRITINGS MILITARY & GOV'T NEWS ARTICLES WRITINGS ABOUT JH LOYALISTS Compiled Service Lists Many individuals named served in the Colonial armed forces. The regiment was made up primarily from veterans who served in Canada during operations in 1775-76. On May 14, 1812, the claimed portion of West Florida east of the Pearl River was assigned to the Mississippi Territory, though at the time, the area around Mobile Bay remained under the control of Spanish Florida. During all of this time, Wilkinson had renewed his secret alliance with the Spanish government (through the Governor of Louisiana Francisco Luis Hctor de Carondelet), alerting them to the actions of both the US and the French occupancy in North America. DAVID GUE LIEUT. Under this authority, New York raised four regiments, each of some 750 men, which were designated the 1st, 2d, 3d, and 4th New York Regiments. In 180405, Wilkinson met in person with Aaron Burr, and they exchanged letters regarding Burr's conspiracy.