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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/bedford/ ___________________________________________________________ PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES FIFTH SERIES VOLUME V Edited by THOMAS LYNCH MONTGOMERY Under the direction of the HON. FRANK M. FULLER, Secretary of the Commonwealth HARRISBURG, PA: HARRISBURG PUBLISHING COMPANY, STATE PRINTER, 1906. MUSTER ROLLS AND PAPERS RELATING TO THE ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA OF THE COUNTY OF BEDFORD (a.) [49] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. BEDFORD COUNTY LIEUTENANTS. John Piper, March 12, 1777. George Ashman, Nov. 21, 1780. George Woods, Sept. 17, 1784. Hugh Barclay, Nov. 30, 1787. BEDFORD COUNTY SUB-LIEUTENANTS. Richard Brown, March 2, 1777. Abraham Cable, March 21, 1777. William Holliday, Jr., March 21, 1777. Hugh Davidson, March 21, 1777. Edward Coombs, March 21, 1777. Thomas Urle, Sr., Sept. 12, 1777. James Martin, Sept. 12, 1777. James Martin, Sept. 12, 1777. Thomas Holliday, Dec. 3, 1777. James Martin, June 2, 1786. Robert Culbertson, June 2, 1780. COMMISSIONERS OF PURCHASE. John Ramsey, May 20, 1778. Charles Cessna, Apr 3, 1780. ACTING COMMISSIONERS OF PURCHASE. James Little, Jan. 18, 1789. Isaac Worrell, June 10, 1781. PAYMASTER OF MILITIA. William Holliday, Dec. 5, 1778. WAGON MASTER. John Cessna, Jany. 9, 1778. 4-Vol. V - 5th Ser. [50] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. BEDFORD COUNTY ASSOCIATORS. (a.) Committee of Correspondence. Chosen 9th of May, 1775. George Woods. David Espy. Samuel Davidson. George Funk. Thomas Smith. CAPTAIN DAVIDSON'S COMPANY. Muster Roll of Captain Samuel Davidson's Company, in Colonel Smith's Battalion of Bedford County Associators. Captain. Samuel Davidson, March 22, 1776. Lieutenant. William Beatty, March 22, 1776. Privates. John Dougherty, March 22, 1776. Thomas McGaughy, March 22, 1776. Duncan McGrason, March 22, 1776. Thomas Hay, March 22, 1776. Felix Millar, March 22, 1776. John Kasebeer, March 22, 1776. John Hamilton, March 22, 1776. George Woods, Jr., March 22, 1776. [51] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. George Funk, March 22, 1776. John Boyce, March 22, 1776. George Gun, March 22, 1776. Thomas Vickray, March 22, 1776. Anthony Naugel, March 22, 1776. John A. May, March 22, 1776. Eleazer David, March 23, 1776. Henry Wirth, March 22, 1776. Samuel Macaslen, March 22, 1776. Hugh Simpson, March 22, 1776. Samuel Skinner, March 22, 1776. Thomas Anderson; March 22, 1776. Cornelius McAuley, March 22, 1776. Daniel McMichaels, March 22, 1776. Conrad Hite, March 22, 1776. Jacob Hearsh, March 22, 1776. John Graham, March 22, 1776. Hector McNeal, March 22, 1776. Martin Reil, March 22, 1776. Samuel Skinner, Sr., March 22, 1776. Jacob Saylor March 22, 1776. David Irwin, March 22, 1776. Benjamin Fraser, March 22, 1776. William McCall, March 22, 1776. [52] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. A RETURN OF CAPT. THOMAS PAXTON'S COMPANY OF RANGERS IN BEDFORD COUNTY. (c.) Mens Names. Commencing Ending Days Rations in Drawn pay Captain. Thomas Paxton, Sept. 12th, Nov'r 13th, 63 189 1st Lieut. Thomas Edmiston, Sept. 12th, Nov'r 13th, 63 126 2d Lieutenant. Isaac Jones, Sept. 12th, Nov'r 13th, 63 126 3d Lieutenant. Michael Walleck, Octr. 1st, Nov'r 13th, 44 88 Serjt. Charles Seipes, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Sam'l Withrow, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 John Brown, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 James Coleman, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Corporal. Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 John Dyer, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 John Esery, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Wm. Nicholas, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Wm. Alexander. Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Drummer. Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Robert Paxton, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Privates. Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Wm. Jones, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 James Johnson, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Wm. Kee, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Mich'l Shelly, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Enoch Bowman, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Hugh Shelly Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Wm. Nicholson, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Wm. Huff Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 John Buckley, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 John Hamilton, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Joseph Noals, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 James Elderton, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 John Bicket, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Benj'n McLelland, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Christ'r Stopper, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Wm. Alexanderson, Sept 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 George Ungar, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 Thomas Miles, Sept. 16th, Nov'r 13th, 59 59 John Lowry, Sept. 17th, Nov'r 13th, 58 58 John Edington, Sept. 17th, Nov'r 13th, 58 58 Theod'r Prigmore, Sept. 17th, Nov'r 13th, 58 58 [53] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. A RETURN OF CAPT. THOMAS PAXTON'S COMPANY OF RANGERS IN BEDFORD COUNTY.- Continued. Mens Names. Commencing Ending Days Rations in Drawn pay Shad'k Tipton, Sept. 17th, Nov'r 13th, 58 58 John Lowry, Jun'r,Sept. 17th, Nov'r 13th, 58 58 Wm. Templeton, Sept. 18th, Nov'r 13th, 57 57 Moses Gray, Sept. 18th, Nov'r 13th, 57 57 Thomas Herod, Sept. 18th, Nov'r 13th, 57 57 Sam'l John, Sept. 18th, Nov'r 13th, 57 57 John Evans, Sept. 18th, Nov'r 13th, 57 57 Benj'n Williams, Sept. 18th, Nov'r 13th, 67 57 Rich'd Ricket, Sept. 19th, Nov'r 13th, 56 56 Rich'd Sherley, Sept. 19th, Nov'r 13th, 56 56 John Johnson, Sept. 19th, Nov'r 13th, 56 56 Jacob Ripple, Sept. 19th, Nov'r 13th, 56 56 Wm. Witherow, Sept. 20th Nov'r 13th, 55 55 Pat'k Dayley, Sept. 20th, Nov'r 132h, 55 55 David Caseby, Sept. 30th, Nov'r 13th, 45 45 Henry Livingston, Sept. 30th, Nov'r 13th, 45 45 David Lloyd Octr. 8th, Nov'r 13th, 37 37 Wm. Boyd, Octob. 8th, Nov'r 13, 37 37 Adam Hollyday, Octob. 10th, Nov'r 13, 35 35 John Sullivan, Octob. 10th, Nov'r 13, 35 35 John Crawford, Octob. 10th, Nov'r 13, 35 36 Wm. McFarand, Octob. 10th, Nov'r 13, 35 35 Daniel Titus, Octob. 10th, Nov'r 13, 35 35 Wm. Hollyday, Octob. 10th, Nov'r 13, 35 35 And'w Devenney, Octob. 14th, Nov'r 13, 31 31 Pat'k McDonnel, Octob. 14th, Nov'r 13, 31 31 Hugh Black, Octob. 14th, Nov'r 13, 31 37 John Thompson, Octob. 15th, Nov'r 13, 30 30 James Boyd, Octob. 15th, Nov'r 13, 30 30 John Titus, Octob. 15th, Nov'r 13, 30 30 Jonath'n Prigmore,Octob. 17th, Nov'r 13, 28 28 Wm. Mitchel, Octob. 17th, Nov'r 13, 28 28 Chris'n. King, Octob. 17th, Nov'r 13, 28 28 Charles Stuart, Octob. 18th, Nov'r 13, 27 27 Henry Walls, Octob. 18th, Nov'r 13, 27 27 Reuben Mersher, Oct. 18th, Nov. 13, 27 27 John Kennedy, Oct. 18th, Nov. 13, 27 27 Michael (mutilated),Oct. 18th, Nov. 13, 27 27 Nathan Seabrooks, Oct. 18th, Nov. 13, 27 27 3,891 [54] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Rations James Elderton did not Join the Company at the time of Rendezvous until Nov'r 2d, 47 Thomas Mitchell did not Join the Company at the Place of Rendezvous until Oct'r 26th, 40 David Caseby did not Join the Company at the Place of Rendezvous until Nov'r 2d, 33 129 3,771 Two Days Provisions allowed to carry the Men to their Respective Homes, 153 3,924 I do certify the above to be a true copy of the Muster Roll returned to the Commissioners for Calling out the Militia of Bedford County by the Captain of the 2d Company. On behalf of said Commissrs. the 25th November 1776. BARNARD DOUGHERTY. CAPTAIN PAXTON'S RANGING COMPANY. A Return of Captain Thomas Paxton's company of Rangers, at Bedford, the 12th of September, and discharged November the 13th, 1776. (a.) Captain. Thomas Paxton, September 12, 1776. First Lieutenant. Thomas Edmiston, September 12, 1776. Second Lieutenant. Isaac Jones, September 12, 1776. Third Lieutenant. Michael Walleck, September 12, 1776. [55] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Sergeants. Charles Seipes, September 16, 1776. Samuel Withrow, September 16, 1776. John Brown, September 16, 1776. James Coleman, September 16, 1776. Corporals. John Dyer, September 16, 1776. John Esery, September 16, 1776. William Nicholas, September 16, 1776. William Alexander, September 16, 1776. Drummer. Robert Paxton, September 16, 1776. Privates. William Jones; September 16, 1776. James Johnson, September 16, 1776. William Kee, September 16, 1776. Milchael Shelly, September 16, 1776. Enoch Bowman, September 16, 1776. Hugh Shelly, September 16, 1776. William Nicholson, September 16, 1776. William Huff, September 16, 1776. John Buckley, September 16, 1776. John Hamilton, September 16, 1776. Joseph Noels, September 16, 1776. James Elderton, September 16, 1776. John Bicket, September 16, 1776. Benjamin McLelland, September 16, 1776. Christopher Stopper, September 16, 1776. William Alex. Anderson, September 16, 1776. George Mulgar, September 16, 1776. Thomas Miles, September 16, 1776. John Lowry, September 17, 1776. John Edington, September 17, 1776. Theodore Prigmore, September 17, 1776. Shadk. Tipton, September 17, 1776. John Lowry, Junior, September 17, 1776. William Templeton, September 18, 1776. Moses Gray, September 18, 1776. [56] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Thomas Herod, September 18, 1776. Samuel John, September 18, 1776. John Evans, September 18, 1776. Benjamin Williams, September 18, 1776. Richard Ricket, September 19, 1776. Richard Shirley, September 19, 1776. John Johnson, September 19, 1776. Jacob Ripple, September 19, 1776. William Witherow, September 20, 1776. Patrick Dayley, September 20, 17776. David Easety, September 30, 1776. Henry Livingston, September 30, 1776. David Lloyd, October 8, 1776. William Boyd, October 8, 1776. Adam Hollyday, October 10, 1776. John Sullivan, October 10, 1776. John Crawford, October 10, 1776. William McFarland, October 10, 1776. Daniel Titus, October 10, 1776. William Hollyday, October 10, 1776. Andrew Devenny, October 14, 1776. Patrick McDonnell, October 14, 1776. Hugh Black, October 14, 1776. John Thompson, October 15, 1776. James Boyd, October 15, 1776. John Titus, October 15, 1776. Jonathan Prigmore, October 17, 1776. William Mitchel, October 17, 1776. Christian King, October 17, 1776. Charles Stuart, October 18, 1776. Henry Watts, October 18, 1776. Reuben Morsher, October 18, 1776. John Kennedy, October 18, 1776. Michael Shay, October 18, 1776. Nathan Seabrooks, October 18, 1776. James Elderton did not Join the Company at the Place of Rendesvous until Nov. 2d. Thomas Mitchell, Ditto, Oct. 26th. David Caseby, Ditto, Nov. 2d. Two days' Provisions allowed to Carry the Men to their respective Homes. I do certify the above to be a true Copy of the Muster Roll [57] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. returned to the Commissioners for Calling out the Militia of Bedford County by the Captain of the s'd Company. On behalf of said Commiss'rs, BARNARD DOUGHERTY. The 25th November, 1776. David Espy Esqr., of Bedford County, Dr. to the Honble the Council of Safety recd of Copts. McClellan & Irvine Dec. 9th, 1776 for raising the Militia being part of the 35,000 dollars reed of Congress Nov. 27th, 1776 for that purpose. - £783.15.0. Sundries Dr. to David Espy Esq. of Bedford County. Thomas Smith Esq. Col. of the 2nd Batt. Paid him for the pay of his Battalion under marching Orders per Major Coulter, Deer. 18th, 1776 - 261.5.0. John Piper Esqr., Coll. Paid him for raising a Company of Volunteers to March Decr. 10th 1776 - 261.5.0. United States. Paid Coll. George Woods of 1st Batt'n for his Batt'n Acctd for to Richard Dallam Esq., P. M. Genl. Dec. 13th, 1776. - 261.5.0. 783.15.0 261. 5.0 261. 5.0 261. 5.0 Total 783.15.0 FIELD OFFICERS IN 1776-7. (a.) Lieutenant Colonels. George Woods (1st). Thomas Smith. John Piper. William McAlvey. Majors. John Cessna (1st). Edward Coombs. [58] and [59] - ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. COUNTY OF BEDFORD. AN ACCOUNT OF SERVICE DONE BY GEORGE SMITH, ADJ'T IN THE FIRST BATTLION OF MILITIA IN BEDFORD CO. COMMANDED BY COL'L. JNO PIPER IN ACTUAL DUTY (c.) Sum Total For What Days on Rate of £ S. D. £ S. D. Year Month Employed Duty Pay 1775, April, In Discipline, 3, 7 f 6, 1 2 6 May, In Discipline, 4, do, 1 10 - June, In Discipline, 2, do, 0 15 - July, In Discipline, 1, do, 0 7 6 August, In Discipline, 3, do, 1 2 6 Sept., In Discipline, 3, do, 1 2 6 October, In Discipline, 1, do, 0 7 6 6 7 6 1776, April, In Discipline, 3, 7 f 6, 1 2 6 May, In Discipline, 4, do, 1 10 - June, In Discipline, 2, do, 0 15 - July, In Discipline, 1, do, 0 7 6 August, In Discipline, 3, do, 1 2 6 Sept., In Discipline, 3, do, 1 2 6 October, In Discipline, 1, do, 0 7 6 6 7 6 1777, April, In Discipline, 2, 10 f, 1 0 - May, In Discipline, 4, do, 2 0 0 August, In Discipline, 2, do, 1 0 0 Sept., In Discipline, 2, do, 1 0 0 October, In Discipline, 2, do, 1 0 0 6 0 0 1778, April, In Discipline, 2, 10 f, 1 0 0 May, In Discipline, 2, do, 2 0 0 August, In Discipline, 4, do, 1 0 0 Sept., In Discipline, 2, do, 1 0 0 October, In Discipline, 2, do, 1 0 0 6 0 0 1779, April, In Discipline, 2, 10 f, 1 0 0 May, In Discipline, 2, do, 2 0 0 August, In Discipline, 4, do, 1 0 0 Sept., In Discipline, 2, do, 1 0 0 October, In Discipline, 2, do, 1 0 0 Total, 30 15 0 Out of which rec'd, 1 0 0 Neat Balance Due, 29 15 - The reason of this Return of Duty done by me not being before given in - was my being taken a prisoner by the Indians at Franktown. GEO. SMITH. [60] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Bedford County Towit: On the ninth day of August 1787 came personally before me one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid George Smith (whom I of my knowledge know to have acted as Lieut. & Adjutant to the first Battalion of Bedford County Militia at Sundry Periods of Time past, and being duly sworn saith that he acted for the Time agreeably to the within accompt to the amount of thirty pounds fifteen shillings as adjutant and teaching the militia in the said first Battalion Military Discipline given under my hand. BARNARD DOUGHERTY. FIRST BATTALION. (a.) [Dates when in actual service.] Colonel. John Piper, July, 1776. Major. Edward Coombs, July, 1776. Captains. William McAlevy, July 1776. Daniel Carpenter, July, 1776. William Parker, July, 1776. Francis Cluggage, July, 1776. Philip Cable, July, 1776. Thomas Paxton, July, 1776. Lieutenants. -- Chaney, July, 1776. -- Higgins, July, 1776. William Frier, July, 1776. Moses Reed, July, 1776. John Stillwell, July 1776. Hermann Gray, July, 1776. Ensign. Thomas Holliday (McAlevy's company), July, 1776. [61] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. SECOND BATTALION. (a.) Colonel. George Woods, July, 1776. Major. Charles Cesna, July, 1776. Captains. Samuel Davidson, July, 1776. Jacob Hendershot, July, 1776. CAPTAIN PAXTON'S COMPANY. A Muster Roll of Captain Thomas Paxton's company of the Militia of the First Battalion of Bedford county, under the command of Colonel George Woods. (a.) Captain. Thomas Paxton, December 8, 1776. First Lieutenant. John McMullin, December 8, 1776. Sergeants. Matthew Campbell, December 8, 1776. David Evins, December 8, 1776. Corporals. John Dyer, December 8, 1776. Forbes Newtown, December 8, 1776. Privates. John Hammerton, December 8, 1776. Benjamin Williams, December 8, 1776. [62] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Stephen Winter, December 8, 1776. Alexander Killpatrick, December 8, 1776. Lemuel John, December 8, 1776. Thomas Hared, December 8, 1776. Robert Allexander, December 8, 1776. John Lowry, December 8, 1776. John Bicket, December 8, 1776. John Hunter, December 8, 1776. John Galloway, December 8, 1776. Adam Linn, December 8, 1776. William Blear, December 8, 1776. John Mony, December 8, 1776. William Kandel, December 8, 1776. Levy Linn, December 8, 1776. Cornelius Truax, December 8, 1776. Joseph Truax, December 8, 1776. Hugh Robinson, December 8, 1776. A MUSTER ROLE OF CAPTAIN THOMAS PAXTON COMPANY OF THE MILISHAH OF THE FIRST BATILION OF BEDFORD COUNTY UNDER THE COMMAND COLONEL GEORGE WOODS, Decm. the 8th 1776. (c.) Captain. Thomas Paxton. First Lieutenant. Jno. McMullin. Sergt. Matthew Commel. Sarg. David Evins. Corporals. John Dyer. Forbes Newtown. 1. Jno. Hammelton. 2. BenJaman Williams. 3. Stephen Winter. [63] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. 4. Allexander Killpatrick. 5. Lemuel John. 6. Thomas Hared. 7. Robert Allexander. 8. John Lowry. 9. John Bicket. 10. John Hunter. 11. John Galloway. 12. Adam Linn. 13. William Blear. 14. John Mony. 15. William Randel. 16. Levy Linn. 17. Cornelis Truax. 18. Joseph Truax. 19. Hugh Robinson. Wanted 19 pairs of shoes ditto 19 pairs of stockings. FIRST BATTALION A List of the Field and other officers of the First Battalion of the Bedford Militia, commanded by Col. William Parker (a.) Colonel. William Parker, December 10, 1777. Lieutenant Colonel. Charles Cessna, December 10, 1777. Major. Robert Culbertson, December 10, 1777. FIRST COMPANY Captain. Thomas Buck. December 10, 1777. [64] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. First Lieutenant. Samuel Moore, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. John Moore, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Joshua Owens, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. Robert Moore, December 10, 1777. Thomas Hall, December 10, 1777. SECOND COMPANY. Captain. Gideon Ritchey, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Edward Roose, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. James Dinsmore, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Henry Williams, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. John Cessna, December 10, 1777. Abraham Milley, December 10, 1777. BROTHERS' Valley (3d) Company. Captain. Henry Rhoads, December 10, 1777. [65] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. First Lieutenant. Frederick Am--l, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Jacob Glessnor, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Philip Cable, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. Jacob Fisher, December 10, 1777. George Countryman, December 10, 1777. TURKEY FOOT (4th) COMPANY. (a.) Captain. William Black, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Oliver Drake, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. David Jones, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Henry Abrams, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. Enoch Abrahams, December 10, 1777. Christian Angeny, December 10, 1777. QUEMAHONING (5th) COMPANY. Captain. James Wells, December 10, 1777. 5-Vol. V-5th Ser. [66] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. First Lieutenant. David Wright, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Aaron Wright, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Solomon Adams, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. John Reed, December 10, 1777. James Black, December 10, 1777. BEDFORD TOWN (6th) COMPANY. Captain. Richard Dunlap, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Cornelius McAuley, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. James Beatty, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Henry Ewalt, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. George Milligan, December 10, 1777. Samuel McCasslin, December 10, 1777. CAPTAIN HENDERSHOT'S COMPANY. A Roil of the officers and privates of the First Battalion of Bedford county who marched to camp under the command of Capt. Jacob Hendershot, and inroled 9th January; discharged 10th March, and allowed pay until the 25th March, 1777. (a.) Captain. Jacob Hendershot, January 9, 1777. [67] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Lieutenant. Frederick Storts, January 9, 1777. Sergeant. Francis Shines, January 9, 1777. Corporal. William Steed, January 9, 1777. Privates. Adam Hersler, January 9, 1777. William Pittman, January 9, 1777. William Andrews, January 9, 1777. John Peck, January 9, 1777. John Coombs, January 9, 1777. John Rush, January 9, 1777. Thomas Mitchell, January 9, 1777. Nelson Jolley, January 9, 1777. Jacob Hart, January 9, 1777. Abraham Clavinger, January 9, 1777. George Enslow, January 9, 1777. John Slaughter, January 9, 1777. Richard Pittman, January 9, 1777. John Williams, January 9, 1777. Evan Jenkins, January 9, 1777. Patrick Sullivan, January 9, 1777. Officers who marched with the company as volunteers: Lieutenant Colonel James Graham. Major Edward Coombs. Major John Cessna. Captain Obediah Stillwe. Lieutenant Moses Reed. Lieutenant John Stilwell. Ensign Stillwell Troax. Lieutenant Levi Linn with Captain Paxton. Private Cornelius Troax with Captain Paxton. Private Joseph Troax with Captain Paxton; d. in service February 15, 1777. [68] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. SECOND BATTALION. A List of the Captains and other Officers Elected in the 2nd Battalion, command by Col. Geo. Ashman. (a.) Colonel. George Ashman, December 10, 1777. Lieutenant Colonel. Thomas Paxton, December 10, 1777. Major. Martin Longstrath, December 10, 1777. FIRST COMPANY. Captain. James Martin, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Campbell Lefevre, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Isaac Lefevre, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Samuel Martin, December 10, 1777. SECOND COMPANY. Captain. Hugh --ther, December 10, 1777. [69] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. First Lieutenant. William Kelly, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Thomas Morgan, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Joseph Cornelius, December 10, 1777. THIRD COMPANY. Captain. Thomas Blair, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Joseph Orbisno, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Robert Garner, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Robert Galbraith, December 10, 1777. FOURTH COMPANY. Captain. John Hamilton, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Frederick Storts, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Philip Longstrath, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Henry Lavary, December 10, 1777. [70] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. FIFTH COMPANY. Captain. James Gibson, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. John Galloway, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. William Alexander, December 10, 1777. Ensign. David Hunter, December 10, 1777. SIXTH COMPANY. Captain. Abraham Covalt, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Samuel McFadden, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Henry Rush, Sr., December 10, 1777. Ensign. Bethuel Covalt, December 10, 1777. SEVENTH COMPANY. Captain. James Warford, December 10, 1777. [71] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. First Lieutenant. Jonathan Payne, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Samuel Payne, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Joseph Coombs, December 10, 1777. EIGHTH COMPANY. Captain. Evan Shelby, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Azer Russ, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Thomas Devy, December 10, 1777. Ensign. David Evans, December 10, 1777. THIRD BATTALION. (a.) A List of the officers of the 3rd Battalion of the Bedford Militia. Colonel. William McAlevy, December 10, 1777. [72] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Lieutenant Colonel. Samuel Jack, December 10, 1777. Major. Andrew Devinny, December 10, 1777. FIRST COMPANY. Captain. William Simonton, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Jacob Laird, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. James Vansant, December 10, 1777. Ensign. John Vansant, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. Samuel Davis, December 10, 1777. Mathew Dean, December, 10, 1777. SECOND COMPANY. Captain. John Thompson, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. James Caldwell, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Samuel Rhea, December 10, 1777. [73] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Ensign. James Crawford, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. Jonathan Edington, December 10, 1777. Robert Stewart, December 10, 1777. THIRD COMPANY. Captain. Joshua Davis, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Morris Cain, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Thomas Miller, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Jacob Shoub, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. Sebastian Shoub, December 10, 1777. Michael Watson, December 10, 1777. FOURTH COMPANY. Captain. John Shaver, September 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Thomas Wilson, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. George Jackson, December 10, 1777. [74] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Ensign. William Enyart, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. Samuel Thompson, December 10, 1777. William Shirley, December 10, 1777. FIFTH COMPANY Captain. Henry Black, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. William Devinny, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. William Moore, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Andrew Jones, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. Abraham Robinson, December 10, 1777. Hugh Long, December 10, 1777. SIXTH COMPANY. Captain. William Johnston, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Thomas Johnston, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. David Caldwell, December 10, 1777. [75] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Ensign. Robert Kirkpatrick, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. James Little, December 10, 1777. Samuel Hysop, December 10, 1777. SEVENTH COMPANY. Captain. John Little, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. John Wilson, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Alexander McCormick, December 10, 1777. Ensign. Alexander Ewing, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. Joseph Oliver, December 10, 1777. James Dickey, December 10, 1777. EIGHTH COMPANY. Captain. Daniel Carpenter, December 10, 1777. First Lieutenant. Francis Cluggage, December 10, 1777. Second Lieutenant. Adam Thompson, December 10, 1777. [76] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Ensign. John Lewis, December 10, 1777. Court Martial Men. Samuel Anderson, December 10, 1777. Joseph Predimore, December 10, 1777. OFFICERS COMMISSIONED, 1778. TURKEY FOOT COMPANY. (a.) Captain. Oliver Drake, April 25, 1777. First Lieutenant. William Nicholson, April 25, 1778. Second Lieutenant. Henry Abrams, April 25, 17778. Ensign. David Standiford, April 25, 1778. WILL'S CREEK SETTLEMENT COMPANY. (a.) Captain. Samuel Paxton, May 19, 1778. First Lieutenant. Matthew Kelly, May 19, 1778. [77] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Second Lieutenant. Richard Wood, May 19, 1778. Ensign. Jacob Croy, May 19, 1778. Court Martial Men. Andrew Shearer, May 19, 1778. Nicholas Liberrick, May 19, 1778. FIRST BATTALION. (a.) Captain. James Anderson, May 23, 1778. First Lieutenant. Samuel Todd, May 23, 1778. Second Lieutenant. John Todd, May 23, 1778. Ensign. William Elliot, May 23, 1778. THIRD BATTALION. (a.) Second Lieutenant. William Enyard, May 23, 1778. Ensign. John Enyard, May 23, 1778. [78] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. NAMES OF THOSE WHO WERE UNDER ARMS IN BEDFORD COUNTY AGAINST THE UNITED STATES &c (c.) VIZ: 1. John Weston, | their Chief killed by the Indians, both of Frankstown 2. Richard Weston, | Township, Bedford Co. 3. William Shillings, | late of Baltimore County, Maryland 4. John Shillings, | 5. John Campbell, | 6. William Campbell, | 7. James Little, | all of the Path Valley, Cumb. Co. 8. Henry McGee, | 9. James O'Neal | weaver. 10. Edward Gibbons, | Amerson's Valley, Cumberland Co. 11. James De Long, | 12. Andrew Smith, | 13. Robert Nixon, | Lack township, Tuscarora Settlement, Cumberland 14. John Armstrong, | Co. 15. James Armstrong, | 16. Jacob Hare, | 17. Michael Hare, | 18. Samuel Barrow, | 19. Adam Potmercer, | all of Barree Township, Bedford County. 20. Adam Potmercer, Jr. | 21. Peter Potmercer, | 22. Jacob Yost, | Taylor. 23. James Bridges, | 24. Peter Shaver, | Taylor. 25. Peter Dailey, | Dublin Township, Bedford County. 26. William Humpson, | Barree Township, Bedford County. 27. Joseph King, | Path Valley, Cumb. County. 28. William Right, | Blue dyer. 29. Dominick McNeal, | Tuscarora, Cumberland County. 30. Cornelius Hutchison,| Path Valley, Cumberland County. 31. John Stilwell, | Tuscarora, Cumberland County. John and James Armstrong confessed to me the subscriber, in the Goal of Bedford County that they were under arms to join the Enemy at the Kittaning against the United States in Company with the others within named. Certified by me this second Day of August, 1778. ROBERT GALBRAITH. [79] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. PAY ROLL OF CAPT. THO. FERGUSON'S COMPANY OF VOLUNTEERS COMMENCING AUG. 13TH, '78, ENDING 13TH SEPT. COMMANDED BY COLO. HARTLEY. (c.) Names. Rank. Thos. Ferguson, Capt. James Brandon, Lieut. Wm. Campbell, Lieut. Isaac Bodine, Ens. Rob. Love, Sergt. Jonath. Ashbridge. Cleary Campbell. Cooksong Long, Rob. Richey. Wm. Crawford. James Armstrong. Sam. Campbell. John McMichael, Wm. McGrandy. Henry McCracken. James Irvin. James McSwaine, John Price. Wm. Hiddins. Hugh Nickles. John Baird. Wm. McHatten. BROTHER'S VALLEY COMPANY. (a.) Captain. Henry Rhoads. First Lieutenant. James Hemricks, May 8, 1779. Second Lieutenant. Jacob Walker, May 8, 1779. Ensign. John Bowman, May 8, 1779. [80] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Court Martial Men. George Countrymen, May 8, 1779. Reuben Estop, May 8, 1779. SECOND COMPANY. (a.) Captain. Thomas Cluggage. First Lieutenant. -- Means. Second Lieutenant. Moses Donley, June 26, 1779. FOR THE COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Captain. John Boyd, February 10, 1781; in captivity, December, 1782. Lieutenant. [William] Richard Johnston, February 10, 1781. Ensign. Hugh Means. Sergeant. Henry Dugan, captured by the Indians; escaped January, 1782. FIRST BATTALION. (a.) Colonel. Thomas Smith, August 10, 1779. Captain. William Tissue, in place of Capt. Rhoads, August 10, 1779. [81] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. First Lieutenant. Christopher Angeny, August 10, 1779. Second Lieutenant. George Bruner, August 10, 1779. Ensign. George Shaver, August 10, 1779. Captain. Oliver Drake, August 10, 1779. First Lieutenant. William Nicholson, August 10, 1779. Second Lieutenant. Henry Abrams, August 10, 1779. Ensign. David Staniford, August 10, 1779. SECOND BATTALION. Captain. John Galloway, August 10, 1779. THIRD BATTALION. Captain. Samuel Thompson, August 10, 1779. 6-Vol. V-5th Ser. [82] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. FIRST BATTALION. (a.) The Boundaries of the First Battalion of Bedford County Melitia, Commanded by the Following Field Officers 1781: Lieutenant Colonel. Charles Cessna. Major. Andrew McCann. Air Township, Bethel, Providence, Colerain & Cumberland Valley Townships, Sub- Divided as follows, Viz: FIRST COMPANY. Captain. Henry Rush. Lieutenant. John Longstretch. Ensign. Jacob Shingletaker. From Evan Jenkins on licking Creek, and up the line of Bethel Township to the end of the same, and then by and with the same to Sideling hill, thence along the East side of said hill until it intercepts the road that leads from Moses Reed's, Esquire's, mills to Bedford, thence along the same road to Jacob Henderslot's, thence to Widow Rush's and Abner Robert's, to place of beginning. SECOND COMPANY. Captain. Thomas Davie. Lieutenant. James John. [83] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Ensign. Thomas Harrod. Beginning at John Clarkson, Licking creek, from thence to Joseph Thrall's on ditch run, down said run to the Province line, along the Province line to the North Mountain, including all the inhabitants of the little Cove, then on licking creek to place of Beginning. THIRD COMPANY. Captain. Evan Cessna. Lieutenant. Samuel Borlan. Ensign. Dickey Barkshire. Beginning and including all the inhabitants on the East side of Wills Creek Mountain in Cumberland Valley Township. FOURTH COMPANY. Captain. Samuel Paxton. Lieutenant. Matthew Kelly. Ensign. Richard Wood. Beginning and including all the inhabitants in Cumberland Valley Township, on West side of Wills Creek Mountain. FIFTH COMPANY. Captain. Charles Taggart. [84] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Lieutenant. David Hunter. Ensign. John Rankin. Beginning at Stillwell Trueax on Great Cove Creek, in Air Township, including all the big Cove up said creek. SIXTH COMPANY. Captain. George Enslow. Ensign. George Peck. Beginning at, and including all Whippey's Cove, together with all Providence Township on the South side of Juniata, except John Livingston, Amos Jones, Adam Miller, & Abraham Covalt. SEVENTH COMPANY. Captain. Gideon Richey. Lieutenant. Edward Rose. Ensign. Henry Williams. Beginning at, including all the inhabitants of Colerain Township. EIGHTH COMPANY. Captain. James McKenny. [85] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Lieutenant. Abednego Stephens. Ensign. Moses Grahams. Beginning at the Province Line on Ditch run in Bethel Township, thence West along said line to the top of sideling hill, thence North along the top of said hill, to the Public road that leads from Moses Reed, Esquire's, Mill to Bedford Town, thence along said road to Jacob Hendershotts, Widow Rush, and Abner Roberts, thence to Evan Jenkins on Licking Creek, down said Creek to William Stephens, from thence to Joseph Thrall's on ditch run, and down said run to place of Beginning, including all that's mentioned in said Line to belong to said Company or District. SECOND BATTALION. (a.) The Boundaries of the Second Battalion of Bedford County Militia, Commanded by the Following Field Officers: Lieutenant Colonel. Hugh Davidson. Major. John Shaver. Dublin Township, Barree, Hopewell, Franks Town, Shirley & Huntington Township, Sub-Divided as follows, Viz: FIRST COMPANY. (a.) Captain. John Spenser. Lieutenant. Edward Rickets. Ensign. Thomas Wolson. Barree Township. [86] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. SECOND COMPANY. Captain. David Walker. Lieutenant. John Swagers. Ensign. Samuel Coyle. Beginning at John Montgomerie's on Aughwich Creek, from thence with a straight line to Sideling hill, and with Sideling Hill to the Greate Roade, and with said roade to Tuskeyrora Mountain, and down said Mountain opposite to Thos. Burd's, and thence with a straight line to the Beginning. THIRD COMPANY. Captain. John Dean. Lieutenant. Jacob Lard. Ensign. Archibald Fletcher. Standing Stone Town. FOURTH COMPANY. Captain. John Thorlton. Lieutenant. Thomas Montgomory. Ensign. James Maginess. Huntington Township. [87] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. FIFTH COMPANY. Captain. George Wilson. Lieutenant. John Morton. Ensign. George Gooshorn. Beginning at the County line, opposite to Thos. Burd and Running with said line to the gap of Tuskeyrora Mountain, & thence with the County line to the Shade Mountain to the Shade Gap, from thence to John Montgomerie's on Aughwick Creek, and from thence with a straight line to the Beginning, Including John Tins & Thomas Burd's. SIXTH COMPANY. Captain. Jacob Gonow. Lieutenant. John Free. Ensign. Robert Criswell. Prigmor's Fort. THIRD BATTALION. (a.) The Boundaries of the Third Battalion of Bedford County Militia, commanded by the following Field Officers: Lieutenant Colonel. Bernard Dougherty. Major. John Woods. [88] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Comprising Providence, Bedford, Quemahoning, Brother's Valley, Turkey Foot and Milford Townships, bounded on East by the line of the First Battalion, on the South by the Maryland line, on the West by the county line, and on the North by the line of the Second Battalion, and sub-divided into eight parts or companys, with their respective officers: FIRST COMPANY. Captain. Oliver Drake. SECOND COMPANY. Captain. Christopher Brigely. THIRD COMPANY. Captain. Geore Hostadler. FOURTH COMPANY, Captain. Samuel Moore. FIFTH COMPANY. Captain. Peter Angeny. [89] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. SIXTH COMPANY. Captain. Solomon Adams. SEVENTH COMPANY. Captain. William McCall. EIGHTH COMPANY. Captain. Philip Cable. The return of the above Battalion and officers is just and true as it stands now. Stated by orders of and superintended by JAMES MARTIN, S. L. Bedford county. Dated this 20th April, Ano dom. 1781. LIEUT. ROSE'S RANGING COMPANY. (a.) Lieutenant. Edward Rose. Privates. Joseph McDonald. Nathaniel Reeves. John Fredrigal. John McKeever. James Riggs. Henry Armstrong. Benjamin Wigfield. George Smith. John Wilt. Daniel McCarty. Rodger Browning. Joseph Morrison. William Bennett. Francis South. Alexander Murphy. William Erwin. John Cornenston. [90] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. CAPT. PAXTON'S RANGING COMPANY. (a.) Captain. Samuel Paxton. Privates. Jeremiah French. James England. William Bartley. Isaac Anions. Michael Fox. David Bell. Abraham Martin. Jacob Bowser. Benjamin Martin. Brice Blair. John Boyd. Ezekiel Worley. George Marrial. William Hay. Paul Wilker. William McIntire. ASSOCIATED BATTALIONS. (a.) John Hess. Joseph Ferguson. James Igo. John Ferguson. George Hope. William Erwin. Daniel Donalds. Joseph McFerran. George Pick. John McHillney. Samuel Porland. Jacob Mier. Adam Divebugh. Henderson Murphy. George Utslar. William Boyed. William Gillilan. Joseph Morrison. William Drinan. Joseph McDaniel. Andrew Borland. Andrew Miller. Daniel Prosser. Francis South. Joshua Fluharty. Moses Beeman. Henry Litch. William Wilson. John Johnston. John Boyd. John Malott. Peter Rouf. Dowry Malott. Jara Frinch. Richard Pittman. John Miller. John Laquer. Ralf Frinch. John Nicholes. Lott. Frinch. Jacob Fox. Benjamin Frinch. James Crosby. William Gibson. Cornelius McCaley. Benjamin Dannalds. Felix Wilson. Thomas Arnutt. George Wertz. Benjamin Devee. Henry Wertz. William Deshong. Powel Wertz. Valentine Oustor. [91] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Thomas Vickray. John McCormons. John Mauke. George Hinice. Gasper Drink. Jacob McClean. Andrew Man. Henry Smith. John Rush. John Smith. Daniel McMichael. Lemuel John. Robert Gibson. Timothy Covalt. Hector McNeel. Abraham Covalt. Elizer David. Bethul Covalt. Hactor McNeel. Amos Stephans. John Downey. Jonathan Buck. Christopher Enslow. PAY ROLL FOR THE SEVEN MONTHS MEN UNDER THE COMMAND OF LIEUT. MICHAEL JOHNSTON OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RANGERS IN BEDFORD COUNTY IN THE YEAR 1781. CAPT. BOYD'S CO. RANGERS. (c.) Capt. Boyd's Co. Rangers. Specie. William Ward, private, 27 12 Dorentine Price, private 27 12 James McDowal, private, 23 2 George Shannon, private, 27 12 John Thompson, private, 27 12 David Milligan, private, 27 12 Low Curtz, private, 20 2 Daniel Livingston, private, 27 12 James Graham, private, 18 9 John Arthurs, private, 26 8 John Betty, private, 27 12 John Brown, private 27 12 Michael Brown, private 27 12 John Hasson, private 23 2 William Sinkey, private, 20 2 William McNomare, private, 21 3 Baltisesser Dowit, private, 23 3 £421 19 0 Exam'd & Settled. Signed Compt. Genl. Office, JOHN NICHOLSON, July 28th 1784. (Indistinct) L. 213. JOHN DONALDSON, Reg. Sen. Officer, July 15, 1791. [92] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. These is to Certify that John Smith Solder hath Servd the Spease of one mounth Under Mee and By Recpt from his Offisors for Sorvises Don in the year 1781 Specify Forty, Days Whitch is, 10 Days more then Then his lawful tower And Now is Discharged By me WILLIAM BEATY, Lieut. Commanding. At Bedford, August 24, 1782, At an Election held at Littles Fort in Huntingdon Township, Bedford County on the Twentieth of June 1781 pr. order of Coll. George Ashman to choose or Ellect one Captain, one Lieutenant and one Ensign. Highest in Votes for Capt. - John Thorlton. For Lieut. - Thomas Montgomery. For Ensign - James Maginess. Certified by us - WILLIAM LAIRD MOSES DONALDSON Inspectors. By me - JAMES KENNEDY - Clerk. DAVID KENNEDY. Capt. WALTER M. KINNIE. Judges. THE CLASS ROLE OF CAPT. GEORGE ENSLOS' COMPANY PROVINCE. (c.) . FIRST CLASS. Benjamin David. Isace Wimer. Adam Smith, Junor. James McCoonel. Daniel Fickel. James Fraser. Volentne Hollor. Henry Richy. SECOND CLASS. Joseph Chappman. Edward Daniels. Adam Wimer. Thomas William. Andrew Jones. Samuel Hasellet. Daniel French. Felty Hollor. [93] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. THIRD CLASS. Jeremiah French. Henry Coms. Jacob Seman. Thomas Ruby. Thomas Pennel. Solomon Sparks. FOURTH CLASS. George Enslo. Edward Taylor. Obioh Acers. James Waddel. Jonathan Buck. John Crate. John Shaver, Senior. Joseph McConnel. FIFTH CLASS. Joseph Sparks. John Vanscriber. Henry Holor. Alexander Murphey. Alexander Stem. John Briston. John Bord. SIXTH CLASS. John Shaver. Christopher Enslo. Daniel Means. Lot French. Adam Ash. Isace Semans. Methass Sealy. Daniel Danil. Thomas Arnet. SEVENTH CLASS. Joseph Cumings. Nicholas Shaver. Henry Seman. Cornelas Seaman. Asher Laton. William Bold. Phillip Waggoner. David Buck. EIGHTH CLASS. William Laton. Peter Neal. Thomas Stafford. Ephreaim Acres. Charles Cealey. Bon Covart. John Daniels. Laid down the classes of Capt. George Enslos' Company. July 12th 1781; by Edward Coombe, Sub. Left of B. C. [94] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. The Bounds of Captn. George Enslo Company is as followes all Providence township that is on the South side of Juniate except John Liveston, Amos Jones, Adam Miller and Abraham Covalt and all the inhabitants of Whipas Cove to belong to said Distret as is laid out by Edward Coombe S. Lt. B. C. July 12th, 1781. THE THIRD BATTALION OF BEDFORD COUNTY MILITIA, COMMANDED BY BARNARD DOUGHERTY, LIEUT. COL, & JOHN WOOD, MAJOR. (c.) Containing Providence, Bedford, Quemahone, Brothers Valley, Turkey-Foot and Milford Townships, Bounded East by the Line, of the First Battalion; On the South by the Maryland Line, On the West by the County Line, and On the North by the Line of the Second Battalion and Sub divided into Eight parts or Companys with their Respective Officers. First Company. Commanded by Oliver Drake. 1 Capt. Second Company. Commanded by Christian Brighly. 2d Capt. Third Company. Commanded by George Hostadler. 3d Capt. Fourth Company. Commanded by Samuel Moore. 4th Capt. Fifth Company. Commanded by Peter Ankeny. 5th Capt. Sixth Company. Commanded by Solomon Adams. 6th Capt. Seventh Company. Commanded by William McCall. 7th Capt. Eight Company. Commanded by Philip Cable. 8th Capt. The Returns of the Above Battalion & Officers Mentioned is just & True, as it Stands Now Stated by Orders off & Superintended by JAMES MARTIN, Sub. Lieutenant of Bedford County. Dated this 20th Sept. Anno Domini 1781. [95] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. LIEUT. ROBERT GALBRAITH'S COMPANY. (a.) [This detachment of troops were garrisoning Fort Roberdeau from May, 1780, to July of that year. Of the men who composed it, sixteen in number, we have the following, who resided in Shirley township:] Thomas Morgan. Joseph Parrish. Henry Boyle. Joshua Cornelius. John Harris. BEDFORD TOWNSHIP COMPANY. Captain. Solomon Adams, September 29, 1781. Lieutenant. Allen McComb, September 29, 1781. Ensign. William Clark, Jr., September 29, 1781. CAPT. BOYD'S RANGING COMPANY. (a.) [A company of Rangers under command of Captain John Boyd, was in service during the years 1781, 1782 and 1783. The list of those in the field in 1781 is given in Penn'a Archives (N. S.) Vol. XI, p. 743. The following names are omitted:] Henderson Murphy, K. in an action with the Indians near Frankstown, June 3, 1781. Abraham Bodle, w., June 3, 1781. David Bates, w., June 3, 1781. Stephen Gable, w., June 3, 1781. Hugh Means w., June 3, 1781. [96] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Richard Delapt, k., June 3, 1781. James Henry k., June 3, 1781. Henry Tantlinger, k., June 3, 1781. UNDESIGNATED MILITIA. (a.) [From a list of payments to the Militia of Bedford County, we have the following names of officers and men, but without date. It is more than probable they were ranging companies formed in 1782, for their own protection against the Indians from the Ohio.] Captains. William McCall. John Fulton. Evan Cessna. Thomas Davies. Thomas Norton. George Enslow. Lieutenants. Thomas McGaughey. William Beatty. Privates. Thomas Davey. Thomas McGaughy. John Langstrath. William Sansom. Robert Lowry. William Foorder. James Appblegat. Daniel Gutery. John Lafferty. Joseph Burns. Lot French. James Williams. Jonathan Cessna. George Randleys. Thomas Brakenridge. Hugh Alexander. John Brikinridge. William Alexander. John Ashbugh. George Gibson. Jacob Ashbugh. David John. Jonathan Prigmore. Joseph Cummings. James Callow. Thomas Anderson. George Walker. George Borket. John Rankin. John Moore. James Alexander. Charles Wall. Lawrence Bishop. Valentine Werrick. [97] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Robert Spencer. Martin Reiley. John Williams. Henry Crossings. Joseph Sharp. Dunkin McSpoorin. John Tussey. Robert Hemphill. William Betty. John Ellinger. David Caldwell. James Dalton. William Wright. John McGaughey. Thomas Wilson. Thomas Hellim. George Hutchison. Ryanard Rapliogle. James Wilson. Adam Rapliogle. Jacob Smith. John Riddle. David Espy. William Cowan. Samuel McCashlen. Jacob McLott. Hugh Simpson. Obidiah Malott. Daniel McMichael. John Hendershot. John McCormick. John Gorman. Samuel Drinin. Jonathan Edington. Leonard Swigart. Wolerick Huffstatien. Jacob Harsh. Michael McMullen. Conrad Hite. Peter McMullen. Charles Ruby. David Russel. Samuel Skiner. George Shorty. James Fruit. Joseph Buck. James McMullin. Thomas Buck. Neil McMullin. Edward Daniels. Anthony Nagle. Henry Armstrong. John Swigart. James Mortimore. Frederick Deport. William Bartly. (c.) I do certify that Jno. Lamb heath served Thirty two Days of a tower of Militia Duty under my Command Commencing the 11th Day of July 1782. Also two Days to carrey him to the place of his abode. Given under my hand This 21st. Nov'r, 1754. Bedford 1st B of Militia. MATTHEW KELLY, Lieut. 7-Vol. V-6th Ser. [98] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. CAPTAIN CHARLES TAGGART'S COMPANY. (a) First Battalion Bedford County Militia, Commanded by Captain Charles Taggart, from July 26, 1782, to September 27, 1782. Captain. Charles Taggart. Lieutenant. David Hunter. Sergeant. John McFadon. Corporal. Stephen Wienter. Privates. Adam Linn. John Linn. John Arthurs. Casper Myers. William Alexander. John Gatrel. William Cunningham. John Meleman. Joseph McGaughey. George Westcarver. Thomas Barnett. Samuel Car. John Hunter. John Nicholas. John Graham. William Wason. James M. Dole. James Scott. Robert Gibson. David Lidy. I do certify that Capt. Chas. Taggart, of the 1st Battalion county militia, and the officers and privates under his command, have performed a tour of duty. Given under my hand this 28th day of May, 1783. GEORGE ASHMAN, L. B. C. A MONTHLY RETURN OF CAPTAIN JOHN BOYD'S COMPANY OF RANGERS OF BEDFORD COUNTY IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1783. (c.) Com. Officers. 1 Captain 1 Lieutenant 1 Ensign Non-Com. Officers. 4 Sergeants 0 Fifer 2 Drummer Rank and File. 31 Present fit for Duty. 0 on Command. 0 on Furlough 0 Dead. 0 Deserted. 0 Discharged. 2 Recruited. 36 Total [100] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. A RETURN OF CAPT. JAMES McKINNEY'S COMPANY OF MILITIA OF THE FIRST BATTALION OF BEDFORD COUNTY AS THEY STAND ENTERED IN THE CLASS ROLL WITH RESPECT TO THE DUTY AND DELINQUENCY OF THE SAID COMPANY APRIL YE 28TH, 1783. (c.) Men's Names. Classes. Remarks. Stoddyheifer, First warn'd & not Served. Addis Linn, Serv'd by substitute. Abner Roberts, warn'n & not serv'd. Peter Snider, warn'n & not serv'd. Willam Breathed, serv'd by Substitute. Joshua Pitman, srv'd Personally. Jacob Rush, serv'd by Substitute. Emanuel Smith, serv'd Personally. Lewis Meek, by Substitute. Joseph Thralls, Personally. Edward Breathed, Second serv'd by Substitute. James Graham, Personally. William Graham, Exonerated. George Biship, Serv'd by Substitute. James Frazer, warn'd not serv'd. Robert McKinney, Third, serv'd personally. Isaac Linn, Serv'd Personally. Jacob Brown, Exonerated. David Sliger, Serv'd personally. Matthias Tyson, Serv'd personally. Henry Smith, Serv'd personally. John Smith, Serv'd personally. Ralph Hunt, Serv'd personally. Joseph Warford, Fourth, Serv'd personally. Philip Truax, Serv'd personally. Peter Smith, by Substitute. John Jenkins, personally. John Clark, by Substitute. Zachariah Smith, Fifth, warn'd, not Served. John Guthrey, Serv'd personally. Jacob Hondershot, by Substitute. John Graham, personally. Nicholas Leech, Exonerated. William Turner, Sixth, Serv'd personally. David Russell, Serv'd personally. John Bailey, Serv'd personally. Giles Davis, Serv'd personally. Robert Gray, Seventh, Serv'd by Substitute. Jacob Mann, Exonerated. Andrew Homier, Exonerated. Henry Warford, Serv'd Personally. Joseph Truax, Serv'd Personally. John Stillwell, by Substitute. Joseph Pitman, by Substitute. [101] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. EIGHTH CLASS NOT CALL'D. Richard Ward, discharged. Joseph McKinney. Benj'n Truax. Samuel Graves. Moses Read, Esq'r. Henry Snider. Benj'n Abbott. John McDonald. John Mowney. Christopher Brandon, not legally class'd. George Cuttlip, not legally class'd. Isaac Summons, not legally class'd. Mathiats Sealey, not legally class'd. Rowen Keenon, not legally class'd. Thos. Scott, not legally class'd. Benj'n Cog, not legally class'd. William Hess, not legally class'd. John Hess, not legally class'd. The above Company has muster'd regularly but the continued incursions of the Enemy has rendered it out of the power of every individual to appear on Muster Days by being obliged to keep under Arms to defend the Frontiers. JAMES McKINNEY, Capt. I Do hereby Certify that Henry Dugan, a Serjeant in Captain John Boyd's Company of the Pennsylvania Rangers has served for two years and three months at three Pounds p'r month, commencing the thirtieth day of March, one thousand and seven hundred & eighty one, and ending the thirtieth day of June, one thousand seven hundred and eighty three, both Days Included. Given under my hand at Bedford the Second day of July, Anno Domini 1783. (c.) RICH'D JOHNSTON. Refered to Capt. Boyd the Order and Pay. I, the Pay Master of Capt. John Boyd's Company of the Pennsylvania Rangers. [102] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. Plese to pay to Thos. Story or his order Sixty Two pounds of this Bill and this shall be your Discharge as Witness my Hand this 8th Day of July, 1783. HENRY DUGAN. Witt's Present. RICH'D JOHNSTON. This order or certificate was attached In the Hands of After Tho's Story death who was killed by the Indians and sold at Sheriff's sale at the suit of. (c.) A JUST ACCOMPT OF THE DAYS SPENT IN PUBLICK SERVICE CHARLES TAGERT, CAP'T. (c.) Days. £. S. D. To Riding to William Mertens to class the Militia, 1 0 7 6 To Riding to Majoyrs mans for to Draw for ranks, 2 0 15 0 To warning of the Militia, April 16th, 1782, 2 0 15 0 May ye 12. To warning of the Militia, 1 0 7 6 To marching with the militia to royors, 1 0 7 6 To Riding to Majoyr mans for ammunition, 1 0 7 6 To hunting a pack horse, 1 0 7 6 To issherving ammunition and reprising guns, 1 0 7 6 June 17th. To warning the 4 Class, June the 25th. To marching with royors mill and drawing provision 1 0 7 6 July 23d. To warning of the militia, 1 0 7 6 Mar. ye 20th, 1783. Drawing Rations, 1 0 7 6 Aprile ye 25th. To riding to Col. Conbe, 2 0 5 0 To Riding to Littletown & settling accounts, 2 0 15 0 To Riding to Sidling hill to get a pay Roll signed, 1 0 7 6 - 7 2 6 These are to certify that the within services done was by my order given under my hand This 28th. day of May, 1783. EDW. COMBE, S. Lt. B. C. [103] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. A LIST OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS TO THE MILITIA BEDFORD COUNTY. (e.) Persons Names. £ Sums. Thomas Davey, 0 14 0 John Longstrath, 3 17 0 Robt. Lowry, 7 10 0 James Appblegat, 11 0 0 James Appblegat, - - - John Lafferty, 1 16 0 Lot French, 7 10 0 Lot French, 1 1 0 Jonathan Cessna, 0 6 8 Thomas Brakenridge, 15 0 0 John Brikinridge, 15 0 0 John Ashbugh, 10 0 0 Jacob Ashburgh, 10 0 0 Jonathan Prigmore, 15 0 0 James Ballow, 10 10 0 James Ballow, 0 17 6 George Walker, 10 10 0 John Rankin, 0 14 0 James Alixander, 1 0 0 John Rankin, 11 5 0 Lawrence Bishop, 6 16 6 Thomas McGaughey, 0 3 4 Will'm Sansam, 7 10 0 Will'm Foorder, 7 10 0 Daniel Gutery, 15 0 0 Joseph Barns, 15 0 0 James Williams, 15 0 0 George Randleys, 15 0 0 George Walker, 11 0 0 Hugh Alixander, 10 0 0 Hugh Alixander, 0 17 6 William Alixander, 2 9 0 William Alixander, 0 14 0 George Gibson, 7 10 0 David John, 5 5 0 Joseph Cummings, 1 11 6 *Duch name, 11 4 0 *Duch name, 11 4 0 Thomas Anderson, 11 4 0 George Borket, 11 4 0 John Moore, 11 4 0 Charles Wall, 9 16 0 Valentine Werrick, 5 12 0 *Duch Name, 5 11 4 Robt. Spencer, 4 10 0 John Williams, 4 10 0 Joseph Sharp, 4 10 0 John Tussey, 4 10 0 Will'm Betty, 4 10 0 (*So written on original role.) [104] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. A LIST OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS** TO THE MILITIA BEDFORD COUNTY - Continued. Persons Names. £ Sums. David Caldwill, 4 10 0 Willm Wright, 4 10 0 Thomas Wilson, 4 10 0 James Igo, 4 10 0 James Igo, 4 10 0 Joseph Sharp, 4 10 0 George Hutcheson, 4 10 0 James Wilson, 4 10 0 Robt Spencer, 4 10 0 Jacob Smith, 4 10 0 John Hess, 4 10 0 John Williams, 4 10 0 Joseph Sharp 4 10 0 John Tussey, 4 10 0 Willm Wright, 4 10 0 David Caldwill, 4 10 0 James Wilson, 4 10 0 Jacob Smith, 4 10 0 John Tussey, 4 10 0 James Igo, 4 10 0 George Hope 9 5 6 Daniel Donalds, 11 0 6 George Pick 2 1 0 Samuel Porland, 3 6 6 Adam Divebugh, 11 4 0 George Utsler, 11 11 0 Willm Gillilan, 11 4 0 *Duch Name, 11 4 0 Willm Dreman, 11 4 0 Andrew Borland, 11 4 0 Daniel Prosser, 9 11 4 Joshua Fluharty 10 18 8 I. bleve, 11 4 0 Henry Litch, 11 4 0 John Johnston, 11 4 0 Jhon Malott, 7 17 6 Dowry Malott, 10 3 0 John Malott, 1 12 6 Richard Pittman, 1 12 6 John Logan, 11 4 0 John Nicholes, 5 5 0 Jacob Fox, 11 4 0 James Crosby, 11 4 0 Cornelius McCaley, 11 4 0 Felix Millon, 11 4 0 George Wertz, 11 4 0 Henry Wertz, 11 4 0 Vallentine Oustor, 10 6 6 (*So written on original role.) [105] A LIST OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS TO THE MILITIA BEDORD COUNTY - Continued. Persons Names. £ Sums. Thomas Vickray, 11 4 0 John Mauke, 11 4 0 Gasper Drink, 11 4 0 Andrew Man, 0 8 3 John Rush, 1 12 6 WiIIm Sansom, 11 4 0 Daniel McMichael, 5 12 0 Robert Gibson, 11 4 0 Hecter McNeil, 11 4 0 Thomas McGaughey, 11 4 0 Elizer David, 11 4 0 John Downey, 11 4 0 David Espy 11 4 0 Ths McGaughey, Lieut, 21 17 4 Samuel McCasklen, 11 4 0 Hugh Simpson, 11 4 0 Daniel McMichael, 11 4 0 John McCormick, 11 4 0 Samuel Drenin, 11 4 0 Lenard Surgart, 11 4 0 Jacob Harsh, 11 4 0 Conrad Hite, 11 4 0 Charlis Ruby 11 4 0 Samuel Skiner, 11 4 0 James Trint, 11 4 0 James McMullin, 11 4 0 Neell McMullin, 11 4 0 Willm Boyed, 2 5 6 John Moore, 22 10 0 Joseph Morrison, 7 10 0 Joseph McDaniel, 11 0 6 Joseph McDaniel, 0 10 6 Andrew Miller, 10 10 0 Andrew Miller, 7 10 0 Andrew Miller, 5 5 0 *Duch Name, 10 10 0 Francis Louch, 7 10 0 Moses Beeman, 10 10 0 Willm. Wilson, 7 10 0 Capt Thomas Narton, 26 15 6 John Boyed, 10 10 0 Peter Rouf, 10 10 0 Jar'a. French, 4 4 0 John Miller, 5 5 0 Ralf French, 5 5 0 Lott French, 5 5 0 John Miller, 10 10 0 Jas French, 10 10 0 Ralf French, 10 10 0 (* So written on original role.) [106] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. A LIST OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS TO THE MILITIA BEFORD COUNTY - Continued. Persons Names. £ Sums. Benj'n French, 10 10 0 Lott French, 10 10 0 Benj'n French, 5 5 0 Willm. Gibson, 7 10 0 Robt. Gibson, 1 16 0 Capt. George Enslow, 37 5 6 George Enslow, Sen'r, 11 0 6 Benj'n Dannalds, 11 0 0 Thos Arnult, 11 0 6 Daniel Donalds, 10 14 0 Benjn. Devee, 0 10 6 Willm. Dishong, 2 16 0 Christipher Enslow, 11 0 6 Capt. John Tarlton, 17 0 0 Capt. John Tarlton, 17 0 0 Capt. John Tarlton, 12 0 0 Capt. John Tarlton, 1 0 0 Capt. Thomas Davies, 36 13 8 John McCermons, 10 17 0 John McCermons, for his father, 1 2 0 George Henice, 7 10 0 Jacob McClean, 10 17 0 Henry Smith, 3 10 0 John Smith, 5 5 0 Lemuel John, 3 13 6 Timothy Covalt, 5 5 0 Timothy Covalt, 5 5 0 Timothy Covalt, 10 - - Abraham Covalt, 4 4 0 Abraham Covalt, 10 10 0 Bethul Covalt, 10 10 0 Bethul Covalt, 4 4 0 Amos Stephans, 10 17 0 John Smith, 11 0 6 Johnathan Buck, 5 5 0 Anthoney Nogle, 11 4 0 John Swigart, 11 4 0 Frederick Deport, 11 4 0 *Duch Name, 11 4 0 Martin Reeley, 11 4 0 Will'm Beaty, Lieut, 27 4 10 Capt. Will'm McCall, 27 17 4 Samuel Skinor, 11 4 0 Henry Crossings, 11 4 0 Dunkin McSpurrer, 11 4 0 Robt Humphill, 11 4 0 John Ellinger, 11 4 0 James Dalton, 11 4 0 James Dalton, 0 3 4 John McGaughey, 0 7 6 Capt. Evan Cessna, 37 17 4 Capt. Evan Cessna, 11 4 0 Thomas Hillim, 9 16 0 (* So written on original role.) [107] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. A LIST OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS TO THE MILITIA BEFORD COUNTY - Continued. Persons Names. £ Sums. Ryanard Rapliogle. 7 10 0 Adam Rapliogle. 7 10 0 John Riddle. 11 4 0 John Williams. 5 1 0 Will'm Cowan. 4 16 0 Will'm Cowan. 1 16 0 Jacob McLott. 11 0 6 Obedlah Malatt. 1 12 6 John Hendershit. 1 12 6 John Gorman. 4 10 0 John Gorman. 4 10 0 John Gorman. 4 10 0 Johnathan Edington. 4 10 0 Johnathan Edington. 4 10 0 Johnathan Edington. 4 10 0 Wolerick Huffstater. 4 10 0 Michl. McMullen. 4 10 0 Michl. McMullen. 4 10 0 Michl. McMullen. 4 10 0 Peter McMullin. 4 10 0 Peter McMullin. 4 10 0 David Russel. 5 16 0 George Shortly, by John Buck, adm's. 7 10 0 Joseph Buck. 11 4 0 Thom Buck. 7 10 0 Thom Buck. 1 11 6 John Nicholas, McCola before father. 5 5 0 Edward Daniels. 11 0 6 Henry Armstrong. 17 10 0 James Mortimore. 7 10 0 Will'm Bartly. 7 10 0 Joseph Fergeson. 7 10 0 John Fergueson. 7 10 0 William Erwinn. 7 10 0 Joseph McFerron. 7 10 0 John McHellney. 7 10 0 Jacob Mier. 7 10 0 Henderson Murph'a. 7 10 0 [108] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. ACCOUNT OF BALANCES DUE THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES OF CAPT. BOYD'S COMPANY OF RANGERS. (e.) Sergeants. Henry Dugan. William Ward. David Beates. Davington Price. Corporals. William Alligans. Abram Boddle. Stephen Gabble. Marshall Gallowy. Privates. Torrence Grimes. James Paxton. Joseph Martin (dec'd) Jacob Greirston. Felix McKinney. John Conrad (dec'd). Jno. Whelair. Samuel Samson. Richard Corps (?). Isaac Arters. John Thomas (deed). John Grimes. John Crossin. Daniel Colvert. James Grimes. Samuel Kennedy. Henry Simens. Solomon Sparks. James Hall. Benjamin Frazer. Joshua Burton. Stephen Archer. Samuel Hassell. William Tucker (dec'd). William Jones. William Nichols (dec'd). George Jones. John Downey, Jr. Low Curtz. Moses Bowman. Robert Aitkins. John Arters. John Downey. [109] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. ROLL OF CAPT. BOYD COMPANY OF RANGERS. (c.) Names, Rank. Henry Dugan, Sergt. Florence Grimes. David Beatis, Sergt. Est. Joseph Martin, "dec'd." Wm. Alligam. Felix McKinney & John Whitair. Stephen Goble. Ab'm Bodel. Rich'd Corps. Est. Jno. Thomas, dec'd. John Crossin. James Grimes. Henry Simins. Marshall Galloway. James Hall. Joshua Burton. Sam. Haslett. Wm. Jones. George Jones. Wm. Ward, Sergt. Lon Curtz. Dorrington Price. Rob. Aitkins. John Downey. James Paxton. Jacob Creviston. Est. Jno. Conrad, dec'd. Sam. Sampson. Isaac Arters. John Grimes. Dan. Colvert. Sam. Kennedy. Solomon Sparks. Ben Frazer. Stephen Archer. Est. Wm. Tucker, dec'd. Est. Wm. Nichols dec'd. John Downey, Jun'r. Moses Beman. John Arters. [110] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. THE THIRD COMPANY OF THE FIRST BATTALING OF THE BEDFORD COUNTY COMMANDED BY CAPT. EVAN CISSNA. (c.) 1 CLASS. 1. Jacob Fog. 4. William Perdue. 2. John Elder. 5. Isaac Brownan. 3. Jacob Valintine. 6. John Lazier Senor. 2 CLASS. 1. William Cowan. 4. Richard Conoway. 2. Thomas Lazier. 5. Jacob Fog. 3. Thomas Forshey. 6. Frederick Rice. 3 CLASS. 1. Charles Wals. 4. John Spurgan. 2. Elijah Rabinet. 5. Thomas Casteel. 3. Frederick Fox. 6. Thomas Blare. 4 CLASS. 1. Edward Evins. 4. Leban Perdue. 2. James Tucker. 5. Gasper Mick. 3. Frederick Rice. 6. Jacob Bowgard. 5 CLASS. 1. Patrick Burns. 5. Bruce Blair. 2. James Spurgan. 6. Michael Fox. 3. Archibald Casteel. John Tughman. 4. Isac Plummer. 6 CLASS. 1. Edward Moran. 4. Gerrard Evins. 2. George Cline. 5. John Lazier, Juner. 3. Samuel Campibel. 6. William Bell. 7 CLASS. 1. Tedrick Toughman. 4. Jacob Rice. 2. Powel Mick. 5. William Spurgan. 3. Thomas Faris. 6. Thomas Conoway. 8 CLASS. 1. Andrew Borland. 5. Christophor Mece. 2. Mathias Shuts. 6. Vallintine Wirick. 3. James Crosbery. 7. Thomas Rhay. 4. John Conoway. Total 50. [111] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. THE CLASS ROLE OF CAPTEN DAVEE COMPANY OF MILITIA 0'F BEDFORD COUNTY. (c.) Men's Names warned, not marched, Served. James Bollo, warned, and served by substitute. Dugal Campel, warned, Exonerated. Michel Young, warned not Marched. William Aidy warned, Served. Benjamin Jinkens, warned, Exonerated. 2d Class David Carolisle, warned, Exonerated. Thomas Barret, warned, Served. Bonet foost, warned, Served. Benjamin Williams, warned, Served. Joseph Moore, warned, Served. Evan Shelvay, warned, Served. 3d Class Mathew Campel, warned, Exonerated. John Scot, warned, Served by Sub. Thomas John, warned, not marched. 4th Class Enoch William, warned, Exonerated. John Mardis warned, Served. 5th Class John King, warned, Served. John McClomen, warned, Served. 6th Class David Aidy, warned, Served. Balser Shoemaker, warned, Exonerated. Lemuel John, warned, Served. John Marshall, warned, Exonerated. 7th Class Daniel Anderson, warned, Exonerated. Henry Davice, warned, Served. Robert Scot, warned, Served. Edward Coombe, warned, Served by Sub. Obray John, warned, Exonerated. David John, warned, Served by Sub. Henry Williams, warned, Served Part. The Class Role of Capten, Thomas Davie Company of Militia with the names of the Privates that has Served. James John Lieutenant and hes Served. Thomas Herrod, Ensign and hes Served. THOS DAVIES, Capt. [112] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. A CLASS ROLL OF CAPTAIN PATRICK HAINEY'S COMPANY. (c.) 1st Class. 1. Thomas Bradshaw. 6. Dominick Donally. 2. Moses Beaman. 7. Earnest Baker. 3. Philip Philips. 8. Robert Wright. 4. Peter Ruff. 9. Peter Maricle. 5. William Francis. 2nd Class. 1. Ezekiel Spurgeon. 6. Elijah Huff. 2. Illegible. 7. Adam Davebaugh. 3. Thomas Johnston. 8. Joshua Fleeharty. 4. Abraham Amrine. 9. Rinehart Reppleogle, Junr. 5. George Utzler. 3rd Class. 1. Joseph Friend. 6. Samuel Hall. 2. Isaac Denimore. 7. Abraham Miley, Junr. 3. Henry England. 8. Thomas Alms. 4. Matthias Ruff. 9. John Nicholas. 5. Aaron Steedmoved. 4th Class. 1. Isaac Ammons. 6. Christopher Tripshad. 2. William Farmer. 7. Abraham Miley, Senr. 3. John Wright, Junr. 8. David Bradshaw. 4. Jacob Davebaugh. 9. Ezekiel Worley. 5. Robert Bradshaw, Jun.r. 5th Class. 1. David Bell. 6. John Perrane. 2. Philip Fisher. 7. Joseph Bennet. 3. Samuel Moss. 8. James England. 4. Thomas Hamilton. 9. Henry Hollar. 5. William Frater. [113] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. 6th Class. 1. Joseph Johnston. 6. John Wilt. 2. Andrew Moor. 7. James Barns. 3. John England. 8. Alexander Murphy. 4. John Alms. 9. John Slaughter. 5. Matthias Utzler. 10. John McCormick. 7th Class. 1. Roger Brownen. 6. Patrick Haney. 2. John Friend. 7. John Reaves. 3. John Hagan. 8. Henry Whitstone. 4. James Moore. 9. George Flyback. 5. Nicholas Ruff. 8th Class. 1. Benjamin Wigfield. 7. John Crivingston. 2. Jacob Burget. 8. James Riggs. 3. William Bennet. 9. John McKevers. 4. Thomas Williams. 10. Jeckoniah Allen. 5. Jacob Rowland. 11. John Frediegil. 6. Nicholas Crivingston. 12. Rinehart Rippbogle. 8-Vol. V-5th Ser. [114] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. THAY CLASS ROLE OF CAPT. CHARLES TAGGART COMPANY OF MILITIA IN BEDFORD COUNTY. (c.) Men's Names. warned. not Marched, Hugh Alexander, warned, not Marched. John Brown, warned, not Marched. Philip Davie, warned, not Marched. Robert Wilkins, warned, not Marched. Benjamin Shepben, warned, not Marched. Hugh Harbison warned, not Marched. Robert Wilson, warned, not Marched. James Murry, warned, not Marched. 2d Class. Mathew Colwel, warned, Served. George Wilson warned, Served. Bertholomew Rohorty, warned, Served. Patruck Murph, not warned, John MeCfadeon, warnd, Served. Alexand Alexander, warnd, Exonerated Jacob Dogart, warnd, Exonerated. William Conner, warnd, Served. 3d Class. Edward Grahom, warnd, Served by Sub. James Renkens, warnd, Exonrated. John McKindly, warnd, not Marched. Alexander Scot Lowry, warnd, Served. Thomas Wilson, warnd, Exonrated. Joshua Davice, warnd, Exonarated Philip Coleman, warnd, Exonarated Henry Downs, warnd, Served. 4th Class. Robert Kindel warnd, Servd. Joseph McKindley, warnd, not march. Nethaniel Homble, warnd, Served. George Golloway, warnd, Served. John McClain, warnd, Exonerated. fradrick Humburd, warnd, Served by Sub. Vendel Oat, warnd, Served by Sub. Robert George, warnd, Served. Amos Stephens, warnd, Served. Joseph Bell, warnd, Exonarated. William Wilson, warnd, Servd William Slone, warnd, Served by Sub. 5th Class. James Scot, warnd, Served. Samuel Kar warnd, Served. Robert Alexander, warnd, not March. Benjamin Peck, warnd, Served. William Hunter, warnd, Served by Sub. Jacob Martain, warnd, not Marched, Charles Wilson, warnd, Served by Sub. [115] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. THAY CLASS ROLE OF CAPT. CHARLES TAGGART COMPANY OF MILITIA IN BEDFORD COUNTY. - Continued. Men's Names. warned. not Marched. Adam Lin, warnd, Served. John Lin, warnd, Servd. James Mec Donel, warnd, Served. Frances Rondels, warned, not march'd. 6th Class. William Alexander, warned, not march. Andrew Grahom, warned, Served. Robert Gibson, warned, Served. John Wilson, warned not March'd. John Hunter, warned, Served. William Paterson, warned, not march'd William Cunghorn, warned, Served. Caspr Miers, warned, Served. Daniel McConel, warned, not march'd. Joseph Megauky, warned, Served. William Watson, warned, Served. 7th Class. James McClemon, warned, Served. Edward Head, warned, Served. Methias Ambrozer, warned, Served. Thomas McCray, warned, Served. Francs Keay, warned, not March. James Graham, warned, Served. Thomas Lemon, warned, Served. John Darby, warned, Served. James Nelson, warned, Exonerated. James McConel, warned, Served. The Class Role of Capt. Charles Taggart Company of Militia with the named of all the Privates that has Served. David Hunter, Lieutenant, has Served. John Renkins, Ensign, has Served. Charles Tagert, Capt., Serv'd. CAPT'N PAXTON'S COMP. CLASS. (c.) 1st Class. Ludwick Liberger. Dan'l Rosser. Nathaniel Scritchfield. John Turner. Petter Nemler. John Nemier. James Young. Tobies Oswalt. [116] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. 2nd Class. Robert Huston. John Porter. William Wortzman. John Featts. Joseph Lidey. Dan'l Cobley. Thom's Wood. John Swisher (sick). 3rd Class. William Young. Thomas Harding. Daniel Mikey. Jacob Rhoads (sick). Timothy Lamb. Powel Wilker. Joseph Rhoads. Petter Buzzard. 4th Class. John Tiger. Moses Goodwin. Samuel Arnold. Ritchard Croy. James Workman. John Lamb. Benj. Scritckfield. John Parker. 5th Class. Jacob Tarwatter. Fredrick Sever. Cornes Devore. Andrew Huston. William McIntier (out). Thomas Boyde. Jacob Wilker (out). Peter Sheckley (sick). 6th Class. Edward Huston. Godfrey Woolback. George Liberger. George Amrine. Alexand'r Huston. Philip Eggare (?). Tedrick Baker. Martin Teatts. 7th Class. John Scritchfield. Henery Turnbilson. Nicholas Liberger, Senr. Jonathan Potts. Eliga Devore. Luke Devore. Moses Porter. Mikel Oswalt. 8th Class. Henry Liberger. John Hains, Esqr. Nicholas Liberger, Junr. Armig Albright. Andrew Anderson. David Walters. Andrew Shearer. Volintin Baker. [117] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. 9th Class. George Baker. Isiah McLess. John Boyde. Dan'l Rhoads. Edward Warran. Peter Lideth. Sergt's. Andrew Huston. Jacob Patts. Jacob Crow. CAPT. HENRY RUSH'S PAY ROLE OF SOME NOT INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL PAY ROLE. (c.) Jacob Mallott, 2 mo. service. Teams Applegate, 2 mo. service. Henry Smith, 2 mo. service. Tho. M. Feren, 2 mo. service. Rob. Hill, 2 mo. service. John Smith, 2 mo. service. Timothy Covalt, 2 mo. service. THE CLASS ROLL OF CAPT. HENRY RUSHES C0. OF MILITIA IN BEDFORD CO. WITH RETURN OF ALL THE MEN THAT WAS ORDERED TO MARCH IN SAID COMPANY. (c.) Men's Names. Warned, not march'd. Served. Geo. Walker, Warned, & served. Michel Staul, Warned, & served. Sam'l Truax, Warned, & served. Methias Dishan, Warned, by substitute. Samuel Paxton, Warned, & served. Philip Longstreet, Warned, & served. 2 Class. Isaac Coul, Warned, & served. John Hill Warned, & served. Hnery Rush, Warned, & served. Rober Hill, Warned, exonerated. Geo. Bishop, Warned, & served. Jas. Collens, Warned, & served. John Paxton, Warned, not marched. John Lance, Warned, and served. Henry Sipes, Warned, & served by sub. Jacob McClain, Warned, & served. Peter Swartwoler, Warned, & served. [118] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. THE CLASS ROLL OF CAPT. HENRY RUSHES C0. - Continued. Men's Names. Warned, not march'd. Served. 3d Class. Obediah Melot, warned, served by sub. Richard Morton, Warned. exonerated. Barnet Man, Warned, exonerated. John Smith, Warned, served. John Homon, Warned, served. Joseph Novels, Warned, exonerated. Bethuel Covalt, Warned, served by sub. 4th Class. Jacob Wirik, Warned, served. Wm. Morton Warned, exonerated. Jacob Boormon, Warned, served. John Kenerd Warned, exonerated. James Paton, Warned, served. Peter Rush, Warned, served. Geo. Shingledaker, Warned, served. 5th Class. John Slauter, Warned, exonerated. John Truax, Warned, exonerated. Dory Melot, Warned, served. Geo. Miller Warned, served. Henry Sousley, Warned, served. John Milburn Warned, served by sub. Martain Longstreach, Warned, served. Pouel George, Warned, served. Micheal Shingledaker, Warned, served. John Smith (Shoemaker), Warned, served. 6th Class. John Melot, Warned, served. John Williams, Warned, served. Solomon Hull, Warned, served. John Hill (Lickencrek), Warned, not marched. John Melot, Warned, served. William Dison, Warned, served. Thos. Barrot, Warned, not marched 7th Class. Richard Pitman, Warned, served. Jacob Heart, Warned, served by sub. Wm. Wilkins, Warned, exonerated. Peter Kimble, Warned, exonerated. James Longstreach, Warned, served. John Fisher, Warned, exonerated. William Sead, Warned, exonerated. Edward Conner Warned, served. William Pitman, Warned, exonerated. Francis Welsh, Warned, exonerated. John Murry, Warned, exonerated. Jacob Shock, Warned, exonerated. Thos. Morton, Warned, served. Ephneam Wallace, Warned, exonerated. COUNTY OF BEDFORD. 119 The Class Role of Cap't Henry Rush and all the privates of said Company that has served on duty. John Longstreach, Lieut., & has served. Jacob Shingltaker, Ensign, & has served part. Cap't Henry Rush. CLASS ROLL OF CAPT. WM. McCALL'S COMP'Y OF THE 3D BATTALION. (c.) 1st Class. 1. George Woods. 6. Patrick O'Lone. 2. David Espy. 7. Samuel McCashlan. 3. George Funk. 8. Jacob Hersh. 4. Jacob Saylor. 9. Charles Rubey. 5. Eliezer David. 2nd Class. 1. David Organ. 6. Leonard Swigart. 2. David Irwin. 7. John Swigart. 3. John Ellinger. 8. Conrod Hite. 4. Samuel Skinner. 9. Anthony Nagel. 5. George Milliken. 3rd Class. 1. Cornelius McAulay. 6. Hector McNeal. 2. Martin Reiley. 7. George Romick. 3. John Mauk. 8. Joseph Acre. 4. William Drennin. 9. Henry Wertz. 5. Duncan Mc--. 4th Class. 1. David Noble. 6. Michael Divers. 2. George Wertz. 7. George Burget. 3. John Lafferty. 8. Felix Mellan. 4. Hugh Simpson. 9. Cornelius McMullin. 5. Robert Gibson. 10. Harry Crossing. [120] ASSOCIATORS AND MILITIA. 5th Class. 1. Paul Wertz. 6. John Andrew May. 2. John Casebeer. 7. George Gun. 3. Samuel Skinner, Junr. 8. Thomas McCall. 4. Doct'r John Peters. 9. John Downey. 5. Thomas Anderson. 10. John Riddle. 6th Class. 1. Allen Rose. 6. John Ford. 2. William Lafferty. 7. Valentine Easter. 3. Thomas McGibbons. 8. John Ewalt, Jun'r. 4. Jacob Miller. 9. George Nixon, Jun'r. 5. James Summerville. 10. Daniel McMical. 7th Class. 1. Samuel McCashlem. 6. William Scovil. 2. George Croyl. 7. John Johnston. 3. Peter Stiller. 8. Mich'1 Wallack. 4. Philip Wolf. 9. William Gilliland. 5. John Boys. 10. Samuel Drinnen. 8th Class. 1. George Nixon. 6. James Dalton. 2. Adam Croyl. 7. John McCashlan. 3. James McMullin. 8. Christian Houser. 4. Patrick Hartford. 9. John Croyle. 5. Robt. Hartford. 10. Fredrick Diverd. [121] COUNTY OF BEDFORD. RETURN OF CAPT. BOYD'S COMPANY. (c.) A Monthly Return of Captain John Boyd's company of Rangers of Bedford county, in the Service of the State of Pennsylvania, for the month of February, 1788. Commissioned Officers. 1 Captain. 1 Lieutenant. 1 Ensign. Non-Com. Officers. 4 Sergeants. 0 Fifer. 1 Drummer. Rank and File. 31 Present fit for Duty. 0 On Command. 0 On Furlow. 0 Dead. O Deserted. 0 Discharged. 2 Recruited. 36 Total. N.B. - The Captain and one Private Prisoners of War on Parole. RICHARD JOHNSTON, Lieutenant.