American Revolution Ancestry
The American Revolution refers to the period during the last half of the 18th century in which the Thirteen Colonies gained independence from the British Empire and became the United States of America. In this period, the colonies united against the British Empire and entered into the armed conflict known as the American Revolutionary War (or the “American War of Independence”), between 1775 and 1783. This resulted in an American Declaration of Independence in 1776.
The following is a partial list of relatives of Tad Campbell who served during the American Revolution.
At this time the list only includes direct ancestors.
| Name | Unit(s) | Relation to Tad | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| YOUNG, Eliphalet, Jr. | Connecticut Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Served in Capt. Jonathan Rudd's Company commanded by Col. of Foot Samuel Chapman, Brig. Gen. John Tyler's Brigade of Connecticut Militia under the command of Maj. Gen. Sullivan. His service, as well as most of the unit, was from 2 Aug. 1778 to 12 Sept. 1778. They were involved in the attempt to dislodge the British from Newport, RI in August and September and were present at the battle of Rhode Island, 29 Aug. 1778. |
| ADAMS, Uriah | New Jersey Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Ensign in 2nd Regiment, Sussex County Militia. |
| ANSPACH, Johann Adam, Sr. | Pennsylvania Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | First Sergeant in Capt. Michael Forrer's Company, Berks County Militia. |
| ARBUCKLE, Thomas | Virginia Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Enlisted in Botetourt Co., VA. Served 15 days as Lieut. in Capt. George Givens' Virginia Company in expedition against Indians at Big Island on Holston River. Enlisted Apr 1780 for 6 mos as private in Capt. John Bowles Company, Col. Benjamin Logan's Virginia Regiment. In battle with Indians at Pickaway. Enlisted 1782, in same company for 6 mos. and was in battle at Big Miami. Was stationed at Whitley's Station, KY. |
| CARPENTER, Hope | New Jersey Militia | 5 x great-grandfather | Served several enlistments. Participated in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, and Monmouth. |
| DIEFFENBACH, Johann George | Pennsylvania Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Private, Ensign & 2nd Lieutenant. Served several enlistments in Lancaster County. |
| DUPLER, Frederick | Pennsylvania Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Listed among the Eighth Class in Captain John Moore's Company, being the Fifth Company of the Second Battalion of Lancaster County Militia, dated 25 Dec 1781. |
| DURYEE, Frederick | New Jersey Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Private. Middlesex County Militia. |
| EVE, Rev. George | Patriotic Service | 6 x great-grandfather | Rendered material aid to Continental Army |
| FAIRBANKS, Phinehas Sr. | Patriotic Service | 7 x great-grandfather | Member of Committee of Correspondence and Safety at Harvard, MA in 1778. |
| GALLUP, Benjamin | Massachusetts Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Corporal, Capt. Zebulon Norten's co., Maj. Caleb Hyde's detachment of Berkshire Co. militia; entered service July 11, 1777; discharged July 27, 1777; service, 16 days; roll dated Equivalent; also, Capt. John Bacon's co., Col. Caleb Hyde's regt., Gen. Rosseter's brigade; entered service Oct. 20, 1781; discharged Oct. 28, 1781; service, 9 days, at Stillwater on an alarm. |
| GROOT, Simon Cornelius | New York Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Sergeant under Capt. Thomas Brower Banker in the 2nd Albany County Militia. |
| HART, Amos Sr. | Connecticut Militia | 7 x great-grandfather | Private in the 2nd Battalion, Wadsworth Brigade, 1st Co., under Capt. Gad Stanley (his first cousin), Hartford County Militia; roll dtd 24 June 1776 |
| HERNDON, Benjamin | Virginia Continental Line | 6 x great-grandfather | Served as a private throughout 1777, first in Capt. Samuel Hawes' Co. of Foot, and later in Capt. Upshaw's Co. in the 2nd Virginia Reg. of the Continental Line, first commanded by Col. Alex. Spotswood and later by Col. Christian Febiger. |
| HUTTON, William, Jr. | Virginia Continental Line | 6 x great-grandfather | Private and Matross in Capt. Dandridge’s Company, Col. Charles Harrison’s 1st Regiment of Virginia Artillery, Continental Troops. |
| JOHNSON, Ebenezer | Connecticut Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Served as a substitute in New Haven County Militia as a drummer and fifer for six months in 1779. Volunteered in 1781 for two years in Capt. Peter Veal's company of Militia to "guard the coast at Guilford." Was in three battles in the Guilford area. |
| JUNGMANN, Jacob | Pennsylvania Militia | 5 x great-grandfather | Private, Capt. George Feather’s 3rd Company, 9th Battalion, Lancaster County (PA) Militia. |
| KINNEY, John, Sr. | New Jersey Militia | 5 x great-grandfather | In 1776 he was ensign in Captain Potter’s company, Third Battalion. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the Eighth Company, and was made brevet captain. |
| LAMONT, Archibald | New York Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Albany County Militia |
| LOGAN, William | Virginia Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | In 1779 he is listed as a member of the company of militia at Logan's Station (St. Asaphs), commanded by his brother, Capt. (later Gen.) Benjamin Logan. |
| MOORE, Elijah, Sr. | Massachusetts Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Minuteman, Hampden County Militia. |
| MORR, Andreas, Sr. | Pennsylvania Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Private in the 7th Battalion, Lancaster County Militia, Captain Thomas Robinson 3rd. Company 7th Battalion, Lancaster Militia, and Captain Boggs Militia Company. |
| MORR, John George, Sr. | Pennsylvania Militia | 5 x great-grandfather | Member of Capt. John Moll's company of militia. |
| OWSLEY, Thomas III | Patriotic Service | 7 x great-grandfather | Furnished supplies to the Continental Army. |
| PECK, Samuel, Jr. | Patriotic Service | 7 x great-grandfather | Town officer in Wallingford, Connecticut during Revolution. |
| PURVIS, James, Sr. | North Carolina Militia | 5 x great-grandfather | Served under Captains Williams, Cray, Coat, and Coalman |
| RANDALL, Stephen, Sr. | Massachusetts Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | Private from Massachusetts, answering an alarm and serving under Capt. Joseph Fairbanks and Col. Asa Whitcomb. |
| ROBINSON, Irwin, Sr. | British Army | 6 x great-grandfather | Drafted into the British army and served as such during the American Revolution. Wounded in the arm. Was at the Battle of Yorktown and present at the surrender of Lord Cornwallis, captured by Washington and returned to England after peace was declared. |
| TUGGLE, Henry III | Patriotic Service | 6 x great-grandfather | Signed Oath of Allegiance in Goochland County, Virginia. |
| WOLF, Johann Jonas | Pennsylvania Militia | 6 x great-grandfather | 2nd Lieutenant, serving under Capt. Peter Iekes in the 5th Company, 6th Battalion, York Co., PA Militia 1778-1779. Also served as a 1st Lieutenant in Co. A, 7th Battalion, York Co., PA Militia 1781-1783. |
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