Mather second only to massachusetts in furnishing troops for the revolutionary war, new york put at least 43,645 men in the field, all of whom are identified in this work from original muster rolls and payrolls in the state comptrollers office, as well as from records concerning regiments of the line in. Narrative of james roberts, soldier in the revolutionary war and at the battle of new orleans. Under this authority, new york raised four regiments, each of some 750 men, which were. Buy new york in the revolution as colony and state book. A battle which cost to read the narrative of james roberts. Second only to massachusetts in furnishing troops for the revolutionary war, new york put at least 43,645 men in the field, all of whom are identified in this work from original muster rolls and payrolls in the state comptrollers office, as well as from. There were no barnum relatives or other gregory relative besides john in the 4th regiment. New york in the revolution as colony and state genealogyblog. S book with this title this list is not considered comprehensive and may be subject to errors. Lighthall revolutionary war pension abstracts, herkimer. Revolutionary war graves of soldiers buried in new york, whose graves have been officially reported, located or marked, by the daughters of the american revolution of n. Aug 28, 2016 here is my top 10 revolutionary war novels in no particular order. Graves of revolutionary war soldiers buried on new york. Roberts why europe leaves home, published in 1922 as a result of his time in europe, described the newdeveloping immigrating patterns of people in wardislocated europe postwwi.
The muster rolls, payroll records, family or soldiers letters, etc. Revolutionary war rolls, 17751783 m246, and other historical records. War department collection of revolutionary war records. This book may well be the best historical novel of the revolutionary war. Roberts in 1897 by roberts, james a albany, weedparsons printing company, 1897. Buy new york in the revolution as colony and state book online at best prices in india on. W1492 reuben roberts southern campaigns revolutionary war. Howard ed the twilight of british rule in revolutionary america.
New york in the revolution as colony and state new york state. New york freedom trail eric kramer and carol sletten the other new york. New york in the revolution as colony and state roberts, james a. Revolutionary war graves of soldiers buried on new york. Roberts, new york in the revolution as colony and state. United states rosters of revolutionary war soldiers and sailors, 17751783 records are digital images of published state rosters of revolutionary war soldiers from the states of alabama, connecticut, georgia, maryland, massachusetts, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north carolina, pennsylvania, vermont, and virginia.
These records indicate that new york furnished 41,633 men during the revolutionary war, considerably more than the 17,781 general knox, the first secretary. Washington in the revolutionary war, and under gen. Top 10 revolutionary war novels journal of the american. New york in the revolution as colony and state together. During his first term he took action to systematically order, for the purpose of easy reference, the old records of the comptrollers department. The patriot victory at the battle of saratoga turned the tide of the entire war effort and was a key factor in gaining the assistance from france which led to eventual triumph of the continental army. Series a63 new york state comptrollers office outgoing correspondence replying to inquiries about records of soldiers of the revolutionary war other finding aids new york in the revolution as colony and state comptrollers office, albany, 1904 provides name indexes, volume lists, regimental lists, and some samples of records from the. In the same year, a bounty of land rightssocalleda right being 500 acres was offered to officers and men for two regiments then to be raised, for the defense of the state. The continental congress resolved on may 25, 1775, to permit the province of new york to maintain as many as 3,000 troops at continental expense. New york in the revolution as colony and state hay genealogy. An alphabetical listing of the names of soldiers and officers in each regiment is provided and includes the rank and. Two volumes in one by james a roberts, frederic c mather online at alibris. The new york line was created in consequence of the capture of fort ticonderoga by ethan allen on may 10, 1775.
Author of new york in the revolution as colony and state. United states rosters of revolutionary war soldiers and. This material consists of troop rosters and other details extracted from muster and pay rolls, loyalist records, colonial new york state history documents, military bounty land records, diaries, orderly. Cornelius roberts, part 2 empty branches on the family tree. New york played a decisive and crucial role in americas fight for independence. The best historical fiction about the american revolution. The narrative of james roberts, soldier in the revolutionary war and at the battle of new orleans. List of soldiers by unit legion of the united states capt. In the national archives in revolutionary index, microfilm t515, roll 45, joseph rexford is shown as serving in van nesss n. Two volumes in one, new york in the revolution as colony and state, and 1797 to 1897, a century in the comptrollers office, state of new york.
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Records and papers relating to the service of new yorkers in the revolutionary war were discovered during this process. American revolutionary war, 17751783 new york state library. John gregory was also in this regiment, and on the october, 1775 muster roll at right i found on microfilm. Mather 1996, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. This book contains copies of several acts relative to revolutionary war bounty lands and the payment given to officers and soldiers for service in the war. These records were discovered, arranged and classified by james a. Unknown author, new york in the revolution as colony and state is a collection of records of units that were organized in the revolutionary war. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 2v james a roberts editor new york in the revolution 1898 antique revolutionary war history united states military colonies plates. Roberts then warned vanishing americans that unless they tightened restrictions on immigration, the u. Jehiel is listed in james roberts book in the 4th regiment of the new york line, under colonel james holmes.
The new york state library holds an extensive collection of material on the american revolutionary war in print, microform, and online formats. New york state comptrollers office revolutionary war. James jim davis lived what he considered an impossible dream as he piloted a b24, as part of the 8th air force, on nearly thirty missions in the european theatre during world war ii. War of 1812 discharge certificates updated february 22, 2005 war of 1812 discharge certificates appendix i. James roberts books list of books by author james roberts. James roberts in new york ny 262 records found whitepages. A loyalist poet penned these lines at general william howes approach to new york in 1776 unhappy it is to reflect that a brothers sword has been sheathed in a brothers breast, and that the once happy and peaceful plains of america are either to be drenched with blood or inhabited by slaves. A collection of records of military personnel from new york that fought in the revolutionary war, discovered, arranged, and classified by state comptroller james a. A valuable historical and genealogical reference with rosters of the new york soldiers, officers and privateers who participated in the revolutionary war. The american revolution in new york city, 17631787, ed. Rogers served in the british army during both the french and indian war and the american revolution. Full text of new york in the revolution as colony and.
Robert rogers 7 november 1731 18 may 1795 was an american colonial frontiersman. New york in the revolution as colony and state roberts. Chicago, printed for the author, 1858 issue 71 of heartmans historical series. These records indicate that new york furnished 41,633 men during the revolutionary war, considerably more than the 17,781 general knox, the first secretary of. It being lately taken from them by the militia of montgomery and washington counties, as nothing. This is a work in progress, and these lists may be very incomplete. A battle which cost pdf, you should refer to the hyperlink below. Loffuts ralph long philip lore lohr michael luton thomas magill james magill james. Where new yorkers participation in the american revolution is concerned, the genealogical record is complex. American revolutionary war records american revolutionary war.
Roberts, new york in the revolution as colony and state albany, n. New york in the revolution as colony and state by james a. Roberts, james a new york in the revolution as colony and state. A work of considerable historical value, roberts compiled these records of men who served in the revolutionary war from the old muster and pay rolls of the different military organizations. The hereditary order of the descendants of loyalists and. This data collection contains an estimated 80,000 application files from officers and enlisted men who served in the revolutionary war in all branches of the american military. These records indicate that new york furnished 41,633 men during the revolutionary war. New york in the revolution as colony and state new york. In 1930, a maine authorkenneth robertspublished the stillpopular fictional novel arundel. Overview of records locations table of contents 93. By most experts accounts, the primary source on this subject is new york in the revolution as colony and state, by james a. Other records of henrys war service may be found on page 275 of, new york in the revolution as colony and state, by james a. American revolutionary war records rolls 17751783, abstracts of graves, compiled military service records, 17751783, pension and bountyland warrant applications 18001900 from 1775, with the first shots in lexington, to the treaty of paris in 1783, the revolutionary war secured independence for the united states of america.
Mather, published in two stages by the new york state comptrollers office in 1898 and 1901. Second only to massachusetts in furnishing troops for the revolutionary war, new york put at least 43,645 men in the field, all of whom are identified in this work from original muster rolls and payrolls in the state comptrollers office, as well as. Records were discovered, arranged and classified by james a. His service is also noted in, the history of monroe, by c. New york in the revolution as colony and state toge. Three rivers hudsonmohawkschoharie history from americas most famous valleys. These records were discovered, arranged and classified in 1895, 1896, 1897 and 1898. New york in the revolution as colony and state james a. James is related to robert w koerntgen and jackie k roberts as well as 3 additional people. A few pages repaired at binding and worn along edges, corners rubbed. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Billings james bodin john bogards henry bogert henry booldman john boshart john bove nicholas bowman john. Roberts became the comptroller for the state of new york. The best result we found for your search is james k roberts jr.
Roberts, 1898, p91 is listed among the enlisted men in the levies willett, joseph rexford, joseph rexford, jr. In the book, new york in the revolution by james a. By war department orders of july 3 and 16, 1889, a record. Compiled service records of soldiers who served in the. New york revolutionary war books and records for family history and genealogy research. An alphabetical listing of the names of soldiers and officers in each regiment is provided and includes the rank and company of the soldier. May 01, 2019 he writes that he invested seven years of research into this book because of his concern for missing southern history in the revolutionary war. New york land and property genealogy familysearch wiki. Book description genealogical publishing co 1898, 1901 1996, baltimore, 1898. Privateers and privateering with eight illustrations. The narrative of james roberts, a soldier under gen. James roberts was also mentioned and all were suspected tories. About twothirds of the original documents plus the entire name index were destroyed in the capitol fire of 1911.
Revolutionary war kenneth roberts the unofficial site. Revolutionary war records at familysearch these are free with registration revolutionary war rolls, 17751783 from national archives nara microfilm publication m246 revolutionary war pension payment ledgers, 18181872 from nara microfilm publication t718. Order book 2, pg 302 nov 8 th 1780 ordered that wm roberts, neal roberts, moses johnson, richard green, richard wright, clem lee and george herd be restored their property again. The narrative of james roberts, soldier in the revolutionary. See revolutionary war at new york military records. The untold story of american prisoners during the revolutionary war.