13th Virginia Regiment (Revolutionary War)

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Brief History
The 13th Regiment was formed in February 1777 at Fort Pitt. Companies recruited men from Yohogania, Monongalia and Ohio counties. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel William Russell, Colonel George Gibson, Lt. Colonel Richard Campbell, and Major Richard Taylor.

Colonels

 * 1776-1778 - Colonel William Russell in command 19 Dec 1776 to 14 Sep 1778

Companies

 * Company - Captain Thomas Wills


 * Company - Captain Robert Beall


 * Company - Captain David Steel


 * Company - Captain George McCormick


 * Company - Captain James Sullivan


 * Company - Captain Benjamin Harrison


 * Company - Captain James Hook


 * Company - Captain John Lemen


 * Company - Captain James Neal


 * Company - Captain Silas Zane


 * Company - Captain James Sullivan


 * The information above is from 13th Virginia Regiment at Valley Forge Legacy: The Muster Roll Project.


 * Rosters Companies 1-11

Other Officers

 * Ensign John Hargis of Albemarle County