12th Virginia Regiment (Revolutionary War)

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Brief History
The 12th Regiment was formed in February 1777. Companies recruited men from Hampshire, Berkeley, Botetourt, Dunmore, and Prince Edward counties. State Troops recruited men from Botetourt, Augusta, Hampshire, and Frederick counties and West Augusta District. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel James Wood, Lt. Colonel John Neville, and Major George Slaughter.

Colonels

 * 1776-1778 - Colonel James Wood in command 12 Nov 1776 to 14 Sep 1778

Companies

 * Company - Captain Andrew Waggoner


 * Company - Captain Steven Ashby


 * Company - Captain Michael Bowyer


 * Company - Captain Thomas Bowyer


 * Company - Captain Benjamin Casey


 * Company - Captain Rowland Madison


 * Company - Captain William Vause


 * Company - Captain Andrew Wallace




 * The information above is from 12th Virginia Regiment at Valley Forge Legacy: The Muster Roll Project.


 * Rosters Companies 1-8