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 West Augusta (now Ohio County) 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 ===


 * 1st Company - Captain Robert Beall - many men from Yohogania County


 * 2nd Company - Captain Benjamin Harrison - many men from Yohogania County


 * 3rd Company - Captain George McCormick - many men from West Augusta District


 * 4th Company - Captain David Steel(e) - many men from Yohogania County


 * 5th Company - Captain James Sullivan - many men from West Augusta District


 * 6th Company - Captain John Lemen - many men from West Augusta District


 * 7th Company - Captain James Hook(e) - many men from Yohogania County


 * 8th Company - Captain James Neal - many men from Monongalia County


 * 9th Company - Captain Silas Zane - many men from West Augusta District


 * 10th Company - Captain David Scott - many men from Monongalia County

Other Officers

 * Ensign John Hargis of Albemarle County


 * Captain James Sullivan


 * Captain Thomas Wills