11th Virginia Regiment (Revolutionary War)

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Brief History
The 11th Regiment was formed in February 1777. The 11th Regiment was also known as Morgan's Rifles. Companies recruited men from Loudoun, Frederick, Prince William, and Amelia counties. Field officers at Valley Forge were Colonel Daniel Morgan, Lt. Colonel John Cropper, Major Thomas Snead, and Major Thomas Massie.

Colonels

 * 1776-1778 - Colonel Daniel Morgan in command 12 Nov 1776 to 14 Sep 1778
 * 1778-1781 - Colonel Abraham Buford in command 14 Sep 1778 to 12 Feb 1781

Companies

 * Company - Captain William Blackwell


 * Company - Captain Peter B. Bruin


 * Company - Captain Charles Gallchue


 * Company - Captain Gabriel Long


 * Company - Captain Charles Porterfield


 * Company - Captain William Smith


 * Company - Captain George Rice, org. 18 January 1777 - many men from Frederick and Augusta counties


 * Company - Captain Porter Fields


 * Company - Captain William Brady




 * The information above is from 11th Virginia Regiment at Valley Forge Legacy: The Muster Roll Project.


 * Rosters Companies 1-8