Breitenstein, John Jacob – John Jacob Breitenstein was born in 1746, in the State of Pennsylvania. He also, went by the Surname of Broadstone. John Jacob Breitenstein was married to Maria Catherine Frey.
Brelsford, Isaac – Isaac Brelsford was born in 1725. He died on the Ninth day of May, in 1803, in the State of Pennsylvania. Isaac Brelsford was married to Susannah. They were married in the State of Pennsylvania.
Bremar, Francis – Francis Bremar came from the State of South Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of South Carolina. Francis Bremar held the rank of Muster Master, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-first day of January, the Second day of May, and the Fifth day of September, in 1785, he received a bounty of two hundred and twenty-five acres of land, from the State of South Carolina.
Brent, John – John Brent came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Brent held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-sixth day of February, in 1834, the Twenty-eighth day of August, in 1835, the Twenty-ninth day of July, in 1837, the Twenty-sixth day of September, in 1837, he received a bounty of Seven thousand acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Brent, William – William Brent came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Brent held the rank of Colonel, in the Continental Army. On the Thirty-first day of May, in 1783, the Thirtieth day of March, in 1850, and the Twenty-eighth day of June, in 1854, he received a bounty of Eight thousand, sixty-three and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Brewer, Thomas Sackfield – Thomas Sackfield Brewer was born in 1727, in the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Thomas Sackfield Brewer was married to Martha White, in the State of North Carolina, in 1757 or 1758. She was born in 1738, in Hanover County, in the State of Virginia. Thomas Sackfield Brewer died on the Tenth day of November, in 1812, in Orange County, in the State of North Carolina.
Brewster, Caleb – Caleb Brewster was born in 1747, in the Setauket was a section of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, in the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. Caleb Brewster held the rank of Seaman, in the Continental Navy. He was also, a member of the Culper Spy Ring, during the American Revolution. It was his job to carry secret messages to and from Long Island and Connecticut, right in front of the British. On one occasion, a British Officer discovered Caleb Brewster, while he waited to receive information from another member of the Culper Ring. Brewster knocked the officer from his horse and forcibly to some of the man’s possessions, before fleeing, making it appear that the confrontation was simply a robbery and not a matter of espionage. The British never captured Caleb Brewster. He settled in the State of Connecticut and became a Blacksmith and a farmer. Caleb Brewster was also, an officer, in the United states Revenue Cutter service, which was a forerunner of the Coast Guard. He died in 1827, in a part of Fairfield, which is now part of Bridgeport.
Brewster, Ichabod – Ichabod Brewster was born in the State of Connecticut.
Brewster, Prince – Prince Brewster was born in the State of Connecticut.
Brigham, Edmund – Edmund Brigham was born in the State of Massachusetts. He held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. Edmund Brigham was married to Sarah Liscom.
Brigham, John Gott – John Gott Brigham was born on the Eighth day of February, in 1750, in the State of Massachusetts. He died on the Thirtieth day of April, in 1816, in the State of Massachusetts. John Gott Brigham was married to Mary Collins. They were married in the State of Massachusetts.
Bright, Francis – Francis Bright came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Francis Bright held the rank of Captain, in the Continental army. On the Eighteenth day of April, in 1832 and the Sixth day of August, in 1868, he received a bounty of sixty-seven hundred, fourteen and one / third acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Briscoe, Reubin – Reubin Briscoe came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Reubin Briscoe held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-sixth day of April, in 1800 and Eleventh day of December, in 1807, he received a bounty of Fifty-three hundred, thirty-three and one / third acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Broaddus, William – William Broaddus came from the State of Virginia. he was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Broaddus held the rank of Subaltern, in the Continental Army. On the Eighteenth day of February, in 1784 and the Twenty-fourth day of August, in 1860, he received a bounty of forty- three hundred, thirty-three and one / third acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Broadwater, James – James Broadwater came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. James Broadwater held the rank of Quartermaster, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-sixth day of February, in 1831, he received a bounty of Twenty-six hundred and sixty-seven acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Brooke, Francis T. – Francis T. Brooke came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Francis T. Brooke held the rank of Deputy Quartermaster, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of April, in 1838 and the Thirtieth day of November, in 1860, he received a bounty of fifty-three hundred, thirty-three and one / third acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Brooke, John T. – John T. Brooke came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John T. Brooke held the rank of Brigade Major, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-eighth day of March, in 1834 and the Thirtieth day of June, in 1860, he received a bounty of fifty-three hundred and thirty-three acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Brooks, John Thomas – John Thomas Brooks was born in 1748. He died in 1846. John Thomas Brooks was married to Mary Harrell.
Brouilette, Michell – Michell Brouilette was born in Canada. He died on the Sixth day of January, in 1797, in Town of Vincennes, Knox County, in the State of Indiana. Michell Brouilette was buried at the Old Cathedral Cemetery, in the Town of Vincennes, Knox County, in the State of Indiana. He was married to Barbe Boneaux.
Broussard, Rene – Rene Broussard was born in the Louisiana Territory.
Brown, Alexander – Alexander Brown came from Cumberland County, in the State of Pennsylvania. He held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the Continental Army.
Brown, Alexander – Alexander Brown came from the State of North Carolina.
Brown, Francis – Francis Brown came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Francis Brown held the rank of Hospital Stewart, in the Continental Army. on the Eighteenth day of June, in 1835, the Twentieth day of May, in 1839, the Sixteenth day of December, in 1839, the Thirty-first day of May, in 1842, the Twentieth day of July, in 1853, the Ninth day of August, in 1853, he received a bounty of six thousand, eighty-eight and seven / ninths acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Brown, John – John Brown came from the State of New York. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New York. John Brown held the rank of Matross, in the Continental Army. On the third, Sixth and Eighth days of July, the Thirteenth day of September, in 1790, he received a bounty of Twenty-three hundred acres of land from the State of New York.
Brown, John – John Brown came from the State of Pennsylvania. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Pennsylvania. John Brown held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-seventh day of October, in 1786, the Fifth day of March, the Thirtieth day of July, in 1787, he received a bounty of eight hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.
Brown, Joseph – Joseph Brown came from the Town of Armagh, Cumberland County, in the State of Pennsylvania. He held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army.
Brown, Martin – Martin Brown was born on the Fifth day of October, in 1761, in the State of Connecticut. He died on the Eighteenth day of August, in 1824, at the age of sixty three years old, in the State of New York. Martin Brown was married to Sarah Hammond. They were married in the State of Vermont.
Brown, Robert – Robert Brown came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Robert Brown held the rank or Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fourth day of September, in 1784, the Twenty-first day of May, in 1794, the Twenty-fourth day of December, in 1827, he received a bounty of four hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Brown, William – William Brown came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the /state of North Carolina. William Brown held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of May, in 1784, the Twenty-seventh day of November, in 1789, the Twenty-fourth day of November, in 1797, he received a bounty of eleven hundred, forty-two acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
Brown, William – William Brown came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Brown held the rank of Major, in the Continental Army. On the First day of January, in 1840, he received a bounty of fifty-three hundred and thirty-three acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Brown, Windsor – Windsor Brown came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Windsor Brown held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fifth day of March, in 1783, the Eleventh day of May, in 1838 and the /sixteenth day of November, in 1839, he received a bounty of land, from the State of Virginia.
Brownlee, John – John Brownlee came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Brownlee held the rank of Surgeon’s Mate, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of December, in 1786 and the Eighteenth day of May, in 1858, he received a bounty of Fifty-five hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Brownlee, Thomas – Thomas Brownlee was born in the State of Virginia. He held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. Thomas Brownlee was married to Martha Shearer.
Bruce, John – John Bruce was born in the Country of Scotland, in 1737. He was mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Bruce died in 1816, at the age of seventy-nine years old.
Bruce, William – William Bruce came from the State of Virginia.
Brutus, Brutus was a black man (or Negro for that time). He was from North Carolina. Brutus also mustered in, in North Carolina. He was a drummer. On the Eight day of August in 1821, he received 640 acres of land, for his service in the American Revolution.
Bryan, James – James Bryan was born in the State of Virginia. He held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. James Bryan was married to Rebecca Enochs.
Bryant, John – John Bryant was born on the First day of January, in 1760, in Powhatan County, in the State of Virginia. He died in 1786.
Bryant, Jonathan – Jonathan Bryant came from the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army in the State of Massachusetts. Jonathan Bryant was a member of General George Washington’s Commander-in-chief’s Guard.
Bryant, William – William Bryant was born in the State of North Carolina. He was married to Rachel Wilcoxen.
Bryant, William – William Bryant came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Bryant held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-first day of February, in 1784, the Nineteenth day of April, in 1784 and the Eighteenth day of October, in 1808, he received a bounty of four hundred and sixty acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Buckalew, Runyon – Runyon Buckalew came from the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of New Jersey. Runyon Buckalew held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. He a member of a regiment in the Middlesex County, in the State of New Jersey. Runyon Buckalew was also, a member of Captain Robert Nixon’s Light Horse Cavalry, such as Hussars, rode small horses and carried weapons suited to scouting and skirmishing. He served under the command of General George Washington and Captain Robert Nixon.
Buchanan, John – John Buchanan came from Cumberland County, in the State of Pennsylvania. He held the rank of Colonel, in the Continental Army.
Buchanan, John – John Buchanan came from the Tyrone Township, Cumberland County, in the State of Pennsylvania. He held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. We have no additional information, about the life, death, burial or military service, of Captain John Buchanan, during or after the American Revolution.
Buckner, Mordecai – Mordecai Buckner came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Mordecai Buckner held the rank of Colonel, in the Continental Army. On the Seventh day of May, in 1838 and the Nineteenth day of January, in 1839, he received a bounty of Eleven thousand, one hundred, ten and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Buford, Abraham – Abraham Buford came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Abraham Buford held the rank of Colonel, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-ninth day of May, in 1783, the First day of June, in 1805 and the Twenty-ninth day of August, in 1807, he received a bounty of eighty-six hundred, ten and two / thirds acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Bullet, Thomas – Thomas Bullet came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Thomas Bullet held the rank of Colonel, in the Continental Army. On the Sixteenth day of July, in 1832, the Twenty-eight day of 1831, the Sixteenth day of August, in 1832, the Eighteenth day of October, in 1833, the Fifth day of November, in 1835, the Twelfth day of February, in 1838, the Ninth day of March, in 1838, the Fourth day of September, in 1838, the Twentieth day of July, in 1838, the Sixteenth day of April, in 1839, the Second day of December, in 1846, he received a bounty of ninety-three hundred, fifty-two and three / fourths acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Bully, Edward – Edward Bully came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. Edward Bully held the rank of Boatswain, in the Continental Army. On the Thirteenth day of January, in 1838, the Nineteenth day of December, in 1783, the Twenty-eighth day of August, in 1835, the Eighteenth day of July, in 1838, he received a bounty of seventy-six hundred, twenty-three and one / third acres of land, from the State of the Virginia.
Bully, John – John Bully came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Bully held the rank of Boatswain, in the Continental Army. On the Second day of February, in 1832, he received a bounty of Twenty-six hundred, sixty-five plus one and two / ninths acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Buntin, Robert – Robert Buntin came from the Country of Ireland, in 1757. He died on the Eighteenth day of February, in 1839. Robert Buntin was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, in the Town of Vincennes, Knox County, in the State of Indiana. He was married to Mary Shannon. She was born in 1775 and died in 1840.They were married in 1793.
Burgess, Richard – Richard Burgess was born in 1740. He died on the Third day of September, in 1778, in the State of Maryland. He was married to Mary, in the State of Maryland.
Burgess, William – William Burgess came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Burgess held the rank of Second Lieutenant, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of January, in 1841, and the Second day of December, in 1841, he received a bounty of ten thousand, five hundred, fifty-three and one / third acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Burrows, Norman – Norman Burrows was born in 1756, and died in June of 1812, in the State of Maryland. Norman Burrows held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. Norman Burrows was married to Esther Turner, in the State of Maryland.
Burk, William – William Burk came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. William Burk held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-second day of February, in 1783, the Twentieth day of August, in 1783 and the Thirty-first day of August, in 1859, he received a bounty of four hundred and twenty-eight acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Bush, John – John Bush came from the State of Massachusetts. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Massachusetts. John Bush was a member of General George Washington’s Commander-in-Chief’s Guard.
Busseron, Francis Riday – Francis Riday Busseron was born in 1748, in the Old Post Section, of the Town of Vincennes, Knox County, in the State of Indiana. He was buried at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, in the Town of Vincennes, Knox County, in the State of Indiana. Francis Riday Busseron married Franiose Drouet de Richarville, in September, of 1773.
Butler, Edmund – Edmund Butler was born in the State of Georgia.
Butler, Ezekiel – Ezekiel Butler was married to Mabel Jones.
Butler, John – John Butler came from the State of Pennsylvania. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Pennsylvania. John Butler held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Nineteenth day of September, in 1787, the Twenty-seventh day of August, in 1787, the Sixth day of October, in 1808, he received a bounty of six hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.
Butler, John – John Butler came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Butler held the rank of Sergeant Major, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-eighth day of April, in 1783, the Tenth day of November, in 1846, the Eleventh day of November, in 1846 he received a bounty of twelve hundred acres of land, from the State of Virginia.
Butler, Joseph – Joseph Butler was born in 1760, and died in January of 1818, in the State of Virginia.
Butler – Thomas – Thomas Butler held the rank of Colonel, in the Continental Army.
Butler, William – William Butler came from the State of Pennsylvania. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Pennsylvania. William Butler held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, in the Continental Army. On the Tenth day of November, in 1786 and the Eighteenth day of February, in 1803, he received a bounty of twelve hundred acres of land, from the State of Pennsylvania.
Byars, John – John Byars came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of Virginia. John Byars held the rank of Captain, in the Continental Army. He was born in 1734. John Byars died in 1781. He was married to Elizabeth Thomason.
Byrd, Benjamin – Benjamin Byrd was born in 1739. He died on the Twenty-third day of August, in 1823, in the State of North Carolina. Benjamin Byrd was married to Elizabeth. They were married in the State of North Carolina.
Byrns, Thomas – Thomas Byrns Came from the State of Virginia. He was also, mustered into the State of Virginia. Thomas Byrns held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Thirtieth day of December, in 1784, he received a bounty of One hundred acres of land, in the State of Virginia.
Byron, Laurence – Laurence Byron came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the state of North Carolina. Laurence Byron held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Twenty-fourth day of October, in 1783, he received a bounty of two hundred and twenty-eight acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
Byrum, Lawrence – Lawrence Byrum came from the State of North Carolina. He was also, mustered into the army, in the State of North Carolina. Lawrence Byrum held the rank of Private, in the Continental Army. On the Fifteenth day of January, in 1821, he received a bounty of two hundred and twenty-eight acres of land, from the State of North Carolina.
Bywaters, Robert – Robert Bywaters was born in the State of Virginia.