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Blair County Veterans of the American Revolution

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Overview

This document is a historical register titled "Blair County Veterans of the American Revolution. " It lists individuals who served during the Revolutionary War, organized alphabetically by last name. The data appears to be sourced from a compilation of records in Altoona, PA.

Key Data Points

The register provides the following details for each veteran:

  • Rank: Ranging from Private to Colonel.
  • Branch/Regiment: Most served in the "Bedford Rangers," with others listed under various militias and Continental lines (e. g. , York Militia, 12th PA Reg. Cont. Army).
  • Vital Statistics: Birth (DOB) and Death (DOD) years are provided where available.
  • Burial: Cemetery names and locations (e. g. , Holliday Cem, Logan Valley).
  • Service History: Comments section details specific battles (Brandywine, Trenton, Saratoga), wounds, captures, and fortifications built or garrisoned (Ft. Roberdeau, Frankstown).

Notable Veterans and Details

  • George Ashman (Colonel): Served in the Bedford Rangers; wounded at Monmouth.
  • John Boyd (Captain): Served in the 12th PA Reg. Cont. Army; captured at the Battle of Frankstown.
  • John Cluggage (Major): Commanded Ft. Roberdeau.
  • James Holliday (Captain): Served in the 1st PA Reg. Cont. Line; participated in Long Island, White Plains, Trenton, Brandywine, and Germantown.
  • Henry Woods (Private): Died in 1832; wounded at the Battle of Frankstown.

Geographic Locations

The veterans are associated with various locations in Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, including:

  • Frankstown Twp PA (Frequently listed as location or burial site)
  • Blair Twp PA
  • Hollidaysburg PA
  • Williamsburg PA
  • Greenfield Twp PA

Summary of Service Locations

The "Comments" column highlights significant historical events and locations associated with these veterans:

  • Battles: Brandywine, Trenton, Princeton, Valley Forge, Monmouth, Saratoga, Long Island, White Plains, Germantown, and the Battle of Frankstown.
  • Forts: Ft. Roberdeau, Ft. Ticonderoga, St. Johns Fort, and Ft. Frankstown.
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