2 Replies Latest reply on Jun 27, 2019 8:45 AM by Jeanne Kleinberg

Seeking records on Pennsylvania Militia 6th Company, 4th Battalion

Jeanne Kleinberg Jun 18, 2019 2:58 PM

My ancestor is Matthias Wenrich. He was an Ensign in the Pennsylvania Militia 6th Company 4th Battalion. What action did this group participate in before and during the Revolutionary War. He is recognized by the DAR as a Patriot but all relevant information is private and I cannot access it.

thanks for any help.

Jeanne K

Re: Seeking records on Pennsylvania Militia 6th Company, 4th Battalion

Jason Atkinson Jun 26, 2019 7:46 AM (in response to Jeanne Kleinberg)

Dear Ms. Kleinberg,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

The National Archives at Washington, DC holds federal records relating to the Continental Army. See this topic page on The American Revolution for more information about these records.

However, state militia records are in the custody of state archives. We recommend contacting the Pennsylvania State Archives to inquire about their holdings. The Pennsylvania State Archives have also made available online a research guide to Revolutionary War Militia Battalions and Companies. The Center for Military History, the Museum of the American Revolution, the State Library of Pennsylvania, and the Historical Society of Pennsylvania might also be about to provide some assistance. You may also be interested in the article “Explaining Pennsylvania’s Militia” in the Journal of the America Revolution.

We hope this information is helpful. Best of luck with your research!

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Re: Seeking records on Pennsylvania Militia 6th Company, 4th Battalion

Jeanne Kleinberg Jun 27, 2019 8:45 AM (in response to Jeanne Kleinberg)

Thank you, Jason, I will follow up on your recommendations.

Jeanne K
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