| 15th Massachusetts Regiment Bigelow's Regiment | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1775–1776 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Allegiance | Continental Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | Wikipedia:Battle of Saratoga Wikipedia:Battle of Monmouth |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Timothy Bigelow (1739-1790) |
15th Massachusetts Regiment (AKA: Bigelow's Regiment) was a Continental Army unit in the American Revolutionary War. It was raised on September 16, 1776, under Timothy Bigelow (1739-1790) at Boston, Massachusetts. The regiment would see action at the Battles of Saratoga, Monmouth and Rhode Island. The regiment was disbanded on January 1, 1781 at West Point, New York.
Unit History[]
- Massachusetts Line: Complete list of Massachusetts Regiments in the American Revolutionary War.
Unit Roster[]
Officers[]
- Timothy Bigelow (1739-1790) - ( Worcester MA) commanding officer
Regimental Staff
Privates[]
- Timothy Bigelow (1767-1821) - son of the Colonel, later a prominent state senator.
External links[]
- Bibliography of the Continental Army in Massachusetts compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History
- Valley Forge Muster Roll -
- OneGreatFamily.com -
- Massachusetts Military Records - compiled by Fold3.com
References[]
- Timothy Bigelow - Wikipedia
- 15th Mass Regt - Wikipedia
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