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- Edward PEDIGO (under spelling PEDIFORD) is in honor list, D.A.R. lineage book 4:252. D.A.R. certificate names him as Edward PEDIGO. He is actually listed in the book with both names. He became known as "Grandsire Ned".
The family [Henry, et al.] settled near Annapolis, MD. There is a well defined tradition that Robert and Edward ran away from their home and never returned. They explained to their immediate descendants that they fled from the oppression of a tyrannical stepmother.
The story goes that this stepmother was a devotee of fashion and gaieties of society and that she pressed the two stepsons into all sorts of menial service, and gave them no opportunity of education. Under the stress of the situation, Robert, being sent to drive a herd of milk cows one afternoon, failed to return. Later he went back and succeeded in getting a secret interview with Edward and persuaded him to go with him. An interesting note in the story is that the stepmother was extremely proud of her fair complexion. Among other cosmetic precautions, she set aside a jug of milk with which to bathe her face each morning. The two boys, before their final departure, gathered green walnuts, squeezed the juice from them and poured it into the jug of milk." [Green walnut juice, when coming in contact with skin, turns that skin a deep brown, almost black. The stain is indelible, cannot be removed, and must wear off gradually.]
"The two brothers wandered as far as the York River Valley in Virginia. Remaining there until they were grown men. They worked their way through the wilderness to the South Piedmont region, to the locality now covered by Henry and Patrick Co. They were among the pioneers in that region and took up large areas of land under royal grants. Robert settled on the north side, and Edward on the south side of Smiths River. Any well-informed surveyor in Henry Co., to this day, can point out a very old tree as Pedigo Corner. This colonial landmark is on Mulberry Creek near the town of Martinsville, VA."
"Edward, was an American Patriot, and has a long and interesting record, not only in the Revolutionary War, but also the French and Indian Wars "Edward first enlisted Feb. 13, 1778, for one year. He was then in Capt. Charles Fleming's Company, Seventh Virginia of Foot, commanded by Col. Alexander McClenarhan. The Virginia Regiments being often decimated and combined, Edward Pedigo was soon in Captain Henry Young's Company of the Third and Seventh Regiment, and later in the Fifth and Eleventh Regiment. Certain of his muster rolls have much historic interest, showing him near Washington's headquarters at Valley Forge, and Morris town, and with the troops aiding D'Estaining's fleet at Savannah. The muster roll for Dec. 1778 (dated 13 Jan. 1779) tells of his re-enlistment for the duration of the war. His last muster roll is dated Camp near Morris town, 9 Dec. 1779. "But this fails to show his later services, which are proved by his military land warrant of 12 Jan. 1784, reciting service 3 years, soldier Virginia Line." (Old Kentucky Entries and Deeds, Jillson, p. 354.) During the French and Indian Wars he served in the Halifax County VA Militia under Col. Abraham Maury......."
[ Information provided by Nancy Martin Knight, Chana, IL]
Edward PERIGORD fought in the French and Indian War, and was with Washington at Fort Duquesne, July, 1775, the scene of General Braddock's defeat, he being one of thirty Virginians who left the battlefield.
"Early Adventures on Western Waters", by Mary B. Kegley 1771-Tithables Lower District of the New River Edward Peregoy. Pedugo, Edward 1773 list of deliquents for the New River by Daniel Trigg
[REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORD OF EDWARD PEDIFORD - Transcribed by Patricia Dawkins Summers Smith]: Enlisted: 13 February 1777 for one year; Re-enlisted 1 January 1779 for Duration of War;Last entry dated 9 December 1779
Revolutionary War Record for Edward Pediford (Pedigo).
Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army
During the Revolutionary War.
National Archives Microfilm, Record Group 93, M881, Roll 995.
Virginia 5th and 11th Regiment.
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P 7 Va. Edward PEDEFORD ____ ) Capt. Charles Fleming's Co., 7th Virginia Reg't of Foot, commanded by Alexander McClenacham Esq. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Dec 1, 1777 to May 1, 1778 Roll dated: May 3, 1778 Enlisted: Feb 13 ____ [no year given] Term: 1 yr Remarks: sick present _________________________________________________________________
P 7 Va. Edward PEDEFORD Pvt. ) Capt. Charles Fleming's Co., 7th Virginia Reg't of Foot, commanded by Col. Alexander McClenachan. COMPANY PAY ROLL: from Dec 1, 1777 to Apl 30, 1778 Commencement of Pay: Feb 13 ____ [no year given] Time of service: 2 mo 19 days Pay per month: 6-2/3 Dollars Amount: L 5 4s. _________________________________________________________________
P 7 Va. Edward PEDEFORD Pvt. ) Capt. Charles Fleming's Company, 7th Batt'n of Virginia Forces, commanded by Lt. Col. Holt Richeson COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: May, 1778 Roll dated: Valley Forge, June 4, 1778 Enlisted: [no date] for 1 yr _________________________________________________________________
P 7 Va. Edward PEDEFORD Pvt ) Capt. Charles Fleming's Co., 7th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Lieut. Col. Holt Richeson. COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of May, 1778 Commencement of pay: May 1, 17__ [no year written] Time of service: 1 mo Pay per month: 6-2/3 Dollars Amount: L 2 Copyist: E.B. Thompson _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edward PIDDEFORD Pvt. ) Capt. Henry Young's Co.. of the 3d and 7th Virginia Reg't of Foot commanded by Lieut. Col. William Heth. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: June 1778 Roll dated: July 13, 1778
for 1 yr Remarks: on guard _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edward PEDDIFORD Private ) Capt. Henry Young's Co. of the 3d and 7th Virginia Regiment -- composed of Capt. Young's Co. and part of Captains Fleming and Crockett's Companies COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of June, 1778 Commencement of pay: June 1, 1778 Pay per month: 6-2/3 Time of service: 1 mo Amount: 2 L _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edward PEDDIFORD Pvt. ) Capt. Henry Young's Co. of the 3d and 7th Virginia reg't of Foot commanded by Lieut. Col. William Heth. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: July 1778 Roll dated: White Plains, Aug 4, 1778 Enlisted: [no date written] Term: 1 yr Remarks: On command. _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edward PEDDIFORD Private ) Capt. Henry Young's Co. of the 3d and 7th Virginia Reg't of Foot commanded by Lieut. Col. William Heth. COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of July, 1778 Commencement of pay: July 1, 1778 Pay per month: 6-2/3 dollars Time of service: 1 mo Amount: 2 L Currency _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edward PEDEFORD Pvt. ) Capt. Henry Young's Co. of the 3d and 7th Virginia Reg't of Foot commanded by Lieut. Col. William Heth. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Aug 1778 Roll dated: Camp White Plains, Sep 1, 1778 Enlisted: Feb 13, 1778 Term: 1 year _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edwd PEDEFORD Private ) Capt. Henry Young's Co., 3d and 7th Virginia reg't of Foot commanded by Col. William Heth. COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of Augt, 1778 Commencement of pay: 1 Augt, 1778 Pay per month: 6-2/3 dollars Time of service: 1 mo Amount: 2 _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edward PIDEFORD Pvt. ) Capt. Henry Young's Co. of the 3d and 7th Virginia Regiment of Foot commanded by Col. William Heth. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Sep 1778 Roll dated: Newark, Oct 28, 1778 Enlisted: Feb 13, 1778 Term: 1 year _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edwd PEDIFORD Privt ) Capt. Henry Young's Co., 3d and 7th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. William Heth. COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of Sept, 1778 Commencement of pay: 1 Sept. 1778 Pay per month: 6-2/3 dollars Time of service: 1 mo. Amount: 2 _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edward PEDDIFORD Appears with the rank of Pvt on a ROLL of Capt Henry Young's Comp 3rd & 7th Virg Reg't agreeable to Gen Orders Roll dated: Sept 9, 1778 Enlisted: Feb 13, 1778 Term: 1 year _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edward PEDIFORD Pvt. ) Capt. Henry Young's Co. of the 7th Virginia Reg't of Foot commanded by Col. William Heth. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Oct 1778 Roll Dated: Pomton Planes, Nov 6, 1778 Enlisted: Feb 13, 1778 Term: 1 year _________________________________________________________________
P 3 and 7 Va. Edd PEDIFORD Private ) Capt. Henry Young's Co., 3d and 7th Virginia Reg't of Foot commanded by Col. William Heth. COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of Octr., 1778 Commencement of pay: Octob, 1778 Pay per month: 6-2/3 dollars Time of service: 1 mo. Amount: L 2. _________________________________________________________________
P 5 Va. Edwd PEDIFORD Pvt ) Captain H. Young's Co. in the 5th Virginia regiment of Foot commanded by Col. William Russell. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Nov 1778 Roll dated: Rumpton Plains, Dec 1, 1778 Enlisted: Feb 13, 1778 Term: 1 year _________________________________________________________________
P. 5 Va. Edward PEDIFORD Pvt. ) Captain Henry Young's Co. in the 5th Virginia Regiment of Foot, commanded by Col. William Russell. COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of Nov., 1778 Commencement of pay: Nov. 1, 17__ [no year written] Pay per month: 6-2/3 Dol Time of service: 1 mo. Amount: L2 _________________________________________________________________
P 5 Va. Edwd PEDIFORD Pvt. ) Captain Henry Young's Co. of the 5th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. William Russell COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Dec 1778 Roll Dated: Middlebrook, Jan 13, 1779 Enlisted: Jan 1, 1779 Term of Enlistment: War Remarks: Furlough
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P 5 Va. Edw. PEDIFORD Pvt. ) Capt. Henry Young's Co. of the 5th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. William Russell. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Jan., 1779 Roll dated: Middlebrook, Febry 3, 1779 Enlisted: Jan 1, 1779 Term of Enlistment: War Remarks: Furlough _________________________________________________________________
P 5 Va. Edwd. PEDIFORD Pvt. ) Captain Henry Young's Co. of the 5th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. William Russell. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Feb., 1779 Roll dated: Middle Brook, Mar 4, 1779 Enlisted: Jany 1, 1779 Term: War Remarks: Furlough _________________________________________________________________
P 5 Va. Edwd. PEDIFORD Pvt. ) Captain Henry Young's Co. of the 5th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. William Rusell. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Mar, 1779 Roll dated: Middle Brook, April 3, 1779 Enlisted: Jan 1, 1779 Term: War Remarks: Furlough till Apr. 15 _________________________________________________________________
P 5 Va. Edwd PEDIFORD Pvt. ) Captain Henry Young's Co. of the 5th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. William Russell. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Apr., 1779 Roll dated: Middle Brook, May 5, 1779 Enlisted: Jan. 1, 1779 Term: War Remarks: Furlough 15 Ap'l _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edwd. PEDIFORD Pvt. ) Capt. Henry Young's Co. in the 5th and 11th Virginia Regiment of Foot commanded by Col. William Russell. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: May, 1779 Roll dated: June 11, 1779 Enlisted: [no date written] Term: War Remarks: Furlough Virga. _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edward PEDEFORD Pvt. ) Captain Henry Young's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. William Russell.* COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: June, 1779 Roll dated: Smiths Clove [spelling?], July 1, 1779 Enlisted: [no date written] Term: [nothing written] Remarks: Comd. Southward. X Roll torn _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edward PEDDIFORD Pvt ) Captain Henry Young's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of June, 1779 Commencement of pay: June, 17__ Pay per month: 6-2/3 Dollars Time of service: 7 mos. Amount: 46-2/3 Remarks: Joined since last muster. On command. Georgia. _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edward PEDDISFORD Pvt. ) Captain Henry Young's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. William Russell. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: July, 1779 Roll dated: Ramapaugh, Aug. 3, 1779 Enlisted: [no date written] Term: War Remarks: Guard _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edward PEDDISFORD Pvt ) Captain Henry Young's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of July, 1779 Pay per month: 6-2/3 Dollars Amount: 6-2/3 _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edward PEDISFORD Pvt. ) Captain Henry Young's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. William Russell. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Aug., 1779 Roll dated: Sept. 6, 1779 Enlisted: [no date written] Term: W Remarks: On guard _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edwward PEDIFORD Pvt ) Capt. Henry Young's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of Aug., 1779 Time of service: 1 mo Subsistence: 14 days Subsistence per month: 10 Amount of subsistence: 4-2/3 Amt. of pay and subsistence: 11-1/3 Dollars _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edward PEDIFORD Pvt. ) Captain Henry Young's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. William Russell. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Sept., 1779 Roll dated: Ramapaugh, Oct. 1, 1779 Enlisted: [no date written] Term: W Remarks: On guard _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edward PEDISFORD Pvt ) Captain Henry Young's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of Sept., 1779 Pay per month: 6-2/3 Time of service: 1 mo. Subsistence: 10 Amount due: 16-2/3 Dollars _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edward PEDIFORD Pvt. ) Capt. Henry Young's Co. in the 5th and 11th Virginia Regiment of Foot commanded by Col. William Russell. COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Oct., 1779 Roll dated: Havistraw, Nov. 8, 17__ [no date written] Enlisted: [no date written] Term: War
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P 5 and 11 Va. Edward PEDESFORD Pvt. ) Captain Henry Young's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. William Russell.* COMPANY MUSTER ROLL: Nov., 1779 Roll dated: Camp near Morristown, Dec. 9, 1779 Enlisted: [no date written] Term: W Remarks: Fatigue _________________________________________________________________
P 5 and 11 Va. Edward PEDISFORD Pvt ) Captain Henry Young's Company, 5th Virginia Regiment COMPANY PAY ROLL: month of Nov., 1779 Pay per month: 6-2/3 Time of service: 1 mo Subsistence: 10 Amount due: 16-2/3 Dollars _________________________________________________________________
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