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Some Comments: Because of the long standing mistakes in Chenoweth genealogy stemming from Cora Hiatt's 1925 and before, there are a number of embedded mistakes in some DAR descendant lineage. I have not attempted to get these corrected. There are several ways of getting an ancestor listed. The more commonly known way is service during the war. As an alternative, an ancestor may be shown to be a "Patriot", that is having lent his support to the cause in some manner. Taking an oath of fidelity is considered qualification for eligibility. The oaths of fidelity taken in Maryland (per Arthur Keith): Baltimore Co: : Arthur Chinworth, Sr., Arthur Chenoweth, son of Richard, Thomas Chinworth, Thomas Chenoweth (twice), Samuel Chinworth, Richard Chenoweth, and William Chenoweth. In 1778 in Montgomery Co., MD, we find Richard Chinoth, Thomas Chinoth, and Thomas Chinorsath (sic.)

This list would make Thomas(2) and Arthur(2) eligible as well as his son Samuel. Richard's son Arthur is listed. It is not certain who the others in Baltimore are. There were 2 Richard Chenoweths and 3 William Chenoweths thought to be living in Baltimore at the time. There were also 3 Thomas Chenoweths who lived in Baltimore, but Thomas the son of John is given to have gone to Botetort Co., VA in 1778. Assuming his absence, this would leave both Thomas the son of Arthur and Thomas the son of Richard. Richard and Thomas, Jr. sons of Thomas(2) in Montgomery Co. also had Revolutionary War service.

So far I have not run across a similar list for oaths in Virginia. Given that all the lines of ARTHUR(2), THOMAS(2), and both WILLIAM(3) and RICHARD(3) of the lines of JOHN(2) are covered by either oath or service, well over half the present day family qualifies. But even if the link is not directly Chenoweth, it is just as likely that the early spousal ties within these early colonial families will lead to a linkage as well. I am looking for descendants in the DAR or SAR to take charge of their listed ancestors as a contact point for other cousins in that line to contact about DAR or SAR membership. If this interests you please contact me at jegge@chenowethsite.com.

    Line: Hannah2 (son)

  1. James Carter, Jr. b: October 14, 1750 near Winchester, Frederick Co., VA - served, along with his brother William, with Captain Abner Howell's Militia Company, 3d Battalion, Washington Co., PA Militia. Participated in the Sandusky Expedition. Also said to have served with Capt. Williamson's Company of Rangers. (wife: Nancy Ann Bowen) - Service recognized by DAR

    Line: Hannah2 (son)

  2. William Carter b: 1751 near Winchester, Frederick Co., VA - served, along with his brother James, Jr, with Captain Abner Howell's Militia Company, 3d Battalion, Washington Co., PA Militia. (wife: Eleanor ?) - DAR status unknown

    Line: Arthur2

  3. Arthur Chenoweth b: August 15, 1716 in New jersey? - oath of fidelity taken in Baltimore Co. in 1778. (wife: Saphira Hooker)

    Line: Arthur2 (son)

  4. Arthur Chenoweth, Jr. b: March 31, 1740 in Baltimore Co., MD - enlisted on 16 Sep 1776 in the Maryland Continental Line, COL Moses Rawling's Rifle Regiment. He was captured, along with his brother, John, at Ft Washington during its surrender, was exchanged and returned to his regiment. He was discharged on 1 Jul 1779 as a Corporal. (wife: Ann Beasman) - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: Richard2

  5. Arthur Chenoweth b: Abt. 1751 Baltimore Co., MD - oath of fidelity taken in Baltimore Co. in 1778. (wife: Casandra Bosley)

    Line: Thomas2 (son)

  6. Elijah Chenoweth b: June 12, 1762 in Frederick Co., VA - served in the same unit as his brother, Thomas, under COL William Crawford, when on 5 Jun 1782 they encountered a group of Wyandot Indians. He escaped, but COL Crawford was captured and tortured to death. (wife: Rachel Foster) - Service not presently recognized by DAR but is recognized by the SAR (1980) - descendant John Woolery Coonrod.

    Line: John2 (son)

  7. John Chenoweth b: November 13, 1735 in Baltimore Co., MD - Capt Rice, Continental Line- (wives: Mary, Eleanor Parke) - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: Arthur2 (son)

  8. John Chenoweth b: July 01, 1745 in Baltimore Co., MD - served in wars prior to the revolution under General Dunmore. He enlisted in Richard Davis' Company, COL Moses Rawling's Rifle Regiment, Maryland Continental Line for 3 years. Attaining the rank of Sergeant, he was attached to the 4th Maryland Regiment on 9 Sep 1776 in White Plains, NY. He fought at the Battle of Ft Washington on 16 Nov 1776 and was taken prisoner, along with his brother, Arthur, Jr, exchanged and continued fighting. He was discharged on 9 Aug 1779. (wife: Hannah Cromwell) - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: Thomas2 (son)

  9. John Chenoweth b: May 15, 1751 in Frederick Co., VA - enlisted in 1776 for one year as a Private in Captain Michael Cresap's Company, COL Moses Rawling's Rifle Regiment, Maryland Continental Line. He also served as a Sergeant in Captain Richard Davis' Company, same regiment, from Aug 1776 to 9 Aug 1779. (wives: Rachel Kerr, Mary Van Buskirk) This service was from Allegany Co., MD (then Washington Co.) - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: John2 William3 (son)

  10. John Chenoweth b: November 16, 1755 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) - enlisted 8 Feb 1777 at Big Cacapon, Hampshire Co., VA and served 2 years as a Private and Corporal under Captain Abel Westfall, Virginia Line, Continental Service with COL Peter Muhlenberg's Regiment. He fought in the Battle of Brandywine, PA on 11 Sep 1777 with COL Abraham Bowman's 8th Virginia Regiment. On 4 Oct 1777 the regiment was taken prisoner at Germantown, PA and sent by prison ship to New York. He was exchanged on 1 Aug 1778. In Oct 1781 he was drafted to help take Cornwallis, but arrived at Yorktown late. After that, he helped guard prisoners at Winchester (Fredericktown), VA. (wife: Mary Pugh) - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: John2 William3 (son)

  11. Jonathan Chenoweth b: 1757 in Frederick Co., VA - On 5 Mar 1776 he was a Private in Berry's Company, 8th Virginia Line. On 1 May 1777 he was transferred from Morristown, NJ to the Commander-in-Chief's Guard commanded by Captain Caleb Gibbs. The Guard was elite organization formed by order of General Washington on 12 Mar 1776. Men had to be between 5'8"-5'10", well drilled and handsomely well built. He was discharged on 11 Aug 1777. (wife: Chloe Atchison) - Service recognized by DAR. Descendant contact: Anita Jones, wife of William Edgar Jones.

    Line: Richard2 (son)

  12. Joseph Chenoweth b: 1743 in Baltimore, MD - name is found in Vol 7, pg 90, Baltimore Company Militia, 1779, return of Captain Benjamin Gallett's Company. No other information is known of his service. No descendant line is presently known. (wife: unknown) - Service not presently recognized by DAR.

    Line: Richard2 (son)

  13. Richard Chenoweth, Jr. b: 1734 in Baltimore Co., MD - No information is known of his service. No descendant line is presently known. (wife: unknown) - Service not presently recognized by DAR. (may be the Richard who took then oath of fidelity in Baltimore Co. in 1778)

    Line: John2 (son)

  14. Richard Chenoweth b: 1738 in Baltimore Co., MD - Listed on payroll records of Captain John Owen's company under the command of LTC George Rogers Clark in Jul 1780. During the period 20 Oct-28 Nov 1783 he was listed as a Captain in Isaac Cox's battalion of militia. In 1782 Brigadier General Clark contracted with Richard to build a new fort, later called Ft Nelson, on the Ohio River. Richard was never paid for the work and suffered severe financial hardship, since he had given his personal promise of payment to his workers. (wife: Peggy McCarty) - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: Arthur2 (son)

  15. Richard Chenoweth b: B; June 1, 1755 in Baltimore Co., MD - was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the 2d Maryland Regiment, serving under LTC Nathaniel Ramsey and Captain John Gist. (wives: Eleanor Askew, Ellen Hammer) - Service recognized by DAR/SAR. Descendant contact: Terry Dean Davison

    Line: Thomas2 (son)

  16. Richard Chenoweth b: April 01, 1758 in Frederick Co., VA - enlisted in Allegany Co., MD in Aug 1776. He was a Sergeant in Captain Michael Cresap's Company, LTC Moses Rawling's Rifle Regiment, Maryland Continental Line. In 1777 he became a Second Lieutenant in the 4th Maryland Regiment under COL Josias Carvel Hall. The 4th Regiment later became the 11th Virginia Regiment commanded by COL Daniel Morgan, LTC Christian Febiger and LTC George Nicholas. He also served as a Captain in Alexander Lawson Smith's Company. Also took oath of fidelity taken in Montgomery Co. in 1778. (wife: Martha Smith) - Service recognized by DAR as established by Joyce Weigand in 1999 Descendant contact: Joyce Corns Wiegand

    Line: Arthur2 (son)

  17. Samuel Chenoweth b: December 12, 1747 in Baltimore Co., MD - oath of fidelity taken in Baltimore Co. in 1778. (wives: Patience Cromwell & Elizabeth (Cromwell) Murray)

    Line: Thomas2

  18. Thomas Chenoweth b: 1720 - oath of fidelity taken in Montgomery Co. in 1778.- (wife: Mary Prickett) - Service recognized by DAR. Descendant contact: Jeanie Voege

    Line: Richard2 (son)

  19. Thomas Chenoweth b: 1740-1755 in Baltimore Co., MD - From information by Elmer Haile, Jr.: On August 14, 1776 Edward Parrish, Edward Chenoweth, Thomas Chenoweth and 14 other men were enlisted by William Wilmot as part of Maryland's quota to furnish recruits for the Flying Camp. The names of Edward Chenoweth and Thomas Chenoweth aapear in any of the roster of Continetal troops. Since they were enlisted by William Wilmot, they were probably sons of Richard2. Edward does not appear in Richard's will. He may have died before that time without issue. - Service not presently recognized by DAR.

    Line: Arthur2 (son)

  20. Thomas Chenoweth b: March 31, 1753 in Baltimore Co., MD - enlisted on 14 Aug 1776 in Baltimore Co., MD. Ensign of Capt. Mordecai Gosnell's Co. belonging to Soldiers Delight Battalion of Militia in Baltimore County. (wife: Elizabeth Carter) - Service not presently recognized by DAR.

    Line: Thomas2 (son)

  21. Thomas Chenoweth, Jr. b: September 10, 1753 in Frederick Co., VA - Private serving under Captain Bell, Major Coulter, COL Crawford. In Jun 1782, as a member of COL Crawford's detachment, he, along with his brother, Elijah, was ambushed by a group of Wyandot Indians near Upper Sandusky, OH. Though he escaped, COL Crawford was captured and tortured to death. Also took oath of fidelity taken in Montgomery Co. in 1778. (wife: Cassandra Foster) - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: John2 William3 (son)

  22. William Chenoweth b: June 10, 1760 in Hampshire Co., VA (now WV) - He received a land grant in Kentucky for his service. No details of this service is known. (wife: Mary 'Polly' Van Meter) - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: John2 John3 (son)

  23. William Chenoweth b: Abt. 1750 in Frederick Co., VA - enlisted in Stafford Co., VA in 1776 and served as a Sergeant in Washington's Army. - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: Thomas2 (son)

  24. William Chenoweth b: May 03, 1760 in Frederick Co., VA - Of the 7 sons of Thomas, five are given to have served in the American Revolution.

    Line: Ruth2 (son)

  25. Richard Peteet b: December 22, 1750 in Virginia - Served in Greensville Co., Va., in 1782. (wife: Isabella Adelphia 'Delphia' Henderson) - DAR status unknown

    Spouses

    Line: spouse to Mary3 John2

  26. Levi Ashbrook b: 1738 in Gloucester Co., NJ - Said to have been a Captain in the war - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: spouse to Sarah4 Arthur, Jr.3 Arthur2

  27. Samuel Baxter b: 1758 in Baltimore Co., MD - oath of fidelity - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: spouse to Mary3 Thomas2

  28. Timothy Downing b: 1744 in Maryland - Pvt in the Skipton Dist. Militia under Capt Thomas Waring, 16 Apr 1776

    Line: spouse to Amelia4 Richard3 John2

  29. Harmon Nash b: in Pennsylvania - served in Beckett's command, Brigade of General Lewis, 1st Regiment, Jefferson County Cavalry. - DAR status unknown

    Line: spouse to Elizabeth4 John3 John2

  30. Alexander Monroe, Jr. b: March 1756 - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: spouse to Elizabeth Seaton4 Rachel3 John2

  31. John Rose b: January 1758 East Jersey served as guard to the frontier on the Monongahala River. - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: spouse to Rachel3 John2

  32. Kenner Seaton b: March 13, 1753 Virginia - Service not presently recognized by DAR.

    Line: spouse to Mary3 William2

  33. Abraham Sutton b: March 22, 1738/39 Sumerset Co., NJ - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: spouse to Mary4 Thomas3 John2

  34. Nathan Switzer - Was a Captain originally serving under Captain Mills. - Service recognized by DAR.

    Line: spouse to Mary Peteet3 Ruth2

  35. Thomas Vaughn - oath of fidelity, 4/20/1778 in Bedford Co., PA
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