# Blair County Veterans of the American Revolution

- Summary: 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…
- Source: Blair County
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- Captured: 2026-08-10T16:49:35.826Z
- Source URL: https://www.blaircountypa.gov/getmedia/eee72b94-3a59-4706-addf-1a57465f2aa2/NameListRevolutionaryWar.pdf
- Content URL: https://hollidaysburg.ebensburg.site/document/alphabetic-by-name-a-z-64f07f/
- Content note: This portable copy is not the official record and may include an automated convenience summary. Verify important details in the original document.

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.