Gregory Smith

This company was part of the Second Virginia State Regiment that was under the command of Colonel Gregory Smith.Alexander's name was reflected on the company payroll through December 9, 1778.Thus, he served in the Continental Army for a little more than one and one half years.See DAR National No. 383890.
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GREGORY SMITH Colonel
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Gregory Smith was commissioned Captain in Seventh Virginia Regiment, February 7, 1776, and resigned 28th November, 1776.He was made Colonel of the Second Virginia Regiment from 1777 to 1778.Machen Boswell was commissioned First Lieutenant Second Virginia Regiment, 6th October, 1777, and was promoted Captain 15th September, 1778, and served to February, 1781.Captain Machen Boswell's Company 2nd Virginia State Regiment, commanded by Colonel Gregory Smith.