Military History of Joseph Hancock, Jr.

Revolutionary War Veteran | 8^th Pennsylvania Regiment

August 20, 1776 – April 3, 1780

Author: Bruce T. Hancock – 4^th Great Grandson of Joseph Hancock, Jr.

Publication August 20, 2004 | Revised October 2008

Table of Contents

• Introduction

I. Hancock Maryland – Hancock’s Home Prior to Enlistment

II. Pennsylvania 8^th Regiment Authorization

III. Joseph Hancock, Jr. – Colonist – Enlists as a Private to Fight the Indians

IV. Military, Political, and Economic Conditions – 1776

V. Change of Marching Orders and Command

VI. New Jersey – Winter 1777 – Washington Assembles an Army Decisively Containing the British

VII. On Land Washington Shadows Howe’s Moves by Sea

VIII. Battle of Brandywine

IX. Maneuvers after Brandywine

X. The Paoli Battle

XI. Paoli after the Battle

XII. Washington’s Dilemma

XIII. Battle of Germantown

XIV. Wayne’s Affair

XV. Winter Encampment at Valley Forge

XVI. The American Frontier in the 18^th Century

XVII. March to the Frontier

XVIII. McIntosh’s Military Expedition and Command 1778 – 1779

XIX. Brodhead’s Command and Campaign 1779 – 1781

XX. Conclusion – Joseph Hancock’s Military Career

• Reference List