Charles Lynch was the son of: Sarah Clark & Charles Lynch (Born: 1703 in Galway, Ireland)(they were a Quaker Family)
Charles Lynch, II was born in Virginia.
Charles Lynch was married to Anne Terrell. They were the parents of 5 children.
1767: Charles Lynch became a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IN BEDFORD COUNTY,VIRGINIA.
The Quakers "disowned" Charles Lynch for taking this office Quakers were not permitted to take the oath of office.
1769-1778 Charles Lynch served in the HOUSE OF BURGESS & The Convention.
When the Rev. War broke out Charles Lynch became an officer organizing 2 rifle companies. His rank became Col. in the Bedford County Milita.
Col. Lynch was at the BATTLE OF GUILFORD March 15, 1781. His company of Rifleman along with Colonel William Washington's men suffered losses at the hands of Cornwallis' army under Brigadier General James Webster. Col. Lynch's name appears many times on the document SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN OF REV. SOLDIERS OF VIRGINIA.
Col. Lynch served in the Virginia Senate 1784-1789.
1780: Charles Lynch and several other Milita Officers and Justices, rounded up Tories suspected of aiding the British Army. Informal Court was held on the grounds of Charles Lynch's Estate "GREEN LEVEL". Thus the tag "LYNCH'S LAW"
Died age 60 years.
Suggested edit: I Believe this Col. Charles Lynch was in a partnership with my 6th Great Grandfather: Capt. Benjamin Clements, who was married to Susannah Hill. This is a Transcribed Copy of a letter written by Charles Lynch about Capt. Benjamin being in business with him.
1775 August 05 ... "Sometime ago, my having made powder was mentioned in your paper, but as I wish for no more merit (should there be any in it) than I deserve, I inform the public that Mr. Benjamin Clement is a partner with me in making powder and that he was the first in the colony that I know of who attempted to make it, altho' he did not bring it to perfection. Since our partnership, we have brought it to such perfection with salt-petre of our own making that the best riflemen approve of it; and with the little mill that we have we can make fifty pound weight a day. Salt-petre, only, is wanting, which may very easily be made by observing the following directions; and when it is considered how much we want powder and that salt-petre is the principal ingredient, it is hopeful that those who have the good of their country at heart will exert themselves in making it. Without it we can have no powder, consequently, no means of defense; but with it we shall soon have both. I am, Sir, your very humble servant, Charles Lynch. [1]
The directions for making the salt-petre were to dig up the dirt floor of old meat houses - boil the dirt and strain through straw.
Capt. Benjamin Clements lived in Pittsylvania County, VA a neighbor County to Bedford and Campbell County,
Contributor: Cathi Gross (48832560) • [email protected]
Charles Lynch, II was born in Virginia.
Charles Lynch was married to Anne Terrell. They were the parents of 5 children.
1767: Charles Lynch became a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IN BEDFORD COUNTY,VIRGINIA.
The Quakers "disowned" Charles Lynch for taking this office Quakers were not permitted to take the oath of office.
1769-1778 Charles Lynch served in the HOUSE OF BURGESS & The Convention.
When the Rev. War broke out Charles Lynch became an officer organizing 2 rifle companies. His rank became Col. in the Bedford County Milita.
Col. Lynch was at the BATTLE OF GUILFORD March 15, 1781. His company of Rifleman along with Colonel William Washington's men suffered losses at the hands of Cornwallis' army under Brigadier General James Webster. Col. Lynch's name appears many times on the document SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN OF REV. SOLDIERS OF VIRGINIA.
Col. Lynch served in the Virginia Senate 1784-1789.
1780: Charles Lynch and several other Milita Officers and Justices, rounded up Tories suspected of aiding the British Army. Informal Court was held on the grounds of Charles Lynch's Estate "GREEN LEVEL". Thus the tag "LYNCH'S LAW"
Died age 60 years.
Suggested edit: I Believe this Col. Charles Lynch was in a partnership with my 6th Great Grandfather: Capt. Benjamin Clements, who was married to Susannah Hill. This is a Transcribed Copy of a letter written by Charles Lynch about Capt. Benjamin being in business with him.
1775 August 05 ... "Sometime ago, my having made powder was mentioned in your paper, but as I wish for no more merit (should there be any in it) than I deserve, I inform the public that Mr. Benjamin Clement is a partner with me in making powder and that he was the first in the colony that I know of who attempted to make it, altho' he did not bring it to perfection. Since our partnership, we have brought it to such perfection with salt-petre of our own making that the best riflemen approve of it; and with the little mill that we have we can make fifty pound weight a day. Salt-petre, only, is wanting, which may very easily be made by observing the following directions; and when it is considered how much we want powder and that salt-petre is the principal ingredient, it is hopeful that those who have the good of their country at heart will exert themselves in making it. Without it we can have no powder, consequently, no means of defense; but with it we shall soon have both. I am, Sir, your very humble servant, Charles Lynch. [1]
The directions for making the salt-petre were to dig up the dirt floor of old meat houses - boil the dirt and strain through straw.
Capt. Benjamin Clements lived in Pittsylvania County, VA a neighbor County to Bedford and Campbell County,
Contributor: Cathi Gross (48832560) • [email protected]
Charles Lynch was the son of: Sarah Clark & Charles Lynch (Born: 1703 in Galway, Ireland)(they were a Quaker Family)
Charles Lynch, II was born in Virginia.
Charles Lynch was married to Anne Terrell. They were the parents of 5 children.
1767: Charles Lynch became a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IN BEDFORD COUNTY,VIRGINIA.
The Quakers "disowned" Charles Lynch for taking this office Quakers were not permitted to take the oath of office.
1769-1778 Charles Lynch served in the HOUSE OF BURGESS & The Convention.
When the Rev. War broke out Charles Lynch became an officer organizing 2 rifle companies. His rank became Col. in the Bedford County Milita.
Col. Lynch was at the BATTLE OF GUILFORD March 15, 1781. His company of Rifleman along with Colonel William Washington's men suffered losses at the hands of Cornwallis' army under Brigadier General James Webster. Col. Lynch's name appears many times on the document SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN OF REV. SOLDIERS OF VIRGINIA.
Col. Lynch served in the Virginia Senate 1784-1789.
1780: Charles Lynch and several other Milita Officers and Justices, rounded up Tories suspected of aiding the British Army. Informal Court was held on the grounds of Charles Lynch's Estate "GREEN LEVEL". Thus the tag "LYNCH'S LAW"
Died age 60 years.
Suggested edit: I Believe this Col. Charles Lynch was in a partnership with my 6th Great Grandfather: Capt. Benjamin Clements, who was married to Susannah Hill. This is a Transcribed Copy of a letter written by Charles Lynch about Capt. Benjamin being in business with him.
1775 August 05 ... "Sometime ago, my having made powder was mentioned in your paper, but as I wish for no more merit (should there be any in it) than I deserve, I inform the public that Mr. Benjamin Clement is a partner with me in making powder and that he was the first in the colony that I know of who attempted to make it, altho' he did not bring it to perfection. Since our partnership, we have brought it to such perfection with salt-petre of our own making that the best riflemen approve of it; and with the little mill that we have we can make fifty pound weight a day. Salt-petre, only, is wanting, which may very easily be made by observing the following directions; and when it is considered how much we want powder and that salt-petre is the principal ingredient, it is hopeful that those who have the good of their country at heart will exert themselves in making it. Without it we can have no powder, consequently, no means of defense; but with it we shall soon have both. I am, Sir, your very humble servant, Charles Lynch. [1]
The directions for making the salt-petre were to dig up the dirt floor of old meat houses - boil the dirt and strain through straw.
Capt. Benjamin Clements lived in Pittsylvania County, VA a neighbor County to Bedford and Campbell County,
Contributor: Cathi Gross (48832560) • [email protected]
Charles Lynch, II was born in Virginia.
Charles Lynch was married to Anne Terrell. They were the parents of 5 children.
1767: Charles Lynch became a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE IN BEDFORD COUNTY,VIRGINIA.
The Quakers "disowned" Charles Lynch for taking this office Quakers were not permitted to take the oath of office.
1769-1778 Charles Lynch served in the HOUSE OF BURGESS & The Convention.
When the Rev. War broke out Charles Lynch became an officer organizing 2 rifle companies. His rank became Col. in the Bedford County Milita.
Col. Lynch was at the BATTLE OF GUILFORD March 15, 1781. His company of Rifleman along with Colonel William Washington's men suffered losses at the hands of Cornwallis' army under Brigadier General James Webster. Col. Lynch's name appears many times on the document SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN OF REV. SOLDIERS OF VIRGINIA.
Col. Lynch served in the Virginia Senate 1784-1789.
1780: Charles Lynch and several other Milita Officers and Justices, rounded up Tories suspected of aiding the British Army. Informal Court was held on the grounds of Charles Lynch's Estate "GREEN LEVEL". Thus the tag "LYNCH'S LAW"
Died age 60 years.
Suggested edit: I Believe this Col. Charles Lynch was in a partnership with my 6th Great Grandfather: Capt. Benjamin Clements, who was married to Susannah Hill. This is a Transcribed Copy of a letter written by Charles Lynch about Capt. Benjamin being in business with him.
1775 August 05 ... "Sometime ago, my having made powder was mentioned in your paper, but as I wish for no more merit (should there be any in it) than I deserve, I inform the public that Mr. Benjamin Clement is a partner with me in making powder and that he was the first in the colony that I know of who attempted to make it, altho' he did not bring it to perfection. Since our partnership, we have brought it to such perfection with salt-petre of our own making that the best riflemen approve of it; and with the little mill that we have we can make fifty pound weight a day. Salt-petre, only, is wanting, which may very easily be made by observing the following directions; and when it is considered how much we want powder and that salt-petre is the principal ingredient, it is hopeful that those who have the good of their country at heart will exert themselves in making it. Without it we can have no powder, consequently, no means of defense; but with it we shall soon have both. I am, Sir, your very humble servant, Charles Lynch. [1]
The directions for making the salt-petre were to dig up the dirt floor of old meat houses - boil the dirt and strain through straw.
Capt. Benjamin Clements lived in Pittsylvania County, VA a neighbor County to Bedford and Campbell County,
Contributor: Cathi Gross (48832560) • [email protected]
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