NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Battle of Matson's Ford

The Battle of Matson's Ford was a battle of the American Revolutionary War fought December 11, 1777 in the area surrounding Matson's Ford (present-day Conshohocken and West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania). Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, The Netherlands, Spain, American Indians Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, American Indians Canadian Indians Commanders George Washington, Comte de Rochambeau, Nathanael Greene, Bernardo de GÃ¡lvez William Howe, Henry Clinton, Charles Cornwallis (more commanders) The American Revolutionary War (1775â€“1783), also known as the American War... December 11 is the 345th day (346th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Conshohocken is a borough located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 kmÂ²) - Width 160 miles (255 km) - Length 280 miles (455 km) - % water 2. ... Image File history File links US_flag_13_stars_â€“_Betsy_Ross. ... Within the United States there are political organizations that call themselves militia, which claim legitimacy based on Article 1, section 8 and the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution, the militia act of 1792, Title 10 section 311, and the common law concept of an armed citizenry. ... Image File history File links Union_flag_1606_(Kings_Colors). ... Image File history File links US_flag_13_stars_â€“_Betsy_Ross. ... John Lacey (b 1756 - ?) was an American commander during the American Revolution. ... Image File history File links Union_flag_1606_(Kings_Colors). ... Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (December 31, 1738-October 5, British general and colonial governor. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Commanders George Washington William Howe Henry Clinton The Philadelphia campaign (1777â€“1778) was a British initiative in the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants United States Britain Commanders George Washington William Howe Strength 11,000 17,000 Casualties 250 killed 750 wounded 400 captured 89 killed 487 wounded The Battle of Brandywine was a battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on September 11, 1777 near Chadds Ford on Brandywine Creek in Delaware... The Paoli Massacre is the name given to an incident during the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants Continental Army Britain Commanders George Washington William Howe Strength ? 9,000 Casualties 152 killed, 521 wounded, & 400 captured 71 killed, 450 wounded, & 14 missing The Battle of Germantown was in the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants Continental Army Colonial militia Great Britain German mercenaries Commanders George Washington William Howe Charles Cornwallis W. von Knyphausen Strength 11,000 14,000 Casualties 90 killed or wounded 32 captured 60 killed or wounded Map of the Battle of White Marsh The Battle of White Marsh was a battle... Recreation of a cabin in which soldiers would have lived at Valley Forge. ... Combatants Patriot militia Britain Hessian Army Commanders John Lacey William Howe Strength ? ? Casualties None None The Battle of Crooked Billet was a battle of the American Revolutionary War and was fought on May 1, 1778. ... The Battle of Monmouth was an inconclusive battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on June 28, 1778. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, The Netherlands, Spain, American Indians Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, American Indians Canadian Indians Commanders George Washington, Comte de Rochambeau, Nathanael Greene, Bernardo de GÃ¡lvez William Howe, Henry Clinton, Charles Cornwallis (more commanders) The American Revolutionary War (1775â€“1783), also known as the American War... December 11 is the 345th day (346th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Conshohocken is a borough located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... West Conshohocken is a borough located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ... Official language(s) None Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area Ranked 33rd - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 kmÂ²) - Width 160 miles (255 km) - Length 280 miles (455 km) - % water 2. ...

Enroute from White Marsh to Valley Forge via Butler Pike, the Washington's forces planned to cross the Schuylkill River at Matson's Ford. Advance patrols of the Pennsylvania Militia, under the command of Colonel John Lacey, encountered a British foraging expedition under the command of Lord Cornwallis. Skirmishes ensued, and the Pennsylvania Militia were overrun. The British pushed ahead, and engaged units of the Continental Army making their way across the river. The Americans retreated, destroyed the bridge across the Schuylkill behind them, and marched north to Swede's Ford (present-day Norristown). Combatants Continental Army Colonial militia Great Britain German mercenaries Commanders George Washington William Howe Charles Cornwallis W. von Knyphausen Strength 11,000 14,000 Casualties 90 killed or wounded 32 captured 60 killed or wounded Map of the Battle of White Marsh The Battle of White Marsh was a battle... Recreation of a cabin in which soldiers would have lived at Valley Forge. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732â€“December 14, 1799) commanded Americas war for independence (1775â€“1783), and was the first President of the United States, from 1789 to 1797. ... John Lacey (b 1756 - ?) was an American commander during the American Revolution. ... Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (December 31, 1738-October 5, British general and colonial governor. ... Illustration depicting uniforms and weapons used during the 1779 to 1783 period of the American Revolution by showing four soldiers standing in an informal group General George Washington, was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775. ... Norristown is a home rule municipality located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 17 miles (27 km) west by north of Philadelphia, on the Schuylkill River, USA. It formerly was a borough operating under Pennsyvanias borough code, its official name is The Borough of Norristown and it is frequently referred to...

The Continental Army spent December 11-12 in the hills above Swede's Ford. On the evening of December 12, the army crossed the Schuylkill River using makeshift wagon bridges, and proceeded down Swedeland Road to Gulph Mills, where they remained from December 13-19. On December 18, the Continental Congress declared a day of "public Thanksgiving." On December 19, the army marched seven miles west on Gulph Road to their winter quarters at Valley Forge.

Categories: United States military history stubs | British battle stubs | 1777 | Battles of the American Revolutionary War | Battles of the United Kingdom | History of Pennsylvania Download high resolution version (2000x3008, 3986 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The First Continental Congress was a body of representatives appointed by the legislatures of twelve North American colonies of Great Britain in 1774. ... The Articles of Association was a petition of grievances against Great Britain by the American colonies, and a compact among them to collectively impose economic sanctions to pressure a resolution. ... Exterior view of Independence Hall (circa 1770s). ... The Second Continental Congress was a body of representatives appointed by the legislatures of several British North American colonies which met from May 10, 1775 to March 1, 1781. ... Betsy Ross and two children presenting her sewn flag to George Washington and others Betsy Ross (January 1, 1752 - January 30, 1836) was an American woman who is said to have sewn the first American flag. ... U.S. Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is the document in which the Thirteen Colonies in North America declared themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain and explained their justifications for doing so. ... The Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776 has been described as the most democratic in America and was authored primarily by George Bryan, James Cannon, and Benjamin Franklin. ... The Articles of Confederation The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, commonly known as the Articles of Confederation, was the first governing document of the United States of America. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Commanders George Washington William Howe Henry Clinton The Philadelphia campaign (1777â€“1778) was a British initiative in the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants United States Britain Commanders George Washington William Howe Strength 11,000 17,000 Casualties 250 killed 750 wounded 400 captured 89 killed 487 wounded The Battle of Brandywine was a battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on September 11, 1777 near Chadds Ford on Brandywine Creek in Delaware... The Liberty Bell, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American bell of great historic significance. ... The Paoli Massacre is the name given to an incident during the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants Continental Army Britain Commanders George Washington William Howe Strength ? 9,000 Casualties 152 killed, 521 wounded, & 400 captured 71 killed, 450 wounded, & 14 missing The Battle of Germantown was in the American Revolutionary War. ... Fort Mifflin is located in the southern portion of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, near the Philadelphia Airport. ... Combatants Continental Army Colonial militia Great Britain German mercenaries Commanders George Washington William Howe Charles Cornwallis W. von Knyphausen Strength 11,000 14,000 Casualties 90 killed or wounded 32 captured 60 killed or wounded Map of the Battle of White Marsh The Battle of White Marsh was a battle... Recreation of a cabin in which soldiers would have lived at Valley Forge. ... Combatants Patriot militia Britain Hessian Army Commanders John Lacey William Howe Strength ? ? Casualties None None The Battle of Crooked Billet was a battle of the American Revolutionary War and was fought on May 1, 1778. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Commanders George Washington William Howe Henry Clinton The Philadelphia campaign (1777â€“1778) was a British initiative in the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants Britain United States Commanders Colonel John Butler Colonel Zebulon Butler Strength 900 regulars and Native American warriors 360 milita Casualties three killed, eight wounded over 300 killed and captured (164+6 known dead) The Wyoming massacre was an encounter during the American Revolutionary War between American Patriots and Loyalists... The Congress of the Confederation or the United States in Congress Assembled was a body of representatives appointed by the legislatures of the United States from March 1, 1781 to March 4, 1789. ...