Macalester, Hector- Loyalist claim; Treasurer and Paymaster for Army, with rank of Capt; Left VA Aug 1776. [C:300]

Mackie, Richard- Loyalist claim; Nansemond Co; Imprisoned 1779 on suspicion of giving intelligence to British; Escaped and went to NY; Employed in Engineer’s Dept for expedition to Charleston; Went with Army to Yorktown; After the peace, returned to VA, seized by mob and beaten, given twelve hours to leave or be hanged; Went to Nova Scotia. [C:318-19]

Madison, Richard- Augusta County; Court Martial 28 Oct1778, Capt Long, returned for not appearing at musters 26 July 1778, fined 5 shillings. [ACCM:111]

Maitland, William- Loyalist claim; Williamsburg; Merchant; Britain native, went to VA 1771; Escaped to Dunmore’s fleet and went to Britain. [C:324]

Makins, John- On a 2 Dec 1781 list of those in public jail, by Governor’s warrant, a “Refugee” from “York Town.” [ROSE]

Malcomb, George- Augusta Co Court Martial 26 Oct 1778, returned for not appearing at muster 20 Oct 1778, and fined. [ACCM:97]

Maleer, John- In Peter Pelham’s account of prisoners in the public gaol for whom he provided necessaries from 21 Dec 1777 to Feb 1778, John Maleer prisoner 43 days, “recd. Jany. 17, 1778” (APA 139, folder “1781”).

Manning, Thomas- Loyalist claim; Norfolk Co; Born in VA; Enlisted in 84th Regt; Went to New Providence, but was captured by Spaniards; Went to England 1783. [C:330]

Mariner, George- Accomack Co, “Marriner” on a list of militia delinquents who did not attend muster of 16 May 1778. [ACCOM1]

Mariner, Laban- Accomack Co, “Marriner” on a list of militia delinquents who did not attend muster of 16 May 1778. [ACCOM1]

Marks, Jacob- Augusta Co Court Martial 16 Oct 1776, Capt Linkhorn’s Co, summoned to show cause why he did not go out when drafted; 15 Oct 1777, “deceased.” [ACCM:60, 77]

Marsh, Benjamin- Northumberland County, 18 Sept 1780 circular from County Lt Thomas Gaskins stating that on the 14th and 15th of Sept, Marsh participated in a riot against the draft law and then absconded, and he was therefore condemned and ordered to be apprehended. [GASKINS]

Marsh, Cuthbert– Northumberland County, 18 Sept 1780 circular from County Lt Thomas Gaskins stating that on the 14th and 15th of Sept, Marsh participated in a riot against the draft law and then absconded, and he was therefore condemned and ordered to be apprehended; Northumberland County, October Court 1780, Cuthbert Marsh brot before the court for behaving in a rioutous manner against the draught, ordered he post bond for £20000 to keep the peace. [GASKINS; NORTHUMOB 1773-1783:432]

Marsh, Edward- Northumberland County, 18 Sept 1780 circular from County Lt Thomas Gaskins stating that on the 14th and 15th of Sept, Marsh participated in a riot against the draft law and then absconded, and he was therefore condemned and ordered to be apprehended. [GASKINS]

Marsh, Gideon and John Marsh and Richard Marsh– [1] Northumberland County, 18 Sept 1780 circular from County Lt Thomas Gaskins stating that on the 14th and 15th of Sept, Gideon and John Marsh participated in a riot against the draft law and then absconded, and he was therefore condemned and ordered to be apprehended; [2] Northumberland County, November Court 1780, on information that Gideon Marsh, Richard Marsh, John Marsh […and others] were aiders and abetters in a riot, who shot upon Thomas Gaskins, Thomas Gaskins Junr. and John Heath Junr., ordered Sheriff take them into custody as breachers of the peace and that they give security each in the sum of twenty thousand pounds to appear at next court and in mean time be of good order and keep the peace; [3] Jan Court 1781, Richard Marsh brought before court for behaing in a rioutous manner against the draught, ordered he post bond for £30000; [4] Feb Court 1781, Gideon Marsh brought before court for behaving in a riotous manner against the draught, ordered he post bond for £30000. [GASKINS; NORTHUMOB 1773-1783:436, 442, 450]

Marshall, George- Augusta County; Court Martial 28 Oct 1778, Capt Long, returned for not appearing at muster 26 Sept 1778, fined 5 shillings. [ACCM:110]

Marshall, William- Accomack Co, on a list of militia delinquents who did not appear at muster 29 May 1778, 26 June 1778, 31 July 1778, 28 Aug 1778, Capt William Downing. [ACCOM1]

Marshall, Jessee- Nansemond County; 17 May 1779, signed promissory note to “appear whenever we may be called” by Gen Mathew or any other officer commanding His Majesty’s forces, otherwise to remain peacably at home. [CVSP1:319]

Marshall, John- Augusta Co Court Martial 28 Oct 1778, Capt Buchanan, returned for not appearing at muster 25 Oct 1777. [ACCM:107]

Martin, George- Montgomery Co; Militia, on a list of Capt Love’s company of delinquents from the muster of 27 July 1782. [VMHB 47:36]

Martin, Hugh- Augusta Co; Court Martial 13 Apr 1779, Capt Kinkead, returned for not appearing at muster 24 Dec 1778. [ACCM:120]

Martin, John- Montgomery County, 4 April 1776; Committee of Safety minutes, “Ordered that Nathaniel Britton & John Martin be apprehended & brought before a committee to be held at Saml. Thompsons on Wednesday the 19th of this month to answer the following charge, That they have made a practice of stealing horses, That they have threatened to take the life of Capt Jos. Cloyd & have said many things that shew that their intentions are unfriendly to the American cause.” Also ordered that Capt Jos. Cloyd have the said men “apprehended by taking with him as many men out of his company of malitia as he thinks proper, who it is expected will chearfully attend him & execute the order.” [ACC24278, p 48]

Martin, Joseph- Augusta Co Court Martial 22 Oct 1778, returned for not appearing at muster 25 Sep 1778, Capt Young; also summoned to show cause why he appeared at muster of 4 Sep 1778 without arms. [ACCM:89-90]

Martin, Lewis- Augusta Co Court Martial 16 Oct 1777, fined for musters of 26 Apr 1777 and 31 May 1777, Capt Peoples. [ACCM:81]

Martin, Lewis Burwell- Loyalist claim; James River; Owned property in Goochland and Albemarle Counties; Was in Jamaica at start of war and remained there. [C:334-5]

Martin, Samuel- Loyalist claim; James River; son of Col John Martin andd Martha Burwell; Born in Caroline Co; Brother of Lewis Burwell Martin; Owned property in Albemarle, Goochland, Henrico Counties; Shipping holdings enabled him to “put into service more seamen than any other merchant” during the war. [C:335]

Mason, Bennet- Accomack Co, on a list of militia delinquents who did not appear at musteer 15 Aug 1778. [ACCOM1]

Mason, Edward- [“Maeson”] Montgomery Co; Militia, on a list of Capt Love’s company of delinquents from the muster of 31 July 1782. [VMHB 47:36]

Mason, Gilbert– Jailed in Bedford County in 1780 on suspicion of toryism (Abercrombie, vol 1, 100).

Mason, Martin– Jailed in Bedford County for 9 days in 1780 on suspicion of toryism (Abercrombie, vol 1, 99).

Massey, Adks.- Accomack Co, on a list of militia delinquents who did not appear at muster of 29 May 1778, Capt William Downing. [ACCOM1]

Mass(e)y, Silvester– Jailed in Bedford County for 4 days in 1780 on suspicion of toryism (Abercrombie, vol 1, 99).

Mass(e)y, Thomas– Jailed in Bedford County for 6 days in 1780 on suspicion of toryism (Abercrombie, vol 1, 99). Shown in an unalphabetized list next to Silvester, above.

Mathews, Joseph- Augusta Co Court Martial 27 Oct 1778, Capt Trimble, returned for not appearing at muster 6 Oct 1778, fined, also fined for musters of 26 Nov 1778, 8 Apr 1779. [ACCM:103-4, 121-2]

Mathews, Richard- Augusta Co; Court Martial 13 Apr 1779, Capt Trimble, fined for not appearing at muster 26 Nov 1778, acquitted for not appearing at musters 24 Dec 1778, 19 March 1779, 8 Apr 1779. [ACCM:121-2]

Mathews, Robert- Augusta Co Court Martial 27 Oct 1778, “Matthews” returned for not appearing at muster 11 Dec 1777, Capt Trimble, acquitted; 13 Apr 1779, returned for not appearing at muster 19 March 1779, fined for not appearing at muster 8 Apr 1779. [ACCM:103-4, 122]

Mathews, Robins R.- “Mathies,” Accomack Co, 10 May 1778, fined £4.0.0 for refusing to go upon alarm at “Annamessick.” [ACCOM1]

Mathews, William P.- Loyalist claim; Hampton; Deceased, claim made by widow Margaret; Born in England; Deputy Assistant Quarter Master General; commissioned Lt under Lord Cornwallis; Went to Jamaica, died in a hurricane 1784. [C:337]

Maxey, Josiah– Bedford County Court 25 July 1780, Commonwealth vs Josiah Maxey for a breach of the Act “for punishment of certain offences,” he was found guilty and fined 100 pounds and sentenced to imprisonment one month. The statute in view, enacted in Oct 1776, provided that individuals who “by any word, open deed, or act, advisedly and willingly maintain and defend the authority, jurisdiction, or power, to the king or parliament of Great Britain” would be subject to fine or imprisonment. [BED6, 290; HEN9, 170-71]

Mead, Robert– Bedford County Court, 26 June 1780, The Commonwealth vs Robert Mead, on an information for a breach of an “Act for the punishment of certain offences,” he was found guilty, was fined $90 and sentenced to imprisonment one hour. The statute in view, enacted in Oct 1776, provided that individuals who “by any word, open deed, or act, advisedly and willingly maintain and defend the authority, jurisdiction, or power, to the king or parliament of Great Britain” would be subject to fine or imprisonment. [BED6, 287; HEN9, 170-71]

Mead, William Jr.– Jailed in Bedford County for 47 days in 1780 on suspicion of toryism. [ABER, vol 1, 99]

Meadors, John- Augusta Co Court Martial 17 April 1777, “Meadows” summoned for not appearing at three musters, Capt Fraizer. [ACCM:72]

Meadors, John- [“Meathers”] Augusta Co Court Martial 16 Oct 1777, Capt Robertson’s delinquents, fined for one muster; Court Martial 27 Oct 1778, “Meathers” returned for not appearing at muster 25 July 1778, acquitted. [ACCM:82, 101-2]

Meadors, Josiah– Bedford County Court 30 Sept 1780, examination of Josiah Meadors “for high treason,” he pleaded guilty of taking the oath [to the King of England] and of administering it to others, and it was the opinion of the court that he be tried before the General Court. [BED6, 301]

Meadors, William- Augusta Co Court Martial 17 April 1777, “Meadows” summoned for not appearing at three musters, Capt Fraizer. [ACCM:72]

Meadors, William- Augusta Co Court Martial 27 Oct 1778, “Meathers” returned for not appearing at muster 25 July 1778, Capt Robertson, acquitted. [ACCM:101-2]

Meeke, Daniel- Augusta Co Court Martial 16 Oct 1776, summoned for not appearing at one general muster, Capt Lockridge. [ACCM:58]

Meeke, Daniel- or “Meeker,” Augusta County; Court Martial 28 Oct 1778, Capt Kinkead, returned for not appearing at muster 21 Sept 1778, acquitted; 13 Apr 1779, returned for not appearing at muster 9 Apr 1779. [ACCM:109, 120]

Meeke, John- Augusta Co Court Martial 16 Oct 1776, summoned for not appearing at one general muster, Capt Lockridge. [ACCM:58]

Meeke, John- Augusta County; Court Martial 28 Oct 1778, Capt Kinkead, returned for not appearing at muster 21 Sept 1778, acquitted; 13 Apr 1779, returned for not appearing at muster 9 Apr 1779. [ACCM:109, 120]

Mehorne, John- Accomack Co, on a list of those who failed to appear at muster 25 Apr 1778, Capt Robert Coleburn. [ACCOM1]

Melson, Robert- Accomack Co, on a list of delinquents who did not appear at muster 11 July 1778, Capt Robert Coleburn. [ACCOM1]

Mendenhall, James- Berkeley Co; Aug Court 1778, information filed against “Mendinghall” for refusing to give in taxable articles. [BERK3:291]

Menzies, Ninian-Loyalist claim; Merchant, partner with James Todd; Refused to take rebel oath and went to NY, then Britain 1779, then to West Indies where he died 1781. [C:491-2]

Meredith, Bradley- Henry Co, on list of George Waller of those who refused to take the oath of allegiance to Virginia 7 Oct 1777. [VMHB 9:13]

Merritt, Roucey- Augusta Co Court Martial 17 Apr 1777, summoned for not appearing at muster 30 Nov 1776, Capt Ruben Harrison. [ACCM:72]

Metcalf, John-  “Midcalf”; Accomack Co, on a list of individuals who did not appear at muster of 15 June 1778. [ACCOM1]

Michaux, Paul- Powhatan Co, on return of Richd. Crump 31 Dec 1777 of those who refused to take the oath of allegiance to Virginia. [VAGEN 27:191]

Middleton, Alexander- Loyalist claim; Doctor; Refused to fight for rebels and imprisoned; Went to Philadelphia where he cared for loyalist prisoners; Hid for six months; Appointed Capt of company of MD loyalists; Went to England for health reasons. [C:343-4]

Miles, John- Montgomery Co; On a list of Capt Osburn’s militia company of muster delinquents, 3 Feb 1783. [VMHB 47:35-6]

Miller, Alexander- Augusta County; [1] Commonwealth vs. Miller. 22 Aug 1777, John Poage came before Sampson Mathews JP and made oath that he rec’d a letter from Alexander Miller, “formerly a Presbyterian minister”… that “he has endeavored by the words and sentences in the said letter to support, maintain, and defend the power, authority, and jurisdiction of the King of Great Britain within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Miller summoned to appear. Transcript of letter included, also abstract of further proceedings against Miller. [CHALKLEY, vol 1, 504-7; see also SCRIB4:163, Miller described as a “real enemy to the general struggle of all America”]

Miller, Daniel- Augusta County Court Martial 17 Oct 1776, summoned for not appearing at two musters, Capt Thomas Smith; 16 Oct 1777, fined for one muster; Court Martial of 29 Oct 1778, he was exempted from future duty. [ACCM:64, 80, 112]

Miller, Daniel- Augusta County; Court Martial 28 Oct1778, Capt Long, returned for not appearing at muster 26 July 1778, fined 5 shillings. [ACCM:111]

Miller, Henry- Augusta Co Court Martial 17 April 1777, summoned for not appearing at two musters, Capt Fraizer. [ACCM:72]

Miller, Hugh- Loyalist claim; Norfolk; Volunteer in 1775; Took refuge in Dunmore’s fleet and went to NY. [C:344-5]

Miller, James- Loyalist claim; In VA (apparently Westover area) 1764 to 1776 when he was expelled. [C:345]

Miller, James- Augusta Co court martial 15 Oct 1777, fined for two musters in 1777, Capt Buchanan; 28 Oct 1778, returned for not appearing at muster 25 Oct 1777, acquitted. [ACCM:77, 107-8]

Miller, John- Augusta Co Court Martial 17 Apr 1777, summoned to show cause why he does not attend musters, Capt Linkhorn; 15 Oct 1777, fined for six musters. [ACCM:70, 77]

Miller, John- Augusta Co Court Martial 16 Oct 1777, fined for muster of 31 May 1777, Capt Peoples. [ACCM:81]

Miller, John Jr-Augusta Co Court Martial 17 Apr 1777, summoned to show cause why he does not attend musters, Capt Linkhorn; 15 Oct 1777, fined for six musters. [ACCM:70, 77]

Miller, Robert-  Loyalist claim; Williamsburg; Treasurer of William & Mary College; Controller of Customas at Williamsburg, resident there twenty-five years; Left VA spring 1775 for Englan. [C:347]

Milliken, John- Augusta County; Court Martial 29 Oct 1778, Capt Bell, “Millican” returned for not appearing at muster 13 Aug 1778, acquitted. [ACCM:113]

Minzies, James- Went to VA 1753; Employed in Lord Dunmore’s office, wnet into the fleet in July 1775; Went with Dunmore to England and returned with him in 1781. [C:349-50]

Mirfield, Edward- Loyalist claim; Norfolk; Merchant; Defended Norfolk with Lord Dunmore; Prisoner for more than a year. [C:350]

Misher, Benjamin- “Bengamin”; Accomack Co, 10 May 1778, fined £2.0.0 for refusing to go upon alarm at “Annamessick.” [ACCOM1]

Mitchell, Andrew- Augusta Co Court Martial 17 Oct 1776, summoned for not appearing at four musters, Capt Henderson; 17 Apr 1777, summoned for not appearing at four musters; 16 Oct 1777, fined for five musters, Capt Givens; 16 Oct 1777, Capt Henderson, fined for 8 musters; Court Martial 26 Oct 1778, Capt Henderson’s delinquents (but “of Capt. Givin’s compy.”), returned for not appearing when drafted 29 Apr 1778. [ACCM:64, 73, 79, 82, 98; Unclear if one man, or more]

Mitchell, Cary- Loyalist claim; Deceased, claim made by wiow Martha; Collector of Customs for Lower James River; Fled to the British fleet Dec 1775; Captured, allowed to reside with family under permanent guard; Went to Dutch East Indies, then England, where he died 1784. [C:350-51; SCRIB5:214, 219, 226, 326]

Mitchell, Henry- Loyalist claim; Fredericksburg; Scotland native; Lived at Fredericksburg 20 years as factor for a Glasgow trading house; Fled to British fleet 1777. [C:351]

Mitchell, James- Augusta Co Court Martial 23 Oct 1778, Lt Mitchell of Capt Teate’s Co returneed for not apprehending David and Thomas Fulton, delinquents, and for not making a return on the orders he had from Capt Tate for that purpose, and likewise for not apprehending William Humphrey, a delinquent, ordered he be found guilty, “and it’s the opinion of the court that the President of this court reprimand him, which was accordingly don in the presence of the court.” [ACCM:93]

Mitz, Henry- Loyalist claim; Fredericksburg; Made claim from “Cataroqui” in 1787. [C:351]

Moncrieff, Philip- Loyalist claim; Went as Merchant to Warwick 17771, near James River; Went to Charlotte Co for two years; Fled Sept 1775. [C:351-2]

Monsey, James- Augusta Co Court Martial 17 Apr 1777, summoned for not appearing at four musters, Capt Henderson. [ACCM:73]

Monsey, Samuel Jr- Augusta Co Court Martial 16 Oct 1776, Capt Linkhorn’s Co, summoned to show cause why he did not go out when drafted; 15 Oct 1777, acquitted. [ACCM:60, 77]

Montgomery, Alexander- On a 2 Dec 1781 list of those in public jail, by Governor’s warrant, a “Refugee” from “York Town.” [ROSE]

Montgomery, James- Augusta Co Court Martial 16 Oct 1777, “Montgumrey” fined for two musters including muster of 31 May 1777, Capt Peoples. [ACCM:81]

Montgomery, James- Augusta Co Court Martial 21 Oct 1778, Capt McCutchen’s delinquents, returned for not appearing at muster 20 Oct 1778; summoned to appear at next court martial to show why he did not appear at muster of 20 Oct 1778. [ACCM:86-7]

Montgomery, Thomas- Loyalist claim; Norfolk; Merchant; Forced to return to Scotland. [C:353]

Montgomery, William- Augusta Co Court Martial 15 Oct 1777, “Mountgumrey” fined for muster of 14 Oct 1777. [ACCM:76]

Moon, Jacob- Berkeley Co; Aug Court 1778, information filed against him for refusing to give in taxable articles. [BERK3:291]

Moore, Frederick– Montgomery County; Warrant 27 April 1779 from Walter Crockett and James McGavock to any officer civil or military, which sd officer is empowered to command a guard for his assistance; “Whereas complaint has been made upon oath that old Fredrick Moor […and others] have entred into a conspiracy and taken an oath not to lift arms against the King of Great Britain or his heirs and to join the Inglish and Indians and to assist them in destroying the country,” warrant to take “the above named traitors to their county.” [MCCC]

Moore, John- Augusta Co Court Martial 15 Oct 1777, fined for one muster, Capt Stewart. [ACCM:75]

Moore, Levy- Nansemond County; 26 Oct 1782, condemned by the General Court for treason, sentenced to be hanged by the Sheriff of Henrico Co on 29 Nov 1782. [CARRINGTON]

Moore, Major- On a list of militia delinquents, 16 May 1778, Accomack Co. [ACCOM1]

Morgan, Nathan- Montgomery Co; Militia, on a list of Capt Love’s company of delinquents from the musters of 25 May 1782, 27 July 1782. [VMHB 47:36]

Morris, Henry- Augusta Co; Court Martial 14 Apr 1779, Capt Vance, fined for not appearing at muster 27 Nov 1778. [ACCM:123]

Morris, Henry- age 34, 5’6”, brown hair, blue eyes, dark complexion, Planter, res. Hampshire Co, born Bedford Co, a military delinquent from Hampshire Co sentenced 15 June 1781 to six months service, sized 6 Aug 1781 at Albemarle Old Courthouse. [ACC24296:77-8]

Morris, Shadrack- Montgomery County, 11 June 1776; Committee of Safety minutes, “Orderd. that Shadrick Morris be apprehended to answer to the following complaint, that the sd. Morris has decld. openly that he would join the Kings Troops, that he was a Kings man and would not deny.” [ACC24278, p 22]

Morrison, Archibel- [“Morison”] Montgomery Co; Militia, on a list of Capt Love’s company of delinquents from the muster of 31 July 1782. [VMHB 47:36]

Morrison, Thomas- [“Morison”] Montgomery Co; Militia, on a list of Capt Love’s company of delinquents from the muster of 31 July 1782. [VMHB 47:36]

Morrison, Thomas- Loyalist claim; Norfolk; Volunteer under Dunmore; Went to NY, appointed Lt and Quartermaster of 2nd Battalion NJ Volunteers in 1777; Arrived at Deptford, England Apr 1783. [C:359]

Morrow, Francis- Augusta Co Court Martial 22 Oct 1778, “Marrow” returned for not appearing at muster 25 Sep 1778, Capt Young. [ACCM:89-90]

Moseley, Edward Hack and Edward Hack Moseley Jr- Princess Anne Co; 19 Dec 1775, appeared before the Convention regarding injurious reports that they were inimical to the cause of their country, ordered they be confined in Williamsburg under guard until further order of the Convention; Paroled and ordered to remain in Williamsburg 22 Dec 1775. 3 Jan 1776, the Convention Committee to whom this case was referred found that they did not appear inimical to liberty before Lord Dunmore had raisedhis standardand that what they did proceeded out of fear, they were therefore discharged on their parole not to give intelligence to British. [SCRIB5:188-9, 219, 257, 329]

Moses, Ezekiel- “Ezekill,” Accomack Co, on lists of delinquents who did not appear at musters of 5 Sept 1778, 3 Oct 1778, Capt Robert Coleburn. [ACCOM1]

Moses, Samuel- Augusta Co Court Martial 17 Apr 1777, summoned for not appearing at muster 18 Oct 1776, Capt Moffett; Court Martial 15 Oct 1777, fined for one muster. [ACCM:67, 74]

Moses, Samuel- Augusta Co; Court Martial 13 Apr 1779, Capt Trimble (but now of Capt Simpson’s company), summoned for not appearing at musters of 26 Nov 1778, 19 March 1779. [ACCM:121-2]

Mott, James, also Mosely Mott, Thomas Mott– Northumberland County, November Court 1780; Commonwealth [vs.] James Mott, Thomas Mott, Mosely Mott […and others], Deft—On a breach of the peace. Defts ordered to give £100000 bond each for keeping the peace during present war with Great Britain, or that they remain in custody of Sheriff until security is given. [NORTHUMOB 1773-1783, 436. This is in relation to the draft riot in Northumberland County in Sept 1780].

Mowrey, Henry- Augusta County; Court Martial 29 Oct 1778, Capt Bell, returned for not appearing at muster 13 Aug 1778, acquitted. [ACCM:113]

Mowrey, Lewis- Augusta County; Court Martial 29 Oct 1778, Capt Bell, returned for not appearing at muster 20 Oct 1778, fined for not appearing at muster 17 Oct 1778. [ACCM:113-114]

Mowrey, Peter- Augusta County; Court Martial 29 Oct 1778, Capt Bell, returned for not appearing at muster 20 Oct 1778, acquitted; fined for not appearing at muster 17 Oct 1778. [ACCM:113-114]

Mowrey, Peter- Augusta County; Court Martial 29 Oct 1778, Capt Bell, returned for not appearing at muster 13 Aug 1778. [ACCM:113]

Muid, Robert– Jailed 11 days in Bedford County in 1780 on suspicion of toryism. [ABER, vol 1, 99]

Muir, George- Loyalist claim; Fredericksburg; Scotland native; Estate confiscated. [C:361]

Muirhead, John- Loyalist claim; Norfolk; Shoemaker; Imprisoned; Went to NY, then England. [C: 361]

Mullinex, John Jr- Augusta Co Court Martial 15 Oct 1777, fined for muster of 8 Sept 1777, Capt Hopkins. [ACCM:75]

Mullinex, John Sr- Augusta Co Court Martial 15 Oct 1777, fined for muster of 8 Sept 1777, Capt Hopkins. [ACCM:75]

Mullins, William-Pittsylvania County Court, January 1778, James Dear found guilty of a contempt for releasing William Mullins, a deserter. William Drake also found guilty of the same charge. [PITT4:55-6]

Munger, David- [“Mungor”] Rockingham County Court, 27 March 1781, on information from the Deputy Attorney for not giving in his taxable property, ordered to be summond;  23 June 1783, his fine imposed for such was “acquited” upon his paying costs. [ROCKING:88, 272]

Munger, John- Augusta Co Court Martial 17 April 1777, “Mungar” summoned for not appearing at one muster, Capt Fraizer. [ACCM:72]

Murdock, George- Pittsylvania County; January 1777, the county court certified that he had refused to take the oath of allegiance, and showed an unfriendly disposition towards the American Colonies. [PITT3:28]

Murphy, Edward- On a 2 Dec 1781 list of those in public jail, by Governor’s warrant, a “Refugee” from “York Town.” [ROSE]

Murphy, John– Bedford County Court, 26 Sept 1780, Commonwealth vs John Murphey, on information for breach of an act “for the punishment of certain offences,” he was found guilty, fined 5000 pounds, sentenced to imprisonment one year. The statute in view, enacted in Oct 1776, provided that individuals who “by any word, open deed, or act, advisedly and willingly maintain and defend the authority, jurisdiction, or power, to the king or parliament of Great Britain” would be subject to fine or imprisonment; Bedford County Court 27 Sept 1780, ordered that the Officer of the Guard permit Robert Cowan and John Murphey to associate together as also the wives & children & relations of the said Cowan & Murphey may have access to them as often as they shall think fit, unless ordered by some officer of the state to the contrary. On motion of Robert Cowan & John Murphey leave is granted them to walk out once a day or twice if it should appear necessary for their health under a strong guard not to exceed 800 yards from the Courthouse. [BED6, 287, 300; HEN9, 170-71]

Murphy, William- Augusta Co Court Martial 21 Oct 1778, Capt McCutchen’s delinquents, fined five shillings. [ACCM:87]

Myer, Philip– Montgomery County; 6 April 1779, Warrant from Walter Crockett and James McGavock to the Sheriff; “Whereas complaint has been made to us upon oath that Philip Myer […and others] have entred into a conspiracy to seize the publick magaziens, and then to proceed to kill murder and lay waste this county,” warrant to apprehend them. [MCCC]