Magill, James– Rockingham County; In a booklet of John Smith relative to cows that he collected and drove to Winchester, showing James Megill 1 beef, Oct 1781 (APA 238).
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”).
Marable, Benjamin– Gloucester County; 30 Sept 1781, John Campbell assistant to Thos. Harwood D.C., certifies that he had Benjamin Marable’s cart, team & driver two days for use of the army commanded by Gen. Weedon (APA 238).
Markham, John– Pittsylvania County; On a return of persons employed in the “Commissioners Dept” from 8 Sept to 31 Dec 1781, John Markham for collecting beef, forage &c 13 days, 2.12.0 (APA 238).
Martin, John– Halifax County; On a list of guns & blankets belonging to sundry persons which was “pressed” for the use of Halifax militia under Capt Powell when they marched with Maj Gen Greene’s Army to Guilford NC, John Martin 1 smooth gun valued at 1.10.0 (APA 238).
Matthews, James– 13 March 1779, Va. issued warrant for 90.-.- to James Matthews for property destroy’d in Norfolk (Creel, Selected Virginia Revolutionary War Records, vol 3, 84, with ref. to Library of Virginia, Record Group 48, Auditor of Public Accounts, Inventory Entry 34, Daybooks: Receipts and Warrants, Auditors’ Account Volume II, 20).
Maxwell, James– (1) Montgomery County; 10 June 1782, Robt. Moffett Commissary certifies that Virginia is indebted to Capt James “Mauxwell” for 187 diets for the use of Capt John Ward’s company while on duty; (APA 238).
May, Anne– 9 March 1779, Va. issued warrant for 12.-.- to Anne May wife of a Continental Soldier for her support til June next per order York Court (Creel, Selected Virginia Revolutionary War Records, vol 3, 82, with ref. to Library of Virginia, Record Group 48, Auditor of Public Accounts, Inventory Entry 34, Daybooks: Receipts and Warrants, Auditors’ Account Volume II, 12).
Mayfield, Sutherlin– Montgomery County; 1 Sept 1780, Sgt Sutherlin Mayfield received of Samuel Forgason “one dugan” of oats and pasturage for ten horses one night, part of Capt “More” camp. of militia now on duty (APA 238).
Mayo, John- In accounts of William Finnie, Deputy Quarter Master General, 9 May 1776, “paid John Mayo, for a flatt 30.-.-” (APA 245).
Mays, Gardner– Halifax County; On a list of guns & blankets belonging to sundry persons which was “pressed” for the use of Halifax militia under Capt Powell when they marched with Maj Gen Greene’s Army to Guilford NC, Gardner Mays 1 smooth gun valued at 1.10.0 (APA 238).
Mead, Ebenezer– 13 March 1779, Va. issued warrant for 3.2.6 to Ebenezer Mead for driving pack horses on the Kentucky Expedition (Creel, Selected Virginia Revolutionary War Records, vol 3, 84, with ref. to Library of Virginia, Record Group 48, Auditor of Public Accounts, Inventory Entry 34, Daybooks: Receipts and Warrants, Auditors’ Account Volume II, 20).
Mead, Samuel– Receipt, New London, 29 July 1781, “Saml. Mead” received of James Ross by the hands of Law. McGeorge 500 pounds “for riding express to the ledmines in June with a letter to Colo. Charles Lynch,” wit. John Mead (APA 661).
Mercer, Isabella– Receipt, 6 Jan 1778; Isabella Mercer received of Fielding Lewis 70.0.0 being money “sent me by His Excellency Patrick Henry Esqr for the support of my son” agreeable to a resolution of Congress (APA 139, folder “1776-1780”).
Metcalf, Henry– 19 June 1779, Gressitt Davis ADQMG to Messrs. Henry Metcalf & David Thweat, Masters of Petersburg Academy: “By order of BGen Charles Scott, the Petersburg Academy is ordered to be taken possession for the purpose of a hospital for the receipt of sick soldiery” (APA 238).
Michie, Robert– Louisa County; On a list of certificates issued by Thomas Johnson Commissioner of the Provision Law in 1780 & 1781 for services for the publick etc., certificate issued to Robert Michie for moving 1 beef, 6.0.0 (APA 238).
Middleton, Ann- In accounts of William Finnie, Deputy Quarter Master General, 20 June 1778, “paid Ann Middleton, for making 14 shirts 2.16.-” (APA 245).
Miffleton, George– King George County; John Pollard Commissioner of the Provision Law certified June 1784 that he received for publick use of George Miffleton 520 pounds of beef (APA 238) [note: this certificate is filed under New Kent County].
Miller, David– In a booklet of Charles Lynch, Superintendent of the Lead Mines, showing accounts of cash exchanged for provisions for the use of the mines in 1780: David Miller for 19 lbs candlewick, also 20 lbs for 15 lbs tallow (APA 661).
Miller, Elizabeth- In accounts of William Finnie, Deputy Quarter Master General, 19 Oct 1779, “paid Eliza. Miller, by Micajah Watkins for ferge. 2.10.-” (APA 245).
Miller, Fredrick– Halifax County; On list of sundry articles impressed for Halifax militia under Capt John Thompson ordered to join Gen Greene at Guilford, Fredrick Miller one musket valued 2.15.- (APA 238).
Miller, Michael– Frederick County; Winchester, 23 March 1781, Charles Grim, Adam Kurtz and Michael Miller [?] acknowledge receipt of 6042 pounds for building 20 cabins for the reception of prisoners of war at this place (APA 238).
Miller, Michael- 10 Nov 1782, Michael Miller received 1.10.0 of Joseph Nevill for 120 pounds bear meat for use of the militia [from context of surrounding records, this would be Hampshire County militia] attending the surveyor running the line between Virginia and Pennsylvania (APA 139, folder “1783”).
Million, Benjamin– Stafford County; Accounts of George Burroughs, Commissioner for Stafford, certified by him 14 Jan 1782 [includes original signatures]: To Benjn. Million for 24 days driving cattle (APA 238).
Milner, John– On a list of blankets taken for the use of Capt McDaniel’s company when they marched with Maj Gen Greene’s army to Guilford NC, John Milner 1 blanket valued at 0.5.0 (APA 238).
Milner, Mark- Halifax County; On a list of guns & blankets belonging to sundry persons which was “pressed” for use of Halifax County militia when they marched with Gen Greene’s army to Guilford NC, Mark Millner 1 smooth gun valued at 1.7.6 (APA 238).
Minor, Garrett– Louisa County; On a list of certificates issued by Thomas Johnson Commissioner of the Provision Law in 1780 & 1781 for services for the publick etc., certificate issued to Major Garrett Minor for forage for waggons, 86.18.0 (APA 238).
Montgomery, Robert– Receipt, 15 Dec 1778, Robert Montgomery received of John Ward 25.10.- “for twenty one gallons of whiskey for the use of the lead mines” (APA 661).
Montgomery, William- 3 April 1781, Col Walter Crockett certifies that William Montgomery rode express to the “Moravintown” on public business and by orders of Col Preston, 100 miles going and returning (APA 139, folder “1781”).
Moody, Hannah– 8 March 1779, Virginia issued warrant to Hannah Moody widow of a Contl. Soldier for her support for 1 year per order Surry Court 50.-.- (Creel, Selected Virginia Revolutionary War Records, vol 3, 81, with ref. to Library of Virginia, Record Group 48, Auditor of Public Accounts, Inventory Entry 34, Daybooks: Receipts and Warrants, Auditors’ Account Volume II, 9).
Moody, John- In accounts of William Finnie, Deputy Quarter Master General, 13 July 1776, “paid John Moody” his acct. for smiths work 4.19.8.” There is also an entry on 25 July 1776 for one John Moody “farrier his account 6.4.6.” Same person? (APA 245).
Moore, Reuben– Rockingham County; 26 Aug 1789, John Smith came before E. Harrison JP and swore that the amounts within were expended in driving publick cattle [this is a sheet of two pages, showing receipts from individuals paid by Smith for services, showing original signatures], including…16 Nov 1781, Reubin Moore received of John smith $500 for diets and horse feed (APA 238).
Moorman, Zachariah– Receipt 15 Jan 1778, “Zacha. Moormen” received of John Clark twelve shillings for five pecks of corn & fifteen bundles of fodder for the use of the Lead Mines” (APA 661).
Morehead, James– Halifax County; On list of sundry articles impressed for Halifax militia under Capt John Thompson ordered to join Gen Greene at Guilford, James Morehead for one gun, allowed 1.10.0 (APA 238).
Morris, George- Louisa County; On a list of certificates issued by Thomas Johnson Commissioner of the Provision Law in 1780 & 1781 for services for the publick etc., certificate issued to George “Morriss” for moving a beef, 4.0.0 (APA 238).
Morris, John- On a 26 June 1783 list of men hired by order of His Excellency the Governor to guard the prison, John Morris for 12 days, 1.10.- (APA 139, folder “1783”).
Murdock, Martha– Brunswick County Court 22 Jan 1781, “Alexander Watson produced an account amounting to ninety three pounds for necessaries furnished Martha Murdock whose husband died in the Continental Service, which was examined and allowed by the court” (Creel, Brunswick County Virginia Court Orders 1774-1782, 168, with reference to Order Book 13, 377).
Murphy, Edward- Halifax County; On a list of guns & blankets belonging to sundry persons which was “pressed” for use of Halifax County militia when they marched with Gen Greene’s army to Guilford NC, Edward Murphy 1 smooth gun 2.0.0 (APA 238).
Murphy, James– On a list of blankets taken for the use of Capt McDaniel’s company when they marched with Maj Gen Greene’s army to Guilford NC, James Murphy 1 blanket valued at 0.12.6 (APA 238).
Murray, Simon- 6 Nov 1782, Richmond, The State of Virginia to Simon Murray for making a stove pipe and finding a piece of sheet iron for the same for the House of Delegates, 6.0.0 (APA 139, folder “1782”).
Myers, Jacob- 26 March 1781, Jacob Meyers received of John Bowman for riding express on his own horse 136 miles, 54 pounds, wit. Robert Slack (APA 139, folder “1781”).
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