Forsyths of the US Revolutionary War

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Carolyn Forsyth Smith, an officer of the Clan Forsyth Society USA, conducted extensive genealogical research into Forsyth family members who served in the American Revolution. Her efforts uncovered 31 Forsyths (with spelling variations such as Forsythe and Forsaith) who answered the call for liberty.

These patriots hailed from across the American colonies and served in militias, regular army regiments, cavalry units, and even in naval and supply roles. Their service stretched across 11 original colonies, showing that members of the Forsyth family were present and active on many fronts during the fight for independence.

Below is the list Carolyn compiled, based on regimental records, military rosters, and pension applications:

📜 Revolutionary War Forsyths by State & Regiment:

Connecticut

  • Latham Forsyth

  • William Fosyth

Delaware

  • James Forsyth

  • William Fosyth – Hall's Regiment

Kentucky

  • John Forsyth – Russell's Regiment, Cavalry, Volunteers

  • John Forsythe – Russell's Regiment, Cavalry, Volunteers

Massachusetts

  • Andrew Forsyth – 2nd Regiment

  • Jesse Forsyth – 8th Regiment

Mississippi Territory

  • Andrew Forsythe – 2nd Fitzpatrick Regiment, Militia

New Hampshire

  • David Forsythe – 2nd Regiment

  • David Forsyth – 2nd Regiment

  • Johnathan Forsythe – 2nd Regiment

New York

  • William Fosyth – Hardenberg's Regiment, Militia

  • William Fosyth – Janson's Regiment, Militia

North Carolina

  • Andrew Forsyth

  • Hugh Forsyth

Pennsylvania

  • James Forsyth – 12th Regiment

  • James Forsyth – 10th Regiment

  • John Forsyth – (unspecified unit)

  • John Forsyth – (unspecified unit)

  • Mary Forsyth – 3rd Regiment (❗An intriguing and rare female name in the records—worth further investigation!)

  • Robert Forsyth – 5th Regiment

Rhode Island

  • Andrew Forsythe – 1st Regiment

South Carolina

  • Hugh Forsyth – 4th Regiment, Artillery

  • Joseph Forsyth – 5th Regiment

  • Joseph Forsyth – S.C./Virginia

Virginia

  • Daniel Forsythe

  • Hugh Forsythe – 4th, 8th, and 12th Regiments

  • Jacob Forsythe – 3rd, 4th, 8th, and 12th Regiments

  • Robert Forsyth – Continental Army

  • Robert Forsyth – Continental Troop, Lee's Legion

Other/General Service

  • Caleb Forsyth – Navy, Commissary General of Military Stores Dept.

  • Isaac Forsythe – Military Stores

  • James Forsyth – Continental Army, Spencer’s Regiment

These names represent only a portion of the Forsyth legacy in early American history. Some families continued to serve in later wars, while others helped shape the young republic through civil and political leadership.