United States. Continental Army. Virginia Regiment, 6th.

The 6th regiment of Virginia was organized on Feb. 28, 1776 at Williamsburg to consist of 10 companies from Pittsylvania, Amherst, Buckingham, Charles City, Lunenburg, New Kent, Mecklenburg, Dinwiddie, Prince George and Spotsylvania Counties. The regiment, assigned to Andrew Lewis' brigade, was under the command of Col. Mordecai Buckner. Consolidated 12 May 1779 with the 2nd Virginia Regiment.

From the description of Orderly book of the 6th Virginia Regiment, with records of Flatt Creek and Grove Brook plantations, 1776-1811. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122446552