Delaware [[See also Pennsylvania.]]
Reference
Peden, Henry C. Jr. Revolutionary Patriots of Delaware 1775-1783: Genealogical and historical information on the men and women of Delaware who served the American cause during the war against Great Britain, 1775-1783. Westminster, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1996.
REF 973.3451 P371 1996
A great source on individuals from Delaware. It provides entries listed alphabetically for the Delaware men and women who served during the Revolutionary War, rendered material aid to the army or navy, took the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity, served in an office or on a committee, or in some fashion contributed and supported the fight for freedom.
Ward, Christopher. The Delaware continentals, 1776-1783. Wilmington, Del.: The Historical Society of Delaware, 1941. REF 973.3451 W257 1941
Largely a history of the Delaware forces in the war, the text, appendices, and index may nonetheless contain helpful information on individuals.
Stacks
Bellas, Henry Hobart. A history of the Delaware State Society of the Cincinnati from its organization to the present time: to which is appended a brief account of the Delaware regiments in the war of the revolution: also personal memoirs of the officers, rolls of same, oration before the Delaware Cincinnati on the death of Washington, etc. Wilmington, Del.: Historical Society of Delaware, 1895. 369.13151 D343 1895 M
A collection of interesting material on the Delaware Cincinnati that may be helpful, together with a list of some of the officers of many Delaware regiments.
Clark, Raymond B. Index to Delawareans in the Index of revolutionary war pension applications. Arlington, VA: R.B. Clark, c1982. 973.3451 C595 1982
This source reprints only Delawareans from the Index of Revolutionary War Pension Applications, making it a good guide if the individual is known to have lived in Delaware.
Hill, Steven. The Delaware Cincinnati: 1783-1988. Bryn Mawr, PA: Dorrance & Company, Inc. 1988. 369.13151 H648 1988
A more comprehensive history than the above, this source contains a list of original members and other useful information. The index can be a good place to start.
Whiteley, William Gustavus. The revolutionary soldiers of Delaware: a paper. Wilmington, Del.: James & Webb, printers, 1875. 973.3451 W594, 1875
This source is potentially helpful for its lists of soldiers and officers in Delaware units, but since it lacks an index it is more difficult to use than other books.
