William Waugh, Pvt.
Lived in Bedford region during the war and served in Cluggage’s Rangers under Captain Black.
William Gilliford, Pvt.
In 1778 he served as a ranger in Captain Black’s company of Cluggage’s Rangers.
He lived in the region until at least 1790.
John Titus, Pvt.
John Titus was the son of John Titus who had come from Holland to the colonies, and then moved to the region prior to the war.
John Titus joined Cluggage’s Rangers and served under Captain Black.
After the war John moved to Westmoreland county.
His brother Peter and Peter’s so Jonathan founded Titusville.
William McFarland
William McFarland served under Captain Black in Cluggage’s Rangers. He lived in the Frankstown region at least until 1786.
John Freeman, Pvt.
John Freeman lived in the Bedford, Pennsylvania area, for more than 24 years from at least 1774 to 1798. He spent time in Cluggage’s Ranger’s under Captain Black during the Revolutionary War.
Matthias Vandevender
Although the last name is mentioned in many references to the region I have yet to find much information on this gentleman. He is listed on the tax rolls of Shaver’s Creek in 1788. He could very well be related to Peter Vandevender, but is not his son.
Peter could have been his brother. Peter was known as a great hunter. He lived along the Juniata where Vandevender Bridge is located. He is mentioned as an early pioneer, and a Netherlands Dutchman. He sends the rangers to the Hare place while they were out looking for Tories. The family were strong Patriots.
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