The following entries are known Hanselpackers who served in the 4th
Battalion of the New Jersey Volunteers, on the side of the British,
during the American Revolutionary War. I have excerpted just those
names, no others. These lists are on microfilm at the New Jersey State
Library. However, I wish to thank Donna Ristenbatt for having linked
the text on her Loyalist pages at: http://www.ristenbatt.com/genealogy/loyalind.htm
It should be noted, during the majority of the war, Philip roamed with
the men in the battalion, whilst Conrad spent most of his time in Harlem, as
a taylor (Provincial Taylor)... likely making uniforms for the British
troops and officers, there. Philip made rank, faster than did Conrad.
William appears on only one roster, while I've found no record that John
ever actually served as a loyalist. (JWH)
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruttan's Company in the 4th Battalion of
New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Colonel Bushkirk (Abraham) - Staten
Island, November 18, 1777
The brothers enlist...
Private Connrate H. Packer Jan. 22, 1777 On Command as a Taylor
Private Philip H. Packer Jan. 22, 1777
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruttan's Company in the 4th Battalion of
New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Bushkirk (Abraham)
- Staten Island, January 6, 1778:
Private Philip Hanselpecker On C.M (command?)
Private Counrate Hanselpecker On Command
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruton's Company in the 4th Battalion of New
Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Commander Abraham
Bushkirk - Staten Island, March 1778:
Private Philip Hanselpecker
Private Coenrad Hanselpecker On Command Carpenter
Private William Hanselpecker Discharged
(Odd that this is the only time William appears in the rolls. One can
only assume, his service was rather shortlived)
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruton's Company in the 4th Battalion of New
Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk -
Staten Island, May, 1778:
Private Philip Hanselpecker
Private Coenrad Hanselpecker Taylor at Harlem
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruton's Company in the 4th Battalion of New
Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk -
Staten Island, July, 1778:
Private Philip Hanselpecker On Guard
Private Coonrod Hanselpecker On Command at New York Taylor
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Rutan's Company in the 4th Battalion of New
Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk -
Staten Island, (No monthgiven, possibly August or September), 1778:
Corporal Philip Hanselpecker
Private Coonrod Hanselpaker Taylor at Harlem
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruton's Company in the 4th Battalion of New
Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk -
Staten Island, (No month given, possibly October), 1778:
Corporal Philip Hanselpecker
Private Coenrad Hanselpecker Taylor at Harlem
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Rutton's Company in the 4th Battalion of New
Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk -
Staten Island, December 30, 1778:
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Coonrod Hanselpacker Taylor at Harlem
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruttan's Company in the 4th Battalion of
New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk
Esqr.- Place not given. (Date not given, possibly January, 1779):
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Coonrod Hanselpacker
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruton's Company in the 4th Battalion of New
Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk -
Hobuck (Hoboken, N.J.?), March 1779:
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Coonrod Hanselpacker Taylor at Harlem
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Rutton's Company in the 4th Battalion of
New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk -
Powles Hook, July 7,1779:
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Coonrod Hanselpacker Taylor at Harlem
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruton's Company in the 4th Battalion of New
Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk - No
place or date, but possibly August, 1779):
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Coenrad Hanselpacker Taylor at Harlem
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Rutton Esq.'s Company in the 4th Battalion
of New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk
- Governor's Island, October 29, 1779:
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Coenrad Hanselpacker
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Rutan's Company in the 4th Battalion of New
Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk -
No place mentioned, but date is December, 1779:
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Coenradt Henselpecker Furlow
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Rutan's Company in the 4th Battalion of New
Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk Esq.-
No place mentioned, but date is March 19, 1780:
Corporal Philip Henselbecker
Private Conrad Henselpecker
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruttan's Company in the 4th Battalion of
New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk -
Place not given Date is May, 1780:
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Conrod Hanselpacker
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruttan's Company in the 4th Battalion of
New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk
Esq. - Staten Island July 14, 1780:
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Conrad Hanselpacker
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruttan's Company in the 4th Battalion of
New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk
Esq. - Staten Island Sept. 11, 1780:
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Conrod Hanselpacker
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruttan's Company in the 4th Battalion of
New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk
Esq. - Staten Island December 2, 1780:
Corporal Philip Hanselpacker
Private Coonrod Hanselpacker
Muster Roll of Captain Peter Ruttan's Company in the 4th Battalion of
New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Buskirk
Esq. - Staten Island April 29, 1781:
Private Philip Hanselpacker
Private Conrod Hanselpacker