The Regiment was authorized on June 14, 1775 in the Continental Army as the Virginia Independent Rifle Company and assigned to the Main Continental Army. Organized on June 22, 1775 at Winchester, Captain Daniel Morgan commanding. Relieved on September 8, 1775 from the Main Continental Army and assigned to the Northern Department. Captured on December 31, 1775 by the British Army at Quebec, Canada. Reorganized on February 3, 1777 at Winchester, Captain Charles Porterfield commanding and consolidated with the 11th Virginia Regiment.