The Regiment was authorized on January 8, 1777 in the Continental Army as 2 independent Virginia Companies to garrison Fort Pitt and Fort Randolph, Pennsylvania. Organized between February 12- April 4, 1777 in Yohogania and Botetourt Counties., respectively. It was assigned on April 9, 1777 to the Western Department. Consolidated on November 21, 1779 and redesignated as Heth's Independent Company. Disbanded on January 1, 1781 at Fort Pitt.