Appointments by the governor - military appointments, 1804-1808.

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Appointments by the governor - military appointments, 1804-1808.

These files document Governor Christopher Greenup's role as commander in chief of the Kentucky militia and the use of the governor's power and privilege to accept resignations, to appoint, and to commission Kentucky militia officers to the rank of lieutenant or above. Included are reports of newly elected officers awaiting commissioning by the governor, appointments to units, nominations and recommendations for commissions, and resignations.

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Kentucky. Militia

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Historical note: In 1792 the Kentucky General Assembly established the Kentucky Militia. The act required that all white males between the ages of eighteen and forty-five be enrolled in the militia, form companies, and participate in several musters each year. These companies could be called to active duty by the governor in case of war, insurrection, or danger to public safety. In 1860 the militia was reorganized into the State Guard, the Enrolled Militia, and the Militia of the Reserve. ...

Greenup, Christopher, 1750-1818

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Christopher Greenup (1750?-1818) was born in either Loudoun or Westmoreland County, Virginia. During the Revolution, he served as a lieutenant in the 16th Virginia Regiment, and was later promoted to colonel. After studying law, he was admitted to the bar and began practice in Fayette County, Virginia (now a part of Kentucky). He began his political career in 1785, when he served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Greenup was also present at the state conventions in 1785 and 1788, a...

Kentucky. Governor (1804-1808 : Greenup)

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