Military returns, 1816.

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Military returns, 1816.

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These military returns document Governor Gabriel Slaughter's role as commander-in-chief of the Kentucky militia. In response to an official request from previous Governor George Madison, each regiment commander submitted to the governor or the secretary of state a list of all officers attached to the regiment, including their rank, and date of commission. The majority of these returns were sent following Madison's death in October 1816.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky State Archives

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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. ...

Slaughter, Gabriel, 1767-1830

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Madison, George, 1763-1816

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Madison was born in Augusta County, Virginia in 1763. He began a distinguished military career with service in the American Revolution. After moving to Kentucky, Madison served as an officer during the Indian wars. Governor Isaac Shelby appointed him auditor of public accounts in 1796 and Madison retained the office for more than twenty years. In the War of 1812, Madison won distinction on the field before being wounded and taken prisoner at the Battle of the River Raisin. Madison resigned as au...