Hickman County, Kentucky, militia roll, 1868-1875.

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Hickman County, Kentucky, militia roll, 1868-1875.

This is a microfilm copy of the Hickman County, Ky., militia's roll, kept from 1868-1875.

1 reel of microfilm (partial)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6820718

University of Kentucky Libraries

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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. ...