List of persons in Muhlenberg County liable to be enrolled in the Kentucky Militia, 1874-1875.

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List of persons in Muhlenberg County liable to be enrolled in the Kentucky Militia, 1874-1875.

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This is a photocopy of a list of potential draftees for the Kentucky militia from Muhlenberg County.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office

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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. ...