Records, 1861-1909 (bulk 1861-1863, 1878-1880, 1894-1897, 1901-1909).

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Records, 1861-1909 (bulk 1861-1863, 1878-1880, 1894-1897, 1901-1909).

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This is a variety of record books and rosters from the Kentucky State Guard. Included are a ledger listing expenditures (1861); a journal listing issues of weapons and equipment by county and unit (1861); and a record book from the Quartermaster General's Office regarding equipment issues, mustering authorizations, and furloughs (1861-1863). Later records include a general roster book (1878-1880); the order book of Company B of the Second Regiment, known as McCreary's Guards, which contains orders, correspondence, and minutes (1894-1897); and a roster of commissioned officers (1901-1909).

ca. 6 v.

Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office

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Kentucky. State Guard. Quartermaster General's Office.

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Kentucky. State Guard. Regiment, 2nd. Company B.

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Kentucky. State Guard

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Historical note: In 1860 the Kentucky Militia was replaced by the Kentucky State Guard. During the Civil War the State Guard suffered from the same divided loyalties which were indicative of Kentucky as a whole. It was reestablished in 1878, with the primary focus on controlling civil disturbances including feuds, riots, strikes, and lynchings. In 1912 the State Guard became the Kentucky National Guard. From the description of Records, 1861-1909 (bulk 1861-1863, 1878-1880, 1894-1897,...