Louisville Legion records, 1841-1889 (bulk 1841-1860).

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Louisville Legion records, 1841-1889 (bulk 1841-1860).

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This group contains records of the Louisville Legion of the Kentucky State Guard. The collection is comprised of bonds issued for receipt of weapons, and letters and other papers.

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Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives, Kentucky Guide Project Office

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SNAC Resource ID: 6961978

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Northern Bank of Kentucky.

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Owsley, William, 1782-1862

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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,...

Kentucky. State Guard. Louisville Legion.

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