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Washington Guards - Militia unit.

 Organization

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Virginia 4th Militia Records

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 2188
Overview

Meeting minutes, resolutions and orders for a volunteer military unit under the administrative jurisdiction and board of inquiry of the Ohio County Court. Contains routine matters such as rank, pay, fines, and parade orders. Mention is made of other units, namely the City Blues, Washington Guards, Wheeling Guards, Wheeling Riflemen, Wheeling Artillery, and Lafayette Riflemen. Officers names prominently mentioned are James Tanner, James S. Wheat, and George W. Sights.

Dates: 1842-47