New Hampshire Militia Records, 1825-1831
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Not requestable
Scope and Content Note
The New Hampshire Militia Records include company roll books for the 1st Regiment, 1st Company of the New Hampshire Militia. The includes company roll books of the 1st Regiment, 1st Company of the New Hampshire Militia from 1825 – 1831. The company roll books contain names of all commissioned and noncommissioned officers as well as a tally of supplies distributed to these individuals. Printed instructions from the Adjutant-General's office are found at the beginning of each book.
Dates
- Creation: 1825-1831
Creator
- New Hampshire Infantry (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Historical Sketch
The New Hampshire Militia was first organized in March 1680 by New Hampshire Colonial President John Cutt. The militia formed units for the French and Indian War and served in General George Washington's Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. During the early 1800s, the militia maintained the ranks. At the beginning of the American Civil War the state raised volunteer regiments to aid in the war effort. In 1879 the militia was designated by the state as the New Hampshire National Guard.
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The New Hampshire Militia Records include company roll books for the 1st Regiment, 1st Company of the New Hampshire Militia.
Physical Location
Phillips Library Stacks
Provenance
This material was received from the Martha G. Wheatland Bequest on April 13, 1920.
Processing Information
Collection processed and cataloged by Halley Grogan, February 2012.
Subject
- United States--Army--New Hampshire Infantry, 1st Regiment (Organization)
- Title
- NEW HAMPSHIRE MILITIA RECORDS, 1825-1831
- Author
- Inventory prepared by Halley Grogan
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Processing of this collection was funded by a grant from the NHPRC (National Historical Publications and Records Commission).
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository