Loudoun County (Va.) Militia Records, 1812-1832

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Loudoun County (Va.) Militia Records, 1812-1832. Local government records collection, Loudoun County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Loudoun County (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Loudoun County (Va.) Militia Records, 1812-1832. Local government records collection, Loudoun County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Loudoun County (Va.) Militia Records, 1812-1832, consist of militia fines, militia appointments, lists of delinquents and absentees, muster rolls, muster orders, and miscellaneous militia related records.

Biographical / historical:

Loudoun County was named for John Campbell, fourth earl of Loudoun, who was commander of British forces in North America during the early part of the French and Indian War and governor of Virginia from 1756 to 1759. It was formed from Fairfax County in 1757. The county seat is Leesburg.

Acquisition information:
These items came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 23707.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
.12 cu.ft.