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West Virginia and Regional History Center

West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Primary Collecting Areas:
West Virginia and Appalachia History and Culture
Description:
The West Virginia & Regional History Center preserves and provides access to the records that document the history and culture of the state and the central Appalachian region. The Center is part of West Virginia University Libraries.
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
Start Over Repository West Virginia and Regional History Center Collection Harrison County Court Records, Pay Abstract for Scouts to Defend Harrison County, 1798
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Harrison County Court Records, Pay Abstract for Scouts to Defend Harrison County, 1798

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Pay abstract for scouts ordered into service by General Benjamin Biggs in 1795 to defend Harrison County, presumably during the Northwest Indian War. The document includes a testimonial by Lieutenant Colonel William Lowther dating from 1797 verifying the service of the scouts. The document includes a note by a copyist indicating that the text was copied in 1798. There is also a 1798 document regarding recovery of money from John Prunty that was earned by scout Bird Lockhart for his services in 1795.
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Harrison County Court Records, Pay Abstract for Scouts to Defend Harrison County, 1798 0.01 Linear Feet Summary: 2 leaves (1 folder)

Pay abstract for scouts ordered into service by General Benjamin Biggs in 1795 to defend Harrison County, presumably during the Northwest Indian War. The document includes a testimonial by Lieutenant Colonel William Lowther dating from 1797 verifying the service of the scouts. The document includes a note by a copyist indicating that the text was copied in 1798. There is also a 1798 document regarding recovery of money from John Prunty that was earned by scout Bird Lockhart for his services in 1795.

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