Name/Title
Quartermaster's report of Capt. William Kearney's militia companyEntry/Object ID
ARC398Scope and Content
A quartermaster's report of Capt. William Kearney's militia company (most likely completed after spring drills--two drills required annually); marked "A Return of Capt. William Kearney's Company of Malitia (sic) of the 1st Battalion 55 Regiment for the 21st of May 1796." The company was part of the Virginia Line - required militia service akin to the "Minute Man" concept or the National guard. Berkeley Co. (1796) was the 55th regiment. After formation of Jefferson County, Jefferson became the 55th regiment; return lists officers, other men, inventory of weapons, and fines assessed.Acquisition
Accession
262Source or Donor
Creamer, Carmen and JohnAcquisition Method
GiftArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
May 21, 1796Archive Size/Extent
One sheet with handwriting on both sidesArchive Notes
Date(s): 1796 May 21