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Indiana. Militia

 Organization

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

George Stringer commission

 Collection — Folder: OB021
Identifier: OB021
Scope and Contents This collection contains George Stringer’s commission by Indiana Governor James Whitcomb to the rank of captain of the 56th Regiment of the Indiana Militia, dated May 20, 1847.
Dates: 1847/05/20

Indianapolis light artillery ribbon

 Collection — Folder: S1871
Identifier: S1871
Scope and Contents This collection consists of two items. The first is a ribbon showing pictures of the members of the Indianapolis Light Artillery, "The Jolly Beggars," with the place name and date "Omaha, June 13-20, 1892". The second item is a letter transmitting the ribbon and providing a brief personal history of Battery A of the Indiana State Militia.
Dates: 1892, 1957

John Tipton collection

 Collection
Identifier: L160
Scope and Contents The collection consists principally of Tipton’s correspondence and business papers from the period 1810-1839 in Indiana. His correspondence, including retained copies of his outgoing letters, includes letters relating to the operations of the Indiana Militia in the 1810s; and political correspondence regarding the work of the state legislature (1820s-1830s), his senatorial elections (1831, 1832), his appointments to federal office (1831-1839), and local, state, and national issues, particularly...
Dates: 1806-1858

Militia election returns

 Collection — Folder: S1626
Identifier: S1626
Scope and Contents This collection consists of one paper handwritten in ink on both sides giving two election results among British soldiers. In the election held at Brookville, Franklin County, the following officers were chosen to command the Light Infantry Company attached to the 7th Regiment and Militia: David Oliver, Captain; Bethuel F. Morris, Lieutenant; Henry A. Reed, Ensign. In the Dearborn County election, the men elected a lieutenant in the 3rd Regiment and Militia to replace Erasmus Powell, who was...
Dates: 1816

Ratliff Boon letter

 Collection — Folder: S1677
Identifier: S1677
Scope and Contents This collection includes two items: an original handwritten letter contained inside an envelope from Ratliff Boon, addressed to Indiana Governor James Ray on January 15, 1826, concerning arms for militia units at Bloomington and New Harmony, Indiana. Also included is a photocopy of the letter.
Dates: 1826/01/15

Robert F. Scott certificates

 Collection — Folder: OBC165
Identifier: OBC165
Scope and Contents This collection contains two military commission certificates for the appointment of Robert F. Scott as assistant inspector general of the Indiana Legion. The first certificate was signed by Governor Alvin P. Hovey on June 23, 1890 and gave Scott the rank of captain. The second certificate was signed by Governor Ira J. Chase on February 12, 1892 and promoted Scott to the rank of lieutenant colonel.
Dates: 1890-1892

Terre Haute Rifles, Indiana Legion minute book

 Collection — Folder: S2051
Identifier: S2051
Scope and Contents This collection includes the minute book for the Terre Haute Rifles of the Indiana Legion containing entries ranging from 1889 to 1901. The meetings included discussions regarding drilling, rifle practice, parade invitations, drill contests, dances, theatrical fundraising ventures, and other social affairs. Other matters recorded include disciplinary matters, discharges from service and arrests. In March of 1894, "Resolutions of Respect" were declared and recorded for Private George Taylor upon...
Dates: 1889-1901