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

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

Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 692-3888

Web: www.lva.virginia.gov

Summary

Creator:

Loudoun County (Va.) Circuit Court.

Language:

English

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.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Militia.
Local government records--Virginia--Loudoun County.
Military records--Virginia--Loudoun County.