Administrative Information

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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.

Acquisition Information

These items came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 23707.

Historical Information

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.

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.

Related Material

Additional Loudoun County Records can be found on microfilm at The Library of Virginia. See A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Loudoun County (Va.)--Circuit Court.

Subjects:

• Militia.

Geographical Names:

• Loudoun County (Va.)--History--19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

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

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