First Battalion Incorporated Militia

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Type of entity

Corporate body

Authorized form of name

First Battalion Incorporated Militia

Description area

Dates of existence

1839-1843

History

The First Battalion Incorporated Militia was established in 1838 to protect the Hamilton area (formerly known as Head-of-the-Lake), and the surrounding region from any possible uprisings or raids stemming from the Rebellions of 1837-1838. The British ... »

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Sources

Burkholder, Mabel. “Hamilton Barracks Life Described: Monotony of Garrison Duty Eased by Nourishing Rations,” in Out of the Storied Past, Vol. 6, p.17-18. Library Call No. R971.351 Sp312.

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