Kentucky militia

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The Kentucky militia was a militia of what is now the U.S. state of Kentucky. It was formed in 1775 during the American Revolution. [1] It mostly consisted of hunters and farmers. [2] Members of the militia had a role in the formation of Kentucky as a state and the militia was maintained after statehood in 1792. [1] [3]

The Kentucky Militia fought in the Battle of Blue Licks on August 19, 1782 and lost 72 men in the battle. [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Kentucky Militia formed over 200 years ago becomes modern day National Guard", Supplement to the Cynthiana Democrat in the Cynthiana Democrat, Cynthiana, Kentucky, 108th year, number 2, January 15, 1976, page 8. (subscription required)
  2. ↑ Edwards, Don. "Kentucky Militia Precedes the Commonwealth", Sunday Herald-Leader, Lexington, Kentucky, 32nd year, number 21, May 21, 1978, page E-7 (subscription required)
  3. ↑ "Kentucky Militia Was Active in the Formation of Its State, Danville Advocate-Messenger , Danville, Kentucky, volume 89, number 185, May 26, 1955, page 9. (subscription required)
  4. ↑ Jilton, Ned II. "Daniel Boone played a role in America's fight for independence", Times News Weekender, Kingsport, Tennessee, volume 103, number 192, January 4, 2025, page C8. (subscription required)
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