From time to time I will include parts of the research. Below is a transcription of a muster roll for one 1792 mobilization of the Davidson County Rangers (more later on the actual function of these Rangers). Transcribed from Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers who Served from 1784-1811, Territory South of the River Ohio. TSLA, mf 877. Editing and formatting provided by yours truly.
Of exceptional note is the age of the Rangers - this was definitely a young man's game.
Davidson County Rangers - Territory Southwest of the River Ohio
Ordered on duty by Elijah Robertson, Lt. Col. Commandant of
Davidson County.
Discharged on 16 April 1792
Rations due:
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George Walker, Lt. : 28 rations at 8 cents,
$2.24
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2 non-commissioned officers: 196 rations at 8
cents, $15.42
All service 2 April 1792 – 16 April 1792, total of 14 days
Private pay: $3 per month
Corporal pay: $4 per month
Sergeant pay: $5 per month
Lieutenant pay: $22 per month
Name Residence Age Total
Pay
Officers:
Lt. George Walker Nashville 23 $10.26
2/3rd
Sgt. John W. Crory Sulphur Creek 26 $2.33 1/3rd
Corp. Josiah
Hunter Wells Creek 25 $1.86
2/3rd
Privates:
Samuel Blair Mill Creek 25 $1.40
Abraham Castleman Mill Creek 22 ‘’
Joseph Castleman Nashville 18 ‘’
Sylvenias
Castleman Nashville 18 ‘’
Robert W. Crory Mill Creek 20 ‘’
James Hylin Sulphur Creek 25 ‘’
David McGuire Stones River 24 ‘’
William Montgomery Craigheads Creek 24 ‘’
George Nutterfield Stones River 26 ‘’
Michael Squires McClain Bent 21 ‘’
William Walker Wells Creek 22 ‘’
Andrew White Jones Bent 21 ‘’
Copyright 2012, David Britton
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