He was fairly wealthy but what is a bit puzzling is that he served two
regiments and both listed as a private. One would think if he was
promoted that his going from one regiment to another would reflect that?
I had heard that people were promoted after the war in local militias
which I am thinking is where he became Capt.? Is there any way of
finding out?
Eric
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From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Philip Adams
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 10:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [VA-HIST] Captain Rank... Militia?
Many came into service as a "private" or a lower ranking officer.
Either they earned a promotion or were elected to a higher position by
their men.
My Ancestor John Pearson, SC Militia with Marion, was an entry level
Lieutenant and was later promoted to Major. During the war of 1812, he
was a General SC Militia. Money and property may have been a help to
getting this rank or just possibly length of service to SC.
JP Adams
Texas
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From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ron Roizen
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 9:08 AM
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Subject: Re: Captain Rank... Militia?
Eric,
May I register a mild objection to your use of the phrase "only a
private"?
My grandfather used to say it was a lot harder to be an private in the
army than an officer. My limited experience tends to confirm he was
right on that!
Best,
Ron Roizen
PVT, U.S. Army Reserve (1966-1972)
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Huffstutler, Eric S.
Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 6:59 AM
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Subject: [VA-HIST] Captain Rank... Militia?
I am studying a certain family which is connected to our house built in
1812.
The person is named Capt. Charles Wills (1775-1820).
Problem is that I find him serving in two different regiments during the
War of 1812 but only as "private". Yet, he is known as "Captain". I
haven't found any ship link but possibly he was made that rank in the
local Camp Holly Militia after the war?
How can I find out?
Thanks!
Eric
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