I suspect that this was a honorary title appended primarily because of
age and local social standing.
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On 8/17/2017 10:52 AM, Wilson, Donald L wrote:
> Eric - I see the militia records you cite. I don't see a record of him as captain. Could you tell us exactly where you find him with that appellation?
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> If he were captain of a local militia company, there should be a record of his appointment/commission among the court orders of his county or city. If he were a sea captain, we would expect him to have spent many years at sea, rising through the ranks, before he would be commissioned. He would have a much higher status than a militia captain. A list of naval captains during the War of 1812 (until Feb. 1815) can be found at https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/organization-and-administration/historical-leadership/naval-officers-of-the-war-of-1812/captains-of-the-war-of-1812.html. No one named Wills there.
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> Donald L. Wilson, Virginiana Librarian
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> From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Eric Huffstutler
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> Subject: Capt. Charles Wills - War 1812 question
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> Sending the below query for help again since I received no responses... thank you!
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> "Capt" Charles Wills - War 1812 question
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> I have a bit of a puzzle that someone here may be able to help with or, have access to various databases on those who served in the War of 1812.
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> Charles Wills, born c.1776 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia and died 1820 in Richmond, Virginia. I see what appears to be him entered and left as rank "Private" in both COMPANY: 2 REG'T (BALLOWE'S) VIRGINIA MILITIA. and COMPANY: 19 REGIMENT (AMBLER'S) VIRGINIA MILITIA.
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> The problem is that he is later seen as "Captain" Charles Wills by the time he died. I am seeking when or where this occurred? I know there were local militias such as Camp Holly Springs and Richmond City Militia but unaware if he served in them post war? A few people believe he may have been a ship captain?
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> Any help greatly appreciated!
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> Eric
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