The Fluvanna County militia was a component of the Virginia militia during the American Revolutionary War. It was based in Fluvanna County, Virginia for the majority of the war and only saw action near the end of the conflict, in 1781.
Size It is unknown how many people made up the Fluvanna militia at various points throughout the war. Six companies are listed as the station of Revolutionary War forces in local documents. As of January 13, 1781 Thomas Jefferson knew there to be 260 men enlisted in the militia. It is known that Thomas Jefferson asked for one quarter of the county's militia, 65 men, to fight at Green Spring, West Virginia in 1781, near the end of the war.
What is known is that Fluvanna was the site of Point of Fork Arsenal, a major center of arms manufacturing for the Virginia government during the Revolution.
Origins Like other county militias, the Fluvanna militia was formed as a local branch of the Virginia militia. It was led by Captain Richard Napier.
In order to join the militia, men were required to take a "Test Oath" renouncing King George III and pledging themselves to defend the Commonwealth.
Known members This is a list of known members of the militia and their rank, if appropriate.ForGen.tripod.comVirginians.comFluvanna County, Virginia Order Book, 1779-1782
+ KNOWN MEMBERS LAST NAME FIRST NAME RANK KNOWN SERVICEAdams James, Jr.2d LieutenantSep 4 1777Anderson Benjamin1st LieutenantSep 4 1777Beckley John1st LieutenantSep 4 1777BibeeWilliamLieutenantColeJamesEnsignMar 1778Duncan GeorgeCaptainSep 4 1777EastJamesPrivateFordJohn, Sr.PrivateGrantRobertPrivateMorelandDudleyPrivateHaden AnthonyEnsign1779Haden AnthonyCaptainApril 2, 1779Haden JosephCaptainSep 4 1777Haden John Mozeley1st LieutenantSep 4 1777Haden John M.EnsignApril 2, 1779Haden WilliamEnsignApril 2, 1779Hall Richard1st LieutenantApril 2, 1779Hancock Benj.EnsignApril 2, 1779Haslip Henry2d LieutenantSep 4 1777Henry WilliamLieutenantSep 4 1777Johnson WilliamEnsignSep 4 1777JohnsonWalterEnsignKingSackville2d LieutenantFeb 1 1781sites.google.com SackvilleKingLee BenjaminEnsignSep 4 1777LoganAlexanderPrivateMartin BenjaminEnsignSep 4 1777Martin Henry1st LieutenantSep 4 1777Martin John2d LieutenantSep 4 1777Martin William2d LieutenantSep 4 1777Mays (Mayo?) Joseph2d LieutenantMay 6, 1779Moore Jesse2d LieutenantSep 4 1777Moss Alexander1st LieutenantSep 4 1777Napier JohnCaptainSep 4 1777 — April 4, 1779Napier RichardCaptainSep 4 1777Napier ThomasColonelSep 4 1777Omohundro RichardEnsignJune 4, 1778QuarlesTunstallMajorRiceHolmanCaptainRishardsonSamuelCaptainThompson GeorgeMajorSep 4 1777Thompson LeonardCaptainNov 6 1777Thompson RogerLieutenant ColonelNov 6 1777Thurmond ThomasCaptainSep 4 1777Tilman Daniel1st LieutenantSep 4 1777Tilman DanielCaptainDec 3 1778Tinsdale Thomas2d LieutenantSep 4 1777Williamson John2d LieutenantSep 4 1777Woody William2d LieutenantApril 2, 1779Wynne ThomasEnsignSep 4 1777
Timeline of Events 1775Capt. Thos. Holt was recruiting men in this County for several months.1777Capt. Joseph Hayden's Company was in service about three months.17 —Capt. Saml. Richardson's Company was in service at Hampton.17 —Capt. Samuel Richardson's Company was in service at Williamsburg.1779Capt. Samuel Richardson's Company was in service at Albemarle Barracks.1779Capt. Joseph Hayden's Company was in service about Williamsburg.1780Capt. Anthony Henderson's [Haden's] Company was in service at Albemarle Barracks.1780Capt. Levi [Leonard] Thompson's Company was in service at Cabin Point.1781Capt. Anthony Hayden's Company was in service at the time of Tarleton's Raid.1781At least one of the militiamen was engaged in making gun stocks for the army.1781Capt. Richard Napper's [Napier's] Company was at the Siege of York.
References
External links 5th Virginia Regiment (pre-1780) Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution Bibliography of the Continental Army in Virginia compiled by the United States Army Center of Military History