The Pennsylvania militia has roots dating back to the colonial period, but it was formally established with the Pennsylvania Militia Act of 1800. Throughout its history, it underwent various reorganizations and changes, particularly during the American Revolution and the Civil War. The militia played a significant role in defending the state and responding to emergencies over the years.
1754
They were a part of the militia. In every colony except Pennsylvania, every male between 18 and 60 was part of the militia. He had to provide himself with a weapon and equipment, and muster several times a year for drills. In the New England states, as tensions grew in the year or two before the Revolution started, militia units began forming "minute companies", of young, strong men, who were to be prepared to drop whatever they were doing and hurry to the militia rallying point agreed to before hand, at a minutes notice.
The synonym for "militia" is "army".
A body of citizen soilders is called a militia! A body of citizen soilders is called a militia!
The Poolesville Militia is currently commanded by Daniel Kator, formerly Colonel but now Commander of the Militia because of a reorginization of the militia rank structure. www.pvillemilitia.bravehost.com will give you more information about the Poolesville Militia.
1755
pa = Per Annum / Per Year
Norristown, PA incorporated in 1812.
1754
Militia is civil soldiers. militia helps army when required.
In 1787.
They were a part of the militia. In every colony except Pennsylvania, every male between 18 and 60 was part of the militia. He had to provide himself with a weapon and equipment, and muster several times a year for drills. In the New England states, as tensions grew in the year or two before the Revolution started, militia units began forming "minute companies", of young, strong men, who were to be prepared to drop whatever they were doing and hurry to the militia rallying point agreed to before hand, at a minutes notice.
The phrase, “Afehyia pa” means “Happy New Year” in Twi. :)
The Philadelphia Cricket Club has three separate locations: The Militia Hill Clubhouse at 401 Stenton Ave, Plymouth Meeting, PA, The Wissahickon Clubhouse at 6025 West Valley Green Road, Flourtown, PA, and The St. Martins Clubhouse at 415 W. Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
Massachusetts Militia
The synonym for "militia" is "army".
A body of citizen soilders is called a militia! A body of citizen soilders is called a militia!