02350cam a22003373u 4500 58125 UtSlPG 20260610134335.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07030858 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E201 Johnson, Willis Fletcher, 1857-1931 Colonel Henry Ludington: A Memoir Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-10-17 Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Colonel Henry Ludington: A Memoir" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The memoir chronicles the life and significance of Colonel Henry Ludington, focusing on his contributions during the American Revolutionary War and his role in local governance in New York. The narrative aims to shed light on Ludington's service and the vital part played by militia officers in the war. At the start of the memoir, the author discusses the lesser-known but important involvement of militia forces during the American Revolution, framing Colonel Ludington as a significant figure in this context. The opening details Ludington's family background and genealogical history, tracing the origins of the Ludington family from England to their settlement in America. It also highlights key milestones in the early life of Henry Ludington, including his military service in the French and Indian War, which set the stage for his later involvement in the Revolutionary War, suggesting a trajectory that prepares him for leadership in the tumultuous times to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ludington, Henry, 1739-1817 New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 Dutchess County (N.Y.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58125 98953 98953