War Of 1812 Muster
This is an early 19th-century American military muster roll—specifically from the War of 1812 era.
What it is
A “Muster Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Walker’s Company of Artillery”
Belonging to the 1st Brigade, 11th Division of Militia in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Dates referenced: 1814 (clearly visible in multiple entries and signatures)
What it records
This document functioned as an official military payroll and service record. It includes:
Names of soldiers and officers
Ranks (Captain, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Privates, etc.)
Dates of enlistment and discharge
Service notes (e.g., “unfit for duty,” absences, detachments)
Certification/signature at bottom (likely by the commanding officer or mustering official)
Historical context
Massachusetts militia artillery units were mobilized during the War of 1812 to defend coastal areas (especially around Boston and other strategic ports) against British naval threats.
Notable details visible
Captain: Nathaniel Walker
Mentions of Boston and battalion organization
Notes about men being excused, discharged, or absent
Folded sheet format typical of filed militia returns
What type of document (collector classification)
War of 1812 militia muster roll (Massachusetts artillery)
Handwritten on laid paper
Official administrative military record
This is an early 19th-century American military muster roll—specifically from the War of 1812 era.
What it is
A “Muster Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Walker’s Company of Artillery”
Belonging to the 1st Brigade, 11th Division of Militia in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Dates referenced: 1814 (clearly visible in multiple entries and signatures)
What it records
This document functioned as an official military payroll and service record. It includes:
Names of soldiers and officers
Ranks (Captain, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Privates, etc.)
Dates of enlistment and discharge
Service notes (e.g., “unfit for duty,” absences, detachments)
Certification/signature at bottom (likely by the commanding officer or mustering official)
Historical context
Massachusetts militia artillery units were mobilized during the War of 1812 to defend coastal areas (especially around Boston and other strategic ports) against British naval threats.
Notable details visible
Captain: Nathaniel Walker
Mentions of Boston and battalion organization
Notes about men being excused, discharged, or absent
Folded sheet format typical of filed militia returns
What type of document (collector classification)
War of 1812 militia muster roll (Massachusetts artillery)
Handwritten on laid paper
Official administrative military record
