From "Notes on Clothing and Equipment of the Ohio Militia During the War of 1812" by James T. Brenner.
Since I was writing about Captain David Roop not dressing in an "officer-like manner," I found this of interest.
Ohio's militia was divided into enrolled militia and volunteer militia.
Enrolled Militia consisted of all eligible males age 18 to 45 and could be called up to service by the governor or other authorized official for a period of service, usually limited to no more than three months. With few exceptions, this service usually was within state borders.
Volunteer Militia came from the enrolled militia and volunteered to augment the regular army. They received the same pay and allowance as the regulars and served for an extended period, sometimes for 12 months.
Enrolled Militia provided their own equipment and arms. The federal government provided the same for the volunteer militia.
Obviously, David Roop's and John Lucas' companies were Volunteer Militia.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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