Definitionn. a company of militia in England or America from the 16th century to the 18th century
Last update: July 19, 2015
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ENDICOTT AND THE RED CROSS At noon of on autumnal day, more than two centuries ago, the English colors were displayed by the standard-bearer of the Salem trainband, which had mustered for martial exercise under the orders of John Endicott. [Please select]
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Except the malefactors whom we have described, and the diseased or infirm persons, the whole male population of the town, between sixteen years and sixty, were seen in the ranks of the trainband. [Please select]
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* * * * * WILLIAM COWPER ENGLAND, 1731-1800 THE DIVERTING HISTORY OF JOHN GILPIN John Gilpin was a citizen, Of credit and renown, A trainband captain eke was he Of famous London town. [Please select]
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