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What was the Hanover (VA) Petition signed during 1700's?

Some Militiamen who served during the Revolutionary War were rumored to have been signers of the petition and is there
a published list of their names?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: The Hanover Petition was a signed by residents of Hanover in 1784 who were protesting to the General Assembly the proposed division of Hanover County.
There were militia men who had fought on both sides that signed the petition.
Either the Hanover County Courthouse or the Virginia General Assembly should have a copy.