The militia was organized in 1777 after the county was established in the previous year. All men between the ages of 18 and 50 were required to register, attend muster and perform others with their captain of the militia. Only those who were infirm or not fit were allowed not to attend and this information is often listed on the muster rolls.

Jonas Ingram was likely born ca. 1778 in Montgomery Co., Virginia where his parents Jonathan Ingram and Barbara Menefee lived until the year 1798. Later in 1799, Jonas moved with parents to Logan Co., Kentucky. He married Melinda Butler ca. 1801 in Maury Co., Tennessee. They were the parents of three sons. Jonas is believed to have died ca. 1807 in Kentucky. Descendants lived primarily in Tennessee and elsewhere.

Given by Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins.