This work contains the roster of soldiers from twenty-six counties of Southside Virginia who fought in the War of 1812. The muster roll of the Field and Staff Officers of the First Regiment and First Brigade, Virginia Militia, commanded by General William Chamberlayne, and payroll of the Field and Staff Officers of the First Regiment and First Brigade, Virginia Militia, commanded by Col. Wm. Trueheart are provided, giving the names, ranks, and times of service of former militiamen. The following counties are included: Albemarle, Amelia, Amherst, Bedford, Brunswick, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddle, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Greensville, Halifax, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nelson, Nottoway, Pittsvania, Powhatan, and Prince Edward. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.