Wayne County in the Mexican-American War
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On 26 May 1846, the Fourth Brigade, Ninth Division, Ohio Militia was mustered at Wooster to encourage enlistments. More than 30 signed the muster rolls that day. Captain Peter Burkett of the Bristol Light Artillery and David Moore of the "Wooster Guards" were present with orders to enlist a company. The company consisted of 85 men. James D. Robison, M.D. of Wooster, Ohio was the first surgeon of the regiment.