officials in Washington to send troops against what became known as the Whiskey Rebellion. That early Pittsburgh pioneer would die (also of natural causes) in 1803, in what was named after him Neville Township. In the War of 1812, Joseph Neville continued to lead the Virginia Militia from Hardy County, with a rank of Brigadier General. His service was mainly in a reserve role, sending 55 men under Col. Jacob VanMeter and his own son (and future delegate) Col. Jethro Neville to defend Norfolk. An 1814 letter from the adjutant general's office in Richmond, Virginia, mentions Neville among several other militia generals who were ordered to stand ready to mobilize their respective troops "at a moment's warning". Death Neville died in Hardy County, Virginia on March 4, 1819, at the age of 85. His wife had died two years before. References 1733 births 1819 deaths People from Gloucester County, Virginia Members of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia People from Hampshire County, West Virginia West Virginia colonial people Members of the Virginia House of Delegates People from Hardy County, West Virginia House of Burgesses members Continental Army generals