Men Impressed for Service in Ireland 12.10.1601
Thomas Wates of Ravensden
County Militia Musters c. 1683
Ravensden 3 muskets, 1 corslet
Edward Haines
Thomas Meadborow
Wm Russell (out)
Giles Smith
Muster List 1699
A militia foot company under Colonel Hervey mustered at Bedford, 12th and 13th September 1699
Ravensden - 2 muskets
William Clayton
William Hopkins
Militia Ballot Lists 1757
Men were chosen by lot to serve in the militia for 3 years. They had the option of finding a substitute or paying a fine of £10. If they paid the fine they were appointed to serve in the militia again when the ballot was next held.
| Parish for which elected | Militiamen chosen by lot | Substitute | Names signed to |
| Ravensden | Charles Larrat | Paid £10 | |
| Ravensden | Geo. Huckle | Ensam Fleming | Ensam Fleming |
Militia Rolls 23.3.1763
| No of Men | Parish and Hamlet | Men Chosen by Lot | Men enrolled to serve |
| 2 | Ravensden | John Newell (time not expired) | |
| Ravensden | John Walton | Daniel Swales |