If the head of household was at home, which would be the case with most militiamen, state funds would not be disbursed as intended by the legislature. Lawmakers wanted to provide for soldiers in Confederate service and not able to be home to provide for their families. The only case that could apply would be when a citizen was actually called up and sent away to a state militia encampment, just like a national guardsman today. It all depends on state law in effect at that time -- shouldn't be that difficult for you to check.