During the War of 1812, militia were only required to serve ninety days. Philip Crecelius served from October 12, 1813, to January 12, 1814. he was paid $8 a month for his service.
Philip Ausmus Crecelius was born April 17, 1794 and enlisted in the 2nd Regiment of East Tennessee Volunteer Militia.
Sometime before 1816, he and his parents moved from Tennessee to Harrison County, Indiana and settled in O'Bannon Woods, where his parents are buried. he was one of the original landowners in the area.
I wonder if some of the land was payment for his service?
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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