Officer in the American Revolution, lieutenant-governor Kentucky, Governor of Indiana Territory, Louisiana U.S. Senator.
Son or not, his friendship with George Washington certainly enhanced his reputation. Thomas Posey grew up in the home of John Posey, a close friend of Washington's.
During the American Revolution, Posey served at Valley Forge, Saratoga and Yorktown. After the war, he served under General "Mad" Anthony Wayne in Indian wars in the Northwest territory.
Appointed to governor of Indiana Territory by Madison and served 1805-1808. He was a U.S. senator from Louisiana 1812-1813
Buried at Westwood Cemetery in Shawneetown, Illinois, which has 2,843 internments.
An Interesting Life. --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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