St. Charles, Mo. & War of 1812-- Part 5: Death of James Callaway

In early march 1815, a detachment of the Rangers headed north out of Camp Clemson to recapture horses taken by the Indians.  They succeeded in doing this, but as they were returning they were attacked by Indians at Loutre Creek.  At least four Americans were killed, including James Callaway.

Afterwards, his father and a group of men traveled to the site and buried him.

By June, the company was operating further north out of Woods Fort where the town of Troy was later established.  This is where William Becknell was discharged at the rank of ensign after two years of service.

Later that year, he hire a lawyer to get money owed him for his second year of service.  Becknell considered it to be $601 that he was owed.

--Brock-Perry