From the NPS.
First Muster, June 18, 1813: John Williams, colonel; Thomas H. Benton lt.-col.
Others in July 29, 1813:
1st Majhor-- Lemuel P. Montgomery
2nd Major-- William Peacock
1st. Lt. and adjutant-- Willie Martin
2nd Lt. and quartermaster-- Gyt Smith
Surgeon's Mate-- John Reed
Sgt. Major-- Anthony Palmer
2nd Master Sergeant-- Ezekial W. Hudnall
Drum Major-- Edward Hunt
--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.
Showing posts with label 39th U.S. Infantry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 39th U.S. Infantry. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Friday, December 9, 2016
Thomas Hart Benton in the War of 1812
From the Civil War in Missouri.
Thomas Hart Benton was born into a wealthy Virginia family in 1782 and later moved to Tennessee.
During the War of 1812, he offered his services to Col. Andrew Jackson who made him his aide-de-camp. Benton engaged the Creek Indians but really wanted to fight the British. He would get that chance with Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.
He was so proud of that, that for years afterwards he signed his correspondence "Lieutenant Colonel. 39th Infantry."
In 1815, he moved to Missouri Territory.
--Brock-Perry
Thomas Hart Benton was born into a wealthy Virginia family in 1782 and later moved to Tennessee.
During the War of 1812, he offered his services to Col. Andrew Jackson who made him his aide-de-camp. Benton engaged the Creek Indians but really wanted to fight the British. He would get that chance with Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.
He was so proud of that, that for years afterwards he signed his correspondence "Lieutenant Colonel. 39th Infantry."
In 1815, he moved to Missouri Territory.
--Brock-Perry
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Sam Houston's War of 1812 Service-- Part 1: Camp Blount, Tennessee
From Wikipedia.
In the last post I mentioned that Sam Houston, much better known for his role in the history of Texas, was in Col. John Williams' 39th U.S. Infantry. I did some more research on his role in the War of 1812.
(March 2, 1793-July 26, 1863)
In 1813 he reported for training at Camp Blount near present-day Fayetteville, Tennessee, and enlisted. By December, he had transferred to the 39th U.S. Infantry and had risen from private to third lieutenant.
At the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, he was wounded by a Creek arrow in the groin. The wound was bandaged and he returned to the battle. General Andrew Jackson called for volunteers to dislodge the Indians from their breastworks and Houston was eager to go. He suffered bullet wounds in the arm and shoulder, but his men drove the Creeks away.
Afterwards, he returned to Marysville, Tennessee, as a disabled veteran but took advantage of the Army's offer of free surgery and convalesced in a New Orleans hospital.
Andrew Jackson was impressed with Sam Houston's bravery and the two became close friends and Jackson acted as his mentor.
--Brock-Perry
In the last post I mentioned that Sam Houston, much better known for his role in the history of Texas, was in Col. John Williams' 39th U.S. Infantry. I did some more research on his role in the War of 1812.
(March 2, 1793-July 26, 1863)
In 1813 he reported for training at Camp Blount near present-day Fayetteville, Tennessee, and enlisted. By December, he had transferred to the 39th U.S. Infantry and had risen from private to third lieutenant.
At the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, he was wounded by a Creek arrow in the groin. The wound was bandaged and he returned to the battle. General Andrew Jackson called for volunteers to dislodge the Indians from their breastworks and Houston was eager to go. He suffered bullet wounds in the arm and shoulder, but his men drove the Creeks away.
Afterwards, he returned to Marysville, Tennessee, as a disabled veteran but took advantage of the Army's offer of free surgery and convalesced in a New Orleans hospital.
Andrew Jackson was impressed with Sam Houston's bravery and the two became close friends and Jackson acted as his mentor.
--Brock-Perry
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Col. John Williams of the 39th U.S. Infantry Regiment-- Part 2
In the War of 1812, John Williams raised a small company of 200-250 volunteers, primarily from Tennessee and Georgia, with the intention of invading Florida and attacking the Seminoles. They invaded Florida in February 1813 and destroyed several Indian villages. They returned to Tennessee where they were mustered out.
In June 1813, Williams was commissioned into the U.S. Army and ordered to recruit and organize the 39th U.S. Infantry Regiment. They were charged with engaging the Red Stick Creeks Indians. Williams raised 600 troops for his regiment.
Early in 1814, they were placed under General Andrew Jackson's command, who was preparing for an expedition against the Red Sticks in Alabama. They met at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend where the 39th formed the center of Jackson's line and captured the log barricades the Creeks had fortified along the riverbed and forced them to retreat..
Among the soldiers in the 39th were future Arkansas senator Thomas Hart Benton and future governor of Tennessee and Texas, Sam Houston.
After the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Williams went to Washington, D.C., to raise money and weapons for the 39th. Throughout the rest of 1814, Jackson and Williams bickered over the dispersal of those weapons.,leading to them being adversaries after the war.
In 1815, he was chosen to fill Tennessee's senate seat and later won it on his own.
--Brock-Perry
In June 1813, Williams was commissioned into the U.S. Army and ordered to recruit and organize the 39th U.S. Infantry Regiment. They were charged with engaging the Red Stick Creeks Indians. Williams raised 600 troops for his regiment.
Early in 1814, they were placed under General Andrew Jackson's command, who was preparing for an expedition against the Red Sticks in Alabama. They met at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend where the 39th formed the center of Jackson's line and captured the log barricades the Creeks had fortified along the riverbed and forced them to retreat..
Among the soldiers in the 39th were future Arkansas senator Thomas Hart Benton and future governor of Tennessee and Texas, Sam Houston.
After the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, Williams went to Washington, D.C., to raise money and weapons for the 39th. Throughout the rest of 1814, Jackson and Williams bickered over the dispersal of those weapons.,leading to them being adversaries after the war.
In 1815, he was chosen to fill Tennessee's senate seat and later won it on his own.
--Brock-Perry
Colonel John Williams of the 39th U.S. Infantry-- Part 1
From Wikipedia.
(January 28, 1778-August 10, 1837)
Lawyer, soldier and U.S. senator 1815-1823. Lost that re-election to Andrew Jackson.
Served as colonel of the 39th U.S. Infantry Regiment in the Creek War and played a key role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend on March 27, 1814.
Born in North Carolina and studied law in Salisbury in that state. Captain of the 6th U.S. Infantry Regiment 1799-1801 and then relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee, and practiced law there. In 1807, was appointed to be Tennessee's attorney general.
(I looked up the 6th U.S. Infantry Regiment and found that it was created in 1813.)
--Brock-Perry
(January 28, 1778-August 10, 1837)
Lawyer, soldier and U.S. senator 1815-1823. Lost that re-election to Andrew Jackson.
Served as colonel of the 39th U.S. Infantry Regiment in the Creek War and played a key role in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend on March 27, 1814.
Born in North Carolina and studied law in Salisbury in that state. Captain of the 6th U.S. Infantry Regiment 1799-1801 and then relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee, and practiced law there. In 1807, was appointed to be Tennessee's attorney general.
(I looked up the 6th U.S. Infantry Regiment and found that it was created in 1813.)
--Brock-Perry
Friday, November 20, 2015
39th U.S. Infantry Regiment-- Part 2: Battle of Horseshoe Bend
At the Battle of Horseshoe bend, Jackson placed the 39th (because they were the best-trained) at the center of his attacking force. They were engaged in some of the heaviest fighting and suffered 20 killed and 52 wounded, although these numbers are questioned as some say considerably more were casualties.
It is said that the Creeks lost more in that one day at Horseshoe bend than they did in all of the Indian wars.
As a result of the battle, they conceded more than a million acres to the United States.
I did not come across any mention of the regiment being with Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.
In 1815, at the end of the war, the regiment was consolidated with the 8th and 24th regiments to form the 7th Infantry Regiment. The flag of the 39th was given to Colonel Williams and is now on display at the East Tennessee History center in Knoxville. It was embroidered with the handiwork of Col. Williams' sister-in-law Mary Williams.
--Brock-Perry
It is said that the Creeks lost more in that one day at Horseshoe bend than they did in all of the Indian wars.
As a result of the battle, they conceded more than a million acres to the United States.
I did not come across any mention of the regiment being with Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans.
In 1815, at the end of the war, the regiment was consolidated with the 8th and 24th regiments to form the 7th Infantry Regiment. The flag of the 39th was given to Colonel Williams and is now on display at the East Tennessee History center in Knoxville. It was embroidered with the handiwork of Col. Williams' sister-in-law Mary Williams.
--Brock-Perry
Thursday, November 19, 2015
39th Infantry Regiment (War of 1812)-- Part 1: Mainly a Tennessee Regiment
From Wikipedia.
This was the regiment in which Gen. Nathaniel Smith served as a lieutenant during the war.
Regular U.S. Army regiment authorized January 29, 1813. recruited in the east by Col. John Williams of Tennessee and commanded by him. Col. Williams had previously led the Mounted Volunteers of Tennessee from the eastern region of the state.
On December 31, 1813, he was ordered by Major General Thomas Pinckney to join Andrew Jackson in the Creek War. Jackson war,y welcomed the 39th as he was having serious problems with the discipline of his militia and volunteers.
--Brock-Perry
This was the regiment in which Gen. Nathaniel Smith served as a lieutenant during the war.
Regular U.S. Army regiment authorized January 29, 1813. recruited in the east by Col. John Williams of Tennessee and commanded by him. Col. Williams had previously led the Mounted Volunteers of Tennessee from the eastern region of the state.
On December 31, 1813, he was ordered by Major General Thomas Pinckney to join Andrew Jackson in the Creek War. Jackson war,y welcomed the 39th as he was having serious problems with the discipline of his militia and volunteers.
--Brock-Perry
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Texas War of 1812 Veterans-- Part 4: General Nathaniel Smith
From Find-A-Grave.
General Nathaniel Smith. Born 1791 in Athens, Tennessee. Died September 17, 1841, in Anderson County, Texas.
A bronze War of 1812 marker was once at his grave but disappeared in 1939.
Military Service:
Ensign, Tennessee Volunteers 1812-1813
Lieutenant, Tennessee Volunteers 1813
Lieutenant, 39th U.S. Infantry 1813-1816
Colonel, Tennessee Volunteers 1836. Discharged a a colonel 1837.
Supervised the Cherokee Indian removal to Indian Territory 1837-1839
Served with Sam Houston and developed a long-lasting friendship.
Served with Andrew Jackson in the 1836 Seminole War.
The State of Tennessee issued Nathaniel Smith 18 land grants of 180 acres each for his military service.
Trustee of the Forest Hill Academy in Tennessee from 1826-1836.
Arrived at Fort Houston in September 1839.
At some point the Texas U.S. Daughters of 1812 dedicated a marker for him at the cemetery on Nov. 9. This was done by the Capt. James Asbury Tait Chapter.
--Brock-Perry
General Nathaniel Smith. Born 1791 in Athens, Tennessee. Died September 17, 1841, in Anderson County, Texas.
A bronze War of 1812 marker was once at his grave but disappeared in 1939.
Military Service:
Ensign, Tennessee Volunteers 1812-1813
Lieutenant, Tennessee Volunteers 1813
Lieutenant, 39th U.S. Infantry 1813-1816
Colonel, Tennessee Volunteers 1836. Discharged a a colonel 1837.
Supervised the Cherokee Indian removal to Indian Territory 1837-1839
Served with Sam Houston and developed a long-lasting friendship.
Served with Andrew Jackson in the 1836 Seminole War.
The State of Tennessee issued Nathaniel Smith 18 land grants of 180 acres each for his military service.
Trustee of the Forest Hill Academy in Tennessee from 1826-1836.
Arrived at Fort Houston in September 1839.
At some point the Texas U.S. Daughters of 1812 dedicated a marker for him at the cemetery on Nov. 9. This was done by the Capt. James Asbury Tait Chapter.
--Brock-Perry
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