Thomas Posey (1750-1818)-- Part 1: Illegitimate Son of George Washington?

From Wikipedia.

I came across his name researching Alney McLean.  It is interesting how researching in one area can lead to so many other areas. Again, as with these others, I had never heard of him.

U.S. Congressman, territorial governor and last governor of Indiana Territory before it became a state in 1816.

Rumors persist that he was the illegitimate son of George Washington.  Posey was born on the banks of the Potomac River on a farm adjacent to Mount Vernon.  George Washington, born in 1732,  would have been 18 when Thomas Posey was born.

It Is Possible, But Never Proved.  --Brock-Perry

Samuel Hopkins-- Part 2: War of 1812 Service

In 1812, Samuel Hopkins was appointed commander in chief of the Western frontier which consisted of the Illinois and Indiana Territories.  He was in the Peoria War and commanded at Spur's Defeat.  I will have to research Spur's Defeat.

After these losses, he resigned his commission.

He was a member of the 13th U.S. Congress 1813-1815 and was succeeded by Alney McLean, who I have already written about.

He is buried at Spring Garden Cemetery in Henderson, Kentucky,  alongside two of his daughters.

Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and Hopkins County, Kentucky are named after him.

--Brock-Perry

Alney McLean of Kentucky-- Part 2: Battled Indians and At Battle of New Orleans

In the war, Alney McLean organized three companies.

In 1812, he organized a company of volunteers on September 18.  Then, in 1813, another of his companies was eventually commanded by Lewis Kinchebe.  A third company was one he was able to command himself.

These men served with General Samuel Hopkins in campaigns against the Indians.

He also served under Lt.-Col. William Mitchusson at the Battle of New Orleans where he took offense at General Andrew Jackson's statement that the Kentucky troops "ingloriously fled" and remained a political rival of Jackson for the rest of his life.

Alney McLean died of pneumonia in 1841 and was buried at Old Caney Station Cemetery near Greenville, Kentucky.

--Brock-Perry

Alney McLean-- Part 1: Organizer of Troops

Wikipedia.

I came across his name while doing research on John McLean.

June 10, 1979 to December 30, 1841.

U.S. Representative from Kentucky.  McLean County, Kentucky, is named for him.

Born in North Carolina (as was John McLean) and moved to Kentucky at age 20 and later became a lawyer.  Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives 1812-1813.

Organizer of troops during the War of 1812.

--Brock-Perry