Camp Blount served as the mustering grounds for other wars than the War of 1812.
Tennessee troops mustered here for the Seminole Wars of 1818 and 1836. Later they did the same for the Civil War.
It is likely that both Confederate and Union troops mustered here during the Civil War, though, obviously, not at the same time.
--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.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Camp Blount, Tennessee-- Part 2: Mustering to Fight the Creeks
From the July 16, 2013, Elk Valley (Tn.) Times.
During the War of 1812, the Tennessee state government issued a call for volunteers. Some 3,500 Tennesseeans responded, earning them the state nickname "Volunteers." The reason for this muster was that the Creek Indians had attacked Fort Mims and massacred 250 men, women and children.
The soldiers were ordered here by Tennessee Governor Willie Blount. They trained under the leadership of Andrew Jackson, then major general of Tennessee militia. Most of the men who reported were from middle Tennessee.
They left Camp Blount oin October 1813. Less than a year later, the troops again mustered at Camp Blount and this time marched to New Orleans.
--Brock-Perry
During the War of 1812, the Tennessee state government issued a call for volunteers. Some 3,500 Tennesseeans responded, earning them the state nickname "Volunteers." The reason for this muster was that the Creek Indians had attacked Fort Mims and massacred 250 men, women and children.
The soldiers were ordered here by Tennessee Governor Willie Blount. They trained under the leadership of Andrew Jackson, then major general of Tennessee militia. Most of the men who reported were from middle Tennessee.
They left Camp Blount oin October 1813. Less than a year later, the troops again mustered at Camp Blount and this time marched to New Orleans.
--Brock-Perry
Friday, December 16, 2016
Camp Blount, Tennessee-- Part 1
From Tennessee Historical Marker.
This is in conjunction with blog entries on Sam Houston posted Nov. 22 and 23, 2015, in this blog.
In September 1813, the Army of West Tennessee assembled at Camp Blount on the Elk River. It took the Oath of Allegiance on October 7. Major General Andrew Jackson arrived at Fayetteville to take command of the army which included Sam Houston and David Crockett.
The Army then marched to Alabama and defeated the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.
The marker on the site of Camp Blount is at US-231/US-431 in Fayetteville, Tennessee, behind the River Oak Shopping Center.
--Brock-Perry
This is in conjunction with blog entries on Sam Houston posted Nov. 22 and 23, 2015, in this blog.
In September 1813, the Army of West Tennessee assembled at Camp Blount on the Elk River. It took the Oath of Allegiance on October 7. Major General Andrew Jackson arrived at Fayetteville to take command of the army which included Sam Houston and David Crockett.
The Army then marched to Alabama and defeated the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.
The marker on the site of Camp Blount is at US-231/US-431 in Fayetteville, Tennessee, behind the River Oak Shopping Center.
--Brock-Perry
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
39th U.S. Infantry
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
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
Monday, December 12, 2016
Thomas Hart Benton-- Part 2: Got Into Brawl With Jackson
From Wikipedia.
Born March 14, 1782 Died April 10, 1858.
Thomas Hart Benton moved his family to a plantation in Tennessee, near Nashville, and continued his legal education. While there, he came to know Andrew Jackson.
With the outbreak of the War of 1812, Jackson made Benton his aide-de-camp with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Jackson then assigned Benton to go to Washington, D.C., to represent his interests there. Benton did not like this assignment.
In 1813, he engaged Jackson in a frontier brawl in which Jackson was wounded.
--Brock-Perry
Born March 14, 1782 Died April 10, 1858.
Thomas Hart Benton moved his family to a plantation in Tennessee, near Nashville, and continued his legal education. While there, he came to know Andrew Jackson.
With the outbreak of the War of 1812, Jackson made Benton his aide-de-camp with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Jackson then assigned Benton to go to Washington, D.C., to represent his interests there. Benton did not like this assignment.
In 1813, he engaged Jackson in a frontier brawl in which Jackson was wounded.
--Brock-Perry
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
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
This Is No Drill! Pearl Harbor 75 Years Later: Gene Reinhardt, U.S. Army
From the December 4, 2016, Shelby (NC) Star "Pearl Harbor survivor from Gaston County part of a dwindling breed" by Michael Barrett.
Gene Reinhardt, 95.
Enlisted in the Army after dropping out of Shelby High School in 1940. Was a technician fifth grade and oversaw radio and telephone communications on Oahu. Schofield Barracks was 15 miles away and Wheeler Army Airfield much closer and a major target of the Japanese pilots.
After Pearl Harbor he transferred to Australia and participated in many landings in the Pacific Theater, including New Guinea. Discharged 1945.
Officials are not sure how many Pearl Harbor veterans remain, but in 2013, it was estimated their numbers to be between 2,000 and 2,500.
True American Heroes.
Gene Reinhardt, 95.
Enlisted in the Army after dropping out of Shelby High School in 1940. Was a technician fifth grade and oversaw radio and telephone communications on Oahu. Schofield Barracks was 15 miles away and Wheeler Army Airfield much closer and a major target of the Japanese pilots.
After Pearl Harbor he transferred to Australia and participated in many landings in the Pacific Theater, including New Guinea. Discharged 1945.
Officials are not sure how many Pearl Harbor veterans remain, but in 2013, it was estimated their numbers to be between 2,000 and 2,500.
True American Heroes.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Andrew Keown, Veteran of America's Forgotten War-- Part 2
The Illinois Society of the War of 1812 held a ceremony on October 23 and unveiled a marker. Seventy attended, including many of his descendants.
Andrew Keown was born April 11, 1793, in Butler County, Kentucky, and served as a private in Lt.-Colonel William Mitchusson's 14th Regiment of Kentucky Militia. He came to Illinois in 1819, but returned to Kentucky before bring his family back in 1825. He started receiving a War of 1812 pension in 1871 until his death.
Death came on February 20, 1880 at the age of 86.
--Brock-Perry
Andrew Keown was born April 11, 1793, in Butler County, Kentucky, and served as a private in Lt.-Colonel William Mitchusson's 14th Regiment of Kentucky Militia. He came to Illinois in 1819, but returned to Kentucky before bring his family back in 1825. He started receiving a War of 1812 pension in 1871 until his death.
Death came on February 20, 1880 at the age of 86.
--Brock-Perry
Andrew Keown, Veteran of America's Forgotten War-- Part 1
From the October 26, 2016, Bellevue (Illinois) News-Democrat "Veteran of America's 'forgotten war' is remembered' by Curt Libbra.
Andrew Keown was with Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 on January 8, 1815 as a member of the Kentucky militia.
He returned to Kentucky after the war and married. Eventually, he and his family moved to Illinois, purchased land and raised a family.
He died in 1880 at the age of 86. Burial took place in the Vincent Cemetery between Alhambra and Livingston. The cemetery was neglected over the years and became overgrown as well as a dumping ground. The cemetery has now been restored.
--Brock-Perry
Andrew Keown was with Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812 on January 8, 1815 as a member of the Kentucky militia.
He returned to Kentucky after the war and married. Eventually, he and his family moved to Illinois, purchased land and raised a family.
He died in 1880 at the age of 86. Burial took place in the Vincent Cemetery between Alhambra and Livingston. The cemetery was neglected over the years and became overgrown as well as a dumping ground. The cemetery has now been restored.
--Brock-Perry
Ohio War of 1812 Veteran John Funk-- Part 2
Officers, NCOs and musicians in Captain Thomas Morgan's Company from Scioto County, Ohio.
Capt. Thomas Morgan
Lt. James Emerson
Ensign James McLain
Ensign John Clemus
Sergt. Nathaniel Barber
Sergt. Samuel Wilson
Sergt. George Weider
Sergt. Job Goslee
Sergt. Isaac Johnston
Corp. James Dawson
Corp. Jesse Martin
Corp. William Sullivan
Corp. Thomas Lasborough
Corp. James Furnace
Corp. John Thebus
Fifer John Funk
Drummer Isaac Wheeler
There were also 84 privates.
--Brock-Perry
Capt. Thomas Morgan
Lt. James Emerson
Ensign James McLain
Ensign John Clemus
Sergt. Nathaniel Barber
Sergt. Samuel Wilson
Sergt. George Weider
Sergt. Job Goslee
Sergt. Isaac Johnston
Corp. James Dawson
Corp. Jesse Martin
Corp. William Sullivan
Corp. Thomas Lasborough
Corp. James Furnace
Corp. John Thebus
Fifer John Funk
Drummer Isaac Wheeler
There were also 84 privates.
--Brock-Perry
Monday, December 5, 2016
Ohio War of 1812 Veteran John Funk Honored-- Part 1
From the December 1, 2016, Community Common (Ohio).
John Funk was a fifer in Captain Thomas Morgan's Company from Ross and Scioto counties, Ohio, and served in the militia twice. The first time from July 28 to September 9, 1812 and second from February 13 to March 18, 1814.
He was born March 30, 1790, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and died February 18, 1859, in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.
Members of the Scioto Valley Volunteers (SW) Chapter, United States Daughters of the War of 1812, Ohio Society, are planning a grave marking ceremony for John Funk in the next several weeks.
--Brock-Perry
John Funk was a fifer in Captain Thomas Morgan's Company from Ross and Scioto counties, Ohio, and served in the militia twice. The first time from July 28 to September 9, 1812 and second from February 13 to March 18, 1814.
He was born March 30, 1790, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and died February 18, 1859, in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio.
Members of the Scioto Valley Volunteers (SW) Chapter, United States Daughters of the War of 1812, Ohio Society, are planning a grave marking ceremony for John Funk in the next several weeks.
--Brock-Perry
Monument Hill: Texas State Historic Site
Located south of LaGrange, Texas.
On September 18, 1848, the remains of Texans killed at the Dawson Massacre and the Black Bean Episode were buried in a ceremony at this site. Their remains were dug up from the shallow grave they were buried in in 1842 and reinterred here.
They are in a common tomb in a sandstone vault and the location is now known as Monument Hill.
Over 1,000 attended it, including U.S. Senator Sam Houston.
The monument itself is quite impressive.
--Brock-Perry
On September 18, 1848, the remains of Texans killed at the Dawson Massacre and the Black Bean Episode were buried in a ceremony at this site. Their remains were dug up from the shallow grave they were buried in in 1842 and reinterred here.
They are in a common tomb in a sandstone vault and the location is now known as Monument Hill.
Over 1,000 attended it, including U.S. Senator Sam Houston.
The monument itself is quite impressive.
--Brock-Perry
The Dawson Massacre-- Part 3: Reinternment
Mathew Caldwell, in the meantime, had defeated the Mexicans in the Battle of Salado Creek and found the dead of Nicholas Dawson's command buried in a shallow grave.
In late summer 1848 (after Texas had become a U.S. State), a group of LaGrange citizens retrieved the remains of Dawson's men and reinterned them at Monument Hill, Texas.
--Brock-Perry
In late summer 1848 (after Texas had become a U.S. State), a group of LaGrange citizens retrieved the remains of Dawson's men and reinterned them at Monument Hill, Texas.
--Brock-Perry
Saturday, December 3, 2016
The Dawson Massacre-- Part 2: Surrendered, But Fighting Continued
On September 11, 1842, the Mexican Army occupied San Antonio. Matthew Caldwell organized 210 militia and marched against them. On September 17, he sent a small band of Rangers to San Antonio to draw the Mexicans out.
A separate company of 54 Texans, mostly from the Fayette County area, under the command of Nicholas Dawson arrived and advanced on the Mexicans. After much fighting, they were surrounded by the larger Mexican force and surrendered.
But, the fighting continued and Dawson and 36 Texans were killed in the ensuing action. Fifteen were captured and two escaped. Zadock Woods was one of the dead. Son Henry Woods managed a daring escape and son Norman was severely wounded, captured and died while imprisoned in Mexico.
Zadock Woods was buried in a mass grave, but was dug up and reinterred six years later at Monument Hill, Texas.
--Brock-Perry
A separate company of 54 Texans, mostly from the Fayette County area, under the command of Nicholas Dawson arrived and advanced on the Mexicans. After much fighting, they were surrounded by the larger Mexican force and surrendered.
But, the fighting continued and Dawson and 36 Texans were killed in the ensuing action. Fifteen were captured and two escaped. Zadock Woods was one of the dead. Son Henry Woods managed a daring escape and son Norman was severely wounded, captured and died while imprisoned in Mexico.
Zadock Woods was buried in a mass grave, but was dug up and reinterred six years later at Monument Hill, Texas.
--Brock-Perry
The Dawson Massacre in Texas-- Part 1: Near San Antonio
From Wikipedia.
Back on November 25th, while doing Texas War of 1812 veterans, I mentioned that Zadock Woods was killed at what is called the Dawson Massacre in 1842. I did some more research on it.
Looks like we'll get some more Texas history.
It is also referred to as the Dawson Expedition. Where 36 Texas militia were killed by Mexican soldiers on September 17, 1842. (Find-A-Grave lists Zadock Woods as being killed on September 18, 1842). It took place near San Antonio de Bexar, Texas, now San Antonio, Texas.
It was a part of the larger Battle of Salado Creek.
After Texas declared its independence, there was a quarrel over area between the Rio Grande and Nueces rivers. Texas claimed everything to the Rio Grande but lacked the military power to hold it, resulting in Mexican military incursions.
--Brock-Perry
Back on November 25th, while doing Texas War of 1812 veterans, I mentioned that Zadock Woods was killed at what is called the Dawson Massacre in 1842. I did some more research on it.
Looks like we'll get some more Texas history.
It is also referred to as the Dawson Expedition. Where 36 Texas militia were killed by Mexican soldiers on September 17, 1842. (Find-A-Grave lists Zadock Woods as being killed on September 18, 1842). It took place near San Antonio de Bexar, Texas, now San Antonio, Texas.
It was a part of the larger Battle of Salado Creek.
After Texas declared its independence, there was a quarrel over area between the Rio Grande and Nueces rivers. Texas claimed everything to the Rio Grande but lacked the military power to hold it, resulting in Mexican military incursions.
--Brock-Perry
Friday, December 2, 2016
The History of the Republic of Texas
After writing the blogs about the War of 1812 Texas Veterans, I'd have to say I really came up with a how and why history for the Republic of Texas and early years as a state. And, I just used a small fraction of the ones listed in Texas 1812 Veterans site of Find-A-Grave.
Many of the men came from Southern states, with several moving to the colonies that wer being built. They fought against th Mexicans in the Texas Revolution as well as the Indians.. Most did not die during the War of 1812 and did many years later.
--Brock-Perry
Many of the men came from Southern states, with several moving to the colonies that wer being built. They fought against th Mexicans in the Texas Revolution as well as the Indians.. Most did not die during the War of 1812 and did many years later.
--Brock-Perry
The Grave of Moses Austin
From Find-A-Grave.
Moses Austin is buried at the Potosi Presbyterian Cemetery in Potosi, Missouri. He was first buried at Hazel Run and then moved to the Potosi Presbyterian Cemetery.
His grave was covered with cement to keep Texans from stealing the body.
--Brock-Perry
Moses Austin is buried at the Potosi Presbyterian Cemetery in Potosi, Missouri. He was first buried at Hazel Run and then moved to the Potosi Presbyterian Cemetery.
His grave was covered with cement to keep Texans from stealing the body.
--Brock-Perry
Austinville, Virginia
From Wikipedia.
In the earlier posts on Moses Austin, I mentioned the town of Austinville, Virginia, which was named after Moses Austin.
An unincorporated community in New River in southern Wythe County, Virginia. New River State Park is there as is the Shot Tower Historical State Park which is nearby.
Stephen F. Austin was born here.
I have driven by the Shot Tower often on I-77, but never stopped. Hey, lead in those shoy.
--Brock-Perry
In the earlier posts on Moses Austin, I mentioned the town of Austinville, Virginia, which was named after Moses Austin.
An unincorporated community in New River in southern Wythe County, Virginia. New River State Park is there as is the Shot Tower Historical State Park which is nearby.
Stephen F. Austin was born here.
I have driven by the Shot Tower often on I-77, but never stopped. Hey, lead in those shoy.
--Brock-Perry
Moses Austin-- Part 3: Another Failed Business and Texas Colonization
Moses Austin became founder and principal stockholder of the Bank of St. Louis, but that failed in the Panic of 1819 and he lost his entire fortune. This most likely is where Zadock Woods ended up losing his money. Them, Moses became involved in the colonization of Texas.
He died in 1821 of pneumonia and is buried in Potosi, Missouri.
--Brock-Perry
He died in 1821 of pneumonia and is buried in Potosi, Missouri.
--Brock-Perry
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Moses Austin-- Part 2: Failed Business and On To Missouri
Moses Austin then moved to southwest Virginia and got into the lead business in Wythe County. He and his brother Stephen (namesake of his son) and others industrialized the area, building several smelters and furnaces. The small village that grew up there became known as Austinville and Moses got the name of the "Lead King."
But, he incurred debts and his company collapsed and Moses skipped out of the state to avoid imprisonment. His next stop was Missouri for its rich lead deposits, but it was then part of Spanish Louisiana. In 1798, he was granted land in return for declaring allegiance to the Spanish Crown.
In 1803, Missouri became part of the United States as a result of the Louisiana Purchase.
--Brock-Perry
But, he incurred debts and his company collapsed and Moses skipped out of the state to avoid imprisonment. His next stop was Missouri for its rich lead deposits, but it was then part of Spanish Louisiana. In 1798, he was granted land in return for declaring allegiance to the Spanish Crown.
In 1803, Missouri became part of the United States as a result of the Louisiana Purchase.
--Brock-Perry
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