Military

Alabama Revolutionary War Pensions

  Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Revolutionary Soldiers in Alabama Being A List of Names, Compiled From Authentic Sources, of Soldiers of the American Revolution, Who Resided in the State of Alabama Alabama Revolutionary Cemeteries Some Rev. War Veterans Buried in Chambers … Read more

Georgia Revolutionary War Pension Records

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Pension Applications (All hosted at USGenWeb Pension Archives unless otherwise noted) Baldwin County Bickham/Beckham, Abner Talbert, Benjamin Butts County Ward, Samuel Campbell County Clinton, William Chattooga County Holbrook, Caleb Columbia County Lambert, John Ramsey, Randal Elbert County … Read more

Seminole Indian War

During the American Revolution (1776-1783), Spain gained control of Florida as part of the Treaty of Paris. On September 3, Britain also signed separate agreements with France and Spain, and (provisionally) with the Netherlands. In the treaty with Spain, the colonies of East and West Florida were ceded to Spain (without any clearly defined northern boundary, resulting in disputed territory resolved with the Treaty of Madrid), as was the island of Minorca, while the Bahama Islands, Grenada and Montserrat, captured by the French and Spanish, were returned to Britain. Spanish colonists as well as settlers from the newly formed United … Read more

Michael Garrison’s Mounted Company

Muster Roll of Captain Michael Garrison’s Mounted Company of the 1st Regiment 2nd Brigade of the Florida Militia, commanded by Col. John Warren, ordered into service of the United States by His Excellency Governor Call from the 22nd day of September 1836 to the 22nd day of January 1837. Lieutenants Bruton and Hindley with a part of this Company greatly distinguished themselves at the Battle of San _____ on ____ber 1836 and in several other services. Also, with a part of the Company, they serviced in the Battalion under my command in Col. Pearce’s Division and greatly distinguished them-selves for … Read more

Mounted Company, First Regiment, 2nd Brigade Florida Militia

Muster Roll of Captain James Edwards, Mounted Company of the 1st Regiment, 2nd Brigade of the Florida Militia, commanded by Colonel John Warren; ordered into service of the United States by Major Gen. Thomas L. Jessup from the 27th day of January to the 5th day of June 1837. All were enrolled on the 27th of January 1837 at Fort Beckham by Lt. Col. Mills. Captain Edwards, 1st Lieut. Tillis, and 2nd Lieut. Morgan each had one servant and two horses. Edwards, James Captain Tillis, Willoughby 1st Lieutenant Morgan, Daniel 2nd Lieutenant Rosseau, W. H. 1st Sergeant. Barber, Samuel 2nd … Read more

Second Regiment Florida Mounted Militia

Muster Roll of Captain Thos. C. Ellis’s Company of the 2nd Regiment Brigade of Florida Mounted Militia, commanded by Col. F. L. Dancey, ordered into service of the United States by the Secretary of War from the 12th day of January 1841 to the 12th of April 1841 when discharged. Ellis, Thomas C. Captain Turner, James 1st Lieutenant McNeil, John 2d Lieutenant Blanton, Isaac B. 1st Sgt. Carter, Isaac I. Sgt. Dowling, Joseph Sgt. Cason, John Thomas, Allen Corporal Burnett, Laburn Corporal Hagen, Alfred Corporal Murphy, Stephen Corporal Prevatt, Joseph Bugler Harrison, Ephraim Bugler Privates Adkins, Samuel R. Blake, Edward … Read more

Second Regiment, Second Brigade Mounted Men

Muster Roll of Captain Charles Freymuth’s Company of Mounted men of the 2nd Regiment, Second Brigade of the Florida Militia, commanded by General Hernandez ordered into the service of the United States by Governor Call from the 1st day of October 1836 to the 1st day of February 1837. The company was enrolled by Major Pierce. Muster roll certified as true by Charles Freymuth, Captain, February 1837 at St. Augustine, East Florida. Also certified by the Mustering Officer, L. O. Webster. Freymuth, Charles Captain, furnished 1 public horse from the 5th of Nov. Lopez, Petronelus 1st Lieut. Sanchez, John 1st … Read more

Seventh Regiment 1st Brigade Florida Militia

Muster Roll of Captain A. A. Fisher’s Company of the 7th Regiment, 1st Brigade of Florida Militia; commanded by Col. John A. Cuth ? , ordered into service of the United States by Gov. R. K. Call from the 10th day of May to the 10th day of November 1836. Company enrolled at Tallahassee, Florida. by Col. L. Parkhill. Fisher, A. A. Captain, 2 horses, 1 servant. Johnson, J. B.1st Lieut., 2 horses, 1 servant. Kerr, R. B. 2d Lieut., 2 horses, 1 servant. David, F. H. Bryan, E. 1st Sergt. Frazier, Micajah 2d Sergt. Mills, Stephen 3d Sergt. Lee, … Read more

Captain Thomas C. Ellis’s Company, 1st Regiment Florida Militia

Muster Roll of Captain Thos. C. Ellis’s Company of the 1st Regiment, Brigade of Florida Mounted Militia, commanded by Col. W. J. Bayley, ordered into service of the United States by Brig. Gen’l W. K. Armistead from the 17th day of August 1840 bo the 17th day of November 1840 when discharged. Ellis, Thos C. Captain Tucker, Jonathan A. 1st Lieut. McNeill, John 2d Lieut. Crews, J. M. 1st Sgt. Floyd, Isaac Sgt. Hague, James Sgt. Howard, Seth Sgt. Edgar, James Corporal Stanley, William F. Corporal Knight, Stephen Corporal Piper, Thomas Corporal Miller, John F. Bugler Sharp, George Bugler Privates … Read more

Fifth Regiment Brigade of Florida Militia

Muster Roll of Captain James C. Evan’s Company of the Fifth Regiment Brigade of Florida Militia; commanded by Colonel John C. Love, ordered into service of the United States by Gov. R. K. Call from the 14th day of September 1836 to the 11th day of January 1837. The Company travelled about 21 miles in the vicinity of Quincy, Florida. to Tallahassee, Fla., and from Ft. Brooke, East Florida to the vicinity of Quincy, Florida. Evans, James C. Captain. Wilson, Thomas D. 1st Lieut., resigned Oct. 26th 1836; furnished a substitute, Pvt. Wm. S. SMITH. Buie, Malcolm 1st Lieut., promoted … Read more

First Regiment, 2nd Brigade Florida Militia

Muster Roll of Captain James Edwards’ Company, 1st Regiment, 2nd Brigade of Florida Militia, commanded by Col. John Warren, ordered into service of the United States by Major Gen. Thomas L. Jesup from the 27th day of January 1837 for six months unless sooner discharged. This hand-drawn Muster Roll contains the following headings: (1) Number, (2) Names, (3) Rank, (4) Enrollment Date, (5) Description of Horses, (6) State of the Company when enrolled Jan. 27th 1837, and (7) State of the Company when mustered March 27th 1837. All were enrolled at Fort Beckham except 1st Lieut. Tillis who enrolled at … Read more

First Regiment Brigade Florida Mounted Militia

Muster Roll of Captain James Fitzgerald’s Company of the lst(?) Regiment, Brigade of Florida Mounted Militia, commanded by Col. John Warren, ordered into service of the United States by Brig. General Z. Taylor from the 12th day of November 1839 to the 12th day of May 1840 when discharged. [The Company was mustered by Lt. J. M. Clendenin.] Fitzgerald, James Captain Bates, James 1st Lieutenant Logue, J. 2nd Lieutenant Conway, Chas. M. 1st Sergt. Lusk, Norman Sergt. Conrris, John Corporal Osman, Robert E. Corporal Schletts, Joseph Sergt. Hargan, Wm. Scott, Martain Corporal Dougherty, John Corporal Privates Addleman, Morris Allen, Lorenzo … Read more

Florida Militia Muster Rolls, Seminole Indian Wars

This series of the Florida Indian Wars Militia Muster Roles has been produced through the courtesy of the Jacksonville Genealogical Society. The Historical Services Division of the Florida Department of Military Affairs provided the photostatic copies of the original muster roles and individual members of the Jacksonville Genealogical Society laboriously transcribed the information contained therein and later, proofed and typed them. They have been accorded the right to produce these lists in book form for commercial sale. The Department would like to express its deepest appreciation to the Society for their willingness to help us provide this important historical material … Read more

Fourth Regiment 2nd Brigade Florida Militia

Muster Roll of Captain Daniel S. Gardner’s Company of the 4th Regiment, 2nd Brigade of the Florida Militia, commanded by Col. Warren, ordered into service of the United States by Brig. Gen’l Hernandez from the 10th day of November 1835 to the 5th day of March 1836. On 11th August 1836 at Jacksonville, Florida, the muster was certified to be true and was signed by Captain D. L Gardiner, Commanding the Company. Gardner, Daniel S. Captain. Waterman, Adin 1st Lieut. Madin, James R. 2nd Lieut. Smith, Gurney 1st Sgt.; not mounted, discharged Jan. 9th. Donaldson, W. L. Sgt. & 1st … Read more

Captain C. Ellis’s Company, 1st Regiment Florida Militia

Muster Roll of Captain C. Ellis’s Company of the 1st Regiment, Brigade of the Florida Mounted Militia, commanded by Col. W. J. Bayley, ordered into service of the United States by Brig. Gen’l W. K. Armistead from the 17th day of August 1840 to the 5th day of December 1840 when discharged. Major S. Churchill, 3d Artillery, mustered the Company into service Aug. 17, 1840 for three months. Company was paid by P. M. Brown for 27 days of forage, and for service from 17 Aug to Dec 5, 1840. Ellis, Th. C. Captain Tucker, Jonathan A. 1st Lieut. McNeil, … Read more

Captain James Fitzgerald’s Company of Mounted Militia

Muster Roll of Capt. James Fitzgerald’s Company of Mounted Militia ordered into service by Col. David C. Twiggs, 2nd Dragoons, from the 18th of April 1839. [The company was enrolled 18 April 1839 at Fort Walker by Captain G. S. Rains to serve for a period of 6 months.] Fitzgerald, James Captain Curry, John 1st Lieutenant Turner, James Sen’r, 2d Lieutenant Willis, Johnathan T. Sergt. Andrews, Wm. Sergt. Hart, Eli? Corporal. Thompson, William Corporal. Curry, Laughton Musician Flint, Martin Sergt. Moore, John W. Sergt. Dolan, Joseph Corporal. Eaton, Joseph Corporal. Filman, John E. Musician Privates Benner, Henry Blocker, Stephen Bonner, … Read more

Captain Sherrod Edwards Company, First Regiment, Florida Militia

Muster Roll of Captain Sherrod Edwards Company, 1st Regiment, ___ Brigade of Florida Mounted Militia, commanded by Col. Wm. J. Bailey, ordered into service of the United States by the Secretary of War from the 10th day of December 1840 to the 13th day of March 1841 when discharged. The Company was mustered by Capt. S. P. Heintzelman. Edwards, Sherrod Captain; Kept in Service A Private Servant and 2 Horses, Rouse, James A. 1st Lt.; Kept in Service A Private Servant and 2 Hourse. Langford, Nicholas 2nd Lt., Kept in Service a Private Servant & 2 Horses. Knight, Elias P. … Read more

Pequot War 1634-1638

In 1634 the the Pequot Tribe initiated peace negotiations with the Massachusetts Bay Colony. They wanted the English to re-establish trade and arbitrate a peace settlement with the Narragansetts. The Bay Colony responded with demands for exorbitant tribute (1000 fathoms of wampum) and the surrender of the killers, something the Pequots were not prepared to do. In the same year, John Stone was murdered by the Pequots on the Connecticut River. It may be that he was thought to be a Dutchman, and one of the murderers of Tatobem. Stone was known to the Bay Colony authorities as a privateer … Read more

Creek Indian Wars

The Creek Indians, who had been allies of the British during the War of 1812, were angered by white encroachment on their hunting grounds in Georgia and Alabama. In 1813, some Creeks under Chief Red Eagle (William Weatherford) (1780-1824) attacked and burned Fort Mims on the lower Alabama River, killing about 500 whites [the Fort Mims Massacre]. Afterward, US militiamen, led by General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), invaded Creek territory in central Alabama and destroyed two Indian villages, Talladega and Tallasahatchee, in the fall of 1813. Jackson pursued the Creek, and on March 27, 1814, his 3,000 man army attacked and … Read more