War of 1812

Kansas War of 1812 Military Records

On June 1, 1812, President James Madison gave a speech to the U.S. Congress, recounting American grievances against Great Britain, though not specifically calling for a declaration of war. After Madison’s speech, the House of Representatives quickly voted (79 to 49) to declare war, and the Senate by 19 to 13. The conflict formally began on June 18, 1812 when Madison signed the measure into law. This was the first time that the United States had declared war on another nation, and the Congressional vote would prove to be the closest vote to declare war in American history. None of … Read more

Kentucky War of 1812 Military Records

On June 1, 1812, President James Madison gave a speech to the U.S. Congress, recounting American grievances against Great Britain, though not specifically calling for a declaration of war. After Madison’s speech, the House of Representatives quickly voted (79 to 49) to declare war, and the Senate by 19 to 13. The conflict formally began on June 18, 1812 when Madison signed the measure into law. This was the first time that the United States had declared war on another nation, and the Congressional vote would prove to be the closest vote to declare war in American history. None of … Read more

Minnesota War of 1812 Military Records

On June 1, 1812, President James Madison gave a speech to the U.S. Congress, recounting American grievances against Great Britain, though not specifically calling for a declaration of war. After Madison’s speech, the House of Representatives quickly voted (79 to 49) to declare war, and the Senate by 19 to 13. The conflict formally began on June 18, 1812 when Madison signed the measure into law. This was the first time that the United States had declared war on another nation, and the Congressional vote would prove to be the closest vote to declare war in American history. None of … Read more

Florida War of 1812 Military Records

On June 1, 1812, President James Madison gave a speech to the U.S. Congress, recounting American grievances against Great Britain, though not specifically calling for a declaration of war. After Madison’s speech, the House of Representatives quickly voted (79 to 49) to declare war, and the Senate by 19 to 13. The conflict formally began on June 18, 1812 when Madison signed the measure into law. This was the first time that the United States had declared war on another nation, and the Congressional vote would prove to be the closest vote to declare war in American history. None of … Read more

Georgia War of 1812 Military Records

On June 1, 1812, President James Madison gave a speech to the U.S. Congress, recounting American grievances against Great Britain, though not specifically calling for a declaration of war. After Madison’s speech, the House of Representatives quickly voted (79 to 49) to declare war, and the Senate by 19 to 13. The conflict formally began on June 18, 1812 when Madison signed the measure into law. This was the first time that the United States had declared war on another nation, and the Congressional vote would prove to be the closest vote to declare war in American history. None of … Read more

Georgia War of 1812 Pensions

Pension application files for most War of 1812 veterans, however, will be found in the second series of pension files, i.e., those based on the acts of 1871 and 1878. These acts, based on length of service alone, relate mostly to militia veterans called to federal service. The 1871 act provided pensions to veterans who had served at least sixty days or to their widows if they had married before 1815. The 1878 act provided pensions to those veterans, or their widows, who only served fourteen days. By the time these acts were passed, most applicants were widows or minors … Read more

Alabama War of 1812 Pensions

Pension application files for most War of 1812 veterans, however, will be found in the second series of pension files, i.e., those based on the acts of 1871 and 1878. These acts, based on length of service alone, relate mostly to militia veterans called to federal service. The 1871 act provided pensions to veterans who had served at least sixty days or to their widows if they had married before 1815. The 1878 act provided pensions to those veterans, or their widows, who only served fourteen days. By the time these acts were passed, most applicants were widows or minors … Read more

Alabama War of 1812 Military Records

On June 1, 1812, President James Madison gave a speech to the U.S. Congress, recounting American grievances against Great Britain, though not specifically calling for a declaration of war. After Madison’s speech, the House of Representatives quickly voted (79 to 49) to declare war, and the Senate by 19 to 13. The conflict formally began on June 18, 1812 when Madison signed the measure into law. This was the first time that the United States had declared war on another nation, and the Congressional vote would prove to be the closest vote to declare war in American history. None of … Read more

Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Massie’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from May 1, until May 19, 1813. Capt. Nathaniel Massie Lieut. James Menary Ensign Samuel Wilson Sergt. Alexander Menary Sergt. John McDonald Sergt. Gustavus Wilson Corp. Henry Kiewsley Corp. Meredith Parish Corp. John Dunlap Privates Armstrong, John Beckman, William Blackstone, John Brown, George Bryan, George Bukman, Abraham Camble, Dunning Camble, William Cary, Isaac Clawson, John Cochran, David H. Cochran, James Cummins, Hermandez Dunlap, James Dyer, Robert Edwards, James Elliott, David Ford, William Goth, Jacob Gray, James G Gunston, Thomas Hamilton, John Hedges, Enoch Hemphill, Andrew Jank, John Jenkins, Samuel Kent, William Kilgore, William Loyan, Samuel … Read more

Roll Of Capt. James Renick’s Mounted Company

(County Unknown) Served from May 7, until May 18, 1813. Capt James Renick Ensign Daniel Hoffman Sergt. John Stephenson Sergt. James McKinsey Sergt David Marsh Sergt. David Thomas Privates Alkire, John Barnes, William Brown, Zechariah Burbridge, Benjamin Campbell, Joseph Casler, James Cochran, Alexander Crippin, Joseph Dodd, Isaac Driver, James Dyer, Robert Graham, William Hayse, Maurice Heath, Asahel Hollings, George Leavell, John Madden, John Martin, John McGroves, Isaac McKinney, Henry Messick, Nathan Renick, Asahel Stephenson, David Ward, Absalom Willetts, John Wisehart, Henry Yates, David

Roll Of Capt. John Roadannour’s Mounted Company

(From Gallia County) Served from August 1, to September 4, 1813. Capt. John Roadannour Lieut Luther Shepherd Ensign Nathan Nuson Ensign John Kerr Ensign John Ellison Sergt. Anthony R. Magnet Sergt Alvan Rathburn Sergt Frederick Kerns Corp William T. Graves Corp John Vandenbender Corp William Chandler Musician, Jonah Powell Privates Aleshire, Abraham Aleshire, David Aleshire, John Aleshire, Peter Archer, Earl P Arthur, Amos Arthur, Nimrod Arthur. Benjamin Bailey, David Bailey, John Benedick, E H Blagg, Samuel W Brown. James Ellison Bucher, John Burris, George Byers, George Calhoun, Robert V. Cating, John Cooper, Charles Denham, Daniel Durst, Daniel Enstminger, John Ewings, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. David Shelby’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 4, until October 14, 1812. Capt. David Shelby Lieut. John Barnes Ensign Jonothan Clark Sergt. Samuel Jones Sergt. Joseph Martin Sergt. James Delay Sergt. Moses Coleston Corp. Elias Reed Corp. Arthur Chenewith Corp. James Ruckman Corp. Henry Morris Privates Brown, William C—, Abner C—, Thomas Carter, Henry Chenewith, Isaac Chenewith, Jacob Chenewith, John Chenewith, Thomas Davies, William H. Evans, John Evans, Lewis Frazier, David Frazier, James Glass, Joseph Groves, Lewis Gutheny, John, Jr. Guthery, John, Sr. Guthery, Joseph Guthrie, William Hamilton, William Hatton, William Heaverlo, James Hopkins, William Hotsenbiller, Jacob Howard, Joseph Huston, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. William Kendall’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 13, until September 20, 1814. Capt. William Kendall Lieut. George W. Clingman Ensign, Allen Moore Sergt. Nathan Glover Sergt. Samuel G. Jones Sergt. Charles C. Boynton Sergt. John Knox Saddler, James Beacham Farrier, Johnston Loyd Musician, William Lowery Privates Abbot, James Andrews, John Armstrong, Jeremiah Barber, Isaac Bonner, Cornelius Bonsor, Samuel Brady, Samuel Brickles, William Brown, John Codot, Lemuel Collins, John Culp, Cornelius Culp, Jacob Davison, Nathaniel Dawson, Abijah Emmons, Case Ferguson, John Feurt, Gabriel Feurt, Thomas Flanders, Ezekiel Funk, Jacob Gee, Joseph Greaves, George Headley, William Hewet, Thomas Hice, Andrew Hice, Phillip … Read more

Roll Of Capt. William Miller’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Pickaway County) Served from May 8, until May 20, 1813, and from February 16, until March 16, 1814. Capt. William Miller Lieut. Peter Rou Ensign Jacon Frazier Sergt. Joshua Miller Sergt. Henry Wise Sergt. George Hoffman Corp. Thomas Spillman Corp. Benjamin Reynals Privates Bawton, Adam Blair, William Bothin, George Bowsher, Anthony Brown, Robert Bryner, John Cade, Dorman Colter, Charles Craig, David Dickson, George Ferrin, Daniel Funk, Henry Gibson, Robert Graham, Robert Hannady, William Hannan, Samuel Hardesty, Richard Hively, Jacob Hobbs, Richards House, John Johnston, Henry Justice, Jesse Kenser, Peter Loofborrow, Peter Meyres, Jacob Neff, Adam Reister, George Richardson, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Campbell’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 13, until December 9, 1814. Capt. John Campbell Lieut. Samuel Ellis Lieut. Peter Shaw Lieut. John Evans Sergt. David Lawwill Sergt. Joseph Runnels Sergt. Jonothan Wisner Sergt. Charles Larsh Sergt. James Brownfield Musician, James Lawwill Privates Bishop, Peter Canley, Thomas Conn, Robert Cooper, Thomas Copple, Daniel Davison, William Dunlap, Alexander Edwards, George Elaney, Moses Ellis, Jeremiah Ellis, Jesse Elsey, Lewis Gardner, Simon Glendenning, John Greenley, William Grimes, William Hewitt, Richard Key, Samuel M Knox, John Kratzer, Joseph Mahaffey, William McPherson, Samuel Middleton, William Newlen, James Parker, William Payn, Benjamin Pricherd, James Prickett, William … Read more

Roll Of Capt. William Rutledge’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from May 7, until May 20, 1813. Capt. William Rutledge Lieut. William Lamb Ensign James Reyborn Sergt. Nathaniel Spencer Sergt. Daniel Kerr Sergt. Garnet Lauman Sergt. John Watson Corp. John Gilfillan Corp. James Bramble Corp. William Baley Corp. James McCallister Privates Anderson, John Anderson, Levi Arrington, David Baitman, William Brown, Edmond Brown, Peter Chestnut, William Clark, John Clark, William Clifford, James CPhillips, James Crampton, John Curtis, Drayton N. Edwards, Edward Fortimer, Richard Fortney, Peter Frye, Joseph Fultz, Conder Gibbs, James Green, George Hume, George James, Adam Kelley, Jonothan Lacey, John Leister, Peter Lownes, George Mayhigh, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. John Boggs’ Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 27 until October 14, 1812. Capt. John Boggs Lieut. William Miller Ensign Daniel Musselman Sergt. Henry David Sergt. James Roberts Sergt. Jacob Frazer Sergt. Valentine Angel Privates Abbott, Elijah Baum, Jacob Bunsey, John Campbell, William Ernheart, Jacob Evans, David Forsman, Robert Galbraith, John Johnston, James Jones, John Kieler, James Kooder, John Levengood, Jacob Lobaugh, Daniel McKinnon, Daniel McKinnon, William H. Newhouse, Anthony Phillips, James Pollard, John D Price, James Reid, William Rennels, John Rooder, Peter Rowe, George Simms, William Smith, John Willenmyer, Jacob

Roll Of Capt. James Dunlap’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from July 28, until August 17, 1813. Capt. James Dunlap Lieut. James McCoy Ensign John Rodgers Privates Barton, Jesse Beal, Philip Benedick, George Benedick, James Blue, John Blue, John M Boyd, Francis Brown, James Clark, James Coon, Adam Coon, Henry Corbet, Joseph Corbett, David Currey, William Dawnard, James Dines, James Dyer, William Gamble, John Gatt, Jacob Gilfillen, John Grady, John Henderson, David Heness, William Innis, William James, Adam Jamison, Charles Johnson, Thomas Kirkbride, John Latta, Moses Lisney, John Mace, John May, Henry McCafferty, Richard McCluer, James McCoy, Alexander McCoy, Dickson McCoy, John McKee, Mathew McLaughlin, … Read more

Roll Of Capt. William Leedom’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 28, until October 28, 1812. Capt. William Leedom Lieut. George Bryan Sergt. William Smith Sergt. Robert Baird Privates Baird, Robinson Edgington, Isaac Edgington, Joshua Ellison, James Gutridge, Charles Hoslip, John Marcus, Jacob Naylor, George Waldran, Henry

Roll Of Capt. John Foster’s Mounted Company

(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 14, until October 14, 1812. Capt. John Foster Lieut. John Woods Ensign Richard Tomlinson Sergt. David Lyons Sergt. Corwin George Sergt. John Heath Sergt. William Slaughter Corp. Abraham Stewart Corp. William McCorkle Corp. Samuel Corwin Corp. Thomas Graham Corp. Caleb Wilson Privates Bevens, Philip Bishong, John Bogart, Cornelius Burke, Paul Carter, Henry Debruler, Jacob Hampton, Dudley Hamson, John Heath, Richard Henson, Harrod Hodges, Daniel Hoover, Jacob Hulse, William Jacks, Gardner Leads, Absalom Lockhart, Elijah Loney, John Longshore, James Mount, Eli Pancake, John Scott, Peter Stewart, William Switzer, Peter Wells, Peter Wilson, George Wood, … Read more