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 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
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
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
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
(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,
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(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
(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,
(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,
(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,
(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
(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
(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,
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(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,
(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
(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
(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
(County Unknown) Served from September 13, until December 9, 1814. Lieut. John Hayslip Lieut. Isaac Foster Ensign John Moore Sergt. Thomas Lockhart Sergt. James Hayslip Sergt. William Rowland Privates Baird, Robert Bayless, Daniel Briggs, Thomas Browning, Edman Carey, Isaac Collins, Elijah Crawford, George Dining, Daniel Ellison, Andrew Galloway, James Harris, Thomas Hempleman, Jacob Hubanks, Foster
(Probably from Scioto County) Served from October 1, until November 1, 1812. Capt. William Huston Lieut. Allen Moore Cornet, Uriah White Sergt. Nathan Glover Sergt. Samuel G. Jones Sergt. James Collins Sergt. Ezra Osborn Privates Applegate, Charles Barkels, Frederick Bartow, Kimber Boynton, Joseph E Brown, John, Jr. Burk, William M Cannon, John Carpenter, William Chamberlain,
(Probably from Ross County) Served from September 28, until October 28, 1812. Capt. Thomas Lewis Sergt. John Hayslip Sergt. Peter Shults Privates Bayless, John Bayless, Nathan Blake, Samuel Cain, James Cain, Jesse Campbell, John Campbell, Samuel Casseldine, John Cormick, James Earley, George Earley, Michael McBride, James Morehead, Mathew Redman, George Saunders, Francis Scott, Joseph Washburn,
