GEORGIA MILITARY WAR OF 1812 Regiments (partial listing) ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Volunteers ARCHGA - Military/ 1812 http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/military/1812/regim.txt I understand that the Indian Wars of ca. 1812-1815 (excluding the later Seminole Wars, partly an outgrowth of the 1812-1815 Creek Indian Wars) were a facet of the War of 1812 (they were basically the result of British and Spanish support and encouragement to the Indians -- provision of weapons and incitement to attack American whites). Military service records for these Indian Wars are included with War of 1812 records at the National Archives WD King **************1st REGIMENT*********** 1st regiment From ancestry.com I saw two roster entries for Nimrod Lewis in the war of 1812. One was a private in Bowling's detachment, Georgia militia and the other was a corporal in the 1st Regiment (Johnston's) Georgia militia. Does anyone know how I go about finding more info about either of these units and the people who served in them? sharon garner lsharongarner@yahoo.com There's a Josiah LAWRENCE listed as being part of 1 Regiment (Johnston's), Georgia Militia. Wilson Hadaway served as a private in Capt. John E. Little’s Company of Infantry, 1 Regiment (Harris’), Georgia Militia in the War of 1812. He joined on Aug 26, 1813 and died on 15 Dec 1813. Levi Hadaway served as a private in Capt. John E. Little’s Company of Infantry, 1 Regiment (Harris’), Georgia Militia in the War of 1812. He joined on Aug 26, 1813 and served until Mar 3, 1814 for a total of 6 months and 8 days. Levi was a brother of Wilson Hadaway. They served in the same unit and enlisted on the same day. Hadaway Researcher: Blanche Wallace blanchew@bellsouth.net Captain Adam Heath in the 1st Regiment of Georgia Militia commanded by Col. Grover Harris James Bridges David Rowe (b. 1792 NC. moved to Warren County, Georgia; 1809 he married Charlotte Rigby On August 26, 1813 David was drafted into Captain Adam Heeth's Company of Drafted Infantry in the 1st Regiment of Georgia Militia (Harris's Regt.) for a 6 month tour of duty. During his service, David marched into Georgia's western frontier under General Floyd's army, assisting in the construction of Forts Lawrence, Perry, and Mitchell in Creek territory (present day western Georgia and eastern Alabama). David survived the January 27 battle of Calabee in Alabama (in which 17 soldiers were killed and 152 wounded, including his company captain) before mustering out at Fort Mitchell on February 10, 1814. See military service record for David Rowe, and see also a list of Georgia troops Researcher: John Worth killed and wounded in the battle of Calabee. Lt. Col. J. R. Chambers GA Militia Capt Thomas H. Miller Capt Thomas Forth Andrew Russell - Oct 6, 1812 to Apr. 15, 1813 (Joyce Bremer Glover rcbmom@charter.net) Capt Charles Carter Prvt Brittain Davis (Nancy Stonebraker nanellen@prodigy.net) Battles this unit participated in: Ortisa Town and Colibes. **********2nd REGIMENT********* ROSSER's Company David Weaver, Jr., Putnam Co, GA, served in the War of 1812 (Creek Indian War. 1814-1815) as a Pvt., Capt. David Rosser's Co of Inf., 2 Reg't (Col. Jett Thomas') Georgia Militia. David and his brothers Reuben and Isham enlisted together at Lexington, in Oglethorpe Co, GA (where their father resided) on 12 Oct 1814. Jett Thomas, born May 1777 in Culpeper Co, VA, resided in Oglethorpe Co, GA. Thomas was captain of an artillery company under Gen. Floyd in 1813-1814, was engaged in the Battle of Autossee (on the Tallapoosa River, in AL) and distinguished himself in the Battle of Caulibblen [Calabee](a few miles above Autossee) on 27 Jan 1814. Col. Thomas was elected General of the Militia in 1815. He died Jan. 1816 in Milledgeville, Baldwin Co, GA, of cancer. Thomas Co, GA, is named for him. Bill King williamking@attbi.com Captain William E. Adams' rifle company also remained steadfast. Captain John Broadnax's (both with Thomas at battle of Calabee) Ezekiel M. Attaway ============ Capt. John G. Colbert Thomas' Militia in the Company of , 2 Infantry Regiment, State Troops Lewis, John Researcher: Blanche Wallace blanchew@bellsouth.net ============== Capt BURWELL POPE (Company formed in Lexington Oglethorpe Co - discharged in Savannah) Armistead, John Reddick Acock provided the affidavit supporting John Armisteads application and served in the same company, as well as Burwell Pope who was the Captain commanding the company. Unfortunately, all we know is that Burwell Pope's company was under Jettright Thomas, 2d Regiment Georgia Militia and was formed in Lexington, Oglethorpe Co., GA and discharged in Savannah, GA. John Davis A John King was Ensign, 1st Co., 2nd Reg., Burke Co, GA Militia, 8 Apr 1793. [I have no source or citation. :-( ] WDKing Tandy Dix King, b. 18 Nov 1793, Stokes Co, NC, d. 21 May 1883, Fayetteville, Fayette Co, GA, was listed in the Morgan Co, GA, Militia 1801-1813, Capt. James Barton's Co., Maj. Thomas Hogg's Battalion. Source: Hageness, MariLee Beatty, Militia 1801-1813, Morgan Co, Georgia, Vol. GA108, FHC Microfiche 6038695 (Georgia Genealogical Sources, Hageness, MariLee Beatty, 1995), p. 13. 1813-16 Jul 1814, Tandy Dix King served as a Pvt., Capt. Wm. Patrick's Co., 29th Reg. (Morgan Co), Ga Militia, "removed prior to July 16, 1814" 12 Oct 1814 - 15 Mar 1815, Tandy Dix King served as a private in Capt. Wm. Patrick's Co. of Inf., 2 (Thomas') Reg't Georgia State Troops (Ga. Militia), Brigade of (Gen.) John Floyd. White, Virgil D., transcriber, Index to War of 1812 Pension Files, Vol. II: G-M, (The National Historical Publishing Company, Waynesboro, TN, 1989), p. 1130, "King, Tandy, D., SC-16703, srv Capt. William Patrick's Co GA Mil as a Pvt." 27 Jul 1824, Tandy Dix King was appointed Brigade Inspector, Second Brigade, Fifth Division, Georgia Militia, with the rank of Major, by Order of Brig. Gen. Alexander Ware. Bill King williamking@attbi.com DAWSON'S COMPANY 2nd Georgia Regiment of Militia, War of 1812. My 4th great-grandfather, James W. COOPER, was a First Sergeant in Thomas Dawson's Company. He was supposedly "drafted" in Greene County, Georgia, on October 10, 1814, and served until the end of the war, mustering out in Savannah on March 15, 1815. The Regiment was commanded by Colonel Jett Thomas...anything on battles, campaigns, rosters, etc., would be appreciated. Paul Muller zevega@dotstar.com HENSON'S Company Samuel Garner from Georgia fought in Colonel Jett Thomas' 2nd Regiment of the Georgia Militia as a Private in the War of 1812 in Captain Isham Hendon's Company of Infantry. He enlisted at Camp Jackson on October 8, 1814 and served until March 17,1815. Has anyone come across this Garner in their research? Bennet Joiner drew in the Land Lottery of 1827 in Laurens County, Georgia (Captain's Beacham's District land lot #96, district #9, section #2) for his service. He also drew in the 1820 Land Lottery (Swearingen's Militia District, land lot #46, section #14, Early County, Georgia). Richard ingram ingram@digitalexp.com ============================== 3rd Regiment Dinkins Ivey also known as Dinkins Ivy entered the War of 1812, from Warren Co., Ga., September 23, 1814, Camp Jackson. He entered Capt.. Neal's Company Georgia Militia in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Ignatius A. Few. This was an Infantry Company known as 3rd Regiment, Georgia Militia. The Rendezvous was 45 miles from his residence . His enlistment ended December 6, 1815. From where he was discharged it was 150 miles to his residence for a total of 195 miles his travel to and from his residence was 13 days . His term of service was 5 months and 17 days. He was paid a contract price of 17 cents for rations. His pay per month was 8 dollars. His pay was $44.53 and his subsistence was 51 cents. His total pay and subsistence was $45.04. Contributed by: John Adams traceradams@mindspring.com 3rd Regiment Wimberly's 3 Reg't (Wimberly's) Georgia Militia, all as privates: Bennet King, Isaac S. King, Jacob King, John King, and John King. Dempsey Butler is listed as Pvt. in 3rd Regt GA Militia (Wimberly's). Dempsey Butler, b ca 1788, NC He was in Jones Co, Ga in 1827 when he made application in the 1827 GA Land Lottery based on service in the War of 1812. gerhardt@owc.net Marken Gerhardt ============= Hi, I recently found out that my GG grandpa was in the company of Captain Cyrus White, Wimberlys Regt, Gen Blackshiers Division ( I think its a Division) I know he was drafted at Madison, Morgan County, in the fall of 1814, and served about six months. He was released/mustered out at a camp or fort in Georgia, I havent looked that up yet. Does any of this information match. I have mroe at home. email and I will see what I can find. I am having trouble finding information. What I have, I got from a widows pension application. Bobby Hanson bobbypat@bellsouth.net ================= My 3 greatgrandfather, Joseph Brooke, served in 3 REG'T (Wimberly's) Georgia Militia during the War of 1812. He was stationed in Jasper County, GA. Seeking information about 3 REG'T (Wimberly's) Georgia Militia. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Brown V. Brooke Comanche, TX irbrooke@comanchetx.com B. King mdking@email.msn.com wchrisj@bellsouth.net Chris Jones Nov. 17, 1814, Joseph Jones enlisted as Private in Capt. Jesse Thomas' Company of Infantry in the 3rd Regiment of the Georgia Militia under the command of Col. Ezekiel Wimberly. On Nov. 21, Joseph had travelled 60 miles from his residence (apparently near Madison) to the rendezvous at Camp Hope near Fort Hawkins. By Dec. 16, Joseph was listed present on the Muster Roll at Camp Darien on Dec. 16, 1814. It appears his pay was $8 per month and received rations pay of 18-cents. His service of 4 months, 6 days was rewarded with $34.26 upon discharge May 20, 1815. NOTES: Information about Camp Darien is sketchy but it is believed to have been a trading center and militia post at Darien, GA on the banks of the Altamaha River as it enters the Atlantic Ocean near Brunswick, GA. Camp Hope - east of Macon http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/histcountymaps/bibb1865map.htm This map shows both Fort Hawkins and Camp Hope in 1865. NOTES: (Joseph Jones died in 1827 in Wilkinson County. He was the husband of Mary believed to be Anderson/Manderson. He was probably born in Maryland and migrated to Wilkes/Surry County, NC and was in SC prior to moving to GA in the early 1800's. Several children remained in Wilkinson County after his death): wchrisj@bellsouth.net Chris Jones JOHN L. JONES Nov. 21, 1814, John L. Jones enlisted as Private in Capt. Lewis Lee's Company of Infantry in the 3rd Regiment of the Georgia Militia under the command of Col. Ezekiel Wimberly. On Nov. 21, John L. had travelled 30 miles from his residence to the rendezvous at Camp Hope. By Dec. 8, 1814 John L. was listed "absent sick" on the Muster Roll (Capt. Isaac Hall's Company) at Camp Darien. John L. Jones was listed as "absent sick" on an undated Muster Pay Roll record and his pay was $8 per month and received rations pay of 18-cents. His service of 3 months, 20 days was rewarded with $29.52 upon discharge March 8, 1815. NOTES: John L Jones' service record (resident of Wilkinson County, GA and m. to Lucy Taliaferro, dtr. of John Taliaferro and Mary Hardin of Caroline Co, VA>Surry Co., NC>Wilkes/Hancock County, GA/Baldwin County, GA/Wilkinson County, GA). William F. Bayne (Researcher: David and Bobbie Bayne) 1813 14 June. Jones Co.( 299 District) Ga. Made ensign in the Militia 1814 21 Nov, Enlist as Pvt. In Capt Wm. Huckaby’s Company. 3rd Georgia Militia. 1814 8 Dec, Camp Hope, at Clinton Jones Co. Ga. 1814 8 Dec, Sent form Camp Hope to Darien Ga. Stayed there till 8 March 1815. There he was mustered out. Abraham Bayne "2" Born: between 1771-1774 Died: 1814 21 Nov. Jones Co. Ga. Arrived at Camp Hope at Clinton about 10 miles from home. Enlisted into Capt. William Huckaby’s Co. 3rd Reg. of Infantry Ga. Militia commanded By Col. Ezekiel Wimberly of Twiggs Co. 1814 8 Dec, Jones Co. Present at Camp Hope, Clinton Ga. 1815 8 Mar, Present at Darien Ga. Time of service 4 months and 1 day. Paid $32.25 for service. William B. Grant a Private in Jone's Ga. Militia enrolled Nov. 21, 1814 to May 6, 1815. Where, it doesn't state. On enrollment Nov. 21, 1814 to May 6, 1815 it shows 60 miles from resident to rendezvous 60 miles and from where discharged to residence 60 miles. From rendezvous and discharge, to residence, 120 miles. Traveling to and from residence 8 days. Term of service charged, 5 months, 23 days. Contract price of rations 18 cents. Per pay month, 8 dollars. Pay 45 dollars and 93 cents. Subsistence, 72 cents. Total amount of pay and subsistence, 46 dollars and 65 cents. Enrollment for Dec. 10, 1814 to March 1, 1815 he was at Camp 3 mile Creek dated March 1, 1815. Enrollment for March 1 to May 6, 1815, he was at Fort Hawkins dated May 6, 1815. Muster roll for Dec. 10, 1814 shows him at Camp Hope. Researcher: Paula Grant paulaggrant@hotmail.com ========================== *****4th REGIMENT ****** Anne S. Wise, mwise@prodigy.net War of 1812 Military File of Solomon BRIDGES Private in Company B, Capt.Martin Boon's Company of Infantry, Booth's 4th Reg't. of Georgia militia Company Pay Roll for Nov. 21, 1814 to May 6, 1815 Roll not dated Arrived at Camp Hope (the rendezvous) Nov. 21, 1814 Expiration of Service, May 6, 1815 From residence to rendezvous, 110 miles From Ft. Hawkins (where discharged) to residence, 110 miles From rendezvous and discharge, to residence, 220 miles Travelling to and from residence, 14 days Term of service charged , 5 months, 29 days Contract price of rations, 18 cents Pay per month, 8 dollarsPay, 47 dollars, 49 censts Subsistence, 1 dollars, 26 cents Total amount of pay and subsistence, 48 dollars, 75 censts 4 Regiment (Booth"s) Georgia Militia. Looking for the name of Jesse Wallace. Larry Wallace LWaal241002@aol.com Mercer Spears Debi Campbell debi_g_98@yahoo.com 4 Regiment (Jones') Georgia Militia, under Capt. James Saffold, Artillery. My ancestors William and Elisha Pelham served in this unit. Larry Pelham larry@texaswarehouse.com Can someone tell me what is provided in the Ancestry list about Richard Garner 1812 4th Georgia Militia Regiment? john garner subhuntley@cs.xom ======== James Bridges who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain David Rosser in the 4th Regiment of Georgia Militia commanded by Col Jet Thomas =============== Capt. Thomas F. Anderson's Company of Georgia militia in a regiment commanded by Col. Jones (4 Regiment (Jones') Georgia Militia War of 1812). Barnabas Meaders of Franklin Co., GA, I learned that he served in Capt. Thomas F. Anderson's Company of Georgia militia in a regiment commanded by Col. Jones (4 Regiment (Jones') Georgia Militia War of 1812). From: "John Davis" =========== Jeremiah Nix, 4th Regiment (Booths Georgia Militia) Bounty Land Warrants #25792-80-50 #31652-80-55 Widow: Francis Webb Nix Application # 4060 Certificate # 2163 COMPILED MILITARY SERVICE CARDS Company Muster Roll, Capt. Underwood's Company of Infantry, 4th Regiment Georgia Detached Militia. Roll Dated 15 December 1814, Commencement of Service, 21 Nov 1814 to 20 May 1815, Present Roll Dated 1 March 1815, Commencement of Service, 24 May 1815, Present Roll Dated 1 March 1815, Commencement of Service, 21 November 1814, to time engaged 20 May 1815, Present Roll Dated (no dates) for Period of service, 21 November 1814 to 6 May 1815, Arrived at Camp Hope, 21 November 1814, Expiration of Service 6 May 1815, From residence, Elberton to rendezvous 110 miles, From Fort Hawkins (where discharged) to residence 220 miles, Traveling to and from residence 14 days, Term of Service charged 5 months, 29 days, Contract price of rations 18 cents, Pay per month 8 dollars, Pay 49 dollars.49 cents, Total amount of pay and subsistence 48 dollars and 75 cents. Signed Crosby Researcher: Peggy Shaw AlabamaFamily@hotmail.com ============= Looking for ANY info re: Noah Trafton, Harris' Regiment, Georgia Militia in the War of 1812. Thanks, D.N. Dianne Nading virgdi@aol.com Benjamin Hill was from the Warren County or maybe Taliaffaro County area of Georgia, bn 1796 in Warren County and was a veteran of the War of 1812. Any help in locating records on this would be helpful. I am especially interested in info that might point to his parents, etc. Charles hill cphill@dnet.net FORT HAWKINS 2nd Regiment Bissel, Brigadier General - Commanding 2nd Infantry (Old) at Fort Hawkins 1806-1809 (?), Commanding 1st Infantry Regiment (New) after the War of 1812. Blackshear, Brigadier General Davis is at the fort with Major General John McIntosh in 1814. In charge of part of the 2,500 militia mustered in by Phillip Cook. Brigade Commander in Georgia Militia. 3rd Regiment Cook, Major Phillip - November 1814 had 210 officers and men at Fort Hawkins. One source calls Cook "Captain." He commands the fort after May 1812, and his family lives with him inside the fort. The 3rd Infantry has 73 men stationed at Fort Hawkins on 6 June 1812. Cook is promoted to Major 15 August 1813. Ford lists Major Phillip Cook as commanding 1812 and 1815. "Fort Hawkins - Wilderness Stronghold" says that Cook commanded the "8th U.S. Infantry" and "In November [1814] an army of 2,500 militia were mustered in at the fort" by him. McIntosh, General John - In charge of part of 2,500 Georgia Militia mustered by Phillip Cook in 1814. 4th Regiment Anderson, Thomas F. Capt - militia in a regiment commanded by Col. Jones (4 Regiment (Jones') Georgia Militia War of 1812). (supplied by: John Davis davisje@erols.com) King, Colonel - Commanding 4th Infantry Regiment at Fort Hawkins 27 May 1815 (?), 1816 (?), 181?. Meaders, Barnabas - served in Capt. Thomas F. Anderson's Company of Georgia militia in a regiment commanded by Col. Jones (4 Regiment (Jones') Georgia Militia War of 1812). 7TH REGIMENT McDonald, Colonel - Commanding 7th Infantry Regiment (New) at Fort Hawkins, 27 May 1815 (?), 1816 (?), 181?. This is probably William McDonald. A letter from one of his descendants says, "William McDonald was born in NC in November 1781 and married Rutha Jane Wilson in GA in 1813, probably in Jefferson County, GA. Their son, James Madison McDonald, was born at Fort Hawkins in July 1814. From tax records it looks like the McDonalds left the area c. 1818 for Early County, GA." UNKNOWN REGIMENT My g,g,grandfather was Isham McKinley enlisted into Capt. Samuel S. Steele's Troop of Light Dragoons, known as Baldwin Dragoons. Can anyone aid me on info on this unit and the McKinley family in Baldwin Co. at this time, 1812 - 1815? He is in Monroe Co. Ala. by 1818. Regards David L. Bayne dlbbsb@mindspring.com Crawford, Elijah - Served in Booth's Battalion with Captain John Walters' Company. Enlisted in the Georgia Militia for six months beginning 21 March, 1814 ending 6 May, 1815. He was discharged at Camp Hope [a Revolutionary War and War of 1812 training camp on the Bibb and Jones County Line near Georgia Highway 49] near Fort Hawkins. He enlisted from Franklin County, Georgia at Fort Hawkins. For his six month's service he was paid $46.26 and a subsistence of $0.79. He "drawed" (SIC) "one blanket." On 1 March 1815, Elijah Crawford was serving under General Andrew Jackson at Camp 3 Mile Creek, near Mobile, Alabama, during the Battle of New Orleans. Floyd, Major General John - "Commander of Georgia Militia." In September 1813, Floyd assembled 3,600 Georgia troops at Fort Hawkins. McCurry, John - Private in War of 1812. Served at Fort Hawkins in 1815. Later moved to Hart County, Georgia on a land grant - from signed affidavit for pension by John McCurry 28 September 1850. McIntosh, Major General Thomas - At Fort Hawkins with Brigadier General Blackshear in 1814. Fortunately, it had transcriptions of the muster rolls for Capt. (later Lt. Col.) Allen Tooke's command as well as Capt. Thomas who served under Lt. Col. Allen Tooke from Pulaski Co. According to the muster roll, Captain Allen Tooke served from 14 Aug 1813 to 20 Sept 1813 under Genl. David Blackshear at Ft. Pike, Mitchell, Ft. Green & Ft. Lawrence. During that period, he had listed several sub-units working for a week, or 9 days, or 8 days at a time led by lieutenants (sub-alterns). Later, Lt. Col. Tooke also showed service from Nov 9 to Nov 22 1814 with a detachment of Georgia cavalry mounted riflemen at Ft. Mitchell Hartford and on "an expedition into the Indian Nation". Fortunately, Dennis Adams was listed in the muster rolls of both these periods so that appears to be the only confirmation I will ever have that he served during the War of 1812. (John Davis) REGIMENTS AT FORT HAWKINS (Dianne's book) Infantry Regiments from a letter by William Ford BG Bissel - Commanding 2nd Infantry Regiment, Fort Hawkins, 1806-1809 (?) Old 3rd Infantry Regiment Fort Hawkins 1809 (?) - 1812. 7th Infantry Regiment Mississippi and Alabama Territories - 44th Infantry Regiment, formed during the War of 1812, former station unknown - 1st Infantry Regiment (New) COL McDonald - Commanding 8th Infantry Regiment, Fort Hawkins 1812-1815 (?) - Old 10th Infantry Regiment - formed during the War of 1812, former station unknown. Old 36th Infantry Regiment - Old 7th Infantry Regiment at Fort Hawkins 27 May 1815 (?), 1816 (?), 181?

COL King - Commanding 12th Infantry - probably formed during the War of 1812, former location unknown - Old 14th Infantry Regiment - Old 20th Infantry Regiment - Old 4th Infantry Regiment at Fort Hawkins 27 May 1815 (?), 1816 (?), 181? MAJ GEN Gaines - Commanding 1st Infantry Regiment, new - 4th Infantry Regiment, new - 7th Infantry Regiment - 2 brigades, new - 8th Infantry Regiment, new - Division of the South - Headquarters of Eastern Section at Fort Hawkins 1818 - 181?, new. CAMPS Camp Hope [a Revolutionary War and War of 1812 training camp on the Bibb and Jones County Line near Georgia Highway 49] near Fort Hawkins. *Dianne's book In September 1813 Camp Hope was a temporary meeting point for 3,600 Georgia volunteers. It was in what is now Macon, Georgia (Bibb County)