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will finally extend to procure for this injured part of the Union that justice which nothing but retaliation on an unrelenting enemy can afford."
Already, as we shall see presently, but possibly without the knowledge of those who framed this resolution, the worm had turned, and a swift vengeance wreaked on a part of this "unrelent- ing enemy."
So great now was the peril from the savages that the Gov- ernor was importuned by certain members of the assembly for protection on their journey homeward. White. Ford and Speak- er Wilson were escorted back to Nashville by an armed guard.
Throughout the early part of this year Governor Blount con- tinued seemingly to have great faith in the councils and negotia- tions he was still conducting with the belligerent tribes, and lent a listening, if not a trusting ear to all made-to-order "peace talks" from the chiefs. On April 15 he wrote General Robertson as follows: "An attack on Cumberland by a large party of Indians. either Creeks or Cherokees, or both, is not to be apprehended this summer. Small parties, however, I fear will yet infest your frontier. I entreat and command you to let neither opportunity nor distant appearances of danger induce you to order out any party (of the militia) unnecessarily large. Economy is a re- publican virtue which from the injunction laid on me ( by the Sec- retary of War) I feel myself bound to enjoin on you the observ- ance of."
Nevertheless, in the midst of these promises of peace and lec- tures on economy, the destruction of human life and loss of prop- erty went on apace.
But the Governor, or some other agency, had at last brought the Secretary of War to the belief that the people along the Cum- berland were exposed to at least some danger which had not been brought upon themselves by any misconduct of their own.
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About this time the officials were authorized to raise from the militia of Mero District one hundred men, allowing twenty-six privates for Davidson County, a like number for Tennessee, and seventeen for Sumner, besides subaltern officers, sergeants and corporals. and a mounted force of thirty men to range through- out the district.
On New Year's day John Drake with three companions went from his home near Shackle Island in Sumner County to hide near one of the licks in wait for game. They had killed two deer which they were busily engaged in skinning when they were espied by a band of Indians. After firing a volley the latter rushed upon them with uplifted battle axes. In the conflict which followed, so many shots were fired that each of the whites suspected all his com- rades slain. Not a man was wounded, and all escaped to Shackle Island. But their rifles and the venison, both of which were deeply mourned. fell into the hands of the enemy.
Miss Deliverance Gray, while passing between the stations west of Nashville, was pursued by the enemy who tried to effect her capture. She was fired upon and slightly wounded. but escaped by flight. John Helen was killed and scalped at a point half a mile from General Robertson's residence. He ran a long way and when finally overtaken, made a heroic fight for his life. He was overpowered by numbers.
Jonathan Robertson, eldest son of the General, had many a conflict with the Redskins.
One day this spring he had as companions three lads by the name of Cowan, aged from ten to fourteen years. They were hunting a few miles west of the Robertson plantation. About ten o'clock they killed some game and swinging it across their shoulders went marching in single file through the woods. Sud- denly the rustle of a brush and the gleam of a rifle told them that danger was near. One of the boys raised his gin to fire.
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but young Robertson stopped him and ordered the party to seek protection behind neighboring trees. Two of the lads sprang be- hind a tree cach, while Robertson and the other boy sought a third. The Indians while yet carefully concealed, fired a shot which slightly wounded Robertson's companion. In trying to get sight of the enemy that he might take a shot. Robertson ex- posed his heal and received a bullet through his hat just above the left ear. The Indian who made this shot thus exposed his own body, and Robertson in turn sent a bullet after him which reached its mark, causing the savage to drop his gun. From behind their sheltering oaks several Indian heads now protruded, at which the youthful hunters each took a shot. In this fusillade another Indian was wounded. Before long the savages were running like troopers, carrying with them their wounded and leaving Rob- ertson and his band in complete possession of the field. In their flight they lost a rifle, which was captured.
A few days later the bodies of two dead Indians, supposed to be the wounded in this skirmish, were found a short distance from the scene of the conflict.
Two of the young Bledsoes, one a son of Col. Anthony Bled- soe, the other a son of his brother Isaac, both named Anthony, had boarded during the winter at Rock Castle, the home of Gen. Daniel Smith. While there they attended a school which had been established on Drake's Creek near Hendersonville. On the afternoon of March 21, while returning to Rock Castle, they were killed at a rock quarry in which the Indians were secreted. Out of this quarry had been taken the stone from which Rock Castle had been built.
A month later, Thomas, another son of Col. Anthony Bled- soe, was surprised and mortally wounded near his deceased fa- ther's station at Greenfield. The survivors of this brave family of pioneers now felt that surely their cup of bitterness was full.
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On the morning of August 9, Maj. George Winchester was killed and scalped at what is now the forks of the Scottsville and Hartsville turnpike in the edge of Gallatin. He was on his way to attend a meeting of the County Court, of which he was a member.
When the news of Major Winchester's death reached town the court was just assembling, and a large crowd had gathered about the court house. Immediately a company of fifty men were enrolled under Maj. George D. Blackmore, for the pur- pose of pursuing the murderers. The march was begun next morning at daybreak, but the Indians were not overtaken, as they were mounted on strong horses recently stolen, and they were a day and night in advance of the whites. Goaded to desperation by the continued recurrence of such outrages, the settlers now determined to break up these marauding expeditions at any sac- rifice, and regardless of opposition from all sources, even the Fed- eral Government itself. This resolution General Robertson no longer hesitated to approve.
The task to be undertaken was not light, and concert of action must be had.
CHAPTER XXXVIII. Events of 1704 (Continued).
THE NICKAJACK EXPEDITION .- MAJ. GEO. D. BLACKMORE .- ASSAULT ON SEVIER'S STATION NEAR CLARKSVILLE.
Sampson Williams, representing the Cumberland settlement. visited Kentucky and laid the proposed plan of action before Col- onel Whitley. The latter readily agreed to raise a force and co- operate in the invasion. Returning to the settlement Captain Williams assisted in organizing the local army of volunteers.
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Col. John Montgomery raised a company near Clarksville ; Colonel Ford levied troops in that region now comprised in Rob- ertson County; while General Robertson and Maj. George D. Blackmore called for recruits in Davidson and Sumner Counties, respectively.
In the meantime Governor Blount had detached Major Ore. of East Tennessee, with a command of sixty men to range along the Cumberland Mountains, and thus aid in preventing the In- dians from crossing into Mero District. However, for some reason, a satisfactory explanation of which has not yet found its way to the War Department, this gallant band of patriots did not halt on the crest of the mountains. Instead they straightway pursued their journey westward, and the appointed day found them bivouaced with the volunteers from Kentucky and the Cum- berland at the designated place of rendezvous. The latter was at Brown's Block House, two miles east of Buchanan's Station.
As the troops of Major Ore were the only members of the combined force levied under government authority, it was agreed that Major Ore should command the expedition. Col. Whitley, of course, led the Kentucky troops, while Colonel Montgomery and Major Blackmore were selected to command the volunteers from the Cumberland counties. Prominent among the latter were William Trousdale, afterwards Governor of Tennessee, Hugh Rogan, Stephen Cantrell, William Pillow, Captain Joseph Brown, Charles and Beale . Bosley and John Davis.
From the first it had been agreed that the point of attack should be Nickajack and Running Water towns. These, as be- fore stated, were located along the southeast shore of the Ten- nessee River and under the shadow of Lookout Mountain. It was an open secret that from these hives issued those pestilential swarms of marauders which had so long preyed upon the Cum- berland settlement. Here also the Creek and Cherokee war par-
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ties gathered and crossed the river on their journeys toward the north.
Late in August a small party under command of Colonel Rob- erts went out with written instructions to "scour the head waters of the Elk," but with the secret purpose of spying out a route
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for the army to Nickajack and Running Water. This party of scouts was accompanied by Joseph Brown, yet a youth, but who had been long a captive in these towns after the murderous as- sault upon his father's expedition some years previous to this date. By the time the troops were ready to move Colonel Rob-
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erts and his company had returned and reported a feasible route thither.
With young Brown as a guide, the entire army, consisting of five hundred and fifty mounted men, began its march on the morn- ing of September 7.
The following order had previously been issued by General Robertson to Major Ore :
"NASHVILLE, Sept. 6, 1794.
MAJOR ORE: The object of your command is to defend the District of Mero against the Creeks and Cherokees of the lower towns, who I have received information are about to invade it. as also to punish such Indians as have committed recent depreda- tions. For these objects, you will march, with the men under your command, from Brown's Block House on the 8th instant. and proceed along Taylor's Trace towards the Tennessee: and if you do not meet this party before you arrive at the Tennessee, you will pass it and destroy the lower Cherokee towns, which must serve as a check to the expected invades; taking care to spare women and children, and to treat all prisoners who may fall into your hands with humanity, and thereby teach those sav- ages to spare the citizens of the United States, under similar cir cumstances. Should you in your march discover the trails of Indians returning from commission of recent depredations on the frontiers, which can generally be distinguished by the horse- stolen being shod, you are to give pursuit to such parties. even to the towns from whence they came, and punish them for their aggressions in an exemplary manner to the terror of others from the commission of similar offenses, provided this can be consist- ent with the main object of your command, as above expressed. the defense of the District of Mero against the expected party of Creeks and Cherokees.
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"I have the utmost confidence in your patriotism and bravery, and with my warmest wishes for your success,
"I am, sir, your obedient servant,
"JAMES ROBERTSON, B. G."
For some reason unexplained, the army began its march a day earlier than the date indicated in the above order.
They camped the first night on the present site of Murfrees- boro. From thence they passed in a southeasterly direction through Coffee County, crossing Barren Fork of Duck River not far from the Old Stone Fort which still stands near Manches- ter. At a ford south of this they crossed Elk River into Franklin County. From there they proceeded over the mountains and camped on the Tennessee near where South Pittsburg now stands.
This journey had consumed several days, and it was now the night of the 12th. The larger part of the force remained on the east side of the river ; a few crossed over at night to stand guard against a possible discovery and an unexpected attack.
On the morning the 13th, rafts and floats were constructed, and by means of these, together with a few canoes made of dry hide, the arms, ammunition and clothing of the troops were conveyed to the other shore. The men swam over on their horses, and led by Brown, who was entirely familiar with the country, rode rapidly to within sight of Nickajack. The latter was a small town at the foot of the mountain, inhabited by two or three hundred warriors and their families. A halt was called and the force divided.
Colonel Whitley with his Kentucky troops swung to the right and moved along the base of the mountain. Colonel Montgomery with the remainder of the force turned to the left and moved down the river. The army thus proceeded in two wings in order that they might strike the river above and below the town. and thereby cut off all avenues of escape save by the water.
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The march was scarcely begun when some of the party came upon two stray cabins in the midst of a cornfield. Into these some of the troops fired, which shots were returned by the oc- cupants.
These shots alarmed the inhabitants of the village beyond, so that when the troops came up many of them had run down to the river bank and were embarking in canoes. The rest of their number had taken flight toward Running Water town some dis- tance above.
Montgomery and his troops rushed down upon the party on the bank. There they found five or six large canoes already loaded with goods and Indians. About thirty warriors were standing near the water's edge ready to embark. At these Wil- liam Pillow fired the first shot, after which the entire force opened a deadly fusillade, from the effects of which scarce an Indian es- caped. A few dived into the river, and by swimming under water got beyond gun range. Two or three hid under goods in detached canoes, and escaped by floating down stream. In the meantime Colonel Whitley had fallen, with great havoc. upon a small portion of the town cut off by a drain about two hundred and fifty yards up the river.
When the warriors of the Running Water town heard the firing below they started on a run to the assistance of their neigh- bors. Before going far they met a number of the latter coming with equal haste toward them. After some argument the whole party went again toward Nickajack. At a place between the two towns called the Narrows they encountered the white troops who had now followed on. A desperate conflict ensued, each party taking refuge behind rocks and trees along the mountain side. The Indians were finally routed with great loss by death and capture.
All cabins in the towns were sacked and burne l. every vestige
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of both towns being destroyed. Many articles of property recog- nized by the militiamen to have formerly belonged to relatives and friends were taken. A large quantity of powder and lead just received from the Spanish Governor at New Orleans was captured. Two fresh scalps, recently taken from the Cumberland settlement, and others already dry and hung up as trophies of war were found and carried away.
Of the Indians seventy were killed. Among the dead was the noted chief, Breath of Nickajack. About twenty were cap- tured. Many of the latter remembered Joseph Brown, whom they called "Co-tan-co-ney." They begged him to have their lives spared, which, thus obeying the biblical doctrine of returning good for evil, he graciously did.
On the evening of the day on which the battle was fought the troops recrossed the Tennessee and began their homeward jour- ney, none killed and only three of their number wounded.
Thus ended the "Nickajack Expedition."
Of the inhabitants of Nickajack and Running Water. Dr. Ramsey says: "These land pirates had supposed their towns to be inaccessible, and were reposing at their ease in conscious secur- ity, up to the moment when, under the guidance of Brown, the riflemen burst in upon them and dispelled the illusion."
The backbone of the long Indian war was now broken. and peace was in sight. The savages could never rally from the dis- astrous effects of the above assault. Other depredations were committed, the most notable being the attack on Sevier's station. soon to be recorded, but these were probably by roving bands of irresponsible marauders.
Soon after the raid on the lower towns Governor Blount wrote to General Robertson an official letter severely criticising his act in authorizing the expedition.
In all probability the Governor was previously advised of
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the entire scheme, and having at last lost faith in the treacherous promises of the savages, secretly approved the same. His mo- tive in thus censuring General Robertson was probably close akin to that which actuated Gen. Frank Cheatham on a certain occa- sion during the Late Unpleasantness. While out on a foraging expedition one day the writer's father, together with his cousin, Frank Hunter, and several other hungry soldiers in Cheatham's army, located a hog, penned up in a chimney corner. A carefully planned raid was effected. and the next morning found his hog- ship dressed, quartered, and distributed among several mess par- ties about the camp.
Just before breakfast time the hog's owner appeared and cont- plained to General Cheatham of his loss. The latter hastily called up the entire troop and demanded the names of the guilty parties. Of course, no one could furnish the desired information. Thereupon "Old Frank" stormed and raged in high dudgeon about the quarters. He swore by all that was in the heavens above and on the earth beneath, to say nothing of what was under the seas, that he would have them all court-martialed and shot. or find the culprits.
After this performance had proceeded to some length, the owner of the hog departed in great peace of mind, feeling fully compensated for both loss of property and mental suffering occa- sioned thereby. When he was gone the General quickly relented. and suggested to the boys that while he guessed they needed it all. a fresh ham delivered over at his tent would be very accept- able, as he was rather "hog hungry" himself.
Maj. George D. Blackmore, who was in command of a part of the troops on the Nickajack expedition, was a native of Hagers- town, Md., and served for three years in the war of the Revolu- tion. At the close of this conflict he came to the Cumberland coun- try, residing for a while at Bledsoe's Station. He was one of the
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gallant defenders of the latter in its assault by the Indians, as previously recorded. Later on he commanded what was called a horse company, and was also employed as Quartermaster .in.sup- plying provisions for the troops stationed at the various forts. He was a brave soldier and an honored citizen. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Alexander Neely, and reared a large and highly respected family. Among them were Dr. James Black- more, and Gen. William Blackmore, a hero of the Mexican war. The latter was the father of Hon. James W. Blackmore, now a prominent citizen of Gallatin. At an early date Major Black- more settled on the tract of land now owned by David Barry, Sr., in the Second Civil District of Sumner County. On the present site of Mr. Barry's residence he built a settler's log cabin in which he lived for many years. He died in 1830, and was buried in the family burying ground in sight of his former resi- dence.
This narrative of bloody atrocities will be closed with an account, now to be given, of an attack on Col. Valentine Sevier's Station at noon on November 11, 1794. Though greatly bereaved by the loss of his sons, this brave old warrior had determined to remain at his post. Accordingly with his little band he began clearing new fields and building larger improvements. In the meantime a small colony formed on the Cumberland below the mouth of the Red River, and thus established the town of Clarks- ville.
On the day above indicated all the grown men of the station were away except Colonel Sevier and a Mr. Snyder. About twelve o'clock without warning a band of forty Indians rushed Out upon them from the neighboring thickets. So sudden was the attack that the enemy were in almost every cabin before their presence was discovered. Mr. Snyder, his wife, his son John, and Colonel Sevier's son. Joseph, were tomahawked in Snyder's
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house. Mrs. Ann King and her son, James, were killed, and Colonel Sevier's daughter, Rebecca, was scalped. Snyder, though saved from the scalping knife through the efforts of Colo- nel Sevier, was butchered in a most barbarous manner.
The people in the village below, hearing the firing, hastened to. the relief of the station. On their arrival they found Colonel and Mrs. Sevier alone and side by side in the midst of the dead, bravely loading and reloading their rifles as they returned the fire of the enemy.
At the approach of reinforcements, the Indians beat a hasty retreat, carrying with them the bleeding scalps of a part of their victims. The survivors now abandoned the station and removed to Clarksville.
This was the last attack of consequence made on any station within the bounds of the territory now included in Middle Ten- nessee.
The destruction wrought in the Nickajack expedition, together with the effect of a great victory won on the 20th of August by General Wayne over the northern Indians and Canadian militia on the banks of the Miami, broke the spirit of the hostile tribes and paved the way for a subsequent formation of satisfactory treaties of peace.
CHAPTER XXXIX. Events of 1795-1796.
A CENSUS TAKEN .- STATE OF TENNESSEE ORGANIZED .- FIRST LEG- ISLATURE MEETS AT KNOXVILLE .- NEW COUNTIES .- DEATH OF GENERAL ROBERTSON .- THE END.
In the fall of 1795, Governor Blount, pursuant to a previous act of the Territorial Assembly, ordered a census of the region
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over which he exercised jurisdiction. The returns from the Cumberland counties were as follows: Davidson County: Free white males, sixteen years and upward, including heads of fam- ilies, 728; free white males under sixteen, 695 ; free white females, including heads of families, 1,192; all other free persons, 6; slaves, 992 ; total. 3.613.
Sumner County : Free white males sixteen years and upward, including heads of families, 1.382: free white males under six- teen, 1.595; free white females, including heads of families, 2,- 316: all other free persons, I ; slaves, 1,076: total. 6 370.
Tennessee County: Free white males, sixteen years and up- ward, including heads of families, 380; free white males under sixteen, 444; free white females, including heads of families, 700; all other persons, 19; slaves, 398; total, 1,941.
For the work of taking the above census in their respective counties. N. P. Hardeman, Sheriff of Davidson County, received in compensation the sum of $18.06 1-2; Ruben Cage, Sheriff of Sumner County, $31.85 : and J. B. Neville, Sheriff of Tennessee County, $0.70 1-2.
The population having been determined, proclamation was made and election held for five members from each county with- in the present bounds of the State. Said delegation should repre- sent their constituents in a convention for the formation of a constitution preparatory to the admission of the territory as a State into the Federal Union.
On January 11, 1706, the convention assembled at Knoxville.
The members of the Cumberland settlement were as follows : From Davidson County-John McNairy, Andrew Jackson, James Robertson, Thomas Hardeman, and Joel Lewis. From Sumner County-David Shelby. Isaac Walton, William Douglass, Edward Douglass, and Daniel Smith. From Tennessee County-Thomas Johnson, James Fort. William Fort. Robert Prince, and William
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Prince. William Blount was unanimously chosen president of the convention. At the suggestion of Andrew Jackson the State thus formed was given the name of TENNESSEE. It thus became neces- sary for one of the Middle Tennessee Counties to surrender its name, which act of generosity was graciously vouched for by its delegates in the convention.
Having completed its labors after a session of twenty-seven days, the convention adjourned on February 6.
It was the opinion of leading men of the time that by reason of the original compact between the United States and North Carolina, the territory having attained the required population. was entitled thus to become a State without the intervention of congressional enactment. Accordingly an election for State and legislative officers was ordered and held. Col. John Sevier was unanimously chosen chief executive, and thus became the first Governor of Tennessee.
The first Legislature of Tennessee convened at Knoxville. then the State capital, on March 30, 1796.
In this body, Gen. James Robertson was Senator from the County of Davidson. Gen. James Winchester from Sumner, and James Ford from Tennessee County.
The Representatives from Davidson were Robert Weakley and Seth Lewis: from Sumner, Stephen Cantrell and William Montgomery : and from Tennessee, Thomas Johnson and William Ford.
Indian hostilities having ceased. there was now an immense volume of immigration to the western settlement. New countie- sprang up as if by magic. By an act of the Legislature of 1796. the territory comprised in Tennessee County was divided. Out of it were formed the counties of Montgomery and Robertson, named respectively in honor of Col. John Montgomery and Gen. James Robertson.
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On May 20, 1796, a commission composed of William John- son, Sr., John Young, James Norfleet, John Donelson, Jr., and Samuel Crockett, selected the present site of Springfield as the location of the county seat of Robertson County.
By the Legislature of 1799 the County of Sumner was re- duced to its constitutional limits. From a portion thereof Smith County was established and named in honor of General Daniel Smith. Its first County Court was held in the house of Maj. Tilman Dixon. During the same legislative session, Wilson County was formed. It took its name from Maj. David Wilson, an early settler of Sumner County, and previously mentioned as having been the first speaker of the Territorial Assembly. The first court for Wilson County was held at the house of Capt. John Harpool. The magistrates there assembled were Charles Kava- naugh, John Allcorn, John Lancaster, Elmore Douglass, John Doak, Matthew Figures, Henry Ross, William Grey, Andrew Donelson and William McClain.
At this session Robert Foster was elected clerk of the Court, Charles Rosborough, Sheriff; John Allcorn, Register; and Wil- liam Grey, Ranger.
In 1803 a region of country south of Davidson and Wilson Counties was organized as Rutherford County. This was so named in honor of Gen. Griffith Rutherford, a man of great worth. He was a native of North Carolina, where during the last year of his residence he was an officer in the Revolutionary War. His death occurred in Sumner County, of which he was at that time a citizen.
The Congressional Act admitting Tennessee to the privileges of Statehood was approved by the President June 1. 1796.
On October 23. 1794, General Robertson resigned his com- mission as Brigadier-General in the territorial army. He was succeeded by Gen. James Winchester, who was elected in his stead the following year.
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Feeling that long public service entitled him to a well earned repose, General Robertson now desired only the quietude of pri- vate life. He was often called upon to adjust matters of dis- pute between the various Indian tribes and the Federal Govern- ment.
He died at the Chickasaw Indian Agency near Memphis, Sep- tember 1, 1814, and there he was buried. In 1825 his remains were removed to Nashville and re-interred in the Old Cemetery beside those of his wife. An imposing monument to his mem- ory has recently been erected in Centennial Park, Nashville. Let us hope for a speedy coming of the day when the gratitude of succeeding generations shall find expression in the form of other suitable monuments to the memory of General Robrtson, and of all brave pioneers of the Cumberland settlement.
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Illustrations
PAGE Bledsoe's Lick
29
Bledsoe Monument
180
Blount, Gov. William
153
Hall,. Gov. William
117
Hall Home, Old 128
Kizer Mound
7
Mansker, Kasper, Former Home
52
Mansker, Kasper and Wife, Graves of
54
Peyton, Bailie
122
Robertson, Gen. James
43
Rock Castle
104
Sevier, Gov. John
Spencer's Choice
35
Spencer's Tree 33
Trousdale, Gov. William 192
Winchester, Gen, James 150
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Contents
PAGE Asher's Station, Attack on
79
Boone. Daniel 22
Big Game at French Lick
26
Bledsoe's Lick, Discovered
29
Bledsoe's Station. Attack on
139
Bledsoe, Col. Anthony, Death of
140
Bledsoe, Col. Isaac, Death of
79
Bledsoe's Fort Established
54
Bluff Fort Established
49
Bluff Fort, Attack on
95
Brown Party. Massacre of
142
Buchanan's Station, Attack on
173
Blackmore, Maj. George D.
197
Charleville, Charles
18
Cumberland River Named 19
42
Clark, Gen. George Rogers
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Craighead, Rev. Thomas B.
117
Cold Water Expedition
131
Chota, The City of Refuge
158
Caney Fork, Battle of
170
Castleman's Raid
184
Congress Petitioned
186
Compact of Government
18
DeSoto. Ferdinand
1.2
DeMonbreun. Timothy
20
Donelson's Voyage
56
Donelson, Col. John. Death of
123
Defeated Creek Attack
120
Davidson County Established
Douglass. Col. Edward
125
Evans' Battalion 1.36
First Indian Settlers
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First White Man Killed
26
Cumberland Settlement Begun
Clover Bottom Defeat
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CONTENTS
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First Indian Killed
3I
First Corn Crop Raised
32
First Wedding in Colony
88
First Census Taken
136
Fort Stanwix, Treaty of
40
Forts Located
50
Freeland's Station, Attack on
91
Greenfield Station, Attack on
182
Hunters and Traders
17
Hunting Ground. The
33
Henderson, Col. Richard 40
Hall, Maj. William I16
Hall Family, Massacre of 129
Indian Tribes, Locations 37
Indian Warfare, Beginning of
72
Jackson, Andrew
147
Kilgore's Station Broken Up
102
Licks, Their Formation
17
Lindsay, Isaac, and Party
24
Long Hunters, The 25
Legislature Organized
201
Mound Builders
5
Mississippi River, Discovery of
14
Mansker, Kasper
51
Mansker's Party
28
Mansker's Lick Discovered
30
Mansker's Station, Attack on
79
Mero District
153
McGillivray. Alexander
156
Natchez, a Spanish Outpost
27
Nashborough
49
Nickajack Expedition
190
Ponce De Leon
12
Piomingo. The Mountain Leader
93
Peyton, John 121
Robertson, Gen. James
45
Renfroe Stationers. Massacre of 77
Rogan, Hugh 86
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Spanish Adventures
12
Shawnees, The
9
Scraggins, Henry, and Party 23
Stone's River Named
24
Station Camp Established
Spencer, Thomas Sharp, Adventures of. 31
Spencer, Thomas Sharp, Death of 37
Sycamore Shoals, Treaty of 41
Settlers, Arrival of, at French Lick 18
Smith, Gen. Daniel 103
Sumner County Established
124
Sumner County Forts Established
Sevier, Col. John 159
145
Sevier, Col. Valentine
164
Sevier's Station, Attack on
198
Transylvania Company, The
41
Tennessee County Established
142
Tennessee Admitted to the Union 202
Territorial Assembly Meets
Walker. Dr. Thomas and Party
19
Wallen's Company 22
White's Creek, Battle of
13
Winchester, Gen. James 151
Zigler's Station, Attack on 167
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