Ferdinand Leigh Claiborne was an American military officer most notable for his command of the militia of the Mississippi Territory during the Creek War and the War of 1812.
15 Facts About Ferdinand Claiborne
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Ferdinand Claiborne was a descendant of Colonel William Claiborne, who was born in Crayford, Kent, England and settled in the Colony of Virginia.
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Ferdinand Claiborne began his military service when appointed an ensign in 1793 in the 1st Sub-Legion.
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Ferdinand Claiborne was serving as governor and superintendent of Indian affairs for the Mississippi Territory.
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When war was declared in 1812 Ferdinand Claiborne was made a colonel of Mississippi Volunteers, United States Volunteers.
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In July 1813, Ferdinand Claiborne was ordered to Fort Stoddert to defend the eastern part of Mississippi Territory from the Creeks.
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Ferdinand Claiborne expected the Creek to seek revenge for the previous battle.
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Ferdinand Claiborne assigned Major Daniel Beasley to take less than 200 militiamen to reinforce forts along the Tensaw River.
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Brigadier General Thomas Flournoy, commander of the Seventh Military District, based in New Orleans, authorized Ferdinand Claiborne to call up more militia to augment his force.
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Ferdinand Claiborne spent approximately one month at Fort Easley combing the area for Red Stick warriors.
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Ferdinand Claiborne then established Fort Ferdinand Claiborne as his base of operations against the Creeks.
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Ferdinand Claiborne's expected reinforcements were delayed when an administrative change of responsibilities for the Creek campaign occurred.
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Ferdinand Claiborne's campaign had a significant impact on the Creek War.
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Ferdinand Claiborne made extensive expenditures, of his own money, for the care and transportation of his men.
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Ferdinand Claiborne died March 22,1815 [7] at the age of 45.