The War of 1812

[Colin Rowledge]

John - I want to send a message to you - but can't!! Empty your mail-box - if you dare!!

[bamagirl]

To continue with Nathaniel Bunch and War of 1812 records:

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https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3....19&wc=11893743

Nathaniel Bunch, Private, McCory's Reg't, West Tennessee Militia
War of 1812

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https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3....-36?cc=1834325

Name: Nathaniel Bunch
Event: Pension Application
Military Unit: Pvt Capt Abel Willis' Co Tenn Mil
Spouse: Sarah Ray
NARA Publication Title: Index to War of 1812 Pension Application Files

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Fold3 (formerly footnote.com) is in the process of scanning in the 1812 pension applications, but as of today are only 3% complete, and the record(s) you want is not there yet.

On the archives.gov (US National Archives) site, I could only find reference to muster and payroll files of fulltime army and navy soldiers and sailors, not the state militias. Next stop, the TN State Archives.

I have to say, I had more fun doing this today than I have had in quite some time. Thanks for that, Colin.
-Barb

[Gules]

For Brit/Canadian POWs I've prepared an index there some 15,000 https://www.1812privateers.org/Great%.../prisoners.htm
just put it up this morning - any questions let me know

[Colin Rowledge]

I have to say, I had more fun doing this today than I have had in quite some time. Thanks for that, Colin.
-Barb

I am so glad you enjoyed the exercise, Barb.

You have certainly put some 'meat on those bones' and for that I am in your debt.

Colin

[bamagirl]

Hi, Colin.

I have one more batch of links/notes. I think the first one here best addresses your original post:

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https://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/histor...ry/1812reg.htm

Tennessee State Archives
Regimental Histories of Tennessee Units During the War of 1812
CTRL+F and search for McCrory

It appears that Nathaniel was one of only 20 men in the Regiment who stayed on at General Jackson's request - which probably explains why he got a land bounty and pension.

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https://boards.rootsweb.com/localitie...n/2175/mb.ashx

Rootsweb Message board for Overton Co, TN about Nathaniel and Sara Bunch

Nathaniel b. Apr 23, 1793 in Louisa co, VA
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Findagrave - Duplicate or over-verbose records for these Bunch's in Newton and Carroll Counties, AR - photos of Bradley Bunch there.

I'm a little irritated by the member(s) who regurgitated so much of the information from the other sources onto the FG listing.

One item of interest that might be a fun exercise to trace:
Nathaniel and Sarah Bunch supposedly are direct ancestors of Pres Obama via Kansas connection (his mother was from there).

Let me know if you need further help, but I think you have plenty to chew on for awhile.
-Barb

[Colin Rowledge]

Hi, Colin.

One item of interest that might be a fun exercise to trace:
Nathaniel and Sarah Bunch supposedly are direct ancestors of Pres Obama via Kansas connection (his mother was from there).

-Barb

Not likely that he would help a very, very distant rellie - and besides, he has problems at home enough with the economy!!

Colin

[Colin Rowledge]

I had wondered from time to time - and now I know.

The answer appears under 'What's New': 'The War of 1812 - Started by Colin Rowledge'.

He gets around, does our Colin!

I may be 'getting on' in years, but I'm not 200 years old!!

[bamagirl]

Not likely that he would help a very, very distant rellie - and besides, he has problems at home enough with the economy!!

Colin

Amen!