Claiborne, Ferdinand Leigh, 1772-1815

The brother of Governor William C. C. Claiborne, Ferdinand served as brigadier general of the Mississippi Territory militia during the War of 1812.

From the description of Claiborne, Ferdinand Leigh, papers, 1803-1815. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 32378051

Army officer.

From the description of Ferdinand Leigh Claiborne papers, 1802-1813. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453351

The Creek Indian attack on Fort Mims was one of the primary causes of the Creek War of 1813-1814. Over five hundred people lost their lives in the battle. During this period, General Ferdinand Leigh Claiborne served as leader of the Mississippi volunteers who defended settlers along the Alabama River. He and his forces defeated the Creeks at the Battle of Holy Ground in 1813 Dec., effectively ending the uprising in South Alabama. The fort was located in South Alabama, in present-day Baldwin County, between the Alabama River and Lake Tensaw.

From the description of Map of Fort Mims and environs, 1813. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122442164