Samuel Starks military discharge, 1814 Apr. 21.

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Samuel Starks military discharge, 1814 Apr. 21.

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The military discharge, dated April 21, 1814, released Samuel Starks after a year's honorable service with Captain W.H. Puthoff's company in the 26th Regiment of the U.S. Infantry. The discharge provided a physical description of Starks and named his previous occupation of joiner so no improper use could be made of the discharge document. Samuel Starks was identified by the discharge as a native of Connecticut, holding the rank of sergeant. The discharge was issued at Detroit, Michigan, by Lieutenant Colonel George Croghan of the 2nd Rifle Regiment and commandant of the territory of Michigan and its defenses.

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Croghan, George, 1791-1849

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George Croghan (1791-1849) was an Army officer who served in Ohio in the War of 1812. Later he was an inspector-general in the U.S. Army, postmaster general in New Orleans and then served during the War with Mexico. From the description of George Croghan papers, 1811-1848. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122576128 From the guide to the George Croghan papers, 1811-1848, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) George Croghan wa...

Starks, Samuel.

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