In 1788 on the way from North Carolina to the Cumberland Settlement, by flotilla, Joseph's father and 3 brothers were killed by Indians. Joseph, his mother, younger brothers and sisters were taken into captivity. All were released during an exchange months later. He became a famous Indian Fighter and during the Creek War of 1812 Joseph was an interpreter for General Andrew Jackson. In that year he joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Maury CO., TN later becoming a Minster of that faith.
Married 19 Jun 1796, Davidson CO., TN to Sarah Thomas (b. 21 Jun 1774-d. 19 Jun 1840) daughter of John Thomas & Sarah
Married 19 Jun 1796, Davidson CO., TN to Sarah Thomas (b. 21 Jun 1774-d. 19 Jun 1840) daughter of John Thomas & Sarah
In 1788 on the way from North Carolina to the Cumberland Settlement, by flotilla, Joseph's father and 3 brothers were killed by Indians. Joseph, his mother, younger brothers and sisters were taken into captivity. All were released during an exchange months later. He became a famous Indian Fighter and during the Creek War of 1812 Joseph was an interpreter for General Andrew Jackson. In that year he joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Maury CO., TN later becoming a Minster of that faith.
Married 19 Jun 1796, Davidson CO., TN to Sarah Thomas (b. 21 Jun 1774-d. 19 Jun 1840) daughter of John Thomas & Sarah
Married 19 Jun 1796, Davidson CO., TN to Sarah Thomas (b. 21 Jun 1774-d. 19 Jun 1840) daughter of John Thomas & Sarah
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