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Florida Seminole War History
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History from Florida's Seminole Wars (1792-1859) and related events. The longest and most expensive conflict between the United States and the Native American tribes.
1837 The Marines at the Battle of Hatchee Lustee Creek
The Battle of Hatchee-Lustee Creek on January 27, 1837, was the first major campaign under General Jesup in Florida. It involved US Marines, Alabama volunteers, and the Creek Regiment. The battle was led by Col. Archibald Henderson, the Marine Corp Commandant. The result of the battle was that it forced the Seminole leaders to negotiate with General Jesup three weeks later at Fort Dade.
Sources for this video:
USNARA microfilm and on Fold3: Adjutant General Letters Received, 1837, J19
David Ekardt, “The U.S. Marines in the Second Creek and Second Seminole Wars,” 2013, Ingramspark Press. a.co/d/6o6SbHr
The the Seminole Wars Foundation has several books for sale that I mention in my videos. www.seminolewars.org
Books that I mention in the video that are available through the Seminole War foundation are:
John Lee Williams, “The Territory of Florida.”
John T. Sprague, “The Florida War.”
My books: bookshop.org/shop/seminolewar
Interested in learning more about the Florida Seminole Wars? Check out this free guidebook for the Seminole War Heritage Trail: dos.fl.gov/historical/preservation/heritage-trails/seminole-wars-heritage-trail/
My blog: (Seldom updated.)
seminolewar.livejournal.com/
Sources for this video:
USNARA microfilm and on Fold3: Adjutant General Letters Received, 1837, J19
David Ekardt, “The U.S. Marines in the Second Creek and Second Seminole Wars,” 2013, Ingramspark Press. a.co/d/6o6SbHr
The the Seminole Wars Foundation has several books for sale that I mention in my videos. www.seminolewars.org
Books that I mention in the video that are available through the Seminole War foundation are:
John Lee Williams, “The Territory of Florida.”
John T. Sprague, “The Florida War.”
My books: bookshop.org/shop/seminolewar
Interested in learning more about the Florida Seminole Wars? Check out this free guidebook for the Seminole War Heritage Trail: dos.fl.gov/historical/preservation/heritage-trails/seminole-wars-heritage-trail/
My blog: (Seldom updated.)
seminolewar.livejournal.com/
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1838 Jesup Campaign part 2 before Loxahatchee
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In this video I review letters sent out by General Thomas S. Jesup before the Battle of Loxahatchee. The letters are from the National Archives, Adjutant Letters Received, 1838, J48. March 2, 1838, Maj. Gen. Jesup to the Army Adjutant General. From Dec. 30, 1837 at Fort Christmas, to Jan. 14, 1838 at Fort Pierce. Over the course of two weeks, Jesup abandons the campaign on the upper St. Johns R...
1837-1838 Gen Jesup Campaign in Florida part 1
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General Thomas S. Jesup started the largest campaign of the Second Seminole War in Fall of 1837. The results were the Battle of Okeechobee on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1837, and the two battles on the Loxahatchee River in January 1838. I continue from previous videos talking about Fort Lane and Fort Christmas, and now cover the upper St. Johns River, Forts McNeill and Fort Taylor. After reaching ...
Fort Christmas short
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Fort Christmas was a 2nd Seminole war fort built in 1837 in central Florida.
Fort Christmas 1837-1838 Reconstructed Fort
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Fort Christmas was a fort built during the largest campaign of the Second Seminole War on Christmas Day, 1837. It lasted as a supply depot three months until abandoned in March 1838. It was reconstructed in 1977 and is a historical park that you can visit today. Fort Christmas, Orange County park: www.orangecountyfl.net/cultureparks/parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&d=15#.Yoj8MujMKUk Fort Christmas Historical...
Map of the Battle of Okeechobee
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In this video, I show you where to find maps in the state library and archives, and show a very nice map detailing Zachary Taylor's campaign and the Battle of Okeechobee on December 25, 1837. The battle that made Zachary Taylor famous and accelerated his career in the Army and eventually as the 12th President of the United States. The state library & archives website shown in this video: dos.fl...
1838 Fort Lane and Death of Private Willcocks
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Fort Lane (East Florida) was established on December 18, 1837, and last three months before it was abandoned. It was on the southwest corner of Lake Harney on the St. Johns River, south of Lake Monroe and Fort Mellon, and north of Fort Christmas. What is today the community of Geneva in Seminole County, Florida. You can visit Fort Lane Park off Jungle Road east of Geneva. Private Andrew M. Will...
The Battle of Black Point Dec 18 1835
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The Battle of Black Point on Dec. 18, 1835 near Micanopy. Wagon train under the command of Florida Militia Col. John Warren are ambushed, raided, and burned on Kanapaha Prairie. Two days later, militia forces under Gen. Richard K. Call find Seminole warriors burning the house of Mr. Hogan north of Micanopy. Many of the accounts conflict, but here is what it looks like. Also, account read from t...
Two Skirmishes Early December 1835
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I talk about two skirmishes between Florida citizens and Seminole Indians in early December 1835. 1. Skirmish near Gabriel Priest's plantation near Wacahooti / Wacahoota. Dec. 7, 1835. 2. Skirmish with live oak woodcutters on Drayton's Island, north of Lake George in the St. Johns River, Dec. 17, 1835. Newspapers read: The Richmond Enquirer, January 5, 1836 The Buffalo Patriot & Commercial Adve...
The Great Escape from Fort Marion in St Augustine 1837
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On the night of November 29, 1837, twenty Seminole and Miccosukee prisoners in St. Augustine escaped from Fort Marion (Castillo de San Marcos). A military court of inquiry was held the next day, which I read here. Coacoochee or Wildcat was the most famous warrior to escape, and the war continued.
Tallahassee First Capitol Building 1824
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Tallahassee became Florida's capital in 1824. In honor of the 200th anniversary, a reconstruction of the first capitol building has been built and opened for tours in Cascade Park.
Black Soldiers in the 2nd Seminole War 1835 to 1842
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Black soldiers were also very active with the US Army during the Second Seminole War, 1835-1842. Even Jordan Noble, who had served as a drummer in the Seventh Infantry Regiment at the Battle of New Orleans twenty years earlier. Look for the book by Don Troiani and John U. Rees, "Black Soldiers in America's Wars, 1754-1865." It comes out in January but can be preordered. Interested in learning m...
Reenactor Ghost Stories/All Saints/Day of the Dead
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A little off topic for a fun detour. I tell some of my reenactor ghost stories. From Dade Battlefield, Fort Foster, Fort Morgan (Alabama), and Fort Washita (Oklahoma/Indian Territory.) In honor of All Saints Day / Day of the Dead.
The Seminole Council in 1834
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The Seminole Council of October 23-25, 1834, is written down. It is a glimpse of the opinions and talks among the council at the time. Read from, “The War in Florida” by Woodburne Potter. Originally printed in 1836, it has been reprinted and indexed by the Seminole Wars Foundation. Interested in learning more about the Florida Seminole Wars? Check out this free guidebook for the Seminole War He...
US Marine Officers vs Seminole Indians
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William Sharp Bush (1786-1812) was the first Marine officer killed in combat, while on board the USS Constitution, on Aug. 19, 1812. The next Marine officer who died from wounds received in combat was Capt. John Williams, wounded at the Twelve Mile Swamp, Sept.12,1812, died Sept. 29 1812. Three other marine officers died during the war of 1812. After the War of 1812, no Marine officers died in ...
Hurricanes in the Florida Seminole Wars
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Hurricanes in the Florida Seminole Wars
Battle of San Felasco Hammock Sept 18 1836
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Battle of San Felasco Hammock Sept 18 1836
Slaves on Trial for Aiding the Indians 1840
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Slaves on Trial for Aiding the Indians 1840
Attempted Slave Escape at Fort Drane June 1836
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Attempted Slave Escape at Fort Drane June 1836
Massacre of the Theatrical Troupe With an Epic Victory Party
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Massacre of the Theatrical Troupe With an Epic Victory Party
Milly Francis: the Creek Indian Woman Awarded a Congressional Medal
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Milly Francis: the Creek Indian Woman Awarded a Congressional Medal
Fort Moniac and the Okefenokee Swamp
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Fort Moniac and the Okefenokee Swamp
1840 Indian Betsy talks with Dragoon soldiers
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1840 Indian Betsy talks with Dragoon soldiers
Reverend James Page 200 years of Tallahassee History
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Reverend James Page 200 years of Tallahassee History
July 1839 Dragoon Soldier's Amazing Account of Raid on 2d Dragoons
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July 1839 Dragoon Soldier's Amazing Account of Raid on 2d Dragoons
Updates for Prospect Bluff Fort Gadsden
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Updates for Prospect Bluff Fort Gadsden
The Incident at Hickory Sink, June 1835
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The Incident at Hickory Sink, June 1835
Remembering Rick Obermeyer 1947-2024
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Remembering Rick Obermeyer 1947-2024
1837 Letters Slaves Escaped and Punish Osceola
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1837 Letters Slaves Escaped and Punish Osceola
Thank you for sharing Marine history! This Marine learned something new today!
@RandomDudeOYT thank you, that means a lot! As an Army vet myself, it's only fair that I give credit where due.
Wonderful! Thank you for the upload!
Love it and grateful for you.
A very neat replica fort!
Hey how's it going ❤
Love this, and I got hooked myself! Found an old Brithish era plantation in Florida..nobody here then lol. Parts of the eastern shore sadly with erosion have over the decades had cemeteries, islands, homes/towns and other history just get lost to the Bay/water.
Yes, that has been a big issue with the communities being flooded out. And some of the old brick forts as well, like Fort Macomb. Thank you for your comment!
Great information and history! Thank you! I wonder and am curious as to the sometimes various Camps set up within under a days march between these Forts that often were established for who knows how long. (Such as to clear a path for wagons and build a road and/or various scouting activities or perhaps longer etc) Also, who brought in the tobacco, pipes and whiskey and rum to these Forts? Indeed endless artifacts of such on display or even mentioned in post returns.
Those questions can be a whole dissertation paper! A lot of camps and forts were temporary but often reused or recycled with communities soon after growing up around them. The tobacco and pipes were commonly traded into the interior, or the soldiers picked them up at Ft Brooke or Black Creek. Whiskey and alcohol was not permitted by regulation, but was a constant problem that can be seen in many of the letters. Ltc Bennett Riley wrote about the whiskey sellers around Fort Micanopy outnumbered the garrison.
Yes
Don JOSÉ COPPINGER is my grandfather where can I find more information about him
Oh wow!
Thanks for this video. Im from Gainesville, FL. The name should be changed. The constitution should be changed. This country should be changed.
You're back. 😊
Thanks! I hope to put out a video about once a week, but sometimes get sidetracked.
I just found your channel and love it so far. Thanks for the content. Constructive criticism or a suggestion…..just show images and video with narration but without you in the shot. I’d rather see the whole image in the background.
@rgriffinRETIRED_SHEEPDOG that's a virtual background. I eventually get around to posting them separate or on the Florida Seminole War Facebook page.
Thanks for the video and letting us know where to find maps in the archives. Very useful information!
Rebrand i like it Chris!!!! 😊
Having grown up and still live in the general area, it's always interesting how these surnames are still common in this region. I suppose it may be that they're common everywhere, but they do correspond to the pioneer families who were some of the founding families of many towns.
@slartybarfastb3648 I grew up in Orange County. My sister and I used to go horseback riding in Oviedo when it was a small agricultural town with one stop light and chickens running thru downtown.
@seminolewar DeLand here
@seminolewar I've wondered if there was any activity along the Indian trail (US 17) through West Volusia or our portion of the Saint John's River?
Pvt. Andrew Wilcox E. Comp. Feb. 3 1838 Ft. Mellon As per: 2nd Cavalry Association Web page The 2D Dragoon Memorial Memorial location Ft. Moore GA Pvt. Wilcox Is memorialized as all Dragoons since 1836.
@@slartybarfastb3648burning of Woodruff plantation at Spring garden.
Thankyou, Really enjoying watching this. Have subscribed :)
I’ve been actively researching my family history for the past 10 years, and I just found your channel. I can’t tell you how excited I am. I am a descendent of Aaron Jernigan, I am a descendent of Wright Patrick, a descendent of the Yates family,and the Manning families. Also the Morris, families and Jackson families of Florida. I a seventh generation Floridian, my sixth great grandfather is credited with settling Orlando, which was first named Jernigan. I look forward to watching more videos.
Hey man just found your channel. Keep up the work I can’t think of anyone doing anything similar, Thank you
This is my favorite story about my favorite place in the world.
It is the most amazing escapes!
That Capitol building is just about right to house the size of government we should have. No luxuries either. Governing should be a temporary, honorable duty; not a carreer.
Chris I'm very thankful for your content! My name is Payton Woodward, I'm a 24 year old Florida native. I would like to ask for your help in finding history info on my family members in the Seminole wars. Id be thankful
Greenwood, Florida.
I appreciate your response and engagement. Most channels don’t put any effort into engaging their audience.
The man was all spirit, and the B.S.A. was never good enough to deserve a man of his grace, cheer, and dedication.
Great information and story! Keep up the great work!
Was there any literate among the Seminole or Creeks?
Marines volunteered to go fight the Sioux in Montana after Custer got wiped out.
So where on your channel (besides this video) should I start with learning what you have to say about the Seminole wars?
Great share, thank you.
Chris do you have much info on ft Simon drum How found some in books and look for it's location over the Las 15 years and have talked to some people that have found the sight
So Hurricanes were fighting Seminoles even back then? 😂
@@seminolewar that was a college football reference 🤣but yeah apparently those Hurricanes have always been a rowdy bunch 😁
Interesting topic which is typically treated as a side note. I wonder how badly Florida tribes were affected by hurricanes. I suspect their mounds were at least in part intended as refuge from flooding.
I think the term slave or even run away slave is a tactic used to strip a certain people of any claim to anything including their souls....Old America, especially in the southern states was very multi ethnic. Whether they arrived via old Spanish voyages or whether they've always been here, Negroid people were already living in southern states before slave ships . We are who the U S first recorded as Seminoles.
Welcome back Chris 😁
Hello Chris - enjoyed this video about Camp Wandell - thanks! I recently discovered that my great great grandfather was on muster roll at Camp Wandel in April 1842, so likely participated in the battle of Peliklakaha. I'm curious if you know the exact location of the camp? My guess is it's near I-75, west of Coleman.
Wonderful presentation 👏💜
Thank you for these videos. Growing up in Florida, there was very little mention of the history which is in our own backyards.
It’s good to see you, I’ve been wondering where you were! 😂
As was common in the early 1800s South, states recently acquired were administered as military districts. Particularly during the Creek and Seminile Wars, the military absolutely held authority to arrest and hold combatants and suspected conspirators. Habeus Corpus applied only to citizens.
@@seminolewar I know nothing about Col Hanson, but would also point out that, in the 1840s, piracy, smuggling and privateering were still present in the Caribbean and Seaboard. Something about this story leads me to believe this gentleman may have been involved in more than simple plantation life.
Thank you soooo much! Love you're videos and can't wait for the next one 😃
any intermarriage between the white men and seminole/miccasukee during the 1800s? any accounts or stories
Why does the Seminole tribe of Florida go by the term " Unconquered People" when at one time there was 4500 seminoles, but after all the seminole wars there was only around 150? They also claim to the only tribe to never sign a treatie, but they signed two of them. The paynes landing and Moultrie creek treaties being those 2. Also they inhabited all of Florida, but now only own a very small portion. How does any of these facts represent a tribe that was unconquered? The definition of the word unconquered in the dictionary is to not be in possession or control of something or someone. But they were controlled by being taken prisoners and sent to Oklahoma, or killed, and also were controlled by being told where they had to live. Can someone please explain? I appreciate it thanks for your content!!!
Love this, as always my friend
Super cool! Love what you’re doing. Educational and historical. Future generations will be able to see these awesome history videos of compiled, and explained history. Man I’m really loving your channel.
Where was Fort King?
@@seminolewar thank you. So was fort King the point of origin for major dade's troop for the trip to Tampa at Christmas time in 1836?
@@seminolewar okay so I had the route but I was mistaken in the direction. Thank you for clarifying. It has been some time.
Chris...... I lived for years on Harriet Drive on Lake Jackson.....I have been down Crowder Rd a million times going back and forth to Sam Crowder's fish camp in 1960's.....BY THE WAY!!! there are mounds over at Chattahoochee ..... under the bridge
I couldn't imagine being naked in Florida 's wilderness in late July, which is brutally hot and humid beyond belief over that period of time searching for your humanity. That sitcom show Naked should be named after him.
This was awesome, love to hear about things not in the history books. Keep up the good work and research!
Enjoyed this very much!
Enjoyed it very much! Thank you.