This page provides transcriptions of original 1814 muster rolls from the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, detailing soldiers and warriors from various groups who participated in the campaign, including U.S. Army soldiers, Tennessee militia, Cherokee allies, and Creek warriors. It serves as a resource for researchers interested in individuals, military history, and genealogy related to the War of 1812 era.
Muster rolls are official lists of soldiers in a military unit. They often include names, ranks, when a person joined, and notes such as injuries, absence, or death.
This page includes transcriptions of original 1814 muster rolls from the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. These records document people who participated in the campaign, including:
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (Record Group 94) and Chicago Historical Society of the National Archives Date of original records: 1814 Compiled and transcribed:
These records were transcribed from original documents. Variations in spelling, formatting, and terminology reflect the historical source material. We’ve standardized some table formats for readability and clarity. Original wording is preserved where possible. Tennessee Militia Brigades (East and West) Muster Rolls, 1814Regiments:
Tennessee Militia Brigades (East and West) Muster Rolls, 1814Regiments:Colonel Samuel BunchColonel John Brown Colonel Allison Colonel Stephen Copeland Colonel Archer Cheathem
39th U.S. Infantry Regiment Muster Roll39th U.S. Infantry Regiment records: Original May 1814 muster rolls document soldiers under Colonel John Williams, including field and staff officers and company rolls for various captains.
Field and Staff OfficersMuster Roll of the Field and Staff Officers of the 39th Regiment of U.S. Infantry under the command of Colonel John Williams, being the firstmuster.
Company Muster RollsCaptain George Hallum's CompanyMuster Rolls of a company of Infantry under the command of Captain George Hallum, 39th Regiment, United States Army, Commanded by Colonel John Williams, from their respective appointments and Enlistments until the 9th day of May 1814 when first regularly mustered.
Captain A.H. Douglas's CompanyMuster Rolls of a company of Infantry under the command of Captain A.H. Douglas, 39th Regiment, U.S. Army commanded by Colonel John Williams, from their respective appointments and enlistments until the 9th day of May, 1814, when first regularly Mustered.
Captain Henry Henniger's CompanyMuster Roll of a detachment of Infantry, commanded by Captain Henry Henniger of the 39th Regiment, U.S. Infantry; under the command of Colonel John Williams, in the Service of the United States; from the ____ of this being last mustered, unto the 31st day of May 1814.
Captain John Jones's CompanyMuster Rolls of a Company of Infantry under the command of Captain John Jones in the 39th Regiment of Infantry of the Army of the UnitedStates, commanded by Colonel John Williams, from the time of their respective enlistments until the 9th day of May 1814, being the first regular muster.
Captain John Phagan's CompanyMuster Roll of a company of Infantry under the command of Captain John Phagan, in the 39th Regiment in the Army of the United States, commanded by Colonel John Williams; from the term of their respective enlistments until the ___ day of 1814 ____ being the first regular Muster.
Captain Benjamin Reynolds's CompanyMuster Roll of a company of Infantry under the command of Captain Benjamin Reynolds, 39th Regiment of the United States Army commanded by Colonel John Williams from their respective appointments and enlistments until the 9th day of May 1814 when first regularly mustered.
Captain William Walker's CompanyMuster Roll of a company of Infantry under the command of Captain William Walker in the 39th Regiment of the Army fo the United States, commanded by Colonel John Williams, from the time of their respective enlistments until the 9th day of May 1814, being the first Regular Muster.
Artillery at Horseshoe Bend Commanded by Captain Joel Parrish, Jr.Artillery Company details: Captain Joel Parrish, Jr.’s artillery company served March to May 1814 under Major General Andrew Jackson. Records include officer and enlisted personnel lists noting wounded soldiers, including one who died shortly after joining.Service Dates: March 1, 1814-May 16, 1814 ** Samuel Geanor is listed in Jackson's correspondence as Samuel "Gaines". He was the only artilleryman, of eleven wounded, to die (3-29-1814). According to the muster roll, he joined the company on March 16, 1814. He lived 13 more days. "I certify on honor that this roll exhibits a true State of the company nowunder my command and that the remarks set oposite the mens names are accurate and just." -Joel Parrish, Jr. Captain of Artillery This is to certify that the forgoing Roll is a just Statement and return of Captain Joel Parrish's company of Artillery, commanded by Major Genl. Andrew Jackson, on an expedition against the Creek Indians, given under my hand at Nashville, this 16th day of May 1814. Wm. Carroll Inspector Genl. Tennessee Troups Tennessee Militia Militia Muster Rolls, Book 2, Record Group #94, National Archives. Ghioto 4-11-1978 Organization This roster is grouped by role:
Commissioned Officers*Indicates wounded at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Non-Commissioned Officers*Indicates wounded at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Enlisted Privates*Indicates wounded at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend
U.S. Allied Cherokee Warrior (?) Muster Roll
The following is a list of Cherokee who fought at Horseshoe Bend in Colonel Gideon Morgan's regiment. The names have been organized four ways to aid research: 1. All names alphabetized in one list.2. Names alphabetized by company. 3. Names as they appeared on the original muster rolls. 4. Killed and wounded. The sources are the original muster rolls dated April 1814 from the National Archives and an original list of killed and wounded from the Chicago Historical Society. Originally compiled in 1985 by Edward 0. Jones, Ill Retyped on computer by Betty Hayes, 1996. NAMES AS THEY APPEARED ON THE ORIGINAL MUSTER ROLLSCOLONEL GIDEON MORGANMuster Roll of the Field and Staff of a Regiment of Cherokees Commanded by Colonel Gideon Morgan in the Division Commanded by Major Generals Cocke and Jackson, in the service of the United States against the Hostile Creeks.
Company RollsCAPTAIN SHOE BOOTSMuster Roll of a Company of mounted and foot Cherokees under Command of Captain Shoe Boots in a Regiment Commanded by Colonel Gideon Morgan, Jr. in Major General Andrew Jackson's Division in the Service of the United States against the Hostile Creeks from the 27th January 1814 to the 11th April 1814.
CAPTAIN JNO. BROWNMuster Roll of a Company of mounted and foot Cherokees under Command of Captain Jno. Brown in a Regiment Commanded by Colonel Gideon Morgan, Jr. in Major General Andrew Jackson's Division in the Service of the United States against the Hostile Creeks from the 27th January 1814 to the 11th April 1814 Inclusive.
CAPTAIN RAIN CROWMuster Roll of a Company of mounted and foot Cherokees under Command of Captain Rain Crow in a Regiment Commanded by-Colonel Gideon Morgan, Jr. in Major General Andrew Jackson's Division in the Service of the United States against the Hostile Creeks from the 27th January 1814 to the 11th April 1814 Inclusive.
CAPTAIN JAMES FOSTERMuster Roll of a Company of mounted and foot Cherokees under Comniand of Captain James Foster in a Regiment Commanded-by Colonel Gideon Morgan, Jr. in Major General Andrew Jackson's Division in the Service of the United States against the Hostile Creeks from the 27th January 1814 to the 11th April 1814 Inclusive.
CAPTAIN JOHN McINTOSHPayroll of a Company of Cherokee Warriors Commanded by Captain John McIntosh of the Cherokee Regiment in the Service of the United States from 27th January 1814 to the 11th April 1814.Unless otherwise noted in the table:
CAPTAIN JOHN McLEMOREMuster Roll of a Company of mounted and foot Cherokees under Command of Captain John McLemore in a Regiment Commanded by Colonel Gideon Morgan, Jr. in Major General Andrew Jackson's Division in the Service of the United States against the Hostile Creeks from the 27th January 1814 to the 11th April 1814 Inclusive.
CAPTAIN DAVID McNAIR |
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CAPTAIN JOHN SPEERS
Muster Roll of a Company of mounted and foot Cherokees under Command of Captain John Speers in a Regiment Commanded by Colonel Gideon Morgan, Jr. in Major General Andrew Jackson's Division in the Service of the United States against the Hostile Creeks from the 27th January 1814 to the 11th April 1814 Inclusive.| NO. | NAME | RANK | WHEN JOINED | WHEN DISCHARGED | REMARKS |
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Cherokee Warrior Casulties
Cherokees Warriors Commanded by Col. Gideon Morgan, Jr.
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Cherokees Warriors Commanded by Col. Gideon Morgan, Jr.
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Major William McIntosh’s Company of Creek Indians Creek War of 1814
Term of Service: Two months - January 27, 1814 through March 27, 1814.Source: “Records of the Adjutant General’s Office, 1780’s-1917,” Record Group 94, National Archives and Records Administration.
Certificates
Fort Hawkins
5th July 1817
Received from Genl. David B. Mitchell Agent for Indian Affairs for the Creeks the full amount of the above Pay Roll for my warriors therein named which I promise to pay to them.
William McIntosh
Witness
D. Brearley
Col. 7 Infy
I certify that I was present this day when Major McIntosh called the names of the warriors mentioned in the within and foregoing Pay Roll and that I saw him pay each person the sum opposite their names respectively or the representative of some who were about 6th July 1817.
D. B. Mitchell
Agent for I. A.
| 1st Lieutenant | Paid | Privates | Paid |
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Last updated: June 22, 2026