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	Search results for 1812    Refine your search Subject Farmers (3) Switzerland County (In... (3) Pigeon Roost Massacre,... (2) Politicians (2) Scott County (Ind) (2) Show more... Creator Chicago : f.e Weakley ... (3) Kay, Delbert (2) William Mcfarland (1) Coleman, Lizzie D (1) Jacob Weinberg News Ag... (1) Show more... Date 1885 (3) ca 1900 (2) 1812-09-07 (1) 1904 (1) 1916 (1) Show more... Format of Original Printed Bookplate (3) Manuscript (2) Photographic Print (2) Digital Scan (1) Line Block Print (1) Show more... results 1-13 of 13 item(s)  page 1 of 1 : ( <<  1  >> ) :: previous : next select all : clear all : add to favorites   Image: Title: Subject: Description: 1. Letter describing Pigeon Roost Massacre to John Gibson from William McFarland Pigeon Roost Massacre, 1812; Frontier and pioneer life --Indiana --Scott County; Scott County (Ind.) This 1812 letter describes what became known as the Pigeon Roost Massacre. On September 3, 1812, the settlement of Pigeon Roost, located in what is now Scott County was attacked. Over 20 settlers and an... 2. Scene on Mississinewa River, Marion, Indiana Grant County (Ind.); Mississinewa River (Ind.); Rivers; Dams; Mississinewa, Battle of, 1812 The Battle of Mississinewa occurred in December 1812 just north of Marion. It was fought under the order of Willam Henry Harrison against the Miami Indians. The battle is reenacted annually in Grant County... 3. History of the Pigeon Roost Massacre by Lizzie D. Coleman Scott County (Ind.); Historic sites; Pigeon Roost Massacre, 1812; Indians of North America--Wars--1812-1815 In 1904 a memorial was dedicated at the site of the Pigeon Roost massacre where over 20 settlers and an unknown number of Native Americans were killed in the 1812 attack. Located in Scott County, the monument... 4. Certificate of Membership in the Indiana Colonization Society African Americans; Colonization; Liberia; Lithography; Judges; Lawyers Some people felt African Americans seeking freedom in the wilderness of Liberia were following the example of the first settlers of the United States. Others opposed colonization to Africa thinking it... 5. Statue of General William Henry Harrison Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Monument Circle (Indianapolis, Ind.); Governors; Sculpture; Statues General William Henry Harrison, northeast of the monument, represents the War of 1812 and Battle at Tippecanoe in 1811. The bronze statue was designed by sculptor John H. Mahoney of Indianapolis. 6. William Henry Harrison Governors; Politicians; Indiana--Politics and government; Governors--Indiana; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; Presidents--United States; Indiana. Governor (1801-1812 : Harrison); Painting; Portrait paintings Born in Virginia in 1773, Harrison was living in Ohio when he was appointed governor of the Indiana Territory and moved to its capital of Vincennes. He negotiated and signed many treaties to obtain Native... 7. Beck's Mill South of Salem, Indiana, 1938 Washington County (Ind.); Mills and mill-work Beck’s Mill is a historic gristmill that was built by George Beck & sons. There have been three mills built on the same location, built in 1808, 1825, & 1864. After building forts to protect the mill... 8. Beck's Mill, South of Salem, Indiana, Ca. 1900 Washington County (Ind.); Mills and mill-work Beck’s Mill is a historic gristmill that was built by George Beck & sons. There have been three mills on the same location, built in 1808, 1825, & 1864. After building forts to protect the mill from... 9. Aletha Howard of Switzerland County, Indiana Switzerland County (Ind.); Farmers; Women John W. (1812) and Aletha (1811) Howard emigrated from Kentucky to York Township and became leading agriculturists in Switzerland County. Typical of the area, John and Aletha began with only 100 acres,... 10. Martin R. Green of Switzerland County, Indiana Switzerland County (Ind.); Farmers; Statesmen; Politicians; Businessmen Born in 1812, Martin Green was a farmer, statesman, and businessman. Green served as a Justice of the Peace and member of the Indiana State Senate. A member of the Masonic Fraternity, he was also an owner... 11. John W. Howard of Switzerland County, Indiana Switzerland County (Ind.); Farmers John W. (1812) and Aletha (1811) Howard emigrated from Kentucky to York Township and became leading agriculturists in Switzerland County. Typical of the area, John and Aletha began with only 100 acres,... 12. Little Turtle Whitley County (Ind.); Indians of North America; Miami Indians; Little Turtle, 1747?-1812 Little Turtle, born in the mid-1700s in what is now northeast Whitley County, was a Miami war chief who led several victories over the U.S. in the 1790s but later led efforts for peace. He met with presidents... 13. Covered Bridge on the Eel River Near Bowling Green, Indiana Clay County (Ind.); Covered bridges; Automobiles; Dirt roads Bowling Green was incorporated in 1871, but had been settled in 1812, making it the oldest town in the county. This covered bridge spans the Eel River near the town and was built about 1870. There are... select all : clear all : add to favorites results 1-13 of 13 item(s)  page 1 of 1 : ( <<  1  >> ) :: previous : next
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