39th Tennessee Regiment and 3rd Tennessee Militia Muster Rolls
The first of these muster rolls lists the officers and men serving in the four divisions of the 2nd Battalion of the 39th Tennessee Regiment as of June 20, 1812. The list was compiled by the unit's commander, Thomas Smith, and sent to the Regiment's overall commander, Major Henry Henegar. The second muster roll documents the officers and men serving in the four divisions of the 3rd Tennessee militia as of June 19, 1812. This formation was commanded by Captain Walter Clark (who compiled the return) and Lieutenant Isaac Justis.
Dates
- 1812 June 18-20
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
The first of these muster rolls lists the officers and men serving in the four divisions of the 2nd Battalion of the 39th Tennessee Regiment as of June 20, 1812. The list was compiled by the unit's commander, Thomas Smith, and sent to the Regiment's overall commander, Major Henry Henegar. The second muster roll documents the officers and men serving in the four divisions of the 3rd Tennessee militia as of June 19, 1812. This formation was commanded by Captain Walter Clark (who compiled the return) and Lieutenant Isaac Justis.
Biographical/Historical Note
Both the 3rd Tennessee Militia and the 39th Tennessee Regiment were formed primarily of men from Greene County, Tennessee and participated in the War of 1812.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
University of Tennessee's Special Collections Library purchased these muster rolls in 1972.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository