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1812 Ancestors War of 1812

Accepted by Lineage Societies and others who have verified service records whose names appear on this list.

The membership requirements for various lineage societies are not the same. The men's society, General Society of the War of 1812 requires that men considered for membership be direct lineal descendants of men who fought in the War of 1812.
The National Society of Daughters of 1812 accepts service performed in the period 1784-1815 and also accepts qualifying civilian service such as an ancestor's having held public office or served on a jury.

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Jarman, Robert. Served as Lt. Col. 2 Regiment (Cocke's) West Tennessee Militia composing part of Major General William Carroll's Division under the command of Major General Andrew Jackson on an expedition to New Orleans from 13 Nov 1814 to 13th. May, 1815. Source: War Records Us Archives. He was born 22 May, 1769 in Anson County, NC and died 7 March 1829 at Humphrey's County, Tenn. He married Mary May in NC. His grave is located in Humphrey's County, TN.

Jordan, James. GA militia War of 1812. Land was granted to the orphaned children of James Jordan based on his service in the War of 1812. He lived in Elbert County, GA and is buried in the Holly Springs Cemetery, Elbert County, GA