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Edmund Pendleton Gaines was a United States army officer who served with distinction during the War of 1812 and the Seminole Wars. The United States of America — also referred to as the United States, the U.S.A., the U.S., America, the States, or (archaically) Columbia—is a federal republic of 50 states located primarily in central North America (with the exception of two states: Alaska and Hawaii). ...
The War of 1812 was a conflict fought in North America between the United States and Great Britain. ...
Osceola, Seminole leader, detail from an 1838 lithograph The Seminole Wars were three wars or conflicts in Florida between the Seminole Native American tribe and the United States. ...
Early Life
Gaines was born in Culpeper County, Virginia on March 20, 1777. His father had served in the American forces during the Revolutionary War, and after the war his family moved to North Carolina. He enlisted in the army in 1799 and was a first lieutenant by 1807. He testified against Aaron Burr and afterwards took a leave of absence from the army to practice law. Culpeper County is a county located in the state of Virginia. ...
March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). ...
Events The Cornish language died out 2nd edition of Encyclopædia Britannica published January 3 - American general George Washington defeats British general Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of Princeton. ...
The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen of her North American colonies. ...
State nickname: Tar Heel State Other U.S. States Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Governor Michael Easley Official languages English Area 139,509 km² (28th) - Land 126,256 km² - Water 13,227 km² (9. ...
1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
Vice President Aaron Burr Alternate meaning: Rev. ...
War of 1812 The War of 1812 brought Gaines back to the army and was appointed major of the Eighth U.S. Infantry and in July, 1812 was made a lieutenant colonel in the Twenty Fourth U.S. Infantry. In 1813 he was promoted to colonel and commanded the Twenty Fifth Infantry with distinction at the battle of Crysler's Farm. He became adjutant general and was with General William Henry Harrison's army at the battle of the Thames. He was promoted brigadier general of regulars on March 9, 1814 and commanded the post at Fort Erie after the U.S. capture. General Jacob Brown was wounded at the battle of Lundy's Lane and when the U.S. Army of the Niagara returned to the fort, command was passed to Gaines. During the siege of Fort Erie, Gaines repulsed the initial British attack inflicting heavy casualties. He was wounded during the battle and General Brown, having recovered returned to command. For his defense of Fort Erie he was awarded the Thanks of Congress, a gold medal and a brevet promotion to major general. His wounding in battle ended his active field career for the rest of the war and he was given command of the Military District Number 6 for the rest of the war. The War of 1812 was a conflict fought in North America between the United States and Great Britain. ...
For non-military meanings, see major (disambiguation). ...
In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. ...
A Colonel is also a non-military honorary title awarded by some U.S. Southern states. ...
The Battle of Cryslers Farm was a battle of the War of 1812 on November 11, 1813. ...
An adjutant general is the chief administrative officer to a military general. ...
This article is about U.S. President William Henry Harrison. ...
The Battle of the Thames, also known as the Battle of Moraviantown, was a battle in the War of 1812 which took place on October 5, 1813. ...
A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ...
March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (69th in Leap years). ...
1814 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...
Fort Erie was the first British fort to be constructed as part of a network developed after the Seven Years War (or in North America the French and Indian War) was concluded by the Treaty of Paris (1763) at which time all of New France had been ceded to Great...
Jacob Jennings Brown (May 9, 1775-February 24, 1828) was an American army officer in the War of 1812. ...
The Battle of Lundys Lane was a battle of the War of 1812 on July 25, 1814, fought in present-day Niagara Falls, Ontario. ...
The Siege of Fort Erie was the last engagement between British and American forces during the Niagara campaign of 1814, in which the Americans made a successfull defense of the fort against the British before abandoning it on November 5, 1814. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
Indian Affairs At the end of the war Gaines was sent of a commissioner to deal with the Creek Indians. The U.S. commanding general, Jacob Brown, died in 1828 and Gaines was one of two ranking generals who could have been considered for the post. However he and the other general, Winfield Scott had both publicly quarreled with each other and Alexander Macomb was promoted over both of them. He commanded the Western Military Department during the Black Hawk War. He was still in command of the department during the Seminole Wars in which he personally led an expedition. At the battle of Ouithlacoochie he was wounded in the mouth. The Creeks are a Native American people originally from the southeastern United States, also known by their original name Muscogee (or Muskogee), the name they use to identify themselves today. ...
Winfield Scott Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was a United States general, diplomat, and presidential candidate. ...
Alexander Macomb, Junior (3 April 1782 – 25 June 1841) was the commanding general of the United States Army from 29 May 1828 to 25 June 1841. ...
The Black Hawk War was a war fought in 1832 in the Midwestern section of the United States of America between American settlers and Native Americans. ...
Osceola, Seminole leader, detail from an 1838 lithograph The Seminole Wars were three wars or conflicts in Florida between the Seminole Native American tribe and the United States. ...
Southwest Frontier In 1836 he was placed in command of the Southwest Military District. He was given instructions to fortify the boarder of Louisiana and Texas in the case that the Mexican army might threaten U.S. territory. He was also given orders to post guards preventing any U.S. Soldiers from crossing into Texas and fighting in the rebellion. He was in command of the Army's Western Division at the outbreak of the Mexican-American War. He was reprimanded by the U.S. government for overstepping his authority by calling up Louisiana volunteers for Zachary Taylor's army. He nevertheless called up volunteers from other southwestern states and received a court-martial but was able to successfully defend himself. The Mexican-American War was a war fought between the United States and Mexico between 1846 and 1848. ...
Zachary Taylor ( November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850), also known as Old Rough and Ready, was the twelfth President of the United States, serving from 1849 to 1850. ...
A court-martial (plural courts-martial) is a military court that determines punishments for members of the military subject to military law. ...
Later Life In the years during and following the Mexican-American War he was in command of a series of military districts. He was in command of the Western Division when he died at New Orleans, Louisiana on June 6, 1849. New Orleans (French: Nouvelle-Orléans) is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ...
June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. ...
1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...
Gainesville, Florida was named in his honor. Gainesville is a city located in Alachua County, Florida, most known for the University of Florida, home to the Florida Gators football team. ...
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