John Coffee (June 2, 1772–July 7, 1833) was an American planter, US Congressman and military leader. 2 June is the 153rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (154th in leap years), with 212 days remaining. ... 1772 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... July 7 is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 177 days remaining. ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America. ...

Born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, he was a merchant and then a partner in land speculation with Andrew Jackson. (Coffee married Mary Donelson, a relative of Jackson's wife Rachel, in October 1809.) At the beginning of the War of 1812, he raised the 2nd Regiment of Volunteer Mounted Riflemen, comprised mostly of Tennessee militiamen (and a few Alabamians). In October 1813, the 2nd was combined with Col. Cannon's Mounted Regiment and the 1st Regiment of Volunteer Mounted Gunmen to form a militia brigade of mounted infantry, and Coffee was promoted to brigadier-general and placed in command. Under Jackson's command, he led his brigade at most of the battles of the Creek War: the Battle of Tallushatchee, the Battle of Talladega, and the Battles of Emuckfaw and Enotachopo Creek, where he was seriously wounded, and the Battle of Horseshoe Bend. He then led his brigade at the Battle of New Orleans, where they played a key role. Location in the state of Virginia Formed 1754 Seat Farmville Area  - Total  - Water 916 km² (354 mi²) 3 km² (1 mi²) 0. ... Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845), was the first governor of Florida (1821), seventh President of the United States (1829-1837), hero of the Battle of New Orleans (1815), a founder of the Democratic Party, and the eponym of the era of Jacksonian democracy. ... Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson, wife of President Andrew Jackson. ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and British Empire from 1812 to 1815, on land in North America and at sea around the world. ... A regiment is a military unit, larger than a company and smaller than a division. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Lexington Minuteman representing militia minuteman John Parker A militia is a group of citizens organized to provide paramilitary service. ... Brigade is a term from military science which refers to a group of several battalions (typically two to four), and directly attached supporting units (normally including at least an artillery battery and additional logistic support). ... Brigadier General (sometimes known as a one-star general from the United States insignia) is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ... The Creek War of 1813-1814 began as a civil war within the Creek Nation. ... The Battle of Tallushatchee was a battle fought during the Creek War on November 3, 1814 in Alabama. ... The Battle of Talladega was a battle fought between Tennessee militia and the Red Stick Creek Indians during the Creek War. ... The battles of Emuckfaw and Enotachopo Creek are part of Andrew Jacksons campaign in the Creek War. ... Combatants Creek Indians Red Sticks United States Cherokee Creek allies Commanders Menawa Andrew Jackson Strength 1,000 Red Stick Creek about 2,000 infantry 700 mounted infantry 600 Cherokee and Lower Creeks Casualties 800 49 killed 154 wounded The Battle of Horseshoe Bend was fought during the War of 1812... Combatants United Kingdom United States Commanders Edward Pakenham † John Lambert Andrew Jackson Strength 11,000–14,500 4,000–6,000 Casualties 2,700 71 {{{notes}}} The Battle of New Orleans, also known as the Battle of Chalmette Plantation, took place on January 8, 1815, during the War of 1812...

He later moved to Alabama and Florida, and died near Florence, Alabama. Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 30th 135,775 km² 306 km 531 km 3. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 22nd 170 451 km² 260 km 800 km 17. ... Florence is a city in Lauderdale County which is situated in the northwest corner of Alabama. ...

Coffee County, Alabama is named in his honor. Coffee County, Tennessee is named in his honor. Coffee County is a county of the State of Alabama. ... Coffee County is a county located in south-central portion of the state of Tennessee. ...

External links

• Find-A-Grave profile for John Coffee