Chapter 26: The United States in Today’s World

The Florida War in 1836 . Giles County's contribution to the Florida war in 1836 consisted of two full companies, which were raised in June 1836, and on July 4 following, were mustered into the First Tennessee Regiment of Mounted Volunteers, at Fayettville, Lincoln County. The companies were designated in the regiment as First and Sixth. ................
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