The commander of the Tennessee Militia during the early 19th century was often the governor of Tennessee, who held the title of Major General. Notably, Andrew Jackson served as the commander of the Tennessee Militia during the War of 1812, particularly known for his leadership in the Battle of New Orleans. The structure and leadership of the militia could vary depending on the time period and specific conflicts.
George Washington
Jefferson City, Tennessee
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George Washington
George Washington, at that time a colonel in the Virginia Militia.
Andrew Jackson, 7th US President, served two terms (1829-1833 and 1833-1837). Before that, he was Attorney General of Western District of North Carolina; Delegate to Tennessee State Constitutional Convention; Member of US House of Representatives and Member of the US Senate. Jackson was also a Tennessee Supreme Court Judge and Governor of Florida Territory. His military service included Judge Advocate of Davidson County Militia, Major General of Tennessee Militia and US Army Major General.
George Washington served in the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and later during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). His experience in the French and Indian War helped shape his military leadership skills, which he effectively utilized as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
He saw very limited service in the Revolutionary War, serving as a colonel in the Virginia Militia. His was never in a combat unit. He was President of the United States and so was Commander--in-Chief of military operations during the War of 1812.
the creek war happened in 1865
This was a battle during the Revolutionary War, between the British and the Americans.
by becoming the general of the Continental army or the American militia in the revolutionary war he asked the leaders of the committee of correspondence to allow him to become the general of the militia