The Role of the 7th Infantry in the
War of 1812

The 7th Infantry was recruited from Kentucky. In their early existence they were posted to New Orleans under the poor command of General Wilkinson, where almost half their number died of disease (Wilkinson was later found out to be a Spanish agent).

Later the 7th fought with General Harrison in 1813 at Tippicanoe in Indiana, and in 1814 at Prairie du Chine in Wisconsin. Historically they were made famous at the Battle of New Orleans in January 1, 1815. At this battle they held the American right flank at the Jackson Line. They also fought in skirmishes prior to this major battle.

Charles Robertson, Pvt., 7th U.S. Inf. Capt. Jas. S. Waide, 
Enlisted Feby 22, 1813;
Discharged April 30, 1815
(I. R. Lt St Philips., New Orleans)

Murray McCombs has given me permission to use the above information on this page. Thank you Murray.

NOTE: Charles Robertson (and wife Nancy Ford) are my 4th great grandparents. Antoinette

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