Revolutionary, Seminole,1812 and Mexican War

Not a few patriots of the Revolution were among the first settlers of Bedford County, among whom were Capt. Matt and Col. Barclay Martin, who, with five of their brothers, fought for seven years under Gen. Washington; Capt. Christopher Shaw, William Campbell and James Hurst. There were no doubt others, but their names have long since been forgotten, and of them there is no record.

A full company was furnished by Bedford County to the War of 1812, which company was present at the battle of New Orleans. Among the members of the company whose names have been preserved were:

Captain Barrett, Company Commander

When the Seminole or Florida war began in 1836, Bedford County promptly organized a full company, which, under the command of Capt. Hunter, participated in many of the engagements of that war. Among the volunteers of that war were Albert Smell, John Hudlow, John Stone, Standards Thomas, Abraham McMahan, Lewis Tillman and William Woods.

Bedford County furnished one full company to the war of the United States and Mexico in 1846. The company was commanded by Capt. E. W. Frierson, and was mustered into the First Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, at Nashville.

The following are the survivors of the Mexican war who are living at present in Bedford County:

 Among those who volunteered from the county and who have since died were:

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Source: History of Tennessee, Goodspeed Publishing Company, 1886.