Ferdinand Claiborne

Ferdinand Claiborne
Ferdinand Claiborne
Born	March 9, 1772; Sussex County, Virginia
Died	March 22, 1815 (aged 43); Natchez, Mississippi Territory
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	Legion of the United States; United States Volunteers
Years of service	1793-1801; 1806-1815
Rank	Brigadier general
Battles/wars	Northwest Indian War Battle of Fallen Timbers; ; Creek War Battle of Holy Ground; ;
Relations	William C. C. Claiborne (brother)

Ferdinand Leigh Claiborne (March 9, 1772 - March 22, 1815) was an American military officer most notable for his command of the militia of the Mississippi Territory during the Creek War and the War of 1812.

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