Gilbert Christian Russell, Sr

Gilbert Christian Russell (May 18, 1782 - May 25, 1861) was an American military officer who served during the Creek War. Born in Virginia, Russell moved to Alabama as a young man. During the Creek War, he was the commander of the 3rd regiment of the United States Army. His soldiers reinforced Fort Claiborne and, in December 1813, launched an invasion of the core of the Creek Nation which culminated in his victory over the Creek around the village known to the American soldiers as Holy Ground Town. Russell County, Alabama was named in his honor.

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Russell Country, Alabama, named for him, 1815 commanding officer 3rd U.S. Infantry, executed six Tenn militia men for Gen. Jackson. Got wife Margaret Hollinger Russell's uncle Maj. David Moniac into West Point as first Native American graduate. Father was Battle of Kings Mountain, N.C., Capt. Andrew Russell, Jr., of Augusta Co., Va. Brother-in-law was U.S. Senator, Col. Geo. Washington Owen, Mayor of Mobile. As C.O. Ft. Pickering, Memphis, investigated and reported on death of friend Capt. Meriweather Lewis.

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