Jacob Wolfinberger, the Drummer
	by Richard Evans, Editor

As a member of the East Tennessee Historical Society, I regularly receive each issue of TENNESSEE ANCESTORS, a tri-annual publication of thar organization.   I usually read this publication carefully as many of my families lived in East Tennessee and one never knows when you might come across some new information about your ancestors.   When I received the August 2004 issue recently, I came across a bit of information that might be of interest to someone in the Wolfensberger Family Association.

This issue contained several lists compiled by Raymond A. Sears of names of men who served in several Companies of the 1st Regiment of the East Tennessee Militia in the War of 1812.   In the 1st Regiment of the East Tennessee Militia commanded by Col. Ewin Allison, the Payroll of Capt. John Hampton's Company. from January 5th 1814 to July 14th 1814 lists one Jacob Wolfinberger with the rank of Drummer.   Jacob Wolfinberger's service is listed from March 19th, 1814 to July 24th, 1814.   He was paid $37. 74 for 4 months 6 days of service.   A note says Jacob was transferred to this Company on March 19th 1814 from Capt. Dobbins Company.

The 1st Regiment of East Tennessee Militia served from January 1814 to May 1814 with men from Greene, Sullivan, Washington, Carter and Hawkins Counties.   This unit was part of a Brigade commanded by Gen. George Doherty.  The Brigade was at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama.  It was originally rendezvoused in Knoxville, Tennessee.