Fort King, Part 1, 1827 1829

Fort King, or Cantonment King, was first established near the Florida Indian Agency in February 1827. It was named after Col. William King, the former commander of the 4th Infantry Regiment who died about a year previous. The post was commanded by Capt. James Glassell. The remoteness of the fort proved challenging to get supplies to the fort. It was a long distance to bring in supplies, which proved expensive. Clearing the Silver River and Ocklawaha River was difficult and took a couple years to accomplish. The fort started with two companies, but was soon down to one company that was at half strength of about 30 men, which was far inadequate for anything that would happen along the Indian reservation. The post was abandoned in the summer of 1829 to be reestablished three years later.
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James McQueen is my 6th G Grandfather. He died in 1811, which was before his family fled to Florida to join the Seminole. It is said his son, Peter McQueen, who was a Red Stick, vehemently against removal and giving up Creek lands, led his family, Including Polly Copinger, Osceola's mother, to Florida in 1814. Also, it is said Peter died near Cape Fear around 1820. Interesting about the chiggers. Thanks for the videos!