A Joseph FRENCH enrolled in Captain Fidelio C. Sharp's Comany, Kentucky mounted militia, Commanded by Lieutetant Colonel Young Ewing for 6 weeks tour of duty beginning Sept 18, 1812 and ending Oct 30, 1812. Served as a private. A Joseph FRENCH enrolled in Captain John C Dodd's Company, Kentucky detached militia, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel William Mitchusson for a 4 week tour of duty beginning Nov 20, 1814 and ending May 20, 1815. This Joseph died 21st Feb 1815 at New Orleans. A Joseph FRENCH received a land patent in Illinois for 160 acres. Issue Date: 1/28/1818 Land Office: Illinois Cancelled: No Mineral Reservations: No Authority: May 6, 1812: ScripWarrant Act of 1812 (2 Stat. 728) . . . the Scrip Warrant Act of 1812. This promised 160 acres to privates and NCOs who enlisted in regiments raised by Congress and served for 5 years, unless discharged sooner or killed.