----- Original Message ----- From: "Ethel Sacker" <paulsacker@centurytel.net> To: MSJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 21:18:28 -0500 Subject: Fw: [MSJEFFER-L] BUSHNELL, GORDON, HAGAN > Re-posting my query to the list. Thanks. Ethel > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Ethel Sacker > To: MSJeffer-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 7:35 PM > Subject: Re: [MSJEFFER-L] BUSHNELL, GORDON, HAGAN > >Hello Ethel, There is/was a "12 Mile Swamp" in the river delta not far north of Mobile. It was one of the staging areas for the "Filibusters" who were intent on wresting Mobile from the Spanish. Unfortunately for them, a fletboat of supplies, including whiskey, arrived from their confederates(including Ruben Kemper and his brothers) who had the same designs on Baton Rouge. The 12 Mile Island bunch got roaring drunk and unruly, the Spanish Commandant at Mobile was told of their presence, and sent soldiers there. The Filibusters were taken by surprise, some killed and wounded, and several, including "Maj" William Hargrave, were convicted and sent to Cuba with prison terms. Don't know about the others, but Hargrave survived and returned to the United States. This is all off the top of my head as I am visiting away from home and cannot check my notes on the matter. So, some of my account would have to be confirmed before you accept it as fact. But it is apparent the US "let" the Filibusters ! (who lived in the areas under Spanish West Florida control) ultimately run the Spanish out so the US government (which encouraged the Filibusters) could distance itself from that action. > Would anyone know where "12 Mile Swamp" was located in Spanish West Florida about 1799-1803? And is it still known as such, or changed names? I am trying to find out where it might be located today, or in that period. > I found a copy of a Spanish Land Grant (Spanish West Florida)for Eusebius Bushnell--says he was in possession of 600 acres in 12 Mile Swamp in year 1803. > Sure would appreciate help on this. Thank you. > Ethel. > > > ==== MSJEFFER Mailing List ==== > "May your brickwalls come tumblin' down!" > > >