Hi,
I am a newbie to your list.
I was wondering if anyone has information about the War of 1812 soldiers that were in Knox
County during the census of 1812 (
ancestry.com).
I am looking for information about Alexander Chisenhall who appeared on the 1812 census,
possibly my ancestral grandfather.
I found an interview with Congressman, Henderson Cavender (Rep. Garnett, Kansas) which
said that he was born in Pike County, IL, his father being Richmond Cavender, abt. 1805,
KY, and mother Mary Chisenhall, born abt. 1805.
I suspect that Alexander could be the father of Mary Chissenhall. The article stated that
her father was killed on the way back from the war, her mother died before her
recollection, before her father was killed. Mary married Richmond Cavender in Jan. 1825 at
Posey County, IN. I have found Chissenhalls (Chisenhall, Chizenhall) mentioned in Knox,
Vanderburg, and Posey.
Any information on this family will be greatly appreciated!
Have a great day!
Lynn Clarke