In 1818 he moved his family to Tuscaloosa. He served under Andrew Jackson during the Indian campaign of 1812 in Alabama, partcipating in the battle of Horseshoe Bend and Tallapoosa that destroyed the Indian power there forever. He later fought in the Battle of New Orleans.
Once, while in camp, Burch was arrested for discharging a firearm in camp. Burch stated he shot at an Indian in disguise who was raiding a tent of provisions. After an investigation an Indian was later found outside the camp dead, covered by a bear skin. During the night he had entered the camp walking on all fours and grunting like a hog so as to not alarm the soldiers. Burch Darden's well-aimed shot put an end to him. After being court marshalled, General Jackson personally investigated and found that Darden's firing was in truth fired at the intruder. The General asked the prisoner be brought to him and ordered the charges be dropped. He then publicly commended Darden for ridding the camp of the marauder.
Contributed by Richard Norriss McPherson (46601001) .
Once, while in camp, Burch was arrested for discharging a firearm in camp. Burch stated he shot at an Indian in disguise who was raiding a tent of provisions. After an investigation an Indian was later found outside the camp dead, covered by a bear skin. During the night he had entered the camp walking on all fours and grunting like a hog so as to not alarm the soldiers. Burch Darden's well-aimed shot put an end to him. After being court marshalled, General Jackson personally investigated and found that Darden's firing was in truth fired at the intruder. The General asked the prisoner be brought to him and ordered the charges be dropped. He then publicly commended Darden for ridding the camp of the marauder.
Contributed by Richard Norriss McPherson (46601001) .
In 1818 he moved his family to Tuscaloosa. He served under Andrew Jackson during the Indian campaign of 1812 in Alabama, partcipating in the battle of Horseshoe Bend and Tallapoosa that destroyed the Indian power there forever. He later fought in the Battle of New Orleans.
Once, while in camp, Burch was arrested for discharging a firearm in camp. Burch stated he shot at an Indian in disguise who was raiding a tent of provisions. After an investigation an Indian was later found outside the camp dead, covered by a bear skin. During the night he had entered the camp walking on all fours and grunting like a hog so as to not alarm the soldiers. Burch Darden's well-aimed shot put an end to him. After being court marshalled, General Jackson personally investigated and found that Darden's firing was in truth fired at the intruder. The General asked the prisoner be brought to him and ordered the charges be dropped. He then publicly commended Darden for ridding the camp of the marauder.
Contributed by Richard Norriss McPherson (46601001) .
Once, while in camp, Burch was arrested for discharging a firearm in camp. Burch stated he shot at an Indian in disguise who was raiding a tent of provisions. After an investigation an Indian was later found outside the camp dead, covered by a bear skin. During the night he had entered the camp walking on all fours and grunting like a hog so as to not alarm the soldiers. Burch Darden's well-aimed shot put an end to him. After being court marshalled, General Jackson personally investigated and found that Darden's firing was in truth fired at the intruder. The General asked the prisoner be brought to him and ordered the charges be dropped. He then publicly commended Darden for ridding the camp of the marauder.
Contributed by Richard Norriss McPherson (46601001) .
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