Reuben Carlock, son to Abraham, grandson to Hanchrist (Revolutionary War).

Reuben was a true pioneer, and posessed the sterling qualities of integrity, energy, perseverance, loyalty and industry that all the Carlocks of Virginia were known for.

Born in Virginia, moved to TN in 1803. Fought in the Creek Indian War and the War of 1812 with his brother Isaac and father Abraham.

Came to Ilinois around 1815, again enlisted and fought with his brother George in the Black Hawk War.

Reuben and Isaac served twice in the War of 1812. They fought in the Battle of Talladega under General Jackson. They later fought in the decisive Battle of New Orleans with their father Abraham Carlock.

Reuben and Isaac served with:

BATTALION 3 (WOODFOLK'S) TENNESSEE MIL.
1 REG'T (BRADLEY'S) TENNESSEE VOLS.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Battle of Talladega
Part of the Creek War
Date November 9, 1813
Location Mississippi Territory
Result U.S. victory

Belligerents
Red Stick Creek United States
Commanders and leaders
William Weatherford, Andrew Jackson
Strength
~700 warriors ~1,200 infantry
~800 cavalry
Casualties and losses
~300 killed,
~110 wounded[1] 15 killed
~85 wounded[1]

The Battle of Talladega was a battle fought between the Tennessee militia and the Red Stick Creek Indians during the Creek War, in the vicinity of the present-day county and city of Talladega, Alabama.
When General John Coffee returned to Fort Strother after defeating the Red Sticks at the Battle of Tallushatchee, General Andrew Jackson received a call for help from friendly Creeks who were being besieged by Red Sticks at Talladega.
Battle
On November 9, 1813, Jackson's army arrived outside the village. The Red Sticks, inflicted 100 casualties upon Jackson. However, Jackson inflicted 410 casualties on the Red Sticks and drove them from the field. (end of Wikipedia excerpt)
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During the short Black Hawk War of Illinois, Reuben served in the Company of Mounted Rangers of ML Covell. An Illinois historian told me this company was described as an "odd detachement" and were involved in scouting. He said this would be likened to a special operations team today. The men were chosen for having some knowledge of the Indian language, and their horsemanship.

Reuben and his wife Amy Jones Carlock were married December 1, 1816.
They had 4 children that grew to adulthood.
Mahala, who married Reuben C. Brown
Winton, who married Lydia Gaddis
Mahila, who married James W Brown
John J. who married Susan Allen

Reuben and Amy were prominent early settlers of Woodford and McLean Counties. Between Reuben another brother, Abraham W. Carlock, they owned many acres of land.

Reuben was supervisor of the poor house in Woodford Co.

Reuben passed away at his farm home and Amy survived him for many years, living until age 94.

Bio by Debra