COMMANDER // 1780–1820
Peter McQueen
3 battles1 war
Lifespan
1780 – 1820
Active service 1813–1814 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 33.
Profile
Peter McQueen was a chief, prophet, trader and warrior from Talisi He was one of the young men known as Red Sticks, who became a prophet for expulsion of the European Americans from Creek territory and a revival of traditional practices. The Red Sticks attracted a majority of the population in the Upper Towns in the early nineteenth century. From open conflict with the Lower Towns in the Creek War, the Red Sticks were drawn into conflict with the United States after being attacked by territorial militia.
Battles (3)
1813
Battle of Burnt CornCreek War · Red Sticks
1813
Fort Mims massacreCreek War · Red Sticks
1814
Battle of Horseshoe BendCreek War · Red Sticks