History
On August 30, 1813, the "Red Sticks", led by Peter McQueen and
William Weatherford (mixed-blood Creeks), attacked Fort Mims, killing 
over 500. Many of those killed were also
of mixed blood, neighbors to William Weatherford. Read more about Ft Mims:
- Ft. Mims History at Genealogy Trails
- A Short History of the Ft. Mims Massacre of 1813 during the Creek Indian War