Muskogean Wars

Glossary

by Rudy Scott Nelson


GEN = Clan. Translations of Gen totems : Eagle, Wind, Bear, Racoon, Beaver, Deer, Wolf, Panther, Wildcat, Otter, Fox, Skunk, Alligator, Bird, Mole, Salt, Hickory Nut, Fish , Toad, Sweet Potato and ? Tiger Clan ( a strange non-American animal which means that it was either a British translation or mis-interpetation or maybe a British inspired pharatrie name used).

HAMMOCK = a temporary positon surrounded by heavy tangled brush and tree limbs

MAROON = Negroes living among the Spanish either Free or escaped slaves

MICO = Town chief or the leader of several towns. Often translated as KING by whites.

REDLEGS= US Army Artillery units which were deployed as infantry without cannons.

MILITIA = Local raised defense troops or posses used in the area of recruitment.

VOLUNTEERS = Troops raised in other states for service in the war zone. Often served under US Army administration. Certain miltia units could be transferred to volunteer status.


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