William A. Warthen enlisted in Capt. David Smiths Company near
Fayetteville, Tennessee. From Fayetteville, Tennessee,
place of muster, he marched with the company to Fort
Williams, Alabama, where he remained for the period of
about four months and performed Garrison Duty. There
were no battles in that district at that time. From
Fort Williams he was furloughed beyond the time of his
enlistment which he understood to be for the time of
six months and permitted to return home in Overton
County, Tennessee, where he was discharged. He was
sent his discharge by his Captain from the home of the
Captain at Sparta, Tennessee. William A. served from
June 20, 1814 to February 2, 1815.

Submitted by Debbie Jennings