Henry S. Halbert

Henry S. Halbert
BornJanuary 14, 1837
Pickens County, Alabama, U.S.
DiedMay 9, 1916(1916-05-09) (aged 79)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Occupationhistorian
Notable worksThe Creek War of 1813 and 1814
SpouseNever married

Henry Sale Halbert (January 14, 1837 – May 9, 1916) was an American historian. He is known for writing The Creek War of 1813 and 1814. The book is a well known source for Choctaw and Creek Indian history.

Personal life

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Halbert was born in Pickens County, Alabama, and was raised in Lowndes County, Mississippi.[1] In 1857, Halbert earned an M.A. from Tennessee's Union University.[1] He served with the Texas State troops in 1860.[1] Most of his Texas military action was against Indians.[1] When the American Civil War began, Halbert enrolled with the 6th Texas Cavalry Regiment, Confederate Army.[1] He was wounded at New Hope, Georgia in 1864.[1]

From 1866 to 1872, Halbert taught at Waco University in Texas.[1] He also taught at other academic institutions in Texas, Mississippi, and Alabama.[1] From 1884 to 1899, Halbert was involved with the Mississippi Choctaws.[1] Halbert became acquainted with the Indian's knowledge during his time among the Choctaws.[1] Much of this information formed the bases of his works and helped him become an authority on the Choctaw and Creek Indians.[1]

In 1904, he began to work at the Alabama Department of Archives and History.[1] He was the author of numerous publications for the American Antiquarian, The American Anthropologist, and many others.[1] He was co-editor of a dictionary of the Choctaw language.[1]

Halbert died of tuberculosis on May 9, 1916.[1] He was buried in Montgomery, Alabama.

Works

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  • 1895. The Creek War of 1813 and 1814. Chicago, Illinois: Donohue & Henneberry; Montgomery, Alabama: White, Woodruff, & Fowler. Co-written with Timothy H. Ball.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Halbert, H.S.; Ball, T.H. (1895). "Editor's Introduction". The Creek War of 1813 and 1814. Donuhue & Henneberry; White, Woodruff, & Fowler. p. xii-xiv.
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