Willis Pippin

b. 1796, Edgecombe Co., NC
d. 30 July 1853, Jackson Co., TN
Wife: Mildred Woodfork (1796-1844)
Father: Joseph Howell Pippin (1768-1845)
Mother: Nancy "Holly" Hill (1768-1830)
Buried: Morgan-Pippin Cemetery, Putnam Co., TN

Willis served two tours of dury in the Tennessee Militia. The first tour was in Capt. Hollimon’s Co, 1st Regt (Wynn’s) West TN Militia from Oct. 1813 - Jan. 1814 in General Jackson’s campaign against the Creek Indians. His second tour was in Captain Mathew Cowen’s Co, 3rd Regt (Roulston’s) TN Militia from Nov. 13, 1814 - May 13, 1815, during the War of 1812. He was with General Jackson and participated in the Battle of New Orleans. For this last service he was awarded a Land Warrant for 160 acres of land.

Tenn Militia War of 1812