Obit of Jeffrey Lockelier, a free man of color
"DIED, on the 22d instant, at the residence of Col. Armstrong, in Nashville, of a pulmonary complaint, Jeffrey Lockelier, a free man of color, commonly called Major Jeffrey, aged about 42 years. The deceased resided in that town for upwards of 20 years; and though a very humble member of society, still it may be truly said, but few enjoyed the esteem and good will of the community to a greater extent than he did. His universal benevolence was a distinguished trait in his character; and it seemed to be the business and the pleasure of his life to serve others without even the expectation of reward. And none could boast of a heart more devoted to his country's cause than the humble subject of this article. He was present at almost every Sountern battle that was fought during the last war. He was in the Creek county during the whole of that war and participated in the battles of E_ot_chopo; E__tekf_, and the Horse Shoe, and he was distinguished for his valor in the bloody conflict between the artillery and the Indians at the former place. But his military career did not close with the Indian campaigns. He followed the standard of General Jackson to the siege of Orleans, and participated in the action of the 23d as well as that of the glorious 8th. Nor did his services cease with the termination of hostilities against Great Britain. At the breaking out of the Seminole war he again took the field, and was at Sewanny, the surrender of Fort St. Mark, and the assaults on Pensacola and the Barrancas. His military services terminated only when his country ceased to have enemies.
"He enjoyed, in a high degree, the good opinion and friendship of his old commander, Gen. Jackson and the President, on his recent visit to Nashville, hearing of the sickness of his fellow soldier, in company with Gen. Coffe(?), visited his sick couch and spent an hour in his company. --National Gazette"
Argus of Western America
Frankfort, Kentucky
Wednesday, November 3, 1830
No. 38Vol. 25
Page 3Col 4 & 5