Capt. Sam Dale…..one of my favorite men from the time of the settlement of MS Territory before AL became a state. He raised his 8 siblings after the deaths of his parents. He started his own wagonner business to support them. He was a scout, trailblazer, courier, Indian Fighter, part of the beginning government for AL; He was wounded at the Battle of Burnt Corn. At 6’2″ and 190 lbs his nickname was “Big Sam”. He was well thought of by Indians and whites alike. He was a brave fighter and defender of settlers. A most admirable man helping to establish our state in the very beginning.
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Capt. Sam Dale…..one of my favorite men from the time of the settlement of MS Territory before AL became a state. He raised his 8 siblings after the deaths of his parents. He started his own wagonner business to support them. He was a scout, trailblazer, courier, Indian Fighter, part of the beginning government for AL; He was wounded at the Battle of Burnt Corn. At 6’2″ and 190 lbs his nickname was “Big Sam”. He was well thought of by Indians and whites alike. He was a brave fighter and defender of settlers. A most admirable man helping to establish our state in the very beginning.
His final resting place is not far from me near the community that bears his name, Daleville, Ms.