Saber

ID: 214
This file appears in: Captain John Simpson

This is an early nineteenth century mounted officer's style saber. Supposedly used by Alexander Rennick during the War of 1812. Rennick was a first corporal/sergeant in the First Rifle Regiment Kentucky Militia and a survivor of the Battle of the River Raisin.

Image Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society

This file appears in: Captain John Simpson

By Sanders
Historical Marker #1128 in Simpsonville commemorates Captain John Simpson, a War of 1812 casualty for whom both Simpsonville and Simpson County are named. Born in Virginia, John Simpson moved to…