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Military Information:

• US Army
• Deceased
• QR Code
• PVT (Private)
• Indian Campaigns
• Cemetery: Seminole Indian Scouts, Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas
• 1-Alpha List
• US Indian Scouts

Bio:

Merrick Thompson was a Seminole Negro Indian Scout who was born in Mobile, Alabama. He had black eyes, black hair, and a black complexion. He stood 5’5”. He was approximately 47 when he first enlisted.

He completed 3 enlistments, serving from August 2, 1872 to July 8, 1874. He served under Cpt. Beyer and Lt. Bullis. He was stationed at Fort Duncan.

Note: Merrick was probably formerly enslaved by a Cherokee. A few Black Cherokees, along with a few Creeks, left Indian Territory with the Black Seminoles.