The Mexican War (1846-1847) between the United States and Mexico commenced on April 25, 1846 when Mexico attacked American troops along the southern border of Texas
and ended when U.S. General Winfield Scott occupied Mexico City on September 14, 1847. On February 2, 1848 a peace treaty was signed at Guadalupe Hidalgo when the U. S. annexation of Texas was recognized, Mexico also
ceded California and New Mexico.
A list of the Georgians who served may be found in the book by Rev. George White Historical Collections of Georgia (New York: Pudney ∓ Russell, Publishers, 1854), pp.115-120. First Regiment of Georgia Volunteers Only. NOT INDEXED.
To see an index to pensions,
Index to Old Wars Pension Files 1815-1926 by Virgil White (Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing Company, 1987). and Index to Mexican War Pension Applications by Barbara Wolfe (Indianapolis: Heritage House, 1985).
The Marietta Journal dated 1 February 1876 listed the Georgia delegates of Mexican Veterans
Atlanta, Georgia January 27, 1876
"Georgia Association of Veterans of the Mexican War, I appoint as delegates to the meeting of the National Association to be held in Washington City, on February 22, 1876:
Col. Carey W. Styles, Gen. Alfred Colquitt, Cd. W. J. Magill, Gen. Henry Waye, Gen. LaFayette McLaws, W. H. Head, Esq., Maj. J. A. Perkins,
Col. David Johnston, Maj. C. C. Hammock, Hon. John Jones, Capt. D. C. Kells, late of the United States Navy.
Any officers or soldiers who served in Mexico, and would and it convenient to go to Washington, will please communicate their names, as I would be pleased to appoint them as alternates.
The president of railroad lines between Georgia and Washington City are respectfully requested to communicate upon what forms they can convey
delegates to and from Washington City.
I trust the press of the State, for the sake of the brave men interested will see fit to publish this call.
W. S. Walker, President Georgia Association of Mexican War Veterans."
"Georgia Association of Veterans of the Mexican War, I appoint as delegates to the meeting of the National Association to be held in Washington City, on February 22, 1876:
Col. Carey W. Styles, Gen. Alfred Colquitt, Cd. W. J. Magill, Gen. Henry Waye, Gen. LaFayette McLaws, W. H. Head, Esq., Maj. J. A. Perkins, Col. David Johnston, Maj. C. C. Hammock, Hon. John Jones, Capt. D. C. Kells, late of the United States Navy.
Any officers or soldiers who served in Mexico, and would and it convenient to go to Washington, will please communicate their names, as I would be pleased to appoint them as alternates.
The president of railroad lines between Georgia and Washington City are respectfully requested to communicate upon what forms they can convey delegates to and from Washington City.
I trust the press of the State, for the sake of the brave men interested will see fit to publish this call.
W. S. Walker, President Georgia Association of Mexican War Veterans."