Major George D. Blackamore was a native of Maryland, and served for three years in the war of the Revolution. He came to this country at an early date, and made his stand at the forts about Bledsoe's Lick, where he was very serviceable and useful in guarding and defending the settlement against the Indians. He commanded a horse company, and was also employed as quartermaster in supplying provisions for the troops stationed at the various forts. He was at the head of a company at the taking of Nickajack, in 1794. He was active, sprightly, and energetic, and as brave a man as I ever saw. He raised a large and respectable family. Dr. James Blackamore, who lives in sight of Gallatin, is one of his sons, and another one was Gen. William Blackamore, who was clerk of the chancery court, and who died about twelve months ago. Major Blackamore, the father, died during the year 1830.