PIKE, Albert. Boston 29.12.1809 — Washington, D.C. 2.4.1891. U.S. Author, Poet, Orator, Editor, Lawyer. and Confederate General. Son of Benjamin Pike and Sarah Andrews. Grew up in Byfield and Newburyport, Mass. Self-educated, worked as teacher in Gloucester, North Bedford, Fairhaven and Newburyport. In 1831 left for west, stayed first in Nashville and St.Louis, then joined a hunting and trading expedition to Taos, New Mexico. In 1833 settled in Arkansas. Worked as journalist, admitted to bar 1834. Defended often Amerindians against the government. In 1846-47 participated in the Mexican–American War in Arkansas Mounted Infantry. In 1853 moved to New Orleans. From 1861 Brigadier General in the Confederate States Army, mainly served in Indian Territory, resigned in fall 1862 and was accused of insubordination and treason. Spent some time in Canada, pardoned 1866. Hon. M.A. 1859 Harvard. He was eager freemason and close to Ku Klux Klan. Married 1834 Mary Ann Hamilton.
Publications: Indo-Aryan Deities and Worship as Contained in the Rig-Veda. 1872.
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Sources: Wikipedia with photo.