The Pike Family

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The Pike-Zebulon Tradition
The Pike-Zebulon Tradition
The Pike Family carried the tradition of serving our country heroically in the US Military, naming their children Zebulon Montgomery Pike [holding to the nickname “Monty”] to follow their ancestor General Zebulon Montgomery Pike. Zebulon is a Hebrew name meaning “dwelling of honor”. Biblically: Zebulon was one of Jacob’s sons.  To this day, Pikes are...
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Pike’s Reputation as One of the Best Army Officers
Pike’s Reputation as One of the Best Army Officers
Pike and Pike’s Advancements in Rank, by Allan Vainley. (Painting: Glory, Battle of York, by retired Disney artist, Ed French) In the 5.7 years following Pike’s return from his Southwest Expedition, Pike was advanced in rank four times from Captain to Brigadier General: Second Lieutenant March 3, 1799 – 2nd Infantry Regiment First Lieutenant November...
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