Captain Spier Spencer (c. 1770[1] – November 7, 1811[2]) was an Indiana militia officer who commanded a company of mounted riflemen known as the Yellow Jackets at the Battle of Tippecanoe.
[3] Spencer and his wife ran "The Green Leaf Tavern," in their large log home on Oak Street.
When tensions grew high between the settlers and the Native Americans, Spencer organized the Harrison County Militia known as the "Yellow Jackets" because of the color of their uniforms, for a campaign against them.
Spencer's horse and sword were brought back from the battle and were returned to his widow.
He was shot through both thighs and fell; still continuing to encourage them, he was raised up, and received a ball through his body, which put an immediate end to his existence..." Captain Spencer's bravery and the heroics of his men were lauded by General Harrison.