Elijah Hurst of Harrison Co, Indiana (son of Capt. John 
Hurst and Lydia Smith) is listed as serving in Capt. 
Spier Spencer's Mounted Riflemen, Indiana Territory 
Militia during the War of 1812.  His company was known 
as the "Yellow Jackets" and fought at the Battle of 
Tippecanoe.  According to the muster roll and pay roll 
for Capt. Spencer's Company, Elijah served at least 
from 12 Sept 1811 to 28 Nov 1811 and held the rank of
sergeant. Elijah is also listed in the History of Harrison 
County. Capt Spencer was killed in the battle as were
two of his Lieutenants.