 On November 22, 1812, Winamac was with a scouting party that captured several Indians, including Shawnee chief Logan (Spemica Lawba), a U.S. ally.Winamac was killed in an exchange of gunfire when Logan and his companions escaped; Logan died later from his wounds.The "pro-American" Winamek was a chief from the Tippecanoe Potawatomi on the Wabash.