Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Lieutenant John Weaver


Lieutenant John Weaver, of the Regulars, who was second in command on Campbell's boat acted bravely, it was largely by his exertions that the wounded were safely transferred to Rector's boat. (Source)


Campbell's Island

Lieutenant John Weaver. 

Was a Kentuckian, and was made an ensign in the seventh regiment (Regulars) of Infantry on February 10, 1812; on March 12, 1813, he was promoted to a third lieutenancy; on October 11, of the same year he became a second lieutenant; and on May 15, 1814 he was commissioned a first lieutenant; he was honorably discharged on June 15, 1815 and died August 29, 1821. 


 

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