Smith's Knoll On Their Left Hand

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Journal and Transactions of the Wentworth Historical Society...:

The British, commanded by Col. Harvey, and consisting of 704 men, composed of parts of the 49th and 8th King's, with a few militia--the late Hon. William Hamilton Merritt, a militia dragoon officer, being one --having left Burlington Heights, where Gen. Vincent, with a force of about 1700 covered both sides of the present road or 1800 men were entrenched, they proceeded along the road leading to the Red Hill and to Niagara. These men left Burlington Heights about 11 p.m. on June 5th. On proceeding eastward they would have, on making the attack, the James Gage farm and cemetery on their right hand; the Williamson property (then owned by Wm. Gage) and Smith's Knoll on their left hand.

Archaeology activity near Smith's Knoll

Commodore Perry's Funeral Car

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In due time the ship "Lexington" was despatched to bring the remains of Oliver Hazard Perry to Newport, and on December 4th, 1826, the re-interment took place in the Common Burial Ground. 

The Story Of A Sailor And His Commodore Ancestor

Source of Arthur Sinclair's Portrait

A news article entitled Sailor finds War of 1812 ancestor's grave was published in the Army Times and described a sailor's search for Commodore Arthur Sinclair's grave.

"Sinclair, who served in the Great Lakes campaign against the British in the War of 1812, joined the Navy when he was about 12 years old."

Another version of the story can be found in the U.S. Naval Institute blog.

A biography of Arthur Sinclair, the grandson of Commodore Arthur Sinclair, mentioned that the Commodore commanded the United States sloop-of-war General Pike on Lake Ontario.

The Commodore was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.

Captain Otway Burns In The Old Burying Ground

Otway Burns, a Privateer from Swansboro, North Carolina:

Captain Otway Burns Is Buried At The Old Burying Ground, Beaufort, North Carolina

A Maine Soldier: Ammi R. Lane

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United States Census, 1850

Name: Ammi Lane

Oxford, Oxford, Maine, United States

Birthplace: Maine

Household Gender Age Birthplace

Ammi Lane M 55 Maine

Eliza Lane F 41 Maine

Tenas Lane M 24 Maine

America Lane M 18 Maine

Philena Lane F 14 Maine

Franklin Lane M 7 Maine

Francis A Lane M 5 Maine

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Maine, Veterans Cemetery Records, 1676-1918

Name: Ammi R Lane

Death Date: 16 Jun 1863

Birth Date: 07 Mar 1794

Captain Ichabod Reynolds' Co.; Lt. Col. Ryerson's Reg't

Ammi R. Lane wa the son of Francis Lane.

Virginian Veterans' Final Resting Place

Burials Of War Of 1812 Veterans In Virginia had several soldiers listed, including John H. Peyton (I've added the links):


Peyton, John Howson: is buried in the Trinity churchyard on W. Beverley St. in Staunton in Augusta County. He was the second son of John Rowzee Peyton and Anne Hooe. He was born at Stony Creek in Stafford County 29 April 1778 and died at his residence near Staunton on 3 April 1847. He was married to Susanna Smith Madison, a daughter of *William Strother Madison and Elizabeth Preston. She was born at Madisonville Montgomery County on 15 October 1780 and died in Staunton on 15 July 1830. He served as an Aide to Brigadier General Robert Porterfield a Brigade Commander. Information about his service may be found at the National Archives in roll box 163, record 12509.

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Repost Of A War of 1812 Ohio Primer

Almost a year after Dorene first posted it, a link to her blog about the War of 1812 primer from the Ohio Historical Society:

She said, "Don't miss the informative database of cemeteries in Ohio that mark the final resting places for many War of 1812 veterans who were residing in Ohio at the time of their death."

Good advice from the author of the Graveyard Rabbit of Sandusky Bay!

General Daniel Davis

In Early Settlers of New York State: Their Ancestors and Descendants, Volume 1 it was stated that Daniel Davis married Naomi Le Barron...he enlisted in the War of 1812, was rapidly promoted and became a brigadier-general, and led the men at Fort Erie on September 14, 1814.  While leading his troops in advance of his division, he was fatally wounded and died at the age of 37.  Mrs. Davis later moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan.  General Davis was buried in the old cemetery east of the village (Buell Cemetery, Leroy, New York).

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"Porter's victory was complete, but it was obtained at a fearful cost. His three principal leaders, namely, General Davis, Colonel Gibson, and Lieutenant Colonel Wood, all fell mortally wounded... ." [Ibid]

Here's a photo of the sword presented posthumously to Brigadier General Daniel Davis, of the New York Militia.

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William Tom And Kessiah Hines

William Tom was a veteran of the battles of Horseshoe Bend and New Orleans in the War of 1812.  His military service extended to the Republic of Texas and the Texas Rangers.  He is buried at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas.

William Tom's 2nd wife was Kessiah Hines -- I still wonder if she was Kessiah Hinds, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Acklin) Hinds and sister of my Ann (Hinds) Rice.  The Kessiah Hinds in my family and Kit Acklin, a Texas Ranger, were cousins.  Was it a Texas Ranger connection that brought William Tom and Kessiah Hines together?  Note:  Although I use "Hinds," the name can also be written as "Hines."

The information on the handout sheet was obtained from the office of the Texas State Cemetery during our visit there. 

Veterans Buried In Monroe County, MI

One (partial) example on the list of War of 1812 veterans buried in Monroe County, Michigan, from the Monroe Library website:

James Bentley . Born Nov. 5, 1784 in England, he died Aug. 13, 1864. He married Amanda Barker, born Dec. 12, 1800, on Jan. 31, 1816. She died Apr. 18, 1889, in Monroe. They are buried in St. Paul's Cemetery in Monroetown. Mr. Bentley served as a non-commissioned officer under Gen. James Winchester and his wife was a witness to the war. As a British soldier at the ill-famed Battle of Copenhagen, Mr. Bentley deserted, as did many of his comrades, and in 1803 came to the River Raisin.

Drummond Hill Cemetery

Does the Drummond Hill Cemetery (Battle of Lundy's Lane area) have a ghostly presence?  See YouTube.

War of 1812 Volunteers Mentioned In Gallatin Co., Illinois

From Cemeteries of Gallatin Co., Illinois...:


Haynes, James b Greenbrier Co Va. 1790‑1841 Volunteer War of 1812 with Great Britain. Erected by sons Joseph & John T.


Jones, Isaac 2nd Ohio Vol. War of 1812 [Note:  There was an Isaac Jones who was a private in Capt. John Russell's Company]



Wilson, Harrison b Front Royal, VA 1788-1852 or 1864 To Ky. 1796 & to Ill. 1806. Officer War of 1812

"His [Alexander Wilson's] son Harrison Wilson was an ensign in the war of 1812 and a captain in the Black Hawk war. Harrison had two sons, Bluford who was adjutant general of volunteers during the Civil war and solicitor for the U. S. treasury in Grant’s administration. The other son, James H., was born in Shawneetown in 1837. Educated at West Point; held positions in the Engineer corps of several expeditions. Rose to the rank of major general and was detailed to pursue Jefferson Davis in his flight from Richmond, Va., and eventually captured that distinguished prisoner. He returned to private life. When the Spanish-American war broke out he served as Major General of Volunteers. He has written several books of travel and biography."

 [Cox] Wm. was vet. of War of 1812