Showing posts with label General Davis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label General Davis. Show all posts

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Captain Daniel Buell


From Metcalf Hatch's biography at Rootsweb:

Metcalf Bradley Hatch was born in Genesee County, New York, March 5, 1835. His father, Timothy Hatch, died March 27, 1844, and his mother, Lucretia Buell, died in 1865. Daniel Buell, an uncle, was a captain of the infantry in the War of 1812, and was killed in the battle of Chippewa. His remains were never found.

More from the life of Rufus Hatch:



Abraham Butterfield was in Captain Buell's unit according to his pension file.


Monday, April 29, 2013

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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