Joseph Proveaux was a West Point cadet of Artillerists and Engineers.
From Anthony Proveaux site.
There was a Captain Adrian Proveaux who fought in the American Revolution. He was born in Hispaniola and came to the colonies to fight for independence. He was at Charleston, S.C. and fought at the Battle of Fort Sullivan (later renamed Fort Moultrie). Was a member of the Society of Cincinnati made up of former American officers.
Resided in Charleston afterwards and had three sons, one of whom was Joseph Proveaux.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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