From the December15, 2015, Valley Independent Sentinel by Patricia Villers.
The War of 1812 was a mixed bag for the Hulls of the Valley.
Derby native Commodore Isaac Hull became famous as the commander of the frigate USS Constitution, but a campaign led by his uncle William Hull to take Canada from the British culminated in debacle and nearly got him hanged.
A presentation was made at the Derby Historical Society by Carolyn Ivanoff titled "Fame and Infamy for the Hulls of Derby in 1812."
Isaac Hull was born in Derby in 1773 on Commerce Street. He received great acclaim for his battle with the British frigate HMS Guerriere.
--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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