William Hull, his uncle, was also born in Derby, but in 1753. He fought in the American Revolution. In the War of 1812, he was a brigadier general commanding Fort Detroit and given the mission of invading Canada by President Madison.
He was defeated in this effort and even forced to surrender Fort Detroit on August 16, 1812.
For the disgrace, many felt the surrender was not necessary, William Hull was court martialed and condemned to death by a military President Madison who later commuted it.
William died in 1825 and Isaac 18 years later.
--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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