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Thursday, February 23, 2017

What the Hull?-- Part 2: Court Martialed and Sentenced to Death

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

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