Kingston, Ontario and Rear Admiral Sir Robert Barrie

From the April 17, 2014, Kingston (Canada) Region.com "200 years of history in our midst" by Mark Bergin.

Rear-Admiral Sir Robert Barrie was a commodore during the blockade of the Chesapeake in the War of 1812 as well as along the American east coast.  he later lived in Kingston, Ontario.  Barrie Street and the Village of Barriefield are named after him.  There is also the City of Barrie in southern Ontario.

In 1820, Barriefield named for him

he served as commissioner of the Royal Navy Dockyard of Kingston where he oversaw its expansion which Barriefield overlooks.

Much of Barriefield was owned by Richard Cartwright who developed the town and sold lots to people working at the dockyard during the War of 1812 when it was the scene of much construction during the Great Naval Race.  many homes from this period still stand.

--Brock-Perry

200 Years Ago: Jackson Arrives, Tappahannock Seized

DECEMBER 1, 1814:  Major General Jackson arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana, and commences preparations for the defense of that city.

DECEMBER 2ND, 1814  British Naval forces under Captain Robert Barrie shell and seize the town of Tappahannock, Virginia, on the Rappahannock River.  He was assisted by three companies of Colonial Marines, all former slaves.  He left two days later after ransacking homes and torching two jails and the court house.

--Brock-Perry