From the Nov. 13, 2014, My Kawartha.com by Scott Howard.
The heroism of Brook Township's Col. James Vrooman was recognized on the plaque installed at his grave at St. James United Church in Vroomanton. The colonel's father, Adam, though living in the American colonies, remained loyal to Britain.
He later left the United States and came to Canada as a United Empire Loyalist.
Jame Vrooman was born in 1798 and joined the Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles along with his brother when the War of 1812 started. He fought in many battles throughout Upper Canada. Among them were the capture of the American Army at St. Regis, the storming of Ogdensburg, Raid on Oswego and the Battle of Lundy's Lane.
At the end of the war, every British veteran was awarded land.
--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.
Showing posts with label Battle of St. Regis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Battle of St. Regis. Show all posts
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Henry Dearborn
Like I said, I couldn't find out much about the Battle of St. Regis, but looked up General Dearborn, who had been in charge of the American forces poised for a possible attack on Montreal, which evidently had to do with the battle.
Using Wikipedia, it turns out that he was Jefferson's Secretary of War for whom Chicago's Fort Dearborn was named. He was an officer in the Revolutionary War and at the beginning of the War of 1812, he was named senior major general of the U.S. Army. In 1812, he planned a simultaneous assault on Montreal, Kingston, Fort Niagara and Amherstburg. Evidently it never came to be. However, in 1813, he captured the Canadian town of York (now Toronto) and Fort George.
Tomorrow is the 200th anniversary of the capture of the HMS Macedonian by the USS United States. I'll be writing about it.
A Little More Information on This Mystery Battle. --Brock-Perry
Using Wikipedia, it turns out that he was Jefferson's Secretary of War for whom Chicago's Fort Dearborn was named. He was an officer in the Revolutionary War and at the beginning of the War of 1812, he was named senior major general of the U.S. Army. In 1812, he planned a simultaneous assault on Montreal, Kingston, Fort Niagara and Amherstburg. Evidently it never came to be. However, in 1813, he captured the Canadian town of York (now Toronto) and Fort George.
Tomorrow is the 200th anniversary of the capture of the HMS Macedonian by the USS United States. I'll be writing about it.
A Little More Information on This Mystery Battle. --Brock-Perry
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Battle of St. Regis? Today 200 Years Ago
I had come across mention of this battle taking place on Oct. 23, 1812, but have had a real problem finding out anything about it.
It is located in what was called Lower Canada, today's Quebec, Canada. The American Army had gathered at the head of Lake Champlain under the command of General Dearborn (Fort Dearborn?).
British companies were placed at spots where the American attack seemed most likely between St. Regis and the Yamaska River with a larger force taking position position at Lacudie to guard Montreal.
I came across one source saying the Americans didn't attack in 1812.
And that was about all I found out.
If anyone finds out more, please let me know.
Was There a Battle or Not? --Brock-Perry
It is located in what was called Lower Canada, today's Quebec, Canada. The American Army had gathered at the head of Lake Champlain under the command of General Dearborn (Fort Dearborn?).
British companies were placed at spots where the American attack seemed most likely between St. Regis and the Yamaska River with a larger force taking position position at Lacudie to guard Montreal.
I came across one source saying the Americans didn't attack in 1812.
And that was about all I found out.
If anyone finds out more, please let me know.
Was There a Battle or Not? --Brock-Perry
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