Lt. Col. Seymour Boughton, Killed at the Battle of Buffalo

In Friday's post, I mentioned the death of Lt. Col. Seymour Boughton at the battle.

He commanded a new unit added to the Ontario County (NY) Militia, the 12th Regiment Cavalry, on May 23, 1812.  He was killed and scalped by Indians as he fled from the burning town of Buffalo.

From the July 23, 2013, Inside the Conservator's Studio.'

The red silk sash that belonged to Lt. Col. Seymour Boughton was brought to them to prepare for a showing at a local history exhibit in the area.

Boughton commanded a unit of 129 men of the 12th Regiment Cavalry, 1st Brigade Ontario County Militia.  He was from the town of Avon and died December 30, 1813, at the Battle of Buffalo, also called the Battle of Black Rock.

His sash is not ornate, but does feature a weave structure known as "sprang."

--Brock-Perry

The Battle of Buffalo-- Part 4: Casualties

British losses:  25 regulars, 3 militia and 3 Indians killed,  63 regulars. 6 militia and 3 Indians wounded.  9 regulars missing.  The Americans report taking five prisoners.

American losses:  50 killed, 52 wounded.  Among the dead was Lt. Col. Boughton.  Canadian newspapers reported 67 captured Americans, including Lt. Col. Chapin.

Also, the Americans lost 8 pieces of artillery.

--Brock-Perry