This Veterans Day: A Grave Marker Dedication for War of 1812 Vet Sgt. Elias Breese

Today being Veterans Day, one of the greatest things we can do is marking the graves of out veterans.

From the September 29, 2021, Daily Telegram (Adrian, Michigan) "Grave marker  ceremony at Canandaigua Cemetery recognizes veteran's service in War of 1812"  by David  Panian.

Sgt, Elias Breese served under  Lt. Jacob Smartwood's regiment in General Mathew  Carpenter's 18th  Brigade of New York Militia during the War of 1812.  He and his wife, Deborah Bennett, came to Michigan when Elias' son, Solomon, moved here.  This information provided by Elijah  Shalis, webmaster of the Michigan Society of the War of 1812.

Shalis continued:  "More than 3,400 veterans of the War of 1812 are buried in Michigan.  Many moved here after the war for the land or with their children like Elias Breese and his wife."

Of interest, according to the article, Elias Breese is the third great grandfather of Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints.

Saluting Our Veterans Today.  --Brock-Perry

Baltimore's George Armistead Statue: Fort McHenry

From Wikipedia.

The Armistead Monument at Baltimore's Fort McHenry, is a bronze statue of Col. George Armistead done by Edward Berge and dedicated September 12, 1914.

Its inscriptions read:

"Erected September 12, 1914 by the City of Baltimore Soc. of War of 1812 contributing in commemoration of the gallant defense of Fort McHenry under the command of Col. George Armistead which was the inspiration of the National Anthem The Star Spangled Banner.

To George Armistead April 10 1779 April 25 1818.  Commander of this fort during the bombardment by the British fleet Sept. 13-14 War of 1812.

--Brock-Perry

Grave Marking of Private Isaac Nation, War of 1812 Patriot

From the May 18, 2018, Texas Mesquite News.

On May 12, the Craig Austin Rowley Chapter, General Society of the War of 1812 and the John Cavet Chapter #39 U.S. Daughters of the War of 1812 had a grave marker dedication for this man.

Isaac Nation was in Major Henry Price's 2nd Regiment Ohio Militia.

He moved to Texas in the spring of 1848.  His group was hit by small pox on the way, and many died, including him.

Brock-Perry

'Forgotten War" Veteran Honored-- Part 2: Service Consisted of Lots of Walking

On June 18, 2012, the bicentennial of the War of 1812, he received another gift from the government, a granite veterans headstone with his rank and company inscribed on it.  This came about because of efforts by his great-great-grandson Mike Rowley of Iowa.

Ashbel Rowley was born in 1793 in Nassau County, New York, where he resided until his move to Illinois after the war.  During the war, he enlisted as a private in Captain Sherwood's Co., Yale's Battalion, New York Militia.  His service consisted of a 75-mile march to report to duty and a 275 mile walk back home during which he saw no combat.

He married and had nine children, some of whom settled in DeKalb County near Waterman.

Mike Rowley belongs to the General Society of the War of 1812, Iowa Chapter.  At least 438 War of 1812 veterans are buried in Iowa.  Mike has a replica 1813 soldiers dress uniform.

0--Brock-Perry

Texas War of 1812 Veterans-- Part 21: Benjamin White

BENJAMIN WHITE (September 26, 1792-September 19, 1869)

Buried in Alexander Cemetery, Anna, Texas.

Born in Georgia.  He has a War of 1812 marker paced at his grave by the General Society of the War of 1812, Craig Austin Rowley Chapter, Plano, Texas, dedicated on November 16, 2013.

--Brock-Perry