From Wikipedia.
Ichabod Crane was stationed at this fort guarding Sackets Harbor, New York, on Lake Ontario. During the War of 1812, it was the site of a major naval base and shipbuilding center in the warship race on the lake between it and the British base at Kingston, Upper Canada.
Ichabod Crane commanded a battery at the fort as well as had a hand in its construction. It was while here that he met Washinton Irving, who used his name in his famous book "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
In Wikipedia, the fort is referred to as Madison Barracks, a military base built on the site starting in 1815.
The barracks were constructed to house 600 soldiers and named for President James Madison.
--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 Irving Washington. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Irving Washington. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
War of 1812's Ichabod Crane- Part 3: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
Washington Irving never directly admitted that he had based the character's name in his book on Ichabod Crane's name, but they had met at Fort Pike guarding Sackets Harbor in 1814 while Irving was an aide-de-camp to New York's Governor Daniel D. Tompkins, who was inspecting the defenses of the strategic site.
Crane's unusual and memorable name came from the Bible-- the grandson of Eli the High priest and son of Phinehas.
--Brock-Perry
Crane's unusual and memorable name came from the Bible-- the grandson of Eli the High priest and son of Phinehas.
--Brock-Perry
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Donna Davies Offers to Replace Washington Irving's Medallion Out of Pocket
From the October 25, 2015, Lohud Journal News "Outpouring of support after vandalism at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery" by Kevin Phelan.
The Sleepy Hollow Cemetery posted on its Facebook page that the medallion had been stolen and this caused much outcry. How could someone be so base as to do something like this?
One person, Donna Davies, even went so far as to say she would replace the medallion with money out of her pocket.
The medallion was installed in the last 15 years. Cost to replace it is between $50 and $60.
--Brock-Perry
The Sleepy Hollow Cemetery posted on its Facebook page that the medallion had been stolen and this caused much outcry. How could someone be so base as to do something like this?
One person, Donna Davies, even went so far as to say she would replace the medallion with money out of her pocket.
The medallion was installed in the last 15 years. Cost to replace it is between $50 and $60.
--Brock-Perry
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
New York's Sleepy Hollow Cemetery-- Part 1: Just in Time for Halloween
From the Cemetery site,
Last week I wrote about the War of 1812 medallion being stolen from Washington Irving's grave at this cemetery.
I didn't know they had a cemetery there by that name.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is in New York and is the final resting place of numerous historical figures. One of the better-known is Washington Irving who wrote the famous "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The famous church from the story is next door. The cemetery was listed on the NRHP in 2009.
NOTABLE BURIALS
Elizabeth Arden-- 1878-1966-- cosmetics
Leo Baekland-- 1863-1944-- Father of Plastic
Major Edward Bowes-- 1874-1946-- early radio star and host of thhe Major Bowes' Amateur Hour
Andrew Carnegie-- 1835-1919
--Brock-Perry
Last week I wrote about the War of 1812 medallion being stolen from Washington Irving's grave at this cemetery.
I didn't know they had a cemetery there by that name.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is in New York and is the final resting place of numerous historical figures. One of the better-known is Washington Irving who wrote the famous "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The famous church from the story is next door. The cemetery was listed on the NRHP in 2009.
NOTABLE BURIALS
Elizabeth Arden-- 1878-1966-- cosmetics
Leo Baekland-- 1863-1944-- Father of Plastic
Major Edward Bowes-- 1874-1946-- early radio star and host of thhe Major Bowes' Amateur Hour
Andrew Carnegie-- 1835-1919
--Brock-Perry
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Washington Irving's War of 1812 Service
From Wikipedia.
I didn't know Washington Irving served during the War of 1812 until yesterday's post, so had to find out more. Good old Wiki to the rescue. Best place to find out info fast.
Washington Irving had had success with his book "A History of New York" in 1809 and then became editor of Analectic Magazine where he wrote biographies of naval heroes like James Lawrence and Oliver Hazard Perry. He was also among the first magazine editors to reprint a poem by Francis Scott Key titled "Defense of Fort McHenry." And, we all know what happened to that poem.
Like many merchants (his family had a prosperous business) and New Yorkers, he opposed the War of 1812 as it hurt business. But when the British attacked and sacked Washington, D.C. in 1814, that convinced him to enlist. As I have written about earlier this month, after the attacks on Washington and Baltimore, New York folks believed they were next to have a British visit.
Irving served on the staff of Daniel Tomkins, governor of New York, and commander of the state's militia. Apart from a reconnaissance mission to the Great Lakes region, he saw no action.
The war proved a disaster for many merchants, including his family. In mid-1815, he went to England to attempt to salvage the family's trading business. He remained in Europe for the next 17 years.
--Brock-Perry
I didn't know Washington Irving served during the War of 1812 until yesterday's post, so had to find out more. Good old Wiki to the rescue. Best place to find out info fast.
Washington Irving had had success with his book "A History of New York" in 1809 and then became editor of Analectic Magazine where he wrote biographies of naval heroes like James Lawrence and Oliver Hazard Perry. He was also among the first magazine editors to reprint a poem by Francis Scott Key titled "Defense of Fort McHenry." And, we all know what happened to that poem.
Like many merchants (his family had a prosperous business) and New Yorkers, he opposed the War of 1812 as it hurt business. But when the British attacked and sacked Washington, D.C. in 1814, that convinced him to enlist. As I have written about earlier this month, after the attacks on Washington and Baltimore, New York folks believed they were next to have a British visit.
Irving served on the staff of Daniel Tomkins, governor of New York, and commander of the state's militia. Apart from a reconnaissance mission to the Great Lakes region, he saw no action.
The war proved a disaster for many merchants, including his family. In mid-1815, he went to England to attempt to salvage the family's trading business. He remained in Europe for the next 17 years.
--Brock-Perry
Friday, October 23, 2015
War of 1812 Medallion Stolen from Washington Irving's Grave in Sleepy Hollow
From the October 22, 2015, Iohud Journal News by Kevin Phelam.
A bronzed War of 1812 veteran medallion was stolen from Washington Irving's grave in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. It happened some time between the beginning of October and now, according to Jim Logan, superintendent of the cemetery.
It is just one example of rude behavior lately plaguing the cemetery partly because of the influx of visitors during the Halloween season.
Wonder Why? Sleepy Hollow, Like "Boo!" --Brock-Perry
A bronzed War of 1812 veteran medallion was stolen from Washington Irving's grave in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. It happened some time between the beginning of October and now, according to Jim Logan, superintendent of the cemetery.
It is just one example of rude behavior lately plaguing the cemetery partly because of the influx of visitors during the Halloween season.
Wonder Why? Sleepy Hollow, Like "Boo!" --Brock-Perry
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