In the last post I mentioned that Nathaniel Hart commanded the Lexington Light Infantry from Lexington, Kentucky. Since they were also called the "Silk Stockings," I am of the belief that they must have been well-to-do.
I was unable to find out much about them except that they were organized in 1789. In 1810, Lexington had a population of 4,326.
There is a photo of the group taken in the 1850s at the Civil War talk site, so they might have participated in the Civil War.
--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.
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Friday, April 7, 2017
Nathaniel G.S. Hart-- Part 2: Killed at River Raisin Massacre
Mathaniel Hart attended Princeton and studied law under Henry Clay. His wife was the sister of Henry Clay's wife.
The Lexington Light Infantry" was called "The Silk Stocking Boys" and were part of the 5th regiment Kentucky Volunteer Militia. The unit left for the Northwest in August 1812 and became a part of the Army of the Northwest under General James Winchester.
In January 1813, they were sent to Frenchtown , Michigan Territory, as part of the American attempt to recapture Detroit from the British. At the First Battle of Frenchtown on January 18, 1813, the Americans drove the small British force away. On January 22, the British counter-attacked and the result was an American defeat with 397 killed.
Nathaniel Hart was wounded and one of the 547 Americans who surrendered. he was shot and scalped by Indians the following day.
The Lexington Light Infantry" was called "The Silk Stocking Boys" and were part of the 5th regiment Kentucky Volunteer Militia. The unit left for the Northwest in August 1812 and became a part of the Army of the Northwest under General James Winchester.
In January 1813, they were sent to Frenchtown , Michigan Territory, as part of the American attempt to recapture Detroit from the British. At the First Battle of Frenchtown on January 18, 1813, the Americans drove the small British force away. On January 22, the British counter-attacked and the result was an American defeat with 397 killed.
Nathaniel Hart was wounded and one of the 547 Americans who surrendered. he was shot and scalped by Indians the following day.
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