Abraham Fuller Hull (Son of Gen. William Hull)-- Part 1

While researching about William Hull's surrender of Fort Detroit to the British and their Indian allies in 1812, I came across Abraham Fuller Hull's name, the son of Gen. William Hull.  

From Find-A-Grave.

BIRTH:  8 March 1786

Newton, Massachusetts

DEATH:  25 July1814 (age 28)  Killed at the Battle of Lundy's Lane.

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

BURIAL:  Drummond Hill  Cemetery

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.

--Brock-Perry

Fort Schlosser-- Part 2

Fort Schlosser replaced Fort Petite Niagara, a small fortification built by the French which was burned by them while retreating prior to the Siege of Fort  Niagara in 1759.

The old stone chimney from the French fort was incorporated into the new fort.

Fort Gray guarded the end of the portage in Lewiston, New York.

Fort Niagara guards the mouth of the Niagara River where it flows into Lake Ontario.

Fort Schlosser was occupied by American troops  at the start of the War of 1812, but was captured and burned in 1813.

It was located in present-day Niagara Falls, New York, near the current water intakes  of the New York Power Authority off the Robert Moses Parkway.

Today, all that remains of the fort is the Old Stone Chimney, which was moved  to near the intersection of Buffalo Avenue and the Robert Moses  Parkway traffic circle.

--Brock-Perry

Fort Schlosser-- Part 1: By Niagara Falls

While looking at the map of the Niagara Frontier to the right of this, I saw this fort's name by Niagara Falls and didn't think I had ever written about it.  Turns out that I had on two occasions (click on the Fort Schlosser label).  But, these were essentially just in passing.

But. I determined to write some more about it, so here we go.

From Wikipedia.

Fort Schlosser was a fortification constructed in  Western New York  around 1760 by British Colonial forces in order to protect the southern part of the portage used to get around Niagara Falls.

The fort was named after is commander during construction, Captain John Schlosser of the Royal American Regiment of Foot, a practice that was common in the British Army.

The fort consisted of a stockade with several structures with including  two store houses and living quarters for men and officers.

There were also four cannons in the structure.

It was in use from 1760 to 1813.

--Brock-Perry

Eight Facts About Theodosia Burr Alston-- Part 2: Merriwether Lewis? and Her Honeymoon

2.  SHE MAY HAVE BEEN CLOSE TO EXPLORER MERRIWETHER LEWIS

This has been a tabloid story for over a century.  Supposedly they met at a dinner hosted by Thomas Jefferson and  and had a discussion about whether Lewis might find mastadon relatives in his upcoming trip west.  But the timing of their opportunities to be together don't bear this out.

Whether they were sweet on each other is not known.

3.  HER HONEYMOON DESTINATION WAS THE START OF A TREND

On February 2, 1801, 17-year-old Theodosia married a wealthy Southerner named Joseph Alston and they went to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon.  Now, this is common , but they were considered to be the first celebrity couple to do so.  Today, Niagara Falls is called "The Honeymoon Capital of the World."

That Theodosia, the Princess Di of Her Age.  --Cooter

Battle of Lundy's Lane

From Wikipedia.

This was where James Miller, who I have been writing about, gained his nickname, The Hero of Lundy's Lane.

Fought 25 July 1814 at present-day Niagara Falls, Ontario.  It was one of the bloodiest battles of the war and one of the deadliest events ever to take place in Canada.  It ended as a tactical draw, but a British strategic victory because the Americans suffered so many casualties.

The United States losses were 174 dead, 572 wounded, 79 captured and 28 missing, for a total of 853 casualties.  Two of the American commanders, Jacob brown and Winfield Scott were wounded and Eleazor Ripley was killed.

The British lost 84 killed, 559 wounded, 169 captured and 55 missing for a total of 878.

Forces engaged were 3,500 for Britain and 2,500 for the United States.

--Brock-Perry