2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Lt.Col. Martin Nichols' Regiment, militia.
MUSTER ROLL OF CAPT. A.W. ATHERTON'S COMPANY
April 16, 1814, Service at Portland
RANK AND NAME
Abel W. Atherton, Captain
Henry Smith, Lieutenant
John Watson, Ensign
Also: 4 sergeants, 12 corporals, 1 musician and 43 privates.
--Brock-Perry
From the same source as Captain Atherton's 1813 service.
Lieut. Col. M. Nichols' Regiment
Martin Nichols, Lieutenant. Lieutenant Colonel, Portland
John Pratt, Major, Portland
John Storer, Major, Portland
John Sampson, Adjutant, Portland
Edward Barneywell, Adjutant, Portland
Christopher Wright, Quartermaster, Portland
William Swan, Paymaster, Portland
Nathaniel Coffin, Surgeon (Personally, I might have a problem seeking his help with that name.)
John Merrill, Surgeon's Mate, Portland
George Hall, Chaplain
--Brock-Perry
Abel Willard Atherton again commanded a company in the 1814 call out.
--Brock-Perry
