From the Sept. 29, 2015, AP.
Seven cannons, dating back to the 1680s, have been refurbished and restored on a hill in Patterson Park as the final piece of the city's War of 1812 commemoration. Each cannon is at least 200 years old.
They were removed last year to be cleaned and coated with protective sealant. This was paid for by a state grant.
For over a century, the cannons marked the position of the Baltimore militia at the September 14, 1814, Battle of Baltimore which led to the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner." I wonder if future Pennsylvania Governor Francis Shunk was stationed there with the Pennsylvania militia.
--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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Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Monday, January 11, 2016
Francis Rawn Shunk-- Part 2
From Wikipedia.
1788-1848, 10th Governor of Pennsylvania. He was born into a poor German family family but overcame that. Served in the Pennsylvania militia during the War of 1812 and took part in the successful defense of Baltimore in 1814.
After the war, he was appointed principal clerk of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In 1820, he married Jane Findlay, daughter of Pennsylvania Governor James Findlay. From 1829-1839, he was secretary of the state Canal Commission.
Another source listed him as a private in the Pennsylvania emergency force which hurried to Baltimore to defend that city after the fall of Washington, D.C. and was at the Battle of Baltimore.
--Brock-Perry
1788-1848, 10th Governor of Pennsylvania. He was born into a poor German family family but overcame that. Served in the Pennsylvania militia during the War of 1812 and took part in the successful defense of Baltimore in 1814.
After the war, he was appointed principal clerk of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In 1820, he married Jane Findlay, daughter of Pennsylvania Governor James Findlay. From 1829-1839, he was secretary of the state Canal Commission.
Another source listed him as a private in the Pennsylvania emergency force which hurried to Baltimore to defend that city after the fall of Washington, D.C. and was at the Battle of Baltimore.
--Brock-Perry
Pennsylvania's Governor Francis R. Shunk-- Part 1
From the Sept. 30, 2015, TribLive "Exploring History: Gov. Shunk's passing" by Miles Richard.
As governor, he challenged James Buchanan. By 1846, he was very popular in western Pennsylvania.
Francis Rawn Shunk was born August 7, 1788, in Pennsylvania. By 1805 he was a school teacher and a private surveyor.
In May 1812, he was hired as chief assistant to Andrew Porter, Surveyor General of Pennsylvania. He also studied law at the office of Thomas Elder, a prominent Harrisburg attorney, and was admitted to the bar in 1816.
During the War of 1812, he was a lieutenant in the Pennsylvania militia. In 1814, he utilized his survey skills in the construction of various American fortifications around the Chesapeake Bay.
--Brock-Perry
As governor, he challenged James Buchanan. By 1846, he was very popular in western Pennsylvania.
Francis Rawn Shunk was born August 7, 1788, in Pennsylvania. By 1805 he was a school teacher and a private surveyor.
In May 1812, he was hired as chief assistant to Andrew Porter, Surveyor General of Pennsylvania. He also studied law at the office of Thomas Elder, a prominent Harrisburg attorney, and was admitted to the bar in 1816.
During the War of 1812, he was a lieutenant in the Pennsylvania militia. In 1814, he utilized his survey skills in the construction of various American fortifications around the Chesapeake Bay.
--Brock-Perry
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