In 1816, the legislature of Virginia donated a gold sword in his memory to his oldest male relative. The sword eventually came into the possession of Governor David Holmes, of Mississippi (but formerly of Virginia) who left it to Andrew Hunter Holmes Boyd ( a nephew), who left it to his son, Andrew Hunter Boyd, now of Cumberland, Maryland and Judge of the Court of Appeals of that state.
Andrew Hunter Holmes was dismissed from Princeton for his role in the "Great Rebellion."
--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.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Andrew Hunter Holmes and the "Great Rebellion" at Princeton-- Part 1
From the William and Mary Quarterly Historical Magazine, Vol. 16, 1908.
The "Great Rebellion" at Princeton took place on March 31, 1807. On April 1, 1807, one of the expelled students was one Abel P. Upshur, of Virginia, who later became Secretary of State of the United States. Five other "rioters" were from Virginia like him, including Andrew Hunter Holmes.
Andrew Holmes was born in 1789, and attended Princeton and William and Mary. he was a lawyer in New Orleans when the War of 1812 began and was killed at the 1814 Battle of Mackinac.
--Brock-Perry
The "Great Rebellion" at Princeton took place on March 31, 1807. On April 1, 1807, one of the expelled students was one Abel P. Upshur, of Virginia, who later became Secretary of State of the United States. Five other "rioters" were from Virginia like him, including Andrew Hunter Holmes.
Andrew Holmes was born in 1789, and attended Princeton and William and Mary. he was a lawyer in New Orleans when the War of 1812 began and was killed at the 1814 Battle of Mackinac.
--Brock-Perry
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Richard Stockton, Jr-- Part 2: Father of Commodore Robert Stockton of USS Princeton Tragedy
The answer to yesterday's question as to whether Richard Stockton was the father of Robert F. Stockton, the commander of the USS Princeton when the cannon exploded killing Secretary of State Abel P. Upshur, who was one of the students disciplined for the "Great Rebellion" of 1807 and received the sermon from Richard Stockton, Jr. after the petition was delivered. The answer is yes he was.
Richard Stockton, Jr. was a U.S. senator and representative from New Jersey. he graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1779 and is buried at Princeton Cemetery.
He was the son of Richard Stockton, who signed the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey.
Small World. --Brock-Perry
Richard Stockton, Jr. was a U.S. senator and representative from New Jersey. he graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1779 and is buried at Princeton Cemetery.
He was the son of Richard Stockton, who signed the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey.
Small World. --Brock-Perry
Monday, June 27, 2016
Richard Stockton, Jr.-- Part 1
I have to wonder whether this Richard Stockton, Jr., who delivered the sermon trying to get the student leaders to renounce their petition on behest of Princeton President Smith, was related to the commander of the USS Princeton on that fateful day the in the 1840s when the Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of State were killed and President Tyler came close to being killed as well.
--Brock-Perry
--Brock-Perry
Princeton's Nassau Hall
From Wikipedia.
The rebellious students in 1807, took refuge initially in Nassau Hall. It is the oldest building at Princeton University. When originally built in 1756, it was the largest building in colonial New Jersey and the largest academic building in all of the American colonies.
The university, then known as the College of New Jersey first held classes for a year in Elizabeth and then nine more at Newark before locating to Princeton.
During the American Revolution it was possessed both by the British and Americans and received considerable damage during the January 3, 1777, Battle of Princeton.
From July to October 1783, Princeton was the capital of the United States and Nassau Hall hosted the American government. It presently houses the Princeton administration.
--Brock-Perry
The rebellious students in 1807, took refuge initially in Nassau Hall. It is the oldest building at Princeton University. When originally built in 1756, it was the largest building in colonial New Jersey and the largest academic building in all of the American colonies.
The university, then known as the College of New Jersey first held classes for a year in Elizabeth and then nine more at Newark before locating to Princeton.
During the American Revolution it was possessed both by the British and Americans and received considerable damage during the January 3, 1777, Battle of Princeton.
From July to October 1783, Princeton was the capital of the United States and Nassau Hall hosted the American government. It presently houses the Princeton administration.
--Brock-Perry
Friday, June 24, 2016
"The Great Rebellion" at Princeton in 1807-- Part 4: "Sign of Moral Decay"
From Wikipedia.
Princeton President Samuel Stanhope Smith's administration was characterized by little or no faculty-student rapport or communication, crowded conditions and strict adherence to rules. These led to a student uprising during the winter semester 31 March-1 April 1807.
Smith denounced the students as a sign of moral decay.
Also, back then Princeton was called the College of New Jersey.
Geez, Even back Then. --Brock-Perry
Princeton President Samuel Stanhope Smith's administration was characterized by little or no faculty-student rapport or communication, crowded conditions and strict adherence to rules. These led to a student uprising during the winter semester 31 March-1 April 1807.
Smith denounced the students as a sign of moral decay.
Also, back then Princeton was called the College of New Jersey.
Geez, Even back Then. --Brock-Perry
"The Great Rebellion" at Princeton in 1807-- Part 3: Aftermath
The students then barricaded themselves into Nassau Hall. The trustees called on the militia to evict them, but the students beat the soldiers back with stones and broken banisters. President Smith then shut down the college.
The protesting students then moved to the town and vowed never to return to school One of the protesters was John C. Breckinridge. He was the son of U.S. Attorney general John Breckinridge and father of U.S. vice president John C. Breckinridge.
Taking a piece of the American Revolution, they formed a Committee of Correspondence to address their grievances.
Eventually it all calmed down and 55 of the rebels returned, but the main leaders were expelled.
Student Unrest, Even back Then. --Brock-Perry
The protesting students then moved to the town and vowed never to return to school One of the protesters was John C. Breckinridge. He was the son of U.S. Attorney general John Breckinridge and father of U.S. vice president John C. Breckinridge.
Taking a piece of the American Revolution, they formed a Committee of Correspondence to address their grievances.
Eventually it all calmed down and 55 of the rebels returned, but the main leaders were expelled.
Student Unrest, Even back Then. --Brock-Perry
Thursday, June 23, 2016
"The Great Rebellion" at Princeton in 1807-- Part 2: Renounce the Petition
That day, March 30th, eight students submitted a petition to Princeton President Smith with 160 signatures of other students demanding that he reconsider his suspensions of the three students.
Smith refused to even read the petition. How dare these students "demand" he change his mind. He had trustee Richard Stockton, Jr., deliver a sermon to the protesters and student body at the chapel in an attempt to get them to renounce their petition. Even before he was finished, the students began scraping their shoes noisily on the floor.
Then, one conspirator "jumped up, gave a signal, and charged out of the room with two-thirds of the college's two hundred students behind him. Everyone of them was immediately suspended."
And, It Wasn't Over Yet. --Brock-Perry
Smith refused to even read the petition. How dare these students "demand" he change his mind. He had trustee Richard Stockton, Jr., deliver a sermon to the protesters and student body at the chapel in an attempt to get them to renounce their petition. Even before he was finished, the students began scraping their shoes noisily on the floor.
Then, one conspirator "jumped up, gave a signal, and charged out of the room with two-thirds of the college's two hundred students behind him. Everyone of them was immediately suspended."
And, It Wasn't Over Yet. --Brock-Perry
"The Great Rebellion" at Princeton in 1807-- Part 1: Suspended for Going to Tavern
From the Princeton Alumni Weekly, Vol. 91. "Princeton Riot of 1807."
I had to find out more about this student rebellion back in 1807, having gone through the anti-Vietnam War protests and Kent State riots as a freshman at Northern Illinois University my freshman year, 1969-1970.
Trouble began between Princeton's leaders and students on March 24, 1807, when the faculty suspended Francis D. Cummins, a senior, for harassing townspeople and visiting a tavern. (Evidently he got into a fight at the tavern, imagine that.) Two other suspensions followed and discontent among students grew until March 30, the day before final examinations for the winter term began.
--Brock-Perry
I had to find out more about this student rebellion back in 1807, having gone through the anti-Vietnam War protests and Kent State riots as a freshman at Northern Illinois University my freshman year, 1969-1970.
Trouble began between Princeton's leaders and students on March 24, 1807, when the faculty suspended Francis D. Cummins, a senior, for harassing townspeople and visiting a tavern. (Evidently he got into a fight at the tavern, imagine that.) Two other suspensions followed and discontent among students grew until March 30, the day before final examinations for the winter term began.
--Brock-Perry
Andrew Hunter Holmes- Part 2: "The Great Rebellion" at Princeton.
From the William and Mary Quarterly Historical Magazine, Vol. 16, 1908.
Evidently, Andrew Holmes had a part in it as he was disciplined.
"The Great Rebellion" at Princeton took place on March 31, 1807. During discipline hearings the next month, several were expelled, many of whom were Virginians. One of them was Abel P. Upshur, who later became U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of State.
Upshur would later be killed by the cannon explosion of the USS Princeton in 1844.
Five other of the "rioters" were Virginians, including one Andrew Hunter Holmes.
--Brock-Perry
Evidently, Andrew Holmes had a part in it as he was disciplined.
"The Great Rebellion" at Princeton took place on March 31, 1807. During discipline hearings the next month, several were expelled, many of whom were Virginians. One of them was Abel P. Upshur, who later became U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of State.
Upshur would later be killed by the cannon explosion of the USS Princeton in 1844.
Five other of the "rioters" were Virginians, including one Andrew Hunter Holmes.
--Brock-Perry
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Andrew Hunter Holmes-- Part 1: A Lawyer in New Orleans Before the War
From Wiki Tree
A Pennsylvania veteran of the War of 1812. Younger brother of David Holmes (1769-1832), U.S. Congressman from Virginia, governor of the Mississippi Territory 1809, governor of Mississippi in 1817. then U.S. senator and later governor again.
Andrew Holmes was a lawyer in New Orleans when the War of 1812 broke out. he went into the Army and distinguished himself in several battles, especially in the Battle of the Thames where he led an attack that defeated part of a Highland regiment.
He fell leading his wing of Colonel Croghan's force against Mackinac in an unsuccessful attack on 1814. Holmes was killed in the attack on British Fort George in that action along with several others.
--Brock-Perry
A Pennsylvania veteran of the War of 1812. Younger brother of David Holmes (1769-1832), U.S. Congressman from Virginia, governor of the Mississippi Territory 1809, governor of Mississippi in 1817. then U.S. senator and later governor again.
Andrew Holmes was a lawyer in New Orleans when the War of 1812 broke out. he went into the Army and distinguished himself in several battles, especially in the Battle of the Thames where he led an attack that defeated part of a Highland regiment.
He fell leading his wing of Colonel Croghan's force against Mackinac in an unsuccessful attack on 1814. Holmes was killed in the attack on British Fort George in that action along with several others.
--Brock-Perry
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Mackinac Island's Fort Holmes-- Part 2: Andrew Hunter Holmes
From Wikipedia.
Was captain in the 24th United States Infantry during the War of 1812.. Promoted to major June 8, 1813. On April 18, 1814, he was a major in the 32nd U.S. Infantry and was victorious at the Battle of Longwoods in Upper Canada, but was killed on August 4, 1814, in the American attack on Fort Mackinac.
This attack was led by George Croghan.
Holmes County, Ohio, and Holmesville, Mississippi as well as Fort Holmes are named for him.
--Brock-Perry
Was captain in the 24th United States Infantry during the War of 1812.. Promoted to major June 8, 1813. On April 18, 1814, he was a major in the 32nd U.S. Infantry and was victorious at the Battle of Longwoods in Upper Canada, but was killed on August 4, 1814, in the American attack on Fort Mackinac.
This attack was led by George Croghan.
Holmes County, Ohio, and Holmesville, Mississippi as well as Fort Holmes are named for him.
--Brock-Perry
Mackinac Island's Fort Holmes-- Part 1: Originally Built by the British
From Mackinac Parks site.
I started writing about this fort on June 10, 2016.
Fort Holmes sits atop the highest elevation on the island and was recently reconstructed and free and open to the public during normal operating hours from May to October. It is a small wooden and earthen fortification.
When the U.S. reoccupied Mackinac Island after the War of 1812, the name was changed from Fort George (the British built the fort and named it in honor of Britain's King George III) to Fort Holmes in honor of Major Andrew Hunter Holmes who was killed in the 1814 Battle of Mackinac Island.
After the war, the fort was also the site of at least two different viewing towers.
In 1936, the WPA (Works Progress Administration) used the original 1817 blueprints to rebuilt the fort, but it later fell into disrepair.
--Brock-Perry
I started writing about this fort on June 10, 2016.
Fort Holmes sits atop the highest elevation on the island and was recently reconstructed and free and open to the public during normal operating hours from May to October. It is a small wooden and earthen fortification.
When the U.S. reoccupied Mackinac Island after the War of 1812, the name was changed from Fort George (the British built the fort and named it in honor of Britain's King George III) to Fort Holmes in honor of Major Andrew Hunter Holmes who was killed in the 1814 Battle of Mackinac Island.
After the war, the fort was also the site of at least two different viewing towers.
In 1936, the WPA (Works Progress Administration) used the original 1817 blueprints to rebuilt the fort, but it later fell into disrepair.
--Brock-Perry
Saturday, June 18, 2016
George Croghan, Tragic Hero of Fort Stephenson-- Part 2: Mexican War
When Andrew Jackson became president, he appointed George Croghan as inspector general of the army, which post he held from 1829 to his death twenty years later. He was much respected but drank very heavily. His wife got a legal separation from him to keep him from selling her possessions. But Jackson continued to support Croghan.
In 1846, at the age of 54, George Croghan was called to serve on the staff of General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War. Taylor had grown up next door to Croghan in Louisville at Locust Grove.
While in Mexico, like many soldiers, George Croghan got dysentery and his weight dropped from 168 to 145 pounds.
At the Battle of Monterrey, the soldiers of a Tennessee regiment recalled Croghan riding ahead of them at the enemy, with his gray hair tossing in the wind and yelling: "Men of Tennessee, your fathers conquered with Jackson at New Orleans-- Follow Me!"
He was never able to shake his illness and died at New Orleans on January 8, 1849, the 35th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans.
--Brock-Perry
In 1846, at the age of 54, George Croghan was called to serve on the staff of General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War. Taylor had grown up next door to Croghan in Louisville at Locust Grove.
While in Mexico, like many soldiers, George Croghan got dysentery and his weight dropped from 168 to 145 pounds.
At the Battle of Monterrey, the soldiers of a Tennessee regiment recalled Croghan riding ahead of them at the enemy, with his gray hair tossing in the wind and yelling: "Men of Tennessee, your fathers conquered with Jackson at New Orleans-- Follow Me!"
He was never able to shake his illness and died at New Orleans on January 8, 1849, the 35th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans.
--Brock-Perry
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
George Coghan: Tragic Hero fo Fort Stephenson-- Part 1: A Spiral Downward for the Hero
From Frances Hunter's American Hero Blog.
Old General George Rogers Clark, severely disabled by 1813, was living with Coghan's mother Lucy in Louisville is said to have muttered proudly, "The little game cock, he shall have my sword."
Geirge Coghan married Sarah Livingston of the famous New York family and became postmaster of New Orleans. By the time he was 30, Croghan was ending up much more like wild Uncle George than William Clark (of the Lewis and Clark expedition). He had terrible financial problems and wife Sarah grew to loathe him.
Just as bad, Croghan feuded publicly and constantly with William Henry Harrison about their roles in the War of 1812.
The ladies of Chillicothe, Ohio, had commemorated the great victory at the Battle of Fort Stephenson by presenting Croghan with a sword and sent Harrison a petticoat. The general was not amused in the least.
--Brock-Perry
Old General George Rogers Clark, severely disabled by 1813, was living with Coghan's mother Lucy in Louisville is said to have muttered proudly, "The little game cock, he shall have my sword."
Geirge Coghan married Sarah Livingston of the famous New York family and became postmaster of New Orleans. By the time he was 30, Croghan was ending up much more like wild Uncle George than William Clark (of the Lewis and Clark expedition). He had terrible financial problems and wife Sarah grew to loathe him.
Just as bad, Croghan feuded publicly and constantly with William Henry Harrison about their roles in the War of 1812.
The ladies of Chillicothe, Ohio, had commemorated the great victory at the Battle of Fort Stephenson by presenting Croghan with a sword and sent Harrison a petticoat. The general was not amused in the least.
--Brock-Perry
Friday, June 10, 2016
Fort Holmes Rebuilt Atop Michigan's Mackinac Island-- Part 2
There were major American casualties during the unsuccessful attempt to regain control over Fort Mackinac on August 4, 1814. This was led by Col. George Croghan, hero of Fort Stephenson in Ohio.
After the war, Fort Holmes was abandoned and fell into ruin. A public works effort in the 1930s reconstructed the fort, but it again fell into disrepair until state legislation appropriated money in 2014 to rebuild it. By then it had become a weedy mound of earth with scattered wood.
Reconstruction used the original plans housed in the National Archives.
It cost $500,000, part of the war's Bicentennial and is now open to visitors year round.
--Brock-Perry
After the war, Fort Holmes was abandoned and fell into ruin. A public works effort in the 1930s reconstructed the fort, but it again fell into disrepair until state legislation appropriated money in 2014 to rebuild it. By then it had become a weedy mound of earth with scattered wood.
Reconstruction used the original plans housed in the National Archives.
It cost $500,000, part of the war's Bicentennial and is now open to visitors year round.
--Brock-Perry
Fort Holmes Rebuilt Atop Mackinac Island-- Part 1
From the August 17, 2015, M Live "Historic War of 1812 redoubt Fort Holmes built atop Mackinac Island" by Garrett Ellison.
The reconstructed Fort Holmes was dedicated August 15, 2015, The earthen redoubt (fort) was built by the British and is one of Michigan's few War of 1812 sites. It sits atop Mackinac Island and offers great views.
It was built to defend the vulnerable north side of Fort Mackinac.
The British built it and named it Fort George, but the United States changed the name to Holmes after it returned to the island July 18, 1815.
--Brock-Perry
The reconstructed Fort Holmes was dedicated August 15, 2015, The earthen redoubt (fort) was built by the British and is one of Michigan's few War of 1812 sites. It sits atop Mackinac Island and offers great views.
It was built to defend the vulnerable north side of Fort Mackinac.
The British built it and named it Fort George, but the United States changed the name to Holmes after it returned to the island July 18, 1815.
--Brock-Perry
West Point Graduates Killed in Action in the War of 1812: Class of 1812
JOSEPH M. WILCOX-- 1st Lt. 3rd U.S. Infantry in the Creek Campaign on the Alabama River. Tomahawked and scalped January 15, 1814.
WILLIAM WALLACE SMITH-- 1st Lt Light Artillery. Wounded in the Battle of Crysler's Field "while serving a cannon." Died of his wounds December 3, 1813, at Fort Prescott, Upper Canada.
--Brock-Perry
WILLIAM WALLACE SMITH-- 1st Lt Light Artillery. Wounded in the Battle of Crysler's Field "while serving a cannon." Died of his wounds December 3, 1813, at Fort Prescott, Upper Canada.
--Brock-Perry
Thursday, June 9, 2016
West Point Graduates Killed in Action War of 1812-- Part 3: Class of 1811
ALEXANDER J. WILLIAMS-- Captain, 2nd Artillery. Killed in the defense of Fort Erie, Upper Canada. In fierce hand-to-hand fighting, he repulsed four enemy assaults.
HENRY A. HOBART-- 1st Lt., Light Artillery. Killed in the capture of Fort George, Upper Canada, on May 27, 1813, while gallantly leading his company in an attack.
HENRY A. BURCHSTEAD-- 1st Lt., 2nd U.S. Infantry. Killed in Creek Campaign on November 30, 1813, on the Alabama River.
GEORGE RONAN-- Ensign, 1st U.S. Infantry. First West Point graduate to be killed in action in the War of 1812 He was killed at the Fort Dearborn Massacre on August 15, 1812. By earlier entries, we know that an ensign would be the person who graduated last in his class.
--Brock-Perry
HENRY A. HOBART-- 1st Lt., Light Artillery. Killed in the capture of Fort George, Upper Canada, on May 27, 1813, while gallantly leading his company in an attack.
HENRY A. BURCHSTEAD-- 1st Lt., 2nd U.S. Infantry. Killed in Creek Campaign on November 30, 1813, on the Alabama River.
GEORGE RONAN-- Ensign, 1st U.S. Infantry. First West Point graduate to be killed in action in the War of 1812 He was killed at the Fort Dearborn Massacre on August 15, 1812. By earlier entries, we know that an ensign would be the person who graduated last in his class.
--Brock-Perry
West Point Graduates Killed in Action During the War of 1812-- Part 2: Class of 1808
2nd Lt. Samuel Rathbone, mortally wounded in the attack on Queenstown Heights, Upper Canada, on October 13, 1812. He died December 8, 1812, at Fort Niagara.
James Gibson, Colonel 4th Rifles. Killed in sortie against the British at Fort Erie, September 17, 1814.
--Brock-Perry
James Gibson, Colonel 4th Rifles. Killed in sortie against the British at Fort Erie, September 17, 1814.
--Brock-Perry
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
West Point Graduates Killed in Action During the War of 1812-- Part 1
From For What They Gave.com
CLASS OF 1806
ELEAZOR WOOD-- Killed in sortie from Fort Erie, Upper Canada, on 17 September 1814.
Although not killed in action, WILLIAM PARTRIDGE was the only other member of the Class of 1806 to die while in service during the War of 1812 after his capture at Detroit. He died 20 September 1812.
--Brock-Perry
CLASS OF 1806
ELEAZOR WOOD-- Killed in sortie from Fort Erie, Upper Canada, on 17 September 1814.
Although not killed in action, WILLIAM PARTRIDGE was the only other member of the Class of 1806 to die while in service during the War of 1812 after his capture at Detroit. He died 20 September 1812.
--Brock-Perry
USMA Class of 1806, William Partridge-- Part 3: Broke His Sword Over His Knee and Threw the Pieces at Hull
William was born in 1788 in Vermont. In July 1812, he became a captain and engineer in William Hull's army at Detroit. Ill health prevented him from action in the campaigning that led to Detroit's surrender
Before he decided to surrender, Hull called a council of war with his officers to get their opinions. Not a single one was in favor of surrender. Hull then announced his intention to surrender anyway and ordered Captain Snelling of the 4th U.S. Infantry "to cross the river under flag."
Snelling replied, "I'll see you in hell first." Then Hull ordered his aide-de-camp, Captain Hull to to it. (I wonder if this Hull was related?)
Captain Partridge, one of those in attendance at the council, angrily broke his sword over his knee and threw the pieces at Hull's face.
Partridge became a prisoner and died a month later.
--Brock-Perry
Before he decided to surrender, Hull called a council of war with his officers to get their opinions. Not a single one was in favor of surrender. Hull then announced his intention to surrender anyway and ordered Captain Snelling of the 4th U.S. Infantry "to cross the river under flag."
Snelling replied, "I'll see you in hell first." Then Hull ordered his aide-de-camp, Captain Hull to to it. (I wonder if this Hull was related?)
Captain Partridge, one of those in attendance at the council, angrily broke his sword over his knee and threw the pieces at Hull's face.
Partridge became a prisoner and died a month later.
--Brock-Perry
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
USMA Class of 1806: William Partridge-- Part 2: Died Before Exchange
At the time of Detroit's surrender, William Partridge was too sick to attend to duty and died before he was exchanged on September 20, 1812, at age 24.
William Partridge was listed along with Alden Partridge as "the best Mathematicians in the Academy.' they were double first cousins as their fathers, who were brothers, married sisters. William was the son of Isaac Partridge (1761-1835). Isaac was the steward of West Point until he was removed from that position 30 March 1815.
A steward at West Point was involved in boarding of the cadets.
--Brock-Perry
William Partridge was listed along with Alden Partridge as "the best Mathematicians in the Academy.' they were double first cousins as their fathers, who were brothers, married sisters. William was the son of Isaac Partridge (1761-1835). Isaac was the steward of West Point until he was removed from that position 30 March 1815.
A steward at West Point was involved in boarding of the cadets.
--Brock-Perry
USMA Class of 1806: William Partridge-- Part 1: Corps of Engineers
Eighteenth graduate of USMA at West Point.
December 13, 1805- October 30, 1806.
There was another Partridge who graduated from the USMA in 1806, Alden Partridge. I'm wondering if they were related?
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant in Corps of Engineers. Served at West Point in 1807 and then as assistant engineer in construction of defenses at Charleston, S.C. 1808-1810.
Promoted to 1st Lt. Corps of Engineers Feb. 23, 1808. Served at West Point 1810 to 1812. Captain Corps of Engineers July 1, 1812.
He was chief engineer in the Campaign of 1812 in Michigan Territory in the army of Major General William Hull and, because of Hull's surrender of Detroit on August 16, 1812, became a POW.
--Brock-Perry
December 13, 1805- October 30, 1806.
There was another Partridge who graduated from the USMA in 1806, Alden Partridge. I'm wondering if they were related?
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant in Corps of Engineers. Served at West Point in 1807 and then as assistant engineer in construction of defenses at Charleston, S.C. 1808-1810.
Promoted to 1st Lt. Corps of Engineers Feb. 23, 1808. Served at West Point 1810 to 1812. Captain Corps of Engineers July 1, 1812.
He was chief engineer in the Campaign of 1812 in Michigan Territory in the army of Major General William Hull and, because of Hull's surrender of Detroit on August 16, 1812, became a POW.
--Brock-Perry
Monday, June 6, 2016
History Trail at Sackets Harbor Dedicated
From the June 4, 2016, Watertown (NY) Daily Times "History Trail at Sackets Harbor to be dedicated."
The Sackets Harbor Battlefield Historic Site's "History Trail" was dedicated at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4.
Sackets Harbor was selected last June to become a National Recreation Trail. The ceremony at the site's pavilion off Hill Street coincides with National Trails Day.
Sackets Harbor is recognized by the National Park Service as one of the top War of 1812 sites in the nation. There are ten panels along the trail telling the place's history.
Persons walking the trail will see the 1860s Navy Yard structures, the 1913 War of 1812 Centennial 100-maple tree grove, the 1930s CCC decorative stone wall on the cliff, expansive mowed lawns, thickets of trees abounding with bird life and sweeping views of the Black River Bay.
--Brock-Perry
The Sackets Harbor Battlefield Historic Site's "History Trail" was dedicated at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4.
Sackets Harbor was selected last June to become a National Recreation Trail. The ceremony at the site's pavilion off Hill Street coincides with National Trails Day.
Sackets Harbor is recognized by the National Park Service as one of the top War of 1812 sites in the nation. There are ten panels along the trail telling the place's history.
Persons walking the trail will see the 1860s Navy Yard structures, the 1913 War of 1812 Centennial 100-maple tree grove, the 1930s CCC decorative stone wall on the cliff, expansive mowed lawns, thickets of trees abounding with bird life and sweeping views of the Black River Bay.
--Brock-Perry
The Goat and the Anchorman: Some Civil War Anchormen
From the Goat and the Anchorman: They're Last in Their Class."
Here are some other Anchormen:
George Pickett, Class of 1846
Henry Heth, Class of 1847
George Custer, Class of 1861
--Brock-Perry
Here are some other Anchormen:
George Pickett, Class of 1846
Henry Heth, Class of 1847
George Custer, Class of 1861
--Brock-Perry
Friday, June 3, 2016
Ensigns We Will Be-- Part 2: Anchorman Means Last in Class
Louis Loramier was commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Army on graduation and did not make the rank of 2nd lieutenant until 20 January 1808. He resigned 31 December 1809 to become a farmer in Missouri.
The last man of the next class, Samuel Noah, was also appointed an ensign in the 2nd U.S. Infantry. he became a 2nd lieutenant 18 August 1808 and 1st lieutenant 6 November 1810, before resigning 13 March 1811.
He then volunteered in the Patriot Army in Mexico and took part in the capture of San Antonio.
In the War of 1812, Noah served as a volunteer in the defense of Brooklyn but his commission was not restored.
Next, Some Famous Anchormen. --Brock-Perry
The last man of the next class, Samuel Noah, was also appointed an ensign in the 2nd U.S. Infantry. he became a 2nd lieutenant 18 August 1808 and 1st lieutenant 6 November 1810, before resigning 13 March 1811.
He then volunteered in the Patriot Army in Mexico and took part in the capture of San Antonio.
In the War of 1812, Noah served as a volunteer in the defense of Brooklyn but his commission was not restored.
Next, Some Famous Anchormen. --Brock-Perry
Ensigns We Will Be-- Part 1: What Is An Anchorman?
From the March 20, 2008, Gray Matter "Ensigns We Will Be" by J. Phoenix, Esq.
Now, USMA graduates are commissioned 2nd lieutenants on graduation day, but this was not always so. Some early graduates were commissioned 1st lieutenants or even captain right away. Still others became ensigns (even though they weren't in the Navy). Evidently, this was not a good thing, probably meaning you graduated last in your class.
The first USMA graduate to be commissioned as an ensign was Louis Loramier, a classmate of Alden Partridge and anchorman of the Class of 1806. Upon graduation 14 November 1806, he became an ensign in the 1st U.S. Infantry.
And, What Exactly Is An Anchorman? --Brock-Perry
Now, USMA graduates are commissioned 2nd lieutenants on graduation day, but this was not always so. Some early graduates were commissioned 1st lieutenants or even captain right away. Still others became ensigns (even though they weren't in the Navy). Evidently, this was not a good thing, probably meaning you graduated last in your class.
The first USMA graduate to be commissioned as an ensign was Louis Loramier, a classmate of Alden Partridge and anchorman of the Class of 1806. Upon graduation 14 November 1806, he became an ensign in the 1st U.S. Infantry.
And, What Exactly Is An Anchorman? --Brock-Perry
Thursday, June 2, 2016
USMA Class of 1806: Louis Loramier-- Part 3: A Political Appointment by Jefferson
From Thayer's Note on Louis Loramier.
He was appointed to the USMA by Thomas Jefferson "to be of usefulness of winning over key Creoles in the just acquired Louisiana Territory.."
So, his appointment was essentially a political one. Have a son of a Creole serving in the U.S. Army would only approve relations and make the French Canadians feel more like a part of their new country.
Louis' father was born in Canada and is considered the first European settler in the Cape Girardeau area. The father played a key role in the rapid switch of the area from Spain to France to the United States during the Louisiana Purchase.
Louis retired to be a farmer and died in Cape Girardeau.
--Brock-Perry
He was appointed to the USMA by Thomas Jefferson "to be of usefulness of winning over key Creoles in the just acquired Louisiana Territory.."
So, his appointment was essentially a political one. Have a son of a Creole serving in the U.S. Army would only approve relations and make the French Canadians feel more like a part of their new country.
Louis' father was born in Canada and is considered the first European settler in the Cape Girardeau area. The father played a key role in the rapid switch of the area from Spain to France to the United States during the Louisiana Purchase.
Louis retired to be a farmer and died in Cape Girardeau.
--Brock-Perry
USMA Class of 1806: Louis Loramier-- Part 2: Commissioned an Ensign?
In the last post, I mentioned that Louis Loramier was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Army. I had always believed that the rank of ensign was one more associated with the Navy. He later did get a commission as a second lieutenant before resigning three years later in 1809 to become a farmer.
I'll have to find out more information about the ensign thing.
--Brock-Perry
I'll have to find out more information about the ensign thing.
--Brock-Perry
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
USMA Class of 1806: Louis Loramier-- Part 1
Cadet July 17, 1804 to November 14, 1806. Commissioned an ensign with 1st Infantry.
Became 2nd Lt. 1st Infantry Jan. 20, 1808. Served on Western Frontier 1806-1809. resigned December 31, 1809 and became a farmer near Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Died December 31, 1831 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
--Brock-Perry
Became 2nd Lt. 1st Infantry Jan. 20, 1808. Served on Western Frontier 1806-1809. resigned December 31, 1809 and became a farmer near Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Died December 31, 1831 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
--Brock-Perry
French Mills, New York
French Mills was the site of a saw mill which started making clothes in 1795. It was sold to Abel french in 1800 and became a tavern.
U.S. forces retreated here after the Battle of Crysler's Farm.
Over 200 soldiers died here during the winter of 1813-1814, one of them being Robert Lucas.
French Mills is now the town of Fort Covington, New York.
--Brock-Perry
U.S. forces retreated here after the Battle of Crysler's Farm.
Over 200 soldiers died here during the winter of 1813-1814, one of them being Robert Lucas.
French Mills is now the town of Fort Covington, New York.
--Brock-Perry
West Point Class of 1806: Robert Lucas-- Part 3
In late January 1814, Secretary of War John Armstrong ordered Wilkinson to detach a division of 2,000 men to Sackets Harbor and to fall back with his main body of troops to Plattsburgh, New York, on Lake Champlain. The sick and wounded were to be moved to Burlington, Vermont.
Robert Lucas was one of those sick men, but he didn't make it to Burlington as he died February 4, 1814, at French Mills, New York, at the age of 26.
--Brock-Perry
Robert Lucas was one of those sick men, but he didn't make it to Burlington as he died February 4, 1814, at French Mills, New York, at the age of 26.
--Brock-Perry
West Point Class of 1806: Robert Lucas-- Part 2: Winter Quarters at French Mills, NY
Continued from March 3, 2016, post.
After the British victory at Crysler's Farm 11 November 1813, the defeated American army under Major general James Wilkinson went into winter quarters at French Mills, New York, by the Canadian border.
The Americans arrived at French Mills with few supplies and, because of the poor state of roads, lack of transport and draught animals and the inefficiency of the Quartermaster General's Department, it was impossible to supply his army.
Sickness increased until there were no less than 450 sick men in the hospital at Malone, New York and many more in French Mills.
--Brock-Perry
After the British victory at Crysler's Farm 11 November 1813, the defeated American army under Major general James Wilkinson went into winter quarters at French Mills, New York, by the Canadian border.
The Americans arrived at French Mills with few supplies and, because of the poor state of roads, lack of transport and draught animals and the inefficiency of the Quartermaster General's Department, it was impossible to supply his army.
Sickness increased until there were no less than 450 sick men in the hospital at Malone, New York and many more in French Mills.
--Brock-Perry
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