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, September 27, 2018
River Raisin Survivors 1871 Reunion-- Part 5: Plans for the 1872 Reunion
Peter and Robert Navarre continued to reside in the area until their deaths. Frank Boroff, the centenarian, was born in Pennsylvania in 1770. The united ages of the group were 1,168 years, an average of nearly 90 years.
"The pleasure derived at this assembly gave rise to extensive preparations for welcoming to the old battle grounds the survivors of the War of 1812." The date chosen was July 4, 1872.
An amazing number of the old veterans from Harrison's army, serving at Fort Meigs and elsewhere in this section during the War of 1812, 121, responded in person to the invitations.
--Brock-Perry
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This is a photo of the River Raisin Survivors that includes General Custer as he addressed the group. Peter Navarre is on the lower row on the left side; Robert is the fourth person on the row (from L to R)
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