Maine Was a Part of Massachusetts During the War of 1812

In case you're wondering why the militia defending Portland, Maine, was called out by the governor of Massachusetts in 1813, that was because Maine was still a part of that state.

However, being physically separated from Massachusetts, Maine was not keen on that idea of being part of Massachusetts.  Secessionist sentiment in Maine was stoked  during the War of 1812 when Massachusetts' pro-British merchants opposed the war and refused to defend Maine from British invaders.

In 1819, Massachusetts agreed to permit secession, sanctioned by the voters of the rapidly growing Maine the following year.

Formal secession and admission as the 23rd state came on March  15, 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise, which maintained the  balance between slave and free states.

In Case You Were Wondering.    --Brock-Perry

Home of Kentucky's William Brown to be Torn Down

From the Nov. 17, 2014, State Journal, Frankfort, Kentucky "200 Year Old Home of Congressman and War of 1812 veteran to be demolished."

The Harrison County Fiscal Court voted to demolish the home of U.S. Congressman and War of 1812 veteran Colonel William Brown.  It sits in the middle of Flat Run Veterans Park and they want a swimming pool on the site.

The home looks rough on the outside but structurally sound.

During the War of 1812, he commanded a Kentucky regiment and worked closely with Henry Clay on the Missouri Compromise..  he and his family had connections to the Todd/Lincoln families as well.

I would hate to see it torn down, especially for a pool.

--Brock-Perry