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War of 1812 Gravesite Marking Initiative
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ann Blake Jul 18, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone put me in touch with the group that is flagging the graves of 1812 veterans and casualties, please?I have a site which is interested in participating in this initiative.Ann…Continue
1812 Resource Blog at Kingston Public Library
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Kingston Public Library has a War of 1812 blog at http://1812.kfpl.ca/local-events-april-7/. It's called 'Exploring Kingston and the War of…Continue
Free 1812 Teacher Resources
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Classroom Connection - www.classroom connection.ca - is offering a teaching program examining the causes and events of the War of 1812 and how it affected…Continue
Canadian Genealogical Links for 1812 Veterans
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirk King Aug 16, 2012. 8 Replies 1 Like
Good article in Sunday 15 Jan 2012 issue of the Toronto Star on tracking ancestors who may be veterans of the War of 1812. Professional genealogist Janice Nickerson (Upper Canada Genealogy) suggests…Continue
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Cynthia Frey replied to Ann Blake's discussion Canadian Genealogical Links for 1812 Veterans
"Ginette Patrick is also MY great, great and few more great grandfather! I would love any information you have on him. I live in the United States so it's very hard for me to try to get any verifiable information or data. my email is…"
Ann Blake replied to Ann Blake's discussion War of 1812 Gravesite Marking Initiative
"Thanks so much, Paul. I'll contact Dave.
The Lower Burial Ground in Kingston (Queen at Montreal), has over 50 known casualties or vets of the War of 1812 buried there:
* 8 sailors from the British Fleet (unnamed)*7 from 49th…"
Paul Scott replied to Ann Blake's discussion War of 1812 Gravesite Marking Initiative
"David Smith in Bath organized the gravesite marking initiative
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War of 1812 Gravesite Marking Initiative
Can anyone put me in touch with the group that is flagging the graves of 1812 veterans and casualties, please?I have a site which is interested in participating in this initiative.Ann Blakemanaging.director@kingstonmuseums.caSee More
Lise Swolfs replied to Ann Blake's discussion Canadian Genealogical Links for 1812 Veterans
"I have 3 ancestors that were involved in the war. Robert, James, and Thomas Green, They all joined up as druumer boys and went on to fight as they got older. We definately know that Robert was involved in a battle around Grimsby. They fought with on…"
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1812 Resource Blog at Kingston Public Library
Kingston Public Library has a War of 1812 blog at http://1812.kfpl.ca/local-events-april-7/. It's called 'Exploring Kingston and the War of 1812', and features short excerpts from the Kingston Gazette of 1812.Some great original articles, accompanied by references. Recent entries include the story of agent and spy John Henry. Who says Canadian history is boring?!See More
simon ellis replied to Ann Blake's discussion Canadian Genealogical Links for 1812 Veterans
"Its a good article but I always have one bone to pick. More attention os always given to Lt John Sewell of the 49th than my ancestor Lt Dixie Ellis of the 49th. It was Dixie who gave the command to wheel and see of the US cavalry thus winning…"
Ginette Bissonnette replied to Ann Blake's discussion Canadian Genealogical Links for 1812 Veterans
"My great -great and a few more great grandfather Patrick Benson was quarter Masters Sergeant for the Incorporated Militia, He was taken prisonner by the Americans for about 9 months. There is a letter from him to his commanding officer requesting…"
Ann Blake replied to Ann Blake's discussion Canadian Genealogical Links for 1812 Veterans
"Thanks for this link, David. What a great resource to anyone with military connections in your region! Unfortunately, mine were French Canadians working at the Naval shipyard in Kingston. Several were caught up in the war as…"
Ann Blake replied to The Alliance's discussion A Proper Introduction
"I have been involved with heritage interpretation and museum education at Ontario museums and living history sites for close to twenty years. Some of my most memorable and gratifying moments occurred when children (and adults) got caught up in…"
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Free 1812 Teacher Resources
Classroom Connection - www.classroom connection.ca - is offering a teaching program examining the causes and events of the War of 1812 and how it affected Ontario. The program is sponsored by the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Toronto Star. The program includes a teacher resource in pdf format and 20 copies of the student workbook, and is free to the first 1,000 teachers that sign up.The content may be Toronto-centric, but well worth looking at, if you're…See More
David Taylor replied to Ann Blake's discussion Canadian Genealogical Links for 1812 Veterans
"For information, another searchable source of 1812 veterans that might be of interest is on the website www.perthhs.org - a list of the many who settled the present-day townships of Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley and Beckwith, and the Town of…"
The Alliance replied to Ann Blake's discussion Canadian Genealogical Links for 1812 Veterans
"Thanks, Ann!
Here is a link to that article. The society and beneficiaries are pretty interesting. Dianne Graves mentions it in her book, In the Midst of Alarms - also an interesting read."
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What to Wear to the Bicentennial at Dreams in Motion
January 28, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm
Cost:$2 per personJoin three reenactors and dressmakers for an information session on dressing the part in Regency Upper Canada:Mardi MacFarlane, Canadian Fencibles & Civilians in the Midst of AlarumsSharon Miller, The Seamstress MillerAlicia Wanless, The Alliance & The Spencerville MillThis information session will…See More
Ann Blake posted a discussion
Canadian Genealogical Links for 1812 Veterans
Good article in Sunday 15 Jan 2012 issue of the Toronto Star on tracking ancestors who may be veterans of the War of 1812. Professional genealogist Janice Nickerson (Upper Canada Genealogy) suggests checking land ownership records, and records of the Loyal and Patriotic Society of Upper Canada. Families of War of 1812 casualties may have turned to the Society for support.Ann BlakeSee More
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