"See his petition to Lord Aylmer, 1832.  He says that he was a servant to Brock but also mentions that he had been "in Captain Archers Light Company that was killed in Holland." This link should work but you may have to copy it and…"

"He signed up with another unit *Bradshaw's Levy) before transferring to the 49th Regiment of Foot and of course that transfer could have taken place at any time between 1797 and 1817.  He may have been involved in fighting to put…"

"He signed up at the age of in 1797 at the age of 19, likely right in Carlow.   ron"

"This medal was not granted until 1848, having been approved in 1847.  Veterans of certain battles had to apply for the medal.  It was not granted posthumously.  So presumably Lawler was dead by then if he was at Cryslers Farm."

"Thanks Bob,   This helps. Marianne might want to get a copy of his records from the PRO.   His records are in the PRO WO 119/42 Kilmainham Pension records NIELL LAWLER. Born CARLOW, Carlow. Served in Major Bradshaw's Levy; 49th Foot…"

"I note that Nicholas Lawler of the 49th received the Military General Service medal with Cryslers Farm bar.  Was he related to your Neil (aka Cornelius)?   Ron Dale"

"Garrett ended up settling in the Town of Niagara (now Niagara-on-the-Lake) and was on the committee that built the present Brock's Monument.  He was buried at St Marks Church in town. Garrett was so involved in military and civic matters…"

"Garrett shows was still in Niagara in August 1813 and I strongly suspect that he missed Crysler's Farm.  He had a long association with Niagara, becoming the Barrack Master there until the  1830's when he was transferred to…"

"Hello Bob, The 49th Regiment was indeed at Crysler's Farm but Morris was not involved in that battle.  Bartley  was there, and badly wounded at the battle. The Military General Service Medal for the Napoleonic Wars was approved in…"

"I am afraid at least one of your sources should be checked again.  If Morris had been at Crysler's Farm he would have received the Military General Service Medal with the "Chrylsers" clasp.  He did not do so. He died in…"

"Hello Helen,   You can order Edward's pension records from the Public Record Office in England.  This will give you some information but not the baptisms for the children.  These would be found at the church in the parish where…"

"The King's 8th Regiment was heavily involved in the War of 1812.  Unfortunately, I cannot find him listed in the muster rolls of the 1st or 2nd Battalions.  It is possible that he either transferred to another regiment before June…"

"Hello Robert.   Thanks for the kind words. You should be aware that there were later incidents of Line Regiments serving as marines on board His Majesty's vessels.  During the War of 1812 men of the 41st, 49th and Royal Newfoundland…"

"It must be difficult to keep the records straight!  I note that there was also an Edward Lee in the 104th New Brunswick and in the 10th Royal Veteran Battalion, all in Canada at the same time.  I wonder if your Edward ever met his…"

"For the Queenston Heights event on October 13/14 the contacts are:   Jim Hill  JHill(at)niagaraparks.com Erika Alexander ffg(at)computan.on.ca  "

"Hello Kevin,   Who are you looking for and where did they live?   Ron Dale"