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Started Aug 2, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes

I suggest starting a discussion about events in other regions. we can all learn from each other.I have just posted some notes and photos about the celebrations in Fort Joseph and Sault Ste Marie July…Continue

REUNITE DESCENDANTS OF 1812

Started this discussion. Last reply by simon ellis Sep 8, 2012. 18 Replies 1 Like

As indicated in previous posts I am descendant of Dixie and Hercules Ellis, brothers in the 49th Ft (see avatar). Dixie in particular determined the outcome of Battle of Cryslers Farm.I am prpoposing…Continue

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Battle of Crysler's Farm

July 13, 2013 to July 14, 2013 – Upper Canada Village
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1812 Dinner Series: Canadians in the Other War of 1812 at Red George Pub

May 19, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Join us for the final event in the 1812 Dinner Series, featuring return speaker Major John Grodzinski.The final talk will cover Canadians who served overseas in the British Army during the Napleonic War: Spain, the rest of Europe and Waterloo.Joe Last, a retired archeologist, will treat us to a special walk through of Fort Wellington before the dinner series at 4:30. (Meet at 370 Vankoughnet St.)Dinner & 1812 will feature the fine cooking of Hamish at the pub as well as something fun…See More

Apr 29

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simon ellis replied to The Alliance's discussion Tracking Descendants

"STONEY CREEK I have also been in touch with Susan Ramsay Curator of the Stoney Creek Battleground near Hamilton, and they are also interested in attracting decendants of the 49th and other regiments that fought there for their Bicentennary…"

Apr 23

simon ellis replied to The Alliance's discussion Tracking Descendants

"Dear Marianne In UK National Archives Kew WO 164/504 (attached photo) lists all the 49th who were at Copenhagen. It is a financial account of pay and bounty. My ancestor Hercules was there, and continued on to Canada. Copenhagen is clearly where the…"

Apr 23

simon ellis replied to The Alliance's discussion Tracking Descendants

"Thanks Michael. Ive been trying to encourage some thing like this since last year. This will inspire me to new efforts. I have been in contact with a few other descendants of the 49th Foot in which my ancestors fought in particular of family of John…"

Apr 1

simon ellis might attend The Alliance's event

Cornwall and the War of 1812 Book Release at Cornwall Community Museum

March 28, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm

CORNWALL AND THE WAR OF 1812, a full colour pictorial history of Cornwall’s role in this conflict will be launched at 7 pm, on March 28th at the Cornwall Community Museum. The booklet describes the evacuation of Cornwall, some of the weapons used during the War, local personalities and much more. This free event is open to everyone. The booklet will be available for $15 at the museum or $20 by mail. Please make-out cheques to the SD & G Historical Society, PO Box 773, Cornwall, Ontario,…See More

Mar 23

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Mar 6

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1812 Dinner Series: Crysler's Farm at Red George Pub

April 21, 2013 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Author Ronald Doering will read from his novel Defending Our Home: Loyalist Families of Dundas County and the Battle of Crysler's Farm. Dinner & 1812 will feature the fine cooking of Hamish at the pub as well as something fun related to the War of 1812. Join us for dinner or a drink, but be sure to reserve your space each month in advance - as there are only 20 spaces available. Call the Red George at +1.613.925.8800 to save your place. See More

Mar 6

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104th March Hand Off Ceremony- Bainsville at Travel Information Centre

April 6, 2013 all day

The handover between Québec and Ontario will take place in the morning on April 6, 2013 at the Ontario Travel Information Centre in Bainsville. Modern regiments represented at the Québec-Ontario handover will include The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada and the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders.See More

Mar 6

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Oswego War of 1812 Symposium at Lake Ontario Event & Conference Center

April 5, 2013 at 6pm to April 7, 2013 at 12pm

Panel of experts will discuss a variety of themes related to the War of 1812 and its effects along the NY- Canadian border.Speakers include: Dr. Peter Rindlisbacher, Dr. Timothy Abel, Dr. Gary Gibson, Col. Clayton Nans, Sandy Antal, Dennis Connors, Lt. Col. Michael McGurty, Matthew MacVittie, Constance Barone. Emcee Paul Lear, Fort Ontario State Historic Site Superintendent.Advance registration required. Sat & Sun: $75/person ($35 students); Sat only $50 ($23 students); Sun only $25 ($12…See More

Mar 6

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104th March Hand Off Ceremony- The Stewart Museum at The Stewart Museum, St. Helen's Island

March 23, 2013 all day

A hand off ceremony between the Voltigeurs and Montreal-area military units with at least two bands.See More

Mar 6

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simon ellis replied to The Alliance's discussion Tracking Descendants

"Thanks Ron.Do you know what kind of units Clerk was commanding since he became brevet major 1810 and 'full' majority in mid 1813? simon"

Feb 18

simon ellis replied to The Alliance's discussion Tracking Descendants

"Just thought I'd share on two interesting members of the 49th Foot whom I am at present pursuing. ALEXANDER CLERK. Commander at Ft St Joseph 1802-5. He seems to have been on the sidelines during the War (lucky him). After became Col of…"

Feb 18

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"Liverpool supporter eh! My cousin is lifelong Everton, but Im from Stoke. simon"

Jan 22

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Jan 22

simon ellis replied to The Alliance's discussion Tracking Descendants

"Dear Ron. Dixie also lost his bags in Aug, but he was definitely at Cryslers. Chris' work (confirmed by my studies) shows that they were all over the place in 1812-3, and indeed one of the issues is whether even company structures were…"

Jan 17

simon ellis replied to The Alliance's discussion Tracking Descendants

"Dear Ron. Thanks I know about the medals, which of course are listed in Graves' book, but I am not convinced that in 1847 a thorough attempt was made to track down those who took part. I certainly think some corroborative…"

Jan 17

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What interests you about the War of 1812?: my ancestors Dixie Hercules (two of same name) fought in it. Dixie was the commander responsible for turning the US cavalry at Cryslers Farm

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At 12:55am on February 13, 2012, simon ellis said…: I would like to develop something around lieutenants in 1812. In the 49th Green Tigers we have Lt James Fitzgibbons who won at Beaver Dam after being warned by Laura Secord, Lt Dixie Ellis my ancestor who won v US cavalry at Cryslers Farm, and Lt John Sewell also at Cryslers Farm who went on to be a Seior justice at Quebec.

At 12:36pm on February 16, 2012, The Alliance said…: What are you thinking about developing?

At 6:16pm on May 18, 2012, Carol Goddard said…: Hi Simon - will be up in Prescott around noon on Sat - let me know a good time (early afternoon) and location and email me at carol.goddard@sympatico.ca and perhaps we can meet.

At 9:56am on August 18, 2012, Robert Scott said…: Simon, are you awhare that Thomas Dunn ( lieutenant- governor )of Lower Canada from 1805 to 1807. Has a descendant in todays 49th of Foot, Retired Major Piers Dunn, hope of interest to you.we servd at the same time Bob.

At 4:17pm on September 24, 2012, Robert Scott said…: I would like to take this oppertunity to thank Simon personly,in furnishing me with his ancestors family and military history, whilst serving in the 49th of Foot British Regiment, plus other information about other 49th Officers.

These will travel with me to the States of Guernsey Bicentennial Celebrating General Brock in his Birth Place, after these Regimental Ancestors have been toasted, these documents will be retained in the Regimental Museum, put in there by a none other Lt James Fizgibbon

of the GreenTigers fame (Nut) Mac, who looks after the Regimental Archives this is your past and our present coming together, for that Simon we cannot thank you enough.