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Originally Published in Heritage Happenings, February 2003These articles are reprinted as they were originally published. No attempt has been made to correct or update the content. If the topic interests you, we encourage you to do further research Read more

War of 1812, Part 5

In October 1811, Major General Isaac Brock was appointed head of the military and civil establishments of Upper Canada. The Lt. Governor, Francis Gore, returned to England, allowing the civil and military authorities to Read more

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War of 1812, Part 4

Colonels, lieutenant colonels, majors (known as Field Officers), captains, lieutenants, ensigns and adjutants (known as Regimental Officers) of the militia were commissioned by the Crown “to hold and exercise the responsibilities of their respect Read more

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War of 1812, Part 3

Soon after the first land grants were awarded in Upper Canada, the establishment of a military organization became one of the immediate concerns of the Provincial Legislature. Lt. Governor John Graves Simcoe viewed American Read more

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Originally Published in Heritage Happenings, April 2002These articles are reprinted as they were originally published. No attempt has been made to correct or update the content. If the topic interests you, we encourage you to do further research Read more