War of 1812– Amherstburg Strategic Plan

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War of 1812– Amherstburg Strategic Plan
Appendix Supplement to Council Report “Heritage Trail” 08 18 2008
Submitted by: Anne Rota, Facilitator Tourism & Special Events
Proposed War of 1812 Strategic Plan
1.
Official, Old Fort Town walk and paths: “Heritage Trail” Bricked or specifically marked
trail and commemoration plaques/kiosks at key locations.
The old town core of Amherstburg contains sites and buildings reminiscent of the days when
soldiers roamed the streets. Cemeteries and old burial grounds will be also are highlighted.
Historic walks, tie into historical lineage/families and cemeteries…tie into the United Empire
Loyalists. Legacy project of historical significance, signage and recognition throughout the
town. Touch screens are being investigated as a supplement to the kiosk signage and
information boards.
a. Location: Encompasses Old Town of Amherstburg
b. Date: 2010 and forever.
Please see Appendix “A”
2.
Archaeological public digs (Field School) – Kings Navy Yard Park
Ongoing research on the feasibility of this project in conjunction with Fort Malden
Historic Site of Canada.
a. Location: Kings Navy Yard - Amherstburg
b. Date: June – Sept. 2012
National
3. Catherine Reynolds International Art Exhibit and possible tour of Belle Vue
House
Catherine Reynolds moved to Canada from Detroit in 1796. She painted a series of
Canadian scenes between 1810-1820. She was an ardent copyist of prints of European
subjects. Works by Catherine Reynolds are held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of
Fine Arts and in Windsor's Community Museum - François Baby House. Catherine lived at
Belle Vue House with her brother Robert who built the house in 1816.
* Letter of intent has been submitted by The Gibson Gallery in cooperation with the Art
Gallery of Windsor for administration and participation of this project.
a. Locations: Gibson Gallery
b. Date:
2012
4.
General Amherst High School Heritage Murals Restoration
9 significant murals depicting times from “North to Freedom 1793” map to “One Hundred
Years Ago” in desperate need of restoration. Painted stucco mosaic murals commissioned
in 1966.
a. Location: General Amherst High School – Amherstburg
b. Date:
Immediately
Please see Appendix “B”
5. Boblo Lighthouse Festival - and or Aboriginal themed re enactment
In co operation with the Provincial Marines and Fort Malden NHSC
a. Location: Boblo Island
b. Date:
2011- 2012
6.
Descendants Family Reunion/Family Picnics
A year long, coordinated series of weekends at various Amherstburg locations for family
gatherings of descendants of The War of 1812 and all citizens of Amherstburg. Investigating
implementation of geo-caching activities.
a. Location: Amherstburg Parks, Boblo Island, Fort Malden NHSC and perhaps
private homes and or churches.
b. Date: May to September of 2012
Please see Appendix “C”
Appendix A
Amherstburg: War of 1812 Bi-Centennial
Heritage Trail:
1. Amherstburg Visitor Centre, Wyandotte Reserve &
Brunner Mond Story
Welcome to the beginning of what will definitely be a very moving
experience as you travel back in time to get a taste of just how Canada
became what she is today. We begin this tour of a lifetime at the entrance of the core of
Amherstburg. As you look past the cottage that is the Amherstburg Visitor Information
Centre, take in one of the greatest lookout points in Amherstburg. This Visitor Centre is
located along the Detroit River just before it spills into Lake Erie to the South. Before the
cabin became a Visitor Information Center it was "Country Charm Gift Shop." It was Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Renaud that spotted the cabin for sale by Mr. & Mrs. Clarke at a farm in Oxley for
$22,000.00. Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce raised the required $85, 000 for the
purchase and moving of the cabin from Oxley 30km away from its current location. Plaques
in the cabin commemorate the donations of time and money that made the project possible.
The municipal government provided the land and on December 4th, 1993 the doors of the
cabin officially opened as the Amherstburg Visitor Information Center. Situated along the
Detroit River it is a very peaceful, scenic location.
About five minutes north of here is the Wyandotte Burial Grounds, where the stories of this
town originated. This is the only graveyard identified on the map of the Huron Reserve in
1836, the other graveyards are no longer visible. Most of the tombstones in this graveyard
read "White," "Warrow," "Spitlog," or "Hunt," as these were some of the largest Native
families. The most recent burials here are of Samuel Drouillard in 1961, Stan Drouillard in
1977 and Cecile Drouillard in 1979. The only other Wyandotte burial ground only a minute
or so East of this graveyard. Only two twobstomes remain here, both from the late 1800's.
The Wyandottes or Hurons had originally been reserved land in present day Anderdon, but
these two burial grounds are the only remaining land not under private ownership.
On these reserved the Hurons ran stone quarries, which laid the necessary groundwork for
companies as Brunner Mond Limited, General Chemical, Honeywell, Allied Chemical and
Church & Dwight.
When you are driving in your car and look out the window, take a drink of softened water
from a glass, drink sweetened soft drinks, use medication to relieve any physical discomfort
or use detergent in your home, soda ash is required. Chances are this soda ash came from the
Amherstburg Soda Ash plant originally known as Brunner Mond Canada Limited, then by
General Chemical Canada Limited, and finally Allied Chemical Canada Limited. This soda
ash production plant was the first of its kind in Canada, and in 1996 it was the only remaining
of its kind in all of North America. The process to make great quantities of soda Ash began in
Europe, where American, English and German chemists and engineers brainstormed and
conducted trials to determine the most efficient process. The Solvay process was deemed the
best, and it spread from Europe back to America, specifically to Delray, Michigan near
Detroit. It was under the management of Andrew H. Green, who enjoyed many vacations in
this very town of Amherstburg, coincidentally he stayed in the large 1859 cottage which was
built for the superintendent of the Malden Lunatic Asylum. It was Rev. Thomas H. Nattress
of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church who informed Green of the abundance of essential
ingredients in the area for soda ash production. Green began purchasing the old Wyandotte
quarries of Anderdon. He then donated stone from these quarries for the building of the
library, and St. Anthony’s school (now House of Shalom). Mr. Green brought Thomas W.
Bellhouse to become manager of the quarry who helped to increase production, allowing the
Solvay Process Company to be persuaded to build a major production plant of soda ash near
their quarries here. To many it seemed positive that the plant would be built in Amherstburg,
but there were a few conflicts. A new plant was opened in Kansas, which decreased the need
for a plant in Amherstburg. Just after the opening of this new plant however, the original
Brunner Mond plant in England was stopping production of soda ash in order to be converted
for war production. Since most of Canada's soda ash came from England, there would be a
greatly increased need for soda ash from another source. Because of this conversion of the
Brunner Mond Company of England to war production, the British were pressured into
building another plant outside of England. It was two Sutherland boys of Amherstburg
(wealthy miners interested in investing) that helped to seal the deal of building a plant in
Amherstburg. One of the boys traveled to England in hopes of being invited into the inner
circle of the wealthy men of the British Empire.
He purchased a car known as "the Silver Cloud," in hopes of attracting attention of wealthy
British investors. He was able to attract the interest of Dr. Ludwig Mond who had already
invested a great deal in a nickel mine in Sudbury and would eventually invest in the soda ash
plant, Brunner Mond Canada Limited. Once it was decided to build the soda ash plant in
Amherstburg, it still wasn't smooth sailing. There were still some issues with the plan
however; the proposed waste disposal of the plant would be dumped into the river, near
Amherstburg's water intake. At this time, there were many leaks in the water system, which
meant Amherstburg had to take in almost twice as much water as it actually used. The water
was also very dirty, which caused sickness, misery and sometimes death. The plant agreed to
expand its water system to assist Amherstburg's need for water, and it would also move its
water disposal location out of Amherstburg's water intake range. Finally, the plant could be
built!
2. Fort Malden & Establishing of the Fort.
You are now at the keystone of it all, the entrance to Fort Malden.
From the Dalhousie St. entrance you enter through the Orientation
Centre, take a few moments to browse the Garrison gift shop and begin to travel back two
hundred years ago, when this great nation of Canada was just surfacing. The Fort can either
be explored independently or with one of the very knowledgeable guides. The Fort and its
facilities are accessible to everyone, each providing many learning opportunities and the
ability to experience different aspects of life in the nineteenth century.
The Fort was first built in 1796 by the British as a key defense post against the Americans
and therefore played a major factor in Canada's destiny. The Fort is situated along the Detroit
River (just before it opens into Lake Erie) and served as an army garrison, meeting place for
Chief Tecumseh and General Isaac Brock as well as the location where General Isaac Brock
prepared for the attack against Detroit. Its location along the River was a key factor in the
war, so when control of Lake Erie was lost to the Americans, it became very difficult for the
British to receive supplies. The original Fort was burned by the British in September 1813
prior to their retreat following the war. The Americans occupied the site from October 1813
until July 1815 at which time the British returned. When visiting today there are no visible
remains of the first Fort, only the Fort which was rebuilt by both the Americans and later by
the British. The Fort housed the King's Navy Yard Park, which today is still walking distance
away. It was at the Navy Yard that the Provincial Marine produced many vessels and the
British navy used as a dockyard.
Upon exiting the Orientation Centre, a short walk following the path will lead to the Military
Pensioner's Cottage (on the right). Feel free to enter the grounds and look at the artifacts
depicting the lifestyle of a pensioner (retired soldier). These pensioners came in to care for
the grounds in 1851 as the Fort continually decreased in military importance. Due to a lack
of funds and supplies, as well as decreased tensions between the United States and the
British, the Fort was not as active once it was rebuilt. There was however a short period of
activity at the Fort during the 1837 rebellion.
This cottage is among the few buildings remaining in the Fort, along with the brick soldier's
barracks (only remaining building that was built by the British during their return in 1815),
the two-story laundry of the Lunatic Asylum and a soldier's cookhouse. According to Robert
Honor, Education coordinator at the Fort, “This has been called the most complete restoration
of a British barrack in the world” (Swoyer 2008). Feel honored knowing that you are seeing
one of the best representations of nineteenth century military living available. The 1840
earthworks are also situated along the pathway; please obey all signs posted near the
earthworks as the park strives to preserve this landscape for future generations to experience.
As you browse through the restored buildings, you will come across a variety of different
artifacts, many of these are actual objects that for instance were used by Chief Tecumseh, and
some of the original uniforms worn in the War of 1812 are also on display. You really could
not be brought back two hundred years ago to the War of 1812 any better than this!
The next large building is the two-story laundry of the 1859 Lunatic Asylum which closed in
1870 and became a lumberyard. Upon the closure of the lumberyard, the Fort was subdivided
into residential property (such as the houses you will see on your way to the next pod). In
1921, the Fort was determined nationally historically significant.
After your visit of the park, be sure to stop and take a look at the murals on the West wall of
General Amherst High School. When using the Dalhousie St. exit, close to where you
entered, you will continue to the right out of the gates along Laird Avenue. To your left you
will see the high school and the nine murals along the wall which were painted by
Kingsville's Anne Fines in 1967. Take your time and observe them all, trying to pick out
what Anne is trying to portray in each. Beginning with the Northern mural (on the far left
hand side), this represents Canada's centennial. Notice factories representing industry,
modern ships for business, a flag for multiculturalism and a maple leaf to represent the
nation. Continuing to the right, the second mural depicts the Underground Railroad and the
experiences of the fugitive slaves titled "North to Freedom 1793," broken chains and a map
of the United States are among the images of this mural. "Teacher and Trader 1684," the third
mural, illustrates a cabin, French-Canadian priest, native woman cooking and a trader
(woodsman). The fourth mural is of a pioneer clearing the forest. In the fifth mural, a horse
mounted Native looks on as the Griffon (the French explorer LaSalle's ships) sails on. The
next mural depicts Fort Malden which provided forest and field products until the end of the
18th Century (1700’s). The Fort prevented the spread of ideas from the United States by
acting as both a physical and psychological barrier to American political expansion. The last
three murals are of extra importance as they deal directly with the War of 1812. This seventh
mural depicts the alliance between General Isaac Brock and Native Chief Tecumseh. In the
eighth mural, the Battle of Lake Erie at Put-In-Bay (in present day Ohio) is illustrated. It was
this battle that cut off Fort Malden’s supply source and drove the British from the Great
Lakes, making the Fort vulnerable to American attack. The final mural is a visual of
American ships firing at Fort Malden, and the Fort later being burned by the British just
before their retreat up the Thames River (near Chatham, ON).
To continue on to King's Navy Yard Park and the Park House Museum, take the diagonal
path which cuts through Toddy Jones Park (adjacent to General Amherst High School) and
follow along Dalhousie St. Across from Rankin St. you will come across a quaint white
house to your right marked Park House Museum.
3.
Naval Yard and Port at the Park House Museum
Take a look at the plaque outside the house, and prepare yourself for a
breathtaking experience, you are about to enter a house originally built
in 1796, making it the oldest house within 250 miles. As the staff will
inform you, the Park House was originally located in Detroit near the
mouth of the Rouge River. However, once Detroit was under American control the house was
dismantled and floated down the Detroit River to Amherstburg in 1799. Although the Park
family was not the original owners of the house, together they occupied the house for 102
years. In 1972 the House was threatened to be destroyed but due to its significance, it was
eventually saved and relocated from its original location in Amherstburg (to the North of
Duffy's Tavern) to its current location further North on Dalhousie St.
Ask the staff to direct you to the exit of the house which brings you inside the King's Navy
Yard Park.
When the Park was still a navy yard, it consisted of a storehouse, two blockhouses, a timber
yard, sawpit, pier and a privately owned rope walk. William Mills and William Gilkinson
were the suppliers of the rope walk. This rope walk was important to the navy yard, since a
great amount of rope and cable is essential for the building of vessels. The rope walk began at
Ramsay Street and ran parallel to Sandwich Street. If you visit the Commissariat in the park,
a very small sample of a rope walk can be observed. Here materials such as hemp, used to
make ropes would be laid and then twisted into rope. Under the lead of Master Builder
William Bell, the yard produced and repaired many ships. It also built the British fleet of war
vessels for the provincial marine to use in the war of 1812. The first dock was built in 1797.
The Navy Yard was an excellent source of income, and characterized Amherstburg as a port
town. Amherstburg still has a port today at the Coast Guard docks. American trade
dominated, in 1874 there were 15 Canadian Steamers at the port, compared to 323 American
Steamers. The majority of Amherstburg men were employed in shipbuilding at these
dockyards as shipwrights, joiners, sawyers, blacksmiths, block makers and labourers. In the
1813 Battle of Lake Erie, the naval yard lost its fleet of ships. The Navy Yard was burnt
alongside Fort Malden during the British retreat in 1813.
After the War of 1812, Fort Malden continued to own the Navy Yard until they sold it to a
private owner in 1859. The park then became a grist mill owned by C.W. Thomas until 1891
when the town purchased some of the land and built a waterworks by Rankin St. When
Bruner Mond built a water purification plant in 1919 and began to supply the town with clean
water, a swimming wharf and break wall were built at the waterworks so it became a popular
swimming spot.
Before the Navy Yard was opened as a park on September 28, 1980, the Detroit River was
dredged to construct a seawall. This dredging process unearthed 30, 000 artifacts. In 1984,
Bob Sutherland of the Fort Malden Horticultural Society introduced rhododendrons and
azaleas to the park.
The Navy Yard now houses the Cenotaph, an important part of Remembrance Day
Ceremonies. Originally it was located on the left side of General Amherst High School until
it was moved to the southeast corner of Centennial Park. It stayed in the park until the King's
Navy Yard Park was complete. It is rumoured that an old field gun from World War I is
buried beneath the monument.
Once inside the 10.5 acre passive park overlooking the Detroit River, there are many plaques
and monuments to be observed. Read each one as you pass and discover the historical wealth
of this park. One such plaque regarding the Great Sauk Trail can be observed. The Great
Sauk Trail begins at Rock Island (in present-day Illinois) to the Detroit River. This is the
ancient network of Indian paths which led pro-British tribes (the Sauk and the Fox tribes) to
Fort Malden where alliances were formed and strengthened with the British. Be sure to take
note of Eugene Whelan's plaque, an extremely significant politician and citizen of this area.
As you walk throughout the beautiful landscapes of the park you will come across the
commissariat of the provincial marine. It was here that the Fort could purchase staple items
for the garrison from locals. Today, the Provincial Marine Amherstburg Re-enactment Unit
uses it as an interpretive centre for visitors. Be sure to take advantage of the knowledge that
these volunteers can give to you! Stop in to learn more about the history of this Navy Yard.
Walking out of the building and looking across the River, Bois Blanc Island (often referred to
as Boblo Island) is directly visible, today landmarks of the island include many large homes,
a lighthouse on the North shore and a tall white observation tower. Before the island was a
Resort Community or an Amusement Park, it was strategically important to Fort Malden in
guarding the passage along the Detroit River. Interaction between the Island and the Fort
secured the river since guns fired from the Fort could reach the island across the water.
During the War of 1812, the island served as headquarters for Chief Tecumseh (a British
ally).
4.
Old Fort Town
If you continue along the River in the Navy Yard Park, and follow the path which circles
back in the direction of the entrance, take in the beautiful flower gardens. As you pass under
the flower wisteria arbour, take a right and you will come up behind the Gordon House. This
beautiful building was built between the years of 1800 and 1804. The young Scottish man
Hon. James Gordon was the first known occupant of the house. The Gordon House is one of
a mere three buildings left in town on its original location.
In 1875, fire ravaged this area of town (on Murray St. between Ramsey and Dalhousie
Streets), the fire caused $25 000 damage (in 1875 dollars) and was known as "The Great
Conflagration of 1875." The fire began at roughly 2am on a Sunday morning in Gilbert
Lafferty's large two storey building. J.H. Crawley witnessed the flames and sounded the
alarm. Before the fire was put out, it took advantage of two general stores on either side of
Lafferty's building, a tailor shop across the street, the News store, the barber shop, the Prince
Albert Hotel, the butcher's stalls, Joseph Reaume's stores, Louis Cadaret's grocery store,
Bungey's Hotel, Smith's barber shop, two vacant stores, two barns and the home of John R.
Park. The only buildings saved in this fire were the ones closer to the river. Today it would
have been buildings located where Caldwell's Grant and the Downtown Espresso Cafe is
(across the street from the Gordon House).
Dunbar House
Found on Ramsay St. present day address is 273, across the road from the Kolfage Residence
(the only two remaining Georgian brick buildings). It was built in 1849 as one of only three
brick buildings built this year, when the population was a mere 900 individuals. William
Mickel was the original owner, born in Scotland, he then moved to the United States and
eventually Amherstburg. Mickle was the ship carpenter. Thanks to David Bernhardt of Olde
Walkerville in Windsor, and then homeowners Stuart & Teddie Keith, the house is still
around today for people to witness. The house was threatened with destruction or at best
severe modernization in the 1960's.
After Mickle's death, the house was then turned into a bakeshop and James Dunbar's
residence. It then housed the Amherstburg library for twenty years, then in 1911 part of the
house was transformed into a machine shop, and in 1917 it was the Amherstburg
Continuation School until General Amherst High School opened in 1921, at which time the
house fell back into the hands of several homeowners.
The Keith's have since done many restorations to the house to bring it back to its 1840
appearance. As you admire the exterior of the house, take special notice of the windows, all
eighteen of which are the originals from over one hundred and fifty years ago. Mr. Keith has
revealed that he often finds artifacts from the past around the house. Underneath the house
for instance he recently found a clay pipe and small cannon ball.
Salmoni House
1849 by Thomas Salmoni (head of the Commissariat Department at Fort Malden in 1796)
who's family was from England. The building was originally a hotel and a general store, it
then became Stedman’s Dealer Store and then the Navy Yard Restaurant. Today, a beautiful
building of waterfront condominiums has been built on the site of the Salmoni House. The
building was built on old Fort grounds, so upon the demolition of the original Salmoni
House, many artefacts from the War period were unearthed. The third floor was designated as
the Masonic lodge as Thomas Salmoni was a mason. While Thomas Salmoni still owned the
building there was a windmill which was a strongpoint for the defense of the Western
frontier, providing shelter to militiamen when the Amherstburg waterfront was under attack.
The Salmoni family came to America for one of their sons to fight in a boxing match, he
unfortunately lost the match and because the family had bet financially so heavily on him
winning, they only had the money to come to Canada rather than return to England. It was in
Amherstburg that Thomas re-established himself. Thomas gave the building to his son Mark,
and when Mark died, several proprietors took over the building as a "dime store."
Berthelot House
As you stand on the corner of Ramsay and Gore, try to step back nearly two hundred years
ago. A great deal would change around you, but one thing would be familiar, the Berthelot
Residence would still be in front of you. This regency style home was once the Caldwell
Arms Tea Room and later the Museum Tea Room.
Webber House
This 1820 building was first built to be a hotel and tavern where stage and mail coaches
entered to the interior yard. Until 1907 it was a stage terminal and has since been completely
altered.
Askin House
This Ramsay street home was built in the 1830’s by John Askin Jr., son of a famous Detroit
merchant and Deputy Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Western Development.
Kolfage House
Now a private residence, this 1840 building has a great deal of history behind it. The lot, on
which this building stands, had belonged to Simon Girty’s son-in-law, whom built and ran an
inn here. Upon Girty’s death in 1818, the inn was torn down and the lot sold. The house had
been owned by the Duncanson Family, and later to J.G Kolfage (the first mayor) and his
family.
Gibson Gallery
In 1892, this building had a much different role than the Gallery it is today, it
was the Michigan Central Railroad Station, which was in operation until 1969
when it became an arts centre. Be sure to take a look at the Railcar behind the
gallery as a reminder of this buildings former use.
Bondy Residence
This original log house was built between 1835 and 1840 by James Caldwell. Caldwell
served with the British Army during the Revolutionary War. At the end of this war, he was
given a large tract of land in Amherstburg for his service.
Molson's Bank
Located on the corner of Richmond Street and Dalhousie Street since 1921. The bank
amalgamated with Bank of Montreal in 1925, which still exists in the same location today.
Methodist Meeting House
The
first Methodist Meeting Place was on the corner of Richmond Street and Ramsay Street.
Although the building no longer exists, it is understood to be similar to the layout of the Park
House. The house consisted of two rooms, one larger meeting room, and a smaller room
where the pastor would sleep.
5. Old Town Churches and Burial Grounds
Standing in front of Christ Church you are looking at one of the first places
for Anglicans to worship in western Upper Canada and one of the oldest
remaining churches in the entire province. A brief history is located on the
plaque outside the church. Worship in present day Amherstburg first began at the Indian
Council House near Fort Malden with the arrival of the British forces led by Reverend
Richard Pollard. Rev. Polland was taken as a prisoner of the War of 1812, and both his
churches at Fort Malden and in Sandwich were destroyed at this time. It was not until after
the war that he was provided grants to build churches, one of them being Christ Church in
1818-19.Col. Caldwell donated the land (part of the Fort's burial ground) for the church in
exchange for a pew to be reserved at the church for his family. This exchange is still
recognized today by a plaque within the church. Soldiers built the church, and the nails used
were handmade by salves at the estate of Colonel Matthew Elliot. The original structure of
the church is still visible, but many renovations have taken place since it was first built,
including a war memorial on its East side. The windows of the church pay tribute to the
church’s Masonic connection, sailors during Amherstburg’s prosperous time as a marina,
longtime mayor Dr. Fred Park, Magistrate McCormick, the John R. Park and to Walter
Ranta, who gave a great deal of time to the church’s restoration. Take notice of the
graveyard which consists of graves dating as far back as 1820, and from the fallen of the war
of 1812. The graveyard is located to the left of the church.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
On the corner of Simcoe and Bathurst since 1846, St. Andrew's congregation has been around
since 1828. The structure of St. Andrew’s first church was built in December 1831, and it is
now today a private home on Bathurst St. May 1846 is when worship in the new church
began. It was Scottish Reverend Alexander Gale, and some of his fellow Scottish priests that
began worship at St. Andrew’s, and one of Amherstburg’s first public school teachers, Rev.
Robert Peden, that first led worship out of the new church in 1846. The Gothic wooden
windows of the church were installed by soldiers of the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment at
Fort Malden.
One of the earliest burials described in Amherstburg was that of Dr. William Harffy on
Sunday April 18, 1802 at "half past five." Burials were similar to that of today, with the
exception that families and friends usually prepared the bodies of the dead themselves before
they were buried. The coffins would be carried by about six men from the homes to the
graveyard for burial. After the burials, people would gather for refreshments, usually things
like alcohol and cheese.
There are several burial grounds in Amherstburg, one of the first being the Early Roman
Catholic Cemetery which was between Wolfe and Brock Streets near Richmond Street.
Today, to the left of the present day St. John the Baptist Church, and in front of the former
Ecole St. Jean Baptiste stands the 1996 monument, the only remaining visible evidence of
the old cemetery. The property was later sold and subdivided and is now occupied by private
residences, revealing no visible proof that the graveyard even existed. The Christ Church
graveyard was used mostly for soldiers and some early settlers in the area. It has been
suggested that burials before the year 1809 were not marked by a headstone; however the
earliest tombstones which still stand today are found in this Anglican graveyard.
Prior to the War of 1812, gravestones were not used at the site of graves, but rather wooden
fencing to keep stray rooting pigs away, and wooden markers were used for identification of
the deceased. Following the burial, friends and family of the deceased would gather for
refreshments such as alcohol and cheese.
St. John the Baptist Church owned property between Wolfe and Brock Streets for use of a
burial ground. To the left of present day St. John the Baptist Church, there remains a
monument which was placed here in 1996 to mark what is left of this graveyard. There are
not any gravestones present at this location. The graveyards here operated until
1864. This property was subdivided and distributed for private residences. Today
there is not any visible evidence of the early graveyard.
Two of the modern day cemeteries include Rose Hill Cemetery and St.
John the Baptist Cemetery, collectively referred to as the Amerstburg Cemeteries. At Rose
Hill Cemetery the first burial was on March 13, 1865 according to the records, and official
consecration took place August 9, 1866. Looking at the oldest gravestones however, some
bear dates as early as the 1840's. The Catholic Church officially adopted the St. John the
Baptist Cemetery on June 30, 1869 but the first burials appear to be earlier than 1830, when
the land was surveyed. This would make the cemetery one of the oldest in the region. Many
residents in Amherstburg have several relatives buried here.
6. Underground Railroad Story & North
American Black Historical Museum
As you approach this church, put yourself in the position of the
black refugees. Try and imagine what it would be like to feel free after being enslaved for so
long, for many blacks it was this very place that they experienced their first feeling of
freedom. Canada was a special place for blacks, as they stepped out of the boats onto
Canadian soil something amazing happened. After being mistreated and unappreciated for so
long, some for perhaps the first time in their life would finally be respected and recognized as
what they truly were, human beings.
It was Lieutenant-Governor John Graves Simcoe that made Upper Canada the very first
British territory to legislate in opposition to slavery. This 1793 Act did not completely rid of
slavery, but it was an essential stepping stone leading to the Act of 1833, which completely
abolished slavery on British grounds. The terms of the 1793 Anti-Slave act stopped the
import of slaves into Canada, and allowed for all born after the date of the Act to become free
once they reached the age of 25. It was 1784 when the first blacks came to Amherstburg,
some who were enslaved by Matthew Elliot; others had been granted land for their help in
defending the British Empire like James Fry and James Robertson. By 1828, the number of
Blacks in Amherstburg reached 100, and continued to grow as activity of the Underground
Railroad (movement of slaves from the United States to Canada in search of freedom) peaked
in the 1830’s and 1850 after the Abolition of Slavery Law and the Fugitive Slave Law were
created. What made Amherstburg such a critical entry point for fugitives escaping slavery by
way of this Underground Railroad was because of the very narrow crossing point of the
Detroit River, from the United States to Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. Boblo Island served
as a stopover point for some refugees before finishing the final leg of their journey to
freedom.
The Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church (named after Pastor Willis Nazrey) was
built by refugees in 1848, just as many small churches of this time came about. The building
of this church was completed by 1853, ad then remodeled thirty years later. The stone walls
of the restored church, are the same walls that black refugees put up almost 165 years ago.
After the Civil War in the United States, the church became part of the African Methodist
Episcopal Conference. In 1975, the North American Black Historical Museum (to the right of
Nazrey Church) was built and opened in 1981, in order to tell the often untold story of the
many black refugees’ journeys to Canada, and to freedom. This aspect of history is often
referred to as “The Black Thread in the Canadian Tapestry.” Among the key individuals
responsible for the establishment of the museum were Melvin and Betty Sampson, Betty is
still very active with the museum today. In 1979, the old Nazrey A.M.E church building
began to show severe signs of aging, and attendance of the church declined until the church
was closed in 1987 after being declared unsafe. This is one of the oldest black churches still
standing in all of Canada. Bishop Willis Nazrey was pastor of this church and he was an
important part of the Canadian-based British Methodist Episcopal Church which allowed
refugees to govern their own churches. The Nazrey provided shelter, relationships, education
and the teaching of essential skills, these in part led to the successes of many black
individuals in Amherstburg.
Many blacks put their skills to good use as sailors, prosperous farmers, innkeepers (William
Hamilton), grocers similar to Henry Turner; millers like James Alexander, and some became
shoemakers as did Albany Pines. John H. Alexander was principal of the school for the black
community (essential because of school segregation, he then went on to serve on the school
board and town council and as town advisor until his retirement. Present day Mount Beulah
church on King Street is this former school which was built in 1874.
Although there were many successful black individuals who excelled in this town, there are
two men who stand out. Present day mayor Wayne Hurst became the town's first black mayor
when he was elected into office in 1997. Delos Davies of Amherstburg became Canada's first
black lawyer in 1886. Another name worth mentioning is Jesse Henderson, who earned five
medals from four different countries while he served as an army gunner.
Still today, many residents are relatives of fugitive slaves that had used the Underground
Railroad, even once slavery was abolished in the Southern United States, they continued to
stay here. Common names of the early black settlers include Harris, Hurst, Thompson,
Simpson, Wilson, McCurdy, Nelson, Henderson, Stewart, Jefferson and Chapman.
Just to the right of the Nazrey church and NABHM is the Simpson House. Built in 1840, this
King Street home is one of only four buildings which were around during the time of the
Underground Railroad process. Melvin (Mac) Simpson, founder of the North American
Black Historical Museum resided here. Melvin's hope of "illuminating the history of Black
people in a dignified manner" finally became a reality with the opening of the museum in
1979.
Continuing North on King Street you will head towards two more noteworthy churches. In
the early 1800’s black refugees to Amherstburg, seeked worship in the area churches, and
many were turned away due to the colour of their skin. In order to worship, many former
slaves gathered in each others homes, until 1836 when First Baptist Church was established,
making it one of the oldest Baptist churches in Ontario. This church was one of the final
stations of the Underground Railroad and is considered to be the “Mother Church” to the
Amherstburg Regular Missionary Baptist Association. Almost ten years after the church had
been established, it was built using lumber from area forests. The major carpenters and
builders of the church were the Deacons of the British Methodist Episcopal Church,
including Deacon George Crawford. The church is still present today at its original location,
232 George Street.
Across the street is present day Mount Beulah Church of God in Christ. Before becoming a
church on January 20, 1949, the limestone building at 250 King Street was the King Street
School for the black refugees, which was built in 1875. Upon closure of the school in 1909
when the policy of segregation in schools was ended, the building was used as a barracks
during the First World War for recruits needed for service overseas. In 1918, it was then used
as cement works there until it became Mount Beulah Church of God in Christ. A Sunday
school room, washrooms, kitchen, dining area and pastor’s study were then added to the rear
of the building in 1984.
7.
St. John the Baptist Church
This was the town's first Roman Catholic Church built in 1800,
when Amherstburg was still very young. This first building was small, but as Amherstburg
grew, so did the parish and by 1830 a larger building was needed and fourteen years later
when Father Louis Boue became pastor of the church it was built at its current location on
Brock St for $9, 728.00. At this time in both Upper and Lower Canada, priests were being
trained and ordained at a great rate, but found it tough to supply the demand, especially
because the Catholic parishes were located so far apart. The stone for the church was donated
by the Wyandotte family from their quarry. In 1994, stone from the same quarry was used to
build the stone sign located just to the right of the front entrance of the church. For some
time, the first front pews were reserved for the Wyandotte's for their donation of the stone,
and they were exempt from paying any pastoral fees and dues. Citizens of Amherstburg
donated manual labour to the building of the church, many of which have family still
attending the church today. Side galleries were built in the new church to accommodate
soldiers from Fort Malden; these galleries are not present today, as they were later destroyed.
If you enter the church from the left front entrance on Brock St, just up the stairs to your left
is a plaque in memory of Father Boue. Work on the church continued after Father Boue's
death, and it was not finished until many years later. The addition of a bell tower was
directed by Basilian Father Pierre Dominic Laurent in 1860. The steeple atop the church
today was restored just a few years ago. Visible from both inside and outside the church are
stained glass windows on the North and South side walls. Two of these windows were
imported from Belgium in 1883, followed by eight more in 1894, and the rest in the early
1900's. Despite many restorations and renovations over the years, the outer walls of the
church were the original walls present at the Golden Jubilee over one hundred years ago.
Today there are approximately 2276 families that are part of the St. John the Baptist Parish.
On the corner of Brock and Gore streets stands the House of Shalom, which used to be St.
Anthony’s Roman Catholic school. The school was built in 1910 to compensate for the
overcrowding of St. Rose Elementary School. It was built with four classrooms, and only
students in the lower grades were transferred here originally, until another four classrooms
were added in 1929 to bring the rest of the students from St. Rose here. It was first a
primary/junior school and then an intermediate/senior school until it was closed in 1972
when it became the House of Shalom.
Located on 259 Richmond Street, the Smith residence in 1850 served as the convent for the
Sisters of the Holy Names until theirs was built fifteen years later. Lighthouse ChapelEvangelical Baptist Church served as the school for St. John the Baptist Parish in 1875. It
was then a parish hall for the church until the Evangelical Baptist Church took it over. St.
Rose School was a high school only for girls until 1928 when boys were allowed here. The
school was well known for its academics, basketball and football teams. In 1951, additions
were added to the school due to increased enrolment. Just over ten years later there were only
84 students left at the school, so the 1965-66 school year was the last year the school
graduated students before it was destroyed in 1971.
8. Bellevue House-Robert Reynolds, Catherine &
Margaret Reynolds
Step back nearly two hundred years ago to the year 1816 when Robert Reynolds
(commissioner of the Garrison at Fort Malden) first built this breathtaking neo-classical
home. Designed by a Boston architect, the Bellevue house cost $250, 000 (in 1816 dollars)
and took 197 men of the 37th Regiment to build. After the construction of the house, all
unused bricks were donated to the construction of Christ Church. It is suspected that
Reynolds received the money for this home from his marriage to a fur trader's widow by the
name of Therese Bouchette des Rivieres. The original house still stands today although it has
seen many alterations since. You can still see the gabled dependencies which serve as
covered passages to the main house unit; a component of most Virginia Neo-Classical homes.
This home also features a large central hip-roofed block, reception rooms with fine
proportions and delicate detail, twelve shuttered windows, detailed ionic columns in the front
and mantelpieces with reiding, paterae and swags of fruit and flowers. In 1820, Catherine
Reynolds painted a watercolour of the house, which is now located in the Detroit Institute of
Arts.
"Miss Reynolds' water-colour the large windows, their lintels ornamented with keystones on
the facade and sides of the house, were glazed with double-hung sashes of equal size, six
panes to a sash, making a total of twelve panes per window. The water-colour shows a smallscale repeat pattern in the roof cornice such as would be produced by the application of the
Neo-classic Doric Order." (41, 42 of The Ancestral Roof, Domestic Architecture of Upper
Canada by Marion Macrae).
This 23 room home was home to the Reynolds family for two generations, and then owned
by a local druggist from 1865 to 1884. One wing of this Georgian Mansion was later
converted into an Indian Artefact Museum by Perry B. Leighton. In 1946 the house became a
Veterans' Convalescent home and fifteen years later in 1961 St. Nicholas Ukrainian Church
purchased the house and designated Bellevue as "Ukrainian Village" in 1962. Feel free to
walk about the property observing the plaques on the land of this declared national treasure!
9.
Early Settlement in Malden at Elliot's Point
In front of you now is quite possibly one of the most significant sites in
terms of both history and archaeology in Ontario, and probably even
Canada. This site is so unique because it is one of few sites where
European, African and native histories are intertwined. This was the site
where Matthew Elliot originally of Pennsylvania (British Colonel,
Loyalist and important member of the British Indian Department) lived. With 5400 acres of
property, he was considered to be one of the most prosperous farmers in Upper Canada. The
Elliot's owned property from the River up to the 6th Concession in Malden. Elliot had many
slaves working on his property, but slaves also found refuge here after their flee to freedom
in Canada from the United States. It is even believed that "Eliza" of Uncle Tom's Cabin took
refuge here as well. Prominent individuals of the War of 1812, such as Chief Tecumseh,
would have visited and even stayed at the Elliot estate. Amongst the property is the Elliot
family burial site, and a slave cemetery, which is the only known Canadian slave cemetery.
Many native remains and artefacts as well as 18th and 19th century British artefacts have
been found on the property. The estate was built on an old Huron Village which was
destroyed in 1748. Evidence indicates that there was a Native presence on the property since
1200 or 1300 A.D. The Elliot estate was destroyed in the early 20th Century.
The Elliots, like the majority of Amherstburg residents evacuated with the British in 1813.
They fled to Burlington where Matthew died at the age of 74 years old. Sarah and her family
returned to Amherstburg to a destroyed home. Sarah claimed war damages, and sometime
between 1830 and 1835 she received funds from the government to rebuild her home. She
built this brick house you see now, in 1835 and lived there until the 1860's. The original
architectural plans remain in the Toronto Archives, while a copy of these plans (including
pencil adjustments thought to have been made by Sarah and her family) are located in the
Fort Malden archives. Fort Malden has a beautifully carved chesterfield that was from the
Drawing Room when Sarah lived in the house. The house was kept within the family who
were very prominent in the town, especially in politics. It was owned most recently by the
Duff family (relatives of the Elliot's). This Regency style home is relatively plain on the
outside, with large windows and it once had a veranda. Mr. Duff restored the home, and
refinished the Black Walnut interior and notable spiralling wood staircase.
As you continue your tour of this historic town, keep in mind that Amherstburg, along with
Sandwich was one of the first towns within Essex County. Amherstburg was established in
1796 when the British gave up Detroit. Since that time Amherstburg has grown as a garrison
town across from Bois Blanc Island, to the South of the land of the Wyandots and just North
of the "Huron Reserve" and land of the British Indian Department's officers. The First settlers
of this town were mostly French, either disbanded or discharged soldiers who stayed to farm,
trade furs, become craftsmen, merchants or minor officials. The townships of Anderdon and
Malden were also occupied by the Wyandots or "Hurons". These Christian Indians occupied
the Mission of Bois Blanc, until they abandoned it and then re-established it in present day
Sandwich where they could be better protected from the pagan Indians. Later settlers of
Amherstburg were merchants of Detroit wanting to become British subjects. Shop and
innkeepers and labourers of Detroit and other Eastern colonies also became loyalists. When
former British officers and men of the British Indian Department took land at the mouth of
the Detroit River in 1784 after the American Revolution, settlers moved eastward along Lake
Erie's North Shore. In the 1840's many Black fugitives arrived in Amherstburg via the
Underground Railway.
Even before Fort Amherstburg was established, the Reaume family had already been living in
Malden. It is estimated the family established their cabin and farmland along the river in
1785, where they would work their farm in the summer and retreat to the fort in the winter.
Charles Reaume was an interpretator for the British Indian Department and was given land
grants in Amherstburg, Sandwich, Belle River and lot 9 in Malden. Eventually he was also
granted Lot 10 on Second Street in Amherstburg.
During the American Revolution, anyone loyal to the British was referred to as a “Loyalist”
(or “Tory” according to the rebels) and identified with “U.E.” after their name. On Marcy 28,
1778 some men fled from Fort Pitt in Pennsylvania to the fort at Detroit and joined the
British side.
Some of these men included Matthew Elliot, Alexander McKee and Simon Gritty. Once here
these men became valuable assets to the British Indian Department and because of their close
relationships with the Natives, they were able to sway the Natives to the British cause. The
British promised to help the Natives protect their land from American expansion in return.
William Caldwell of Ireland also worked closely with the Indians as a skilled tactician and a
devoted loyalist. For his efforts he was given land by the Natives, and was the only British
officer to continue helping the Natives after the American Revolution. Caldwell owned Lot 3
and marsh area in Malden Township. Caldwell donated property for the Anglican Church and
asked that a pew be reserved for his family in exchange. Today his grave remains along side
his wife’s in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.
After the conclusion of the American Revolution in 1783, Edward Hazel, his wife Agnes and
her sister Judith Hicks were the first permanent residents of the future Town of Amherstburg.
When the new fort was being built after the evacuation of Detroit in 1796, it was built on
some of the Hazel’s land. In 1797 the government approved for houses to be built on the
military reserve at Fort Amherstburg. The lots were allotted to traders or merchants, with the
exception of four lots which were given to military personnel. First Street (presently
Dalhousie Street), was occupied by such men as James Allan, Shepherd & Duff, Innes &
Pattinson, John Askin Sr., Alexander McKenzie, Robert Forsyth and Robert Reynolds. The
following year Second Street (now Ramsay Street) was laid out behind First Street. Eight lots
were allotted on this street, and they were all either occupied by the Reaumes or Pougets.
One year later Third Street (now Bathurst St.) was laid out which housed a burial ground and
twenty-eight lots available for building. Later in 1799, the Natives of the Huron Reserve gave
the Crown 1380 acres to ensure that Amherstburg would have enough timber for firewood
and building materials.
Typical housing for Amherstburg residents was a square home of timber, less than twostoreys high. Often the main door would open onto the dirt road, or unpaved street.
Livestock, gardens and outhouses were usually fenced in and occupying the remainder of the
lot. In 1803, pigs were prohibited from roaming free in Amherstburg. Sources of jobs for
Amherstburg residents were mainly shipbuilding (shipwrights, joiners, sawyers, blacksmiths,
block makers, labourers), clerks of businesses, working at the Robert Innes’ tan yard, tailors,
innkeepers, shoemakers, hatters and millers. Many men were also employed in the fur trade
with the Natives.
After all this development, the War of 1812 saw the American army forcing Amherstburg
residents to evacuate on July 1, 1815. Upon American Retreat, Amherstburg was in much
distress and poverty. Amherstburg eventually rebuilt itself and became possibly one of the
best harbours in Canada. With Amherstburg’s rebirth came new harvests to replace fur
trading, such as tobacco, wheat and Indian corn. By 1820, the town’s population had grown
to five hinder people with people of French Canadian background, Indians, negroes, runaway
slaves and their descendants.
10. Bois Blanc (Bob-Lo) Island
Looking out across the Detroit River is definitely a sight to see. There is a
great deal to look at, lake freighters, pleasure boats, wildlife and most
notably, Bois Blanc (mispronounced by most as "Boblo") Island. Bois Blanc Island was
determined to be a British Island in 1822 (then becoming Canadian territory) even though the
Americans would contribute financially. It was given its name by the French for all the birch
trees on the island, hence the translation of Bois Blanc to "White Woods." The French
Canadian priests then built missions for the Indian tribes on the island. Thousands of Indians
set up camp here with the opening of Fort Malden in order to trade furs with the British. The
island served as the meeting point for Indian Shawnee tribe leader Chief Tecumseh to receive
gifts from the British for their loyalty. Tecumseh also utilized the island as a location from
which to make sudden attacks on the Americans during the war of 1812. Later during the
American Civil War, Boblo Island was used as a stopover point during black refugees'
journey of the Underground Railroad. The lighthouse at the southern tip of the island was
built in 1837 to mark the head of the Livingstone and Amherstburg channels, and to guide
ships around Bois Blanc Island. The six brothers of the Hackett family cared for the
lighthouse until 1924. Today the lighthouse is not open to the public, but can be seen from
across the River on the Amherstburg shore. For a short time, there was an effort to use the
sand of Bois Blanc Island's beaches for good use. A car factory failed, and was turned into a
glass production plant which produced useless, but beautiful glass. When the plant closed, the
glass was dumped on the property, which can still be seen today. The same sand used in these
factories is located on the man-made and popular local beach of White Sands. In 1897 the
Detroit, Belle Isle & Windsor Ferry Company began running ferries and barges from
Amherstburg and Boblo Island to Detroit. The company also had plans to build such
attractions as a casino, golf course, baseball diamond and bathing beach among other things.
As more people became interested in taking ferries to the island, two-story dance pavilion
(the size of a city block), a cafeteria, Vernor's ginger ale factory, carousel and miniature
coasters were built marking the beginning of the Bois Blanc Amusement park era. During
World War I, men of draft-age in the United States, were not allowed to leave the country,
unless they were going to spend the day at Bois Blanc Island, this speaks volumes for the
success and popularity of the island at that time. In 1934, the park did not open due to the
depression, but was back up and running the following 1935 season.
The park was sold to several different companies, each improving and expanding the park,
until 1994, when the park was sold to John Oram. Oram subdivided the island into lots for
residential homes. Today's population of the island is estimated to be approximately 50
people year round, and 1500-2000 in the warmer summer months. Presently, the Island is
undergoing very progressive changes in terms of residential, commercial
Websites & Resources Used:
Marsh Collection
Amherstburg 1796-1996: The New Town on the Garrison Grounds: Book 1. Amherstburg Bi-Centennial
Book Committee. Amherstburg, 1996.
Amherstburg 1796-1996: The New Town on the Garrison Grounds: Book 2. Amherstburg Bi-Centennial
Book Committee. Amherstburg, 1997.
Fort Malden:
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0002951
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/malden/natcul/natcul2_e.asp
http://www.gecdsb.on.ca/schools/SEC/gahs/administrative/schoolhistory.htm
http://www.warof1812.ca/fortambg.htm
Navy Yard/Park House:
http://www.parkhousemuseum.com/
Underground Railroad:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/canada/proj/cfc-ugrr/cfc-ugrr2_e.asp
http://www.essexontario.worldweb.com/Amherstburg/FeaturesReviews/Historical//8-146799.html
http://www.uwindsor.ca/users/e/ernest/main.nsf/9d019077a3c4f6768525698a00593654/05d80e587234e7f
585256d720055e199!OpenDocument http://www.walkervilletimes.com/nazreychurch.htm
St. John the Baptist Parish:
http://www.stjohnb.rcec.london.on.ca/
Old Town Downtown:
http://www.walkervilletimes.com/39/dunbar-residence.html
http://www.amherstburg.ca/PDFs/FireDept/AboutAFD.pdf
http://www.hpd.mcl.gov.on.ca/scripts/hpdsearch/english/popupSearch.asp?pid=2712
Boblo Island:
http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Bois+Blanc+Island+(Canada)
http://info.detnews.com/redesign/history/story/historytemplate.cfm?id=87&CFID=20509879&CFTOKEN
=78622945
http://www.walkervilletimes.com/long-live-boblo.html
Early Settlement in Malden:
www.countyofessex.on.ca/countyhistory/earlyyears_home.asp
Heritage Trail Research compiled by Ashley Kellam
Town of Amherstburg
Student to Tourism & Special Events
SPECIFICATIONS:
Amherstburg Heritage Trail – Route and Interpretative Pavilions including
Guided Tours
July 2008 Draft Copy Only
PATH OR TRAIL conceptual
• Drawings of possible “look and feel” of path.
• A way finding trail that ties in the 10 pods or sites for the visitor
• Ideas:
• Slabs of concrete that is stamped with “1812” logo – determine location and spacing
• Brick inserts
KIOSKS
Outdoor
10 units (kiosks) - one each located at designated points of trail (see map) ideally placed
on Town of Amherstburg property
Approx. 6’wide x 4’ deep
Design of kiosk will be of historic nature and or compliment existing Town of Amherstburg
wrought iron fixtures
Weather proofed and secure in design
Landscaped and possible bench for rest immediately outside of each entrance
Information/interest boards to coincide with each point
Would become property of and maintenance of Town of Amherstburg
Designated hours of operation to coincide with Visitors Center hours for opening and
closing of kiosks
Indoor
10 touch screen computers per kiosk – will research solar powered vs. electric
Programming that coincides with each location as well as the “whole story”
Possible revenue generated by selling links or tourism related links to other historic sites
and non profit organizations.
GUIDED TOURS RECOMMENDATIONS
In the formative years of developing the new program, tours and payment would be
administered under the Tourism and Special Events Department. All revenues reinvested
in the “Heritage Trail” and tour program.
At the Visitors Center, Gordon House and other designated sites, tourists can purchase
guided tour tickets.
Seasonal students in costume would administer tours at accessible,
designated starting locations.
Self guided walking, driving and boat tours would be feasible.
Brochures marketing the tours and maps would be included in the advertising budget for
Tourism and Special Events. The brochures would be distributed to all bus lines and tour
operators.
Special events and luncheons/dinners at each site would be encouraged for added value
and revenues to the site organization.
Long term, grass root and commercial businesses would flourish in the tourism trade
through:
Costume design
Marketing and printing
Independent tours
Hotel and B&B business
Restaurants
Winery tours
Independent special events trade
Interpretive readings and homes/sites tours
Appendix B
The General Amherst High School Heritage Mural Restoration and Plaguing
Draft - July 2008
Objective:
The goal is to restore and preserve nine large murals on the exterior of
General Amherst High School's gymnasium that were created as a part of the work associated
with the expansion of the high school during the years 1964-1967 and as a tribute to Canada's
Centennial efforts during those years.
Murals:
Each of the murals is approx. 30 feet tall, 10 feet wide and inset into a cement brick wall
approximately 3-4 inches. A unique art technique by Windsor plasterer and sub contractor of the
project, Mr. Bruno Vendrasco was used in the creation of the original murals. Mr. Vendrasco
worked with a difficult material called “granolux” from Holland to create the murals. A team of
approximate 5 plasters also worked on the application of the murals.
The designs and stencils for both mural projects were done by Mr. John Oliver, a retired
commercial art teacher and former Windsor native who is residing in Utah. Both men are still alive
but because of their age, reconnection and consultation to the restoration at this time is critical.
The murals are original, authentic art pieces.
The murals describe pioneer life, episodes in the local military history of the War of 1812-14, the
Underground Railroad, and municipal marine history. Some have descriptive signage.
1) “One Hundred Years” - several flags including British and Italian, maybe Dutch, a river
tugboat, and centennial logo
2) “North to Freedom 1793” - map of North America, slavery chains and ball, river, farmer and
soil, male and female forms
3) No Title, log cabin, Aboriginal, coureur de bois, priest
4) No Title, man with axe in forest
5) “Griffin 1679”, ship, viewed by Indian on horse
6) “Brock and Tecumseh 1812”, fort and British flag, corn stalks
7) “ U.E. Loyalists”, soldier holding document, Aboriginal
8) No Title, listing ship, cannon
9) “American Occupation”, burning fort, ship
The murals are in very poor, deteriorating condition; their colours have faded significantly and
there is extensive cracking.
The 1812 Alive committee is responsible for planning the Bi-Centennial of the War of 1812-14
which is a regional commemoration stretching from Niagara Falls to Chatham, Sandwich Town,
Amherstburg and some communities in the United States.
The restoration of the murals is an essential part to this commemoration because of the historical
significance these murals portray. Each mural has its own story, some associated with pioneer
life in the sixteenth century, the British occupation of Fort Malden, the meeting of Major-General
Isaac Brock and Chief Tecumseh when they discussed how to seize Detroit, the battle of Lake
Erie and the burning of Fort Malden as the British retreated upon the American victory.
The last three murals deal specifically with the War of 1812. As part of the Bi-Centennial
Commemoration, there will be a walking and driving Heritage Trail of Amherstburg to illustrate the
significance that Amherstburg played in the War of 1812 and thus how Canada became who she
is today. Fort Malden is one of the main focuses of the Bi-Centennial of the War of 1812 because
it was at this location that Canada's destiny was determined. Due to their location directly across
the street to Fort Malden National Historic Site, these murals will be a major aspect of the BiCentennial events.
Approximately 850 students and 65 faculty members walk past the murals every day. As well,
thousands of visitors both national and international will partake in the commemoration and
beyond. The murals are a reminder of life as it was when Fort Malden was a key British defense
post. Fort Malden commemorates a period when the destiny of Canada was determined by
military action.
The whole community has been impacted by the presence of the majestic murals. They will
continue to teach children in their quite, artistic way. Not only are the murals of historic
significance but by restoring and preserving the art medium of the murals, it demonstrates
respect and honor for a cultural treasure passed on from one generation to the next.
Many individuals have given the gift of art and history to the community by creating the murals.
The community feels it has a responsibility to find every means to preserve this wonderful gift.
th
The funding from the Greater Windsor Community Foundation 25 anniversary grant is a perfect
fit for two organizations to contribute to a very worthy and meaningful cause. The restoration
project will provide a legacy and create lasting memories for future sustainability and preservation
of our historical story.
Appendix C
Descendants List
Amherstburg
A
Name
Allain
Allan
Allen, James
Allin, J.
Ambridge
Amelle, A.
Amlin
Arner, Jacob
Arnold, Frederick
Arquette, A.
Arquette, L.
Arwison
Askin, A.D.
Askin, James
Askin, John Sr.
Askin, John Jr.
Ayotte, F.
Description
Allocated land in Amherstburg, 1820
Loyalist, Settled in Amherstburg, 1800
Private of Capt. WM. Smith's CO. 2nd Essex Regt. Jan 1813
Private of 1st Flank Company 2nd Essex Regt.,1812.
Deserted back on duty, Jan. 1813
Proven Loyalist, settled in Amherstburg or Sandwich
Proven Loyalist, settled in Amherstburg of Sandwich
Private of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion CO. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813
Private of 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813
Lieut. of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812.
Transferred to Royal Prov. Artillery Drivers
Capt. of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
Loyalist, settled in Amherstburg 1800
Settled in Amherstburg, 1800
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
B
Baby, Jacques
Badechoi, D.
Badishaw, Bapt.
Badishaw, Pierre
Bailey, William
Baker, Jacob
Baldwin, Benjamin
Baldwin, Cyrus
Baldwin, Russel
Ball
Bangle, Wm.
Barbo, John
Loyalist, settled in Amherstburg or Sandwich
Lieut. of Capt WM. Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. KIA, Frenchtown.
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted
Loyalist of First Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-1815
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
Baro (Barone), Joseph
Barron, Pierre
Barthe, Lewis
Bassett
Bastien, Eustache
Beatry
Beaudin
Beaubien, Charles
Beaugrand, C.
Beaugrand, F.
Beaupre
Belcour
Bell, William
Bellaire, Paul
Bell
Bellan, Bazil
Bellepuche, J.
Beneteau, André
Beneteau, Chas.
Beneteau, Francois
Benoit, Chas.
Bentley
Benville, Francis
Bercay, Charles
Bercsy
Berelaw, P.
Berescy-Macon
Bernard, Jean Baptiste
Bernier, Chas.
Bertrand, A.
Bertrand, Antoine
Bertrand, B. Sr.
Bertrand, B. Jr.
Bertrand, Francois
Bertrand, Jean Baptiste
Bertrand, J.B.
Betry, Michel
Billet, Francois
Bird
Bissonette, Etienne
Blackburn, John
Blondien, Henry
Bloom, John
Bodin
Boisdoré, A.
Boiseau, Joseph
Boismier, L.
Boissie
Bolieu, Julien
Bondy, Joseph
Bonvonloen, B.?
Bloom, John
Borrelle, Joseph
Private of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813
Sargent of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
Sargent of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813
Private of Capt. WM. Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813
Loyalist of Second Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
Loyalist of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812-15
Private of Capt. WM Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813
Loyalist of Second Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812-15
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812.
Deserted back on duty, Jan. 1813
Private of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion Co. 2nd Essex Regt., 1813
Loyalist, settled in Amhersburg or Sandwich
Sargeant of Capt. WM. Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted to the enemy.
Borrowman, William
Botsford, Daniel
Botsford, Henry
Bouche, Francais
Bougere, L.
Bouffard
Boufford
Boulanger, C.
Bourke
Boyle, John
Brisbois
Brown, John
Bruce
Brugere, Chas.
Brush, Jarvis
Brush, Thomas
Bryant
Bullock, George
Burgoyne
Burke
Burnell, William
C
Cabinor, F.
Cadet, Joseph
Caldwell, Francis
Caldwell, Thomas
Caldwell, William
Campeau
Canipeau, J.
Cannon
Cameron, Duncan
Cameron, John
Campeau, J.B.
Carmel, A.
Carpenter, John
Cassidy, Peter
Carter
Catton
Cazavan, P.
Chabert, Chevrolet
Chamberlan, J.
Chalmers, M.R.
Chauvin, J.B.
Chesne, P.
Cheyne
Chittendon
Clark, John
Clement, J.B.
Cloutier
Loyalist, settled in Amherstburg or Sandwich.
Ensign of First Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
Proven Loyalist, settled in Amherstburg 1798
Private of First Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted.
Proven loyalist, settled in Amherstburg or Sandwich
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. KIA, Frenchtown.
Cloutier, P.
Cray, John
Cockois, I.
Comerford, John
Conroy
Constantino, Jean B.
Cornwall, John
Cornwall, Wheeler
Coté, J.
Cotté, P.
Countryman, John
Countryman, Joseph
Cousins
Cowan, David
Cox
Credit, A.
Crête, Augustin
Cummins, Peter
Cunningham, John
Private of 1st Flank Compan, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted back on
duty Jan. 1813
Private of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Private of First Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
Sergeant of Second Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
D
Daley, John
David
Dean, John
Deaubien
Deckins George
Dehitre, A.
Delisle
Demaray, F.
Deneau, Baptiste
Dequindre, Antoine
Dequindre, Dagnis
Dequindre, Fonteney
Dequindre, Francis
Dequindre, William
Dermond, Timothy
Deslippe
Digue
Digué, Thomas
Dobson
Dolson, Isaac
Dolson, Matthew
Donaldson, James
Donovan, Mary
Dougall, James
Doyle, Dennis
Dowler, Richard
Dowler, Robert
Dragon, Louis
Drake, Francis
Proven Loyalist or First Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
Loyalist of 1st Kent Regt., 1812-15
Loyalist of 1st Kent Regt., 1812-15
Drake
Drouillard, Denis
Drouillard, F.
Drouillard, Francois
Drouillard, Thom.
Druillard, A.
Druillard, J.
Dube
Ducheneaux, J.
Duchenois, B.
Duchesne, Thom.
Duff, Alexander
Dufour, A.
Dufour, B.
Dufour, J.B.
Dufresne, Antoine
Dugall, L.
Dulac, J.
Dumond, C.
Dumouchel, B.
Dunbar
Duplice, J.
Dykes, Thomas
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted at River
Raison.
Proven loyalist, settled in Amehrstburg or Sandwich
Private of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion Co. 2nd Essex Regt. Jan 1813
Private of Capt. J. Labute's Battaltion Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. DOD, expedition
to Fort Meigs.
Private of Capt. WM Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813
Sergeant of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted at River
Raison.
E
Eberts, Henry
Eberts, Joseph
Elam, Joseph
Ellice, John
Elliot, Matthew
Elliot, Robert Barclay
Elliot, Sarah
Elliot, Thomas
Elliot, William
Embry, John
Emery, William
Empson, Robert
Evans
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. With Western
Rangers 1814, KIA Chippawa.
Ensign of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
Caption of Second Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
F
Facer, Harry
Fairwell, Moody
Falconer, Thomas
Fancher, P.
Farineaux, Jospeh
Fearson
Ferris, Isaac
Ferhan, William
Field, Daniel
Field, George
Field, James
Fields, Daniel
Fields, George
Fields, Nathan
Fillion
Fisher
Fleming, William
Flynn
Forsyth, Robert
Forsyth, Thomas
Forsyth, William
Fortier
Fortier, Nich.
Fortierre, Pierre
Fourneaux, C.
Fourneaux, D.
Fourneaux, V.
Fournette, J.
Fox, Philip
Freeman, Francis
Freyherry, Lawrence
Furman
Sergeant of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
Proven Loyalist of 1st Kent Regt., 1812-15
Proven Loyalist of 1st Kent Regt., 1812-15
Sergeant of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
Loyalist, settled in Amherstburg, 1800.
Loyalist, settled in Amherstburg, 1800
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserte back on
duty Jan. 1813.
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1813. Deserted
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1813. Deserted
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1813. Deserted, died
1812.
Private of Capt. WM. Smith' Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Allocated Land in Amherstburg, 1820
G
Gabrian, A.
Gahagan, Edward
Galernault
Gallipeau
Gascon
Gaudette, J.
Gaudette, J.
Gerard
Geriard, Daniel
Gibson, Mathew
Gilkinson, David
Gilkinson, William
Gillé, Ambroise
Girard
Girardin
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted back on
duty Jan. 1813.
Girty, George
Girty, James
Girty, Simon
Gleeson, Daniel
Godefroy, Gabriel
Goiser, R.
Goon, John
Goose, John
Gordon, James
Gordon, John
Gordon, Lewis Grant
Goselin
Gott, James
Gouin, C.
Gouin, Nicholas
Goulet
Goullet, Francis
Goyeau, A.?
Goyeau, B.
Goyeau, H.
Graham
Granger
Grant, Alexander
Grant, Archibald
Graveline, Joseph
Green
Grindstone, Jacob
Grondin
Grossette
Grown, P. ?
Grummond
Guilliotte, P.
Lieutenant of First Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15. Paymaster
of the Western District later
Ensign of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813.
Joined Western Rangers.
Private of Second Flank Comapny, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
Sergeant of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813
Private of Capt. WM Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
H
Hackett
Hall, Benjamin
Hall, George Benson
Hall, Samuel
Hamilton, Andrew
Hamilton, James
Hammond
Handcock
Hands, Wm. Junior
Haret, Edward
Harffy, William
Harper, William
Harris
Hartly, David
Harrow, Alexander Esq.
Ensign of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
Hazard, John
Hembrow, John
Heron, Owen
Hill, Jacob
Hilliard, Nathaniel
Hodienne, J.
Holmes, Hugh
Huffman, Rudolph
Hunt, Susan Caldwel
Hutchings, William
Hutchins
I
Innes, Robert & Co.
Iredale, Abraham
Ironside
J
Jackson, James
Janise, H.
Janissse, N.
Jemmison, William
Johnson
Johnson, Moses
Jolibois, L.
Jollie
Jolly
Julian, John
K
Keefer
Kelly
Kessler, Stephen
Kevill, Elizabeth Caldwell
King
Knapp, Benjamin
Knapp, George
Kolfage, John
Kratz, Leonhard
L
La Belle, E.
La Rose, Pierre
La Liberte, Baptiste
Labadie, C.
Labadie, L.
Labourin, F.
Labute, J.
Labute, Julien
Laderout, A.
Lafaien, J.
Lafourrais, J.M.
Private of Capt. WM. Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Capt. of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Lajeunesse, P.
Langlois, A.
duty Jan. 1813.
Private of Capt. WM. Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813. KIA,
Frenchtown
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted to the
enemy, Oct. 1812.
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted to the
enemy, Oct. 1812.
Private of 1st Flank COmpany, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
Sergeant of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Sergeant of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Ensign and Proven Loyalist of Second Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt.,
1812-15
Laliberty, Jean Baptiste
Lalonger
LaMothe
Langlois, B.
Langlois, Godfrey
Langlois, J.
Langlois, Joseph
Langlois, N.
LaRose
Leabery, William
Leblanc, B.
Leblanc, Bapt.
Leblanc, J.
Leblanc, Pierre
Leclair
LeDue, Paul
Leduc, B.
Leduc D.
Leduc. S.
Leduc
Lee, William
Leggatt, Ann
Lemai
Lemay, Alexis
Lesperance, A.
Lesperance, L.
Lesperance, P.
Lesperange, Chas.
Letourneau, F.
Lewis, Thom.
Liebeau, John
Little, James
Little, John
Lockhart, James
Lockhart, Jeremiah
Logou, G.
Love
Loveless, Archibald
Lozon, F.
Lyons
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. DOD.
M
Mack, Frederick
Mackinosh, Angus
Mailloux, J.?
Mainville
Maisonville, Alexis
Maisonville, Alexis
Maisonville, B.
Malette
Mallette, Gabriel
Maloney, John
Marantel, A.
Marantel, B.
Marantel, F.
Marchand, F.
Marchand, Francis
Mackintosh
Marentet, P.
Marie, L.
Marier, Louis
Market
Mathews, Pompey
McCallum, Hugh
McCarty, Edward
McCloskey, Caroline
McCormick, Alexander
McCrea, Thomas
McDonald, Angus
McDonell, James
McDougal, Peter
McDunach, ___
McGee, Wm
McGregor, Alexander
McGregor, Gregor
McGregor, John
McKee, Alexander
McKenzie, Alexander
McLean, Hector
McLean, Thomas
McLeod
Private of 2nd Flank Comapny, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted at River
Raison
Capt. of 2nd Flank Comapny, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
duty Jan. 1813.
Raison.
Private of 2nd Flank Comapny, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted at River
Raison.
Raison.
Sergeant of Capt. WM. Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Allocated Land in Amherstburg, 1820
Sergeant of 1st Kent Regt., 1812-15
Private of 1st Flank, 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Loyalist, settled in Amherstburg, 1800.
Proven Loyalist of 1st Flank Co. 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
McLeod, Ann
McPherson, Daniel
McLean, Hector
McLean, John
McLean, Neil
Meldrum & Park
Mellott, Peter
Meloche Bapt.
Meloche, Francis
Mercure
Mercure, J.B ?
Messamore, John
Meyers, George
Mickle, William
Miller, Nathaniel
Miller, John
Miller, Nathan
Mills, William
Mireau, Joseph
Moffard
Monger, John Charles
Monger, William
Moody, J.
Moor, Laurent
Moor, George
Moore, E.
Moore, John
Monime
Moranbin, L.
Morin, Francis
Morin, P.
Morrow
Muldowney
Mulroy, John
Munson, Ephraim
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1812
Second Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1818. Deserted.
N
Nadeau, Bapt.
Nanté, B.
Neville, Edward
Noble, James
Normand, John
Proven Loyalist of First Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15. Settled
in Amherstburg or Sandwich.
O
O'Connor
Oglesby
O'Neil, Joseph
Orr, Thomas
Ouillette, B.
Ouillette, C.
Ouillette, F
Oyler, Valentine
P
Pajot, Chris.
Pardoe, William
Parent, A.
Parent, H.
Parent, J.
Parent, Joseph
Parent, N.
Parent, P.
Park, James
Park
Parlmis, George
Parlmis, John
Parre, Felix
Parré, P.
Parsons, Thomas
Partness, Adam
Pastorius
Patterson, Thomas
Pattinson
Paxton, Thomas
Peltier, Alexis
Pearson
Peltier, G.
Perrot (Perrault) Louis
Petri, B.
Petri, D.
Petri, J. No. 1
Petri, J. No. 2
Petri, M.
Petrimeaux, F.
Pike, John
Pike, Robert
Pillette, Bapt.
Piloux, A.
Pineau, J.
Pira, Bapt.
Plante, A. Sr
Plante, A. Jr.
Plante, F.
Plante P.
Pollard, Richard, esq.
Pomanville, J.
Pouget, Joseph
Pratt, D.
Private of Capt. J. Labute's Battalion Co, 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Raison
Lieut. of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812.
Private of 1st Flank Comapny, 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Private of Capt. J. Labute's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Loyalis of Second Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
Private of Capt. Wm. Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Primeau
Powell, Joseph
Pratt, F.
Pratt, Theo.
Pringle, A.
Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Paid as a dragoon.
Ensign of Capt. J. Labute's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813
Q
Quant, Jacob
Quick, Alexander
Quick, John
Quinlan
Proven Loyalist of First Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
R
Racicot
Rapp
Rassely, Frederick
Rassely, Julien
Ray, John
Reade
Reaume, A.
Reaume, Antoine
Reaume, Charles
Reame, Chas.
Reaume, Joseph
Reaume, L.
Reaume, L.
Reaume, M.
Renau, J.
Renaud
Renaud, Joachim
Reynolds, Ebenezer
Reynolds, George
Reynolds, John
Reynolds, Robert
Reynolds, Thomas
Richardson
Ritchie, John
Rivard, Francois
Private of Capt. J. Labute's Battltion Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan. 1813. WIA,
Frenchtown.
Raison.
Major of First Flank Company, 1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
Loyalist, settled in Amherstburg or Sandwich , 1800
Roach, Morris
Roberte, Francois
Loyalist of First Flank Company,1st Essex Regt., 1812-15
Reaume, Pascal
Rebidoux
Redin, Edward
Reid
Renau, J.
Renau, J.
Roberte, Joseph
Roberts, Robert
Rocque, B.
Roe, Coleman
Roe, John
Roe, Walter
Roi, A.
Ronon, John
Rowe, Joseph
Roy, Augustin
Rudyard, Henry
Ruff, James
Sergeant of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
S
Saint Endre, J.B.
Salmoni, Mark John
Samanore, P.?
Schefflin, Jonathan
Scheffre, Michael
Schultz
Scott, William
Searl, William
Seguin, Jacob
Scott
Shaw
Shouk, Patrick
Simbnette, Claude?
Sinclair, Archibald
Sinpless, Robert
Skittle, Jacob
Sloan
Smith, Robert
Smith
Smith, Thomas
Snyder, John
Soulien, Bapt.
Soulier, B.
Souraint, J.B.
Spafford, Hiram
Sparden, John
Sparkman, John P.
Spinnard, Charles
Springfield, Joseph
Spinks, James
St. Bernard, Francois
St. Bourin, B.
St. Dennys, N.
St. Dennys, N.
St. Louis, H.
St. Louis, L.
Private of 1st Flank Comapny, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812. Deserted to the
enemy.
St. Louis, P.
St. Martin
St. Pierre, J.?
Stanton
Steel, John
Stephens
Stevens, Nicholas
Stewart, Charles
Stewart, James
Stockwell, John
Stockwell, John
Stokes, John
Stoutmyre, Adam
Stuart, Charles
Surplet, Robert
Swartze, Peter
Swindell
Private of 1st Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., Deserted.
T
Tacheleau, P.
Tallard, J.
Taylor, Charles
Temus, T.
Thibodeau
Thurman, Fountain
Timberman, John
Tofflemire, William
Topp, John
Tourangeau
Tourneaux, B.
Tramble, B.
Tracey
Tremble
Tufflemire, Martin
Turanjo, J.?
Turner
Turner, Edward
B-Private of 2nd Flank Company, 2nd Essex Regt., 1812
U
Ulse, Andrew
V
Vallade, Francis
Vallade, J.B
Vancamp
Vanalstine, Lemuel
W
Wagner
Ward, George
Ward, Joseph
Waters, John
Watson, John.Gouie
Wayland, Leonard
Welch, John
West, MR.
White, David
Whiting, J.
Whittle, Richard
Whittle, Thomas
Wigle, John Wendall
Wilcox, Elisha Sr.
Wilcox, Elisha, Jr.
Wilcox, Isaiah
Wilcox, Morris
Wilfong, Jonas
Wilfong, Joseph
Wilkinson, Peter
William, Thomas
Wilson
Windall, Joseph
Wingfield, Rowlan
Winter, Butler
Winter, Joseph
Woods, B.
Woolsey
Wright, Henry
Wright, Henry
Allocated lot 4 of Amherstburg in 1840
Ensign of Capt. WM. Smith's Co. 2nd Essex Regt., Jan 1813
Sources:
Amherstburg Bicentenial Book Committee. Amherstburg 1796-196: A New Town on the Garrison Grounds.
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