Hi all: We, at the Burlington County Historical Society are celebrating Captain James Lawrence's 225th birthday on the First of October 2006 to kick off "Don't give up the Ship" month here. Captain Lawrence's birthplace is one of the Historic houses on our property in the City of Burlington, New Jersey. There will be a birthday cake and a ceremony to honor Lawrence, with a character interpreter portraying Lawrence that day. We will also have a ship model contest which is open to model ships of all types and periods. There will be a judging of the models and awards given and we would hope to be able to have the ships on exhibit for the full month of October. There will be other activities that month at our facilities such as a reunion of crew members of the Vietnam Era Destroyer named the Lawrence. We are trying to get the word out and any help you can give us in this regard would be greatly appreciated. Jeffrey Macechak Education Director Burlington County Historical Society 609-386-4773 Ext. 11 Fax: 609-386-4828 bchsnj@earthlink.net

_____ From: WARof1812-D-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:WARof1812-D-request@rootsweb.com] Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 3:06 AM To: WARof1812-D@rootsweb.com Subject: WARof1812-D Digest V06 #45

Trying to join the National Society of United States Daughters of 1812. Only need one thing more and that is "proof" of service. My ancestor, Peter Green was born 14 Apr 1785 in NY - don't have town, but baptismal record is from Schaghticoke Dutch Reformed Church Records 1752-1866. He served from NY. I'd be extremely thankful for any help with this. Thank you very much, Sarah

First of all I want to clarify this which I should have in the beginning. I am a member of 1812, but this is not an official project, some of us are working as individuals because we really care about cemetery preservation.I would like to let the descendants of those buried at Ft. Williams know what is happening so they might chose as individuals or as a group to write or call or whatever comes to mind. There was at one time some sort of organized group of descendants I have heard and I was hoping for a short cut to reach them all through one person. I can post the 75 names when I have time. These were War of 1812 soldiers from TN who died in AL at Ft. Williams. Many of them were wounded at the nearby Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Connie Grund Alabama

I have been receiving e-mails from people trying to help my quest regarding Ft. Williams. I appreciate your efforts, but I am looking for the names of descendants....we have all the names of the soldiers and their information. A developer is trying to move the cemetery and we need letters etc from descendants to support our cause to save it. Connie Alabama

If you or anyone you know is a descendant of a TN soldier that died and was buried at the Old Soldiers Cemetery at Fort Williams, please e-mail me privately. We are trying to find direct or lateal descendants of these men. Alot of the men were wounded at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and brought back to Ft. Williams. I heard there was an association of descendants at one time, but I can't verify that. Connie Grund USD 1812 Alabama

Thought this might be of interest to some folks Nice photos too if you go to the Toledo Blade website ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Jul 24, 2006 8:43 AM Subject: War of 1812 Clipping : Time chips away at Perry memorial http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060723/NEWS17/607230308/-1/NEWS ------------------------------ Article published July 23, 2006 Time chips away at Perry memorial Trouble extends beyond granite that fell in June By JIM SIELICKI <jsielicki@theblade.com> BLADE STAFF WRITER PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio - Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, the symbol of the 135-year disarmament of the U.S.-Canadian border, is falling apart. A slab of granite that broke off from the observation deck of the Lake Erie landmark is just the most visible sign of its deterioration. The stone's 300-foot plunge punched a hole through the plaza. "I would not characterize [the condition] as good," said Mike LeBorgne, chief of the construction management division in the National Park Service's Denver office. "Any monument where the stones are falling out is a less than acceptable condition." The June 22 incident was the second time in the monument's history that a piece of granite fell onto the plaza and into the foundation room. Largely unseen is deterioration caused by harsh winters and water seeping into stone and the mortar holding it together. Extensive renovation was last performed in 1980-82, when the monument was closed to repoint 3 1/2 miles of joints, renovate the observation gallery, and replace some concrete in the walls and upper plaza. New repair work was planned in preparation for bicentennial celebrations six years from now. But that 500-pound chunk added urgency to those plans. "It definitely has gotten the attention of the park system in the Washington Support Office," Mr. LeBorgne said. The 352-foot Doric column on South Bass Island, three miles from the mainland, was completed in 1915 to commemorate the Battle of Lake Erie, an 1813 American victory over the British during the War of 1812. The naval victory paved the way for the eventual disarmament of the border and the Great Lakes. "It's one of our icons. We definitely will be moving to restore and to have any repairs done by [the bicentennial]," Mr. LeBorgne said. The support office handles projects that cost more than $1 million and generally require several years of planning. "It takes about two to three years for a project to hit a major construction program," he said. "We'll be funding it and moving as quickly as we possibly can." Repairs could cost between $10 million and $15 million, but Mr. LeBorgne said that's strictly a guess. A more thorough inspection is planned in September when the extent of the monument's deterioration can be assessed. There's no doubt that serious renovations will be necessary. On Tuesday, a group of engineers who specialize in inspecting buildings and monuments with hard-to-reach areas such as steeples, domes, towers, chimneys, and high parapet or screen walls will be on South Bass Island to inspect damage. Engineers from Vertical Access will strap on harnesses and climb over the parapet to examine each of the 52 fascia stones along the observation deck. Andy Ferguson, the Park Service's superintendent at the monument, said that the inspection could help determine whether the monument can be safely reopened. Short-term fixes that will stabilize the Perry monument to allow its reopening are handled by another division of the National Park Service and are expected to begin once engineers finish examining the damaged fascia piece. Mr. Ferguson said he hopes a temporary, hardened tunnel can be installed that would allow visitors to reach the entrance and the elevator to the observation gallery. Mr. Ferguson calls Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial sacred ground. Beneath the rotunda's white and black marble floor is a crypt with the bodies of three American and three British officers who died in the Battle of Lake Erie. They were buried the day after the battle in what is now DeRivera Park at Put-in-Bay. On Sept. 11, 1913, the centennial of the battle, the six officers were reinterred inside the peace memorial. Along with the dead, the monument honors the legacy of the battle and the long-lasting peace that ensued between the two nations. "A shared 4,000-mile, undefended border is unique," Mr. Ferguson said. At this point, he doesn't know whether the short-term repair plan is feasible or when the rotunda and observation deck will be reopened. To see the monument's hidden damage, you have to go through the locked doors that guard the entrance to the foundation room under the plaza. The foot-thick ceiling bears traces of water seepage from above. Water seeps through cracks in the mortar from 78 layers of granite slabs that encircle the monument. The water carries with it minerals and particles of stone and mortar. It drips from the ceiling, walls, and piping, forming stalactites the thickness of a pencil. At least one stalagmite grows up from a concrete walk that circles the column's 45-foot diameter base. Mr. Ferguson said the mineral deposits are evidence of the monument's deterioration. Some cracks are finger-width. "We have some very harsh winters here," he said. The lake's freeze-thaw cycle, coupled with heat and wind in summer, wears down the monument. Behind the granite slabs, which weigh between 2 and 5 tons each, is a poured concrete column. The inner walls above the rotunda are lined with brick. In the meantime, orange plastic safety netting surrounds the plaza to keep the curious out of danger. A chain-link fence with barbed wire is planned because of occasional incursions by trespassers. Away from the monument itself, it's business as usual for the park service and its programs, guided by a staff of 25 rangers and seasonal employees. Each year, about 154,000 people visit the site. Many take the $3 elevator ride to the top for a dynamic view of the surrounding islands, the mainland, and 10 miles to the battle site. While the monument itself is closed, events that would have been held next to it are being staged near the visitors' center. "We still going full tilt," Mr. Ferguson said. "We are still open." ** -- Jason LeMay (Gmail)

Dear Listers: I'm new to the list, but not new to genealogy. Here is my War of 1812 Ancestor: DAVID LUTES: born: 4/10/1790 Washington Co., PA parents: unknown, but probably orphaned in 1803 Ohio county, VA - now Marshall county, WV died: 1/10/1878 Marshall county, WV military: War of 1812 Capt. Lewis Bonnett's company VA Mil. as a private Capt. Bonnett was a resident of the (W)VA pan handle - Ohio-Marshall Cos. marriage: 5/7/1818 Ohio county, VA spouse: Mary "Polly" Sivert/Seybert/Siburt/Sybert spouse b: 9/26/1792 Botetourt Co., VA spouse d: 1/18/1881 Marshall county, WV spouse's parents: John Frederick Sivert/ Seybert (ect.) & Anna Elizabeth unknown. John fought in the Berks Co., PA Militia during the Revolution. I don't know how this particular list works, so I'll just read the emails for a while. However, I would love to hear from anyone regarding this post. Sincerely, Donna in Cincinnati

Hi everyone - I am intersted in information relating to the Kentucky Mounted Volunteer Militia, Richard Davenport's Regiment, rendezvoused at Newport, KY 31-Aug.-1813. My ggg-grandfather's brother, James SUDDARTH (also spelled SUDDUTH), was a member of this regiment, in Captain Jesse Coffee's Company. He was mustered in 26-Aug.-1813 and mustered out 9-Nov.-1813 as a 3rd Corporal. I am looking for any kind of enrollment or service papers, information, documents, etc. I tried NARA for service records, but found nothing. I believe this is because it was a volunteer militia. Anyone know where I may be able to find any detailed information about the company and the soldiers involved? Thank you.

Does anyone off hand know where this unit was from. Thanks, Jim

Listmates, Hello. I'm new to researching ancestors in the War of 1812 but not new to genealogy. I've done a bit of googling today trying to find out more about a part of the War of 1812 in which one of my husband's ancestors may have fought, but I've not had much success, even though I know more about the war than when I started the day. At the National Archives, SE Regional office, I found on M602 roll 113 a number of Isaac Jones' who were indexed as volunteer soldiers in the War of 1812. Knowing that "my" Isaac Jones was from Georgia, I found the following entries of interest: Jones, Isaac 2 Reg't (Thomas') Georgia Militia War of 1812 Private | Private Jones, Isaac Choctaw Indians (McKee's Command) War of 1812 Private | Private see also Choctaw Indians Reference Card Jones, Isaac Choctaw Indians War of 1812 Private | Private I was googling trying to find a site that lists rosters or information about Georgia soldiers in the War of 1812, but I haven't found one. I also hoped to find out where Thomas' Reg't was from and where McKee's Command was from. No luck there, either. Would some kind soul with information about either of these units and where they were formed please let me know? I can then pick the most likely candidate for "my" Isaac Jones and order that record from NARA. Thanks for any hints and help, Judy Campbell P.S. There were a total of 49 index entries for "Jones, Isaac." No wonder I've shied away from researching my husband's Jones family line!

I used to live in Campbell County, Tenn next to Scott. Scott tried to leave Tennessee to be the independent state of Scott when the WBTS broke and Tennessee went with the South. I'm not sure when I'll be up there again for my in-laws, but the East Tennessee Historical Society in Knoxville would be probably the best place to start. Also that county does have an official County Historian and I believe they have an archives if my memory serves me right. Ernie Ernest Everett Blevins, MFA Blevins Historical Research 110 Evergreen Way Villa Rica, Georgia 30180 770-456-1876 http://blevinshistoricalresearch.com Historic Preservation Consultant -- Historical and Architectural Research -- Genealogical (Family) Research -- Preservation Planning and Documentation -- House History Member: Association of Professional Genealogists, Georgia Association of Professional Genealogists, Ambassador of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Historian: Casimir Pulaski SAR, Registrar: Georgia Society of Founders & Patriots, and member of numerous other lineage and heritage societies. -----Original Message----- From: JennH13@aol.com [mailto:JennH13@aol.com] Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 7:23 PM To: WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WARof1812] Fourth Regiment of Tenn. Milit War of 1812 Veteran's Name: Michael Lowe His Rank: Private His Unit: Fourth Regiment of Tenn. Milit Pension Number: State of Tennessee, Scott County, on this 24th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and fifty one, personally appearing before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Michael Low aged 80 years, a resident of the County of Scott in the State of Tennessee. Who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the identical Michael Low who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Richard Marshall in the Fourth Regiment of Tennessee Militia commanded by Colonel Edwin E. Booth in the war with Great Brittain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June 1812. That he enlisted at Clinton, in the County of Anderson and State of Tennessee on or about the 1st day of November 1814, for the term of 6 months and continued in actual service for the term of 6 months and was honorably discharged at Mobile in the State of Alabama on the 1st day of April 1815, as will appear by the Muster Roll. (The Muster Roll says discharged on May 1 2, 1815 ). He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the "Act granting bounty lands to certain officers and soldiers who may have been engaged in the military servi e of the United States" passed 28th September 1850, and any supplement or amendment thereto. his Michael X Low Mark Sworn to an subscribed before me, the day and year above written: and I hereby certify that I believe the said Michael Low to be the identical man who served as aforesaid and that he is of the age above stated and a man of truth. W. W. Cotton Justice of the Peace State of Tennessee, Scott County On the 24th day of March A.D. 1851. Personally came before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. Allen Reed who being duly sworn according to the law saith, that he was in the service of the United States in the year 1814 as a private attached to the Company of Captain Richard Marshall. In the within declaration mentioned that he was and yet is personally well acquainted with Michael Low who makes and signs the said declaration, and that he is the identical Michael Low who was a private attached to and belonging to said Company as he was set fourth in his said declaration. Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned. W.W. Cotton Justice of the Peace State of Tennessee, Scott County State of Tennessee, Scott County I Allen McDonald, Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that W. W. Cotton, Esq. Whose name is subscribed to the with in certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned, that full faith and credit is an ought to be given to all such his official acts accordingly, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. Given under my hand and seal of the said Court at offices this 24th day of March A. D. 1851 ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== WAR of 1812 LIST ADMINISTRATOR <<<commander@sunlitsurf.com>>> ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx This message was scanned for viruses and is believed to be clean.

War of 1812 Veteran's Name: Michael Lowe His Rank: Private His Unit: Fourth Regiment of Tenn. Milit Pension Number: State of Tennessee, Scott County, on this 24th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and fifty one, personally appearing before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Michael Low aged 80 years, a resident of the County of Scott in the State of Tennessee. Who being duly sworn according to law declares that he is the identical Michael Low who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Richard Marshall in the Fourth Regiment of Tennessee Militia commanded by Colonel Edwin E. Booth in the war with Great Brittain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June 1812. That he enlisted at Clinton, in the County of Anderson and State of Tennessee on or about the 1st day of November 1814, for the term of 6 months and continued in actual service for the term of 6 months and was honorably discharged at Mobile in the State of Alabama on the 1st day of April 1815, as will appear by the Muster Roll. (The Muster Roll says discharged on May 1 2, 1815 ). He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the "Act granting bounty lands to certain officers and soldiers who may have been engaged in the military servi e of the United States" passed 28th September 1850, and any supplement or amendment thereto. his Michael X Low Mark Sworn to an subscribed before me, the day and year above written: and I hereby certify that I believe the said Michael Low to be the identical man who served as aforesaid and that he is of the age above stated and a man of truth. W. W. Cotton Justice of the Peace State of Tennessee, Scott County On the 24th day of March A.D. 1851. Personally came before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. Allen Reed who being duly sworn according to the law saith, that he was in the service of the United States in the year 1814 as a private attached to the Company of Captain Richard Marshall. In the within declaration mentioned that he was and yet is personally well acquainted with Michael Low who makes and signs the said declaration, and that he is the identical Michael Low who was a private attached to and belonging to said Company as he was set fourth in his said declaration. Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned. W.W. Cotton Justice of the Peace State of Tennessee, Scott County State of Tennessee, Scott County I Allen McDonald, Clerk of the County Court of said County, do hereby certify that W. W. Cotton, Esq. Whose name is subscribed to the with in certificate is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned, that full faith and credit is an ought to be given to all such his official acts accordingly, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. Given under my hand and seal of the said Court at offices this 24th day of March A. D. 1851

If it was that late I'd say it was for the Mexican War. Ernie Ernest Everett Blevins, MFA Blevins Historical Research 110 Evergreen Way Villa Rica, Georgia 30180 770-456-1876 http://blevinshistoricalresearch.com Historic Preservation Consultant -- Historical and Architectural Research -- Genealogical (Family) Research -- Preservation Planning and Documentation -- House History Member: Association of Professional Genealogists, Georgia Association of Professional Genealogists, Ambassador of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, Historian: Casimir Pulaski SAR, Registrar: Georgia Society of Founders & Patriots, and member of numerous other lineage and heritage societies. -----Original Message----- From: JennH13@aol.com [mailto:JennH13@aol.com] Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 7:10 PM To: WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WARof1812] Fourth Regiment of Tenn. If this regiment wasn't mustered until 1846, does that mean it wasn't active during the War of 1812? ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== MESSAGE HINT: Delete all the unnecessary material before you reply or re-send any message. DELETE:tagline,empty lines,etc. ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx This message was scanned for viruses and is believed to be clean.

If this regiment wasn't mustered until 1846, does that mean it wasn't active during the War of 1812?

Fourth Regiment of Tenn. Milit Can anyone point me in the direction of some info for this regiment? My 4th great-grandfather served in it and I'd like to know more about it. Thanks, Jenn

In a message dated 7/4/2006 11:55:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, RWa5352802 writes: Without a political slant, May God bless those who have previously served, are currently serving, and will serve in the future. http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/ftmeigs/ Please take advantage of the "search engine". It may yield a surprise or two. Bob Walker A large number of people paid tribute, today, by taking time to visit my War of 1812 webpage. It shows considerable respect to those who make daily sacrifices on our behalf......not only in the military but as civil servants and the like. Let us never forget. Regards, Bob Walker

In a message dated 7/4/2006 5:26:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, blevins@cchat.com writes: I don't see the "search engine." I have a Blevins ancestor around at the time who might be in Kentucky or Tennessee. Ernest Everett Blevins, MFA Blevins Historical Research 110 Evergreen Way Villa Rica, Georgia 30180 770-456-1876 http://blevinshistoricalresearch.com Historic Preservation Consultant -- Historical and Architectural Research -- Genealogical (Family) Research -- Preservation Planning and Documentation -- House History It has to do with AOL's treatment of "links" on their lists. Limit your link to: _http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/ftmeigs/_ (http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/ftmeigs/) Only between http: and ftmeigs/ Let me know if you're still having problesm The "search engine" link is a button labled "Pico Search" below the yellow ribbon. Sorry about the problems. Bob Walker

In a message dated 7/4/2006 12:38:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ellijaynan@ellijay.com writes: Our son just returned from his second tour to Afghanistan. He was in the vehicle following his friends. The friends were blown up by an IED. We are so very sorry for the loss of such good and patriotic men. We thank God everyday for the safe return of our son. William McGinnis-Tennessee volunteer War of 1812. Nancy McGinty I can imagine the relief you must have felt when word was received that you son was returning home safely. So many of them didn't. These men and women are serving with distinction proudly, and with their honor laid for all to see. The stories that some of them must have to tell. I remember a couple....how our son (who is a 15 year special ops airman) told us early on to listen to CNN because, that way, we would know where they HAD been. Or thje practical way of looking at death. He associates death with pain and, when they buy the mountain top at 300 MPH, there will be no pain. God bless you and your son. Bob Walker

Hello, Antonette. Good to see that you;re still in the chase. My DEVERS are somewhat, well....mostly, a dead end for me. My only reference, which most people would give a hand and foot for, are copies of the 1818 marriage documents found at: _http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/Documentation/index.htm_ (http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/Documentation/index.htm) showing her as Polly DEVERS, etc. I've not been able to track her parents from those names shown on the documentation. Good luck in your research. Bob Walker In a message dated 7/4/2006 12:41:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, waughtel@oz.net writes: Checked out your page (again) and noticed the surname of Devers. One of my sister's is married to a Devers. Where are yours from? I am not sure of his ancestry except I did know his late mother & father but not where the father had come from, but feel he was, or may have been, from the Oklahoma area. Would check with my sister today but they are out at their oldest daughter's for a couple days. Antoinette (Tacoma, Washington) ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWa5352802@aol.com> To: <WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 9:27 AM Subject: Re: [WARof1812] Say "thanks"