A year ago while volunteering at the Mercer County (Pa) Historical Society, I came across the will of Sgt. James Crawford killed at the Battle of Stoney Creek, his will is actually his letter home telling his family goodby and stating his wished. Then I found Capt. Silas Amberson of the 22nd, the Caleb Ball who came home and died while on leave, then John Ray who died in Upper Canada, then Edward Cole who recorded his will with the deeds. I found there is a mountain of information on the Pa militia units, but almost nothing on the Federal Troops whose regiments wee recruited in Pennsylvania. So little by little I have been collecting information and would like to try and reconstruct the rolls of the 22nd U.S. Infantry, in late 1814 this unit, or what was left of it was combined with others into the 2nd U.S. Infantry. If anyone has any information on the 22nd during the War of 1812 I would appreciate the help. If you have a soldier that you think may have been in the unit I may be able to help you. They served in Upper Canada, around Niagra, Buffalo/Black Rock, the battles of Lundy's Land and Chippewa. thanks, Mark S. Painter bender@advntr.com

Good Morning, Sorry that I can not be more definite in my reply to you, but I have in a matter of days acquired a viral infection. My symptoms are similar to osteoarthritis . Pain in both soldiers, fingers (esp thumbs) and legs so I am not too active. It can last from a few weeks to months. Therefore I find it difficult to hold books to read and make notes. It is also embarrassing when 'little old ladies' with their walkers ask me to move aside as I am slowing them down. One must keep his sense of humour alive. Here are three books that should help you and no doubt your library will have them. i) The Incredible War of 1812 - J. Mackay Hitsman, Updated by Donald Graves ISBN 1-896941-13-3 The finest one-volume history of the War of 1812 ii) Where Right and Glory Lead - The Battle of Lundy' Lane, 1814 Donald E. Graves ISBN 1-896941-03-6 iii) Red Coats & Grey Jackets - The Battle of Chippawaq, 5 July 1814 Donald E. graves ISBN 1-55002-210-5 If anyone has any information on the 22nd during the War of 1812 I would appreciate the help. If you have a soldier that you think may have been in the unit I may be able to help you. They served in Upper Canada, around Niagra, Buffalo/Black Rock, the battles of Lundy's Land and Chippewa. Trevor Hamilton Toronto

The POW records at Halifax have 1,350 men of the US Army incarcerated there during the War of 1812, most being transferred from Quebec. One man was identified as in the 22nd US Infantry: Robert McCaan, Private He was captured at 40 Mile Creek by Indians on June 8, 1813. He was interned at Melville Island Prison on November 9, 1813 having been taken there on the the HMS Diadam. He was discharged May 31, 1814 to the Matilda Cartel for exchange. Most of those identified by regiment were from the 14th and 23rd Regiments. Scott Baker -----Original Message----- From: MarkS.Painter [mailto:bender@advntr.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 9:50 AM To: WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WARof1812] 22nd U.S. Infantry-War of 1812 A year ago while volunteering at the Mercer County (Pa) Historical Society, I came across the will of Sgt. James Crawford killed at the Battle of Stoney Creek, his will is actually his letter home telling his family goodby and stating his wished. Then I found Capt. Silas Amberson of the 22nd, the Caleb Ball who came home and died while on leave, then John Ray who died in Upper Canada, then Edward Cole who recorded his will with the deeds. I found there is a mountain of information on the Pa militia units, but almost nothing on the Federal Troops whose regiments wee recruited in Pennsylvania. So little by little I have been collecting information and would like to try and reconstruct the rolls of the 22nd U.S. Infantry, in late 1814 this unit, or what was left of it was combined with others into the 2nd U.S. Infantry. If anyone has any information on the 22nd during the War of 1812 I would appreciate the help. If you have a soldier that you think may have been in the unit I may be able to help you. They served in Upper Canada, around Niagra, Buffalo/Black Rock, the battles of Lundy's Land and Chippewa. thanks, Mark S. Painter bender@advntr.com ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== MESSAGE HINT: Limit your per line characters to 55 to 70 for a much better return message. ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx