James FitzGibbon

JamesFitzGibbon (November 23, 1782 – December 10, 1863) was a British soldier and hero of the War of 1812. He enlisted in the Knight of Glin’s Yeomanry Corps at age 15. Three years later, he joined the Tarbert Infantry Fencibles, an Irish home service regiment, from which he was recruited into the British Army's 49th Regiment of Foot as a private soldier. He first fought in battle in 1799 at Egmond aan Zee, the Netherlands. He later served as a marine in the Battle of Copenhagen, for which he received the Naval General Service Medal. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... 1782 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, 21 days before the next year. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Combatants United States Native Americans United Kingdom, Canadian provincial forces First Nations Peoples Commanders James Madison Henry Dearborn Jacob Brown Winfield Scott Andrew Jackson George Prevost Isaac Brock† Tecumseh† Strength •U.S. Regular Army: 35,800 •Rangers: 3,049 •Militia: 458,463* •US Navy & US Marines: (at start of war... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... The Lighthouse Egmond aan Zee is a town in the municipality of Bergen, North Holland. ... A Marine is an elite warrior whose primary function is to serve aboard a ship and/or assault the land from the sea in amphibious warfare. ... Combatants United Kingdom of Great Britain Denmark-Norway Commanders Sir Hyde Parker Lord Nelson Olfert Fischer Steen Bille Strength Nelson: 12 ships of the line, 5 frigates, 7 bombs, 6 others Parker (reserve): 8 ships of the line Fischer: 7 ships of the line, 10 others Bille: 17 ships, 1... The Naval General Service Medal (NGSM) was a campaign medal approved in 1847, for issue to officers and men of the Royal Navy. ...

He came to Canada in 1802, by which time he was a sergeant. He played a key role in the suppression of a near-mutiny at Fort George. In 1806 his commanding officer Isaac Brock made him an officer. This was extremely unusual at the time as most officers' commissions were bought. In 1809 he was promoted to lieutenant. Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organisations around the world. ... Mutiny is the act of conspiring to disobey an order that a group of similarly-situated individuals (typically members of the military; or the crew of any ship, even if they are civilians) is legally obliged to obey. ... Fort George is a historic military structure at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, that was the scene of several battles during the War of 1812. ... This article refers to the British general. ... Through most of the history of the British Army it was common practice for officers to purchase their rank. ... Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ...

FitzGibbon fought at the Battle of Stoney Creek in July 1813. Three weeks later he led 50 soldiers in guerrilla-style raids on a large American force that had captured Fort George on the Niagara Peninsula. It was he who was warned by Laura Secord on June 22 about an impending sneak attack by 500 American troops. This led to the Battle of Beaver Dams (near present day Thorold, Ontario) where FitzGibbon's force, together with about 400 Mohawk and Odawa warriors defeated the Americans and took 462 prisoners. The victory made FitzGibbon a popular hero and he was promoted to captain in the Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles. Combatants Britain United States Commanders John Vincent John Chandler William Winder Strength 700 regulars and militia 3,400 Casualties 22 dead 134 wounded 55 dead or wounded 113 captured The Battle of Stoney Creek was a battle fought on June 6, 1813, during the War of 1812 near Stoney Creek... Look up guerrilla in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Niagara Peninsula is the portion of Ontario, Canada lying on the south shore of Lake Ontario. ... Painting by Mildred Peel Laura Secord (née Ingersoll) (September 13, 1775 – October 17, 1868) was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. ... June 22 is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 192 days remaining. ... Combatants Britain United States Commanders James FitzGibbon Charles G. Boerstler Strength 50 regulars 400 natives 575 regulars Casualties 25 killed and wounded 80 dead or wounded 462 captured The Battle of Beaver Dams was a small battle on June 24, 1813, during the War of 1812. ... City of Thorold Flag. ... The Mohawk (Kanienkeh or Kanienkehaka meaning People of the Flint) are an indigenous people of North America who live around Lake Ontario and the St. ... The Ottawa (also Odawa, Odaawa, Outaouais, or Trader) are a Native American and First Nations people. ... Captain is a nautical term, an organizational title, and a rank in various uniformed organizations. ...

In 1814 he fought at the Battle of Lundy's Lane. After the war he remained in Upper Canada and became a public servant and a colonel in the militia. Combatants Britain United States Commanders Gordon Drummond Phineas Riall Jacob Brown Winfield Scott Strength At start: 2,200, 5 guns Reinforcements: 1,800, 3 guns At start: 2,000, 3 guns Reinforcements: 1,000, 6 guns Casualties 84 dead 559 wounded 193 missing 42 captured 171 dead 572 wounded 110... Flag Map of Upper Canada (orange) Capital Newark 1792 - 1797 York 1797 - 1841 Language(s) English Religion Church of England Government Constitutional monarchy Sovereign  - 1791-1820 George III  - 1837-1841 Victoria Lieutenant-Governor See list of Lieutenant-Governors Legislature Parliament of Upper Canada  - Upper house Legislative Council  - Lower house Legislative... A bureaucrat is a member of a bureaucracy, usually within an institution of the government. ... Colonel (IPA: or ) is a military rank of a commissioned officer, with the corresponding ranks existing in nearly every country in the world. ...

During the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837 FitzGibbon was appointed Acting Adjutant-General of Militia. He organised and lead the forces that defended Toronto from William Lyon Mackenzie's rebel force. The Republic of Canadas flag - the two stars represent Upper and Lower Canada. ... William Lyon Mackenzie (March 12, 1795 – August 28, 1861) was a Canadian journalist, politician, and leader of an unsuccessful rebellion. ...

He was a Freemason. From 1822 to 1826 he was deputy provincial grand master, the highest office in Upper Canada. American Square & Compasses Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternal organization. ...

He moved to England in 1847 after the death of his wife Mary (née Haley), with whom he had four sons and a daughter. In 1850 he was appointed a Military Knight of Windsor. He died at Windsor Castle in 1863 and is buried there in the crypt of St. George's Chapel. Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... The Military Knights of Windsor are retired military officers who receive a pension and accommodation at Windsor Castle, and who provide support for the Order of the Garter and for the services of St Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle. ... Windsor castle, a thousand-year-old fortress transformed into a royal palace. ... St Georges Chapel, Windsor St. ...

In 2003 his descendants donated some of his personal effects, including a signet ring and a ceremonial sword, to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. Seal as impression A seal is an impression, usually in wax or embossed on the paper itself, or other item attached to a legal instrument used to authenticate it in place of, or in addition to, a signature. ... It has been suggested that War-sword be merged into this article or section. ... The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Canada. ... Motto: Advance Ottawa/Ottawa en avant Location of the City of Ottawa in the Province of Ontario Coordinates: Country Canada Province Ontario Established 1850 as Town of Bytown Incorporated 1855 as City of Ottawa Amalgamated January 1, 2001 Government  - Mayor Larry OBrien  - City Council Ottawa City Council  - Representatives 8...

External links

• The Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles
• Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online