The Lake Erie Ledger

A Publication of the Society of the in the State of

October 2007 Organized January 8, 1895 Volume 20, Number 3 Samuel Huntington to be inducted into OVHOF

Governor Ted Strick- The OVHOF was established in 1992 to recog- land has announced that nize Ohio veterans with honorable military service twenty new members will who have gone on to make significant contribu- be inducted into the Ohio tions to their community, profession, state, and na- Veterans Hall of Fame tion. In May 2005, the OVHOF became law under (OVHOF). The Class of SB 277, stating the Governor’s Office of Veterans 2007 includes representa- Affairs shall serve as administrative agent. tives of armed conflicts The induction ceremony will be held on 8 No- from the War of 1812, vember 2007, at 11:00 a.m. in the auditorium of the World War I, World War Franklin County Veterans Memorial in Columbus. II, Korea and Vietnam. The ceremony is open to the public and is preceded by a public reception beginning at 10:00 a.m. Samuel Huntington (1765-1817), the 3 rd gover- Four other governors who served during the nor of Ohio and the District Paymaster for the War of 1812 have been accepted into the OVHOF. Army of the Northwest during the War of 1812, They are , Duncan McArthur, Allen was nominated by the Society of the War of 1812 Trimble, and Joseph Vance. Two in the State of Ohio. Ohio Society members have also been inducted: On 3 October 1812 Huntington received a fed- Roeliff Brinkerhoff and Robert E. Grim. eral commission to serve as the district paymaster of the 8 th Military District under Brigadier General Nominations are being accepted . He served in this capacity Nominations are being accepted for next year’s until 31 March 1815 when he resigned his commis- slate of state officers. Please contact Eric Johnson, sion. Brad Tilton or Paul Morehouse if you wish to run As a district paymaster, he held the rank of ma- for an office. The list of officer’s positions are lo- jor. He handled the payroll for both General Harri- cated on page two of this newsletter. son’s regular army and the militia units assigned to This is a golden opportunity for a compatriot to serve on federal duty in the northwest. His initial ‘get’ involved with the state organization and to duty station was the army’s headquarters at Frank- have voting privileges (some of the offices) at next linton (now Columbus), Ohio, and during 1814 he year’s Triennial convention, which will held in was stationed at Fort in the Territory of September in Philadelphia. Michigan. Fort Huntington in downtown Cleveland was named for Governor Huntington. Within these pages Honorees for the OVHOF are nominated throughout the year and include men and women State officers listing President James Madison Dollar from all over Ohio encompassing all branches of Battle of Copus Hill military service and all eras of military conflict. A Minutes of the October 2006 meeting 13-member executive committee of veterans’ rep- Minutes of the April 2007 meeting resentatives recommends the names to the Gover- Grave Registration Form NEXT MEETING — October 6, 2007 nor for induction into the Hall of Fame. Page 16 The Lake Erie Ledger October 2007 Ohio Society of the War of 1812 Officers President — Rev. C. George Fry Info Tech Chairman — H. Scott Baker II Chaplain 353 Hilltop Drive 158 West Union Street Upper Sandusky, Ohio 43351-9241 Circleville, OH 43113-1965 (419) 294-5649 (740) 474-8445 [email protected]

Vice President — Eric E. Johnson Judge Advocate — William E. Huber II Editor, The Lake Erie Ledger P.O. Box 298 377 Nantucket Drive St. Mary’s, OH 45885-0298 Avon Lake, OH 44012-2803 [email protected] (440) 933-5434 [email protected] Marshal — Open

Secretary — Open Historian — John H. Smith 705 Bentwood Drive Treasurer — E. Paul Morehouse, Jr. Lima, OH 45805-3001 27 Casterton Avenue [email protected] Akron, OH 44303-1001 (330) 434-3281 [email protected] President James Madison Dollar

Vice President General for Ohio Surgeon General — Dr. Robert E. Bartholomew P.O. Box 702 Sandusky, OH 44870-5910 (419) 626-9861 [email protected]

Graves Registration — Robert E. Grim 5367 State Road 72 South Sabina, OH 45169-9425 (937) 584-4622 Although, officially not a War of 1812 com- [email protected] memorative coin, the President James Madison dollar due to be released this fall by the U.S. Mint Immediate Past President — Bradley A. Tilton has extremely close ties to this war. President Registrar-Genealogist Madison was the commander-in-chief during this 161 North McElroy Road conflict. Mansfield, OH 44905 Madison was a student of both history and law. (419) 589-3140 He attended the College of New Jersey (later re- [email protected] named Princeton University). He helped craft Vir- ginia’s Constitution, as well as serving as a leader The Lake Erie Ledger in the Virginia Assembly. He was one of the writers of the Federalist Pa- pers, which was a series of 85 essays that advo- Published three times a year by the cated the adoption of the Constitu- Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Ohio Eric E. Johnson, Editor tion. Madison later helped secure passage of the 377 Nantucket Drive Bill of Rights. Avon Lake, OH 44012-2803 Because of continued harassment of American (440) 933-5434 sailors and seizure of American cargo by the Brit- [email protected] ish, Madison was forced to ask Congress for a dec-

Page 17 The Lake Erie Ledger October 2007 Three militiamen were killed at the Battle of Copus Hill A detachment of militiamen from Captain Absalom The next morning four of the men went to the spring Martin’s militia company from Guernsey County unarmed to wash up when Indians ambushed them. stopped for the night at the home of James Copus on 14 George Shipley, John Tedrick and Robert Warnick were September 1812. Copus homestead, now in Mifflin killed and scalped while a fourth militiaman, Robert Township, Ashland County, was about nine miles east Dye, made it back to the cabin with a wound in his of Mansfield. The militiamen had torched the deserted thigh. The Indians then attacked the cabin and in this Indian village of Greentown near Mansfield during the assault James Copus was killed and his daughter, day. Nancy, was wounded. George Launtz, another militia- man, was also wounded. A musket ball had broken his arm. This skirmish lasted for five hours before the Indians withdrew. It is believed that 45 Indians took part in this assault since 45 small campfires were found near the cabin. The Indians had been roasting corn the night be- fore the attack. A monument was erected to the fallen men on 15 September 1882 on the site of their burial. The battle is also called the “Battle at Copus Farm.”

Time capsule opened

During July, the Lake County Historical Society in Painesville, Ohio, opened a time capsule that was em- bedded in the corner wall of the Courthouse in Paines- ville. The courthouse is celebrating its 100th anniver- sary. Among the usual coins, newspapers, maps, books Copus Hill Monument and other items that are found in time capsules, there was a one-inch piece of wood from the U.S. Brig Law- rence. This ship was Master Commandant Oliver Haz- Birth of the Star-Spangled Banner ard Perry’s flagship during the Battle of Lake Erie. This item still needs to authenticated. An act making an alteration in the Flag of the United States The Ohio Society is still looking for a one-foot long piece from this ship so that we can have it made into a Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Rep- gravel for our meetings. If you have a piece laying resentatives of the United States of America, in Con- around in your attic, please inform the president. gress assembled, that from and after the first day of May, Anno Domini, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, the flag of the United States be fifteen Meeting Dates for 2007 stripes, alternate read and white. That the Union be fifteen stars, white in a blue field. October 6, 2007— Red Brick Tavern, Lafayette, OH Approved, 13 January 1794 Tentative dates for 2008 Although the Star-Spangled Banner is actually one April 12 — July 12 — October 11 flag, measuring 30 feet by 42 feet, which flew over Fort McHenry after the Battle of Baltimore in 1814, most people refer to a 15-stripe, 15 star flag as the Banner. The Lake Erie Ledger can be e-mailed to This national flag had its birth long before it received its any compatriot in a PDF format instead of fame during the battle. having the newsletter mailed as it have been On 4 July 1818 the Star-Spangled Banner was re- in the past. placed with a flag of 15 stripes and 20 stars. The Banner If you wish to receive this newsletter by e- had flown over this nation for 23 years, 2 months and 3 mail, please contact the editor and the news- days . letter will be e-mailed to you in the future. Page 18 The Lake Erie Ledger October 2007

Minutes of the October 2006 meeting E. Paul Morehouse, Treasurer The fall meeting of the Society of the War of 1812 in the The Memorial Fund for our three deceased members thus State of Ohio was formally called to order by Vice President far in 2006, John T. O’Neil, Joseph Hutchins, and Michael L. Eric E. Johnson at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2006, Trowbridge was discussed. Treasurer Morehouse will ask at the Red Brick Tavern in Lafayette, Madison County, Ohio, members at dues renewal time if they would like to make a in the absence of the president. Dr. Bob Bartholomew led the donation toward the $125.00 gift to the Ohio Genealogical members in an invocation. Eric Johnson led the Pledge of Society Library in Mansfield. Morehouse and Tom Neel, the Allegiance. Secretary-Treasurer E. Paul Morehouse read the OGS Library Director and an Ohio Society member will se- minutes of the July 8, 2006, meeting and they were approved lect the books to honor our departed brethren and titles will as read. Paul then presented a Treasurer’s Report which shall appear in a future issue of the Lake Erie Ledger . stand for audit. Paul discussed a nearly mature CD and asked Under old business, Treasurer Morehouse reminded the permission to reinvest it for another term. Bradley Tilton members present that the 2007 dues are now due and that if moved and Robert Grim seconded a motion to authorize rein- the Ohio Society can remit dues to the General Society by vestment of the CD and accrued interest in a new CD at Ohio December 31, 2006, we will receive a $2.00 per member re- Savings Bank at the current promotional rate of 5.4%. Motion bate for prompt payment. The General Society approved an passed unanimously. increase from $10.00 to $12.00 in October. This was the first Vice President Johnson introduced our only guest – Craig increase in the General Society dues in more than ten years. Fisher, a prospective member, whose application, along with The vice president asked if there were any nominations that of his son Brent, will be voted upon later in the meeting. for the positions of secretary and marshal and there were Fisher was invited to tell us a bit about himself and his 1812 none. Brad Tilton reported that the Ohio Veteran’s Hall of ancestor. A printed President’s report was distributed at this Fame had accepted the nominations for Governor Mordecai point. Bartley (the Ohio Society nominee), Robert Elroy Grim (the The vice president reported that he had followed up with General Society Registrar-General), and Civil War Doctor a conversion about a possible Ohio Historical marker on the Robert Richie McMeans (nominated by Dr. Robert Bartholo- Hudson campus of the Western Reserve Academy with Tho- mew) and that the installation will be held on Thursday, No- mas Vince, our April speaker. Eric has heard nothing further vember 2, 2006, a the Veteran Memorial Auditorium in Co- from Vince. Eric also reported that there was a re-enactment lumbus. Tilton urged members to try to attend. and grave rededication at the Old Moravian Cemetery in Dates of future meetings were established as Saturday, Gnadenhutten honoring six Revolutionary War and War of April 21, 2007, Saturday, July 7, 2007, and Saturday, October 1812 veterans. 6, 2007. The motion was made by Tilton, and seconded by The Chaplain’s report was contained in a handout distrib- Morehouse, passed. uted to the members. Brad Tilton’s Registrar General’s Re- Brad Tilton reminded the meeting of Eagle Scout port started with a supplemental collateral ancestor submitted Hensley’s November 18, 2006, ceremony at Fort Amanda some time ago by John Horton Brockway, for Charles Brock- and urged members to attend. Because the April meeting of way. Motion to approve was made by Brad Tilton, seconded the Society will be after the OGS Annual Conference next by Paul Morehouse. The motion passed unanimously. Craig April 12-14 in Columbus, Tilton moved and Craig Fisher Vaughn Fisher was present for the vote on his application seconded a motion to spend $30.00 for a table in the exhibit based upon descent from William Pratt, NY Militia. Tilton hall. Motion passed. In response to a fund request, Tilton moved and Morehouse seconded a motion to approve this moved and Morehouse seconded a motion to contribute application. Motion passed unanimously. Craig’s Ohio Soci- $50.00 to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library in ety number will be 158. Brent Edward Fisher’s application Fremont, Ohio. During the discussion it was suggested that was also approved unanimously and his Ohio Society number the Society might want to make this (or a similar donation will be 159. The final application presented was for David annually). Motion passed. Joseph (Lake) Schweitzer, a descendant of John Lake. This With no other business to transact, the meeting was ad- application was a bit more complicated than the two Fishers’ journed at 2:20 p.m. as Schweitzer was adopted and he was proving descent through his biological father’s family. Motion by Tilton and seconded by Morehouse to approve this application which was also unanimous. Schweitzer’s Ohio Society number will The Awards Committee be 160. The Surgeon General’s Report by Dr. Robert Bartholo- The Awards Committee is accepting nominations for mew stressed the importance of older Americans getting their the Distinguished Service Awards and the Meritorious flu shots, watching for signs or reports of West Nile Flu in Service Awards for outstanding members. our areas, and wearing a strong repellant in the late afternoon Nominations can be given to Brad Tilton, Bob Grim and evenings when mosquitoes are active. The Publication Report by Eric Johnson highlighted a new Lake Erie Ledger or Eric Johnson. See the article in the April 2006 issue which had just been mailed and a list of Ohio Society publi- for details. cations that have gone out in an e-mail.

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Minutes of the April 2007 meeting E. Paul Morehouse, Treasurer

The meeting of the Society of the War of 1812 in the Surgeon General Dr. Bartholomew after surviving the State of Ohio was called to order at 12:05 p.m. at the Knights grueling sunshine during his ancestor’s grave re-dedication Inn in Bucyrus by President George Fry. Keith Enoch and earlier this morning had a tongue in check report to deliver. Scott David Cameron were introduced as guests by the presi- Avoid guns, they can hurt you, he said and anything you pre- dent. Rev. Fry delivered the invocation and Dr. Robert Bar- dict will come true sooner or later, maybe. President Fry once tholomew led the Society in the Pledge of Allegiance. again congratulated Dr. Bartholomew on the fine ceremony Five members of the Society have passed away over the and the unusually lovely weather. God must like the Bar- last year and a brief memorial service was held for them: tholomew and the Ohl families. Michael Trowbridge, John T. O’Neil, Joseph Hutchins, The editor of the Lake Erie Ledger, Eric Johnson, asked Robert McInturff, and John Evans. A donation was made to for feedback on the paper and made the plea for story ideas, if the Ohio Genealogical Society Library to purchase materials not actual written pieces for the journal. in memory of the first three, and the Society may wish to Morehouse reported that the Society had received $315 in remember Compatriots McInturff and Evans in this manner royalties from the two volume set by Scott Baker on the Hali- as well. fax Prisoners of War. A contract will be sent to Scott to trans- Treasurer Paul Morehouse read the minutes of the 13 Oc- fer ownership of the next set of books to the Ohio Society tober 2006 meeting. John Smith moved for approval, sec- and a contract will be entered into with Willow Bend- onded by Eric Johnson. The motion passed. Morehouse also Heritage Books to produce those as well. presented the Treasurer’s report which shall stand for audit. Historian John Smith reported that he has been concen- The president reminded members present of the need to trating on improving his health since his recent stroke and fill vacant officer positions. This will be brought up again rehabilitation experience. under old business. The Bicentennial of the War of 1812 report was given by Vice President Johnson asked if the date of the summer Johnson highlighting the status of the Ohio Historical mark- meeting could be changed due to the absence of both the ers commemorating various aspects of the War of 1812 in president and himself. Morehouse made a motion, seconded Ohio. He also reported that the Ohio Historical Society has by John Smith, to move the meeting back one week from expressed an interest in working with our Society on events Saturday, 14 July, to 21 July 2007. Motion passed. There was to highlight the War of 1812. some discussion of the availability of the Red Brick Inn and The General Society’s Treasurer General, Brad Tilton, since no one knew for certain that it would be re-opened un- reported that there are currently 1,273 General Society mem- der its new owners by July, members discussed other sites. bers with paid up dues. Several states still have not remitted Johnson made a motion to once again hold the July meeting their per capita to the General Society. With most bills paid, at the OGS Library in Mansfield, if it is available that date. he said that the General Society has slightly more than The motion was seconded by Brad Tilton and passed. John- $100,000 in assets. The next meeting of the General Society son further reported that he had repaired the Society’s charter officers and committee members is scheduled for Saturday, 8 and frame. During the April OGS Conference in Columbus, September 2007, in Philadelphia. he and Tilton volunteered at our table in the vendor’s hall. President Fry asked for nominations for the position of Last night, Johnson represented the Society at the Kent State secretary. There were none. He then asked for nominations University ROTC Awards program. for the position of marshal. Once again, there were none. He Registrar-Genealogists Brad Tilton introduced Scott reminded the members that these were important positions David Cameron, a descendant of Henry Morris, and asked which need filled. him if he wished to say anything about his ancestor before we A brief discussion followed about future nominations for voted upon his application. Scott said “Morris’ horse earned the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. We have nominated all of more that he did.” Tilton moved and Morehouse seconded the the 1812 era governors of Ohio. Johnson recommended that acceptance of Cameron’s application. It was approved and he we next nominate Governor Samuel Huntington, who served becomes Ohio Society number 161. Garland Hurst Pilliar, a as a district paymaster for the U.S. Army during the war. resident of Quincy, WA, descended from Thomas Hurst, a Treasurer Morehouse gave a brief report on the successful member of the Ross County, Ohio, Militia was the next appli- Ohio Genealogical Society Annual Conference held last week cant presented. He was not present at the meeting. Tilton in Columbus and urged Ohio Society members to join the moved acceptance and Morehouse seconded. The motion OGS and attend the conference next April in Sharonville, passed and Pilliar becomes Ohio Society number 162. The outside of Cincinnati. final application presented today was that of Donald Lewis Tilton asked President Fry about his book party and Fry Martin of Chillicothe, Ohio. He is a descendant of Jacob talked about that. His new book was about his experiences a Warner, Montgomery County, Ohio, Militia. Acceptance was number of years ago teaching in Iran. moved by Tilton and seconded by Morehouse and passed. There being no further businesses to contract, President Martin, who was unable to attend today, was assigned Ohio Fry gave the benediction and called for a motion for adjourn- Society number 163. ment. Tilton moved and Bill Huber seconded a motion to adjourn under 21 July at the OGS Library in Mansfield. Have you paid your Ohio Society’s dues yet? Page 22 The Lake Erie Ledger October 2007 SOCIETY OF THE WAR OF 1812 IN THE STATE OF OHIO

ORGANIZED JANUARY 8, 1895

Registration of Graves for Veterans of the War of 1812

Veteran’s Personal Information

Name ______

Date of Birth ______Location ______

Date of Death ______Location ______

Spouse ______

Military Service

Rank ______

Unit ______State ______

Burial Information

Name of Cemetery ______

City ______Township ______

County ______State ______

Has tombstone? Yes ____ No ____ Veteran Marker? Yes _____ No _____

Location and condition of tombstone within the cemetery: (with a photo if possible)

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Date ______Send completed form to: Robert E. Grim 5367 State Route 72, S Sabina, OH 45169

2007 Lake Erie Ledger Index

1st Ranger Company 10 Manary, Captain James 10 1st Rifle Regiment Volunteers 5 Mary Isgrigg: Ohio’s last surviving widow 8 2nd Ranger Company 10 Martin, Captain Absalom 17 2nd Regiment of U.S. Artillery 4, 10 Martin, Donald Lewis 9, 19 2nd Regiment of U.S. Light Dragoons 10 McArthur, Governor Duncan 15 2nd Regiment of U.S. Rifles 10 McClelland, Captain Michael 10 17 th Regiment of U.S. Infantry 10 McInturf, Robert 3, 19 19 th Regiment of U.S. Infantry 4, 10 McMeens, Dr. Robert R. 3, 18 26 th Regiment of U.S. Infantry 10 Minutes of the October 2006 Meeting 18 27 th Regiment of U.S. Infantry 10 Minutes of the April 2007 Meeting 19 46 th Regiment of U.S. Infantry 10 Moore, Jason Hurd, Jr. 3 47 th Regiment of U.S. Infantry 10 Morehouse, E. Paul 3, 4, 11, 15, 18, 19 7th Regiment of U.S. Infantry 10 Morris, Henry 19 A Rage for Glory (Book Review) 6 Neel, Thomas 18 Armentrout, Jerry 11 O’Neil, John 3, 18, 19 Baker, Scott 9, 19 Ohio Genealogical Society Library 7 Bartley, Governor Mordecai 3, 15, 18 Ohio raised many regiments for the U.S. Army 10 Bartholomew, Conrad 5 Ohio Society to host 2 nd research day 7 Bartholomew, Dr. Robert 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 18, 19 Ohio Society makes presence known at 2007 OGS Battle of Chippewa 10 Convention 14 Battle of Copus Hill 17 Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame 3, 15 Battle of Lundy’s Lane 10 Ohio women also served in the War of 1812 4 Battle of New Orleans 10 Ohl, Andreas 5 Bright, George 4 Ohl, Andrew 5 Bright, Susannah 4 Ohl, Elizabeth 5 Brockway, Charles 18 Ohl, John 5 Brockway, James Horton 18 Ohl, Sergeant John Philip 1, 5, 9 Cadet Redmand receives the GSW1812 Award 14 Ohl, Joshua 5 Cameron, Scott David 9, 19 President James Madison Dollar 16 Camp Bloomfield (Pennsylvania) 5 Redmand, Cadet Courtney A. 14 Camp DuPont (Delaware) 5 Perry, Master Commandant Oliver Hazard 6, 12, 17 Copus, James 17 Perry, Captain William 10 Cullum, Captain William T. 8 Perry’s Monument: How many are there? 12 Cutler, Captain Enos 10 Philip Ohl protected the powder mills in Delaware 5 Cushing, Captain Daniel 4 Pilliar, Garland Hughes 9, 19 Decatur, Stephen 6 Pratt, William 18 Dye, Private Robert 17 President’s Message 9 Enoch, Keith 19 Reining, Michael Andrew 3 Evans, John 3, 19 Rufus Putman Chapter, SAR 3, 9 First Battle of New Orleans 10 Ryerson, Rev. Fr. James 9 Fisher, Brent Edward 18 Sackets Harbor, NY 10 Fisher, Craig Vaughn 18 Samuel Huntington to be inducted into OVHOF 15 Fort at Bloomingville (Ohio) 6 Schmidt, Maria 5 Fort Detroit, MI 10 Schweitzer, David Joseph (Lake) 18 Fort McHenry, MD 17 Seal, Mary 8 Fort Meigs, OH 4, 10 Shipley, Private George 17 Fry, Rev. C. George 1, 3, 6, 11, 19 Singing Rock 6 Grim, Robert Elroy 3, 18 Smith, John 11, 19 Hanning, Mrs. Aaron 4 Special dedication highlights April’s meeting 1 Harrington, M. S. 6 Strickland, Governor Ted 15 Harrington, Ralph 6 Stultz, Adam & Tammy 4 Harrison, Major General William Henry 3, 15 Tedrick, Private John 17 Hayes, Linda 12 Three militiamen were killed at the Battle of Copus’Hill 17 Hess, Captain George, Jr. 5 Time capsule opened 17 Hopkins, Captain Samuel 10 Tilton, Bradley A. 3, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19 Huber, William 19 Trimble, Governor Allen 15 Humphrey, Colonel Thomas 5 Trowbridge, Michael 3, 18, 19 Huntington, Governor Samuel 9, 15, 19 Vince, Thomas 18 Hurst, Thomas 19 Walcutt, William 12 Hutchins, Joseph 3, 18, 19 War Cry 9 Isgrigg, Private Daniel 8 Warner, Jacob 19 Isgrigg, Mary 8 Warnick, Private Robert 17 Isgrigg, Zitella 8 Waters, Polly 4 Jesup, Captain Thomas S. 10 John Philip Ohl honored in dedication ceremony 11 Johnson, Eric Eugene 9, 11, 14, 15, 18, 19 Lake, John 18 Laurence, Betsey 4 Launtz, Private George 17 Lawrence, U.S. Brig 17 Lucas, Governor Robert 15 Madison, President James 16