About the book
Not only professional soldiers but also citizens serving as militiamen participated in the War of 1812.
The militia’s contribution to the War of 1812 is not well understood. Even now, 200 years later, we don’t know how many Upper Canadian militia men died defending their home.
York’s Sacrifice profiles 39 men who lost their lives during the war. They include 19 residents of the Town of York, five residents of York County, and 11 residents of Halton, Peel, and Wentworth Counties. Where possible, biographies include information about each man’s origin, residence, occupation, civic life, family, militia service, and circumstances of death. A section on records provides detailed guidance in finding and using records from the period to trace an ancestors militia service and life in this difficult time period.
A complete list of men who served in the three York regiments during the war identifies those who were killed, injured, captured, or deserted.
Editions of York's Sacrifice
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781459705951
- EBook
- ISBN 9781459705975
- PDF
- ISBN 9781459705968
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Not only professional soldiers but also citizens serving as militiamen participated in the War of 1812.
The militia’s contribution to the War of 1812 is not well understood. Even now, 200 years later, we don’t know how many Upper Canadian militia men died defending their home.
York’s Sacrifice profiles 39 men who lost their lives during the war. They include 19 residents of the Town of York, five residents of York County, and 11 residents of Halton, Peel, and Wentworth Counties. Where possible, biographies include information about each man’s origin, residence, occupation, civic life, family, militia service, and circumstances of death. A section on records provides detailed guidance in finding and using records from the period to trace an ancestors militia service and life in this difficult time period.
A complete list of men who served in the three York regiments during the war identifies those who were killed, injured, captured, or deserted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is York's Sacrifice about?
Not only professional soldiers but also citizens serving as militiamen participated in the War of 1812.
The militia’s contribution to the War of 1812 is not well understood. Even now, 200 years later, we don’t know how many Upper Canadian militia men died defending their home.
York’s Sacrifice profiles 39 men who lost their lives during the war. They include 19 residents of the Town of York, five residents of York County, and 11 residents of Halton, Peel, and Wentworth Counties. Where possible, biographies include information about each man’s origin, residence, occupation, civic life, family, militia service, and circumstances of death. A section on records provides detailed guidance in finding and using records from the period to trace an ancestors militia service and life in this difficult time period.
A complete list of men who served in the three York regiments during the war identifies those who were killed, injured, captured, or deserted.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in York's Sacrifice?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of York's Sacrifice?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781459705951
How long is York's Sacrifice and how many pages does it have?
York's Sacrifice has 224 page(s)
Is York's Sacrifice part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Genealogist's Reference Shelf
Who is/are the Author/s of the book York's Sacrifice?
Janice Nickerson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
York's Sacrifice is available as paperback(ISBN 9781459705951) and ebook(ISBN 9781459705975) and pdf(ISBN 9781459705968)
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