Fenian raid info???

[CMichaud]

From here http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discov....aspx?Surname=Mannix&GivenNames=Henry+Arthur&

Given Name(s):

Henry Arthur

Surname:

MANNIX

Rank:

Corporal

Regiment:

2nd or Quebec Battalion of Rifleman

Medal/Honour/Award:

Canada General Service Medal

Event/Time Period:

Red River (1870)

 

[cantom]

I've now ordered that book!

Found a better price than on Amazon.

ht tps://www.amazon.ca/Ridgeway-American-Fenian-Invasion-Battle/dp/0670068039

There was nothing comical about the Fenians who were deadly serious and had the tacit support of the US govt which was in a lawsuit against Britain for damages caused by CSA commerce raiders which had been built, armed, outfitted in Britain and largely crewed by British and colonial seamen.
The story about the Fenians and the tavern has been around a long time and is unfounded.
The above mentioned book "The Last Invasion of Canada" Senior and the more recent "Ridgeway" Vronsky are well worth reading to get a true idea of the situation.
We can be grateful to the Fenians for forcing the Canadian and British govts to purchase arms which are now collectors items.

 

[cigar_man]

From my collection;

This man is almost forgotten as dust in the wind.

I have researched him, found his grave in Brantford, Ontario of which I visit at least twice a year.

He should have more recognition for his contributions to the Militia in Brantford.

Private John McHaffie

13th Battalion Hamilton

"In action at Ridgeway"

A native of Scotland and the latter of England.

Immigrated to Canada in early life, where he met and was married to Anna (Wells)

John was a prosperous cigar and tobacco merchant. (Hamilton)

He was devoted and attentive to his business, but was never so engrossed in business as to ignore the claims of social life,
the spirit of improvement among his people, or the general welfare of the community.

He was also an enthusiastic and zealous member of the Canadian militia,
having been active in helping to raise and muster into service one of the first volunteer companies in th country
and subsequently rendered service with the regiment at the time of the Fenian Raid, and also during the adjustment of the Trent affair.

http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discov...als-1812-1969/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=25047&

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48660216/john-mchaffie

The picture of John was taken when he was a Sgt. in the Brantford Highland Regiment before moving to Hamilton and serving with the 13th Battalion as a Pvt.

Pvt. John McHaffie, rear row, 3rd from right with beard.