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Young family ancestor played in the specific events of the campaigns on the Niagarafrontier.181419 Jun to 24 Jul, 36 days25 Jul to 29 Jul, 5 days* 25 to 30 Aug, 6 days14 Oct to 11 Nov, 30 daysThe author’s compilation of Daniel’s service is in accord with that of Bill Young ofWelland, with the exception that the author missed the service of Daniel between 19 and24 July. Bill Young added the days of service and it would appear that Daniel Youngserved a total of 304 days – which is a substantial portion of the two and a half years thatthe War of 1812 lasted.On 25 July the Battle of Lundy’s Lane was fought. It is certain that Daniel was present,with Lieut. Col. Bradt reporting that his militia regiment fired a volley, but that four ofhis officers retreated not to reappear until after the Battle was over. One can hope thatDaniel was not among these four. Casualties of the 5 th Lincoln included Major Hatt whowas severely wounded, as well as three soldiers also wounded.On 3 Aug the Battle of Black Rock took place. Jacob Haegle who was a Private inDaniel Young’s Company reported many years later that he was at the Battle of BlackRock, and the Battle of Ft. Erie. It is not clear which events he was referring to sincethere was more than one “event” at Black Rock and at Ft. Erie. The latter likely refers tothe Siege of Ft. Erie from 15 Aug to Oct in 1814. The Battle of Cooks Mill (Lyon’sCreek) took place 19 Oct. – the last battle of the War in Niagara.* Some muster rosters may have gone missing, and some unreported until later. On 15November 1815, Daniel reported to the Board established to investigate the claims of thathe and his Company were owed monies for the above dates in 1813, and 1814.2) DANIEL YOUNG, Jr. (1782 to ??). Eldest son of Daniel Young and ElizabethWindecker.In 1804, offiers of the west riding of Lincoln were organized in two regiments. Officersof the first included Colonel Peter Hare, Lieut. Col. Andrew Bradt, and Major RichardHatt. Among the Ensigns were ……… Ephraim Land, Daniel Young, Jr., BenjaminLockwood ………… No further record of Daniel Jr. can be found in any source afterthis date.3) PETER YOUNG (1784 to 1846). Second son of Daniel Young and ElizabethWindecker.4

To add something to the confusion, in a roster composed after the War, circa 1824, thereis a list of Capt. Samuel Hatt’s Flank Company for 1812. The muster roster shows:3. Private David [Henry?] Young - “of Barton”65. Private David Young – “Joined Merritt’s Dragoons in July 1812In another roster, apparently written considerably later (1820 or later) of those, “onService in the year 1812”, the last name on the list is:Private Henry Young and in the Remarks column, “See Capt. Durand’s letter 26 July’24”.It should be noted that number 20 is Private John Green with the Remark that he was“wounded at Queenston” and number 33. is Private John Gordon – “Died of woundsrec’d at the Battle of Queenston. Both Hatt’s Company, and that of Durand, were withBrock at the Battle of Queenston Heights according to John Norton’s Diary. However,the above roster data contains some inconsistencies, and it may be wondered if thereference is to Durand’s Company or Hatt’s Company, although taken as a whole itwould seem that Henry Young (b. 1787) was in Captain Hatt’s Flank Company of theLincoln Militia before joining that of his father, and irrespective, did see action at theBattle of Queenston Heights.Daniel signed affidavits for his son (at the time the latter applied for Son of UE land forhimself and Daughter of UE land for his wife Rachel Young) reporting that Henry hadserved with his Company and did his duty as a soldier.The matter become entirely clear by Oct 1812 when Sergeant Henry Young begins toappear consistently in his father’s rosters.Commanding Officer: Captain Daniel Young. Henry’s rank is Sergeant until 1814 whenhe received a promotion.181217 Oct to 24 Oct, 8 days25 Oct to 24 Nov, 31 days25 Nov to 16 Dec, 22 daysSee the entry for Captain Daniel Young for the probable or possible battles that Henrywould have been involved in during this and later intervals – as well as at QueenstonHeights.1813Detachment under Major Richard Hatt and Ensign David Kerns6

Sergeant Henry Young, 8 Feb to 18 Feb, 11 daysCaptain Daniel Young’s CompanySergeant Henry Young25 May to 24 Jun, 34 days, “on duty”17 Oct to 24 Oct, 8 days25 Oct to 24 Nov, 31 days25 Nov to 24 Dec25 Jun to 13 July, (with above) 49 daysSgt. Henry Young21 Sep to 24 Oct 34 days15 Nov to 24 Nov, 10 days (Detachment with brother Sgt. George Young)Qr Mr Sergt. Young17 Sept to 24 Oct, 38 days1814Captain Daniel Young’s CompanySergeant Henry Young20 Jun to 24 Jul, 35 days (Battle of Chippewa 5 Jul)25 Jul to 29 Jul (Battle of Lundy’s Lane 25 Jul)20 Sep to 30 Aug (with above, 16 days)13 Oct to 11 Nov, 30 daysDetachment:Sergeant Henry Young25 Jun to 24 Sep, 31 daysDetachment under Sergeant Major Abraham Secord:Q. Mr. S. Henry Young13 Oct to 11 Nov, 30 days7

18125. GEORGE YOUNG (1795 to circa 1861). Son of Daniel Young and ElizabethWindecker. The other George Young (always known as George I / J Young) wasnot in Barton Township until after the War of 1812.Captain Daniel Young’s Company:Private George Young17 Oct to 24 Oct, 8 days25 Oct to 24 Nov, 31 days25 Nov to 16 Dec, 22 days1813Detachment under Major Richard HattPrivate George Young10 Feb to 18 Feb, 9 daysCaptain Daniel Young’s CompanyPrivate George Young25 Apr to 24 May14 Jul to 31 Jul, (and above) 48 days25 May to 24 June, 31 daysSergeant George YoungMichael Showers Company28 Aug to 2 Sep, 6 daysCaptain Daniel Young’s Company16 Oct to 24 Oct, 9 daysDetachment15 Nov to 24 Nov, 10 days (with brother Henry Young)18148

Captain John McEwan’s Company 4 th Lincoln Militia? Private George Young, 19 to 30 Jun, 12 days, Government EmployDetachment under Major Abraham SecordSergeant George Young, 25 Jun to 24 Sep, 31 daysDetachment under Lieut. Ephraim LandSergeant George Young, 10 Sep to 24 Sep, 5 daysCaptain Daniel Young’s Company20 June to 24 July, 35 days (Battle of Chippewa 5 Jul)25 Jul to 29 Jul, 5 days (Battle of Lundy’s Lane 25 Jul)16 Oct to 24 Oct, 9 days13 Oct to 11 Nov, 30 days6. FREDERICK YOUNG (1794 to circa 1831). Son of Daniel Young andElizabeth Windecker. The only individual with whom this Frederick might be confusedis Frederick Young of NJ who emigrated about 1806. This man, who owned a farm onthe Barton – Ancaster line, would have been too old for militia service, since he appearsto have been born about 1745. To make things more complicated, Frederick son ofDaniel married Catherine a daughter of Frederick Young from NJ and appears to haveresided with or near his in laws in the area of Barton – Ancaster along Mohawk Road. Itshould be noted that what follows is very incomplete since Frederick served in LincolnMilitia regiments the contents of which the present author did not transcribe.1812Captain Daniel Young’s CompanyPrivate Fredr Young25 Sep to 24 Oct, 10 days (not known which of the days in this interval George served)1813Captain Charles Depew’s Co. 5 th L.M. stationed at Burlington HeightsRank and File Frederick Young17 Sep to 26 Sep, 10 days9

1814Detachment under Sgt. Major Abraham SecordPrivate Frederick Young, 25 Jun to 24 Sep, 18 daysDetachment under Lieut. Ephraim LandPrivate Frederick Young, 10 Sep to 24 Sep, 15 daysCaptain Daniel Young’s CompanyRank and File Frederick Young20 Jun to 24 Jul, 35 days (Battle of Chippewa 5 Jul)25 Jul to 29 Jul (Battle of Lundy’s Lane 25 Jul)23 Aug to 25 Aug (with above) 9 days5 Nov to 11 Nov, 7 days (it is interesting that in this muster listed immediately afterFrederick were his Windecker cousins Frederick Windecker and Stephen Kitson.Capt. Daniel Young’s Detachment under Major Abraham SecordPrivate Frederic Young, 5 Nov to 11 Nov, 7 days (duplicate of above date)7. ADAM YOUNG (circa 1793 to 1830). Son of Daniel Young and ElizabethWindecker. Adam appears to have resided in the northern part of Barton Township,perhaps below the Mountain in what was to become the City of Hamilton. Thus he is tobe found in Lincoln Militia rosters relating to that geographical area. Hence acomprehensive record of the service of Adam will require a much more thorough searchof all the musters of the 5 th Lincoln Militia and adjacent areas.1812Captain James Durand’s 2 nd Flank Company – “on Service in the year 1812”Private Adam Young1813Captain Daniel Young’s CompanyRank and File (Private) Adam Young21 Sep to 24 Oct, 34 days10

1814Detachment under Sgt. Major Abraham SecordPrivate Adam Young, 25 Jun to 24 Sep, 18 days18128. DAVID YOUNG (1786 to 1864). Son of Henry Young and Phoebe Van Every.A copy made in 1824 of the general muster rolls for the Flank Companies of the 5 thLincoln Militia “on service in the year 1812” includes:Captain Samuel Hatt’s Company3. Private David [Henry?] Young, “of Barton”65. Private David Young, “Joined Merritt’s Dragoons in July 1812”A certificate composed in 1824 stated that, David Young of Ancaster served as aSergeant in the first flank of the 5 th L.M. commanded by Lt. Col. Andrew Bradt, between28 June 1812 and 1 January 1813. Served 8 weeks, transferred to Major Merrits’Provincial Dragoons as Sergeant and farrier and served there about 7 months.In the rosters of Major Merritt’s Troop of Niagara Light Dragoons, on Service from the1 st May to the 24 th December 1812 is:1. Farrier David Young – “on paylists 25 Sep to 24 Oct as Private” (copy 19 June 1820)Ordered to escort the stores, forwarded from York to Amherstberg and went under theConduct of Ensign Kerns as far as Oxford.Rank and File (duplicate of the above entry)Detachment – Capt. Daniel Young’s – Lieut. Ephraim LandPrivate David Young, 10 Sep to 24 Sep, 15 daysNote: In the 1824 copy of records, a Henry Young is listed among the Privates inMerritt’s Dragoons, but the context shows that this was a clerical error (or one thatmemory has distorted), since it is clear that David Young is the one who was serving withthe Dragoons.In a “Nominal Return of Capt Richard Duncan Fraser’s Troop of Provincial LightDragoons, on service during the late War is:48. Private David Young11

1813Capt. Israel Dawdy’s Co. of 5 th L.M.Rank and File David Young, 23 Jul to 24 Jul, 3 daysLieut. Col. Andrew BradtRank and File, David Young, 20 Jun to 24 Jul, 3 daysCapt. Charles DePew’s Co. 5 th L.M.Rank and File David Young17 Sep to 6 Oct, 20 days6 Oct to 20 Oct, 10 days1814(No record)9. JOHN [H.] YOUNG (1797 to 1883). Son of Henry Young and Phoebe VanEvery.John appears to have resided in Ancaster or close by in Barton (northern portion) and isoften found in same unit as his brother David. In order to compile a complete record itwill be necessary to ensure that all companies of the 5 th Lincoln Militia have beenchecked (especially those for Capt. Charles Durand’s Company), as well as thoseadjacent (e.g., 4 th Lincoln Militia), however John Young is a very common name and ittoo far afield, it is likely another unrelated John Young that is recorded in the documents.1812Captain James Durand 2 nd Flank Company “on Service in the year 1812”Private John Young --------------Captain Daniel Young’s CompanyRank and File John Young17 Oct to 24 Oct, 8 days24 Sep to 24 Nov25 Oct to 24 Nov, 31 days12

25 Nov to 16 Dec (most of the Privates “deserted” during this period, meaning choosingto return home for sundry reasons – especially if no emergency)1813Captain Daniel Young’s CompanyRank and File John Young, 11 Jul to 16 Jul, 7 daysCapt. Israel Dawdy’s Company 5 th L.M.Rank and File John Young, 23 Jul to 24 Jul, 3 daysCapt. Charles Depew’s Co. 5 th L.M. stationed at Burlington HeightsRank and File John Young ------------------ sick not on duty1814Detachment SergeantsJohn Young, 25 Jun to 24 Sep, 31 daysSergt. John Young, 13 Oct to 30 Oct, 18 daysDetachment from Capt. Daniel Young under (Sergt.?) Major Abraham Secord13 Oct to 30 Oct, 18 days (duplicate of above).2 nd LINCOLN MILITIA, Captain Charles Askins1. HENRY YOUNG. There is a problem in identifying who this individual was.Henry Young (b. 1762) was residing in Ancaster after 1798 (although could havereturned to reside on the Grand River for the duration of the War of 1812). The otherHenry Young of record (b. 1787) resided in Barton near Ryckman’s Corners and was inhis father’s company of the 5 th Lincoln Militia for the most of the War, except during theearly part of 1812 when he was with a Flank Company of the 5 th . So who was thefollowing Henry Young? Perhaps an unrecorded son of Henry (b. 1762) who diedshortly after the War? Henry, as do many men of the 2 nd who resided along the GrandRiver, only appears in the records of 1812.181213

Private Henry Young9 Nov to 24 Nov, 16 days25 Nov to 14 Dec (Henry was among the majority of the Company who “deserted”, orelected to return to their farms).2. PETER YOUNG. As noted in the section pertaining to the 5 th Lincoln Militia itis difficult to impossible to ascertain who this Peter Young was. There are twopossibilities, and both of these men were in fact living along the Grand River after theWar of 1812. So the following record relates to the son of Daniel Young, or the son ofHenry Young. With the hope that Bill Young will be able to disentangle the identity ofthe following Peter, his service records are provided here.1812Private Peter Young25 Oct to 24 Nov, 31 days25 Nov to 14 Dec, “deserted” (the vast majority of the men appear to have returned totheir farms at this time)1813Detachment under Capt. John Row stationed at Fort EriePvte. Peter Young, 6 May to 24 May, 19 daysCaptain Charles Askins CompanyPrivate Young Peter, 25 May to 27 May, 3 days1814Captain Askin’s Company was led by Lieut. Christian McDonnel to 5 July, then EnsignJohn FralighPrivate Peter Young13 Jul to 22 Jul, 10 daysNote: Peter was not in service during the Battle of Chippewa 5 Jul or the Battle ofLundy’s Lane 25 Jul.3. ABRAHAM YOUNG (1766 to 1817). Son of Lt. John Young and CatharineHill.14

1812Private Abram Young25 Oct to 24 Nov, 31 days25 Nov to 14 Dec, “deserted” along with the majority of men, for reasons that areunknown at this time.1813In a document that is torn, there is an entry among the list of Privates showing number 17(torn) Abraham, 6 May to 24 May, 19 days, “on duty”. This would appear to beAbraham Young, but the evidence is not conclusive.There are no other muster rolls for Captain Charles Askin’s Company during this year.The latter appears to have been given other duties (e.g., Commisary) and his Companyseems to have been left rudderless until 1814.1814Lieut. Christian McDonnel until 5 July, then Ensign John FralighPrivate Abraham Young26 June to 27 July, 32 daysNote: Abraham has the distinction of having fought in both the Battles of Chippewa (5July), and the Battle of Lundy’s Lane. During the former contest, of the 19 officers andmen present, Lieut Christian McDonnel, his son Alexr McDonnel, Jas. Forsythe (brotherin law to Abraham Young) were killed. Samuel Weir was wounded, and Abraham Nelleswas taken prisoner. These casualties put Askin’s Company in the group which sufferedthe most severe casualties (and is recognized in a plaque on the stone monument place onthe Battlefield site) of any militia unit during the War.Abraham Young was one of 16 men of this unit who served at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane(25 July). Abraham is one of only 8 men who served for the full duration of the muster,and the only member of the Young family to serve in both battles. The question iswhether he elected or was selected for this service. If the latter, then what reasons?18124. JOHN YOUNG, Jr. (1790 to circa 1848). Son of Abraham Young and EleanorDennis.Private John Young Junr15

25 Oct to 24 Nov, 31 days25 Nov to 14 Dec., “deserted” along with most of those in the company.1813In a torn record, among the Privates who served 12 May to 24 May, 13 days, was Private16. (torn) Junr. John. There being no other John Junr in the other musters, this is mostprobably John Young Junior.1814Among a 16 man detachment, stationed at Fort George, was:Private John Young Senr. (sic), 18 Jun to 25 Jun, 8 daysCompany under the command of Lieut. Christian McDonnel until 5 July, then EnsignJohn FralighPrivate John Young Junior13 Jul to 27 Jul, 15 daysNote: John Young Junior saw action during the Battle of Lundy’s Lane.18125. JOHN YOUNG (1772 to 1851). Son of Lt. John Young and Catharine Hill.Private John Young25 Oct to 24 Nov, 31 days25 Nov to 14 Dec, “deserted” along with most of the Company.1813Stationed at Fort Erie under Capt. John RowSgt. John Young, 20 May to 24 May, 5 daysCaptain Charles Askin’s CompanySgt. John Young, 25 May to 27 May, 3 days181416

Detachment stationed at Fort GeorgeSergt John Young, 23 Jun to 25 Jun, 3 daysCompany under Lieut. Christian McDonnel to 5 July, then Ensign John Fraligh13 to 27 July, 15 daysNote: John Young saw action at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane.18126. JOSEPH YOUNG (1782 to 1845). Son of Lt. John Young and Catharine Hill.Private Joseph Young25 Oct to 24 Nov, 31 days2 Dec to 14 Dec, 13 days1813The only record surviving from this era is torn, and it is unclear as to whether Josephwould have been found in this document.1814In Company led by Lieut. Christian McDonnel to 5 July, then Ensign John FralighPrivate Joseph Young13 July to 22 July, 10 daysNote: Based on the above dates Joseph did not arrive until after the Battle of Chippewa,and left 3 days before the Battle of Lundy’s Lane.1 August 2012Copyright 2012, David K. FauxCypress, California, USACaledonia, Ontario, Canada17