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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