War of 1812 in Algoma || British Regiment at the time of the War

British Regiments Leading Up To The War

FACT SHEET

The following is a brief outline of the history of the British Regiments that were stationed at Fort St. Joseph on St. Joseph Island leading up to the War of 1812.

1796 - In the spring, Lieutenant Andrew Foster and the 24^th Regiment helped survey and clear the land for Fort St. Joseph.

1796 - The establishment of the British Indian Department.

1796 - In the fall, Ensign Leonard Brown and twelve men from the Queen’s Rangers replaced the 24^th Regiment.

1801 - Captain Peter Drummond and 42 men from the Royal Canadian Volunteers assisted with the construction of Fort St. Joseph.

1802 - Captain Alexander Clerk and men from the 49^th Regiment assumed responsibility of Fort St. Joseph.

1805 - Captain Arthur Trew and the 41^st Regiment arrived at the Fort.

1809 - Captain Thomas Dawson commanded a detachment of the 100^th Regiment at Fort St. Joseph.

1811 - In September 1811, “Fort St. Joseph’s most famous commander”, Captain Charles Roberts, took charge of the Fort with the 10^th Royal Veterans Regiment.