Shadrach Byfiled of Wiltshire

By Diane Garey July 30, 2011 at 07:02:14

Shadrach Byfield, a weaver from Wiltshire, served in Canada under Isaac Brock during the War of 1812. He wrote an extensive memoir about his experiences -- he was in the Battles of Detroit, Lundy's Lane, and Queenstown, and was present at the burning of Buffalo.His journals form part of the narrative for the new PBS documentary that will be broadcast on October 10, 2011 on PBS in the US and Canada.His journal is online at http://www.fortyfirst.org/writings/byfield.htmhttp://www.fortyfirst.org/writings/byfield.htm

More info at http://www.florentinefilms.org/WarOf1812-id-70.htmlhttp://www.florentinefilms.org/WarOf1812-id-70.html

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