FIRST WAR OF 1812 BATTLE IN OHIO! HISTORY!
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- Ohio was at the forefront of a large part of the action of the War of 1812. Important battles took place in Ohio not only on land, but also large-scale naval battles on the Lake Erie. Militiamen from Ohio first saw action in the war at the Battle of Brownstown and the Battle of Oakwoods in early August of 1812, but those battle both took place in the Michigan Territory. However just about a month and a half later, the Battle of Marblehead Peninsula took place. It was the first battle of the War of 1812 to take place on Ohio soil.
Recently we visited the historic location of part of the Battle of Marblehead Peninsula, and we wanted to share its amazing history with you. A group of eighteen Ohio militiamen were transporting supplies on four boats from the Portage River Stockade to Camp Avery, which was located in modern day Milan, Ohio. On the evening of September 26, 1812, heavy storms set in, and the group stopped for the night at Bull’s Island, which today is known as, Johnson’s Island. The next morning a local farmer, Valentine Ramsdell and his son showed up at the militia’s camp and told them that their farm had been attacked by Indians and that they had barely escaped the eight miles to meet up with the militia.
A few of the militia accompanied Ramsdell and his son back to the farm and witnessed forty-seven Potawatomi warriors still encamped at there. The men returned to the rest of their party and decided to go to Cedar Point and send a messenger about the situation to Camp Avery which was about ten miles away.
When the messenger reported the situation to the camp’s commander Joshua T. Cotton, he ordered sixty-four of his men to finish their meal, and they headed to Cedar Point. Some sources say that Cotton had seventy-two men. The next morning the men rowed across to the peninsula and hid their boats in the reeds and left eight men to guard the boats. The militiamen split up and hoped to drive the Potawatomi warriors into an ambush on both sides. When they arrived at the Ramsdell farm, the enemy was no longer there but they had killed most of the family’s livestock. The fires were warm so Cotton decided to give them chase.
As the militia pursued the Potawatomi’s, they entered an area field of tall grass about as tall as a man’s waist. The waiting warriors rose from the grass and fired upon the militia as the militia returned fire. The first battle of the War of 1812 on Ohio soil was officially on! Small skirmishes took place over the rest of the day and early the following morning. Cotton being unsure of the true strength of his enemy decided to retreat back to Cedar Point. The fighting was thick on the retreat because the Potawatomi had circled behind them to block their access back to the bay. The American Militia managed to break through the lines and made it back to Lake Erie, but when they arrived they discovered that two of their boats had been found and destroyed. The men that were left to guard the boats had escaped with the other two. They were trapped with the lake to their back and an unknown number of enemies to their fronts.
The militia found an abandoned cabin and fortified it to hold off the enemy in hopes that they would be rescued. Two days later reinforcements arrived and rescued the hungry, but alive thirty-seven Americans. Thus, ended the first battle of the War of 1812 on Ohio soil. The militia suffered eight men killed, and varying reports say thirty to forty Potawatomi were killed. The battle is considered a draw.
Sometime much later after the battle, the bones of the eight Americans killed were gathered by Horace Ramsdell, and he buried them near the sight of the cabin that was used as a fort. Horace’s younger brother Valentine was killed in the battle. A monument was erected in 1857 by United States Senator Joshua Giddings, who at age sixteen, had fought as a private in the battle. You can visit the monument and graves today.
Another interesting story related to the battle is the cabin that the militia took shelter in. For many years it has been thought to be the cabin of Benajah Wolcott, a Revolutionary War veteran who first came to the area in 1806 with a party to survey a five-hundred-acre plot called, “The Firelands”. The Firelands were used to give land to settlers from Connecticut whose homes were burned by the British in the Revolutionary War. Wolcott retuned to settle in the area in 1809 and became a successful farmer. In 1822, he was sixty-years-old he had his stone house built on the site of his original log cabin. The house still stands today about five hundred feet from the battle monument and graves. It is said that it is the oldest still standing house in Ottawa County, Ohio.
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I think that the war of 1812 is overshadowed by the revolutionary war, but it was the final stage of American independence. The war of 1812 brought an end to British meddling in the American continent.
I am Ohio born and raised, and although I live in Florida now, Ohio history is still fascinating to me.
I love your videos!
Thank you for your support sir! I know the feeling, I’m originally a Pickaway County Boy!
I grew up in Berlin Heights, Ohio about 30 mins east. They have 2 old cemeteries that have Revolutionary and War of 1812 grave sites
Awesome, I wonder if those grave are veterans from the Firelands that we mentioned in the video.
@@familytreenutshistorygenealogy the area was part of the Firelands as well
My 5th great grandfather, Joseph Wadsworth lost his life at Fort Meigs, OH during the War of 1812. There is a plaque there with his name on it. I'd love to see you do something on Fort Meigs.
I would like to see more War of 1812 videos. I have several ancestors who fought in the war. One was killed during the 1814 Niagra campaign. Another wounded in northern Ohio and left for dead. Only with the help of friendly Native Americans was he able to return to Kentucky.
Wow, how wonderful it is that you know that. So many just glance past this war but it was so important during it’s time.
Col. Carson, I appreciate these videos and your attempt to highlight our country's history! I can only imagine the difficulty to learn and understand the details of an area far from you. That being said, there are a number of inaccuracies in this video. To help, the militia was coming from Ft. Sandusky, not the Portage River Stockade. Further, Milan (the birthplace of Thomas Edison) is pronounced "MIGH-lan" - as opposed to the famous Italian city. Secondly, Valentine Ramsdell wasn't the farmer - he was the son of the farmer (Joseph). Additionally, the Ramsdell farm was located close to present-day East Harbor - which is about 6 miles away from Johnson's Island. Lastly, you referenced the lake being at the militia's back when, in actuality, it was the Sandusky Bay that was at their back (Lake Erie was/is 2-3 miles north). Not nitpicking, just hoping to help you in your herculean effort!
Couldn't wait to see this War of 1812 video. I live in the town where William Henry Harrison is buried. Would love to see more about this war.
That’s a place on our list to go to soon to make a video.
@@familytreenutshistorygenealogy That will be great. My wife and I open and close the tomb. We would be honored to let you into the innermost part of the tomb. It is open from 4/1-10/31 to the public. However if you would need to film outside of those dates just let me know and we'll let you in.
@@rickcw14 That’s wonderful! Could you send me contact information for you to my email? russ@familytreenuts.org
Good video
Thanks buddy. Pretty unknown stuff.
My 3rd great grandfather fought in the War of 1812. His company marched from Stark County, Ohio towards Fort Meig.
I just loved this video Col. Carson. I learn so much from your videos as they are all well researched; thus, accurate. It is nice to learn about places, events, and people that are literally unknown to most people. You did a great job on this video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your support ma’am! Our mission will never be complete.
I LOVE Early American History. You were superb in your telling of this story. Honestly, I learned much that I didn't know. Thanks for your hard work, & excellence in relaying the history where the common person can understand, learn, & enjoy. Great job! And yes, would enjoy more content about this war.
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words and the support. We hope to bring a ton more over the next few months!
going to hit the *LIKE* button even before seeing the video --LT
Well thanks! It’s a real neat story!
Me too!
Thank you for sharing this bit of History. There was not much said in high school about the war of 1812
Loved the video. I was aware of the naval battle but not the Marblehead campaign Thank you
My ancestor was in the boat at the beginning of the video. He was from KY and wasn’t technically a soldier. We did learn a lot about the war in school because we’re in the area.
I went to the War of 1812 Museum in Plattsburgh, where the Battle of Plattsburgh happened Sept. 11,1814.
Thanks for that tip, adding it to the list!
More on War of 1812 please!
Yes sir! In the works!
Excellent job. My wife and I volunteered at the Marblehead Light House - some of most wonderful memories of Marblehead!
Thanks very much for this! I've done some reading on the War of 1812 but was not aware if this engagement. Im sure a good deal of ppl (those aware of the war at all) think of the Battle of New Orleans or maybe Fort McHenry, little realizing that in fact there were tons more battles/skirmishes in the Ohio/Michigan area. Theres a treasure trove of history here and id love to see more videos re it (pennsylvania resident here)! Thanks again
Yes sir, you are so right. We hope to crank out several this winter from that time period.
Living in Northern Ohio, I find this part of American history, partiularly interesting. Thanks. I also like the history of the Northwest Indian War..
Yes sir, we hope to cover those subjects quite a bit over the near future.
Important to get the story out there, as it may not be totally well known beyond that local area by most people.
Yes sir, so true.
Really enjoy the videos. I’m related to William Henry Harrison, so this war is definitely of interest. Thanks for all your work.
Yes sir, thanks for you support! I wish I was related to William Henry Harrison!
I will check it out.
Appreciated the info, knew of the war of 1812 and Perry battle, didn't realize Cedar Point, Johnson Island and Marblehead had that much going history with the War of 1812. I guess I thought most was in Firelands and Lake Erie.
Yes it is definitely a story in history that few people are aware of outside of the local area. So much history is all around us.
i liked this video so much I subscribed> Ilook forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thank you so much for your support! Tons on the way!
I would like to see a history of Fort Dearborn on lake Michigan in what is present day Chicago. The settlers put up a valiant fight but surrendered to the Indians on the promise of safe conduct. They were then massacred. Only a few survived. It was 1812 and the native American tribe was also the Potawatomi.
Interesting! Definitely adding this to the list of videos to do!
Marblehead has an interesting history. Johnson's island was a Civil War POW camp.
Good Video.
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Good Job... next time your in town lets link up for a video!
A history video
yes... I can show you some cool stuff!! @@familytreenutshistorygenealogy
Would love to know more about the War 1812. My 6th generation great Grandfather Moses King fought in 1812 and was awarded 80 acres of land in Wolf County, Ky called Bloody Creek for his service. He fought under Captain Quillan Maggard’s 5th regiment under Colonel Francis Preston.
Definitely something to be proud of. Much more to come!
More!!
presque isle state park - - interesting place
I live near Sandusky I've been to many of these places I got to Johnson's Island twice a year my fourth great-uncle was a guard during the civil war but I did not know about the fort in Avery I'm going to have to try to find this location
There graves in Waldo,Ohio , there are i believe 12 or 13 graves ,all are from the battle of 1812 ,i have been there several times .
Where can I find info about the Adams Co Ohio Militia 1812-1813?
War of 1812 units are tough. Often their enlistments were one three months or even shorter being formed up for an upcoming engagement and then discharged there after. Many didn’t live long enough to receive a pension. I’d start with the historical association there and possibly their library.
Oh, do give up the skinny on Perry's battle. The one that kind of set "Don't Give Up the Ship" as the Navy's motto. Cuz' that's irony (l think) 😂
Love the subject matter..no one knows about the War of 1812…however the city of Milan is pronounced like My-Lon not Ma-lawn….. that is ok i live in Medina ..the rest of the world pronounces it Ma-dean-a ..but here it’s Ma-dine-a
We hope to put out tons more War of 1812 videos in the near future!
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Potawatomi? And John Brown wasn't there
John Brown?
America history is or should be interesting to everyone. If you don't think so, you're boring.
0:11 is that Cedar Point in the distance across the Greatest Lake in the world and the dopest lake of all the great lakes Lake Erie asffffff, we Erie asf out here in ohio boiii !!!! lessgettitt, it has to be as ur fading away from it u can see the millemuim force drop curve thing to the right and that has to be the dragster standing tall in the middle..cool shot, id estimate thats about 22 miles away from you, so that should be roughly about 300 feet of earth curvature between ur view point and cedar point.........does it look like to you that there is any amount of earth curve there ??? let alone over 350 feet of earth curve and drop off ??? you can do this with any long distance photo where ppl are on sea level and videing other island where there should exist over 1 mile of curve...idc if mt everest is on an island 100 miles away, you would not be able to see that....if you were 100 miles away....but yet....if u have the best zoom lense on a really good amera u can see it...did you know navy ships can track targets with laser guided weapons from over 60 miles away ?? thats almost 2000 feet of earth curve in 60 miles...but we all know water doesnt curve....it doesnt matter how far away u are from someone.....if ur on a beach in new york looking towards ireland, if u had a powerful enouigh space laser to shoot all the way across to ireland from new york...the laser would make it there without hitting the water........how do navy ships use laser trackers at 60 miles plus when the laser would have to go over 2000 feet of supposed earth curve to meet that target ??????/ someone explain to me how navy ships can target ships with lasers froim just 20 miles away ?? where there should be 266 feet of earth curvature...look it up if u think im wrong. earthcurvature.com/
It is not pronounced MA-LON...It is pronounced MI-LUN and MY-LIN
Like just about anywhere we go, local town have their own pronunciation. Viewers will now know this after seeing your comment. I hope that you enjoyed the video anyway.