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Action at Butler's Farm

On 8th July, 1813, an outpost of the invading force, encamped near Fort George, was defeated by a band of Six Nations and Western Indians, led by Chiefs John Norton and Blackbird and interpreters Michel Brisebois, Louis Langlade and Barnet Lyons. Lieutenant Samuel Eldridge and 22 soldiers of the 13th United States Infantry were killed and 12 taken prisoners.

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Engagement à Butler's Farm

Le 8 juillet 1813, une bande d’Indiens des Six-Nations et d’Indiens de l’Ouest, conduite par les chefs John Norton et Blackbird et les interprètes Michel Brisebois, Louis Langlade et Barnet Lyons, battirent un détachement américain de la force d’invasion campé prés du Fort George. Le lieutenant Samuel Eldridge et 22 Fantassins du 13e Régiment d’infanterie des États-Unis furent tués et douze autres faits prisonniers.

Note: Parks Canada has identified this designation for review (outdated language or terminology, missing history, factual errors, or new knowledge).
Location: at the very southern end of Butler Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Emplacement : à l'extrémité sud de la rue Butler, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Coordinates · Coordonnées: 43.251158, -79.090618
Source: Parks Canada – Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorative plaques (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)
Licence · Permission: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
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