Showing posts with label French-Indian War. Show all posts
Showing posts with label French-Indian War. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Sergeant Alan Cameron


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"The very first fire of the enemy was sufficient to repulse men who had lost all sense of order and military discipline. Amherst's (the 15th) and the Highlanders alone, by the soldier-like and cool manner they were formed in, would undoubtedly have beaten back the whole Canadian army if they had ventured to attack them."

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"Sergeant Alan Cameron had no means of carrying the officer away except on his back.  Being a stout fellow this was not a difficult task."

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Died At The Plains Of Abraham



Military Camerons in the Scot In New France

Alexander Cameron, born about 1720 in Dungallon, Invernesshire, Scotland; died [September 3rd] 1859 Plains of Abraham

Captain Alexander Cameron of Dungallon died on the 3rd.

On September 17th the Highlanders landed at Wolfe's Cove with the rest of the army and were soon on the plains of Abraham. [Source]

FindAGrave Memorial for Captain Alexander Cameron.

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Alexander Cameron Of Dungallon Died On The 3rd


An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America Prior to the Peace of 1783: Together with Notices of Highland Regiments and Biographical Sketches (Google eBook)
Quebec, past and present: a history of Quebec, 1608-1876 By Sir James MacPherson Le Moine

"...September 1st burned and the force marched to Montmorenci, burning all the houses on the way. On the 2nd the Highlanders returned to their camp at Point Levi. Captain Alexander Cameron of Dungallon died on the 3rd...".

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Simon Cameron



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Per Wikipedia:

"Cameron was born in Maytown, Pennsylvania, to Charles Cameron and Martha Pfoutz. He was orphaned at nine and later apprenticed to a printer.. .  He married Margaret Brua and returned to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...".

More biographical information.


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