St.George's in St. George's Parish, Bermuda, British Overseas Territories — North Atlantic Ocean (Sargasso Sea)
American Prisoners of the War of 1812 who died in Bermuda
United States Daughters of the War of 1812
Photographed by Judith Elizabeth Pearson, February 23, 2019
1. American Prisoners of the War of 1812 who died in Bermuda Marker
In Memory of the American Prisoners of the War of 1812 who died in Bermuda
Jean Baptiste · James Boon · Peter Burn · Richard Dale · Joseph Darby · William Demers · Thomas Dunton · Charles Gerlock · Howe Hanson· Hugh Hendrik · Samuel Henry · John Joseph · John Rosen · Patrick Ryan · John Stephens.
Dedicated February 23, 2019
National Society United States Daughters of 1812
Erected 2019 by National Society United States Daughters of 1812.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the United States Daughters of 1812, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 32° 22.875′ N, 64° 40.61′ W. Memorial is in St.George's, Bermuda, in St. George's Parish. It is on King Street, on the left when traveling east. This marker is located at King's Square on the outer wall of the Butterfield Bank building. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: King St 1, StGeorge's, Bermuda, British Overseas Territories. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale (here, next to this marker); First Government House (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Moore (within shouting distance of this marker); John Till (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Settlement of Bermuda (about 90 meters away); Pilot Darrell's House (about 180 meters away); United States Navy Anchor (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Broad Arrow (approx. 15.9 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St.George's.
More about this memorial. The marker is near the marker for Midshipman Richard Southerland Dale, whose grave is nearby at St. Peter's Church graveyard.
Regarding American Prisoners of the War of 1812 who died in Bermuda. The marker lists the names of 15 US prisoners of war, taken to Bermuda by the Royal Navy in the War of 1812. With the exception of Richard Dale, the whereabouts of their remains are unknown.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2020, by Judith Elizabeth Pearson of Burke, Virginia. This page has been viewed 481 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 29, 2020, by Judith Elizabeth Pearson of Burke, Virginia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
