Near Queenston in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada
Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe
1763 - 1851
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
1. Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe Marker
On October 13, 1812, following Isaac Brock's death in a preceding assault, Major-General Sheaffe assumed command and led a successful attack which dislodged an invading American force from Queenston Heights. Born in Boston, Mass., Sheaffe was commissioned in the British army in 1778 and fought in the American Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Arriving in Upper Canada in 1812, he served as Administrator of the province 1812-13, and returned to England in the latter year. He was created a baronet in 1813, attained the rank of general in 1838 and died in Edinburgh, Scotland.Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1813.
Location. 43° 9.623′ N, 79° 3.18′ W. Marker is near Queenston, Ontario, in Niagara Region. Marker can be reached from Niagara Parkway north of Portage Road. This historical marker is located in the shadow of the Brock Monument, a short distance from the north side of the monument along a park walking path. The Brock Monument is located in Queenston Heights Park, sitting atop the Canadian side of the Niagara Escarpment, overlooking the northern end of the Niagara River gorge, dominating
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brock's Monument (a few steps from this marker); Sir Isaac Brock (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Queenston Heights (a few steps from this marker); The "Colored Corps" 1812 - 1815 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Brock's Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Queenston Heights (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decisive Battle (within shouting distance of this marker); Attack (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queenston.
Also see . . .
1. Roger Hale Sheaffe. This is a link to information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on November 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
2. Sheaffe, Sir Roger Hale, 1763-1851. This is a link to information provided by the history of war web site. (Submitted on November 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
3. Sheaffe, Sir Roger Hale. This is a link to information provided by the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online. (Submitted on November 10, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.)
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
2. Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe Marker
View of the historical marker near the crest of the Niagara Escarpment, with a distant view of the Niagara River in the valley below.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011
3. Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe Marker
Another view of the historical marker situated in the landscaping just north of the Brock Monument, on the crest of the Niagara Escarpment.
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4. Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe, Bart.
From an original photograph in possession of Miss Ellen F. Sheaffe, Lausanne, Switzerland, grandniece of Sir Roger.
This portrait of Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe, Bart appeared in The War of 1812 by John Richardson and Alexander Clark Casselman 1902.
This portrait of Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe, Bart appeared in The War of 1812 by John Richardson and Alexander Clark Casselman 1902.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 919 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on April 18, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
