Queenston near Niagara-on-the-Lake in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe

1763 - 1851

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 27, 2011

1. Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe Marker

Inscription. 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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1813.

Location. 43° 9.623′ N, 79° 3.18′ W. Marker is near Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, in Niagara Region. It is in Queenston. It can be reached from Niagara Parkway north of Portage Road. This historical marker is located in the shadow of the Brock Monument,

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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 the landscape. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14184 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake ON L0S 1L0, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe

and in Niagara Canada.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir Isaac Brock (a few steps from this marker); Brock's Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Queenston Heights / la Bataille de Queenston (a few steps from this marker); The "Colored Corps" 1812 - 1815 (within shouting distance of

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.

this marker); Brock's Monument - Queenston Heights Battlefield (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Militia Units In Upper Canada, 1812-1850 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Queenston Heights (within shouting distance of this marker); The Decisive Battle / La bataille décisive (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

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

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.

Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe, Bart. image. Click for full size.

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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.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,464 times since then and 34 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.