Chatham in Chatham-Kent, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Casualties of the Skirmish

Monday, October 4, 1813

— Tecumseh Parkway —

Casualties of the Skirmish Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

1. Casualties of the Skirmish Marker

Inscription. There were many casualties at the skirmish at the Forks. Although we do not presently know the identities of the warriors who were killed, we do know that two Kentucky men in Colonel Johnson's Mounted Infantry lost their lives at this site on that day:

• Private Foster Bartlett of Captain William Rice's Company who enlisted on August 15, 1813.

• Private William (or Wilham) Hardwick of Captain Samuel Combs' company who enlisted on May 20, 1813.

Erected by Tecumseh Parkway.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1813.

Location. 42° 24.399′ N, 82° 11.068′ W. Marker is in Chatham, Ontario, in Chatham-Kent. Marker can be reached from the intersection of William Street North and Murray Street, on the left when traveling north. The historical marker is located in Chatham, at the point of "The Forks" of the Thames River, in Tecumseh Park, situated along a park walkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 William Street North, Chatham ON N7M 1E2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Skirmish at the Forks (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Skirmish at the Forks (here, next to this marker); British Encampment: Forks of the Thames

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(here, next to this marker); The Forks (here, next to this marker); Tecumseh (within shouting distance of this marker); Chatham Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Chatham Armoury (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kent County Court House (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatham.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

2. Casualties of the Skirmish Marker

Close-up view, looking west, of the English text side of the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

3. Casualties of the Skirmish Marker

Close-up view, looking east, of the French text side of the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

4. Casualties of the Skirmish Marker

Close-up view of the "Roll of Captain William M. Rice's Company, Kentucky Mounted Infantry," that is displayed on the historical marker.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

5. Casualties of the Skirmish Marker

View of the historical marker in the foreground, with a view of the "The Forks" of the Thames River in the background.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

6. Casualties of the Skirmish Marker

View, looking east, of the historical marker, with a distant view of Tecumseh Park in the background.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

7. Casualties of the Skirmish Marker

View of the park walkway that leads to "The Forks" of the Thames River, where several Tecumseh Parkway historical markers are located.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

8. Casualties of the Skirmish Marker

View of the "The Forks" of the Thames River, where several Tecumseh Parkway historical markers are located.

View of The Forks image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

9. View of The Forks

View of the cannon situated at "The Forks" of the Thames River.

Tecumseh Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

10. Tecumseh Park Sign

View, looking north on William Street North, of the sign for Tecumseh Park, where the historical marker is located, and a distant view of the Tecumseh Parkway sign used to alert motorists of the presence of these historical markers.

The Forks of the Thames image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013

11. The Forks of the Thames

View, looking north on William Street North, of the Tecumseh Parkway sign used to alert motorists of the presence of these historical markers in Tecumseh Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on January 20, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.