Whitefords in the War of 1812

The War of 1812 was one of those conflicts largely forgotten by time, the fledgling USA believing that it had been slighted by Britain, invaded Canada hoping to be met with popular support from the people. To the surprise of the American government the Canadian peoples (British, French & American immegrants plus Native Americans) fought back and repulsed the invaders
In 1813 the US Forces invaded again with renewed vigour, again the hard pressed Canadians, supported by a number of British regular troops repusled the invaders, but at a price - York (capital of Upper Canada, now Toronto) was burnt to the ground.
In 1814, Britain finally free of the bunden of the seperate conflict with Napoleonic France in Europe, launched a massive invasion of the States, Washington was burnt in reprisal for York and much blood was shed. Finally both sides realising that there was nothing to gain from further conflict sued for peace.
Whitefords fought with all the major forces involved in this war, below are the documented Muster Rolls for the American Volunteers, I know that Whitefords served in British units in Canada and the sacking of Washington, I'm tring to get these documents together now. Whitefords were also in the Canadian Militia and the French Canadian / NAtive American units that fought alongside then, have seen indexes to these records on the Canadian REcord Office Website, so will get these published as well.

The Americans

Name Unit Details
Andrew Whiteford 1st Regiment (Laight's) New York Militia Private
Daniel Whiteford Extra Battalion, Maryland Militia Private
Daniel Whiteford Watkin's Command, Maryland Militia Sergeant
David Whiteford 39th Regiment (Fowler's), Maryland Militia Private
David Whiteford 51st Regiment (Amey's), Maryland Militia Private
James Whiteford 19th Regiment (Ambler's), Virginia Militia Private
John Whiteford Cocke's Detatchment, Virginia Militia Private
John Whiteford 2nd Regiment , Virginia Militia Private
John Whiteford 4th Regiment , Virginia Militia Private
John Whiteford 23rd Regiment (Brown's), Virginia Militia Private
Joseph Whiteford 2nd Regiment , Virginia Militia Private
Joseph Whiteford 23rd Regiment (Brown's), Virginia Militia Private
Robert Whiteford Tucker's Regiment, South Carolina Militia Private
Samuel Whiteford Hamilton's Rifle Regiment, Pennsylvania Militia Private
Promoted to Corporal
Samuel Whiteford 42nd Regiment (Smith's), Maryland Militia Private
Samuel Whiteford 49th Regiment (Veazy's), Maryland Militia Private
Thomas Whiteford 41st Regiment (Hutchins'), Maryland Militia Private
Willian Whiteford Extra Battalion, Maryland Militia Captain