Veteran of the War of 1812 and the Battle of Bladensburg.
The Washington Post, February 11, 1885
CLARK - ON the 10th instant, JOHN D CLARK, in the ninety third year of his age, and for the past seventy four years a resident of the District of Columbia.
Funeral from St Patrick's Church Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, with mass for the repose of his soul, where relatives, the Old Defenders and friends are invited to attend. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Note: Battle of Bladensburg
The Battle of Bladensburg was fought in Maryland on August 24, 1814 and this British victory left Washington D.C. perilously open to British invasion. The embarrassing defeat of American forces under General William Winder allowed British Army Officer Robert Ross' men to subsequently march into nearby Washington D.C. and set fire to public buildings, including the presidential mansion (later to be rebuilt and renamed as the White House) over August 24th and 25th. Devastating American morale by destroying the very symbols of American democracy and spirit, the British sought to swiftly end an increasingly unpopular war.
Note on Peter's Artillery:
Supporting them on the left was Major George Peter's Georgetown Artillery with their six six-pound guns. Also protecting the artillery were militia units from Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as 300 regular infantrymen. Seeing the American army below them routed, they knew a British attack was imminent.
The Washington Post, February 11, 1885
CLARK - ON the 10th instant, JOHN D CLARK, in the ninety third year of his age, and for the past seventy four years a resident of the District of Columbia.
Funeral from St Patrick's Church Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, with mass for the repose of his soul, where relatives, the Old Defenders and friends are invited to attend. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Note: Battle of Bladensburg
The Battle of Bladensburg was fought in Maryland on August 24, 1814 and this British victory left Washington D.C. perilously open to British invasion. The embarrassing defeat of American forces under General William Winder allowed British Army Officer Robert Ross' men to subsequently march into nearby Washington D.C. and set fire to public buildings, including the presidential mansion (later to be rebuilt and renamed as the White House) over August 24th and 25th. Devastating American morale by destroying the very symbols of American democracy and spirit, the British sought to swiftly end an increasingly unpopular war.
Note on Peter's Artillery:
Supporting them on the left was Major George Peter's Georgetown Artillery with their six six-pound guns. Also protecting the artillery were militia units from Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as 300 regular infantrymen. Seeing the American army below them routed, they knew a British attack was imminent.
Veteran of the War of 1812 and the Battle of Bladensburg.
The Washington Post, February 11, 1885
CLARK - ON the 10th instant, JOHN D CLARK, in the ninety third year of his age, and for the past seventy four years a resident of the District of Columbia.
Funeral from St Patrick's Church Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, with mass for the repose of his soul, where relatives, the Old Defenders and friends are invited to attend. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Note: Battle of Bladensburg
The Battle of Bladensburg was fought in Maryland on August 24, 1814 and this British victory left Washington D.C. perilously open to British invasion. The embarrassing defeat of American forces under General William Winder allowed British Army Officer Robert Ross' men to subsequently march into nearby Washington D.C. and set fire to public buildings, including the presidential mansion (later to be rebuilt and renamed as the White House) over August 24th and 25th. Devastating American morale by destroying the very symbols of American democracy and spirit, the British sought to swiftly end an increasingly unpopular war.
Note on Peter's Artillery:
Supporting them on the left was Major George Peter's Georgetown Artillery with their six six-pound guns. Also protecting the artillery were militia units from Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as 300 regular infantrymen. Seeing the American army below them routed, they knew a British attack was imminent.
The Washington Post, February 11, 1885
CLARK - ON the 10th instant, JOHN D CLARK, in the ninety third year of his age, and for the past seventy four years a resident of the District of Columbia.
Funeral from St Patrick's Church Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock, with mass for the repose of his soul, where relatives, the Old Defenders and friends are invited to attend. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Note: Battle of Bladensburg
The Battle of Bladensburg was fought in Maryland on August 24, 1814 and this British victory left Washington D.C. perilously open to British invasion. The embarrassing defeat of American forces under General William Winder allowed British Army Officer Robert Ross' men to subsequently march into nearby Washington D.C. and set fire to public buildings, including the presidential mansion (later to be rebuilt and renamed as the White House) over August 24th and 25th. Devastating American morale by destroying the very symbols of American democracy and spirit, the British sought to swiftly end an increasingly unpopular war.
Note on Peter's Artillery:
Supporting them on the left was Major George Peter's Georgetown Artillery with their six six-pound guns. Also protecting the artillery were militia units from Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as 300 regular infantrymen. Seeing the American army below them routed, they knew a British attack was imminent.
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