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| First Name |
Benjamin
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| Last Name |
Forsyth
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| Birthplace |
Stokes County, North Carolina
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| Died |
28th June, 1814
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| Place of Death |
Odelltown, Lower Canada
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Military
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Benjamin Forsyth was an American officer of rifle troops in the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States. Born in North Carolina, Forsyth joined the United States Army in 1800 as an officer and was a captain of the Regiment of Riflemen at the outbreak of war in 1812. He led raids into Upper Canada along the Saint Lawrence River in 1812–13 before transferring south and taking part in the battles of York and Fort George. Promoted to brevet lieutenant colonel, he held a command along Lake Champlain. Forsyth was killed in June 1814 at Odelltown, Lower Canada.
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