St George Sir Thomas Bligh 1765-1837 Born In England Entered The


army and rose to the rank of major-general, 1819. Came to Canada, 1809,

as inspecting field officer of militia in Upper Canada; commanded at

Amherstburg when it was attacked by Hull, 1812; commanded militia at the

capture of Detroit; and defeated Winchester at Raisin River, 1813.

Knighted, 1835. =Index=: (General Brock era) In command at Amherstburg, 214, 216, 236;

reports capture of Cayahoga, 218; in charge of 1st brigade, 247. =Bib.=:

Cyc. Am. Biog.; Morgan, Cel. Can.; Lucas, Canadian War of 1812.



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