Vincent John 1765-1848 Born In England In 1781 Entered The Army
as ensign, and promoted lieutenant the same year. In 1786 captain; in
1795 major; in 1800 lieutenant-colonel; and in 1810 colonel. Served with
distinction during the War of 1812-1814 in Canada, and in 1813 promoted
major-general. Took part in the capture of St. Domingo in the West
Indies, and in the expedition to Copenhagen under Sir Hyde Parker. In
1841 reached the grade of general. =Index=: (General Brock era) Of the 49th, his
military service, 124; ordered to Fort George, 229. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat.
Biog.; Lucas, Canadian War of 1812.