John C. Carter

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Patriot Chronicles: Battle by the Pen-William Lyon Mackenzie’s Letter to the People of St. Lawrence County, Part 1

Instead of using the sword, William Lyon Mackenzie took up the pen and supported the Patriot cause as the editor of "Mackenzie’s Gazette".

Patriot Chronicles: Battle by the Pen: William Lyon Mackenzie’s Letter to the People of St. Lawrence County, Part 2

Part 2 completes the presentation of a "Letter to the People of St. Lawrence County" written in "Mackenzie's Gazette", plus endnotes and references.

Patriot Chronicles: Nepotism and Mr. Noyes

After the Patriot War of 1838, 150 men were captured, convicted of high treason and then sent to Australia as prisoners. This is the story of one of those who was responsible for these prisoners.

New Reference Resources about the 1838 Upper Canadian Rebellion/Patriot War

New research and the latest interpretations on topics abut the Rebellions/Patriot War, fought in the North Country and in Upper Canada . . .

Remembrances of Rebellion: The Odyssey of Stephen S. Wright

93 English speaking rebels were transported to the penal colony of Van Diemen’s Land. Stephen Smith Wright was one of these men, and this is his story . . .

Patriot Chronicles: The Sad and Strange Story of John Berry

Locally, John Berry was known as an “ardent Patriot,” and he was regarded as a strong supporter of Republican causes.

Battle of the Windmill’s 180th Anniversary

The first recollection comes from the diaries of Todmorden Mills’ brewer, William Helliwell. Helliwell was an astute observer