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	Roger Hale Sheaffe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		General Roger Sheaffe (15 July 1763 – 17 July 1851) was a British General in the first part of the 19th century.
		Despite his achievement, Sheaffe was unpopular with the people he was to defend, and often with his own soldiers.
		Sheaffe had been Brock's second in command prior to their time in Canada, and continued in that role upon their arrival.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roger_Hale_Sheaffe (302 words)

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	Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
		Sheaffe wisely responded that troops could not be sent to that distant position, where they could easily be isolated and defeated, and advised him to retreat to Chippawa if the Americans attacked.
		The principal measures passed were the recognition of army bills authorized by the Lower Canadian legislature as legal tender in Upper Canada, the authorization for the lieutenant governor to prohibit the export of grain or its distillation, and the provision of annuities for disabled militiamen and for the widows and children of those killed.
		Sheaffe saw no benefit in using martial law, however, and declined to employ this power, claiming that as president of the province he had no constitutional authority to do so.
	www.biographi.ca /EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=38304 (2930 words)

	Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe (1763-1851) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Roger Hale was born in Boston 1763 the third son of William Sheaffe, Deputy Collector of Customs, and Susannah.
		Roger served in Montreal, Ireland, Detroit, Niagara and Quebec and attained the rank of Captain in 1795.
		A Coat of Arms was also granted to Roger and his descendants and the descendants of his late brother, William Sheaffe of Ireland, he being the ancestor of the Sheaffes in Australia.
	www.users.bigpond.com /psheaffe/sirroger.htm (504 words)

	Early Canada Historical Narratives -- SHEAFFE & QUEENSTON HEIGHTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Sheaffe's wide flanking movement was unseen by the Americans and the startling appearance of the red wave of British and Canadian soldiers, their bayonets gleaming in the bright October sunlight, took them completely by surprise.
		Sheaffe's whole line fired a single musket volley, then the troops with bayonets fixed and "infuriated at the loss of their beloved general," charged and at the invaders poised on the precipice of the river bank.
		Sheaffe was commissioned in the British army in 1778 and fought in the American revolution and the Napoleonic wars.
	www.uppercanadahistory.ca /1812/18123.html (2456 words)

	The War of 1812
		Roger Hale Sheaffe (1763 - 1851) had no desire to fight this war, but his devotion to being a professional soldier compelled him to follow orders.
		Though Sheaffe was born in Massachusetts, his long-standing military career began with fighting in the British in the American Revolutionary War under the Duke of Northumberland.
		Sheaffe was not so bold as his predecessor, but showed solid leadership when he took over command at Battle of Queenston Heights.
	www.galafilm.com /1812/e/people/sheaffe.html (346 words)

	Battle of Queenston Heights - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It was fought between the United States, led by Stephen Van Rensselaer, and the British, led by Isaac Brock and Roger Sheaffe.
		Particularly galling to Brock was an armistice concluded by Roger Sheaffe, under Prevost's orders, with Colonel Solomon Van Rensselaer (the General's cousin and aide-de-camp) on August 20.
		Moreover, British reinforcements, led by General Roger Sheaffe, were near, and Colonel Winfield Scott, in a group attempting to repair the gun captured from Brock, was set upon by John Norton and the Mohawks.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Queenston_Heights (2196 words)

	Early Canada Historical Narratives -- THE CAPTURE OF YORK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Sheaffe's conduct on that occasion did not redound to his credit for it seemed to many citizens that York's loss was not veiled in a blaze of heroism.
		Sheaffe was faulted for failing to have fortifications well ordered, not concentrating his troops, and ensuring better order and alertness.
		Sir Roger was raised to the rank of lieutenant-general in 1821 and to general in 1828.
	www.uppercanadahistory.ca /1812/18124.html (3505 words)

	War of 1812
		General Roger Hale Sheaffe had left them untended, and the citizens were not at all happy for it.
		Sheaffe was a few years older than General Brock, although not as bold as him.
		Sheaffe was believed to gradually lose confidence and moved to England later that year, where he continued his military status.
	www.freewebs.com /lappi/1812 (2370 words)

	Roger Hale Sheaffe -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		General Roger Sheaffe was a (The people of Great Britain) British General in the first part of the 19th century.
		He is best known for commanding British and Canadian forces in the (A war (1812-1814) between the United States and England which was trying to interfere with American trade with France) War of 1812, particularly during the (additional info and facts about Battle of Queenston Heights) Battle of Queenston Heights.
		This only worsened when he made the strategic decision to abandon the town of (The English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose) York to the Americans.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/R/Ro/Roger_Hale_Sheaffe.htm (279 words)

	Australian Sheaffes - Descendants of Capt William Sheaffe (1798-1860)
		The existence of the Sheaffe family in Australia is due to William Sheaffe.
		Born in Dublin, the second son of William Sheaffe of Mallow and Mary O'Meara (or Wright).
		William is a nephew of General Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe.
	www.users.bigpond.com /psheaffe/austhist.htm (124 words)

	BATTLE OF YORK FACTS AND INFORMATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		British General Roger_Sheaffe saw the Americans coming, but was unsure of their landing spot; the fleet landed west of York on April 27.
		When Sheaffe realized he couldn't stop the Americans he blew up the hundreds of barrels of gunpowder in the fort and set fire to HMS ''Isaac Brock'', which was being constructed in the harbour.
		Sheaffe then retreated, leaving the York militia to surrender.
	www.whereintheworldiskerry.com /Battle_of_York (353 words)

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		British General Roger Hale Sheaffe was leading a British column from Fort George along the river road, and he made a detour back off the river road to remain out of the Americans site.
		Sheaffe found that a small detatchment of British troops and Indians from Chippawa were harrassing the Americans with sparatic attacks during which the Indians filled the air with war cries.
		The Americans were in a caldisack with the gorge and escarpment on two sides and in their rear and the British in front of them.
	www.members.tripod.com /~war1812/qheights.html (633 words)

	General Brock.com — Queenston Heights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Unlike the daring Brock, Sheaffe was a strict military commander who closely followed prescribed military procedures.
		Sheaffe's soldiers were nearing the top of the steep slope of the ridge, far enough west of Queenston to be beyond the Americans' view.
		Sheaffe was joined by 150 men from Fort Chippewa and now led a total of 1,000 men, impeccably dressed, as it for parade.
	www.generalbrock.com /level2/queenston.htm (2191 words)

	Battle of York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Although Kingston was more important from a military perspective, Commodore Isaac Chauncey and General Henry Dearborn planned instead to sail to York.
		British General Roger Sheaffe saw the Americans coming, but was unsure of their landing spot; the fleet landed west of York on April 27.
		Unfortunately Sheaffe's troops did not arrive at the landing site before the approximately 2000 American troops had already come ashore.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_York (413 words)

	Early Canada Historical Narratives -- SIR ISAAC BROCK - SHIP THAT NEVER SAILED (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Sheaffe had anticipated this and warned Lord Bathurst, Secretary of War and the Colonies, that because the ship was so large, it "would be an object of no small importance to the enemy." Despite this fore knowledge of American intentions, little was done to protect the valuable new vessel.
		Sheaffe directed a squad of York militiamen to torch the frigate on the stocks.
		As citizens looked on in dismay, roaring flames quickly converted 'their' ship into a smoldering ruin and for days afterwards the air round about was pungent with the stench of burning pine, pitch and tar.
	www.uppercanadahistory.ca /1812/18125.html (3001 words)

	Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe
		SHEAFFE, Sir Roger Hale, bart.,.British soldier, born in Boston, Massachusetts, 15 July, 1763; died in Edinburgh, Scotland, 17 July, 1851.
		After the death of the boy's father, Earl Percy, whose quarters were at his mother's house, took charge of his education, and procured him a commission in the 5th foot, 1 May, 1778.
		Sir Roger had been appointed administrator of the government of Canada West after the death of Brock, and continued as such, and in command of the troops, till June, 1813.
	www.famousamericans.net /sirrogerhalesheaffe (443 words)

	Battle of York (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		British General Roger Sheaffe saw the Americans coming, but was unsureof their landing spot; the fleet landed west of York on April 27.
		Unfortunately Sheaffe's troops did not arrive at the landingsite before the approximately 2000 American troops had already come ashore.
		When Sheaffe realized hecouldn't stop the Americans he blew up the hundreds of barrels of gunpowder inthe fort and set fire to the HMS Sir Isaac Brock, which was beingconstructed in the harbour.
	www.therfcc.org /battle-of-york-99473.html (268 words)

	Battle of York -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Although Kingston was more important from a military perspective, Commodore (additional info and facts about Isaac Chauncey) Isaac Chauncey and General (additional info and facts about Henry Dearborn) Henry Dearborn planned instead to sail to York.
		British General (additional info and facts about Roger Sheaffe) Roger Sheaffe saw the Americans coming, but was unsure of their landing spot; the fleet landed west of York on April 27.
		Sheaffe then retreated, leaving the York (Civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army) militia to surrender.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/ba/battle_of_york.htm (525 words)

	Roger Hale Sheaffe (1837-1895)
		Roger Hale was the third son of Lt William and Rosalie Danvers Sheaffe and the first Sheaffe birth in Australia at Wollongong in 1837.
		In partnership he explored and pioneered new grazing pastures in the North and Western Qld until they discovered Copper deposits and commenced mining operations in the Cloncurry district.
		Roger was elected as the independent member for Bourke in Qld Parliament in 1878 and was elected Mayor of Sandgate in 1892.
	www.users.bigpond.com /psheaffe/rogerh.htm (93 words)

	Day trip from Queenston to Niagara-on-the-Lake
		He was succeeded in that post by a comrade in the battle and a man who later went on to be a power of the Family Compact, John Beverly Robinson.
		When the Americans again invaded Upper Canada and attacked York (Toronto), Sheaffe, as Administrator of the Province, was ordered to abandon the town and retreat to Kingston.
		Sheaffe became the scapegoat and had to be replaced, although he received a baronetcy and promotion to Lieutenant-General.
	www.herontrips.com /Queenston.html (1543 words)

	Roger Sheaffe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		He is best known forcommanding British and Canadian forces in the War of 1812, particularlyduring the Battle of Queenston Heights.During the battle, American troops captured the heights, overlooking the Niagara River.
		Theytrapped the American soldiers at the cliff and captured 1,000 of them, compared with losses of less than 50 for Sheaffe's force.As a result, and entire American army was put out of action.
		This only worsened when he made the strategicdecision to abandon the town of York to the Americans.
	www.therfcc.org /roger-sheaffe-304624.html (165 words)

	British Generals in the War of 1812: High Command in the Canadas by Galen Roger Perras (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Rottenburg, Sheaffe, and especially Prevost generally have fared badly in the eyes of most historians for poor leadership and fighting less than aggressively even when the odds seemed in their favour.
		Sheaffe, after all, is the man who rallied dispirited British forces at Queenston Heights to victory after Brock's death.
		Moreover, Turner asserts that Brock and Sheaffe truly influenced the course of the war by stopping the American invasions of Upper Canada in 1812.
	www.utpjournals.com /product/utq/701/generals80.html (712 words)

	19th Century Conflict and Change in Canada - Battle of Queenston Heights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Sheaffe who was on stand by, took over at 1:00pm.
		Soon later Sheaffe had reached a path at the top of the Heights out flanking the Americans, found out that a small detachment of British troops and Indians were harassing the Americans with sparatic attacks and as they did this they were screaming out with war cries.
		Sheaffe used this technique when the Americans were in a caldisack with a gorge and escarpment on two sides and rear with the British in their eyes (in front of them).
	www.smcdsb.on.ca /mdy/Queenstonheights.htm (1765 words)

	Guerre de 1812
		Roger Hale Sheaffe n'avait aucun désir de participer à la guerre, mais son dévouement de soldat professionnel le poussa à obéir aux ordres.
		Sheaffe n'était pas aussi audacieux que son prédécesseur, mais il démontra une solide compétence quand il prit le commandement à la bataille de Queenston Heights.
		De plus, Sheaffe ne réussit jamais à se faire apprécier de Prevost, ce qui n'arrangeait pas ses affaires.
	www.galafilm.com /1812/f/people/sheaffe.html (367 words)

	General Brock.com — Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Maj.-Gen. Roger Hale Sheaffe arrived from Fort George with reinforcements.
		Sheaffe had no intention of repeating Brock's frontal assault.
		In a flanking movement, he led his men around the heights and up the escarpment out of sight of the Americans.
	www.generalbrock.com /level2/articles/articles/edmonton.htm (562 words)

	Battle of Queenston Heights: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Battle of Queenston Heights
		The British, however, succeeded in destroying their cannons before they were captured.
		Major-General Roger Sheaffe[?] took over after Brock was killed.
		John Norton, a Mohawk chief allied with the British, attacked the Americans from the rear, and a second wave of Americans refused to cross the river to fight them.
	www.encyclopedian.com /ba/Battle-of-Queenston-Heights.html (250 words)

	Battle_of_Queenston_Heights (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Brock believed the Americans would attack his headquarters at Fort George, but, after the battle was joined, he learned instead that they were planning to invade across the Niagara River from Lewiston, New York.
		General Van Rensselaer, knowing of Sheaffe's impending arrival, attempted once more to exhort his militia into crossing the river, seeing that if he could get all his men across, the day might yet have been won.
		However, the greatest loss of the battle for the British could not be measured in numbers, as the death of General Brock and his replacement by more cautious generals such as Sheaffe and Henry Proctor would have a noticeable influence on the conduct of the war by the British.
	www.usedaudiparts.com /search.php?title=Battle_of_Queenston_Heights (1201 words)

	Canadian Military History News - 3. War of 1812 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Then Sheaffe's regulars and militia sprang forward with fixed bayonets from all quarters, joining in the cry. Captain John Norton The Americans were trapped with their backs to the cliff.
		All the force that could be mustered was collected, and we marched through the fields back of Queenston, ascended the mountain on the right, and remained in the woods in rear of the enemy till intelligence was gained of their position.
		Major-General Roger Sheaffe, successor to Isaac Brock, commands a half built fort, with magazine, blockhouse and barracks on the east bank of Garrison Creek, plus a few artillery batteries along the shore.
	northernblue.ca /mblog/rss.php?category=4_3.-War-of-1812 (8799 words)

	General Roger H. Sheaffe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		At the beginning of the War Sheaffe was second in command to Brock in Upper Canada.
		He assumed command on the latter’s death and defeated the American forces.
		His defeat at the Battle of York the next year led to his loss of command and transfer away from Upper Canada.
	www.archives.gov.on.ca /english/exhibits/1812/popups/fpu_sheaffe.htm (50 words)

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