Roger Hale Sheaffe
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General Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe, 1st Baronet (15 July 1763 – 17 July 1851) was a Loyalist General in the British Army during the War of 1812. He was created a baronet in 1813 and afterwards served as Commander and acting Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada. There is conflicting information to statements regarding his military accomplishments (1812) in the "Letters of Veritas" in and around page 50.
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Sir Roger Hale Sheaffe 1st Baronet | |
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Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada Acting | |
In office 1812–1813 | |
Monarch | George III |
Governor General | George Prévost |
Acting for | Francis Gore |
Preceded by | Sir Isaac Brock |
Succeeded by | Francis de Rottenburg |
Personal details | |
Born | (1763-07-15)15 July 1763 Boston, Massachusetts Bay |
Died | 17 July 1851(1851-07-17) (aged 88) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Awards | 1st Baronet Sheaffe, created 16 January 1813 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1778–1835 |
Rank | General |
Commands | Upper Canada (until 1813) Montreal (1813–1815) |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars War of 1812 Upper Canada Rebellion |
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