Benjamin Forsyth
Benjamin Forsyth (c. 1760 – June 28, 1814) was an American officer of rifle troops in the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States. Born in North Carolina, Forsyth joined the United States Army in 1800 as an officer and was a captain of the Regiment of Riflemen at the outbreak of war in 1812. He led raids into Upper Canada along the Saint Lawrence River in 1812–13 before transferring south and taking part in the battles of York and Fort George. Promoted to brevet lieutenant colonel, he held a command along Lake Champlain. Forsyth was killed in June 1814 at Odelltown, Lower Canada.
Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Forsyth | |
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| Born | circa 1760 Stokes County, North Carolina |
| Died | June 28, 1814 (aged 53–54) Odelltown, Lower Canada |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1800; 1808–1814 |
| Rank | Major Brevet Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | Regiment of Riflemen |
| Relations | James N. Forsyth (son) |
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