John Henry (spy)

  • American

John Henry (c 1776 - 1853) was an American military officer notable for selling the Henry Papers (letters between himself and the Governor General of Canada, Sir James Craig) to the United States on the eve of the War of 1812 with Great Britain. - AsNotedIn


Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1799/04/00 Spring of 1799, Henry and his company are ordered to deploy to Northampton County, Pennsylvania to aid in suppressing Fries's Rebellion against Federal taxation. Commander Northampton County Fries's Rebellion
1799/05/23 Elizabeth Sophia Duche marries John Henry at Christ Church in Philadelphia. Groom Christ Church Philadelphia, PA Marriage of Elizabeth Sophia Duche and John Henry
1799/07/04 Fort Adams is established as a First System coastal fortification with John Henry as commander. He stayed until the end of 1800. Commander Fort Adams Newport, RI
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