Fanny Doyle - Heroine of the War of 1812 - Youngstown, New York
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This plaque, in memory of Fanny Doyle, is located on the third floor of the "Castle" of Old Fort Niagara. Fanny Doyle showed extreme fortitude and courage in carrying red hot shot to gunners manning a six pounder located on the old mess house.
Waymark Code: WMMHME
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2014
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Text of the marker
In memory of
Fanny Doyle
Heroine of the War of 1812
November 21, 1812
"During the most tremendous cannonading I have
ever seen she attended the six pounder on the
old mess house with red hot shot, and showed
fortitude equal to the "Maid of Orleans."
George M'Feeley
Lt. Col. Commanding Fort Niagara
Erected by
National Society
United States Daughters fof 1812
Niagara Frontier Buffalo Chapter
Who put it there? Private/Government?: National Society United States Daughters fof 1812
Location/Address:
Scott Avenue
Youngstown, New York United States
County/Province: New York
Website (related) if available: [Web Link]
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Date Erected/Dedicated: Not listed
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