Green-Corman-Harvey Memorial - Stoney Creek, ON - War of 1812 on Waymarking.com

Marker placed in the central area of Stoney Creek Cemetery memorializing Billy Green, a scout for the British during the War of 1812, who was instrumental in securing the British vistory at the Battle of Stoney Creek. Green was born 4 February, 1794 and died 15 March, 1877.

Marker text reads:

In Memory of
BILLY GREEN
"The Scout"

Who Led British Troops
In Surprise Night
Attack Winning Decisive
Battle of Stoney Creek

The marker also recognizes Isaac Corman, who procured the American password and gave it to Green, who gave it to General Harvey.

Text reads:

In Memory Of
ISAAC CORMAN

Who Gave The Password
To Billy Green Who In Turn
Gave It To Gen. Harvey
Camped At
Burlington Heights

Lt. Col. John Harvey was the Commander of the British Forces at Stoney Creek. He was able to use the stolen password to overrun American lines during the battle. He was eventually promoted to General, and served in various government positions after the War.

Marker text reads:

In Memory Of
GENERAL HARVEY

British Gen. Who Had
Command At Battle
Of Stoney Creek
June 6 1813

The fourth side of the marker is blank.

Who put it there? Private/Government?: Government of Ontario Location/Address: 2860 King Street East Hamilton, ON CA L8E 4M1 County/Province: Wentworth/Ontario Hours or Restrictions if Appropiate: From: 7:00 AM To: 9:00 PM Rate the Site: Photos Will Be Uploaded: yes Date Erected/Dedicated: Not listed Website (related) if available: Not listed

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