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      Essex in the War of 1812

      August 29, 2013 By Geo Davis 2 Comments

      War of 1812 sloops Growler and Eagle were built in Essex, NY.
      War of 1812 sloops Growler and Eagle were built in Essex, NY.

      Unlike the unfortunate fate which befell Essex and Willsboro during the American Revolution, the War of 1812 accelerated the Essex boom underway at the turn of the century. In addition to provisioning troops, natural resource extraction and manufacturing Essex shipyards produced war ships at an impressive rate.

      “At least 250 bateaux and two sloops – the Growler and the Eagle – were produced in Essex shipyards and used in Commodore Thomas MacDonough’s American fleet.” (Belden Noble Memorial Library. Essex, New York: An Early History. Burlington, VT: Queen City Printers, 2003. 11-12).

      In 1814 the British arrived in Essex following their defeat at Fort Cassin. Through cunning negotiation and/or shrewd deception Essex was spared, and the troops proceeded northward to the mouth of the Boquet River where they were defeated by New York Militia commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Ransom Noble.

      So the War of 1812 created increased commercial demand for Essex goods and services while sparing the village destruction. The community was thriving.

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      • Bi-Centennial Commemoration of The Battle of the Boquet on May 14 (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
      • Talk on Ransom Noble, the Essex Militia, and the War of 1812 (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)

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      Filed Under: Daily Doodle, Essex Doodles Tagged With: American Revolution, Boquet River, Eagle, Essex, Essex New York, Growler, Thomas MacDonough, War of 1812, Willsboro, Willsboro New York

      About Geo Davis

      Geo Davis (aka virtualDavis) is a writer, storyteller and unabashed flâneur. He taught and coached at Santa Fe Preparatory School and The American School of Paris, co-founded Maison Margaux: "Paris à la parisienne" in Faubourg Saint-Germain, and owns Adobe Oasis in Santa Fe, NM with his bride.

      Geo chronicles adventures (and misadventures) of rehabilitating an historic Essex home at Rosslyn Redux: Reawakening a home, a dream and ourselves; blogs about doodling and other esoterica at virtualDavis.com; posts sometimes unnerving, occasionally euphoric, and always pollyanna "midlife mashups" at 40x41.com; waxes nautical at Sailing Errant; and delves into matters of parenting, babylandia, and childfreedom at Why No Kids? He meanders on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, YouTube and Flickr.

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      1. John Harmon Noble III says

        December 19, 2013 at 4:56 pm

        Hi, there: any plans for a commemoration of the victory at the Battle of the Boquet? I would certainly be interested in attending since my great, great, great grandfather was Ransom Noble. Let me know please.
        Thanks!!

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        • G.G. Davis, Jr. says

          December 28, 2013 at 11:05 am

          That’s a familiar name! Thanks for your inquiry and interest. I’m not aware of any planning for a Battle of Boquet anniversary celebration, but I’ll certainly make inquiries and email you directly to follow up ASAP.

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