Local event
150th Anniversary of Arnprior 8 - 10 June www.arnprior.ca
Events in the United States leading up to the war caused by constant impressment of American Sailors by British ships as well as Orders-in-Council restricting American shipping and British support of western frontier tribes
1 June. President Madison recommends Congress declare war
4 June. U.S. House of Representatives passes war bill
17 June. The U.S. Senate passes the war bill
18 June. Madison signs the declaration of war, the first ever for th U.S.
Above from The legion Magazine May/June 2012 page 22
Ottawa Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) is responsible for Carleton, Lanark, Renfrew, Prescott and Russell Counties. Our mission is “To encourage, assist and bring together all those interested in the pursuit of family history.” If you want to discover more about your family origins, or how and where to locate information about your ancestors, our members will be there to help you.
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