Nathaniel G. S. Hart
Nathaniel Gray Smith Hart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1784[1] Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Died | January 23, 1813 (aged 29) Michigan |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Years of service | War of 1812, 1812-1813 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Lexington Light Infantry |
| Commands held | Lexington Light Infantry Deputy Inspector for Left Wing of Northwestern Army |
| Battles/wars | Battle of River Raisin (Michigan) |
| Relations | Lucretia Hart Clay, Henry Clay |
Nathaniel Gray Smith Hart was a lawyer, brother-in-law to Henry Clay and a Captain during the War of 1812. He was killed during the aftermath of the Battle of Frenchtown known as the River Raisin Massacre. Hart County, Kentucky is named in his honor. [2] [3] Nathaniel G. S. Hart's name (not G.T.) [4] Murder of Captain Hart Historical Marker[5]
References
- ^ Kleber, John E. (1992). The Kentucky encyclopedia. University Press of Kentucky. pp. 415–416. ISBN 978-0813117720. Retrieved October 15, 2011.
- ^ Clift, G. Glenn (2009). Remember the Raisin! Kentucky and Kentuckians in the battles and massacre at Frenchtown, Michigan Territory, in the War of 1812. Clearfield. pp. 149–150. ISBN 978-0806345208. Retrieved October 15, 2011.
- ^ Cook, Michael L. & Bettie Cummings (1985). Fayette County, Kentucky Records, Vol. I (Hart vs. Benton Lawsuit August 22, 1812). Evansville, IN: Cook Publications. pp. 185–189. Retrieved October 15, 2011.
- ^ Filson Historical Society (Louisville KY). Copy of Index to Filson Quarterlies-by volume (PDF). p. 12. Retrieved October 15, 2011.
- ^ "Murder of Captain Hart". HMdb.org. Retrieved October 15, 2011.