PROCTOR, HENRY A
\pɹˈɒktə], \pɹˈɒktə], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_k_t_ə]\
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(1787-1859), came to America in 1812 as colonel in the British army. He repulsed General Hull at Amherstburg, and gained victories at Brownstown and at the River Raisin. He was repulsed from Fort Meigs by General Harrison and by Major Croghan from Fort Stephenson in 1813, and totally defeated by General Harrison at the battle of the Thames.
By John Franklin Jameson
