Pte Frederick Couse
Born 2 Aug 1794 in Vineland, Clinton, Twp., Lincoln County, UC
son of Peter Couse and Betsy Snover
Joined Captain Chrysler’s Company, 2nd Regiment Lincoln Militia as a Private.
Received 100 acres for War 1812-15 combatant service.
Moved to Yarmouth Twp, Elgin County.
Married Mary Ensley (b. 10 Mar 1799 d. 21 June 1848 both in Yarmouth) on 3 Sep 1818 in Yarmouth.
Twelve children:
- John
- Frederick (aka Peter)
- Aaron
- Richard
- Moses,
- Della
- Elizabeth
- Rachel
- Albert
- Mary Ann
- Calista
- Ellen
He died 16 May 1867 in Yarmouth Twp.
Muster Roll pay record sent as supporting Document.
However, Frederick Course received a land grant for War 1812-14 service in 2nd Flank Company, 4th Regiment Lincoln Militia.
Archives Canada Land Grant Document requested., but pay record is believed to be most accurate.
Veteran Summary
Frederick CousePrivate, Captain Chrysler's Company, 2nd Regiment Lincoln Militia
Place of Birth
Vineland, Clinton Township, Lincoln County, ON, CAN
Place of Death
Yarmouth Twp, ON, CAN
Died on: 16 MAY 1867
Reason: Old Age (73 years old)
Location of Grave
Old St. Thomas Churchyard, Walnut St.
St. Thomas, ON, CAN
Latitude: 42.777089N Longitude: -81206700