People

Biographies

The basic information for those that shaped the war and peace around Lake Erie during the War of 1812 are here grouped by their country or if American Indian. More in depth biographies on the two squadron commanders and Tecumseh are at the bottom.

 

 

 

 

Longer Biographies

This is if you are looking for more than the basic information.

Oliver Hazard Perry
The man who was to lead the Lake Erie Squadron to victory in the Battle of Lake Erie.

Robert Heriot Barclay

The one armed commander of the British Squadron on Lake Erie in 1813.

Tecumseh

The American Indian leader with the help of his brother the Shawnee Prophet raised a confederation against the United States.