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| First Regiment, 2nd Detachment Pennsylvania Militia October 2, 1812 - April 15, 1813 Fort Ferree was located in what is now Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County,Ohio. Its strategic position was on a bluff overlooking the flood plainof the Sandusky River. The Fort was built in late 1812 by men of the 1st Regiment, 2ndDetachment of the Pennsylvania militia lead by Lieutenant Colonel JoelFerree, under the direction of General Richard Crooks, who in turn wasunder the command of General William Henry Harrison. Sixth Company - William Harper, Captain Elias Flanigan, Lieutenant Robert McMinn, Ensign Sixty-two men from Greene County Name: William Harper Rank: Militia captain Annual Allowance: 120 00 Sums Received: 757 53 Description of service: 1st regiment militia Pennsylvania When placed on the pension roll: August 17, 1819 Commencement of pension: April 16, 1813 : April 24, 1816. |