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Crossing the Niagara River
- When
- June 1, 1866
- Where
- Niagara River landing site
Fenian forces led by John O'Neill transferred 800 men across the Niagara River, landing above Fort Erie before dawn on June 1, 1866.
The Fenian insurgents, described as a ragtag army, assembled on the American shore during late May. Led by Brigadier General John O'Neill, a former Union cavalry commander, they secured boats and crossed the river. This irregular army landed above Fort Erie, initiating the occupation that triggered militia mobilization in the Niagara Peninsula.
Sources
- Battle of Ridgeway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
- Battle of Fort Erie (1866) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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