Melancthon Taylor Woolsey

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1814

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Melancthon Taylor Woolsey, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Battle of Big Sandy Creek: US capture of British sailors

   1814

   Role: Lieutenant

   1. 1May 29–30, 1814 · Big Sandy Creek, New YorkAttempted Surprise Attack

      American troops and Oneida Indians attempted a surprise attack on British troops pursuing them inland from Lake Ontario.

   2. 2May 29–30, 1814 · Big Sandy Creek, New YorkBrief Battle Engagement

      A ten-minute battle ensued after American forces rose from concealment along the creek shoreline.

   3. 3May 30, 1814 · Big Sandy Creek, New YorkCasualties and Capture

      Official reports listed significant British casualties, including killed, wounded, and captured personnel.

Sources

1. Battle of Big Sandy Creek Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21