War of 1812 Poisoning Inquiring at Yeacomico Church
A marker for Westmoreland County, “War of 1812 Poisoning Inquiry at Yeocomico
Church,” recalls an episode during 1814 when invading British forces “accused the
Virginia militia of uncivilized warfare” after they discovered poisoned wine in a nearby house.
Links for More Information
http://fusilier.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/new-war-of-1812-marker-to-be-dedicated-at-va-church/
http://copleparish.org/Newsletters/July%202012%20Newsletter.pdf
Church,” recalls an episode during 1814 when invading British forces “accused the
Virginia militia of uncivilized warfare” after they discovered poisoned wine in a nearby house.
Links for More Information
http://fusilier.wordpress.com/2012/04/25/new-war-of-1812-marker-to-be-dedicated-at-va-church/
http://copleparish.org/Newsletters/July%202012%20Newsletter.pdf