When in the latter part of 1814 the Red Coated English led by Sir Edward Packenham were advancing over the fields of the Chalmette Plantation on their way to capture New Orleans, Francois Garic rushed to defend the threatened capital. He participated, as a Major under General Andrew Jackson, in the memorable battle of January 8, 1815, when Britons were routed, but he was one of the few Americans captured by the Red Coats. The rough treatment he received at the hands of the English gave rise to great indignation throughout the parish and is said to have been the cause of his death. He expired a short time after that engagement at the age of 43, leaving a son, Francois, and 3 daughters.
Children: Francois Garic; Aglae Garic became Madame de Lemos; Eulalie Garic first marriage was to Mr Chalaire then the wife of Mr duMouchel, Rosalie Garic married Cyprien Lefebvre.
Children: Francois Garic; Aglae Garic became Madame de Lemos; Eulalie Garic first marriage was to Mr Chalaire then the wife of Mr duMouchel, Rosalie Garic married Cyprien Lefebvre.
When in the latter part of 1814 the Red Coated English led by Sir Edward Packenham were advancing over the fields of the Chalmette Plantation on their way to capture New Orleans, Francois Garic rushed to defend the threatened capital. He participated, as a Major under General Andrew Jackson, in the memorable battle of January 8, 1815, when Britons were routed, but he was one of the few Americans captured by the Red Coats. The rough treatment he received at the hands of the English gave rise to great indignation throughout the parish and is said to have been the cause of his death. He expired a short time after that engagement at the age of 43, leaving a son, Francois, and 3 daughters.
Children: Francois Garic; Aglae Garic became Madame de Lemos; Eulalie Garic first marriage was to Mr Chalaire then the wife of Mr duMouchel, Rosalie Garic married Cyprien Lefebvre.
Children: Francois Garic; Aglae Garic became Madame de Lemos; Eulalie Garic first marriage was to Mr Chalaire then the wife of Mr duMouchel, Rosalie Garic married Cyprien Lefebvre.
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