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1812History.com is an independent historical reference dedicated to the War of 1812, including its battles, people, places, ships, documents, military campaigns, Indigenous histories, political developments, genealogy, and lasting legacy.
We welcome questions, corrections, source suggestions, and other feedback that can help improve the project.
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When contacting us about a particular article, please include the full URL of the page whenever possible. This helps us identify the relevant material quickly.
Report a Historical Error
Historical accuracy is important to us.
If you believe an article contains an incorrect:
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- military rank
- battle location
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Current statement:
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We review substantive correction requests according to our Research Standards and Corrections Policy.
The existence of a conflicting website or unsourced statement does not necessarily establish that published information is incorrect, so supporting documentation is especially helpful.
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Submitting a source does not guarantee that it will be added to the site, but relevant material may be reviewed for future research.
Genealogy and Family History
1812History.com may publish guides and reference material concerning War of 1812 soldiers, sailors, militia members, veterans, pension applicants, and their families.
If you have information about an ancestor associated with the conflict, you are welcome to share it.
Useful documentation can include:
- military service records
- pension applications
- bounty-land records
- discharge certificates
- muster rolls
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- contemporary newspapers
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Please remember that matching names alone may not establish that two historical records refer to the same individual.
We cannot guarantee individual genealogical research or confirm family relationships without sufficient documentary evidence.
Images, Maps, and Attribution
If you believe an image, map, painting, illustration, or historical document has been incorrectly identified or credited, please contact us.
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Research and Editorial Questions
Questions concerning how we research or document history may be answered by our policy pages:
- Editorial Policy
- Research Standards
- Sources & Citation Policy
- Corrections Policy
- Image Credits
- Disclaimer
These pages explain how evidence is evaluated, how sources are cited, how historical disagreements are handled, and how corrections are made.
Historical Interpretations
We welcome thoughtful feedback about historical interpretation.
However, disagreement with an interpretation does not by itself establish a factual error.
When contacting us about a disputed historical question, please identify the relevant evidence and, when possible, provide primary sources or reputable scholarship supporting your position.
Well-supported alternative interpretations may help us improve an article even when no formal correction is required.
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We appreciate readers who help us locate better sources, identify errors, and strengthen the historical record.
Good historical research grows through evidence, scrutiny, and the willingness to improve what we know.