Comments on: Oriskany Battlefield: Bloodiest Battle of the American Revolution

By: drew bellinger

drew bellinger — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:30:21 +0000

ever since i was a child i heard about Col.Peter Bell[nger from my grandfather.Im glad the battle and those brave patriots are being remembered so.I dont see much in history books about it.

By: Alan Barr

Alan Barr — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:58:02 +0000

I am a descendant of William Mereness. I have some information from the DAR records of Marjorie H. Kastuck. I can trace him back through my father’s side of the family. I stopped by at this park a number of years ago. If anyone is related and has any ideas how to join SAR, let me know.

By: William P. McDonough

William P. McDonough — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:12:06 +0000

When a battle is referred to as “The bloodiest battle”,it means “the” bloodiest battle,not for one side,but in the total amount of casualties.
The English had about 1500 casualties at Bunker Hill, they attacked the hill three times,finally conquering it with a fierce bayonet charge and in that attack against Americans who had,on average,only 8 rounds of ammunition, hence Col. Prescotts command “Don’t fire till you see the whites of their eyes”
Bunker Hill was THE bloodiest battle of the Revolution.

By: ronald s kessler Jr.

ronald s kessler Jr. — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:49:57 +0000

hello to all members of the oriskany battle.i have been looking into two men on the monument at the battle field.they are john kessler and adam kessler . i don’t know if the were related but i was told that if i could get to herkimore historical i would be able to see the mustard papers in which they had to sign to part of herkimore’s army.the papers also would have the mother and father’s name on the papers,that would make things a little easier to look up for family .thanks so much for the posting and any information i can get would help out greatly

By: Tom Loughlin Jr

Tom Loughlin Jr — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:25:18 +0000

Thank you for this wonderful posting.
Tom Loughlin Jr.Utica (SAR eligible…)

By: Charles Christian

Charles Christian — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:24:58 +0000

My wife is a direct descendant of Col. Peter Bellinger. He played a key part in the battle. I am a long time SAR member and I think it is time she joined the DAR.

My daughters, son and grandchildren are also direct descendants of course.

By: dave petrie

dave petrie — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:28:39 +0000

Interesting website. I have my family traced back to a relative in 1845 near Buffalo, NY. There were 13 Petrie`s at the battle, on some sites spelled Petry. General Herkimer was married to a Petrie. I know my 1845 relative was from the Alsace Lorraine region of Germany, and believe the men from the battle were also. If anybody has any info connecting the family tree, or ideas I would appreciate it. Thanks. Dave

By: Bruce Christman

Bruce Christman — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:38:08 +0000

I went to the fort and the battlefield on June 10, 2011 and I made this video as a tribute:

http://mohawkpalatines.blogspot.com/2011/06/tribute-to-battle-of-oriskany.html

I am a direct descendant.

By: Mrs. Mecomber

Mrs. Mecomber — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 02:25:46 +0000

Hi William. As far as I know, about 400 Americans were killed at Bunker (Breed’s) Hill. My ancestor survived the battle there.

The battle at Oriskany saw about 450 dead. The battle at Oriskany was much, much more savage. Not only were the savage Mohawks Indians fighting, but this batttle was unique in that Patriot brothers and neighbors were killing Loyalist brothers and neighbors. It was also an ambush by the British rangers and Indians, who’d come back from slaughtering innocent people east of this location. While no battle is a cakewalk, Bunker Hill saw uniformed, regimented troops in battle. Oriskany saw tomahawks and brothers slaughtering each other. As far as I am concerned, the battle at Oriskany was THE bloodiest of the Revolution. The carnage was horrific.

By: William P. McDonough

William P. McDonough — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:42:18 +0000

Oriskany was a deadly battlefield,but Bunker Hill in Boston was much bloodier. If you look at the State of NY sign on this site,it states Oriskany was “One of the bloodiest battles…”