Jacob R. Beamer (Beemer, Bemer) (born c. 1810) (

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1837–47) was a carpenter, innkeeper, and Canadian

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. Beamer's father came from New Jersey in 1796 and settled in Norfolk County. It was in his tavern in 1837 that one part of the

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was formulated. This was a rebellion against the British colonial government in 1837 and 1838.

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conducted the meeting at the tavern and the Beamers began recruiting and training troops. These troops headed for Toronto to join

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but were met and defeated by

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who led the government troops. Jacob surrendered, was released and fled to Niagara Falls in New York State where he remained active in the rebel cause.

External links

Biography at the ''Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online''
Pre-Confederation Ontario people People from Norfolk County, Ontario Upper Canada Rebellion people 1810s births Year of death missing Innkeepers {{Canada-mil-bio-stub