Soldier Profile
The Rainsford Brothers, War of 1812 Veterans
City: 2375 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, NB
The graves of two brothers, Charles and Lawrence Bradshaw Rainsford, located in the cemetery of the Parish Church of St Peter in Springhill, have plaques indicating that they are veterans of the War of 1812, provided by the Graveside Recognition Project. In July 1806, Charles was commissioned into the 104th Regiment. As a lieutenant in No 6 Company, he showed considerable courage and stamina during the famous 104th winter march. A segment of the regiment became stormed stayed on Lake Temiscouata and ran short of food. Lieutenant Rainsford volunteered to go to Riviere-du-Loup for supplies. He made the round trip of 145 km on snowshoes in 48 hours. After the war, he returned to Fredericton, married, and received a land grant in Kingsclear. Lawrence Bradshaw Rainsford, Charles’ younger brother, was commissioned into the 104th Regiment in December 1809 and resigned as a half pay officer in October 1811. During the War of 1812 he was commissioned into the New Brunswick Fencibles under command of General John Coffin. Upon being disbanded, he also received a land grant in Kingsclear.
