Asa Hartshorne facts for kids
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Asa Hartshorne
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| Born | Connecticut |
| Died | 30 June 1794 Fort Recovery, Ohio |
| Allegiance | United States |
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| Years of service | 1787 - 1794 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | First American Regiment, Legion of the United States |
| Battles/wars | Hartshorne's Defeat, Hardin's Defeat, Siege of Fort Recovery † |
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Asa Hartshorne was an officer in the United States Army. He lived during a time when the young United States was expanding. He died in 1794 during a conflict called the Northwest Indian War. A specific attack in 1790 is named after him.
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Early Military Career
Asa Hartshorne was from Connecticut. He joined the U.S. Army in 1787. He started as an ensign, which is a junior officer rank. He served in the First American Regiment.
In 1789, he signed the Treaty of Fort Harmar. This treaty was an agreement between the United States and several Native American tribes. After signing, he traveled west from Fort Harmar. He was with another officer, Jacob Kingsbury. Their commander was Captain David Strong.
Hartshorne's Defeat
In May 1790, Hartshorne was leading a group near Limestone, Kentucky. His group was attacked. This attack was a response to an earlier U.S. attack on a Shawnee village. Hartshorne reported that 8 people were missing. He also reported that 5 people were killed, including 3 children. This event became known as "Hartshorne's Defeat."
Harmar Campaign
Later in 1790, Hartshorne took part in the Harmar campaign. This was a major military operation. The goal was to attack Native American villages in the Ohio Territory. During this campaign, Hartshorne and Captain John Armstrong were the only two active Army officers to survive a specific battle. This happened when a force led by Colonel John Hardin approached a Miami village.
Later Service and Death
Asa Hartshorne continued to serve in the Army. He was promoted to lieutenant in March 1791. After this, he went back to Connecticut. His job was to recruit new soldiers for the Second American Regiment.
He was promoted again to captain in September 1792. He joined the 1st Sub-Legion. In January 1794, Fort Recovery was built. Hartshorne was given the task of building a road north from the fort. This road would lead to the village of Simon Girty.
Fort Recovery Siege
Asa Hartshorne was killed on June 30, 1794. This happened during the Siege of Fort Recovery. He refused to surrender to Thomas McKee during the battle.
