Fenian Raids

By benalmond

  • Arrest of Micheal Murphy

    Micheal Murphy was the leader of the Canadian chapter of the Fenians. After a letter is intercepted from O'Neill declaring his intentions to invade Murphy is arrested in Cornwall.

  • First Fenian Raid

    William Roberts leads a small faction of Fenians accross the border to occupy Fort Erie

  • Battle of Ridgeway

    Battle of Ridgeway
    General John O'Neill leads a between 600-700 Fenian's. While on his way to the Fenian threat at Fort Erie Lt. Col Alfred Booker comes across O'Neill's men. After a short battle the Canadians were defeated. Even thought the Fenians won the battle they still withdrew back across the boarder.
    Nine Canadians die during the battle and are commemorated as the Ridgeway Nine.

  • Battle of Pigeon Hill

    1000 Fenian's cross into Missisquoi county in Canada East. They are met by local militia and repelled shortly after.

  • Confederation

    Confederation
    The threat of the Fenian raids as long been understood as one of the driving factors for Confederation. The Fenian's also allowed Canada's military to be improved without the cost of a full war.

  • Assassination of D'Arcy McGee

    McGee was an Irish Canadian and a Father of Confederation. He was assassinated by a Fenian who believed to be betraying the Irish independence struggle.

  • Creation of the Dominion police force

    In response to the assassination of D'Arcy McGee the dominion police force was created. They are tasked with the protection of Parliament and its members while also trying to run counter intelligence on the Fenian's. They would eventually be absorbed by the RCMP.

  • Battle of Eccles Hill

    O'Neill leads a group of the Fenian Brotherhood into Quebec. They are met by the Canadian militia as will as armed locals and are repelled after a lengthy fire fight. there are no losses on the Canadian side.

  • End to the Fenian Threat

    After a small incursion of 40 men lead by O'Neill he is arrested by the american government. O'Neill hoped that he could gain the alliance of Louis Riel but instead Riel raises a force to help repel him. The Fenian cause still persists but this marks the end of action in Canada.