Two of Samuel James Hingston’s great-great grandchildren visited the War of 1812 soldier’s mausoleum in Elgin on October 24.
This was the first visit to the memorial for William Hingston of Ottawa since he witnessed the installation of a plaque at the site by his grandfather, Harold Ramsey Hingston, over 60 years ago in 1964. This was the first visit ever for Katherine Gray-Donald of Hudson.
The mausoleum sits tucked away on a small hill where Hingston was buried with full military honours in 1830. The members of the Hingston family were joined during their visit by Ronald Critchley, the president of the Royal Canadian Legion in Huntingdon, as well as by caretaker Jon Vine, Elgin mayor Deborah Stewart, and Legion member Richard Faille.
A wreath sat next to the memorial, and Vine had set up a small display including details about Adjutant Samuel James Hingston of the British Army’s 100th Regiment of Foot. His great-great grandson thanked those who have cared for the site, noting the monument has “withstood the test of time.” (SR)