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Providence; RI
Served in the War of 1812 from Jun 1812 to Oct 26, 1812 in Cpt. Elijah Clark's Company, 20th Regiment, New York Militia.

Post by Jennifer Little on rootsweb - http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.mcroberts/19.32/mb.ashx
David McRoberts originally settled in Providence ,R.I. and from 1810-1817 he lived in Western N.Y. state. He served in the War of 1812 as a 2nd Sergeant in Cpt. Elijah Clark's Company, 20th regiment, New York Militia. His length of service was from June 29 to Oct. 26, 1812- three months and 27 days.
David was married to Martha B. Olds (B: 13 Dec 1781;D: 21 Mar 1859), the daughter of Reuben Olds of Sturbridge Town, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. This couple began their life together in Mass., moved to N.Y. state with some of their first children, and onward to KY.
[note: NY State Militia payroll abstracts say 22nd regiment, in service at Lewiston, Ontario Co, NY. The Service Index ( transcription) says Sargent in 20 Reg't (Allen's) NY Militia ]

Notes from Martha McRoberts land bounty application of 1858:
He fought at the Battle of Queenston Heights ( Oct 13, 1812) and was taken prisoner. His enlistment ends Oct 26 which was probably when he was released by the British.

Some account of the prisoners from this battle:
"The Americans captured after the Battle of Queenston Heights in 1812 were paraded through the streets of Montreal while the band played ‘The Rogue’s March’ and ‘Yankee Doodle.’ The hungry and half-naked prisoners, Winfield Scott being among them, were presented to Sir George Prevost where the prisoners were compelled to remove their hats during the playing of ‘God Save the King.’ "
http://discover1812.blogspot.com/2013/04/prisoners-of-war.html