Tag: Schoharie Valley

Posted on February 10, 2021February 9, 2021

Francis and Gottlieb Otto: Rebels or Loyalists?

During the American Revolution it could be difficult to determine who was supporting the American cause and who remained loyal to Great Britain. Many times support changed from one side or the other depending on the fortunes of the war. This was especially true in upstate New York, in the valley of Schoharie. A case […]

by Mark Sullivan

Posted on August 12, 2013August 28, 2016

Continental Dragoons in the Schoharie Valley

The strategy approved by King George and his government for the defeat of the American rebellion in 1777 was to invade upstate New York from Canada supported by a thrust up the Hudson River from British-occupied New York City. The Canadian attack was to have two prongs. The first would have Lieutenant-General John Burgoyne lead […]

by Gavin K. Watt