Boyd and Parker ambush (1779 AD)

Boyd and Parker ambush (Side A vs Seneca) took place in 1779 AD during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1779 AD
• Date: 1779-09-13
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Side B: Seneca
• Commanders (A): Lieutenant Thomas Boyd †
• Commanders (B): Major John Butler, Cornplanter, Little Beard
• Casualties: approx. 14 killed 3 captured and killed 7 escaped1 Seneca killed
• Outcome: British-Seneca victory
• Coordinates: 42.717°, -77.728°

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