John Richardson

Major John Richardson (1796–1852), born at Queenston, Upper Canada, served in the War of 1812 and later wrote novels, notably Wacousta (1832).

His narrative poem Tecumseh; or, The Warrior of the West appeared in 1828. One of the poets chosen by W. D. Lighthall for Songs of the Great Dominion (London, 1889), an anthology of Canadian verse.