He took part in the assaults on Fortress Louisbourg in 1758, the St. John River Campaign and Battle of the Plains of Abraham in 1759, where he served as a Major for General James Wolfe.

Major William Stark was essential in the British triumph and was a pathfinder leading the Royal troops from riverside to the Field of Abraham, high above.

Stark, feeling ill-used by his home state, left for New York City, which was occupied by the British Army, and offered his services to them.

During the French and Indian War, William Stark was part of Rogers' Rangers – colonial America’s greatest fighting force.

William frequently traveled with his dog Beau de Bien, who drew full soldiers pay because of services as a scout and guard.

The general could find no way to attack the French army, which was secure on top of the impenetrable cliffs looming high above the St. Lawrence River.

During the morning of 17 April 1775, he was startled to hear the distant sounds of cannon fire coming from 70 miles away at Bunker Hill outside of Boston.

William Stark was solidly on the patriot side and soon applied for command of an army to protect the northern border and capture the city of Quebec.

Major Stark's Corps was raised starting in September 1776 and by May of 1777 consisted of 4 companies, 11 officers and 250 rank and file for his New Hampshire Volunteers.

He was on Half Pay when he died May 18, 1782 according to his son Lt. John Stark in his claim for compensation as heir of William's property which was confiscated by the New Hampshire assembly in April of 1778.

The lives, times and families of colonial Americans who remained loyal to the British Crown before, during and after the Revolutionary War, as related in their own words and through their correspondence.