While doing some research I discovered that in 1846 an officer named Lieutenant William Henry Sharpe of the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment, commanded the garrison at Fort Wellington, Prescott Ontario. A real relative of our fictional Sharpe? FYI, Fort Wellington was one of a number of defensive works built during the War of 1812 in Ontario. Most still in existence and operated by Parks Canada. All well worth a visit if your up this way!

John Blake