John Richardson

John Richardson (1796–1852) was a Canadian officer in the British Army and the first Canadian-born novelist to achieve international recognition. He served in the War of 1812 alongside Tecumseh and later wrote historical novels set on the North American frontier, most notably 'Wacousta; or, The Prophecy' (1832), a Gothic tale of Pontiac's War. After a military career, he pursued writing and journalism in Canada and the U.S., dying impoverished in New York City.[1][2][4]

Queenston, Ontario, Canada Oct 4, 1796 Wikipedia
Historical fiction Gothic Romance