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Loyalists in the Bahamas

patknowles24 — 18 Sep 2002 4:57:08 GMT

DOES ANYONE HAVE A LIST OF ALL THE LOYALIST WHO WENT TO THE BAHAMAS. AND DO YOU KNOW OF A PHILIP TRECO WHO HAD 2 SCHOONERS BY THE NAME OF THE HERALD AND ISABELLA. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT WHERE HE CAME FROM.

Abiel Titus....LOYALIST

RobertDeMartino — 12 Nov 2008 4:05:05 GMT

As I try to correct/confirm Abiel's marriage record I have come accross some interesting material that I have NOT seen talked about in any forums before concerning Abiel (b. 1751/52) I was wondering if anyone has any additional information with regard to Abiel's Loyalist activities. Interestingly he was a very visable citizen of Brooklyn after the war....a member of the first FDNY in Brooklyn, friends with the Van Nostrand's and Leffert families etc...

Excerpts below are from A History of the City of Brooklyn including the Old Town and Village of Brooklyn, theTown of Bushwick, and the Village and City of Williamsburgh, vol. II , by Henry R. Stiles.

Document 1. People and Buildings from Guy’s “Snow Scene of Brooklyn in 1820” On the corner of Front Street and the Old Road was the large and very old (wood) frame building. It was occupied as a hardware store by Thomas W. Birdsall and Joel Bunce. Above Birdsall’s corner was the residence of Abiel Titus. It was a small dwelling (house) with a narrow front on Fulton Street. In the picture, Titus is feeding his chickens in the gateway of the yard between his house and barn. He supported the loyalist side during the revolution and was servant to a major in the British army. Later he was a butcher.

Also found a rare reference to "my" Theodore..Abiel's grandson and son of Ira

Brooklyn, New York General & Business Directory for 1840-41.

Brooklyn:
T. & J. W. Leslie & W. F. Chichester, 1840

TINKER, Henry, grocer, 131 Nassau
TITUS, Abiel, 128 Prospect
TITUS, Ancel, crockery store, 114 Fulton
TITUS, Edward H., printer, 20 York
TITUS, F.R., china & glass store, 158 Fulton
TITUS, James, butcher, 1 Brooklyn Market, h 131 Sands
TITUS, Rich.E., Green lane c Prospect
TITUS, Sam., merchant, Cheever place
TITUS, Theodore, butcher, 192 Pearl
TITUS, Thos.W., inspector of customs, Jackson n Lafayette

UE Loyalist name change?

jane_gilbert — 6 Nov 2008 8:01:32 GMT

Can anyone tell me whether UE Loyalists where ever known to change their names after settling in Canada?

I'm thinking of a case where a Loyalist family, or perhaps descendants of a Loyalist, may have wanted to return to the U.S.

Thanks.

Jane

Where are these Loyalist families buried?

Maggie Barron — 28 Sep 2006 2:11:13 GMT

UEL Loyalist from Cambridge NY to Wolford Ontario Canada

sdlakejr1 — 12 Sep 2008 3:38:02 GMT

Looking for resource were I maybe able to locate records from the Cambridge NY area specifically around White Creek. Property Confiscations is my interest, I have a 5th Great Grandfather who fought at the Battle of Bennington as a member of what has been identified as the Queens Loyal Rangers. He survived the battle and was forced to leave the US with the other loyalists, his property was seized along with that of his brothers and an in-law, Arent Van Corlaer, the orignal land grant of 1761 was in his name. It appears that the battle it self was fought on their land, I'm trying to establish that, with some documentary evidence.

Richard Lang, Loyalist South Carolina

Roger — 21 Dec 2001 4:44:49 GMT

Need help tracing my RICHARD LANG, sometimes spelled LONG, during the Revolution.
Richard Lang was b. abt. 1744 the son of Robert and Millicent Lang of Saluda, S. C. He was a Loyalist and served in the "NINETY SIX BRIGADE" with Major Patrick Cunningham's Little River Regiment in 1780. He is listed as private. In 1782 he is in Major William Cunningham's Troop of Mounted Militia along with his son (some say brother) Isaac Lang. Both are listed as privates. He is later listed as a Capt. in William Cunningham's troop of Mounted Militia. There is also a Captain Richard Long, and Isaac Lang listed in Lieut. Colonel William Young's Corps, Little River Militia as one point in 1782. I believe this may be one and the same as my Richard Lang.

I have read where a Capt. Lang of the Dragoons cut off one of Major John "Silverfist" Lindsay's hands during the Battle of Camden. Is there anyway to determine if this Capt. Lang is one an the same as my Richard Lang? Richard Lang later goes to Spanish East Florida and leads a very exciting life during Florida's so called " French Rebellion" in 1793- 1795. He later lives out his life in Camden Co., Georgia.
I would like to know more of Richard Lang during the Rev. but not sure where to go from hers.
Thanks for any help,
Roger

Where are these Loyalist families buried?

Maggie Barron — 28 Sep 2006 2:08:29 GMT

John Hause/John George Schaeffer-Loyalists or Hessians?

CorneliaWarner44 — 8 Aug 2006 7:04:36 GMT

this is a bit of a wild shot because I'm short of data, but let me spin this past you and see what you may think.

I have two Waterloo, Ontario men that I'm researching at this time, b. a bit late for the war of independance, perhaps, but maybe in the war of 1812?

no data, but their names were

John Hause/Haase and his wife Mary
John George Schaeffer/Schaffer and his wife Catherine

I have no access to the church records in Ontario, but I know for certain that John Hause/Hasse was a Lutheran and assume that John George Schaeffer/Schaffer was a Lutheran as well.

John Hause/Hasse's son George was b. abt 1838 in Waterloo. I have some census records for George which says his father was b. in Pennsylvania. I don't know if this is true, but there are tons of Haase's in early PA. it's possible that John or his father were indeed of PA.
John George's daughter, Catherine lists her parents as born in Ontario in her census records.
can anyone tell me anything about these people. I have a fair amount of information on George and his descendants, and his 1871 census data and 1865 marriage data, but nothing prior to 1865.

PLEASE HELP -info really wanted about loyal orange lodge 134 in Cumberland 1900s

stephiewood — 14 May 2008 11:01:31 GMT

I'm trying to find out about Margaret Jones nee Richardson's connections with the orange order; she was my great grandmother and was a member of the loyal orange lodge 134.

She was born in Carlisle in about 1875; she married Frank Jones in Liverpool in 1893; after a short while in Chester they moved back to Workington and raised their family in the area. Margaret died in Frizington near Workington in 1949.

Her parents were James Richardson and Mary Richardson nee Forrest; they married in 1862. Mary came from Annan,and was daughter of Thomas Forrest and Margaret S Forrest nee Carruthers. We do not know about James's parents or origins.

Margaret Jones nee Richardson was buried in Harrington cemetery, Workington on 28/07/1949. She was a member of the loyal orange lodge 134. Brethren of the loyal orange lodge acted as bearers and the grand master,Brother T Clague,
gave the sermon.

Does this lodge have records and if so where would they be? I would really like to know about Margaret's involvement with the order,if this is possible; who the stretcher bearers were and why they did this important job; and why the grand master gave the sermon. We know nothing about her involvement with this group.

I would be really grateful if you could help me or pass this message to someone able to answer it.

Alexander Montgomery & Juda Myers

effie339 — 9 Sep 2003 3:16:38 GMT

Any descendants of this ULE family who left NYC in
May 1783 to settle first in N.B. and later in York Town
(Toronto) Ont. before 1804. John Montgomery, the Rebel was son of Alexander Jr.

Jesse Walton: A Loyalist and His Descendants

mwikman — 18 Oct 2006 8:15:53 GMT

Does anybody know where I can get a hold of the book "Jesse Walton: A Loyalist and His Descendants" by Charles Gorman Walton, Suzanne Kay Major ?

John Taylor of Thurlow - Hastings

psnam — 4 Apr 2008 7:52:55 GMT

John Taylor was one of the first settlers in Belleville. He is listed in the UEL Registry. He is recorded in numerous publications including: City of Belleville History, Historic Hastings, History of the Settlement of Upper Canada. His genealogy is not recorded in Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte. In the History of Upper Canada there are a few pages dedicated to him. (pgs 122-125) These pages describe his brothers, Neil and Daniel, who were executed as spies in the revolutionary war. They also indicate that Sheriff George Taylor was the son of John. They also indicate that John returned to Kinderhook NY to bring his mother back to Thurlow. John married the daughter of a UEL by the name of Russel. John was 14 years old when the war broke out. That would put his birth date around 1762. His son, Sheriff George Taylor, is listed in the Lowell directory for Hastings in the year 1871 as sheriff. George Taylor is recorded as being born around 1915 and his death is recorded in 1889 in Hastings. Pioneer Life records his daughter as Mary Ann who married Jacob Cronk UEL. Mary Ann Taylor may have been born in the 1790's. If John was born in 1762 and his son George was born in 1815 John would have been around 55 years old at that time. Does anyone know any more of his this man??? Does any one know who Sheriff George Taylor was married to or his offspring?? Any help will be appreciated

Request Look-up in "Loyalist Lineages of Canada": p 268

Encanto59 — 16 Feb 2008 4:43:11 GMT

In exchanging information with another person re the surnames Dean and Perry/Parry, a reference was found for page 268 of "Loyalist Lineages of Canada" in connection to Elizabeth Perry/Parry who md. Anson Dafoe in Hastings. If someone has this book or books, could you please check to see what is on page 268? It might help answer some questions we have about which one of this couple would have the Loyalist ancestor? At this time we are not sure about Dean(e)so your help would be appreciated. We are quite sure that Elizabeth Perry is a grand dau. of Daniel Matthew Dean....

Newly Discovered Gx2GM Elizabeth Walker of Kingston, Ontario

jrmcginn1 — 26 Mar 2008 6:57:23 GMT

Elizabeth Walker "of Kingston" married John Adam Frank of Vaughan in 1822.
Elizabeth Was born about 1805, I assume in Kingston area.
She died Nov 17 1879 and she is buried in Maple Cemetery.
The only record for birth of an Elizabeth Walker in Kingston in the proper time frame is a baptismal record from the Ontario Diocese, Anglican Church Archives for Elizabeth Walker bap 01 July 1804, d/o Edward and Elizabeth Walker, sponsors Robert and Elizabeth Walker.

Robert and Edward Walker operated Walker's Tavern near or in the Market Square of Kingston town.Apparently it later became the Griffin Hotel and later still the British American Hotel.
I am wondering if they were UEL because they are in town in the 1790s.
I can not seem to find much on Edward and Robert Walker.
Just that they were both prominent in St George's Church records.
Anything appreciated
Rob McGinn in Thunder Bay

Samuel Goodwin, Armed Boatman under Capt. Luce

Stormphoenix — 10 Mar 2008 12:08:58 GMT

I am trying to learn more about Samuel Goodwin, who served with the armed boatman under Capt. William Luce.

Goodwin's service began in 1781. He was later granted land in New Brunswick.

Does he appear in the "Loyalist Lineges of Canada"?

I found him on the muster roll via the Public Archives of Canada website, and I am currently trying to name a Goodwin ancestor who came from either New York or New Jersey to St. John, New Brunswick. This is my most likely lead yet.

Any information is greatly appreciated.

Wendy L. Hawksley
autumndivona@yahoo.com

Amos Low(e)

gblowe — 3 Mar 2008 9:20:39 GMT

I am hoping to find someone who could check the sources for my GGF Amos Low (also spelled Lowe). I believe he was born in PE County in about 1821. He is listed in the 1848/1850 Canada West, Murray, Northumberland. In 1851 he was listed in the Agricultural Census Enumeration District No. 2. He is listed as Church of England/Anglican in the Northumberland East 1871 census and died in Dummer, Peterborough Cty. in 1882. I believe his brother was named James who may have been born aboard ship to Canada.
My major interest is who his parents were as I have reached a dead end here. I am in Washington State so I would greatly appreciate anyone who would be willing to assist.
Thank you so much.

James Ackerman, James Sea, Isaac Meirs, 1777 Loyalist

20patrick — 3 Mar 2008 7:11:38 GMT

James Ackerman, James Sea or See, Isaac Miers, Meirs, or Myers,
Looking for information on the above loyalists from New York state that fled to Canada, circa 1777. Assisting a Historian that is attempting to place accurate history about them on record for their area of origin in New York
Thank You
Patrick

William Wright

HiFly2 — 10 Jun 2006 3:46:22 GMT

Hi have just established that i'm related to a William Wright b c1740 in NY (where??), who was a Loyalist and came to NB in 1783 and settled at Grand Bay in Westfield Parish, Kings County, New Brunswick.

Known son is Solomon Wright b 1784 and wife Susannah Hunt b abt 1743 Westchester County, NY

As I'm actually based in UK I can't get to any of the sources - so was wondering if anyone had any more info of William's family, arrival, or previously his service as a Loyalist in what I assume is Westchester County, NY - anyone have any more data on Susannah or her parents?

I'm aware that Susannah remarried a John Lawson after Williams death in 1785 - but can't find any records of that.

The only other siblings of Solomon that I have is a James Wright b 1771 who m. Elizabeth Purdy b. 1775 at North Castle, NY, died 1857: came to NB and first settled in Westfield Parish, Kings County: later moved to Canterbury Parish, York County and a Phebe b 1769 m John Buckhout

Thanks in advance

ADAM FOX, A LOYALIST?

Myra_Herron — 31 Jan 2008 6:51:23 GMT

I am researching a woman named Eliza Cofell, born in 1885 in Ontario. Her father was William Cofell, son of Philip Cofell Sr., from Sutton, England, and Elizabeth Fox, born 10 April 1806 in Essex county, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth's parents were supposed to be Adam Fox, born 12 December 1783 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, and Mary Snider, born 1786 in Frederick, Maryland, USA. I believe this Adam Fox is the one who is supposed to be the UEL. Does anyone have any information they can direct me to? If I make the statement about that in the story about his great granddaughter, I'd like to confirm that it is true! Need some help!

WELDON & Odell (Odle) family, Odelltown PQ, 1790s to 1850s

Sherry Casper — 22 Sep 2002 9:59:36 GMT

Would like to correspond with other American Loyalist researchers, esp. those with Weldon & Odell links.

Help proving the connection please. ROBLIN & TRUMPOUR

Tim_Ryeland — 3 Dec 2007 7:31:13 GMT

Hello, Anyone who can help point me in the right direction here?

I have two loyalist ancestors and I'm having great trouble coming up with proofs for my loyalist application. I need primary sources to prove the following:

Eliza ROBLIN (1815-1886) was the daughter of Levi ROBLIN (1793-1878)

and/or

John Trompour CURLETTE (1808-1889) was the son of Christina "Tina" TRUMPOUR (1785-?)

They were born married and died in the Sophiasburgh area of Prince Edward Country. Levi and Tina were children of loyalists and got land grants as such which I have.

I have had searches done for wills or obituaries without any success. Ordered land records as well. I can't get over to search myself as I live too far away to visit.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Tim Ryeland

Emigrants to Kingston, Ontario, Canada?

brimartin10 — 4 Nov 2007 12:06:50 GMT

wondering if anyone has information about Loyalists (names, origins in States etc)who relocated to Kingston, Ontario during or after Rev. War...

We suspect our Marsh ancestors there may have come from the US

Black Loyalist of Canada

PClark8808 — 28 Mar 2006 1:24:24 GMT

I wish to correspond with anyone researching Black ( surnames) in New Brunswick and Nova scotia.

mckay in war of 1812

larrymcintosh1 — 19 Oct 2007 7:13:07 GMT

Looking for a Francis McKay,lived in Humberstone(Niagara area)died approx march.,1813.Married to a Christina Metler,Children Annie,Elizabeth,Francis,Katherine,Margaret,Mary,Peter,William and John-francis may also have been under name david ?

Reconstructing The Pearl passenger list and Scottish Settlers on Sir Johnson's Land

mctaylor11 — 9 Oct 2007 4:14:05 GMT

I am working on several projects trying to establish clearer links between Scottish families who had settled on Sir John Johnson's land in the Mohawk River Valley of New York before the revolution, their forebears, and their descendants.

One project is reconstructing a possible passenger list for The Pearl, a ship chartered by the McDonnells which brought over 400 highlands to New York in the fall of 1773.

While I know the list will never be 100% accurate, what I have to date is posted at:
http://www.calcamerons.com/pages/unsolved/reconst.html

The second project is finding as much information as possible about a small group of families who emigrated with my ancestors, Angus and Donald Cameron.
What I have to date about this group, which also came in 1773 but did not sail on The Pearl, is posted at:
http://www.calcamerons.com/pages/unsolved/famswcam.html

I welcome any additional documentation or corrections. Please respond to the email posted on the web page.

Thanks
Kim

Benedict Arnold, American General, documentary

all2gethers — 2 Oct 2007 3:47:39 GMT

The newsletter of the United Empire Loyalist Assoc. of Canada has an news item in their September 2007 issue about the filming of a new documentary being filmed about the Great American General Benedict Arnold, who was must understood on both American and British sides. For more information please see: www.uelac.org/Loyalist Trails Newsletter. The September issues is entitled "Benedict Arnold's Horse refuses to Play Dead" during the filming, the horse kept on getting up. PPS plans to show the documentry in fall of 2008.

The Civil Sword - how to get a copy

steve_forester — 12 Sep 2007 3:29:04 GMT

Hello all,

I was hoping to buy a copy of The Civil Sword. I sent an email to Gerald Vincent at gvincent@home.com, but it bounced. Can someone help me contact Gerald?

Barring that, would someone who has the book be willing to do some lookups?

My gggg-grandfather, William For(r)ester [1752/53 NY - 1838 Canada West], supposedly rode with the Westchester Cowboys, who were led by one of the Delanceys.

Thank you.

Steve Forester

Jacob Shaw, son of Michael & Freelove Shaw (Shoaf)

ruthie — 31 Jan 2006 4:45:57 GMT

Trying to find ANY info on Jacob Shaw, (born abt. 1794) son of Michael and Freelove (Collver) Shaw. Land grants etc. Trying to establish lineage for UEL status, Jacob is my stumbling block. Know of him being in the Townsend, Ontario area 1835, witness to marriage of his daughter Martha. Would also like to know where he is buried.
ANY assistance greatly appreciated. Willing to share lots of Canadian Shaw info!
Thanks.....Ruthie

Loyalist look-up

Kate — 2 Mar 2005 2:43:06 GMT

Would you consider looking up PEARSON, Silas and/or James. Thanks.

William Hunter, Carleton County, New Brunswick

Kelly Hunter — 24 May 2003 6:40:00 GMT

Looking for information on William Hunter. Married to Abigail Tompkins in 1813 and resided in the Wakefield area of New Brunswick. Said to have been originally from New York. Would appreciate any info.

Confiscated Land problem

Ruth — 15 Aug 2004 6:10:06 GMT

Can someone explain the information I found in a microfilm of the land confiscated from Loyalists in New York? The name of the Loyalist is listed along with the location of the property and the occupation of the Loyalist. Then there is a column titled "Indictment" and a column titled "Judgement". Example:
McDonald, Alexander
Charlotte River, Tryon County
Farmer
Indictment 3-5-7
Judgement 29-12-83

I want to know where the confiscated land was located (more precisely than just the community) and who got the land from the Loyalist. Are these numbers supposed to be dates? If so, should I look at county land records for 29-12-83 to see if there is a record of who received this confiscated land?

Revoluntionary War Deserters?

BethDryerHumphrey — 18 Sep 2002 4:59:13 GMT

I have a little different problem than the rest of you on this list.
While you are looking for your brave soldiers, I am wondering if the following will be my legacy.
I have a copy of a copy etc. that says that my Rev. War soldier deserted.
I presume this sort of records would stay in New York? Have not been able to locate in New York through the usual Military Records.
Quote
"" 15 Feb 1762, Cadwallader Colden, Lt. Gov. list of deserters from N.Y. companies stationed at Fort Ontario, Oswego Co. with their descriptions 15 th Feb 1762
1.
A muster roll of the men raised and passed in the County of Albany for Captain Van Veghten's Company, May the 1st, 1760, p. 553. April 14, age 17, born Germany, labourer, volunteer out of what Company of the Militia Groat officer who inlisted Capt. V. Veghten Company.
2.
A muster Roll of the men raised and passed in the Co of Albany for Capt John Veghters co May 18 1761, age 19, born Germany""
End Quote (in part.)

Can someone please direct me to the location of this type of record? Or some idea as to where to start looking? Would the records be in New York? Or would this type of record follow the men to Montreal and then on to Niagara area?

Thank you for your help.... GlassByBeth@aol.com......

Stotts - McVey, U.E. Loyalists

dubes — 31 Mar 2007 11:34:45 GMT

I am seeking information on the descendants of Ontario U.E. Loyalist couples: Casper Stotts and Mary McVey and Philip Stotts and Catherine McVey. In their 1797 land petitions (Elizabethtown), Casper stated he had 3 children and Philip stated he had 5 children. Who were those (and subsequent) children? Mary and Catherine McVey were the daughers of John McVey. Where were they all from?

William Graham

renoqueen — 27 Mar 2007 1:12:38 GMT

I am looking for more information on William Graham,UEL, who settled in the "Eastern District". I believe he was with Col. John Butler.

Loyalists (Hay) of Massachusetts

Stephen Davidson — 9 Dec 2002 9:08:00 GMT

I am trying to pin down the ancestors and home of John Hay, a Loyalist who served with the First New Jersey Volunteers and eventually settled in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1783, arriving, we think, on the Duke of Richmond. His son John was born in Massachusetts, so I am assuming John Senior also hailed from the Commonwealth. Can anyone help me locate a source to find Loyalists who came from Massachusetts?

Myers/Maher in Mascouche Qc Loyalist?

philipcochran — 16 Feb 2007 2:39:56 GMT

I have a german family that settled in St. Henri de Mascouche Quebec, I at first thought they might be Hessians, but experts in the area don't think so they feel they may be loyalist. Based on some records in Canada some say they were born in Germany. There are four siblings (possibly a 5th) that settled in this area they are as follows:

My Ancestor Jean(John) Maher/Myers he married before 1792 to Isabelle McDonnel et al; First child I have record of is Jean Maher baptized in Nov of 1792 at Ste. Anne Des Plaines Qc. In 1880 US census his son Felix list father as being born in Scotland and Mother in Germany (I think mixed up). Ultimately settled in the Mascouche.

One brother Abraham Maher/Myer he married on 13 Feb 1792 at Christ Church Montreal to Victoire Lagace (listed as Artoise Garcy in actual record). The first child I have record of is Jean Maher born 1 Feb 1793 at Ste Anne Des Plaines.

Another Brother is Jacob Maher/Myer, he first married Angelique Taillon date and place unknown. He married 2nd time 7 Feb 1803 at Christ Church Montreal to Marie Gauveaux.

The only sister I have is Sophie Myer/Maher who was married to Christophe Laporte (when he was baptized as an adult in 1833 it listed his place of birth as Germany). The first child I have for this couple was born in APr 1792 at Ste. Annes Des Plaines.

A possible 5th sibling is Andre Maher who eventually married (haven't found record) Francoise Gauthier (had at least 2 children out of wedlock with her also. This family was living in the same area, but haven't found definite proof he is related.

All the families utlimately settled in the parish of St. Henri in Mascouche. Descendants of the siblings ended up moving back to the US (as early as 1835) living in Burlington/Winooski VT.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Phil

Looking to verify the following ancestors as "Loyalist"??

stoneyge — 9 Aug 2005 10:11:04 GMT

It is my understanding that the following ancestors settled in the Leeds & Augusta area of Ontario Canada...

Abraham CUMMINS (5Dec1768-????) purchased Lot 16, Concession 7, Augusta Township Ontario, Canada 1815. Came from Granville, Washington Co., New York.

James BARLOW (????-????) residing Lot 18, Concession 8, Leeds Township, Ontario, Canada. Came from Watertown, Jefferson Co., New York (abt. 1828). Orginially from Yorkshire, England.

I also have the surname RUDE, ROOD in my linage but have no information other than the daugthers name Charity 7Mar1797-????.

UE Loyalist -What is the reference "A.Mc.L.", please?

janealogy50 — 7 Feb 2007 7:53:30 GMT

Hi,

My ancestor was Richard Prentice, a U.E. Loyalist of Upper Canada. In Pringle's Appendix B, he was described thusly:
Richard Prentice: 1785 Called Loyalist by G. Hamilton, 100. A. Mc.L. a Blacksmith. Stamped Book.

Can somebody please tell me what A.Mc.L. might stand for? Also, I am unable to determine who G. Hamilton was. Thanks so much for any help.

Sincerely,
Jan

Daniel Campbell UEL

roseclan7 — 22 Jan 2007 5:37:59 GMT

I'm looking for information on Daniel Campbell UEL who had a daughter named Eleanor (Eleanor was born c.1780). His daughter Eleanor married Hector Manson.
This is what I found on the internet:

"Hector Manson purchased W 1/2, Lot 25, 2nd Conc., 4th Range, Cornwall Twp. from Daniel Campbell - February 20, 1816. This farm was divided and willed to sons John, Daniel & William in 1849. William sold his 1/3 (this is the part where the quarry was and from which some of the stone for the original Cornwall Canal was taken) and Daniel willed his 1/3 to John in a will dated July 22, 1850 and registered September 10, 1858."

I'm trying to figure out who this Daniel Campbell was, who he married, where and when he was born and if his daughter had any siblings.

Thanks
rothycat@hotmail.com
Maggie Barron

Hamilton surname

roseclan7 — 22 Jan 2007 5:33:39 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Loyalists with surname HAMILTON who likely settled somewhere in the "Old Lunenberg" district which is basically between Grenville County (towns just outside Brockville) and Glengarry County.

I'm looking for any possible family of my ancestor, William J. Hamilton who lived in Mille Roches, Stormont County, Ontario until his death in 1847 in Cornwall. He married Eliza Isabel Manson and they had 4 children.

Thanks
rothycat@hotmail.com
Maggie Barron

Which John Grant?

roseclan7 — 22 Jan 2007 5:24:16 GMT

Since the researching the life and family of John Grant UEL, I was wondering if anyone knows for sure whether John "Duldreaggan" or "Duldreggan" Grant is the same man as John "Big John the Robber" Grant or are they two separate men?

What are the differences?

Thanks!
rothycat@hotmail.com

Maggie Barron

John Grant UEL

roseclan7 — 22 Jan 2007 5:21:08 GMT

I was recently shocked to find out that NO ONE ELSE has applied to U.E.L. Association as a descendant of John "Duldraeggan" Grant (who married Mary
McIntyre, Catherine Grant and possibly Caroline Grant) when there is so much written about this family!

I didn't apply, but a cousin recently did and her application was accepted! This basically "proves" that our shared ancestor, John Grant (c.1798-1869) is a son of John "Duldraeggan" Grant and Mary McIntyre!
This was a brickwall of mine for so long!

John Grant, son of John "Duldraeggan" Grant, as far as I can see only had one child (Sarah JANE/JEAN Grant, wife of James Alexander Dow), so that could explain why there aren't too many people researching him, but he had many siblings who married into well known and well researched families that I'm surprised that no one else has applied for this!

If I'm wrong though, feel free to contact me. This cousin was informed by the UEL Association that she has been the only one who has applied though....

rothycat@hotmail.com

Maggie Barron

Reunion of Descendants of Loyalists

EEMuise — 18 Jan 2007 11:31:25 GMT

Have you heard about the reunion of descendants of Loyalist grantees at Remsheg ( Wallace , Nova Scotia )? It's going to take place the end of June 2008. It's being called "Remsheg Loyalists - 225th Anniversary". There is a web page - only a week or two old - about it. Check it out: http://remsheg225.wetpaint.com/. Their E-mail address is: remsheg225@yahoo.ca. Here are some of the families:
Akerley, Angevine, Austin, Baker, Barker, Baxter, Beardsley, Bishop, Brisband, Brown, Brundidge, Budd, Bugly, Canfield, Chamberlain, Chatterton, Coon, Cornell, Covert, Cravey, Derry, Dickerson, Dotten, Earles, Embree, Fall, Ferris, Fisher, Forshner, Fountaine, Fowler, Ganong, Gleason, Grant, Griffin, Hatfield, Haviland, Head, Hewson, Hickey, Holbert, Holiday, Horton, Hotten, Huested, Hunter, Jenkins, Jennings, Jervis, King, Kipp, Knapp, Largaree, Leed, Lloyd, Low, Maby, McFee, Merritt, Miller, Mills, Myers, Niles, O'Brien, Ogden, Outhouse, Pierce, Pugsley, Purdy, Roblee, Rundle, Rustin, Scofield, Seaman, Smith, Snow, Stevens, Sutten, Symons, Tidd, Totten, Treen, Trenchard, Tuttle, Vinson, Watts, Waugh, Weathered, Webb, Weeks, Williams, Winn, Wood, Worden, and Wyatt

William WALLACE, Loyalist

RonaldHallberg — 28 Nov 2005 12:25:43 GMT

Am researching the family of William WALLACE, b. ca 1751 in Ireland, emigrated to South Carolina and served in Colonel Richard King's Regiment, Long Cane Militia, Upper Ninety Six Brigade, British Loyalists after Charlestown (now Charleston) was taken in 1780. William moved to Nova Scotia abt 1782. Was granted 500 acres near West Gore. He died in January 1813.
Would like to exchange information with others researching this family.

Jacob Waggoner enlisted John Johnson's NY Regiment

cebtoo — 29 Nov 2006 10:17:18 GMT

Anyone have access to information which will show Jacob Waggoner, b. abt 1750, tenant of Sir John Johnson, Tryon Co., NY escaped to Quebec with Johnson and joined the King's Royal New York Regiment under Col. Johnson? All I have is a short paragraph with this information without source. I would like to confirm this info, plus dates of birth, marriage, death, etc. It's not likely that Jacob ever returned to the independent U.S.A. I have his children as Henry, George, Jacob, Solomon, Mary, Nancy, Katherine, and Margaret, with many unknown, estimated or unproven dates. Please e-mail directly, as I am using a shared library computer right now. cebtoo@yahoo.com

Loyalists from MA

Allan Davis — 1 Aug 2006 10:55:38 GMT

I found out recently from a cousin that a great aunt had tried to get into the DAR and couldn't, because it was discovered that one of the ancestors was a Tory?

Does the ancestor have to be in a direct line, or is it enough to have had an uncle or a relative by marriage?

Just curious.

Thank you.

Allan Davis

Jameson MOODY and wife Martha from Londonderry, NH to Truro, Nova Scotia??

melissa — 19 Nov 2006 7:40:25 GMT

I am searching for anything on a "Jameson" MOODY(Moodie-Mudie) and wife known only as "Martha" who were in Londonderry, Rockingham Co., NH (most likely Ulster-Scots) whose 3 children were born in Londonderry - son James Moody b. Aug. 1755 (whom I suspect to be my 5th grt. grandfather), Janet b. 1757 and Elinor (Eleanor) b. 1759.
This Moody (Moodie-Mudie) family then Disappears off the map after this last child was born. My thinking is that they fled to Nova Scotia like so many other families did prior to the outbreak of the Rev. War.
I do know that many of the Londonderry, NH families went to the Truro and Pictou, Nova Scotia area which was largely inhabited by the Ulster-Scots who came to America in the early to mid 1700's from Northern Ireland.
My own Moody family (ydna is showing 2 matches to other Moody's whose family claim Ulster Ireland links), which makes me think my branch may have gone to Nova Scotia prior to the Rev.
My own 5th grt. grandfather James Moody (if he is the one born to the above mentioned couple), appears out of nowhere in Buxton, York Co., Maine to marry in Jan. 1774 to my 5th grt. grandmother Elizabeth DONALD (seen spelled Donnell as well...but she had Scottish roots), and then they vanish.
I think they may have fled to Nova Scotia and perhaps to James family who may have been in the Truro area of NS.
I have NO Proof of that however, this is only speculation.
I have the Marriage record of my 5th grt. grandparents and know that they had at least 3 children - Sarah, James and Joseph MOODY (my 4th grt. grandfather), but Maine has nor records of their births.
Perhaps they were all born in Nova Scotia.

If anyone can help or has stumbled onto any of these names in Nova Scotia while searching for their Loyalist families I would be Most Greatful for any info or help.
Thank You

James Moody - Nova Scotia (Not the Lt. James from NJ)

melissa — 19 Nov 2006 7:30:58 GMT

Searching for my 5th grt. grandfather James Moody b.c1750 possibly as much as 20 years earlier than that but Not born after Aug. 1755. He married in Jan. 1774 Buxton, York Co., ME and appeared there out of nowhere and then disappeared as soon as he was married.
My guess is he went to Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, CAN.
I cannot find any records of him though and am wondering if anyone in their genealogical travels may have stumbled onto my James Moody. In Nova Scotia I have a ydna match to a Moody family whose earliest known ancestor is also a James Moody. Their James Moody (and quite possibly mine as well) was married to a Sarah BAKER in July 1784.
James may have been a Loyalist...this is why I am checking here. The only list of any Moody's I've seen is on the Old United Empire Loyalist list where a James "HANDSHAW" ~alias~ MOODY is listed.
Perhaps someone here can help.
Thank you very much.

Sutton from England to NC to MS, 1820

xenaxena7 — 13 Nov 2006 7:06:25 GMT

I am searching for the parents of my ancestor, Thomas Sutton, born circa 1790- 1800. It is said that he immigrated from England to North Carolina, where his parents had arrived earlier. He appears in Mississippi in 1820 (the War of 1812 had ended 6 years earlier). He is said to have had relatives in Sheffield, England. In the 1830 Mississippi census, he stated that he was “alien: foreign born not naturalized”. He purchased a sawmill and grist mill in Jefferson County, MS, in 1826. A sawmill would have been an excellent money-making opportunity in the growing new state. He married Phebe Humphries in 1820. Their children were: John, Stephen, Thomas, Margaret, and another daughter whose name is not known. He and Phebe paid for the education of all 5 children. One son, Stephen, joined the local Masonic lodge. For more detailed information, please visit my website at www.geocities.com/sutton_genealogy.

Roseanna Smith ~b Adolphustown 1809

FlowersMilesSharp — 14 Nov 2006 12:29:41 GMT

Roseanna Smith was born July 1, 1809 in Adolphustown, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario Canada. Her Dad was George Smith and her Mom was Lydia King.

On January 3, 1831, she married John Miles. He was born July 27 1801 ~ one place says he was born in Sheffield, Caledonia County, Vermont and another one says he was born in Massachusetts, so I'm not sure which one is right.8~S

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&...
(I just updated some information on there, so if certain details from this post aren't on there yet, that's why.)

If you're from this family and/or have anymore names and/or information, please let me know.8~) I hope to read a reply soon.8~)

~*Kim*~
http://www.geocities.com/silly1980s/EMailForm.html

Striker James Family,-Greenbush Town,PEI,ON

edtn — 17 May 2004 2:49:38 GMT

GRANTS of Glen Moriston, Inverness Scotland to NY to Glengarry Ontario

ktayca1 — 5 Jul 2006 3:39:24 GMT

My Loyalist Family Brickwalls

Maggie Barron — 14 Oct 2006 7:56:18 GMT

Land Grants To Loyalist Step-Children

rcrawfor_32 — 22 Sep 2006 12:45:53 GMT

Does anyone know of a situation when the step-child of a Loyalist applied for and either was granted or denied land based on the status of their step-parent. Biological children were eligible but were step-children? This does not involve the U.E. designation, just the land aspect.

This question has been brought up and so far no one has been able to answer it.

Thomas Draper / Newton, MA to Canada

eric miller — 7 Sep 2005 12:16:35 GMT

Try to locate information on Thomas Draper DOB: 12/13/1739 in Newton, MA, he married a Lydia Rogers in Ontario and had a daughter - Mary DOB: 3/17/1786 in Ontario. I believe him to be a Loyalist and would like any information on him or his family - originally from Heptonstall, York, England.

Thanks!

Sir John Johnson's Kingsborough Patent, NY State

Jmaccon — 22 Sep 2006 5:28:08 GMT

I'll be visiting the Johnstown, New York as well as the Lancaster, Ontario area in late September, 2006 to follow the path of my Loyalist ancestor Thomas Ross Taylor. He and other Ross relatives are listed on the Kingsborough Rent Roll. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~wjmartin/kingsbor.h...
Does any know if the Kingsborough Rent Roll lot information is helpful in finding at least the general area in the Kingsborough NY Patent where he lived?

ONTARIO PEOPLE 1796-1803

Lora_Treadwell — 22 Aug 2004 11:39:38 GMT

I recently purchased a copy of "Ontario People: 1796-1803" by Fitzterald and will do lookups. (It's indexed). The book is a transcription from The National Archieves of Canada Upper Canada (Ontario) District Loyalists Rolls Files 1-15.

Scots Loyalists of Tyron Co., NY

minervamorgan — 14 Jul 2003 10:33:37 GMT

Taylor family of Londonderry NH to Canada

dgrams12 — 18 Sep 2006 3:04:31 GMT

Seeking infomation on these Loyalists who went to Canada. Matthew, James Taylor among others.

Thak you.
Dee

Rev.Francis J. Lukens pamphlet

Joyce Simpkins — 6 Sep 2006 6:56:36 GMT

I have found a retirement pamphlet for Rev. Francis J. Lukens with his picture dated 1907. I found it in my husband's gg grandfather's (James Wright Simpkins) bible.The church mentioned is Dotterer Memorial Baptist Church but I have no clue as to where this church was located.The Simpkins family was originally from Salem Co., NJ.I'll gladly give this pamphlet to anyone who can prove they have ties to this minister.Thanks, Joyce E. Simpkins

Rev.Francis J. Lukens pamphlet

Joyce Simpkins — 6 Sep 2006 6:56:35 GMT

Need help finding information

John M. Slingerland — 29 Jun 2006 12:56:15 GMT

Teunis Anthony Slingerland b. 1723 in Albany, NY was a loyalist, served with Butlers Rangers and moved to Niagara area around 1783 after loosing everything he had in NY. I am looking for any information about him and his family while living in Canada.

Loyalist Brown, Zeh

Michael_McCumber — 30 Aug 2006 7:29:15 GMT

Looking for info on 1700s families of Braun/Brown of Breakabeen, Schoharie, NY. Michael/Michel Braun/Brown married Sophia Mathes 08 May 1770 in Schoharie, NY. Their children included Eva (b. 8 Sept 1771), Maria Magdalena (b. 1773), Elizabeth (b. ca. 1775) and Adam (b. 1777). Sophia married Nicholas Zeh in 1781. Elizabeth, Maria and Nicholas' daughter Sophia were in Williamsburg, Ontario after the war.

Loyalists

Maggie Sutton — 2 Aug 2006 3:49:34 GMT

Does anyone know anything about an Elisha Sutton
a Loyalist who went first to Canada and then later
to Ontario County, NY? He was married to a Hannah
(Johanna) Vogt, daughter of a Hessian on the British side. They had 9 children and I have most of their
descendants, just need to know where Elisha came from and who his parents were. Find no explanation for Kent as his middle name and wonder if he was
the illegitimate son of a Kent female.

Ontario People 1796-1803 - Could someone please look up some names?

thebarredowl — 27 Jul 2006 6:41:47 GMT

Is there anyone reading who has a copy of the book "Ontario People 1796-1803" who would be willing to look up some names for me?

I am specifically interested in the Etobicoke, Ontario area, in the following names...

-William Hooton (or Hooten), Queen's Rangers

-Isaac Mitchell

-and the last name Peeler, specifically John, but any Peeler will do!

Thank you to anyone who can help!

Amy Brewitt
Toronto, Ontario

Loyalists from VT & MA to Canada 1830s??

Mary — 12 Jul 2006 10:47:28 GMT

I am trying to trace my husband's gggrandfather's roots by researching the the folks who seem to have migrated to Canada with him.

Reuel Anson PIERCE was b. abt. 1805-11 somewhere in VT. He arrived in Carleton County (near Ottawa), Ontario, Canada abt. 1831-33. Two other settler families, in the same area, seem to have arrived about the same time, also from VT. This makes me think they might have travelled north as a group. Also, the other folks all seem to be from MA originally - so it makes me wonder if the PIERCEs were too? Add to this the fact that Reuel's children were known to be Loyalist descendants (yes, but how?) & it gets very interesting.

The other settlers were Isaac Chauncey SMITH (b. 1800 VT) & his wife Sarah WAKEFIELD (b. 1805 MA) - his parents were Elihu SMITH & Mary TUCKER both of MA. Also Adeline RHODES (b. 1805 MA).

Can you add anything? Thank you!

Mary
in Canada

Lennox

MargaretHay — 23 Apr 2002 2:17:35 GMT

I am looking for information on Wibert Lennox, a British Loyalist who may have migrated from Mass to Canada, through Vermont, during or after the Am. Rev. His wife may have been Vinette LaRue. He had a son William Lennox.

JOHN BROWN of MOUNT DESERT LOYALIST QUANDRY?

Austin Hill Brown — 11 May 2005 9:48:18 GMT

Am stuck doing my Brown Family Genealogy. My father told me (family hand-me-down legend/lore) that his decendant John Brown/e was a Loyalist and had to flee the Mount Desert Island area to Nova Scotia for several years. After the war, as he had land holdings including land on Somes Sound,MDI,he snuck back to MDI hiding undera load of codfish.
Census/Town records of MDI have no John Brown listed for 1790 or 1800. Two of John's son's John b.1784, and James b.1787 show-up on MDI around 1800. Old John is not listed until 1810.
However the 117 acre plot John Brown had on Somes Sound was retained in the Bernard Petition to the Mass Gen Court 1785..He was one of four families on Somes Sound apparently before the Revolution when the original Bernard Grants were given out. Somes Sound was Abraham Somes little feudal kingdom. I find that his uncle married John Brown's daughter hence family connection established. Abraham Somes son Daniel was also a Loyalist and disappeared prior to the Revolution never to return. He had previously lived on Somes Sound with his father Abraham Somes.
I'm stuck..from the time John Brown married Sussana Masury in Salem/Danvers 1728..I have a big black void until the brother's John and James show up around 1800. I have one old note that says John deeded his land to brother James in 1773 and fled to Nova Scotia. I know my family were early inhabitrants of MDI, but they are excluded from MDI history. Mount Norumbega in NE Harbor was named after John Brown hence Brown's Mountain..but the no-it-all local genealogist and blue-bloods give us/him no recognition.
If anyone can fill this black void for me and give me any info on where John Brown was during the revolution please let me know. thanks Austin

Salem co. NJ Loyalist Family SUTTON

gramilisa — 13 Jun 2006 9:51:19 GMT

Thomas Coates Sutton of Philadelphia co.PA to Glouchester co. NJ to Salem co. NJ He had sons John, Thomas, Moses,James and a possible son named Jacob, who had estates forfeited in Salem co. in 1778. Thomas Coates was indicted for treason for giving food to his son, Moses, while Moses was hiding. He spent a year in prison. Jacob was supposed killed in the battle of Monmouth in 1776. John died in 1814 in Cumberland co. NJ. Thomas died 1783 in camp of NJ Volunteers in Long Island, NY. James took his mother's maiden name PETERSON , moving to Crawford co. PA. Moses...unknown. Joseph, also a son of Thomas Coates, remained untouched by Loyalist activities, remained in Salem co. NJ. A son in law of Thomas Coates, Richard Mead, married to daughter Parnell, went to Nova Scotia in 1783, after Thomas jr. died in camp as they had been in the same company. The wives of son Thomas and James Sutton, being Mary Abbot and Elizabeth Abbot, daughters of Abdon Abbot sr. and sisters of Abdon jr. who was to be hanged for being a Loyalist,later pardoned.Other Loyalist connected by marriage was Moses Atkinson, married to another daughter of Abdon Abbot. 4 sons of Thomas and Mary used the surname of Abbot and moved to Crawford co. Pa. also. One of those sons,James Sutton, was my ancestor. Maybe this can help someone...

TROTT

B. J. McNamara — 18 Jan 2006 8:24:39 GMT

The TROTT One-Name Research Group (TONRG), based in England, is now active in the U.S. and I am attempting to contact as many descendants as possible with the surname TROTT who may have ties to Loyalists. I invite you to visit our website:

http://www.sherwoodfam.plus.com/tonrg/origins.htm

We are excited about the TROTT-DNA Surname Project which was recently organized through Family Tree DNA. If you are interested in participating, please visit our website:

http://www.familytreedna.com/surname_det.asp?group=Trott&...

Through the DNA program, we hope to identify TROTT families in the U.S. and eventually tie them into their English roots.

TROTTs were on the East Coast as early as the mid-1600s and, as frontiers opened, quickly spread across the U.S. I am attempting to contact as many TROTT descendants as possible and establish a North American database so we can track these various families. I look forward to hearing from you.

UEL Ancesters

Maggie Barron — 15 May 2006 6:46:27 GMT

Philipp-Heinrich Klyne, NY Loyalist

fhc3326276 — 28 May 2006 12:05:39 GMT

Looking for Philipp Henrich Klyne and wife Margaretha, of Fulton CO. New York, who was a Loyalist and went to Canada about 1777 to 1785. with family.

Daniel Campbell (UEL?)

Maggie Barron — 15 May 2006 6:44:55 GMT

I was wondering if anyone has any information on a Daniel Campbell UEL (United Empire Loyalist) who probably settled in Canada (in the Stormont, Dundas or Glengarry co. areas)after the war. I don't have any information on him at all other than the fact that he had a daughter named Eleanor.
Eleanor Campbell was born about 1780 in New York state and died 1 February 1873 in Mille Roches, Stormont County, Ontario, Canada. She married Hector Manson, son of Thomas & Elizabeth (Walker) Manson on 17 March 1806 at St. Andrew's Church in Williamstown, Glengarry County, Ontario, Canada.
I was always wondering whether my Daniel Campbell is the one who was married to Engeltie "Elizabeth" Angelina Bradt and lived in Schenectady.....but that's so far only speculation as I'm not sure whether that Daniel Campbell was a Loyalist.
Any information or even 'geusses' would be very helpful!!

Thanks!

Maggie Barron

GRANT & DOW families of Glengarry Co., Ontario & Montreal, Quebec

Maggie Barron — 15 May 2006 6:44:14 GMT

Loyalist land grants

craftylady906 — 18 May 2002 6:44:30 GMT

Does anyone know if the child of a loyalist has to live in Canada to receive land? John Essesltyn received land for his first two sons. The second son bought the others land.

Robert Cook of Massachusetts

justinaacook — 18 Feb 2006 4:36:06 GMT

Hi~

There was a Robert Cook who was from Suffolk county, Massachusetts. I found some transcriptions of claims and such that he made on the www.royalprovincial.com website. He said that in June 1775, he had had to escape from the rebels and leave behind his wife and 13 children. I'm not sure if that was permanently or for the duration of the war. He said that his service to the British government had begun in 1745 as a private soldier. I'm trying to figure out if this Robert Cook is the same as the Robert Cook who was married to Mary Lapp and had two children--Robert (b. 1800) & Thomas (b. 1802). Thomas eventually settled in Bertie Twp. in Welland county, Ontario, Canada, and I was wondering if he might have gotten a land grant for his father's service. If anyone can help me out or point me in the right direction, I would really appreciate it! I'm very new to Revolutionary War research and especailly to Loyalist research. Thanks, and take care! "-)

Justina "-)

John Morgrudge, George Johnstone, James Rankin

Craig Martin — 6 Dec 2005 6:08:21 GMT

Through an incorrect article citation, I have acquired three Petitions submitted by Loyalists after the Revolutionary War, but which are of no use to me. I would be happy to supply the citations or copy the documents for anyone interested. 1. Morgrudge (complete) served in the Charleston SC customs office, was imprisoned for 18 months, and finally returned to England in 1788. 2. Johnstone (fragment) may have been in the Philadelphia area, and appears to be denying charges of misappropriation of funds. The surname Patterson is mentioned. 3. Rankin (complete) lived in York Town, PA, sat in the PA Provincial Assembly, and also appears to be defending himself from charges. There are no other names mentioned.

Henry Kitchen, Loyalist

elizabethwhite15 — 9 Oct 2003 12:52:12 GMT

Interested in Loyalists that went to the St. John area of New Brunswick and where they settled.

My e-mail address is lizswhite@commspeed.net.

Elizabeth White

Loyalist claim of John Teed

nanalinda5 — 21 Nov 2005 4:27:38 GMT

Does anyone out there know of the existence/whereabouts of a place named 'Ramsback'?

I found this reference on a Loyalist claim of John Teed. I don't know if it is in Canada or NY, or somewhere else. A search of these boards got zero hits!

Thanks in advance if you can help.

Adam and John Dennis

maxi531 — 25 Mar 2005 10:21:33 GMT

I am looking for info on Adam Dennis and his son John who immigrated from NJ to Ontario around 1787. Adam and his family are listed as a Loyalist on the Return of Families of Sept. 17, 1787 from the Niagara Historical Society. John married Jane Laraway.

I am particulary interested in finding out about Adam's parents in the States and his religion.

Thanks.

Anne Henderson

Bay of Quinte "Pioneers"

Laurel Graham — 10 Jul 2004 11:58:32 GMT

Hello Cousins,
I don't like to just pop in and out of these strings, and I haven't participated in a very long time. But the recent exchanges about Ontario Loyalists have really been interesting and I hope that I may join in.
I am Laurel Graham, grandaughter of Donald Church (1899-1972), son of Palen Church (1848-1927), son of Richard J. Church (1821-1907) of Picton Ontario. Richard was married twice: Ruth Collier and Minnie (Amelia) Welbanks. Richard is the son of Oliver Church who is reported to have come to Canada from England. Not true: Oliver (b.1781) was the son of Oliver (b.1756) who was born in Battleboro, Vermont, and is listed as having been under warrant of arrest for voluntarily leaving Vermont to support England, and who, should they return "shall be whipped on the naked Back, not more than forty, nor less than twenty Stripes; which Punishment shall be inflicted, and the Delinquent shall be ordered to quit this State immediately."
I have a copy of "An Act to Prevent the Return to This State of Certain Persons Therein Named, and Others Who Have Left This State, Or Either Of the United States, and Joined the Enemies Thereof, February 26, 1779 This document has the names of many people from Cumberland County Vermont who were Loyalists. Also, I have copies of the chapters on Church and Welbanks from "Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte...with introduction by William F.E. Morley...Originally published in 1904; reprint 1972." Other names in the family tree include Clute, Redner. I also have photos of the Church and Minnakers from the 1930s or so. I have hit a wall in a couple of places and would love to share what I do have. Is anyone interested?

THOMAS TROTT b.1746 NY>NB

Joan Rines — 1 Jan 2006 5:02:02 GMT

I have found an entry in the Staten Island, Richmond Co. NY Brethren/Moravian Records of marriages:
THOMAS TROTT mar. SOPHIA ROMER 1779.
My Thomas Trott b/a 1746 d. 1816. I found King's Co. records for both Sophia & Thomas, but never mentioned together. If this is the same Thomas, then their children are: Susanna b/a 1783, Mary 1790 & John b.1787 NB. mar. Deborah Parker in 1813, d/o Titus & Mary. Their ch: Joseph Hewlett, Thomas, Mary Ann, SOPHIA ROMINE, William, John Craig, Clarissa Deborah, Elizabeth Jane, George Samuel & Rebecca.
Mary Ann mar. Nathaniel Belyea (Robert, Henry,Henry, Louis)
I know there were Trott Loyalists in Charlotte Co, but I have not found mention of Thomas, though he is of the same age.
Any help "finding Thomas Trott", my brickwall, greatfully accepted. Joan Rines

Lickley of Westchester NY

PatSteele32 — 28 Dec 2005 1:57:03 GMT

I have a confusing contradiction:

John Lickley (Scot, born abt 1734) was a tenant of Col. Beverly Robinson in Westchester/ Dutchess Co before the war. He was a prominent citizen, noted as the Poundmaster of Canopus Hollow in Phillipstown.

One source says he was tried as a Tory and imprisoned.

Another source has him on the receiving end of land ditsirbuted when Beverly Robinson's land was seized by the Commission of Forfeiture.

In any event, he died in Phillipstown in 1807.

So was he a Tory? Did he recant?

His family stayed in Phillipstown in succeeding generations. His daughter Phebe married by ancestor, Absalom Mead,

Does anybody know more about the Tories in thie regio0n and what happened to them?

Pat Mead Steele

Albert Williams U.E.(Camden East,Ontario)

Ross Williams — 13 Feb 2001 10:30:52 GMT

Looking for info on Albert's father, Eleaser, and his mother Mary Lord
Do you know where they are buried?

Upper Canada Loyalist Land Grants

Carm Foster — 13 Nov 2005 12:10:03 GMT

Loyalist Land Grants Upper Canada.
I am hoping someone can help me with the following question.
When a Loyalist made an application for a land grant was there a certain area assigned too each regiment or could he petition for any crown land? The reason for asking is I am researching an Edward and a Moses Foster both U. E. L. Edward received land in Matilda Twp., Dundas Co. and Moses land in Lennox & Addington Co. It would almost appear that Edward is the father of Moses however it seems odd that Moses would have petitioned for land so far away from is Father. Moses entered the war late (1781) but Edward came over with the Sir John Johnston group (Edward rented land from Sir John in N. Y.) Any help on how the land grants were parceled out would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Carman Foster, Ontario, Canada.
Note I have also posted this note on the Lennox & Addington Co. board.

The Meaning of "Under Convention"

@@gmccormi@ubishops.ca — 14 Dec 2005 4:19:41 GMT

Would anyone on this list know what the term 'under convention' meant? I have noticed on a couple of muster rolls that this term was placed next to several individual names on the lists and I imagine that this was because these particular soldiers were captured in the surrender at Saratoga and that they were released under the surrender terms agreed to by Generals Gates and Burgoyne. Is this correct?

Thanking you in advance,

Gary McCormick

John Foy -PEI, Canada

Eleanor Foy — 7 Dec 2005 2:39:36 GMT

John Foy (b.1762)UEL came to NY , USA , around the year 1779 with his two brothers and thier Father from Fermanagh Ireland. Thier father set them(the three brothers) up on thier own land then he returned to Ireland.
. John was apparently charged with a misdemeanor but fled the US when the soldiers came to arrest him. He travelled to Grimross NB, Canada , then onto settle in Lot 28 PEI ,Canada. He married Mary(Polly)Warren in 1788., PEI, Can.

Would anyone be able to shed any light on who his brothers or parents are??Or what townland they are from In Ireland?

Free Grants

Larry Boswell — 22 Nov 2005 1:23:30 GMT

Hi, I've searched on the Ontario Archives sites and on the internet but I can't find an answer to a simple question: did Loyalists and Militiamen or disbanded military pay full adminstrative fees?

I'm wondering exactly what the "free" in free grant implies. No property costs? How about settlement duties?

thanks

JOHN LOW / LOWE of Philadelphia, born Scotland about 1752

doreenhouston — 10 Nov 2005 5:54:58 GMT

John Low/Lowe of Philadelphia, a Loyalist with Queen's Rangers (listed with Capt. Francis Stephanson's Company from 25 Dec 1779 to 23 Feb 1780). After the Revolution he left New York with his family of five (1st marriage??). Looking for info about John and his family.

Further info: granted town lot in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. 1790's married Sarah Green, All Saints Anglican Church, St. Andrews, New Brunswick (2nd marriage??). 1797 land grant in St. George & Pennfield, Charlotte County, New Brunswick. Died 1844 St. Andrews, age 92.

Thomas Cousins - Loyalist to Nova Scotia 1784

eric52miller — 15 Oct 2005 5:09:07 GMT

I'm trying to locate information regarding where thomas cousins came from and what he did after arriving at Digby, NS. He was at the muster roll at Digby, NS on 5/29/1784. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

HENDERSON Loyalists

bbffrrpp — 12 Oct 2005 12:16:34 GMT

Hello. This summer I have been working on the family tree of my newly found step-cousins.

Their grandparents were Charles A. BEDELL, b1891 MA, and Mrs. Hazel (SHAW) (McCAVOUR) BEDELL, b1895 NB.

Hazel's parents were reportedly Edward SHAW and Eliza(beth) HENDERSON, married ~1878 in NB.

Edward SHAW was born in England in 1855, and Eliza HENDERSON was born in NB in 1855, but listed herself as "Irish." (See 1881 Canadian Census)

I have just heard from a descendant of this couple this week, and he tells me that Eliza was probably the daughter of John HENDERSON and Mary BOYLE who married in NB in 1850.

He also thinks that John HENDERSON was a member of a "Loyalist family."

I checked the archives of the HENDERSON Message Boards and noticed that there were at least two HENDERSON's who were Loyalists, one went to Quebec Province and one went to Nova Scotia.

I was wondering how many HENDERSON's went to Nova Scotia (New Brunswick).

This morning on World Tree Connect I found someone who posted information about a Benjamin HENDERSON, reportedly born in 1786 in NB, who might have been a son of a Loyalist family. (This Benjamin married a Mary HITCHINGS in NB.)

Betty (near Lowell, MA, USA)

FYI: Coincidentally, I have an Elizabeth HENDERSON on my own family-tree. She was born in Quebec in 1827, and in 1851 she married her cousin, Robert KERR. Their first child, William KERR, moved down to Boston, MA, ~1872, and would become my great-grandfather.

A KERR and HENDERSON family group left Sligo, Ireland, in 1823, to migrate to Argenteuil County, Quebec Province.

Forfeited Estates in New Jersey

nHarriett — 2 Oct 2005 10:20:47 GMT

Loyalists in Queens Co. NB ~ Spry Grant

Charrie Worden — 11 Jul 2005 6:14:34 GMT

Does anyone have any information on what apears in PANB records as the Spry Grant?
I am looking for information on the name "Wood" in Sunbury and Queens Co.; the name James Wood appears on a list of land petitioners called the Spry Grant along with the names Bulyea, Gerow, Golding and Merritt.. all families connected by marriage and family ties prior to their move to NB and mostly all from Westchester area, NY.
There were several WOOD's; Israel and Ruth, Moses and Betsy(Elizabeth)Wood and their families appear in Gagetown Anglican Church records;
specifically I'd like to know the parents/siblings of FRANCIS Wood b. ca. 1794 NB, married to Anne ? He was granted 200 acres in Hampstead in 1826.
I appreciate all information offerred, thanks!

Austro-hungary

15 Apr 2005 4:31:56 GMT

Was a person during the time of Austro-hungary considered a Loyalist?

Jacob Winner / Wilmot, Annapolis, NS 1784

eric52miller — 7 Sep 2005 12:02:48 GMT

I'm trying to find any information on Jacob Winner, born about 1742, who married Mary Draper in Wilmot, Annapolis, NS on 7/18/1805. He is believed to be a Loyalist who arrived in Annapolis during the period 6/18 - 6/19/1784. Any and all information is greatly appreciated.

Amelia Fretz

MWillette — 18 Aug 2006 12:49:32 GMT

I have a photo of this lady's gravestone that proves she was the wife of Jacob Purdy, UE. Anyone interested in a copy please email me.
Thanks,

Capt. Joseph Ross

Paula Radwanski — 29 Aug 2005 7:16:36 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for information on Capt. Joseph Ross, commissioned a Captain in the British Army by Col. Hooper.

Joseph (d. ca. 1813) lived in present day Callicoon, Sullivan Co., NY. He was a friend of Joseph Brant, and "charged with taking care of the Indians in the region and keeping them in alliance with the Crown."

Where do I find more infomation on this Commission?

Thanks,
Paula Radwanski

alexander cameron & john stuart

craig martin — 23 Mar 2005 2:25:37 GMT

Dubbert, John Frederick

duwhit — 22 Jul 2005 11:26:11 GMT

It is very difficult to find information on this family...he was a Lutheran Minister who lived in Richland County, SC and was reported as a Tory by a Mr. Strother to Col. John Taylor.
He and his children fled back to Charleston, SC to St. Philips Church in 1780 where he got smallpox and died in Nov 1781.
His children changed the name from Dubbert to DuBard / Dubard and I have found other variations of the name.
I recently made a trip to Charleston and went to St. Philips however they did not have his name on their register - although I have found it listed in the Minutes of St. Philips Register that one of the ministers had written back when.
Any information will be appreciated.

Weaver Teague

dotcomma — 19 Jun 2005 11:02:14 GMT

I am looking for information on Margaret Weaver, b. ca. 1746, m. Jacob Teague, ca. 1767. In 1775, Jacob Teague and his family had been living in New York Province at German Flats before going to Lake Otsego, Tryon County. Jacob was a Loyalist who came to Niagara to join Butler's Rangers where he served for two years and was later with Sir John Johnson's Rangers. It is believed Jacob's family were Dutch, but came to America from Fifeshire, Scotland.
If anyone can help, would be most grateful. Margaret Weaver is one of my brick walls!