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Guestbook You may wish to update your entry for Captain John Rousselet (British Legion). After the war he legally took his father's surname and was known as John Rousselet Whitefoord. He was knighted in 1811. He died, age 88 years, in 1849 at Aix-la Chapelle. I have entered some information on his profile in WikiTree. Andrew Payzant <apayzant  aol.com>Oak Ridge, TN USA - Monday, January 01, 2024 at 23:36:06 (EST) This site is a wonderful resource. Many thanks to the maintainer. I am researching my 4X great-grand-father, John Wallis (often Wallace). He and two sons received a grant in Brown's Flat N.B. in 1811. The record before that is unclear. It is likely he married Nancy Ann Hayes (Hay) in Medford MA in 1786. I learned here that he may have been in Pringle's Company of the Newfoundland Regiment. Additional guidance is welcome. Michael Williams <williams csdi.com>New London, New Hampshire United States - Wednesday, December 06, 2023 at 16:37:25 (EST) 16 July 1780 11 Rangers under Captain William Phillips in seige by Seneca under Lt John Dochstedder [Bedford Co Pa] Rangers all captured -10 killed 2 taken as POWS see Mother Bedford Frontier Patriots Chapter Newsletter No 1 year 2020 T F <ttttfazzinix gmail.com>United States - Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 10:56:24 (EST) Dear Todd, I've tried to use your e-mail Contact on this site and it kicks back to this site. I have a question re a report to William Franklin in 1781. Patricia Q Wall <fallrosebk1 outlook.com>Exeter, NH United States - Wednesday, November 08, 2023 at 15:56:41 (EST) Dr Benjamin Church Harvard 1754 Chief Physician & Director General" of medical services of Continental {Rebel) army 1775 and a spy for general Thomas gage! T.Fazzini <ttttfazzinix gmail.com>USA - Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 13:50:49 (EDT) A minor mystery solved..John Graves Simms 1752-1806 by Mary Beacock Fryer and Chrsitopher Draccott 1998 pp.78-79 is a remark that Simes discovered that the British Legion trophies [flags captured at Monck's Corner; Leund Ferry; Waxhaws; Camden; Fishing Creek; Blackstocks Plantation; Cowpens] had been taken by Mr H...the Paymaster of the British Legion to Philadelphia; the trophies were recovered by Lt george Spencer of the Queens Rangers. Tarletons rangers website reports paymaster Moore Hovendeen was at Yorktown-December Muster Rolls report him as absent T.Fazzini <ttttfazzinix gmail.com>USA - Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 13:53:02 (EDT) in 1780 Major James Wemyss with mounted Infantry of the 63d infantry and Tarleton Legion after the Charles Sumpter in South Carolina [Boatner repeats the legend that Wemyss had a list of patriots hanged and houses burned but Sumpter burned it. {p.368] The Truth is according to website "Tarleton's Campaigns" only one man was hanged by wemyss-Sept 21, 1780 Wemyss hanged a ex-british Royal Navy NCo on parole who had broken his parole by firing a gun at a Loyalist servant [missed]. T.Fazzini <ttttfazzinix gmail.com>USA - Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 13:45:45 (EDT) Seagoe Potter was convicted of Treason in Delaware and be hanged and quartered in 1780. See 1919 Delaware Archives pp.1302-1304 "Conviction and Penealty for Treason" also of interest "Petitions of Persons convicted to Treason" T.Fazzini <ttttfazzinix gmail.com>USA - Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 13:20:00 (EDT) In July 1781 Tarleton raided Virginia. At Capt. Benjamin Ward's Plantation, “West Creek”, present-day Nottoway County, Virginia Peter Francisco fought 9 of Tarletons British Legion killing 1 man the other 8 were wounded and driven away-he captured 8 of their horses in His 1820 long account-(9 years later he claimed to have killed 2 others {Short account]) The Long account is more detalied..see Francisco's Fight Wikipedia T.Fazzini <ttttfazzinix gmail.com>USA - Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 13:10:39 (EDT) David Redding born 1754 hanged 1778 FAG 48051798 T.Fazzini <ttttfazzinix gmail.com>USA - Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 13:02:10 (EDT) Two famous Americans had Loyalist ancestors! Thomas Alva Edison Charles Augustus Lindbergh T.Fazzini <ttttfazzinix gmail.com>USA - Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 12:59:04 (EDT) According to legend nancy Hart of Georgia 6 tories from Augusta forced her to make a meal for them. she killed one and wounded another-all six were hanged {Boatner Encylopedia of the American Revolution p.493] in 1913 this legend was confirmed when the skelations of 6 men were found buired near the site of her cabin -see website Franklin COunty Georgia Obituary and Death Notices" Lavinia Times and Guage Jan 3, 1913 "Skelations of Tories killed by Nancy Hart unearthed Tuesday" T.Fazzini <ttttfazzinix gmail.com>USA - Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 12:56:49 (EDT) Elihu Champlen of Narragansett RI supplier to Loyalists. See story at Saratoga NYGenWeb PROJECT on Jehu Grant T.Fazzini <ttttfazzinix gmail.com>USA - Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 12:47:07 (EDT) Captain Goerge Dame is my 5th or 6th Great Grandfather. Would very much appreciate anyone who has any info on him. Thank you. David A. Kaflik <kilfak1102 gmail.com>Carmel, in United States - Sunday, October 08, 2023 at 11:29:36 (EDT) I am descended from Andrew Forshner of the Remsheg Grant. So fascinated by this website. Deb Hageman Boelstler <familyquest64 gmail.com>Edmonton, AB Canada - Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 13:29:27 (EDT) Thank you for including the muster roll for the Civil Branch from 1779 because that was one of the very few hard details I've been able to find of my ancestor Stephen Fullerton in the army. I know he was a chairmaker in Boston before the war, and his widow (Susannah Fullerton) made it to New Brunswick, but all I've been able to learn about Stephen was from her claim for support, where she said that he "had been employed as an artificer in the ordinance department" and that "he died during the time he was employed in the King's service while the troops were at Rhode Island." Deb Boyken <dboyken aol.com>NJ USA - Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 14:01:42 (EDT) My particular area of interest is in the militia unit known as the Westchester Refugees/Delancey's Refugees in which my loyalist ancestor Joseph Sears (1746-1846) fought. Natalie Sears <Nsears145 gmail.com>Qc, Quebec Canada - Sunday, September 03, 2023 at 13:19:09 (EDT) LOOKING FOR MY LOYALIST RELATIVES. JOSHUA WELCH. HAD A LAND GRANT IN HORTON,HANTS 1761. ALSO WILLIAM WELCH, 1761; BROTHERS. WILLIAM RETURNED TO CT. JOSHUA IS SAID TO HAVE REMAINED IN NS/DIGBY PERHAPS. KATHY GADDIS <gaddiskm outlook.com>northville, MI United States - Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 20:32:07 (EDT) In researching my sister-in-law's genealogy, I found the Rev War pension application of Allen Howard, a native of Granville County, North Carolina which contains an interesting story - just after Cornwallis surrendered, a man on a horse draped in the colors of Tarleton's dragoons rode up and, the militia being suspicious, was imprisoned and questioned. His name is written several times, attempting to translate it looks like "Shaunin" or "Shannin". He claimed he was a native of North Carolina and joined the British in the fall of 1780 immediately after the defeat of Gen. Gates. He fought as one of Tarleton's Dragoons, and fought at the battle of the Cowpens and Guilford Court House. He marched with them through NC into VA via Petersburg, to Richmond, to Yorktown. While in Yorktown during the siege he, starting to see the way things were going, repented forsaking his American brethren, escaped the city and went to the American officers, who wrote him a "pass" allowing him to just go home. Shannin was taken to the county capital and presented to the Sheriff. A local man recognized Shannin, gathered a mob, and they took him out and killed him at dawn. Becky <beckyb731 gmail.com>Seattle, WA USA - Friday, August 18, 2023 at 19:55:38 (EDT) I have been researching 3 Great Grandfather Major William Stark of New Hampshire Volunteers(Stark's Corps). I found out in last his death was May 18,1783 not in 1776. I found this out from statement by his son John Stark 1st LT of Royal Guides and Pioneers on behalf of his younger brothers for compensation for his fathers land confiscated. I am looking for final resting place. He is not buried in any family burial plots in New Hampshire. I am also looking for information on his son 1st LT John Stark Royal Guides and Pioneers. I am related to James Stark son of William Stark and Mary Stinson Stark McGuin. Michael Brock <michael.brock3426 gmail.com >Philadelphia , PA USA - Monday, July 03, 2023 at 19:01:32 (EDT) I am researching Alexander McDougall who served as a Volunteer under General Burgoyne for two months then because a prisoner of the Americans from whom he escaped to Canada. There he joined the Kings Rangers under the command of James Rogers. I am trying to determine which unit he was in at the time he served with Burgoyne prior to his escape to Canada. Richard Bodily <richard13039 yahoo.com>SAN JOSE, CA United States - Saturday, July 01, 2023 at 14:16:48 (EDT) I,m a member of the Sir Guy Carleton branch of UELAC. And also a member of the Quebec branches. I'm working on my UE certificate application and so far my Loyalist ancestors are Landon, Phillips and Burritt. A mere 3 years ago I didn't know there were any Loyalists on my paternal line. Holly Haimerl <hhfamilyfootprints gmail.com>QC Canada - Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 15:00:40 (EDT) Capt Wm Wright spied for Skinner, lost everything and was imprisoned for six months, but not hanged. He's presumed to have been great-grandfather of my Irish-born Mary Wright and her sister Johanna. Your context adds color and body, but still no Loyalist links beyond New Brunswick, unfortunately. Ancestry/Collections/Military/Loyalist Claims shows his lengthy testimony and testaments and recommendations by Skinner and Wm Franklin. I'm hoping for more clues, as fifty -some members share DNA on his ThruLines. Gregory Harold Clifford <Gregory.H.Clifford gmail.com>St. Francis, MN United States - Saturday, May 06, 2023 at 02:39:06 (EDT) Todd, it's good to see the site is still growing. (We met when you were at King's Mtn.) Here's a question: Many years ago a NPS ranger (Super?) was working on a biography of pat. Ferguson. Have you heard anything? That's been 30 or so years ago and I've not seen a thing. Of course, The lady from Scotland's book is long gone. Thanks, Bob Bob Sweeny <bob talcstone.com>Staunton, VA USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 10:49:45 (EDT) Very nice site! Researching William and Robert Walter (Walters). Served under Capt. Hunter's Company, North Carolina Volunteers and taken prisoner 19 Oct 1781. Both are listed in the Muster Roll of a Detached Corps under the charge of Lieut. DeBeck New York Volunteers. Both men were captured and served at Yorktown when Cornwallace surrendered. Help is appreciated. Nita Lewis <nitalewis53 gmail.com>Xenia, OH USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 14:46:57 (EST) Thank you for what you are doing. I have learned so much from this site. I am a descendant from the Cole's at Cole's Island New Brunswick, Canada. All of us in Canada have been touched in someway by the early Loyalist settlers, and you have a lot of helpful information here. You managed to find a way to put the information in a sections that are easily read and understood. Thank you again for what you are doing so this information is not lost. Kama Cole <colekama gmail.com>Calgary, Alberta Canada - Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 12:56:15 (EST) I have several relatives who were in the U.E.L. during the Revolutionary War including: John Clark, Thorold Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada and George Riley Cosby, Sr, Pelham, Ontario, Canada. Sandra L Allison <tsajs2089 gmail.com>Gaylord, Michigan United States - Monday, February 20, 2023 at 14:00:22 (EST) I am interested in any information on Philip Empey. I just learned he is my 6th grandparent if I did the math correctly Janine Hudson <Janinemh gmail.com>Eagan, Minnesota United States - Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 17:02:42 (EST) I believe an ancestor, Archibald McCool, from NC, was a loyalist killed in battle at the Siege of Charlestown in 1780. Perhaps he served with Lord Rawden in the Volunteers of Ireland? Mark McCool <mdmccool cox.net>San Diego, CA USA - Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 16:47:43 (EST) Hi Todd, I'm very interested in Emmerick's and the NYV Rifle Co. Would like to ask you where to find the primary source for the late war issue of the Jager like uniforms. Sean Joyce <seanjoyce42 yahoo.com>Doylestown, PA USA - Sunday, January 01, 2023 at 19:12:00 (EST) Great site Todd. I am researching John Hawley, from North Salem, Westchester County, who was a Sargant in the Guides & Pioneers, serving in the Southern theatre as well as earlier at Brandywine and Mud Island. Brian Hayes <brianhayes796 gmail.com>Comox, BC Canada - Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 17:41:32 (EST) I was reading "Petition of Michael Lounsbury, Petition # 440, #177 to: His Excellency, James Robertson Esq., Lt General and Gouvenour of the Province of New York. wherein he mentions 5 sons and cousin William Lounsbury, 3 of whom died in service under Col. Emmerick and Major Ward. Alan Francis <alanfrancis99 gmail.com>DeLand, FL USA - Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 15:02:58 (EST) Ancestor of Josiah Foster, NJ Volunteers service. Son of Ebenezer who served the Crown during the French and Indian War. The whole family fled to New Brunswick from NY NY at the surrender of British forces. Gary Foster <scoutks gmail.com>Mission , KS USA - Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 13:15:31 (EDT) I'm trying to locate information on Catherine Morris. She had a child with Phillips Callbeck about 1770. Stephanie Olsen <stephsgenealogy2021 gmail.com>San Luis Obispo, CA United States - Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 14:13:36 (EDT) Researching 'Stretch' family...there was a Daniel Stretch that I believe was a loyalist and moved to Ontario upon leaving the States...my Great Great Great Grandparents John T. Stretch and Mary Cook were both children of British soldiers I believe, and Mary was actually born at Fort Mackina in 1812! Lived in Kingston, Ontario area when married. Just trying to make sense of the family history! Carol Stretch <cdstretch shaw.ca>Kelowna, BC Canada - Thursday, September 08, 2022 at 02:27:55 (EDT) I always wondered why some of my family ended up in NS. Now I know. My 5th Great Grandfather, Abraham Elston (Ellstone) on the rolls served in the regiment. None of my grandparents mentioned any of this growing up, they probably didn't know either. Nice site. Donald Owens <donrowens51 yahoo.com>Marquand, MO United States - Thursday, September 01, 2022 at 11:05:32 (EDT) Hello from Bolton, England. I am researching my 4th great grandfather, Robert Mead b.c1738 d.1802 England. Robert served as a bombardier in the Royal Artillery from 1760. Robert was evicted from New York in 1783 and settled in Nova Scotia until his wife died in 1786. Robert then came back to England. I'm so lucky to have found this wonderful site to add some information to my family tree, but I'd like to know if the records of Robert in the Carleton Papers have more information regarding Robert. Kind regards Pete Haslam. Peter Haslam <peterh4sl4m gmail.com>Bolton, Lancashire England - Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 15:18:45 (EDT) Researching parentage of Stephen Bates born 1802 Brier Island,NS, then Shubenacadie, Hants Co, NS, Can. 1833 sold land there to John Withrow, moved to St Johns. eventually to Calais Maine. In Carleton's Index there is a Stephen Bates listed as a loyalist. Dianne Gill <wkvc01 hotmail.com>Sebree, KY USA - Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 12:09:17 (EDT) Researching Loyalists who went to The Bahamas, in particular, John Brice, Amelia & John Smith et al. Tremell Smith <melron242 gmail.com>Nassau, NP Bahamas - Wednesday, June 01, 2022 at 10:50:44 (EDT) Researching Everetts. Deborah Allard USA - Monday, May 23, 2022 at 09:23:40 (EDT) I'm pleased to find a group of folks doing this research. As more source material is digitized, the more progress we will make. I'm particularly interested in John Rushton and his wife Sara Coon (Kuhn) who emigrated via Fort Cumberland in 1783 (apparently aboard the Nicholas & Jane, one of the ships that brought many of the Black Loyalists to Canada). Looking forward to collaborating with you all. Mark Rushton <mrushton-�at�-mac-�dot�-com> Oxford, NS Canada - Monday, May 09, 2022 at 19:37:31 (EDT) Found your page to be most helpful in searching for information on My (5x) Great Grandfather, Captain Peter McPherson. I am planning to make the trip to Ernestown, Ontario where he later settled, this summer. Thank You Melinda Hadlow <Melindahadlow gmail.com>Oswego, New York United States - Sunday, May 01, 2022 at 17:46:51 (EDT) Hello, I am very interested in facts about the Revolutionary War. Especially action in the south. From Virginia-Georgia. Especially Georgia residents like Nancy Hart, Thomas Burnfoot Thomas. Any information would be appreciated. Tx Chuck Dowling <chuckdowling hotmail.com>Cumming, Ga USA - Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 15:39:35 (EDT) Very nice site for probably one of the most under reported & fascinating stories in American history! If I may ask one quick question; Is there any way of knowing how many "Loyalist's" remained within the US after the Revolutionary War? MICHAEL R HERNDON <michaelherndon7002 comcast.net>Tallahassee, FL United States - Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 18:11:59 (EDT) I am direct descendent of Lt.Francis Peter LeRoy UEL. His daughter married Rueben Hankinson in Nova Scotia. Richard Churchill LeRoy <richardleroy398 gmail.com>Carlisle, Ohio USA - Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 15:37:31 (EST) Interesting site. I am a descendant of Josiah Burrell of the Loyal American Regiment. The mystery is finding the birthplace of this gentleman. Joanne Burrill <Jbpt73 gmail.com >Everett, Wa USA - Monday, February 14, 2022 at 15:30:29 (EST) Keep up the good work. Your research has been helpful to my efforts getting at what happened in the 1781 Southern Theater. Larry Babits <babitsl ecu.edu>Greenville, NC USA - Monday, February 07, 2022 at 08:54:42 (EST) I am still looking to join. Todd and Mr Worthington know me. Past Commander American Legion Post 1271 Tappan New York-for 17 Years Frank Allegro <Heyref21 optonline.net>Tappan, NY United States - Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 20:46:19 (EST) Great pages of information. My ancestor was Captain James Fulton of the Kings American Dragoons. He served prior to that with Governor Wentworth's Volunteer's as Quartermaster. I found a Muster Roll document - Fulton's Troop - it shows a Captain John Fulton. I wonder if that is a transcription error? James had a brother John but I've never seen a reference to a John in the Kings American Dragoons. Is there any way to verify the possible error and correct it? Heather Semper <heatsemp gmail.com>Carrying Placed, ON Canada - Monday, January 17, 2022 at 13:01:31 (EST) John Wilson whose bio is in the Queen's American Rangers Biographical Sketches, Cavalry Officers section is an ancestor of mine. Elements of the Wilson family lived in York County (now Adams County) and were known as the Bermudian Creek Loyalists. Have info on this if interested. Patrick Wilson <patrickwilson64055 yahoo.com>Lee's Summit, MO USA - Friday, January 07, 2022 at 13:24:57 (EST) Writing a paper on the mobilisation of Britain and Ireland during the American war of Independence. The mobilisation of loyalist forces is a fascinating topic that does not seem to be covered much in the Historiography of this period. Thanks Joel S Goodman <joel.s.goodman outlook.com>Sutton, Surrey United Kingdom - Tuesday, January 04, 2022 at 10:01:47 (EST) I am researching my Loyalist Great Grandfather x3, Walter Willett. Amazing information on this site. Thank you. Sabrena Willett Blankenstein <seblankenstein hotmail.com>Hurst, Texas USA - Tuesday, December 07, 2021 at 12:00:02 (EST) Conducting research into Alexander Chesney (SC Loyalist Militia). His wife was Margret Hodge, sister of Mary Hodge who married my 4th great-grandfather, Richard Saye (SC Patriot Militia). Steven Cox <sjcox7781 gmail.com>Alpharetta, GA United States - Monday, November 29, 2021 at 12:16:13 (EST) Great site. Really enjoyed browsing around contents. I'm a descendent of LAKE family from Cambridge, N.Y. who came to New Brunswick when DeLancey's Brigade disbanded at end of war. I've been casually researching them for many years. This is the best site I've found. David Lake <dalake nb.sympatico.ca>Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, NB Canada - Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 09:47:29 (EDT) One of my direct ancestors was said to be a man named Daniel Bronson(his father was Jabez Bronson. Later, Descendants started spelling it as Brownson). Daniel was said to have joined the Prince of Wales American Regiment in Connecticut at the age of 18 or 19 serving in Captain John Bowen's company and rising to the rank of ensign. He survived all the conflicts such that he was awarded a couple of lots near St. John, New Brunswick. It was said that he was awarded lot 2 of Captain Daniel Lyman's block 7. He died in 1799 and is buried in St. Valentin, Quebec. I am thinking that maybe another side of my family may have had a loyalist position, maybe a man named James Johnson, married to Abigail, because they both lived in Vermont in the 1780 -1800s. Mark Johnson <Ephesians41516 aol.com>Beaumont, TX US - Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 18:05:29 (EDT) just trying to find what percentage of people in north Carolina at the time where loyalist, this website didn't provide but it is cool nevertheless! william chambliss <2024wlc1 student.mtnbrook.k12.al.us>birmingham, Alabama United States - Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 18:02:48 (EDT) I am a collateral descendant of Capt. Nathan Frink, who served under Gen. Benedict Arnold and is buried in the Loyalist Cemetery in St, Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada. John Frink <john jfrink.com>Newark, DE USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 20:24:46 (EDT) I am a direct descendant of Elias Snider who, with 3 brothers, Martin, Christian and Peter, were captured on 12 Sep 1777 on their way to join the NJ Volunteers. They were held for a time. But evenually were granted land in NB. Nee and Iliff were hung. I would be grateful for any suggestions for where to look to find their names in documentation surrounding their capture, trial, etc. I have cousins I recently met that are U.E.L. I'm having great fun exploring this family history. Thank you!!! Craig Scott <rphscott comcast.net>Salisbury, MD USA - Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 14:00:28 (EDT) I am a direct descendant of William Pickard who served in Butler's Rangers. Dave Dyer <DAVEDYER MINDSPRING.COM>Houston, TX United States - Sunday, September 05, 2021 at 16:34:27 (EDT) Information sought on Thomas Cousins (Cosens, Cossins, Cousins). On Digby Muster Roll May 29, 1784, John Stump's Co. in sorted version as "Cousins", in detailed version as "Cousine", on 1801 Hatfield grant as "Cossins". Ed Cousins <becuzz hotmail.com>St. George, New Brunswick, Canada Canada - Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 09:21:19 (EDT) Seeking Information on Thomas Cousins (Cossins, Cosens, Cozens), on Digby Muster Roll of 1784. Ed Cousins <becuzz hotmail.com>St. George, New Brunswick, Canada Canada - Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 08:45:34 (EDT) Hi! I have a few Loyalist ancestors in NY and DE, GUYON who went to Nova Scotia post war from Staten Island, NY. Also possibly Caleb DAVIS and Samuel BASNET who were prisoners of war in Delaware for participating in the Black Camp Rebellion. More research needed to prove/disprove DAVIS and BASNET. Fern Wilcox <iamfernie22 yahoo.com>Shoreview, MN USA - Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 08:51:33 (EDT) Goggle search- Barnhart-history-book-July-2010 - Story called Just the Beginning, research from Dr. William Barnhart's academic paper 1942. Johannes Jr. 1713 - first Generation Barnhart's. He had two son's Johan Jacob, baptism? and Johan Herman, baptism 1749. In the book, The Master Roll of the KRRNY book by Cruickshand and Watt, we have a John 1, born, 1746, AM[75]. How do I access this source RG19,C34 Dept of Finance Records, to confirm his military records. Nancy Magee <nanc eagle.ca>Cobourg, ON Canada - Monday, July 26, 2021 at 17:37:53 (EDT) I am a direct descendant of Baxter Fowler, whose parents could well have been Loyalists. Except for his having lived in Madison, AL for a time, I can find no record of Baxter before his marriage to his second wife, Charity Daughtery. Yet unproven stories allude to Baxter living amongst the Chicamaugans, who sided with the British. There is some evidence that Baxter's first wife was a Chicamaugan woman who was very likely my 5th great-grandmother. I am very interested in finding any possible records on Baxter. Sherry Ferguson <sherry 4juiceplus hotmail.com>Lewisburg, TN USA - Thursday, July 08, 2021 at 13:18:57 (EDT) very valuable site. looking for information on Henry Cross who served with Major Rogers Corps in New York kevin jackson <kevinjackson1954 gmail.com>New York, NY United States - Friday, May 21, 2021 at 07:45:52 (EDT) Thanks to the site, I may have found information related to relatives on my mother's side, surname Sager, who had served with Butler's Rangers. They were Dutch from Albany NY, so it was sometimes spelled Segar. Dean Russell <deanrussell123 outlook.com>Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Monday, April 26, 2021 at 02:56:14 (EDT) I am searching for any information on my 4th Great Grandfather, Captain Levi Youmans of the South Carolina Royalist Regiment. I am also aware of the crossbelt plate @ Colonial Williamsburg; It could have belonged to my Great Grandfather! William Bartley <ranger1759 yahoo.com>Litchfield, CT USA - Monday, April 12, 2021 at 20:38:16 (EDT) Thank you for making this information available! My ancestors are primarily from the Carolinas and Georgia. Although many major land holders are identified Patriots/Rebels, I find it unreasonable to believe that there are no Loyalists in the bunch. I look forward to researching through your materials, and can't thank you enough! Betty Dees <bjdeesfl gmail.com>Cape Canaveral, FL USA - Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 12:29:06 (EDT) As a descendent of Tecumseh the Shawnee's half sister, Iona, I appreciate your site. There are 7 Clans of Cherokee. Tecumseh tried very hard to get the 7 Clans to remember their Treaty of Alliance with the King of England when he traveled among the Native American tribes to get support for his Confederation of Native Americans of Iroquois descent which are most Native Americans of the East Coast of the USA/Canada actually. Of the 7 Clans, 2 voted to uphold the Treaty with the British King and declare their State of GA in alliance with the British. 4 of the majority voted to stay neutral and accept their false relationship with the USA that would lead to expulsion and the Trail of Tears. 1 voted to support the USA and ended up on the Trail of Tears after one of their own saved future President Andrew Jackson's life and was very bitter about it. The displaced Cherokee of OK who experienced the Trail of Tears supported the Confederacy very strongly as a result of how they felt about the USA. The British made critical errors in the American Uprising for Independence. They failed to keep the Oneida from departing from the Confederation who represented the only Native Americans who supported the American Revolution. King George III was fixated on John Adams' signature and failed to take advantage of the opportunity of the Olive Branch Petition to create an organized opposition to the forces of outright rebellion, the Sons of Liberty which would have restricted the rebellion to smaller areas of some of the New England colonies. He appointed the wrong people as Governors of critical colonies: MA, VA, NC and NY which severely undermined the royalist effort! The War of 1812 should have happened sooner and again when Commander Brock was killed, there was no one to replace him as competent to defeat the Americans with the will to do so! Enjoy your history! DJ Purdy <djpampromotions world-net.net>SAN ANTONIO, Texas USA - Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 15:04:32 (EST) Hello, l am looking for any info on a little known unit called the Loyal Florida foresters. I am told there was one claim for pay in some provincial records. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Ralph Gates <rfgates48 gmail.com>PORT ORANGE, FL United States - Saturday, March 06, 2021 at 09:06:31 (EST) How do I reach or respond to Mary Burchfield who posted a question about Caleb Powell of the Little River Militia (S. C.) on 24 Jan 2017? Thanks. Don Perryman <dwperryman earthlink.net>Portola Valley, CA United States - Monday, March 01, 2021 at 14:05:19 (EST) Thanks for this site! I'm an aspiring Docent looking to represent a Virginia Loyalist early in the war and a member of the Queen' Rangers later in the war. Sincere Regards, Chuck Charles Western <team.leader.0110 hotmail.com>Virginia Beach, VA United States - Monday, March 01, 2021 at 11:28:13 (EST) Hello, my husband is related to a least 10 Loyalists, including Capt Jacob Weegar, Cpl Jacob Countryman, John Weart, Daniel Fike, etc.. I have not had much luck finding them on your site. I see you are expanding so I will check back often. Thank you for trying to put the tons of info for the Loyalists in one website, I look forward to viewing your completed site. Wendy Tessier <wendy.tessier live.ca>West Lorne, ON Canada - Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 15:36:38 (EST) Very interested in re-enactments being the 5th Great Grandson of Ensign Elijah Bottum. Captain Justus Sherwood's brother in -law. Charles A. Jewett <trilogywg gmail.com>Bobcaygeon, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 10:02:25 (EST) I am a great grandson of Sgt Annabel, who was with Sir John's Batallion of the Butler Rangers. I cannot find him listed on any company roster but have documentation, on the internet of his participation. I would be very interested in reenactments, as I am a military history buff and veteran of the Army (US). Terren West <Guy45cal yahoo.com>Coupeville, WA USA - Sunday, January 03, 2021 at 14:06:37 (EST) I'm the 4th Great Grandson of Philip Switzer. I enjoyed reading about the Loyalists and their history. gary switzer <gpswitz gmail.com>windsor, on canada - Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 09:20:41 (EST) I am the 6th great granddaughter of Isaac Lord, who I found here today. Isaac Lord is one of those convicted of high treason and sentenced to death in New Jersey by "The Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery for the county of Gloucester on the 17th of November". My 6th great grandfather is a descendant of original Massachusetts Bay Colony settlers, and ship's captain for the Massachusetts Bay Company, Robert Lord. We don't yet know what happened to our ancestor Isaac Lord, how he died or where he was buried, nor what happened to his property. Both of Isaac's sons, John and Asa (my 5th great grandfather), died as young loyalist soldiers, though we don't know where or how these were killed either, nor where they are buried. Its a long shot to ask, but if anyone has any information, please contact me coatescarol@protonmail.com Carol Coates <coatescarol protonmail.com>Havertown, PA United States - Friday, December 11, 2020 at 19:40:25 (EST) Looking got any info concerning loyalists militia in Charleston S.C.families sir name is Malone. Thanks Kenneth Hook <Khook101 outlook.com>Dalton, GA United States - Tuesday, December 08, 2020 at 11:04:24 (EST) Looking for information on my 6th great grandfather, Abel POND, and his oldest son, John POND. Both were Loyalists with the 3rd Battalion New Jersey Volunteers. Abel died in North Carolina in 1781 and John settled in New Brunswick after the war. I'm descended from Abel's youngest son Lambert (1774-1839). Juelette Fadness <jlfadness gmail.com>Gresham, OR USA - Monday, October 12, 2020 at 00:34:40 (EDT) Looking for the birthplace/where he owned land in NY Colony, DANIEL LOYD. May have lived in Mohawk Valley, and was a member of NY Royal Rifles under Johnston. Moved to Frederickburgh, Ontario where the he got land from the British to recompense him for what the Americans seized in NY. KAREN BAKER <BAKERKAREN555 GMAIL.COM>LOCKPORT, NY United States - Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 22:36:13 (EDT) I am STILL working on my book about Thomas Brown and Daniel McGirtt. Your documents are helping me immensely. Thank you thank you. peggy harrell <pkh48 bellsouth.net>Jacksonville, FL United States - Wednesday, September 09, 2020 at 13:36:13 (EDT) Thank you to everyone who has worked on the information provided in this site. I came in search of info about Stephen McLean who apparently resided in Kingston, Ontario for a period of time. I can locate a man by this name in the UE rolls - listed as Discharged Artificer. Was hoping to find about more about him here but no luck as yet. I've been tracing this man (and his father, apparently a John/Jean McLean) for decades. If anyone has any info, I'd love to hear from you. Mandy Phipps-Green <mandyphippsgreen gmail.com>Dunedin, Otago New Zealand - Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 03:32:44 (EDT) Thanks Todd for your work on this page! My 5x great grandfather was Reuben Mills who settled in Nova Scotia following the revolutionary war with the Westchester (N.Y.) Loyalists (1785). I am continuing to pursue additional information about his life in Bedford, Westchester, New York prior to the revolution. J. Mills <jonathan long-mills.ca>Toronto, ON Canada - Saturday, August 08, 2020 at 21:59:08 (EDT) direct descendant of Josiah Foster, NJ Volunteers, Rev war. The family fled to New Brunswick Ca. after the war. His Father Samuel served under the crown during the French and Indian war. He too fled the nation. Many other Fosters fled as well. Gary Foster <scoutks gmail.com>Mission, KS USA - Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 00:57:26 (EDT) Descended from Shelburne Loyalists Esther & John B. Acker (Phillipsburgh NY), Jane & William Robertson (unknown), Rachel & William Rowland (possibly Armed Boatmen of NY), Catherine Mortimore Oxendine (Kings Carolina Rangers?) and Jacob Glanz (Royal NC Regiment), John Mortimore (Kings Carolina Rangers), Isaac McSparling Phila PA?, Michael Madden (Irish something). Also Westchester NS Loyalists Sarah and Jeremiah Rushton (Westchester Refugees) and his parents Mary Coon & John Rushton Sr. 15 of them! Have spent decades piecing together where they came from. Have been fascinated by the Loyalist story since I was a kid. Thank you for the website! Anne Wendel <anneswendel gmail.com>Sandston, VA USA - Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 18:26:36 (EDT) descended from the Frazees of Elizabethtown and Rahway NJ who left for New Brunswick after the war. Parts of the family returned to the U.S. around 1870 residing in Wilmington Mass. Other intermarried Loyalists from NJ were the Folkins. DAVID K FRAZEE <FrazeeDK yahoo.com>CHARLOTTE, NC USA - Friday, July 10, 2020 at 06:19:14 (EDT) I found this site an intriguing resource representing the British experience in New Jersey. I am specifically intrigued by Sandy Hook's role as a British marine base for naval and even commercial operations during the Revolutionary War. If a known primary resource and/or direction interacting with the Hook can be suggested for exegesis during the revolutionary period, I would appreciate the recommendation. Thank you otherwise for providing this converse repository of historical perspective. Edward J Chick <chickedward yahoo.com>Pueblo, CO United States - Monday, June 29, 2020 at 16:12:12 (EDT) Descendant of Lt. John Ludwig DeBeck of Emmerich's Chasseurs & New York Volunteers. Also related by marriage to Capt. John Althause, of the same units. Brad Cunningham <cunningham dccnet.com>Delta, BC Canada - Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 16:58:23 (EDT) My 5th GGF, Conrad Eckler (Ackler, Eagler, Agler), was listed in muster rolls for Captain Joseph LEE's Company in the 3rd Battalion New Jersey Volunteers and also in Hunterdon County Loyalists whose property was confiscated. Is it typical that military personnel returned to England with British soldiers while others settled in Canada? Conrad's son, William, fought on the opposite side for the Patriots. Thank you for sharing this wonderful information, Todd! Becca Irwin <becca.irwin hotmail.com>Fort Wayne, IN USA - Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 19:23:15 (EDT) Researching my wife's maternal line, the SHOWERS family. Her 5th GGF, Michael SHOWERS, UEL, was a member of Butler's Rangers. His daughters also married into the UEL families of VAN EVERY, DEPEW/DEPUE, BALL, and AIKMAN. Ken Slayton <bdkslayton gmail.com>Warren, MI United States - Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 14:43:19 (EDT) So fun to find my ancestors and get to know them! I'm of the Bulyea/Belyea line. Hendrick "Henry" came up with all of his family very early on leaving everything behind. Amazing the faith it took to make yet another move like this hoping to be welcomed and able to start a new life in such brutal conditions. Pati Naumann <scoobette13 hotmail.com>Huntland, Tennessee United States - Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 17:41:14 (EDT) This Gentleman and his colleagues have been responsible for a staggering amount of in-depth research into the Loyalist (and by default British) forces during the Revolutionary War. It is beyond question the most advanced source of information for any serious historian or even casual researcher. A lifetimes work on one website that may have been lost or disregarded without Todd Braisted. Just when I think I have mastered my subject I check these archives and realise I have still so much to learn! It never fails to inspire me. John Knight <robert.knight13 ntlworld.com>notts, notts United Kingdom - Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 20:54:52 (EDT) This site has been most helpful in exploring a war, I thought was irrelevant to me in the past. I have since come to realize, the keys to unlocking my ancestry, are contained in these documents. I am back in New York! Now to find my recruitment location! Heather Tynes <wiennie48 hotmail.com>Toronto, ON Canada - Sunday, April 01, 2018 at 19:35:23 (EDT) Alexander Penlan(d) from our maternal side fought at Blue Licks with Boone , our paternal side (Cassidy ) lived in Niagara on the Lake , c. 1800 !! I wonder if our paternal side took part ? Mark W Cassidy <mwcassidy sbcglobal.net>Chicago, Illinois United States - Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 13:02:23 (EDT) My Great Grandfather William John Stoner D1918 was a direct descendant of John Stoner of the Butler's Rangers. Lee Marcellus <leemarcellus live.com>new port richey, FL USA - Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 14:26:53 (EST) I seek information on Fraser's from Maryland, USA, who relocated as Loyalists to Canada in early 1780's as did so many. My Grandfather, Albert Patrick McCulloch of Melrose, NB, CA often raised a glass to this heritage. The only other tie to that history are notes my Mother, Elizabeth PATRICIA McCulloch McIntyre, left referencing an Anne Fraser as part of that link. Mark G McIntyre <mitchmalecho sbcglobal.net>Cary, NC USA - Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 13:32:26 (EST) I am searching for my ancestor Michael Showers of Butler's Rangers. David Lee <davidelee rogers.com>Ottawa, ON Canada - Monday, February 19, 2018 at 17:54:12 (EST) Have traced my Cornish branch back to 1639, and Deborah Moody. There are Miller, Waye, Bailey, Stone, and others in thatix Rit Kennedy( Cornish Family, Newtown, LI, NY.) <saddlebum92 yahoo.com>Sparks, Nv USA - Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 22:34:57 (EST) Thank you for all this great information. I love to look at the "losing side" in history. and will love comparing your information to my family geneology! Brett Benedict <brettbenedict aol.com>Casa Grande, AZ USA - Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 18:32:50 (EST) Thanks for all your hard work! I will credit your site whenever possible here: www.facebook.com/groups/P.C.HistoricArchive/ Norm Davis Port Chester, NY USA - Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 17:26:05 (EST) i have looking in this site, i have had no luck finding my ancestor . is there a guide or instructions to locate info, i keep looking and find nothing , thanks Alan Buchner <OZIAS56 yahoo.ca>Mississauga, ON Canada - Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 12:37:22 (EST) Found Jesse and Benjamin Pa(serving in Butler's Rangers. They were brothers who left Philadelphia,(now Montgomery County) Pennsylvania and 2nd cousins to my ancestor. Three of their brothers served the American cause. One, Levi was a Col, of Ulster Co New York Militia. Levi's son Albert was Lt Col.. Alberts brother was captured at Ft Montgomery and imprisoned on the "Archer". Fred Fons <fredfons msn.com>West Chester, PA USA - Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 21:04:22 (EST) Hi! I am a photographer looking for models for free portraits. I do not sell images but use them for photography competitions and my portrait business portfolio. There is no pay or payment involved but I will provide any model that I use with a very high quality framed 11x14 image of themself. I am located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Please offer this to your members who would like a portrait of themselves in their re-enactment uniforms. My name is Linda Brinckerhoff and I can be reached at 203-255-2286. Linda Brinckerhoff <linda kanecomputer.com>Fairfield, CT United States - Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 17:35:48 (EST) Very nice web page,I will back frequently. Started searching Royal Fencible Americans - Richard Wilson (4xGGF). Never new about Ft. Cumberland etc. Interestingly another GGF Alexander Miller formerly of Londonderry NH was in Cobequid N.S.at the same time period. He and his sons needed to spend a winter hiding in the woods for their "association" with the American friends. John Miller <jm091056 gmail.com>Blairstown, NJ USA - Wednesday, January 03, 2018 at 19:31:38 (EST) My ancestors are said to have fought with Butler's Rangers beside a sgt young. Their names were Terryberry. My understanding is that the very township of Barton was settled by former Butler's Rangers, including Terryberry's and Young's. But only record of name on Butler's Rangers roles appear to have originate in new Jersey and are illegible. How to I establish recognition of my family (direct patrilineal descendant of Morris Terryberry) as United Empire Loyalists since pre 1812 please? Thank you. Dan Terryberry-Durrnberger. Daniel Durrnberger <durrnberger hotmail.com>Minburn, Alberta Canada - Tuesday, January 02, 2018 at 09:50:22 (EST) Extensive research project on Elisha Wilcox of Butler's Rangers. Seeking a male Wilcox descendant willing to test yDNA to help confirm my theory on original ancestors of Elisha. (Most currently available public information is incorrect.) I will pay the cost of testing. ALAN WILCOX <alan.hwy141 gmail.com>White Salmon, WA United States - Friday, December 15, 2017 at 06:45:44 (EST) I am searching for my ancestor, David Lyons (1759=1812,) who settled on land grant in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia at the whitewater on Blomidon around 1780. Marsha Auger <marshed214 comcast.net>Leesburg, FL USA - Sunday, December 03, 2017 at 19:09:07 (EST) I am tracking the Crysler family from New York they are my relatives. Nancy Westenfield <nancywesty aol.com>Mesa, AZ USA - Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 15:29:39 (EDT) I am a John Andre Historian. I know his story very well by now, but have "alienated" the rest of the Army around him. Filling in the gaps, learning the Loyalist p.o.v (even thru Hessians!) Holly Garland <ratedrkohols gmail.com>Chesterfield, VA United States - Friday, September 29, 2017 at 16:07:24 (EDT) Great site with valuable information. I'm trying to research British troops Stationed or passing through present day St. Tammany Parish, La. Frank McGlothlin <foxholefrank aol.com>COVINGTON, LA United States - Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11:13:22 (EDT) I am searching for relatives of John Gavel served in the Nass Blues regiment and was from originally from Pensylvania Born somewhere before 1760. Was witnessed as a loyalist in N.Y. Charles Gavel <littleredbarn eastlink.ca>Wileville, NS Canada - Saturday, September 02, 2017 at 19:31:57 (EDT) Genealogy is my prime focus. I am researching my Loyalist ancestors from Jacob Cook, b. 1710, Calais, Maine, USA to St. Stephen, Charlotte, New Brunswick, Canada. This site is fascinating , with the opportunity for learning about that period of American history from their perspective. I will visit many times. Karen Terrill MCGuirk <KetCo1947 gmail.com>RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA United States - Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 21:57:05 (EDT) This is my first visit to the site in a number of years. Am glad to see it again. Kelvin MacKavanagh <kelmack verizon.net>Berlin, NJ USA - Thursday, August 03, 2017 at 22:34:13 (EDT) I am the president of the Pownal Historical Society. My website is www.pownal.org. Currently it is not fully functional but hopefully it will be soon. At least one loyalist house still exists in Pownal. It is the Devoet house and is shown on the Bleeker map. I think the house number was 131. I will post again when my website is up. Ken Held <heldkw comcast.net>Pownal, VT USA - Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 18:02:01 (EDT) My husband's direct ancestor was Sgt. William Morgan(b. Sligo, Ireland). Wondering if he was first with Burgoyne's Shropshire Regiment, then was moved into King's Royal Regiment,thus escaping from death or imprisonment at Saratoga. Several of his children were born at Ile aux Noix before family moved to land grant on the St. Lawrence. Commemorated on Pioneer Wall in Stormont. Marilyn Morgan <pmorgan1 wavecable.com>WA USA - Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 13:44:56 (EDT) I am doing for research fro a book and am looking for any and all info about Daniel McGirtt, Thomas Browne and the Florida Rangers.Interesting info in this site. peggy harrell <pkh48 bellsouth.net>jacksonville, fl USA - Friday, July 21, 2017 at 22:09:59 (EDT) Would love to know anything about this guy Edward America alis John Gill who is listed on the muster roll of Shanks Com. with Graves Simone. Len America <ljamerica aol.com>Inman, SC United States - Sunday, July 02, 2017 at 14:13:41 (EDT) Thank you for this research! I was able to find my 6th Great Uncle, Elnathan Appleby, of the Queens Rangers. Although, I was searching for his younger brother Stephen, also a Loyalist. Robert Torres <rtorre02 gmail.com>Glendale, AZ USA - Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 22:24:53 (EDT) I am a local historian. I am deeply interested in the period of time from Pontiac to battle at Blue Lick, Virginia (Kentucky today). Roger Giblin <ragiblin Gmail.com>Cincinnati , OH USA - Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 07:15:38 (EDT) I am very much interested in learning about this part of our American History. Its fascinating that there were two distinct factions. I have been finding myself more interested in the British side Scott Boyington <scottboyington02 gmail.com>Augusta, Maine United States - Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 15:12:59 (EDT) Looking for information on N. Jersey Volunteers Julius Ewen and Timothy Hines(Ewen)who received land grants in N.B. Timothy eventually moved to Pennsylvania/Kentucky/Indiana. Forrest Ewe <bepewen gmail.com>frankfort, Kentucky USA - Monday, May 29, 2017 at 21:37:10 (EDT) My 7 Great grandfather Conrad Rednor and other Rednor(Redner)family Loyalist of the 3rd Battalion NJ Volunters sailed on the "Esther" 1783. The Redners developed Rednersville in Prince Edward County. Conard returned to Paramus NJ Ethel Ruffing <jresot aol.com>Warminster, PA USA - Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 09:38:46 (EDT) Sgt Benoni CORD -- this is INCORRECT. His last name was Wiltse, went to Ontario a town was formed which is now Athens, Ontario. Elizabeth Holcomb <Elizabeth.Holcomb007 gmail.com>Marysville, CA USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 19:51:02 (EDT) add to website: Colonel John Pyle's defeat Feb 25, 1781 almance Co NC see wikipedia Killing of Col. James Grierson, Augusta GA see footnote t.fazzini <philip.fazzini zoomtown.com>hamilton, ohio USA - Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 23:58:00 (EDT) I am enjoying reading your information. I have recently learned I have a direct ancestor, John Yerxa, (Johannis Jurckse) who was a private in De Lancey's Brigade. I don't know which of the three battalions he was in. Your site is well organized. Thank you for making this available. Margaret Welch <alizzon266 gmail.com>Vista, CA USA - Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 19:25:57 (EDT) Looking for any information about "Clouse" in PA, NY or Canada Wilbert C. Clouse, Jr. <wccjr86 gmail.com>Wadsworth, Ohio USA - Friday, April 21, 2017 at 16:23:51 (EDT) Looking to do research for a presentation on loyalists in the Hudson Valley for Fort Montgomery. Im really looking for info about Beverly Robinson and Emrick's Chaussures. Daniel Stimpfle <dstimpf gmail.com>Highland Mills, NY USA - Monday, April 10, 2017 at 12:31:26 (EDT) Fantastic amount of information. Thanks for your efforts. Dave Purdy <davepurdy shaw.ca>Fernie, BC Canada - Saturday, April 08, 2017 at 23:58:05 (EDT) List of Officers in the NJV.: #144 should read Enoch (Peter) Lyon not Enoch Lycan Stephen McDonald <sfmcdonald76 gmail.com>McDonalds Corners, Ontario CANADA - Thursday, April 06, 2017 at 13:13:30 (EDT) James Durham from PA fought in American Revolutionary War 1777-1783. Under Col John Butler, am not able to find his name in the lists of volunteer's. Would someone look in their records to see if his name shows up? I would gratefully appreciate the time you take for a search for me. Barbara Barbara A. Seitz <baseitz kwic.com>Simcoe, ON CANADA - Friday, March 31, 2017 at 13:12:07 (EDT) I'm a descendant of John Pond, New Jersey Volunteers. Was looking for information on his parents and came across your website. Very interesting. Thanks. Susan McCloskey <susanmccloskey gmail.com>NASHWAAK VILLAGE, NB CA - Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 19:49:59 (EDT) I am a direct descendent of Lt. Jeremiah French and am looking forward to accessing information about him on your site! Pat Green USA - Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 23:46:09 (EDT) I've been here so many times I've never signed the guest book and it's high time I should! Keep up the stellar work Todd! David Dalrymple <roadwayrescue yahoo.com>Annandale , NJ USA - Thursday, March 09, 2017 at 19:46:47 (EST) Dear Sir/Ma'am: I am very interested in learning more about Butler's Rangers and would like to get into reenacting. Any respones would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Very Respectfully, Edward Shattuck Edward Shattuck <e.shattuck yahoo.com>East Syracuse, NY USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2017 at 13:13:08 (EST) Todd, Trying to contact you regarding ancestors in the New York Volunteers. Thomas DeVoe <gtdevoe optonline.net>Flanders, NJ USA - Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 09:01:45 (EST) Hi, My family roots are in Westchester County N.Y. John Baisley and Francis are on your rolls. I also found a James Baisley among LAR but on a different web site. Kent P Baisley Sr <BaisleySr Yahoo.com>Stuarts Draft, Va USA - Friday, February 10, 2017 at 07:05:18 (EST) I am looking for any information as to the operations of Capt. P. Tenbroeck's company of the Rangers. My ancestor Frederick Schram was apparently a corporal in that unit. Any help at all would be much appreciated. Thank you! Jon E. Schram <jschram12011 hotmail.com>Nisswa, MN United States - Saturday, February 04, 2017 at 09:49:06 (EST) Glad to see this site and all of its information!! It is great assistance to my unit for our research and the presentation of our impression! Captain Kristopher Shultz The King's American Regiment Kristopher Shultz Springfield , Oh USA - Friday, February 03, 2017 at 18:30:03 (EST) I am researching Caleb Powell of Fairfield Co, South Carolina. He was under the command of Maj. Andrew Cunningham and fought at the battle of Kings Mountain. He was in service from 1780-1782. Would appreciate any information. Mary Burchfield Weed, California United States - Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 13:02:09 (EST) I was looking for muster rolls for the 1st Canadian Regiment Nov 1775 which I could not locate but the site had a lot of great information. Paula Lauerman <paula_lauerman comcast.net>Woodbridge, Virginia United States - Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 17:12:06 (EST) I have 12 Loyalist ancestors and am twice descended from Benjamin Ingraham who fought with the King's American Regiment. The information about the KAR that I found on this site is very interesting and helpful. I am also doing research on General John Coffin, who is a part of my husband's ancestry. Brenda Williams <bmwonack msn.com>Siasconset, MA USA - Friday, January 13, 2017 at 19:30:02 (EST) Researching my ancestor, Alexander Brodie (1742-1826), Born at Fort George at Inverness, a Sargeant of the Royal Garrison Battalion, prior to thst 25 Regiment of Foot. Buried at St. Mary, Brixham, Devon. Graeme Vincent <graemev bigpond.net.au>Melbourne, vic Australia - Friday, December 30, 2016 at 18:31:32 (EST) Interesting website. Trying to link Maj Robert Timpany line to mine still. The surname varies between Tympany, Tempany, Timpany... through the generations Ian Tempany <itempany yahoo.com.au>Cairns, Australia - Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 04:20:25 (EST) i am a descendant of the strang/budd line & so was interested in this piece of history. another strang descendant told me about the hanging tree that was where daniel was hung. marilyn reed miller <marilyn.miller38 comcast .net>toms river, nj USA - Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 17:40:51 (EST) Interesting site seeking information related to SC Militia & Captain Harris Tyner. Information as to time of death & family movement after Revolution to Va & later Indiana. Seeking information on South Carolians who moved to Union/ Franklin Counties Indiana between 1790-1830. Tom DeShong <Tom_deshong outlook.com>Colorado Springs, CO USA - Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 13:28:04 (EST) My 5th Great Grandfather Arent Stevens, His Father Nicholas Stevens, were in the Indian Affairs department of Butler's Rangers. Arent was Commissar to Joseph Brant. They came from Schenectady. Arent married Adam Chrysler's daughter Mary, so Adam, who got substantially more land adjacent to Arent's plot is also a great Grandfather. Arent got hung for high treaswon at the bloody Assige in Ancaster on June 20th 1814 as he's offered his service to Tthe Americans being upset he's not been given the land his father and brother John (who also served) did not receive after dying in service. My question is Arent had 13 kids, one being my 4rth Gr Gr. Johannes, who also died coincidentally in 1814...but not at the Assige. Love to know what the circumstances of his death were. Anybody?? john stevens <johncstevens1963 gmail.com>toronto, ON canada - Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 19:16:24 (EST) I was lucky enough a few years ago to win a silent auction for a genealogy search of our family. I have been slowly working my way through it and have found a reference to my sixth great grandfather being "taxed for son in enemy's service" His son was my 5th great grandfather who was arrested, tried, found guilty, and imprisoned. He soon escaped and rejoined the "Queens Rangers". Louis Rossi <loujr55 gmail.com>rochester, ny USA - Saturday, December 03, 2016 at 18:22:06 (EST) I have 2 Loyalist ancestors and several patriot ancestors. Just found found David Alexander's land petition. Bernadelle Toser <berniet charter.net>Stevens Point, WI USA - Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 19:50:45 (EST) Love the site. Wish there was more here. I have two Loyalist ancestors, AND a patriot ancestor, all from North Carolina. Can't choose sides, but it does make for interesting family discussions! Philip Sheppard <gaspar.clubb gmail.com>Brevard, NC United States - Sunday, November 06, 2016 at 23:55:47 (EST) Great Site. My prime interest is the 84th Regiment, (Royal Highland Emigrants), & the War in the South. AND - My ancestor Pvt. John CRAIG. Calvin Lee (Cal) CRAIG <calbarb xplornet.com>Bonny River, NB, NB CA - Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 07:23:23 (EDT) If you are looking for help, give more lineage information..if possible. UEL books are LOYALIST LINEAGES OF CANADA 1783-1983, LOYALIST FAMILIES OF THE GRAND RIVER BRANCH - CD VOL I (BOOK NO LONGER IN PRINT)CD PRICE $20.00; LOYALIST FAMILIES of the GRAND RIVER BRANCH, U.E.L.A.C VOL II. ON-LINE RESEARCH www.familysearch.org for Ontario records. FREE I would like to help you in your journey. Regards Barbara A. Seitz UE <hatsonheads kwic.com>Norfolk County, Simcoe, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, September 06, 2016 at 10:34:47 (EDT) LOYALIST LINEAGES OF CANADA 1783-1983 BOOK is a great find. TORONTO BRANCH, The United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada. There are more volumes. Join the United Empire Loyalists' in your area and purchase their Lineage Books & CD's. My Lineage James Matthews UE,Revolutionary War 1777-1783 joined in New Jersey USA, moved with family to New Brunswick CA Regmt: Kings Orange Rangers. Moved to Long Point Settlement near Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Simcoe Ontario Canada. ALSO related to: Force (Forse) Philip UE 2nd, also has son Philip 3rd not to be confused. I would be happy to help find their lineage in this area. September 4th 2016 Barbara A. Seitz UE <hatsonheads kwic.com>Simcoe, Ontario Canada - Sunday, September 04, 2016 at 12:34:25 (EDT) Thank you for allowing me to sign your guest book. I have one proven Loyalist Ancestor by the name of James Fowler, however I was unable to find him on any UEL page. He settled in Hampton area, New Brunswick and I have a copy of his land grant. I have several other NB loyalists that I want to apply for but perhaps one at a time. My Ontario Loyalists are 'ROSE' and still need to prove my descent from Mathias ROSE to myself. I trust your open house and classes were successful. Much luck on new endeavours. Sincerely, Georgie Brown UE Georgie Brown <zzbrown shaw.ca>Kelowna, Outside the USA Canada - Monday, August 29, 2016 at 18:03:59 (EDT) The Title page is somewhat confusing as it states - "Greetings to all those who are in search of Americans who remained Loyal to the British Crown during the War for Independence." Loyalists were never Americans. Simply because they were British Subjects before the country did not existed, and remained British Subjects. Never taking any oath to the USA. Lets not forget that Loyalists in Canada formed the major group that help defeat the USA in the War of 1812, so to call them Americans, is to say the least, insulting. Stephen McDonald <sfmcdonald76 gmail.com>McDonald's Corners, Canada - Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 18:20:02 (EDT) Excellent information. Looking forward to then newer sections being completed. I will bookmark and pass on as appropriated. Lloyd Hoffman <llohoffman2 yahoo.com>Canons, PA USA - Thursday, August 04, 2016 at 20:14:28 (EDT) Thank you. John R. Dungan, M.D. <jdungan inebraska.com>Hastings, Nebraska USA - Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 15:47:45 (EDT) I have three UEL relatives. Two in one line, my 6th great grandfather, Cyrenius Parke and his brother, James. My 5th great grandfather in another line, Nazareth Hill was a Scout for the British. All three men were prisoners of war and lost property in the war, and all settled in what is now Ontario. Cyrenius went on to fight in the war of 1812 as well. Tracy M. McLellan, U.E. Canada - Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 22:26:58 (EDT) I am looking for any information on Cornelius Mclees (various spellings) Sr and Cornelius McLees Jr. They are my 3X and 4X great grandfathers. I do know that Cornelius Jr married Anna Matthews in New Jersey. Thanks you for any assistance. Judy blackman <genealogymom64 yahoo.com>Duke Center, PA USA - Friday, July 01, 2016 at 15:46:50 (EDT) Descended from rebels and Loyalists. Searching surname GRANT as early Canterbury Station settler by way of possible discharge of from King's American Regiment and/or 110th Regiment of Foot. Bill Lewis <Blueconn52 yahoo.com>Kansas City, MO USA - Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 22:28:50 (EDT) Seeking info on ancestors Alexander Mckay and Malcolm Smith both of the Cross Creek NC gaelic community .Mckay died on Great Exuma Bahamas in 1793.Smith remained in N.C. malcolm Smith <ckrupasmith hughes.net>paris, ky USA - Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 14:33:10 (EDT) I recently discovered that I am direct descendant of John Giberson...I never knew about The Loyalists!!! Now I know more about my family history in New Brunswick :) Meli Alexander <melidianealexander gmail.com>Los Angeles, CA USA - Friday, June 10, 2016 at 22:22:39 (EDT) I thank you for creating and maintaining this marvelous website! Captain Robin M. Cathcart <CathcartRM msn.com>Houston, TX USA - Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 22:59:57 (EDT) Congrats and thank you for your work. I wish that the other 3 main sources of names of those that fought as Loyalists were available online. The benefit would be immense. Mike Stites <mikestites outlook.com>Tucson, Az USA - Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 10:27:31 (EDT) Loyalist Caleb Powell is my GGGGGgrandfather, and I discovered tonight that he married the daughter of my Patriot GGGGGgrandfather. I wonder what those family dinners were like! This is a great site--keep up the good work. Cheryl DeLacretaz <delacretaz sbcglobal.net>Austin, Texas United States - Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 00:07:19 (EDT) My GGrandfather x'6 was Lt. Richard Chapman,killed and then maimed while defending the fort John Opre <jopre sbcglobal.net>Canfield, Oh USA - Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 15:41:20 (EDT) You have a great web page. My 4th great grandfather was John Porter of the The Queen's American Rangers in 1777. I hope someone can tell me if to be in The Queen's American Rangers you had to be born in the colonies or can they have been born in England? Thanks Kevin W. Wanamaker <kevwan73 gmail.com>Rehoboth, Massachusetts USA - Thursday, April 07, 2016 at 21:44:10 (EDT) Sgt. Parshall Terry II is my 4th great grandfather James M Halvorson <19900james gmail.com>Farmington, MN USA - Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10:20:03 (EDT) I'm trying to join SAR and I'm going from Absalom Hooper Revolutionary War Soldier and I'm having some problems with Marriage records my line I know it is 5 Generation's I have both Parents and child linking to me but I'm needing help it is something that I have aways what ed to be part of I've got other Grandfather's that fought all in the Carolina's what do I need to do. Thanks Donnie Alan Blackstone <108dab888 gmail.com >Anderson , S.C USA - Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 15:07:09 (EDT) Hi nice site looking for my GGGGGrandfather John Hamilton born about 1785 and lived in Woodstock, New Brunswick. I have hit a brick wall so far hope to find more on this site. Great job please keep it up. Rick Hamilton <hamiltonrh_ hotmail.com>Kincardine, Ontario canada - Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 22:54:45 (EST) As a decendant of Bodo Otto,one of Washington's physicians at Valley Forge, I have been engaged in researching his many accomplishments for the soldiers there. Uncovering a Loyalist in the midst of many family Patriots has added to the fun of my discoveries. James Duffield, my family Loyalist, was a farmer. His lands were confiscated. Carol <Athenaofgreece74 yahoo.com>West Chester, PA USA - Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 00:32:41 (EST) great site i look forward to searching it to find my Buchner/Buckner/Boughner ancestors. they all fought in War of 1776. on both sides. War of 1812 also on both sides. James ALAN Ozias BUCHNER <OZIAS56 yahoo.ca>Mississauga, ON Canada - Friday, January 22, 2016 at 08:04:58 (EST) I find this facet of the American Revolution very fascinating. There are other web sites with information about those Americans loyal to The Crown. Roger Letsom <crawfordkin66 gmail.com>Meridian, ID USA - Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 14:49:53 (EST) Interesting information Judith Jaeger < > , - Sunday, November 08, 2015 at 15:20:47 (EST) Caleb Powell served in the South Carolina Loyalist Militia, including at King's Mountain. I am looking to confirm this is the same Caleb Powell married to Dorcas Miles & living in Fairfield County, S. C. after the war. Any connections? Thanks. Don Perryman <dwperryman earthlink.net>Portola Valley, CA USA - Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 12:58:55 (EDT) American Patriot, historian & spouse of a direct descendant of Lt. Peter Hare of Butler's Raiders, known in Canada as Butler's Rangers. A privilege to find a man of such staunch belief & action in my husband's heritage. We deeply appreciate the creation & maintenence of this site. Thank you. MT Hare Rockwood, ON Canada - Saturday, October 03, 2015 at 01:26:53 (EDT) Thank you so much for your site! It is the best I have found on the subject of loyalist. I am loyally looking for my grandfathers Edgar Manton Hart, Great grandfather Henry Hart born N. York state 1802-1882 and settled in the Ontario area ( Ameilsburgh) , etc sometime there after! Thanks again! Jennifer Hart <Jen2yen yahoo.com>Santa Margarita, Ca USA - Tuesday, September 08, 2015 at 13:04:02 (EDT) Interested in all things revolutionary... Jim "Zak" Szakmary <vietnam68 optimum.net>Shirley, NY USA - Sunday, August 30, 2015 at 14:51:02 (EDT) I am interested in the 1802 expungement of members of the Ernesttown Walker family. Daniel, Sr. is "Proven". Daniel Jr. and William were "Expunged", but William was "Reinstated" in 1809 as a result of a Petition of Soloman Walker. Daniel, Jr. remains "expunged". Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Gregg German <greggjan80 gmail.com>Clayton, NY USA - Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 09:36:39 (EDT) Great site! Looking for information on a Captain Nathaniel Carter. I can place him in Maryland 1770 and he died in Pr. Wm. Co., VA. Don't know if he fought in this war. Family story says he was a sea captain. Patricia Carter <pattyc247 aol.com>Wytheville, VA USA - Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 22:57:55 (EDT) Nice work. PS Code number is too pale to read--invisible, in fact. Kim Burdick <Halebyrneshouse aol.com>Newark, DE USA - Sunday, August 16, 2015 at 16:22:01 (EDT) Just got off the phone with Gavin Watt and he mentioned your site. Looks great! I am researching the Rev war in the Saratoga County, NY area and am always looking for more info on area Loyalists. Jim Richmond <jrichmo1 nycap.rr.com>Ballston Spa, NY USA - Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 18:40:53 (EDT) Excellent resource!! Any research help anyone can offer on the 3rd and 4th Battalions of the 60th (Royal Americans) Foot during the Revolution would be greatly appreciated. Dave Ray <daveray84 gmail.com>Oxford, MS USA - Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11:11:34 (EDT) Our unit the Royal American Reformers wouls like to post on here Thanks. Kevin Titus <kvntitus5 gmail.com>Falls Village, CT. USA - Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 19:41:08 (EDT) My ancestor was Michael McNally who settled in New Brunswick. Looking for information about his father Richard Henry McNally who died in New York approximately 1780. Diana Tangen <Dtangerine sbcglobal.net>USA - Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 20:55:24 (EDT) Love reading your writings, whether a book or an article, always the best Judy Powell <jlp anewyorklawyer.com>Long Island, NY USA - Friday, July 17, 2015 at 08:33:46 (EDT) William May was my 4th Great Grandfather. He and all my Grandmother Azubah Jane Williams D'Arcy were loyalists. Don't think they would be happy to know she moved back to U.S.A. in the 1890's. Jeanette Neagu <jgvneagu yahoo.com>Michigan City, Indiana United States - Monday, July 13, 2015 at 17:31:42 (EDT) My ancestor, Jacob Bessey and his brother Robert served with capt. Bernard Frey's Co. of rangers. Butler's Rangers from Pennsylvania. Luana Bessey <Lrbessey earthlink.net>Mesa, AZ USA - Saturday, July 04, 2015 at 21:09:36 (EDT) Pelletreau's _History of Putnam County_ (1886) mentions that Frederick Philipse (1755-1829) received a commission as captain in the "Safe Guards" of Col. Beverley Robinson that was signed by Henry Clinton and dated July 1, 1779. Does anyone the know particular unit that is referenced here? I know that Robinson commanded the Pioneer and Guides and the Loyal American Regiment, but am not sure if any of these units went by this tag. Thanks for your help! Robb Haberman <robb.haberman gmail.com>New York, NY USA - Thursday, July 02, 2015 at 15:00:43 (EDT) I am an active member of the 7th co 2nd battn 84th RHE. Stuart Spatz <sspatz embarqmail.com>West End, North Carolina USA - Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 07:23:20 (EDT) Afer visiting Colonial Williamsburg with the Teacher Institute, I have decided to add another person to my list of Living History Docent repertoire. I currently do Oklahoma nd Indian Territory. Now I want to add William Hunter Jr., Printer, Loyalist. I have done some primary research and some secondary but believable reviews. Some primary documents contradict with the timeline of Mr. Hunter, Jr. Anyone having additional information or suggestions is appreciated. I am also looking for an acceptable costume that is also respectable in price. Townsend and Sons is superior quality but a little above my budget. Thank you Gary Hoeffken ghoeffken@att.net Gary Hoeffken <ghoeffken att.net>Oklahoma City, OK USA - Monday, June 22, 2015 at 10:23:43 (EDT) I am researching Nathaniel HOEG b 1749 Dover, New Hampshire. He is my 4th. Great grandfather. Nathan Hoeg in my NGS book who joined the Army as Pvt. June 1779 and served under Col. James De Lancey until the evacuation. His memorial ( CLAIM) is listed 1 Apr. 1786 Cumberland. He was a native of N.Y. He claimed for horses and cattle. His claim to the Crown was rejected. Source - DynosoreMom@aol.com He was granted 250 acres on the Cobiquid Road, Cumberland County and 200 acres at River Remsheg ( this is the Wallace Nova Scotia area) in 1785. This information came from Loyalists and Land settlement in N.S. page 39. Don Landry <retireedrl hotmail.com>Perth, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 08:07:18 (EDT) i am looking for information on Henry Buchner b 1759 NJ , served with New Jersey Volunteers , left in 1778-9 for Lyon's Creek , married Joanna Ainsley daughter of Ozias Ainsley . any info would be appreciated . james Alan Ozias Buchner <OZIAS56 yahoo.ca>MISSISSAUGA, ON Canada - Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 19:52:49 (EDT) Great resource Barbara johnson <Barbara.johnson millersville.edu>Lancaster, Pa USA - Wednesday, May 06, 2015 at 21:38:09 (EDT) Like the site. Would like to suggest that not every Loyalist was in a military unit. Plenty were ordinary farmers, tradesmen, etc. Don't forget to search for LAND records when trying to find your ancestor in Canada. Very useful. If possible can you please remove the ads for drugs that appear in the surname message boards? And put some directions in the Welcome & How to Post section. It's empty. The surname message boards need to be alphabetized to make them more useful as they grow. Carol Norman <cgnorm earthlink.net>Van Nuys, CA USA - Saturday, April 04, 2015 at 13:37:36 (EDT) The Black Loyalists came to Nova Scotia and there is an extensive list of family names. novascotia.ca/museum/blackloyalists/ Caroline Murray <femalearthling gmail.com>Oyster Pond, N.S. Canada - Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 06:22:26 (EDT) I am the 6th great grandson of Henry (Hendrick) Bush (Bosch) who I believe to have been with Johnson's Regiment, and often seconded as a scout to William Brandt for duties in the Mohawk Valley, where he was from. Also, any man last name "Wyatt" who settled in Ontario after the war. Thanks!! Kent Bush <kent_bush sundogflutes.com>Bellevue, Wa USA - Monday, March 23, 2015 at 15:50:52 (EDT) I love the fact that the "other side", the Loyalist side is also studied and understood in this country. The work of Todd Braisted is interesting and valuable! John L Smith Jr <jlshistory1776 gmail.com>Valrico, FL USA - Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 21:12:54 (EDT) I am a direct descendant of Michael SHOWERS, who was a member of BUTLER's Rangers. Heather Slayton <heatherslayton gmail.com>WARREN, MI USA - Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 13:12:13 (EST) Great site for reference. I am a direct descendant of Brig Gen Timothy Ruggles (Nova Scotia descendant), and this has been very helpful in tying together comings and goings after 1774(exile from Hardwick) and up to the time of departure for NS. thanks Todd. James (Jim) Ruggles <jnruggle gmail.com>Whitby, ON Canada - Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 11:10:18 (EST) I have at least one Empire Loyalist ancestry in my family tree. John McNarin from Mowhawk Valley and he moved to Cornwall Ontario Canada sometime after War of 1812. My Grandmother was a McNairn ......daughter of Gearge Westley McNairn . Gearge had married three times so Grandmas mom was a Cheley..... Second wife a McEwin......Thrid and last wife was a Sargent who was a widow with two boys and another Charlie was born after marriage to George. So.....that was the mystery for family to find out....like my six siblings. Lol Heather Jean Bazinet..ne: Hart <hbazinet gmail.com>Cornwall , On canada - Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 23:04:03 (EST) Re: The Kings American Dragoons,the Quartermaster was John Baker later gaining the rank of Captain. He served Cornwallis as ''scout guide and sometime spy'' and later served as Provost Marshal for Lord Dunmore amongst the Loyalist refugees in the Bahamas, then needing to wear Naval uniform which he thought funny as a Soldier. His original home farm was at Northampton in Mass. Julius Stafford Baker <stamboure aol.com>Halstead, Essex UK - Friday, February 20, 2015 at 10:33:10 (EST) My late husband had a loyalist ancestor - John Baldwin who is listed in the Archives in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. The last record I've found is that he lived in Bocabec outside of St. Andrews. The information I found years ago was that he was in prison for refusing Continental money. We came to St. Andrews with his family, as far as I could tell. I'm always looking for someone who connects with this family and I appreciate this site as a way of finding others. Alice MacDonald Long <alicelong gwi.net>Bar Harbor, ME USA - Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 08:54:07 (EST) A marvellously rich site and research source, both for personal and academic interests! I've only recently learned that I am related, through my mother Joyce Green, to Charles Green Sr., UE, of Niagara Falls who emigrated from New Jersey in 1786 after having served at the Battle of Trenton and later in the King's Rangers. Howard Grant Timms <hgranttimms gmail.com>Peterborough, ON Canada - Friday, February 13, 2015 at 21:39:35 (EST) Glad to find so much Loyalist info. I am related to McGregory VanEvery who served with the Butlers Rangers. I have visited his grave site in Queenstown near Niagara Falls. Nancy Tulloch UE <nancy.tulloch sympatico.ca>Iron Bridge, ON Canada - Tuesday, February 03, 2015 at 18:45:59 (EST) I have ancestors that were Loyalist and on researching the family tree system, I looking at these pages. Very interesting, keep up the good work. Darrel G. Avery <royalcdn yahoo.ca>Middle Sackville, N.S. Canada - Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 22:57:36 (EST) I have over thirty direct ancestors, their brothers and brothers in law who served King's Royal Regiment of New York aka KRRNY . I have a few Queen's Rangers as well including my direct line Robert Young . J. Young <jyoung-young hotmail.com>Cornwall, Ont. Canada - Monday, December 22, 2014 at 07:50:20 (EST) My wife's ancestor George Phillip Wertman served with the Bucks County Volunteers. He was one of 4 residents of Northampton Cty PA whose land was confiscated. Went to Nova Scotia and died there in 1819. Am interested in corresponding with other people whose ancestors served in that unit. Hal Merz <halbren7 hotmail.com>USA - Monday, December 01, 2014 at 22:18:15 (EST) Just found out my ancestor served with the Butler's Rangers Victoria Lynn Dakus (House) <victoriadakus gmail.com>prince george, British Columbia Canada - Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 00:48:43 (EST) Great site with lots of information. I'm currently writing a fiction romance set in British-occupied New York City in 1777. You've given me some good insights! Diana Hunter <diana dianahunter.net>Phelps, New York USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 18:03:21 (EST) Thanks for your comprehensive site--it's the best I've found online. Seeking information on Captain Allan Stewart of the Black Pioneers. Where did he go after the war? When did he die? M.R. Reagan <quilttn yahoo.com>Cookeville, tn USA - Friday, November 07, 2014 at 10:33:32 (EST) Hello Todd: I have been scouring some of the PRO War Officer 12 muster rolls for the muster rolls of entire regiments of the British Army during the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign. The point of this search is to identify the men from Captain Patrick Ferguson's special rifle company who were absorbed into the rest of the army in the days after the Battle of Brandywine. Ferguson was reputed to have had between 100 and 90 men at this time. He took some losses, but details of how many lost are sketchy. I have tracked down @22 known men who melted into the rest of the army thus far. Only 22 accounted for out of @100 is far too small. I used dates between 12 September to 15 November to look for men "Enlisted" or "entered" on the muster rolls. About eleven men are given in the different muster rolls specifically as coming from Ferguson's (the popular dates are 12 & 19, September, 24 October, and 15 November). I found that a very few men went into regular battalion companies. I still expect to find about sixty more names. What is the chance that some of the men in Captain Ferguson's (Special) Rifle Company went into Loyalist units? Ferguson's second in command (not widely known) Was Lt John DeLancey of the 18th Foot. Later that same autumn he was promoted in the Pennsylvania Loyalists. Could he have recruited some "Fergie men"? And this brings me to a Loyalist question. As a rule, did Loyalist units raised during the Philadelphia Campaign often adopt discharged British veterans into their ranks? In the muster rolls, I'm seeing an occasional man discharged into loyalist units. I am thinking that such men would provide a seasoning of veterans. I don't know if I'm onto something here or not. And whatever happened to Johnny DeLancey? Other than his daughter married James Fennimore Cooper. Steve Stephen Gilbert <stephengilbert centurytel.net>Rio, WI USA - Sunday, November 02, 2014 at 13:14:44 (EST) Would like to hear from any CASSELMANS. We immigrated to New York City in 1709, Settled Hudson and Mohawk Valley N.Y. As loyalist escaped to Canada with Sir Johnson, Served with KRRNY George CASSELMAN <georgecasselman i-zoom.net>Roseneath, Ont CANADA - Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 00:12:54 (EDT) Great site! Thanks for posting all this background. I've yet to find it but am searching for any muster rolls containing a Nathaniel WYATT. He received land in Nova Scotia in 1785 for his service as a Westchester Loyalist but I come up empty elsewhere in locating exactly where he was (and an ensuing records search for family members)Thanks again! Tim Wyatt <tennaloma gmail.com>McKinney, TX USA - Friday, October 10, 2014 at 11:09:25 (EDT) So happy to have found your site! I'm looking for information on the family of CAPTAIN HENRY GRYMES, one of nine Loyalist hanged at Biggerstaff's Farm in Rutherford, SC, in 1780 following the Battle of Kings Mountain. Sandra Grimes <skg647 aol.com>Dallas, TX USA - Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 21:47:46 (EDT) Looking for info on Alanson, Felix, Ichabod Lewis Family from Poughkeepsie, Staten Island, Long Island NY areas, I have been told they were UEL or Westchester Loyalists but can't find any info on the NY websites any help appreciated. Am searching this site as we speak. This is a gem for us genealogists.. Thanks for the work you do.. Karen Dupuis <i_am_hockeymom hotmail.com>Hampton, NB Canada - Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 09:26:35 (EDT) I am searching for information on the 2nd Batt. King's Rangers because I believe one of my UEL ancestors, William McCorquodale Bell, was a Sgt Maj. in that regiment. I am hoping that searching this site will yield some information enabling me to add to my knowledge of him and the King's Rangers. James Adair <jradair mts.net>Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada - Monday, September 15, 2014 at 15:50:44 (EDT) Hi Todd, Just nosing around... Found the muster Roll with Grandfathers name. Lieut Jonathan Williams.. Cool!! Mark Morse <markrobinmorse rogers.com>London, ON Canada - Tuesday, September 09, 2014 at 12:48:40 (EDT) So good to find your site. I have spent hours and hours studying the Revolutionary War in hopes of finding my ancestors that settled in Saltfleet, Wentworth, Canada after the war. They came from New Jersey. Thank you for creating this site. Sheree Weber <Sher909 live.com>Ut USA - Sunday, September 07, 2014 at 21:54:11 (EDT) Very well done. Important information that would be difficult for the average enthusiast to track down on their own. J.-G. Odell <odelltribe rogers.com>Moncton, NB Canada - Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 22:01:44 (EDT) I am researching my Ogden family ancestors and am curious to know if Jonathan Ogden -Loyalist, is the father of Robert Ogden, born in 1808 in Kings County. Susan Green <Ken.sue.green gmail.com>Kelowna, Canada - Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 23:12:10 (EDT) My great-great-great-great-great grandfather, Issachar Currier, fled Massachusetts sometime during the Revolution and was given a land grant in Kingsclear, NB. Not sure if he fought or was simply a Loyalist refugee. Am trying to find out more. Jonathan Currier <jecurrier57 gmail.com>Lancaster, PA USA - Saturday, August 02, 2014 at 22:26:19 (EDT) I looking for a ARW unit I can join but I'm limited in attending as I'm from out of town and time in the area is limited. George T, Muller <georgetmuller juno.com>Eden, UT USA - Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 22:26:50 (EDT) Great site that remembers and informs that the revolution was as much a civil war as a rebellion. Kudos to those people that care enough to help tell OUR story. L.Burns <pnzrmkv comcast.net>Plainville, Ct USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 07:53:10 (EDT) I received information from the David Library of the American Revolution which I believe, you, Mr. Braisted transcribed. Thank you very much for that. Also, your website is an invaluable source for anyone who is researching their Loyalist ancestors. There is a phenomenal amount of information on your site. Sharon Robart-Johnson <samsrj eastlink.ca>Yarmouth, NS Canada - Friday, July 04, 2014 at 10:37:01 (EDT) I come thru John Secord and Pheobe Travis and their dau. Catherine marries Elias Smith and their dau, Mary marries James Durham. I need any documentation to connect these people. Thanks. Mazelle Malcolm Nohr <mazee nohrphoto.com>Ivins, UT USA - Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 19:32:12 (EDT) Crown Governor of New Jersey, William FRANKLIN, was my 2nd cousin 7 times removed (Benjamin Josiah Franklin's son.) After a lot of research, it came time to start researching the Loyalists and their part in the war. I must say that you seem to have a really well researched website. I wish to thank you for your presenting it to us. Charles Green <windio gotsky.com>Seligman, AZ USA - Friday, June 13, 2014 at 18:34:47 (EDT) Would anyone with info about Andrew (Germ.Andreas)HAMM or of his father (Johan)Jacob Hamm, please help me. Jacob came to America on "Speedwell" 1747; settled at Abbotts Creek,NC. I have much to share, but many spaces too. Sylvia Hamm. Sylvia Hamm <hammtree nb.sympatico.ca>Sussex Corner, NB USA - Monday, June 02, 2014 at 15:36:47 (EDT) am interested in knowing who were the loyalists who profited after the war john taylor <smileyjohn165 gmail.com>chicago, ILL USA - Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 11:01:32 (EDT) My grandfather Cecil Charles Bouck was born and raised in Williamsburg, Ont. I know his father's name was Calvin Dexter Bouck and we know his grandfather's name was John but from there it gets murky but the family has obviously been there since the loyalists settled there and I dont know if there's any help getting any further info but I'd appreciate any help or confirmations. Thank you. Michael Bouck <mmbouck gmail.com>Columbia, SC USA - Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 14:47:54 (EDT) Just read the fictional novel by Lawrence Hill, called The Book of Negros. Found to be both interesting and spellbinding. Though fictional it is also very historically accurate. A history to be proud of. Guy Bonneville <gbonneville1 cogeco.ca>Peterborough, On Canada - Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 18:25:25 (EDT) I'm always looking to find Loyalists from Long Island, NY, who fled to Canada after the war. Jim "Zak" Szakmary <vietnam68 optimum.net>Long Island, NY USA - Sunday, April 13, 2014 at 10:48:51 (EDT) An excellent research site. Thank you very much for your efforts. Ken Daigler <kadag43 aol.com>washington, dc USA - Monday, April 07, 2014 at 07:51:50 (EDT) Oops! Peter Daly was my Irish ancestor in the British army. His son was Phillip. So, never mind. Jim Hamilton James Hamilton <jhamilton000 centurytel.net>Buffalo, Mo USA - Monday, March 17, 2014 at 11:30:14 (EDT) Phillip Daly, my grandfather five generations back was a captain in the British Army during the Revolutionary War. Following the war he was granted land in the area of Bath, Ontario. My grandfather came from Canada early in the 20th century. Captain Daly's father, also Phillips, was an captain in the British Army. Family lore has it he was given the choice of going to Australia or the Americas during a political upheaval earlier in the 1700s, so he chose America, then returned to Ireland after the reign of "Bonnie Prince Charles." Can anyone enlighten me on the true history of my ancestors? (The family came from County Galway) James Hamilton <Jhamilton000 centurytel.net>Buffalo, Mo USA - Monday, March 17, 2014 at 09:43:41 (EDT) Fascinating information. My heritage goes back to Josiah Secord, to Isaac Secord, to John Secord, to Theodore Secord of Homer Niagara Ontario Canada. Theodore and Edna Secord had Florence Secord who married Frank Stull of Grantham Niagara Ontario Canada. Frank & Florence had my Grandmother Beatrice. My mother Shirley Mae Williams married into the Hagar family of Thorold Niagara Ontario Canada. Love to hear more information to fill the gaps of heritage. Jeffrey Hagar <less1leg gmail.com>Fonthill, Niagara, Ontario, Canada - Friday, March 14, 2014 at 17:41:43 (EDT) Does anybody know of anyone with the last name of Treadwell? I would like to know of any people with that last name living in New Brunswick. I want to see if I have ancestor's with a Loyalist background who may have emigrated to New Brunswick province from Connecticut. Thank you. Michael Treadwell <mjtreadwell sbcglobal.net>Westport, CT USA - Saturday, March 08, 2014 at 12:24:05 (EST) I may have loyalist ancestors. My 5th great grandfather Nathan Curtis died, I suspect in Brockville, Leeds, Ontario, Canada. His family moved back to the United states. His wife Lucinda Atwell Curtis perhaps died between 1830-1840 in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Ruth Curtis, born 7 Jan. 1800 in Leeds, Ontario, Canada was married to James Lewis Bliss 2 Feb. 1817 in Herkimer County, New York. The family moved to Erie County, Pennsylvania after the marriage. Family historians believe that our Loyalist ancestor may be a John Curtis who died during the revolution. I would like to find out how to connect the dots. Thanks. Helen Barton Helen Barton <periwinkleb comcast.net>Seattle, WA USA - Thursday, March 06, 2014 at 22:54:43 (EST) HI I AM THE 4TH GRANDSON OF CAPTAIN JOSEPH CROWELL OF THE NEW JERSEY VOLUNTEERS. I WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON THIS GROUP FOR FURTHER INQURIES.92201 frank crowell leaman <f c leaman f c leaman HOT MAIL .COM >DARTMOUTHNSN, NS CANADAUSA - Monday, February 24, 2014 at 12:20:25 (EST) Apparently some of my Henson ancestors were Loyalists and some were Revolutionary soldiers. Joseph W. Henson <joeymaker yahoo.com>Davenport, IA USA - Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 18:21:29 (EST) This is a most interesting site. Pauline Barlow <elbarlow qcinet.net>Rochester, MI USA - Saturday, February 08, 2014 at 13:01:31 (EST) My father Charlie Briggs's line descends from Francis O'Connor of Doyle's Company of Irish Volunteers. Thank you for your Muster roll, as a boy I heard of him through oral family history. George R K Briggs <briggsgeorge10 yahoo,com>Huntsville , AR USA - Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 09:03:06 (EST) Hi Todd A fantastic site have visited many times and it just gets better and better. My husband is a direct descendant of John Taylor a New Jersey Loyalist and we have enjoyed looking at all the information. Pauline Taylor <pauline,taylor,pk btinternet.com>Chichester, West Sussex England - Friday, January 10, 2014 at 11:55:18 (EST) Looking for loyalists relatives in NB and NS Rose Anne Goodine <roseannegoodine gmail.com>Woodstock, NB Canada - Thursday, January 02, 2014 at 08:04:16 (EST) My claim to fame. Scott Timpany <scott_timpany yahoo.com>Hutto, TX USA - Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 11:11:58 (EST) Hope to keep coming back, and back, and back Alan Moore UE <alanmoore bell.net>Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Canada - Sunday, December 15, 2013 at 18:02:51 (EST) Interesting site. Thanks for the work. paul stambach <psstambach aol.com>clifton park, NY USA - Sunday, December 08, 2013 at 20:43:09 (EST) Promising site. I hope to find ancestor information here. S. Hersey <jackandjill107mailbox-general yahoo.com>Crystal Lake, IL usa - Sunday, December 01, 2013 at 13:30:59 (EST) I have two G-G-G-G Uncles in the British arm, a Lieutenant Colonel Charles and his Brother, Major Robert Cooke, Robert was captured by the French Fleet at Charlestown. Charles Thomas Cooke IV Elyria, Ohio USA - Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 18:20:49 (EST) In regard to deserters to Loyalists, see website Historic Valley Force T.Fazzini <phillip.fazzini zoomtown.com>USA - Sunday, November 17, 2013 at 17:10:19 (EST) My 3rd great-grandfather,Shadrack Stevens, was a Loyalist during the American Revolution. He was born in Wales, England circa 1761 and lived in the South Carolina colony. I would like to know why and when he immigrated to the American colonies. Eventually, he was exiled to Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, Canada at the conclusion of the American Revolution. Virginia Stephens <vazoedylan sbcglobal.net>Wethersfield, CT USA - Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 21:21:02 (EST) The Ashley Family Land on Cedar Creek and Royal Land Grant 534 acres in the district of Camden on the branch of Hanging Rock Creek 3/5/1782. I am looking for more information on this area for family tree research. Tim Gilmore <ridgerunner1978 yahoo.com>Muskogee, Ok. USA - Wednesday, November 06, 2013 at 23:33:48 (EST) I am looking for information on the last living Loyalist, and when he/she died. Dr. Robert Liftig <boblif aol.com>Westport, CT USA - Monday, November 04, 2013 at 22:09:27 (EST) Very nice site. My distant grandfather Captain William Mcintosh was a loyalist and fought for the crown by recruiting and commanding creek indian fighters during the revolution. Brandon Medford, Or USA - Monday, November 04, 2013 at 10:50:39 (EST) Todd,You have done a stellar job of making Loyalists come to life through your many years of LH Re-enacting,Your excellant book on Bergen County in the Amercican Revolution(which I owna copy)and mush devoted research from many excellant primary resources!Thank you so much sir!Best Regards,Private Mark E. Bell HM MARINES mark E. Bell <markbell124 yahoo.com>Delran, NJ USA - Monday, October 28, 2013 at 18:59:08 (EDT) I sent a separate e-mail before I realized that I could list my query here. Mel D. Mel Delaney <mel> Sylvan Lake, Alberta Canada - Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 12:42:43 (EDT) My 4th Great Grandfather was Capt. Jacob Smith of Woodstock NB. Thank you for the wonderful resources. It is a fun day when I get the chance to stop by and read. Harry Sanborn <harry.sanborn55 gmail.com>Alton, ME USA - Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 16:46:14 (EDT) I've visited your excellent site many times to research my 4th Great Grandfather, John Lyon. He served in General Browne's Prince of Wales American Regiment and was stationed at Lloyd's Neck, Long Island. I'm trying to get specific info on what campaigns/battles he took part in, so if anyone has info such as this, feel free to email me. Thank You Stephen McDonald <sfmcdonald76 gmail.com>McDonald's Corners, ONT CANADA - Monday, October 14, 2013 at 05:50:39 (EDT) What an awesome hobby. louis b <pnzrmkv yahoo.com>plainville, ct USA - Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 13:42:58 (EDT) Just encountered your fine website - searching for more information about my 4th Great Grandfather, LT Edward Wright, who served with the Queen's American Rangers throughout the war, and later was part of the Simcoe expedition to found Ft. York (now Toronto)... Peter Young <pyoungwest comcast.net>Portland, OR USA - Monday, September 23, 2013 at 21:11:19 (EDT) love the website, a vast amount of information that has helped me learn more about loyalists in the American Revolution. I was at School of the Soldier ( BAR Event) 2013 and Todd Braisted gave and excellent lecture about deserters during the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777 on both armies. Coleman Adamec <1stnewyorker gmail.com>Wappingers Falls, NY USA - Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 10:59:27 (EDT) In this 1897 History of Orangeburg SC p.504 report of a Captain Munford killed near Barnwell Courthouse by a Ben John and his Tories The history of Orangeburg County, South Carolina: from its first settlement ... TF <phillip.fazzini zoomtown.com>USA - Saturday, September 07, 2013 at 19:28:04 (EDT) I am a non-traditional graduate student and am seeking info on south Carolina loyalist militia leaders. Please email . THANKS mike herbert <mherbert4701 gmail.com>Chambersburg, PA USA - Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 17:36:29 (EDT) very interesting work. have been researching ancestor John Widener or Widner of New Jersey that emigrated to Ontario Canada after revolutionary war John Widner <wesleyone14 hotmail.com>Weiser, Id USA - Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 00:12:49 (EDT) Brigadier General Cortlandt MacGregor Skinner is my 9x Great GrandFather!! How exciting to learn even more about those who came before us!! Lesley Paulus Stout <lesleyathome1 aol.com>Great Falls, MT USA - Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 20:07:29 (EDT) This was terrific. I found my ancestor in the list of men whose property was confiscated in Middlesex County, New Jersey, which corroborated the information in his claim for loss of November 12, 1786. Sandra Kay Basham Neal <sos_hr localaccess.com>Centralia, WA USA - Friday, August 23, 2013 at 13:47:03 (EDT) I have recently began to research my family ancestry and have subsequently discovered what appears to be very strong Loyalist history most especially through Suzanne Baby & Captain William Caldwell (1750-1822). John R Donnelly <ajodon twmi.rr.com>Novi, MI USA - Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 07:44:14 (EDT) Assistant Curator of the QRL Antecedent Regiments involved in American Revolution / War of Independance: 16th Light Dragoons & 17th Light Dragoons (Squadron attached to Tarleton's Command) Robert Osborn <asstcurator qrlny.co.uk>Uk - Friday, August 09, 2013 at 16:56:32 (EDT) I am the great grandson of Daniel Strang, thanks so much for the information. Planning on visiting New York next month! Jeffery T. Strang <acmeprintingjts bellsouth.net>Talbott, TN USA - Monday, July 22, 2013 at 12:03:22 (EDT) I have been doing research on SC loyalists for some time. My doctoral dissertation was on the Punishent of Loyalists in SC. I am interested in any information the organization has on this and on women loyalists in general. Kathryn Roe Coker <kathy.r.coker.civ mail.mil>Cameron, NC USA - Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 16:51:04 (EDT) Loyalists in the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War: Official Roles ... By Murtie June Clark October 26, 1780 Battle of Tearcoat Swamp See Wikipedia Loyalists commanded by Samuel Tynes attcked by Francis Marion. Loyalist losses 6 KIA/14 WIA/23 POW PF <phillip.fazzini zoomtown.com>USA - Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 18:00:56 (EDT) Great and helpful site. My great grandfather and several great uncles served in Butlers Rangers: Thomas Millard, and his three sons: Isaih, Jesse, and Daniel. In addition, several of his children married Secords. Most were granted land in Niagara and Long Point. Thank you. mharrison <mharrison wildblue.net>Eau Claire, MI USA - Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 13:38:31 (EDT) I am searching for information about Colonel Matthew Floyd who was involved in the revolutionary war fighting and commanding some troops in the area of Chester County South Carolina. He had land holdings in that area and fought in several battles including what is now known as Huck's defeat. I am very interested in knowing more about him. I am the 8th generation of him. Thank you. Bob Floyd Robert A. Floyd <robert-floyd omrf.org>Oklahoma City, OK USA - Monday, July 01, 2013 at 11:06:52 (EDT) I just ran across your site by accident and am very pleased! I'm trying to find the family of Thomas ARMOND, a U.S. patriot of North Carolina. I found a Samuel and a Joseph ARMOND in a list of loyalist troops of NC. Now I can try to find out more about them. Martha Murphy <mmartha61 yahoo.com>Grants Pass, OR USA - Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 11:33:42 (EDT) nice Tom Reddick <tomr kos.net>Belleville, ON Canada - Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 21:25:59 (EDT) I'm an historical romance author researching the Battle of Blackstock's Plantation. I'm happy to find this site since it provides a bit of background to the other side's point of view. Thanks so much! The information will prove helpful to my research. Cate Parke <cateparke hughes.net>Limestone, TN USA - Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 13:15:20 (EDT) A great site searching for John Hamilton 1785 haven't made the connection yet if he was from loyalist descent. Thanks, Rick Hamilton Rick Hamilton <hamiltonr_ hotmail.com>Kincardine, Ont Canada - Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 23:09:45 (EDT) I am continually coming back to your site and am always impressed with the information found here. Keep up the great work. John Pearson <johncp1775 yahoo.com>Traverse City, mi USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:49:44 (EDT) I am so excited to find this site! While connecting the dots to our genealogy is my mission, facts and dates are not enough in knowing the true history of our ancestors. I have loved reading the stories that make up the true history of our past. I am a descendant of Loyalist Robert Graham and perhaps Joseph Smith. Thank you for all the work you do in preserving history. Ann Ann Ackerson <ackerson491 sbcglobal.net>kalamazoo, Michigan USA - Monday, May 27, 2013 at 18:32:55 (EDT) Fabulous site. I am enjoying reading the accounts, in particular information about Richmond County (Staten Island) New York. Looking forward to reading more. Veronica Westbo <vdwestbo yahoo.com>Stockton Springs, ME USA - Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 17:01:25 (EDT) Navesink NJ Febraury 13, 1779 http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=121&GScid=2227940&GRid=61142783& PF <phillip.fazzini zoomtown.com>USA - Sunday, May 05, 2013 at 13:54:16 (EDT) I am a descendent of Andrew Phair through my great-grandmother, Annie Bannerman Phair Johnston. Have become interested in researching the family and New Brunswick history in general. Another ancestor, Sir John Wentworth left NH after the Revolution to become Governor of Nova Scotia. However, I am not a direct descendent of his but of one of his brothers. The military info is very helpful. Deborah Wentworth Lansing <lansingd aol.com>Cortez, FL USA - Friday, May 03, 2013 at 15:21:41 (EDT) I believe I am a direct descendant of Sgt. Lewis Barber. My grandmother's father was Lewis Barber, born in Monmouth County in 1867. His father was Peter M. Barber, also born in Monmouth County in 1842. Our family here goes back to 1680. Fred Everson <ihuntsnook aol.com>Keyport, NJ USA - Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 14:09:06 (EDT) I am very interested in finding research on the Westchester loyalist as I am 4x great grandaughter of Henry Stults/Stultz Loyalist from New Brunswick who arrived aboard the ship Thetis in 1783, he was granted land in Cobequid and raised his family later in Moncton New Brunswick, Still searching for more information on the weschester groups first arrival and family info of when they disbanded.great site tho! Susan Cox <susancox1059 hotmail.com>ocala, Florida USA - Monday, April 01, 2013 at 12:39:57 (EDT) I am very impressed with all of the work that you have done; I first came across your site when I was looking for info on a loyalist ancestor of mine (Hume).You have made a great many additions to your page- thanks for all of your work. Richelle Greathouse <greathouse.richelle gmail.com>Canada - Friday, March 22, 2013 at 21:14:10 (EDT) I am a descendant of Harmanus House who fought with Butler's rangers. I have been studying the Loyalist involvement in the American Revolution and I am fascinated with the contributions of Butler and all his friends who fought with him. I look forward to spending more time at your website. Douglas House <doug.house sympatico.ca>Mississauga, ON Canada - Monday, March 18, 2013 at 00:51:53 (EDT) Need further information - not on military units - but on the Loyal North British Volunteers. Boston and New York. Suggestions? J Barclay <h.jbarclay shaw.ca>Vernon,, B.C. Canada - Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 23:48:09 (EDT) Excellent coverage for a interested reenactor. Please contact me, FA Frank Allegro <Heyref21 optonline.net>Tappan, NY USA - Monday, February 18, 2013 at 13:42:54 (EST) Interesting - my family has been in North America since before the Revolution. Maybe some of them remained loyal. They fought for what they believed in. It's fortunate that we Americans are very close to Britain now. I've been there several times and really like it. All sides of the war need to be studied and honored for their deeds of bravery so long ago. William D Payne <wdpayne comcast.net>Woodstock, GA USA - Monday, February 11, 2013 at 20:11:40 (EST) Loyalist? raids New Haven CT 1780 and 1782 http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/j-l-john-l-rockey/history-of-new-haven-county-connecticut-kco/page-20-history-of-new-haven-county-connecticut-kco.shtml T,F <phillip.fazzini zoomtown.com>USA - Tuesday, February 05, 2013 at 11:07:30 (EST) Former member of English military, Chaney Clough supposedly built and staffed a fort near the Maryland/Delaware line. Lee E. Cloe <lcloe att.net>Carmel, IN USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 17:03:00 (EST) I'm a capt. in 38th regiment south Staffordshire (rev war). Do you have pictures of the 38th? Thanks, Colin Colin Ottman <cottman rochester.rr.com>Batavia, N.Y. USA - Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 18:01:29 (EST) I am researching a bess bayonet marked 2nd NJV, and would like to get a little history of the Battalion and what engagements they would've been involved in. Thanks, Keith Keith Nelson <beast44k hotmail.com>Indianapolis, IN USA - Monday, December 17, 2012 at 17:27:43 (EST) descendant of Peter Stover James Barraclough <hagar telus.net>Comox, BC Canada - Monday, November 19, 2012 at 20:59:42 (EST) Descendant of William bateman of Winthrop fleet of 1630. Sgt Thomas bateman of revolutionary war. John mills bateman of battle of new orleans.With his brothers Noah,Carleton. Captain mannah wheaton bateman C.S.A.civil war U.S.A. ted miller <t.r.m.roughrider gmail.com>DeLand, fl USA - Monday, November 05, 2012 at 18:18:06 (EST) Just found out that an ancestor was "late of the Queen's Rangers - deceased"" as per the land petition of his son, John Eslick, in 1825. Middlesex County, endorsed by Col. Thos. Talbot. Father's name is William Eslick. How would I go about finding out where William served? All I know is his son John migrated from Pennsylvania to Frontenac Co. Ontario, Canada and then abt 1815 to Middlesex Co. Any advice would be much appreciated by this 80 year old newbie at rfrenc0464@rogers.com. roy french <rfrenc0464 rogers.com>Mississauga, on Canada - Monday, November 05, 2012 at 16:33:41 (EST) 4th great-granddaughter of Capt Peter Ruttan. I can't wait to read the new book on Bergen County Loyalists by Todd Braisted. Carolyn Strong <strong at up.edu> Portland, OR USA - Monday, October 29, 2012 at 01:23:31 (EDT) This was a great site this helped me alot! Logan Shade Charelston , wv USA - Monday, October 22, 2012 at 10:11:56 (EDT) I am a descendant of a Christiana Howard whose brother was Captain John Howard in the American Revolutionary War. I know that their father's name was also John Howard, but I am trying to find their ancestry farther back. I am 65 years old and when I was a child my father used to tell me that we were descended from the Earl of Suffolk, also a Howard. Thank you for any information or help you can give me. Leona Scott <LBarbara99 aol.com>East Herkimer, NY USA - Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 17:42:03 (EDT) I first came across this site years ago and found it very helpful in my research and am happy to see it continuing. THANK YOU Kevin C WI USA - Friday, October 12, 2012 at 03:29:21 (EDT) 6th Great-grandson of Brig. Gen Timothy Ruggles DAVID R. TOLSTRUP <david_tolstrup hotmail.com>LYNN HAVEN, FL USA - Tuesday, October 02, 2012 at 16:53:27 (EDT) It's nice to see a site devoted to a very understudied group during the war. I haven't found any Loyalist ancestors yet but I am looking - all of my ancestors were in the US by 1775. It's nice that we haven't fought Britain or Canada since 1814 - they are among our strongest allies and that's the way I like it! William D. Payne <wdpayne comcast.net>Woodstock, GA USA - Monday, October 01, 2012 at 09:09:03 (EDT) Looking for any information on my 5th great grandfather, Aaron Sweezey who was a Loyalist. I am especially interested in finding out about his parentage. I would appreciate any information. Very interesting site. Stewart Sorenson Charlotte, Michigan Stewart Cameron Sorenson <stewmagoo1 aol.com>Charlotte, MI USA - Monday, September 10, 2012 at 21:56:54 (EDT) Great website. Looking for ancestors of Loyalist Isaac Perkins b. 1749/1750 North Castle, NY. Thank you. John R. Brassard <john ark-internet.com>Waco, TX USA - Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 13:27:56 (EDT) The historical value of this site is fantastic! Am doing research on a family member, Cpt Mark Phillips of the Light Dragoons. Thanks for all. SSG Olive D. Phillips (RET) Olive Daniel Phillips <phillipsolive11 gmail.com>Durkee, Oregon USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 03:37:46 (EDT) Looking forward to seeing you guys come out this September to the 1776 Peace Conference. Patrick Eckelmann <pateckelmann gmail.com>Staten Island, NY USA - Monday, August 20, 2012 at 21:22:13 (EDT) Great site. I live in the house that Walter Willett owned and was conficated in Bucks County Pa. Bruce C. Cobb <bccparifle yahoo.com>Feasterville, Pa USA - Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 12:54:14 (EDT) What a terrific site! When I discovered it this evening I felt like I'd found a chest of pirates' booty in the back yard. Thank you to everyone who contributed. Michele Nicholas <budgiehawk aol.com>Sarasota, FL USA - Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 22:29:44 (EDT) It is looking as if my Loyalist ancestors, Jacob Smith & Christopher Huffman, were correct in the side they choose. This experiment in popular democracy is NOT working. America still has a King, but very few honour Him. Frederick Albert Reeves U.E. <Reeves1066 gmail.com>Niagara Falls, NY USA - Monday, July 09, 2012 at 16:06:22 (EDT) I thoroughly enjoyed your site. My ancestor was William Fanjoy and he was a private in the 1st Battalion of the Penn. Loyalist. I was hoping you had a muster roll for his battalion...alas, I couldn't find one. If you do come across anything on William Fanjoy, I would appreciate it greatly. Thank you, Jane Fanjoy Jane Fanjoy <missjanaswan aol.com>Woburn, Ma USA - Sunday, July 01, 2012 at 19:05:09 (EDT) Fascinating site for an amateur military historian such as I. Have always been interested in the lesser known aspects of wars and the Loyalists, except the more well known such as Queen's Rangers, are certainly that. Excellent work, Sir! Nick Gornall <ngornall free.fr>France - Friday, June 29, 2012 at 08:13:09 (EDT) My grandfather David C. Jaquiery's (b.1899 - d. 1973) mother was born Anna Van Buskirk. She was a direct descendent of Col. Abraham Van Buskirk. In the little research i have been able to do, I found a book titled "The Revolutionary War in the Hackensack Valley" by Adrian C. Leiby. I would apreciate any information on Col. Van Buskirk. My grandfather gave me the middle name Van Buskirk so i would never forget where i come from. Where was he buried. Anything anybody could tell me about what happened to the family after the revolutionary war would sure help my resaerch into my family. Thank You!!! David Van Buskirk Jaquiery <obxdj1 yahoo.com>San Juan, PR USA - Sunday, June 03, 2012 at 19:07:58 (EDT) Want to learn more about the Loyalist in uniform and schedule of reenactments. Lee Harford <leeharfordjr yahoo.com>Hope Mills, NC USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 08:02:03 (EDT) Interesting site, but appalled to find nothing about the settlement at Long Point, Norfolk County, Ontario which was one of the earliest UEL settlements in Upper Canada. Or am I just not great at searching? Nancy Frey <ncanuck gmail.com>Newcastle, Ontario Canada - Monday, May 28, 2012 at 18:40:28 (EDT) I am doing alot of research on my ancestors and have reason to believe that this Wilson is in my family line. Not sure yet, but there is a lot of talk about him between me and my cousins in the USA. Austin Wilson, desendant of Matthew Wilson, born 1811. Austin Wilson <wilhope hotmail.ca>Moncton, NB Canada - Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 19:24:21 (EDT) Was a very informative website for my research needs thank you. Kevin Holland <khollan9 mscd.edu>Aurora, CO USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 12:34:17 (EDT) John Haynes and Mary Taylor-Loyalist parents? http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=H&GSfn=N&GSiman=1&GScid=644091&GRid=44709211& T.Fazzini <phillip.fazzini zoomtown.com>USA - Monday, May 14, 2012 at 15:09:39 (EDT) My 5th great grandfather was Conelius Bowen. I am concentrating on the Raymond/Bowen/Troyer lines right now. All three lines moved to Canada in the early 1800's. I do not have evidence of the Raymond and Troyer lines were Loyalists. I think the Troyers may moved to Canada because they were members of the Tunkers and off shoot of the Amish and may have been Pacifists. Mary Shiffer <mary.shiffer frontier.com>Tualatin, OR USA - Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 01:07:54 (EDT) Very informative site. Candace Watkinson <Candy.watkinson yahoo.com>AZ USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 18:35:52 (EDT) very interesting website and helpful as I research my family history-Bowen, Kimmerly,Loney and their involvement with the 2nd battalion Kings Royal Regt. New York Peter McLean <willypmac aol.com>Grafton, ONT Canada - Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 13:15:19 (EDT) Very interesting site James Stuart Finan <finan-j rmc.ca>Napanee, ON Canada - Monday, April 16, 2012 at 20:57:50 (EDT) I'm looking for information on Morris Lewis, born 1730 at Long Island, NY. I suspect he may have been a Loyalist. His son Samuel was born in Reading, Vt. in 1779. Is it possible his wife was working her way north to refuge? I also found numerous petitions for land from a Morris Lewis in Quebec (which is where the family eventually settled) between 1790 to 1802. I combed your lists of muster rolls and found no record of him. I've also looked at online lists of Loyalists and not found his name, but I understand that the lists are far from complete. Any ideas where else I could look? As you can see, I live in Illinois and don't have the time at this point in my life to travel to Canada to look at archives. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Caron Smith <carons67 sbcglobal.net>Beach Park, IL USA - Saturday, April 07, 2012 at 15:16:24 (EDT) where would i get involved in this sort of organisation near glasgow? kind regards Jason Jason Muir <jmuir73 live.com>Glasgow, Great Britain - Friday, April 06, 2012 at 19:29:28 (EDT) Report of African Loyalist Colonel Tye of New Jersey .p.263 http://books.google.com/books?id=H3gtAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA267&dq=13th+Vermont+Infantry&hl=en&sa=X&ei=b8N8T_y7AcXr0gGvxfjzCw&ved=0CFUQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=13th%20Vermont%20Infantry&f=false P.Fazzini <phillip.fazzini zoomtown.com>USA - Wednesday, April 04, 2012 at 18:01:31 (EDT) Thank you for the wonderful site. In the first decade of 1800's it seems a great many Loyalists from Sussex Co. NJ ended up settling Dryden, NY, escaping persecution in NJ. I have been researching their stories. David Waterman <dwaterman frontiernet.net>Dryden, NY USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 23:36:35 (EDT) I have a copy of the book and think it is wonderful. I welcome anyone to contact me with historical information about the site of the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and our lovely town in general. I collect historical artifacts/pictures/artwork securely mounted and displayed at the Inn. Just about everyone I meet has some sort of story of a family gathering/memory of this wonderful building! Warm Regards... Laurie Hamm <laurie hohokusinn.com>Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 03, 2012 at 19:34:54 (EDT) Looking for info on why Joseph Battles left main circa 1879 to settle in Saint John NB.My Grandfather was from Saint John, brother of Frank Potts, son Of Joseph and Eunice Potts.Have records of all those children and previous generations back to Farmington Maine but would like more info as to why they left Maine and whether Maria Godsoe battles was a sister of mapmaker William Godsoe Holly Lynn [Potts] Manheim <Hollym43 gmail.com>Northeast Harbor, Maine USA - Sunday, April 01, 2012 at 18:55:24 (EDT) I am a Great.........Great Grandson of Sgt David Van Every. I am a retired Master Warrant Officer of the Canadian Military Engineers. 1 tour in Cyprus, 2 tours in Bosnia. Chimo John Ramsay <john_ramsay sympatico.ca>Ottawa, On Canada - Thursday, March 08, 2012 at 20:49:27 (EST) Hi: I'm a direct descendant of George Field, U. E., private Butler's Rangers Ronald Norris <rnorris tnt21.com>London, Canada - Thursday, March 08, 2012 at 16:16:14 (EST) Was attempting to find info on family name Holder. Can't seem to convince the engine (even with adv sch case sensitive)that I am not searching for landholders. Suggestions would be welcome as I like a lot of things about this site. Michele Frankin <frankilnmichelem yahoo.ca>Windsor, ON CAN - Monday, March 05, 2012 at 08:53:23 (EST) Our Loyalist village in Eastern Ontario is founded by Sir John Johnson and named in his father's honour. We are home to Sir John's manor house as well as the Nor'Westers & Loyalists Museum. All of our founding families are U.E. Loyalists from Sir William Johnson's Mohawk River Valley estates. We also have the 1784 original dwelling of the Rev. John Bethune, chaplain to the 84th Highland Emigrants. My ancestral line is Crydermans and Clines. Do pay us a visit! David G Anderson <david andersonbooks.net>Williamstown, ON CANADA - Friday, February 17, 2012 at 10:58:04 (EST) My 4 times Great Grandfather Fredrick Fox served with Captain Richard Duncan, 1st Battalion of her Majesty's Service, King's Royal Regiment of New York. Commanded by Lieut. Colonel Commandant Sir John JOHNSON Knight & Bart.per the muster roll in your publication. I have a copy of his Memorial verified on December 17th 1788 by the original signature of Captain Richard Duncan. I also have his Petition for a Crown Land Grant and the record of land Granted. If anyone would like a copy of it please contact me at sfox3@cfl.rr.com If there is any further information on Fredrick Fox, i.e family, pictures, etc. Please contact me. Stewart Delbert Fox <sfox3 cfl.rr.com>Cocoa, Fl USA - Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 01:44:28 (EST) Hi Todd, Have visited your website previously, but did not visit your Guestbook. So here we go! My g/g/g/g/g.f Robert Caldwell farmed & raised 5 chn at Salem, Washington Co. NYS, on what was Turner's Patent 1764 from ca. 1766-76, after migrating from Nthn Ireland through NY in the early 1760's. He joined Gen. Burgoyne, fought in the Battle of Sartoga, imprisoned for 2 yrs, lost his farm (submitted two claims for compensation), made his way to Canada, lived in overcrowded refugee camp/s, declared a Loyalist, rewarded with farmland at New Carlisle, Qc, which he settled on in 1784. That's my background but there are so many unanswered questions because of the difficulty of finding primary evidence and where to start looking for it. 1. How did he get to Canada? 2. Was it with his wife & family, a regiment or both upon his release? Which refugee camp/s did they lie in? Was it Machiche, St Jean or whatever? Thanks for your time and keep up the good work. Kind Regards B.C Bob Caldwell <bobcaldwell45 hotmail.com>Bendigo, Victoria Australia - Friday, February 10, 2012 at 09:15:11 (EST) Love what you have done. Have a much greater appreciation for what my ggggrandfather went through. Much different treatment of the subject than one gets in US history books. Still having a difficult time finding records on Jonathan Roberts, other than he was given 250 acres, lot 17 on the St. John. Keep up the good work ! Jack Roberts <jackrobce aol.com>Scarborough, ME USA - Thursday, February 09, 2012 at 20:54:34 (EST) great site. hello from sheet hbr ns canada, founded by disbanded troops of the RGB in 1784; having arrived from bermuda graham p murphy <grahampmurphy hotmail.com>sheet harbour, ns canada - Wednesday, February 01, 2012 at 18:18:29 (EST) Loyalists Hanged in Philadelphia http://books.google.com/books?id=8uYkAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA1831&dq=James+Sutton+Murder+case&hl=en&sa=X&ei=VLAdT8-lOM3gggfp6-zzBw&ved=0CFsQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=James%20Sutton%20Murder%20case&f=false .p.1831 T.Fazzini <phillip.fazzini zoomtown.com>USA - Monday, January 23, 2012 at 14:13:56 (EST) I was a Kingo in the 1st Battalion The Kings Regiment. Just checked history back to 8th of foot and found my way here. Any connections that anyone can explain would be appreciated. Many thanks. Lee <kinglee1st hotmail.co.uk>Liverpool, Merseyside England - Friday, October 29, 2010 at 09:46:40 (EDT) Great site. Very informative. Richard Watts <kiwa1 comcast.net>Venice, Florida USA - Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 17:02:13 (EDT) Yes, my last name is Browne but am Irish/French descent. Reason why I know that am Irish is back in the 18th Cy. A queen of England said to take off the "E" so I can tell what you are. Erin go Bragh! or Semoer FI! What ever! Michael Browne <michael-browne> Louisville, Ky USA - Friday, October 22, 2010 at 13:56:43 (EDT) I'am a direct decendant of Nicholas Phillips who fought with the Butler's Rangers. Just wanted to thank you for all the info. William Louis Phillips <willphil telus.net>Malakwa, BC Canada - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 16:31:37 (EDT) I am taking a course on the American Revolution. Part of this course requires taking either a patriot or loyalist. I chose Capt Richard Hewlett. My village is 20 minutes from the Village of Hewlett which was named after Richard Hewlett's family. Richard Hewlett's descendant's are all over Long Island. I would appreciate any resources on Capt Hewlett's life and times. Christina Becker <christinaebecker verizon.net>Malverne, NY USA - Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 08:28:26 (EDT) I am descendant of Elisha Wilcox, McDonald's Co. Butler's Rangers and am looking for records of any family (wife, children, etc.) that may have accompanied him to Niagra. Thanx . . . Richard Hedegard <rhedegard yahoo.com>Titus, AL USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 11:53:54 (EDT) hi todd have not been in touch for a while,had a good summer busy burning powder.they say it is going to a busy summer in 2011 antiverarsy years for Pictou and Yarmouth will stay in touch wilfred crowe <ett.crowe sympatico.ca>debert, n s canada - Monday, October 11, 2010 at 11:13:32 (EDT) Thank you for this wonderful site. I have been doing research on my Robert Timpany Van Norden g-g-grandfather who came to California before/during the Gold Rush. Finding is other grandfather has been enlightening. I would like to find out more about his grandmothers, Charlotte's mother Mrs. Robert Timpany & Mrs. Magdelen ? (Maine/Van Norden) Penelope Curtis <penelcurtis gmail.com>Grass Valley, CA USA - Sunday, October 03, 2010 at 17:17:35 (EDT) MY ANSCESTOR IS JON CUFFMAN PVT AND SERVED WITH THE REGIMENT TILL HIS CAPTURE. HE THEN BECAME JOHN DEMERCHANT IN NEW BRUNSWICK HERB DEMERCHANT <hdemerchant roadrunner.com>EASTON, ME USA - Friday, October 01, 2010 at 19:16:23 (EDT) I am Looking For Information on the Lindsey Brothers, sons of Derby Lindsey of Ulster Co NY, It is near certain I am a direct Desendant of these Lindseys. Daniel C Lindsey <lindsey_3165 msn.com>Troy, Va USA - Monday, September 27, 2010 at 19:50:32 (EDT) Descendant of Samuel Hayden, Great Neck, NY Doris Hayden DeVito <Jeanne14 optonline.net>East Meadow, NY USA - Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 20:56:53 (EDT) I am researching the activities of Captain Charles Horneck of the Third Regiment of Footguards. He landed in America in early 1777 and stayed until 1781 when he surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown. Has anyone ever come across that name? I should like help finding out his movements in America Moira Bonnington <mkbonnington hotmail.com>UK - Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 02:33:29 (EDT) Please correct my e-mail address to karl.martinsen@yahoo.com many thanks Karl Martinsen <karl.martinsen yahoo.com>Minneapolis, Mn USA - Friday, September 17, 2010 at 18:05:35 (EDT) A longtime fan of your site, with interest in the British Legion and the Queen's Rangers Karl Martinsen <karl.martinsen yahoo,com>Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, September 17, 2010 at 17:40:38 (EDT) This is an excellent site and very helpful to researchers. I descend from Elizabeth (_____) (Grant) Cronkhite, a widow of probably Private John Grant of the King's American Regiment who died in August 1783 in New York City, NY. His widow and their children went to New Brunswick with the British fleet. I would be happy to hear from other researchers of this Grant line. Robert N. Grant 15 Campo Bello Court Menlo Park, CA 94025 Robert N. Grant <rngrant grantandgordon.com>Menlo Park, CA USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 13:13:49 (EDT) Hello, I am from CT. and was involved with many Bi-Cenntennial events in CT,NJ,NY. during that time. I am in command of the Royal American Reformees,a unit composed of mostly Continental soldiers from NJ,CT,NY,ect. I wish more was on them? They were formed in 1778. We would like to be listed in your roster.We will be in the NE for events in December 2010. Thankyou,Kevin Titus Kevin Titus <kevincrashtitus yahoo.com>Irving, TX USA - Monday, September 13, 2010 at 14:28:20 (EDT) I have an original copy of "CASE AND CLAIM OF THE AMERICAN LOYALISTS" 1783 which was part of my Grandfather's collection. Happy to share information. W.Ciampo Wes Ciampo <wesleyciampo msn.com>Fly Creek, NY USA - Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 12:32:43 (EDT) Loyalist ancestors, I think, who settled on the Niagara Peninsula near what is now Fonthill. Blatchley Robins, Joshua Robins, Daniel Robins, Mary Robins, et al Dale Robbins <robbins burgettandrobbins.com>Jamestown, NY USA - Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 21:12:29 (EDT) My 4th great grandfather, Lot Searles (various spellings found) was a member of the Westchester County Militia, 2nd Regiment. He is DAR Ancestor number A101025. I wish I had started the search for my ancestors years ago! Clay Dawson <claydaw yahoo.com>Mechanicsburg, PA USA - Friday, August 27, 2010 at 13:50:11 (EDT) My wife is a Thomas VARTY UE descendant. Son Christopher VARTY received a land grant essentially as the son of a Loyalist. He was too young to have served in the Rev War. Thomas is also mentioned in a century-old short history of Ballston Spa. He was regarded as an enemy as this was from a Rebel point of view. Peter Johnson <johnsonue xplornet.com>Frankford, ON Canada - Saturday, August 21, 2010 at 22:18:38 (EDT) Found in a Varty research book was an exerpt from the Calendar of Historical Manuscripts relating to the American Revolution. On July 14th 1777, Richard Wragg, Alex Patterson, Jacob Snider, THOMAS VARTY, DANIEL DEAN, Henry Ruynon, Joseph Tyler, JOSIAH DEAN, Jacob Scouten, Robert Nicholson , Donald Fraser, John Helmer, Duncan Robertson, Edward Armstrong etc wrote to the Honourable Counsel of Safety of the State of New York now setting at Kingston to be released so that they could attend and harvest their crops as there was nobody to look after them . Thomas Varty had a son Christopher Varty and both men were obtained land as United Empire Loyalists. I am uncertain who the Daniel Dean was. Bonny Campbell <blackband2005 yahoo.ca>Ottawa,, Ont Canada - Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 20:11:46 (EDT) I found your site while following a lead on Hepzibah Betts married to John Lyon who served in Roberts' Rangers. Thank you for the great deal of time and effort that must have gone into this site. Mary Mary Clem Navarro <Marynavarro aol.com>Hephzibah, Ga USA - Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 03:03:08 (EDT) I might have located Abraham Brooks Sr. Weymouth N.S. He may have received land in Bergen from father George Doremus and Abraham married his daughter(Dutch) Acquackanonk N.J. Roger Brooks <AyeGordon Aol.com>Pomona, CA USA - Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 19:15:38 (EDT) Thanks for putting up this site! It's interesting and well done! Richard Hill <bhy1976 gmail.com>Marion, MA USA - Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 05:40:12 (EDT) This is so interesting Todd- I love this site! Helena Murphy <helenamurphy58 optonline.net>Demarest, NJ USA - Monday, July 12, 2010 at 08:05:19 (EDT) Nice site! Susan <ACPLUCY aol.com>Mahwah, NJ USA - Friday, June 25, 2010 at 09:27:28 (EDT) Todd, it was a pleasure meeting you and the regiment at the King's Birthday Celebration at River Edge on Saturday. That was a great event, and I enjoyed it very much. Hope to see more Loyalist Events in Bergen County. Long Live the King! Veronica James <vjames gmail.com>Paramus, NJ USA - Monday, June 07, 2010 at 09:52:47 (EDT) You have an excellent site - very informative. Verla Sheppard <vando dccnet.com>Sechel, BC Canada - Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 16:30:22 (EDT) interested in New York loyalists Dr. Gerald Abbott <abbottg ndu.edu>Washington, DC USA - Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 16:23:19 (EDT) My relatives were Monarchist whose loyalties laid with the Crown,whether or not I'm related to Colonel Butler or not,I'm unsure of,however I find the history of Col Butler and his Rangers positively intriguing,and if there are any re-enactment s,I would like very much to participate in them.sincerely K Keith L H Butler <keithbutler tmo.blackberry.net>Jersey City, NJ USA - Sunday, June 06, 2010 at 16:21:57 (EDT) Please Note: To make it easier for others to respond specifically to your genealogy or history questions, we reserve the right to move any queries of this nature from the Guestbook to our Message Boards. 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