In this section we have provided you with some articles on the history of Loyalist women and children, some transcriptions of original documents and a variety of research tips that you can put to use in your own search.

 Loyalist Refugees & Others, Loyalist Families in the American War for Independence (in 8 parts)
    Part 1 - Introduction,
    Part 2 - Those Left Behind,
    Part 3 - A Variety of Hardships,
    Part 4 - The Women Join Their Husbands,
    Part 5 - Services of the Women,
    Part 6 - Problems in Camp,
    Part 7 - Widows & Orphans,
    Part 8 - A New Life

 Slave Women on Board the Dunluce, 1776   

 The Letters of Catharine Van Cortland to her husband, Philip
    15 December, 1776
    20 January, 1777
    12 February, 1777

 The Children of Philip & Catherine Van Cortland, ca 1778

 Rebel Letter Re Tory Women of Newark, 1777   

 Memorial of Margret Brush and Frances Buchanan, 1778   

 Letter from Edmund Fanning to his Sister, 1778

 Letter from Nan Robinson to her brother, 1778

 Letter Requesting Protection for Mrs. Carson, 1780   

 Officers' Widows to Clinton, 1780   

 Petition of Officers' Widows, 1780   

 Certification of the Services of Hannah Tomlinson, 1780

 Ranger Women Petition for Support 1781

 Memorial of Sarah Wheeler, Widow of Lieutenant Josiah Wheeler, 1782   

 Petition of Hannah Neil, Widow of Ensign John Neil, 1783

 Petition of Mary Buckelew of New Brunswick, 1785

 Petition of Letty Bell of New Brunswick, 1845   

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