“Loyalist Trails” 2004-15 September 19, 2004

In this issue:
– Hamilton Branch newsletter
– Fall Gazette
– Newsletter subscriptions
– Annotated Nominal Roll of Butler’s Rangers
– Hurricane Hazel Plaque
– The Loyalist Quarterly
– Edifice Magazine
– The First Owners of the World Trade Center Site
– Branch Projects and Events
      + Col. John Butler
      + Col. Edward Jessup
      + Little Forks
      + Bicentennial
      + Grand River
– Queries
      + Chambers
      + Hartley
      + Nationalities of Loyalists

Articles

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“Loyalist Trails” 2004-13: August 19, 2004

In this issue:
– When the Speedy Wasn’t Speedy Enough
– Diane McCord Retires
– Parkwoods
– Inquiry: Loyalist national heritage

Articles

When the Speedy Wasn’t Speedy Enough

On a stormy night in October of 1804 the H.M.S. Speedy, an unseaworthy schooner disappeared before reaching “Newcastle”, actually the Brighton/Presqu’ile area of Ontario. The loss of several prominent individuals including several with Loyalist backgrounds ended plans to make that area the district capital.

Brighton, and Presqu’ile Provincial Park in particular have staged several bicentennial events this year, and on August 21st-22nd a reenactment took place […]

“Loyalist Trails” 2004-11: July 31, 2004

In this issue:
– Loyalist Hudson Bus Trip: Guest speaker at banquet
– “Bloodiest Battle of War of 1812”
– UELAC at Port Maitland Festival
– A history of the Blakeney/Blakely Family
– Dominion Office Hours and Visits

Articles

Loyalist Hudson Bus Trip: Guest speaker at banquet

We are indeed lucky to get Retired Colonel James Johnson as the Loyalist Hudson Trip Banquet speaker.

Retired Colonel James Johnson is a noted military historian who is the Executive Director of the Hudson River Institute and an Affiliate Professor of History at the Marist College and an Emeritus […]

“Loyalist Trails” 2004-09: July 17, 2004

In this issue:
– Little Hyatt One-Room Schoolhouse event July 18
– Canada Day, UEL Coverage in Toronto Star
– Loyalist Hudson Valley Bus trip Oct 1-4
– “Tory Trail” Loyalist celebration in Boston
– 1911 Census Access Battle Continues
– “Lost Villages, Found Comunities” by Anne-Marie Shields
– Molly Brant

Articles

Little Hyatt One-Room Schoolhouse event July 18

The Little Forks Branch is running a fund-raiser for the Little Hyatt One-Room Schoolhouse this Sunday July 18 and are getting some great media play, both newspaper and radio. If you are in the area, consider dropping […]

“Loyalist Trails” 2004-07: June 12, 2004

In this issue:
– Loyalist Day celebrations: Hamilton Branch
– Loyalist Day celebrations: Kawartha Branch
– New KRRNY colours
– Toronto Branch Project

Articles

Loyalist Day celebrations: Hamilton Branch

As President Lloyd Oakes would put it, Hamilton Branch is pulling out all the stops for the seventh annual UEL Day ceremonies this year. Not only will the 90th anniversary of UELAC be suitably recognized, but the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the United Empire Loyalist Monument will also be celebrated in fine style. Accompanied by a Colour Party of costumed re-enactors, […]