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May 2009

Loyalist Trails 2009-20

2021-12-15T16:33:24-05:00May 17th, 2009|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2009-20: May 17, 2009

In this issue:
– Boston’s Wooden Refugees — © Stephen Davidson
– Toronto Branch Workshop to Durham Historica Fair Students
– Display & Sales Tables For Conference
– UELAC Major Grant #4: Continued Funding to Complete Garrison Pioneer Cemetery Project
– Book by Brenda Dougall Merriman, CG, Wins Award of Excellence
– Loyalists on CBC Radio
– KRRNY – Spring Training
– Search Function Added to Loyalist Website
– Service to Our Country – Okill Stuart UE
– Youngest UELAC Member in Association’s History?
– Additions to the Loyalist Directory
– Last Post: Dr. James Edward […]

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Loyalist Trails 2009-19

2021-12-15T16:34:50-05:00May 10th, 2009|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2009-19: May 10, 2009

In this issue:
– Where Polly Laid Her Head — © Stephen Davidson
– London Branch Meets 1300 Students at Longwoods
– UELAC Major Grant #4: Little Hyatt One-Room School House [Little Forks Branch]
– Newtown NY Battlefield
– “True Patriot Love” by Michael Ignatieff, and UELAC
– Henry Hudson Exhibit Includes Kierstead/Keirstead Beer Mug
– “The Forgotten War” aka “Seven Years War” aka “French Indian War” Film to Show on PBS
– Queries
      + Response re Proof Needed in Line from Peter Eamer UE
      + Details of Frederick Arnold […]

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Loyalist Trails 2009-18

2021-12-15T16:35:42-05:00May 3rd, 2009|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2009-18: May 3, 2009

In this issue:
– Billy’s Boat — © Stephen Davidson
– Follow-up to Loyalist Baggage Check: Mary Raymond and Sarah Frost
– Follow-up to Baggage Check: Daniel Fraser, Philip Dorland, Sgt.Joshua Booth, Philip Dorland, Sgt. Joshua Booth, Peter Ruttan
– More About Samuel Clegg
– UELAC Major Grant #2: Friends of the Loyalists collection at Brock University
– Welcome to the New Archives of Ontario; Your Help is Needed
– Col. John Butler (Niagara) Branch Noted in Hansard
– Edmonton Branch Annual Founders’ Dinner May 20
– Talking The Loyalist Message; UELAC.org is a Teachers […]

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April 2009

Loyalist Trails 2009-17

2021-12-15T16:36:31-05:00April 26th, 2009|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2009-17: April 26, 2009

In this issue:
– Loyalist Baggage Check — © Stephen Davidson
– Last Call to Save on Shipping for Items from UELAC Store
– UELAC Grants Committee Awards Major Grants
– Major Grant #1 to Vancouver Branch: Library & Resource Centre and Office Restoration
– Queries
      + Response re Owen Madden and Family
      + Gilbert Thorn and Family
      + Meaning of BSSh on Old Map of Mohawk Valley

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Loyalist Baggage Check — © Stephen Davidson

What would you take with you if you were fleeing a […]

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Loyalist Trails 2009-16

2021-12-15T16:37:16-05:00April 19th, 2009|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2009-16: April 19, 2009

In this issue:
– Loyalist Witch Trial — © Stephen Davidson
– Blacks Could Serve But in Only a Minimal Way in the Provincial Corps
– Update: Cairn Project to mark the 225th Anniversary of the Founding of Cornwall
– “Song of Our Ancestors,” by Carolyn Goddard, UE
– Re-enactment of the First Worship Service in New Westminster BC
– Central West Regional Meeting at London, Ontario on April 18, 2009
– Call for Papers for Ontario Genealogical Society Conference 2010 “Essentials, Innovations and Delights”
– 14th Genealogy “Summer Camp” Toronto, 7-12 June 2009, OGS […]

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Loyalist Trails 2009-15

2021-12-15T16:38:00-05:00April 12th, 2009|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2009-15: April 12, 2009

In this issue:
– The Black Loyalists (and Slaves) of Massachusetts — © Stephen Davidson
– Another Opinion of Loyalist Ancestry by Richard Ripley, UE
– Hotel Bookings for “Loyalist Settlement Experience” Conference 2009
– Stockdale Cemetery in Murray Township Transcription Available and Bay of Quinte Activities
– “Loyalism and the Revolutionary Atlantic World” – Conference in Maine June 4-7, 2009
– Congratulations to Mildred Roblin: Oldest Loyalist Member?
– Last Post: Miriam Marie Henderson, BA, UE; June 4, 1919 – March 29, 2009
– Queries
      + Response re British Evacuation of […]

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Loyalist Trails 2009-14

2021-12-15T16:39:26-05:00April 5th, 2009|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2009-14: April 5, 2009

In this issue:
– The Loyalists of Massachusetts: Two Widows — © Stephen Davidson
– Joseph Merritt U.E.L.
– Casselman Connection – Murray Barkley, UE
– Central Region West (Southwestern Ontario) Region Meeting, Sat. April 18
– Save on Shipping: Order From UELAC Store and Pick up at Conference
– Podcasts: The Book of Negroes, by Lawrence Hill
– Archives of Ontario
– Last Post: James “Jim” Atkins, UE, Regina Branch
– Queries
      + The British Evacuation of New York City
      + A Missing Cookie Press
      + […]

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March 2009

Loyalist Trails 2009-13

2021-12-15T16:40:45-05:00March 29th, 2009|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2009-13: March 29, 2009

In this issue:
– The Loyalists of Massachusetts: Part One — © Stephen Davidson
– Loyalists Parade Through Wind and Rain and…
– The Devil’s Disciple – A Melodrama by Bernard Shaw
– Dr. Charles Duncombe (1791-1867)
– New Jersey Resources
– Addendum to Pioneer life on the Bay of Quinte article
– Last Post
      + Hilda Grimwood, UE (née Aikens)
      + Mary Carol Hastings, UE (nee Orr)
– Queries
      + Response re Samuel Willson: Loyalist or Not?
      + Response re Proof that Hezekiah […]

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Loyalist Trails 2009-12

2021-12-15T16:41:24-05:00March 22nd, 2009|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2009-12: March 22, 2009

In this issue:
– The Loyalist Refugee Heritage — © Stephen Davidson
– Loyalists Buried in Victoria BC!? – Hugh Bowlsby Willson Aikman
– “The Loyalists, Pioneers and Settlers of the West” Now Online
– Heritage Week, a Proud Canadian Activity
– Linking to Lychgate: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Riverside Heights
– Ontario Recognizes Lorna Johnston, UE
– Book: Pioneer Life on the Bay of Quinte
– Last Post: Harold Detlor, UE

Articles

The Loyalist Refugee Heritage — © Stephen Davidson

Since the fall of 2006, I have had the privilege of writing vignettes for Loyalist […]

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Loyalist Trails 2009-11

2021-12-15T16:44:28-05:00March 15th, 2009|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2009-11: March 15, 2009

In this issue:
– Stories of the Union’s Passengers — © Stephen Davidson
– The Book of Negroes Matters
– 1974 Stamp: “William Hamilton Merritt” Posted
– Petition to Help Preserve Ontario Cemeteries
– Queries
      + Response re Col. James Hewetson and his Militia
      + Looking for James Kirkpatrick Papers; Searching Daniel Lobdell, UE
      + Military Records and Other Information for Philip Wickware, Loyalist

Articles

Stories of the Union’s Passengers — © Stephen Davidson

On Sunday, May 11th, the first ship to transport loyalists to New Brunswick […]

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