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December 2007

Loyalist Trails 2007-31

2021-12-16T14:18:00-05:00December 12th, 2007|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2007-31: August 12, 2007

In this issue:
230 Years To The Day: The Battle of Oriskany, Aug 6 1777 – Aug 6 2007
Damaged Loyalists Part 1: Mental Illness
Adairs Featured in Moosomin Spectator
Rena McLean Commemorated by Dedication of Fanningbank Garden in PEI
Book: The Way Lies North, by Jean Rae Baxter, UE
Book: Castle Lake, by Thomas A. Ryerson
Library and Archives Canada Adds Lower Canada Land Petitions
Queries
      + Response re Machiche Refugee Camp
      + Response re The Engineers Department
      […]

Loyalist Trails 2007-48

2021-12-16T14:06:03-05:00December 9th, 2007|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2007-48: December 9, 2007

In this issue:
A Lost Loyalist of Britain: Ann DeLancey Cruger — by Stephen Davidson
The Significance of Loyalist Day in New Brunswick
A Visit To Hamilton Branch
In The Spotlight: “Ancestors In The Attic” and Loyalist William Foster UE
Mennonite Migration from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania to Ontario, Canada
Book: The Valley of the Remsheg in Nova Scotia
Abraham DeForest (1767-1842): A Loyalist Haunting
Heritage Canada Foundation’s 2007 Conference Presentations Now Available Online
Queries
      + Solomon and John Spafford Families
      […]

Loyalist Trails 2007-47

2021-12-16T14:05:31-05:00December 2nd, 2007|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2007-47: December 2, 2007

In this issue:
A Lost Loyalist of Britain: William Franklin (by Stephen Davidson)
Baptisms, Marriages and Burials in Sorel: Offer of Assistance
Loyalist Flag
Book Fundraiser: At the Sharp End: Canadians Fighting the Great War 1914 to 1916
Queries
      + More About Charlotte Hain[e]s, subject of book Charlotte, by Janet Lunn
      + Engelbert Huff, son Isaac Huff and Grandson Isaac Huff
      + Alexander Campbell

Articles

A Lost Loyalist of Britain: William Franklin (by Stephen Davidson)

As many as half of […]

November 2007

Loyalist Trails 2007-46

2021-12-16T14:05:24-05:00November 25th, 2007|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2007-46: November 25, 2007

In this issue:

The Lost Loyalists of Britain: Part One, by Stephen Davidson
Samuel Jarvis
OES and UELAC Connection at 85th Session of Quebec Grand Chapter
Loyalist Landing Celebrations in Shelburne NS in 2008
UELAC Conference 2008: Loyalist Saint John 225
Loyalist Directory Updates
Queries
      + Response re Cyrenius Parke
      + Information on John (Jan Langestraat) Longstreet, Jr.

Articles

The Lost Loyalists of Britain: Part One, by Stephen Davidson

The number of loyalist refugees from the American Revolution is sometimes placed […]

Loyalist Trails 2007-45

2021-12-16T14:05:05-05:00November 18th, 2007|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2007-45: November 18, 2007

In this issue:
Justifiable Frustration: Compensation Claims of Loyalists, by Stephen Davidson
Down The Highway To Brockville and Col. Edward Jessup Branch
Looking for that special Christmas gift for the ‘hard to buy for’ person?
Col. John Butler Branch Marks Lyons Creek Cemetery, Niagara Falls
UELAC Honorary VP Todd Braisted Makes An Appearance On Television
Mrs. Braidwood Rode by Horse from Belleville to Washington to Deliver an Invitation
Books
      + The Revolutionary War in Bergen County, by Todd Braisted
      + Than Ever Loyal […]

Loyalist Trails 2007-44

2021-12-16T14:04:11-05:00November 11th, 2007|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2007-44: November 11, 2007

In this issue:
November 11, 1813 – The Battle of Crysler’s Farm, By Carolyn Goddard, UE
Appreciation from Black Loyalist Heritage Society for “Windows for St. Paul’s”
The Prairie Region Members Meet in Calgary
Manitoba Branch Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Heritage Branch in Fine Form
A Very Special Day for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh
Loyalists Found Canada’s First English University, by Stephen Davidson
Col. Stephen Jarvis: Danbury CT to Fredericton NB to York UC (ON)
Restoring the Anglican Rectory at Sorel
Cemeteries […]

Loyalist Trails 2007-43

2021-12-16T14:04:07-05:00November 4th, 2007|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2007-43: November 4, 2007

In this issue:
Jack Patterson, Unsung Loyalist Hero, by Stephen Davidson
An Act to Prevent the Further Introduction of Slaves [into Upper Canada]
Saint John 225 Loyalist Conference: Pre-Conference Event to Fredericton or King’s Landing
“Flamelocks and Flames” by Lucille Graf
Riding the Rail: From Military Punishment?
Preservation Tips for Family Records
New postings on the UELAC Website
Last Post: Clarence Taylor, Regina Branch
Last Post: Muriel Tuford UE, Col. John Butler Branch
Queries
      + Information on the Robert Wilkerson […]

October 2007

Loyalist Trails 2007-42

2021-12-16T14:03:54-05:00October 28th, 2007|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2007-42: October 28, 2007

In this issue:
Lifetimes in Mere Sentences: Black Loyalists in the Book of Negroes, by Stephen Davidson
Saint John 225 Loyalist Conference July 10 – 13, 2008
New Holiday Should Mark Ontario’s Roots: Letters to the Editor, Oct. 13 (Toronto Star)
Loyalists Rally to the Cause Campaign!!
A New Honour For Eleanor Moult UE
Century Family Farm Award
“Follow the Waterdown Trail”: Annual Flamborough Heritage Book Fair Nov. 10
Additions to the Loyalist Directory: Jarvis, Jones, Read, Lyons
The United Church Archives Finds […]

Loyalist Trails 2007-41

2021-12-16T14:03:43-05:00October 21st, 2007|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2007-41: October 21, 2007

In this issue:
Save the United Church Archives Stored at Victoria University in Toronto
Regina Branch member has a connection to the UELAC Armorial Bearings
More on Loyalist Period Clothing Sources
Website on Two Lines of Descent from James Jones, Loyalist
Queries
      + Information about ancestors of Ewen MacMillan

Articles

Save the United Church Archives Stored at Victoria University in Toronto

The “Save the Archives Coalition” has been formed to stop the closing of the United Church of Canada / Victoria University Archives. This valuable archival […]

Loyalist Trails 2007-40

2021-12-16T14:03:35-05:00October 14th, 2007|Categories: Loyalist Trails|

“Loyalist Trails” 2007-40: October 14, 2007

In this issue:
George Washington’s Loyalist Philosopher Friend, by Stephen Davidson
UEL Prairie Region Conference Oct 26-28, 2007 in Calgary
“At The End of the Trail” 18 Month Calendars – Great Gifts; Christmas is Coming
More on George S.B. Jarvis
More on Loyalist – or at Least Old Days – Cooking
More on Those Who Fought with Brock: Col. John Thorne Weyland
London ON St. Paul’s Cathedral ACW presents Vintage Fashion Show
Who Do You Think You Are? CBC TV Show started Wed. Oct 11
Queries
    […]

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