Information on the Loyalists
Loyalist Directory: Andrew Phair
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| Surname : | Phair |
| Given name : | Andrew |
| Rank : | Lieut. / Adjutant |
| Where Resettled : | Fredericton NB |
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| Regiment : | American Legion (Prior to his service with the American Legion, some researchers believe he was with the British 9th Regiment of Foot. Source - Isabel Louise Hill, Vol. 3, 'The Old Burying Ground, Fredericton,N.B.') |
| Enlistment Date : | September 16, 1781. (Source - Sabine, Vol. 2) |
| Date & Place of Birth : | 1757 (Source - inscription on his grave stone) Ireland or New York? (So far neither location has been proven, however it does appear that he is of Irish descent.) |
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| Date & Place of Death : | November 9, 1824, Fredericton, N.B. (Sources - inscription on his grave stone, also the November 16th, 1824 issue of the 'New Brunswick Royal Gazette') |
| Place of Burial : | The Old Burial Ground, Fredericton, N.B. |
| Wife Name : | Mrs. Margaret Barry, widow of Major Henry Barry [British Army]. (Married in Province of New York, 1782. Marrige License issued on May 10, 1782) |
| Children : | William Barry Harriet Margaret Isabella S. More details on children. |
| Biography : | Andrew was Fredericton's first Postmaster, an Instructor at Frederick Collegiate School and alsossistant Barrack-Master General for N.B. for many years. |
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| Other Info : | Information contributed by Fred Bradley, (GGGGGrandson) |
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