The UELAC Loyalist Trails Newsletter Archive
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The UELAC publishes the weekly Loyalist Trails email newsletter for members and friends containing a variety of information items from the branches, the association, various committees, and individual contributors. Anyone interested in Loyalists and Loyalist-era history is welcome to subscribe to the newsletter. Please tell your friends.
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2013 Newsletters
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-20: May 19, 2013
- The Black Loyalists of Brindley Town (Part One of Two), by Stephen Davidson
- The Great Bear Fight of the Beardsleys, by George McNeillie
- Granting of Lands to Loyalists, by Ed Kipp
- “At the Head of Lake Ontario” – Friday: Joseph Brant Museum
- Branching Out Reports from Loyalist Gazette Fall 2012 Now Posted
- Book Review: Prince Edward, Duke Of Kent, Father of the Canadian Crown, by Nathan Tidridge
- Where in the World?
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Geronimous and John Crysler
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Last Post: John Chard, UE
- Queries:
+ Thanks and Query: John Fetterly Descendants
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-19: May 12, 2013
- In the Shadow of the Gallows (Part Two of Two), by Stephen Davidson
- “At the Head of Lake Ontario” – Friday Tours, Lunches and Speakers
- Halifax Branch Loyalist Gathering
- Pacific Regional Mini-Conference, Sat. May 14, 2013
- USA President Obama Connection to Canadian Loyalists
- Where in the World?
- Loyalists and the War of 1812
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Queries:
+ Southern Ontario Before 1788; Montreal District?
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-18: May 5, 2013
- In the Shadow of the Gallows (Part One of Two), by Stephen Davidson
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- “At the Head of Lake Ontario” – Tour of Historic Niagara
- Connecting with Norfolk VA 1753 Mace
- Presidential Peregrinations: St Lawrence Branch
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Adam Haines and his five sons
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Additions to the Loyalist Directory
- Queries:
+ Lt. Donald McLeod, King's Orange Rangers
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-17: April 28, 2013
- Interesting Times: The Life of Elizabeth Dodd (2 of 2), by Stephen Davidson
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- “At the Head of Lake Ontario” – First Nations Theme for The Welcome
- Presidential Peregrinations: Toronto Branch
- This Stamp Deserves A Cancellation Mark!
- George and Maria Smith – Late Loyalists
- Where in the World?
- Loyalists and the War of 1812
- Loyalist Quarterly by Paul Bunnell: Spring 2013 issue now available
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Last Post: Pauline Fay Keehn
- Queries:
+ Where did Nathaniel Burwell go after the War (Canada, UK, or elsewhere)?
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-16: April 21, 2013
- Interesting Times: The Life of Elizabeth Dodd (1 of 2), by Stephen Davidson
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- UELAC Recognizes National Volunteer Week
- "At the Head of Lake Ontario" Conference Early Bird Registration Deadline
- Pacific Regional Conference May 4, 2013
- Presidential Peregrinations: Central West Regional Conference
- Where in the World?
- Loyalists and War of 1812: James Parke (Parks) and son David
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Queries:
+ Response re Ship Lists to NS; Jacob Glance
+ Loyalist connection/proof for Eliza Smith Jones
+ William Forrester, of Duchess, NY
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-15: April 14, 2013
- Duelling Loyalists: Part Two of Two – by Stephen Davidson
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- Presidential Peregrinations: Col. Edward Jessup Branch
- Irish Palatines, Loyalists and Ontario Bus Tour
- New Brunswick Branch now on Facebook
- Where in the World?
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Catharine Reid Munro Leech and Sons
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Additions to the Loyalist Directory
- Queries:
+ Ship Lists Showing Loyalists who Went to Nova Scotia
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-14: April 7, 2013
- Duelling Loyalists: Part One of Two – by Stephen Davidson
- “At the Head of Lake Ontario”: Change to Friday Local Tour
- “At the Head of Lake Ontario” Highlights: The Industrial Past
- An Open House Celebrating Loyalist Heritage, April 27, in Halifax
- Ontario Graphic Licence Plate Project Update
- Where in the World is the Kawartha Branch team?
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Henry Davy
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Additions to the Loyalist Directory
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-13: March 31, 2013
- The Loyalist Three Rs: Returning – by Stephen Davidson
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- Book: The British Campaign of 1777, Volume Two
- The Hatfield Grant and Research Assistance
- Another New Biography added to Loyal Americans Hall of Honour
- “English Quebec Through 100 Objects” QAHN SOFTI Project
- Where in the World is Marilyn Astle?
- Loyalist Genealogy Workshop, Bay of Quinte
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Randy McDonell (McDonald)
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Additions to the Loyalist Directory
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-12: March 24, 2013
- The Loyalist Three Rs: Residents – by Stephen Davidson
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- “At the Head of Lake Ontario”: The Niagara Escarpment
- Prime Minister Stephen Harper a Loyalist Descendant?
- Some Thoughts On Membership From “The Other Side”
- Where in the World?
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Thomas and John Hatter
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Queries:
+ Responses re Griffin/Cronk
+ Response re Two Names on the Same Nova Scotia land Grant
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-11: March 17, 2013
- The Loyalist Three Rs: Refugees – by Stephen Davidson
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- UELAC Scholarship Winner Wins Additional Honour
- Where in the World?
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Alexander Rose and Jesse Wright
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Seeking Loyalist Assistance from UELAC
- Queries:
+ Griffin/Cronk – Hatfield Grant
+ Was John Demsey a member of the 2nd Bn. 84th Regimental?
+ Two Names on the Same Nova Scotia land Grant
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-10: March 10, 2013
- Loyalists Behaving Badly – by Stephen Davidson
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- "At the Head of Lake Ontario" Highlights: Ravine Winery and Loyalist House
- Where in the World are Bev and Milt Loomis?
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Corporal Peter Wintermute and Son William
- Clarification: Government Marker Programme to Honour War of 1812 Veterans, Part 3
- Canadian War Museum Touring Exhibit about War of 1812
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Queries:
+ Loyalist Connection for Boyles of Gaspé
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-09: March 3, 2013
- Nine in a Brave New World (Part 2 of 2) – by Stephen Davidson
- New Brunswick Obituary Series Gets an Update
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- Where in the World is Bob McBride?
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Dr. James Stuart and Son Henry
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Last Post: Gwendolyn Mavis Lucas (nee Orr), UE
- Queries:
+ Response re Travel from Sussex, NJ to Thorold, ON in 1788
+ Response re Initial index of references for first census of Canada circa 1790
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-08: February 24, 2013
- Nine in a Brave New World (Part 1 of 2) – by Stephen Davidson
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- "At the Head of Lake Ontario" Highlights: Ravine Winery and Loyalist House
- UELAC Communicating with You Survey
- Annual Meeting of Central West Region UELAC on April 13
- More UELAC Members Honoured with The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Where in the World is Jennifer Childs?
- Clarification: Government Marker Programme to Honour War of 1812 Veterans, Part 2
- Loyalists and War of 1812: John Jenkins UE and Son Captain John
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Last Post: Betty Marie Nokes (nee Hanes), UE
- Queries:
+ Initial index of references for first census of Canada circa 1790
+ How would you travel from Sussex, NJ to Thorold, ON in 1788?
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-07: February 17, 2013
- Thank you Stephen for 300 Articles
- Reconstructing the Life of a Loyalist's Servant – by Stephen Davidson
- Brock's Monument: More
- The Hungry Year Experiences
- The Red Jacket
- Special Sale of Loyalist Reference Books: Loyalist Lineages II
- Where in the World is Grietje McBride?
- Government Marker Programme to Honour War of 1812 Veterans, Part 2
- A Loyalist Connection to the War of 1812 Vet Grave Marker WebSites
- Loyalists and the War of 1812
- The War of 1812: February 1813 Actions
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Queries:
+ Charles Moore, grandson of Bartholomew London, UE
+ John Spear (Spiers)
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-06: February 10, 2013
- A Loyalist's Proud Daughter – by Stephen Davidson
- William Odber Raymond (1853-1923) by George McNeillie
- "At the Head of Lake Ontario" Highlights: Brock's Monument and Laura Secord Homestead
- The Red Jacket of Loyalist Andres Ten Eyck
- The Hungry Year: Janet Kellough's Blog Post
- Where in the World is Bob McBride?
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Alexander Cameron
- Some Groups Proactive in Commemorating War of 1812 Vets
- Social Media Accolades
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Additions to the Loyalist Directory
- Last Post: Susan Patterson, BA (Hon), MLS, UE
- Queries:
+ Is this the William Roe in Question?
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-05: February 3, 2013
- The Father of English Grammar – by Stephen Davidson
- Charles William Raymond (1820-1901) by George McNeillie
- Gaspesian British Heritage Village to create Community Voices Centre
- Ontario Graphic Licence Plate Update: Need Your Help
- Loyalist Quarterly by Paul Bunnell: Winter 2013 issue now available
- Where in the World are Noreen Stapley and Rod Craig?
- Help Required: Government Marker Program to Honour War of 1812 Veterans
- Loyalists and War of 1812: Isaac Swayze and Nephew Caleb
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Queries:
+ Ben Miller: Fort Erie's ‘Gentle Giant’
+ Marion Louise Phelps
+ Duncan Howard Cameron, UE
+ John H. Gordier
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-04: January 27, 2013
- Three Widows and their Rebel Native Encounters – by Stephen Davidson
- Charles William Raymond (1820-1901) by George McNeillie
- Prairie Region Councillor Barbara Andrew Honoured
- Radio Interview of Jean Rae Baxter
- Where in the World is Nancy Conn?
- Can you Guess the Purpose of an Eprouvette?
- Loyalists and War of 1812
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Additions to the Loyalist Directory
- Last Post: James Craig Hughes, UE
- Last Post: Margaret Joyce Tiplady, UE
- Last Post: Delbert Lawrence Jackson, UE
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-03: January 20, 2013
- The Forgotten Sandemanian Loyalists (3 of 3) – by Stephen Davidson
- Charles William Raymond (1820-1901) by George McNeillie
- "At the Head of Lake Ontario" Highlights: Battle of Stoney Creek
- NWMP and the Loyalist Connection
- UELAC Vancouver Branch Presented with Six Nations Flag
- War of 1812 Novels added to Books for the Young at Heart
- Where in the World is Doug Grant?
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Additions to the Loyalist Directory
- Queries:
+ William Roe and General Leonard Smith
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-02: January 13, 2013
- The Forgotten Sandemanian Loyalists (2 of 3) – by Stephen Davidson
- Charles William Raymond (1820-1901) by George McNeillie
- Two New Biographies added to Loyal Americans Hall of Honour
- Resources to the Rescue: Found my Proof
- Where in the World is Karen Borden?
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Additions to the Loyalist Directory
- Last Post: Robert Allison Prosser, UE
- Last Post: Doris Jean Holmes (nee Annable)
"Loyalist Trails" UELAC newsletter 2013-01: January 6, 2013
- The Forgotten Sandemanian Loyalists (1 of 3), by Stephen Davidson
- Charles William Raymond (1820-1901) by George McNeillie
- "At the Head of Lake Ontario" Highlights: Joseph Brant Museum
- Resource: Loyalist Land Petitions Available Online
- Where in the World is Fred Hayward?
- From the Twittersphere and Beyond
- Queries:
+ Seeking Elusive Proof in Peter Eamer Family
+ Contact Sanger Descendants of Loyalist Harmanus House