Articles

• The United Empire Loyalists by Gene Aitkens UE
• A Brief History of the UEL Association by Gene Aitkens UE
• Butler's Rangers by Harold F. Morgan UE
• Christian Riselay/Hannah Schauer by Harold F. Morgan UE
• Hendrick Windecker by Harold F. Morgan UE
• Adam Young by Robert Collins McBride UE
• Daniel Young by Dr. David Faux
• Christian Keller by Maralynn Wilkinson UE
• James Peters by Mary Sandford UE
• Christian Hennigar by Carl Hennigar UE
• Pvt Jacob Teague by David B. Clark UE
• Pvt Joseph Goodwillie by David B. Clark UE
• Ensign Adam Green UE by David B. Clark UE
• The Butler's Rangers Uniform by David B. Clark UE
• Baking and Cooking in the 18th Century by David B. Clark UE

In 1884 there were celebrations in Adolphustown, Toronto and Niagara marked the first Centennial of the coming of the Loyalists. The Lieutenant Governor, mayors and all important people of the area made eloquent speeches. They were all Loyalist descendants, now prosperous and well-to-do. At Niagara in particular, there were Mohawks at the celebrations whose ancestors had fought beside the Loyalists.

In 1914, the UEL Association of Canada was chartered, with Branches, mostly in Ontario. There are now over 30 Branches, situated in every province from PEI to Victoria in British Columbia. Headquarters is in Toronto.

The purposes of the Association are to keep alive the memory of the Loyalists and to perpetuate their spirit of loyalty.

The chief requirement for membership in the Association is to trace your lineage to a recognized Loyalist, with acceptable proofs. This is done on a special Application Form. Each Branch has a Genealogist who will give any assistance required. When approved, the applicant receives a handsome Certificate (suitable for framing) joins the Branch and hopefully attends its meetings and joins its activities. Headquarters publishes a very fine Gazette twice a year, which is included in Branch fees.

by Gene Aitkens UE