Revolutionary Choices: Exploring Loyalist and Patriot Roots at 250 Years
Length: 60 minutes
Summary: As families chose sides–Patriot or Loyalist–their descendants sent ripples across generations. Many who remained loyal to the British Crown found refuge in what would become Canada, communities in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Upper Canada. Others remained in the newly formed United States of America, fighting for independence.
How do we trace those stories today?
Audience Level: Beginner -Expert
Requirements: Projection for computer on a large screen; internet connection
Content: 4-page PDF handout
Outline:
This presentation commemorates the historic anniversary and explores the fascinating and often complex research paths of American Revolutionary War ancestors.
- What happened when the first shot rang out.
- How to identify whether your ancestor was a Patriot or a Loyalist.
- Key resources for researching both groups, including digital archives and lineage society databases.
- How Loyalist migration impacted Canadian settlement patterns.
- Practical tips for proving your lineage and documenting your findings.
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