Volume XII #2 September 2013

“They forsook every Greetings from President covers on parking metres to be used by our possession excepting buses on Sunday morning, It was raining, Pat Blackburn nearly midnight and I was not looking their honour, and set forward to the trip into Hamilton. Thank their faces towards the you. wilderness... to begin, amid untold Post Conference hardships, life anew The Hamilton Branch furthered its contact under the flag they with the community through Outreach to revered." those in need through the Churches in Burlington. Due to our zealous optimism concerning the participation of outside branches at the conference, we had In this issue... numerous three-ring binders on hand. Several churches in Burlington are 2. Canadian Military involved in backpack projects for this Heritage Museum coming Fall. For example, as early as the end of this June, 400 applications had been 3. Head of Lake Ontario received for a backpack. Ruth Nicholson Conference Summary and I took excess binders to three sources to be used in the backpack project. We left 6. 15 Annual Loyalist Day the Logo from the conference in the front 7. Billy Green Story sleeve of the binders. The Loyalist story is used in our Pioneer Life in-school 8. Book Reviews Pat at LaSalle Park with Burlington Soccer presentations for Grade 3. The recipients mascot 9. Our Ancestors were thrilled to get these binders as this I have been sitting here looking at the would free up some money for use in the 12. Jean Rae Baxter in Israel computer asking for inspiration as to grand Day Camp program during the summer. 13. Education Review words to be used here today. The following ideas have surfaced. Loyalist Day, June 19th Passages Since our last Newsletter the Branch Only two short weeks later our Branch was Ontario Visual Heritage Members and Conference Committee have back at running our Spring Activities. An Project been very involved in the preparation and Executive Meeting was held and the 14. Events execution of the administration of our 2013 finalization of plans for our Annual Conference and Annual Meeting, Meet Us Loyalist Day Ceremony at the Loyalist At The Head Of Lake Ontario held from Monument in Hamilton was reviewed. May 30 to June 2nd, 2013 at the Burlington Holiday Inn. The feedback from the It never rains on June 19th in Hamilton. participants across Canada was extremely Our ceremony drew about 50 members, favourable. I would like to give a special re-enactors, friends and some people from thank you to Ruth Nicholson UE and her just passing by on the sidewalk. The Committee for a job very well done. speaker this year was our new Dominion President, Bonnie Schepers UE. We were A special mention should be for the volun- her first speaking engagement in her new teering of Bev Corsini UE and Bob Corsini position. No jitters were present. on Saturday night after the Gala Dinner to go for me into Hamilton and place No Parking The Very Reverend Peter Wall from 2 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 3

artifacts will be on display at Meet Us at the Head of Lake Ontario - Conference Summary LaSalle Park. IMPORTANT I would like to ask that people REQUEST FOR other than our hardworking INFORMATION executive come forward to assist in spotlighting the Hamilton Branch UEL out into the From time to time the Executive of surrounding neighbourhoods. the Branch could use a complete Due to our fundraising You can do this by providing me email address listing of our baskets over the past three with your name and contact members. This would be used to years and donations to our information so that when an let everyone know of an upcoming conference, we covered all opportunity arrives I can call one meeting, special event or change to of the expenses and were of the members instead of always the By-Laws, for example. able to donate $1 000.00 to having to call upon an executive the Toronto Branch for their Pat Blackburn UE with Joni Raunig – Appleby United Church member. I can be reached at If you are in agreement to provide conference next year. We have Backpack Project [email protected] or by your current email address, please just under a $5 000. 00 surplus telephone at Pat Blackburn (289) send your information to Pat with which we plan to purchase a new Christ’s Church Cathedral led us in the Blackburn, President, screen and our own branch data projector 337-1315. Ruth Nicholson UE – Conference Chair Loyalist Prayer and the Prayer of Remem- [email protected] for our meetings. brance and Thanksgiving. Thursday evening: Fred shows wampum belt An activity may be just parking cars for a We invited friends and members from All our choices were good from the couple of hours. The time spent by one across Canada to join us at this year’s form a very meaningful opening for our Loyalist history is very much dependent menus, to the musicians and the speakers. volunteer is supported by others for the Dominion Conference from May 30-June Dominion conference. on the Native assistance and activity exhibits at fairs or parks and usually just The opening evening was especially during the American Revolutionary War 2nd in the Hamilton/Burlington area. means about 2 hours of your time. Of Canadian Military Our Conference Committee worked on All of the day trips and lunches went and the War of 1812. To give emphasis to course we always tell people our Loyalist this fact at our Hamilton Branch Loyalist this event for over three years and it well. Ravine Winery even gave us free story and when appropriate wear the Heritage Museum showed! We were supported by a wine tasting, when in Niagara. The Day ceremony, we had the following period clothing. people present and taking an active part in wonderful team of volunteers and even speakers were outstanding. Those by Pat Blackburn back-up volunteers. Everything went attending wished everyone could have the ceremony: Janis Monture, Director Fall from Woodlands Cultural Centre in smoothly for the 155 who attended. heard the Friday speakers, Doug Adams Brantford brought greetings, Richard I found a new place to visit on the long (furs then and now) and Jim Taggart Our next activity, before the regular weekend in August and learned more To encourage feedback we decided that (early medicine). The two groups who Shaver, Director/Curator of the Canadian meetings begin in the Fall, is the Summer Military Heritage Museum and a Diamond about our Canadian military heritage. The an on-line survey would give us some visited Battlefield Park, Stoney Creek, Picnic. This year we are going to be at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum is in data to look at and determine areas enjoyed Native dancing, the Stewart Jubilee medal recipient laid a wreath and Wentworth’s, Sept. 29 at 3:00 p.m. A John Anderson UE represented the Brantford and across from the Woodland needing change for future conferences. Memorial choir and a British drum corp special activity is planned for this event Cultural Centre. The address is 347 The survey came back with strong as well as a period clothing fashion Haudenosaunee by carrying their Flag and with the winner receiving a prize. also placing a wreath. Greenwich Street, Brantford, Ontario support in all areas. Suggestions for show by Westfield Village. (519) 759-1313. improvement will be shared with future Thursday evening: Ruth with Don Monture & Zig Misiak I invite all to come to our meetings conferences. Saturday’s AGM dealt with the new Representing our Young Loyalists this beginning in October. The speakers have year were Owen and Claire Nicholson UE. When you drive up to this Museum it looks federal guidelines for not for profit groups. all been lined up. See the back page of this like a warehouse. Inside there are so many significant since the Dominion fundrais- A Toronto lawyer had been going through newsletter for the listing. ing for the Four Directions Project was Outreach articles from the time of the United our constitution carefully and had made Empire Loyalists coming to Canada, War presented to Janis Monture, director of recommendations where changes were Loyally, of 1812, WWI, WWII, Korean war, First Woodland Cultural Centre, for youth necessary, particularly in the membership Although it may seem to most members Pat Blackburn UE education. Elder Don Monture spoke to that our Branch closes down over the Nations veterans, etc. One can see category. President Robert McBride pictures, medals, tanks, motorcycles, those assembled and shared his gratitude handed over his chain of office to incom- summer this is an incorrect assumption. for our support as a Loyalist organization Besides Loyalist Day, through collapsible bicycles, uniforms, articles that may have been found in a soldier’s and friends with the First Nations. our volunteers we support other Fred Hayward UE presented a associations at their summer bag during the American Revolutionary War and much more. The space is fully specially designed wampum belt, activities. For example, a made on Manitoulin Island to Don number of us have been utilized. The City of Brantford is to build on to the warehouse to hold more artifacts Monture, recognizing our long supporting Fringe and David established friendship and respect for Massey by attending the play and provide better placement of what is on display now. one another. Joseph Brant descendant “The Whirlwind”. The David Hill Morrison UE gave an weekend of August 1st will see The sons and dads in your families would opening address for our conference volunteers attending Joseph and Honorary Dominion Vice- Brant Day at LaSalle Park, find this Museum very interesting. It is a credit to Richard Shaver, Direc- President Zig Misiak spoke about the Griffin House in Ancaster and Battle of Stoney Creek and the George Hamilton Day at tor/Curator. There is a Women’s display also. Aboriginal warriors who supported Battlefield Park Nash house. the British and militia at this battle. All Our outreach War of 1812 Thursday: Gloria Howard UE at Registration table with Sharon IODE gives portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to Branch Thursday opening – Mohawk Elder Don of these components came together to exhibit and some education Monture thanks Loyalist Association & Doug Coppins UE (photo by David Woodward) 2 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 3 artifacts will be on display at Meet Us at the Head of Lake Ontario - Conference Summary LaSalle Park. IMPORTANT I would like to ask that people REQUEST FOR other than our hardworking INFORMATION executive come forward to assist in spotlighting the Hamilton Branch UEL out into the From time to time the Executive of surrounding neighbourhoods. the Branch could use a complete Due to our fundraising You can do this by providing me email address listing of our baskets over the past three with your name and contact members. This would be used to years and donations to our information so that when an let everyone know of an upcoming conference, we covered all opportunity arrives I can call one meeting, special event or change to of the expenses and were of the members instead of always the By-Laws, for example. able to donate $1 000.00 to having to call upon an executive the Toronto Branch for their Pat Blackburn UE with Joni Raunig – Appleby United Church member. I can be reached at If you are in agreement to provide conference next year. We have Backpack Project [email protected] or by your current email address, please just under a $5 000. 00 surplus telephone at Pat Blackburn (289) send your information to Pat with which we plan to purchase a new Christ’s Church Cathedral led us in the Blackburn, President, screen and our own branch data projector 337-1315. Ruth Nicholson UE – Conference Chair Loyalist Prayer and the Prayer of Remem- [email protected] for our meetings. brance and Thanksgiving. Thursday evening: Fred shows wampum belt An activity may be just parking cars for a We invited friends and members from All our choices were good from the couple of hours. The time spent by one across Canada to join us at this year’s form a very meaningful opening for our Loyalist history is very much dependent menus, to the musicians and the speakers. volunteer is supported by others for the Dominion Conference from May 30-June Dominion conference. on the Native assistance and activity exhibits at fairs or parks and usually just The opening evening was especially during the American Revolutionary War 2nd in the Hamilton/Burlington area. means about 2 hours of your time. Of Canadian Military Our Conference Committee worked on All of the day trips and lunches went and the War of 1812. To give emphasis to course we always tell people our Loyalist this fact at our Hamilton Branch Loyalist this event for over three years and it well. Ravine Winery even gave us free story and when appropriate wear the Heritage Museum showed! We were supported by a wine tasting, when in Niagara. The Day ceremony, we had the following period clothing. people present and taking an active part in wonderful team of volunteers and even speakers were outstanding. Those by Pat Blackburn back-up volunteers. Everything went attending wished everyone could have the ceremony: Janis Monture, Director Fall from Woodlands Cultural Centre in smoothly for the 155 who attended. heard the Friday speakers, Doug Adams Brantford brought greetings, Richard I found a new place to visit on the long (furs then and now) and Jim Taggart Our next activity, before the regular weekend in August and learned more To encourage feedback we decided that (early medicine). The two groups who Shaver, Director/Curator of the Canadian meetings begin in the Fall, is the Summer Military Heritage Museum and a Diamond about our Canadian military heritage. The an on-line survey would give us some visited Battlefield Park, Stoney Creek, Picnic. This year we are going to be at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum is in data to look at and determine areas enjoyed Native dancing, the Stewart Jubilee medal recipient laid a wreath and Wentworth’s, Sept. 29 at 3:00 p.m. A John Anderson UE represented the Brantford and across from the Woodland needing change for future conferences. Memorial choir and a British drum corp special activity is planned for this event Cultural Centre. The address is 347 The survey came back with strong as well as a period clothing fashion Haudenosaunee by carrying their Flag and with the winner receiving a prize. also placing a wreath. Greenwich Street, Brantford, Ontario support in all areas. Suggestions for show by Westfield Village. (519) 759-1313. improvement will be shared with future Thursday evening: Ruth with Don Monture & Zig Misiak I invite all to come to our meetings conferences. Saturday’s AGM dealt with the new Representing our Young Loyalists this beginning in October. The speakers have year were Owen and Claire Nicholson UE. When you drive up to this Museum it looks federal guidelines for not for profit groups. all been lined up. See the back page of this like a warehouse. Inside there are so many significant since the Dominion fundrais- A Toronto lawyer had been going through newsletter for the listing. ing for the Four Directions Project was Outreach articles from the time of the United our constitution carefully and had made Empire Loyalists coming to Canada, War presented to Janis Monture, director of recommendations where changes were Loyally, of 1812, WWI, WWII, Korean war, First Woodland Cultural Centre, for youth necessary, particularly in the membership Although it may seem to most members Pat Blackburn UE education. Elder Don Monture spoke to that our Branch closes down over the Nations veterans, etc. One can see category. President Robert McBride pictures, medals, tanks, motorcycles, those assembled and shared his gratitude handed over his chain of office to incom- summer this is an incorrect assumption. for our support as a Loyalist organization Besides Loyalist Day, through collapsible bicycles, uniforms, articles that may have been found in a soldier’s and friends with the First Nations. our volunteers we support other Fred Hayward UE presented a associations at their summer bag during the American Revolutionary War and much more. The space is fully specially designed wampum belt, activities. For example, a made on Manitoulin Island to Don number of us have been utilized. The City of Brantford is to build on to the warehouse to hold more artifacts Monture, recognizing our long supporting Fringe and David established friendship and respect for Massey by attending the play and provide better placement of what is on display now. one another. Joseph Brant descendant “The Whirlwind”. The David Hill Morrison UE gave an weekend of August 1st will see The sons and dads in your families would opening address for our conference volunteers attending Joseph and Honorary Dominion Vice- Brant Day at LaSalle Park, find this Museum very interesting. It is a credit to Richard Shaver, Direc- President Zig Misiak spoke about the Griffin House in Ancaster and Battle of Stoney Creek and the George Hamilton Day at tor/Curator. There is a Women’s display also. Aboriginal warriors who supported Battlefield Park Nash house. the British and militia at this battle. All Our outreach War of 1812 Thursday: Gloria Howard UE at Registration table with Sharon IODE gives portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to Branch Thursday opening – Mohawk Elder Don of these components came together to exhibit and some education Monture thanks Loyalist Association & Doug Coppins UE (photo by David Woodward) 4 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 5

ing Dominion President Bonnie Schepers, welcome room Thursday evening. Bev’s who followed tradition with an inaugural red coat apron was a real hit, as she dressed address at the gala banquet. the part to serve anyone who stopped by the Pearson Room. The entertainment at both the Burlington Golf and Country Club (Tamarack) and Jean Rae Baxter was the narrator on the the Holiday Inn Gala (Cottonwood Brass) microphone during the Niagara trip. She were exceptional. Those attending told me had just returned the day prior from a trip that both nights were like attending to Israel to promote one of her books and concerts. Nathan Tidridge, Saturday’s yet she stepped right into action. Jean keynote speaker was spectacular. He thanked our Saturday musicians. Jean introduced us to Prince Edward, Duke of Sunday - Group photo at our Loyalist monument made the arrangements at the cathedral, Kent, and father of Queen Victoria. from the readers to the hymns and the Edward was a fascinating royal figure, Johnston, Governor General of Canada. catered food. Pat Blackburn designed the who led a very interesting life in Gibraltar local tour; it was full of interest and went and in Canada. Many places are named for John and Michele Lewis brought in the smoothly. Pat also thanked one of our him, such as Prince Edward Island, Kent perfectly coordinated gift baskets for our Gate in Quebec City, Kentville, King’s welcome room. Though they had a family County, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward wedding to attend on Saturday, they Saturday - Peter Milikin UE introduces County, Ontario, Prince Edward Square, Saturday gala - Fred with Christine welcomed people to our Social room Sunday – Jean Rae Baxter UE welcomes all to Nathan Tidridge St. John, New Brunswick and Kent Vanderwall & Nathan Tidridge Thursday evening, helped with registra- Christ’s Church Cathedral College that eventually became the tion, getting bottles of water for the trips University of P.E.I. This was a fascinating and encouraging anyone passing by to topic. Afterward, Nathan signed copies of come in and see our display and sale room. his most recent book, Prince Edward Duke thanked our Friday speakers and gave John developed the electronic survey that of Kent, Father of the Canadian Crown. announcements on Thursday. Catharine was sent out to our attendees and he kept us Gonnsen was in the midst of an expanded abreast of incoming results. The Sunday Service at Christ’s Church business work load and an addition to her Anglican Cathedral was awe inspiring. To home yet she arranged for the floral Colin Morley developed the Niagara enter into the vast space and see all the centerpieces that were at the gala dinner. In experience and saw that it happened. He wooden architectural carving and detailed all fairness I must thank Catharine’s sister, also thanked one of our speakers. Doug and stained glass windows is quite something Rhonda Donn who took on the design and Sharon Coppins supported Colin during to behold! The service was excellent. A delivery of these wonderful red, white and Saturday – Frank & Joan Lucas UE with Bob & Grietje the all day trip to Niagara and they made Friday dinner – Rowena Jeffreys UE with John & Michele specially catered lunch was ready after the blue arrangements. New member to our McBride UE sure that people weren’t left behind Lewis UE service and all remarked on the quality of team, David Woodward, recently retired whether on the Friday trip or on the way to the food that was prepared for all of us. It from his second career, volunteered in dinner at the Burlington Golf and Country was the crowning event for this year’s many areas, arranged to have our bro- Club. Doug thanked the Friday musicians. conference and it left everyone with a very chures printed by the Tim Horton’s Bev and Bob Corsini were there to help positive experience. Company, thanked our keynote speaker on with anything and everything from bag Saturday and had his camera at the ready stuffing and set-up to welcoming those I’d like to thank all members of the to record photos at all our events. wishing an extended social time in our Conference Committee once again and most especially our registrar Gloria These are simply the core committee Howard who kept everything organized, members. Many more people pitched in to clear and always upbeat. She was at all the give of their time and talents to make registration tables for all the events and Hamilton Branch’s conference a great had printed out name cards for every success. Thank you to all. Friday dinner - Back row: Marilyn Hardsand UE, Doug Saturday gala – New Dominion President Bonnie Schepers Coppiins UE & Sharon Coppins UE; front row: David & single attendee. I’d also like to salute Fred UE with husband Albert Schepers Ruth Nicholson UE, Doug Adams, Susan Hutchins UE & Hayward, whose vast experience was speakers and arranged for the stuffing of Louise Ferriss UE drawn upon time and time again for the bags and the organization for the protocol issues and all the details. Fred binders. Marilyn Hardsand accompanied was the MC at both dinners and as a former Pat on the local tour and had the cell phone art teacher his eye for aesthetics is beyond contacts if anything was needed. Marilyn compare. Take note of the newly designed made sure no one was left behind during vertical banner, the glass display cases the tour and also from the hotel to the off- showing our history as an organization and site dinner. as a branch, the menu cards at both dinners and the silver enveloped 1812 coin Martha Hemphill helped here and there collector gifts at the gala. Fred arranged continually. Her extra data projector was for the special letters for the front of the always available, at the front, if an extra binder, from Rick Goldring, Mayor of projector was needed as was the case on Friday dinner - Pat Blackburn UE with Bev Corsini UE Burlington, Mike Wallace M.P. and David Saturday gala – David Ellsworth UE & Betty Ellsworth Sunday – Christ’s Church Anglican Cathedral Saturday evening. Martha introduced and This quilt hanging was a prize in the draw 4 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 5 ing Dominion President Bonnie Schepers, welcome room Thursday evening. Bev’s who followed tradition with an inaugural red coat apron was a real hit, as she dressed address at the gala banquet. the part to serve anyone who stopped by the Pearson Room. The entertainment at both the Burlington Golf and Country Club (Tamarack) and Jean Rae Baxter was the narrator on the the Holiday Inn Gala (Cottonwood Brass) microphone during the Niagara trip. She were exceptional. Those attending told me had just returned the day prior from a trip that both nights were like attending to Israel to promote one of her books and concerts. Nathan Tidridge, Saturday’s yet she stepped right into action. Jean keynote speaker was spectacular. He thanked our Saturday musicians. Jean introduced us to Prince Edward, Duke of Sunday - Group photo at our Loyalist monument made the arrangements at the cathedral, Kent, and father of Queen Victoria. from the readers to the hymns and the Edward was a fascinating royal figure, Johnston, Governor General of Canada. catered food. Pat Blackburn designed the who led a very interesting life in Gibraltar local tour; it was full of interest and went and in Canada. Many places are named for John and Michele Lewis brought in the smoothly. Pat also thanked one of our him, such as Prince Edward Island, Kent perfectly coordinated gift baskets for our Gate in Quebec City, Kentville, King’s welcome room. Though they had a family County, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward wedding to attend on Saturday, they Saturday - Peter Milikin UE introduces County, Ontario, Prince Edward Square, Saturday gala - Fred with Christine welcomed people to our Social room Sunday – Jean Rae Baxter UE welcomes all to Nathan Tidridge St. John, New Brunswick and Kent Vanderwall & Nathan Tidridge Thursday evening, helped with registra- Christ’s Church Cathedral College that eventually became the tion, getting bottles of water for the trips University of P.E.I. This was a fascinating and encouraging anyone passing by to topic. Afterward, Nathan signed copies of come in and see our display and sale room. his most recent book, Prince Edward Duke thanked our Friday speakers and gave John developed the electronic survey that of Kent, Father of the Canadian Crown. announcements on Thursday. Catharine was sent out to our attendees and he kept us Gonnsen was in the midst of an expanded abreast of incoming results. The Sunday Service at Christ’s Church business work load and an addition to her Anglican Cathedral was awe inspiring. To home yet she arranged for the floral Colin Morley developed the Niagara enter into the vast space and see all the centerpieces that were at the gala dinner. In experience and saw that it happened. He wooden architectural carving and detailed all fairness I must thank Catharine’s sister, also thanked one of our speakers. Doug and stained glass windows is quite something Rhonda Donn who took on the design and Sharon Coppins supported Colin during to behold! The service was excellent. A delivery of these wonderful red, white and Saturday – Frank & Joan Lucas UE with Bob & Grietje the all day trip to Niagara and they made Friday dinner – Rowena Jeffreys UE with John & Michele specially catered lunch was ready after the blue arrangements. New member to our McBride UE sure that people weren’t left behind Lewis UE service and all remarked on the quality of team, David Woodward, recently retired whether on the Friday trip or on the way to the food that was prepared for all of us. It from his second career, volunteered in dinner at the Burlington Golf and Country was the crowning event for this year’s many areas, arranged to have our bro- Club. Doug thanked the Friday musicians. conference and it left everyone with a very chures printed by the Tim Horton’s Bev and Bob Corsini were there to help positive experience. Company, thanked our keynote speaker on with anything and everything from bag Saturday and had his camera at the ready stuffing and set-up to welcoming those I’d like to thank all members of the to record photos at all our events. wishing an extended social time in our Conference Committee once again and most especially our registrar Gloria These are simply the core committee Howard who kept everything organized, members. Many more people pitched in to clear and always upbeat. She was at all the give of their time and talents to make registration tables for all the events and Hamilton Branch’s conference a great had printed out name cards for every success. Thank you to all. Friday dinner - Back row: Marilyn Hardsand UE, Doug Saturday gala – New Dominion President Bonnie Schepers Coppiins UE & Sharon Coppins UE; front row: David & single attendee. I’d also like to salute Fred UE with husband Albert Schepers Ruth Nicholson UE, Doug Adams, Susan Hutchins UE & Hayward, whose vast experience was speakers and arranged for the stuffing of Louise Ferriss UE drawn upon time and time again for the bags and the organization for the protocol issues and all the details. Fred binders. Marilyn Hardsand accompanied was the MC at both dinners and as a former Pat on the local tour and had the cell phone art teacher his eye for aesthetics is beyond contacts if anything was needed. Marilyn compare. Take note of the newly designed made sure no one was left behind during vertical banner, the glass display cases the tour and also from the hotel to the off- showing our history as an organization and site dinner. as a branch, the menu cards at both dinners and the silver enveloped 1812 coin Martha Hemphill helped here and there collector gifts at the gala. Fred arranged continually. Her extra data projector was for the special letters for the front of the always available, at the front, if an extra binder, from Rick Goldring, Mayor of projector was needed as was the case on Friday dinner - Pat Blackburn UE with Bev Corsini UE Burlington, Mike Wallace M.P. and David Saturday gala – David Ellsworth UE & Betty Ellsworth Sunday – Christ’s Church Anglican Cathedral Saturday evening. Martha introduced and This quilt hanging was a prize in the draw 6 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 7

15th Annual Loyalist Day the Loyalists was prepared in January, work of sculptural art, symbolic of hope, their story and their spirit into the community. Just as we have inherited the history of our 1785: nails, hammers, gimlets, plains, faith and determination...a perpetual ancestors, we are creating the heritage of those who will come after us. Today we raise the chisels, gouges, hinges, iron-rimmed reminder of devotion to principle, valour flag and our voices to proclaim "Loyal She Began, Loyal She Remains”. Bonnie Schepers, UELAC President, locks, padlocks, handsaws, crosscut saws, and the quality of overcoming the most participated in the Ceremony of Honour broad axes, adzes, rub stones, whipsaws, difficult circumstances." Bonnie L. Schepers UE and Remembrance at the UEL Monument window glass, carpenter tools, blacksmith President UELAC in Hamilton under bright and clear skies. tools, carpenter squares and compasses, Included in the mission of the United Here is a transcript of her presentation: hoes, spades, pickaxes, plough shares, and Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada Sources Used: twine. is support for the erecting, constructing Ann Mackenzie M.A - "A Short History of the United Empire Loyalists", UNITED EMPIRE LOYALIST DAY - and repairing of buildings, monuments Janice Potter-MacKinnon - "While The Women Only Wept", UELAC PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS We read that Loyalists also received food and memorials in Canada that perpetuate HAMILTON ONTARIO June 19, 2013 and settlement assistance including the the memory of the United Empire following provisions given to each male Loyalists. Monuments and memorials Billy Green Story Supported by War of 1812 Magazine “Just imagine that you are awakened inhabitant 14 years of age or older: leather provide a setting where ceremony can take tonight by someone in your family who for horse collars, two spades, 3 iron place. As author Carol Shields wrote, by Ruth Nicholson UE murdered Indians. Lieutenant General Sir says to you, ‘Put the things you treasure wedges, 3 hoes, 3 chisels, 1 gauge, one “Ceremony is society’s cement”. Gordon Drummond offered a hundred most in one small bag that you can carry. hand saw and file, one nail hammer, one Excerpted from the article, Billy Green pounds reward to anyone with evidence to And be ready in a few minutes. We have to drawing knife, 2 scythes, 1 sickle and 1 Today as we meet to commemorate and the Battle of Stoney Creek (June 6 convict these Green boys. The Greens said leave our home and we will have to make it broad axe. Loyalist Day in Ontario we are cementing 1813) that the Indians had stolen everything they to the nearest border.’ What mountains the continued significance of the United had right in the presence of would you need to cross? How would you Each man and boy also received a coat, Empire Loyalist history. We have a unique Stoney Creek Battlefield Monument Norton. feel? How would you manage?” waistcoat, breeches, hat, shirt, blanket, and important place in Canadian history shoe soles, leggings and stockings. Each and it is our responsibility to ensure that it Billy Green was illiterate, unlike These words spoken by Mary Ann woman and girl over six was allowed two is not forgotten. Laura Secord who was literate Schwalbe, Founding Director of the yards of woollen cloth, four yards of linen, and promoted her own cause. Women’s Commission for Refugee stockings, a blanket and shoe soles. Today we stand on the threshold of Billy had no reason to promote Women and Children, established in 1989, possibility. Within a few short months we his own cause as it seems he felt could very well be describing the experi- Each child under ten was to receive one will be marking the 100-year anniversary there was a dark side to his story, ence of many of our Loyalist ancestors. yard of woollen cloth, two yards of linen, of our organization. One hundred years stockings and shoe soles. Two children ago a decision was made to create a due to killing the sentry. Perhaps the image of Loyalists as refugees shared a blanket. For travel, every five national organization that would honour Author Philip Green, an Adam does not attract the same attention as that persons were allotted a tent and a cooking the history of the Loyalists. The United Green descendant (father of of ‘conquering heroes’. The reality of kettle. Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada Billy) has gone to great length to 70,000 Loyalists leaving the thirteen came into being with a Federal Charter, show the similarities in reports, newly independent states, with consider- Many of the Loyalists did not live through passed by Parliament, on May 27, 1914. Stoney Creek James Gage’s House diaries and interviews when able loss to property and family is difficult the first winter; many left with the relief As members of the United Empire as seen from the tower of the monument looking over the details of the to celebrate. And what future did they fleets when they set sail next spring. In the Loyalists’ Association of Canada, we are battle of Stoney Creek. He feels face? After the weariness, the sickness, very early days much of what our ances- the guardians of that vision We cannot rely Member Doug Green UE sent me a recent, that Billy was a young man who took and the pain came the moment to re-build tors learned about their new land came on someone else to tell our story. lengthy article that fully supports the initiative and risks and who fought in this and acknowledge the possibility of a from their relationship with the aboriginal concept that Billy Green was given the battle, contributing to the repelling of the promising future in a new land. people. They shared their knowledge of And that is why commemoration services countersign by Isaac Corman, his brother- farming, hunting and trapping, explora- such as this one today celebrating in-law who obtained it from the Ameri- The grandmother of Sir Leonard Tilley, tion, food preparation and the use of Ontario’s sixteenth annual United Empire cans when he was briefly taken captive. natural remedies for medicinal Loyalist Day are important. With the Billy took this information over to Colonel Stoney Creek monument with name of one of the fathers of Confederation, Billy Green the Scout expressed what many Loyalists felt when purposes. constant stress and demanding pace of John Harvey, at Burlington Heights, who she wrote: “I climbed to the top of every day life it is good to step apart and cross examined Billy, thinking that he was Chipman's Hill (Saint John) and watched Could we make a life with such simple pause to remember what brought us here. a spy, not having any paperwork to show Americans, as best he could do. The the sails in the distance, and such a feeling resources? Perhaps, if we had to. The loss We have much to be thankful for. that Billy was part of the local militia. author feels that in this the 200th anniver- of loneliness came over me that though I of electricity through a power shutdown in Harvey decided to have his troops travel at sary of the Battle of Stoney Creek that had not shed a tear through all the war, I sat the grid immediately throws us back into I am so proud to call Canada my home and night to Stoney Creek. There Harvey told history books should be rewritten to down on the damp moss with my baby on an environment of utter dependence on our I am able to say that because like many of Billy to “run through” the sentry and Billy recognize the heroic actions of Billy my lap and cried bitterly.” instincts and natural abilities. We may do you, I have an ancestor who chose to regretted killing this man to his dying day, Green and indeed of Isaac Corman as well. well to remember where we came from. remain loyal to the British Crown when as told by his physician, Dr. Thomas We know the outcome of their struggle. It Today we stand here as champions of the the first rumblings of Revolution were felt Picton Brown, who related this fact on Many contributors to this article are is a success story and one worth celebrat- contribution of the United Empire in the thirteen colonies. Billy’s burial day, March 18, 1877. mentioned. I would like to recognize ing. The motto of the province of New Loyalists to the development of Canada. Doug Green UE as one of the main Brunswick speaks to their endurance - Today we celebrate June 19, Loyalist Day, It comes to light that Billy may not have sources for this publication. Hope was restored. What provisions were This monument where we gather stands as first recognized in 1997 by a Legislative wanted to bring attention to his role in this they given to start their new life? an enduring reminder of the hardship and Assembly of Ontario bill giving us the or any other killing later on as his brothers, http://www.napoleon- hope that define the history of the United opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices and Levi, John and Samuel spent a year in the series.org/military/Warof1812/2013/Issu The following list of materials required by Empire Loyalists. At its unveiling in May the achievements of our Loyalist ances- York jail in 1814 due to accusations by e20/c_tableofcontents.html of 1929 it was applauded as "a wonderful tors. And after the reflection let us take Mohawk Chief John Norton that they had Photo of Queen Mary who unveiled the monument electronically in 1913 6 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 7

15th Annual Loyalist Day the Loyalists was prepared in January, work of sculptural art, symbolic of hope, their story and their spirit into the community. Just as we have inherited the history of our 1785: nails, hammers, gimlets, plains, faith and determination...a perpetual ancestors, we are creating the heritage of those who will come after us. Today we raise the chisels, gouges, hinges, iron-rimmed reminder of devotion to principle, valour flag and our voices to proclaim "Loyal She Began, Loyal She Remains”. Bonnie Schepers, UELAC President, locks, padlocks, handsaws, crosscut saws, and the quality of overcoming the most participated in the Ceremony of Honour broad axes, adzes, rub stones, whipsaws, difficult circumstances." Bonnie L. Schepers UE and Remembrance at the UEL Monument window glass, carpenter tools, blacksmith President UELAC in Hamilton under bright and clear skies. tools, carpenter squares and compasses, Included in the mission of the United Here is a transcript of her presentation: hoes, spades, pickaxes, plough shares, and Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada Sources Used: twine. is support for the erecting, constructing Ann Mackenzie M.A - "A Short History of the United Empire Loyalists", UNITED EMPIRE LOYALIST DAY - and repairing of buildings, monuments Janice Potter-MacKinnon - "While The Women Only Wept", UELAC PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS We read that Loyalists also received food and memorials in Canada that perpetuate HAMILTON ONTARIO June 19, 2013 and settlement assistance including the the memory of the United Empire following provisions given to each male Loyalists. Monuments and memorials Billy Green Story Supported by War of 1812 Magazine “Just imagine that you are awakened inhabitant 14 years of age or older: leather provide a setting where ceremony can take tonight by someone in your family who for horse collars, two spades, 3 iron place. As author Carol Shields wrote, by Ruth Nicholson UE murdered Indians. Lieutenant General Sir says to you, ‘Put the things you treasure wedges, 3 hoes, 3 chisels, 1 gauge, one “Ceremony is society’s cement”. Gordon Drummond offered a hundred most in one small bag that you can carry. hand saw and file, one nail hammer, one Excerpted from the article, Billy Green pounds reward to anyone with evidence to And be ready in a few minutes. We have to drawing knife, 2 scythes, 1 sickle and 1 Today as we meet to commemorate and the Battle of Stoney Creek (June 6 convict these Green boys. The Greens said leave our home and we will have to make it broad axe. Loyalist Day in Ontario we are cementing 1813) that the Indians had stolen everything they to the nearest border.’ What mountains the continued significance of the United had right in the presence of would you need to cross? How would you Each man and boy also received a coat, Empire Loyalist history. We have a unique Stoney Creek Battlefield Monument Norton. feel? How would you manage?” waistcoat, breeches, hat, shirt, blanket, and important place in Canadian history shoe soles, leggings and stockings. Each and it is our responsibility to ensure that it Billy Green was illiterate, unlike These words spoken by Mary Ann woman and girl over six was allowed two is not forgotten. Laura Secord who was literate Schwalbe, Founding Director of the yards of woollen cloth, four yards of linen, and promoted her own cause. Women’s Commission for Refugee stockings, a blanket and shoe soles. Today we stand on the threshold of Billy had no reason to promote Women and Children, established in 1989, possibility. Within a few short months we his own cause as it seems he felt could very well be describing the experi- Each child under ten was to receive one will be marking the 100-year anniversary there was a dark side to his story, ence of many of our Loyalist ancestors. yard of woollen cloth, two yards of linen, of our organization. One hundred years stockings and shoe soles. Two children ago a decision was made to create a due to killing the sentry. Perhaps the image of Loyalists as refugees shared a blanket. For travel, every five national organization that would honour Author Philip Green, an Adam does not attract the same attention as that persons were allotted a tent and a cooking the history of the Loyalists. The United Green descendant (father of of ‘conquering heroes’. The reality of kettle. Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada Billy) has gone to great length to 70,000 Loyalists leaving the thirteen came into being with a Federal Charter, show the similarities in reports, newly independent states, with consider- Many of the Loyalists did not live through passed by Parliament, on May 27, 1914. Stoney Creek James Gage’s House diaries and interviews when able loss to property and family is difficult the first winter; many left with the relief As members of the United Empire as seen from the tower of the monument looking over the details of the to celebrate. And what future did they fleets when they set sail next spring. In the Loyalists’ Association of Canada, we are battle of Stoney Creek. He feels face? After the weariness, the sickness, very early days much of what our ances- the guardians of that vision We cannot rely Member Doug Green UE sent me a recent, that Billy was a young man who took and the pain came the moment to re-build tors learned about their new land came on someone else to tell our story. lengthy article that fully supports the initiative and risks and who fought in this and acknowledge the possibility of a from their relationship with the aboriginal concept that Billy Green was given the battle, contributing to the repelling of the promising future in a new land. people. They shared their knowledge of And that is why commemoration services countersign by Isaac Corman, his brother- farming, hunting and trapping, explora- such as this one today celebrating in-law who obtained it from the Ameri- The grandmother of Sir Leonard Tilley, tion, food preparation and the use of Ontario’s sixteenth annual United Empire cans when he was briefly taken captive. natural remedies for medicinal Loyalist Day are important. With the Billy took this information over to Colonel Stoney Creek monument with name of one of the fathers of Confederation, Billy Green the Scout expressed what many Loyalists felt when purposes. constant stress and demanding pace of John Harvey, at Burlington Heights, who she wrote: “I climbed to the top of every day life it is good to step apart and cross examined Billy, thinking that he was Chipman's Hill (Saint John) and watched Could we make a life with such simple pause to remember what brought us here. a spy, not having any paperwork to show Americans, as best he could do. The the sails in the distance, and such a feeling resources? Perhaps, if we had to. The loss We have much to be thankful for. that Billy was part of the local militia. author feels that in this the 200th anniver- of loneliness came over me that though I of electricity through a power shutdown in Harvey decided to have his troops travel at sary of the Battle of Stoney Creek that had not shed a tear through all the war, I sat the grid immediately throws us back into I am so proud to call Canada my home and night to Stoney Creek. There Harvey told history books should be rewritten to down on the damp moss with my baby on an environment of utter dependence on our I am able to say that because like many of Billy to “run through” the sentry and Billy recognize the heroic actions of Billy my lap and cried bitterly.” instincts and natural abilities. We may do you, I have an ancestor who chose to regretted killing this man to his dying day, Green and indeed of Isaac Corman as well. well to remember where we came from. remain loyal to the British Crown when as told by his physician, Dr. Thomas We know the outcome of their struggle. It Today we stand here as champions of the the first rumblings of Revolution were felt Picton Brown, who related this fact on Many contributors to this article are is a success story and one worth celebrat- contribution of the United Empire in the thirteen colonies. Billy’s burial day, March 18, 1877. mentioned. I would like to recognize ing. The motto of the province of New Loyalists to the development of Canada. Doug Green UE as one of the main Brunswick speaks to their endurance - Today we celebrate June 19, Loyalist Day, It comes to light that Billy may not have sources for this publication. Hope was restored. What provisions were This monument where we gather stands as first recognized in 1997 by a Legislative wanted to bring attention to his role in this they given to start their new life? an enduring reminder of the hardship and Assembly of Ontario bill giving us the or any other killing later on as his brothers, http://www.napoleon- hope that define the history of the United opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices and Levi, John and Samuel spent a year in the series.org/military/Warof1812/2013/Issu The following list of materials required by Empire Loyalists. At its unveiling in May the achievements of our Loyalist ances- York jail in 1814 due to accusations by e20/c_tableofcontents.html of 1929 it was applauded as "a wonderful tors. And after the reflection let us take Mohawk Chief John Norton that they had Photo of Queen Mary who unveiled the monument electronically in 1913 8 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 9

speed and scoring ability on the lacrosse Prince Edward, Duke Of Kent, American Revolution. Edward was six field. He had been called “Jay” at home so when the Declaration Of Independence that name did come naturally. Harry took Father of the Canadian Crown was issued and sixteen when the Treaty the name, Jay Silverheels as his legal name by Nathan Tidridge of Paris was signed. in 1971, well after his run with the famous Books television show that ended in 1957. As the fourth son, Edward was hardly likely to follow his father in the throne. Our Ancestors Many young people have a rough and In an effort to keep Edward away from Tonto – The Man in Front of challenging beginning to adulthood. Harry the lifestyles of his older brothers, King the Mask knew his best potential was as an athlete. George sent Edward to Geneva. When He played on high level lacrosse teams, by Zig Misiak by 1789 Edward had accumulated large Loyalist Ancestor Peter Davy UEL Loyalist Ancestor William winning championships across the USA debts and fathered a child (mother died by Descendant Barry Baker UE Ketcheson UEL and he won wrestling and boxing titles as well. He trained horses at a young age, at in childbirth) King George banished by Descendant Barry Baker UE him to Gibraltar in 1790. The hot PETER DAVY was born on 31 May 1724 home. Through his sports he became in Schenectady, New York, USA. His friends with a comedian named Joe E. climate there accentuated Edward's William Ketcheson, was a native of parents were Thomas Davy and Catrin Brown, who led him into the acting health problems and he pleaded with his England, and came to America with his industry in California. It was quite the trip father to move him. He would have Klein and he was baptized 31 May 1724 in Grandfather, his father being dead. They to fame: many small parts and commer- preferred to return to the Royal Family the Reformed Dutch Stone Arabia settled in South Carolina, and lived there cials before and after the Lone Ranger in England but knowing that was not an Lutheran Church, Schenectady, New until the rebellion broke out. William series. option, Edward chose British North York, USA. . He married ANNA MARIA Ketcheson, was then about seventeen SALTSMAN, daughter of George Reviewed by Colin Morley UE America. So in 1791, at age twenty- years of age, and entered the British three, accompanied by his new friend Saltsman and Margaret Klein. service as a dragoon, under Lord Corn- Reviewed by Ruth Nicholson UE Harry was always cognizant of the model he was presenting of the “Indian” and he Madame Julie de St. Laurent, Edward wallis. He served during the war; took part ("Loyalist Trails" 2013-20: May 19, 2013) As a Loyalist, I am certainly familiar with Peter lived by the shores of the Mohawk worked hard at getting roles that were not King George III. It was loyalty to him that was off to Quebec. On December 26, in many engagements, and was wounded stereotypical but after becoming famous 1791, not long after Edward's arrival in River near where Little Falls, New York is in the thigh. Tonto is a familiar name to all the Baby cost my Loyalist colonial ancestors pretty as Tonto, that was not an easy task. Harry Quebec, Lord Dorchester proclaimed located. During the Revolutionary war he Boomers, of which I am a member. founded the Indian Actors Workshop in well everything they possessed. I also and most of his sons fought in the British Saturday mornings weren’t complete know a fair bit about Queen Victoria. It the Constitution Act, resulting in the Shortly before the close of hostilities he Hollywood that promoted the filling of division of Upper and Lower Canada. army and after the war ended they married Mary Rull, daughter of John Rull, without seeing “the masked man on his Native roles by Native actors and to was during her long reign that Canada immigrated to Upper Canada and were white stallion” and hearing: “Hi Yo Silver Edward immediately began to play a a loyalist. After the peace he went to Nova change the unsavory image that was often emerged as a political entity. But what was known as United Empire Loyalists. Peter and away!” Another major part of that there in between? Well, of course, there prominent role in that new division. Scotia and engaged in fishing for a while; the role portrayed by these people. Davy was a private in the 2nd Battalion, lived in a shanty at a rock-bound place, show was the Lone Ranger’s friend and Through his work, actors such as Chief was Queen Victoria's father, Prince Supported by extensive research and King's Royal Rangers of New York. called Port Mouton. A devastating bush assistant, the Native American, Tonto and Dan George, Graham Greene and Cheri Edward. What do we know about him? he called the ranger, “Kemo Sabe” which it presented in an easy flowing writing fire swept over the place, burning up Maracle have been given greater opportu- In his petition for additional lands, 16 June is believed means “faithful friend”. nity. A lot of us have visited Prince Edward style, Nathan Tidridge proceeds to mostly everything and nearly his wife cover the development of Canada and 1790, Peter Davy identified himself as a Mary and son who was then only about 18 Island (named after Edward in 1798) and I late private in the 2nd Battalion Royal This is only one tiny piece of information My favourite part in this book is Harry’s have a son and grandson in Prince Edward the important role played by Edward in months old. He and his mother were put on that I gleaned from reading Zig’s new, that development. With brief absences ( Yorkers' (KRRNY). Although he was not board a boat and taken to New York. visit home to Brantford and the Six County so I go there often. But do we included in the muster roll of disbanded Tonto. The book is beautifully illustrated Nations in 1957. He was welcomed home know much about the life of Prince in 1794 in the Caribbean and William remained to settle his affairs at with drawings by Six Nations artists and soldiers settled in Ernestown 7 Oct 1784, in a big parade and he was the keynote Edward himself and his role in Canada's Martinique in military action against Nova Scotia, and then he entered Canada, photographs saved years ago by family Peter drew 500 acres for himself and his speaker at various prestigious locations. history? It is that gap that Nathan Tidridge France and in 1798 back in England alone, in 1786. and friends in the Brantford area as well as The whole experience was shared with his recovering from injuries suffered when family, which consisted of a wife and from Zig’s lens. The charts are fabulous set out to clarify in his latest book Prince seven children. By 1790, Peter had made a wife and young daughter and Harry said it Edward, Duke Of Kent, Father Of The his horse rolled on him) Edward spent He settled in the Hay Bay section of and they make the history so clear. was the best time of his life - something he eleven years in Canada. good improvement on the land. He died on Fredericksburgh Township, in Lennox & Canadian Crown. For me, when I discov- 09 Jul 1790 in Bath, Ernestown, Lennox would always remember. He actually had ered that on the cover of the book is a Addington County. There, he worked a I love the way the book begins with Zig tears; he was so touched by all the love and I commend the book to you for your Addington, Ontario, Canada. farm on shares, in the third township, and Don Monture walking on The Six reproduction of a portrait commemorating admiration he was receiving. The photo of Edward's 1792 meeting with Lieutenant information and enjoyment. Further belonging to John Miller. Nations, looking at the lacrosse field and the children crowding around the parade more, I look forward to hearing Mr. William raked grain and the home where “Tonto” was raised. Don Governor John Graves Simcoe in Newark car is great; I feel like I was one of them! Tidridge's presentation on the book at after a few years he went Monture, you may recall, spoke at the during the first royal tour of Upper the Loyalist Gala Banquet at the opening evening of our conference, in Canada, that is when it all began to fit for his family. Subse- Why should we, as a Loyalist association Conference hosted by the Hamilton quently, he w or ked Burlington, after receiving the wampum be interested in this book? In an early together. That is Newark, now Niagara- belt from Past Dominion President Fred on-the-Lake, next door to where my Branch in Burlington on Saturday June Spence's farm on shares chapter, Zig was asked who on the Six 1st. for many years. William Hayward, in May. Don is a tall man: I went Nations had family members who Loyalist ancestors settled and it all over to his table later that evening and had becomes familiar. and his family finally identified with the American Revolution moved to Sidney, in 1800 a wonderful conversation with him. I and the resettlement along the Grand could definitely see him and Zig retracing Prince Edward Augustus, Duke Of Kent Ontario Grant and settled on the fifth River. Zig paused and replied, “All of the environment for this book. them.” How profound! and Strathearn was born in 1767 (at the site concession on his land of what would become Buckingham The Hamilton Branch UELAC grants of 600 acres. I think we all know that Jay Silverheels Tonto – The Man in Front of the Mask is Palace) and died in 1820. He was the fifth preserves and promotes was the actor who portrayed Tonto. I don’t available at many Chapters/Indigo of fifteen children of King George III and Loyalist heritage with the think that many of us knew that his birth bookstores as well as independent book Queen Charlotte. King George III assistance of a Grant from the name was Harry Smith. He was nick- sellers, heritage shops, museums and on- inherited the throne in 1760. As Edward named Silverheels due to his astounding province of Ontario. Ruth & Michele with Barry Baker & his 3 certificates line at www.realpeopleshistory.com grew up, he was much influenced by the 8 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 9 speed and scoring ability on the lacrosse Prince Edward, Duke Of Kent, American Revolution. Edward was six field. He had been called “Jay” at home so when the Declaration Of Independence that name did come naturally. Harry took Father of the Canadian Crown was issued and sixteen when the Treaty the name, Jay Silverheels as his legal name by Nathan Tidridge of Paris was signed. in 1971, well after his run with the famous Books television show that ended in 1957. As the fourth son, Edward was hardly likely to follow his father in the throne. Our Ancestors Many young people have a rough and In an effort to keep Edward away from Tonto – The Man in Front of challenging beginning to adulthood. Harry the lifestyles of his older brothers, King the Mask knew his best potential was as an athlete. George sent Edward to Geneva. When He played on high level lacrosse teams, by Zig Misiak by 1789 Edward had accumulated large Loyalist Ancestor Peter Davy UEL Loyalist Ancestor William winning championships across the USA debts and fathered a child (mother died by Descendant Barry Baker UE Ketcheson UEL and he won wrestling and boxing titles as well. He trained horses at a young age, at in childbirth) King George banished by Descendant Barry Baker UE him to Gibraltar in 1790. The hot PETER DAVY was born on 31 May 1724 home. Through his sports he became in Schenectady, New York, USA. His friends with a comedian named Joe E. climate there accentuated Edward's William Ketcheson, was a native of parents were Thomas Davy and Catrin Brown, who led him into the acting health problems and he pleaded with his England, and came to America with his industry in California. It was quite the trip father to move him. He would have Klein and he was baptized 31 May 1724 in Grandfather, his father being dead. They to fame: many small parts and commer- preferred to return to the Royal Family the Reformed Dutch Stone Arabia settled in South Carolina, and lived there cials before and after the Lone Ranger in England but knowing that was not an Lutheran Church, Schenectady, New until the rebellion broke out. William series. option, Edward chose British North York, USA. . He married ANNA MARIA Ketcheson, was then about seventeen SALTSMAN, daughter of George Reviewed by Colin Morley UE America. So in 1791, at age twenty- years of age, and entered the British three, accompanied by his new friend Saltsman and Margaret Klein. service as a dragoon, under Lord Corn- Reviewed by Ruth Nicholson UE Harry was always cognizant of the model he was presenting of the “Indian” and he Madame Julie de St. Laurent, Edward wallis. He served during the war; took part ("Loyalist Trails" 2013-20: May 19, 2013) As a Loyalist, I am certainly familiar with Peter lived by the shores of the Mohawk worked hard at getting roles that were not King George III. It was loyalty to him that was off to Quebec. On December 26, in many engagements, and was wounded stereotypical but after becoming famous 1791, not long after Edward's arrival in River near where Little Falls, New York is in the thigh. Tonto is a familiar name to all the Baby cost my Loyalist colonial ancestors pretty as Tonto, that was not an easy task. Harry Quebec, Lord Dorchester proclaimed located. During the Revolutionary war he Boomers, of which I am a member. founded the Indian Actors Workshop in well everything they possessed. I also and most of his sons fought in the British Saturday mornings weren’t complete know a fair bit about Queen Victoria. It the Constitution Act, resulting in the Shortly before the close of hostilities he Hollywood that promoted the filling of division of Upper and Lower Canada. army and after the war ended they married Mary Rull, daughter of John Rull, without seeing “the masked man on his Native roles by Native actors and to was during her long reign that Canada immigrated to Upper Canada and were white stallion” and hearing: “Hi Yo Silver Edward immediately began to play a a loyalist. After the peace he went to Nova change the unsavory image that was often emerged as a political entity. But what was known as United Empire Loyalists. Peter and away!” Another major part of that there in between? Well, of course, there prominent role in that new division. Scotia and engaged in fishing for a while; the role portrayed by these people. Davy was a private in the 2nd Battalion, lived in a shanty at a rock-bound place, show was the Lone Ranger’s friend and Through his work, actors such as Chief was Queen Victoria's father, Prince Supported by extensive research and King's Royal Rangers of New York. called Port Mouton. A devastating bush assistant, the Native American, Tonto and Dan George, Graham Greene and Cheri Edward. What do we know about him? he called the ranger, “Kemo Sabe” which it presented in an easy flowing writing fire swept over the place, burning up Maracle have been given greater opportu- In his petition for additional lands, 16 June is believed means “faithful friend”. nity. A lot of us have visited Prince Edward style, Nathan Tidridge proceeds to mostly everything and nearly his wife cover the development of Canada and 1790, Peter Davy identified himself as a Mary and son who was then only about 18 Island (named after Edward in 1798) and I late private in the 2nd Battalion Royal This is only one tiny piece of information My favourite part in this book is Harry’s have a son and grandson in Prince Edward the important role played by Edward in months old. He and his mother were put on that I gleaned from reading Zig’s new, that development. With brief absences ( Yorkers' (KRRNY). Although he was not board a boat and taken to New York. visit home to Brantford and the Six County so I go there often. But do we included in the muster roll of disbanded Tonto. The book is beautifully illustrated Nations in 1957. He was welcomed home know much about the life of Prince in 1794 in the Caribbean and William remained to settle his affairs at with drawings by Six Nations artists and soldiers settled in Ernestown 7 Oct 1784, in a big parade and he was the keynote Edward himself and his role in Canada's Martinique in military action against Nova Scotia, and then he entered Canada, photographs saved years ago by family Peter drew 500 acres for himself and his speaker at various prestigious locations. history? It is that gap that Nathan Tidridge France and in 1798 back in England alone, in 1786. and friends in the Brantford area as well as The whole experience was shared with his recovering from injuries suffered when family, which consisted of a wife and from Zig’s lens. The charts are fabulous set out to clarify in his latest book Prince seven children. By 1790, Peter had made a wife and young daughter and Harry said it Edward, Duke Of Kent, Father Of The his horse rolled on him) Edward spent He settled in the Hay Bay section of and they make the history so clear. was the best time of his life - something he eleven years in Canada. good improvement on the land. He died on Fredericksburgh Township, in Lennox & Canadian Crown. For me, when I discov- 09 Jul 1790 in Bath, Ernestown, Lennox would always remember. He actually had ered that on the cover of the book is a Addington County. There, he worked a I love the way the book begins with Zig tears; he was so touched by all the love and I commend the book to you for your Addington, Ontario, Canada. farm on shares, in the third township, and Don Monture walking on The Six reproduction of a portrait commemorating admiration he was receiving. The photo of Edward's 1792 meeting with Lieutenant information and enjoyment. Further belonging to John Miller. Nations, looking at the lacrosse field and the children crowding around the parade more, I look forward to hearing Mr. William raked grain and the home where “Tonto” was raised. Don Governor John Graves Simcoe in Newark car is great; I feel like I was one of them! Tidridge's presentation on the book at after a few years he went Monture, you may recall, spoke at the during the first royal tour of Upper the Loyalist Gala Banquet at the opening evening of our conference, in Canada, that is when it all began to fit for his family. Subse- Why should we, as a Loyalist association Conference hosted by the Hamilton quen tly, he w or ked Burlington, after receiving the wampum be interested in this book? In an early together. That is Newark, now Niagara- belt from Past Dominion President Fred on-the-Lake, next door to where my Branch in Burlington on Saturday June Spence's farm on shares chapter, Zig was asked who on the Six 1st. for many years. William Hayward, in May. Don is a tall man: I went Nations had family members who Loyalist ancestors settled and it all over to his table later that evening and had becomes familiar. and his family finally identified with the American Revolution moved to Sidney, in 1800 a wonderful conversation with him. I and the resettlement along the Grand could definitely see him and Zig retracing Prince Edward Augustus, Duke Of Kent Ontario Grant and settled on the fifth River. Zig paused and replied, “All of the environment for this book. them.” How profound! and Strathearn was born in 1767 (at the site concession on his land of what would become Buckingham The Hamilton Branch UELAC grants of 600 acres. I think we all know that Jay Silverheels Tonto – The Man in Front of the Mask is Palace) and died in 1820. He was the fifth preserves and promotes was the actor who portrayed Tonto. I don’t available at many Chapters/Indigo of fifteen children of King George III and Loyalist heritage with the think that many of us knew that his birth bookstores as well as independent book Queen Charlotte. King George III assistance of a Grant from the name was Harry Smith. He was nick- sellers, heritage shops, museums and on- inherited the throne in 1760. As Edward named Silverheels due to his astounding province of Ontario. Ruth & Michele with Barry Baker & his 3 certificates line at www.realpeopleshistory.com grew up, he was much influenced by the 10 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 11

Loyalist Ancestor Loyalist Ancestor Christian According to the book, The Palatinate Loyalist Ancestor John base at Penoscot but were defeated. Loyalist Ancestor Johan Adam Families of New York ,by Henry Z. Jones Despite this, 10 year old John was David Fraser UEL Keller UEL Jr. in the year 1767 Christian Keller Lymburner UEL captured and taken prisoner along with Papst UEL by Descendant Barry Baker UE by Descendant Gloria Howard UE (4GGF) served with Captain Abraham Van by Descendants Edward Early UE & other “Tories” and threatened to be by Descendant Richard Poaps UE Aerman’s Company. He was a son of Bonnie Manuel UE hanged. He was put aboard an American David Fraser was born in 1769 in the Conrad Keller and was born in New York. frigate with other Tories but managed Mohawk Valley New York USA to parents He married Elizabetha Backus, daughter to escape into the forest as the ship Daniel Fraser and Sarah Conklin, as per of Johann Backus and Catherina Scheffer proceeded up the Penoscot River and Richard Ripley UE, Loyalist Genealogist. and they had 7 children. so he returned home.

As a young lad David was enlisted as Christian is listed as one of the first settlers After the Revolutionary War the either a drummer or a fifer in his father's of Albany at the time of his son, Freder- Limburgers’ lost everything. They regiment under Colonel Jacob Baum. In ick’s baptism in 1760. Along with his moved to St. Andrew, New Brunswick. the early 1790's David crossed into sons, Frederick and John and at least two Mathew died shortly after in 1788. His Canada and in 1794 he married Rebeccah daughters and their families settled in wife Margaret remarried and with her Dies, daughter of Matthew Dies Sr. and Fredericksburgh Township about 1784. new husband and children moved to Eva Van Loon in Richmond Twp. Lennox Caistor Township in Lincoln Co. Upper County. Here they raised a family of four Christian through age and other infirmity Bonnie Manuel UE & Edward Early UE Canada as New Brunswick Loyalists. children. In 1797 David applied for a land was unable to take an active part in the grant of 200 acres as a Loyalist. David's Revolution any farther than assisting John as a loyalist and son of a loyalist, petition was granted; he received deeds for Loyalists leaving the States to join the John Lymburner was born April 8th 1769 received land in 1799 on the Chippawa Concession 2 Lots 24 and 25. Later in British Army. The proof I needed came in in Penoscot Mass. (now in the state of River where he became involved with the 1822, David purchased 200 acres from the form of the successful Land Petition of Maine). John married Elizabeth Greenlaw lumber trade and consequently built the Gloria Howard UE – Christian Keller in Lincoln Co. Upper Canada in 1792. Richard Poaps UE Henry Simmons. This land was on Certificate his daughter Jean (Keller) Coughnutt in first sawmill in Caistor Township. His Concession 6 Lot 41. David died in 1850 1797 listing Christian as a Loyalist. They had 10 children who all lived to sawmill provided the “boardings” to build in Ernestown, Lennox & Addington adulthood. the first Anglican Church in Chippawa County, Ontario. According to Rupp’s, 30,000 Names of and for another church to serve all other Immigrants, Johan Adam Papst 1730(+/-) John’s father was Mathew Lymburner a denominations. Scottish merchant who along with his wife to 1807 (+/-) arrived in Philadelphia on the ship “Two Brothers”, Sept. 28th, 1753. Loyalist Ancestor - Loyalist Ancestor - Andrew Margaret settled in Montreal in 1761. During the War of 1812, John now in his William Davis UEL They also had 10 children. mid 40’s served with the 4th Regiment Denike UEL In 1767 they moved to Penoscot to be a Despite extensive research, his move- by Descendant Nancy Misener UE by Descendant Bruce Misener UE Lincoln Militia. He was with his regiment ments have not been confirmed until he farmer and miller. at Queenston Heights and Lundy’s Lane He built and kept, for some years, a tavern turns up in the Mohawk valley in NY In 1781, General Cornwallis and his men Andrew Denike was born in New York. He in the Town of Kingston. He later settled in province and married Eva Marie Hamm ca During the Revolutionary War Mathew His gristmill was a casualty of the war and were sheltered and fed on the plantation of lived in Kingston and Prince Edward Fredericksburgh, where many of his 1760. On the manifest of the ship Two joined the British forces and worked for was burned by the Americans but like all William Davis, in Orange county North County where he was buried at Cressy descendants lived in Prince Edward brothers, there is a person with the name, Carolina. After Cornwallis' men left, the the Indian Department as did John’s future tragedies of war was rebuilt. Cemetery in 1839. He married Catherine County. Andrew Denike spent his last father- in- law Jonathan Greenlaw. They Hamm and conjecture would indicate that Davis property including his home and Bird, daughter of Anthony Bird, a well years in North Marysburg. He was possibly Eva Maria and her father were on both became United Empire Loyalists. John Lymburner died May 14th 1824 in outbuildings were destroyed by fire at the know "Loyalist Sufferer" buried on Staten engaged as a mariner and gave assistance that ship. It is only postulated that he came Lincoln Co. Upper Canada. He is buried at hands of the Rebels. Island. to the Royal forces during the war of 1812. from Saxony. During the Revolutionary War American Caistor Township Lincoln Co. forces attempted to capture the British William Davis and his wife Hannah Earlier records show the spelling In the Mohawk valley Johan and Eva Phillips with their family of seven as Denyke and Ten Eyck. The produced three sons and 5 daughters, the children, decided to move north to British family was originally Huguenot Loyalist Ancestor James Hughson UEL first being Maragaret ca 1757 and the first territory and remain loyal to the British who emigrated first to Holland by Descendant Paul Lewington UE male Rudolph ca 1760. The youngest was Crown. Hannah died shortly after arriving and then to New York. Andrew John Adam Papst, born in Brunswick, in Upper Canada. William was given land served in the New Jersey James Hughson was born in Dutchess County, New York, about 1746. James sided Rennselar county NY, 12th July, 1777, as in Barton Township which is now the Volunteers and at the close of the with the Loyalists in the Revolutionary War. In his petition, which was brought into the revolutionary war was well underway. Glendale golf course. He established the war received large grants of land New Brunswick following the war, James claimed that in 1776, at the outbreak of war first grist mill at Albion Falls and built a in Kingston Township, on the site to aid in the protection of the British Adam Paps (Pabst) and his oldest son home called Harmony Hall, that was torn of the Village of Cataraqui. He Army at New York, he left his estate. He Rudolph, are known to have been dow a few years ago. He and his family may not have cultivated this land, may never have returned. incarcerated and “appeared before the became part of the group of founders of the as he did become a Master Board”, 17 Mar. 1781 in Albany County, fruit growing industry in Burlington. Mariner on Lake Ontario. James stated that he had served one and and were freed on payment of 100 pounds Nancy Misener UE & Bruce Misener UE one-half years under Major Thomas each. Ward (Royal Standard Regiment) in the construction of Fort Delaney at Bergen At some point Johan joined Butlers Point. James Hughson was a deacon of Rangers and the Census of Niagara of the Baptist church at Springfield, Kings 1783, indicates Adam Papes was released County, New Brunswick. He died at from Capt Lewis Genevay’s company on Read more Loyalist Profiles on our new website at www.uel-hamilton.com! Belleisle in May 1806. Paul Lewington UE & Jillian Christian UE Nov 30, 1783. His son Rudolph joined the KRRNY. 10 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 11

Loyalist Ancestor Loyalist Ancestor Christian According to the book, The Palatinate Loyalist Ancestor John base at Penoscot but were defeated. Loyalist Ancestor Johan Adam Families of New York ,by Henry Z. Jones Despite this, 10 year old John was David Fraser UEL Keller UEL Jr. in the year 1767 Christian Keller Lymburner UEL captured and taken prisoner along with Papst UEL by Descendant Barry Baker UE by Descendant Gloria Howard UE (4GGF) served with Captain Abraham Van by Descendants Edward Early UE & other “Tories” and threatened to be by Descendant Richard Poaps UE Aerman’s Company. He was a son of Bonnie Manuel UE hanged. He was put aboard an American David Fraser was born in 1769 in the Conrad Keller and was born in New York. frigate with other Tories but managed Mohawk Valley New York USA to parents He married Elizabetha Backus, daughter to escape into the forest as the ship Daniel Fraser and Sarah Conklin, as per of Johann Backus and Catherina Scheffer proceeded up the Penoscot River and Richard Ripley UE, Loyalist Genealogist. and they had 7 children. so he returned home.

As a young lad David was enlisted as Christian is listed as one of the first settlers After the Revolutionary War the either a drummer or a fifer in his father's of Albany at the time of his son, Freder- Limburgers’ lost everything. They regiment under Colonel Jacob Baum. In ick’s baptism in 1760. Along with his moved to St. Andrew, New Brunswick. the early 1790's David crossed into sons, Frederick and John and at least two Mathew died shortly after in 1788. His Canada and in 1794 he married Rebeccah daughters and their families settled in wife Margaret remarried and with her Dies, daughter of Matthew Dies Sr. and Fredericksburgh Township about 1784. new husband and children moved to Eva Van Loon in Richmond Twp. Lennox Caistor Township in Lincoln Co. Upper County. Here they raised a family of four Christian through age and other infirmity Bonnie Manuel UE & Edward Early UE Canada as New Brunswick Loyalists. children. In 1797 David applied for a land was unable to take an active part in the grant of 200 acres as a Loyalist. David's Revolution any farther than assisting John as a loyalist and son of a loyalist, petition was granted; he received deeds for Loyalists leaving the States to join the John Lymburner was born April 8th 1769 received land in 1799 on the Chippawa Concession 2 Lots 24 and 25. Later in British Army. The proof I needed came in in Penoscot Mass. (now in the state of River where he became involved with the 1822, David purchased 200 acres from the form of the successful Land Petition of Maine). John married Elizabeth Greenlaw lumber trade and consequently built the Gloria Howard UE – Christian Keller in Lincoln Co. Upper Canada in 1792. Richard Poaps UE Henry Simmons. This land was on Certificate his daughter Jean (Keller) Coughnutt in first sawmill in Caistor Township. His Concession 6 Lot 41. David died in 1850 1797 listing Christian as a Loyalist. They had 10 children who all lived to sawmill provided the “boardings” to build in Ernestown, Lennox & Addington adulthood. the first Anglican Church in Chippawa County, Ontario. According to Rupp’s, 30,000 Names of and for another church to serve all other Immigrants, Johan Adam Papst 1730(+/-) John’s father was Mathew Lymburner a denominations. Scottish merchant who along with his wife to 1807 (+/-) arrived in Philadelphia on the ship “Two Brothers”, Sept. 28th, 1753. Loyalist Ancestor - Loyalist Ancestor - Andrew Margaret settled in Montreal in 1761. During the War of 1812, John now in his William Davis UEL They also had 10 children. mid 40’s served with the 4th Regiment Denike UEL In 1767 they moved to Penoscot to be a Despite extensive research, his move- by Descendant Nancy Misener UE by Descendant Bruce Misener UE Lincoln Militia. He was with his regiment ments have not been confirmed until he farmer and miller. at Queenston Heights and Lundy’s Lane He built and kept, for some years, a tavern turns up in the Mohawk valley in NY In 1781, General Cornwallis and his men Andrew Denike was born in New York. He in the Town of Kingston. He later settled in province and married Eva Marie Hamm ca During the Revolutionary War Mathew His gristmill was a casualty of the war and were sheltered and fed on the plantation of lived in Kingston and Prince Edward Fredericksburgh, where many of his 1760. On the manifest of the ship Two joined the British forces and worked for was burned by the Americans but like all William Davis, in Orange county North County where he was buried at Cressy descendants lived in Prince Edward brothers, there is a person with the name, Carolina. After Cornwallis' men left, the the Indian Department as did John’s future tragedies of war was rebuilt. Cemetery in 1839. He married Catherine County. Andrew Denike spent his last father- in- law Jonathan Greenlaw. They Hamm and conjecture would indicate that Davis property including his home and Bird, daughter of Anthony Bird, a well years in North Marysburg. He was possibly Eva Maria and her father were on both became United Empire Loyalists. John Lymburner died May 14th 1824 in outbuildings were destroyed by fire at the know "Loyalist Sufferer" buried on Staten engaged as a mariner and gave assistance that ship. It is only postulated that he came Lincoln Co. Upper Canada. He is buried at hands of the Rebels. Island. to the Royal forces during the war of 1812. from Saxony. During the Revolutionary War American Caistor Township Lincoln Co. forces attempted to capture the British William Davis and his wife Hannah Earlier records show the spelling In the Mohawk valley Johan and Eva Phillips with their family of seven as Denyke and Ten Eyck. The produced three sons and 5 daughters, the children, decided to move north to British family was originally Huguenot Loyalist Ancestor James Hughson UEL first being Maragaret ca 1757 and the first territory and remain loyal to the British who emigrated first to Holland by Descendant Paul Lewington UE male Rudolph ca 1760. The youngest was Crown. Hannah died shortly after arriving and then to New York. Andrew John Adam Papst, born in Brunswick, in Upper Canada. William was given land served in the New Jersey James Hughson was born in Dutchess County, New York, about 1746. James sided Rennselar county NY, 12th July, 1777, as in Barton Township which is now the Volunteers and at the close of the with the Loyalists in the Revolutionary War. In his petition, which was brought into the revolutionary war was well underway. Glendale golf course. He established the war received large grants of land New Brunswick following the war, James claimed that in 1776, at the outbreak of war first grist mill at Albion Falls and built a in Kingston Township, on the site to aid in the protection of the British Adam Paps (Pabst) and his oldest son home called Harmony Hall, that was torn of the Village of Cataraqui. He Army at New York, he left his estate. He Rudolph, are known to have been dow a few years ago. He and his family may not have cultivated this land, may never have returned. incarcerated and “appeared before the became part of the group of founders of the as he did become a Master Board”, 17 Mar. 1781 in Albany County, fruit growing industry in Burlington. Mariner on Lake Ontario. James stated that he had served one and and were freed on payment of 100 pounds Nancy Misener UE & Bruce Misener UE one-half years under Major Thomas each. Ward (Royal Standard Regiment) in the construction of Fort Delaney at Bergen At some point Johan joined Butlers Point. James Hughson was a deacon of Rangers and the Census of Niagara of the Baptist church at Springfield, Kings 1783, indicates Adam Papes was released County, New Brunswick. He died at from Capt Lewis Genevay’s company on Read more Loyalist Profiles on our new website at www.uel-hamilton.com! Belleisle in May 1806. Paul Lewington UE & Jillian Christian UE Nov 30, 1783. His son Rudolph joined the KRRNY. 12 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 13

At the conclusion of hostilities Johan Adam received 300 acres of Education Review Passages land in Winchester Township along with two other relatives, and Jean Rae Baxter Rudolph Papist obtained 200 acres in Osnabruck Township. All in Israel by Pat Blackburn children that relocated to this area near present day Cornwall Robert Colin Mills UE received land grants, although there are several occasions where from the Hamilton Spectator possession of these specific lots are not clear and clean. It has been another successful year for the Our presentations are 90 minutes long and Jean Rae Baxter UE at we have four large tables of artifacts for June 29 2012 Masada in Israel. In 73 Education Committee in our in-school presentations for Grades 3 and 7. We the students to touch and see how they The will of the patriarch, Johan Adam and the will from Rudolph AD, 960 Jews leapt to It is with sorrow we announce the completed 50 presentations this year. A operate. These articles bring to life what outline their children, but children for the other two sons has been their death from this high passing of Robert "Colin" Mills, 6th thank you to the following people for has just been talked about in the presenta- very difficult to authenticate. Two similar handwritten notes from plateau rather than be generation Hamiltonian. Lover of and giving up precious hours to spread the tion. ca 1923 would seem to indicate the family of the second male child, taken as slaves to Rome. long-time resident of Belle Cote, Cape Loyalist story to the future members of our Daniel Frederich, but the children of the 3rd male child, John Adam Jean was in Israel in May Breton. Beloved husband of Barbara, association: Jean Rae Baxter, Pat Attached are pictures of Frank Rupert and born 1777 has been very difficult and paid researchers have not for the Tel Aviv launch of father to Linda (Peter Sutherland), Blackburn, Fred Hayward, and Ruth Ruth Nicholson demonstrating the been able to confirm the children of this 3rd child. His marriage to Hazut Mehegenet, the Lucy (Robert Camargo), and David Nicholson. Three other members also artifacts at Winona Public School. Elizabeth McWilliams in 1800 fits with the modest evidence of Hebrew translation of (Janet Lebeau); grandfather to assisted on occasion during the year, children and the census of 1850 and on, confirms the homestead of her short stories. Christopher (Genevieve), Andrew Jean in Masada Dorothy Bingle, Judith Nuttall and Frank Our territory this year expanded out as far Johan Adam on Lot 2 Con 3 Stormont County. The will of Johan (Meadow), Kristin, Jesse (Charlene) Adam dated 1808, leaves the majority of Rupert. as Binbrook. We also had several French Immersion classes. Sam (Michelle), Hal, Mark, Alex land and possessions to his youngest son, (Jenna) and Bryn; great-grandfather to John Adam and intensive searching of land Cora, Gwyneth, Grayden and Ellis, and transactions show the transfer and selling leaves behind his beloved dog Brett. of various plots from John Adam to his The United Empire Loyalists' children. Association of Canada Owner of the world renowned Herbert S. Mills China at King and James. An It is concluded that this union of John Adam original member and past president of and Elizabeth McWilliams produced a HAMILTON BRANCH the United Empire Loyalist Association family of 10 to 11 children all domiciled in MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2014 and an enthusiastic traveler and Stormont county, and the youngest male Please Print herpetologist. A vivid teller of tall tales, child John Jacob Poaps(t) (1823-1896) is some even true! His family came to the considered to be the link. Many land Name______Shaver Family Reunion with Ruth as guest speaker Education Presentation with Frank Rupert UE & Ruth Canadian wilderness in the 1790s and records exist relating to J.J. Poaps as the Nicholson UE built a cabin near the corner of King and developer of the town of Osnabruck Centre, Address______Queen St., as one of the area's first and the Belden maps and his obituary in the settlers long before Hamilton existed. Cornwall Standard of Feb 17, 1896 clearly ______Ontario Visual Heritage Project At a young age, he spent countless indicate his activities as a developer and hours exploring the escarpment looking entrepreneur. It is considered that he was a Postal Code ______A Desert Between Us & Them: for salamanders and snakes, and quite successful land realtor as he is developing a keen interest in natural involved in many land transactions. He was Telephone: Raiders, Traitors and Refugees in the War of 1812 history. on the council of Osnabruck Centre for Home: ( )______Business: ( )______three terms (1872-75), the postmaster Free Premiere Viewings - www.visualheritage.ca/ In lieu of flowers, donations can be 1853-1877, and at one point owned a tavern Fax: A full length version will be screening at the following locations, starting at made to Calvin United Church in and established a, “Fair grounds” on the Home ( )______Other: ( )______the posted times. Margaree Harbour, Cape Breton, Nova farm that he purchased from John Adam, Scotia or the Nova Scotia Nature Trust his pseudo father, in Osnabruck twp. August 24 in Brantford at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing E-Mail: ______Arts, 88 Dalhousie St. Phone: 519 758 8090 or 1 800 265 0710; at 7:00 p.m. at www.nsnt.ca. A graveside service The actual records of birth were burned and will take place on Wednesday, July 3rd lost in the Church fire in Osnabruck ca 1922 Please make your cheque payable to Hamilton Branch UELAC August 30th at Christ Church, Amherstburg as part of the Tall Ships at 1:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Cemetery, but records of his marriage and the birth of Non-Canadian residents, please pay in American funds to cover the extra postage costs. 777 York Blvd, Hamilton. his children exist. Festival at 7:30 p.m. Send to: Membership Co-Chair, Bev Corsini, 40 Oceanic Dr., Stoney Creek L8E 4H5 September 21st at Dundurn Castle, Hamilton as part of Hamilton & the It is to be noted, that Colin attended The actual link therefore of John Jacob to Scourge Memorial celebrations; events begin at 12:00 p.m.; screening at Loyalist events when he was in the area. John Adam is therefore considered tenuous ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2014: 1:00 p.m. He was our guest speaker in February but when taken in the context of land 2001. His uncle Stanley Mills gave the transactions provides a very strong - Dues for a single member: $55.00 October 1st at Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham - part of the Battle of the Loyalist monument to the City of likelihood. - Dues for a family: $75.00 Thames Commemorations at 7:00 p.m. Hamilton in 1929. (spouses and dependent children living in the same household) A history of Johan Adam Papst and Eva - Dues for "other Branch" member: $ 15.00 November 9, Cayuga, as part of the Battle of Naniticoke Creek, location Marie was researched and published by Lt. - Donation to Branch (payable to UELAC) receipt available TBA, 7:00 p.m. Col Ervan Amidon (USAF Ret’d) of enclosed $...... Traverse City Mi. in 2007, and claims UE February 22, 2014 at Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London; daytime ™ TOTAL $______status through the oldest son, Rudolph, of screening times TBA John Adam and brother to John Jacob. Television premiere on TVO on Saturday October 5th at 9:00 p.m. 12 The Hamilton Loyalist Volume XII #2 September 2014 13

At the conclusion of hostilities Johan Adam received 300 acres of Education Review Passages land in Winchester Township along with two other relatives, and Jean Rae Baxter Rudolph Papist obtained 200 acres in Osnabruck Township. All in Israel by Pat Blackburn children that relocated to this area near present day Cornwall Robert Colin Mills UE received land grants, although there are several occasions where from the Hamilton Spectator possession of these specific lots are not clear and clean. It has been another successful year for the Our presentations are 90 minutes long and Jean Rae Baxter UE at we have four large tables of artifacts for June 29 2012 Masada in Israel. In 73 Education Committee in our in-school presentations for Grades 3 and 7. We the students to touch and see how they The will of the patriarch, Johan Adam and the will from Rudolph AD, 960 Jews leapt to It is with sorrow we announce the completed 50 presentations this year. A operate. These articles bring to life what outline their children, but children for the other two sons has been their death from this high passing of Robert "Colin" Mills, 6th thank you to the following people for has just been talked about in the presenta- very difficult to authenticate. Two similar handwritten notes from plateau rather than be generation Hamiltonian. Lover of and giving up precious hours to spread the tion. ca 1923 would seem to indicate the family of the second male child, taken as slaves to Rome. long-time resident of Belle Cote, Cape Loyalist story to the future members of our Daniel Frederich, but the children of the 3rd male child, John Adam Jean was in Israel in May Breton. Beloved husband of Barbara, association: Jean Rae Baxter, Pat Attached are pictures of Frank Rupert and born 1777 has been very difficult and paid researchers have not for the Tel Aviv launch of father to Linda (Peter Sutherland), Blackburn, Fred Hayward, and Ruth Ruth Nicholson demonstrating the been able to confirm the children of this 3rd child. His marriage to Hazut Mehegenet, the Lucy (Robert Camargo), and David Nicholson. Three other members also artifacts at Winona Public School. Elizabeth McWilliams in 1800 fits with the modest evidence of Hebrew translation of (Janet Lebeau); grandfather to assisted on occasion during the year, children and the census of 1850 and on, confirms the homestead of her short stories. Christopher (Genevieve), Andrew Jean in Masada Dorothy Bingle, Judith Nuttall and Frank Our territory this year expanded out as far Johan Adam on Lot 2 Con 3 Stormont County. The will of Johan (Meadow), Kristin, Jesse (Charlene) Adam dated 1808, leaves the majority of Rupert. as Binbrook. We also had several French Immersion classes. Sam (Michelle), Hal, Mark, Alex land and possessions to his youngest son, (Jenna) and Bryn; great-grandfather to John Adam and intensive searching of land Cora, Gwyneth, Grayden and Ellis, and transactions show the transfer and selling leaves behind his beloved dog Brett. of various plots from John Adam to his The United Empire Loyalists' children. Association of Canada Owner of the world renowned Herbert S. Mills China at King and James. An It is concluded that this union of John Adam original member and past president of and Elizabeth McWilliams produced a HAMILTON BRANCH the United Empire Loyalist Association family of 10 to 11 children all domiciled in MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2014 and an enthusiastic traveler and Stormont county, and the youngest male Please Print herpetologist. A vivid teller of tall tales, child John Jacob Poaps(t) (1823-1896) is some even true! His family came to the considered to be the link. Many land Name______Shaver Family Reunion with Ruth as guest speaker Education Presentation with Frank Rupert UE & Ruth Canadian wilderness in the 1790s and records exist relating to J.J. Poaps as the Nicholson UE built a cabin near the corner of King and developer of the town of Osnabruck Centre, Address______Queen St., as one of the area's first and the Belden maps and his obituary in the settlers long before Hamilton existed. Cornwall Standard of Feb 17, 1896 clearly ______Ontario Visual Heritage Project At a young age, he spent countless indicate his activities as a developer and hours exploring the escarpment looking entrepreneur. It is considered that he was a Postal Code ______A Desert Between Us & Them: for salamanders and snakes, and quite successful land realtor as he is developing a keen interest in natural involved in many land transactions. He was Telephone: Raiders, Traitors and Refugees in the War of 1812 history. on the council of Osnabruck Centre for Home: ( )______Business: ( )______three terms (1872-75), the postmaster Free Premiere Viewings - www.visualheritage.ca/ In lieu of flowers, donations can be 1853-1877, and at one point owned a tavern Fax: A full length version will be screening at the following locations, starting at made to Calvin United Church in and established a, “Fair grounds” on the Home ( )______Other: ( )______the posted times. Margaree Harbour, Cape Breton, Nova farm that he purchased from John Adam, Scotia or the Nova Scotia Nature Trust his pseudo father, in Osnabruck twp. August 24 in Brantford at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing E-Mail: ______Arts, 88 Dalhousie St. Phone: 519 758 8090 or 1 800 265 0710; at 7:00 p.m. at www.nsnt.ca. A graveside service The actual records of birth were burned and will take place on Wednesday, July 3rd lost in the Church fire in Osnabruck ca 1922 Please make your cheque payable to Hamilton Branch UELAC August 30th at Christ Church, Amherstburg as part of the Tall Ships at 1:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Cemetery, but records of his marriage and the birth of Non-Canadian residents, please pay in American funds to cover the extra postage costs. 777 York Blvd, Hamilton. his children exist. Festival at 7:30 p.m. Send to: Membership Co-Chair, Bev Corsini, 40 Oceanic Dr., Stoney Creek L8E 4H5 September 21st at Dundurn Castle, Hamilton as part of Hamilton & the It is to be noted, that Colin attended The actual link therefore of John Jacob to Scourge Memorial celebrations; events begin at 12:00 p.m.; screening at Loyalist events when he was in the area. John Adam is therefore considered tenuous ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2014: 1:00 p.m. He was our guest speaker in February but when taken in the context of land 2001. His uncle Stanley Mills gave the transactions provides a very strong - Dues for a single member: $55.00 October 1st at Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham - part of the Battle of the Loyalist monument to the City of likelihood. - Dues for a family: $75.00 Thames Commemorations at 7:00 p.m. Hamilton in 1929. (spouses and dependent children living in the same household) A history of Johan Adam Papst and Eva - Dues for "other Branch" member: $ 15.00 November 9, Cayuga, as part of the Battle of Naniticoke Creek, location Marie was researched and published by Lt. - Donation to Branch (payable to UELAC) receipt available TBA, 7:00 p.m. Col Ervan Amidon (USAF Ret’d) of enclosed $...... Traverse City Mi. in 2007, and claims UE February 22, 2014 at Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London; daytime ™ TOTAL $______status through the oldest son, Rudolph, of screening times TBA John Adam and brother to John Jacob. Television premiere on TVO on Saturday October 5th at 9:00 p.m. 14 The Hamilton Loyalist

Upcoming Events Hamilton Branch UELAC

Hamilton Branch of the UELAC PRESIDENT & EDUCATION CHAIR: Meetings – 4th Thursday of Feb., March, April, Oct. and Nov. at Olivet United Church, Pat Blackburn UE 40 Empress St., lower level. Program at 7:30 p.m. 5188 Lakeshore Rd. Unit 510 Burlington, ON L7L 6P4 (289) 337-1315 Sept. 29 Annual Picnic at historic Dan & Dorothy Wentworth’s farm, 1573 Butter Rd. W., [email protected] Ancaster; meet at 3 p.m. Bring a pot luck food item to share. Oct. 24 Dr. David Faux – Researching through DNA Evidence NEWSLETTER EDITOR & Nov. 22 Dorothy Turcotte – Col. Robert Nelles & his family from Grimsby PAST PRESIDENT: Ruth Nicholson UE Dec. 7 Christmas Luncheon , St. Andrew’s Anglican, 156 Main St. W., Grimsby, 12 21 Chudleigh Street noon. Tickets cost $22.00 each. Contact Gloria Howard UE Waterdown, ON L0R 2H6 Feb. 27 AGM - Anne Jarvis – The Griffin House of Ancaster 905-689-7554 [email protected]

SECRETARY: OTHER EVENTS: Marilyn Hardsand UE P.O. Box 188 Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0 Ancaster Historical Society 905-689-2790 Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson St. E. Ancaster – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 Bob Williamson – Lake Ontario Naval History in the War of 1812 GENEALOGIST: Jan. 25 Dave Ciacone – Tales of Historic Mills & Maintaining Their Value Michele Lewis UE 535 Kastelic Place Burlington ON L7N 3S9 Dundas Valley Historical Society 905-639-2931 Council Chambers of Old Town Hall, 60 Main St. at 7:30 p.m. $3.00 admission [email protected] Sept. 11 Dave MacDougall - History of the Desjardins Canal Oct. 9 Robin McKee – War of 1812 – Virtual Cemetery Tour at Garstin Centre for the Arts, TREASURER: Home of Dundas Little Threatre, 37 Market St. S. Gloria Howard UE Unit 409, 908 Mohawk Rd. E. Hamilton ON L8T 2R8 Fieldcote Museum 905-575-9878 63 Sulphur Springs Rd. Ancaster; also at the Old Town Hall next door. 7 p.m. [email protected] The Bloody Assize Display continues until 2014. Additional elements have been added. Nov. 6 Lois Carey - Coffee & Culture at the Old Town Hall. Noose, Knife, Fire and Plough: MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIRS: Ancaster and the War of 1812, highlighting the Bloody Assize. Bev Corsini UE & Gloria M. Oakes UE Waterdown - East Flamborough Heritage Society 40 Oceanic Dr. Stoney Creek L8E 4H5 St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Dr. Waterdown at 8 p.m. (905) 664-1610 Nov. 9 Heritage Book Fair, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Guest Speaker Natthan Tidridge – The Duke [email protected] of Kent, Queen Victoria’s Father [email protected]

PUBLISHING EDITOR & WEBMASTER: Jennifer Smith UE Visit our website at www.uel-hamilton.com! [email protected]