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The Loyalist Connection

During my search for my family I uncovered many interesting things.  One exciting fact was that I am descended from many United Empire Loyalists. Following the American Revolution more than 20,000 loyalists fled to Nova Scotia to rebuild their lives.  They faced poverty, adversity and disappointment in their new country.  They were unwanted both in the new United States and in their new home.  Perhaps that is why the Loyalist tradition in Nova Scotia has remained strong and to this day it is considered a honor to be descended from that brave group of immigrants.   I am so very proud of my ancestors and all that they accomplished.  These are my loyalist roots:

Jonathan Anderson born December 25, 1745 in Greenwich, Connecticut and died January 15, 1809 at Granville, Nova Scotia. He and his wife Mary Henderson born September 14, 1748 in Connecticut died June 01, 1827 in Granville, Nova Scotia and emigrated to Nova Scotia in 1779. He was a Lieutenant  in the New York Volunteers. He received a Loyalist Land Grant of 350 acres in Clements Township in 1784. 

Christopher Benson  was a Loyalist from NY. He came to NY in 1760 and was a member of the British Army (Loyalists) who settled at Annapolis after the Revolution - the author's fourth great grandfather. 

William Simmons Benson - the author's third great grandfather.

Thomas Dakin received a land grant of 200 acres in Digby County in 1787 - the author's fifth great grandfather.

Isaac Titus was compelled to join the American militia against his will, but escaped to join the British - the author's fifth great grandfather.

Losee Titus a Loyalist from McNeil's Company - the author's fourth great grandfather.

Joseph Denton emigrated to Digby Neck, Nova Scotia early in the year 1783 - the author's fifth great grandfather.

William Saxton - the author's fifth greatgrandfather.

If you are interested in learning more about the Loyalist Experience you will enjoy this web site The United Empire Loyalists Association Of Canada.  Perhaps you too will find a piece of your past.