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Loyalist Gazette

The Fall 2023 issue is now publicly available in the Loyalist Gazette index.

The latest issues are available exclusively to members – log in to read them.

UELAC Scholarship

The Loyalist Scholarship is available to Masters and PhD students.

The deadline to apply is February 28th.

Learn more about the scholarship or browse past UELAC Scholars.

What is a Loyalist?

The Loyalist Flag

In general, the United Empire Loyalists were those who had been settled in the 13 colonies at the outbreak of the American Revolution, who remained loyal to the British crown and took up the Royal Standard, and who settled in what is now Canada at the end of the war.

Learn more about the Loyalists.

Learn more about the UELAC.

Loyalist Trails

Our weekly e-newsletter is full of information, research, and community events.

Subscribe here or visit the archive for prior issues back to 2004.

Loyalist Monuments

Loyalist Monuments

The contributions of the Loyalists have been recognized in the form of monuments, memorials and plaques, as well as commemorative stamps, plates, and more.

The Loyalist Directory

UELAC maintains a growing list of people of the Loyalist era, especially United Empire Loyalists.

To contribute information to the Directory, please contact Doug Grant.

UELAC Promotional Catalogue

Clothing, face masks, pins, medals, ribbons, books & more in the UELAC store.

We hope you will enjoy wearing, using or displaying your selection, and satisfying the curiosity it is sure to arouse in others.

Charitable Donations

Donations may be directed to UELAC, any Association Branch, fund or project.

A charitable donation receipt will be provided for tax purposes.

Latest News & Updates

Oct. 14, 2024: Issue 2024-#41 of the Loyalist Trails newsletter has been published online.

Oct. 14, 2024: A new record for Pvt. Morris Doherty has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

Oct. 14, 2024: A new record for Pvt. James Doherty has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

Oct. 9, 2024: The Fall 2023 Loyalist Gazette is now available to the public.

Oct. 9, 2024: The Loyalist Directory and the list of UE Certificates have been updated based on the certificates issued through September 30, 2024.

Oct. 7, 2024: Information about Capt. James Curgenven has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed new information.

Sept. 30, 2024: Information about Pvt. William Brittain has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Chris Wilson who contributed information via Angela Donovan.

Sept. 27, 2024: A new record for Ephraim Treadwell has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Donna (Brockway) Neilson who contributed information.

Sept. 16, 2024: A new record for William Wallace has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

Aug. 28, 2024: Information about Pvt. Thomas Reynolds has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

Aug. 20, 2024: Information about John Apps has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

Aug. 19, 2024: A new record for Jacob S. Myer (Meyer) has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Vicki Holmes who contributed information.

Aug. 19, 2024: Information about Alexander Rose has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Katie Cleghorn who contributed information.

Aug. 19, 2024: Information about John Rose has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Katie Cleghorn who contributed information.

July 24, 2024: A new record for Capt. Isaac Coffin has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

July 23, 2024: A new record for John Nelson has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

July 23, 2024: Information about Samuel Nelson has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

July 23, 2024: Information about Hannah Schaver Sypes has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Katie Cleghorn who contributed information.

July 23, 2024: Information about Conrad Wert has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Katie Cleghorn who contributed information.

July 23, 2024: Information about John Cook Sr. has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Katie Cleghorn who contributed information.

July 10, 2024: We are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Loyalist Scholarship are Blake McGready and Graham Nickerson.

June 24, 2024: A new record for Pvt. Francis Reilly has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

June 24, 2024: A new record for Pvt. William Reilly has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

June 11, 2024: Information about Pvt. John Hillaker has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Andrew Payzant who contributed information.

June 11, 2024: Information about Pvt. Peter Mangard has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Andrew Payzant who contributed information.

June 11, 2024: Information about Sgt. John Coop has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Andrew Payzant who contributed information.

May 24, 2024: Information about Peter Finney/Fennell has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Katie Cleghorn who contributed information.

May 24, 2024: Information about Thomas McIlmoyle has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Katie Cleghorn who contributed information.

May 24, 2024: Information about Hannah Sypes has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Katie Cleghorn who contributed information.

May 17, 2024: Information about Dr. James Boggs has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Andrew Payzant who contributed information.

May 14, 2024: A new record for William Bethell has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

May 14, 2024: A new record for Pvt. Peter Connolly has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

May 14, 2024: Information about Pvt. Patrick Connolly has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.

Apr. 18, 2024: The Spring 2024 Loyalist Gazette is now available to members – you must be logged in to access it.

→ See all the Loyalist Directory updates since January 2022.

History of the UELAC

The evolution of the association from its beginnings, in five chapters.

Read the History of the UELAC.

Resources & Education

Our index of Loyalist research resources can help you find more information online.

We have prepared Education & Outreach material for teachers and anyone interested in learning more.

Honours & Recognition

The UELAC has honoured numerous individuals for their contributions to the association and to the preservation of Loyalist History.

Meet them in our Honours & Recognition folder.

Branches of the UELAC

Learn about the branches of the association and the areas they represent, now with an interactive national map. Branch websites, social media and contact information are noted.

UELAC Membership

Become part of the UELAC family. Join a branch and become a member.

If you are a descendant, work toward a Loyalist Certificate.

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