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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?
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.
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
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.
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
Apr. 2, 2025: Information about Robert Barry/Berry has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.
Apr. 1, 2025: The latest issue of the Chilliwack Branch Link-Up newsletter has been added to the Branch Newsletters page.
Apr. 1, 2025: The latest issue of the Kingston & District Branch Cataraqui Loyalist Town Crier newsletter has been added to the Branch Newsletters page.
Apr. 1, 2025: A new record for Cpl. John Anderson has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Michael Mallery who contributed information.
Mar. 31, 2025: A new record for Pvt. Jabez Adams has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Jayne Mortenson who contributed information.
Mar. 30, 2025: Issue 2025-#13 of the Loyalist Trails newsletter has been published online.
Mar. 28, 2025: The Saskatchewan Branch website has moved: visit them at www.saskuelac.ca.
Mar. 21, 2025: The Spring 2025 issue of the PEI Branch Loyalist Beacon newsletter has been added to the Branch Newsletters page.
Mar. 15, 2025: Information about Isaac Adams has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Michael Mallery who contributed information.
Mar. 15, 2025: Information about Thomas Dalton has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.
Mar. 15, 2025: Information about Lieut. George Scott has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.
Mar. 13, 2025: A new record for Ephraim Clyburn has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Jayne Mortenson who contributed information.
Mar. 11, 2025: The Loyalist Directory and the list of UE Certificates have been updated with the information from certificates issued in February.
Mar. 10, 2025: The March 2025 issue of the Edmonton Branch Loyalist Northern Lights newsletter has been added to the Branch Newsletters page.
Mar. 6, 2025: The Winter 2025 (February) issue of the Grand River Branch newsletter has been added to the Branch Newsletters page.
Mar. 4, 2025: Information about Joseph English has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.
Mar. 4, 2025: Information about Pvt. John Strickland has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.
Mar. 3, 2025: A new record for John Barrow has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.
Feb. 27, 2025: The February 2025 issue of the Chilliwack Link-Up has been added to the Branch Newsletters page.
Feb. 17, 2025: The February 2025 issue of the Quinte Loyalist Muster has been added to the Branch Newsletters page.
Feb. 13, 2025: Information about Lieut. Kenneth MacDonald has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.
Feb. 12, 2025: Information about Richard Casselman has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Ross McCurdy who contributed information.
Jan. 23, 2025: A new record for Zachariah Van Sickles has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.
Jan. 20, 2025: A new record for Lathrop Chase has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.
Jan. 17, 2025: You can now register online for the 2025 UELAC Conference, July 10-13, in Saint John, New Brunswick.
Jan. 15, 2025: Information about Joseph Hicks has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Anne Robertson-Dunec who contributed information.
Jan. 1, 2025: Happy new year from the UELAC!
Dec. 27, 2024: A new record for Capt. Jacob Getcheus has been added to the Loyalist Directory based on information researched by Brian McConnell.
Dec. 26, 2024: Information about John Crysler (“John Jr.” but son of Philip Crysler) has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Lorraine Sherren who contributed information.
Dec. 25, 2024: Merry Christmas from the UELAC!
Dec. 12, 2024: A new record for Jeremiah Dayley has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Kevin Wisener who contributed information.
Dec. 5, 2024: Information about (Albert) Oliver Campbell has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Vanessa Warner who contributed information.
Dec. 4, 2024: Information about Pvt. Nicholas Hoffman Jr. has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Vanessa Warner who contributed information.
Dec. 4, 2024: Information about Casper Ramey has been added to the Loyalist Directory. Thanks to Vanessa Warner who contributed information.
Oct. 25, 2024: The Fall 2024 Loyalist Gazette is now available to members – you must be logged in to access it.
Oct. 9, 2024: The Fall 2023 Loyalist Gazette is now available to the public.
July 10, 2024: We are pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the Loyalist Scholarship are Blake McGready and Graham Nickerson.
→ 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.