Approximately one-third of the people living in the Colonies at the time of the Revolution were loyal to the King. During the War, some fought in Loyalist units. By the end of the war, most were forced to leave, either north to Canada or back across the ocean. Many filed claims with the British government for failing to protect them from the rebels. Learn about the records of their service and the records of their time after the War.

 

Craig Roberts Scott, MA, CG, FUGA is the President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc., a genealogical publishing firm with over 10,000 titles in print. A professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than forty years, he specializes in records of the National Archives, especially those that relate to the military. He has coordinated the Military tracks at IGHR, SLIG, and GRIP in years past. He is currently the Coordinator of the SLIG Consultation Track, helping students solve their brick wall problems.

 

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Migrating ancestors can be difficult to follow as they move from place to place. Three case studies will show techniques and records you can use to make it easier to follow their paths. The case studies involve a colonial migration from Pennsylvania to Virginia, a move from Vermont to New York to Illinois in the early 19th century, and a move from Illinois to Nebraska to homestead in the later 19th century. Learn methods and sources that will help you follow your ancestors wherever and whenever they moved.

 

Annette Burke Lyttle, CG® owns Heritage Detective, LLC, providing professional genealogical services in research, education, and writing. She speaks on a variety of genealogical topics and loves helping people uncover and share their family stories. Annette is a course coordinator for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the British Institute. She is a published writer whose research interests include Quaker ancestors and ancestral migrations in the US. She is past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists and editor of The Florida Genealogist.

 

 

It began like the genealogical research of so many families, to learn more about the relatives who came before them.  It led to the surprising discovery of stories from family members spanning eight generations, each serving in the conflicts of their era, from the War of Independence through Vietnam.

 

Armand Kinslow joined the USMC as an infantry officer.  He later served as an intelligence officer during the Cold War, the Gulf War, and the Global War on Terror, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.  Between his military and government service, Kinslow spent four decades working in intelligence gathering and analysis.  He is an avid history buff, particularly of America's military campaigns.

 

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