Loyalist

A Loyalist Bibliography

Here is a brief Loyalist bibliography. For a more detailed bibliography see the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada web page. UELAC

Please have a good look at the Loyalist Bibliography to determine what primary or secondary sources to search. Research should start with your own family, followed by searching in primary sources such as Vital Statistics (Birth, Marriage, Death), Census Records, Land Records and Loyalist Claims.

There are many secondary sources which can point the way. Some important Loyalist sources are discussed in the presentation
"Getting a Handle on Your Loyalist Ancestor Using Published Sources," which is #49 in my publications list.

Common Sources you can use to research your family history are:

Oral Histories, Family Documents and Traditions
Census Records
Church Records
BMD or Vital Statistics
Newspapers
Wills and Probate Records
Land Records
Cemetery Records
Local Histories and Atlases
Telephone Directories and City Directories
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Miltiray Records

Updated February 12, 2020