As a special part of her Genealogy with a Canadian Twist series, Kathryn Lake Hogan will present her free webinar, Revolutionary Choices: Exploring Loyalist and Patriot Roots at 250 Years, on Thursday, April 17, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.
This year marks 250 years since the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, a pivotal moment in American and Canadian history.
As families chose sides — Patriot or Loyalist —their decisions sent ripples across generations. Many who remained loyal to the British Crown found refuge in what would become Canada, shaping communities in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Upper Canada.
But how do we trace those stories today?
We’ll commemorate this historic anniversary and explore the fascinating — and often complex — research paths of American Revolutionary War ancestors.
In this webinar presentation, you’ll discover:
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- What happened when the first shot rang out
- How to identify whether your ancestor was a Patriot or a Loyalist
- Key resources for researching both groups, including digital archives and lineage society databases
- How Loyalist migration impacted Canadian settlement patterns
- Practical tips for proving your lineage and documenting your findings.
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Whether you’re starting out or refining a long-standing research project, this presentation aims to provide insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies.
Register here.
