Podcasts about british loyalists

No one sheds a tear for the British Loyalists of Long Island, those inhabitants who remained loyal to the crown during the American Revolution. But genealogist Brendon Burns has spent a tremendous amount of effort tracking them down through libraries and archives across the world. The result is his 5-volume series The Loyal and Doubtful: Index to the Acts of British Loyalism in the Greater New York and Long Island Area 1775-1783. It's a meticulous record of people in New York, Staten Island, and on Long Island, acting in support of King George and the efforts to subdue the patriots. The Loyal and Doubtful is of a piece with Brendon's work as a genealogist at the Daughters of the American Revolution. He helps vet applications for membership, which includes proving that an ancestor demonstrated "unfailing" service to the revolution. This criteria poses a problem on Long Island where swearing an oath of loyalty or other public acts of support could hardly have been avoided. On this episode, Brendon walks us through the DAR process, the challenges of disproving loyal acts, and what the surviving records can tell us about life on Long Island during the war. Further Research Brendon Burns (APG) The Loyal and Doubtful The Virginia Genealogist Genealogical Research System (DAR) Daughters of the American Revolution Inhabitants of New York by Thomas B. Wilson (via WorldCat) “A List of Persons on Long Island”: Biography, Voluntarism, and Suffolk County's 1778 Oath of Allegiance by Christopher Minty (LI History Journal) Audio Footnotes: Episode 45 : Loyalist Richard Floyd Episode 137: Lost British Forts of Long Island

The saga of the Morristown ghost has been told around campfires and dinner tables in Morris County for generations. Local legend claimed that British Loyalists secretly buried stolen Patriot treasure on Schooley Mountain as they fled the oncoming forces of George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Years later, in 1788, a former schoolteacher from Connecticut, Ransford Rodgers, convinced local prominent Morristown families that a ghost was protecting the true location of the treasure and that he alone could exorcise it. Little did the victims know, Rodgers was perpetuating an elaborate hoax and eventually extorted large sums of money from the embarrassed local elite. The tale has been recounted in various sensational pamphlets and publications ever since, leaving behind a mystery of what is true or myth. Author Peter Zablocki separates fact from fiction in the story of the great Morristown ghost hoax. Peter Zablocki is a historian, educator and author of numerous books detailing New Jersey's history. His articles often appear in various popular history publications, and his podcast, History Teachers Talking, is available on all popular streaming platforms. For more information about his books, podcast or any upcoming author events, visit www.peterzablocki.com. Purchase HERE

Brand new Major General Charles Lee was looking pretty darn indispensable in the early days of the American Revolution.After the British abandoned Boston, their next move was unclear. The Continentals believed that the next attack would either hit Canada, New York City, or the Southern colonies.It is worth noting that new General Charles Lee was appointed to each of these commands. He became the early Revolution's troubleshooter.And there was a lot of trouble to shoot.There were British Loyalists, runaway slaves, poorly equipped and trained Continental militia, and civilian governments who didn't seem to realize that the British were about to rain hell and damnation down on them.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to support us on Patreon! Subscribe to History's TrainwrecksSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/historys-trainwrecks. Help keep trainwrecks on the tracks. Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/historys-trainwrecks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Albany was discovered in 1609 by Henry Hudson, where Fort Nassau, a Dutch settlement's fortified trading post and warehouse, was built in 1614 on Castle Island (known today as Westerio Island). A massive influx of colonists from Denmark, Germany, Holland, Norway, and Scotland arrived and built Fort Orange in 1619. More people came and occupied the village of Beverwyck, the area surrounding Fort Orange. British forces captured Beverwyck and renamed it Albany in 1664. In 1777, the British attacked the hilltop military post on State Street called Fort Frederick opposite Fort George, which was situated on the same street at the foot of the hill. A colonial hospital where injured Patriots who fought in the Revolution, stood at the corner of Lodge and Pine Streets. The surrounding region is home to many historic ruins of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Bear Mountain, located on the Hudson where the U.S. 9W, Washington County connects to the Palisades Interstate Parkway, is still home to the remains of two forts conquered by the British during the Revolutionary War, Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton. Bennington Battlefield, the site of the famous August 14, 1977 battle between the Patriots and British, is located close to Wallooomsac, Washington County, on N.Y. 67. Butlersbury Mansion, the historic home of the infamous Tory raiders John and Walter Butler, still exists after being built in 1742, in the vicinity of Fonda in the Mohawk Valley on Switzer Hill. The father and son, British Loyalists, plundered many Patriot settlements in Mohawk Valley and amassed many spoils. They escaped to Canada before the end of the war, but not without burying at undisclosed locations near the mansion an immense amount of loot from their pillaging. Mohawk settlements. A total of sixteen villages called Indian castles located in the Mohawk Valley, Montgomery County, was owned by the Mohawks from 1580 to 1666. In 1666, all these villages were burned, save the one situated in Auriesville. Four castles were built as replacements, but these too were burnt in 1693, which contributed to the considerable reduction of the Indian population. The exact location of the original castles is unknown. Still, three have been determined as existing villages near Indian Castle, Fort Hunter, and Fort Plain that once existed at the time of the Revolution. Continental Village. This village is two miles north of Gallows Hill Road, Putnam County, somewhere further up north of Peekskill. From 1777 to 1781, it was used as a camp and supply center by the Patriots during the Revolutionary War. Crown Point Campsite is situated in Essex County near the west end of Lake Champlain Bridge. This campsite is where the French built Ford Frederic in 1731, but they had it blown up themselves at the arrival of British armed forces. The British had to construct Fort Crown a little further inland, as a result, which, unfortunately, accidentally burnt in 1773. This campsite that the Patriots and British occupied during different times of the Revolutionary War can be found near the remnants of the said forts. Dobbs Ferry Site on the Hudson River, the former primary crossing point of the lower Hudson, is located on Dobbs Ferry, Westchester County. Much of the shoreline has changed with the times, but the area still has many recoverable Revolutionary War artifacts. Schuylerville. This is the location of a 50-acre open field on the west bank of the Hudson, situated past New York 29, west of U.S. 5, Saratoga Co. by a few hundred feet. After the historical battle of Saratoga, this field was used as the site where 6,300 of the remaining British forces surrendered on October 17, 1777. This historical battlefield still contains many authentic relics from the Revolutionary War. Fishkill Landing is located opposite Newburgh near U.S. 9, Dutchess Co., on the east bank of the Hudson. The ruins of Fort Hill, a garrison used by the Patriots during the Revolutionary War, can be found here. Fishk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/treasure-revealed/support

Welcome to Blackbird9's Breakfast Club's Wednesday podcast, "The Resounding Colonel Cleveland Rendezvous Horn". Tonight we examine the history of Colonel Benjamin Cleveland and the 1780 Victory Over The Mountain Military Campaign that began at Rendezvous Mountain in Wilkes County, North Cackilacki. https://www.blackbird9tradingposts.org/2022/06/22/the-resounding-colonel-cleveland-rendezvous-horn-blackbird9/In the First Hour we cover the chaotic events brought on by the teachings of the Frankfurt School Marxists. Their mission has always been to establish a Greater Israel ruled by globalism under the direction of Talmudic Noahide Law and at the same time force all other nations to surrender their independent sovereignty. In the second hour of "The Resounding Colonel Cleveland Rendezvous Horn" the host examines the history of Colonel Benjamin Cleveland and the 1780 Victory Over The Mountain Military Campaign which was a pivotal win for the American Patriots over the British Loyalists in what would be called the War for Independence's largest All-American Fight.

With Canada re-opening its borders soon to tourism, I'm excited to welcome our first Canadian guest on the show. We're headed into the countryside of Quebec today to chat with Jason Stafford of Manoir Hovey, one of the top hotels in all of Canada. Though it's set in French Canada, Manoir Hovey was actually designed after George Washington's estate by a businessman from Georgia in the year 1900. In wondering how this could be, I unraveled the fascinating history of the town of North Hatley, where British Loyalists fled to after 1776 and were followed by Southern land owners after the Civil War. This influx of 17th and 18th century Americans mixing with the local French population has created a melting pot experience unique in this world. Jason and I chat on everything from Montreal Bagels, to haunted grandfather clocks, to 5 star service and locally sourced food.   Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn

This week on Women of War Hannah and Nicola decide to include women in the sequel and visit a woman who played an important role in the American Revolutionary War - Molly Brant. Join us as we get a bit philosophical to learn about how Mohawk leader Molly helped convince the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to support the British Loyalists in the war and why. May or may not include numerous Hamilton lyrics.   This episode contains references to violence and atrocities committed against First Nations Americans during colonisation and the American Revolutionary War. It also contains some coarse language, it may not be suitable for all listeners.    This podcast is recorded on Wurundjeri land and we pay our respects to elders past and present. Sovereignty was never ceded. This episode is set across modern day New York and Canada, or on the lands of the greater Haudenosaunee Confederacy, one of the longest-lasting participatory democracies in the world, which continues to this day. We also pay our respect to the nations within the Haudenosaunee Confederacy.   Donate to The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) at https://www.nwac.ca/donate/   All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this podcast however with the nature of historical research, there may be mistakes or inconsistencies.    For more information on the podcast, go to womenofwarpod.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @womenofwarpod for updates, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes shenanigans. Sign up to our newsletter at womenofwarpod.com/subscribe    Intro and Outro Music: Frosty Forest by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Henry Clinton realizes that the North is a stalemate, and sets his eyes on what he thinks is a hot bed of British Loyalists who will rally to the King in Charleston, SC.

My most current guest is Mark R. Anderson, author of The Battle for the Fourteenth Colony: America’s War of Liberation in Canada, 1774-1776 (University Press of New England, 2014). Anderson’s award-winning book presents the most detailed and nuanced study of the entire Quebec campaign in print today.Long an under-represented campaign in the general historiography of the American Revolution, the 1775 Canada expedition is brought to life in Anderson’s treatment, as he presents the story from multiple perspectives, including the American expeditionary force, the British Loyalists, and the Canadien inhabitants of the Quebec parishes.Anderson’s book addresses a major oversight in the historiography of the Revolution, and in the process, is a highly detailed political and military narrative that is destined to be the standard work in the field for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My most current guest is Mark R. Anderson, author of The Battle for the Fourteenth Colony: America’s War of Liberation in Canada, 1774-1776 (University Press of New England, 2014). Anderson’s award-winning book presents the most detailed and nuanced study of the entire Quebec campaign in print today.Long an under-represented campaign in the general historiography of the American Revolution, the 1775 Canada expedition is brought to life in Anderson’s treatment, as he presents the story from multiple perspectives, including the American expeditionary force, the British Loyalists, and the Canadien inhabitants of the Quebec parishes.Anderson’s book addresses a major oversight in the historiography of the Revolution, and in the process, is a highly detailed political and military narrative that is destined to be the standard work in the field for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My most current guest is Mark R. Anderson, author of The Battle for the Fourteenth Colony: America’s War of Liberation in Canada, 1774-1776 (University Press of New England, 2014). Anderson’s award-winning book presents the most detailed and nuanced study of the entire Quebec campaign in print today.Long an under-represented campaign in the general historiography of the American Revolution, the 1775 Canada expedition is brought to life in Anderson’s treatment, as he presents the story from multiple perspectives, including the American expeditionary force, the British Loyalists, and the Canadien inhabitants of the Quebec parishes.Anderson’s book addresses a major oversight in the historiography of the Revolution, and in the process, is a highly detailed political and military narrative that is destined to be the standard work in the field for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My most current guest is Mark R. Anderson, author of The Battle for the Fourteenth Colony: America’s War of Liberation in Canada, 1774-1776 (University Press of New England, 2014). Anderson’s award-winning book presents the most detailed and nuanced study of the entire Quebec campaign in print today.Long an under-represented campaign in the general historiography of the American Revolution, the 1775 Canada expedition is brought to life in Anderson’s treatment, as he presents the story from multiple perspectives, including the American expeditionary force, the British Loyalists, and the Canadien inhabitants of the Quebec parishes.Anderson’s book addresses a major oversight in the historiography of the Revolution, and in the process, is a highly detailed political and military narrative that is destined to be the standard work in the field for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to robinlofton.com for another Wiki History Lecture!         November is the month that Americans remember and honor its veterans—the brave men and women who fought for freedom and liberty both within the country and around the world. As of 2013, there are nearly 20 million veterans living in the United States.  Of that number, more than 2 million veterans are African American.     African Americans have fought in every war beginning with the Revolutionary War.   Civil War: 200,000 African Americans served. World War I: 375,000 African Americans served World War II: 1 million African Americans served   I won’t continue through all the wars but I’m sure that you send the trend!   Indeed, the African American presence in the military was always strong and is continuing to grow stronger. There were difficulties, particularly racial discrimination, there were victories and triumphs, there have been heroes (lots of heroes!) and yes, there have been defeats. The history is long and varied so I think that we should get started discussing this fascinating but often forgotten history.   This is African American history at its finest! But you might be asking yourself: what can I learn from it?   Great question.   Here’s the answer:  Courage.  Determination. Honor.   Great qualities! Everyone can benefit from these qualities—whether military or civilian, male or female, rich or poor, Black or white. Everyone.    And these stories about African Americans in the military--their bravery to face obstacles like racism, their determination to fight for their country and their freedom, their courage under fire whether it came from Nazis in 1944, from the Vietcong  in 1969 or from other American soldiers—these stories will inspire you to transcend any hardships that might be in your own life. So, let’s get begin at the beginning.   Did you know that African Americans fought in the Revolutionary War?  Well, you can believe it because both free and enslaved Africans fought on both sides of the war (at least in the beginning). You might wonder why, in the 1770s) any Black person, especially slaves, would fight for the American Patriots or for the British Loyalists.   There were, of course, many different reasons but most boiled down to fighting for their freedom or believing in the republican principles of liberty and equality. Many enslaved Blacks (on both sides) were promised their freedom. During that time, blacks served as soldiers, spies, guides and messengers.  Yet free and enslaved Africans were not initially welcomed to join the Americans.  In fact, General George Washington fervently refused to recruit Blacks into the Continental Army and actually took steps to keep them out. In fact, General Washington, in 1775, issued an order to army recruiters, ordering them not to enroll "any deserter from the Ministerial army, nor any stroller, negro or vagabond". That was not his highest moment. But he eventually was forced to accept Blacks into the army when the British general granted freedom to all slaves willing to serve the British forces.       Still, there were many Blacks who served with distinction and honor.  Crispus Attucks (hopefully, this is a familiar name), a runaway slave was one of the first people killed by the British in 1770, which was a major step towards Revolution. That is a long story, which I won’t go into right now, but he died in the Boston Massacre and was viewed as a martyr by both whites and Blacks at the time and still is today as well. In fact, a Crispus Attucks Monument was erected in Boston.  Peter Salem was also a man that served with honor and distinction for the Americans during the Revolution.  He was a true hero at the battle of Bunker Hill. Salem was a slave whose owner allowed him to join the militiamen.  At the famous Battle of Bunker Hill, the Americans were just about to surrender when Salem stepped forward and shot and killed the commander of the British forces. After that heroic feat, the Americans gained renewed energy and eventually won that important battle. Because of his courage under fire, Salem was put on a postage stamp, but not until in 1968. Better late than never!   In total, more than 5,000 Blacks fought on the American side during the Revolutionary War.  There is no denying that African Americans made substantial contributions to the victory that created the United States of America.   There are a lot more wars and experiences to discuss so let’s move on.  This is the beginning of a long and continuing story of African Americans serving in the armed forces.   But since this is a wiki history lecture, we will not discuss the African American presence every U.S. war—that would take a very long time—so we will focus on the important or recurrent themes that marked the military experience for African Americans.  And we would be remiss in failing to mention a few special people and military units who distinguished themselves in combat.   One prevailing theme (briefly touched upon in the previous section) is racial discrimination in and by the military.   Even as Crispus Attucks was fighting (and dying) for the American cause, racial discrimination was a major factor in determining who could fight for freedom and, indeed, who was “entitled” to freedom in the American colonies. Despite the promises made and the rights proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence, which said that “all men are created equal,” Africans were not included in these republican principles. (Remember that Crispus Attucks was, himself, an escaped slave.)   Racial discrimination has been rampant in the military since the formation of the Continental Army in the 1700s.  Although African Americans have fought in every major war in America, they were not afforded the rights or given the duties that white soldiers were readily granted. The discrimination and bias were expressed in different ways.   1.   Segregation   From the American Revolution through the mid-20th century wars, the military endorsed racial segregation. In other words, Blacks and Whites were kept separate in living, eating, training, and even combat situations. The war department felt that racial segregation in the military just as in civilian life was the most logical and efficient way to manage the presence of Blacks in the army.    In World War II, for example, more than 1 million African Americans served in the military. However, Blacks were not permitted to join the air force or marines. And the segregated regiments (called “colored regiments”) were not treated equally. African American units often had inferior accommodations, food, and training.  Still, by World War II, African American enlistment in the military was at an all-time high because Blacks wanted to serve their country and fight the growing threat from Nazi War Machine.  In 1948, President Truman ended segregation in the military. Of course, segregation remained the norm throughout in civilian life.     2. Assignments   Another form of racial discrimination in the military was with the assignments that were given to African Americans. One type of assignment was simply support. For example, African Americans in the Navy could serve only as cooks or waiters. This extended to the rest of the military.  White soldiers and officers did not want to train or give arms to Black soldiers.  Others felt that Blacks were unable to learn and were intellectual inferior to Whites so they could only serve to support the white soldiers or as general labor to the military.    Later, when Blacks were allowed to participate in combat, they were given the most dangerous assignments that often resulted in high levels of casualties. During the Civil War, for example, the Black death toll was 40 percent higher than the death toll for whites. And this is an interesting story. In World War I, when the Americans arrived in Europe, France requested soldiers for its armies.  American General Pershing was reluctant to give U.S. soldiers to the French army but he finally agreed to give the Black soldiers. In response, the French army assigned the Black soldiers to the hardest, dirtiest, and most dangerous assignments. Casualties were enormous. And this problem was also noted in the Vietnam War, in which 40 percent of African Americans draftees were given combat assignments and suffered twice the casualty rate of white military draftees.   Racial bias was also evident in the military draft and recruitment. Again, the Vietnam War serves as an example.  Remember the draft was used to obtain most of the soldiers for that war. Of course, there were exceptions to the draft and many of them favored white Americans.  For example, deferments for college attendance and certain civilian occupations favored whites over Blacks. In fact, 41 percent of draftees were African American though Blacks accounted for only 12 percent of the population. The casualty rates of African Americans constituted nearly 20 percent of all combat deaths during the Vietnam War.  I just want to add that the Vietnam War was the first war in which conscientious objectors had a strong voice, the most famous of which was Muhammad Ali. He refused to enlist (despite receiving his draft notice) and was stripped of his boxing titles but, after a lengthy appeal, the Supreme Court overturned his criminal conviction and reinstated his titles.    Just briefly, I want to mention that the numbers of African American officers was very low until recently. And Black officers could not command white units and faced heavy discrimination.  Black officers were not eligible for certain honors and awards. However, the number of Black officers has been steadily increasing since the Persian Gulf Wars.  Today, 13 percent of officers are African Americans.  This part of the story is a success and a great place to stop for today—on a high note.   Yes, there is so much more that can be said about racial discrimination in the military but this is just a short introduction.  But we are still focusing on Blacks in the military. In the next podcast, we’re going to examine Black heroes in the armed forces and special units like the Tuskegee Airmen.  Many people have heard of them and that’s great. But we will also examine other special units. Have you heard of the Harlem Hellfights?  Well, you’re gonna love these guys—they were tough, patriotic, and Black!   Stay tuned for their stories. In the third and final podcast about Blacks in the military, we will examine a few of the best movies about African Americans in the military.   Let’s remember our veterans this month and every month. Let’s never forget their commitment and sacrifices so that we all could be free and safe.  Not all were heroes. Not all were patriots. And not all came home.  But their memory endures.   Because of my appreciation for their great service, I am dedicating these wiki history podcasts about Blacks in the military to a Black veterans organization called the National Association of Black Veterans or nabvets.  They are an excellent resource for Black veterans and their families.  They provide assistance with filing claims, have lots of information for veterans, and provide chaplain services. They have offices around the United States. Or you can visit their website at www.nabvets.org. For every person who listens to this (or any of my November wiki history podcasts, I will donate $1 to the National Association of Black Veterans Association.  It is an honor and privilege to support this organization and I hope that you will too. They also have incredible volunteer opportunities. Remember www.nabvets.org.   Remember our veterans: Honor. Courage. Determination.  Great goals for us all.  And please visit robinlofton.com. Leave your questions or comments. And I would love to hear from our veterans or women and men who are currently serving in the military. You are a great inspiration.   See you next time to hear about the individual black heroes and groups of heroes that have served the U.S. with distinction.   And a special thanks to Jon Knoxx who composed the music for this podcast.   See you next time at robinlofton.com!                    

Happy African American History Month! Today we continue our new series about the USCIS 100qs and African-American History. Today we will study USCIS 100:61. Why did the colonists firght the British? We will study about the colonists, taxes, Crispus Attuks, the Boston Massacre. Lemuel Haynes and his poem about the Minutemen at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Finally we will talk about the American Patriots, 1st Rhode Island Regiment, the British Loyalists, and the Ethiopian Regiment.