The Home District Loyalists Project
AIM: to identify UE Loyalists’ and their sons and daughters who settled in the Home District of 1837, with the emphasis on York.
At that time the Home District included: York County and Simcoe County, including the townships of:
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Adjala Chinguacousy North Gwillimbury Innisfil Matachedash North Orillia Pickering Scott Thorah Tossorontio Whitchurch |
Albion Etobicoke East Gwillimbury King Medonte Nottawasaga Rama Sunnidale Tiny Uxbridge Whitby |
Brock Essa West Gwillimbury Mara Mono South Orillia Reach Tay Toronto (Old and New Survey) Vaughan York and the City of Toronto |
Caledon Flos Georgina Markham Mulmur Oro Scarborough Tecumseh Gore of Toronto Vespra |
Also included are some townships that are now part of Grey Co.:
| Collingwood | Euphrasia | St. Vincent |
At this time Peel and Ontario counties were part of York County.
We would like to gather as much information as possible, including:
- Place and date of birth, parents
- Military status in the American Revolution, War of 1812, 1837 Rebellion, if applicable
- Settlement location, township, lot and concession
- The time period they were in the Home District
- The role they played in the Home District
- A short biography
- Spouse and children
- Death and burial
A full profile is our objective, but every mention, no matter how small is valuable. The sources for each piece of information must be fully cited. Copies to include in the files would be appreciated.
For further information: John Warburton UE, Kathie Orr UE or Martha Hemphill UE at