Loyalists in the Revolutionary War
Most of my ancestors were rebels in the Revolutionary War, but I have a branch of Loyalists too. They were banished from Pownal, Vermont (Bennington County) and their lands were confiscated.
Apparently angered them enough to serve in the King's Royal Regiment of New York - Second Battalion and in the King's Loyal Americans/ Queen's Loyal Rangers.
I've done a lot of poking around and while there is much information on uniforms they wore, I've found no mention of tartans associated with either regiment. Makes sense since they were Americans fighting with the British.
Just wonder if I may have overlooked something our history experts know?
Kind of a reluctant question since I'd guess the most probable tartan would be the Black Watch - if any applied.
Last edited by Riverkilt; 9th February 12 at 10:20 PM.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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