 July Chapter Meeting Revolutionary Choices Exploring Loyalist and Patriot Roots at 250 Years Saturday, 19 July 2025, 10:00 a.m.Spicewood Springs Branch, Austin Public Library8637 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin *Note Saturday meeting date and new location* This meeting is hybrid:We will meet in-person and via zoom. REGISTER HERE As families chose sides–Patriot or Loyalist–their descendants sent ripples across generations. Many who remained loyal to the British Crown found refuge in what would become Canada, communities in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Upper Canada. Others remained in the newly formed United States of America fighting for independence.How do we trace those stories today?This presentation commemorates the historic anniversary and explores the fascinating and often complex research paths of American Revolutionary War ancestors.What happened when the first shot rang out?How to identify whether your ancestor was a Patriot or a LoyalistKey resources for researching both groups, including digital archives and lineage society databasesHow Loyalist migration impacted Canadian settlement patternsPractical tips for proving your lineage and documenting your findings About our speaker: A native of Southwestern Ontario, Canada, Kathryn Lake Hogan, UE, PLCGS, is aprofessional genealogist and educator with deep roots in Canada through her fourLoyalist ancestors. Since founding Looking4Ancestors in 2007, Kathryn has helpedfamily history researchers discover their Canadian ancestry, combining her expertisewith an approachable and insightful teaching style. Kathryn graduated from ProGen 4 and the National Institute for Genealogical Studies,earning professional learning certificates in English and Canadian genealogy.Kathryn has written articles featuring Canadian genealogy for CrossRoads, Family TreeMagazine, The In-Depth Genealogist, and the APG Quarterly. Having served inleadership roles for notable organizations such as Ontario Ancestors, the Association ofProfessional Genealogists, and the United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada, shecontinues to champion greater accessibility, inclusivity, and diversity in family history. Kathryn is a sought-after speaker who engagingly captivates audiences at genealogy society meetings and regional and national conferences. As a course coordinator and instructor of Canadian and Ontario courses at the Genealogy Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), and Applied Genealogy Institute (AppGen), she assists researchers in sharpening their skills and digging deeper into her Canadian family history.  REGISTER HERE |
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