The Bangle Files: #10 | From Palatine to Terrebonne

BANQI must admit I am quite ambivalent about this post. You see, I like to write about documents which I have found and read myself. As for the Ontario Loyalists, I didn’t. Or more precisely, I couldn’t do it yet.

I have this big project coming up. Next September, I plan to spend some time at the Ontario Archives, in Toronto, and at Library and Archives Canada, in Ottawa. I even aim to visit both locations before September so that my fall trip may be as successful as it can be.

Unlike some people, I do not believe the Internet provides all the answers when it comes to genealogy. I sincerely hope that these two research trips will help me get new documents. If not, at least, I will have tried!

That being said, meanwhile, I thought I could share Adam Bangle’s timeline with you, from the moment he left Palatine, NY, to the time we find his trace in Terrebonne, Québec. This will give you an idea of what my research trip will consist of.

DateEventSource
July 1, 1781In an examination of Nicholas Herkimer, dated November 3, 1781, the witness recalls of a Tory raiding party which left Palatine district on July 1, 1781, for Oswegatchi several days to the north, mentioning that among the party were "Old Bangle" [presumably Adam] and John Bangle.Simms, Jephta R.,The Frontiersmen of New York, volume 2, Albany, N.Y., Geo. C. Riggs, Publisher, 1883, p. 517-518 [checked]
1782As per Adam Bangle’s testimony, he left New York for Canada in 1782."A New Claim": American Loyalist Claims, AO12, Great Britain. Public Record Office. Manuscript on Film. London, England: London Public Record Office (1972?) FHL Microfilm 1401475, volume 30-33 [volume 31, pages 29-30] [checked]
January 13, 1783The New York Gazetteer published an announcement by Abraham Van Horn, Esq., Sheriff of the County of Tryon, which named dozens of men and some women who were said to be all "severally indicted for adhering to the enemies of the people of this State." They were directed to appear before the Supreme Court of the State, on or before the first day of the second term next succeeding the date of the notice (January 10 of the seventh year of the independence of the State of New York), in order to answer the charges or else forfeit all their real and personal estate within the State. Among those indicted were Adam Bangel and John Bangel from Palatine.New York Gazetteer, editions of January 13, 1783, February 3 and 17, 1783 [Genealogy Bank] [checked]
July 15, 1783The name "John Bangel" appears in an index of Loyalists who had their land confiscated, with a date of "judgement" of July 15, 1783. This man was a "laborer" whose land and property were taken by Tryon County, New York.Confiscations Lists of Albany, Charlotte and Tryon Counties, New York, held at the State Library of New York [to be checked]
July 15, 1783 -March 25, 1784Adam was a resident of the District of Montréal and on military duty as a soldier in Sir John Johnson’s Regiment.American Loyalist Claims, 1730-1835, AO13, bundle 11, No. 1124, page 165. Great Britain. Exchequer and Audit Dept. Manuscript on Film. London: Filmed by the Public Record Office, 1960-1962. Consists of bundles of memorials, certificates, accounts and vouchers of Loyalist claimants as presented to the commission established to enquire into the Loyalists' claims for compensation for losses sustained during the American Revolution. FHL Microfilm 366704, New York Bundle 11 A-C, page 165 [checked]
October 16, 1784Adam Bangle is listed on a provisioning list for disbanded troops in Township No. 1 (Charlottenburgh, Ontario). He is with his wife and one daughter (Catherine). Also listed on separate lines are William Bangle, Henry Bangle and Peter Bangle.Crowder, Norman K., Early Ontario Settlers, Baltimore, MD, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1993 [checked] - Further research to be done in Canada Archives
1785Adam Bangle is listed on a Muster Roll for Township No. 1 (Charlottenburgh, Ontario). Also listed are William Bangle, Henry Bangle and Peter Bangle.Crowder, Norman K., Early Ontario Settlers, Baltimore, MD, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1993 [checked] - Further research to be done in Canada Archives
March 9, 1786Adam is in Montréal for his claim.American Loyalist Claims, 1730-1835, AO13, bundle 11, No 1124, page 165. Great Britain. Exchequer and Audit Dept. Manuscript on Film. London: Filmed by the Public Record Office, 1960-1962. Consists of bundles of memorials, certificates, accounts and vouchers of Loyalist claimants as presented to the commission established to enquire into the Loyalists' claims for compensation for losses sustained during the American Revolution. FHL Microfilm 366704, New York Bundle 11 A-C, page 165 [checked]
August 1786John Bangle is listed on a provisioning list for Township No. 1 (Charlottenburgh, Ontario).Crowder, Norman K., Early Ontario Settlers, Baltimore, MD, Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1993 [checked] - Further research to be done in Canada Archives
December 1786John Bangle is in the Montréal District.Saint-Laurent Parish, baptismal record of daughter Marie-Catherine [checked]
November 13, 1787Adam and John Bangle are in Montréal for Adam’s claim. Adam resides in Terrebonne, Quebec."A New Claim": American Loyalist Claims, AO12, Great Britain. Public Record Office. Manuscript on Film. London, England: London Public Record Office (1972?) FHL Microfilm 1401475, volume 30-33 [volume 31, pages 29-30] [checked]

As you can see, a lot of work is coming up my way. I will, of course, report dutifully to you once I am back home.

In two weeks, we will go back to Terrebonne where Adam spent the last years of his life.


 

Encampment of the Loyalists in Johnstown, a new settlement on the banks of the River St. Lawrence, in Canada West, August 12, 1925 J. R. Simpson James Peachey (after) Watercolour Reference Code: RG 2-344-0-0-89 Archives of Ontario, I0003081

Encampment of the Loyalists in Johnstown, a new settlement on the
banks of the River St. Lawrence, in Canada West, August 12, 1925
J. R. Simpson James Peachey (after)
Watercolour
Reference Code: RG 2-344-0-0-89
Archives of Ontario, I0003081


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