Article Title
Abraham Van Buskirk: United Empire Loyalist opposed to the American War for Independence
Keywords
Loyalists, civil war, New Amsterdam, Shelburne
Abstract
In 1983 when Canada celebrated the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Loyalists-the refugees from the American Revolution-the Canadian media reported that among the Loyalists was Abraham Van Buskirk, who was of Danish origin. That's all the media said about him; the point being that not all Loyalists were of English background. Here's his story-and the historical background, which shaped his life.
Recommended Citation
Christensen, Rolf Buschardt
(2006)
"Abraham Van Buskirk: United Empire Loyalist opposed to the American War for Independence,"
The Bridge: Vol. 29:
No.
1, Article 8.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/thebridge/vol29/iss1/8
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