Divided Hearts, Massachusetts Loyalists, 1765-1790

The Massachusetts loyalists, or tories, were citizens who in thought, word, or deed recognized and preferred British rule to home rule. Due to their support for the crown, many of these men and women left permanently for Canada or other places. Others remained in Massachusetts during the war or chose to return after the Revolution. The database includes information on 1,705 loyalists.

The original text is available for viewing at our research library, call number REF E277/M3/1980.

Sponsored by the Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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