I am researching an ancestor, Capt. James Stewart of the 5th Battalion, New Jersy Volunteers (Loyalists). According to Marion Gilroy's book, he received a Nova Scotia land grant in 1785 of 700 acres in Parrsborough Twsp., King's County, NS.
I do not know (1) if he stayed on the land or moved elsewhere in NS, (2) those of his family who came with him with the evacuation of NY in 1783, and (3) when he left to return to the States. What I am especially interested in finding is the maiden name of his wife Eleanor. Consequently, I would appreciate hearing from anyone who could provide some info on the type of records Loyalists typically made when they entered Canada--were any family names registered on any documents? Where would I write to obtain copies? He was also on half pay as captain: where would I write to get a copy of the death notice that would have terminated this type of 'pension'? Perhaps someone has done Loyalist research and has gotten further along than I and could point me in the right direction--THANKS!