Loyalist Days and Repatriation of Col. Edward Jessup's Cartridge Case

Early August was a busy time for the Colonel Edward Jessup Branch UELAC in Prescott.  We were asked to contribute items for a Loyalist display at the Forwarders’ Museum.  Information cards have now been placed with these items.  [Thanks Don G.]

 On the Saturday of Loyalist Days we had a display in a tent [thanks Barbara for the tent].  Costumed members spent the day talking to interested people.  We carried our banner in the parade down Main Street.

 On Sunday the repatriation of Colonel Edward Jessup’s gun cartridge case to Fort Wellington was celebrated by the branch.  Diane Brown is to be highly commended for all her hard work in making this event happen.  During the ceremony in the Fort, Gary Jessup, a direct descendant of Edward Jessup spoke to the assembled group.  Cake and punch added to the festivities.  [thanks Diane,Barry Brown and Don C. for assisting there]

 The “House” teams are working on canvassing the remaining areas of the two counties for our book project.

 Keep in mind our fall events:

 Maynard Church Anniversary service  September 27th , 10:30 a.m. , in costume, if possible,  informal, out door service in the shade of the tree.     

The Charter Dinner on  October 17th at noon  at the Grenville Snowmobile Club  

Joint meeting with OGS   November 9th  at the Brockville Tabernacle, 2811 2nd concession (Parkedale Ave), with Mike More,  President of the Ottawa OGS, as the speaker.

Genealogical Course - Anyone researching their Loyalist family with the intention of receiving a certificate should take the course being offered by the Leeds & Grenville Branch OGS.  All sessions will assist with their research and one session will be entirely devoted to Loyalist research.  The courses begin on Thuirsday September 10th at 7:00 and follow each Thursday for five sessions  They are being held at the Brockville Museum on the corner of Water and Henry Streets.
                                        To sign up phone  613 342 7773 any afternoon between 1:00 & 4:00, write to Box 536  Brockville  ON  K6V 5V7 or stop at the Genealogical Library any afternoon [located in the south basement of the Brockville Museum].  The cost for the five sessions is only $50.00