Massachusetts, Biographical Directory of Loyalists - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index and images from a published book entitled, "Divided Hearts, Massachusetts Loyalists, 1765-1790: A Biographical Directory." The book contains a preface and key to the genealogies for many of the loyalists. These images are courtesy of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The records may include any of the following:
 * Full names of ancestors
 * Birth dates and places
 * Christening dates and places
 * Marriage dates and places
 * Death dates and places
 * Burial dates and places
 * Names of other family members such as parents, spouses and children
 * Relationships
 * Residences
 * Other biographical details

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The residence of your ancestor
 * The birth date of your ancestor
 * The names of other family members and family relationships

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select the Book Title to view the images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the event dates and places to find family in census records
 * Use the event dates and places to find family in church records
 * Use the event dates and places to find family in military records
 * Use the event dates and places to find family in land records
 * Use the event dates and places to find family in additional town and county records

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Massachusetts.
 * Massachusetts Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

"Massachusetts, Biographical Directory of Loyalists, 1765-1790." Index and Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2017. Citing New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston.
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