Picture courtesy of wikipedia

in Confederation Park, near the street across from City Hall beside the old Railroad statoin

 Commemoration

The largest Loyalist Corps in the Northern Department during the American Revolution, the Kings Royal Regiment of New York was raised on June 19, 1776 under the command of Sir John Johnson.  Originally composed of one battalion with ten companies, it was authorized to add a second battalion in 1780.  The regiment known as the “Royal Yorkers” participated in the bitter war fought on the colonial frontier.  It conducted raids against settlements in New York and was also employed in garrison duty.  When active campaigning ceased in 1783, the regiment assumed various responsibilities, notably the establishment of a base her, in preparation for the settlement of the Loyalists.  It was then fully disbanded, its officers and men settling near New Johnston (Cornwall) and in the Cataraqui townships.

Background

This regiment is referenced in numerous entries east of here.  Its unit’s officers and men were a big part of the refugees coming to Upper Canada. The picture, above, is of Sir John Johnson.