The King's Royal Regiment of New York

The largest Loyalist Corps in the Northern Department during the American Revolution, the King’s 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 here, in preparation for the settlement of the Loyalists. It was then fully disbanded, its officers and men settling near New Johnstown (Cornwall) and in the Cataraqui townships.

Le plus important corps de Loyalistes dans le nord lors de la révolution américaine, le King’s Royal Regiment of New York est formé le 19 juin 1776 et commandé par Sir John Johnson. Composé à l’origine d’un bataillon de dix compagnies, il re-çoit l’autorisation, en 1780, d’en ajouter un autre. Connu sous le nom de “Royal Yorkers”, il participe à la guerre frontalière des colonies. Le régiment effectue des raids contre les établissements coloniaux de New York et tient garnison. Lorsque la campagne prend fin, en 1783, le régiment assume diverses responsabilités, notamment l’établissement d un centre, ici même, en vue de l’arrivée des Loyalistes. Puis le régiment est dispersé, officiers et soldats s’établissent alors près de New Johnstown (Cornwall) et dans les cantons de Cataraqui.