UEL Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the British monarchy during the American Revolutionary War. At the time they were often called Tories, Royalists, or King's Men; Patriots called them, 'persons inimical to the liberties of America.' They were opposed by the Patriots, Rebels, those who supported the revolution. When their cause was defeated, about 15% of the Loyalists or 65,000–70,000 fled to other parts of the British Empire, to Britain or elsewhere in British North America {ie Canada became a nation on Jul 1 1867, Feb 15 1965 our Maple Leaf Flag of today was flown, prior to that the Red Ensign}
b. 1750/54 {~ 1762? also seen m.1777} makes '50 much more likely. Believed to be in Chesapeake Bay Cecil County, Maryland or Chesapeake, Virginia, then onto Pennsylvania apparently
Occupation: Carpenter & Waggoner-Associated Departments of the Army & Navy in NY 21 JUN 1784 arrived in Nova Scotia aboard? ° Apollo under Capt William Shaw as Loyalists* with 2 children to Chedabucto {now Guysborough Intervale} from NYC & w/Mary Crawford & Jack{negro} on ships roster. Jost writes: 'The name of his wife, Elizabeth, and two children, Robert and Elizabeth, under ten, are on the roll. The custom to bring slaves as servants was common at the time one named Jack'. Samuel is said to have been of Lowland Scotch descent. 335 acres western side of Guysborough Harbour Land grant 02 JUN 1785 Guysborough, Nova Scotia & another 5 acre water lot.
In 1785 he received a grant of 350 acres at Chedebucto (Guysborough Township) in Sydney County (now called Guysborough County), in addition to a town lot granted in 1790. Samuel was named in the tax assessment rolls from Guysborough in 1792[4], 1793[5], 1794[6], 1795[7], and in the 1817 census.
Owned 5000 acres in Pennsylvania, after marriage, sold 2000 to finance trip moved to Guysborough (back then referenced as Chedubucto) Nova Scotia further on to Port Roseway, (now Shelburne). 3000 acres were confiscated, believed to be part of the 9000acre parkland Cenntenial Park, where the International Exhibition of 1876 occurred.
Given Name(s): Samuel
Surname: AIKEN
Place: Chedabucto
Type of Records: Muster roll
Year: 1784
Volume: 24
Page(s): 273
Record Title: Muster Roll of the Settlers of the Departments of the Army and Navy set down at Chedebucto, 21st June 1784.
Microfilm Reel Number: C-9818
Reference: MG 23 D1, Series 1
Item Number: 4739
James Aikens b.1693 Lankshire & Montrose Scotland m. Mercy Mary Gibbs b.Aug 3 1691 MA {whose parents were John & Anna Gibbs}. They had a son Robert Samuel Aikens b.1725 Glasgow Scotland who had a son Samuel Aikens (Loyalist) b.1750 Maryland {One of the original Thirteen Colonies, Maryland is considered to be the birthplace of religious freedom in America, when it was formed in the early 17th century as an intended refuge for persecuted Catholics from England by George Calvert;Seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution} d.Dec 20 1826 m. Elizabeth Perry b.1755 d.Aug 25 1815 Both died in Guysborough NS.
Speaking about Samuel's potential brother(s)~ 'According to grandmas notes he left for the states with one of them and that brother stayed in Georgia was 'crooked', got into ship building & politics. He was rich enough to be given land by President Roosevelt to build the summer home in New Brunswick.' (convinced this is Lord Beaverbrook, Max Aiken #31281897 who has property in the Miramichi of New Brunswick) V.Moffat note 03.10-16.2015
Did have two sisters who remained in Scotland~ Elizabeth & Mary Jane AIKENS {Thomas & Jane Aikens Hugh connections
During the final years of the American Revolution, Georgia had a functioning Loyalist colonial government along the coast. Together with New York City, it was the last Loyalist bastion.
An early historian reported:
For forty-two long months had she been a prey to rapine, oppression, fratricidal strife, and poverty. Fear, unrest, the brand, the sword, the tomahawk, had been her portion. In the abstraction/removal of negro slaves, by the burning of dwellings, in the obliteration of plantations, by the destruction of agricultural implements, and by theft of domestic animals and personal effects, it is estimated that at least one half of the available property of the inhabitants had, during this period, been completely swept away. Real estate had depreciated in value. Agriculture was at a stand-still, and there was no money with which to repair these losses and inaugurate a new era of prosperity. The lamentation of widows and orphans, too, were heard in the land. These not only bemoaned their dead, but cried aloud for food. Amid the general depression there was, nevertheless, a deal of gladness in the hearts of the people, a radiant joy, an inspiring hope. Independence had been won.
Believe different ship than Apollo due to date, as there are several that arrived in Port Roseway/Shelburne Loyalist ships according to Book of Negroes Ferguson's same ship DRL's 6xgrgrand application Samuel Aikens UEL
Aikins, Samuel. Carpenter. Born ca 1750; died 20 Dec 1826(some say 1825); married Elizabeth; had a family of 7 children. Refused to leave with the main group on April 1, because he only had a "license for occupation" instead of the promised grant of land. Samuel was from Chesapeake Bay County, Virgina, and settled in Guysboro Nova Scotia. He was recommended by Captain Dole. He later arrived in Shelburne with a woman, four children and a servant {'Jack' Negro}.
http://globalgenealogy.com/news/articles/00098.htm
The Chesapeake Bay (/ˈtʃɛsəpiːk/ CHESS-ə-peek) is an estuary lying inland from the Atlantic Ocean, and surrounded by the North American mainland to the West, and the Delmarva Peninsula to the east. It is the largest such body in the contiguous US. The northern bay is within Maryland, the southern portion within Virginia, and is a very important feature for the ecology and economy of those two states, as well as others
Aiken made of oak; variant of Adam; nature or tree
http://www.ospreyshoresresort.com
Surname meaning for Aikins
Scottish and northern Irish: variant spelling of Aikens.
Relation? Samuel Aiken II #82322771
James Akins connections?
The Apollo
The Apollo arrived in New York, it appears, on June 8, 1783, to sail to Port Roseway (now Shelburne), N.S.
Thomas Aiken b.1786 Vermont- 1844 Quebec #102177901 has to be related
Created in 1914 and combined the former ridings of Antigonish and Guysborough. Antigonish—Guysborough was abolished under redistribution in 1966 forming parts of Cape Breton Highlands—Canso and Central Nova.
~ 2651 RR#2 Heatherton, Guysborough Road, Antigonish Roman Valley Guysborough Nova Scotia was address of property supplied before cousins untimely departure.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/boards/surnames.aikens/142/mb.ashx
Could this be a brother ?
#94457004 Joseph Atkins 1750-1811
Note from Alexander Ferguson whom Samuel travelled with. They sailed to Nova Scotia with the 'Associated Departments of the Army and Navy'. Their names appear with their children, Duncan and Mary, on the ships roster. This group was made up of many different miltary units of Loyalists as well as civilian employees. The group first settled at Port Mouton, but were burned out the first year. They then settled in Guysborough, Guysborough County in June 1784. Alexander received land as one of the 278 persons in Nathan Hubbill's group. He received 300 acres, a town lot and water lot. His land was in division P, lot 18 in Guysborough.
Christine and Alexander had five more children born in Guysborough, including a set of twins. Christine died after 1794 when her last child was born and before 1800 when Alexander remarried. He married Honor Hurley 3 Jun 1800. They had seven children. He died 27 Oct 1814 at age 56, and was buried 29 Oct in Christ Church cemetery with Masonic honors, one of the last interments there. He had been a member of Temple Lodge #7 from 1806 until his death.
Parents: Alexander Ferguson b.1730 Perth, Perthshire Scotland m. Agnes Morrison b.1732
m1.18 Jun 1780 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Christine MacDonald b.1760 d.bef Jan 1800
Children:
°Duncan Ferguson b.1781 Pennsylvania, PA
°Mary Sarah Ferguson b.1782
°John Ferguson b.02 Jan 1787 Nova Scotia
°Alexander Ferguson b. 15 Jan 1789 Nova Scotia
°James Ferguson b.15 Jan 1789 Nova Scotia
° William Ferguson b.04 Sep 1792
°Peter Ferguson b.24 Aug 1794 Nova Scotia
m2.03 Jan 1800 Guysborough, Nova Scotia Ammorah 'Honour' Hurley b.1781 New York USA
Children:
° Donald Ferguson b.19 Jul 1802 Nova Scotia
°Janet Sarah Ferguson b.27 Sep 1803 Guysborough, Nova Scotia
° Thomas Ferguson b.19 Jan 1806 Guysborough Interval, Guys. Co NS
° Margaret Ferguson b.27 May 1808 Guysborough Interval, Guys. Co NS
° James Alexander Ferguson b.1811 Guysborough NS
°John Collins Ferguson b.24 Sep 1812 Guysborough NS
° Alexander Ferguson b.07 Sep 1814 Guysborough NS
Travelled with Samuel Aikens UEL & his family group first settled at Port Mouton, but were burned out the first year. They then settled in Guysborough, Guysborough County in June 1784.
One reference:
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Guysborough,_Nova_Scotia_(community)
DNA Group 01(AF01) R1bL21 haplogroup with
James Akin 1631-1713
John Aitken 1731-
Likely that your family migrated from Kirkintilloch, Scotland. Beautiful village in Scotland & the Aitken family there has a huge history. 21 Jan 2021
DNA connections to John
Suggested edit: The Robert Thomas Aikens previously given as the father of Samuel Aikens and said to be a son of James Darroch Aikens and Mercy Gibbs would not be genetically related to Samuel Aikens whose descendants are Y-DNA haplogroup R1b M-269. James Darrorch Aikens and Mercy Gibbs paternal lineage Aikens descendants belong to haplogroup J-M172 and are not a genetic match to Samuel Aikens descendants. Therefore Robert Thomas? (I have Robert Samuel Aikens) should be removed as Samuel Aikens' father.
Contributor: Mulberry Fork (47655472)
Have had several conflicting messages for and against .. was even told doesn't belong to this haplogroup by another. Until all DNA controversy sorted out properly. Remaining as is, please.
b. 1750/54 {~ 1762? also seen m.1777} makes '50 much more likely. Believed to be in Chesapeake Bay Cecil County, Maryland or Chesapeake, Virginia, then onto Pennsylvania apparently
Occupation: Carpenter & Waggoner-Associated Departments of the Army & Navy in NY 21 JUN 1784 arrived in Nova Scotia aboard? ° Apollo under Capt William Shaw as Loyalists* with 2 children to Chedabucto {now Guysborough Intervale} from NYC & w/Mary Crawford & Jack{negro} on ships roster. Jost writes: 'The name of his wife, Elizabeth, and two children, Robert and Elizabeth, under ten, are on the roll. The custom to bring slaves as servants was common at the time one named Jack'. Samuel is said to have been of Lowland Scotch descent. 335 acres western side of Guysborough Harbour Land grant 02 JUN 1785 Guysborough, Nova Scotia & another 5 acre water lot.
In 1785 he received a grant of 350 acres at Chedebucto (Guysborough Township) in Sydney County (now called Guysborough County), in addition to a town lot granted in 1790. Samuel was named in the tax assessment rolls from Guysborough in 1792[4], 1793[5], 1794[6], 1795[7], and in the 1817 census.
Owned 5000 acres in Pennsylvania, after marriage, sold 2000 to finance trip moved to Guysborough (back then referenced as Chedubucto) Nova Scotia further on to Port Roseway, (now Shelburne). 3000 acres were confiscated, believed to be part of the 9000acre parkland Cenntenial Park, where the International Exhibition of 1876 occurred.
Given Name(s): Samuel
Surname: AIKEN
Place: Chedabucto
Type of Records: Muster roll
Year: 1784
Volume: 24
Page(s): 273
Record Title: Muster Roll of the Settlers of the Departments of the Army and Navy set down at Chedebucto, 21st June 1784.
Microfilm Reel Number: C-9818
Reference: MG 23 D1, Series 1
Item Number: 4739
James Aikens b.1693 Lankshire & Montrose Scotland m. Mercy Mary Gibbs b.Aug 3 1691 MA {whose parents were John & Anna Gibbs}. They had a son Robert Samuel Aikens b.1725 Glasgow Scotland who had a son Samuel Aikens (Loyalist) b.1750 Maryland {One of the original Thirteen Colonies, Maryland is considered to be the birthplace of religious freedom in America, when it was formed in the early 17th century as an intended refuge for persecuted Catholics from England by George Calvert;Seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution} d.Dec 20 1826 m. Elizabeth Perry b.1755 d.Aug 25 1815 Both died in Guysborough NS.
Speaking about Samuel's potential brother(s)~ 'According to grandmas notes he left for the states with one of them and that brother stayed in Georgia was 'crooked', got into ship building & politics. He was rich enough to be given land by President Roosevelt to build the summer home in New Brunswick.' (convinced this is Lord Beaverbrook, Max Aiken #31281897 who has property in the Miramichi of New Brunswick) V.Moffat note 03.10-16.2015
Did have two sisters who remained in Scotland~ Elizabeth & Mary Jane AIKENS {Thomas & Jane Aikens Hugh connections
During the final years of the American Revolution, Georgia had a functioning Loyalist colonial government along the coast. Together with New York City, it was the last Loyalist bastion.
An early historian reported:
For forty-two long months had she been a prey to rapine, oppression, fratricidal strife, and poverty. Fear, unrest, the brand, the sword, the tomahawk, had been her portion. In the abstraction/removal of negro slaves, by the burning of dwellings, in the obliteration of plantations, by the destruction of agricultural implements, and by theft of domestic animals and personal effects, it is estimated that at least one half of the available property of the inhabitants had, during this period, been completely swept away. Real estate had depreciated in value. Agriculture was at a stand-still, and there was no money with which to repair these losses and inaugurate a new era of prosperity. The lamentation of widows and orphans, too, were heard in the land. These not only bemoaned their dead, but cried aloud for food. Amid the general depression there was, nevertheless, a deal of gladness in the hearts of the people, a radiant joy, an inspiring hope. Independence had been won.
Believe different ship than Apollo due to date, as there are several that arrived in Port Roseway/Shelburne Loyalist ships according to Book of Negroes Ferguson's same ship DRL's 6xgrgrand application Samuel Aikens UEL
Aikins, Samuel. Carpenter. Born ca 1750; died 20 Dec 1826(some say 1825); married Elizabeth; had a family of 7 children. Refused to leave with the main group on April 1, because he only had a "license for occupation" instead of the promised grant of land. Samuel was from Chesapeake Bay County, Virgina, and settled in Guysboro Nova Scotia. He was recommended by Captain Dole. He later arrived in Shelburne with a woman, four children and a servant {'Jack' Negro}.
http://globalgenealogy.com/news/articles/00098.htm
The Chesapeake Bay (/ˈtʃɛsəpiːk/ CHESS-ə-peek) is an estuary lying inland from the Atlantic Ocean, and surrounded by the North American mainland to the West, and the Delmarva Peninsula to the east. It is the largest such body in the contiguous US. The northern bay is within Maryland, the southern portion within Virginia, and is a very important feature for the ecology and economy of those two states, as well as others
Aiken made of oak; variant of Adam; nature or tree
http://www.ospreyshoresresort.com
Surname meaning for Aikins
Scottish and northern Irish: variant spelling of Aikens.
Relation? Samuel Aiken II #82322771
James Akins connections?
The Apollo
The Apollo arrived in New York, it appears, on June 8, 1783, to sail to Port Roseway (now Shelburne), N.S.
Thomas Aiken b.1786 Vermont- 1844 Quebec #102177901 has to be related
Created in 1914 and combined the former ridings of Antigonish and Guysborough. Antigonish—Guysborough was abolished under redistribution in 1966 forming parts of Cape Breton Highlands—Canso and Central Nova.
~ 2651 RR#2 Heatherton, Guysborough Road, Antigonish Roman Valley Guysborough Nova Scotia was address of property supplied before cousins untimely departure.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/boards/surnames.aikens/142/mb.ashx
Could this be a brother ?
#94457004 Joseph Atkins 1750-1811
Note from Alexander Ferguson whom Samuel travelled with. They sailed to Nova Scotia with the 'Associated Departments of the Army and Navy'. Their names appear with their children, Duncan and Mary, on the ships roster. This group was made up of many different miltary units of Loyalists as well as civilian employees. The group first settled at Port Mouton, but were burned out the first year. They then settled in Guysborough, Guysborough County in June 1784. Alexander received land as one of the 278 persons in Nathan Hubbill's group. He received 300 acres, a town lot and water lot. His land was in division P, lot 18 in Guysborough.
Christine and Alexander had five more children born in Guysborough, including a set of twins. Christine died after 1794 when her last child was born and before 1800 when Alexander remarried. He married Honor Hurley 3 Jun 1800. They had seven children. He died 27 Oct 1814 at age 56, and was buried 29 Oct in Christ Church cemetery with Masonic honors, one of the last interments there. He had been a member of Temple Lodge #7 from 1806 until his death.
Parents: Alexander Ferguson b.1730 Perth, Perthshire Scotland m. Agnes Morrison b.1732
m1.18 Jun 1780 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Christine MacDonald b.1760 d.bef Jan 1800
Children:
°Duncan Ferguson b.1781 Pennsylvania, PA
°Mary Sarah Ferguson b.1782
°John Ferguson b.02 Jan 1787 Nova Scotia
°Alexander Ferguson b. 15 Jan 1789 Nova Scotia
°James Ferguson b.15 Jan 1789 Nova Scotia
° William Ferguson b.04 Sep 1792
°Peter Ferguson b.24 Aug 1794 Nova Scotia
m2.03 Jan 1800 Guysborough, Nova Scotia Ammorah 'Honour' Hurley b.1781 New York USA
Children:
° Donald Ferguson b.19 Jul 1802 Nova Scotia
°Janet Sarah Ferguson b.27 Sep 1803 Guysborough, Nova Scotia
° Thomas Ferguson b.19 Jan 1806 Guysborough Interval, Guys. Co NS
° Margaret Ferguson b.27 May 1808 Guysborough Interval, Guys. Co NS
° James Alexander Ferguson b.1811 Guysborough NS
°John Collins Ferguson b.24 Sep 1812 Guysborough NS
° Alexander Ferguson b.07 Sep 1814 Guysborough NS
Travelled with Samuel Aikens UEL & his family group first settled at Port Mouton, but were burned out the first year. They then settled in Guysborough, Guysborough County in June 1784.
One reference:
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Guysborough,_Nova_Scotia_(community)
DNA Group 01(AF01) R1bL21 haplogroup with
James Akin 1631-1713
John Aitken 1731-
Likely that your family migrated from Kirkintilloch, Scotland. Beautiful village in Scotland & the Aitken family there has a huge history. 21 Jan 2021
DNA connections to John
Suggested edit: The Robert Thomas Aikens previously given as the father of Samuel Aikens and said to be a son of James Darroch Aikens and Mercy Gibbs would not be genetically related to Samuel Aikens whose descendants are Y-DNA haplogroup R1b M-269. James Darrorch Aikens and Mercy Gibbs paternal lineage Aikens descendants belong to haplogroup J-M172 and are not a genetic match to Samuel Aikens descendants. Therefore Robert Thomas? (I have Robert Samuel Aikens) should be removed as Samuel Aikens' father.
Contributor: Mulberry Fork (47655472)
Have had several conflicting messages for and against .. was even told doesn't belong to this haplogroup by another. Until all DNA controversy sorted out properly. Remaining as is, please.
UEL Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the British monarchy during the American Revolutionary War. At the time they were often called Tories, Royalists, or King's Men; Patriots called them, 'persons inimical to the liberties of America.' They were opposed by the Patriots, Rebels, those who supported the revolution. When their cause was defeated, about 15% of the Loyalists or 65,000–70,000 fled to other parts of the British Empire, to Britain or elsewhere in British North America {ie Canada became a nation on Jul 1 1867, Feb 15 1965 our Maple Leaf Flag of today was flown, prior to that the Red Ensign}
b. 1750/54 {~ 1762? also seen m.1777} makes '50 much more likely. Believed to be in Chesapeake Bay Cecil County, Maryland or Chesapeake, Virginia, then onto Pennsylvania apparently
Occupation: Carpenter & Waggoner-Associated Departments of the Army & Navy in NY 21 JUN 1784 arrived in Nova Scotia aboard? ° Apollo under Capt William Shaw as Loyalists* with 2 children to Chedabucto {now Guysborough Intervale} from NYC & w/Mary Crawford & Jack{negro} on ships roster. Jost writes: 'The name of his wife, Elizabeth, and two children, Robert and Elizabeth, under ten, are on the roll. The custom to bring slaves as servants was common at the time one named Jack'. Samuel is said to have been of Lowland Scotch descent. 335 acres western side of Guysborough Harbour Land grant 02 JUN 1785 Guysborough, Nova Scotia & another 5 acre water lot.
In 1785 he received a grant of 350 acres at Chedebucto (Guysborough Township) in Sydney County (now called Guysborough County), in addition to a town lot granted in 1790. Samuel was named in the tax assessment rolls from Guysborough in 1792[4], 1793[5], 1794[6], 1795[7], and in the 1817 census.
Owned 5000 acres in Pennsylvania, after marriage, sold 2000 to finance trip moved to Guysborough (back then referenced as Chedubucto) Nova Scotia further on to Port Roseway, (now Shelburne). 3000 acres were confiscated, believed to be part of the 9000acre parkland Cenntenial Park, where the International Exhibition of 1876 occurred.
Given Name(s): Samuel
Surname: AIKEN
Place: Chedabucto
Type of Records: Muster roll
Year: 1784
Volume: 24
Page(s): 273
Record Title: Muster Roll of the Settlers of the Departments of the Army and Navy set down at Chedebucto, 21st June 1784.
Microfilm Reel Number: C-9818
Reference: MG 23 D1, Series 1
Item Number: 4739
James Aikens b.1693 Lankshire & Montrose Scotland m. Mercy Mary Gibbs b.Aug 3 1691 MA {whose parents were John & Anna Gibbs}. They had a son Robert Samuel Aikens b.1725 Glasgow Scotland who had a son Samuel Aikens (Loyalist) b.1750 Maryland {One of the original Thirteen Colonies, Maryland is considered to be the birthplace of religious freedom in America, when it was formed in the early 17th century as an intended refuge for persecuted Catholics from England by George Calvert;Seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution} d.Dec 20 1826 m. Elizabeth Perry b.1755 d.Aug 25 1815 Both died in Guysborough NS.
Speaking about Samuel's potential brother(s)~ 'According to grandmas notes he left for the states with one of them and that brother stayed in Georgia was 'crooked', got into ship building & politics. He was rich enough to be given land by President Roosevelt to build the summer home in New Brunswick.' (convinced this is Lord Beaverbrook, Max Aiken #31281897 who has property in the Miramichi of New Brunswick) V.Moffat note 03.10-16.2015
Did have two sisters who remained in Scotland~ Elizabeth & Mary Jane AIKENS {Thomas & Jane Aikens Hugh connections
During the final years of the American Revolution, Georgia had a functioning Loyalist colonial government along the coast. Together with New York City, it was the last Loyalist bastion.
An early historian reported:
For forty-two long months had she been a prey to rapine, oppression, fratricidal strife, and poverty. Fear, unrest, the brand, the sword, the tomahawk, had been her portion. In the abstraction/removal of negro slaves, by the burning of dwellings, in the obliteration of plantations, by the destruction of agricultural implements, and by theft of domestic animals and personal effects, it is estimated that at least one half of the available property of the inhabitants had, during this period, been completely swept away. Real estate had depreciated in value. Agriculture was at a stand-still, and there was no money with which to repair these losses and inaugurate a new era of prosperity. The lamentation of widows and orphans, too, were heard in the land. These not only bemoaned their dead, but cried aloud for food. Amid the general depression there was, nevertheless, a deal of gladness in the hearts of the people, a radiant joy, an inspiring hope. Independence had been won.
Believe different ship than Apollo due to date, as there are several that arrived in Port Roseway/Shelburne Loyalist ships according to Book of Negroes Ferguson's same ship DRL's 6xgrgrand application Samuel Aikens UEL
Aikins, Samuel. Carpenter. Born ca 1750; died 20 Dec 1826(some say 1825); married Elizabeth; had a family of 7 children. Refused to leave with the main group on April 1, because he only had a "license for occupation" instead of the promised grant of land. Samuel was from Chesapeake Bay County, Virgina, and settled in Guysboro Nova Scotia. He was recommended by Captain Dole. He later arrived in Shelburne with a woman, four children and a servant {'Jack' Negro}.
http://globalgenealogy.com/news/articles/00098.htm
The Chesapeake Bay (/ˈtʃɛsəpiːk/ CHESS-ə-peek) is an estuary lying inland from the Atlantic Ocean, and surrounded by the North American mainland to the West, and the Delmarva Peninsula to the east. It is the largest such body in the contiguous US. The northern bay is within Maryland, the southern portion within Virginia, and is a very important feature for the ecology and economy of those two states, as well as others
Aiken made of oak; variant of Adam; nature or tree
http://www.ospreyshoresresort.com
Surname meaning for Aikins
Scottish and northern Irish: variant spelling of Aikens.
Relation? Samuel Aiken II #82322771
James Akins connections?
The Apollo
The Apollo arrived in New York, it appears, on June 8, 1783, to sail to Port Roseway (now Shelburne), N.S.
Thomas Aiken b.1786 Vermont- 1844 Quebec #102177901 has to be related
Created in 1914 and combined the former ridings of Antigonish and Guysborough. Antigonish—Guysborough was abolished under redistribution in 1966 forming parts of Cape Breton Highlands—Canso and Central Nova.
~ 2651 RR#2 Heatherton, Guysborough Road, Antigonish Roman Valley Guysborough Nova Scotia was address of property supplied before cousins untimely departure.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/boards/surnames.aikens/142/mb.ashx
Could this be a brother ?
#94457004 Joseph Atkins 1750-1811
Note from Alexander Ferguson whom Samuel travelled with. They sailed to Nova Scotia with the 'Associated Departments of the Army and Navy'. Their names appear with their children, Duncan and Mary, on the ships roster. This group was made up of many different miltary units of Loyalists as well as civilian employees. The group first settled at Port Mouton, but were burned out the first year. They then settled in Guysborough, Guysborough County in June 1784. Alexander received land as one of the 278 persons in Nathan Hubbill's group. He received 300 acres, a town lot and water lot. His land was in division P, lot 18 in Guysborough.
Christine and Alexander had five more children born in Guysborough, including a set of twins. Christine died after 1794 when her last child was born and before 1800 when Alexander remarried. He married Honor Hurley 3 Jun 1800. They had seven children. He died 27 Oct 1814 at age 56, and was buried 29 Oct in Christ Church cemetery with Masonic honors, one of the last interments there. He had been a member of Temple Lodge #7 from 1806 until his death.
Parents: Alexander Ferguson b.1730 Perth, Perthshire Scotland m. Agnes Morrison b.1732
m1.18 Jun 1780 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Christine MacDonald b.1760 d.bef Jan 1800
Children:
°Duncan Ferguson b.1781 Pennsylvania, PA
°Mary Sarah Ferguson b.1782
°John Ferguson b.02 Jan 1787 Nova Scotia
°Alexander Ferguson b. 15 Jan 1789 Nova Scotia
°James Ferguson b.15 Jan 1789 Nova Scotia
° William Ferguson b.04 Sep 1792
°Peter Ferguson b.24 Aug 1794 Nova Scotia
m2.03 Jan 1800 Guysborough, Nova Scotia Ammorah 'Honour' Hurley b.1781 New York USA
Children:
° Donald Ferguson b.19 Jul 1802 Nova Scotia
°Janet Sarah Ferguson b.27 Sep 1803 Guysborough, Nova Scotia
° Thomas Ferguson b.19 Jan 1806 Guysborough Interval, Guys. Co NS
° Margaret Ferguson b.27 May 1808 Guysborough Interval, Guys. Co NS
° James Alexander Ferguson b.1811 Guysborough NS
°John Collins Ferguson b.24 Sep 1812 Guysborough NS
° Alexander Ferguson b.07 Sep 1814 Guysborough NS
Travelled with Samuel Aikens UEL & his family group first settled at Port Mouton, but were burned out the first year. They then settled in Guysborough, Guysborough County in June 1784.
One reference:
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Guysborough,_Nova_Scotia_(community)
DNA Group 01(AF01) R1bL21 haplogroup with
James Akin 1631-1713
John Aitken 1731-
Likely that your family migrated from Kirkintilloch, Scotland. Beautiful village in Scotland & the Aitken family there has a huge history. 21 Jan 2021
DNA connections to John
Suggested edit: The Robert Thomas Aikens previously given as the father of Samuel Aikens and said to be a son of James Darroch Aikens and Mercy Gibbs would not be genetically related to Samuel Aikens whose descendants are Y-DNA haplogroup R1b M-269. James Darrorch Aikens and Mercy Gibbs paternal lineage Aikens descendants belong to haplogroup J-M172 and are not a genetic match to Samuel Aikens descendants. Therefore Robert Thomas? (I have Robert Samuel Aikens) should be removed as Samuel Aikens' father.
Contributor: Mulberry Fork (47655472)
Have had several conflicting messages for and against .. was even told doesn't belong to this haplogroup by another. Until all DNA controversy sorted out properly. Remaining as is, please.
b. 1750/54 {~ 1762? also seen m.1777} makes '50 much more likely. Believed to be in Chesapeake Bay Cecil County, Maryland or Chesapeake, Virginia, then onto Pennsylvania apparently
Occupation: Carpenter & Waggoner-Associated Departments of the Army & Navy in NY 21 JUN 1784 arrived in Nova Scotia aboard? ° Apollo under Capt William Shaw as Loyalists* with 2 children to Chedabucto {now Guysborough Intervale} from NYC & w/Mary Crawford & Jack{negro} on ships roster. Jost writes: 'The name of his wife, Elizabeth, and two children, Robert and Elizabeth, under ten, are on the roll. The custom to bring slaves as servants was common at the time one named Jack'. Samuel is said to have been of Lowland Scotch descent. 335 acres western side of Guysborough Harbour Land grant 02 JUN 1785 Guysborough, Nova Scotia & another 5 acre water lot.
In 1785 he received a grant of 350 acres at Chedebucto (Guysborough Township) in Sydney County (now called Guysborough County), in addition to a town lot granted in 1790. Samuel was named in the tax assessment rolls from Guysborough in 1792[4], 1793[5], 1794[6], 1795[7], and in the 1817 census.
Owned 5000 acres in Pennsylvania, after marriage, sold 2000 to finance trip moved to Guysborough (back then referenced as Chedubucto) Nova Scotia further on to Port Roseway, (now Shelburne). 3000 acres were confiscated, believed to be part of the 9000acre parkland Cenntenial Park, where the International Exhibition of 1876 occurred.
Given Name(s): Samuel
Surname: AIKEN
Place: Chedabucto
Type of Records: Muster roll
Year: 1784
Volume: 24
Page(s): 273
Record Title: Muster Roll of the Settlers of the Departments of the Army and Navy set down at Chedebucto, 21st June 1784.
Microfilm Reel Number: C-9818
Reference: MG 23 D1, Series 1
Item Number: 4739
James Aikens b.1693 Lankshire & Montrose Scotland m. Mercy Mary Gibbs b.Aug 3 1691 MA {whose parents were John & Anna Gibbs}. They had a son Robert Samuel Aikens b.1725 Glasgow Scotland who had a son Samuel Aikens (Loyalist) b.1750 Maryland {One of the original Thirteen Colonies, Maryland is considered to be the birthplace of religious freedom in America, when it was formed in the early 17th century as an intended refuge for persecuted Catholics from England by George Calvert;Seventh state to ratify the United States Constitution} d.Dec 20 1826 m. Elizabeth Perry b.1755 d.Aug 25 1815 Both died in Guysborough NS.
Speaking about Samuel's potential brother(s)~ 'According to grandmas notes he left for the states with one of them and that brother stayed in Georgia was 'crooked', got into ship building & politics. He was rich enough to be given land by President Roosevelt to build the summer home in New Brunswick.' (convinced this is Lord Beaverbrook, Max Aiken #31281897 who has property in the Miramichi of New Brunswick) V.Moffat note 03.10-16.2015
Did have two sisters who remained in Scotland~ Elizabeth & Mary Jane AIKENS {Thomas & Jane Aikens Hugh connections
During the final years of the American Revolution, Georgia had a functioning Loyalist colonial government along the coast. Together with New York City, it was the last Loyalist bastion.
An early historian reported:
For forty-two long months had she been a prey to rapine, oppression, fratricidal strife, and poverty. Fear, unrest, the brand, the sword, the tomahawk, had been her portion. In the abstraction/removal of negro slaves, by the burning of dwellings, in the obliteration of plantations, by the destruction of agricultural implements, and by theft of domestic animals and personal effects, it is estimated that at least one half of the available property of the inhabitants had, during this period, been completely swept away. Real estate had depreciated in value. Agriculture was at a stand-still, and there was no money with which to repair these losses and inaugurate a new era of prosperity. The lamentation of widows and orphans, too, were heard in the land. These not only bemoaned their dead, but cried aloud for food. Amid the general depression there was, nevertheless, a deal of gladness in the hearts of the people, a radiant joy, an inspiring hope. Independence had been won.
Believe different ship than Apollo due to date, as there are several that arrived in Port Roseway/Shelburne Loyalist ships according to Book of Negroes Ferguson's same ship DRL's 6xgrgrand application Samuel Aikens UEL
Aikins, Samuel. Carpenter. Born ca 1750; died 20 Dec 1826(some say 1825); married Elizabeth; had a family of 7 children. Refused to leave with the main group on April 1, because he only had a "license for occupation" instead of the promised grant of land. Samuel was from Chesapeake Bay County, Virgina, and settled in Guysboro Nova Scotia. He was recommended by Captain Dole. He later arrived in Shelburne with a woman, four children and a servant {'Jack' Negro}.
http://globalgenealogy.com/news/articles/00098.htm
The Chesapeake Bay (/ˈtʃɛsəpiːk/ CHESS-ə-peek) is an estuary lying inland from the Atlantic Ocean, and surrounded by the North American mainland to the West, and the Delmarva Peninsula to the east. It is the largest such body in the contiguous US. The northern bay is within Maryland, the southern portion within Virginia, and is a very important feature for the ecology and economy of those two states, as well as others
Aiken made of oak; variant of Adam; nature or tree
http://www.ospreyshoresresort.com
Surname meaning for Aikins
Scottish and northern Irish: variant spelling of Aikens.
Relation? Samuel Aiken II #82322771
James Akins connections?
The Apollo
The Apollo arrived in New York, it appears, on June 8, 1783, to sail to Port Roseway (now Shelburne), N.S.
Thomas Aiken b.1786 Vermont- 1844 Quebec #102177901 has to be related
Created in 1914 and combined the former ridings of Antigonish and Guysborough. Antigonish—Guysborough was abolished under redistribution in 1966 forming parts of Cape Breton Highlands—Canso and Central Nova.
~ 2651 RR#2 Heatherton, Guysborough Road, Antigonish Roman Valley Guysborough Nova Scotia was address of property supplied before cousins untimely departure.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/boards/surnames.aikens/142/mb.ashx
Could this be a brother ?
#94457004 Joseph Atkins 1750-1811
Note from Alexander Ferguson whom Samuel travelled with. They sailed to Nova Scotia with the 'Associated Departments of the Army and Navy'. Their names appear with their children, Duncan and Mary, on the ships roster. This group was made up of many different miltary units of Loyalists as well as civilian employees. The group first settled at Port Mouton, but were burned out the first year. They then settled in Guysborough, Guysborough County in June 1784. Alexander received land as one of the 278 persons in Nathan Hubbill's group. He received 300 acres, a town lot and water lot. His land was in division P, lot 18 in Guysborough.
Christine and Alexander had five more children born in Guysborough, including a set of twins. Christine died after 1794 when her last child was born and before 1800 when Alexander remarried. He married Honor Hurley 3 Jun 1800. They had seven children. He died 27 Oct 1814 at age 56, and was buried 29 Oct in Christ Church cemetery with Masonic honors, one of the last interments there. He had been a member of Temple Lodge #7 from 1806 until his death.
Parents: Alexander Ferguson b.1730 Perth, Perthshire Scotland m. Agnes Morrison b.1732
m1.18 Jun 1780 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Christine MacDonald b.1760 d.bef Jan 1800
Children:
°Duncan Ferguson b.1781 Pennsylvania, PA
°Mary Sarah Ferguson b.1782
°John Ferguson b.02 Jan 1787 Nova Scotia
°Alexander Ferguson b. 15 Jan 1789 Nova Scotia
°James Ferguson b.15 Jan 1789 Nova Scotia
° William Ferguson b.04 Sep 1792
°Peter Ferguson b.24 Aug 1794 Nova Scotia
m2.03 Jan 1800 Guysborough, Nova Scotia Ammorah 'Honour' Hurley b.1781 New York USA
Children:
° Donald Ferguson b.19 Jul 1802 Nova Scotia
°Janet Sarah Ferguson b.27 Sep 1803 Guysborough, Nova Scotia
° Thomas Ferguson b.19 Jan 1806 Guysborough Interval, Guys. Co NS
° Margaret Ferguson b.27 May 1808 Guysborough Interval, Guys. Co NS
° James Alexander Ferguson b.1811 Guysborough NS
°John Collins Ferguson b.24 Sep 1812 Guysborough NS
° Alexander Ferguson b.07 Sep 1814 Guysborough NS
Travelled with Samuel Aikens UEL & his family group first settled at Port Mouton, but were burned out the first year. They then settled in Guysborough, Guysborough County in June 1784.
One reference:
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Guysborough,_Nova_Scotia_(community)
DNA Group 01(AF01) R1bL21 haplogroup with
James Akin 1631-1713
John Aitken 1731-
Likely that your family migrated from Kirkintilloch, Scotland. Beautiful village in Scotland & the Aitken family there has a huge history. 21 Jan 2021
DNA connections to John
Suggested edit: The Robert Thomas Aikens previously given as the father of Samuel Aikens and said to be a son of James Darroch Aikens and Mercy Gibbs would not be genetically related to Samuel Aikens whose descendants are Y-DNA haplogroup R1b M-269. James Darrorch Aikens and Mercy Gibbs paternal lineage Aikens descendants belong to haplogroup J-M172 and are not a genetic match to Samuel Aikens descendants. Therefore Robert Thomas? (I have Robert Samuel Aikens) should be removed as Samuel Aikens' father.
Contributor: Mulberry Fork (47655472)
Have had several conflicting messages for and against .. was even told doesn't belong to this haplogroup by another. Until all DNA controversy sorted out properly. Remaining as is, please.
Gravesite Details
DOI: 22 Dec 1825
Headstone, sunk/destroyed? Guysborough North Intervale Churchyard. Like to replace w/pic of memorial, use to have posted that FaG removed Apr 1 2016 & more info in Jun 2020 (why?)
6xgrgrandfather
