2025 ALFRED GILPIN JONES VOLUNTEERISM AWARD WINNERS

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Alfred Gilpin Jones, UE , founded the first association for descendants of United Empire Loyalists in Nova Scotia in 1897.  He was born in Weymouth, Nova Scotia and descended from Stephen Jones, UE formerly of Massachusetts.  He became a member of Parliament representing Halifax, Minister of National Defence,  and later Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.

 
Alfred Gilpin Jones, UE 

His interest in the importance of remembering and recognizing the role of United Empire Loyalists has been shared by five individuals who have been selected as the 2025 Alfred Gilpin Jones Volunteerism Award Winners.

 Since 2025 is the 250th anniversary of memorable major events during the American Revolution like the invasion of Canada this Award has been established.  It carries with it no special benefit. This is a list of five people who by their volunteer activities have encouraged my interest in United Empire Loyalists and participation in the UELAC.  It was prepared to salute them in hope it may inspire others.

1. Marlene Dance, UE, President of Chilliwack, British Columbia branch of the UELAC as well as Genealogist and Newsletter Editor.

Marlene Dance,  UE 

2.  Douglas Warner Grant, UE, founder and administrator of the weekly email list Loyalist Trails and UELAC website. Member and Director of Governor Simcoe Branch in Toronto, having held several offices more than once. Former National President of UELAC. 


Doug Grant, UE 

3. Frederick Hughes Hayward, UE. Editor of book Loyally Yours - 100 Years of the UELAC, published in 2014 on the history of the UELAC and United Empire Loyalists. Member of Hamilton Branch where he has held many offices and former National President of UELAC. Contributor to UELAC website content. 

Fred Hayward,  UE 

4.  Ruth Nicholson, UE ,  (1951 - 2025). Presenter of Loyalist history,  former President of Hamilton Branch of UELAC. 

Ruth Nicholson, UE 

5. Jo Ann Tuskin, UE.  Long time National Secretary of UELAC.  Member and Genealogist of Governor Simcoe Branch in Toronto.  Loyalist history presenter to school students and others.

Jo Ann Tuskin, UE 


Further Reading:

Loyally Yours - 100 Years of the UELAC, book edited by Frederick H. Hayward, UE, available from Global Genealogy

The Hon. Alfred Gilpin Jones and the Loyalists of Nova Scotia, article by Brian McConnell, UE , published by UELAC 


Historian & Author; Member of United Empire Loyalists ' Association of Canada, Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia, Ulster Historical & Genealogical Guild (Life)

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