Sir Allen Bristol Aylesworth — Canadian lawyer, parliamentarian and senator. Born in Newburgh, Ontario of United Empire Loyalist ancestry, educated at the University of Toronto, called to the Ontario Bar in 1878. Canadian member (minority report) of the Alaska Boundary Tribunal (1903). Elected MP for York North (by‑election 1905; re‑elected 1908). Served in Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s cabinet as Postmaster‑General & Minister of Labour (1905–1906) and Minister of Justice & Attorney General (1906–1911) — oversaw the pardon of Angelina Napolitano. Represented Canada at the North Atlantic Fisheries Arbitration (The Hague, 1910–1911); knighted for his services. Appointed to the Senate (1923) for North York, Ontario. Mount Aylesworth (Boundary Peak 177) named for him in 1927. Great‑grandson of a United Empire Loyalist. Learn more: https://findagrave.com and https://uelcanada.ca
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Ault, Samuel
Samuel Ault (Dec 11, 1814 – Aug 28, 1895) — Ontario political figure, Liberal-Conservative MP for Stormont (1867–1872). Born in Osnabruck Township to United Empire Loyalist Nicholas Ault, he co-ran Ault Brothers Ltd. in Charlesville (later Aultsville), served on municipal council (reeve, warden), represented Stormont in the Province of Canada assembly (1861–1866), and was a militia lieutenant. Aultsville was later submerged by the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Learn more: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=266 and https://uelcanada.ca
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John Wesley Asselstine (June 2, 1895 – Nov 2, 1966) — Canadian pro ice hockey player who skated with the Saskatoon Sheiks, Regina Capitals (WCHL) and Vancouver Maroons (PCHA) from 1922–1924. Great-grandson of a United Empire Loyalist — learn more: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=8964 and https://uelcanada.ca
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- Meet Alathea Asselstine (Vedder) (1830–1892) — came to the Sardis area of Chilliwack from Ontario in 1871 with husband John Sicker. After John’s accidental drowning in Luckakuck Creek (1875), Alathea married early Sardis settler and dairy farmer Adam Vedder in 1877. Adam served as warden of the Township of Chilliwack, a Member of the Provincial Parliament, and postmaster. Alathea named Sardis after the ancient capital of Lydia.
- Learn more — United Empire Loyalist directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=240| https://uelcanada.ca
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Askin, John Jr.
John Askin Jr. (c.1765 – Jan 1, 1820) — British Indian Department officer and merchant in Upper Canada and the Upper Great Lakes; collector of customs at Amherstburg and storekeeper at Fort St. Joseph. Fought at Fallen Timbers (1794), played a key role in supplying blankets that Madelaine Askin and fort women turned into the first Mackinaw jackets (1811). Son of a United Empire Loyalist.
Links: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=238 | https://uelcanada.ca
John Baptist Askin (Apr 10, 1788 – Nov 14, 1869) — militia officer and office-holder; fought in the War of 1812 (Michilimackinac, Frenchtown), served as interpreter, raised volunteers during the 1837–38 rebellions and was promoted colonel; respected figure in London, Ont.
Links: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=238 | https://uelcanada.ca
James Sherrard Armstrong (Apr 27, 1821 – Nov 23, 1888) — lawyer, judge, landowner, and railway president from Sorel; chaired the Royal Commission on the Relations of Capital and Labor (1886), noted for conservative views and involvement in major 19th‑century inquiries into labor‑capital relations.
Links: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=210 | https://uelcanada.ca
James Rogers Armstrong (Apr 17, 1787 – Jul 13, 1873) — merchant, foundry owner (Toronto City Foundry), and politician; built a stove-manufacturing business, held enterprises in Picton, Kingston, and York, and retired to Whitby. Grandson of a United Empire Loyalist.
Links: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=7092 | https://uelcanada.ca
George Armstrong (1930–2021) — celebrated Toronto Maple Leafs stalwart and long‑time captain (12 years), known for leadership, grit, and humour; his empty‑net goal clinched the 1967 Stanley Cup — the final goal of the Original Six era. Born in Bowland, Ontario; of Irish‑Algonquin heritage.
Links: https://www.hhof.com/HonouredMembers/MemberDetails.html?type=Player&mem=P197501&list=ByName | https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=670 | https://uelcanada.ca
Francis Patrick Armstrong (c.1859–1923) — steamboat captain, prospector, and river guide in the East Kootenay and Stikine regions; key figure in steam navigation of the Rocky Mountain Trench, known for helping those in need as well as serving paying customers. Second great‑grandson of a United Empire Loyalist.
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