Thanks to everyone who sent me information about Col. Joseph Barton! I thought I would summarize what I had learned, for anyone who was interested, and ask if anyone had anything more that they could add. In particular, I'd like to know if Joseph Barton remarried when he moved to Digby, Nova Scotia and which of his heirs were granted land in Canada. 1) "The Case of Lt. Colonel Joseph Barton - Late of New Jersey". North Jersey Highlander, Vol.11, No. 1 (Sprint 1975) issue 38, pp.3-27. The life of Joseph Barton from his move from Sussex County, New Jersey, to Digby, Nova Scotia. He was a lieutenant in the New Jersey Blues in 1758 and later a lieutenant-colonel in the New Jersey Volunteers. There is a copy of Barton's memorial, as presented to the British government. Bound in this copy is also the following: an inventory of the personal property of those who left their homes and joined the enemy, Isaac Martin, Esquire, and Major Samuel Meeker appointed commisioners; tells what happened to the property of those in the New Jersey Volunteers. Also, an account of Joseph Barton's early activities as a Loyalist soldier and also those of Patrick Hagerty, who went to Digby, Stephen Delancy who went to Clements Township, and Ruben Hankinson who went to Sissiboo River. 2) The Loyalists of New Jersey - E.Alfred Jones page 22 shows:Joseph Barton (Lieut.-Colonel) He was a farmer of Newtown (now Newton) Susses County N.J. and was born in America about 1723. He was an agent for the East Jersey Proprietors. >From 1775 until the Summer of 1776 he wa a member of the House of Assembly for Sussex County, and not only opposed the measures of the Provincial Congress in the early stages of the Revolution, but was "the only member of Assembly who voted against Governor Franklin's imprisonment as an enemy to the liberties of his country." He joined the British army in 1776, and was appointed by General Sir William Howe to raise a Battalion for the New Jersey Volunteers, and took command of the First Battalion from November 7, 1776. He was captures on Staten Island, Aug.22, 1777. Peter Hopkins, formerly a member of the House of Assembly of New Jersey, and James Broderick, of Sussex County, both presumably Loyalists, testified on oath to Barton's property before David Mathews, last Mayor of New York under the Crown, on September 10, 1783. (Audit Office 12:90) 3) With the Barton papers are a copy of the inquisition and proceedings against him in New Jersey as a Loyalist; the original certificate of Governor Franklin to his loyalty, dated September 1, 1779; a list of his losses; schedules of his property, and lists of bonds, with the names of his debtors and the amounts. His son was in possession of part of his property in New Jersey in 1786, while he himself was an exile at Digby, in Nova Scotia. This son was probably Henry L. Barton, born c1761, who was Ensign from 1780 in the 1st New Jersey Volunteers and Lieutenant from 1782, and who was on the half pay list until 1802. (Index:5605-6, and Stryker, New Jersey Volunteers) 4) Revolutionary Census of New Jersey by Stryker-Rodda shows Joseph Barton in Newton Twp., Sussex County in 1773-1774. In 1778-1780 census Henry Barton in shown in Amwell Twp., Hunterdon County NJ. 5) Documents relating to the Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey, Vol II 1778. p. 8 states that Mrs. Barton...died of the Samll-Pox in her 48th year. It continues "she had been driven with 7 small children from their estate in Sussex County...whilst the Lieutenant Colonel was Prisoner at Weathersfield in Connecticut. 6) On page 23 of the same book, "Died since our last John Barton, aged 15 years, and Joseph Barton, aged 6 years...Since the Colonel's Confinement he has lost his Wife and three Sons." 7) Col. Barton was on the list of Seconded officers, Prince of Wales' American Volunteers from 1792 (War Office 24:711, Index 5605). The sum of 1,814 lbs. was granted to him as compensation from his claim of 3,955 pounds, 6 shillings (Audit Office 12:109) A long list of his confiscated properties and the names of the previous owners is in Ontario Archives ;;.600-5, together with the names of some purchasers. Evidence in his favor as "an honest and loyal subject" was given by Oliver de Lancey and Governor Franklin, April 30, 1781. 8) Col. Barton appears on the Muster Roll of Discharged Officers and Disbanded Soldiers and Loyalists Town of Digby, Nova Scotia May 29, 1784 as a Disbanded Officer with 3 family members. Considering that his wife and 3 sons died by 1778, who are the three family members? 9) "History of a Farm" published in 1916 states that James Edsall, who married Charlotte Barton, and Benjamin Barton, who married Hannah Edsall, put up bail for Joseph Barton after his arrest but was forfeited when he did not show up for trial. 10) Procedings of Loyalist Commissioners Halifax 1786, p. 603, indicates that Col. Barton gave his estate to his son (Benjamin) and his son-in-law (who is reported to be Dr. John Hinchman, who married Abigail Barton). 11) Geography and History of Digby County , Nova Scotia by Isaiah W. Wilson 1985, Page 370. says, "The circumstances attending demise of Joseph Barton, Lieutenant Colonel of a New Jersey Volunteer Regiment in the British Service during the American Revolution, as described to the Author, were particularly distressing. Amidst the convivialities surrounding the bar-room of Reid's Hotel in Digby during a winter evening, the guests were discussing their work and prospects. The social glass had increased thei self confidence and ardour, while removing temporarily the caution so necessary in clearing forests. Lt.-Col. Barton though never having felled a tree, bravely insisted he could do so unaided, as expeditiuosly and successfully as the most experienced. Dr. Joseph Marvin expostulated , but Col Barton eagerly laid a higher wager to that effect. Not to be outdone, the Doctor complied. On following day, the Colonel coolly chopped a lofty Birch on his premises adjoining "Birch Place"___which alas , levelled him to the ground , mortally wounded! He was buried February 19th , 1788 according to record's evidence. This speaks in thunder tones to the rash and thoughtless!! 12) From the Digby County Death index, we have Lt. Col. Joseph Barton buried Feb.19,1788 13) In The Hatfield Grant of 1801, the heirs of Joseph Barton are granted 1250 acres. Who are his heirs? So, we have evidence of 7 small children who were driven from their estate in Sussex County. Of these, we have information for Benjamin Barton (d. 1830), Henry L. Barton (b. 1761), John Barton (1763-1777/78), Joseph Barton (1772-1777/78), Charlotte Barton, one more son (d.1777/78). We're left wondering which children went to Nova Scotia with him and which heirs received land grants. If anyone can give me any additional information, I would be extremely grateful! Thanks, Bambi Dingman - Histcreatr@aol.com