Posted by Barry Burley on May 29, 19101 at 20:13:43:
Claim of Edward Bowlby. PRO ref AO12 vol 15 page 389.
New Claim
To the Honourable the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament to enquire into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists.
The Memorial of Edward Bowlby late of Morris County in New Jersey, but now of Shelburne in Nova Scotia.
Humbly Sheweth,
That he on all occasions during the late unhappy dissentions in America, manifested his Loyalty to His Majesty and his Attachment to the British Government.
That in January 1777 he joined the Royal Army in New Jersey, continued with them during the whole of the War, and at the Conclusion thereof moved with his Brother Loyalists to Shelburne in Nove Scotia, where he is now settled.
That in consequence thereof he was attainted of High Treason by the Laws of the State of New Jersey, and his Property mentioned in the annexed Schedule was confiscated and Sold.
He therefore prays that you will take his Case into your Consideration in order that under your Report he may be able to receive such Aid and relief as his Losses and Services may be found to deserve.