My Eventful Life : Stephen Jarvis, U. E., 1756-1840

Publisher: Price Patterson
Product Code: YB02086
ISBN: 1896881289
Author: Ann Jarvis Boa
Condition: Collectible Like New

Price: $34.99

Signed by the author on the title page. Book in excellent condition.

Stephen Jarvis, or “the colonel,” as he was fondly known in later life was an exuberant youth of eighteen when the hostilities of the American Revolution began. Many members of his extended family had Loyalist sympathies and immediately after the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, Stephen joined a draft militia to garrison New York. He was made a prisoner at Danbury but escaped, found his way to New York, and joined the British army as a sergeant. He fought in various battles in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and also served in Charleston, Virginia and St. Augustine, Florida. Eventually promoted to lieutenant, he remained in the army for the duration of the war. After the peace, Stephen returned to Danbury and married Amelia Glover. However, the animosity of their former neighbours forced Stephen and Amelia to flee for their lives with their newborn daughter. They resettled in New Brunswick where other Loyalist relatives had also settled. For twenty-four years the family attempted to establish themselves there, but in 1809, in search of a more prosperous life and persuaded by the enthusiasm for improving their prospects by Stephen’s cousin, William Jarvis, newly appointed Provincial Secretary of Upper Canada, they moved to York (Toronto),Upper Canada, along with five of their six children. After his arrival in Upper Canada, Stephen was given a public office appointment and 1200 acres of land. Active in the militia, he became Adjutant General of Militia during the War of 1812. Sons Frederick Starr (known as Starr) and George both served in that war. Until his death in 1840, Stephen continued to be active in public life. He was a stalwart supporter of St. James’s Cathedral in Toronto. He was also an indefatigable writer. His diary chronicling his experiences during the Revolutionary War gives us a unique view of the times.
Binding
Paperback  
Edition
2002
Condition
Collectible Like New
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Signed
Language
English