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Thanks very much for your message, Jane; however, I don't believe the Nathan Maxson to which you refer is the same Nathan Max(s)on as my GGGG grandfather, who remained loyal to Britain and the Crown during the Revolutionary War. As mentioned in my original posting, Nathan fought with the 3rd Battalion of the New Jersey Volunteers, with the rank of sergeant. At the War's conclusion, he sailed aboard the "Esther," in 1783, to what is now the province of New Brunswick, Canada, along with a number of other officers and soldiers of his regiment. It is believed his wife's name was Phebe (maiden name unknown), whom he likely married in New Brunswick, and they had at least four children: Nathan, Jr. (died between 1845 and 1851), Mary (born c. 1790, married unknown Cameron); Catherine Ann (1794-1871 (from whom I am descended), married John DeLong, son of John DeLong of New York, who had also been loyal to Britain, and Sarah Clarke); and James (1799-1869, married Ann "Nancy" Mott). Nathan's, name appears in some of the old land grant records housed in the New Brunswick Provincial Archives. He settled in Queens County, N.B., and later died there. Phebe, his wife, appears to have been widowed in or before 1801. I am familiar with the history of the early Maxson family of Rhode Island and their possible Maggson origins. I just can't seem to link the early New England Maxson family with my GGGG grandfather, Nathan, although I'm almost certain he was a member of this family, perhaps of the branch that removed to New Jersey. From my research, it appears that the Maxsons were real Patriots for the American cause during the Revolutionary War. The Nathan Max(s)on who was my GGGG grandfather was, undoubtedly, a rarity among his family, as he desired to remain loyal to Britain. Other than what I have noted above, I have found no reference to him in any documents posted online that I've viewed so far, whether they be public records, reference books, family papers/correspondence, etc. Eventually, some of Nathan's descendants removed to Maine and other areas of the USA. Today, there are only a few families in New Brunswick who may possibly be descended from Nathan, but who now use the spelling "Maxan." I've really hit a brick wall with Nathan. If you should ever come across anything in your research that you think could be of assistance to me, I'd truly appreciate hearing from you again. Best regards! -- Joyce
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