Robinson Colonel Beverley 1723-1792 Born In Thornbury England
Entered the army; took part as a major, under Wolfe, in the attack on
Quebec, 1759. Opposed the measures that led to the separation of the
American colonies from the motherland, but joined the Loyalists when
independence was declared; raised the Loyal American Regiment, of which
he was colonel, and on several occasions conducted matters on behalf of
the Loyalists. At the end of the war came to New Brunswick, and was a
member of the first Council of that colony. =Index=: (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Of Royal
Regiment of New York, his negotiations with Ethan Allen of Vermont,
201-203. (Lord Dorchester era) Commanded Loyal Americans, 202. (Wilmot era) Commands Loyal
American Regiment, 3. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am. Biog.