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Revolutionary War approached, there was a split among the
Mohawk Valley families over their loyalty to England or
for the pursuit of the New World independence.
(There are numerous historical accounts of the family
turmoils over this period that are depicted and available
in the historical literature of the area). Those
wanting to remain loyal to England migrated west, across
the Niagara River into what is now the southwestern
section of Ontario, Canada. There they set up
households in hopes that some day they might return to
their Mohawk Valley homes following the put down of the
independence seekers. History shows this didn't
happen. The settlements in Canada turned into new
homes for most of them, and new Nellis (Nelles)
settlements grew and exist to this day. It follows
therefore that most of the Canadian Nelles lines are
related to the Mohawk Valley Nellis lines. The Canadian Nelles's also have an association, the Nelles Family Association which has its own rich Nelles history which ties to and parallels the Mohawk Valley Nellis history. And they have membership, produce newsletters, and have annual reunions. Please contact: Marion Nelles, 14 Kingsmount St, Brantford ON N3J 5L7 or by E-mail |
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