Titus Simons: Father and Son Loyalists Who Fought in the American Revolution and the War of 1812

In this fascinating book, author Ross. D. Petty explores the lives of Titus Simons, Sr., and Titus Simons, Jr. The elder Simons' decision to fight on the side of the British during the American Revolution changed the course not only of his life but that of his entire family, which was forced to leave the nascent United States behind and forge a new beginning in what would become Canada. Once settled, the younger Simons became a merchant, landowner, and, like his father before him, a soldier, fighting on the British side in the War of 1812 against his family's onetime homeland. Titus Simons provides readers with insight into both the challenges of daily life and conflicting allegiances faced by North American men and women in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

"...an interesting new addition to Loyalist literature.... [Titus Simons, Jr.] has not received adequate credit for what to me is his most significant contribution to the war. In late 1812 Major Simons suggested to General Sheaffe that two or three battalions be formed to create a longer-term militia service for Canadian residents. His suggestion was quickly accepted and led to the passage of a law in March 1813 to create a full-time provincial militia known as the Incorporated Militia. Simons was the first Canadian to join the Incorporated Militia and he was the highest ranking Canadian until he tendered his resignation in June 1814 after a threat of a court martial. The interesting story behind this further setback for Simons is well told by Petty." ---Dr. Ronald Doering, The Loyalist Gazette

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ross D. Petty is Emeritus Professor of Marketing Law at Babson College. During his 31 years at Babson, he taught about 1600 undergraduates and nearly 4000 MBA students. He is the author of two books, The Impact of Advertising Law on Business and Public Policy (1992) and Branding Law: A Guide to Legal Issues in Brand Management (2016).

Ross D. Petty is Emeritus Professor of Marketing Law at Babson College. During his 31 years at Babson, he taught about 1600 undergraduates and nearly 4000 MBA students. He is the author of two books, The Impact of Advertising Law on Business and Public Policy (1992) and Branding Law: A Guide to Legal Issues in Brand Management (2016).