United Empire Loyalists who resettled in Upper Canada were diligent in affirming their status and lineage. Regardless of social standing before the American Revolution, the Loyalists in Canada were granted large tracts of land for their services. To this day, many Canadians still affix the initials UE (Unity of Empire) to their names in testament of their family heritage.
These are to Certify that Elizabeth Mosner is the third daughter of Lewis Mosner who served His Majesty During the Late Rebellion in America. UE Loyalist_ and that she is now the wife of Henry Trukye of Yonge in this District, given under my hand at Leeds in the District of Johnstown this 7th Day of April 1807
Joel Stone (signed)
Judgement
(opposite side reads: Copy of a Certificate given to female children of UE Loyalist.)