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Family's Divided Loyalty in American Revolution Discussed at Albion Historical Society Program

The Albion Historical Society's speaker series continues Saturday, March 21, when author Mark Crawford discusses his book, “Divided Loyalty: Four Sons of the Revolution.” Co-hosted by Stirling Books & Brew, the talk will be held at 119 N. Superior Street, in Albion beginning at 1 pm.

The society, wishing to focus on the United States' sesquicentennial anniversary, will feature several speakers in 2026 who will give talks pertaining to the American Revolution. In “Divided Loyalty” Mr. Crawford tells the tale of brothers Robert, Archibald, James, and John Crawford who scratch out a living as farmers in Pound Ridge, New York. The sons of immigrants, they share deep family roots and loyalty. But like many, they hold radically different views of the British Empire. The four sons pledge neutrality, but family secrets make it impossible to remain on the sidelines.

“Divided Loyalty” is based on the true story of the author's own family being ripped apart by the American Revolution. Trapped in the “neutral ground” between warring armies, the Crawford clan face daily attack and plunder from all sides. Through a decade of war, their gripping story paints an authentic portrait of the life, death, joy, and heartbreak that devastated families across the young nation.

Mark Crawford is an 1978 Albion College graduate who spent his career in broadcasting and hospital administration. Upon his retirement in 2018, Mark's new project became writing this novel. He is currently working on his second novel, “Michigan Moses,” which is also a family story about a Revolutionary War veteran.

The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Albion Historical Society at (517) 629-3276.

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