Who is Betsy's father in my brother SAM is dead?

In "My Brother Sam Is Dead," Betsy's father is Mr. Meeker. He is a loyal American loyalist during the Revolutionary War and runs a tavern in Redding, Connecticut. The story explores the impact of the war on his family, particularly as his son, Sam, supports the Patriot cause. Mr. Meeker's character embodies the conflict and divisions experienced within families during this tumultuous period.