In colonial times John Saxton lived in Westchester County, New York. During the American Revolution he joined Roger’s Rangers at Marineck, New York. After the war he settled in Digby, Nova Scotia. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses dated on 21 Mar 1786. (AO 13 Vol. 25 P. 434-435)
To the Honourable Colonel Commissioners Appointed by an Act of Parliament to enquire into the Losses and Services of all Such persons who have Suffered in their Rights, properties and Professions during the Late unhappy dissentions in America in Consequence of their Loyalty to His Majesty & Attachment to the British Constitution [sic]. —
The Claim of—
John Saxton a Loyalist formerly of the County of West Chester in the Late Province of New York, but now resident in the township of Digby—
Claimant, from His Loyalty to His Majesty & Government at So Early a period as the Month of September 1776 avail’d himself of the Opportunity of fleeing for protection under the British Standard at Marineck, a post Commanded by Colonel Rogers, where Claimant gave Information to Said Colonel of a party of Rebels which intended to attack him that Night, by which information the Colonel was aware of the approaching danger, and Declared afterwards that he & his party would have been Cut off had he not received the information as aforesaid. —
Claimant was at the time aforesaid Robed by the British of a Horse, value in Sterling money £20.0.0
Claimant in the year 1778 by order of His Excellency General Howe, went with a party of Loyalists into the Rebel Country thirty Miles and took prisoner a Noted Rebel Judge Thomas, & a Willm Miller and brought them into New York, And in the Month of July 1778, Claimant was taken prisoner by the Rebels and Confined in Jail one year which Cost Claimant in Money aforesaid ………. £45.12.6
Carried forwd £65.12.6
Brot forward £65.12.6
Claimant at Length Made his escape
through an Enemies Country One hundred & Ten Miles
And was Robed by the Rebels of Cash & wearing Apparel
to the amount in Money aforesaid of 27.00.0
Claimant Served as a vollunteer two years}
In his Majesty’s Service without pay or Cloathing &}
Was wounded through the body, by which he Suffer’d}
Very much & during his Illness it Cost him in}
Money afforsaid } 30.00.0
Claimant had taken from him by the}
Rebels in the year 1778 a Horse, Sadle & Bridel} 15.10
At Frogs Neck Claimant was Robed also by}
the Rebels of a Trunk of wearing apparel &c} 15.00.0
Sterling £153.2.6
James Irwin} to prove Claimants Loyalty
Wm Saxton} Sufferings, and Losses as
Colonel Isaac Hetfield} Mentioned in the afforegoing
Daniel Ward} Claim—
John Eales}
County of Annapolis}
Town of Digby to wit}
John Saxton formerly of the County of West Chester in the Late province of New York but now resident in the township of Digby, Maketh Oath and Saith that he lived at New York from 15th July until the Month of September 1783, at which time he embarked for and Arrived at Annapolis in his Majesty’s province of Nova Scotia where he has resided in said County untill the present time. & this deponent further Saith that he was utterly incapable of prefering or delivering to the Commissioners Appointed by Act of Parliament passed in the 23rd Year of the Reign of his present Majesty intitled an Act for Appointing Commissioners to Enquire into the Losses & Services of all Such persons who have Suffered in their Rights, properties & professions during the Late unhappy dissentions in America in Consequence of their Loyalty to his Majesty and Attachment to the British Government or at their office any Memorial Claim or request for aid or relief on account of this deponents Losses during the Late unhappy dissentions in America within the time Allowed by the Said act for the receiving Such Claims, by reason that this deponent all such time (viz) between the 15th July 1783 & the 25th of March 1784 lived at New York, & in the County of Annapolis as aforesaid, and that he was Ignorant of the Said act & that he was not in such Circumstances as to pay the expence of a voyage to England or fee an agent to act for him & further this deponent Saith Not—
Sworn before me this } (Signed) John Saxton
21st March 1786 }
Richd Hill} Justice Peace
The Claim of John Saxton
a Loyalist — No 532
the Honble the Commissionrs
in Halifax—
New Claim
7 April 1786
Rejected 8 Apl 1786
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In colonial times William Saxton, a native of Westchester County, New York lived in White Plains, Westchester County, New York. During the American Revolution he joined the British Army. Following the war he settled on St. Mary’s Bay, Nova Scotia. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Digby on 23 Oct 1786. (AO 12 Vol. 23 P. 179-183)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists
The Memorial of William Saxton formerly of the County of Westchester & Province of New York
Most Respectfully Sheweth,
That your Memorialist on account of his Loyalty to His Majesty and Attachment to the British Government, was in the early part of the late unhappy war much persecuted by the Promoters of it, in the County where he resided from whence he was drove; and finally obliged to abandon and Sacrifice his Property, Family and Estate in the Province of New York aforesaid, in the Month of February 1777, and seek by flight protection among His Majestys Troops then at New York, in effecting which he endured many hardships. In addition to his many misfortunes he among the many Victims of the Times, could not return to his Estate in the Country, but to come with a large Family to Nova Scotia where he now is. — He therefore humbly and earnestly prays that his Case may be taken into Consideration and that the annexed Estimate of his Real and Personal Estate may be paid him, amounting in the whole to £948.16 Current Money of New York rating a Spanish milled Dollar at 8/ which he thinks at a low Valuation, for which (as in Duty bound) he will ever be thankfull. —
An Account and Estimate of the Real and Personal Property of William Saxton yeoman late from White Plains in the County of West Chester and Province of New York in the Month of February 1777 when he left said County and came within the King’s Lines at New York, and has since been Confiscated and sold by virtue of a Law of the Said Colony.
Land and Houses lying and being within the said County of Westchester and in the Province of New York aforesaid vizt
A Tract of Land containing 313 Acres of Land}
with a House, Barn and other Improvements}
thereon and on which he the said Wm Saxton}
lived in the said County of Westchester adjoining} £400
the Plantation of Captain Benjamin Griffin}
estimated at……………………………….}
Personal Estate
Twelve Horses……………… £255
Two yoke of Oxen…………….. 45
Two Cows……………………... 12
Sheep and Hogs………………... 6
Household Furniture……… 74
Wearing apparel……………….. 46
Forty Tons of Hay……………... 60
Bonds, Notes & Book Debts…... 50.16 548.16
£948.16
Claimant was likewise robb’d of Cash by the Rebels before he left his own House to the amount of ……… £67.4
2 Saddles…………………………………... 4
20 Bushels wheat………at 8/………….…... 8
45 Bushels Oats………..at 2/6d……………. 5.12.6
30 Bushels Rye………...at 5/………….…... 7.10
50 Bushels Corn………..at 5/…………….. 12.10
Expenses during 6 Months Imprisonment – 36 £40.16.8
New York Currency £1089.12.6
Digby 23d October 1786.
Evidence on the Claim of William Saxton late of West Chester New York. —
Claimant Sworn
He is a native of West Chester & uniformly attached himself to the Cause of Great Britain and never took any part with the Rebels, and altho’ often required to take Oaths and Sign Associations with them he never would. —
He joined the British army in 1777 and before that time he was extremely ill used by the Rebels, and was at one time Six Months in Goal. The activity of his Family in take a certain Colonel Thomas obliged him to fly to the Army. — After February 1777 he remained within the Lines the whole. —
At the Evacuation of New York he came to this Country and is now settled at Saint Marys Bay.
Property. The Improvement on 313 Acres the Property of John De Lancy in Westchester on a Lease for three Lives his was the last Life. — he now claims his Life Interest paying £4 p Annum Currency. — He values this at £400 Currency. Says he had been offered this for it. —
The Lease was taken from his Desk and Stephen De Lancy is now in possession of it. —
The remainder of his Claim is for Stock Taken by the British…. 5 Horses, 4 Cows, Sheep and Hogs. The remainder by the Rebels. —
Bonds and Notes destroyed £50.16 Currency.
Witness. Isaac Hatfield Sworn. Knew Claimant, before the war he was always a Man of good Character, — and always a Loyal Subject. —
He had two Sons who served the greater part of the War with the Westchester Refugees. — One of them was shot through the Body. —
Witness knows Claimant possessed a good Farm and had a good Stock on it. —
And understood that the Rebels often distressed him and took his Property. —
Witness John Saxton Son to Claimant Sworn,
Says his Father lived in Westchester on a Farm leased from John De Lancey, he believes his father was the last Life, believes he paid £4 p Annum.
Believes he could have got £350 Currency for his Interest on it. —
The Rebels plundered him of Stock &c Some was taken by the British. —
His Father has told him he had money due him on Bond and Notes. —
Witness. Jane Saxton, Wife to Claimant Sworn,
Says her Husband was always well disposed to the Cause of Great Britain, he was often ill used on that Account. —
In 1777 he was whipped and ill used so that his Life was in danger, and was obliged to fly to the British Army. —
Property. Knows that her Husband had an offer make him for his Interest in the Farm he possessed, believes it was twixt £300 and £400 Currency. —
The Americans took all their Furniture and some Stock from them. — The British took some. —
Some Money in Bonds and Notes was due her Husband.
Name of claimant Saxton William; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £505.2; Sum Originally Allowed £200; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £87; Sum Already Received £60; Balance After Such Receipt £140; Final Balance £140
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In colonial times William Secord lived in Newborough, Orange County, New York. Following the war he settled in Maugerville, New Brunswick. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at St. John, New Brunswick on 27 Feb 1787. He was a relation of the Secord family of Niagara and Norfolk County, Upper Canada. (AO 12 Vol. 25 P. 420-423)
An Account of Losses by the Rebellion belonging to William Secord formerly of New York Government from Orange County, but now of the City of St John on account of his Loyalty to His Majesty and firm attachment to the British Government and Constitution and had no means to recover those Losses & Distresses.
To Grain left on the Ground……………… £23
To Household Goods & Linen Cloth…….. 19.12
To 2 Horses………………………………. 25
To 3 Cows, 1 Heifer, and a yoke of Oxen... 26
To Sadle Bands, Slade, Cart &c………….. 14
To small Debts…………………………… 19.5.7
To wheat and Flour………………………. 5.5
To Money left, four Hogs & feed for the 9.6
£141.18.7
March 17th 1784
An Account of Losses sustained by the Rebels belonging to William Secord formerly of Orange County and Province of New York Government but now of the City of St John on account of his Loyalty to His Majesty and firm attachment to the British Government and Constitution.
Personal Estate
To Grain on the Ground and farming utensils}
With Wheat and Flour………………} £28
Household and Kitchen Furniture and}
Men & womens apparel……..} 19.12
To 2 Horses, Saddle Bridle & Sled &c…….. 35
To 1 yoke of Oxen, Cash &c………………. 18
To 3 Cows and one Heifer…………………. 17
To Book Debts……………………………... 29
Total in Currency £146.12
St John 27th February 1787
Evidence on the Claim of Wm Secord late of New York—
Claimant Sworn,
Says he came in July, went up to Magerville, sent his Claim by Capt Vanderburgh, was down once. —
He lived in Orange County, joined the British in 1777. Worked in the Ship Yard.
Produces Oath of Allegiance. —
Protections, Papers, Recommendations from De Veber Justice of Peace. —
Came here Lieutenant of a Company of Loyalists. Produces his Commission from Sir Guy Carleton. —
Lots Grain in the Ground and farming utensils at Newboro’ —
In the year 1766 [sic: 1786] went to Newboro’, sowed some Grain there, left it, came down to New York, left Farming utensils and one Cow at Newboro’ – Moses Hunt took them of whom he had hired the Ground. —
Lost Household Goods, Moses Hunt took some. —
Two Horses, one at his Fathers, taken by one Sicker after Claimant went within the Lines. —
One Horse left at Cornelius Aker taken by one Smith after Claimant went within the Lines. —
Yoke of Steers, 2 Cows and Heifer left at his Father’s taken by one Sicker and his Company. —
Sicker belonged to Militia. —
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists –
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SOLOMON SECORD
In colonial times Solomon Secord’s father James Secord a native of America,lived on the Suquehannah River in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. During the American Revolution James served in Butler’s Rangers then in the Indian Department at Fort Niagara. Following the war he settled in Niagara Township, Lincoln County. The following Claim for Revolutionary War Losses of Solomon Secord was filed for the estate of his father and heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 31 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 40 P. 408-412)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists
The Memorial of Solomon Secord late of Susquhannah River in Northumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania, but now of Niagara in the Province of Quebec.
Humbly Sheweth,
That your Memorialist’s Father at the beginning of the late unhappy disturbances in America was settled on Susquhannah River in Northumberland County in the Province of Pennsa where he was in possession of a good Farm with Buildings thereon erected, Live Stock, Household Furniture, Farming utensils &c the whole valued at £227 New York Currency. –
That understanding Parliament had taken into Consideration the distressed state of the Loyal American Subjects and purpose granting them such Relief as may appear Just and Reasonable in proportion to their Losses
Your Memorialist in behalf of himself and Family (his Father being dead) humbly prays that you will be pleased to take his Case into your serious Consideration and that you will be pleased to grant him such Relief as may appear reasonable and your Memorialist shall forever pray &c
State of the Effects lost by Solomon Secord’s Father late of Northumberland County in the Province of Pennsylvania at the time he made his Escape to the British Army in the year 1777. –
300 Acres of Land and Buildings…. £150
Live Stock £57 Farming utensils £10…. 67
Household Furniture…. 10
New York Currency …. £227
August 31st 1787
Evidence on the Claim of Solomon Secord, late of Pennsylvania.
Claimant Sworn
Says his Father James Secord resided in Niagara in the Fall 1783 and the ensuing Winter, he died the next Summer. –
His Father was a native of America, resided on the Susquhannah in Northumberland County. – Joined the British in 1777, left Home in March because he would not side with the Rebels. – Served first in the Rangers and afterwards in the Indian Department as Lieutenant till 1782. –
He died in 1784 leaving Claimant his eldest Son, he made a Will and left his Estate amongst all his Children. –
Claimant was with his Father when Rebellion broke out. – Claimant and two Brothers joined the British Army with their Father, have all Served, the rest of the Family followed soon, they are all in this Province, his Mother is living, she is also in this Province. – Claimant is one of the Executors. –
His Father had 300 acres on the Susquhannah, – disputed Land, – Called Northumberland under Pennsylvania and Westmoreland under Connecticut. –
His Father had settled about 3 years before the War, he had no Grant, but had agreed with the Owner to pay £50 p 100 acres when Title was made out. – The Person who agreed to sell held under Pennsylvania Government.
Thinks his Father had not paid anything. Cleared between 20 and 30 Acres, built a small House and a good Barn
Values improvements at £150.
Lost. 2 Head of Cattle, 5 Horses, Furniture, utensils – Left them when he went away. –
John Secord Sworn,
Knew James Secord, he left Home to come into the British Lines, he brought all his Family, they are all very Loyal. –
He and 3 of his Sons have been in the Service.
Knew his Lands, between 20 & 30 Acres C1ear, a good Barn and House. –
He had a very good Stock, thinks he had lost 8 Cattle & some Horses. –
All to be paid to Claimant. He says he is authorized by all the Family to act for them.
Solomon Secord late of Susquehana River
Claim
Amount of Property £127.13.9
Determination 7th December 1787
Loyalty. Bore Arms – The Claimant is a Loyalist & bore Arms in Support of the British Government
Losses.
Real Estate. Improvements on a Farm}
on the Susquehanah} £45
Persl Estate. Various Articles of Persl Property 39
£84
Loss Proved
Resides at Niagara
Name of claimant Secord Solomon; Province Pennsy; Claim for Loss of Property £127.13; Sum Originally Allowed £84; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £84; Balance After Such Receipt £84; Final Balance £84
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
Aug 31.
Claim of Solomon Secord, late of Pensilva.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“A very good family; to be allowed for improvements and stock.”
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DANIEL SERVOS
In colonial times Daniel Servos a native of America, lived on the Charlotte River in Tryon County, New York. During the American Revolution he served as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department at Fort Niagara. Following the war he settled in Niagara Township, Lincoln County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses for the estate of his deceased father Christopher Servos, heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 22 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 5-10)
To Colonel Thomas Dundas and Jery Pemberton Esqr Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists –
The Memorial of Daniel Servos late of Charlotte River in Tryon County in the Proce of New York but now of Niagara in the Province of Quebec.
Sheweth—
That your Memorialist at the beginning of the late unhappy disturbances in America was settled on Charlotte River in Tryon County and province of New York where his Father was at that time in possession of two good Farms and Farming utensils &c the whole valued at upwards of £3,825 New York Currency: That when the Troubles broke out they took all occasions of testifying their Loyalty to their Sovereign for which they were taken prisoners and after Some time were permitted to return home but were esteemed as suspicious persons among them and in the yr 1778 his Father was barbarously murdered by the Americans and he to avoid death or Imprisonment was forced to leave the aforesaid Efforts and Escape to Niagara where he joined the Kings Forces as a Lieut in the Indian Department—
That understanding his most Gracious Sovereign with the Lords Spiritual & Temporal and Commons in Parliamt assembled had taken into Conson the distressed State of his Loyal Amn Subjects & purpose granting them such relief as may appear just & reasonable in proportion to their Losses.
Your Memorialist prays &c
State of the Effects lost by Daniel Servos late of Charlotte River in Tryon County & Province of New York – at the time he made his Escape to the British Army in 1778.
1500 Acres of Land Dwelling Houses}
Mills Barnes Stables Potash Houses }
Household furniture Farming Ut. } £3825 New York Cury
Evidence on the Claim of Danl Servos late of New York
Claimant – sworn
Says he resided at Niagara in the Fall of 1783 and the ensuing Winter – In Novr 1783 he gave in a Claim to his commanding officer Col. De Pystor to be sent to England – which claim never arrived in England in time, sent a second Claim in consequence of notice from Genl Hope as soon as he possibly cod
Is a native of America, resided in Tryon County New York Province—Claimant his Father and Brother had declared in Favr of the British—His Father, Brother & Claimt was all imprisoned at different times—Claimant was imprisoned in Johnston Goal in Augt 1778 – they went off – they could not stay any longer they went on Service went to Niagara, joined in 1779 – had a Commission as Lieut in the Indian Departmt witness produces his Commission from Genl Haldimand in 1779 – Continued in that Service during the War. His Brother served also in the same Department.
Produces Instructions from Col Johnson, Col. of the Six Nations to Claimant in 1780 – His Father was killed by a party of the Rebels at the Time he was endeavouring to collect a party to come off in the Summer 1778 – he was attacked by a Rebel party –
Claimant was in Company – his Father was shot. Claimant left the Country at that Time –
Has not at present any Half pay. The Claim is for the Estate of his Father – His father Christopher was killed in 1778 – he died without a will –
He left a widow Clara now in the Colonies. Claimant – eldest Son – Jacob now here, 3 Brothers Infants now in the States – 5 Sisters in the States.
His Father had 1,500 Acres on Charlotte River. His Father purchased it of Sr Wm Johnson about the year 1770 the Deed is lost – he gave other Lands in Exchange for it.
It was uncultivated when he took it about 90 Acres clear – 2 Dwelling Houses, 2 Barns, 2 Mills, a Grist Mill & Saw Mill. A Large House for making pot ash – values the Farm at £3,000 York Cury – including Buildings, the Mills & the Pot ash House.
Values the 2 Mills at £700 which was included in the above Estimate – values pot ash House at £120.
This Estate has been sold – part of it has not been sold – His Mother has not been allowed anything for her Dower.
Claimant says he saw an Advertisemt for the Sale in a Rebel Newspaper.
None of his family are in possession of any part of the Estate. His Father lost a personal Estate consisting of 12 horses – 21 head of Cattle, 25 Sheep – 40 Hogs Furniture Utensils for Farming Blacksmiths and Weavers tools – 3 large Kettles, utensils for pot ash work, valued at £350 at the lowest –
These Articles were left on the premises when they went away & sold by the Rebels. The Potash House & Works & all the Buildings were burnt by the Rebells—
Produces 2 affts that Claimants Father was possessed of the real & Personal Estate as contained in his Schedule and that they are fairly valued by Claimant
Says there were no Debts on the Estate.
Claimt is told to produce Certificates of Sale
N .B. – His name appears in Anstey’s List.
Knew Claimants Father Christ. he was killed by the Rebels, he died without a will, leaving Claimant his Eldest Son – Knew his Estate in Charlotte River. He bot it of Sr Wm Johnson, gave other Lands for it – Remembers him settled there sometime before above 1000 Acres – a good deal was clear speaks of 40, or 50 acres but cannot ascertn the number, there was a good Dwelling He 2 Mills, a Gristmill & Saw Mill he had a pot ash work on the premises.
Values clear Land at £5 per Acre.
Values unimproved Land at 20/ per Acre. The Mills cost old Sevos a good deal of Money thinks pretty near £500 –
Knew the pot ash work – 2 Kettles – the principe Expense is in the Kettles. Has heard the Estate has been sold –
Claimants Father had a large Stock of Cattle – Black Smiths Tools – Furniture &c He had good Horses –
Everything was taken away by the Rebels –
Name of claimant Servos Daniel; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £2151.11; Sum Originally Allowed £533; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £533; Balance After Such Receipt £533; Final Balance £533
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
New Claim Aug. 22.
Claim of Danl. Servos, late of New York
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“N .B.-His name appears in Anstey’s List.”
“He is told to produce Certificates of Sale”
“Produces Certificates to Loyalty and Services from Col. Butler”
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In colonial times Michael Showers a native of America, lived on the Susquehannah River in Pennsylvania. During the American Revolution he served in Butlers Rangers at Fort Niagara, Following the war he settled in Niagara Township, Lincoln County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 27 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 40 P. 340-343)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists
The Memorial of Michael Showers late of Susquhannah River in the Province of Pennsylvania but now of Niagara in the Province of Canada. –
Humbly Sheweth
That your Memorialist at the beginning of the late unhappy disturbances in America was settled on Susquhannah River in the Province of Pennsylvania where he was in possession of a good Farm with Buildings erected thereon, Live Stock, Household Furniture, Farming utensils &c the whole valued at £377 New york Currency. –
That understanding Parliament had taken into Consideration the distressed State of the Loyal American Subjects and purpose granting them such Relief as may appear Just & Reasonable in proportion to their Losses. –
Your Memorialist in behalf of himself and Family humbly prays that you will be pleased to take his Case into your serious Consideration and that you will be pleased to grant him such Relief as may appear Reasonable and your Memorialist shall for ever pray. –
State of the Effects lost by Michael Showers late of Susquhannah River in the Province of Pennsylvania at the time he made his Escape to the British army in the year 1778, from which period till the close of the War – he served the King in Colonel Butler’s Rangers
300 Acres of Land, Buildings, Cattle, }
Grain, Household Furniture, Weavers}
Loom, Farming utensils &c } £377
August 27th 1787
Evidence on the Claim of Michael Showers, late of Susquhannah River Pennsylvania
Claimant Sworn,
He is a Native of America, lived on Susquhannah when Rebellion broke out. –
Joined Colonel Butler in October 1778. – Served all the War except the last year, he was discharged being old and having a large Family. –
Produces his Discharge in September 1783. –
Had disputed Lands on Susquhannah 300 Acres – took it up in 1772, had cleared about 30 Acres, built upon it. –
He had this Estate of 300 Acres allowed him in order to settle a Right, to procure it, he had it under Connecticut, but had got a promise to have it confirmed by Pennsylvania. –
Lost Stock – 4 Cows, one yoke of Oxen 10 Sheep 8 Hogs. – The Rangers had these Things. –
His Furniture, utensils he was obliged to leave when he quitted his Place.
Frederick Anger Sworn,
Knew Claimant, he and Witness went in together to join Colonel Butler. –
He had a Farm and good Buildings. –
He had Oxen, Heifers, Cows &c – Lost them by the Rangers and Indians. –
He left all his Furniture and utensils behind. –
Michael Showers late of Susquehanah River
Claim
Amount of Property £264.7.6
Determination 7th December 1787
Loyalty. Bore Arms – The Claimant is a Loyalist & bore Arms in Support of the British Government
Losses.
Real Estate. Improvements on a Farm}
on the Susquehanah} £50
Persl Estate. Various Articles of Persl Property 36
£86
Loss Proved
Resides at Niagara
Name of claimant Showers Michael; Province Pennsyl; Claim for Loss of Property £264.7; Sum Originally Allowed £86; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £86; Balance After Such Receipt £86; Final Balance £86
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
New Claim August 24th.
Claim of Michl. Showers, late o£ Susquehana River, Pensilva.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12
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In colonial times Peter Shunk a native of Germany, lived at Helback near Albany, New York. During the American Revolution he served in the Indian Department and then in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara and Fort Detroit where he continued after the war. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 1 Sep 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 94-07)
An Account of the Losses sustained by Peter Shunk—vizt
300 Acres of Land on which was a Dwellg}
House & Barn & good Orchard— } 400
Household Furniture— 21
Farming Utensils— 30
8 Horses Mares &c— 120
5 Cows— 25
Wheat on the Ground – 6 acres— 12.10
Rye 4.10 – oats £15 – Pease £8— 22.10
Indian Corn— 9
New York Currency £639
Sepr 1st
Claimant – sworn
He was at Detroit in 1783
Is a Native of Germany – came 25 years ago to America – Lived near Albany – joined Capt Brant at the beginning of the War and afterwards was in the Rangers served the whole War – was badly wounded.
Produces his Discharge from Butlers Rangers in which it is mentioned that he has been disabled by Wounds from doing his Duty.
Now lives at Detroit.
Had 300 Acres, 9 Miles from Albany – had a Lease for ever from Rancellor paying 9 Skipples of wheat per Annum
Had 150 Acres clear – & fine Orchard – A Dwelling House & Barn.
Values it at 400£ –
A Rebel Col: Lives upon it –
Lost 8 horses, 2 Mares, 2 Colts, 5 Cows, Furniture Utensils, Grain in the Ground – 150 Bushels of Wheat in a Loft.
The Commrs of Albany took these Things after he went away
Says Claimt joined the British very early, long before Genl Burgoyne was taken – he served all the War—Knew his Place at Helback, about 15 Miles from Albany, it was Rancellors Land – he had better than 30 Acres clear – 3 Acres meadow – he had a partner on the place who had more Land than Claimant – 4 Horses – 3 Cows, the Furniture belonged to the other man.
The other man was John Brat – he is now there – he had 150 Skipples that belonged to Claimant himself. The Rebels got them and took away his Horses & vendued them.
Explains that Brat & himself had 2 Farms adjoining each other of 300 Acres each and that he lived with Brat on his Farm lately, & was to have part of it, but he does not Claim for that.
Perseveres in the first account – So that Claimts Case remains unintelligible
Says that the Farm he Claims, had belonged to old Brat he gave it up to Claimt he had a Deed of it 3 years before the Rebellion – he only lived one year – he went & lived with Brat afterwards – Brat was to give him half when he died for working for him. He says that abt 150 Acres were clear – He hired people himself to clear –
Jno Seager – again
Says that Claimt lived with old Brat, when Witness knew him – Witness thought all the Land continued to be Brats – but now believes it was Claimants – thinks Sixty Acres clear –
Speaks of Claimt as a very honest man never heard the Land was sold – but a Rebel is certainly in Possession of it. His name is Hank Shaver.
Name of claimant Shunk Peter; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £359.8; Sum Originally Allowed £203; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £203; Balance After Such Receipt £203; Final Balance £203
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
Sept. 1st.
Claim of Peter Shunk, late of New York.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“Claimt seems a good man, tho’ his acct. was difficult to make out.”
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TIMOTHY SKINNER
In colonial times Timothy Skinner a native of America, lived in Sussex County, New Jersey. During the American Revolution he supported the British casuse from his home. Following the war he settled in Stamford Township, Welland County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 29 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 16 P. 421-424)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists
The Memorial of Timothy Skinner late of Sussex County in the Province of New Jersey but now at Niagara in the Province of Quebec.
Humbly Sheweth,
That your Memorialist in the time of the late unhappy disturbances was settled in Sussex County in the Province of New Jersey but being thought inimical to the Laws of the United States was imprisoned for the space of 14 Months and fined in the Sum of £168 New Jersey Currency.
That understanding Parliament had taken into Consideration the distressed State of the American Loyalists purpose granting them such Relief as may appear Just and Reasonable in proportion to their Losses. –
Your Memorialist in behalf of himself and Family humbly prays that you will be pleased to take his Case into your serious Consideration and that you will be pleased to grant him such Relief as may appear reasonable and your Memorialist shall forever pray &c
State of Timothy Skinner’s Losses by Fines and Imprisonment before he had an opportunity of making his Escape to the British Army which Escape he could not effect before the year 1783.
Fines at different periods for which he has}
Receipts to produce } £168
August 29th 1787
Claimant Sworn
Says he left the Jerseys September, 1783, arrived at St. Johns 24th October – wintered at Sorell. – Came to Niagara the next Summer. –
Is a native of America, lived in Sussex County, never came into the British Lines during the War. Says he was always a friend to British Government, he had declared his Sentiments, was taken up in April 1777 & Committed to Goal, he was kept 6 months in close confinement – this was part of his Sentence.
Produces Certificate under hand of William Livingston Governor dated July 1777 reciting that Claimant had been fined £150 and Sentenced to 6 months Imprisonment, and that part of his Imprisonment was pardoned. Says he laid in Goal some time not being able to pay his fine, the whole time of his Imprisonment was 14 Months. –
Says he could not make his Escape, afterwards, he continued at home till Septr 1783.
Saved good part of his Estate. –
Claim is for his fine & Imprisonment. Produces Receipts to prove payment of his fine.
Nathaniel Petit Esqr
Knew Claimant, looked upon him as a friend to the British Government during the Rebellion. – Remembers his being imprisoned on account of his Loyalty. – He was kept close Prisoner 6 months and fined – He had been tried by a Court of Oyer and Terminer. –
Post 1st May 1787
Timothy Skinner late of Sussex County
Claim
Amount of Property £100.16
Determination 17th Decr 1787
The Claimant not having come within the British Lines during the War – the Commissioners do not consider him a Loyalist.
Resides at Niagara
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
August 29.
Claim of Timothy Skinner, late of New Jersey.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“No Loyalist.”
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In colonial times Austin Smith a native of America, lived in Orange County, New York. During the American Revolution he joined the British forces in Hackensack, New Jersey. Following the war he settled in Wilmot, Nova Scotia. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Annapolis, Nova Scotia on 26 Oct 1786. Austin Smith’s son James Smith settled in Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County, Upper Canada. (AO 12 Vol. 23 P. 133-143)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists –
The Memorial of Austin Smith late of Orange County and Province of New York
Humbly Sheweth
That your Memorialist in consequence of his Loyalty was imprisoned and Confined by the Americans in the Common Goal for the space of [blank] Months in the year [blank] and in all probability would have perished there had he not effected his Escape; your Memorialist as soon as he possibly could joined the British army and was one of the number of Loyalists who defended the Block House under the Command of Major Ward when General Wayne attempted to storm it. —
His health from the fatigues he has undergone during the Rebellion is greatly impaired and his Estate Confiscated and sold by the Americans, an Estate which enabled your Memorialist to live at ease and furnished him with every necessary of Life. Your Memorialist is now advanced in age and came to the Province with a large Family unprovided with common Necessaries, his present Circumstances truly deplorable. The moment your Memorialist had information of the late Act of Parliament appointing Commissioners to enquire into the Losses of the Loyalists, he prepared a Memorial & Estimate of his Losses and forwarded them to Colonel Beverly Robinson at London the beginning of January 1784 to be by him presented to the Commissioners. —
The Memorial & Estimate of your Memorialist unfortunately did not come to hand until the Act of Parliament had Expired by which means your Memorialist remains as yet without aid or Relief on Account of his Losses. —
Your Memorialist now humbly prays this may be received and such Relief granted him therein as to you may appear meet, and as in duty bound your Memorialist will ever pray. —
(Signed) Austin Smith
Estimate of Losses sustained by Austin Smith
A Tract of 257 Acres of Land with the House, }
Outhouses Barns Stables & Orchards thereon} £2000
Situate in Orange County & Province of New York}
8 Pair of Oxen at £20 …………………………………….. 160
50 Milch Cows at £5 ……………………………………... 250
24 three year Old Steers & Heifers at 4£ ………………… 96
28 two year Olds at £3 …………………………………… 84
20 yearlings at 40/ ……………………………………….. 40
14 Horses at £14 …………………………………………. 196
160 Sheep at 10/ …………………………………………. 80
60 Hogs at £1.10 …………………………………………. 90
A Cart, Iron shod £10 – 4 Ploughs at 40/ each £8 ……….. 18
3 Iron tooth Harrows at £4 each …………………………. 12
6 Chain Geers ……………………………………………. 3
9 Ox Chaines £6.15 three Swifel Tree Chains 9/ ………... 7.4
A Steel shod Sled £3, and Iron shod Sled £2 ……………. 5
Ox Sled £1, one Spade & 3 Shovels 32/ 5 Axes £2 ……... 4.12
3 Hows 12/, a stubbing Howe 10/, Mattock & Pick ax 18/ 2
A Crow Barr 15/, 12 Clevices 48/ a Mill Fan £10 ……… 13.3
128 lb Iron £2.10 Forty Tons Hay £80 …………………. 82.10
A set of Joiner’s Tools £26, Carpenters Do £3 a Loom £5 29
Household Furniture ……………………………………. 100
5400 Feet of Boards ……………………………………. 16
A Silver mounted Fuzee ……………………………….. 8
New York Currency} £3296.9
Dollars at 8/}
(Signed) Austin Smith
Annapolis 20th October 1786
Evidence on the Claim of Austin Smith late of New York. —
Claimant Sworn,
Saith he was in this province in the Fall of 1783, resided in Granville County 18 Miles from Annapolis. – His wife came to him in November. She brought the Act of Parliament amongst other Papers. — Claimant did not meet with Act of Parliament till January 1784, then went to Colonel Beverly Robinson to have his Claim drawn up and sent home who sent it home to his Father Colonel Robinson then in England, but it arrived in England too late. —
Produces Certificate from Colonel Beverly Robinson that Claimant applied to him in beginning of the year 1784 to have his Claim forwarded to the Commissioners which he forwarded to his Father in England to lay before the Commissioners but it arrived too late. —
He is a Native of America, lived in Orange County when Troubles broke out – from the first he sided with British Government. – Was a Prisoner when the British Army first came to New York. – Had been taken up and committed to Prison by the Provincial Congress on account of his Principles. —
Was in Confinement at Fish Kill when the British Army came to Long Island, then was suffered to go home on Parole. – In beginning of 1777 was taken up again and released on Parole. – In May 1777 taken up and close Confined in Orange County Goal. – In June committed Prisoner on board a Prison Ship. – In August following made his Escape and joined the British Army at Hackinsack in September – Continued with the Army in Government Service employed by Colonel Willard who was in the Commissary department in purchasing Horses Cattle &c for the army. —
In November 1778 was taken prisoner while he was upon Government Service going to make Purchases, was taken Prisoner on Long Island and kept Prisoner till March 1780, then escaped and got to New York, there continued till he Came to this Province which was in the Fall 1782. —
Now settled at Wilmot, his wife and Family came to him in the fall of 1783. —
Property – Was possessed of 257 Acres of Land in Orange County. — Produces Deed from John and James McEves to Claimant of Lot No 7 in Chesacook Patent in Orange County containing 157 Acres in Consideration of £131 New York Currency dated in 1757. —
Produces Deed from Philip Livingston to Claimant of Lot No 10 in Chesacook Patent in Consideration of £175 New York Currency dated in 1764. —This Lot No 10 consisted of 100 Acres. —
They were unimproved Lands when Claimant purchased them. – Claimant built an House good Barn, four Barracks – the two Lots joined. – Cleared almost the whole Estate, it was Chiefly Intervaile [sic]. – Lived upon it. — three Orchards upon it, was within 14 Miles of Town of Gochen. —
Was offered for this Estate £2000 York Currency three years before the Troubles including the Crop on the Ground – values it at £2000 York Currency. – This Estate has been Confiscated and Sold. —
Produces New York Packet dated October 12th 1780 containing a Summons from the Sheriff of New York for Claimant to appear and traverse the Indictment found against him, otherwise there would be Judgement against him. —
Has been informed by many People that this Estate was confiscated and Sold, some of his own Family has been on the Estate since, it was purchased by Samuel Brewster —
Says he had other Lands, but having no Deeds he made no Claim. —
Lands in Long Island, but has not heard whether they are Confiscated given by his Father. – Had 22 Rights in Brook haven, and South haven Long Island given by his Father by Deed of Gift worth £1000, but has not heard whether they are Confiscated. —
Had 225 Acres in Orange County 12 Miles from his before mentioned Estate, laid it in Bankers Patent. – Had it by Deed of Gift from his Father in Law. – Says it is confiscated but he has no Evidence of it. —
Claimant is told he must get Certificates of Sale of the two Lots comprising his Estate of 257 Acres. —
Imagines his Lands in Long Island may have been secured to him by his eldest Brother and be in possession of his Children. —
Claimant had it by Deed of Gift from his Father. —
The eldest Brother sided strongly with Americans, is since dead as Claimant has heard.
The 225 Acres may possibly be secured by his former Tenant who is Grandson to his Father in Law from whom Claimant had it. —
Had 8 yoke of Oxen. —
50 Cows. —
24 three year old Steers & Heifers. —
18 two year old. —
20 yearlings. —
His whole Stock was about 150 Head. —
14 Horses. —
160 Sheep. —
30 Hogs. —
Farming utensils. —
Tools Corn and Boards. —
Household Furniture, chiefly destroyed by the Rebels
Values Furniture at £100. —
This Property was Seized and Sold at publick Vendue. —
Joshua Okes Witness Sworn,
Knew Claimant not much till lately heard he had been persecuted by the Rebels on account of his Loyalty. – heard he was always reckoned a Loyalist – heard that he had been imprisoned. —
After the Peace was in Orange County and saw the Estate which was reported to have been his where he lived. —
Samuel Brewster was in possession, had bought it of the Commissioners, a great deal of Meadow, 60 or 70 Acres, and a great deal of Cleared Land Beside. —
Heard his moveable Estate was all sold by the Commissioners. —
Thinks the Land altogether would have sold for 10 Dollars p acre. —
Witness saw Samuel Brewster a little time afterwards who said he had sold the Farm. —
James Smith Witness Son of Claimant Sworn.
Says his Father was several times imprisoned on account of his Loyalty. Was imprisoned on board a prison Ship, made his Escape and went within the British Lines. —
He served in the Commissary Department, purchasing Provisions till he was taken prisoner in Long Island. —
Knew the Land in Orange County, about 260 Acres, he lived upon it, thinks there were near 100 Acres Meadow. – The Land was chiefly Cleared.
Had better than 100 Head of Cattle, 14 Horses, good Farming Stock, his House well furnished. – has heard of these Lands being Confiscated. —
John Smith Witness Son of Claimant Sworn.
Remembers his Father was several times imprisoned on account of his Loyalty: – He was always in the party of the British. —
Remembers his being on board the Prison Ship and going within the British Lines. —
Witness was at home when they came and seized his Father’s Estate, all the moveables were sold at vendue. —
They afterwards seized and sold the Land. Witness has been since the Peace on the Land. Saby & Little were in possession when witness was there. – Heard they bought it of Brewster for £1400.
Remembers when his Father’s moveables were sold a great many Cattle and Horses were Sold, left only one Cow for his mother, they sold everything. His mother bought two Cows and one Horse.
Benjamin Badcock Witness Sworn.
Knew Claimant he was always a Loyalist, frequently imprisoned, he was on board the Prison Ship. —
Remembers his moveables being Seized by the Commissioners – Colonel Marrill came and took the Inventory. – Saw the Sale
150 horned Cattle
14 Horses
170 Sheep
30 Hogs
Farming utensils
Household Furniture
Saw these articles sold. — Mrs Smith had one Bed and one Cow. —
Knew he had a small Estate, about 250 Acres, a great deal Cleared, the Improvements had been done by himself, – near 100 Acres Meadow Clear, – near 1—Acres more Plough Land. —
Has heard this Land has been Confiscated. Heard that Brewster bought it.
Montreal 27th November 1787.
Produces Certificate of Sale of Personal Estate and of Real Estate to the amount of 100 Acres, With Letter from Major Barclay stating the Difficulty of getting the Certificates for Real Estate, but saying he is confident the whole was sold. —
Name of claimant Smith Austin; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £1354.5; Sum Originally Allowed £750; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £750; Sum Already Received £225; Balance After Such Receipt £525; Final Balance £535
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In colonial times Frederick Smith a native of Germany, lived on the Susquehannah River in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. During the American Revolution he served in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara. Following the war he settled in Grantham Township, Lincoln County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 27 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 40 P. 322-325)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists.
The Memorial of Frederick Smith late of Westmoreland County in the Province of Pennsylvania, but now of Niagara in the Province of Quebec.
Humbly Sheweth,
That your Memorialist at the beginning of the unhappy disturbances in America was settled in Westmoreland County in the Province of Pennsa where he was in possession of a good Farm, live Stock, Farming utensils, Household Furniture Grain &c the whole value at that time £278.10 New york Currency. —
That understanding his most gracious Sovereign by and with consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and Commons had taken into Consideration the distressed State of his Loyal American Subjects and purpose granting them such Relief as may appear just and reasonable in proportion to their Losses your Memorialist in behalf of himself and Family humbly prays that you will be pleased to take his Case into your serious Consideration and that you will be pleased to grant him such Relief as may appear Just and Reasonable. —
And your Memorialist shall ever pray.
State of the Effects lost by Frederick Smith late of Westmoreland County in the Province of Pennsylvania at the time he made his Escape to the British Army in 1778, from which period he served in Colonel Butler’s Rangers to the close of the War in which time he was taken prisoner when on Service and was confined in Philadelphia Goal for the space of one year. —
300 Acres of Land… £200
2 Horses… 16
Farming utensils… 10
Household Furniture… 25
Grain destroyed by the Americans.. 20
5 Hogs… 7.10
£278.10
Evidence on the Claim of Frederick Smith late of Westmorland County in the Province of Pennsylvania—
Claimant Sworn,
He is a native of Germany, settled in America after the last French War. – Resided on Susquehannah when the Rebellion broke out. – Joined the British early, thinks it was 1777, Served all the War as Private under Colonel Butler, had two Sons with him in same Regiment. Produces his Discharge. –
He had 300 Acres on Susquehannah in Westmorland, these were disputed Lands so that he had no deed. —
Took them up some years before the War, had cleared 30 acres, had built House and Barn. —
Lost two Horses, three Cows & Heifer, five Hogs, Furniture, Crop on the Grounds.
Knew Claimant, he served all the War, Knew his Place on the Susquehannah about 300 Acres. He had some acres Clear, he had built a House and Barn, he had not quite so much Clear as Witness.
Knew his Stock, two or three Cows, two Horses & several other Things. —
Resides at Niagara.
Frederick Smith late of Susquehanah River
Claim
Amount of Property £156.7.6
Determination 7th December 1787
Loyalty. Bore Arms – The Claimant is a Loyalist & Bore Arms in Support of the British Government
Losses.
Real Estate. Improvements on a Farm}
on the Susquehanah River} £45
Persl Estate. Various Articles of Persl Property 28
£73
Loss Proved
Resides at Niagara
Name of claimant Smith Frederick; Province Pennsyl; Claim for Loss of Property £156.7; Sum Originally Allowed £73; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £73; Balance After Such Receipt £73; Final Balance £73
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
New Claim August 24th.
Claim of Frederick Smith, late of Pensilva.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“Nothing but improvements.”
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In colonial times Andrew Summers lived in North Anheim, Albany County, New York. During the American Revolution he served in the 1st Battalion of the King’s Royal Regiment of New York. Following the war he settled in Charlottenburg Township, Glengarry County, Upper Canada. The Claim for Revolutionary War Losses of Andrew Summers heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Montreal on 9 Feb 1788. His son-in-law Benjamin Doyle lived in Stamford Township, Welland County then in Townsend Township, Norfolk County, Upper Canada. (AO 13 Vol. 16 P. 252-254)
Estimate of the Real and Personal Estate of Andrew Summers in the Co of Albany Province of New York according to the value thereof in April 1773.
Part of a Tract of Land called N Anheim.
10 Acres in Lot No [blank] under good Improvement and
well enclosed at £4 per Acre £40
A House and Stable on the Premises 10
A Set of Shoemakers Tools 20/ & Large Irons at 20/
3 Small Iron Pots 30/ 1 Brass Kettle 6/ 1 Good
Feather Bed and Furniture £5 1 [….] […..]
Furniture &c 4.14
1 Narrow [….] 12/ 4 Narrow Axes 12 1 Broad
Axe 8/ 3 large Augers 6/ 1 Hollow [….] 4/ 1 Broad
Axe 4/ 1 Set of Masons Tools 30/ a large
[….] Wedge and 1 Small Chest 3 [….]
[…..] Axes in [….] 8.4
3 Iron Wedges 8/ 1 […..] Pan […..]
2 […….] axe […….] 16 1.16
A Blue Coat [….] worn 16/ A Thick [….] Coat [….]
worn 4 2 […..] Gowns 10/ [..] yarn […] 6.12
New York Curry £100.12
A New Claim
Montreal 9th February 1788
Evidence on the Claim of Andrew Summers late of Albany County New York Province
Claimant Sworn
Says he was in Sir John Johnsons 1st Battalion on duty at Couteau de Lac in 1783 and sent his Claim to Allen McDonald.
He is a Native of Germany and came to America in 1749, before the war he lived at Schohary upon his Lands, he came to Canada in 1777 and never took any part with the Rebels before that time. He served in the Kings Regt of New York, all the war, he now lives in New Johnstown 300 Acres of Land in Blenheim. He bargained for it in 1774. He was to have it 6 years free and was afterwards to pay 10/ per Acre. He cleared 10 Acres and had built two houses &c
He had 5 Head of Cattle, some Furniture & Farming Utensils. These were all lost to him and his Family.
Henry Baker Sworn
Remembers his Farm; he took a little before the War, he had cleared 10 Acres, he had some Cattle, a Horse, Furniture and Farming Utensils all was lost and destroyed.
Andrew Sommers late of Albany County
Claim
Amount of Property £56.11
Determination 22d February 1788
Loyalty. Bore Arms. The Claimant is a Loyalist and Bore Arms in Support of the British Government. —
Losses
Real Estate. Improvements on a Tenant Farm £18
Personal Estate. Various Articles of Personal Property 22
£40
Loss Proved
Resides at New Johnstown
Name of claimant Sommers Andrew; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £56.11; Sum Originally Allowed £40; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £40; Balance After Such Receipt £40; Final Balance £40
Transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XII MSS. 75 in Second Report P. 404
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal, 1787-8
Before Commissioner Dundas
New Claim Montreal 9 February 1788
Evidence of Andrew Summers, late of Albany County, N. Y. Province.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal note of the Commissioner:
Referring to service in the 1st Battalion of the King’s Royal Regiment of New York: “Certificate to this fact produced”
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In colonial times Hector and Jean Sutherland natives of Scotland, lived in Cherry Valley, Tryon County, New York. During the American Revolution Hector served in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara and died in the service. Following the war, his widow lived in Montreal, Quebec. The following is her Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Montreal on 26 Jan 1788. (AO 12 Vol. 31 P. 171-173)
Estimate of the Real and Personal Estate of Jean Sutherland Inhabitant of Cherry Valley Province of New York in April 1775
York Currency
Patent from Mr Campbell. 100 Acres in Cherry Valley at 40/ per Acre 200
Extra Value of 6 Acres cleared Land under
good Improvement at £5 per Acre 60
Dwelling House and Barn 12
3 Milch Cows at £5 each 15
Mare & Colt 12
2 Sheep at 16/ 1.12
Articles of Household Furniture as mentioned
in the Remark 23.14
£286.6
A New Claim
Montreal 26th January 1788
Evidence on the Claim of Jean Sutherland (now McDonald) late of Cherry Valley New York Province
Claimant Sworn
Says she lived in Montreal in 1783 and had 2 Infant Children of Hector Sutherland with her Vizt
William 13 years old in the States
Catherine 10 years old with witness
Her late Husband Hector Sutherland came from Scotland in 1773 and was settled in Cherry Valley on the Susquhana was shut in Goal in 1777 and the year following came to Niagara where he died, he was a Soldier in Butlers Rangers
He had 100 Acres 6 of which were clear. Says it was to be on a Lease forever from a Mr Campbell a Rebel, he had built a House and Barn. They had 3 Milch Cows a Horse and 2 Sheep, some Furniture. They were Taken by the Rebels.
Affidavit of Donald McDonell that her Husband was a Loyal Man & lost his all.
Jean Sutherland late of Cherry Valley in the Province of New York
Claim
Amount of Property £161
Determination 1st February 1788. —
Loyalty. Bore Arms. The late Hector Sutherland was a Loyalist. Bore Arms in Support of the British Government and died in the Service. —
His Widow Jean Sutherland and his two Infant Children are likewise Loyalists. —
Losses
Real Estate. Improvements on a Tenant Farm £12
Personal Estate. Various articles of Personal Property 27
£39
Loss proved. —
Observation,
The whole of this Sum to be paid to Jean Sutherland, now McDonell. —
Name of claimant McDonell Jane [sic] late Sutherland; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £165; Sum Originally Allowed £27; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £27; Balance After Such Receipt £27; Final Balance £27
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