Lake, Sebine and Thomas
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sebine Lake dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 22 Aug 1795 [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]
“That your Petitioner is a native of Buckinghamshire, that he served His Majesty in the 62nd Regt for some time, from whence he was regularly discharged, being reclaimed as an appentice; that with much Expence, he and his Brother Thomas Lake (who served five years & was Serjeant in the 20th Regt of Lt Hare) are come to settle themselves under His Majestys Government in this Country; your Petitioner therefore Humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him such a part of the vacant Lands of the Crown as to your Excellency may seem meets, & your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever Pray [Signed Sebine Lake” Received at the Surveyor General’s Office on 16 Nov 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if none have been granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 22]
Note of the Surveyor General’s Office dated 30 Sep 1835 on the reverse of the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sebine Lake
“The North West Quarter of Lot No 14 in the 6 Concession and the East ¾ of Lot No 11 in the 8 Concession of Burford are located in the Name of Sabine Lake under Order in Council 7th July 1796 for which no description was issued SGO 30 Sep 1835 for the Sur Genl J. Radenhurst” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 22a]
Lake, Thomas
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Lake received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Jul 1795 [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]
“humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner has served His Majesty in different Regts near Seven Years - & being anzious to settle under the British Government, Prays your Excellency will please to grant him such a Portion of Land as yr Excellency shall think it proper—And Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Thos Lake” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 7 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if none have been granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23b]
Warrant attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Lake
“Granted to Thomas Lake Two hundred Acres, if none have been Granted before. Order of Council, 7th July 1796 [Signed] John Small C. E. C.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23]
Note of the Surveyor General’s Office on the reverse of the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Lake
“Upon the Petition of George Ryerson read in Council 30 August 1820, Lot No 6 in the 8th Concession of Burford located under the annexed Order in Council of the 7th of July 1796 in the Name of Thomas Lake was granted to the said George Ryerson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23c]
Lampman, Abraham
Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Lampman of Stamford dated at Niagara on 7 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has been settled some years in the Province, that his wife is the Daughter of Samuel Pew a Loyalist—& that he had 4 Brothers in His Majestys Service during the American war, one of whom was Hung by the Rebels—That having only received one Hundred acres prays Your Honor would be pleased to grant him an additional 200 acres- and two Hundred acres to his wife—And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray” [Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout, N. P. “I do hereby certify that the above Petition was made out on the personal application of Abm Lampman [Signed] T Ridout N. P. The Petitioner has three Children” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Oct 1796 and read in Council the same day. Ordered 100 acres in addition and 200 acres in right of his wife if not granted before on producing certificate of her being the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27a]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze J. P. dated on 25 Nov 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Lampman
“Now Sertify that Hannah Lampman is the daughter of a Loyalist—given under My hand this 25 day of November 1796 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27]
Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.
Abram Lampman – Full Fees 300 acres in Oxford Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117m]
Lampman, Adam
Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Lampman of the Township of Thorold yeoman dated in York (Toronto) on 27 Nov 1815
“Sheweth – That your petitioner is the son of Peter Lampman of the township of Niagara a UE Loyalist – That he has attained the full age of twenty one years, and has never received any land or order for land from the Crown – Wherefore your petitioner prays Your Excellency in Council may be pleased to grant him two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown and permit George Ridout of York Esquire to locate the same and take out the deed thereof when completed. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray = [Signed] Adam Lampman” Received in the Executive Council Office on 27 Nov 1815 and read in Council on 9 Dec 1815. Ordered a grant of 200 acres of land as the SUE Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 10, Petition Number 37]
Certificate of W. Allan J. P. dated in York (Toronto) on 27 Nov 1815 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Lampman
“Adam Lampman maketh oath and saith that he is the person he describes himself to be in the above petition that he has attained the full age of twenty one years; and that he has never received any land or order for land from the Crown – Sworn before me at York this 27 day of November 1815 [Signed] W. Allan J. P.} [Signed] Adam Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 10, Petition Number 37a]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench of the township of Niagara Esqr dated in York (Toronto) on 27 Nov 1815 attached to Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Lampman
“Ralfe Clench of the township of Niagara Esqr maketh oath and saith that Adam Lampman is the person he describes himself to be, that he has attained the full age of twenty one years, and that he has never received any land or order for land from the Crown to his knowledge and belief. Sworn before me at York this 27 day of Novr 1815 [Signed] W Allan JP} [Signed] Ralf Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 10, Petition Number 37a]
Certificate of W. Allan J. P. dated at York (Toronto) on 27 Nov 1815 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Lampman
“I Certify that the bearer Adam “Lampson” has this day come before me and taken the oath of allegiance [necessary] to Law York 27 Nov 1815 W Allan J. P. (Commissioner) [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 10, Petition Number 37b]
Lampman, Ann (McBride)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Lampman of the Township of Niagara dated on 10 Apr 1822
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is the daughter of Peter Lampman of Niagara an enrolled U. E. Loyalist and is of the full Age of Twenty one Years and has never had any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown. — Therefore Humbly prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant her Two hundred Acres of the Waste lands of the Crown. — And permit John Lampman of Niagara District to be her Agent to Locate the same and take out the Deed when completed. — And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Ann Lampman Witness [Signed] Fras Goring” Received in the Executive Council Office on 9 Apr 1822 and read in Council on 1 Sep 1824. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 30]
Certificate of William Crooks dated on 10 Apr 1822 appended to Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Lampman
“District of Niagara} Ann Lampman maketh Oath that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the above petition and has never had any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown. — Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this [blank] day of April 1822 [Signed] W Crooks Chairman} [Signed] Ann Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 30]
Undated Certificate of John Lampman appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Lampman
“District of Niagara} I do Certify that Ann Lampman the above named Petitioner is the person she describes herself to be in the above petition and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief—[Signed] John Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 30]
Certificate of William Crooks dated at Niagara on 10 Apr 1822 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Lampman
“District of Niagara} We William Crooks Esquire, Chairman and Ralph [sic] Clench Esquire, Clerk of the Peace Certify that Ann Lampman personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day and is recognized by the Magistrates to be the Daughter of Peter Lampman of the Township and District of Niagara, who retained his Loyalty during the late War, without aiding or assisting the enemy. — Dated at the Court House at Niagara in the said District this Tenth day of April in the year One thousand Eight and Twenty two.— [Signed] W Crooks Chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Peace” “I hereby certify that the within named Petitioner Ann Lampman is now living and residing in the Township of Toronto [Signed] Wm McBride York 13 September 1824” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 30a]
Lampman, Catherine (Keefer)
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Keefer of Thorold dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 31 Mar 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner is married to Catherine the Daughter of Peter Lampman a Loyalist U. E. as admitted by the Magistrates in their Quarter Sessions- and prays your Honors would be pleased to grant her 200 acres of Land—and as in Duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Geo. Keefer” George Keefer—for his wife Catherine Keefer. Received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 4 Apr. Ordered 200 acres to the wife of the Petitioner the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark on 4 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Keefer
“Catharine Lantman [sic] wife to George Keefer is daughter to Peter Lantman, a Loyalist and George Keefer is son to George Keefer deceased whose Heirs satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America previous to the year 1783 [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Peace &c” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24b]
Lampman, Catherine (Seburn)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Seburn of the Township of Thorold dated on 11 Jul 1837
“The Petition of Catherine Seburn of the Township of Thorold, in the District of Niagara wife of William Seburn, yeoman – Humbly Sheweth: That your Petitioner is the daughter of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Stamford, yeoman, – an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist, is married and [……] of twenty one years of age and has never had any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown. Therefore humbly Prays that Your Excellency will be pleased to Grant her Two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and permit her Husband to be her Agent to locate the Same and take out the Deed, when completed. And your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever Pray.” Catherine Seburn made her mark. Read in the Executive Council on 28 May 1840. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 22, Petition Number 98]
Certificate of Thomas Butler dated on 11 Jul 1837 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Seburn
“District of Niagara} Catherine Seburn the above petitioner maketh oath and saith that she is the Person she described herself to be in the within Petition, is Married, and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this Eleventh day of July 1837 And I do hereby Certify that the above was read over and explained to Deponent, and that she seemed perfectly to understand the same. [Signed] T Butler Chairman}” Catherine Seburn made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 22, Petition Number 98]
Certificate of Thomas Butler dated on 11 Jul 1837 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Seburn
“District of Niagara} I do Certify that Catherine Seburn, the within Petitioner is the Person she describes herself to be in the within Petition and has never had any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 22, Petition Number 98]
Certificate of Thomas Butler and Charles Richardson dated on 11 Jul 1837 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Seburn
“District of Niagara} We Thomas Butler Esquire Chairman and Charles Richardson Esquire Clerk of the Peace, Certify that Mrs Catherine Seburn personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day is recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of Frederick Lampman, who retained his Loyalty during the late War without aiding or assisting the Enemy. — Dated this 11th day of July 1837. [Signed] Charles Richardson Clerk of the Peace [Signed] T Butler Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 22, Petition Number 98]
Certificate of William Seburn attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Seburn
“Upper Canada Home District To Wit} William Seburn of the Township of Thorold in the Niagara District Yeoman maketh oath and saith that his wife Catharine Seburn the daughter of Frederick Lampman an UE Loyalist is now Forty seven years of age. Sworn before me at Toronto this 28th day of May 1840 [Signed] James Henderson JP Home District [Signed] William Seburn” “From my knowledge of Mr Seburn I believe the above statement to be perfectly true – [Signed] Geo Rykert” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 22, Petition Number 98a]
Lampman, Elizabeth
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Lampman of Stamford Township dated on 8 Jul 1823
“The petition of Elizabeth Lampman of the Township of Stamford in the Niagara District and Province of Upper Canada Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is the Daughter of Frederick Lampman of the Township District and province aforesaid, a UE Loyalist that she is not married but has attained the age of twenty two years and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Your petitioner therefore prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant unto her Two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and she as in duty bound will ever pray” Elizabeth Lampman made her mark. Read in the Executive Council on 17 Feb 1825. Ordered recommended for 200 acres [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 64]
Certificate of James Muirhead dated on 8 Jul 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Lampman
“July Sessions} Elizabeth Lampman maketh and saith that she is the person she describes herself to be in the foregoing petition that she is not married and has not heretofore Received any Land or order for Land from the Crown Sworn in Open Sessions before me this 8th day of July 1823 [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman}” Elizabeth Lampman made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 64]
Certificate of Frederick Lampman dated on 8 Jul 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Lampman
“July Sessions} Frederick Lampman maketh oath and saith that he was present and saw Elizabeth Lampman sign the foregoing petition that she is the person she therein describes herself to be that she is not married and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown to the best of this Deponents knowledge and beliefs. Sworn in open Sessions before me this 8th day of July 1823 J. Muirhead Chairman} [Signed] Frederick Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 64]
Certificate of James Muirhead dated on 8 Jul 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Lampman
Niagara of District To Wit} We James Muirhead Chairman and Ralfe Clench Eqr Clerk of the peace Certify that Elizabeth Lampman personally appeared before the General Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day and is Recognized by the Magistrates to be the Daughter of Frederick Lampman U E of the Township of Stamford who retained his Loyalty during the late war without suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy that she is not married and never Received any Land or order for Land from the Crown – Dated at the Court House in Niagara in the above District this 8th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty three [Signed] J. Muirhead chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench clk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 64a]
Lampman, Elizabeth (Secord)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Secord dated on 14 Oct 1818
“The Petition of Elizabeth Seacord of the Township of Niagara Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Peter Lampman of the Township of Niagara an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist, is Married to Abraham Seacord of the said Township of Niagara, And has never had any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown. Therefore humbly Prays that Your Excellency will be pleased to Grant her Two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and permit Alexander Stewart of York Gentleman, to be her Agent to locate the Same and take out the Deed, when completed. And your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray. [Signed] Elizabeth Secord” Received in the Executive Council Office on 5 June 1819 and read in Council on 16 Jun. Order issued. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 12, Petition Number 162]
Certificate of Thomas Dickson, J. P. dated on 14 Oct 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Secord
“District of Niagara} Elizabeth Seacord Maketh Oath that she is the Person she described herself to be in the within Petition, is Married, and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this 14th day of October 1818 [Signed] Thomas Dickson Chairman} [Signed] Elizabeth Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 12, Petition Number 162a]
Certificate of Thomas Dickson, J. P. dated on 14 Oct 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Secord
“District of Niagara} I do Certify that Elizabeth Secord, the within Petitioner is the Person she describes herself to be in the within Petition and has never had any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief [Signed] Thomas Dickson Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 12, Petition Number 162a]
Certificate of Thomas Dickson, J. P. and Ralfe Clench dated on 14 Oct 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Secord
“District of Niagara} We Thomas Dickson Esquire Chairman and Ralfe Clench Esquire Clerk of the Peace, Certify that Elizabeth Seacord personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day is recognized by the Magistrates to be the Daughter of Peter Lampman, who retained his Loyalty during the late War without aiding or assisting the Enemy, that she is Married to Abraham Seacord who also did his duty in defence of the Province and was Loyal during the late War — Dated at the Court House at Niagara in the District of Niagara this 14th day of October 1816 — [Signed] Thomas Dickson Chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Peace [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 12, Petition Number 162b]
Lampman, Frederick
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman of Stamford Township, Welland County received in the Executive Council Office on 23 Jun 1802
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist and amongst the others in Stamford Your Petitioner through neglect has Neglected takeing more than Two hundred Acres of Land therefore Prays Your Excellency will be pleased to grant him one Hundred Acres More to put him upon a footing with People of his description And also that an allowance may be made to Mary his wife who has never before Petitioned for any. Your Petitioner therefore Humbly Prays your Excellency to take their situation into Consideration and grant such quantity as to your Excellency may appear meet. And Your Petitioner as in Duty Bound Will Ever Pray” Frederick Lampman made his mark. Received in the Executive Council Office on 23 Jun 1802. “The name of Frederick Lampman appears on the U. E. List. And it does not appear by the Council Books that he has had any lands.” “Lt Govr Office – York 26th June 1802 All Claims for additional Lands under Provincial Authority ceased upon the introduction of the New Regulations; If the Petitioners Wife claims as the Daughter of a UE the usual Certificates are wanting. By Order of the Lt Govr [Signed] James Green” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 10, Petition Number 37]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman of the township of Stamford dated in Stamford on 30 Jan 1819
“The petition of Frederick Lampman of the township of Stamford in the Niagara District yeoman – Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner with his Father Frederick Lampman – and his brother Matthias Lampman came into this province in the year 1783 and settled upon Mount Dorchester before the land was surveyed/ afterwards called township No 2 and now called Stamford – and when the land was surveyed their improvements fell upon Lot Nos 100 – 85 – 82 – 68 – & 65 containing one hundred acres each – Your petitioners Father living upon Lots Nos 100 & 85 – your petitioners brother Matthias improving upon 82 – and your petitioner upon Lots 68 & 65 – That your petitioners Father died in 1789 – and left by will to your petitioner all his landed property for the purpose of maintaining his Mother & paying of Legacies which your petitioner religiously complied with – That your petitioners brother Matthias after living about two years upon Lot 82 – sold to your petitioner his improvement on said Lot 82 – and afterwards removed to the township of Ancaster where he drew his Lands and where he now resides; a certificate of Matthias having so sold his improvement, your petitioner lodged about ten years ago with the Surveyor General (a Thos Ridout) who recorded this certificate in his books – Your petitioner further states that he being a discharged Soldier and as such Entered upon the U E. List – and thereby entitled to Three Hundred acres of Land, fully expected that a deed would have issue to him for the before mentioned five Lots – but finds that the deed has only come out for Lots Nos 100 – 55 – 68 – & 65 – Your petitioner therefore humbly prays that your Excellency in your goodness will be pleased to order him a Grant for the aforesaid Lot No 82 – and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – Signed at Stamford aforesaid the 30th January 1819 in presence of Andrew T. Kerb James B [Carol]}” Frederick Lampman made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 14a]
Executive Council Order dated on 2 Apr 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman
In Council 2nd April 1823 On revision of this Petition It appears by a Presentment which should have been presented at the previous reading, it appears that Matthias Lampman located on 82 Stamford finding it too small for a Farm, being only 100 Acres – abandoned it and received his Land in lieu of it in Ancaster 200 Acres. It is therefore respectfully recommended that the name of Frederick to be substituted no original Nominee of Lot No 82 in place of Matthias Lampman, and that the Interest do issue accordingly to the said Frederick Lampman [Signed] Wm Dummer Powell” “Privilege is allowed in the name of Frederick Lampman Jr. U. E. as son to Frederick Lampman – I. G. A. 29th April 1823 — for the above Lot No 82 – 100 acres—[Signed] J. Bakie Insr Gl” “Sent an Order to the Surveyor General 29th April 1823 and a Warrant to the Attorney General same day.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 14]
Deposition of Matthias Lampman of Ancaster Township dated on 19 May 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman
“Know all men by these presents that I Matthias Lampman of the township of Ancaster & District of Gore, came into this province in the year 1784 and settled on Mount Dorchester, since called the township of Stamford, my father Frederick Lampman and brother Frederick Lampman accompanying me and settling on Lands adjoining, and previous to that township being surveyed, that after the survey took place Lot No 82 was allotted to me, Lots No 100 & 85 to my Father and Lots No 68 & 65 to my brother Frederick; that finding my Lot too small for a farm, I removed to the township of Ancaster where I received a grant of Lot No 52 200 acres of Land from government – quitting at the same time to my brother Frederick all my right to said Lot No 82 he being on the U. E. List and entitled to 200 acres of Land; that on my leaving Stamford I executed to my brother Frederick – a quit claim – for said Lot, which quit claim is now lost — Now these presents are to make Known that I hereby forever quit all my claims and right to Lot number eighty two in the said township of Stamford in the Niagara District — In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of May in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred & nineteen. Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of [Signed] John Almas [Signed] John Lampman”} [Signed] Matthias Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 14c]
x [Insertion concerning the statement of Matthias Lampman] “Mistake Frederick Lampman Junr is not on the U. E. List”
“We the undersigned Certify that we have known Frederick Lampman for many years – and altho illiterate, is, and always has been a most honest, Loyal and industrious man—And that we verily believe what he has set forth in the foregoing petition, to be Truth. Mr Lampman is now an infirm man with a wife and twelve children to support [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P. [Signed] Thomas Clark J. P.” Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 14d]
Order of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman
“Read in Council 11 March 1819 — Ordered that the Lot No 82 So Described for the Original Nominee Matthias Lampman being living or to be Claimed by Frederick — under the Commission of Land.”
Lampman, Frederick (son of Peter Lampman)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Niagara Yeoman dated in Niagara on 17 Oct 1806
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Son of Peter Lampman of the said Township of Niagara, Farmer an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist, is of the full age of Twenty One Years, and has never Received any Land or Order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore Your Petitioner prays that your Excellency may be pleased to Grant him Two Hundred Acres of the Waste Land of the Crown. Your Petitioner attending in Person, but should he not be able to [……..] and take out the Deed when completed Prays Your Excellency to Permit John Detler of York Gentleman to be his agent for that purpose. And Your Petitioner Will Ever Pray [Signed] Frederick Lampman” Received in the Executive Council Office on 7 Nov 1806 “The Name Peter Lampman of the Home District, is inserted on the U. E. List. It does not appear by the Council Books that the Petitioner has received any land. – ” Read in the Executive Council on 11 Nov 1806 and recommended for a grant of two hundred acres of land as the son of Peter Lampman a U. E. Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 8, Petition Number 15]
Certificate of Robert Kerr JP dated at Niagara on 17 Oct 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Secord
“District of Niagara} Frederick Lampman maketh Oath and saith that he is the Person He describes himself to be in the within Petitioner, that He is not married and has never Received any Land or Order for Land from the Crown, and is of the full age of Twenty One years. [Signed] Frederick Lampman” Sworn before me at Niagara in the Province of Upper Canada the 17th day of October 1806 [Signed] Robert Kerr JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 8, Petition Number 15a]
Certificate of Robert Kerr JP dated at Niagara on 17 Oct 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Secord
“District of Niagara} I do hereby Certify that Frederick Lampman signed the within Petition in my presence & that He is the Person he therein describes himself to be and has never Received any Land or Order for Land from the Crown to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my Hand at Niagara in the Province of Upper Canada This Seventeenth day of October 1806 [Signed] Robert Kerr JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 8, Petition Number 15a]
Certificate of John Small dated on 7 Nov 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Secord
“I certify that Frederick Lampman has taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, this Seventh day of November in the year of Our Lord 1806 [Signed] John Small GP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 8, Petition Number 15b]
Lampman, Frederick (son of Frederick Lampman)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Stamford dated on 8 Jul 1823
“The petition of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Stamford in the Niagara District and province of Upper Canada Humbly sheweth, that your petitioner is the son of Frederick Lampman of the Township District and province aforesaid a U. E. Loyalist, that your petitioner has attained the age of Twenty one years and has taken the oath of Allegiance as appears by the annexed Certificates and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown your petitioner therefore prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant unto him Two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and he as in duty bound will ever pray — [Signed] Frederick Lampman” Read in the Executive Council on 17 Feb 1825. Ordered recommended 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 62]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. dated on 8 July 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman
“July Sessions} Frederick Lampman maketh oath and saith that he is the person he describes himself to be in the foregoing petition that he has attained the age of Twenty one years and has not heretofore received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn in Open Sessions before me this 8th day of July 1823 [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman} [Signed[ Frederick Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 62]
Certificate of Frederick Lampman Senior dated on 8 July 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman
“July Sessions} Frederick Lampman Senr maketh oath and saith that he was present and saw Frederick Lampman Junr sign the foregoing petition that he is the person he thereon describes himself to be that he has attained the age of Twenty one years and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown to the best of this Deponents knowledge and belief. Sworn in open Sessions on this 8 day of July 1823. [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 62]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. and Ralfe Clench dated on 8 July 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman
“ Niagara District To wit} J. Muirhead Chairman and Ralfe Clench Clerk of the peace Certify that Frederick Lampman personally appeared before the General Court of Quarter Sessions of the peace this day and is recognized by the Magistrates to be the Son of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Stamford who retained his Loyalty during the late war; without suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy; and that he has done his duty in defense of the province during the late war – Dated at the Court House in Niagara in the said District this 8 day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and Twenty three [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 62a]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated on 8 Jul 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman
“District of Niagara} I do Certify that Frederick Lampman Son of Frederick Lampman of Stamford S U E Loyalist hath this day taken and Subscribed the oath of allegiance as the law requires Niagara 8th July 1823 [Signed] Ralfe Clench Commissioner District of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 62b]
Lampman, George
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Lampman of the Township of Grantham dated on 8 Jul 1823 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of George Lampman of the Township of Stamford. Humbly Sheweth, That Your Petitioner is the son of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Stamford Farmer an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist; is of the full age of twenty one Years, has taken the Oath of Allegiance and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands, from the Crown. Therefore, Humbly Prays, that your Excellency may be pleased to grant him two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown. And permit Henry Hoover of Thorold to be his agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound, will ever pray. [Signed] George Lampman” Read in the Executive Council on 17 Feb 1825. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 63]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. dated on 8 Jul 1823 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Lampman
“District of Niagara.} George Lampman maketh Oath that he is the Person he describes himself to be, In the above Petition; is of the full age of Twenty One Years and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this 8th Day of July 1823 [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman} [Signed] George Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 63]
Certificate of James Muirhead J. P. dated on 8 July 1823 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Lampman
“District of Niagara.} Frederick Lampman Senr maketh oath George Lampman the above Petitioner, is the person he describes himself, and has never had any lands, or order for lands, from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge, and belief. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this 8th day of July 1823 [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman}” Frederick Lampman Sr made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 63]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. and Ralfe Clench dated on 8 July 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Lampman
“ Niagara District To wit} J. Muirhead Chairman and Ralfe Clench Esquire, Clerk of the Peace certify that George Lampman personally appeared before the General Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day, is recognized to be the Son of Frederick Lampman Senior, a U E who retained his loyalty during the late war; without suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy; and that the said George Lampman was too young to do his duty in defense of the Province, during the late war. Dated at the Court House at Niagara in the said District this Eighth day of July 1823 [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 63a]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated in Niagara on 8 Jul 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Lampman
“District of Niagara} I do Certify that George Lampman Son of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Stamford a U E Loyalist hath this day taken and Subscribed the oath of Allegiance as […..] Requires Niagara 8th July 1823 [Signed] Ralfe Clench Commissioner District of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 63b]
Lampman, Hannah
Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Lampman of Stamford Township, Welland County [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Hannah Lampman of the Township of Stamford, Spinster — Humbly Sheweth: That Your Petitioner is the daughter of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Stamford, yeoman, an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist; is twenty-three years of age and has never had any Lands, or Order for Lands, from the Crown—Therefore, Humbly Prays that Your Excellency will be pleased to Grant her Two Hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown, and permit [blank] to be her Agent to Locate the same, and take out the Deed when completed—And Your Petitioner, as in duty bound, will ever Pray.” Hannah Lampman made her mark. Read in the Executive Council on 28 Oct 1835, Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 19]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. dated on 22 Oct 1833 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Lampman
“District of Niagara. To Wit:} The above Petitioner maketh oath and saith that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the above Petition, and has never had any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown. Heard in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace at Niagara this 22th Day of October 1833. [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman” Hannah Lampman made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 19]
Certificate of John J. Lefferty appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Lampman
“District of Niagara. To Wit:} I do Certify that Hannah Lampman the above named Petitioner is the Person she describes herself to be in the above Petition, and has never had any Lands or Order for Lands, from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief [Signed] John J. Lefferty” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 19]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. and Charles Richardson dated on 22 Oct 1833 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Lampman
“District of Niagara.} We, James Muirhead Esquire, Chairman, and Charles Richardson, Clerk of the Peace, do hereby Certify that Hannah Lampman who Personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this Day, was recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of Frederick Lampman who retained his Loyalty during the late War, without aiding or assisting the Enemy. Dated this twenty-ninth day of March 1833. — [Signed] Charles Richardson, Clerk of the Peace [Signed] J. Muirhead, Chairman.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 19]
Lampman, Henry
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Lampman of the Township of Stamford dated on 22 Oct 1833 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Henry Lampman of the Township of Stamford. Humbly Sheweth: That Your Petitioner is the son of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Stamford, yeoman, an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist; is twenty one years of age — and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands, from the Crown. Therefore, Humbly Prays, that your Excellency may be pleased to grant him two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown. and permit [blank] to be his agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound, will ever pray. [Signed] Henry Lampman” Read in the Executive Council on 21 October 1835 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. dated on 22 Oct 1833 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Lampman
“District of Niagara. To Wit:} The above petitioner maketh Oath and saith that he is the Person he describes himself to be, In the above Petition, and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this 22nd Day of October 1833 [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman} [Signed] Stephen Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 21]
Certificate of John J. Lefferty appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Lampman
“District of Niagara.} I do certify that Henry Lampman the above Petitioner, is the Person he describes himself to be in the above Petition and has never had any Lands, or Order for Lands, from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief. [Signed] John J. Lefferty}” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. and Ralfe Clench dated on 22 Oct 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Lampman
“ District of Niagara } We, James Muirhead Esquire, Chairman and Charles Richardson Esquire, Clerk of the Peace certify that Henry Lampman personally appeared before the General Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day, is recognized to be the Son of Frederick Lampman who retained his loyalty during the late war. Dated this 22nd day of October 1833 [Signed] Charles Richardson Clerk of the Peace [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21]
Certificate of Charles Richardson dated on 22 Oct 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Lampman
“I do hereby certify that Henry Lampman of the Township of Stamford in the District of Niagara, yeoman hath this day taken the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty King William the Fourth, His Heirs and Successors. Niagara October 22nd 1833 [Signed] Charles Richardson A Commissioner for taking the Oath of Allegiance in the District of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21a]
Lampman, John (1)
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lampman of the Township of Grantham dated on 14 May 1816 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John Lampman of the Township of Grantham. Humbly Sheweth, That Your Petitioner is the Son of Peter Lampman of the Township of Niagara an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist; is of the full age of Twenty One Years, has taken the Oath of Allegiance and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands, from the Crown. Therefore, Humbly Prays, that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him Two Hundred Acres, of the Waste Lands of the Crown. And permit George Ridout of York Esqr to be his Agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound, will ever pray. [Signed] John Lampman” Received in the Executive Council Office on 13 Jan 1818 and ordered granted 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 33]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated on 14 May 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lampman
“District of Niagara.} John Lampman maketh Oath that he is the Person he describes himself to be, In the above Petition; is of the full age of Twenty One Years and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this 14th Day of May 1816 [Signed] P. Ball Chairman} [Signed] John Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 33]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated on 4 May 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lampman
“District of Niagara.} I do Certify that John Lampman the above Petitioner is the person he describes himself, and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands, from the Crown, to the best of my Knowledge, and Belief. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this 14th day of May 1816 [Signed] P. Ball Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 33]
Certificate of T. Butler J. P. dated at Niagara on 14 May 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lampman
“I Do hereby certify that John Lampman of Niagara has this day taken the Oath of Allegiance before me at Niagara [Signed] T Butler J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 33a]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. and Ralfe Clench dated on 14 May 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lampman
“District of Niagara.} We, Peter Ball Esquire, Chairman, and Ralfe Clench Esquire, Clerk of the Peace, Certify that John Lampman personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day is recognized by the Magistrates to be the Son of Peter Secord of Niagara who retained his Loyalty during the late war, without aiding or assisting the enemy. And that the said John Lampman did his duty in defence of the Province during the late war. Dated at the Court House at Niagara this 14th day of May 1816. [Signed] P. Ball Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 33b]
Lampman, John (2)
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lampman of the Township of Barton, Wentworth County Yeoman dated in York (Toronto) on 13 April 1824
Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner is a native of the Township of Barton in this Province and has always lived in said Township. That your Petitioner is 23 Years of age has taken the Oath of Allegiance, and never before applied for any Land from the Crown. That your Petitioner has been brought up as a Farmer, and is desirous, and has means to improve a Lot of two hundred Acres of the vacant Lands of Government. Wherefore Your Petitioner humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to grant him such quantity of Land as may be deemed meet. And Petitioner will ever pray [Signed] John Lampman” Received in the Executive Council Office on 13 Apr 1824 and recommended for 100 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 17]
Certificate of Grant Powell dated 13 Apr 1824 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lampman
“Province of Upper Canada. I Certify that John Lampman a native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance required by Law, before me at York, in the Home District, this 13th day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four. [Signed] Grant Powell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 17a]
Certificate of Kendy Hagle dated in Ancaster Township, Wentworth County on 11 Apr 1829 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lampman
“This is to certify that John Lampman is an native borne of Upper Canada a young man of good report and a loyal subject residing in ancaster in said district ancaster Aprile 11th 1824 [Signed Kendy Hagle” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 17b]
Lampman, Lydia (Shippey)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Lydia Lampman dated on 10 Jul 1816 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Lydia Lampman of the Township of Grimsby Humbly Sheweth, That Your Petitioner is the daughter of Zebadee Shippey of the London District an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist; is married to Frederick Lampman – Grimsby – and has never had any Lands, or Order for Lands, from the Crown—Therefore, Humbly Prays that Your Excellency will be pleased to Grant her Two Hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown, and permit [blank] of [blank] to be her Agent to Locate the same, and take out the Deed when completed—And Your Petitioner, as in duty bound, will ever Pray.” Lydia Lampman made her mark. Read in the Executive Council on 19 Feb 1831. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 16, Petition Number 49]
Certificate of Robert Kerr J. P. dated on 10 Jul 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lydia Lampman
“District of Niagara. To Wit:} Lydia Lampman maketh oath and saith that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the above Petition, and has never had any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace at Niagara this 10th Day of July 1816. [Signed] Robert Kerr J P, Chairman}” Lydia Lampman made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 16, Petition Number 49]
Certificate of Robert Kerr J. P. appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lydia Lampman
“District of Niagara.} I do Certify that Lydia Lampman the above named Petitioner, is the Person she describes herself to be, in the above Petition and has never had any Lands, or Order for Lands, from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief. [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 16, Petition Number 49]
Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. and Ralfe Clench dated on 10 Jul 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lydia Lampman
“District of Niagara.} We, Robert Kerr Esquire, Chairman, and Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace, do hereby Certify that Lydia Lampman Personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this Day, was recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of Zebedee Shippey who retained his Loyalty during the late war, without aiding or assisting the Enemy; that she is married to Frederick Lampman who also did his duty in defence of the Province, and was Loyal, during the late war. Dated at the Court House, at Niagara in the District of Niagara this tenth day of July 1816. — [Signed] Robert Kerr, Chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Peace.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 16, Petition Number 49a]
Certificate of John Lampman dated on 17 Feb 1831 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lydia Lampman
“I hereby Certify that my mother Lydia Lampman was alive and well on Saturday last the 12th Instant York 17 Feby 1831 [Signed] John Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 16, Petition Number 49b]
Lampman, Mary (Secord)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Lampman of the Township of Grantham dated on 14 May 1816 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Mary Lampman of the Township of Grantham. Humbly Sheweth: That Your Petitioner is the Daughter of John Secord of the Township of Niagara an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist; is married to John Lampman of Niagara and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands, from the Crown. Therefore, Humbly Prays, that your Excellency will be pleased to grant Her two hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown. And permit George Ridout of York Esqr to be her Agent to Locate the same and take out the Deed when completed. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound, will ever Pray. [Signed] Mary Lampman” Received in the Executive Council office on 13 Jan 1816. Ordered granted 200 acres [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 32]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated on 14 May 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Lampman
“District of Niagara.} Mary Lampman maketh Oath that she is the Person she describes herself to be, In the above Petition; is married, and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this 14th Day of May 1816 [Signed] P. Ball Chairman} [Signed] Mary Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 32]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Lampman
“District of Niagara.} I do Certify that Mary Lampman the above named Petitioner, is the Person she describes herself to be, in the above Petition, and has never had any Lands or order for Lands, from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief [Signed] P. Ball Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 32]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. and Ralfe Clench dated on 14 May 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Lampman
“District of Niagara.} We, Peter Ball Esquire, Chairman, and Ralfe Clench Esquire, Clerk of the Peace, Certify that Mary Lampman personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day is recognized by the Magistrates to be the Daughter of John Secord of Niagara who retained his Loyalty during the late war, without aiding or assisting the enemy; that she is married to John Lampman who also did his duty in defence of the Province, and was Loyal, during the late war. Dated at the Court House at Niagara this 14th day of May 1816. [Signed] P. Ball Chairman” Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 32a]
Lampman, Matthias
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman of the township of Stamford dated in Stamford on 30 Jan 1819
“The petition of Frederick Lampman of the township of Stamford in the Niagara District yeoman – Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner with his Father Frederick Lampman – and his brother Matthias Lampman came into this province in the year 1783 and settled upon Mount Dorchester before the land was surveyed/ afterwards called township No 2 and now called Stamford – and when the land was surveyed their improvements fell upon Lot Nos 100 – 85 – 82 – 68 – & 65 containing one hundred acres each – Your petitioners Father living upon Lots Nos 100 & 85 – your petitioners brother Matthias improving upon 82 – and your petitioner upon Lots 68 & 65 – That your petitioners Father died in 1789 – and left by will to your petitioner all his landed property for the purpose of maintaining his Mother & paying of Legacies which your petitioner religiously complied with – That your petitioners brother Matthias after living about two years upon Lot 82 – sold to your petitioner his improvement on said Lot 82 – and afterwards removed to the township of Ancaster where he drew his Lands and where he now resides; a certificate of Matthias having so sold his improvement, your petitioner lodged about ten years ago with the Surveyor General (a Thos Ridout) who recorded this certificate in his books – Your petitioner further states that he being a discharged Soldier and as such Entered upon the U E. List – and thereby entitled to Three Hundred acres of Land, fully expected that a deed would have issue to him for the before mentioned five Lots – but finds that the deed has only come out for Lots Nos 100 – 55 – 68 – & 65 – Your petitioner therefore humbly prays that your Excellency in your goodness will be pleased to order him a Grant for the aforesaid Lot No 82 – and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – Signed at Stamford aforesaid the 30th January 1819 in presence of Andrew T. Kerb James B [Carol]}” Frederick Lampman made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 14a]
Executive Council Order dated on 2 Apr 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman
In Council 2nd April 1823 On revision of this Petition It appears by a Presentment which should have been presented at the previous reading, it appears that Matthias Lampman located on 82 Stamford finding it too small for a Farm, being only 100 Acres – abandoned it and received his Land in lieu of it in Ancaster 200 Acres. It is therefore respectfully recommended that the name of Frederick to be substituted no original Nominee of Lot No 82 in place of Matthias Lampman, and that the Interest do issue accordingly to the said Frederick Lampman [Signed] Wm Dummer Powell” “Privilege is allowed in the name of Frederick Lampman Jr. U. E. as son to Frederick Lampman – I. G. A. 29th April 1823 — for the above Lot No 82 – 100 acres—[Signed] J. Bakie Insr Gl” “Sent an Order to the Surveyor General 29th April 1823 and a Warrant to the Attorney General same day.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 14]
Deposition of Matthias Lampman of Ancaster Township dated on 19 May 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman
“Know all men by these presents that I Matthias Lampman of the township of Ancaster & District of Gore, came into this province in the year 1784 and settled on Mount Dorchester, since called the township of Stamford, my father Frederick Lampman and brother Frederick Lampman accompanying me and settling on Lands adjoining, and previous to that township being surveyed, that after the survey took place Lot No 82 was allotted to me, Lots No 100 & 85 to my Father and Lots No 68 & 65 to my brother Frederick; that finding my Lot too small for a farm, I removed to the township of Ancaster where I received a grant of Lot No 52 200 acres of Land from government – quitting at the same time to my brother Frederick all my right to said Lot No 82 he being on the U. E. List and entitled to 200 acres of Land; that on my leaving Stamford I executed to my brother Frederick – a quit claim – for said Lot, which quit claim is now lost — Now these presents are to make Known that I hereby forever quit all my claims and right to Lot number eighty two in the said township of Stamford in the Niagara District — In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of May in the year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred & nineteen. Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of [Signed] John Almas [Signed] John Lampman”} [Signed] Matthias Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 14c]
x [Insertion concerning the statement of Matthias Lampman] “Mistake Frederick Lampman Junr is not on the U. E. List”
“We the undersigned Certify that we have known Frederick Lampman for many years – and altho illiterate, is, and always has been a most honest, Loyal and industrious man—And that we verily believe what he has set forth in the foregoing petition, to be Truth. Mr Lampman is now an infirm man with a wife and twelve children to support [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P. [Signed] Thomas Clark J. P.” Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 14d]
Order of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Lampman
“Read in Council 11 March 1819 — Ordered that the Lot No 82 So Described for the Original Nominee Matthias Lampman being living or to be Claimed by Frederick — under the Commission of Land.”
Lampman, Peter
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman, Loyalist—of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) dated on 11 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1783, and has received 300 acres of Land—that he had a wife & four Children in the year 1788—for whom he never drew any Lands—prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 250 acres family Lands, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray” Peter Lampman made his mark. “witness [Signed] T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 250 acres as family Lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 49]
Certificate of Dan Millard J. P. dated on 12 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman
“A List of Peter Lampman’s Children Catherine Lampman born in the year 1778, Jacob Lampman 1783, Frederick Lampman 1785, Peter Lampman 1787, Adam Lampman 1789, John Lampman 1790, Hannah Lampman 1793, Elizabeth Lampman 1794 I do Certify that Peter Lampman a Loyalist of this Province has had the above Eight Children—Home District Octor 12th 1796 [Signed] Dan Millard JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 49a]
Lampman, Peter Jr.
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman Junior of Niagara Yeoman dated on 10 Jan 1816
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the son of Peter Lampman of the Township of Niagara an Enrolled U E Loyalist is of the full age of Twenty One Years has taken the Oath of Allegiance and has never had any land or Order for land from the Crown. Therefore Prays that Two Hundred Acres of the Waste land of the Crown be granted him and permit George Ridout of York Esqr to be his agent to locate the Same and to take he Deed when completed and your Petitioner Will Ever Pray” Received in the Executive Council Office on 29 Jan 1816 and read in Council on 17 Feb 1816. Ordered granted 200 acres as son of a U E. [Signed] Peter Lampman Junior” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 10, Petition Number 50a]
Certificate of Thomas Dickson, J. P. dated on 10 Jan 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman Junior
“District of Niagara} Peter Lampman maketh oath that he is the Person he describes himself to be in the within Petition is of the full age of Twenty one years & has never had any lands or Order for land from the Crown. Sworn in General Qt Session} 10th January 1816—[Signed] Thomas Dickson chairman} [Signed] Peter Lampman Junior” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 10, Petition Number 50a]
Certificate of Thomas Dickson, J. P. dated on 10 Jan 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman Junior
“District of Niagara} Ralfe Clench Esqr maketh oath that Peter Lampman is the Person he describes himself to be in the above Petition and has never had any lands or Order for Lands from the Crown according to the best of his knowledge and belief Sworn in General Quarter Sessions 10th Jany 1816 [Signed] Thomas Dickson Chairman} [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 10, Petition Number 50a]
Certificate of Robert Kerr dated on 5 Jan 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman Junior
“I do hereby certify that the Bearer Peter Lampman Junior of the Township of Niagara, was severely wounded by the Enemy at the Battle of Fort George on the 27th May 1813. The Ball penetrated the left side, and was cut out nigh to the Back Bone. I do further certify, I dressed the said Peter Lampman Junior, at the House of John Seacord Senior, on the 31st May 1813 as I was going in to Fort George with a flag of Truce, to assist in Dressing the wounded British Prisoners: and I have examined him this Day, and find he is incapable of attending to military Duty, and is prevented from following his usual occupation of a Farmer. Given under my hand at Niagara this 5th Day of January 1816. [Signed] Robert Kerr Senior Surgeon Indian Department. To Whom it may Concern” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 10, Petition Number 50]
Lampman, Peter (son of Frederick Lampman)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman of the Township of Stamford dated on 12 Jul 1825
“The petition of Peter Lampman of the Township of Stamford in the Niagara District and province of Upper Canada Humbly Sheweth that your petitioner is the son of Frederick Lampman of the Township District and Province aforesaid a UE Loyalist that your petitioner has attained the Age of twenty one years and has taken the oath of Allegiance as Appears by the annexed Certificate and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown — Your petitioner therefore prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant unto him Two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and he as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Peter Lampman” Read in Council on 6 Nov 1829. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 16, Petition Number 9]
Certificate of James Muirheadm J. P. dated on 12 Jul 1825 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman
“July Sessions} Peter Lampman maketh oath and saith that he is the person he describes herself to be in the foregoing petition that he has attained the age of twenty one years and has not heretofore Received any Land or order for Land from the Crown Sworn in Open Sessions before me this 12th day of July 1825 [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman} [Signed] Peter Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 16, Petition Number 9]
Certificate of Frederick Lampman dated on 12 Jul 1825 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman
“July Sessions} Frederick Lampman maketh oath and saith that he was present and saw Peter Lampman sign the foregoing petition that he is the person he therein describes himself to be that he has attained the age of twenty one years and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown to the best of this Deponents knowledge and beliefs. Sworn in open Sessions before me this 8th day of July 1823 J. Muirhead Chairman} [Signed] Frederick Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 16, Petition Number 9]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. dated on 12 Jul 1825 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman
Niagara District To Wit} We James Muirhead Chairman and Ralfe Clench Eqr Clerk of the peace Certify of the peace Certify that Peter Lampman personally appeared before the General Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day and is Recognized by the Magistrates to be the Son of Frederick Lampman U E of the Township of Stamford who retained his Loyalty during the late war without suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy that she is not married and never Received any Land or order for Land from the Crown – Dated at the Court House in Niagara in the above District this 12th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five [Signed] J. Muirhead chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench clk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 16, Petition Number 9a]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated on 8 Jul 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman
“I certify that Peter Lampman, Son of Frederick Lampman of Stamford a U. E. Loyalist hath this day taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as the Law Requires Niagara 8th July 1823 [Signed] Ralfe Clench Commissioner of District of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 16, Petition Number 9b]
Lampman, Peter
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman of Harwich Township, Kent County Farmer read in Council on 25 Jul 1839
“The petition of Peter Lampman of Harwich Farmer Humbly Sheweth: That your Petitioner was located in the year one Thousand eight hundred and twenty nine by Colonel Talbot, upon a Lot of one Hundred acres of Land in the Township of Harwich aforesaid liable to settlement Duties which he has performed and is ready to pay the fees that may be required. Wherefore your petitioner prays tat your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said Lot, and as in duty bound he will ever pray.” “Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert.” “I certify that Peter Lampman has taken the oath of allegiance before me. [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” Read in the Executive Council on 25 Jul 1839. “Ordered that Peter Lamman shall receive a grant of one hundred acres of land.” Patent and survey fees paid £6.14.1 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 22, Petition Number 3]
Report of J. Radenhurst Surveyor General dated on 25 Jul 1839 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lampman
“Lot No 15 on the Town line Road between the townships of Howard and Harwich in the township of Harwich wherein the Petitioner has been located and performed the Settlement duty as Certified bu Cpl Talbot is free from difficulty and may be described if it be Your Excellencys pleasure [Signed] J. Radenhurst S. G. O. 25 Jul 1839” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 22, Petition Number 3]
Lampman, Philip
Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Lampman of the Township of Stamford dated on 22 Oct 1833[using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Philip Lampman of the Township of Stamford. Humbly Sheweth: That Your Petitioner is the son of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Stamford, yeoman, an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist; is twenty one years of age — and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands, from the Crown. Therefore, Humbly Prays, that your Excellency may be pleased to grant him two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown. and permit [blank] to be his agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound, will ever pray. [Signed] Philip Lampman” Read in the Executive Council on 21 October 1835 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 20a]
Certificate of James Muirhead dated on 22 Oct 1833 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Lampman
“District of Niagara. To Wit:} The above petitioner maketh Oath and saith that he is the Person he describes himself to be, In the above Petition, and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this 22nd Day of October 1833 [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman} [Signed] Philip Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 21]
Certificate of John J. Lefferty appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Lampman
“District of Niagara.} I do certify that Philip Lampman the above Petitioner, is the Person he describes himself to be in the above Petition and has never had any Lands, or Order for Lands, from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief. [Signed] John J. Lefferty}” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 20]
Certificate of James Muirhead and Ralfe Clench dated on 22 Oct 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Lampman
“ District of Niagara } We, James Muirhead Esquire, Chairman and Charles Richardson Esquire, Clerk of the Peace certify that Philip Lampman personally appeared before the General Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day, is recognized to be the Son of Frederick Lampman who retained his loyalty during the late war. Dated this 22nd day of October 1833 [Signed] Charles Richardson Clerk of the Peace [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 20]
Certificate of Charles Richardson dated on 22 Oct 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Lampman
“I do hereby certify that Philip Lampman of the Township of Stamford in the District of Niagara, yeoman hath this day taken the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty King William the Fourth, His Heirs and Successors. Niagara October 22nd 1833 [Signed] Charles Richardson A Commissioner for taking the Oath of Allegiance in the District of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 20b]
Certificate of William Johnston dated on 10 Jun 1835 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Lampman
“Home District to Wit} Appeared Personally before me Anthony B. Hawke – one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for said District William Johnston of the Gore of Toronto – Northern Division – and being duly Sworn maketh Oath and saith, that he Knows, and is personally acquainted with Fred Lampman now residing at Stamford in the Niagara District a U E Loyalist = and that the said Frederick Lampman is as this Deponent believes Eighty Years of Age = and Father of Frederick Lampman, George Lampman, Peter Lampman, John Lampman, Henry Lampman, Phillip Lampman, Stephen Lampman, Elizabeth, Catherine, Ann Margaret, & Hannah Sworn before me this 10 June 1835 A B Hawke JP Home Dist [Signed] William Johnston” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 19, Petition Number 20]
Lampman, Stephen
Upper Canada Land Petition of Stephen Lampman of the Township of Stamford dated on 11 Apr 1837 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Stephen Lampman of the Township of Stamford. Humbly Sheweth: That Your Petitioner is the son of Frederick Lampman of the Township of Stamford, yeoman, an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist; is twenty one years of age — and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands, from the Crown. Therefore, Humbly Prays, that your Excellency may be pleased to grant him two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown. and permit [blank] to be his agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound, will ever pray. [Signed] Stephen Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 21, Petition Number 30]
Cerficate of James Muirhead, J. P. dated on 11 Apr 1837 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Stephen Lampman
“District of Niagara. To Wit:} The above petitioner maketh Oath and saith that he is the Person he describes himself to be, In the above Petition, and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this 11th Day of April 1837 [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman} [Signed] Stephen Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 21, Petition Number 30]
Certificate of John J. Lefferty appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Stephen Lampman
“District of Niagara.} I do certify that Stephen Lampman the above Petitioner, is the Person he describes himself to be in the above Petition and has never had any Lands, or Order for Lands, from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief. [Signed] John J. Lefferty}” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 21, Petition Number 30]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. and Ralfe Clench dated on 11 Apr 1837 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Stephen Lampman
“ District of Niagara } We, James Muirhead Esquire, Chairman and Charles Richardson Esquire, Clerk of the Peace certify that Stephen Lampman personally appeared before the General Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day, is recognized to be the Son of Frederick Lampman who retained his loyalty during the late war. Dated this 11th day of April 1837 [Signed] Charles Richardson Clerk of the Peace [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 21, Petition Number 30]
Certificate of Charles Richardson dated on 11 Apr 1837 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Stephen Lampman
“I do hereby certify that Stephen Lampman of the Township of Stamford in the District of Niagara, yeoman hath this day taken the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty King William the Fourth, His Heirs and Successors. Niagara April 11th 1837 [Signed] Charles Richardson A Commissioner for taking the Oath of Allegiance in the District of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 21, Petition Number 30a]
Certificate of John Wamsley attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Stephen Lampman
“Home District (to wit)} John Wamsley of Stamford in the district of Niagara tailor maketh oath and saith that he is well acquainted with the within named Petitioner Stephen Lampman and his father Frederick Lampman (the elder) and that his said father is now living and in his eighty sixth year. Sworn at the city of Toronto this 2d day of May 1838 Before me James [Signed] FitzGibbon J. P. Home District} [Signed] John Wamsley [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 21, Petition Number 30]
Lampman, William (1)
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lampman of the Township of Stamford dated on 14 Apr 1829
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Son of Frederick Lampman — of the Township of Stamford an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist, is twenty four years of age and has never had any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown. Therefore Humbly prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him two hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown and permit Andrew Mercer Esquire to be his Agent to Locate the same and take out the Deed when completed and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray — [Signed] William Lampman” Read in Council on 6 Nov 1829. Ordered recommended [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 16, Petition Number 8]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. dated on 14 Apr 1829 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lampman
“District of Niagara} William Lampman – maketh Oath that he is the person he describes himself to be in the person he describes himself to be in the above Petition and has never had any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this 14th day of April 1829 [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman} [Signed] William Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 16, Petition Number 8]
Certificate of George Keefer attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lampman
District of Niagara} I do Certify that William Lampman the above named Petitioner is the Person he describes himself to be in the above Petition and has never had any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown to the best of my knowledge and belief — [Signed] Geo Keefer” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 16, Petition Number 8a]
Certificate of James Muirheadm H, P. and Charles Richardson attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lampman
“District of Niagara} We James Muirhead Esquire Chairman and Charles Richardson Esquire Clerk of the Peace Certify that William Lampman personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day is recognized by the Magistrates to be the son of Frederick Lampman — who retained his loyalty during the late War without aiding or assisting the Enemy — [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman [Signed] Charles Richardson clk of the Peace Dist of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 16, Petition Number 8a]
Certificate of Grant Powell dated 5 Nov 1829 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lampman
“I certify that William Lampman a native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance required by Law, before me at York, in the Home District, this 5th day of Novr in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine [Signed] Grant Powell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 16, Petition Number 8b]
Lampman, William (2)
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lampman of River Sydenham, Farmer read in the Executive Council on 26 May 1846
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner was located by Colonel Talbot in the year 1830 upon a lot of land at Bear Creek in the Township of Zone 5th Concession east half of Lot No 32 of one hundred acres – the settlement duties he has performed and is ready to pay the fee that may be required. Wherefore your petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said lot of land and as in duty bound your petitioner will ever pray. Port Talbot 10th Feb 1843 [Signed] William Lampman Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot” “I certify that William Lampman has taken the oath of allegiance before me—[Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 61]
Order of the Executive Council dated on 26 May 1846 on the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lampman
“The Petitioner was located & returned for the East half of Lot number twenty two in the 5th Concession of the Township of Zone 100 Acres and it appearing from the accompanying Certificate by the Honbl Colonel Talbot that the conditions of Settlement have been complied with It is recommended that the location be confirmed by Order in Council & that a Patent be prepared upon payment of the Crown fees. [Signed] T. Benthillin” “In Committee 29 July 1846 Recommended Appeared in Council same day Order issued 31st July 1846” .” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 61a]
Landon, Zebulon
Upper Canada Land Petition of Zebulon Landon dated 13 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Zebulon Landon who has resided three years in this Province and has not taken No Land according to the Proclamation. Respectfully shews: That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown at Pattesons Creek, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same--That he has taken to take the usual oaths, and is ready to subscribe the declaration--That he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left--Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Two Hundred acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet--And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed twice in two different hands] Zebulon Landon, Zabulon Landen” Marginal note: “Your Petitioner Says he lives in Woodhouse” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 May 1796 and read in Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended but not at Pattersons Creek. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 29b]
Letter from Surveyor Thomas Ridout to John Small Clerk of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Zebulon Landon
“Zebulon Landen wishes to obtain the order in council for 200 acres of Land located in Walpole, under the authority of warrant of Survey (No 397) for that Quantity, dated 14 October 1796 [Signed] T Ridout” Warrt issued 6 June 1806. The O. C. does not appear to have issued” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 29]
Letter from the Secretary’s Office to the Receiver General dated 6 Jun 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Zebulon Landon
“Zebulon Landon has paid into this three pounds five shillings and two pence being the patent fee on on [sic] 200 acres in the Township of Walpole- Regs 9th July 1796 [Signed] Wm Jarvis Secy” Marginal note: “A Warrant issued same day” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 29a]
Lane, Ezekiel and Amos
Upper Canada Land Petition of Ezekiel Lane and Amos Lane of Trafalgar, Yeomen dated in York [Toronto] on 9 Mar 1819
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners are Sons of Jonathan Lane an Emigrant from the United States of America upwards of 30 Years ago. That they were born in this Province. that your Petitioner Ezekiel is 26 Years of age and has a wife and one Child. Your Petitioner Amos is upwards o Twenty one Years old. That they have not received any Land from the Crown, and are desirous of becoming actual Settlers on the waste Lands. Wherefore they pray Your Excellency to grant to each of them such portion of Land as Your Excellency may deem meet. And your Petitioners shall ever pray [Signed] Ezekiel Lane.” Amos Lane made his mark. Received in the Executive Council Office on 10 Nov 1819 and referred to the Surveyor General to report. Report of the Surveyor General: “I do not fine that the Petitioners have received any land or order for land. [Signed] Thos. Ridout Surveyor General 10 Mar 1819” Read in the Executive Council on 10 Mar 1819. Ordered 100 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 8]
Certificate of Lieutenant Peter McCallum dated on 22 Feb 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ezekiel Lane and Amos Lane
“This is to Certify that Ezecal Lain Served as privat man in Captn William Crooks flank Company at Fort Georg in the year of 1812 During which time he Demaind himself as a soldier And I beleve he has ever bor the Caractor of a oyal Subject During the Last war with united Staits and Great Britton & has the Caractor of an honest & in Dustrous Man [Signed] Peter McCallum Lieut 2d R G M L Nelson 22 Feby 1819” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 8a]
Certificate of Lieutenant Peter McCallum dated on 22 Feb 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ezekiel Lane and Amos Lane
“This is to Certify that Amos Lane Privat in the Company which I am now in charg & I have Ever known him fr a child Durin whi time he has conducted himself as a sober & an inDoustrious young man During which time he has been considered as a duriful SubJect to his Majestrys Crown and Dignity Given under my hand at Nelson this 22 Day of Feby 1819 [Signed] Petter McCallum Lieutn 2 Reg G M L” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 8b]
Certificate of John Small J. P. dated in York [Toronto] on 9 Mar 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ezekiel Lane and Amos Lane
“Province of Upper-Canada I Certify that Ezekiel Lane of Trafalgar Yeoman an native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, at York, in the Home District this Ninth day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen [Signed] John Small JP” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 8c]
Certificate of John Small J. P. dated in York [Toronto] on 9 Mar 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ezekiel Lane and Amos Lane
“Province of Upper-Canada I Certify that Amos Lane of Trafalgar Yeoman an native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, at York, in the Home District this Ninth day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen [Signed] John Small JP” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 8d]
Lane, Gilbert
Upper Canada Land Petition of Gilbert Lane received in the Executive Council Office o 25 Nov 1818
“Humbly Sheweth. That Your Petitioner is a native of and has always resided in this Province. That he is a married man & has the means of improving a portion of Land. Wherefore Your Petitioner humbly prays that Your Excellency would be pleased to grant him such quantity of the waste Lands of the Crown as Your Excellency may seem meet. And Your Petitioner shall ever pray [Signed] Gilbert Lane” Received in the Executive Council Office on 25 Nov 1818 and referred to the Surveyor General to report. Report of the Surveyor General dated 25 Nov 1818: “It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any Land or order for Land. [Signed] T Ridout Surveyor General.” Read in the Executive Council on 25 Nov 1818. Ordered recommended for 100 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 96]
Certificate of Captain Henry Hixon dated at Grimsby on 20 Nov 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Gilbert Lane
“This is to Certify that the bearer hearof Gilbert Lane belonged to my Company During the Late war and behaved himself as becoming a Loyal Subject. Grimsby 20th November 1818 [Signed] Henry Hixon Capt 4th Regt L M” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 96a]
Certificate of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council dated 24 Nov 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Gilbert Lane
“I Certify, that Gilbert Lane of Gainsborough Yeoman a native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, at York, in the Home District, this 24th day of November in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen [Signed] John Small CEC” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 96b]
Lane, Isaac
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lane of Trafalgar Yeoman dated in York [Toronto] on 21 Dec 1825
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner is a native of Gainsboro in the Niagara District of this Province, has a wife and two Children has taken the Oath of Allegiance, and never before petitioned for Land. That Your Petitioner is of ability and desirous to improve a Location of the waste Lands. Wherefore Your Petitioner humbly Prays Your Excellency will be pleased to grant him 100 acres as a Settler And as in duty bound Your Petitioner will ever pray” Isaac Lane made his mark. Received at Government House on 21 Dec 1825 and referred to the Surveyor General. Report of the Surveyor General “I don not find that the Petitioner has ever received any Land. [Signed] Thomas Ridout 21 Decr 1825” read in Council on 21 Jun 1825 and ordered 100 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 137]
Certificate of Captain James Dittrick dated in Grantham Township, Lincoln County on 30 Sep 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lane
“I Certify that Isaac Lane private did belong to my Company during the late war and has done his duty at all times under my Command as a good Loyal Subject [Signed] James Dittrick Captain 4 Regt Lincoln Militia” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 137a]
Certificate of Grant Powell Commissioner dated in York [Toronto] on 21 Dec 1825 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah, Joseph Junior, Jonathan and Allan Lane
“Province of Upper-Canada I Certify that Allan Lane of Gainsboro Yeoman an native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, at York, in the Home District this 21 day of Decr in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty five [Signed] Grant Powell Commissioner” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 137b]
Lane, Jeremiah, Joseph Junior, Jonathan and Allan
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah, Joseph Junior, Jonathan and Allan Lane all of the Township of Gainsborough Yeomen dated in York [Toronto] on 9 Mar 1819
“Humbly Sheweth. That Your Petitioners are Sons of Joseph Lane Senior of Gainsborough an Emigrant from the United States of America about 32 Years ago & all born in this Province. That your Petitioner Jeremiah is 32 Years old & has a wife and two children – Joseph is upwards of 24 – Jonathan 23, and Allan upwards of 21 years of age. That they have never received any Land from the Crown and being desirous of becoming actual Settlers on some of the waste Lands Humbly pray Your Excellency will be pleased to grant to each of them such portion of Land as Your Excellency may deem meet – And Your Petitioners will ever pray – [Signed] Jonathan Lane” Jeremiah Lane made his mark. Joseph Lane Junr made his mark. Allan Lane made his mark. Received in the Executive Council Office on 10 Mar 1819 and referred to the Surveyor General. Report of the Surveyor General: “It does not appear that the Petitioners have received any land or order for land. [Signed] Thomas Ridout 10 March 1819” Read in the Executive Council on 10 Mar 1819 and ordered 100 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 9]
Certificate of Captain James Didrick dated on 26 Feb 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah, Joseph Junior, Jonathan and Allan Lane
“This is to Certify that Jeremiah Lane, Joseph Lane, Jonathan Lane, Allan Lane Ezekiel Lane and Amos Lane has done duty under me during the Late war, and always Behaved themselves and done their duty Like soldiers when Ever Called on. Feby 26th 1819 [Signed James Didrick Captn 4 Regt L. M.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 9a]
Certificate of John Small J. P. dated in York [Toronto] on 9 Mar 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah, Joseph Junior, Jonathan and Allan Lane
“Province of Upper-Canada I Certify that Jeremiah Lane of Gainsboro Yeoman an native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, at York, in the Home District this Ninth day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen [Signed] John Small JP” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 9b]
Certificate of John Small J. P. dated in York [Toronto] on 9 Mar 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah, Joseph Junior, Jonathan and Allan Lane
“Province of Upper-Canada I Certify that Joseph Lane of Gainsboro Yeoman an native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, at York, in the Home District this Ninth day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen [Signed] John Small JP” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 9c]
Certificate of John Small J. P. dated in York [Toronto] on 9 Mar 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah, Joseph Junior, Jonathan and Allan Lane
“Province of Upper-Canada I Certify that Jonathan Lane of Gainsboro Yeoman an native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, at York, in the Home District this Ninth day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen [Signed] John Small JP” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 9d]
Certificate of John Small J. P. dated in York [Toronto] on 9 Mar 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah, Joseph Junior, Jonathan and Allan Lane
“Province of Upper-Canada I Certify that Allan Lane of Gainsboro Yeoman an native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, at York, in the Home District this Ninth day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen [Signed] John Small JP” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 12, Petition Number 9e]
Lane, Jonathan
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Lane Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Apr 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1786 and brought with him a wife and four Children – That your Petitioner settled on a lot in Gainsborough No 12, 6th Concession which he has considerably improved, Wherefore your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to Confirm him in said Lot, likewise such grant for his wife and four Children as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray” Jonathan Lane made his mark. “Witness [Initialled] A McN” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Apr 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered to be confirmed in Lot No. 12. 6th Concession of Gainsborough and 250 acres for family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 86]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated on 25 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Lane
“I do Cartify That The Bearer Jonathan Lane Came into This province in The year 1786 Brought with Him a wife and four childring Given under My Hand this 25 Day of April 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 86a]
Lane, Joseph (1)
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lane of Gainsboro, Yeoman received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Apr 1797
`Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1786—and had a wife & three Children previous to the year 1789—That your Petitioner has settled on a lot in The Township of Gainsborough in the 6th Concession and No 11 which he has much improved—Your Petitioner therefore Humbly prays your Honor would Confirm him in said lot, and allow him such grant for his wife and their Children as your Honor may think proper & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Joseph Lane made his mark. “Witness [Initialled] A McN” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Apr 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered to be confirmed in Lot No 11 in the 6th Concession of Gainsborough and 200 acres family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 88]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated on 24 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lane
“I do Cartify That The Bearer Joseph Lane Came into this Province in the year 1786 Brought a wife and 1 Child Had two More Born prior to The year 1789. Given under My Hand this 24 D April 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 88a]
Lane, Joseph (2)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lane, John D Lane and Asher Lane dated at Niagara on 1 Feb 1797
“Respectfully Shews that they was within the Brittish Lines on Long Island During the late wars with America. That your pertitioners Humbly prays your Honour would be pleased to Grant them Such a perpotion of Land as your Honour may Think proper and your pertitioners will as in Duty Bound Ever pray—[Signed] Joseph Lane, John Deake Lane, Asher Lane” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 25 Feb 1797. Ordered the Petitioners must produce certificates of the facts stated. Read again on 9 May. Ordered 200 acres with permission to be located on Yonge Street. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 83]
Certificate of John McKay dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 8 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lane, John D Lane and Asher Lane
“This is to Certify that the Bearer Joseph Lane has resided on my farm at the twenty Mile Creek Since the 16 May last [Signed] Jno McKay” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 83a]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 9 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lane, John D Lane and Asher Lane
“I do hereby Certify that on this 9th day of May 1797, Joseph Lane appeared Before me William Dickson Esquire One of his Majestys Justices of the Peace in & for the Home District, and took the Oath of Allegiance & Signed the Declaration—[Signed] William Dickson JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 83b]
Lane, Nathan
Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Lane of Gainsborough, Yeoman dated in York [Toronto] on 24 Nov 1818
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner is a native of and has always resided in this Province. That he has a family of a wife and three children and has never received any Land from the Crown. That he is of ability and desirous to improve a portion of the waste Lands of the Crown. Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that Your Excellency would ne pleased to grant him such quantity as Your Excellency may deem meet. And your Petitioner shall ever pray – [Signed] Nathan Lain” Received in the Executive Council Office on 25 Nov 1818 and referred to the Surveyor General to report. Report of the Surveyor General: “It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any Land or order for Land SGO 25 Nov 1818” Read in Council on 25 Nov 1818 and recommended for one hundred acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 95]
Certificate of Captain James Dettrick dated 30 Sep 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Lane
“Grantham September the 30 1816 I Certify that Nathan Lane private did belon to my Company during the late war and that he has done his duty at all times under my Command as a good and Loyal Subject [Signed] James Dettrick Capt 4 Regt Lincoln Militia” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 95a]
Certificate of John Small J. P. dated in York [Toronto] 24 Nov 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah, Joseph Junior, Jonathan and Allan Lane
“Province of Upper-Canada I Certify that Nathan Lane of Gainsborough Yeoman an native of Upper Canada hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, at York, in the Home District this 24th day of November in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen [Signed] John Small JP” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 11, Petition Number 95a]
Langs, Jacob
Certificate of Jacob Langs and Israel W. Powell dated in Windham Township attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Reuben Green
We the undersigned residing in the neighbourhood of Lot Number three in the Eighth Concession of Windham in the London District do hereby certify that we are acquainted with the situation of said lot applied for by the foregoing Petitioner and that to the best of our Knowledge and belief the said lot for many years last past has been unoccupied and abandoned until recently improved by the Said Petitioner — Woodhouse 29th May 1837 [Signed] Jacob Langs; Israel W Powell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 22, Petition Number 8d]
Laughton, John
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Laughton now of Niagara, Resident dated at Niagara on 28 Jun 1794 [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner having been employed and in Various Capacities having Served in Canada under Government—for the space of twenty three years or upwards, Humbly trusts that he as an old servant to the Crown will be Allowed the like Proportion of Land as other persons Reduced from Similiar [sic] Appointments, as such which he has held—That your Petitioner having ever Executed the Duties of the said several stations in which he was placed in a manner Satisfactory to the best of his skill Ability and Knowledge—most Humbly prays your Excellency to take his case into Consideration—That therefore your Petitioner Humbly Conceiving himself (for his past Services) intitled to a certain Portion of Land. Your Petitioner Humbly prays a Grant of twelve hundred Acres in the first Concession in a Place called the Bay of Long Point—and should such Land not be Grantable—your Petitioner Humbly Prays a Grant of the said Proportion on the River La Tranch to be in the first Concession and Next Adjoining a Tract of Lan Located there by the Honle Alexander Grant—And your Petitioner as in Duty Bound shall Ever Pray &c [Signed] John Laughton” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Jun 1794 and read in Council on 28 Jun 1794. Ordered prayer of petition granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 31]
Lawrence, Hammon
Upper Canada Land Petition of Hammon Lawrence dated at Niagara on 9 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins] [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]
“The Petition of Hammon Lawrence—from Vermont—Farmer is lately arrived in the Province with his Father in Law James Burdick—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him at Long Point 200 acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]
Lawrence, Levi
Upper Canada Land Petition of Levi Lawrence dated at Niagara on 9 May 1796
“The Petition of Levi Lawrence—from Vermont Farmer- lately arrive in this Province with his wife & Family – in company with his Father in Law James Burdick a Loyalist—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him at the Long pt settlemt 200 acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before but not at Long Point. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]
Lemon, Laurence
Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of the Executors of Jonas Barnes read in the Executive Council on 23 Jun 1798
“We the Administrators to the Estate of the late Jonas Barnes finding it absolutely necessary to Sell his Improvement on Lott [blank] in Stamford—which he has possessed & Cultivated for these Ten years past—But as we do not find that he is possessed of any Land Board Certificate or other voutcher for this Lott—we most humbly pray his honor the President & Council will Confirm to Laurence Lemon the forsaid Lott which we have sold to him—and Permitt the deed to issue in his Laurence Lemons Name. —[Signed] Noah Millard, Brother in law to the Deceased Barnes; [Signed] Noah Cook, Chosen Grandson by the will of the deceased; [Signed] Jonas Barnes, Eldest Son of the deceased” Read in the Executive Council on 23 Jun 1798. Ordered upon the special circumstances of the case, recommend that the Lot lately occupied by Jonas Barnes be granted to Laurence Lemon under the O R. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of John Reilly and Thomas Willson attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Executors of Jonas Barnes
“We the Subscribers do herby Certify that the Lott as Mentioned in the annexed Petition has been in the possession of the late Jonas Barns & family these ten years past – Given under our hands at Stamford in the County of Lincoln this [….] April 1798 [Signed] John Reilly, Thomas Willson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 11 Mar 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Executors of Jonas Barnes
“I Believe that if the Administrators to the Estate of Jonas Barnes Shall think proper for the Good of his Orphan Family to dispose of the Lott he holds on the Mountain—That the Governor & Council will not object to the granting a deed in the name of the purchaser—Queenston March 11, 1798 [Signed] R. Hamilton” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Executors of Jonas Barnes
“Jonas Barnes never had any Land board Certificate for an Lott in Stamford – He Settled on it in Consequence of Mr Frey the Surveyor giving him a Ticket for one Lott of Land, & Neglected attending the Land board for a better tittle—This ticket has been lost—Jonas Barnes & his wife are both dead. Jonas Barnes his Eldest Son is yet a Minor. The Support of the Infant family required the Sale of the Improvement—This has been done to Laurence Lemon who requests that the deed may issue in his own Name. The above Facts are certified by [Signed] R. Hamilton” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Lemon, William
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lemon [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of William Lemon—of the Township of Crowland—who has received 200 acres of Land—Respectfully shews- that your Petitioner is married to the Daughter of Serjeant Stine of the New Jersey volunteers & never received any Lands on her account— That your petitioner settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province, & has cultivated and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, & is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him on behalf of his wife 200 acres of land at the settlement of Long Point upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Jun 1796 and read in Council on 14 Jul. Ordered wants the certificate for his wife. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse dated on 22 Jun 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lemon
“I do hereby Certify that on the Twenty Second Day of June one Thousand Eight Hundred and Two Catherine Lemon Personally Appeared Before me Saml. Ryerse Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the District of London and Province of Upper Canada and Made Oath that She is the reputed Daughter of John Stine—Sworn Before [Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P.” Catherine Lemon made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1a]
Lewis, Levi Sr.
Upper Canada Land Petition of Levi Lewis, Senior dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner was settled in the now State of New Jersey, on his own Farm, & that by his Industry and frugality had procured a considerable Estate, when the war between Great Britain & America commenced, & that by reason of his not complying with the requisitions of the new System of Government, he was imprisoned in Morris Town and lost great part of his substance; That in the year 1789 he removed with his Family to this Province, & by reason of Sickness and other misfortunes, has lost the greatest part of what he brought with him; Therefore your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency will grant him such portion of the vacant Lands of the Crown, as your Excellency in his wisdom may seem meet—And Your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Levi Lewis” Postscript: “Your Petitioner also begs to observe that he has a family consisting of a wife and Five children under age and has received 250 acres of Land—he was imprisoned with Mr Pettit” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 27 Jun. Ordered granted 200 acres in addition. Later notation: “Levi Lewis said to be deceased.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 56c]
Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated at 40 Mile Pond on 24 Jun 1795 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levi Lewis Sr.
“This is to Certify that I was well acquainted with the berer mr Levi Lewis Snr in the State of New jersey and that he was a man of Good Character and Esteemed an Industres honest man and had a Considerable property in Lands and other Effects in his hands and that by Reason of his attachment to the Crown and Constitution of Great Britain Lost Great part of what he […]d by being Imprisoned and otherwise […] Intreated by the then Ruling powers and that Since he came to this Country by misfortune and other accidents hath Lost the Greatest part of what he brought with him and that by an un[…] fall about four years past became a Criple and unable to Suport himself and family Certified by [Signed] Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 56]
Named in the Townsend Report prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 applying for settlement in Townsend Township, Norfolk County but deferred to Jun 1, 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Levy Lewis, Senior Lot 1 Concession 13
Lewis, Levi, Jr.
Named in the Townsend Report prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 applying for settlement in Townsend Township, Norfolk County but deferred to Jun 1, 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Levy Lewis, Junior Lot 1 Concession 7
Liger, Elizabeth (Ryerse)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Liger dated at Woodhouse on 25 May 1802
“The petition of Elizabeth wife of Garsion Liger and Daughter of Samuel Ryerse Esquire a U. E. Loyalist to your Excellency most Humbly sheweth. That your petitioner with her Husband and Family arrived into this province more than a year since and having never had any of the lands of the Crown pray your Excellency that according to His Majesty’s most Gracious intention your petitioner may have such a proportion of the waste lands of the Crown as have been allowed to the Daughter of other U. E. Loyalists under like circumstances and your petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray. [Signed] Elizabeth Liger” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Jun 1802. Notation: Enrolled Capt. Samuel Ryerse on the List. Read in the Executive Council on 1 Jun 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 46]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse, J. P. dated at Woodhouse on 25 May 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Liger
“Personally appeared before me Samuel Ryerse Esquire one of his Majesties Justices assigned to keep the peace in the District of London Elizabeth Liger and being sworn on the Holy Evangelists Deposeth that she is a Married Woman and that she has never received any lands from the Crown [Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 46]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse, J. P. dated at Woodhouse on 25 May 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Liger
“I do certify that the above named Elizabeth Liger is the person she describes herself to be and never has to my knowledge or belief received any Grant or order for Lands from the Crown, in this Province [Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 46]
Liger, Garsion
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Garsion Liger received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jun 1802 and read in Council on 1 Jun 1802
“Humbly sheweth; That your petitioner is a French Loyalist, from the Island of St Domingo, and in concequence of the trouble in that Island, has lost all his property there, he has since married the daughter of Samuel Ryerse esquire Lieut of the County of Norfolk, and has moved with his family (consisting of his wife and four sons) into this province. your petitioner therefore most Humbly prays your Excellency wou’d pleased to Grant him so much of the Wast Lands of the Crown as your Excellency may think consistant—And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Garsion Liger By [Signed] Saml Ryerse His agent” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jun 1802 and read in Council on 1 Jun 1802. Ordered recommended for an appropriation of 400 acres in the manner usual with aliens. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 47]
Lock, Jacob
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Lock, Jacob authorized by Paul Averill on 4 Mar; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 10 Mar [1797] by J. Muirhead, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 21 Concession 4
Lodor, Job
Upper Canada Land Petition of Job Lodor dated at Niagara on 25 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Job Lodor late from the Jersies—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Two Hundred acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 May 1796 and read in Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24a]
Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated at Niagara on 25 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Job Lodor
“The bearer Job Loder [sic] came into this Provence about a year ago & has not received any Lands is a Sober, and industrous man Niagara 25th May 1796 [Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Job Lodor received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jan 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner being by trade a Carpenter, and wishing to build and reside in the Town of York, prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant him a lot therein, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Job Lodor” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 10 Nov 1797. Ordered recommended for a town Lot in York, usual condition of immediate Improvement. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 92]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Job Lodor received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Feb 1802
“Humbly shews—That your Petitioner has a large Frame ready to erect, & Prays yr Excellency will please to grant him a Lot for this purpose in the Town of Charlotteville & Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Job Lodor” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Feb 1802 and read in Council on 23 Feb 1802. Ordered recommended for a Town Lot in the town of Charlotteville. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 33]
London, Richard
Richard London (Lot 4 Concession 6) was listed in the Townsend Report of Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 as being recommended by settlement agent Paul Averill but having received locations before, was not accepted by Smith. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Long, Elias
Elias Long (Lot 5, Concession 7) was listed in the Townsend Report of Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 as being recommended by settlement agent Paul Averill but having received locations before, was not accepted by Smith. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Long, Jacob
Jacob Long (Lot 6, Concession 6) was listed in the Townsend Report of Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 as being recommended by settlement agent Paul Averill but having received locations before, was not accepted by Smith. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Long, Patrick
Upper Canada Land Petition of Patrick Long dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Jun 1795
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is a native of Ireland and came to America in the year 1791 but is now arrived from the neighbourhood of Fort Pitt with his Family in company with many others—Your Petitioner being Desirous to live under the Government of Great Brittain Humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him Eight Hundred Acres of Land between the Grand River and Long Point and near to those granted to Matthew Gillmore one of his Friends And your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Patrick Long” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 20 Jun 1795. Ordered 200 acres granted for the present. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 18]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of David Tuttle dated at Niagara on 11 May 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is one of those whom your Excellency has been pleased to permit to settle & remain on their Improvement at Long Point & that his name has been inserted for Lot No 18 – front – of Walpole- that on running the concession Line, your petitioner has discovered that upwards of fifteen acres of his Improvement falls on Lot 19 – which is reserved for one Patrick Long – who has no improvement whatever thereon & is willing to give it up – provided he can obtain a front Lot in the Township—Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him Lot No 18 for himself, & No 19 for his Father, Israel Tuttle, whom he expects to arrive in the Province with his Family—and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] David Tuttle” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 May and read on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended to be confirmed in No. 18. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 11]
Lowell, Isaac
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797
“Respectfully That your Petitioner has resided in the province for some time, and married the daughter of Nichlas Outhouse, U. E. (a Loyalist)—That your petitioner and his wife, having never received any land, prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant him such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper, and your petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray [Signed] Isaac Lowell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres as UE but Committee of Council see no ground of recommendation for the Petitioner. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75]
Certificate of Abraham Powell dated at York (Toronto) on 12 Feb 1813 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell
“I do Certify that Isaac Lowell of Charlotteville is Married to Ann or Amy the Daughter of Nicholas Outhouse of the same Place a UE Loyalist. Witness my Hand at York this 12th day of February 1813 [Signed] A Powell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75a]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated on 23 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell
“I do Cartify that The Bearer Isaac Lowell Hath taken the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Third and to Defend to the utmost of His Power his sacred parson Crown & Government against all parsons WhatsoEver. Given under My Hand This 23 April 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75b]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated on 25 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell
“This is to Certify that Isaac Lowell is an Industrous Man and well approved of by the People at Long Point where he has lived with his [F]amily since last February. Given under My Hand this 25th day of April 1797 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75d]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated at Niagara on 16 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell
“I do hereby Certify that Isaac Lowell married the Daughter of Nichlas Outhouse (a Loyalist) U. E. – [Signed] David Secord JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75e]
Lymburner, John
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Lymburner, John authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 7 Jan [1797] by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 1 Concession 3
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lymburner, Brother of Alexr and James Lymburner of Caistor dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 Jan 1797
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner came into the Province about 16 months ago from Nova Scotia with a wife and three children – that he has received permission from the agent of Mr Andrew Pierce and associates to locate 200 acres in the Township of Townsend. That his wife being the Daughter of a Loyalist who joined the Kings Standard; your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in right of his wife – and an additional Lot for himself and as in Duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] John Lymburner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 2 May 1797. Ordered 200 acres to the wife of the Petitioner the daughter of a U. E. Loyalist and to be confirmed in a lot of 200 acres in the Township of Townsend if the Petitioner has not received land before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 4]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 22 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lymburner
“Jonathan Greenlaw, and Jacob Young. The Justices in Sessions have been satisfied that they adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 4b]
Certificate of Colin McNabb dated at Niagara on 25 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lymburner
“I Certify that I knew Jonathan Greenlaw Father-in-law to the bearer John Lymburner to have been a good Loyalist during the late American war & that he joined the Kings Forces at Fort George Penobscot in the year 1780 [Signed] Colin McNabb” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 4c]
Lymburner, Mathew
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Lymburner, Mathew authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 7 Jan [1797] W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 2 Concession 2
Upper Canada Land Petition of Matthew Lymburner dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 9 Jan 1797
“The Petition of Matthew Lymburner—the Elder Brother of John, Alexr & James Lymburner Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner came from Nova Scotia about Sixteen months ago, with a wife and three children—that your Petitioner has received a permission for the agent of Mr Pierce to locate 200 Acres in Townsend – That his wife is the Daughter of Jacob Young late a Serjeant in the Corps of Roger’s Rangers – & discharged at the Island of St Johns – He therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in right of his wife, and an additional Lot for himself, having expended nearly all his property in removing to this place & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Mathew Lymburner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 18 Apr 1797. Ordered confirmed in Lot No. 2 in the 2nd Concession of Townsend. Reference to be had to the U. E. List for the claim of the Petitioner’s wife. Read in Council again on 28 Aug 1797. Ordered the wife of the Petitioner being the daughter of Serj. Jacob Young, a U. E. Loyalist confirmed in a grant of 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 104]