Land Petitions of the Long Point Settlers "B"

Backhouse, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Backhouse dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Jun 1794

“Your Petitioner has removed with his family into this province. That from Yorkshire in England he has a wife and eight Children. He Begs leave to inform your Honors that his original design was to [become] settled in nova Scotia, but the Superior advantages of this country was being represented to him. He has come to take shelter under the patronage of Your Honors. He would only trouble your Honors with the further information that the recommendations he has brought with him will he persuades himself intitle him to the character of a loyal subject and one who probably will become a useful Inhabitant. He therefore most humbly prays your Honors that an assignment of lands may be made to him for himself and family and as in duty bound he will ever pray.” [Signed] John Backhouse. Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Jul 1794. Read in Council on 7 Jul 1794. Ordered granted six hundred acres and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 7]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Backhouse dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 Jun 1795

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner arrived in the Province with his Family in August last from Britain and your Excellency was pleased to grant him Six Hundred Acres of Land, but Sickness prevented him Exploring the unlocated part of the Country. He has received favourable reports of the Country in the vicinity of Long-point. Prays your Excellency will permit him to settle there, as he has purchased a Large Stock of Cattle, and has already established a Dairy according to English method and your Petitioner will ever pray. [Signed] John Backhouse.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 17 Aug. Ordered recommended to be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 7]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Backhouse, Dairy Man dated at Niagara on 16 May 1796

“Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner has begun with some success to establish a Dairy in this Province, having already Twenty Cows, that he has received 600 acres of Land—but from the Expences he has been at & in consideration of his Family which consists of Eight children—prays your Excellency would be pleased, as he had the goodness to intimate to your Petitioner, grant him an addition to the Land he has received and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned]. Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 85]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Backhouse dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Mar 1797

“Humbly shews That your Petitioner is a native of England and has been settled about four years in this Province where he has received 600 acres of Land and has Stocked and improved the Farm at considerable Expence having upwards of 4 Head of Cattle thereon—That your Petitioner has been honored with a Commission in the magistracy of this District—and having also a wife and Eight Children—prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him such addition to the Lands he has received as to your Honor may seem meet and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Backhouse” Received at the Executive Council on 7 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 7 Mar 1797. Ordered 600 acres in addition to make in the whole 1200 acres as a Magistrate in this Province. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 148]

Bacon, Reuben

Upper Canada Land Petition of Reuben Bacon dated at Niagara on 8 Nov 1796

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has been Eighteen months in this Province, and being desirous to settle therein, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him two Hundred acres of the vacant Lands of the Crown and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Ruben Bacon” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jan 1797 and read on 7 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 129a]

Certificate of George Forsyth, J. P. dated on 9 Nov 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Reuben Bacon

“Reuben Beacon [sic] has taken the Oath of Allegiance before me at Niagara this 9th day of November 1796 [Signed] Geo. Forsyth J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 129]

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.

Ruben Bacon – Full Fees 200 acres in Blenheim Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117c]

Barber, Aaron

Certificate of Morris Sovereene, J. P. dated at Townsend on 8 May 1812 attached to the Townsend Report

“I Certify that three Persons Came Before me and Make oath Henry Slaght of Townsend and Aron Barber and Moses Barber of the Same Place these three and Sath on the Lot Number Eaight in the fifth Consesion the Lot being in Townsend there is fifty acors of in Prove Land two Housers and two Barns one Hundred Appels treese Some have Boare appels three or fore years Past—Townsend May 8th 1812 [Signed] Morris Sovereene JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62r]

Barber, Moses

Certificate of Morris Sovereene, J. P. dated at Townsend on 8 May 1812 attached to the Townsend Report

Barnhart, Mary (Steinhoff)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Stinehoof [sic] of Woodhouse Township UE dated on 9 Mar 1801

“Humbly Sheweth that your Petitioner is the Daughter of John Barnhart of the township of Woodhouse a ue Loyalist as by the Returns [of] the Majestrates of the Home Destrict and is moved to the township of Woodhouse in London Destrict. That your Petitioner having never Received any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown humbly Prays your Excellency for a Grant of 200 Acres and your Petitioner As in Duty Bound Shall Ever Pray—” Mary Stinehoof made her mark. “Signed before me this ninth day of March 1801 [Signed] William Spurgin J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Mar 1801. Examined John Barnhart on the List. Read in the Executive Council on 17 Mar 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24]

Certificate of William Spurgin dated on 9 Mar 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Stinehoof

“Destrict of London} Personally Appeared before me William Spurgin one of his Majestys Justices of ye Peace for the Destrict of Niagara the above named Mary Stinehoof of the township of Woodhous and made Oath that she has never has never Received any Grant of Land or Order for Land from the Crown –” Mary Stinehoof made her mark. “Sworn before me this ninth day of March 1801 [Signed] William Spurgin J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24]

Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 5 Aug 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Stinehoof

“I William Spurgin one of his majesties Justices of the Peace for the Destrict of London do hereby Certyfy that the Petitioner Mary Stinehoof is the Parson She Describes her Self to be and has never to my knowledge and blief ever Received Any lands or Order for Lands of the Crown Given Under my hand this ninth day March 1801—[Signed] William Spurgin, J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24]

Barnum, Nathan

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Barnum dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 22 Jul 1793

“That your Petitioner is a Reduced Subaltern Officer in Brigadier DeLancy’s Corps and lately came from Britain with Intention of settling in this Province, therefore prays your Excellency will please to grant him an allotment of Land according to the rank he bore in said Corps. Your Petitioner purchased in Britain, and brought with him, Farming utensils to a considerable amount all of which are now at Kingston; and being desirous of beginning to improve immediately would be glad to receive a Grant of Two Lots at Toronto viz. No. 16 in the first Concession for himself, and No. 7 in the same Concession for one of his Sons, and the remainder of the Land that he may be entitled to, he wishes to take up in some part of the province that remains unlocated, in order to bring forward his children &c. to form a settlement. When he has the pleasure of knowing your Excellencys sentiment on the matter, he will proceed in exploring the Country, and could he be Indulged in taking his lands in a body (clear of reserves) for the greater convenience of a Compact Improvement he would be thankful but submitting his Case entirely to your Excellency hopes you’ll give him such indulgence as through your Goodness may seem meet, and your Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jul 1793. No indication of being read in Council or order issued.

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Barnum dated on 22 Sep 1793

“That since your Petitioner had the Honor of consulting your Excellency relative to his Lands, he has explored the Country in the vicinity of Long Point on Lake Erie, and find that a quantity of land in that quarter is unlocated. Therefore prays your Excellency will please to grant him the allotment of Land which he may be entitled to for himself and Family as follows—Viz. 1 lot of 200 Acres on which there is an improvement & I purchased the same about Four Mile above Turkey Point; 1800 Acres on both sides the Big Creek between Turkey Point and Long Point about 10 miles on this side the latter; 900 acres for Three Sons on Pattersons Creek—land for Two Daughters adjoining the purchased Improvement first mentioned. Your Petitioner prays your Excellency will take the premises into consideration and grant him the above described Lands or such other relief as through your Goodness may seem meet, and your Petitioner in Duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Nathan Barnum. The Executive Council ordered two hundred acres only could be granted at present it not being expedient to make settlement in that district at this time. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 102]

Barnum, Nathan Bunnell

Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan B Barnum dated at Niagara on 26 May 1796

“May it Please your Excellency, Nothing but the urgency of my business together with the great expence I have been at there two years in endevouring to get a Grant for such Lands as I am entitled to as a Suffering Loyalist; could induce me to take this method of Soliciting an Enterview of your Excellency. Not being able to heard by Petition in Council, which I gave in last June to Major Small, and another about Ten days ago, I flatter myself your Excellency will do me that Justice I am entitled to when you hear my Prayer. I am with proper deference your Excellency’s most obedient & devoted Humble Servant [Signed] Nathan B Barnum” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Jul 1796. Ordered to lie over until petition can be found. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 39]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Bunnel Barnum dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 27 Nov 1796

“Humbly shews—That your Petitioner has received the grant of Lot No 7—in front of the Township of Charlotteville—the front line of which Lot extends no further that the top of the Bank that his chief Improvements, consisting of a dwelling House, Barn, & part of his arable Land, are in front of said Lot under the Bank and that he originally paid ten guineas—for the improvements thereon. Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him the Land in front of his Said Lot, extending to the waters Edge; and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Nathan B. Barnum” [Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Feb and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended if the Acting Surveyor General sees no objection. Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 117]

Mentioned in the report of Acting Surveyors General Chewett & Ridout dated on 12 Aug 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jack Baker

“In obedience to your Excellencys order of reference to us to report upon the Petition of Jack Baker—We are to state to your Excellency that the under mentioned Lands have been located in his name—viz. Lot No 36 in the 4th Concession of Beverly 200 acres under a Land Board Certificate transferred to Nathan Barnum—& the Lot No 6 in the 1st Concessn of Crowland 100 acres. Total 300 acres. The last under the authority of a warrant of Survey dated the 6 August 1796, for one Hundred acres in addition. A person by the name of John Baker M. C. was granted 300 acres of Land by an order in Council of the 30 June 1797, 200 acres whereof have been located in the broken Lots No 23 & 24 in the 7th Concession of Wolford—and the Lot No 30 in the 8th Concession of Oxford has been located in the name of John Baker, under a Land Board Certificate dated the 24 August 1792—All which is humbly submitted to your Excellency’s wisdom [Signed] Chewett & Ridout, Actg Surveyr Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 28]

Baron, Bethuel

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: Baron, Bethuel authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan 1797; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 20 Oct 1796 by J. Small, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 7 Concession 12

List of names in Townsend Township attached to the Townsend Report

“Ahab Sales – No 5 – 1 Conn; Thos Sales – No 6 – 1 Conn; Solo Jenkins – No 7 – 9 Conn; B. Rogers – No 6 – 10 Conn; C. Swartout – No 8 – 11 Conn; B. Barron – No 7 – 12 Conn” All bracketed and noted “200 acres Each” “Mr Clouse wants 8 – 9 Con [N] Haggerman” Added note: “I do hereby certify on oath that the Settlemt duty is performed by Sol Jenkins, Ben Rogers C. Swartout & that the Certificates of the same are given to the late Sur Genl Mr Smith [Signed] Mordecai Sayles. Sworn before me this 17 Jun 1807 [Signed] J. Small” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62o]

Bartow, Stephen

Upper Canada of Stephen Barton in the Township of Charlotteville dated at Charlotteville Twp., London District on 24 Apr 1802

“Most Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner wishing to Occupy Lot No 1 Corner of Grave Street in the Town of Charlotteville prays that your Honours will be pleased to grant him the same upon such Conditions as your Honours shall seem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever Pray [Signed] Stephen Bartow” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 May 1802. Ordered recommended for a Town Lot in Charlotteville [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 5, Petition Number 15]

Bass, Peter

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willson, John Person, Lewis Dedrick, Peter Bass, Anthony Rummerfield, John Finch, Roger Coonut, Anthony Westbrook, Zebulon Shippy, Arthur Newman, Neisor Ellis, and John Carley and Associates (Loyalists) received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1793

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners are desirous of Settling between Long Point and Turkey Point on the west side of Lake Erie. That your Excellency may be pleased to allot them the lands on the same terms as Granted to others—And your Petitioners in duty bound will ever Pray—[Signed] Benjamin Willson in behalf of himself and associates—NB Anthony Westbrook has taken up his Lands at the same Place” Robert Kerr J. P. underlined the names of Willson, Dedrick, Rummerfield, Finch, Coonut, Westbrook, Shippy, and Newman then notated: “ I can answer for the above men that are marked for good Loyalists & have suffered for their attachment to the King. [Signed] Robert Kerr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1793 and read in Council on 13 Jul. Ordered granted the 8 marked by R. Kerr of 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 23]

Beemer, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Beamer [signed Bemer] of the Township of Louth yeoman dated at Niagara on [..] May 1796

“Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner having received the annexed order for a Lot in Flamborough applied at the Surveyor General’s Office for the assignment thereof but found it was already confirmed to one Francis. That he afterwards went to the Township of Townsend—and purchased the Improvement of Gideon Cooley (one of A. Pierce’s Settlers) on the Lots No 1 & 2 in the 14th Concession of said Township for the sum of £100 Nyk Cy—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him the said two Lots—(as one of them has scarcely sufficient wood for fuel, to serve two years) and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Bemer” Added note of Nathaniel Pettit: “I Do here by certify that the above petitioner came into this province in 1788 & that he brought with him a wife and children [Signed] Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 103b]

Obligation of Gideon Cooley dated at Grand River on 5 Sep 1783 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Beamer

“I Gideon Cooley do hereby obligate myself to Strong Sturges one of the Proprietors of the within Town of Exeter to become a Settler in the said Town to entitle me to one Lot extraordinary in the said Town besides what is Granted me by Government as a Settler or otherwise in the within obligation to be void and of none effect—[Signed] Gideon Cooley” Added notation of Gideon Cooley: “I sign all my right to this Instrument to John Beemer this fourth day of December one thousand seven hundred and ninety five—[Signed] Gideon Cooley junior” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 103c]

Certificate from Strong Sturges to Gideon Cooley dated at Grand River on 9 Sep 1793 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Beamer

“These Certify that Mr Gideon Cooley is entitled to one Lot of Land in the Township now known by the name of Exeter extraordinary to one entitled to him as a Settler in the Province of Upper Canada allowd by Government provided the said Cooley shall Settle on the said Town of Exeter, a Deed of which I [….] to procure as soon as Government shall make the provision for it and the mode of Delivering them out [….] be determined on by the Land board of the aforesaid Province. [Signed] Strong Sturges one Proprietor of the said Township” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 103d]

Extract from the minutes of the Executive Council. No Upper Canada Land Petition attached but was received at the Executive Council Office on 25 May 1796

“Read the Petition of John Beamer stating he improved on Lot No 19 first Concession Townshp of Flamborough, which he bought of Elias Long, prays that he may be confirmed in the same, and having a wife and five Children, prays for such relief as shall be thought meet. Ordered that a Lot be granted the Petitioner & that the Actg Surr General do located the Same—[Signed] John Small C Ex C” Petition received in the Executive Council Office on 25 May 1796. Ordered recommended to be confirmed if the Attorney General sees no objection. Further order dated 7 Apr 1797: Having heard the petitioner recommended that he may be confirmed in Lot No 1 in the 14th Concession of Townsend to cover his family lands. N. B. This extinguishes a recommendation by Strong Sturges one of Peirces Associates. Confirmed 11 Apr. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 103]

Receipt issued at the Secretary’s Office on 24 Dec 1806

“Wm Dell has paid the Patent fees on Lot No 1 in the 14th Conn of Townsend granted to John Beemer to cover his Family Lands O. C. 7th Apl 1797 under the administration of Mr President Russell [Signed] Wm Jarvis Secy” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 103a]

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]

_________ Beamer Lot 1 Concession 14

Beemer, Joseph

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Bemer of the Township of Townsend, yeoman, dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 7 Apr 1797

“Humbly shews That your Petitioner is Brother of John Beamer [sic] who has been 10 years in the Province with his Family and being desirous to settle therein has taken the oath of allegiance and signed the Declaration—that he is in the condition of cultivating and improving Lands—He prays your Honor would therefore be pleased to grant him 200 acres as a Settler and as in duty Bound your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Joseph Bemer” Read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a settler being No 2 in the 14th Concession Townsend. NB: This extinguishes his recommendation by Strong Sturges one of Pierce’s associates. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 102]

Certificate of Samuel Ryerse dated on 24 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Bemer

“I do hereby Certify that on the 24th Day of February 1797 Joseph Bemer 21 years of Age Born in the State of New Jersey By Occupation a farmer Professing the Christian Religion Personally Came and Appeared Before me Samuel Ryerse Esquire one of his Majestys Justice of the Peace in and for the western District of the Province of Upper Canada and Took the Oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration—Sworn Before me—[Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 102b]

Receipt for payment of fees dated 22 Dec 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Bemer

“William Dell has paid into this office for Joseph Bemer of the Township of Townsend, yeoman, Three Pounds five Shillings and two pence Currency, being the Patent fees on Two Hundred acres of Land under the Regulations of the 6th January 1796 acted upon the 9th July 1796—for William Jarvis [Signed] A. McNabb. To The Surveyor General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 102a]

Bemer, Margaret (Fisher)

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Beamer [signed Bemer] received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Jun 1797

“Humbly Sheweth – That your petitioner is daughter of George Fisher who is entered on the UE List for the Home District, and married to Philip Beamer—and having never drawn any Lands—prays your Honor to allow her a grant of the waste Lands of the Crown as the Daughter of a U. E. and your petitioner as in duty bound will pray – for Margaret Bemer [Signed] Philip Bemer” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Jun 1797 and read in Council on 28 Jun 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 91]

Bender, John

Grantee: Bender, John authorized by Paul Averill on 3 Jan; the oath of allegiance not returned; Lot asked for: Lot 7 Concession 12; No appropriation yet made as a John Bender appears in Gainsboro

Bender, Philip

Philip Bender Lot 20 Concession 9

Berdan, Albert

Upper Canada Land Petition of Albert Berdan dated on 3 Aug 1795

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner was a settler in the State of Vermont when the War first broke out and in making his escape to Canada in the year 1776 was taken prisoner and confined in a Dungeon at Ticonderoga for three Months and his lands containing 200 Acres confiscated with all his property without benefit of Claims; after making my escape I joined His Majestys Arms at New York as early as April 1777. I then entered into the New Jersey Volunteers in which Corps I continued as Serjeant till the Conclusion of the War from which I have my discharge dated at St. Johns in Nova Scotia 10th Octor 1783 with sufficient recommendation from my Officers under whom I served. My father also served in the same Regiment but died soon after his discharge without taken up any Lands for himself or family. Now your Petitioner desirous of becoming a Settler at this place Most Humbly begs His Excellency will be pleased to grant him such quantity of Land you in your Goodness may think proper to allow he having a Wife and Seven Children. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Albert Berdan.” Received and read by the Executive Council on 3 Aug 1795. The Executive Council ordered that he do receive 300 acres in addition to the 200 acres received in Nova Scotia and to apply when his wife and children come into the Province. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 51]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Albert Berdan dated at York (Toronto) on 27 Jan 1801

“humbly sheweth That on the 3d of August 1795 he was granted 300 Acres as the residue of his Military lands. That on the same day he was given to understand that he should receive family lands, when his wife & Children would come into the Province. That his family consisting of his wife and seven Children have been in the Province four years. That four of his Children have been born before the year 1789. Wherefore he prays for such a quantity of family lands as may be deemed meet & as in duty bound he will ever pray [Signed] Albert Berdan” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Jan 1801 and read in Council on 27 Jan 1801. Ordered in consequence of the encouragement given to him by Lt. Gov. Simcoe on the back of his Petition in 1795 the Board recommends the Petitioner for 200 acres in addition under the New Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 70]

Receipt issued at the Receiver General’s Office at York (Toronto) on 14 Aug 1810 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Albert Berdan

“Albert Berdan has paid into this office Five Pounds Sterling, the Patent fee under Regulations of 1797 on 200 Acres of Land ordered him in Council on the 27th January 1801 also One Pound four Shillings and Nine pence the fees of Survey thereon – £5 – Patent fee £1.4.9 fee of Survey [Total] £6.4.9 Sterling; for the Receiver General [Signed] T. Heward To The Clk of the E. Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 70a]

Letter from Albert Berdan to Mr John Small Esq Clerk of the Council, York attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“Woodhous 21th May 1801 Sir Pleas to Pirmet Dan Millard or his Attorney Jeames Monrow to Receive the warant of Councel out of your office which was Granted to Me Last february and you will oblige Sir your most obedient Humbly Servant [Signed] Albert Berdan” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 70b]

Bertram, David

Upper Canada Land Petition of David Bertron (sic) dated on 28 Dec 1796

“Respectfully Shews – That your Petitioners Father lost his Life at the taking of Niagara Fort, & that he has received only 200 Acres of Land. Your Petitioner has a wife & nine children living with him in this Province. Prays Your Honor will please to give him a further addition being capable of improving it & yr Petitioner will ever pray— 28 Decr 1796.” David Dertron made his mark. Received in the Executive Council on 28 Dec 1796 and read in Council on 26 Jan 1797. “the Board in consideration of his large family orders him 200 acres in addition” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 108]

Upper Canada Land Petition of David “Betron” dated in York (Toronto) on 21 Feb 1810

“That Your Petitioner’s name was formerly on the List of UE Loyalists. That he finds it has been expunged therefrom. He therefore humbly begs leave to state, That previous to the late American War, he was an Inhabitant of the County of Sussex in the State of New Jersey, in the now United States of America. That about the year 1778 he joined the New Jersey Volunteers. That he was shortly after taken Prisoner by the Americans, and sent to Morrice-Town, from which place he, the Day after his arrival there, made his escape, and afterwards joined a Company in Sussex County, commanded by the late Judge Pettit, with which he remained, in the said County, until the conclusion of the War. That he came into this Province about the year 1794, and has resided therein ever since. That he understands it has been stated he was employed by the Americans, during the late War, in driving Teams in their Army Service. Your Petitioner begs leave to state, that he never was in any such employ. Wherefore Your Petitioner begs to lay before Your Excellency the annexed Documents and humbly prays that Your Excellency in Council would be pleased to order his name to be restored to the UE List. And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray. York February 21st 1810” David Betron made his mark. Received in the Executive Council on 21 Feb 1810. Ordered on 10 Mar 1810 “To get an attestation from His Capn of the facts stated” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840 Vol. 68, Petition Number 64]

Statement attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David “Betron”

“The Cause why David Betron was expunged from the UE List, & if any record can be found of the Proof upon which he was first inserted on it—David Betron came into this Province in 1795 as a Settler – John Silverthorn says, that he knew Betron to have been employed in driving a waggon belonging to the Continental Army, and that he was possessed of no property – The proofs adduced on his name being inserted on the UE List are unknown. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840 Vol. 68, Petition Number 64c]

Certificate of Philip Triller dated on 29 Feb 1809 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David “Betron”

“Clinton, February 29th 1809—To all whom these presents shall come be it known, that I was personally and well acquainted with David Betran before the American War which separated the United States from the Crown of Great Britain, while he was living in the township of Oxford, county of Sussex, State of New Jersey. [Signed] Philip Triller” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840 Vol. 68, Petition Number 64d]

Certificate dated 3 Nov 1775 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David “Betron”

“These are to Sertify all whom It May Concern that David Batteran [Engel] man […] our […] Lived in this part of the Country from his Infancy and for General he Behaved himself well and an Honest man therefore all persons wherther Sivil or military are before to Let the sd Batteran pass and cross. He behaveing Himself as aforesd. Given […..] this 3rd day of November 1775 [Signed] Robt. […..] one of his majesties Justices of the peace for the County of Sussex [Signed] John Kinney John Smith Philip Kichen, John Waddington, Sussex New Jersey […. …. …] 1775” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840 Vol. 68, Petition Number 64e]

Certificate of Cornelius Duggan dated on 16 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David “Betron"

“This may Certify that I Corenlius Duggin formerly of the Jersey Volunteers was knowing to David Bertron being inlisted by Captns William Hutchinson & James Moody of the Jersey Volunteers and that the said David Bertron with one hundred and four other Volunteers were defeated in a battle with the Americans and most of them was taken prisoners at Bound-brook in the Jerseys among which was this David Bartron.” Cornelius Duggan made his mark. Witness […..] Goring. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840 Vol. 68, Petition Number 64e]

Certificate of Alexander Wood J. P. dated on 21 Feb 1810 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David “Betron"

“Whereas some ill disposed Person has from malice informed the Executive Government of this Province that in the time of the American war, I was employed by the Americans in driving a Team. I do therefore solemnly swear that I never was hired by the Americans nor never drove a team for them, but did join a company of American Teams in disguise with a view to join the British Troops then quartered in Philadelphia which was to the best of my recollection in the year 1778—Sworn before me at York in the Home District 21st February 1810 [Signed] Alexander Wood JP.” David Bertran made is mark.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840 Vol. 68, Petition Number 64e]

Certificate of David Secord JP dated ib 27 Jun 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David “Betron”

“I do Certify that the Bearer David Bartran Came into this Province in the year 1795 and brought with him a wife and nine Childring To Whom it May Consern [Signed] David Secord JP 27th Jun 1796” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840 Vol. 68, Petition Number 64e]

Certificate of John Smith dated in Clinton on 8 Apr 1809 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David “Betron”

“Clinton April 8th 1809 This is to certify I was well acquainted with Mr David Betran before the American war, and that I know it was impossible for him to obtain his discharge from the British army in which he served, an account of his officers being in another part of the world [Signed] John Smith” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840 Vol. 68, Petition Number 64g]

Bishop, Samuel G.

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel G. Bishop received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Feb 1797

“humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is natively from Connecticut a professor of the christian Religion & a preacher of the same &c &c &c—Your Petitioner begs your Honr & Honorbe Council would grant him twelve hundred acres of Land in the visinage of Long Point as near the settlement as practicable. If granted he proposes to settle on the same, follow his profession & teach a school. Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] Saml G. Bishop” Added certificate of Samuel Ryerse: “The Petitioner Mr Saml G Bishop has bin for some time past in the Visinage of this Settlement and it Appears to be the general wish of the People of this neighbourhood that he may have a Settlement here as a Minister of the Gospel and Teacher of a School [Signed] Saml Ryerse” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered the Committee of Council request that the petitioner may never have any grant of lands in the Province. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 121]

Letter from Samuel Ryerse, J. P. to Peter Russell, Administrator of Upper Canada dated at “Youngses” Creek on 6 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel G. Bishop

“Honorurable Sir, A certain Samuel G Bishop waited on me a few Days ago he Said at the Particular Request of Captn Welch, Mr Culver, Smith and Other Neighbours for me to Recommend him to your honour in Council that he might Obtain lands in this Settlement. That he was to Be their Minister and to Teach a Scool, I have Since learnt from forte Eary at which Place Bishop Tarryed for Some Time after he Came into this Cuntry, that he is a man of Bad Carrector, therefore would not wish him to Obtain lands in this neighbourhood or any other Part of the Province By means of the Recommendation he Obtained from me. Honourable Sir, I am your Obt Humbe Servt [Signed] Saml Ryerse” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 121c]

Certificate of Ammik Robbins dated at Norfolk [Connecticut] on 22 Oct 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel G. Bishop

“This Certifies whom it may concern that the Bearer Samuel G. Bishop has been employed in teaching an english School to general Acceptance—Since which he hath […..] some time at Academies in order to acquire Knowledge in the Rudiments of Grammar—As also some Acquaintance with Arithmatic—And being a young man of good Conversation and unblemished Morals—He is hereby recommended as a meet Person to instruct Schools in the Country where divine Providence may open the way—Certified Mr Ammik Robins, Minister of the Gospel in Norfolk Connecticutt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 121b]

Certificate of Thomas Ingersoll dated at Queenstown on 16 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel G. Bishop

“To the Honle Councel this May Certify the Revd Mr Robins [sic] of Norfolk in the State of Connecticut Was an Honle gentleman and Supports A good Character By My Personall Acqaintance With the Said Mr Robbins—[Signed] Thos Ingersoll” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 121a]

Blayney, James

Included in Return of Persons who have been permitted by His Honor the Administrator to occupy Lands during the Recess of the Council dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 4 Oct 1796 signed by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith

21 Sep 1796 James Blayney—farm lot

Confirmed in Council on 4 Oct 1796 [Signed] Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]

Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office on 24 Feb 1813

“James Blayney has paid into this office Three Pounds five shillings and two Pence Pro: Currency – the Patent fee under Regulation of 1796 on a Grant of 200 Acres of Land ordered him in Council on 4th October 1796 – also one Pound seven shillings and six pence the fees of survey thereon £3.5.2 Patent fee, 1.7.6 fees of Survey = £4.12.8 Pro. Curry [Signed] P Selby Recr Gen To The Clk of E. Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73e]

Bogar, Laban

Bogar, Laban authorized by Paul Averill on 14 Feb; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 4 Feb [1797] by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 12 Concession 10

Book, Dorothy (Shaw)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Dorothy Shaw of Ancaster Township dated on 14 Oct 1829

“The Petition of Dorothy Shaw of the Township of Ancaster in the Gore District spinster Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is The daughter of Michael Shaw an enrolled U. E. Loyalist, is twenty one years of age and has never had any land or order for land 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 your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray – ” Dorothy Shaw made her mark. Read in Council on 5 Feb 1831 and ordered recommended by the Executive Council on 10 Feb 1831. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 16, Petition Number 111]

Deposition of Robert Boone, Clerk of the Gore District Court attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Dorothy Shaw dated on 14 Oct 1829

“Gore District To wit} Dorothy Shaw maketh oath and saith 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 – ” Dorothy Shaw made her mark. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this fourteenth day of October 1829 and I hereby Certify that the above affidavit was [….] over to the land department before swearing and she seemed [….] to understand the same [Signed] Robt Boone C. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 16, Petition Number 111]

Deposition of Henry Shoff of Ancaster Township yeoman dated on 14 Oct 1829 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Dorothy Shaw dated on 14 Oct 1829

“Gore District To wit} I do certify that Dorothy Shaw the above named Petitioner is the person she describes herself 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. Given under my hand in open Session this 14th day of October 1829.” Henry Shoff made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 16, Petition Number 111a]

Certificate of John Willson Esquire Chairman and Robert Berrie Clerk of the Peace attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Dorothy Shaw dated on 14 Oct 1829

“District of Gore To wit} We John Willson Esquire chairman and Robert Berrie Esquire Clerk of the Peace certify that Dorothy Shaw personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day, is recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of Michael Shaw who retained his loyalty during the late war without aiding or assisting the enemy. Dated at the Court House at Hamilton in the District of Gore this fourteenth day of October 1829 – [Signed] Robt Boone C. P.” [Signed] John Willson chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 16, Petition Number 111a]

Boom, John

Grantee: Boom, John authorized by Paul Averill on 15 Feb; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 14 Feb 1797 by R. Hamilton, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 12 Concession 7

Boom, Nicholas

Grantee: Boom, Nicholas authorized by Paul Averill on 15 Feb; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 12 Feb 1797 by R. Hamilton, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 12 Concession 6

Boughner see also Buchner

Boughner, Alexander

Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Boughner dated at Charlotteville on 10 Mar 1807

The Petition of Alexander Boughner of the Township of Windham in County of Norfolk in the District of London in the Province of Upper Canada Farmer. Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner is a Son of Mathias Boughner of the same Township of Windham a U. E Loyalist that he is upwards of twenty one years of age, and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your petitioner prays your Excellency to grant him two hundred Acres of the waste lands of the Crown, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Alexander Boughner” Added notation of Thomas Welch, Chairman: “I do certify that the above named Alexander Boughner signed this Petition in my presence at Charlotteville this 10th day of March 1807. — [Signed] Thomas Welch, Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 79]

Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Boughner

“Received 22nd June 1807 from himself. The name of Matthias Buckner – not Boughner – appears on the U: E: Lists – Quere if the same Person. The Petitioner has had no Land by Order in Council. SUE [Signed] John McGill ISPPA [Signed] J. Small Clk” “Lt Governors Office York 25 June 1807. Referred to the Executive Council By order of the Lt Governor [Signed] Wm Halton Secretary.” “Read in Council 25th June 1807. The Petitioner Recommended for a Grant of Two hundred Acres of Land as the Son of an U: E: Loyalist. Approved [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” “Warrant R52 issued 26th Jun 1807 by Petitioner”

Certificate of Thomas Welch dated at Charlotteville on 10 Mar 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Boughner

“Personally appeared before the Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace holden at Charlotteville for the District of London this tenth day of March 1807, the within named petitioner, Alexander Boughner, and made Oath and said that he is the person he describes himself to be, and to the best of his knowledge and belief he is upwards of twenty one years of age and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. — Sworn in General Quarter Sessions at Charlotteville this 10th day of March 1807} [Signed] Alexander Boughner [Signed] Thomas Welch, Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 79]

Certificate of William Dell dated on 10 Mar 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Boughner

“Personally appeared before the Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace holden at Charlotteville for the District of London, tenth day of March 1807 William Dell of the Township of Windham and made Oath and saith that to the best of his knowledge and belief the within named Alexander Boughner is a son of Matthias Boughner a U. E. Loyalist and is upwards of twenty one years of age, and his father Matthias Boughner now resides in the Township of Windham in the County of Norfolk in the District of London in the Province of Upper Canada — Sworn in General Quarter Sessions at Charlotteville this tenth day of March 1807.} [Signed] William Dell [Signed] Thomas Welch, Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 79]

Boughner, Daniel

Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Boughner of the Township of Southwold, Farmer dated at Talbot Road July 24th 1830

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner was located by Colonel Talbot a Lot of Two Hundred Acres of Land on Talbot Road in October 1819, liable to Settlement duty, which he has performed, and is ready to pay the Fees that may be required immediately. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that Your Excellency will be pleased to Grant him the said Two Hundred Acres of Land — And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray— [Signed] Daniel Boughner” Added notation: Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. I certify that Daniel Boughner has taken the oath of allegiance before me – [Signed] Thomas Talbot J: P:” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 16, Petition Number 77]

Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Boughner

“Government House 31st July 1830. Referred to the Surveyor General to report hereon for the information of the Honorable Executive Council. By Command Ge: Mudge” “Lot No 45 East on the North Branch of Talbot Road in the Township of Southwold 200 acres whereon the Petitioner has performed the Settlement duty as Certified by Colonel Talbot is clear of difficulty, and may be described as within prayed for if it be Your Excellencys pleasure. SGO 4th August 1830 [Signed] W Chewett Actg Surveyr Genl.” “In Council 2d Septr 1830 Recommended — [Initialed] JB” “Warrant No 1887 issued 8th September 1830.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 16, Petition Number 77b]

Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office dated at York 6 Sep 1830 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Boughner

“No. 1507. Danl Boughner has paid into this Office, Government’s proportion and the Fee of Survey on Two hundred Acres of Land, under regulation of 6 July 1804 pursuant to an Order in Council of the 2nd Sept 1830. Crown £4.0.8 Survey 1.4.9 [Total] Sterling £5.5.5 For the Receiver General [Signed] B Turquand” “No 852. York. 7th Sept 1830. Received the Patent fee £2.18.8 Stelg [Signed] Saml Thoomb” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 16, Petition Number 77a]

Boughner, Getta (Glover)

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Getta Boughner wife of Alexander Boughner of the Township of Windham yeoman

“Humbly Sheweth That you Petitioner is the Daughter of Jacob Glover of the Township of Windham a UE Loyalist, that she is Married to Alexander Boughner 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 her two hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown and permit Philip Sovereign Esquire of the Town of Townsend to be her Agent to Locate the same and take out the Deed when completed – and your Petitioner in Duty bound will ever pray – ” Getta Boughner made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 18]

Executive Council notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Getta Boughner

“Received 6th February 1811 from Philip Sovereign Esquire. The name of Jacob Glover appears on the UE List. Petitioner has had no land by Order in Council [Initialed] DW [Signed] John Beikie Conf Clerk [Signed] John McGill ISPPA” “Lieutenant Governor’s Office York 9 Feby 1811. Referred to the Executive Council – By Order of the Lieutenant Governor – Wm Halton Se” “Read in Council 16 February 1811—The Petitioner recommended for a Grant of Two hundred Acres of Land as Daughter of a UE Loyalist. — [Signed] Thos Scott, Chairman” “Approved Fras Gore Lt Govr” “Warrant E93 issued 23rd Febry 1811 by Mr Sovereign”

Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 22 Jan 1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Getta Boughner

“Getta Boughner maketh oath and saith that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the within Petition, that She is Married to Alexander Boughner and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown” Getta Boughner made her mark. “Sworn before me at Townsend in the Province of Upper Canada this 22nd day of January 1811.} [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 18]

Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 22 Jan 1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Getta Boughner

“I do hereby Certify that Getta Boughner Signed the within Petition in my presence that she is the Person she therein describes herself 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 had at Townsend in the Province aforesaid this 22nd day of January 1811. [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 18]

Boughner, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Boughner of the Township of Willoughby, County of Lincoln & District of Niagara dated on 25 Sep 1800

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Son of Mathias Boughner of the Township aforesaid a U. E. Loyalist, that he is of the full age of twenty one years & has never received any Lands nor a grant for Lands from the Crown – Wherefore he prays that your Excellency would be Pleased to grant to him such a Portion of the waste Lands of the Crown as to your Excellency may Seem meet, and as in Duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] John Boughner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Sep 1800 and read in Council on 30 Sep 1800. Ordered for 200 acres as a son of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 30]

Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated on 25 Sep 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Boughner

“Personally appeared before me Robert Nelles Esqr one of his Majestys Justice of the Peace for the District of Niagara the above named John Boughner who being duly Sworn on the holy Evangelist of Almighty god, Deposeth that he is of the full age of twenty one years and that he has never received any Lands, or any Order for Lands from the Crown—[Signed] John Boughner Taken and Sworn before me this 25th Day of Sepr 1800 [Signed] Robert Nelles JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 30]

Boughner, Joseph

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Boughner of Windham in the County of Norfolk, in the District of London and Province aforesaid, Yeoman dated at Charlotteville on 11 Sep 1810

“Humbly Sheweth. That Your Petitioner is the Son of Matthias Buchner, of Windham aforesaid, a U. E. Loyalist, that he is Twenty-one Years of Age and upwards, and has never received any Land or Order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore Your Petitioner most Humbly prays, that Your Excellency may be pleased to grant him Two hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown within the said Province, And that Your Excellency may be pleased to permit Mr Thomas Hamilton of York, Merchant, to Act as Agent for Your Petitioner to locate the Same, and take out the Deed therefore when compleated. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound, Shall ever pray. [Signed] Joseph Boughner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jun 1811 from Mr Thomas Hamilton. Ordered it does not appear that the Petitioner has received any land by Order in Council. A Certificate of the Petitioner having taken the Oath of Allegiance is wanted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840, Petition Number 73]

Certificate of Thomas Welch dated at Charlotteville on 11 Sep 1810 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Boughner

“District of London Charlotteville, to wit} Personally appeared in Open Court Joseph Boughner the above named Petitioner who being duly Sworn deposeth and saith the he is the person he described himself to be in the above Petition That he has attained the age of Twenty one years, and that he has never received any Land or order for any from the Crown. Sworn in open Court 11th September 1810} [Signed] Joseph Boughner [Signed] Thomas Welch Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840, Petition Number 73]

Certificate of Martin Boughner appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Boughner

“District of London Charlotteville to wit} Martin Boughner of Windham yeoman personally appeared in Open Court who being duly Sworn deposeth & Saith that he is acquainted with Joseph Boughner the above Petitioner – that he is the person he has described himself to be in the above Petion [sic], That he is Twenty one years of age, and that he has never received any Land or order for any from the Crown, to the best of his knowledge & belief — Sworn in open Court this 11 September 1810 [Signed] Martin Boughner [Signed] Thomas Welch Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Miscellaneous 1793-1840, Petition Number 73]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Boughner of the Township of Malahide in the District of London, Husbandman dated in Charlotteville on 14 Apr 1818

“That your Petitioner is a son of Matthias Buchner late of the Township of Windham in the District aforesaid a U. E. Loyalist, deceased. That your petitioner is of the age of Twenty one Years and upwards and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore Your petitioner Prays that Your Honor will be pleased to take his case into Consideration and Grant to Your Petitioner Two Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown within the said Province. And Your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Joseph Boughner [Signed in presence of [Signed] Francis L. Walsh, [Signed] Martin Boughner Charlotteville District of London April 14th 1818 —” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 124]

Certificate of John Backhouse, J. P. dated on 14 Apr 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Boughner

“District of London Charlotteville fs.} At a Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, holden in and for the said District of London , personal appeared the within named Joseph Bouchner [sic] who being duly Sworn on this 14 day of April 1818 Deposeth and saith that he is the person he describes himself to be in the within petition, that he is upwards of Twenty one Years of age and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn in open Court this 14th day of April 1818. [Signed] Jn Backhouse [Signed] Joseph Boughner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 124a]

Certificate of Martin Boughner dated on 14 Apr 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Boughner

“At a Court of General Quarter of the Peace, holden in and for the said District of London aforesaid on the fourteenth day of April 1818, Personally Appeared Martin Boughner of Windham, who being duly Sworn deposeth and saith that the within named Joseph Buchner is the person he describes himself to be in the within petition. That deponent saw him sign the same and that to the best of Deponents knowledge and belief the said Joseph Buchner is of the full age of Twenty one Years, and upwards and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn in open Court this 14th day of April 1818 [Signed] Jn Backhouse Chairman [Signed] Martin Boughner” Received in the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1818 and read in Council on 8 May 1818. Ordered granted 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 124a]

Certificate of John Backhouse, J. P. and Richard William Dease, Clerk of the Peace dated in Charlotteville on 14 Apr 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Boughner

“We John Backhouse Chairman and Richard William Dease Clerk of the Peace do Certify that Joseph Bouchner [sic] appeared before the Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day is Recognized by the Magistrates to be the son of the late Matthias Buchner a U: E: Loyalist and that the said Joseph Buchner did his duty in defence of the province during the late War. Dated at the Courthouse in Charlotteville in the said District this fourteenth day of April 1818 — [Signed] Jn Backhouse Chairman [Signed] R William Dease Clk P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 124b]

Certificate of Joseph Ryerson J. P. dated on 14 Apr 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Boughner

“I do hereby Certify that Joseph Buchner has taken the oath of Allegiance as required by law before me this 14th of April 1818. [Signed] Jos. Ryerson J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 124c]

Boughner, Martin

Upper Canada Land Petition of Martin Boughner of the Township of Windham in the County of Norfolk in the District of London in the Province of Upper Canada Yeoman dated at Charlotteville Township on 10 Mar 1807.

“Humbly Sheweth, That your petitioner is a Son of Matthias Boughner of the same Township of Windham a U. E. Loyalist, that he is upwards of twenty one years of age, and has never received any Land, or order for Land from the Crown. — Wherefore you Petitioner prays your Excellency to grant him two Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray — [Signed] Martin Boughner” Added notation of Thomas Welch, J. P. “I do certify that the above named Martin Boughner Signed this Petition in my presence at Charlotteville this 10th day of March 1807. — [Signed] Thomas Welch, Chairman of Sessions” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 10, Petition Number 70]

Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martin Boughner

“”Received 22nd June 1807 – from his Brother Alexander. The name of Matthias Buckner – not Boughner appears on the U: E: List. Quere if same Person? The Petitioner has had no Land by order in Council. Certificate of Petitioner having taken the Oath of Allegiance wanted, also a Person to be Named as Agent — [Signed J. Small Clerk” “A Certificate of Petitioner’s having taken the Oath of Allegiance received 7th April 1812 – see within. Abner Owen is appointed agent see annexed Power.” “The Same Person SUE [Signed] John McGill ISPPA” “7 April 1812 Referred to the Executive Council [Signed] Isaac Brock Presidt” “Read in Council same Day — The Petitioner recommended for a Grant of Two hundred Acres of Land as Son of a UE Loyalist [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Isaac Brock Presidt” “Warrant No 109 issued sent to Agt 18 Sept 1812” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 10, Petition Number 70]

Certificate of Thomas Welch dated at Charlotteville on 10 Mar 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martin Boughner

“Personally appeared before the Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace holden at Charlotteville for the District of London this tenth day of March 1807, the within named Martin Boughner, and made Oath and saith that he is the person he describes himself to be, and to the best of his knowledge and belief he is upwards of twenty one years of age and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. — Sworn in General Quarter Sessions at Charlotteville this 10th day of March 1807} [Signed] Martin Boughner [Signed] Thomas Welch, Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 10, Petition Number 70]

Certificate of William Dell dated on 10 Mar 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martin Boughner

“Personally appeared before the Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace holden at Charlotteville for the District of London, tenth day of March 1807 William Dell of the Township of Windham and made Oath and saith that to the best of his knowledge and belief the within named Martin Boughner is a son of Matthias Boughner a U. E. Loyalist and is upwards of twenty one years of age, and his father Matthias Boughner now resides in the Township of Windham in the County of Norfolk in the District of London in the Province of Upper Canada — Sworn in General Quarter Sessions at Charlotteville this tenth day of March 1807.} [Signed] William Dell [Signed] Thomas Welch, Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 10, Petition Number 70]

Boughner, Matthias

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias “Buggener” dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 7 Jul 1795

“Most humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner during the whole of the late American War was a warm and known Loyalist and lived in affluent Circumstances in Sussex County in New Jersey. That at the time when Mr. James Moody made an Attempt to take Governor Livingston, and was unfortunately frustrated of the accomplishment of his design, the said Moody and his party fled for refuge into the Petitioner’s House where they was concealed and hospitably entertained and further supplied with ammunition, fire arms and provisions. That this Circumstance being discovered, Your Petitioner was apprehended, lodged in Gaol, & loaded with Irons and long languished in that Situation, being at the Same time dispossessed of all his real property and robbed of his moveable Property. That in this desolate Situation your Petitioner with a very numerous family removed into this province as soon as possible for him and has remained therein ever since. That your Petitioner has a wife and ten children living in this province [crossed out: has received no compensation for his Losses] and only drawn 250 acres of Lands. That your Petitioner is ready in this most ample manner to prove all the facts he now Setts forth. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that Your Excellency would take into Consideration his Case & Circumstances and make him such allowance of the waste lands of the Crown as in Your Excellencys Wisdom & Bounty may Seem meet and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray &c. [Signed] Mathias Buggener.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Aug 1795 and read in Council on 19 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for 550 acres for family lands on his producing the required certificates. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 75]

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated 10 Nov 1792 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam

“These Do Certify to whome it may Concern that the Bareers Jacob Beam, Henry Boughner and Mathias Boughner were Imprisoned Indicted and highly find in the County of Sussex in New jersey but the Sums I cannot Remember and that there was Large Sums of cost aganst them and that the charges against them was that they had Suported Captin James Moody when out in that County in the Late War provitions and Conducted him through there Neghborhood, given under my hand the 10th Day of Nor 1792.” [Signed] Nath. Pettit [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 92a]

Certificate of Mathias Buchner dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Oct 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam

“Personally appeared before me Robert Kerr one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for said District Mathias Boughner who declared himself to be returned on the List of U. E. who being Duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists deposeth that in the beginning of the american war he resided near to Jacob Beam (now of Clinton) adjacent to Sussex Court House in the then Province of West Jersey—that the said Jacob Beam was well known to be attached to His Majesty’s Government, that he was thereupon situated by General Skinner to raise men for his Majestys Service, and that the said Beam in Consequence thereof engaged about Twenty, and that he understood five of them got within the lines, and entered into the King’s Service—The said Mathias Boughner also deposeth, that he and the said Jacob Beam were confined at the same time and in the same Gaol, and were both fettered and the said Jacob Beam was released on paying a fine of Two Hundred Pounds New York Currency lying in Gaol three months after the fine was paid, as a further punishment. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 92j]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Buchner received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797

“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner joined the Royal Standard in America in the year 1777 in new Jersey of which he has satisfied the Justices of the Peace in Sessions assembled for the Home District. Your Petitioner brought his wife & Ten Children in to this Settlement in the year 1785 and has all been here ever since. Your Petitioner has drawn Two hundred acres of land for himself and Fifty for his [wife] & each of his Children in the whole 750. Therefore Prays that one hundred more be allowed him & one hundred & Fifty to his wife to put him on a footing with other Loyalists of their description & your Petitioner will as in duty Bound Ever Pray” Mathias Buchner made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797 and read in Council on 12 May 1797. Ordered the petitioner has received all the land he is entitled to. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 14]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Sessions attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Buchner

“Mathias Buchner has satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he joined the Royal Standard in America before the years 83 and is enrolled in the List of U. E. [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 14a]

Land Board Certificate issued to Mathias Bougener [sic] dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)

“The Bearer Mathias Bougener having on the 12 day of March 1792 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of No 1 above Chippeway in the District of Nassau We have examined into his loyalty and character and find him duly qualified to receive a single Lot of about two hundred Acres, the oath of fidelity and allegiance directed by law having this day been administered to him by the board, in conformity to the fourth article of the Rules and Regulations aforementioned. Given at the Board at Nassau this 12th day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor for the District of Nassau [Signed] J. Butler, R. Hamilton, John Burch” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Mathias Bougenar the Lot No 10 & 11 in 7th Concessn in the Township of No 1 above Chippeway in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres.” Later note of Peter Russell, Administrator of Upper Canada: “The Location permitted” Read in the Executive Council on 12 May 1797. Ordered recommended to be confirmed if only entered on the Quebec Plan. It being the 20 acres he acknowledges to have received for his own location exclusive of his family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 41]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Matthias Boughner of Windham in the London District an U E Loyalist dated in Woodhouse on 9 May 1816

“Most Humbly Sheweth—That Your Petitioner during the American Rebellion joined the Royal Standard – after sent in Twenty Two Recruits to join the Provincial Forces while Stationed at Newark in the late Province of Jersey – for which he Suffered a long confinement in irons – in the Gaol of Sussex – and was Sentenced to be hanged but got Aberated on paying a fine of Two Hundred Pounds – That Your Petitioner has received a Grant of Two Hundred Acres of land & the family lands agreeably to the old Regulations. That Your Petitioner never received any Compensation as a Loyalist – nor anything from the Government although he was promised by the Commanding officer at Niagara on his Coming to this Province in 1784 – that something would be done for him – but the removal of the Said Commanding officer who took off with his Your Petitioners papers a short time afterwards – prevented that promise from being fulfilled. That the [Enumolames] of Your Petitioners loyalty & Sufferings are well known to Isaac Swayze Esquire who reckoned the Men which Your Petitioner Sent in. Wherefore Your Petitioner hopes – as he is now very old & helpless – that Your Excellency will be pleased to order him an Additional Grant of land & Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray — [Signed] Matthias Boughner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 3]

Executive Council notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Matthias Boughner

“Recd from Col. Nichol 12 August 1816” “Referred to ye Surveyor General to Report what Land has been located for the Petitioner. [Signed] John Beikie Confe Clk” “under an order in Council of the 12 May 1797 – for 200 acres to Matthias Boughner — 200 acres have been described for him in the Township of Willoughby. I find no other Lands in the Petitioners name – But under the name of Matthew Boughner & order in Council 19 August 1795 – family Lands for a wife & 10 children are granted – the Lands 550 acres have been located in Woodhouse, it is apprehended that this Matthew should have been Matthias & the same person with the Petitioner. S Genl Office 13 August 1816 [Signed] Thos Ridout Survyr Genl” “13th August 1816 Rejected [Initialed] JS” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 3]

Buchner/Boughner, Mathias Jr.

Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Boughner Junior received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Sep 1800

“The Petition of Mathias Boughner Junior of the Township of Willoughby, County of Lincoln and District of Niagara Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the son of Mathias Boughner of the Township aforesaid, a U. E. Loyalist that he is of the full age of twenty three years and has never received any Lands nor a grant for Land from the Crown Wherefore he prays that your Excellency would be Pleased to grant to him such a Portion of the waste Land of the Crown as to your Excellency may seem meet, and as in Duty bound will Ever Pray—[Signed] Mathias Boughner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Sep 1800. Ordered Recommended for 200 acres as son of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 5, Petition Number 1]

Certificate of Robert Nelles J. P. dated on 31 Sep 1800 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Boughner Junior

“Personally appeared before me Robert Nelles Esqr one of his Majestys justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara, the above Named Mathias Boughner Junior, who being duly Sworn on the holy Evangelist of almighty god, Deposeth that he is of the full age of twenty three years, and that he has never received any Lands, or any order for Lands from the Crown – Taken & Sworn before me this 31st Day of Sept 1800 [Signed Robt Nelles JP” [Signed] Mathias Boughner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 5, Petition Number 1]

Certificate of Robert Nelles J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Boughner Junior

“I do hereby Certify that the within named Mathias Boughner Junior, is the Person he Describes himself to be, and that he never has to my knowledge and belief Received any Lands, or any order for Land from the Crown [Signed] Robt Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 5, Petition Number 1]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Matthias Boughner of the Township of Southwold, Farmer dated at Port Talbot on 22 Aug 1834

“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner was located by the Honorable Colonel Talbot upon a Lot of 200 Acres in the Township aforesaid in the year 1819 liable to Settlement Duties, which Settlement Duties he has performed and is ready to pay the Fees that may be required on the same. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said Lot and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Matthias Boughner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 18, Petition Number 269]

Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Matthias Boughner

“Govt House 29th Augt 1834 Referred to the Surveyor General to report hereon for the information of the Honble the Executive Council By Command [Signed] Wm Rowan” “Lot No 47 East on the North Branch of Talbot Road in the Township of Southwold whereon the Petitioner has been located and performed the Settlement duties may be described if it be Your Excellencys pleasure 1 Sepr 1834. [Signed] S. P. Husty S G” “In Council 4th September 1834 Recommended [Signed] John Strachan P. C.” “Warrant No 2170 issued 12 Septr 1834” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 18, Petition Number 269b]

Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office dated at York 11 Sep 1834 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Matthias Boughner

“No. A112. Matthias Boughner has paid into this Office, Patent fees and the Fee of Survey on 200 Acres of Land, under regulation of 6 July 1804 pursuant to an Order in Council of the 4nd Sept 1834. Sterling £8.4.1 For the Receiver General [Signed] B Turquand” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 18, Petition Number 269a]

Bower, Peter

Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Bower noncommission officer in the late Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Butler, dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Jul 1795 [Requesting a Location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“Most respectfully Sheweth. That your Petitioner from the very Commencement of the late unhappy American War was ever a Staunch and warm loyalist and took up Arms against the Rebells and did not quit the Service until the Conclusion of the war—behaving himself at all times as became him—as the annexed Certificate from his late Lieutenant Colonel vouches. That your Petitioner is married to the Daughter of a Loyalist, who likewise served during the late War in the said Corps of Rangers, who is now living as well as five children which are the issue of said Marriage. That your Petitioner was some time settled in the Bay of Quinty—where he received in part of the quota of Lands due to him four Hundred acres which your Petitioner has taken and occupied as family lands to wit two Hundred for his wife & fifty for each child. That your Petitioner is now desirous of establishing himself on Lands in this District and therefore wishes to locate therein the lands remaining due to him in right of his said Services as aforesaid & fifty acres also remaining due to him of family Lands. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency would order five Hundred & fifty acres of the vacant and assignable Lands of the Crown lying and being between Pattersons Creek and Long Point to be assigned to your Petitioner on as much thereof as your Excellency may think proper & Meet there or in some other part as in Your Excellencys Wisdom & Bounty may seem fit & Just—and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c—[Signed] Peter Bower. The Executive Council ordered the petition inadmissible. His remaining lands will be allotted in the District where he has received his original grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 88].

Appended certificate of Lieutenant Colonel John Butler dated at Newark on 24 Jul 1795

The Bearer Peter Bower served during the late American War as a Non Commissioned Officer in the Corps of Rangers under my Command, and behaved like a brave and good Soldier. [Signed] John Butler. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 88a]

Bowlby, Thomas

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Bowlby dated at York (Toronto) on 20 Jun 1796

“The Petition of Thomas Bowlby, served as a Volunteer in Captain Thomas’s Company during the last War—Respectfully shews—That yr Petitioner is one of Mr Francis settlers & prays His Excellency will please to grant him 400 acres of Land adjoining Mr Francis Lands & yr Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Thos Bowlby” Read in the Executive Council on 20 Jun. Ordered the petitioner being one of Mr. Francis’ settlers recommended by him for 400 acres in the 10,000 appropriated for them on the west side of Paterson’s Creek. He is recommended by the Committee for 400 acres. Approved by His Excellency on 9 Jul 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 34]

Boyd, Samuel

Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Boyd dated at Twelve Mile Creek 3 Sep 1796 [Requesting a Location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner emigrated form Ireland the land of his Nativity in the year 1790 and shortly after his Arrival on the Continent came to this Province from a Desire of continuing as formerly his Majesties Subject, as well as from the Hopes of partaking of the Benefits granted to his Majesties Subjects in this Country, where he has resided these five years last past—And not having yet applied for any Land begs that the Honourable Board will take this Petition into Consideration and Discussion and grant him such a Quantity of Land as they may think proper: which if it may seem good unto them he begs may be at Long point—And your Petitioner shall ever pray [Signed] Saml Boyd” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 4 Apr 1797. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 111]

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Boyd dated at 12 Mile Creek on 9 Feb 1797 [Requesting a Location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner emigrated from Ireland the Land of his nativity in the year 1791 and shortly after his Arival on the Continent came to this Province from a Desire of continuing his Majestie’s Subject under whose Protection and Government he had been brought up, as well as the Hopes he had conceived of drawing Land in this Country agreeable to the Royal Grant. These Motives induced shortly after his arrival in the U. States to come to this Province where he has been these five Years last past. And not yet having applied for or received any Land begs that the Honourable Board will take the Prayer of this Petition into Examination and Discussion and grant him such a Quantity of Land as they may think proper which if it seem good unto them he prays may be at Long point. And your Petitioner shall ever pray.” [Signed] Samuel Boyd. Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 22 Dec. Ordered to lie over for the new regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle “Misc.” Petition Number 36]

Bradt, Minor

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Minor Bradt dated on 18 Jul 1795 [Requesting a Location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“That your Petitioner Early evinced his Loyalty by taking an active part against the Rebellious Americans. Your Petitioner suffered much, and partook of the Dangers and Fatigues which naturally attended the service in which he was engaged. Your Petitioner begs leave to refer you to vouchers herewith delivered, and of the Faithful and Zeallious service, and an unshaken attachment to His Majesty and the constitution of Britain, has any wright in his claim to the notice of your Excellency he is consious he will be considered. Your Petitioner was one of the Militia who turned out the last season as a Volunteer to go on Actual service and begs leave to say that by his conduct he invited (as his Commanding Officer is pleased to say) the recommendation of an Active Soldier. Your Petitioner never drew any Lands according to His Majestys Proclamation for the further Possession of the Reduced Corps always waiting till the country on the front of Lake Erie would be granted, now he prays your Excellency will permit him to Locate his land in the vicinity of Long Point, which he understands is set apart for Loyalists. He has a wife and Three children, and Parents of His Wife were within the lines in the American War and If ever the services of your Petitioner should be required in Defence of His Majesty’s Crown and Dignity, it will give him pleasure to show fresh proofs of his Loyalty. Whereupon he prays your Excellency will please to take the Promises into consideration and grant him such relief as through your Wisdom may seem meet, and your Petitioner will ever pray.” [Signed] Minor Bradt. Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jul 1795 and read in Council 4 Aug, ordered granted 300 acres for himself, 200 acres for his wife and 150 acres for his children. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 8]

Brandyman, Christian

Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Brandyman dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 22 Jun 1795 [Requesting a Location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner came into the Province nine years ago, and has never yet applied for Land; he is desirous of settling near Long Point, and Humbly requests your Excellency would be pleased to grant him Two Hundred Acres in that neighbourhood when surveyed, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Signed] Chrs Brandymann. Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Jun 1795. Recommended for 200 acres but not at Long Point. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 115]

Brink, Mary (Bradt)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Bradt dated at Niagara on 6 May 1796 [Requesting a Location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“The Petition of Mary Bradt—otherwise Brink—Daughter of John Bradt late of Butlers Rangers deceased & Loyalist U. E. Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is married & has never received any of the Lands she presumes herself by His Majestys Benevolence entitled to, prays your Excellency would be please to grant her 200 acres—and likewise if it may so please your Excellency, such Lands as her Father may have been entitled to—He Having never received them—And your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall Ever pray—The Petitioner prays for her Land in the Settlement of Long Point” Read in the Executive Council on 5 Jul. Ordered Recommended for Land as the Daughter of a Loyalist on her producing the required Certificate. Confirmed 8 Oct 1796. Read again 26 Feb 1797. The Certificate from Mr. Ball is insufficient. Read 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres to Mary Bradt alias Brink the daughter of a Loyalist. [Unsigned] [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 147b]

Certificate of Peter Ball dated at Newark on 25 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Brink

“I do hereby Certify that a Man by the Name of John Bradt died a private Soldier in Butlers Rangers as to his Family I know nothing of [Signed] P Ball J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 147a]

Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated 4 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Brink

“Personally came before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District of Upper Canada, Minar Bradt, who being solemnly Sworn on the Holy Evangest, makes Oath, that he had a Brother in the late Corps of Rangers named John Bradt, that said Brother is since Dead, That he had Two Daughters That Mary Bradt, now Present is one of these Daughters, and an U. E. Loyalist. Sworn Before me this 4th March 1797 [Signed] William Dickson JP, Minar Bradt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 147b]

Brooks, John

Grantee: Brooks, John authorized by Paul Averill on 7 Jan [1797]; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 14 Jan [1797] by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 7 Concession 4; This quiets a warrant to him for 200 acres dated 11 Oct., 1796 and order of Council 12 May 1796

Brown, Benajah

Upper Canada Land Petition of Benajah Brown dated at York (Toronto) on 11 Aug 1801

“Humble Shews That he has been upwards of two Years in the Province, that he has taken the Oathes, and being in a situation to cultivate Lands prays Yr Excellency will please to grant him 200 As & Yr Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] Benajah Brown” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Aug 1801 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres subject to the settling duties. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 67a]

Certificate of S. Hatt, J. P. dated at Ancaster on 8 Aug 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benajah Brown

“These are to certify – That Benajah Brown has resided in the province upwards of Two years – That he has a wife and six children – That he is an honest, industrious well behaved man – and That he possesses Stock and the Implements of Husbandry necessary to carry on the business of Farming—[Signed] S. Hatt J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 67]

Benajah Brown filed an Upper Canada Land Petition dated on 11 Aug 1801

“That he has been upwards of two years in the Province, that he has taken the Oaths, and being in a situation to cultivate lands prays yr Excelency will please to grant him 200 as & yr Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray – York 11 Augt 1801 [Signed] Benajah Brown The petition was read in Council and Benajah Brown was recommended for 200 acres of land. [Library and Archives Canada, Upper Canada Land Petitions, “B” Bundle 5 Doc. No. 67]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Benajah Brown of Oxford in the County of Oxford in the District of London, yeoman dated in York (Toronto) on 1 Jan 1805

“Humbly sheweth. That your Petitioner in the year 1801 purchased if a certain Joshua Crossman the Lot No 28 in the broken front & first concession in the western division of the above named Township of Oxford containing together about 200 acres, forn the sum of one hundred Pounds Halifax Currency.— That the said Joshua Crossman died in the month of February 1804, before he had secured your Petitioner in the possession of the above mentioned Tract of Land, on which your Petitioner has upwards of Thirty acres of cultivated Land.— and that the said Joshua Crossman at the time of his decease, had no relations in this Province or elsewhere, to your Petitioners knowledge— That your Petitioner is prepared and undertakes, in case his petition shall be favourably answered to pay within three days from the date of the order of your Excellency in Council, into the Hands of His Majestys Receiver General of this Province, as well the whole of the Fees allowed by His Majesty to be charged on the patent that is to issue, as the fees of survey. And your Petitioner will within the same Period produce to the Clerk of the Executive Council, the Receiver Generals Receipt for such fees – and your Petitioner will also attend the Secretary of the Province within 21 days from the date of the order in Council and take out such Deed— Whereford your Petitioner prays, that your Excellency may be pleased to grant him the before mentioned Two hundred acres of Land under the Regulations of the 30 December 1802 subject to Table of Fees of the 6 July 1804. And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray. York 1 January 1805 [Signed] Benajah Brown” Received in the Executive Council office on 2 Jan 1802 and ordered to be filed. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 7, Petition Number 43]

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Benajah Brown of the Township of Oxford in the County of Oxford in the District of London, yeoman dated on 7 Jan 1805

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has been seven Years resident in this Province – that he has a family consisting of a wife and Eight children and has property in this Province to the amount of £150 Halifax – That he has taken the oath of allegiance and is desirous to occupy a vacant Lot of 200 acres in the above named Township of Oxford should there be one vacant therein. That he is prepared and undertakes in case his petition shall be favorably answered to pay within three days from the date of the order of your Excellency in council into the Hands of His majestys Receiver General of this Province as well the whole of the fees allowed by His Majesty to be charged on the Patent that is to issue as the fees of Survey and your Petitioner will within the same Period produce to the clerk of the Executive Council, the Receiver Generals Receipt for such fees—And you Petitioner will also attend the Secretary of the Province within Twenty one days from the date of the order in Council and take out such Deed. Wherefor your Petitioner prays that Your Excellency may be pleased to grant himk 200 acres of the waste Lands of the Crown under the Regulations of the 30 of December 1802 subject to the Table of Fees of the 6 of July 1804—and as in duty bound Your Petitioner shall ever pray York 7th January 1805 [Signed] Benajah Brown” Received in the Executive Council Office on 7 Jan 1805 and read in Council on 8 Jan 1805 and recommended granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 7, Petition Number 43]

Brown, James

The Upper Canada Land Petition of James Brown dated on 6 Jul 1795 [Requesting a Location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“That your Excellency’s Petitioner Faithfully and Zealously served His Majesty near seven years as a Serjeant in the 1st Batn of New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieut. Colonel Stephen DeLancy, has been Eight years in this Province but drew no Lands; as he had always an Inclination of Settling in the vicinity of Long Point, but as there were orders against a settlement there, he strictly adhered to them, but now Prays your Excellency will please to permit him to Locate 500 Acres in that Part of the Province when a Survey thereof takes place, or such other relief as through your Wisdom may seem meet and Your Petitioner will ever pray.” [Signed] James Brown. Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 20 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended to grant the prayer of the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 48]

Brown, Neil

Upper Canada Land Petition of Niel Brown late a Corporal of the 74 Regiment dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 Jan 1797

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province about 15 months ago, from Nova Scotia, with a wife and four children. That he has received a accommodation from Paul Avrill agent for Mr Andrew Pierce & associates, for 200 acres in Townsend—prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him an additional 200 acres to compleat his military Land, and if it may so please your Honor 100 acres for his Family, having been at great Expence to bring them into the Province and Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray” Niel Brown made his mark witnessed by T Ridout. Added note of Thomas Ridout NP “I do hereby certify I have seen the Discharge of the Petitioner signed Archd Campbell Capt 74 Regt [Signed] T Ridout NP” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered Recommended for 400 acres Military Lands including those already received. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 113a]

Certificate of William Dickson JP dated 7 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Niel Brown

“I do hereby Certify that on this 7th Day of January 1797—Niel Brown of Newark appeared before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District, and took the oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 113]

Grantee: Brown, Neil authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan [1797]; the Oath of Allegiance not returned; Lot asked for: Lot 3 Concession 3

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.

Neil Brown – Full Fees 200 acres in Burford Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117e]

Buchner, Christopher

Upper Canada Land Petition of Christopher Buchner dated at Niagara on 12 May 1796 on 12 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)

“The Petition of Christopher Buchner— wheelwright who has a wife & family, Respectfully shews—That your petitioner has been in this Country 10 years & never located any Land; that he had the honor to apply to your Excellency at Long point, for the lower mill seat on Paterson’s Creek which your Excellency had the goodness to promise your petitioner provided it was not already granted. 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 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 the lot of land whereon is the aforesaid mill seat 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 13 Jul 1796. Ordered the mill seat has been long granted to Mr. Francis. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]

Grantee: Buchner, Christopher authorized by Paul Averill on 3 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 15 Oct 1796 by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 8 Concession 12

Buchner, Daniel

Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Buchner dated on 12 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 Daniel Buchner who has a Family & is Brother [torn] Buchner. Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is settled 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 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 at the settlemt of Long Point or Township of Townsend 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] Ordered by the Executive Council granted for two hundred acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 2]

Grantee: Buchner, Daniel authorized by Paul Averill on 5 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 5 Jan 1797 by I. Swayze, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 7 Concession 6; Supposed to be the same person as Daniel Buchner which quiets a warrant for 200 acres to him, dated 24 Oct., 1796

Buchner, Elizabeth

Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Buchner, of the Township of Crowland dated at York (Toronto) on 24 Feb 1801

“The Petition of Elizabeth Buchner, of the Township of Crowland, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara, Daughter of the Late Daniel Buchner deceased, humbly sheweth That she is the only child & heiress of the late Daniel Buchner who died intestate. That previous to his death he was granted 200 acres of land in the Township of Townsend for which the grant has not as yet issued. Wherefore she humbly prays your Excellency that the Patent for the said Lot of land may issue in her name, and as in duty bound she will ever pray. In behalf of his Niece Elizabeth Buchner [Signed] Peter Buchner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Feb 1801 and read in Council on 24 Feb 1801. Ordered recommended that the deed issue to Elizabeth Buchner. Daniel Buchner 200 acres granted 5 Jul 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 69]

Certificate of Peter Buchner appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Buchner

“I do hereby certify that the above named Elizabeth Buchner is the only child of Daniel Buchner above named who died intestate [Signed] Peter Buchner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 69]

Buchner see also Boughner

Buchner, Amy (Matthews) (formerly Warwick)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Amy Matthews Warwick dated at Charlotteville on 15 Jan 1817

“The petition of Amy Warwick of Malahide Daughter of James Matthews of Woodhouse Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a Daughter of James Matthews of Woodhouse a U. E. Loyalist that she is married to Gregory Warwick of the District of London and has never drawn any Land or received any order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency would please to take her case into consideration And grant her Two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown and permit [blank] to locate the same [Signed] Amy Warwick” Received in the Executive Council Office on 29 Jun 1819 and read on 1 Jul 1819. Order issued to the Assistant Surveyor General July 19. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 12, Petition Number 93]

Certificate of John Backhouse, J. P. dated on 15 Jan 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amy Matthews Warwick

“District of London} Personally appeared before me John Backhouse Esquire the within named Amy Warwick who being duly sworn deposeth and said that she is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition that she is married to Gregory Warwick and has never drawn any Land or received any order for Land from the Crown – Sworn before me this 15th of January 1817 [Signed] J. Backhouse, Chairman [Signed] Amy Warwick” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 12, Petition Number 93a]

Certificate of John Backhouse, J. P. dated on 15 Jan 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amy Matthews Warwick

“District of London} Personally appeared before me John Backhouse Esquire, James Matthews of Woodhouse who being duly Sworn, saith that the within named Amy Warwick is the person she describes herself to be in the within Petition, that she is married to Gregory Warwick and has never drawn any Land or received any order for Land from the Crown to the best of his knowledge and belief — [Signed] James Matthews. Sworn before me – this 15th of Jany. 1817 [Signed] J. Backhouse, Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 12, Petition Number 93a]

Certificate of John Backhouse, J. P. and Richard William Dease, Clerk of the Peace dated on 15 Jan 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amy Matthews Warwick

“We John Backhouse Chairman and Richard William Dease, Clerk of the Peace, Certify that Amy Warwick Personally Appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day, is recognized by the Magestrates to be the Daughter of James Matthews of Woodhouse who retained his Loyalty during the late war without Suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy, and that the said Gregory Warwick her husband did his duty in defence of the Province during the late war—Dated in Court in the District of London this Fifteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Seventeen [Signed J. Backhouse, chairman R. William Dease Clrk” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 12, Petition Number 93b]

Certificate of Robert Nichol dated on 29 Jun 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amy Matthews Warwick

“I Certify that Amy Warwick the Petitioner was alive on the 1st instant and is to the best of my knowledge at this time She is a resident in Malahide in the London District – being now a widow [Signed] Rob Nichol” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 12, Petition Number 93b]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Amey Boughner [sic: Buchner] wife of Jacob Clasner Boughner of the township of Woodhouse in the London District Yeoman, dated at Woodhouse on 4 Jan 1830

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the daughter of James Matthews of the Township of Woodhouse in the London District an Enrolled U. E Loyalist, is of the full age of Twenty one years and upwards (is married to Jacob Classner Boughner who has taken the oath of allegiance as will fully appear by the annexed Certificate) and has never drawn any lands or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency may be pleased to grant her Two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown and as in duty bound Your Petitioner will Ever pray —” Amey Boughner made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 17 Petition Number 45]

Executive Council Notations of the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amey Boughner

“Govt House 3rd Feby 1832. Reference to the Inspector General to report hereon for the information of His Excellency the Lt. Governor in Council. By Command [Signed] G McMahon A Sec” “D: U: E: [Signed] J Baley Inspr Gl” “In Council 9th February 1832 Recommended” “Order issued 14th February 1832” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 17 Petition Number 45c]

Certificate of George C. Salmon dated at Woodhouse on 5 Jan 1830 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amey Boughner

“London District to wit.} Personally came before me George C. Salmon Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in the said District, the within named Amey Boughner who maketh oath that she is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition that she is married to Jacob Clasner Boughner and has never drawn any land or received any order for Land from the Crown—Sworn before me at Woodhouse in the London District this 5th day of January 1830 [Signed] George C. Salmon J. P.” Amey Boughner made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 17 Petition Number 45a]

Certificate of George C. Salmon attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amey Boughner

“London District to wit} I George C. Salmon Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the London District do Certify that the said Petitioner Amey Boughner is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition, is of the full age of Twenty one years and upwards and has never drawn any land nor received any order for Land from the Crown to my knowledge and belief [Signed] George C. Salmon” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 17 Petition Number 45a]

Certificate of Mahlon Burwell Esquire and John B. Askin dated in London on 13 Jan 1830 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amey Boughner

“London District to wit} We Mahlon Burwell Esquire Chairman and John B Askin Clerk of the Peace Certify that Amey Boughner personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day is Recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of James Mathews of the township of Woodhouse in the London District an Enrolled U E Loyalist who retained his loyalty during the late War without Suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy and that the said Jacob Boughner her said husband, was not then of age to be called upon to do duty in defence of the Province during the late War — Dated at the Court House at London in the said District the 13th day of January 1830 [Signed] M. Burwell Chairman [Signed] John B Askin Clerk of the Peace London District” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 17 Petition Number 45b]

Buchner, Elizabeth (Owen)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen of the Township of Woodhouse dated in Townsend on 14 Jun 1807

“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henry Boughner [sic: Buchner], a U. E. Loyalist, that she is married to Abner Owen of the Township of Woodhouse, 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 her Two Hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown; and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray, [Signed] Elizabeth Owen” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10]

Executive Council notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen

“Received 22nd Jun 1807 — from Alexander Boughner. The name of Serjeant Henry Buckner, and Henry Buckner not Boughner – appear on the U: E: List – Quere if either is the Person meant — And the Petitioner has had no Land by the order in Council. [Signed] J. Small” “DUE [Signed] John McGill IGPPA” “Lt. Governors office York 25 June 1807 Referred to the Executive Council By order of the Lieut Governor [Signed] W Halton Secretary” “Received in Council 25th June 1807. The Petitioner Recommended for a Grant of Two hundred Acres of Land as the Daughter of an U: E: Loyalist. [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor” “Warrant issued 25 June 1807 by Alexander Boughner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10b]

Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 14 Jun 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen

“Elizabeth Owen maketh oath and saith that she is the reputed Daughter of Henry Boughner; that she is married to Abner Owen and never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn before me at Townsend, in the District of London, in the province of Upper Canada the 14th day of June 1807.} [Signed] Elizabeth Owen; [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10]

Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 14 Jun 1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen

“I do hereby Certify that the above named petitioner Elizabeth Owen signed the above Petition in my presence, that she is the person she describes herself to be, and to the best of my knowledge and belief has never received any Land, or order for Land from the Crown. Townsend 14th June 1807. [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10]

Power of Attorney from Elizabeth Owen to Alexander Boughner dated 18 Jun 1808 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen

“Know all men by these presents, that I Elizabeth Owen of the Township of Woodhouse in the County of Norfolk in the District of London, in the province of Upper Canada, Have nominated constituted and appointed Alexander Boughner of the Township of Windham in the said District of London, German my true and lawful Attorney to present a Petition for me to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada for two Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, and to do all Lawful acts that shall be necessary to be done in the premises Hereby ratifying all lawful acts that my said Attorney shall do in the premises. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of June one thousand eight Hundred and seven. Signed and sealed in the presence of} [Signed] Noah Millard [Signed] Philip Bemer [Signed] Elizabeth Owen” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10a]

Buchner, Elsie (Buck)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Elcey Buck of the Township of Crowland dated in Willoughby Township, Welland County on 12 Aug 1806

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henry Buchner Senr of the Township of Crowland a U. E. Loyalist that she is married to Henry Buck and has never received any land or order for Land from the crown — Wherefore your Petitioner prays your Honor may be pleased to grant her Two Hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown and permit John Detler of the Town of York, Gentleman to be her agent to locate the same and takeout the Deed when completed. And your Petitioner will ever pray” Elcey Buck made her mark. Received in the Executive Council Office on 18 Aug 1806. “The name of Henry Buchner appears on the U. E. List and Petitioner has had no land by Order in Council” Read in Council on 19 Aug 1806. “The Petitioner Elcy Buck recommended for a Grant of Two hundred Acres of Land as the Daughter of Henry Buchner a U. E. Loyalist — [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 30]

Certificate of Thomas Cummings J. P. dated on 12 Aug 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elcey Buck

“Elcry Buck maketh oath and saith that she is the person she describes herself to be in the within Petition that she is married to Henry Buck and has never received any land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn before me at Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 12th day of August 1806 [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 30]

Certificate of Thomas Cummings J. P. dated on 12 Aug 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elcey Buck

“I do hereby certify that Elcey Buck signed the within Petition in my presence that she is the person she therein describes herself to be and has never received any Land or order for Lane from the Crown to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand at Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 12th day of August 1806 [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 30]

Buchner, Frederick

Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner of the Township of Crowland dated on 12 Apr 1826

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Son of Captain Henry Buchner Junior of the Township of Crowland 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 Humbly Prays that your Excellency sill be pleased to grant Him Two Hundred Acres of the waste lands of the Crown and Permit Andrew Mercer of York Gent. to be the Agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed and Your Petitioner as in duty Bound Will Ever Pray [Signed] Frederick Buchner” Read in the Executive Council on 17 Oct 1828 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105]

Certificate of J. B. Clench, J. P. dated 12 Apr 1826 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner

“District of Niagara} Frederick Buchner maketh Oath that He is the Person he describes himself in the above Petition, is of the full aged of Twenty One years and has never had any Land or Order for Land from the Crown [Signed] Frederick Buchner. Sworn in General Sessions this 12th April 1826 [Signed] J. B. Clench J. P., Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench, J. P. dated 12 Apr 1826 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner

“District of Niagara} Ralfe Clench maketh Oath that Frederick Buchner the above Petitioner is the Person he describes Himself and has never had any Lands from the Crown to the best of my Knowledge and belief. Sworn in General Sessions this 12th day of April 1826 [Signed] J. B. Clench J. P., Chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105]

Certificate of Joseph B. Clench, J. P. and Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace dated 12 Apr 1826 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner

“We Joseph B Clench Esqr Chairman and Ralfe Clench Esqr Clerk of the Peace do Certify that Frederick Buchner Personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day is Recognized to be the Son of Captain Henry Buchner who retained his loyalty during the late War, without aiding or assisting the Enemy. And the said Frederick Buchner was too young to do his duty during the late War. Done at Niagara in General Quarter Sessions this 12th day of April 1825 [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace [Signed] J. B. Clench, Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105a]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench, J. P. dated 12 Apr 1826 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner

“District of Niagara} Frederick Buchner, Son of Captain Henry Buchner of Crowland an Enrolled U E Loyalist hath this day taken and Subscribed the Oath of Allegiance Niagara 12th April 1826 [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105b]

Certificate of Crowell Wilson Jr. dated at York on 9 Oct 1828 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner

“I Certify that the Petitioner Frederick Buchner was living and residing in Crowland a few weeks since, and I have every reason to believe he is now alive and residing in said Township — York 9th October 1828 [Signed Crowell Willson Junior” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105c]

Buchner, Jacob

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Bougener [sic] read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul [1796]

“The Petition of Jacob Bougener, a Loyalist who has been in the Province 8 years and has a wife and four children—Respectfully shews, That Your Petitioner has received Three Hundred acres of Land in the Township of Willoughby, which he has considerably improved, but having leased it, chiefly on account of the want of good water to be found thereon, to which […] [Causes] the present sickness in his Family. Your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown has taken in this Province at the settlement of Long pt, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and subscribed 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 and Family an additional tract at Long Point Two Hundred acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered certificate wanted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 49]

21 Sep 1796 Jacob Buganer—farm lot

Confirmed in Council on 4 Oct 1796 [Signed] Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner of Woodhouse in the London District dated at Woodhouse on 29 Jan 1817

“Humbly Prayeth That Your Petitioner – Son of John Boughner an U E Loyalist – joined the [……..] Stationed in New York – in the Year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty – and Served as a Guide with the Army till the Peace of 1783. — That he afterwards in the year one Thousand Seven Hundred & Eighty Seven came into this Province and Settled but Supposing that His Fathers being on the way [it] was Sufficient He did not apply to be placed there himself – That Your Petitioner has resided in the Province ever Since – & has a family of ten children alive – therefore Your Petitioner hopes that Your Excellency will order his name to be placed on the U E. List and your Petitioner as in duty bound will Ever Pray [Signed] Jacob Boughner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Mar 1817 from Lieut. Colonel Nichol [Signed] John Beikie Confe Clerk. Read in Council on 9 Sep 1818. Ordered further proofs required. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 159]

Certificate of Jacob Willson dated in Woodhouse on 29 Jan 1817attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner

“Jacob Willson – late a Serjeant in the New Jersey Volunteers maketh oath & Saith that He was with the British army at New York when Jacob Boughner joined as before Stated & that he is known to his having piloted Several persons from the Enemys lines into New York – & further this deponent Saith Not. Sworn before me at Woodhouse Jany 29 1817} [Signed Rob Nichol JP [Signed] Jacob Willson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 159b]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner of Woodhouse in the London District dated at Woodhouse on 29 Jan 1817

Certificate of Jacob Willson dated in Woodhouse on 29 Jan 1817attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner of Woodhouse and of Joshua Bennett of Willoughby dated in York (Toronto) on 15 Jan 1804

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner Jacob Buchner obtained from the late Land Board of Nassau two Certificates, the one for 200 acres as a settler, the other for one hundred acres family Lands, which were located on Lots No 1 & 2 in the 2nd Concession of Crowland, & No 13 in the 7 Concession of Willoughby – that upon Survey of the Township of Woodhouse, your sd petitioner obtained permission (as stated in the annexed paper) to locate 300 acres in that Township, in lieu of the 300 acres in Crowland & Willoughby which he located and Lot No 3 in the 1st Con South half of No 2 in the 2d Concession of the said Township of Woodhouse, which he now prays your Excellency may be pleased to confirm to him. Your Petitioner Joshua Bennett humbly represents to your Excellency that he was granted two hundred acres of Land by an order in Council of the 31 July 1797, of which he has located 100 – on Lot No 10 in the 6th Concession of Willoughby, and that he expected to have been secured in his improvement of Lot No 13 in the 7 Concession of Willoughby – originally entered to Jacob Buchner as before mentioned, but relinquished by him for a like quantity in Woodhouse & which 100 acres was intended to have been covered by a grant to Chrisr Brillart, who never took out his order, but left the Province – Your petitioner Joshua Bennet therefore humbly prays your Excellency would be graciously pleased to allow him to locate his remaining unlocated 100 acres on the said Lot No 13 – in the 7 Con: of Willoughby, and as in duty bound your petitioner will Ever pray – for Jacob Buchner & Joshua Bennet [Signed] T Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62]

Certificate of Thomas Cummings attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and of Joshua Bennett

“These are to certify that Joshua Bennett are [sic] in possession of Lott No Thirteen, in the Seventh Concession, in the Township of Willoughby, and that this Lott has been Settled and improved this Fourteen years past, with Thirty five Acres Cleared and a good house and Barn thereon, it where [sic] intended that Joshua Bennett was to Locate his grant from the Honorable Council on this said Lott, by a Purchase from Jacob Buchner, and Christian Hendrick, when the Said Jacob Buchner got his Lands confirmed to him at the Long Point Settlement—[Signed] Thomas Cummings [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62a]

Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett

“Copies of writings entered in the Books of the Surveyor Generals office:”

“Niagara 5 Octr 1796 Book of Letters recd — I do hereby certify, that I have a claim of Lot No 3 in the 2nd Concession of Crowland, & Never received any Certificate for the same. (Signed) Jacob Buchner. Witness (signed) Thomas Ridout”

“Book of Letters receivd No 5 – page 1445 {His Honor orders upon the Face of two Land Board Certificates to Jacob Bougener — The one dated 3 May 1791 for a single Lot (intended for Lots 1 & 2 second Concession signed by Messrs Butler, Hamilton & Brock.”} 26 October 1796 This certificate cancelled, the petitioner being permitted to be located for 300 acres in Long point settlement, in lieu of these and another certificate of the same date for 100 acres—(signed) Peter Russell” {another with similar date & signatures for family Lands & additional Bounty for a wife & one Child intended for Lot No 12 2 Concession} 26 October 1796. This Certificate cancelled, the petitioner having been permitted to be located on 300 acres in the Long point Settlement in lieu of this & another certificate of the same date for 200 acres (Signed) Peter Russell” Lot No 3 – 1 Concession South ½ 2 – 2 Concession} Woodhouse.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62b]

Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett

“By way of Postscript to a Letter from the Surveyr General to Mr President Russell – dated 26 October 1796—is written — I take the liberty of observing, that Boughners certificates are only for 300 acres —

The Lots entered to Jacob Boughner were Lots No 1, 2, & 3 in the 2nd Crowland & Lot No 13 in the 7th Concession of Willoughby — They all adjoin each other — Christian Hendricks having lodged a warrant of Survey (No 535) dated 27 Septemr 1796 — the Lots No 1 & 2 in the 2nd Concession of Crowland have been accordingly described for him – (No 2377) —

It does not appear that Chrr Brillhart never received any Lands – & Lot 3 – in the 2nd Concession of Crowland having been disclaimed by Bougener – it has been described (No 1483) for Nicholas Misener, under a Magistrate’s Recommendation.

The Lot therefore in Willoughby No 13 – in the 7 Concession, which Brilhart was to have covered, remains yet with Boughners name upon it—but it has been greatly improved by Joshua Bennet – who has an order in Council of the 31 July 1797 for 200 acres of Land—100 acres of which has been described for him (No 6066) being Lot No 10 – 6 Concession of Willoughby – the other is unlocated – in the expectation of obtaining 13. 7 Con: of Willoughby, which he has so much improved, when Jacob Bougener shall have obtained the order in Council for describing the 300 acres, located by him in the Township of Woodhouse – in lieu thereof & of the Lots 1 & 2 – second Concession of Crowland. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62c]

Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett

“Book of Letters recd No 5 – pages 1462, 1463 (Extract) Springfield 26 October 1796 Bougener appears to have 400 acres in Willoughby, and he prays to exchange 300 acres only for the like quantity at Long point – consequently the Certificates for Willoughby cannot be cancelled yet, as he will still hold 100 acres thereon—I can have no objection to Chrs Hendrick and Chr Brillhart having Bougeners 300 acres in Willoughby, if they have an order of Council for that Quantity — I return the certificates to be arranged before they are cancelled (Signed) Peter Russell”

“Book of Letters received No 5 – page 1498 “Sir Whereas by some mistake one Lot of Land the property of Nicholas Misner has been entered to me in Mr Smith’s office, to wit, No 3 in the 2nd Concession of the Township of Crowland, I do herby certify that I never had any Claim to the said Lot of Land, neither did I ever pretend to have any claim or right whatever – as witness my Hand this 18 day of August 1796 – (signed) Jacob Buchner — witness (Signed) Christian Hendricks, Jacob Misener — To D W Smith Esqr Surveyr Genl ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62d]

Letter from Acting Surveyor General Thomas Ridout to John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett dated at York (Toronto) on 6 February 1804

“Sir, May I request you will have the goodness again to bring forward, at the next sitting of the Honble the Executive Council upon Land Business, the petition of Joshua Bennett & Jacob Boughner – relative to Lands in Willoughby & the Long point Settlement—I am enabled to pay the fees of Grant of Lot No 13 in the 7th Concession of Willoughby prayed for by Joshua Bennett – & only beg leave to observe thereon, that he has long since paid the fees of survey for the 200 acres granted him – 100 of which he prays may comprehend the above mentioned Lot—I have not as yet received any answer from Jacob Boughner (who lives at Long Point) to the letter I wrote to him by order of the Honble the Council – owing I apprehend to the casual opportunities of Conveyance between this place & that part of the Province. Sir Your most Obedient Servant [Signed] Thomas Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62e]

Executive Council Notes on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett

“Received 16th January 1804 by Thos Ridout Esq [Signed] J. Small” “Lieut Governor’s Office 16th Jany Referred to the Executive Council to Report. By Order of the Lt Governor [Signed] James Green, Secy” “Council Chamber 14 March 1804 Recommend that the prayer of the respective Petitioners be complied with – provided that the Lands now prayed for by Buchner will with former Grants make up in total 300 Acres only & provided that the Land now prayed for by Bennet will with former Grants make up in the whole 200 Acres only [Signed] J. H. Allcock, Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Pr Hunter, Lt Govr” “Joshua Bennett Wt to Mr Ridout 100 As in ad}” “A Warrant to Jacob Buchner for 300 Acres including former Grants issued 23rd January 1805” “Council Chamber 14th Jun 1804 Reviewed this Petition & the Board is of Opinion that the Petitioner Joshua Bennett is under the order of 31 July 1797 within stated entitled to have the 100 Acres of Land known by Lot No 13 – 7th Con: of Willoughby under the old Regulation [Signed] J H Allcock, Chairman” “Approved [Signed] P Hunter Lt Govr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62]

Buchner, Johanna/Joanna

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Johanna, Wife of Henry Boughner [sic] Buchner received in the Executive Council Office on 28 Aug 1799

“Humbly Sheweth that your Honors Petitioner is a Daughter of Ozias Ansley, Ensign in the first Battalion New jersey Volunteers, and your Petitioners Name is Entred on the U. E. List. Your Petitioner Therefore Prays your Honor for a Grant of two Hundred Acres of Land. The Quantity usually Given to Loyalists Daughters, and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will Ever Pray. [Signed] Johanna Boughner” Received in the Executive Council Office on 28 Aug 1799. Noted the name of Johanna Ainsley appears on the U. E. List. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Miscellaneous” Bundle 1793-1840, Petition Number 30]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joanna Buchner wife of Henry Buchner of the Township of Crowland dated at Willoughby on 23 Jan 1807

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Ozias Ansley, an Ensign in the late first Battalion of the New Jersey Volunteers Commanded by Lieut Col. Stephen De Lancey, and is now resident in New Brunswick. Your Petitioner when the U. E. list was taken, was entered on the same by the name of Joanna Ansley, as your Petitioner had joined the Royal Standard at New York with her Father and was there afterwards married to her present husband. Your Petitioner has at different times Petitioned the Honorable the Executive Council but has never been able to obtain any answer, except a verbal one brought by Ralfe Clench Esqr saying the Honbe Mr McGill Inspector Genl told him I was not entitled to Land. Your Petitioner from Your Excellencys Proclamation is again induced to Pray Your Excellency in Council to be pleased to Grant her Two Hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown. And Permit William Walker of York Gentleman to be her agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed. And Your Petitioner Will Ever Pray [Signed] Joanna Buchner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8 Petition Number 51]

Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joanna Buchner

“Recd from Mr Clench 12 Feb 1807. [Signed] J. Small” “Lt Governors office York 14 Feb 1807. Referred to the Executive Council By order of the Lieut Governor [Signed] Wm Halton, Secretary” “Read in Council Feby 14th 1807 It not appearing that Petitioner’s Father has resided in this province the prayer of the Petition could not be recommended [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8 Petition Number 51]

Certificate of Thomas Cummings, J. P. dated at Willoughby on 23 Jan 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joanna Buchner

“District of Niagara} Joanna Buchner maketh oath & saith that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the within Petition. That she is married to Henry Buchner and has never received any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown [Signed] Joanna Buchner Sworn before me at Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 23d day of January 1807} [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8 Petition Number 51]

Certificate of Thomas Cummings, J. P. dated at Willoughby on 23 Jan 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joanna Buchner

“I Do hereby Certify that Joanna Buchner signed the within Petition in my presence, that she is the person she therein describes herself 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 Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 23d day of January 1807 [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8 Petition Number 51]

Buchner, Margaret (Stringer)

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Stringer received at the Executive Council Office on 15 May 1797

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is Daughter of Henry Buchner U. E. and wife to Robert Stringer—That your Petitioner has never drawn any lands—wherefore prays your Honor would be pleased to allow her a location of 200 Acres as the daughter of Loyalist, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray — Signed Robert Stringer for Margeret Stringer” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 May 1797. Ordered in Council that the Petitioner’s father’s name is not in the U. E. List. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle Miscellaneous 1783-1818 Vol. 446A, Petition Number 40]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Stringer of the Township of Crowland dated at Willoughby on 12 Aug 1806

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henry Buchner Senr of the Township of Crowland a UE Loyalist, that she is married to Robert Stringer and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Honor may be pleased to grant her Two Hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and permit John Dotler of the Town of York Gentleman to be her Agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed — And your Petitioner will ever pray” Margret Stringer made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 8, Petition Number 48]

Certificate of Thomas Cummings, J. P. dated 12 Aug 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Stringer

“Margeret Stringer maketh oath and saith that she is the person she describes herself to be in the within Petition, that she is married to Robert Stringer and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown — Sworn before me at Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 12th day of August 1806} [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P.” Margret Stringer made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 8, Petition Number 48a]

Certificate of Thomas Cummings, J. P. dated 12 Aug 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Stringer

“I do hereby certify that Margeret Stringer signed the within Petition in my presence that she is the person she therein describes herself 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 Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 12th day of August 1806 [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 8, Petition Number 48a]

Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Stringer

“Received from Daniel Howey 18th August 1806 — The name of Henry Buckner appears twice on the UT List and Petitioner has had no Land by order in Council [Signed] J. Small” “DUE [Signed John McGill ISPPA” “Presidents Office York 19 August 1806 Referred to the Executive Council By order of the President [Signed] Wm Stanton, C. Can U. P.” “Read in Council 19th August 1806 — Recommended that the Petitioner Margaret Stringer be granted Two Hundred Acres of Land as the Son [sic] of Henry Buckner Senior a U. E. Loyalist—[Signed] Thos Scott Chairman approved A Grant President” “a Warrant 241 issued 20th August to the Attorney General.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 8, Petition Number 48]

Buchner, Martin

Upper Canada Land Petition of Martin Buchner of the Township of Willoughby District of Niagara – Yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 22 May 1809

“Humbly Sheweth – That yr Petitioner is the Son of Henry Buchner Senr a U. E. Loyalist. That he is Married and Twenty four Years of Age – and has never received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays Your Excellency may be pleased to grant him two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown. And your Petitioner will ever pray — [Signed] Martin Buchner” Added notation: “Martin Buchner maketh oath and saith that he is the person he describes himself to be, that he is of the full Age of Twenty one Years – and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown – [Signed] Martin Buchner” Sworn before me at York 22 May 1809. [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 9, Petition Number 54]

Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martin Buchner

“recd from himself 22d May 1809 – [Signed] John Small” “Henry Buchner is on the U E List and it does not appear that Petitioner has had any Land by order in Council [Signed] J. Small” “SUE for Inspr Genl Me Detlor” “Lieut Governors office York 22 May 1809. Referred to the Executive Council By order of the Lieur Govenor [Signed] Wm Halton Secy” “Read in Council 23rd of May 1809. The Petitioner recommended for a Grant of Two Hundred Acres of Land as Son of a UE Loyalist [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 9, Petition Number 54]

Buchner, Mary (Willson)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson [sic: Willson] wife of Joseph Willson junior of the Township of Windham yeoman dated in Windham on 6 Feb 1811

Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henery Boughner [Sic: Henry Buchner] Captain of the District of Niagara A UE Loyalist that She is Married to Joseph Wilson 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 her two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and permit Mahlon Burwel Surveyor Esquire 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” Mary Willson made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 32]

Executive Council notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson

“Received from Crowell Willson Esq 9th March 1811” “Petitioner has had no Land by Order in Council [Signed] John Beikie Conf Clerk” “DUE IGPPA” “14 March 1811 Referred to the Executive Council [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor” “Read in Council 26 March 1811 — The Petitioner recommended for a Grant of Two Hundred Acres of Land as Daughter of a UE Loyalist [Signed] John M Scott Presiding Councillor” “approved [Signed] Fras Gore Lt Govr” “Warrant 296 sent to the Attorney General 30th March 1811” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 32b]

Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 6 Feb 1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson

“Mary Wilson maketh oath and saith that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the within Petition that she is Married to Joseph Wilson junior and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn before me at Townsend, in the Province of Upper Canada this 6th day of February 1811} Mary Willson made her mark; [Signed] John Bemer J.P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 32a]

Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 6 Feb1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson

“I do hereby Certify that Mary Wilson signed the within Petition in my presence that she is the person she therein describes herself 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 Townsend in the Province aforesaid this 6th day of February 1811. [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 10a]

Buchner, Ozias

Upper Canada Land Petition of Ozias Buchner of the Township of Crowland, yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 24 Feb 1812

“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is a Son of Sergeant Henry Buchner of the Same place a U E Loyalist. That he has attained the age of twenty one years, has taken the oath of allegiance as will appear by the annexed Certificate, and has never Received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your petitioner prays that your Honor in Council may be pleased to Grant him two hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown—And your petitioner in duty Bound will Ever pray—[Signed] Ozias Bunchner” Marginal note with an asterisk referring to the word “Sergeant” above: “New Jersey Volunteers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 16]

Certificate of Thomas Ridout, J. P. dated at York (Toronto) attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ozias Buchner

“Ozias Buchner of the Township of Crowland maketh oath and Saith that he is the person he Describes himself to be in the within petition, that he has attained the full age of twenty one years, and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown — Sworn before me at York this Twenty fifth day of February 1812. [Signed] Thos Ridout J. P. [Signed] Ozias Buchner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 16a]

Certificate of Crowell Willson, J. P. dated on 29 Feb 1812 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ozias Buchner

“I Certify that Ozias Buchner of the Township of Croland [sic] yeoman is the person he hath Described himself to be in the within Petition and that he has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown to the best of my knowledge and belief—Witness my hand at York this day of Feb.y 1812—29th February 1812} [Signed] Crowell Wilson J. P. Dt Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 16a]

Certificate of Henry Buchner attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ozias Buchner

“I do hereby certify that Ozias Buchner whoes name is Signd to the within Petition is and allways has been known and acknowledged to be My Son and I do further certify that he has never had any Land or order for Land from the Crown [Signed] Henry Buchner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 16b]

Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ozias Buchner

“Received 26 Feb. 1812 from Petitioner—It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any land by order in Council [Signed] J. Small” “SUE [Signed] John McGill ISPPA” “President’s Office 11th March 1812. Referred to the Executive Council – By order of the President – [Signed] James Brook” “See a subsequent Petition upon which he was ordered his Land in Council 14th December 1816—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 16b]

Buchner, Peter

Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Buchner dated at Niagara on 12 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)

“The Petition of Peter Buchner—Farmer who has been Four years in the Province & never received any Lands & has a Family & whose wife is a daughter of Philip Bender late of Butlers Rangers—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 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 Two Hundred acres, and 200 for his wife 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 5 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if he has never yet received any & his wifes land upon his lodging the required certificate. Confirmed 3 Oct 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 78]

Buchner, Peter authorized by Paul Averill on 3 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 3 Jan 1797 by W. Dickson, Esq ; Lot asked for: Lot 6 Concession 4

Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Bougener [sic] dated at Niagara on 20 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Peter Bougener [insert: now of Windham*] Farmer—of the Township of Willoughby—who has a Family and came into the Province in the Spring of 1788—Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner has only received 100 acres of Land—which being too small for his Family & there being none to locate near thereto—That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province at the Settlement of Long Point, being in a condition to cultivate and improve 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 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] Added note of the Executive Council referring to the asterisk following Windham above: *as appears by a Power produced at the Council office 17 Oct 1808 wherein he writes his name Bughner” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 100 acres in addition if not granted before. Certificate wanted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 51]

Buck, Barzillai

Grantee: Buck, Barzillai authorized by Paul Averill on 3 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 5 Jan [1797] by William Dickson; Lot asked for: Lot 18 Concession 9

Receipt issued at the Receiver General’s Office at York (Toronto) in 1820 attached to the Townsend Report

“Robert Nichol Esqr as Agent for Barzilla Buck has paid into this Office, the Surveying Fees on Two Hundred Acres of Land, under Regulation of 9th of July 1796. for the Actg R. Genl [Signed] G. Hamilton £1.7.6 Surveying Fee Prol Currency. No 198 York 20th June 1820 Received the Land Granting office fees £3.5.2 Curry [Signed] Saml Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62u]

Certificate of Robert Nichol dated at York (Toronto) on 19 Jun 1820 attached to the Townsend Report

“I Certify that Barzillai Buck of Townshend being within the limits under My Command of the Regiment under My Command Conducted himself with loyalty & that propriety throughout the late War [Signed] Rob Nichol late Commg 2 Norfolk Regt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62u]

Buck, Elsie (Buchner)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Elcey Buck of the Township of Crowland dated in Willoughby Township, Welland County on 12 Aug 1806

Certificate of Thomas Cummings J. P. dated on 12 Aug 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elcey Buck

Burdick, James

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burdick dated at Niagara on 9 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)

“The Petition of James Burdick—late from Vermont which he left in February last —who has a wife & Eight Children (not yet come into the province) & was imprisoned &c &c during the American war for his attachment to Great Britain (expects his Family to arrive in the Course of a month—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 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 Four 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] James Burdick” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1796 and read in Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 37]

Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office on 6 Sep 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burdick

“Kellup Burdick has paid into this office £3.5.2 for the Patent fees on a grant of 200 acres in Oxford ordered in Council to James Burdick the 12th July 1796. The Surveying fees to be paid at the Surveyor Generals Office. O R. P. H [Signed] Peter Russell R Ge To the Clderk of the Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 37a]

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Hammon Lawrence dated at Niagara on 9 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“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]

Mentioned in the 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]

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Freeman Burdick dated at York (Toronto) on 1 Feb 1800

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is just arrived from Nova Scotia (where he has resided near 17 Years) in order to settle in this Province – that he is compelled to leave Nova Scotia, from the ungratefulness of the soil, not having been able there to raise his bread, with any degree of certainty in any one year; that your Petitioner has a family consisting of a wife and six children – Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency for an appropriation of 200 acres of Land, to be confirmed to him under the New Regulations when he shall bring his Family into the Province, & your Petitr as in duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Freeman Burdick” Marginal note: “The Petitioner has a Brother named James Burdick who has been settled with his family, 4 years in the Province & resides in Oxford, River Thames” Read in the Executive Council on 1 Feb 1800. Ordered Deferred till his family is in the Province when he is recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 30]

Burgar, Thomas

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Burgar, Farmer from the State of New Jersey dated at Willoughby on 29 Jul 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has lately arrived in this Province with a wife, two sons young men, and three Daughters the youngest of which is nine years of age – and two other sons who are married – that your petitioner has brought with him a stock of Cattle, with waggen and every implement of Husbandry to make him become a setter – and having taken the oath of Allegiance and sign’d the Declaration. Humbly prays that your Honor will be pleased to grant him such portion of the vacant Crown Lands as to your Honor may seem meet – and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c [Signed] Peter Burgar” Read in the Executive Council on 1 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for an appropriation of 200 acres for 12 months and recommended for an appropriation for 12 months for Thomas Burger, but the warrant not to issue until a certificate of his having the oaths is lodged in the Council office. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 82]

Certificate of Samuel Street, J. P. dated at Willoughby Twp. on 29 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Burgar

“I do Certify that Peter Burgar has this day taken the oath of allegiance and signed the Declaration prescribe’d – and I am Creditably informed that he has brought with him the family &c set forth in his petition, some of which I have seen—Willoughby 29th Jul 1797 [Signed] Saml Street J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 82]

Burtch, Charles (1)

The undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Aug 1795 [Requesting a Location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“Most humbly Sheweth—That yr Petitioner served His Majesty during the American War, under the Command of Col. Dullancy, in the Corps of Refugees at New York. Yr Petitioner has been in the Province upwards of eight Years, & never located any Land, that he has a wife and Eleven Children, that yr Petitioner & his Family have met with many losses from their Loyalty & humbly prays yr Excellency will take his Case into consideration & grant him such Portion of Lands as yr Excellency shall think proper & yr Petitioner will ever Pray.” [Signed] Charles Burtch. Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Aug 1795 and read in Council 12 Aug 1795. Recommended for 300 acres for himself. [crossed out: 500 acres for family lands]. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 97]

Certificate of Walter Butler Sheehan dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Aug 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch

“I do Cerify that Charles Burch [sic] came to reside in this Province in the Year 1788. Since which Period I have known him and he is Esteemed an Honest & Industrious Man.” [Signed] W. B. Sheehan. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 97a]

An Estimate of the land and Improvements of Jonathan Burch dated at Fredsburgh County of Dutches State of New York 15 Mar 1789 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch:

“An Estimate of the land and Improvements of Jonathan Burch late of Dutches County and Province of New York and hath been Taken by a Law of the state of New York and converted to the Use of the people of said state on Account of the Loyalty of the said Jonathan Burch Did Leave to the British Government. Four hundred and fifty acres of Land situate lying and being in paulding Precinct Dutches County and new state of New York at one Thousand pounds New York Currency this estimation taken as its true Value in the Year one thousand seven hundred and seventy five. Personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the peace for the said County of Dutches state of New York Edmund Ferress and Daniel Hunt and Did [……………….] the Valuation of the estate of the said Jonathan Burch and these deponents further Declared on their oaths that this their Judgement had solely been guided by good Concience and their own Knowledge and acquaintance with said estate and Was not Gathered from hearsay Nor influenced by Any partiality to the said Jonathan Burch [….] of late hath been Valued by them in Manner as aforesaid and that they had not been led to form this their Judgement respecting the Value of said estate so Described as aforesaid otherwise then as Justice and Good Conscience doth appertain and further that neither of the Appointments is not of kin to the said Jonathan Burch or any way Interested in this inquiry Instituted in there behalf in regard to or reputation of any sum or sums of Money which he the said Jonathan Burch may at any time Hereafter [Receive?] from the British Government and Moreover that they the said Deponents had not at the [B..] of Making the said Assessment any Demand on the Estate and effects of the said Jonathan Burch. Sworn befor me [Signed] Mathew Peterson Justice of the peace. [Signed] Edmund Foress, Daniel Hunt. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 97b]

Power of Attourney from Jonathan Burch to Charles Burtch dated 20 Apr 1789 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch:

“Know all men by these Presents that I Jonathan Burtch now Residing in Stephentown in the County of Albany & State of Newyork Do for Divers Good Causes & Causes me Moving by these Present Constitute & appoint my Trusty & well Beloved son Charles Burtch now of Albany County & State afored to be my True and Lawful Attourney & in my Name to ask, Petition for & to Take & Persue, all Lawful means & methods whatsoever, to the Obtaining of the Value of my Estate which was Taken from on the Account of my Loyallity to the Crown of Great Britain the said Property lying in Pauldings Precinct Dutchess County State afford & Estimated & valued according to a Law of said State at one Thousand pounds Newyork Currency said Estate Taken from me on Account of my said Loyalty afforsd in the year of Our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred Seventy five. I hereby giving my said attourney full & Sufficient Power to Sign all Instruments for the obtaining of said Sum or Sums, & Impowering my said attourney to Execute all & Singular Receipts Discharges & what Ever may need to be Done by or on my Behalf Giving & Granting to my said Attoy Sufficient Power of Substitution. In Witness whereof I have Herunto Set my hand & Seal at Stephentown this 20th Day of April in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred & Eighty Nine. Signed Sealed & Delivered In Presents of us [Signed] Elisabeth Sinnet, Hosea Moffitt.” Jonathan Burtch made his mark. Albany County State of Newyork the Day & year above mentioned Personally appeared Before me Hosea Moffitt Esq. one of the Justices of the peace for said County Jonathan Burtch & Truly Acknowledged the above written Indenture to be his Voluntary act. Ackd Before [Signed] Hosea Moffitt Justice peace. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 97c]

Charles Burtch 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]\

Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch

“Humbly sheweth – That yr Petitioner served His Majesty during the American War, under the Command of Col. Dullancy, in the Corps of Refugees at New York – Yr Petitioner has been in the Province upwards of eight Years, & never located any Lands, that he has a wife and Eleven Children, that yr Petitioner & his Family have met with many losses from their Loyalty & humbly prays yr Excellency, and take his Case into consideration & grant him such Portion of Lands as yr Excellency shall think proper & yr Petitioner will ever Pray. Charles Burtch” Received in the Executive Council on 7 Aug 1795 and read in Council on 12 Aug 1795. He was ordered 300 acres for himself. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Vol. 27, Petition Number 97]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch, late of Delancy’s Corps dated on 12 Oct 1796

“Humbly shews- That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1788 with his Family consisting of a wife and Eight Children – That he has received 300 acres as his military Lands & prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him Lands for his Family and your Petitioner, as in duty bound will ever pray—Charles Burtch made his mark. Witness [signed] T Ridout 12th October 1796” Read in the Executive Council on 28 May 1797 and ordered 450 acres in family landsin addition to his his military lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Vol. 28, Petition Number 127]

Burtch, Charles (2)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch of the Township of Burford dated on 31 Oct 1801

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the son of Charles Burtch of the Township aforesaid a Loyalist U. E and is Twenty one years of Age, and having never received any Lands in the Province, respectfully requests your Excellency would be pleased to Grant him two hundred acres – And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray – [Signed] Charles Burtch signed before me [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P. for the District of London” Notation of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council: “Charles Burtch of the Home District (now of Burford) is on the U E List [Initialed] J. S.” Read in the Executive Council on 8 Dec 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a son of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24]

Certificate of Charles Burtch dated 31 Oct 1801 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“I Charles Burtch Junr do make Oath that I am Twenty One years of Age and never received any Grant or Order for Lands from the Crown in this Province so help me God [signed] Charles Burtch sworn before me the 31st day of October 1801 [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P. for the District of London” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24]

Certificate of Thomas Hornor, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch

“I Thomas Hornor one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace of the District of London, Do Certify that the Petitioner Charles Burtch is the person he describes himself to be, and never to my knowledge or belief received any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown in this Province—Burford the 31st day of Octor 1801 [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24]

Butch, Edee

Upper Canada Land Petition of Edee Burtch, Grand River a U E. received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Jul 1800

“Humbly shew—That he has been in the Province Eight Years last June – & about three Years since, Mr Ridout was to Petitioner for him for his Land but no Record of the same can be found in the Council office. Yr Petitioner has a wife & three Children, he has taken the Oaths & prays Yr Excellency for A Lot on Dundas Street & Yr Petitioner on duty bound will ever pray – ” Edee Burtch made his mark. Added note: I do hereby certify that he signed the above, & That he has taken the oaths, and has Sworn before me that he has never received any Lands of the Crown – [Signed] J Small” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Jul 1800 and read in Council on 12 Jul 1800. Ordered recommended for a lot on Dundas Street. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 65]

Burtch, Jane (Mount)

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Moses Mount in behalf of his wife, Jane Mount dated at Niagara on 29 Dec 1796

“Respectfully shews—That your Petitioners wife was the Daughter of Charles Burch a Loyalist prays Your Honor will please to grant her two hundred Acres of Land, & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Moses Mount” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Dec 1796 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a U E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 19]

Certificate of William Kennedy Smith, J. P. dated on 4 Jan 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Moses Mount

“I do hereby Certify that Jane Burtch a Daughter of Charles Burtch is the wife of Moses Mount [Signed] William Kennedy Smith, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 19a]

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Moses Mount in behalf of his wife, Jane Mount dated at Niagara on 29 Dec 1796

Certificate of William Kennedy Smith, J. P. dated on 4 Jan 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Moses Mount

Burtch, Morilla (Matthews)

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Mathews [signed Matthews] for his wife Morilla Mathews

“That she is the Daughter of Charles Burch a Loyalist, Prays yr Honor will please to grant her 200 Acres and Your Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Thomas Matthews” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Dec 1796 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 208]

Certificate of Moses Mount dated 30 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Mathews

“Moses Mount maketh Oath before me that Thomas Mathews married the daughter of Charles Burch a Loyalist U. E. Sworn before me this 30th day of Dec 1796 [Signed] John Small, Moses Mount” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 208a]

Burtch, Sarah (Green)

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Green dated on 11 Oct 1796

“The Petition of Benj. Green, late of Rogers’ Corps. & approved Loyalist U E. Humbly shews- That your petitioner has never recd any Land, & that his wife is Sarah daughter of Charles Burch an approved loyalist U. E. prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 300- Acres military Land & 200 Acres in behalf of his wife—and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—” Benj. Green made his mark. “witness [Signed] T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 13 Oct. Ordered needs discharge and certificates. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 2, Petition Number 33]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Green the daughter of Charles Burtch dated on 4 Jan 1797

“Humbly Shewes- That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1788—That she has not Received any Lands & prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her Lands and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Sarah Green” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jan 1799 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered to lie over for the U. E. List. Later ordered recommended Charles Burtch being on the U. E. List. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 2, Petition Number 49]

Certificate of William Kennedy Smith, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Green

“I do hereby Certify that Sarah Burtch a Daughter of Charles Burtch is the wife of Benjamin Green [Signed] William Kennedy Smith J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 2, Petition Number 49b]

Burwell, Adam

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell received at the Executive Council on 6 Apr 1797 [Requesting a Location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served last American War under the British Standard, and came into this Province with a wife and Six Children in the year 1797—That your Petitioner settled on a lot of land in the Township of Bertie No 18—3 & 4th Concession, which he has improved for upwards of Eight years—That your petitioner’s wife is Daughter to Nathl Veal who joined the Royal Standard previous to the Year 1782 wherefore your Petitioner Humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to confirm him in the above mention lot and such Addition as your Honor may think proper as likewise such grant for his wife, the Daughter of a Loyalist and for his family as your Honor in your wisdom may deed meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray” Adam Burwell made his mark. Received at the Executive Council on 6 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered recommended for 350 acres as family lands and his military lands to be making 300 acres. His wife recommended for 200 as UE. Confirmed on 11 Apr [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110]

Receipt for land granting fees attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell

“Received the Land Granting Office’s fees on 200 acres of land, being Lot No 7 in the 4th Concession of Walsingham granted to Sarah Burwell under Order in Council of the 7th April 1797. Regs 9th July 1796. £3.5.2 Curry [Signed] Saml Ridout, York 19 Jul 1819 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110a]

Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at Fort Erie on 1 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell

“ I hereby certify that Adam Burwell came into this Province in the year 1787, he began to improve his Land in this Township the spring 1788, his family then consisted of his Wife and Six Children, he has taken the Oath of allegiance by affirming—[Signed] John Warren J. P. Adam Burwell, Sarah his Wife, Elizabeth, Susana, Margaret} daughters, Malon Son, Hannah, Agnes} Daughters [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110b]

Certificate of Benjamin Willson, J. P. 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell

“This is to Sartify that the Barer Adam Burwell Came Into this Cuntary in the 1787 and he Brought with Him A wife And Six Children And I do further Sartify that His wifes father Nathanel veal Joined the British Standard in the year 1779. Sartif By me Benjamin Willson J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110c]

Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated at Niagara on 6 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell

“ I do hereby Certify that Adam Burwell served last American War under the British Standard, in many Capacities and that which was most dangerous was that of a Spy, in which he rendered the British army many distinguished Services, and several times made narrow escapes with his life—Isaac Swayze J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110d]

Burtch, Zachariah

Upper Canada Land Petition of Zachariah Burch [sic], late of the State of New York – Farmer dated at York (Toronto) on 3 Jun 1800

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into the Province in March last with his family – consisting of a wife and six children who are now at his Brothers Edy Burch on the Grand River—That your Petitioner is desirous to become a bona fide settler in the Province, with several of his neighbours who are also come in with their family’s – He therefore respectfully prays your Excellency to grant him Lot No 22 – on Dundas Street in the Township of Blenheim – on the usual conditions & under the new Regulations; and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Zachariah Burtch made his mark “witness T Ridout” Marginal note: “The Petitioner has four Brothers who live in the County of Lincoln in this Province & have been there for twelve years” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Jun 1800 and read in Council on 3 Jun 1800. Ordered recommended for a lot on Dundas St. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 34]

Certificate of William Willcox, J. P. dated on 3 Jun 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Zachariah Burch

“These are to Certify that Zachariah Burtch has taken the Oaths and Subscribed the Declaration prescribed by Law and the Ordinances of this Province to intitle him to become an Inhabitant thereof and a freeholder of Lands therein. —Given under my hand at York in the Home District of the Province of Upper Canada this 3d day of June 1800 [Signed] Will Willcocks” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 34]