Land Petitions of the Long Point Settlers "D"

Damon, Nathaniel

Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathaniel Damon dated at Niagara on 1 Oct 1796 [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is lately come into the Province with a Son and two Daughters—and being desirous to settle near Long Point—prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in that Settlement and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray” [Unsigned] Added note of Samuel Ryerse “Recommended as a good Setlor [Signed] Sam^l Ryerse” Added note of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “I do hereby certify that Cap^t Samuel Ryerse personally applied to me for the above Petition in behalf of Nat: Damon [Signed T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Oct 1796 and read on 8 Oct. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before and permitted in Long Point. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 43]

Danforth, Eli

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: Danforth, Eli authorized by Paul Averill on 2 Mar 1797; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 4 Feb 1797 by W. Kennedy Smith; Lot asked for: Lot 16 Concession 2

Upper Canada Land Petition of Eli Danforth dated at Niagara on 28 Jul 1797

“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner came into the Province in the spring of the year 1795 – and has remained in it ever since- that some time last winter, he received a recommendation from M^r Pierces agent for a Lot in Townsend, and having lodged a certificate of his oath was entered for Lot N^o 16 in the 2^nd Concessⁿ of that Township – but having soon after found that one Benjⁿ Doyle, a Blacksmith, was living with his family on the aforementioned Lot, and that the neighbours were desirous of retaining him amongst them, on account of his Trade- your Petitioner resigned the Lot & Doyle, who has obtained a recommendation will, he presumes, hold it – There being no other vacant Lot in the Township your Petitioner humbly prays your Honor will be pleased to confirm to him a grant of 200 acres, elsewhere, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Eli Danforth” Added notation: “Your Petitioner also prays your Honor for the Lease of Lot N^o 11 in the 3^rd Concession of Townsend- a Crown reserve [Signed] Eli Danforth” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Aug 1797 and read in Council on 21 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres he having resigned his claim to a location. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 101]

Darby, Jacob

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Stacey, Tunis Cronk, Conradt Cope, Jacob Darby and others dated at Queenstown on 5 Apr 1793

“Humbly sheweth that your petitioners have already settled and made considerable improvements at Long Point where the Land is not as yet surveyed, from which cause we are to settle, and improve upon lands which will be reserved for Government and to encroach upon each other. To Remedy This May it therefore please Your Excellency to have the Land surveyed with all convenient speed and Your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Stacey, Tunis Cronk, Conradt Cope, Jacob Darby” No Executive Council dates or order on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “S” Bundle 1, Petition Number 78]

Daugherty, Anthony

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

“Humbly Sheweth That he arrived in this Province last Year with his Family consisting of a wife and four Children, from North Carolina in company with W^m Walker & his Mother in Law Margaret McCool—That your Petitioner, as well as two of his Brothers—bore Arms in support of His Majestys Government and have suffered greatly for their Loyalty—Having never yet applied for Land—Humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him and his Family Lands near to Pattersons Creek on Lake Erie and near also to those your Excellency has been pleased to allow to Solomon Austin, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Anthony Daugherty” Received by the Executive Council on 27 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 3 Jul. Ordered to lay over. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 47]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Anthony Daugherty dated on 12 Oct 1796

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came in to this Province Two Years ago with a wife & four Children. That your Petitioner has had a Majestrates Certificate for 200 acres; That your Petitioner is one of the U. E. Loyalists and has been yesterday Enrolled, as such, having served, and born arms under Lord Cornwallis at Hillsborough in North Carolina. That the Expence fatigue and trouble of coming into His Majestys Government in this Quarter has been great; bringing them his family upwards of 900 miles, That your Petitioner from these Circumstances trusts your Honor will Countenance him and grant him such an additional Quantity as your Honor may think fit 600 acres would make him and his family happy and as in Duty Bound Your Petitioner will ever Pray [Signed] anthony Daugherty” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1796 and read on 13 Oct. Ordered 200 acres in addition to the 200 granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24]

Daugherty, Mary (Davis)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis of Windham UE dated on 3 Feb 1801

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Anthony Dagherty [sic] late of Townsend a UE Loyalist as by the return of the Magistrates of the Home District – and is married to John Davis of Windham. 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 – [Signed] Mary Davis Signed before me this third Day of February 1801 [Signed] W^m Spurgin J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office and read in Council on 10 Mar 1801. Ordered the name of Anthony Dagherty appears on the U. E. List. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as Daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32]

Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 3 Feb 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis

“District of London} To wit—Personally appeared before me William Spurgin one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of London – Mary Davis wife of John Davis of the Township of Windham—and made oath that she has never received any grant of Land or order for Lands from the Crown [Signed] Mary Davis. Sworn before me this third Day of February 1801 [Signed] W^m Spurgin, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32a]

Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 3 Feb 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis

“I William Spurgin—one of His Majestys Justice of the Peace for the District of London, do hereby certify – that the Petitioner Mary Davis is the person she describes herself to be, and has never to my knowledge or belief ever received any Lands or order for Lands of the Crown – Given under my hand this third Day of February 1801 [Signed] W^m Spurgin J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32a]

Daugherty, Mary (Wells McCool)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Daugherty of the Township of Townsend & County of Norfolk dated at Townsend on 11 Jun 1798

“most humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a daughter to Archebel and Margaret & a widow to Anthony Daugherty Desceased. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly Prays that your Honor will be Pleased To grant two Hundred acers of land To your Petitioner as in duty Bound will Ever Pray [Signed] Mary Daugherty” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Jun 1798. Examined Archibald McCool a UE. Married since the Petition was received to John Wells of Townsend of Townsend (called 4 Feb 1801). Read in Council on 24 Feb 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 72]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated on 14 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Daugherty

“Anthony Daugherty has satefied the Justices in Session that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard before the year 1783 and is married to the Daughter of a Loyalist (Archibald McCool) and had one Child previous to that period [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Peace &c.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 72g]

Certificate of Margaret McCool dated on 17 Jun 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Daugherty

“This may Certify that Mary Daugherty the widow to Anthony Daugherty Disceased and a Daughter to Archabel Mcooll Which I can make oath too if Required [Signed] Margt Mcooll” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 72f]

Certificate of Morris Sovereene J. P. dated at Townsend on 4 Jun 1812 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Daugherty

“To your Honner I Certify that Marry Wells Personly Came Before me and Make Oath that She Verley Believe She is the Daught of Margaret McCool Townsend June 4^th 1812 [Signed] Morris Sovereene J P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 72b]

Certificate of Thomas Hamilton dated on 10 Apr 1812 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Daugherty

“Personaly appeared before Me William Jarvis Esquire one of his Majestyes Justices of the peace for the Home District Thomas Hamilton who made oath that he was acquainted with Mary Wells late Mary Dogherty and that he has heard her often say that she was the daughter of Archibald and Margret McCool and that he has allso heard others of his acquaintance say the same [Signed] Thos Hamilton Sworn before me this Tenth day of April 1812 [Signed] W^m Jarvis J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 72d]

Certificate of William McCool dated on 4 Jul 1812 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Daugherty

“District of London} Personally appeared before me Morris Sovereign Esq^r one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace in & for the District of London William McCool and made oath that he verily believes according to the best of my knowledge that Mary Wells Wife of John Wells of the Township of Townsend is the Daughter of the late Archibald and Margaret McCool and Sister of Martha McCool wife of John McCall and also sister of William McCool sworn before me This 4^th day of July 1812 [Signed] Morris Sovereene [Signed] William McCool” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 72e]

Davis, Jane

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jane Davis, widow dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 15 Jul 1794

“Most humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is arrived from North Carolina—with her Family in order to live near her son Thomas Davis, who has been settled in the 7^th Township of the County of Lincoln for four years past—Therefore prays that your Excellency would be pleased to grant her Lands near to her Son’s & as in Duty bound your Petitioner shall ever pray—” Jane Davis made her mark followed by a list of her family: “John Davis—no family; Robert Davis; James Davis wife and two Children; James Darickson—wife 1 Son; Two Hundred Acres each” Received in the Executive Council on 15 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 15 Jul. Ordered granted 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 50]

Davis, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Davis dated on 4 Dec 1793

“Sheweth that he has come Eight Hundred miles to settle under His Majestys Good Government Prays a Grant for himself and associates ~~for a Township of Land~~ on the River Thames (formerly La Tranch) on the first bend above the Delaware Castle on S^d River and he binds himself to have Said Grant (if Given) settled by Such Men that will faithfully perform the Duties required from our Sovereign and your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Jn^o Davis” Read in Council 24 May 1794. No order given. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 69]

Letter from Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated at Niagara on 6 Dec 1793 to John Small, Esq^r Clerk of the Executive Council

“Sir, Major Littlehales has directed me to assign 300 Acres of Land to Samuel Williams; 200 Acres to John Davis & 200 Acres to Rob^t Davis, & to put their petitions in [….] to be laid before the honorable Executive Council, for which purpose, I have the honour to enclose them to you, & shall direct the D^y Surveyor of the Home District, to assign the Lands as soon as may be—I am Sir most respectfully y^r hum Servant [Signed] D W Smith Actg Sur Gen^l” Ordered by the Executive Council on 24 May 1794 that the formal allotments herein mentioned be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 12]

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

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner encouraged by his Excellency most gracious proclamation has removed together with eleven Families into this Province from State of North Carolina. He Begs leave to inform Your Honors that he suffered in the late rebellion and that the families he has brought with him are loyalists and that nothing but an ardent desire of living under the British Government could have induced them to remove so great a distance when they might have been accommodated with lands so much nearer their former place of abode. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays that Your Honors would be graciously pleased to induge [sic] him with a tract of Land sufficient to accommodate him and the families he has brought with him & as in duty bound he will ever pray [Signed] John Davis” Received by the Executive Council on 4 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 8 Jul 1794. Ordered granted, to be specified. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 33]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Davis received at the Executive Council office on 4 Nov 1794

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner who came into this province last Summer from North Carolina, has since that time received letters from his relations in that Country in all Eight Families, who wish to come and settle in this province your Petitioner has made a large improvement on the four hundred acres he located last Summer in the Eighth Township. Wherefore your petitioner prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a further quantity of Eight hundred acres where vacant & a suitable quantity for the families his relations who will come in immediately on being made acquainted with the encouragement your Excellency may be pleased to give them & your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Davis” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 44]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Davis dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 2 Jul 1795

“humbly Sheweth—that your Petitioner has ever been a loyal Subject—and as Such made choice of living under his Majesty’s Dominion in this province. That your petitioner occupies two lotts of Land in the Township of Windham—N^os 1 & 2 in the 14 Concession; which Township having been extracted from Mr Pierce your petitioner prays that your Excellency may be pleased to confirm him in his Location and as in Duty bound your petitioner will ever pray &c—[Signed] John Davis” Read in the Executive Council on 5 Jul 1796. Ordered the petitioner having had specific lots assigned him amounting to 400 acres and it appearing that the lots prayed for have come into his possession by very improper means the Committee cannot recommend the granting the prayer of the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 42]

Certificate of John Bemer and others dated on 29 Jun 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Davis

“This may certify whome it may concern that John Davis did purchase the possesion and Improvement of two lots of land 200 acres eatch of Jonas Kerl [sic: Carle] who had received regular orders from Andrew Perce who then had a grant for the township where land lyes= and besides giving fifty pounds for the improvement has bestoed much labour on s^d lots= Nothwithstanding all this certen Gideon Cooly who was well knowing to s^d Davises bargen has gon in a fraudulent manner down to the Offis and is now striving to undermind s^d Davis of one of hies lots it is further to be understood that G Cooly has made sale of several lots already at an extravacent rate which is Contrary to his Majesties Proclimations Certified by us the under Subscribers [Signed] John Bemer, Solomon Austin, John Collver, Robert Davis, Anthony Daugherty” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 42a]

Certificate of Jabez Collver attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Davis

“Altho I ware not an ear witness to Mr Coolys certen knowledge of the bargan between M^r Davis and M^r Carl yet I have had so much information by Creditable people I have no Scruple of the truth of it and very sure M^r Cooly is indevering to defraud M^r Davis [Signed] Jabez Collver” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 42b]

Davis, Mary (Daugherty)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis of Windham UE dated on 3 Feb 1801

Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 3 Feb 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis

Davis, Robert

Letter from Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated at Niagara on 6 Dec 1793 to John Small, Esq^r Clerk of the Executive Council

“Sir, Major Littlehales has directed me to assign 300 Acres of Land to Samuel Williams; 200 Acres to John Davis & 200 Acres to Rob^t Davis, & to put their petitions in [….] to be laid before the honorable Executive Council, for which purpose, I have the honour to enclose them to you, & shall direct the D^y Surveyor of the Home District, to assign the Lands as soon as may be—I am Sir most respectfully y^r hum Servant [Signed] D W Smith Actg Sur Gen^l” Ordered by the Executive Council on 24 May 1794 that the formal allotments herin mentioned be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 12]

Grantee: Davis, Robert authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; The Oath of Allegiance not yet returned; Lot asked for: Lot 16 Concession 2

[Ed. Note: Under “Remarks” for Robert Davis and Thomas Davis, there is a joining bracket beside which is written, “No appropriation made.”]

Davis, Thomas

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Davis dated on 29 Jun 1793

“Sheweth That your Petitioner came to this Province on July 25^th 1790 from North Carolina & applied to Colonel Butler & was Directed to Settle In this Province & have Taken Lots No 5 & 6 Township No 8 for which he Prays Certificate of Location & your Petitioner will Ever Pray [Signed] Thomas Davis” Referred by the Land Board to the Executive Council as they are restricted from Recommending Individuals to Lotts in Townships when the 2/7^th have not been Reserved—[Signed] R. Hamilton Robert V Kerr Nath^l Pettit” The petitions of William and Thomas Davis were read in Council on 11 Jul 1793 and the Board authorized to grant the petitions. 6 Dec 1809 issued a Warrant in favor of William Davis, Senior for Lots N^os 3 and 4 Township N^o 8 now Barton as M. C. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 7b]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Davis dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 14 Jun 1794

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner for his atachment to the British government has Been Persecuted By the americans during the Last war and Removed from North Carolina In the year Ninety to this Province, has obtained a grant of […] a Lot of Land Containing two hundred acres In the Eighth township of the land Board and having a Considerable Family Prayes your Excellency will consider him and grant him a Proportionable Indulgence to other Loyalists who has Equally Suffered In Supporting the British Government or such Relief as thro’ your Goodness may seem Meet and your Petitioner will Ever Pray—[Signed] Thomas Davis” Received by the Executive Council on 20 Jun 1794 and ordered granted and a further grant of 200 acres to be referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 9]

Davis, Thomas

Grantee: Davis, Thomas authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; The Oath of Allegiance not yet returned; Lot asked for: Lot 16 Concession 2

[Ed. Note: Under “Remarks” for Robert Davis and Thomas Davis, there is a joining bracket beside which is written, “No appropriation made.”]

Dean, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Dean of Gainsborough Township dated in Grimsby, Lincoln County on 24 Jun 1819

“The Petition of John Dean of the Township of Gainsborough farmer — Humbly Sheweth — That your Petitioner has resided in Said Township upwards of Eighteen years, your Petitioner has always been a British Subject which will appear by the annexed Certificate, he has never Received any Lands order for Lands from the Crown — your Petitioner therefore prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him Such a Portion of the waste Land of the Crown, as to your Excellency Shall Seem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray — Grimsby 24^th June 1819” John Dean made his mark. “Witness [Signed] A. Nelles” Received in the Executive Council Office on 30 Jun 1819 and referred to the Surveyor General to report. Report of the Surveyor General: “It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any Land [Signed] T Ridout SGO 30 Jun 1819” Read in Council on 24 Dec 1823. Ordered recommended for one hundred acres of land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 12, Petition Number 88]

Certificate dated on 24 Apr 1787 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Dean

“These are to Certify all those Whom these May Concern that the Bearer John Dean Resident in the County of Morris, Township of Roxbury & Province of West New Jersey is a Peaceable Quiet Man and a True Loyalist and a faithful Subject To his Majesty George the third King of Great Britain &c &c As Given Under Our hands the Under Subscribers [Signed] Christopher Kevis [Signed] Andrew Flach [Signed] Frederick Sparginberg

“I am not perfecaly aquainted with the Barer John Dean but am well aquainted with the above Subscribers and their Characters and know them to be faithfull Loyallists and well and firmly attached to the Constitution and Crown of Great Britain and averse to the Independence and proceedings of America Certified Sussex County New jersey the fifth Day May 1787} by [Signed] Nath^l Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 12, Petition Number 88a]

Certificate of A. Nelles J. P. dated in Grimsby, Lincoln County on 24 Jun 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Dean

“I do hereby Certify that the Petitioner John Dean has resided in the Township of Gainsborough about Eighteen years and During which time he has always behaved himself as a sober honest and Industrious farmer, has take the oath of Allegiance, and I belief him to be a Loyal Subject — Grimsby 24^th Jun 1819 [Signed] A Nelles JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 12, Petition Number 88c]

Dean, John Jr., Philip, Andrew and David

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Dean Junior, Philip Dean, Andrew Dean and David Dean dated in Grimsby, Lincoln County on 26 Jun 1819

“The Petition of John Dean Junr Philip Dean Andrew Dean of the Township of Gainsborough Farmers, and David Dean of the Township of Caistor Mill Carpenter — Humbly Sheweth — That your Petitioners have Resided in this Province upwards of Eighteen years and during the Late war with the united States of America, three of your Petitioners Served in the Second Flank Compy 4^th Regt. Lincoln Militia, and one in the Militia Compy when ever Called upon. your Petitioners have never Received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Therefore pray that your Excellency will be pleased to Grant each of them Such Portion of the waste Land of the Crown, as your Excellency Shall Seem meet, and your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. Grimsby 26^th Jun 1819 [Signed] John Dean Jnr [Signed] Philip Dean [Signed] David Dean [Signed] David Dean [Signed] Andrew Dean” Received in the Executive Council Office on 30 Jun 1819 and referred to the Surveyor General to report. Report of the Surveyor General: “It does not appear that either of the Petitioners have received any land [Signed] T Ridout SG Office 2 Sep 1819” Read in Council on 9 Sep 1819. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 12, Petition Number 87]

Certificate of A. Nelles, J. P. dated on 26 Jun 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Dean Junior, Philip Dean, Andrew Dean and David Dean

“I hereby Certify that the Petitioners have Resided in this Province about Eighteen years and during which time they always behaved as Sober honest and Industrious farmers, during the Late war with the united States of America, they behaved as Loyal and faithful Subjects and have also Taken the oath of Allegiance — Given under my hand this 26^th June 1819 [Signed] A Nelles JP and Commissioner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 12, Petition Number 87a]

Dease, Richard William

Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard William Dease, dated in Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County on 9 Dec 1806

“The Memorial of Richard William Dease, Son of the Late John Dease. Respectfully shews, That the late John Dease your Memorialists Father Served as an officer in the Indian Department under the late Sir William Johnson in the then province of New York and was obliged to fly that Country at the Commencement of the American Rebellion and came into Canada, and served during the War. That Your Memorialist, conceiving himself entitled to His Majestys Bounty as the son of one of those persons, who by adhering to the Unity of the Empire, Sacrificed his property in that Country prays, That your Excellency would be pleased to take his case into Consideration and Grant him, what His Majestys most Gracious Bounty in Land may be and your Memorialist in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Richard William Dease Charlotteville 9^th Dec^r 1806” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 8, Petition Number 40]

Orders of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard William Dease

Petition received in the Lieutenant Governor’s office in York on 4 Feb 1807 and referred to the Executive Council. Read in Council on 4 Feb 1807. “As the Petitioners Father never resided in this Province, the prayer of the Petition cannot be recommended [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” The petition was returned to the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on 6 Feb 1806 and was referred back to the Executive Council for reconsideration by order of the Lieutenant Governor. Read again in Council on 9 Feb 1807. Ordered “as it does not appear that the Petitioners Father ever resided in this Province the Committee cannot recommend the prayer of the Petition [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 8, Petition Number 40]

Certificate of Samuel Ryerse J. P. dated 9 Dec 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard William Dease

“Personally appeared before Us Samuel Ryerse, and Thomas Hornor Esquires, and others their Associates, Justices of the Peace assembled at the Court House in the Town of Charlotteville in the County of Norfolk and District of London in the Province of Upper Canada this Ninth day of December In the year of Our Lord One Thousand, eight hundred and Six, Richard William Dease and made Oath, that he is the Person He Described himself to be in the within Petition and to the best of His Knowledge and Belief is upwards of Twenty One years of age and has Never Received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn before Us in Sessions This 9^th day of December 1806} [Signed] Richard William Dease [Signed] Sam^l Ryerse Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 8, Petition Number 40a]

Certificate of Silas Secord dated 9 Dec 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard William Dease

“Personally appeared before Us Samuel Ryerse and Thomas Hornor Esquires and others their Associates Justices of Our Sovereign Lord the King in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace assembled at the Court House in the Town of Charlotteville in the County of Norfolk, and District of London in the Province of Upper Canada, This Ninth day of December 1806, Silas Secord, of the Township of Charlotteville, and made Oath that to the best of his Knowledge and Belief the within Named Richard William Dease is a son of the late John Dease, a U. E. Loyalist and is now upwards of Twenty One years of age, and that his Father John Dease has been Dead some time past. Sworn before Us in Sessions this 9^th day of December 1806) [Signed] Silas Secord [Signed] Saml Ryerse Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 8, Petition Number 40a]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Alexander Stewart, Samuel Thompson and John Clement dated in York (Toronto) on 6 Feb 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard William Dease

“The late John Dease Esq^r described to our certain Knowledge resided in the Province of New York previous to the American War and joined the Royal Standard during the War. York 6^th February 1807 [Signed] Ralfe Clench [Signed] Alex^r Stewart [Signed] Sam^l Thompson [Signed] John Clement” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 8, Petition Number 40b]

Certificate of Alexander McDonell, David Cowan and Robert Nelles attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard William Dease

“We certify that John Dease Esquire was at Niagara and Serving in the Indian Department in the year 1780 then under the Superintendance of Colonel Guy Johnson [Signed] Alex^r McDonell [Signed] David Cowan [Signed] Rob^t Nelles” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 8, Petition Number 40c]

Certificate of William Claus dated in York (Toronto) on 16 Apr 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard William Dease

“I do Certify that John Dease Esquire Father of W^m Dease left the Mohawk River in the year 1775 & joined the British Standard in Canada, that I accompanied him in the year 1775 from the Mohawk River, and in the year 1778 he was ordered to Niagara where he remained as an officer of the Indian Department until ordered to Michilimackanac, and did not leave the Province of Upper Canada until the year 1789, when I accompanied him to Montreal. York 16^th April 1807 [Signed] W. Claus To John Small Esquire” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 8, Petition Number 40h]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Wm Dease dated at Charlotteville on 4 Oct 1810

“Humbly Sheweth That Your Memorialist is the son of the late John Dease Captain in the late Regiment of Royal Yorkers Commanded by Sir John Johnson Baronet. That your Memorialist himself served for the space of Seven years as a Subaltern in the Late 2^nd Battalion of Royal Canadian Volunteers in which Corps he was reducted in 1801 without half pay or any other provision being made for him by the Government—That Your Memorialist came to the Province of Upper Canada in the year 1796 and has never been out of it since. That he has Never Received any Grant of Land from the Crown or any order for Land—He therefore humbly hopes That Your Excellency will See cause to order him a Grant of such portion of The Waste Lands of the Crown as to Your Excellency May seem meet without Subjecting him to the payment of Fees and to permit Robert Nichol Esquire of Woodhouse to locate the Same And Your Petitioner as in duty bound Will ever Pray [Signed] Richard William Dease” Received at the Lieut. Governor’s Office on 9 Oct 1810 and referred to the Executive Council. Ordered in Council to lay over. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle “Misc 1797-1826” Petition Number 36]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard William Dease of Charlotteville in the London District Gentleman dated at Charlotteville on 15 Mar 1811

“Most respectfully Sheweth That Your Memorialist is the son of the late John Dease; who joined the Royal Standard during the American Rebellion and served during the whole of the American war as a Captain in the late Royal Regiment of New York under the Command of Sir John Johnson Baronet. That Your Memorialists Father was reduced at the Peace of One thousand seven hundred and eighty three as a Captain in the said Regiment And remained for a Number of Years thereafter stationed in Upper Canada as An Officer in the Indian Department. That Your Memorialist came to this province in the Year One thousand seven hundred and Ninety six as an officer in the Second Battalion of Royal Canadian Volunteers and served therein till the year One Thousand Eight hundred and Two at which period the Regiment was reduced. That Your Petitioner has been constantly resident within the Province since his first coming to it And was reduced without receiving halfpay or any other provision. Wherefore Your Memorialist hopes that Your Excellency will be graciously pleased to allow and order the name of your Memorialists Father to be inserted in the U E List And Your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray. [Signed] Richard William Dease” Received by the Executive Council on 8 Apr 1811. The Council ordered the prayer of this petition appears to have been decided by an order of 9 Feb 1807. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle “Misc 1797-1826” Petition Number 38]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard William Dease dated in Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County on 4 Oct 1810

“The Memorial of Richard W^m Dease — Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialist is the son of the late John Dease Captain in the late Regiment of Royal Yorkers Commanded by Sir John Johnson Baronet. That your Memorialist himself served for the space of Seven years as a Subaltern in the Late 2^nd Battalion of Royal Canadian Volunteers in which Corps he was reduced in 1801 without half pay or any other provision being made for him by the Government — That Your Memorialist came to the Province of Upper Canada in the year 1796 and has never been out of it since. That he has Never Received any Grant of Land from the Crown or any order for Land — He therefore Humbly hopes That Your Excellency will See cause to order him a Grant of such portion of the Waste Lands of the Crown as to your Excellency May seem meet without Subjecting him to the payment of Fees and to permit Robert Nichol Esquire of Woodhouse to located the Same And Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Richard William Dease Charlotteville 4^th October 1810.” Received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on 9 Oct 1810 and referred to the Executive Council by order of the Lieutenant Governor. Ordered to lay over. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle Misc 1797-1826, Petition Number 36]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard William Dease of Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County dated in Charlotteville on 15 Mar 1811

“The Memorial of Richard William Dease of Charlotteville in the London District Gentleman. Most respectfully Sheweth. That your Memorialist is the son of the late John Dease, who joined the Royal Standard during the American Rebellion and served during the whole of the American War as a Captain in the late Royal Regiment of New York under the Command of Sir John Johnson Baronet. That your Memorialists Father was reduced at the Peace of One thousand seven hundred and eighty three as a Captain in the said Regiment And remained for a number of years thereafter stationed in Upper Canada as An Officer in the Indian Department. That your Memorialist came to this province in the year One thousand seven hundred and ninety six as an officer in the Second Battalion of Royal Canadian Volunteers and served therein till the year One Thousand Eight hundred and Two at which period his Regiment was reduced. That your Petitioner has been constantly resident within the Province since his first coming to it. And was reduced without receiving half pay or any other provision — Wherefore your Memorialist hopes that your Excellency will be graciously pleased to allow and order the name of your Memorialists Father to be inserted on the U. E. List And your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray. Charlotteville 15^th March 1811} Richard William Dease” Received in the Executive Council office on 8 Apr 1811. Ordered that the petition appears to have been decided by an order of 9 Feb 1807 on a former Petition D 40 of No 8. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle Misc 1797-1826, Petition Number 38]

Petition of Richard William Dease etal dated in Montreal, Lower Canada (Quebec) on 16 Sep 1817

“The Petition of the undermentioned Persons, Residenters in Upper Canada – Most Respectfully Sheweth. That your Petitioners are Sons of the late John Dease who joined the Royal Standard during the American Rebellion and served during the whole of the American War as agent & Captain in the ~~late Royal Regiment of New York~~ Indian Department under the Command of Sir John Johnson Bar^t. That your Petitioner’s Father was reduced at the Peace of 1783 as a Captain in said Regiment And remained for a number of years thereafter stationed in Upper Canada as an Officer in the Indian Department. Names Ages Place of Abode Richard William Dease 37 District of London, John Warren Dease 35 In the NorthWest Francis Michael Dease 33 Ditto Peter Warren Dease 30 Ditto, Christopher Johnson Dease 26 District of London, Charles Johnson Watts Dease 21 At present in Montreal Sept^r 16^th 1817.” [NAC MG19 F1 Vol. 17 Doc. 353]

Dease, Sarah (Holmes McDonell)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Dease of Charlotteville Township dated in Charlotteville on 29 Mar 1826

“Most Humbly Sheweth That Your petitioner is the widow of the late Richard W. Dease Esq. deceased. That Your petitioners said late husband Served Seven years as an officer in the Royal Canadian volunteers in which Regiment he was an Ensign and after the said Regiment was disbanded came and resided at Long Point in the London District aforesaid and was subsequently appointed Clerk of the Peace and of the District Court with several other offices of trust under government, he never received any lands from Government, But purchased the quarter part of the Crown Reserve Lot number Twenty in the second Concession of the said township of Charlotteville whereon he caused Improvement to be made, the Original term of Lease for the said lot being now expired – Your Petitioner begs leave to represent to Your Excellency That she is left in indigent circumstances with a family of Nine children to provide for – That she is wholly unable to purchase the said lot (should it be for sale) or pay the rents under the regulations or terms of Lease – That it is off of this lot herself and family obtain their chief means of subsistence – and therefore would pray That Your Excellency will be pleased to allow her to continue in the occupation of the said lot for such further length of time as Your Excellency in your Clemency will be graciously pleased to allow — And Your Petitioner will ever pray Charlotteville 29^th March 1826 [Signed] Sarah Dease” Read in the Executive Council on 4 May 1826. “Recommended that the Petitioner be permitted to remain on the lot during His Excellency’s pleasure” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 146]

Report of the Surveyor General’s Office dated on 2 May 1826 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Dease

“The Crown Reserve Lot N^o 20 in the 2^nd Concession of Charlotteville Containing 200 acres, has been described by order in Council of the 22 August 1801, as a Lease to John McCall. I do not find any application for the renewal of the Lease – and the Lot has not been given over to the Canada Commissioners SGO 2^d May 1826 [Signed] Tho^s Ridout Sur Gen^l” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 146]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Dease of Charlotteville Township Read in Council on 21 Aug 1837

“The Humble Petition of Sarah Dease, of the Township of Charlotteville, in the District of London, in said Province of U. C. Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner is the Widow of the late Richard William Dease, of the said Township, late Clerk of the Peace for the London District the duties of which office he performed for Fourteen years that the said Richard W Dease entered into his Brittanic Majestys Service at the age of Fifteen Years as a Cadet in his Majesty’s Regiment of Royal Canadian Volunteers, in which he served as Ensign until the said Regiment was disbanded in the year one Thousand Eight Hundred and Three. That the said Richard W. Dease also served during the late war with United States as a Volunteer under Col^l Bostwick at the Battle of Lundys Lane &c for which Services last he never received any remuneration of either Land or Pay – That the said Richard W Dease had made application to Government in the year one Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty for a grant of Land, which was promised to him at the Time, but, the duties of his office preventing him from attending at Head Quarters, he did not get any. And after a Sickness of Two Years, which took him from this world left your Petitioner with a large Family in 1825 – Wherefore your Petitioner most Humbly Prays, that your Excellency would be graciously pleased to take her case into consideration and grant such an allotment of the waste Lands of the Crown, in this Province, As your Excellency in your goodness may deem fit. For which your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray – [Signed] Sarah Dease We the Undersigned would recommend the Petitioner to His Excellency’s most favourable consideration [Signed] A. A. Rapelje [Signed] Henry Webster [Signed] James Graham [Signed] Jos. Ryerson [Signed] Edward P. Ryerse [Signed] Jacob Potts Jun^r [Signed] F. L. Walsh” Received at Government House on 4 Jul 1837. Read in Council on 21 Aug 1837. Ordered that the Council did not find any petition by the petitioner’s husband. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 21, Petition Number 10]

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter McDonell dated at Niagara on 1 Nov 1796

“The Petition of Peter McDonell of the Township of Gainsborough & late of Butlers Corps – in behalf of his wife Sarah McDonell Humbly sheweth That the wife of your Petitioner is a daughter of Asa Holmes – a Loyalist U. E. as p the annexed Certificate, who having never received any Land – your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres – in right of his wife – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Peter McDonell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered the Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres as the daughter of a Loyalist. A warrant to the Attorney General 29 Jun 1804 to Sarah Dease. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 69]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace for the Home District dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 2 Nov 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter McDonell

“The Bearer Peter McDonell is married to the Daughter of Asa Holmes a Loyalist who joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 [Signed] R Clench Clerk of the Peace &c HD” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 69a]

Letter from Sarah Dease to The Honourable Chief Justice Allcock dated at Wainfleet on 11 Jun 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter McDonell

“Honor’d Sir I hereby do myself the Honor to acquaint you that my deceased Husband Peter McDonell drawed 200 Acres of Land for me Lot N^o 21 in the 2^nd Concession of the Eastern Division of Oxford on Thames and that before his Death he sold the said land, which is now the property of M^r W^m Dils, I having given up my Right and Title to it. I do also further Certify that during my widowhood, I give up all claim Right & Title to the said W^m Dils, having Received all Demands in full from him for the same—I have the Honor to be with the Greatest Respect Sir Your Most obedient Humble Servant” Sarah Dease made her mark. Added notation: “NB. I do also further certify that the said P. McDonell deceased sold his Right & Title for 100 Hundred acres of Land, that is on the same Deed with the 200 acres he drawed for me—” Sarah Dease made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 69d]

Letter from Chewett and Ridout dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 29 Jun 1804 to John Small, Esq. Clerk of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter McDonell

“Sir, We are unable to return your warrant of the 1 August 1797 – to Peter McDonell in right of his wife for 200 acres, as it is packed away by the Sur^r General, & has been entered in the War^t Book, but the entry shall be noted, so that it may not be acted upon—she is stated to be the Daughter of a Loyalist – we are Sir Y^r most obed^t Servants for the Surveyor General [Signed] Chewett & Ridout [To] John Small Esq^r CEC” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 69f]

Notation of Chewett and Ridout dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 29 Jun 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter McDonell

“It does not appear that Lot N^o 21 in the 2^nd Concession of the Eastern Division of Oxford (which is entered to “Peter McDonell for his wife”) has ever been described, or reported by the Commissioner on Claims—for the Sur^r Gen^l [Signed] Chewett & Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 69g]

Dedrick. Lucas

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willson, John Person, Lucas 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]

Dedrick, Lucas

Upper Canada Land Petition of Lucas Dedrick [signed Detrick] dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 19 Aug 1795

“Respectfully Sheweth That he served His Majesty as an uncommissioned officer during the American war in Col^o Butlers Rangers; your Petitioner settled at Long Point by your Excellency’s verbal Order, & he prays you will please to confirm him in the Lot where he now lives, N^o 15 in the first Township and his further Bounty Land he will take in the Rear Concession—He Has a wife and four Children, Three of which are Boys and as he has ever been fervent and Zealous – in His Majestys service – he hopes your Excellency will consider him and give him a further Grant—your Petitioner begs leave to observe that his Father in Law, John Parsin Settled with him (your Petitioner) in Long Point Bay – and as he was a True Loyalist expects thro’ your Excellency’s Goodness his Father will be provided for—[Signed] Lucas Detrick” Read in the Executive Council on 9 Sep 1800. Ordered the two lots covered in the Surveyor General’s report of 20 Jun 1796 may be described for the Petitioner but the two lots must be in full of all claims. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6a]

Dell, Basnet

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Basnet Dell received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Oct 1796 [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“That your Petitioner came to this Province in 1788, and Brought A wife and Three children, that your Petitioner, is, and Always has been, A true and faithful Friend to the British Government, and has taken but Two Hundred Acres of Land. Therefore, your Petitioner Prayeth A Grant for Such Other Quantity of Land, as your Honour, in your wisdom, Shall see Meet, and that such Land may be granted in some Part of the Country of Long Point, and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound, will Ever Pray. [Signed] Basnet Dell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as family lands. Added note: “Basnet Dell Senior got his Land 300 Acres in Crowland.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 76]

Dell, William

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dell dated at Niagara on 17 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of William Dell of the Township of ~~Crowland~~ Willoughby—Loyalist who came into the Province in the year 1786—has a wife & three Children, one of whom was born in 1787—& who has received two Hundred acres of Land—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province, & has cultivated and improved 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 an additional Lot of land at the Settlement of Long point upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 5 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for family lands on producing the required certificate. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 35]

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dell Sr. of the Township of Windham, Farmer dated at York (Toronto) on 19 Dec 1806

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is an U. E. Loyalist, that he resided in this Province before the 28^th day of July 1798 and has continued to reside in it ever since & That by some neglect his Name has not yet been inserted in the U. E. List. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that Your Excellency may be pleased to take his situation into consideration and to order his Name to be inserted on the UE List. And your Petitoner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] William Dell Senior” Received in the Executive Council office on 19 Dec 1806. Read in Council on 2 Jun 1808 and ordered the Petitioner to bring forward proofs of being entitled to be inserted on the UE List otherwise this petition must be dismissed. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 31]

Letter from John McGill to John Small Esq^r dated on 19 Dec 1806 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dell Sr.

“The bearer William Dell being a Boy of fourteen years of age, at the time he visited Staten Island, and not having inlisted in the Services, but returned again to the Jersey’s, cannot be considered as intitled to have his name inserted on the U E List. I am Dear Sir Your very hble ser—[Signed] John McGill. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 31a]

Mentioned in a letter from Sarah Dease to The Honourable Chief Justice Allcock dated at Wainfleet on 11 Jun 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter McDonell

Dennis, Nathaniel

Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathaniel Dennis of Humberstone dated on 28 Jan 1797

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner received the annexed recommendation for 200 acres of Land agreeable to its date, but from length of illness he was prevented from returning it in due time to the Surveyor Generals office for assignment- that the before mentioned certificate for Land, is the only one he has received and having improved a Lot in the Township of Humberstone, your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to confirm him in the grant of 200 acres of Land and as in duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray—” Nathaniel Dennis made his mark. Witness T Ridout N. P. Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Feb and read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 61b]

Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at Fort Erie on 6 Jul 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathaniel Dennis [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The bearer, Nathaniel Dennis of Thirty four years of age, born in the State of New Jersee professing the Christian Religion, and by trade a Farmer having been this day examined by me and taken the oaths prescribed by law, is recommended for a location of two hundred acres of land within this district, provided it does not appear from the surveyor’s books that he has had any prior grant of lands in any district of this province. Given under my hand at Fort Erie the 6^th July 1795 [Signed] John Warren J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 61]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathaniel Dennis dated in Bertie Township, Welland County on 3 Mar 1829

“The Petition of Nathaniel Dennis an inhabitant of the Township of Bertie in the Niagara District. Most humbly Sheweth — That thy Petitioner hath Resided with his Brother Obedah Dennis on Lands Granted to our Father on the broken front on a Well None point of Land Called Point Ebano Some time about Sixteen years past some stur was Made by our Neighbour Thomas O. Page and we aplied to the Surveigher General and he Signified to us there could no Clame Be made by any one on our Possessione and None has been Made until Last fall when this Our Neighbour Thomas O. Page hath forbid us to improve any Longer on his Lands — as this Will accompany one from Daniel Pound our Neighbour and will be Presentted by our Neighbour Charels Hill thy Petitioner wishes he may have it Granted that should a Surveigher be sent on to have him Examin the Loines between us and thy Petitioner in Duty bound will Ever Pray [Signed] Nathaniel Dennis Bertie 3^d Mo 3^d 1829” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 15, Petition Number 77]

Report of the Surveyor General’s Office dated on 13 Mar 1829 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathaniel Dennis

“The fronts of Lots N^o 33 and 34 on Point Abino upon Lake Erie in the Township of Bertie Containing 250 acres was described in the year 1807 to Obadiah and Nathaniel Dennis under the Commissioners Report in June 1807, Ezekiel Dennis the original nominee. SGO 13 March 1829” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 15, Petition Number 77]

Order of the Executive Council dated 28 Mar 1829 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathaniel Dennis

“In Council 28 March 1829. The boundaries of the Petitioners Land must be governed by the Original Survey – to be established in a Court of Justice when questioned. The Gov^t posess no […..] of Contravening the provisions of the Provl Statues upon this Subject [Initialed] JB” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 15, Petition Number 77]

Dennis, Obadiah

A signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the inhabitants in the area of Point Abino, Bertie Twp. dated at Point Abino on 14 Jan 1797

“The Petition of the underwritten Inhabitants of the place commonly called point Abino in the Township of Bertie—Most humbly Sheweth That Timothy Skinner and one Crane having petitioner your Honor for Leave to build a Mill on Lot N^o 32 in the Front or water Concession of the said Township, your Petitioners humbly pray leave to inform your Honor, that if such Mill be built it will be ruinous to all the neighbouring Settlers, as it will be the means of laying under water upwards of three Thousand Acres of their Lands Wherefore they pray your Honor against permission to build that said Mill and as in duty bound they will pray &c. [Signed] James Edsal, David Baxter, Robert Stewart, Michael Shirk, Ob. Dennis, Edw^d Stooks, and Peter Cruikshanks” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jan 1797. Ordered referred to the order on Crane’s petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 37]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Obadiah Dennis received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1787 and brought with him a wife and three Children—That your Petitioner has taken the oaths, Subscribed the declaration &c – and has resided ever since on a lot of land he received from his father—Your Petitioner received coming into the Province a Land Board Ticket for 3 lots and half, which he has never yet located—Therefore your Petitioner Humbly prays your Honor would be pleased for to confirm him in said lots, as likewise to allow him a grant for his wife and three children as to your Honor may seem meet, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” Obadiah Dennis made his mark. “Witness [Initialled] A McN” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered 200 acres for himself and 200 for family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 83]

Receipt dated at the Receiver General’s Office on 8 Jan 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Obadiah Dennis

“Obadiah Dennis has paid into this office the patent & survey^g fees on 400 Acres Under reg^s of 9 July 1796 £3.5.2 patent fee; 2.15 Survey^g fee; Total £6.0.2 Hal^x Curr^y [Signed] John McGill, Receiver General to John Small, Esq^r” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 83b]

Letter from Surveyor General Thomas Ridout to the Honorable John McGill, Receiver General dated at the Surveyor General’s Office at York (Toronto) on 4 Jan 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Obadiah Dennis

“Sir, Ezekiel Dennis the bearer Son and Agent for Obadiah Dennis who was granted by an order in Council of the 2 May 1797 – 200 acres for himself & 200 acres family Land, which appear to be yet unlocated wishes to pay the patent & Survey^g fee of the said 400 acres, under the Regulations 9 July 1796 [Signed] T Ridout, Survey^r Gen^l To The Hon^ble John McGill, Receiver Gen^l [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 83c]

Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated on 2 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Obadiah Dennis

“I do certify that Obadiah Dennis came into this Province in the year 1787, and brought in his family consisting of the undermentioned persons—[Signed] John Warren, J. P. Added List: “Family Prudence (Wife); Abigal, Keziah, Ezekiel} Children” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 83d]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Baikie, Clerk of the Executive Council on behalf of Obadiah and Nathaniel Dennis dated in York (Toronto) on 19 Feb 1808

“The Memorial of John Baikie of York Esq Most respectfully sheweth, That your Memorialist has been appointed by Obadiah Dennis and his Brother Nathaniel Dennis, as Agent to receive a Patent in their Names for certain Lands, Allowed to them under the Fifth Claim before the Commissioners, under the Heir and Devisee Act, in the Month of June 1807 – that on application at the Secretary’s Office for the Patent he finds that it has been completed in the name of Obadiah Dennis only which completely disinherits Nathaniel. Wherefore Your Memorialist humbly prays that your Excellency may be pleased to Order the said Patent to be impounded and that a New and correct Patent may be prepared according to the Report of the Commissioners. And your Memorialist will ever pray [Signed] John Baikie York 19 February 1808” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 8, Petition Number 69]

Order of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Baikie dated in Council on 22 Feb 1808

“Feby 22^d February 1808 in Council. Recommended that the Deed to Obadiah Dennis as eldest son & heir at Law to Ezekiel Dennis dated 19^th of Decr 1807 be impounded and that a new deed to issue according to the Allowance of the 5^th claim before the Commissioners under the act in favor of Heirs & Devisees in June 1807 to Obediah & Nathanial Dennis [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Francis Gore L^t Gov^r” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 8, Petition Number 69]

Derrickson, James

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jane Davis, widow dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 15 Jul 1794

Dolson, William

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dolson dated at Niagara on 25 Oct 1796

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has been resident in this Province for Six Years & for these two years have been constantly in the Long Point Settlement – That your Petitioner has as yet drawn no Lands in this Country therefore prays your Honor will grant him two hundred Acres of Land and that the same may be located at Long Point Settlement his residence having been so long and as in Duty bound Your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] William Dolson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 7 Mar 1798. Ordered 200 acres in the Long Point Settlement under the New Regulations when they shall be established before which no warrant of survey to be issue. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 25]

Dougherty, Anthony

Grantee: Dougherty, Anthony authorized by Paul Averill on 16 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 5 Sep 1795 by N. Pettit, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 9 Concession 10

Douglas, George

Upper Canada Land Petition of George Douglas dated at Niagara on 2 Jun 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 George Douglas—35 years of age Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner is arrived from Pensylvania with Hugh Gilmore—That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Two Hundred acres of land 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] Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Jun 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres of land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 3]

Dowdle Phinnis

Included in Return of Persons who have been permitted by His Honor the Administratior to occupy Lands during the Recess of the Council dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 24 Jan 1797 signed by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith

14 Oct 1796 Phinnis Dowdle – 200 acres

Read in Council on 24 Jan 1797 and confirmed Initialled “PR” by Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73]

Dowdle, Richard

Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Dowdle dated at Niagara on 14 Oct 1796

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came into the Province about two years ago, with his Family consisting of a wife and nine children—that he has three Sons of age—and that he has never received any Land—prays Your Honor would be pleased to grant him 500 acres in his own right, and 200 acres to each of his Three Sons—and your petitioner, as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Rich^d Dowdle” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Dec 1796 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for confirm. Confirmed P. R. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 82]

Notes of Peter Russell, Administrator of the Executive Council appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Dowdle

“The Persons must produce Certificates of their having taken the oaths & Subscribed the Declaration—”

“I shall recommend it to the Council to order the Petitioner 400 Acres for himself & 200 Acres each for his three Sons of Age Thomas Phinnis and William- & the Surveyor Gen^l is desired until then to appropriate that Quantity to each of them [Signed] Peter Russell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 82]

Notations on the reverse of the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Dowdle

“M^r Russels order on M^r Dowdles petition 14 Oct 96”

“R^d Dowdle 400 himself Walpole

Tho^s D^o – 200 D^o [Walpole]

Phineas Hourl 200 Son in law of the late R^d Dowdle D^o[Walpole]

Wm Drake 200 - as D^o[Walpole]

Included in Return of Persons who have been permitted by His Honor the Administratior to occupy Lands during the Recess of the Council dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 24 Jan 1797 signed by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith

14 Oct 1796 Richard Dowdle – 400 acres

Read in Council on 24 Jan 1797 and confirmed Initialled “PR” by Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73]

Dowdle, Thomas

14 Oct 1796 Thomas Dowdle – 200 acres

Read in Council on 24 Jan 1797 and confirmed Initialled “PR” by Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73]

Drake, William

14 Oct 1796 William Dowdle (sic) – 200 acres

Read in Council on 24 Jan 1797 and confirmed Initialled “PR” by Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73]

Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated at Charlotteville Twp. on 23 Jul 1803

“District of London Norfolk County} Charlotteville Township This day Came William Drake of County aforesaid and township of Walpole Aged forty One years has been In this Province of Upper Canada six years and being desirous to Comply with the Laws And Rools of this Province Came this 23 day of July 1803 before me William Spurgin one of his Majestyes Justices Assigning to keep the Peace and hath taken the Oaths Proscribed by Law to be taken- Certified Under my hand this 23 day of July 1803 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73h]

Certificate of Alexander Wood, J. P. dated at York (Toronto) on 28 Jul 1803

“Phineas Howell maketh oath and saith that the name of William Dowdle who obtained an Order on the 24^th of January 1797 for two hundred acres of Land as Son of Richard Dowdle, ought to be William Drake he being the Son in Law of the said Richard Dowdle. Sworn before me at York in the Province of Upper Canada the 28^th day of July 1803 [Signed] Alexander Wood, J. P., Phinehas Howell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73f]

Certificate of Richard Beasley Esquire, J. P. dated at Barton on 26 Oct 1798

“Personally appeared before me Richard Beasley Esq^r, William Drake this twenty Sixth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred & ninety eight & took the oath of Allegiance to his Present majesty as proscribed by Law [Signed] Richard Beasley J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73g]

Doyle, Benjamin

Grantee: Doyle, Benjamin authorized by Paul Averill on 2 Mar; The Oath of Allegiance not yet returned; Lot asked for: Lot 9 Concession 10; No appropriation made

Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Doyle dated at Niagara on 17 May 1796 [using a pre-printed from with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Benjamin Doyle, Blacksmith to the Indian Department on the Grand River & late a private in Butlers Rangers during the American war- who has a wife & Six children, & never received any Land for himself or family—his wife being the daughter of Andrew Summers who served in Sir John Johnson’s Corps- 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 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 300 acres & 400 acres for his wife & family 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 17 May 1796. Ordered discharge and certificate wanted. Read again on 4 Apr [1797]. Ordered 250 acres for family lands if not granted before – The claim of Petitioner’s wife referred to the U. E. List. Read again on 1 Jul 1812. Ordered that the Petitioner’s military lands may be completed if not already done. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 3, Petition Number 82]

Unsigned Certificate attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Doyle

“I do hereby certify that Benjamin Doyle served as a Private Soldier in Butlers Rangers during the American war – & that he married Catherine the Daughter of Andrew Summers late of Sir John Johnsons Corps—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 3, Petition Number 82a]

Unsigned Certificate attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Doyle

“I do hereby certify that Benj: Doyle had a wife and four children in the year 1787—”

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Doyle

“Benjamin Doyle came to Niagara in the year 1778 and Catharine Summers his wife in 1779, were married in 1780 and have four Children living born before the year 1789. Benjⁿ Doyle served as a Private Soldier in Butlers Rangers. Newark 3^d April 1797 [Signed] Ralfe Clench Lieu^t late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 3, Petition Number 82b]

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Eli Danforth dated at Niagara on 28 Jul 1797

Doyle, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Doyl (sic) of Blenheim Township, Oxford County yeoman dated 12 Dec 1815

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a Son of Benjamin Doyl of Burford in the London District a UE Loyalist. That he has attained the age of twenty-one years and upwards 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 his Case into consideration and grant him two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown. And your Petitioner As in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] John Doyl Charlotteville 12^th December 1815.Read in Council 16 January 1816. Granted 200 acres [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 10, Petition Number 49]

Certificate of John Backhouse J P dated 12 Dec 1815 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Doyl

“District of London} At a Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, holden at the Township of Charlotteville on the twelfth day of December in the fifty-ninth year of His Majesty’s Reign, personally appeared John Doyl, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that he is the Person he describes himself to be in the within Petition, that he is twenty-one years of age & upwards & has never drawn any Land or received any order for Land from the Crown — Sworn in open Court this 12^th day of Decem^r 1815} [Signed] J. Backhouse chairman [Signed] John Doyl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 10, Petition Number 49a]

Certificate of Archibald Burtch of Blenheim 1815 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Doyl

“Archibald Burtch of Blenheim maketh oath and saith that John Doyl is the Person he describes himself to be in the within Petition, that he is upwards of twenty one years of age, & has never drawn any Land, or Order for Land from the Crown to the best of his knowledge and belief – Sworn in open Court this 12^th day of December 1815} [Signed] J. Backhouse chairman [Signed] Archibald Burtch” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 10, Petition Number 49a]

Drinkwater James

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater of the Town of York (Toronto) dated on 8 Dec 1821

“The petition of James Drinkwater a Native of England, now of the Town of York yeoman Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner was born in the County Gloucester – in England and is twenty five years of Age. He has taken the oath of Allegiance as will appear by the Annexed Certificate. He has never received Any Land or order for Land from the Crown, and is desirous of occupying & improving fifty acres of Land in this Province. Therefore your petitioner humbly prays that your Excellency in Council may be pleased to grant him fifty acres of he waste lands of the Crown and permit Ezekiel Benson of York to be his agent to locate the Same & take out the Deed when Completed. — and your Petitioner in duty bound will Ever pray York 8^th Dec^r 1821” James Drinkwater made his mark. Witness [Signed] Ezek^lBenson. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 55]

Certificate of James Fitsgibbon, Commissioner dated 8 Dec 1821 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater

“I certify that James Drinkwater, a native of England, now of the Town of York, Farmer hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance required by Law, before me at York, in the Home District, this eighth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one [Signed] James Fitsgibbon” Commissioner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 55a]

Government Ruling attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater

“Gov^t House 10^th December 1821. Referred for the Survey^r General’s Report for the information of the Honorable Executive Council By order [Signed] [S Mellten]” “It does not appear that the Petitioner has been granted any Land. [Signed] T. Ridout S. Gen^l S. G. office York 11 Dec 1821” “Received from the Surveyor General 13^th Sep^r 1824. In Council 1 December 1824 Recommended 100 Acres [Initialed] WDP” “See another petition of his Read in Council 24^th Nov^r 1824, on which an Order for One hundred Acres is issued. Therefore this is not to be acted upon [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 55b]

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater of the Township of Chinguacousy yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 10 Nov 1824

“Humbly sheweth that your petitioner is a native of the parish of Kemerton in the county of Gloucester, and has arrived in this province from England upwards of three years ago — That your petitioner has means to improve land and is desirous to become a settler on the waste lands of the Crown in this province. Wherefore your petitioner humbly prays that your Excellency would be pleased to grant him such a portion of the waste land as a settler as your Excellency may deem meet — And your petitioner shall ever pray. – York 10^th November 1824” [Signed] James Drinkwater” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 46]

Certificate issued to James Drinkwater attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater

“I certify that James Drinkwater a native of England hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance required by Law, before me at York, in the Home District, this 10^th day of Nov^r in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty four [Signed] [,,,,,] Howell” Commissioner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 46a]

Certificate of John Scott J. P. attached to the attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater

“Chinguacousy 10^th November 1824 – I hereby certify that I have known James Drinkwater for three years, during which he has been in this Township, that he bears the character of a sober, honest, industrious young man, and therefore is as likely to become a good settler as any Emigrant. [Signed] John Scott J.P. Home District” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 46b]

Government rulings attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater

“Gov^t House York, Nov. 14 1824. The Surveyor General is requested to report hereon for the information of the Hon. Ex Council. By Command [Signed] J. Lyons” “I do not find that any Land has been granted to the Petitioner – on the 11^th Dec^r 1821 a report was made [sat has] Petitions of a James Drinkwater – but no order is found thereon in this office [Signed Tho^s Ridout S G^s Office York 10 Nov. 1824” “In Council 24^th November 1824 Recommended for one hundred Acres [Initialed] WDP” “Order issued 26 Novemb^r 1824” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 46]

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater of the Township of Rainham dated in Rainham on 16 Feb 1841

“The Petition of James Drinkwater of the Township of Rainham in the County of Haldimand in the Niagara District yeoman Most Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a native Born Subject of old England and Emegrate in to this Province Sixteen years Since that he purchased one hundred acres of lot no 16 in Second Concession of the Said Township of Rainham your humble Petitioner has Cleared and fenced fifty acres of the Same has built a large frame Barn and a good log house has a wife Six children all now living on the Said lot your Petitioner understood when he purchased the Said lot on which he now lives and has made improvement that it ran to concession line between the third and Second concession of Rainham but your Petitioner has been informed that a part of the Said is a gore on which your petitioner has made improvements. Wherefore your Petitioner prays your Excellency that he may be allowed to purchase the Said gore on the north end of lot no 16 in the Second concession of Rainham as your Petitioner is now an actual settler on the Same and prays that as he has made improvements he may be allowed to purchase the Said gore at Presale and your Petitioner is ready to make the payments for the Same gore lot. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray Rainham 26^th February 1841 [Signed] James Drinkwater” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 4]

Deposition of Samuel Birdsell Esquire attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater

“Niagara District To wit} Personally appeared before me Samuel Birdsell Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the Said District Elijah Harris of the Township of Grimsby and Jeremiah Johnson of the Township of Clinton in the District aforesaid yeomen who make oath and Say that James Drinkwater has a large improvement and a good frame Barn and log House with other out Building on lot no 16 in the Second Concession of the Township of Rainham in the County of Haldimand and is now an actual Resident Settler and has been for Some years on the Said Lot no 16 in 2^nd Concession in Gore of Rainham aforesaid Sworn before me at Canboro in the Said District this 26^th day of February 1841} [Signed] Elijah Harris [Signed] Jeremiah Johnson [Signed Sam^l Birdsell JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 4b]

Report of Thomas Parkert, Surveyor General dated 23 Jul 1841 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater

“The Rear part of Lot Number Sixteen in the Second Concession of the Township of Rainham is vacant Crown land & contains about 70 Acres. I respectfully request reference to the Order in Council of 26^th Novem^r 1840 permitting the Proprietors of land in the front part of the 2^nd Concession of Rainham to purchase at the ordinary […….] price the surplus lands in rear. The lot in front of the land applied for was [Deeded] to Enoch Steward in Novem^r 1796. SGO 23 July 1841 [Signed] Thomas Parker Surveyor Gen^l”

Order of the Executive Council dated on 9 Oct 1841 on the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Drinkwater

“In Committee 9 Oct 1841 Recommended according to the order in Council of 26 No^r 1849 [Initialed] W D” “Approved in Council 13^th Oct 1841” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 4c]

Drinkwater, William

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Drinkwater of the Town of York (Toronto) dated in York on 9 Dec 1821

“The petition of William Drinkwater a native of England, now of the Town of York yeoman Humbly Sheweth – That your petitioner was born in the County of Gloucester in England an[d] has taken the oath of allegiance as will appear by the annexed Certificate, an[d] has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown, and is desirous of occupying and improving fifty acres of waste land in this Province. Therefore your petitioner humbly prays that your Excellency in Council may be pleased to Grant him fifty acres of the waste lands of the Crown without fees, as an Emigrant Setler [sic], & permit Ezekiel Benson of York to be his Agent to locate the Same and take out the Deed when Completed. And your petitioner in duty bound will Ever pray – ” William Drinkwater made his mark. “witness [signed] Ezek^l Benson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 56]

Certificate of James Fitsgibbon, Commissioner dated 8 Dec 1821attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Drinkwater

“I certify that William Drinkwater – a native of England, now of the Town of York, Farmer hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance required by Law, before me at York, in the Home District, this eighth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one [Signed] James Fitsgibbon” Commissioner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 56a]

Government Rulings on the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Drinkater

“Government House 10^th December 1821 Referred to the Surv^r General for Report for the information of the Honourable Council” “I do not find that the Petitioner has ever been granted any Land. [Signed] T. Ridout S. Gener^l 11 Dec 1821” “Received from the Surveyor General 13^th September 1824” “In Council 8^th December 1824 recommended 100 [Initialed] W D P” “See another petition of his Read this day, on which an order for one hundred acres is issued therefore this is not to be acted upon” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 56a]

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Drinkwater of the Township of Chinguacousy yeoman

“Humbly sheweth that your petitioner is a native of the parish of Kemerton, Gloucestershire and came into this province three years ago from England. That your petitioner is married since he came into the province and has one child, has means to improve Two Hundred acres of land and is desirous to become a settler on the waste lands of the Crown. Wherefore your petitioner humbly prays that your Excellency would be pleased to grant him such a portion of Land as a settler as your Excellency may deem meet. York 24^th November 1824” [Signed] William Drinkwater” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 59]

Certificate of John Scott J. P. attached to the attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Drinkwater

“I hereby certify that I have known the petitioner William Drinkwater, since he came into this province as a sober, honest, industrious young man, and that his behaviour has been regular in every respect during his residence in my neighbourhood. Chinguacousy 24 Nov^r 1824 [Signed] John Scott J.P. Home District” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 59a]

Government Rulings on the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Drinkater

“Gov^t House 8^th December 1824 The Sur Gen^ls Report is requested hereon for the information of the Honorable Executive Council By Command [Signed] John Lyons” “It does not appear that the Petitioner has receive^d any Land [Signed] T Ridout SGO 8 Dec^r 1824” “In Council 8^th December 1824 recommended 100” “Order issued 9^th December 1824” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 14, Petition Number 59b]

Dudley, Gideon

Grantee: Dudley, Gideon authorized by Paul Averill on 11 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 11 Jan 1797 by James Muirhead, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 10 Concession 7

Certificate of William Jarvis, Secretary of the Executive Council dated at the Secretary’s Office on 25 Mar 1807 attached to the Townsend Report

“John Detlor has paid the Patent fees on 200 Acres to Gideon Dudley in Townsend under Regulations July 1796. To John Small Esqr. [Signed] W^m Jarvis” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62n]

Duggan, Cornelius

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Cornelius Duggan

“That Your Petitioner being desirous of building a Dwelling house in the Town of Newark Prays your permission to Locate Lot N^o 185 for that Purpose & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] Cornelius Dugan” No decision of the Executive Council recorded. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “D” Bundle “Misc 1783-1885”, Petition Number 60]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Cornelius Dugan (sic) dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Aug 1795

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner during the late war in America Served as a Private Soldier in His majesty’s First Battalion of new Jersey Volunteers Commanded by Colonel Joseph Barton in Major Thomas Milledges Company & was discharged at the Peace in 1783. That as yet your Petitioner has taken up no land in this Province as a discharged Soldier your Petitioner therefore Prays that your Excellency will be Pleased to Grant the usual Quantity allowed to Discharged Soldiers, and your Petitioner Humbly Prays your Excellency will be Pleased to Grant the same at or near Long Point in Lake Erie, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever Pray” Cornelius Durgan [sic] made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Aug 1795 and read in Council on 5 Jul 1796. Duggan called on 29 Mar 1796 and left his discharge with Col. Campbell. Ordered recommended for 300 acres if he has received no land before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 19]

Dunham, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Dunham of Woodhouse Township, Carpenter dated at York (Toronto) on 29 May 1798

“humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province with his deceased Father and the rest of the family (eight in number as per annexed certificate) in the year 1797—that neither of them have as yet received any land – that they actually are, & mean to remain bona fide Residents; wherefore your Petitioner prays for such a portion of land as your Honor in your wisdom may deem meet for the support of so large a family, & a Town Lot at York to accommodate your Petitioner as he intends to carry on the business of ship & boat building, & as in duty bound he will ever pray—[Signed] John Dunham” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 May 1798 and read the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres and a Town Lot in York. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 30b]

Certificate dated at York (Toronto) on 29 May 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Dunham

“We do Certify that Samuel Dunham father to John Dunham Ship Carpenter came into the Province of Upper Canada with his family being eight in number with an intention to Settle in May 1797 that Samuel Dunham shortly after his Arrival Died and the widow with the family now lives in the Township of Ancaster—as tenants at will—and appear to be of good moral Behavior [Signed] Richard Beasley J P, George Chisholm JP, Caleb Reynolds, James Wilson” This is followed by a list of the family: Hester Dunham, Widow; John Dunham 24 Years of age; Mary Dunham 19 years of age; Hester Dunham 16 years of age} children; four younger Children [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 30a]

Receipt issued at the Receiver Generals Office on 12 Mar 1808 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Dunham

“John Dunham has paid into this Office Five Pounds eleven shillings Ster. Being the Patent fee according to Regulations acted upon 5 July 1804 on a grant of a Town Lot in York ordered him in Council 30^th May 1798 – also eighteen Shillings Sterling for the Surveying fees thereon [Signed] Peter Russell, Receiver General To John Small Esq. Clerk of the E. Council} a Warrant issued 15 March 1800” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 30]

Receipt issued at the Receiver Generals Office on 12 Mar 1808 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Dunham

“John Dunham has paid into this office Five Pounds Halifax Curr^y Being the Patent fee according to Regulation acted upon 22 Dec 1797 (taken by order of Lieu^t Gov. Gen dated 24 Feb^y 1808 as signified by the Clerk of the E. Council) on a Grant of 200 acres ordered him in Council 30^th May 1798 also one Pound Seven Shillings & Six pence H^x Curr^y for the Surveying fees thereon [Signed] Peter Russell, Receiver General To John Small Esq. Clerk of the E. Council} a Warrant issued 15 March 1800” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 30]