Mabee, Anne (Stone)
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Stone of the Long Point Settlement dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 5 Jan 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner served in the King’s American Dragoons, and has received 200 acres of Land – that he is married to Anne, Daughter of the widow Maybee, a Loyalist prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 100 acres to complete his military Lands- and 200 Acres in the right of his wife – and that he may locate the same in the Long Point Settlement where he resides, and your petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “Written on the personal application of John Stone [Signed] T Ridout, N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 100 acres to make up his military lands. Petitioner must produce a certificate of his wife being the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 174]
Certificate of Alexander Stewart dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Feb 1796 attached to the Petition of John Stone
“I hereby Certify that the bearer John Stone was a Soldier in His Majesty’s Late Regiment of Kings American Dragoons and that he served in the Corps untill the reduction in 1783 when he was Regularly discharg’d. [Signed] Alexr Stewart Lieutt late Ks Aman Drags” Added note of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “to be applied to the Petition Deld on the 17 Jan. 97 by TR” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 174b]
Executive Council Notes dated at York (Toronto) on 15 Jan 1803 attached to the Petition of John Stone
“Provl Office York 13th Jany [1803] Referred to the Executive Council to Report whether the Petitioners wife is entitled to Two hundred Acres of Land, as the Daughter of an UE. By Order of the Lt Governor [Signed] James Green Secy”
The Deed for Two hundred acres having been already made out the Board recommends that the Deed issue the Certificate being regular & the Board being satisfied that the Petitioner’s wife is the Daughter of a U. E. [Signed] H Alcock Approved Pr Hunter Lt. Govr [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 174a]
Certificates of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 3 Jan 1803 attached to the Petition of John Stone
“District of London} Personaly Appeared Anne Stone Wife of John Stone before me Wm Spurgin one of his majestyes Justices of the Peace for the District of London and Township of Charlotteville And made Oath that She was the Daughter of Faderick [sic] Mabee a UE And that She never Received any Land or Order for Any Land from the Crown. Sworn Before me this 4 day of January 1803 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” [Signed] An Stone” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 174b]
“I William Spurgin on of his Majesteys Justices of the Peace for the District of London do Certify that the sd Ann Stone- Wife of John Stone is the Person She Describes her Self to be And has never to my knowledg or beleafe Ever Received any Lands of the Crown given Under my had the 4 day of January 1803” [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 174b]
Mabee, Levinah
Upper Canada Land Petition of Lavinia Mabee [signed Levinah] dated at Niagara on 18 Oct 1797
Humbly shews- That your Petitioner is the widow of Frederick Mabee, a steady Loyalist who came into the Province about Six years ago with your Petitioner & Eight Children, and died soon after, having never been confirmed in any Land—That His Excellency the Lt Governor was pleased to authorise your Petitioner to settle at Long Point and with his permission she has occupied Lots No 8 & 10 in front of the Township of Charlotteville – she therefore respectfully prays your Honor would be pleased to confirm her in said Lots – also the marsh in front of No 8 – and a small slip of maple ground containing about 17 or 18 acres, lying between two of her fields – and constituting a point of Land – and that your Honor would be pleased also to indulge her with a Town Lot 0 at Turkey Point near to her present Dwelling – And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Levinah Mabee” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Jan 1798 and read the same day. Ordered that the Town Lots prayed for be granted to the Petitioner – Reference to be made to the Surveyor General with respect to other parts of the prayer. Received from the Receiver General’s Office 2 July 1798 – report to be sent. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 259]
Report of Acting Surveyor General David W Smith dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 20 Oct 1798
“May it please your Honor—In obedience to your Honors orders of Reference to me to report upon the petitions of Edward McMichael & Mrs Mabee – I applied to the Deputy Surveyor of the Long Point Circle, & I learn from him, “that the Quantity of marsh petitioned for by Mr McMichael in front of his lot No 14 is as p the enclosed Plan; the granting of which, he does not think would be of any detriment to the Settlement, for the following Reasons—vizt Because Mr McMichael does, by no means appear to be ever craving in this business, as being willing to relinquish a large quantity of mowing ground, actually lying in front of his Lot, as may be seen sketched on the enclosed Plan & in order to get 34 ½ Acres of good Mowing ground, is willing to include 121 ½ acres of sunken marsh, which appears to Mr Welch will never be of use to anyone—And any of the Settlers who cut hay in that vicinity have plenty of Land proper for meadow Ground; which is however not the case with all the Settlers in Charlotteville” With regard to Mrs Mabees petition, he says, he is fully of opinion “that the granting of it would be of no injury to the Settlement, or to the Public, her claim being generally understood there, & disputed by no one that he knows of” I had also reference to Mr Welch upon the petition of Mr McCall & he reports to me “that he does not learn any one has heretofore cut Grass upon the Marsh in his front, except John Troyer & Christian Troyer; The former he understands has the Marsh in his own front granted to him;” & the latter has left the Country with his family so that therefore he does not conceive that the granting of this old Gentlemans petition would be of any injury to the Public.” All which is submitted to your Honors Wisdom—[Signed] D W Smith A S Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 259a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Levina Maby [signed Levinha Mabee] received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Jun 1798
“Humbly Sheweth—That your petitioners Late Husband Joined the Royal Standard last American war, and at the reduction of 1783 Settled in Novia Scotia where she Continued til the Year 1792, That from His Excellency Governor Simcoe’s promises your petitioners late Husband came to Quebec, and was recommended by His Excellency to all the Commandg Officers of the different Posts for assistance, in Order to reach Niagara – Your Petitioner likewise followed her Husband into the British Governt during the war, and has never returned to the States – your petitioner being now a widow, and nothing to depend upon but the bounty of Governt, and Conceiving herself entitled to the priviledges of a U E from her having come within the British Lines with her Husband prays your Honor would permit her to be put upon the List for the Home District and she as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Levinha Mabee” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Jun 1798 and read in Council on 27 Jun. Ordered the Petitioner being now the head of her family and having unquestionably joined the Royal Standard before the Peace of 1783 ordered that her name be entered on the U E List for the Home District. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 273]
Order in Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levina Maby
“Read 29th January 1798” Ordered that the Two Lots prayed for be granted to the Petitioner—Reference to be made to the Surveyor General with respect to the other parts of her Prayer [Signed] John Beikie Depy Cl To Mrs Laviniah Mabee” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 273b]
Extract from the Report of the Surveyor General dated on 20 Oct 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levina Maby
“Extract from the Report of the Surveyor General dated 20 October 1798. “With respect to Mrs Mabee’s Petition, he says, he (meaning Mr Welch) “is fully of opinion that the granting of it would be of no injury to the Settlement or to the Public,” his Claim being generally understood there, and disputed by no one, that he knows of” Truly Extracted [Signed] John Beikie Depy CEC To Mrs Laviniah Mabee” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 273b]
Notation of John McGill, I. G. P. P. A. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levina Maby
“If Mrs Mabees Lands that remains to be Patented are all inserted on One Deed – it will be priviledged – as U E – [Signed] John McGill IGPPA [To] John Beikie Esqr Messrs Chewett & Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 273c]
Certificate of Peter Teeple attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levina Maby
“Personally appeared before me William Willcocks Esquire, one of His Majesty’s Justice of the Peace for the Home District, Peter Teeple of the Long Point Settlement, Yeoman, who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, declared that Mrs Lavinia Mabee of the same Settlement, was an Inhabitant of the Province of New York, previous to the American war, And that about the year 1781 she entered within the Line of His Majestys forces, with her family & husband Frederick Mabee—Sworn before me at York this 27th Day of June 1798 [Signed] Will Willcocks JP, [Signed] Peter Teeple” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 273d]
Mabee, Leah (Montross)
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Montross – of Charlotteville dated at York (Toronto) on 19 May 1798
“Humbly sheweth – That your Petitioner is a native of the late Province of New York, & lived on the north River; that at the beginning of the American war, he joined the corps of Royal Americans commanded by Colo Robinson, and at the Peace, went to Nova Scotia – that in the month of July last, he came to this Province with his Family, which consists of a wife and nine children – that his wifes name is Leah – and is Daughter of the late Simon Mabee U. E. & sister of the late Frederick Mabee, whose widow Lavinia Mabee now lives in the Settlement of Long Point, and that his wife had also a Brother called Simon, a captain in a Corps of American Loyalists who was hung by the Rebels for his attachment and services to Government. Your Petitioner has received 400 acres of Land, for which he is thankful, – but having never been admitted to the List of U. E. – (not knowing of any Commissioners sitting for that purpose) nor has his wife received any Land – He respectfully prays your Honor would be pleased to allow his name to be enrolled as a U. E. and to grant his wife 200 acres as an American Loyalist—her aforementioned Brother Frederick having received Lands as such – and your Petitioner as in Duty bound – will ever pray—” Peter Montross made his mark. “witness T. Ridout NP” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 May 1793. Ordered that the prayer of this petition be granted by enrolling the Petitioner a U. E. Loyalist, and granting 200 acres to his wife Leah Mabee as the daughter of a U. E. Loyalist if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 123]
Mabee, Lydia (Teeple)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Lydia Teeple dated at Long Point on 10 Mar 1797
“Respectfully Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Frederick Maybee an American Loyalist who joined the Royal Standard and adhered to the Unity of the Empire. That your Petitioner has not as yet (as such) received any land. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays That your Honor would be pleased to grant her such allowance as you in your wisdom shall think proper. And your Petitioner, as in duty bound, Shall ever pray [Signed] Lydia Teeple” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Aug 1797 and read in Council on 27 Jun 1798. Ordered 200 acres as the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 17]
Certificate of Alexander Stewart, Lieutenant of the King’s American Dragoons dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 13 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lydia Teeple
“The Petitioner is the daughter of Frederick Maybee an American Loyalist, and the wife of Peter Teeple a Serjeant in the late Kings American Dragoons who ever maintain’d the character of a brave loyal soldier in the Regiment, the annex’d certificate which I know to be genuine will speak for his Character since [Signed] Alex Stewart, Lieut late Ks Amen Drags [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 17a]
Mabee, Mary (Secord)
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of David Secord Junior (sic: son of Peter Secord) dated on 5 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That he has settled on Lot No 19 in Charlotteville County of Norfolk on which he is erecting a Grist mill and has made other improvements – wishes to have the said Lot confirmed to him likewise an additional Grant of Lands for himself and Two Hundred Acres for his Wife, she being the Daughter of a Loyalist who was within the British Lines during the American War – and your Petitioner will ever Pray – [Signed] Dd Secord Junr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for No. 19 Charlotteville and 200 acres for his wife. Later Executive Council Order: A Warrant to himself for No. 19 and another for 200 acres for his Wife Mary, daughter of Frederick Maby issued 28 July 1802. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 3, Petition Number 250]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Secord alias Mabee dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Mar 1799
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Lavinia Mabee of Charlotteville, a Loyalist U. E. and is married to David Secord of the same township – that having never received any Land, your Petitioner humbly prays your Honor for a grant of two hundred acres—as given by His Majestys beneficence to persons of her Description – and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Mary Secord By her atty and Brother and [sic] law [Signed] Silas Montross” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Mar 1799 and read in Council the same day. Ordered 200 acres as the daughter of a UE if not granted before under the New Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 179]
Mabee, Oliver
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Oliver Mabee received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has resided in this Province upwards of four years, and received Two hundred acres of Land- That your Petitioners Father came to this Country at the same time your Petitioner did, and dying soon afterwards never drew any Lands, which he would have been entitled to as a U. E. Loyalist, your Petitioner therefore Humbly prays your Honor would extend your bounty by allowing your Petitioner an addition as likewise such lands his Father would have received had he been living, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Oliver Mabee” Received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Mar 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered the Petitioner appears to have got the quantity of land judged expedient to grant him. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 169]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated 30 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Oliver Mabee
“Oliver Maby is the Son of Frederick Maby, deceased whose Heirs satisfied the Justices of the Home District in Sessions that the said Frederick adhered to the Unity of the Empire and joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Sessions of the Peace &c” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 169b]
Mabee, Sarah (Montross)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Montross alias Mabee dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Mar 1799
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Lavinia Mabee of Charlotteville – a Loyalist U. E. and is married to Silas Montross – of the same Township; that having never received any Land your Petitioner humbly prays Your Honor for a grant of 200 Acres, as allowed to persons of her description and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Sarah Montross By her husband [Signed] Silas Montross” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Mar 1797 and read the same day. Ordered 200 acres as the daughter of a U. E. under New Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 250]
Mabee, Simon
Upper Canada Land Petition of Simon Mabee dated on 5 Jan 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner, is son of the widow Mabee, of the Settlement of Long point and has received 200 acres of Land—Prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him an addition thereto, in the above named Settlement and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout, Notary Public “I certify the above petition was made out at the personal request of Simon Mabee [Signed] T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered not receommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 178]
Malcom, Daniel
Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Malcom—Son of Finlay Malcom – A Loyalist dated at Niagara on 3 Sep 1796
“Respectfully shews That your Petitioner is lately arrived in the Province with his Father from Nova Scotia and on application, your Honor was pleased, during the recess of Council, to authorize a Location for him in Caistor—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to confirm in the possession of a Lot of Land in that Township, and as in Duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “I do hereby certify that Daniel Malcom personally applied to me for the above Petition. [Signed] T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Sep 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered confirmed. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 163]
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
27 Aug 1796 Daniel Malcolm—a Location
Confirmed in Council on 4 Oct 1796 [Signed] Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]
Malcom, Finlay Sr.
Upper Canada Land Petition of Finlay Malcom dated at Niagara on 4 May 1796
The Petition of Finlay Malcom late of the Province of New Brunswick, on the part & behalf of sundry Families of the said Province, associates of Gideon Vernon—Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner, with Fifteen other Families of the above named associates came into the Province last Fall, to whom your Excellency has been pleased to grant a Lot of Land each – that upwards of Forty other Families of the above description would immediately set out for this Province, on their being assured of a Tract of Land, whereon they could settle together – Your Petitioner therefore humbly Prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant a Tract of Land, between Patersons Creek & Youngs Creek in the settlement of Long Point, or in that vicinity if vacant sufficient for the accommodation of Fifty Families & to be considered as Lands heretofore granted to Gideon Vernon & his associates, which, unforseen Events have prevented from coming sooner into this Province And your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray—Finlay Malcom” Received at the Executive Council on 11 May and read in Council on 5 Jul. Confirmed 8 Oct 1796. Ordered the Committee cannot recommend the prayer of this Petition but there being a sufficiency of Lands in that neighbourhood the families mentioned may be accommodated when the come in. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 104]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Finlay Malcom dated at Niagara on 10 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Finlay Malcom – who arrived last Fall with his Family from New Brunswick—which consists of a wife & Eleven Children—& has received 200 acres of Land— 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 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 which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him & family [added?] him to the Lands they have received (at Long point) 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] Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 May. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 122]
Malcolm, Finlay, Jr.
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: Malcolm, Finlay, Junior authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 14 Jan [1797] by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 1 Concession 2
Certificate of William Tyler, J. P. dated 9 Oct 1804 attached to the Townsend Report
“This may certify that on lot Nomber Six in the first concession of the Township of Townsend has a good log hous and improvement mad there on. Burford the 7th October 1804. [Signed] Willm Tyler J. P.” Added note: “a Warrant issued 1 August 1806 by Mr Finley Malcom by whom this Paper was received” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62k]
Malcom, Jennet (Steinhoff)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jennet Steinhoff dated at Townsend on 23 July 1801
“The Petition of wife of Andrew Steinhoff of the County of Norfolk in the District of London And Daughter of Finlay Malcom of the said District a U. E. Loyalist most Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner has never received any Lands, or any Order for Lands from the Crown. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays, that Your Excellency and Honors will be pleased to take her case into Consideration, and Grant her a Location for Two hundred acres of Land within the District aforesaid And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” Jennet Stinehoff [sic] made her mark. “witness John Bemer J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Aug 1801. Examined Finlay Malcolm on the List. Read in the Executive Council the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the daughter of a UE Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of Jennet Steinhoff dated at Townsend on 23 Jul 1801 attached to her Upper Canada Land Petition
“I Jennet Steinhoff do Solemnly and Sincerely make oath and Declare that I am the Lawful wife of Andrew Steinhoff of the County of Norfolk & District of London in the Province of Upper Canada, and the Reputed Daughter of Finlay Malcom of the County of Oxford in the said District, and that I have never received any Lands, or any order for Lands from the Crown.” Jennet Stinehoff [sic] made her mark. “Sworn Before me at Townsend in the District of London this 23d day of July 1801—[Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of John Bemer Esquire dated at Townsend on 23 Jul 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jennet Steinhoff
“I John Bemer Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the District of London, do hereby Certify, that the above Named Jennet Steinhoff is the person She describes herself to be, and that She never has, to my knowledge or belief, Received any Lands, or any Order for Lands from the Crown. [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7]
Malcolm, John
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Malcolm, John authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 14 Jan [1797] by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 1 Concession 1
Mallory, Benajah
Upper Canada Land Petition of Benegar [sic] Mallory dated at York (Toronto) on 13 Apr 1796
“Respectfully Shews—That Your Petitioner settled by mistake on Lot No 2. 5th Concession Daytons Township which proves to be a reserved Lot. Yr Petitioner having built a House and made a Tan-Yard, at a great expense, with other improvements, Prays Your Excellency will confirm him in the said Lot & that the reserve may be laid on some other Lot in the said Township—And in duty bound yr Petitioner will ever pray. [Signed] Beneger Mallory” Read in the Executive Council on 11 Jul 1796. Ordered not recommended as the Petitioner is in his power to be informed by application to the Surveyor’s Office. Ordered revised on 21 Mar 1797. Ordered in consequence of a promise from His Excellency Governor Simcoe that Lot No 2 in 5th Concession of Burford be granted to the Petitioner and the reserve removed to some other lot. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 183]
Certificate of George Forsyth dated on 19 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benegar [sic] Mallory
“This Certifies that the Bearer Benajah Mallory has taken the Oath of Allegiance, and signed the Declaration- […….] at Niagara this Nineteenth Day of March 1797 [Signed] Geo Forsyth JP, J. Smith Esqr, Jonathon Couck, George Gener..?]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 183b]
Manwell, Amos
Upper Canada Land Petition of Amos Manwell dated at Niagara on 20 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Amos Manwell – Farmer – who has a Family – and came into the Province about two years ago – but never applied for Land Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown at the Settlement of Long Point 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 which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Two Hundred acres of land at Long Point Settlement 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 20 May 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 47]
Certificate of John Reilly J. P. dated on 16 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amos Manwell
“I do hereby Certify that I have this day at his own request Administered the Oath of Allegiance to the bearer Amos Manwell—Given Under my hand this 16th day of May 1796 [Signed] John Reilly J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 47a]
Marigan, James
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: Marigan, James authorized by Paul Averill on 15 Feb; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 15 Feb [1797] by J. Small, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 7 Concession 2
Martin, Anna (Shaw)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Anna (Shaw) Martin wife of Peter Martin of Burford dated in Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County on 14 Apr 1818
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is the Daughter of Michael Shaw of the Province aforesaid a UE Loyalist — That your petitioner has arrived to the Age of twenty one years, and upwards, is Married to Peter Martin of the township of Townsend aforesaid and has never received any land or Order for land from the Crown. Wherefore your petitioner humbly Prays that your Honour will be pleased to take her Case into consideration and Grant to your petitioner two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown within the said province, and that your Honor will be pleased to permit Michael Shaw the Father of Your petitioner to locate the same and take the Grant for the same when completed. And Your petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Anna Martin” Read in the Executive Council on 6 Mar 1821. Order issue for 200 acres on 10 Mar 1821. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 13, Petition Number 28]
Deposition of John Backhouse, Chairman of the London District Court dated 14 Apr 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anna (Shaw) Martin
“London District to wit} At a Court of General Quarter Sessions of the peace holden in and for the said District on this 14th day of April 1818. Personally Apeared the within named Anna Martin who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that she is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition and that she has never received any Land or order for land from the Crown. Sworn before me in Court this 14th of April 1818 [Signed] Anna Martin [Signed] Jn Backhouse chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 13, Petition Number 28a]
Certificate of William D. Bowen, J. P. dated at Charlotteville on 14 Apr 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anna (Shaw) Martin
“District of London} I William D. Bowen one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the said District do Certify that the said Anna Martin is the Daughter of Michael Shaw of the Township of Townsend in the said District that she is married to Peter Martin of Townsend and has never drawn any Land or received any order for land from the Crown to the best of my knowledge and belief [Signed Wm D Bowen J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 13, Petition Number 28a]
Deposition of John Backhouse Chairman of the London District Court and Richard William Dease Clerk of the Peace dated in Charlotteville, Norfolk County on 14 Apr 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anna (Shaw) Martin
“We John Backhouse Chairman and Richard William Dease Clerk of the Peace, Certify that Anna Martin Daughter of Michael Shaw of the Township of Townsend personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day is recognized by the Magistrates to be the Daughter of Michal [sic] Shaw of Townsend who retained his Loyalty during the late war without suspicion of aiding or assisting the enemy and that the said Peter Martin her husband did his duty in defence of the Province during the late war. Dated at the Courthouse in Charlotteville this fourteenth day of April 1818. [Signed] Jn Backhouse chairman” [Signed] R William Dease C. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 13, Petition Number 28b]
Deposition of Thomas Hornor dated in York [Toronto] on 22 Feb 1821 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anna (Shaw) Martin
“I Certify that the Petitioner — Anna Martin now resides in Burford and is one of my near neighbours — York 22d February 1821 — [Signed] Thomas Hornor” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 13, Petition Number 28b]
Massecer, Abraham
Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Massecer dated at Niagara on 14 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Abraham Massecer, Farmer, who has a wife & two children, & came into the Province about nine months ago, having never received any Certificate or order for Lands. 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, & is ready 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 & Family 400 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 21 May 1796 and read in Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 157]
Certificate of John Burch, J. P. dated at Fall Mills 13 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Massecer
“This is to Certify that the Bearer Abraham Mesecer Has this day Been Examinied By me & has Taken the Usual oaths Prescribed By Law & wishes to obtain Lands in this District [Signed] John Burch JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 157a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Massacer of Townshend [sic] dated at York [Toronto] on 20 Sep 1816
“Most Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner having a lost of land adjoining the Crown Reserve No 23 in the 11th Concession of Townshend [sic] wishes to obtain Your Excellencys permission for a Lease of the Said Crown Reserve under the usual Conditions & restrictions – Wherefore Your Petitioner hopes that Your Excellency will be pleased to order him a lease for the Said Crown Reserve and to accept Elias Foster of Townshend aforesaid as his Security for the regular payment of the Rent – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray –Abraham Massacer by His Agent [Signed] Rob Nichol” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle Leases, 1798-1823, Petition Number 145]
Certificate of Robert Nichol attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Massacer
“I Certify that the Petitioner is a loyal well behaved man, that he has taken the Oath of allegiance – that as an officer of the 2nd Norfolk Regt he conducted himself in an Exemplary manner throughout the War [Signed] Rob Nichol LtC 2nd Norfolk Regt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle Leases, 1798-1823, Petition Number 145a]
Order of the Executive Council on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Massacer
Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Sep 1816. Referred to the Surveyor General to report. Report of the Surveyor General: “12 Oct 1816 Lot No 23 in the 11th Concession of Townsend a Crown Reserve, Timber mixed [Signed] Thos Ridout Surveyor Genl.” “Reported 19 Feb 1817 & ordered that the Petitioner Petition for himself the present Petition being signed by an agent which is contrary to a standing order in Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle Leases, 1798-1823, Petition Number 145]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Massacer of Townsend dated at York [Toronto] on 31 Jan 1817
“Humbly Sheweth. That Your Petitioner is a native of the late Province of New Jersey – is 50 Years of age – now resided in this Province 21 Years – and did his duty in defence of the Province faithfully during the late War as an officer in the Norfolk Militia. That being the proprietor of a Lot of Land adjoining the Reserve No 23 11th Concn of Townsend and being about to erect mills near thereto which are much wanted in that part of said District, Your Petitioner humbly prays Your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a lease of said Reserve under the present Regulations respectfully naming Elias Foster of said Township Mercht as a Surety for the due payment of the rent And Your Petitioner shall ever pray [Signed] Abraham Masecer” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle Leases, 1807-1820, Petition Number 154]
Order of the Executive Council on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Massacer
Received in the Executive Council Office on 31 Jan 1817. Referred to the Surveyor General. Report of the Surveyor General: “Lot No 23 in the 11th Concession of the Township of Townsend is Reserved for the Crown – Mixed Timber – see Report No 1772 dated 5 Novr 1816 on the Petition of Abraham Massacer for the above mentioned Lot supposed to be the same person with the Petitioner, SGO 5 Feby 1817 [Signed] Thos Ridout Surveyr Genel” “The former Petition is herewith Referred by His Excellency to the Council 13 Feb 1817” “Reported to His Excellency in Council 19 Feb. 1817 – & granted” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle Leases, 1807-1820, Petition Number 154a]
Receipt attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Massacer
“No 20 — 22 Feby 1817 Received the Land Granting Office Fees on a Lease of the Crown Reserve Lot No 23 11th Con. Townsend ordered to Abraham Masecar in Council 19th Feby 1817 Saml Ridout £1.12.6 Cy” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle Leases, 1807-1820, Petition Number 154b]
Mathews, James
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Mathews received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Aug 1795
“most Humbly sheweth That your Humble petitioner is and always was a true subject to our sovereign Lord the King and that your Humble petitioner with his wifes father Joined his Majesties Forces as early after the declaration of the rebel war in the colonies as the possibility could and enrolled themselves into his Majesties first Regiment of New Jersey Volunteers and served in the same seven years. That your humble petitioners Father in laws lands good and Chattles were confiscated by the rebels to the ruin of himself and family, that your Humble petitioner never had more than four Hundred acres of Land. That your petitioners family Consists of a wife two sons and two Daughters. Your petitioner therefore most Humbly prayeth that your Excellency and Honors will graciously take his oath into consideration and grant him for himself and family such Quantity of Land as you in your wisdom shall think meet the same to be Located on so much vacant Land in Lincoln County and your petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for 100 acres to complete his military lands and 100 acres for family lands on producing certificates. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 1, Petition Number 59]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Matthews dated on 11 Oct 1796
“Most Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners wife, is A Daughter of Philip Force, A Soldier in the first Battn New jersey Vollunteers. Therefore your Petitioner Most Humbly Prayeth your Honour for A Grant of two Hundred Acres of Land the usual Quantity Given to Daughters of Soldiers, and that the same May be Granted in some Part of the Country of Long Point and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will Ever Pray [Signed] James Matthews” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1796 and confirmed in Council on 24 Mar 1797. Ordered received his Military Lands before. 22 Oct 1796 ordered it appearing from the certificates adduced that the Petitioners wife is the daughter of a Loyalist. The administrator will recommend him to the Council for 200 acres in her right. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 177]
Note of Peter Russell, Administrator of Upper Canada, dated 11 Oct 1796 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Matthews
“Daughter of U. E. Loyalists only are entitled to the Kings Bounty in lands—U. E. Loyalists are those who were resident in the Colonies in 1775 and joined the British Standard before 1783. From the Certificates it does not appear that the Petitioners wifes Father comes under this Description – But the Petitioner himself (if he has not yet received his Lands) is entitled in his own right to 300 acres – & he may be located at Long Point. 11th October 1796 [Signed] Peter Russell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 177]
Matthews, Thomas
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]
Mayne, Phebe (Outhouse)
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Phebe Mayne received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Mar 1797
“Respectfully Sheweth That your Petitioner is daughter of Nicholas Outhouse and wife to George Mayne and has never located any of His Majesty waste Lands—prays your [Honor] would be pleased to allow her such an allotment of Lands as is generally given to Daughters of Loyalists, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Phebe Mayne” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the daughter of a Loyalist U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 235]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Phebe Mayne
“I do hereby certify that Phebe Mayne is the daughter of Nicholas Outhouse, an U. E. Loyalist whome I knew as such during the war and who is recorded as such – Newark 17th March 1797 [Signed] Isaac Sayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 235b]
McBride, Ann (Lampman)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Lampman of the Township of Niagara dated on 10 Apr 1822
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is the daughter of Peter Lampman of Niagara an enrolled U. E. Loyalist and is of the full Age of Twenty one Years and has never had any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown. — Therefore Humbly prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant her Two hundred Acres of the Waste lands of the Crown. — And permit John Lampman of Niagara District to be her Agent to Locate the same and take out the Deed when completed. — And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Ann Lampman Witness [Signed] Fras Goring” Received in the Executive Council Office on 9 Apr 1822 and read in Council on 1 Sep 1824. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 30]
Certificate of William Crooks dated on 10 Apr 1822 appended to Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Lampman
“District of Niagara} Ann Lampman maketh Oath that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the above petition and has never had any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown. — Sworn in General Quarter Sessions this [blank] day of April 1822 [Signed] W Crooks Chairman} [Signed] Ann Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 30]
Undated Certificate of John Lampman appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Lampman
“District of Niagara} I do Certify that Ann Lampman the above named Petitioner is the person she describes herself to be in the above petition and has never had any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief—[Signed] John Lampman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 30]
Certificate of William Crooks dated at Niagara on 10 Apr 1822 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Lampman
“District of Niagara} We William Crooks Esquire, Chairman and Ralph [sic] Clench Esquire, Clerk of the Peace Certify that Ann Lampman personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day and is recognized by the Magistrates to be the Daughter of Peter Lampman of the Township and District of Niagara, who retained his Loyalty during the late War, without aiding or assisting the enemy. — Dated at the Court House at Niagara in the said District this Tenth day of April in the year One thousand Eight and Twenty two.— [Signed] W Crooks Chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Peace” “I hereby certify that the within named Petitioner Ann Lampman is now living and residing in the Township of Toronto [Signed] Wm McBride York 13 September 1824” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 14, Petition Number 30a]
McCall, Catharine (Monro)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Catharine [signed Catherine] Monro of the Township of Charlotteville County of Norfolk, District of London dated at Charlotteville on 29 Jun 1801
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner is the Lawful wife of James Monro of the Township of Charlotteville aforesaid, and the Daughter of Donald McCall of the Same place. That Your Petitioner has never received any Lands, or any order for Lands from the Crown. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly Prays: That Your Excellency and Honors will be pleased to take her case into consideration and grant her Two hundred acres of Land within the Township of Charlotteville aforesaid, and Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] Catherine Monro Witness to the Signature of the Petitioner—[Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jul 1801. Notation: The name of Donald McCall Senior appears on the UE. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 2]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse dated on 29 Jun 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catharine [signed Catherine] Monro
“Catharine Monro maketh oath, that She is as She believes of the age of Twenty six years, that She is the Lawful wife of James Monro of Charlotteville in the County of Norfolk, District of London and Province of Upper Canada, and that She has never received any Lands from the Crown. Sworn Before me at Charlotteville in the District of London & Province of Upper Canada, this 29th day of June 1801 [Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P. [Signed] Catherine Monro” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 2a]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse dated at Charlotteville on 29 Jun 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catharine [signed Catherine] Monro
“I do hereby Certify that the above named Catharine Monro is the Person She describes herself to be and that She never has, to my knowledge and belief, received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown. [Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 2a]
McCall, Donald
Letter dated at the Secretary’s Office on 29 Dec 1802 from William Jarvis, Secretary of Upper Canada to John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council
“Sir I have the honor herewith to enclose an affidavit left at this [office] on the 26th Inst made by by [sic] Walter Anderson, which affidavit regards the propriety of one Donald McCall’s being on the U E List At the same time I think it my duty to State for the Information of the Honble the Executive Council, that there is at this time five or Six Deeds signed by His Exy the Lt Govr in this office for the above mentioned Donald McCall & his Sons. I must therefore request you will lose no time in making me acquainted with their Honors directions thereon. I have the honor to be Sir Your Most Obedt Huble Servant [Signed] Wm Jarvis, Secy” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32]
Order of the Executive Council concerning Donald McCall
Read in the Executive Council on 29 Dec 1801. “Recommend that the Clerk do write to Donald McCall including a copy of Andersons affidavit & requiring him to appear before this Board & shew cause why his name shd not be struck off the UE List [Initialled] JE” “June 19 1802 On perusing the depositions annexed, & hearing the testimony of Mr Isaac Swayze the Board is perfectly satisfied of the claim of Donald McCall Senior to be on the UE List. [Signed] J Elmsley, Chairman” “The Executive Council being satisfied of the Claim of Donald McCall Senior to remain on the U. E. List the Lieut Governor approves thereof. By Order of the Lt Governor [Signed] James Green” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32e]
Deposition of Walter Anderson dated 6 Dec 1801 concerning Donald McCall
“Personally appeared before me Alexander Wood Esquire one of His Majesty Justices assigned to keep the Peace within the Home District of the Province of upper Canada, Walter Anderson of the Township of Charlotteville in the District of London, who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist, did depose & declare, that the said Walter Anderson, has known one Donald McCall Senior of the aforesaid Township of Charlotteville (whose name appears to be on the UE List) since 1776 – that the said Donald McCall during the course of the American war did not join the British Standard nor did he go within the British Lines until about six years ago when he came into this Province and procured his name to be inserted on the said U E List, and obtained Land for himself and Children as UE Loyalist—further the Deponent saith not—Sworn before me this Twenty Sixth day of December 1801—[Signed] Alexander Wood J. P. [Signed] Walter Anderson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32c]
Deposition of Donald McCall Sr. dated on 9 Mar 1802
“District of London Norfolk County} this day Came before me Wm Spurgin one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace of ye Sd Destrict Daniel Mccawl Sener And made oath that he joind the Brittish Standard in Brunswick in ye yeare One thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Six And was frequently in the Brittish lines After that time And was sent Out by ye Orders of Ld Cornwallis And General Grant on Several Occations Which the Sd Mcawll Sayeth he Returned A Mesuage and news to the Brittish Commanders Every weake on Sum Ocasion or othere – Sworn before me this 9th day of March 1802 [Signed] Wm Sprugin J. P. [Signed] Danial Mccawll” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32b]
Deposition of William Francis concerning Donald McCall dated on 9 Mar 1802
“London Destrict Norfolk County} This day Came William Francis And being Duly Sworn he deposed and Sayeth that in the yeare one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Six he this deponant Sayeth that he Saw Daniel Mccawl Sener on A place Called Baskin Ridg In Company with Colo Harcourt and Captain Hustits Ld Cornwallis furth Ed Com. Indiscoars With them Sum time after In the Cours of the winter he this deponant Sayeth that he Saw the Aforesd Mccawl in Brunswick in the British Lines in Company With Generall Grant Sir William Askins and Comosary Christy two or three diffrant times And it Appeared to this dt As he Sayeth that them Jentlemen Seamed Verey formilliar With the Sd Daniel McCall and paid much attention to his Discoars And further Sayeth not Sworn before me this 9 day of March 1802—[Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P. [Signed] Wm Francis” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32a]
Deposition of John Monro, J. P. dated on 15 Jun 1802 concerning Donald McCall
“The subscriber begs leave to recomend the barer hereof Daniel McCall senr to the Honorable Council being several years Aquainted with him before the late Revolution in America As A honest man and well disposed in favour of our Government during the American war And suffered in person and property by the enemese of his Majesty for his Loyality and Zeal and do further Solomney declare that the father of the Subscriber on his return to his respective home from General How, said he saw his friend Daniel McCall in New Brunswick now state of New Jersey which was in the year of Our Lord 1776—Amongst the British Troops—[Signed] John Monro J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32c]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Donald McCall of the Township of Charlotteville in the County of Norfolk
“Sheweth that your Petitioner being Located on the Lot Number Nineteen in the front of the first Concession of the Township of Walsingham, and being advised, that he is not by the present Location entitle to the benefit of the Marsh & bottom Lands in front of he said Lot, your Petitioner therefore Most Humbly Prayeth, that your Honors will be pleased to take his Case into Consideration, and grant him the said Marsh & bottom Lands & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Donald McCall made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Jun 1798 and read in Council on 27 Jun 1798. Ordered referred to the Assistant Surveyor General to report. Read again in Council on 26 May 1801. Read the Surveyor General’s report and recommend that the Petitioner have a grant of the marsh in front of his lot. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 27]
Warrant issued to Donald McCall dated on 5 Feb 1805 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
“Donald McCall OC. 26th May 1801 – Grant of Marsh Subject to full fees New Regulations [Signed] John McGill IGPPA 5 Feby 1805 To The Attorney General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 27a]
Receipt issued at the Receiver Generals Office on 18 Feb 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Donald McCall
“Donald McCaul [sic] has paid into this office Five Pounds eleven Shillings Ster. Being the Patent fee to the officers under the Regulation of 1804 on Grant of 85 acres being Lot No 19 in 1st Concession of Walsingham. Surveyed at the Request of the Grantee To The Attorney General & Surveyor General [Signed] Peter Russell, Receiver Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 27b]
McCall, Elizabeth (Fairchild)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Fairchild of Charlotteville dated at York (Toronto) on 10 Nov 1800
“Humbly sheweth – That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Donald McCall of the above named Township – a U. E. – Loyalist, as p the Return of the Magistrates of the Home District – That your Petitioner is married to Noah Fairchild – and having never received any Lands – or order for Lands from the Crown; Humbly requests your Excellency will be pleased to grant her 200 Acres, His Majestys benevolence to persons of her description; and your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray—Elizabeth fairchild By her husband [Signed] Noah Fairchild” Received at the Executive Council Office and examined on 11 Nov 1800. The name of Donald McCall Senior appears on the U. E. List. Read in Council on 11 Nov 1800. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of a UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 5, Petition Number 22]
Certificate of Donald McCall appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Fairchild
“I do certify that Elizabeth Fairchild is one of my Daughters & is married to Noah Fairchild—[Signed] Donald McCall” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 5, Petition Number 22]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 4 Nov 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Fairchild
“Norfolk County In Upper Canada} This day Came Elizabeth Fairchild a Daughter of Daniel McCall [marginal note: “Should be Donald McCall”] Sener and now Married to Noah Fairchild and Makes Oath before me ye Subscribing Majestrat that She never Received any Lands from the Crown Sworn before me this 4th day of November 1800 [Signed] Wm Spurgin JP [Signed] Elizabeth Fairchild” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 5, Petition Number 22a]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 4 Nov 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Fairchild
“Norfolk County So by: This Is to Certify that I Beleave the above Sd Elizabeth Fairchild to be ye Person She describes her Self to be and I do veryly Beleave She has Never Receved Lands or any Order for Lands from the Crown. Certifyd under my hand this 4th day of November 1800 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 5, Petition Number 22a]
McCall, John
Upper Canada Land Petition of John McCall dated at Niagara on 28 Sep 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is arrived in this Province with his Father and many Friends, in order to settle therein; and that the Honorable Council have been pleased to allow them locations in the Long Point settlement. That the names of McMichael & McCall having been inserted on Lot No 13—in front of the Township of Walsingham, your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him said Lot, should the same be vacant—and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added notation of Thomas Ridout N. P. “I do hereby certify that John McCall personally applied to me for the above petition [Signed] T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to reconcile the parites. Gave an answer 3 Dec to John McCall [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward McMichael of Walsingham dated at York (Toronto) on 30 May 1798
“humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner by special permission of His Excellency Governor Simcoe, having occupied & made Improvements upon lot Number thirteen in the Township of Walsingham with its broken Fronts and having unappropriated orders of the Honble the Executive Council to cover the same – Humbly prays Your Honor to confirm him therein, and to direct that His Majesty’s deed thereof do issue to him – and as in duty bound he will ever pray &c—[Signed] Edwd McMichael Elizth McMichael for Edward McMichael” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 May 1798 and read in Council on 2 Jun. Ordered the lot prayed for by the Petitioner has also been prayed for by John McCall. Both parties having therefore been heard before the Board and their claims appearing to be equal – the Board grants the prayer of this petition for Lot No. 13 – as part of the family lands ordered to the Petitioner because he has long made use of the lot and lived on the lot adjoining – whereas McCall residing 15 miles from it, will not suffer the same inconvenience by the want of it. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 183]
Mentioned in the Report of Acting Surveyor General David W Smith dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 20 Oct 1798
“May it please your Honor—In obedience to your Honors orders of Reference to me to report upon the petitions of Edward McMichael & Mrs Mabee – I applied to the Deputy Surveyor of the Long Point Circle, & I learn from him, “that the Quantity of marsh petitioned for by Mr McMichael in front of his lot No 14 is as p the enclosed Plan; the granting of which, he does not think would be of any detriment to the Settlement, for the following Reasons—vizt Because Mr McMichael does, by no means appear to be ever craving in this business, as being willing to relinquish a large quantity of mowing ground, actually lying in front of his Lot, as may be seen sketched on the enclosed Plan & in order to get 34 ½ Acres of good Mowing ground, is willing to include 121 ½ acres of sunken marsh, which appears to Mr Welch will never be of use to anyone—And any of the Settlers who cut hay in that vicinity have plenty of Land proper for meadow Ground; which is however not the case with all the Settlers in Charlotteville” With regard to Mrs Mabees petition, he says, he is fully of opinion “that the granting of it would be of no injury to the Settlement, or to the Public, her claim being generally understood there, & disputed by no one that he knows of” I had also reference to Mr Welch upon the petition of Mr McCall & he reports to me “that he does not learn any one has heretofore cut Grass upon the Marsh in his front, except John Troyer & Christian Troyer; The former he understands has the Marsh in his own front granted to him;” & the latter has left the Country with his family so that therefore he does not conceive that the granting of this old Gentlemans petition would be of any injury to the Public.” All which is submitted to your Honors Wisdom—[Signed] D W Smith A S Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 259a]
McCall, Martha (McCool)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Martha McCool of Townshend (sic) dated on 27 Aug 1801
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Archibald McCool – a Loyalist U. E – as p the Return of the magistrates for the Home District; and is of the age of 26 years or thereabout—That your Petitioner having never received any Lands – humbly prays your Excellency for a grant of 200 acres, as graciously allowed by His Majesty to persons of her Description and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray – [Signed] Martha MCool signed before me this 27th Day of Augus [sic] 1801—[Signed] John Bemer JP” Marginal note: “*of Margaret McCool, Widow of Archibald McCool” Received and examined at the Executive Council Office on 1 Sep 1801. Notation: The name of Archibald McCool appears on the UE List. Read in the Executive Council on the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as Daughter of a UE. Added Council notation: “The Name of Margaret McCool, Widow was ordered to be inserted on the U. E. List by Order in Council 7th May 1811. [Signed] John Beikie, Conft Clerk” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 115]
Certificate of Martha McCool dated on 27 Aug 1801 attached to her Upper Canada Land Petition
“I Martha McCool, do make oath that I am of the age of twenty six years or thereabout and have never received any Lands from the Crown in this Province of Upper Canada—[Signed] Martha MCool Sworn before me this 27th Day of August 1801 [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 115a]
Certificate of John Bemer, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martha McCool
“Upper Canada – District of London} I John Bemer Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of London; Do hereby certify, that Martha McCool, the Petitioner, is the person She describes herself to be, and has never to my Knowledge or belief received any Lands or any order for Lands from the Crown—[Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 115a]
Certificate of John McCall dated on 7 Feb 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martha McCool
“I do Certify that Margaret McCool the Person named in the annexed Petition is now alive and resides in Charlotteville and further that she is my Lawful Wife Witness my Hand at York this 7th day of February 1818 [Signed] John McCall” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 115b]
Mentioned in the 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 Esqr 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 4th day of July 1812 [Signed] Morris Sovereene [Signed] William McCool” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 72e]
McCool, Joseph
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph McCool dated at Niagara on 14 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the Son of Margaret McCool late from North Carolina—is of the age of nineteen years and never received any Lands—prays Your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres at the Settlement of Long Point, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] William McCool for my brother Joseph McCool” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Oct 1794. No order recorded. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “Mc” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 23]
Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated 27 May 1801 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph McCool
“This may sertyfid that Joseph mccool has never received any Lands from Government to the best of my nolage and is [……]. Likewise By [….] Margaret mccool that he is Son of Archebel mccool her husband sertyfid By me may the 27th 1801 [Signed] John Bemer J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “Mc” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 23b]
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: McCool, Joseph authorized by Paul Averill on 24 Nov 1796; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 9 Jan [1797] by J. Muirhead Esq.; Lot 6 Concession 9
Certificate of William Willcocks dated at York, Home District 2 Jun 1800 attached to the Townsend Report
“Timothy Collver of the Township of Townshend [sic] in the Western District of this Province came before me and made Oath on the Holy Evangelists that He knows Joseph McCool and that He the said Joseph McCool has to his Certain Knowledge Cleared, fenced & Cultivated upwards of twelve acres of land on lot No 6 in the Ninth Concession of Said Township of Townshend—Sworn before me at York in the Home District this 2d day of Jun 1800 [Signed] Will Willcocks” Timothy Collver made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62d]
McCool, Margaret
Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret McCool dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 12 Jul 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner […..] arrived with her Family consisting of three sons (the youngest of whom is Eighteen years of age), and two Daughters from Orange County in North Carolina, where he Husband & Eldest Son bore arms in support of his majesty’s Government, during the Rebellion & lost their lives in its defence at Charlestown—Her Son above mentioned had been employed as Conductor of the wagons, which conveyed Lord Rawdons Troops to Cambden—And her present Eldest Son, was constrained to secret himself during the greatest part of the war from the Rebels—Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that your Excellency would be pleased to grant her & Family such Lands in the Township of Ancaster or other unlocated part of the Province as to your Excellency’s wisdom shall seem meet, and as in Duty bound Your Petitioner shall ever Pray—” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 15 Jul. Ordered eight hundred acres including lands already allotted for herself and family. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 1, Petition Number 90]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret McCool dated at Townsend on 15 Apr 1799
“I Your Humble petitioner Your Honour Doubtless will remember was in the year 179 [sic] [….] was Honoured with the Character of a Loyalist and acording to the Proclamation of our Sovereign Lord George the Third all Such persons are Subject to Draw Lands for their Children and […….] have two Daughters by the Names of Martha and M[argaret] [the] former 15; the Latter Married to William Walker & both haveing as yet Drew no Lands in the Province. I Humbly Pray Your Honour To consider them if your Honour Shall See fit and grant them Lands and I Shall Return Your Honour my most harty thanks and your Compliance in their behalf will confer a very Great obligation on Sirs your Ever Devoted humble Servant [Signed] Margret McCool” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Jun 1799 and called 1 Jul 1799. Ordered the petitioner’s name cannot be found on the U E List. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 270]
Certificate of Jabez Collver dated at Townsend on 5 Apr 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret McCool
“Personaly apeared before me Jabez Collver minister of the gospel William Walker and Mageret McCool and ware Joyned together in the Solemn ordenance of mattrimony according to the word of God before me and a nomber of witnesses Certified by me [Signed] Jabez Collver” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 270]
McCool, Margaret (Walker)
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Walker UE read in the Executive Council on 1 Sep 1801
“Humbly shewing, that she is the daughter [sic: wife] of William Walker, a UE Loyalist & being married prays your Excellency to grant her 200 acres of Land – and as in Duty bound she will ever pray – The original petition being lost this it is hoped will be permitted to Certified by Her father [sic: husband] —” Wm Walker made his mark. “witness D W Smith” Read in the Executive Council on 1 Sep 1801. Archibald McCool is on the UE List. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as daughter of a UE Loaylist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 77]
Certificate of Margaret Walker dated on 28 Aug 1801 attached to her Upper Canada Land Petition
“I Margrit Walcker [sic] Do Solemnly and Sincerely maketh oth and Declare that I am the Lawfull wife of William Walcker of the County of Norfolk and District of London in the Province of upper canaday and the reputed Dauter of Margrit McCool of the County of Norfolk in the said District and that I have never receved any Land or any order for Land from the Crown [Signed] Margrit Walcker Sworn Before me in the District of London this 28 Day of August 1801 [Signed] John Bemer JP” ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 77a]
Certificate of John Bemer, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Walker
“I John Bemer J. P. one of his majesty justice of the peace in and for the District of London Do harby cartyphy that the above Named Margret Walcker is the parson She describ to be and that She never has to my knowledg or Beliefe, received any Lands or any Order for Land from the Crown—[Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 77a]
Certificate of David W. Smith, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Walker
“Personally appeared before me David Wm Smith Esqr one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace, William Walker of Clinton, and made oath that Margaret Walker is the Daughter of Archibald McCool – a U. E. Loyalist – as by the return of the Magistrates Home District – and of Margaret McCool, above mentioned & that she is married to himself William Walker [Signed] D W Smith” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 77a]
McCool, Martha (McCall)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Martha McCool of Townshend (sic) dated on 27 Aug 1801
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Archibald McCool – a Loyalist U. E – as p the Return of the magistrates for the Home District; and is of the age of 26 years or thereabout—That your Petitioner having never received any Lands – humbly prays your Excellency for a grant of 200 acres, as graciously allowed by His Majesty to persons of her Description and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray – [Signed] Martha MCool signed before me this 27th Day of Augus [sic] 1801—[Signed] John Bemer JP” Marginal note: “*of Margaret McCool, Widow of Archibald McCool” Received and examined at the Executive Council Office on 1 Sep 1801. Notation: The name of Archibald McCool appears on the UE List. Read in the Executive Council on the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as Daughter of a UE. “The Name of Margaret McCool, Widow was ordered to be inserted on the U. E. List by Order in Council 7th May 1811. [Signed] John Beikie, Conft Clerk” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 115]
Certificate of Martha McCool dated on 27 Aug 1801 attached to her Upper Canada Land Petition
“I Martha McCool, do make oath that I am of the age of twenty six years or thereabout and have never received any Lands from the Crown in this Province of Upper Canada—[Signed] Martha MCool Sworn before me this 27th Day of August 1801 [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 115a]
Certificate of John Bemer, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martha McCool
“Upper Canada – District of London} I John Bemer Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of London; Do hereby certify, that Martha McCool, the Petitioner, is the person She describes herself to be, and has never to my Knowledge or belief received any Lands or any order for Lands from the Crown—[Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 115a]
Certificate of John McCall dated on 7 Feb 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martha McCool
“I do Certify that Margaret McCool the Person named in the annexed Petition is now alive and resides in Charlotteville and further that she is my Lawful Wife Witness my Hand at York this 7th day of February 1818 [Signed] John McCall” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 115b]
Mentioned in the 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 Esqr 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 4th day of July 1812 [Signed] Morris Sovereene [Signed] William McCool” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 72e]
McCool, Mary (Daugherty Wells)
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 4th 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] Wm 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 Esqr 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 4th day of July 1812 [Signed] Morris Sovereene [Signed] William McCool” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 72e]
McCool, William
Upper Canada Land Petition of William McCool dated on 23 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner In the year Ninety four Removed from the state of North Carolina to this Province In order to Become a Setler your Petitioer Begs leave to mention to your Excellency that he had the great misfortune to Lose his Father and Eldest Brother in his Majesties Service in the Late Rebellion and Prayes your Excellency would grant him six hundred acres of land as to your Excellency shall seem meet as he Is in a Condition to Improve the same and your Petitioner as In duty Bound Will Ever Pray [Signed] William McCool” Read in the Executive Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered this man has appeared and can be seen if necessary. Says his father was in the service. His mother was recommended to Mr. Smith by the Lieutenant Governor. Ordered 200 acres. Later note: This man is returned in the Townsend Report for Lot No 5 in the 9th Concession, therefore no order should issue on this Petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 152]
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: McCool, William; authorized by Paul Averill on 24 Nov 1796; The Oath taken in the Council office; Lot asked for: Lot 5 Concession 9
This quiets a warrant for 200 acres to him dated 15 Oct. 1796.
Mentioned in the 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 Esqr 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 4th day of July 1812 [Signed] Morris Sovereene [Signed] William McCool” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 72e]
McFall, David
Upper Canada Land Petition of David McFall late Captain in the Queens Loyal Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Feb 1797
“Humbly shews – That your Petitioner served His Majesty 37 years: was in actual Service the whole of the American War and has honorable Testimonies of his Conduct—That His Excellency Lieut Governor Simcoe was pleased to signify to your Petitioner, a wish to serve him in anything he might point out and was in his Excellencys power to give which he has reason to think, the Honbe the Ag Surveyor General is not unacquainted with—that happy to avail himself of His Excellencys kind intentions, your Petitioner has discovered a mill seat on Lot No 5 in the front of the Township of Walpole on the River Nanticoke, which Lot he does not learn is reserved, unless it be on account of some Lime Stone said to be thereon – and which your Petitioner would entirely resign to the public use should he be indulged with the Lot—Wherefore he respectfully requests to your Honor would be pleased to grant it him, in order that he might erect mills thereon – (exclusive of the Compliment granted or otherwise in deducting 200 acres therefrom) him as Captain and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] David McFall” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 4 Feb 1797. The Board ordered that the Mill Seat prayed for with forty acres round it be granted to the Petitioner reserving to the Crown the remainder of the Lot No 5 in front of the Township of Walpole on the River Nanticoke—the Acting Surveyor General having reported to the Board that he had his Excellency the Lieutenant Governor’s direction to reserved that lot on account of the limestone. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 261]
McLary, James
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: McLary, James authorized by Paul Averill on 19 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 20 Jan [1797] by J. Muirhead, Esq; Lot 8 Concession 6
McLaughlin, Edward W.
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: McLaughlin, Edward W. authorized by Paul Averill on 19 Jan 1797; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 20 Jan 1797 by J. Muirhead, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 8 Concession 1
Said not to be the same man mentioned in order of Council 4 No 1794
McMichael, Edward
Certificate of Edward McMichael dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 15 Nov 1792 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam
“I hereby certify that Jacob Beam formerly an Inhabitant of Sussex County in the Province of New Jersey was always considered as a Man firmly attached to the British Constitution; I was sent out of Philadelphia (in March 1777 by His Excellency General Sir William Howe accompanied by Two British Serjeants) into the County af. on Private business; remained there almost Two months, had a great opportunity of knowing the friends to Government, and from his proceedings in General at that time, esteemed him as a man that might be depended upon, and never heard that he deviated from these principles of Loyalty for which imprisonment and Fines were inflictd upon him.” [Signed] Edwd McMichael. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 92b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward McMichael dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 14 Mar 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner came to this province in 1788 with his Family, has a Wife and Eight small children, has been upwards of three Years settled on Land between Newark and His Majesty’s Mills on the 4 mile Creek, and does flatter himself that your Excellency will consider his pretentions to an allotment thereof not unjustly founded, and prays you will please to Grant him a proportionable indulgence to Coll Butler, Messrs Balls, Secords &c or such relief as thro’ your Goodness may seem meet—Your Petitioner begs leave to observe that he faithfully served His Majesty in the last American War lost his only Brother in the service, was several Years detained a Prisoner under their Trespass Act and was severely treated by them; and is at all times ready and willing to give fresh proof of his Loyalty if his small service should ever be required.—[Signed] Edwd McMichael” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 May 1794 and read in Council on 14 Jun 1794. Referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 1, Petition Number 54]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward McMichael dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 May 1794
“Sheweth That he early evinced his attachment to His Majestys Person and Government by taking an Active part against the Americans in the late War.—
Augt 1776 He Joined His Majesty’s 8th Regiment at Niagara.—
September He went to Montreal and entered a Cadet in Sir John Johnsons Corps.—
March 1777 He was sent with Dispatches through the wilderness to Sir William Howe in New York, on his arival in that City was made 1st Lieutenant in the Guides and Pioneers and served as a Guide to the Army in Jersey until that Province was evacuated; Embarked with the Army and on their arival at Philadelphia was appointed Chief Waggon-Master in the Provision Train.—
Decr 1779 He resigned the place of Waggon Master—
1780 Raised a Company of Loyalists and Clothed them in uniform at His own Expense, Joined Major Ward in Jersey, was thrice made Prisoner and severely treated his only Brother after served upwards of Three years as a Conductor in the Quarter Master Generals Department, was made prisoner and died after being almost a year confined in a common prison in New England.
Your memorialist came to this Province in 1788 after a Long confinement in Jersey; has a Family of Eight children, and prays that your Excellency will grant him an allotment of Land as a compensation for his services, and likewise the lands of his Deceased Brother, as he is the only surviving Heir,—His Family Lands he located in 1788 by sanction of the Land Board, but the other Lands he has not taken. Your Memorialist begs leave to refer you to William Jarvis Nathaniel Pettit, and Joshua Pell Esquires who knew him for many years before he removed to this Province. Your Memorialist will ever pray [Signed] E McMichael” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May 1794. Ordered no lands can be granted as compensation for heirs. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 1, Petition Number 89c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward McMichael dated on 4 Nov 1794 filed with the above
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner faithfully served His Majesty in the American War.—
1st As a Volunteer in General Burgoynes Army in 1776 and was sent with Dispatches from Canada to Sr William How in New York.—
2nd As a Lieutenant in the Guides and Pioneers in which Corps he was appointed immediately on his Arrival from Canada—and Joined the Army at Brunswick in May 1777-
3rd After Jersey was evacuated he embarked with the Army and was at Brandywine German Town &c
4th Was appointed Inspector of the Provision Train in Philadelphia and Attached to the Quarter Master Generals Department, in which he continued until Decr 1779 and then resigned
5 Recruited a Company of Loyalists and Clothed them in uniform at his own Expense, went to Charles Town S. Carolina in June 1780, returned in September following and by order of the Commander in Chief went with his Company to Bergen and Joined Major Wards where he Often received private instructions from the Adjutant General, and to the best of his Abilities discharged the trust reposed in him, his Company remained at Bergen till Hostilities ceased—
To give a Summary of his sufferings, he begs leave to State that he has been four times Wounded and Thrice made Prisoner: His only Brother after serving His Majesty Five years was wounded, and made prisoner, and after Languishing several months, in Norwich Goal he Died—As a Captain of the Loyalists your Petitioner prays for a Grant of 3000 Acres of Land, or such quantity as may be consistent with His Majestys Instructions for the Provision of Loyalists settled in Canada.—He has a wife and Ten children. Three of them were born in the Army, his Family came to this Province Seven Years ago.—He prays your Excellency will take the Premise into consideration and Grant such relief as you may seem meet and your Petitioner will ever Pray.—[Signed] Edwd McMichael” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 3 Jul 1795. Ordered granted 3000 acres and referred to the Acting Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 1, Petition Number 89]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Murphy, Smith to the Indian Department at Detroit dated at Detroit on 10 Dec 1795
“Most Humbly sheweth That your memorialist applied near five years ago to Colonel Butler, then at the head of the Land board for the District of Nassau, now the home District, for vacant Lands of the Crown, whereon he might settle, and was informed by him in the presence of Major Powell, to take four hundred Acres at or near a Creek called trading house Creek but since known by the name of Murphy’s Creek near Long Point, until the same could be surveyed when your memorialist should have a grant thereof. That in consequence thereof your memorialist made a settlement there, built a good house thereon and remained on the Premises two Winters. —That being again called into the Kings service at Detroit, your memorialist Let the said Tenement and Premises to Isaac Smith for the Term of four years, who by his agreement who was to clear at least one Acre every year and to allow your memorialist one half the encrease of the Cattle belonging to your memorialist, then on the Farm, as is customary in the Country. That your memorialist has been lately informed, the said Land, Tenement &c are now about to be granted to a person of the name of McMichael, which your memorialist humbly begs to state would be a very considerable loss and a great misfortune to him, should he be so deprived thereof, having been entitled to His Majesty’s gracious bounty from his services since the year 1776 and confidently relying on the promises of Colonel Butler who was at that time principal member of the Land board for the District, under whose authority your memorialist made the settlement—Your memorialist is satisfied your Excellency is heretofore uninformed of these circumstances, and the great distance of his employment altogether precluded him from the Knowledge of any application having been made for the Land which your memorialist considered as his own, on the faith of Colonel Butler. Your Memorialist therefore Petitions your Excellency to order a Grant of the said Premises to be given him and your Petitioner as in Duty bound Will ever Pray [Signed] Timothy Murphy” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jan 1796. Ordered recommended that Mr. McMichael’s grant may be suspended until the Surveyor General makes a report on the premises. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 138]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of John McCall dated at Niagara on 28 Sep 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is arrived in this Province with his Father and many Friends, in order to settle therein; and that the Honorable Council have been pleased to allow them locations in the Long Point settlement. That the names of McMichael & McCall having been inserted on Lot No 13—in front of the Township of Walsingham, your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him said Lot, should the same be vacant—and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added notation of Thomas Ridout N. P. “I do hereby certify that John McCall personally applied to me for the above petition [Signed] T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to reconcile the parites. Gave an answer 3 Dec to John McCall [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward McMichael dated on 28 Jul 1797
“Humbly Shews That your Petitioner early applyed for Land at Long Point, which was granted, & to which place he removed with his Wife and a large Family of children, and is in Actual Possession of Two Lots in Walsingham Nos 13 & 14 broken Front the former of which is in dispute with a certain Mr McCall. This morning your Petitioner applyed to His Honor the President, to have this matter settled, and he has referred me to the Honourable Council to whom he now with pleasure submits the decision thereof Your Petitioner will ever pray [Signed] E McMichael” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Jul 1797. Ordered let the parties attend on any Council day. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 186]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Murphy dated at Sandwich (Windsor) on 26 Aug 1797
“Timothy Murphy, Blacksmith to the Indian Departmt begs leave to represent to your Honor, that when the Land board Existed at Niagara; your Memorialist obtained permission to settle himself at Long Point. —previous to the survey of the same, and did therefore build a House, and make Considerable improvements, and resided for some time on the lands. That about four years ago, your Memorialist was called to Detroit, by Colonel McKee, and leased the Premises to Isaac Smith, who was residing on the Same—when Mr McMichael obtained from your Honor a grant of the identical land, your Memorialist had settled upon. —and as your Memorialist is informed is about to obtain a Deed for the same—and in Consequence thereof has ousted the Tennant of your Memorialist who always looked forward to the Confirmation of the said Land by the Government to your Memorialist, who humbly prays that your Honor in Council will be pleased to Consider the case of Your Memorialist and grant him redress by Confirming the said land to your Memorialist. Colonel Powell can certify as to the authority given your Petitioner for Locating the land & the Services and Character of your Memorialist [So] Annexed to a former Memorial signed by Colonel McKee—And your Petitioner as in duty bound will for Ever pray—[Signed] Timothy Murphy” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 26 Feb 1798. Ordered this petition cannot be taken up upon the bare assertion of the Petitioner who must produce the land boards order with the Surveyor’s specification or assignment of the spot he was authorized to occupy – it is approved McMichael has a patent for the land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 31]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward McMichael of the Township of Walsingham dated at Walsingham on 1 Feb 1798
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner being settled on lot No 14 in the first Concession of the Township of Walsingham (in Long point Bay) finds that the marsh, in front of the said Lot, is not included in his Deed which he had always reason to expect as his Neighbours, and in particular John Troyer, have obtained a Grant of their respective Shares of such meadow or marsh—That your Petitioner having as yet Two Hundred acres of land to locate in right of His Majesty’s Grant in His Executive Council of this province, prays that the said marsh may be granted to him either as an appendage of the said lot Number 14 or that he may be allowed to locate the Same in part of the lands which he has still to locate and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Walsingham 1st Feby 1798 [Signed] Edwd McMichael” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Feb 1798 and read in Council on 22 Feb 1798. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to report upon whether the public will sustain any injury by granting the prayer of the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 39]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward McMichael of Walsingham dated at York (Toronto) on 30 May 1798
“humbly Sheweth, That you’re your Honor having permitted such of His Majesty’s Subjects Inhabitants of the said Township of Walsingham as have made application to locate in part of their Grants (under order of your Honor in Council) such portions of the Marsh lying in front of their respective possessions as happened to fall between their Lots and Lake Erie, Your Petitioner is induced to expect the same Indulgence under Similar Circumstances. That your Petitioner holds His Majesty’s Deed for lot number fourteen in the front of the said Township of Walsingham (including broken Fronts) opposite to which a portion of marsh lies; and holding some unlocated orders of the Honble the Executive Council therefore he humbly prays for your Honor’s permission to locate so much thereof in the said Marsh as will cover the portion thereof lying immediately in front of said lot Number 14 and as in duty bound he will ever pray &ca—Edwd McMichael Elizth McMichael” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 May 1798 and read in Council on 2 Jun. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General who will report thereon. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 138]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward McMichael of Walsingham dated at York (Toronto) on 30 May 1798
“humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner by special permission of His Excellency Governor Simcoe, having occupied & made Improvements upon lot Number thirteen in the Township of Walsingham with its broken Fronts and having unappropriated orders of the Honble the Executive Council to cover the same – Humbly prays Your Honor to confirm him therein, and to direct that His Majesty’s deed thereof do issue to him – and as in duty bound he will ever pray &c—[Signed] Edwd McMichael Elizth McMichael for Edward McMichael” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 May 1798 and read in Council on 2 Jun. Ordered the lot prayed for by the Petitioner has also been prayed for by John McCall. Both parties having therefore been heard before the Board and their claims appearing to be equal – the Board grants the prayer of this petition for Lot No. 13 – as part of the family lands ordered to the Petitioner because he has long made use of the lot and lived on the lot adjoining – whereas McCall residing 15 miles from it, will not suffer the same inconvenience by the want of it. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 183]
Mentioned in the Report of Acting Surveyor General David W Smith dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 20 Oct 1798
“May it please your Honor—In obedience to your Honors orders of Reference to me to report upon the petitions of Edward McMichael & Mrs Mabee – I applied to the Deputy Surveyor of the Long Point Circle, & I learn from him, “that the Quantity of marsh petitioned for by Mr McMichael in front of his lot No 14 is as p the enclosed Plan; the granting of which, he does not think would be of any detriment to the Settlement, for the following Reasons—vizt Because Mr McMichael does, by no means appear to be ever craving in this business, as being willing to relinquish a large quantity of mowing ground, actually lying in front of his Lot, as may be seen sketched on the enclosed Plan & in order to get 34 ½ Acres of good Mowing ground, is willing to include 121 ½ acres of sunken marsh, which appears to Mr Welch will never be of use to anyone—And any of the Settlers who cut hay in that vicinity have plenty of Land proper for meadow Ground; which is however not the case with all the Settlers in Charlotteville” With regard to Mrs Mabees petition, he says, he is fully of opinion “that the granting of it would be of no injury to the Settlement, or to the Public, her claim being generally understood there, & disputed by no one that he knows of” I had also reference to Mr Welch upon the petition of Mr McCall & he reports to me “that he does not learn any one has heretofore cut Grass upon the Marsh in his front, except John Troyer & Christian Troyer; The former he understands has the Marsh in his own front granted to him;” & the latter has left the Country with his family so that therefore he does not conceive that the granting of this old Gentlemans petition would be of any injury to the Public.” All which is submitted to your Honors Wisdom—[Signed] D W Smith A S Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 259a]
McMichael, Elizabeth
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth McMichael dated at York (Toronto) on 11 Jun 1798
“The Petition of Elizth McMichael of the Township of Walsingham in the County of Norfolk and District of London – Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is wife of Mr Edward McMichael, late Capt in a Corps of American Loyalists, now of the Long Point Settlement in this Province, who has received the Quantity of Lands usually granted persons of his Description; but having a numerous Family consisting of ten children, she is thereby as well as other causes led to solicit your Honor for a personal grant of Lands – Your Petitioner therefore respectfully prays your Honor would be pleased to indulge her with a grant of 600 Acres under the new Regulations – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Elizabeth McMichael” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Jun 1798 and read the same day. Ordered at the motion of the President in consideration of her peculiar situation 200 acres under the New Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 198a]
Receipt dated at the Receiver General’s Office on 31 Oct 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth McMichael
“Mrs Elizabeth McMichael has paid into this office Six pounds nineteen Shillings & four pence Sterling Being the Patent fees under the Regulation of the 9th Jany 1804 acted upon 6 July following on a grant of two Hundred Acres ordered her in Council 11 June 1798 – on which no fees have been before paid – also one Pound four shillings & nine pence Sterling for the Surveying fees [Signed] Peter Russell, Receiver General To John Small Esq, Clerk of E. Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 198]
McMichael, Isaac W.
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: McMichael, Isaac W. authorized by Paul Averill on 18 Feb; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 24 Feb [1797] by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot 14 Concession 2; Warrant issued 28 Dec 1827 (sic)
Certificate of Surveyor General Thomas Ridout dated 27 Dec 1827 attached to the Townsend Report
“I Certify that Lot No 14 in the 2 Concession of Townsend Containing 200 Acres is located in the name of Isaac McMichael as a Settler under the nominee of that Township for which no description has issued. Surveyor Generals Office York 27 Decr 1827 [Signed] Thos Ridout Sur Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62v]
Receipt issued at the Receiver General’s Office on 28 Dec 1827 attached to the Townsend Report
“Isaac McMichael has paid into this office the fee of survey on two hundred acres of Land, under regulation of 9th July 1796 pursuant to an order in council of the 4th April 1797—Survey 1.7.6 Currency [Signed] G. Hamilton No 66 York 28th Decr 1827 Received the Patent fee £3.5.2 Curry. [Signed] Saml Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62w]
McMicking, Thomas
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas W McMichan [sic] dated at Niagara on 15 Jan 1796 [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner was a Zealous and active friend of the British Government during the Rebellion in America in the adherence to which your Petitioner lost a very valuable and large Property; besides being Imprisoned a long time in the Gaol of Albany, […..] Previous to that he largely Expended in aiding assisting the Kings Friends, but more especially to the Corps commanded by Col. Butler, and the Men under Captain Brant many of whom can Testify the Truth of what Your Petitioner now asserts; Your Petitioner had large Claims on the British Government, and in the year 1784 took a Journey from this to Quebec Intrusted these Claims to the attention of Sir John Johnson but these with many others were either lost or some accident befel them, fatal to the Interest of many in this Country – Your Petitioner is Settled on the Mountain, is married to the Daughter of William Goss a Distinguished and Marked Tory in the Place he came from, has several Children, one of whom was Born before the Year 1789 as per Certificate. Your Petitioner has the satisfaction of thinking himself respected in the Neighbourhood, as an Exemplary Character and holds a Commission in the Militia. Your Petitioner having Received 400 acres, Trusts in your Honor, for the Grant of an additional Quantity and it will flatter him and his Family to yet receive at this late Day, some remuneration from the British Government in this Country And in Duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] Thomas McMichan” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered referred to His Honour. Read in Council again on 31 Mar 1797. Ordered in consideration of the respectable recommendations adduced by the Petitioner and his steady loyalty and services to Loyalists while living in the revolted colonies, ordered 400 acres in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 224a]
Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office on 1 Feb 1805
“Thomas McMicking has paid into this office £3.5.2 Patent fees OR on a grant of 400 acres in addition ordered him under an order of Council dated 31 March 1797 and located in Windham. The Surveying fees to be paid at the Surveyor Generals office [Signed Peter Russell, Receiver General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 224b]
McQueen, Alexander
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Alex McQuin [sic] Senior received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Oct 1796
“Humbly shews, That he received a Ticket & order of the Board for 4 & ½ Lots but understanding from the actg Sur Genl that it is not sufficient to […] out His deeds – prays your Honor to confirm the Ticket & order him a patent, & in duty bound he will pray—” Alexr McQuin made his mark. Added note of David W. Smith, Clerk of the Executive Council: “The petitioner is strong[ly] recomd to me by Mr Justice Warren” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered the Land Board ticket for 450 acres confirmed and lands ordered to that quantity if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 124]
Land Board Ticket dated 27 Jan 1789 issued to Alexander McQueen Senior attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
“Alexr McQuin Four ½ Lots p Order of the Board [Signed] J Warren” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 124a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander McQuin [sic] dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 16 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner after serving his Majesty Faithfully in His royal Highland Regiment now the 42d Fifteen Years received his Discharge, in Flanders and came to America, & at the commencement of the French war in 1755 he again entered into the service and marched towards Canada was Captured on Lake George and convey’d from thence to Quebec from thence to Rockel in France; and after remaining a considerable time prisoner went to England, and from thence to America. —In the American War you Excellencys Petitioner lived in Sussex, New Jersey, suffered much by the Persecuting Americans both in property and Body as he was Imprisoned in Sussex Goal he removed to this Province in 1787 and has Located 360 Acres of Land above Fort Erie where he had the pleasure of seeing your Excellency—He brought all his Family to this Province has Three Sons stout Men—your Excellencys Petitioner begs leave to say that he Zealously served His Majesty; wherefore he prays your Excellency will consider him a grant an addition […] of Lands to that which he has already Located. Your Petitioner begs leave to Refer your Excellency to Nathaniel Pettit Esquire for Particulars relative to his Character in General: your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Alexander McQuin” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795. Ordered the petitioner appears to have had his portion of lands—his grown up sons will of course have farm lot when they apply for them [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 134]
McQueen, Daniel
Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel McQuin [signed McQueen] of the Township of Bertie dated at Niagara on 6 Sep 1796
“Respectfully shews- That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1787- with a wife & one Child. That he has received a Land Board Certificate for 350 acres- and located the same in the Township of Bertie & his name has been inserted on the Plan thereof. That having lost the Certificate, before assignment- your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him a warrant for the said 250 acres and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Daniel McQueen” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General’s report that the Lott No 16 in Bertie be confirmed to the Petitioner. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 249]
Report from Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith to Peter Russell, Esquire, Administrator of Upper Canada, in Council dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 11 Nov 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel McQuin
“May it please your Honor—In obedience to your Honors reference to me of the 5 October, on the petition of Daniel McQueen, I am to report to your Honor, that on the plan I received from Major Holland, the name of Danl McQuin, appears on No 16, with a broken front, on Lake Erie, containing near 250 acres—All which is submitted to your Honors Wisdom—[Signed] D W Smith ASG” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 249b]
McTavish, Alexander
Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander McTavish dated at Newark on 30 Mar 1797 [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]
“Humbly shews – That your Petitioner served His majesty in the 74th Regiment- and that his discharge lies in the Council office—That His Excellency the Lt Governor in Council granted your Petitioner 200 acres of Land—and afterwards, when at the widow Tyce’s recommended him to apply for an additional 200 acres—That your Petitioner has been one of the Surveying Party in the Long Point Settlement during the winter, and is desirous to settle there. He therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him to locate the 200 acres he has received, in that Settlement and to grant him 200 acres in addition and as in duty Bound your petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Alexr McTavish” Received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Mar 1797 and read the same day. Ordered 100 acres to complete his Military Lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 172]
Mead, Benjamin
Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Mead of Woodhouse, Gentleman dated at York (Toronto) on 7 Feb 1837
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner served as a Lieutenant in the Provincial Militia during the late War. That upon the breaking out of the late War Your Petitioner volunteered f[or] a detachment to Fort Erie for Arms for the Militia – And he has received no Lands for his services during the late War. He therefore humbly prays Your Excellency may be pleased to order that he do receive a grant of 500 Acres of Land as a Lieut of Militia during the late War upon Special Services – And as in duty bound — Your Petitioner will ever pray Toronto 7 Feby 1837” Signed for Richard Mead by [Signed] T. R. Spragge Agent. Read In Council 23 Mar 1837 and ordered not recommended as it did not fall under the terms of a previous Order in Council respecting the granting of lands to Militia. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 20, Petition Number 100]
Certificate of George C. Salmon dated in Woodhouse on 9 Jan 1837 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Mead
“I Certify that Lieut Benjamin Mead Volunteered to go to Fort Erie with a detachment of men after Arms for the Militia in the year 1812. Woodhouse Jany 9th 1837 [Signed] George C. Salmon, Col. Commg 2nd Regt. Norfolk Militia” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 20, Petition Number 100a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Mead of Woodhouse dated in Toronto on 13 Sep 1837
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner under order in Council 16th Feby 1802 was granted 300 acres of Land which he has never located. He therefore humbly prays Your Excellency may be pleased to order that he be permitted to take the same. And as in duty bound Your Petitioner will ever pray Toronto 13 Sepr 1837. Signed for Richard Mead by [Signed] T. R.. Spragge Agent. Read in Council on 19 Oct 1837 and ordered recommended” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 21, Petition Number 34]
Appointment of T. R. Spragge as attorney attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Mead
“Know all Men by these presents that I Benjamin Mead of the county of Norfolk District of London and Province of Upper Canada Yeoman, Do hearby authorize nominate and appoint T. E. Spragge Land agent of the City of Toronto Home District, Gentleman, My true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to take, receive and locate all such Land or Lands that may be Granted to me by the Land office in the City of Toronto – and to act and transact in all such other Registrations as might be required of me in the premises above Mentioned, the same as I could do if present in person – hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said attorney may Lawfully do for me in the Premises aforesaid – In witness whereof I have hearunto set my hand and seal this twenty first Day April 1837 [Signed] Benjamin Mead. Witnesses Present [Signed] James Robertson [Signed] John Pearson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 21, Petition Number 34f]
Certificate of Jacob Buchner attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Mead
“I do hearby certify that I have been personally acquainted with Benjamin Mead of Woodhouse ever since the year 1800 to the present time, and have no knowledge of any other person hear by that name, And have reason to believe that he is the very same person that petitioned council for land in 1802 Woodhouse 22nd Aprill 1887”} Jacob Buchner made his mark “Witness Nicholas M. Reid} [Signed] Thomas Bowlby” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 21, Petition Number 34h]
Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Mead
“The Order in Council of 16 February 1802 Granting the Petitioner 200 Acres of Land does not appear to have issued from The Honorable The Executive Council office. Consequently no location made thereon S. G. O. 11 October 1837 [Signed Jno Macaulay Survr Genl”
[Transcriber’s note: The following could have been originally filed in LAC bundle Number 5 Petition Number 198 and is missing from that designation.]
Earlier Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Mead dated on 1 Oct 1800 attached to the later petition of 13 Sep 1837
“Humbly Sheweth that your petitioner Joind [sic] his Majesties standard with his father In the Commencement of the Late American war And Continued till the Peace And went to New Brunswick with others. That Choseing this Country for my further Residence Have settled at Long Point. Your petitioner therefore Prays your Honours to take his Case Into Consideration And grant him such Lands as you In your Wisdom shall See meat to give under the Preasent Regulations And your Humble servant as In Duty Bound shall ever Pray. [Signed] Benjamin Mead Octr 1st 1800 N. B. Any Question your Honors Pleases to Ask the Bearer Mr Richard Mead Can Vouch for B. Mead” Received in the Executive Council Office on 16 Feb 1802 and read in Council on 16 Feb 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres under the Settling duties, [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 21, Petition Number 34b]
Order of the Executive Council on the earlier Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Mead
“Ordered that Benjamin Mead, of the Township of Woodhouse, in the District of London, Yeoman, shall receive a Grant of two hundred Acres of Land, Regulations 22nd December 1797. [Signed] John Beikie Clerk Executive Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 21, Petition Number 34a]
Certificate of John Beardsley attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Mead
“The within Named Mr Benjamin Mead is worthy as certified by Mr Hubbard, Left [Signed] John Beardsley Rector of Christ at Maugerville in Sunbury County, and province of New Brunswick” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 21, Petition Number 34c]
Certificate of William Hubbard dated on 2 Sep 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Mead
“To whom it may concern – I William Hubbard, one of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Please for the County of Sunbury in the Province of New Brunswick, do hereby certify that the Bearer Mr Benjamin Mead has for several years resided in this Province, and has behaved in a manner that entitles him to full confidence – Given under my Hand at Burton, in the County of Sunbury, this 2d Day of September 1797. [Signed] Wm Hubbard” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 21, Petition Number 34d]
Mead, Richard
Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Mead (Loyalist) late from New Brunswick dated at York (Toronto) on 30 Jul 1799
“Humbly sheweth – That your Petitioner came into the Province about a month ago, – with his family consisting of a wife, – two sons & two Daughters, that one of his Sons is 25 years of age & one of his Daughters married to George Salmon – who is also in the Province, in the Settlement of Longpoint – that your Petitioner has given Certificates to the Hble Col: Shaw, which he presumes will be laid before your Honor – and as your Petitioner purposes to become a bona fide Settler – He humbly prays your Honor for Such Grant of the waste Lands of the Crown, under the New Regulations, as to your Honor may Seem meet; and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] Richard mead” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Jul 1799 and read in Council on 2 Sep 1800. Ordered if the Petitioner chooses to go and settle in person on Yonge Street, he may have a Lot on the usual conditions. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 92]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse, J. P. dated on 26 Jul 1799 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Mead
“I do hereby Certify that on the 26 Day of July 1799 Richard Mead of 49 years of Age Born in the State of Virginia Professing the Christian Religion and By Trade a Tanner Personally Came and Appeared Before Me Samuel Ryerse Esquire one of His Majestys justices 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 Before Saml Ryerse J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 92a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Salmon late of New Brunswick dated at York (Toronto) on 30 Jul 1799
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is lately come into this Province from N. Brunswick – with his wife the daughter of Richd Mead – and is now in the Settlement of Long point. That purposing to become a bona fide settler Your petitioner humbly prays your Honor for a grant of 200 acres under the new Regulations – and as in duty bound your petitioner will ever pray—for my son in Law George Salmon [Signed] Ricard [sic] Mead” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Jul 1799 and read in the Executive Council Office on 2 Sep 1800. Ordered must appear in person. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 58]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Mead of Woodhouse in the London District dated 2 Feb 1816
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner who Served during the whole of the American Rebellion in the First Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers & was discharged as a Serjeant at its reduction went to Nova Scotia where he purchased possessed & settled — That Subsequently during the Administration of the late Lieut Governor Simcoe Your Petitioner Came to this Province – who promised him a Grant of land for himself & family. That on the faith of this Promise Your Petitioner returned to Nova Scotia and disposed of his property. Much under its value & removed with his family into this Province – but unfortunately for him on his arrival Governor Simcoe had gone to Europe – & the Order in Council respecting U. E. Loyalists Coming into the Province had gone into Effect — Wherefore your Petitioner hopes that Your Excellency will be pleased to give his Case a favorable Consideration & Extend to him Such Relief as Your Excellency in your Wisdom may deem fit & your Petitioner as in duty bound will Ever Pray York 2nd Feby 1816 – [Signed] Richard Mead” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 10, Petition Number 235]
Certificate of Robert Nichol appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Mead
“Richard Mead the Petitioner is a neighbour of Mine – & I [ever] Certify that he is of an Excellent Character – and is a very loyal Subject — [Signed] Rob Nichol” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 10, Petition Number 235a]
Letter from Robert Nichol to John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Mead
“Dear Sirs I enclose a Petition from a very Worthy Man – who has Suffered Some wrong owing to his having to Come from a great distance – He Came in originally in 1792 & with a Captn Barnum & petitioned Governor Simcoe in Council at that time – perhaps a reference to the papers of that period will throw some light on the same as Barnum who Came with him received a Grant of 3000 Acres – Yours always 2 Feb 1816, [Signed] Rob Nichol” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 10, Petition Number 235b]
Certificate of Robert Nichol attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Mead
“I Certify that Richard Mead of Woodhouse – is a discharged Sergeant from the New Jersey Volunteers that he is an Emigrant from Nova Scotia – has been settled in Upper Canada since 1799 — & is a very decent good Man also Enoch Moore of Charlotteville Son of a Quaker & Loyalist from Nova Scotia — who is also a good & respectable man [Signed] Rob Nichol” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 10, Petition Number 235e]
Certificate of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council dated 2 Feb 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Mead
“I Certify that Richard Meade Woodhouse has take the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, this Second day of February in the year of Our Lord 1816. [Signed] J. Small” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 10, Petition Number 235f]
Notes and Order in Council dated 3 Feb 1816 on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Mead
“The Petition of Richard Mead for military Lands Received 2d Feby 1816.” “Referred to the Surveyor General to report if the Petitioner has received any Lands [Signed] J. Small CEC” “It does not appear that any Lands have been granted to the Petitioner Richd Mead S.G.O. 3 Feb 1816 [Signed] Thos Ridout Survyr Genl” “Read 3 Feb 1816 Granted 100 as equal […] of 100 ac [Signed] J Small CEC” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 10, Petition Number 235]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Mead of Harwich Township, Lambton County dated in Toronto, York County on 7 Feb 1837
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner by order in Council 2d Septemr 1800 was granted 200 Acres of Land to be located on Yonge Street – That there are now no Lands vacant there – But the Township in which your Petitioner resides, Harwich on the Communication road there are Lots vacant and not grantable – He therefore humbly prays Your Excellency may be pleased to order that he be permitted to locate his grant upon the Communication road in the said Township of Harwich upon consideration of immediate Settlement thereon. And as in duty bound Your Petitioner will ever pray Toronto 7 Feby 1837” Signed for Richard Mead by [Signed] T. R. Spragge Agent. Read in the Executive Council on 16 Mar 1837 and ordered not recommended, the Petitioner not having entitled himself to the location on Yonge Street, the order for which was street conditional. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 20, Petition Number 109]
Report of John Macaulay, Surveyor General on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Mead
“On the 2nd September 1800 the following order was made on the Petition of Richard Mead vizt “If the Petitioner chuses to go and Settle in person on Yonge Street he may have a Lot on the usual Conditions” but it does not appear that the Petitioner availed himself of the above order. There are no Lands vacant on the Communication Road in the Township of Harwich S. G. O. 24 Feby 1837 [Signed John Macaulay “Surveyor General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 20, Petition Number 109]
Mennonist Society
Upper Canada Land Petition of the Mennonists (Mennonites) of the Niagara District read in Council on 7 Apr 1819
“The petition of the Mennonists, (or harmless Christians) of the District of Niagara – Humbly sheweth That your petitioners confident of support from Your Excellency in everything which may concern the welfare of this Province & the interests of eeligion, beg leave to represent, that many of our persons of this persuasion, as well in the District of Niagara as in other places, being about to petition your Excellency in Council for grants of the waste lands of the Crown, your petitioners are desirous of keeping up as much as possible among them, these sentiments of morality and religion, which it has been their case to enstill into their minds. Your petitioners need not represent to your Excellency the disadvantages under which these young persons will labour, should it be required of them to locate by lot, indiscriminately with others, the Lands which they may obtain for, if scattered over a Township with persons of a different persuasion, the difficulty of their children attending their own school, which is High Dutch, the almost impossibility of settling among themselves a Minister of their own religion will in time cause a total loss of all moral obligations, a carelessness respecting the peculiar tenets of their sect, & an insensibility to the danger of their immortal souls. To prevent these fearful evils, your petitioners humbly beg your Excellency will consider, how highly advantageous it would be to them, & to the Province in general, even one half, or even any portion of one of the Townships now about to be surveyed, to be allotted for a term of eight or ten years, to be granted by Mennonists only – taking up the Lots in regular succession – at the expiration of which period should it not be entirely occupied, then the remainder to be at the disposal of the Crown to such settlers as might wish to locate thereon. Your petitioners cannot omit to mention, that although their religion forbids them taking up arms, yet they never have been backward, but on the contrary, have always cheerfully contributed to the utmost in their power to uphold the Government under which they have the happiness to live, as their conduct during the late war will [….] by – and that they have been [……..] led to this [……..] by some of the most respectable inhabitants & clergy in the District with every hope of success. Your petitioners have appointed Jacob Fry and George Zavitz to wait on your Excellency, to give such further explanation as the of the petition may require: and your petitioners as in duty bound, will ever pray.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 12, Petition Number 83]
“[Listed] Jacob Moyer Minister; Hallare [Tin] Kratz Preacher; Christian [Ziensurguer]; John Fretz Elder; Jacob Fry; Jacob Gross; Samuel Moyer; [Jaslirl Muigad]; Abraham Hunsberry; Hane [Gain….]; Henry Houser; Jacob Houser; Henry Forga; Jacob Forga; Jacob Gayman; Josh Fretz; Amos Albright; Jacob Yeager; Jacob Albright; John Albright; David High; Jacob Swartz; Jacob Roll; Isaac Ross; Abraham Honsberger; John High; Jacob Honsberger; Mannass Zavitz; Phillip Tufard; Joseph Overholt; Jacob Moyer; Moses Fretz; Samuel Moyer; Abraham Moyer; Jacob Moyer Junior; Laurane Hipple; Abraham Grobb Junior; Abraham Grobb Senior; John Grobb; Andrew Swartz; John Kratz; Jacob Overholt; Isaac Moyer” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 12, Petition Number 83a]
Testimonial attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Mennonists
“We whose names are hereunto annexed from the knowledge we have of the character & conduct of the Mennonists in general, highly recommend the petition to the favourable consideration of His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of this Province. [Signed] William Sampson J. P.; Richd J. P.; A. Nelles J. P.; W Crooks J. P.; Robt Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 12, Petition Number 83c]
Notes of the Executive Council dated 7 Apr 1819 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Mennonists
Read in the Executive Council on 7 Apr 1819 “… And Resolved that in future no lands be granted to Persons who will not enroll themselves in the Militia and bear arms in defense of the Province — ” Ordered not recommended.
Meyer, John
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Meyer dated at Niagara on 12 Oct 1796
“The Petition of John Meyer, late miller attending the King’s mills at the Mohawk Village, Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came out with the German Troops in 1777 & served till taken Prisoner at Bennington—that he has received no Land—and that he is married to Mary—daughter of Benjn Fairchild—a Loyalist U E—Prays Your Honor would be pleased to grant him 500 Acres as Serjeant & 200 acres to his wife—and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Meyer” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1796. Ordered discharge and certificate wanted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 2, Miscellaneous 1788-1798, Petition Number 108]
Certificate of William Dickson Esquire dated on 12 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Meyer
“[I] hereby certify that on this Twelfth day of Octover [One] Thousand Seven hundred and ninety six John Meyers of Grand River appeared before me William Dickson Esquire one of Majestys Justices of the Peace for an in the Home District and took the Oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 2, Miscellaneous 1788-1798, Petition Number 108b]
Meyers, John
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Meyers, John authorized by Paul Averill on 4 Feb; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 4 Feb 1797 by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 18 Concession 2
Middaugh, James
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Middaugh dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Jul 1795 [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner served His Majesty during the American War under the Command of Captain Brant, to whom he begs leave to refer your Excellency as relative to his conduct as a Soldier—Your Petitioners Parents came into this Province at the Conclusion of the War, and they being aged, your Petitioner has Faithfully and Dilligently Labored on his Fathers Lands, and it gives him Pleasure to see that the Family are comfortably situated.—Your Petitioner now prays your Excellency will consider him as a faithful soldier in Warfare and an obedient child to his parents, which he hopes will entitle him to the Character of a good Citizen.—Your Petitioner Prays your Excellency will give him a Grant of Lands in Long Point Bay adjoining to the Lands Assigned to Edward McMichael or such relief in the premises as through your Goodness may seem meet; and your Petitioner in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] James Middaugh” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 18 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for 400 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 1, Petition Number 49]
Millard, Dan
A signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the inhabitants around Sugar Loaf (Humberstone Township) dated at Newark on 30 Mar 1793
“The Petition of the Inhabitants settled round the Point called Sugar Loaf above Fort Erie Humbly Sheweth—That near one hundred Families are now Settled in that Quarter on Lands not yet Surveyed Subject from this Circumstance the many inconveniencies attending this Situation, particularly to disputes about Limits & encroachments the one on the other—Therefor most humbly Supplicating your Excellency will have the Goodness to order a Survey to be made of their Lands, with such dispatch as you in your wisdom may think fitt—And your petitioners as in duty Bound Will ever pray &c—[Signed] Abrm Laing, Joel W Morris, Wilson Doan, Elija Doan, Nathan Havens, Joseph Havens, Azalia Schooley, Johoiadah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutter, Peter Cairn, Amos Morris, James Wilson, Samuel Wilson, John Braley, William Cook, Asa Schooley, Christopher Richards, James Edsall, Daniel Forsyth, Michael Shark, James Edsel, Christian Troyer, Jason Millard, Dan Millard, Heart Smith, Thomas Millard, Titios Doan, Enos Doan.” Read in Council on 10 Jul 1793. Ordered that directions be given to the Surveyor General to carry it into execution as soon as possible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 1, Petition Number 1c]
Notation of the Land Board dated on 30 Mar 1793 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the inhabitants of Sugar Loaf
“We do Certify that the Persons described in the above Petition are in general Sober & Industrious Settlers & as such deserving any Favors his Excellency the Governor may think proper to confir respecting the prayer of the Petition. [Signed] R. Hamilton, J Butler, John Burch” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 1, Petition Number 1b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel [sic] Millard, J. P. of the Township of Crowland dated at Niagara on 7 May 1796
“Humbly sheweth That sometime last year, your Petitioner received a grant from your Excellency in Council, of Eight hundred acres of Land, in addition to two Hundred, he had already received; That in the month of February he had the misfortune to have his House burnt, and with it, the minute of Council for the above mentioned 800 acres- not having yet located it – Your Petitioner therefore prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him the like number of acres in the Settlement of Long point- & as in duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray – ” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 11 Jul 1796. Ordered the petitioner may get his minute of Council by application to the Council office. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 83]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Dan Millard dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Jul 1796
“most Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner was appointed by the will of his deceased brother Jesse Millard one of his Executors. That the said Jesse at the time of his decease left two children who are since dead without issue by which your Petitioner has become the sole Heir at Law to his brothers estate. That the widow of the deceased having been joined with your Petitioner in the Administration has since refused to act after having obtained Possession of the greatest past of the personal property without paying any of the Debts, or otherwise accounting therefor, and refuses to deliver the Minutes of Council given by the order of your Excellency for the benefit of the Heirs. That your Petitioner is willing to give her the share allow’d by the will it being exactly what the Law in such cases allows. Your Petitioner therefor most humbly prays that your Excellency would be pleased to direct the grant for the Lot Number One hundred and twelve in the Township of Stamford containing One hundred Acres to Issue in his name, as well as the remaining two hundred to which his said brother was Intitled for his military services. And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Dan Millard” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Jul 1796. Ordered this being a matter of land the Council has no business with it. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 274]
Millard, Noah
Upper Canada Land Petition of Noah Millard dated at Niagara on 14 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Noah Millard, Son of Thomas Millard, a Loyalist U. E. & who never received any certificate for Land – having been in the Province 13 years & has a wife & two children. 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, & 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 Four Hundred acres of land at Long point Settlement 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 “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 105]
Signer to the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of the Executors of Jonas Barnes read in the Executive Council on 23 Jun 1798
“We the Administrators to the Estate of the late Jonas Barnes finding it absolutely necessary to Sell his Improvement on Lott [blank] in Stamford—which he has possessed & Cultivated for these Ten years past—But as we do not find that he is possessed of any Land Board Certificate or other voutcher for this Lott—we most humbly pray his honor the President & Council will Confirm to Laurence Lemon the forsaid Lott which we have sold to him—and Permitt the deed to issue in his Laurence Lemons Name. —[Signed] Noah Millard, Brother in law to the Deceased Barnes; [Signed] Noah Cook, Chosen Grandson by the will of the deceased; [Signed] Jonas Barnes, Eldest Son of the deceased” Read in the Executive Council on 23 Jun 1798. Ordered upon the special circumstances of the case, recommend that the Lot lately occupied by Jonas Barnes be granted to Laurence Lemon under the O R. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Mentioned in the report of the Surveyor General’s Office on 3 Sep 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Smith
“May it please your Excellency—In obedience to your Excellencys order of reference to me on the petition of Abraham Smith, who prays to lease Lot No 15 – in the 4th Concession of Charlotteville; to report whether the petitioner be located on the said Lot and by what authority—I am to state to your Excellency that the aforesaid Lot No 15 – in the 4th Concession of Charlotteville, is a Reserve for the Crown, and that no person has ever been located thereon—It appears that Noah Millard, James Munro and James Everson have each respectively applied for a Lease of this Reserve—All which is nevertheless humbly submitted to Your Excellencys wisdom—for the Surveyr Genl [Signed] Chewett & Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 6, Petition Number 46b]
Misner, Jacob
Report of Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 12 May 1797 (no petition attached)
“Sir, On the 21st Sepr last, your Honor directed me to locate a man by the name of Jacob Misner, (recommended to you by Captn Ryers,) on a farm Lot in the vicinage of Long Point. After searching the office, I discovered that a man by the name of Jacob Miesner had received an assignment on the 9 May 1795, (no 668) for 200 acres in Crowland, upon a Land board certificate of the 3d May, 1791 – Presuming this to be the same person, altho the orthography of the Sir name differed a little, I refused to locate him, upon your Honors order, & a warrant, which he had lodged the day before (the 20th Sepr) no 276 for 200 acres – until he gave me a Certificate, conjointly with some other person, that he was not the Jacob Misner, who claimed the Lands in Crowland—In consequence of which he with one John Misner Senr gave me the annexed certificate—Upon which, 200 Acres were described in Woodhouse (no 2125) on the warrant—After this the Land board Certificate was sent to me to be described; still conceiving there was another Jacob Misner; & it was accordingly described (no 2149) but there being some instrument in writing on the back of it, I could not divest myself of suspicion; I therefore wrote on the 21st feby last, to Jacob Misner of Woodhouse, & to Jacob Misener of Crowland, to know how they were distinguished – but receiving no answer I began to make inquirys of several persons as to the unity of Jacob Misner & Miesner, & I have reason to believe He is one & the same Person, particularly from the information of one Peter Mathews, who says he has given him a valuable consideration for his land in Crowland—In the hope, however, that this may not affect a second Person, should there be another Jacob Misner, I am your Honors most obed Servant [Signed D W Smith ASG [To] His Honor The Administrator” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123]
Certificate of Jacob Misener and John Misener Sr. dated at Niagara on 21 Sep 179[7] (no petition attached)
“We do hereby Certify that the Lots No 2 & 3 in the 7th Concession of Crowland appearing under the name of John Misner Junior as we know he occupies them, and were never claimed by any person of the name of Jacob Misner—[Signed] Jacob Misener, John Misener sen witness – T Ridout (*see assignment no 668 –)” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123c]
Order of the Exevutive Council (no petition attached)
Read in the Executive Council on 13 May 1797. Ordered that proper notice be issued from the Surveyor Generals Office requiring Jacob Misner and Jacob Miesner to appear before him on a certain day to substantiate their respective claims to the two Lots in question and if they fail to do so the order of Council in favor of Jacob Misner for a Lot in Long Point to be rescinded – as also the certificate for Crowland – unless transferred by the sanction of the Land Board. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123d]
Misener, John Sr.
Land Board Certificate issued to John Miesner [sic] Senior dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer John Miesner Senr having on the 12th 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 2 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. [Signed] J. Butler, R. Hamilton, John Burch” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer John Miesner the Lot No 14 in 7th Concessn in the Township of No 1 [sic] Above Chippeway in the District of [blank] containing [blank].” Read in the Executive Council on 11 May 1797. Ordered recommended to be confirmed if duly entered on the Quebec Plan. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 91]
Land Board Certificate issued to John Miesner [sic] Senior dated on 3 May 1791 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer John Miesner Senr having on the 3d day of March 1791 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 2 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. [Signed] J. Butler, R. Hamilton, John Burch” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer John Miesner Senr the Lot No 1 &2 in 1st Concessn in the Township of No 1 [sic] Above Chippeway in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred.” Read in the Executive Council on 11 May 1797. Ordered recommended to be confirmed if duly entered on the Quebec Plan. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 196]
Misner, Jacob
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Misner dated at Niagara on 20 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Jacob Misner – son of John Misner Senr who has never received any Land & has been 8 years in the Province 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 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 at Long Point Settlement 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 21May and read in Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 62]
Misner, Jacob
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 Jacob Misner—farm lot
Confirmed in Council on 4 Oct 1796 [Signed] Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]
Misner, John Sr.
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Misner Sr. dated at Niagara on 20 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John Misner Senr of the Township of Crowland who has received 300 acres of Land only for himself & family—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown at Long Point 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 & family 200 additional acres of land at Long Point Settlemt 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 notation of Nathaniel Pettit: “a wife & five Children return the Certificate. [Signed] Nathl Pettit” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 61]
Misner, John Jr.
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Misner Junior dated at Niagara on 12 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John Misner Junr Farmer who has been three years in the Province & never received any Land— 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 or the 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] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 16]
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 John Misner—farm lot
Confirmed in Council on 4 Oct 1796 [Signed] Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]
Misener, John (3)
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: Misener, John authorized by Paul Averill on 7 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 7 Oct 1796 by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 3 Concession 7
Receipt issued at the Receiver General’s Office at York (Toronto) on 2 Dec 1824 attached to the Townsend Report
“John Misener has paid into this office the Surveying fees on two hundred acres of Land under Regulations of 9th July 1796—for the Recr Genl [Signed] G Hamilton £1.7.6 Currency, [Signed] John Small Esqr Clk Exec Council. Survey. No 561 York 12th January 1825 Receid the Land Granting office fees £3.5.2 Curry [Signed] Saml Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62x]
Certificate of Thomas Clark dated at Niagara Falls on 12 Oct 1820 attached to the Townsend Report
“This is to Certify that John Meisnar has resided in the township of Stamford for these last twenty Six years – a waggon maker by trade – is of good moral Character an excellent member of Society, and a Lieutenant in the 2d Regiment of Lincoln Militia wherein he conducted himself during the late war as became a good subject of His Majesty—[Signed] Thomas Clark” Note on the reverse: John Misener, Son of Peter Misener Lot No 3 – 7th Concn Townsend – The Honble Thomas Clark’s Certificate. Receipt for Patent fee and Survey 12th January 1825 on which day the Warrant issued.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62y]
Mitchell, Ephraim Cole
Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas and Mary Welch read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul [1796]
The Humble Petition of Thomas Welch and Mary Welch wife of the said Thomas Welch of the Township of Thorold Most Humbly Sheweth. That your Excellency and Honours were Graciously pleased on the 31st Day of May 1794 to grant leave to Hannah Mitchell mother to the said Mary Welch to locate for and in the name of said Hannah Mitchell Two hundred Acres of Land lying and being with the Township of then Sugar Loaf East now Humberstone, as by the Minutes or order of your Excellency and Honours together with the Acting Surveyor Generals Assignment for 190 Acres part of the 200 Acres aforesaid herewith Exhibitted will appear. And whereas the said Hannah Mitchell is since that time To Wit. in September 1794 Departed this life. And whereas the said Hannah Mitchell previous to her Decease did give and Deliver all her money and affects to her three Daughters Mary Welch, Martha Nevill and Elizabeth Nevill, the said 200 Acres of Land and a Small Sum of Money for the purpose of Improving the same excepted which money your Petitioners have expended in Improving the Land so Granted and Assigned as aforesaid and whereas the said Hannah Mitchell Deceased, did in her life time most Earnestly Request and enjoin of your Petitioners to procure to be Granted under the Great Seal of this Province unto Ephraem Cole Mitchell Grandson of the said Hannah Mitchell Deceased the said two hundred Acres of Land which said Ephraem Cole Mitchell is under the Age of Twenty one years, and is residing with your Petitioners. And whereas the said 190 Acres so Given and Assigned as aforesaid, is so much intersected by a Deep Sunken Swamp, that not much, if any more than the one half thereof is fit for Cultivation. Your Petitioners therefore most Humbly Pray That your Excellency and Honors will be pleased to take the Case of their Nephew the said Ephraem Cole Mitchell into Consideration, and order that a Royal Grant of Confirmation may Issue unto the said Ephraem Cole Mitchell for the Lot Number Twenty four in the first Concession of the Township of Humberstone so Given and assigned to the said Hannah Mitchell now Deceased aforesaid and your Petitioners also further Pray that your Excellency & Honours will also be pleased to allow or Order to be Granted to the said Ephraem C. Mitchell the Lot Number Twenty three in the first Concession of the said Township of Humberstone which is equally intersected by the said Deep Sunken Swamp, and your Petitioners as in Duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] Thomas Welch, Mary Welch” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul [1796]. Ordered if the Petitioners will send the assignment to the Attorney General a deed will issue in course. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 7]
Letter from Deputy Surveyor Thomas Ridout to Thomas Welch Esquire dated 13 Apr attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas and Mary Welch
“Dear Sir – As I am apprehensive my late letter to you has been lost with those from the S. Gen Off: to you & Mr Hambly – I shall by the next opportunity, write you again—I can only add with: that the Council have allowed the prayer of your petition for the Lot in Humberstone which is to issue according to your prayer on returning the adjacent assignment to the Office. I also again inform you that you had better buy a right to cover the Lot in Charlotteville – No 12 & if you wish to lease a reserve, (for none can be granted) – to apply for the Lease by Petition to the Surr & Council—James Russell did not call this a Letter but you may […….] in full Dear Sir [Signed] T Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 7c]
Letter from Thomas Welch to Major Small dated at Thorold on 9 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas and Mary Welch
“Sir I hope that your goodness of Heart will pardon the liberty I have taken in writing to you, seeing I am not honoured with an acquaintance with you sufficient altogether to warrant such a liberty. But when I Inform you Sir that my engagements in the Service of the Publick prevents me from the honour of Delivering the inclosed Papers into your hands in person I am not without hopes of your Pardon. I ask it as a very particular favour sir, that you will be so good as lay the inclosed Papers before the Governor & Council and should there appear any Difficulty in having the Prayer of the Petitioners Granted I shall thank you Sir, to observe to His Excellency and their Honours, that it is altogether on behalf of our Nephew, and the wish of the Deceased we thus act, and should the Grant Issue in the Name of the Deceased, the Children of the Petitioners would be the Heirs to the lands, which is by no means the wish of the Petitioners, and from that Circumstance, I humbly conceive, it will appear that no fraud is intended by the Petitioners. I expect to be at Newark in a week or two, when I will thankfully pay the Fees of the inclosed Petition. I am Sir Your most obedient and very Humble Servant [Signed] Thomas Welch” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 7e]
Mitchell, Hannah
Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Mitchell dated on 5 Jun 1794
“most Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner on account of her Attachment to the British Government, arrived in this Province from Maryland the place of her Nativity, accompanying three of her Daughters and their Families in November last, with Intention and Desire to become a Settler in this Province. your Petitioner therefore most Humbly Prayeth that your Excellency will be pleased to take her case into Consideration, and Grant her Two hundred acres, or such other quantity of Land as to your Excellency shall seem meet, within this Province and that the Same be located on vacant Lands lying in the Township of Sugar loaf East, on Lake Erie, and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever Pray. [Signed] Hannah Mitchell” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Jun 1794. Ordered prayer of the petition granted and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 1, Petition Number 24]
Minute of the Executive Council [Upper Canada Land Petition not included]
“Hannah Mitchel Read—Petition praying for two Hundred Acres of Land in the Township of Sugar Loaf East [Humberstone] Ordered—That the same be granted [Signed] John Small C. E. C. An Extract from the Minutes of Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126a]
Certificate of the Acting Surveyor General dated 26 Nov 1794
“I Assign to Hannah Mitchell the Lot No 24 first Concession, in the Township of Sugar Loaf East [Humblerstone] in the District of Home containing abt One Hundred & Ninety Acres being Twenty Chains wide by abt One Hundred Chains deep on the east and abt Ninety on the West…Given at Newark this Twenty sixth day of November one thousand seven hundred and ninety four [Signed] D W Smith Acting Surveyor General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126]
Mitchell, Mary
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Welch Esquire dated on 21 Jul 1797
“The Petition of Thomas Welch Esquire appointed Register of the County of Norfolk and acting in the department of the Surveyor General—Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner married Mary Mitchel daughter to a well known loyalist. That your Petitioner last fall presented a petition to your Honor stating this circumstance and which was accompanied by an affidavit of John Pots ascertaining the Land which Petition cannot now be found in the Office—Your petitioner most humbly prays that what portion of the waste lands of the Crown you in your wisdom think proper may be bestowed on his wife – and as your Petitioner has established his Office of Registry on Lot No 12 in the 5th Concession of Charlotteville, that being the most commodious situation he most humbly prays that this may be included in the quantity granted her – And your Petitioner as in duty bound – will ever pray—[Signed] Thomas Welch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jul 1797 and read in Council on 28 Jul. Ordered the Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 113]
Certificate issued by the Receiver General’s Office on 6 Apr 1810 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Welch
Mr Hamilton Agent for Mrs Mary Welch has paid into this Office three Pounds five Shillings and two pence Pro. Curry the Patent fee under Regulation of 1796 on 200 Acres of Land ordered her in Council on the 25th July 1797 – £3.8.2 Pro: Cury To John Small Esqr Clerk of the E Council [Signed F. Heward” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 113b]
Monro, Catharine (McCall)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Catharine [signed Catherine] Monro of the Township of Charlotteville County of Norfolk, District of London dated at Charlotteville on 29 Jun 1801
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner is the Lawful wife of James Monro of the Township of Charlotteville aforesaid, and the Daughter of Donald McCall of the Same place. That Your Petitioner has never received any Lands, or any order for Lands from the Crown. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly Prays: That Your Excellency and Honors will be pleased to take her case into consideration and grant her Two hundred acres of Land within the Township of Charlotteville aforesaid, and Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] Catherine Monro Witness to the Signature of the Petitioner—[Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jul 1801. Notation: The name of Donald McCall Senior appears on the UE. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 2]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse dated on 29 Jun 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catharine [signed Catherine] Monro
“Catharine Monro maketh oath, that She is as She believes of the age of Twenty six years, that She is the Lawful wife of James Monro of Charlotteville in the County of Norfolk, District of London and Province of Upper Canada, and that She has never received any Lands from the Crown. Sworn Before me at Charlotteville in the District of London & Province of Upper Canada, this 29th day of June 1801 [Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P. [Signed] Catherine Monro” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 2a]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse dated at Charlotteville on 29 Jun 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catharine [signed Catherine] Monro
“I do hereby Certify that the above named Catharine Monro is the Person She describes herself to be and that She never has, to my knowledge and belief, received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown. [Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 2a]
Monro, James
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James “Munro” for his wife Catherine, daughter of D. McCall received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Mar 1797
That your Petitioner Married the daughter of Daniel McCall, and brought his family into this Province, and red two hundred acres on the recommendation of his Father in law Danl McCall. That your Petitioner’s Father served His Majesty faithfully last war, and is expected in this Province early this Summer—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him such addition for himself , as likewise such a grant for his wife the Daughter of a Loyalist as your Honor may think proper, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” James “Munro” made his mark by Dl Mccall. Received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Mar 1797 and read in Council on the same day. Ordered referred to the U E List. Daniel McCall is not on the U E List. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 2, Miscellaneous 1788-1798, Petition Number 89]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze JP dated on 31 Mar 1797 attached to the Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James “Munro”
“I do hereby Certify that Catharean Monrow the wife of James Monrow is the daughter of Daniel McCall one of the U. E. Loyalist—Given under my hand this 31 March 1797 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 2, Miscellaneous 1788-1798, Petition Number 89b]
Mentioned in the report of the Surveyor General’s Office on 3 Sep 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Smith
“May it please your Excellency—In obedience to your Excellencys order of reference to me on the petition of Abraham Smith, who prays to lease Lot No 15 – in the 4th Concession of Charlotteville; to report whether the petitioner be located on the said Lot and by what authority—I am to state to your Excellency that the aforesaid Lot No 15 – in the 4th Concession of Charlotteville, is a Reserve for the Crown, and that no person has ever been located thereon—It appears that Noah Millard, James Munro and James Everson have each respectively applied for a Lease of this Reserve—All which is nevertheless humbly submitted to Your Excellencys wisdom—for the Surveyr Genl [Signed] Chewett & Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 6, Petition Number 46b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Monro, of Charlotteville in the County of Norfolk, District of London
“Whereas I James Monro, of Charlotteville in the County of Norfolk, District of London and Province aforesaid, did heretofore Petition your Excellency and Honors for a Lease on and for the Reserved Lot Number Fifteen in the Fourth Concession of the said Township of Charlotteville, and whereon Abraham Smith of the Same Township did also Petition your Excellency and Honors for the same Lot, and as a Considerable Improvement was made on the Said Lot by the Said Abraham Smith, before the Survey of the said Township was made, I do hereby abandon all my Claim to the said Lot. In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand and Seal at Charlotteville aforesaid this Twenty Sixth day of December in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and three. [Signed] James Monro Signed & Sealed in the presence of [Signed] Thomas Welch, Register &c for the County of Norfolk [Signed] Jonathan Wade” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle Leases 1797-1809, Petition Number 18a]
Order of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Smith
Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Dec 1802. “Lot No 15 – 4th Con: Charlotteville Recommended to be Leased to James Munro on the 22nd August 1801 and Order issued No 30 – on 6th August 1802 – which order the Attorney Genl on the 25th May 1802 was directed to stay until further orders vide a Letter in (his Book) to him to that effect” “See the Petition of Rachel Smith to whom the Lot within prayed for by her now deceased Husband was ordered to be Leased in Council 12 February 1811” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle Leases 1797-1809, Petition Number 18a]
Monro, John
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Munro (signed Monro) late Lieutenant in His Majestys Regiment of New Jersey Volunteers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 21 Apr 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That in the early period of 1776 he joined the said Regiment in which he had the honor of bearing a commission and soon after had the misfortune of suffering a long and distressing imprisonment with the enemies of His Majesty’s cause—That from the Loyalty of his Father the family estate has been so greatly depreciated and impaired that he has little to expect from that patrimony, from which, otherwise, he might have been benefited; your petitioner therefore humbly prays that his situation and merits may be taken into consideration and such lands granted him as his military character may intitle him to, and also such as may be proper as a settler in the said Province, including in the said consideration a Wife and two Children, and your petitioner, as in duty bound shall ever pray &c. [Signed] John Monro” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Apr 1795 and read in Council on 26 Jun 1795. Gave a recommendation for 200 acres in part. Granted and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 1, Petition Number 31]
Monro, Mary (Green)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Green of Townsend in the District of London dated on 6 Dec 1815
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a Daughter of Lieutenant John Monro’s of Walsingham Esquire a U. E. Loyalist formerly of the Home District, now called District of Niagara. That she is married to Jeremiah Green of Townsend and has never drawn any Land nor 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 to locate the same – And Your Petitioner As in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Mary Green. Walsingham 6 Decr 1815” Read in the Executive Council on 23 Dec 1815. Ordered 200 acres of land as a daughter of a UE Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 10Petition Number 59]
Montross, Anderson
Upper Canada Land Petition of Anderson Montross of Charlotteville UE dated on 11 Feb 1802
“Humbly Sheweth—that your petitioner is the Son of Peter Montross in the township of Charlotteville a Ue Loyalist as by a Returns of the Majestrates of the Home District and is now Living in Charlotteville that your Petitioner having never Received any Lands or Lands from the Crown Or Order for Lands & humbly Prays your Excellency for a Grant of 200 acres and your Petitioner as in duty Bound Shall Ever Pray [Signed] Anderson Montross [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Feb 1802. Notation: The name of Peter Montross is on the UE List for the Home District. Read in Council on 16 Feb 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as son of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 146]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 11 Feb 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anderson Montross
“Destrict of London } Personally Appeared before me William Spurgin one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace for the Destrict of London Anderson Montross of the township of Charlotteville and made oath that he has never Received any Grant of Land Or Order for Land from the Crown Sworn before me this 11th day of February 1802 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P. [Signed] Anderson Montross” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 146]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 11 Feb 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anderson Montross
“I William Spurgin one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace for the Destrict of London do hereby Certifye that the Petitioner Anderson Montross is the person he Describes him Self to be & has Never to my knowledg or belief Ever Received any Land or Order for Lands of the Crown Given under my hand this 11th day of February 1802—[Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 146]
Mount, Moses
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Kennedy Smith and John Smith dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Apr 1799
“humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioners having acquired an equitable Estate in and to five Hundred acres of Land lying between the Township of Townsend & the Indian Lands being Nos 12. 13. & 14 in the 1st Concn Gore of Land Situate as aforesaid and the original nominee, Moses Mount, being now dead your Petitioners humbly pray for a Title in law to the said Land by the Deed of Grant thereof issuing in the names of your Petitioners, or in that of one of them & as in duty they will pray &c—[Signed] A Macdonell, Atty for Petrs” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 90]
Order of the Executive Council on the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Kennedy Smith and John Smith
Received at the Executive Council on 23 Apr 1799 “It having been [..]gated to the Board that one Anderson may possibly have equal Equity to the within lands, as the petitioners that they are required to satisfy the Committee, that his Claim is quieted – [Initialled] J E” “Lt Governors office York 8th July 1802 The Clerk of the Council will return the Papers enclosed within this Memorial to the Petitioners, in order that they may be enabled to bring their Claim before the Commissioners By Order of the Lt Govr – [Signed] James Green Secy” “Returned the Papers as ordered 9th July 1802 [Signed] J Small” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 90a]
Price, Fanny (Montross)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Fanney Price of Charlotteville UE dated on 21 Dec 1801
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Peter Montross of Charlotteville a ue Loyalist as by the Returns of ye Majestrats of the home Destrict is now marryed to Thos P of Charlotteville that your Petitioner haveing never Received any Lands or Order for Lands from ye Crown humbly Prays your Excellency for a Grant of 200 Acres and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound Shall Ever Pray Signed before me – this 21 day of December 1801 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J: P [Signed] Fanna [sic] Price” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Jan 1802. The name of Peter Montross appears on the UE List. Read in the Executive Council on 5 Jan 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 5, Petition Number 55]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 21 Dec 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Fanney Price
“Destrict of London} Personally Appeared before me William Spurgin one of his Majesties Justices of ye Peace for the destrict of London Fanney Price wife of Thomas Price of the township of Charlotteville – and made oath that She has never Received any Grant of Land Or Order for Land from the Crown [Signed] Fanna [sic] Price Sworn before me this 21 Day of December 1801 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J: P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 5, Petition Number 55a]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 21 Dec 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Fanney Price
“I William Spurgin one of his Majesties Justices of the Peace for the Destrict of London do hereby Certify that the Petitioner Fanney Price is the Person She Describes her Self to be and has never to my knowledg Or beleaf Ever Received any Lands or Order for Lands of the Crown Given Under my hand this 21 Day of December 1801 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J: P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 5, Petition Number 55a]
Montross, Levi
Upper Canada Land Petition of Levey [sic] Montross of Charlotteville UE dated on 11 Feb 1802
“Humbly Sheweth that your petitioner is the Son of Peter Montross of Charlotteville a Ue Loyalist as by a return of the Majestrats of the home District and Lives now in the District of London 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” Levey Montross made his mark. “Signed before me this 11th day of February 1802 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Feb 1802. Notation: The name of Peter Montross is on the UE List for the Home District. Read in Council on 16 Feb 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as son of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 145]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 11 Feb 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levey [sic] Montross
“London Destrict Norfolk County} Personally Appeared before me Wm Spurgin one of his majesties Justices of ye Peace for the Destrict of London—Levey Montross of the township of Charlotteville And made oath that he has never Received any Grant Or title for Land or Lands from the Crown Sworn before me this 11th day of February 1802 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” Levey Montross made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 145a]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 11 Feb 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levey [sic] Montross
“I William Spurgin one of his majesties Justices of the peace for the Destrict of London do hereby Certify that the petitioner Levey Montross is the person he Describes him Self to be and has never to my Knowledg or belief ever Received any Land or Order for Lands of the Crown Given under my hand this 11th day of February 1802—[Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 145b]
Montross, Margaret (Johnson)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Margret [sic] Johnson of Charlotteville Township dated on 9 Jan 1802
“humbly Sheweth—that your Petitioner is the Daughter of Peter Montross of the township of Charlotteville a Ue. Loyalist As by the Returns of the Majestrats of the Home District and Is Now Marryed to Lorance Johnson of Charlotteville – that your Petitioner haveing 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 bfore me this 9th day of January 1802—[Signed] William Spurgin J. P.” Margret Johnson made her mark” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Feb 1802. Notation: The name of Peter Montross is on the UE List for the Home District. Read in the Executive Council on 16 Feb 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 8]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 9 Jan 1802 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margret [sic] Johnson
“London Destrict Norfolk County} Personally appeared before me William Spurgin one of his Majesties Justices of the peace for the Destrict of London Margret Johnson Wife of Lorance Johnson of the township of Charlotteville And made oath – that She has never Received Any grant of Land or Order for Land from the Crown Sworn before me this 9th day of January 1802 [Signed] William Spurgin” Margret Johnson made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 8]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 9 Jan 1802 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margret [sic] Johnson
“I William Spurgin one of his Majesties Justices of the peace for the Destrict of London do hereby Certify that the Petitioner Margret Johnson is the person She describes her Self 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 9th day of January 1802—[Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 8]
Montross, Peter
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Montross dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 Jul 1797
“The Petition of Peter Montross for himself and in behalf of his Wife and Nine Children viz: Levi, Margaret, Silas, Anderson, Simon, Hannah, Fanny, Peter Humbly & Respectfully Sheweth, That your Petitioner has been a good and faithful Servant to His Majesty during the whole of the late American War, and was in His Majesty’s Loyal American Regiment, commanded by Col. Beverly Robinson, that in consequence of such attachment to His Majesty’s Service, your Petitioner was driven from his family and possessions, and suffered much hardship and losses; your Petitioner further states to your Honor in Council, that having honestly obtained his discharge, he went to New Brunswick and there settled with his family; having there laboured for these thirteen years past, and not being any longer able to support so large a family was induced to remove hither, and to sell all the improvements made by your Petitioner on the two hundred Acres of land which were granted to him there, for a very trivial and Small Sum – Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor in Council will be pleased to take into consideration his Situation and that of his family and grant him & his Wife and Children such portions of land as they may be thought to deserve (at Long Point) in order that he your Petitioner may without delay be making further provision for the Maintenance and support of his family—And in duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] Peter Montross” Added notation: “Those marked in Red Ink ~ have had their Lands since” [Levi, Anderson, Simon, Amy] Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jul 1797 and read in Council on 27 Jul. Ordered recommended for 400 acres to the Petitioner and 200 to each of his children who are of age and in the Province and have not had land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 183]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Montross – of Charlotteville dated at York (Toronto) on 19 May 1798
“Humbly sheweth – That your Petitioner is a native of the late Province of New York, & lived on the north River; that at the beginning of the American war, he joined the corps of Royal Americans commanded by Colo Robinson, and at the Peace, went to Nova Scotia – that in the month of July last, he came to this Province with his Family, which consists of a wife and nine children – that his wifes name is Leah – and is Daughter of the late Simon Mabee U. E. & sister of the late Frederick Mabee, whose widow Lavinia Mabee now lives in the Settlement of Long Point, and that his wife had also a Brother called Simon, a captain in a Corps of American Loyalists who was hung by the Rebels for his attachment and services to Government. Your Petitioner has received 400 acres of Land, for which he is thankful, – but having never been admitted to the List of U. E. – (not knowing of any Commissioners sitting for that purpose) nor has his wife received any Land – He respectfully prays your Honor would be pleased to allow his name to be enrolled as a U. E. and to grant his wife 200 acres as an American Loyalist—her aforementioned Brother Frederick having received Lands as such – and your Petitioner as in Duty bound – will ever pray—” Peter Montross made his mark. “witness T. Ridout NP” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 May 1793. Ordered that the prayer of this petition be granted by enrolling the Petitioner a U. E. Loyalist, and granting 200 acres to his wife Leah Mabee as the daughter of a U. E. Loyalist if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 123]
Montross, Sarah (Mabee)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Montross alias Mabee dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Mar 1799
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Lavinia Mabee of Charlotteville – a Loyalist U. E. and is married to Silas Montross – of the same Township; that having never received any Land your Petitioner humbly prays Your Honor for a grant of 200 Acres, as allowed to persons of her description and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Sarah Montross By her husband [Signed] Silas Montross” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Mar 1797 and read the same day. Ordered 200 acres as the daughter of a U. E. under New Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 250]
Morgan, John Stile
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: Morgan, John Stile authorized by Paul Averill on 21 Jan 1797; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 26 Jan 1797 by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 17 Concession 9
Moss, Ann (Steinhoff)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Steinhoff dated in Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County on 11 Apr 1826
“The Petition of Ann Steinhoff, wife of Andrew Steinhoff of the township of Woodhouse Clothier – Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner is the daughter of John Moss of the Township of Walsingham in the London District an Enrolled U E Loyalist has attained the full age of Twenty one Years and upwards (is married to Andrew Steinhoff who has taken the oath of allegiance) and has never received any Land or order for Lands from the Crown – Wherefore your Petitioner 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. [Signed] Ann Steinhoff” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 18, Petition Number 296]
Deposition of George C. Salmon, J. P. dated in Vittoria, Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County on 12 Apr 1826 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Steinhoff
“London District to Wit} Ann Steinhoff maketh oath and saith that she is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition, that she has attained the full age of twenty one years and upwards, and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown —. Sworn before me in open General Quarter Sessions of the Peace held at Vittoria this 12 day of April 1826 [Signed] George C. Salmon J. P. [Signed] Ann Steinhoff” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 18, Petition Number 296a]
Deposition of John Killmaster dated in Vittoria, Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County on 13 Apr 1826 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Steinhoff
“London District to Wit} John Killmaster of the Township of Walsingham Yeoman maketh oath and Saith that Ann Steinhoff the within petitioner 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 Lands or order for Lands from the Crown, to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn before me in open General Quarter Sessions of the Peace held at Vittoria this 13th day of April 1826. [Signed] George C. Salmon J. P. [Signed] John Killmaster” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 18, Petition Number 296a]
Deposition of Joseph Ryerson and John B. Askin dated in Vittoria, Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County on 13 Apr 1826 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Steinhoff
“London District to wit} We Joseph Ryerson Esquire, Chairman and John B. Askin Clerk of the Peace Certify that Ann Steinhoff personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day is recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of John Moss of the township of Walsingham in the London District an Enrolled U E. Loyalist who retained his loyalty during the late War with the United States of America without Suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy. Dated at the Court House in Vittoria in the said District this thirteenth day of April 1826 [Signed] Jos. Ryerson Chairman [Signed] John B. Askin Clerk of the Peace London District” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 18, Petition Number 296b]
Notes on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Steinhoff
“Govt House 15 Jan/35 Referred to the Inspector General to report hereon for the information of the Lt. Governor in Council [Signed] Wm Rowan” “DUE [Signed] G Hall IG” “I do not find that the Petitioner has received any Land SGO 21 Jan 1835 [Signed] J. P. Hurd SG” “In Council 5th February 1835 Recommended [Signed] John Strachan PC JC” “Order issued 6th February 1835” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 18, Petition Number 296c]
Deposition of Joseph Ryerson dated on 13 Apr 1826 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Steinhoff
“London District to wit} I do hereby certify that Andrew Steinhoff of the township of Woodhouse in the said District Clothier, has taken and Subscribed the oath of allegiance to His Majesty King George the Fourth in Open Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace held at Vittoria before me the 13th day of April – 1826 – [Signed] Jos Ryerson Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 18, Petition Number 296d]
Moss, John
Transfer of rights from John Moss to James Clendenen dated on 30 May 1783 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all men by these presents that I John Moss of Capt Colwells Company Corps of Rangers Commanded by Lieutenant Colo John Butler Having Bargained and Sold to James Clendenen of said Corps of Rangers all my Rights title and Interest of the lands which will or Shall be granted here or hereafter or any other grant or gifts that will be granted by his Majesty George the third King of great Briton or by his laws or governments allowed granted or guiven to his Majestys loyalists Which by virtue of these presents do Sell all my rights titles or Interest guiven granted or allowed by his Majesty or governments to the above Named James Clendenen to his heirs and assigns and I the above named John Moss do firmly agree guiven granted and sold the above mentioned lands right tittles to the said James Clendenen to his Heirs and Executors for Ever and against me and my Heirs and Executors for Ever and against me and my Heirs Executors Administrators or assigns and against all person or persons Claiming or to Claim now or hereafter Having first before the Sealing and Delivering of these presents received the Just and full sum of four pounds New York Currency being the full Consideration – the Receipt Whereof I Do acknowledge Having given granted and Sold all my Rights Tittles and Interest of the above mentioned lands or [Ranges] Rights of land to the above Named James Clendenen, to his Heirs or assigns for Ever Whereof I have Hereunto Set my hand and seal this Thirtieth Day of May and in the year of our lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty three” John Moss made his mark. “Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us James Heaslip, Thomas Winn” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1aaa]
Deed from James Clendenin to William Dickson dated on 3 Jun 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all Men by these Presents that I James Clendenning of the County of Lincoln, and Home District, Son & heir to the late James Clendenning, late a Private in the Corps of Butlers Rangers Having become possessed of the right of Three hundred acres of land as heir to the said James Clendenning, by a certain deed of Bargain & Sale, made by a Certain John Moss a Soldier in the late Corps of Butlers Rangers—which John Moss is now in this Country, and who some time Petitioned the Honble Executive Council for said Three Hundred acres, which were granted him. Now, Having sold the Said Three Hundred acres to William Dickson of Newark, for the Consideration of Thirty Pounds, I bind myself my Heirs Executors & administrators, to procure a Title Deed for said Three Hundred acres to said William Dickson or I authorise the said William Dickson to apply to His Majestys Honble Executive Council, that the Title Deed may Issue in the name of said William Dickson, if they the Council may be pleased to be so minded and I further do authorise the said William Dickson to do all act or acts by signing my name or affixing my seal, to all or any Instrument in order to the perfecting the said Transfer—In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & seal this Sixteenth day of June 1798 and of his Majestys Reign the 38th [Signed] James Clendenin, Witness “John Heners, George Hainer” Added note in the margin: The land is taken up in the Township of Walsingham Lot Number 22, in the 12th Conn & 21 in the 8th Concession” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1ddd]
Ticket granted to John Moss
“Ticket for Lot No 21, first Concession. New Settlements, Detroit River & Lake Erie [Lost] by John Moss—Vide Report A. page 8 [Signed] D W Smith Sury” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Miscellaneous 1788-1798 Rg 1, L 3, Vol. 377, Petition Number 162]
“District of Hesse 1790 No 10 John Moss Report A, page 8—Certificate granted 10 September 1790—About 200 acres” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Miscellaneous 1788-1798 Rg 1, L 3, Vol. 377, Petition Number 162a]
Moss, Maiden (Newkirk)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Maiden Newkirk of the Township of Walsingham, in the London District dated in Walsingham Township, Norfolk County on 14 Feb 1834
“Humbly Sheweth, — That your Petitioner is the daughter of John Moss of Malahide in said District an enrolled U. E. Loyalist. That she is married to Peter Newkirk Junior of Walsingham aforesaid, Yeoman, and has never drawn any Land, or received any Order for land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner humbly prays that your Excellency would be pleased to take her case into consideration, and grant her two hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown. — And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” Maiden Newkirk made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 18, Petition Number 47]
Deposition of J. Mitchell, J. P. dated 14 Feb 1834 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Maiden Newkirk
“At a General Quarter Session of the Peace held at the Court House in London in and for the London District the eighth day of April in the year of our Lord 1834, personally appeared Maiden Newkirk who being duly sworn maketh oath and saith that she is the person describes herself to be in the within Petition, and that she has never drawn any land or received any order for land from the Crown.” Maiden Newkirk made her mark. Sworn before me in G. Q. S. at London this 8th day of April 1834. The affidavit having been first read and Explained to deponent [Signed] J Mitchell J. P. Londn” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 18, Petition Number 47a]
Deposition of Moses Newkirk dated 14 Feb 1834 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Maiden Newkirk
“Moses Newkirk of Walsingham in the London District, Yeoman, maketh oath and saith that the Petitioner Maiden Newkirk, is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition, and that she has never drawn any Land, or received any order for Land from the Crown to the best of the deponent’s Knowledge and belief this 14th day of February 1834 before me [Signed] J. Mitchell J. P.} [Signed] Moses Newkirk” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 18, Petition Number 47a]
Deposition of Mahlon Burwell, J. P. dated 13 Apr 1834 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Maiden Newkirk
London District to wit} We Mahlon Burwell Esquire chairman and John Askin Clerk of the Peace do certify that Maiden Newkirk, personally appeared in open Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, is this day recognized by the Magistrates of the London District, to be the Daughter of John Moss – of the township of Malahide — an Enrolled U. E. Loyalists, who retained his Loyalty during the late War without suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy, and that the said Peter Newkirk, her husband did his duty in defence of the Province during the late War. Dated in open court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace duly held at London this thirteenth day of April 1834 [Signed] M. Burwell chairman [Signed] John Baskin Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 18, Petition Number 47b]
Notes attached to the Petition of Maiden Newkirk
“Govt House 13th Oct 1834 Referred to the Inspector General to report hereon for the information of the Lt Governor in Council By Command [Signed] Wm Rowan” “[Signed] J N Taylor Solicitor” “DUE [Signed] G. Hall IG” “I do not find that the Petitioner has received any Land SGO 3 Nov 1834 [Signed S. P. Wood SG” “In Council 6th November 1834 Recommended [Signed] John Machon P. C. JC” “Order issued 10 November 1834” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 18, Petition Number 47c]
Deposition of Peter Newkirk Jr. dated 14 Feb 1834 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Maiden Newkirk
“London District To wit} I certify that Peter Newkirk Junior, of Walsingham, yeoman, has this 14th day of February 1834, taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance, as required by Law, before me [signed] J. Mitchell A Commissioner for admg the Oath of Allegiance, Londn Dt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 18, Petition Number 47d]
Mount, Jane (Burtch Corlis)
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]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jane Corlis of the Township of Burford dated on 19 Dec 1801
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Charles Burtch of the Township of Burford a Loyalist U. E. and is married, and having never received any Lands in the province, respectfully requests your Excellency would be pleased to Grant her two hundred acres – And your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray” Jane Corlis made her mark “Signed before me [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P. for the District of London” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jan 1802 and read the same day (late Mount). Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of a UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 14]
Certificate of Jane Corlis dated on 19 Dec 1801 attached to her Upper Canada Land Petition
“I Jane Corlis do make Oath that I am a married woman and never received any Grant or order for Lands from the Crown in this province” Jane Corlis made her mark. “Sworn before me the Nineteenth day of Decemr 1801 [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 14]
Certificate of Thomas Hornor, J. P. dated at Burford on 19 Dec 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jane Corlis
“I Thomas Hornor one of His Majetsty’s Justices of the peace for the District of London, Do Certify that the petitioner Jane Corlis is the person she describes herself to be, and never to my knowledge or belief received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown in this province [Signed] Thomas Hornor, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 14a]
Mount, Moses
Upper Canada Land Petition of Moses Mount dated on 28 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served His Majesty during the American War in the Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieutenant Coll Butler: Five Years of which time he associated as Serjeant Major. In 1776 your Petitioner conducted Capts Benson & H[….] together with Lieutenants Richardson & Cubbage Four British Officers (then Prisoners in Pennsylvania) to Canaderage, on His Return to that Province was imprisoned, when released came to Niagara.—Your Petitioner never Located any Lands in this Province therefore your Petitioner Prays that the allotment of Land which his services may have intitled him to, may be granted him, in the vicinity of the Mohawks Village, in a Gore between the Township of Exeter & the Indian Line or in such other place as your Excellency may seem meet, and your petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Moses Mount” Added postscript: “He begs leave to observe that he has a Wife and wishes to take the Land for Her, with that which may be granted himself” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Jun 1794 and read in Council on 28 Jun 1794. Ordered 500 acres to be granted to petitioner and referred for location to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “M” Bundle 1, Petition Number 22]
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]
Muckle, John
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Muckle dated at Niagara on 21 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John Muckle late of Jessups Corps of Rangers – Respectfully shews, That your Petitioner arrived in this province in the year 1784 – with a wife & five Children, that he never received any Land either on his own account or Family, (having lived on Land he purchased) 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 & to his Family 300 acres of land at Long pt Settlement as a discharged Ranger & his 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] Added note of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council: “I returned the Certificate of his Service & family Lands [Initialed] J. S.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 May 1796. Ordered recommended for 300 acres and family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 2]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Muckle dated at Niagara on 12 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner has been 11 years in the Province – & has a wife & five children that he served in Jessups Corps – during the american war & never received any certificate for Land. 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 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 300 acres of Land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun and read in Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for three hundred acres of land upon producing his discharge. The certificate for family lands wanting. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 148a]
Muckle, John
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]
John Muckle Lot 9 Concession 8 and Lot 10 Concession 9
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Muckle received at the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, York (Toronto) on 7 Jul 1801
“Humbly shewing That in consequence of the Proclamation for that purpose he had himself enrolled, at the Quarter Sessions at Niagara upon the U. E. List having proved to the satisfaction of the Justices that he joined General Burgoyne’s Army at Saratoga – that by some accident or other, in copying the Roll, your petitioners name has been omitted, he therefore humbly prays that your Excellency will be pleased to condescend in giving Orders to have the mistake rectified, and in duty bound your petitioner will ever pray” John Muckle made his mark. “witness D W Smith” Received at the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, York (Toronto) on 7 Jul 1801. Ordered referred to the Executive Council. Ordered “Settled.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 14]
Copy of a certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Jun 1799
“The Bearer John Muckle is an N. E. [sic] Loyalist – as appears by the Original Roll taken in 2nd Sessions, it having been proved to the satisfaction of the Justices that he joined Genl Burgoyne’s Army at Saratoga—Newark 12th June 1799 (signed) Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace Home District” Added notation: “a Copy [Signed] D W Smith” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 14b]
Certificate of David W. Smith J. P. dated on 5 Jul 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Muckle
“John Muckle, UE, makes oath, that there is a house, Barn, & upwards of 5 acres cleared upon Lot no 12, 3d Conn of Townsend granted to his Son John – whom he swears is upwards of 21 years of Age, & that he has drawn no other lands from the Crown—Sworn before me this 5 day of July 1802} D W Smith JP” John Muckle made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 14a]
Muckle, John Jr.
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Muckle Junior dated at York on 11 Aug 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John Muckle Junr Son of John Muckle who served His Majesty last War in Jessups Corps of Rangers—Respectfuly shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Two hundred acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] John Muckle” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Aug 1796 and read in Council 8 Oct. Ordered prayer granted if none has been granted before on producing certificate of his having taken the oaths. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17]
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: Muckle, John, Junior authorized by Paul Averill on 6 March; The oath of Allegiance not returned; Lot asked for: Lot 12 Concession 3
Murphy, Timothy
Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Murphy, Smith to the Indian Department at Detroit dated at Detroit on 10 Dec 1795
“Most Humbly sheweth That your memorialist applied near five years ago to Colonel Butler, then at the head of the Land board for the District of Nassau, now the home District, for vacant Lands of the Crown, whereon he might settle, and was informed by him in the presence of Major Powell, to take four hundred Acres at or near a Creek called trading house Creek but since known by the name of Murphy’s Creek near Long Point, until the same could be surveyed when your memorialist should have a grant thereof. That in consequence thereof your memorialist made a settlement there, built a good house thereon and remained on the Premises two Winters. —That being again called into the Kings service at Detroit, your memorialist Let the said Tenement and Premises to Isaac Smith for the Term of four years, who by his agreement who was to clear at least one Acre every year and to allow your memorialist one half the encrease of the Cattle belonging to your memorialist, then on the Farm, as is customary in the Country. That your memorialist has been lately informed, the said Land, Tenement &c are now about to be granted to a person of the name of McMichael, which your memorialist humbly begs to state would be a very considerable loss and a great misfortune to him, should he be so deprived thereof, having been entitled to His Majesty’s gracious bounty from his services since the year 1776 and confidently relying on the promises of Colonel Butler who was at that time principal member of the Land board for the District, under whose authority you memorialist made the settlement—Your memorialist is satisfied your Excellency is heretofore uninformed of these circumstances, and the great distance of his employment altogether precluded him from the Knowledge of any application having been made for the Land which your memorialist considered as his own, on the faith of Colonel Butler. Your Memorialist therefore Petitions your Excellency to order a Grant of the said Premises to be given him and your Petitioner as in Duty bound Will ever Pray [Signed] Timothy Murphy” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jan 1796. Ordered recommended that Mr. McMichael’s grant may be suspended until the Surveyor General makes a report on the premises. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 138]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Murphy dated at Petite Cote, now Sandwich (Windsor) on 2 Jun 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has for Sixteeen years last past served His Majesty as an Armourer to the Indian Department & was at the several engagements of the Cedars, Fort Stanwix Wyoming & others, that Your Petitioner, has never received any Lands from the Crown And Humbly prays your Honor to Grant him Twelve Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown or such other portion as to your Honor shall seem meet and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray lSigned] Timothy Murphy” Recommended by M Elliott, T McKee” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jun 1797. Notation of the Executive Council: “See his Petition read 26th September 1809 (M104 & No 9) on which Day he was granted 300 acres of Land as MC” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “Mc” Bundle Miscellaneous 1792-1816, Petition Number 16]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Murphy dated at Sandwich (Windsor) on 26 Aug 1797
“Timothy Murphy, Blacksmith to the Indian Departmt begs leave to represent to your Honor, that when the Land board Existed at Niagara; your Memorialist obtained permission to settle himself at Long Point. —previous to the survey of the same, and did therefore build a House, and make Considerable improvements, and resided for some time on the lands. That about four years ago, your Memorialist was called to Detroit, by Colonel McKee, and leased the Premises to Isaac Smith, who was residing on the Same—when Mr McMichael obtained from your Honor a grant of the identical land, your Memorialist had settled upon. —and as your Memorialist is informed is about to obtain a Deed for the same—and in Consequence thereof has ousted the Tennant of your Memorialist who always looked forward to the Confirmation of the said Land by the Government to your Memorialist, who humbly prays that your Honor in Council will be pleased to Consider the case of Your Memorialist and grant him redress by Confirming the said land to your Memorialist. Colonel Powell can certify as to the authority given your Petitioner for Locating the land & the Services and Character of your Memorialist [So] Annexed to a former Memorial signed by Colonel McKee—And your Petitioner as in duty bound will for Ever pray—[Signed] Timothy Murphy” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 26 Feb 1798. Ordered this petition cannot be taken up upon the bare assertion of the Petitioner who must produce the land boards order with the Surveyor’s specification or assignment of the spot he was authorized to occupy – it is approved McMichael has a patent for the land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 31]
Certificate of R. Pollard, Sheriff of the Western District attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Murphy
“The Within named Timothy Murphy is a man of good Character—[Signed] R. Pollard Sheriff WD” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 31a]
Notation added to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Murphy
“Dockett Western District Timothy Murphy 49 – 2d […]erity 57 acres – granted in virtue of the possession of 54 in [pmt] for which He prays a grant – […] 300 Acres granted by Govt […] as [….] for his improvement at Long Point” “No 4 – 2d Colchester – No 18 – Do Do” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 31e]
Letter from William Dummer Powell to John Beakie attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Murphy
“My dear sir The enclosed memorandum made at the moment of quitting Sandwich, I only desir[…] this Moment to take the & take the liberty to request that you would present it to [….] at the first Council your truly [Signed] Wm Dummer Powell ]To] J Beekie Esqr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 31e]