Land Petitions of the Long Point Settlers "O"

O’Bryan, Roger

Upper Canada Land Petition of Roger Obryan [sic] dated on 17 Jul 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner lately came to America from Ireland, has just arrived in this province with his Family and being a natural born Subject wishes to receive Land in the County of Norfolk to improve upon, and your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Roger Obryan” Added notation: “NB Has taken the Oath and Signed the Declaration” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres at Long Point. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 8]

Warrant issued to Roger Obryan attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“Granted to Roger Obryan 200 Acres. Order of Council 20 July 97 [Signed] J Small To the Attorney-General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 8d]

Notation of Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith on the reverse of the Warrant attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Roger O’Bryan

“Roger Obr[yan] Stayed f[…] 4024 Q if Son of John Obrien UE DWS” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 8e]

Certificate of Francis L Walsh dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Mar 1825 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Roger Obryan

“I certify that the petitioner Roger OBryan now resides in the township of Woodhouse [Signed] Francis L Walsh” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 8]

Certificate of Samuel Ryerse J. P. dated on 15 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Roger Obryan

“I do hereby certify that on the 15^th Day of July 1797 Roger Obryan Thirty one Years of Age, Born in Ireland (a Farmer) professing the Christian Religion, personally appeared before me Samuel Ryerse Esquire one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in and for the Home and Western Districts of the Province of Upper Canada took the Oath of Allegiance and signed the Declaration. — before me [Signed] Sam^l Ryerse J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 8c]

Certificate of A A Rapelje dated at Vittoria on 1 Sep 1824 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Roger Obryan

“To Whom it May concern We humbly Certify that Rodger Obryan a Militia man of the second Norfolk Regiment, did his duty as a Loyal Good Subject during the late War with the United States [Signed] AA Rapelje then Captain Militia Capt Williams Cor^p [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 8d]

Receipt issued by the Surveyor General’s Office dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Mar 1825 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Roger Obryan

“N^o 590. York 23 March 1825. Received the Land granting offices fees on 200 acres of land granted to Roger OBrian under Order in Council 20^th Jul 1797 Reg^s 8 July 1796 £3.5.2 C^y [Signed] Sam^l Ridout Mem: £1.7.6 paid at the Su^r Gen^s Office 19 Jun 1802” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 8a]

Ogden, John

Signer to the certificate of James Ogden and others dated on 30 Nov 1837 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Reuben Green

“These may certify that we the under Subscribers Are well Aquainted with Reuben Green of the Township of windham in the County of Norfolk And we Also Know that the said Green By Encouragement From M^r Blains has taken possession of Lott Number Three in the Eighth Concession of Said Township and has cleared plough^d Lived and farmed on the Same Without Any Interrution until Now But Believe that Some Evil minded person is Now Trying To Take the Advantage of him unjustly. Windham Nov^er 30th 1837 [Signed] John Ogden; James Kellam; John H Forse; Wm Forse; George Forse; Abraham Hunter; Daniel Sovereen” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 22, Petition Number 8]

Signer to the certificate of John Ogden and others dated on 14 Mar 1838 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Reuben Green

“To The Honourable Gentlemen concerned In the Settlement of the Reserve Lands — We the under Subscribers Being call^d on by Ruben Green Of the Township of windham To make Some Statement of what we Know concerning A Reserv^d lott of Land Say Lot No 3^d In the 8 concession of The Township of windham. We have under Stood And do Believe that the Said Ruben Green did Some Time Say Two or Three years Ago make Application for the said Lot of Land And having Receiv^d From his Friends Such Incouragement of obtaining the Same That he then forwards And Took possession of the Same it Then Lying In a State of Nature And has Sinse That Time Ben In possession of the Same he has cleared plow^d Sown and Farmed we Believe About Six Acres of Land which Is Now In wheat we Think from what we Allways have under Stood Being Neibours To him. That if Any One has A prier Right it is Ruben Green witness our hands March 14^th 1838 [Signed] John Ogden; John H. Forse; John Robins; William Forse [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 22, Petition Number 8a]

Olds, Gilbert

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: Olds, Gilbert authorized by Paul Averill on 11 Feb; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 11 Feb [1797] by G. Forsyth Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 6 Concession 3

Letter from Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith to John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council dated 14 Mar 1798 attached to the Townsend Report

“Sir – His Honor has consented to your giving Gilbert Olds, a warrant [Signed] D W Smith” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62b]

Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated 12 Sep 1801 attached to the Townsend Report

“This may Certify whome it may consern that Lot N^o Six in the third consestion is improved agreeabel to the order by Counsel by M^r oles under the recommendation of paul averel in the township of townshend Sertifyed By me September the 12^th 1801 [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62g]

Omstead/Umstead, Elizabeth (Fairchild)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Fairchild dated on 30 May 1797

“Humbly prayeth – That Since your petitioner hath removed from the States to this province in the year 179[..] Being then the wife of Gideon Umstead after Liberty agreeing with M^r Andrew Pierce to Take Land in his Township your petitioner accordingly Settled in the aforesaid Township as a Settler under M^r Pierce after having Lived now four years in the Said Township and Expending a large Sum of money, by improving a […….] Lotts in the above Said Town the Husband of your petitioner departed this Life Not having Secured his Lott of Land that he had Settled on. being Left a widdow with a Large family of Children in behalf of Myself and Poor Fatherless Children I petition your Honours to Grant me the above mentioned Lott as my husband had never drawn any Land in the province before his Death and your petitioner in duty bound will Ever pray. To the Honourable Executive Council York May 30^th 1797. [Signed] Elizabeth Farechild [sic]” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jun 1797. Ordered recommended for Lot N^o 12 in the first Concession of Townsend. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 3, Petition Number 40]

Omsted, Gideon

Grantee: Omsted, Gideon authorized by Paul Averill on 24 Feb 1796; The oath of Allegiance not returned; Lot asked for: Lots 13 and 14 Concession 3; Said to be promised 400 acres by Lieutenant-Governor from memorandum on the original papers.

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Gideon Umpsted [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun 1797

“Your humble petitioner Having resided in your province upwards of four years comes before your Honor petitioning for four hundred acres of Land who is in duty bound to ever pray, in consequence of a promise from his Excellency Governor Simcoe Esqr previous to this Term, and now your humble petitioner comes to you praying who is in duty bound to ever pray [Signed] Gideon Umpsted” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun 1797 and read in Council on 5 Feb 1798. Ordered 200 acres in addition to the 200 acres already granted under the New Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 54a]

Certificate of Richard Beasley dated at York on 21 Jun 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Gideon Umpsted

“I do Certify that Gideon Humstead [sic] is an actual settler in this Province in Pearces Township Known by the name of Townsend since the year 1794 [Signed] Richard Beasley J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 54]

Omsted, Jonas

Grantee: Omsted, Jonas authorized by Paul Averill on 24 Nov 1796; The oath of Allegiance not returned; Lot asked for: Lot 11 Concession 6; From memorandum on the original papers.

Certificate of Paul Averill dated at Townsend on 19 Jun 1801 attached to the Townsend Report

“This may Certify that Jonas omested Settled Lot No 11 in the 6 Concession under me four years ago and and [sic] done the Duty [..] the required by Law in this Town as a settler [Signed] Paul Averill” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62j]

Certificate of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council dated 1 Jul 1801 attached to the Townsend Report

“Personally came before John Muckle & maketh Oath that Jonas Omstead is settled on Lot N^o 11, 6, Townsend & that there is a House & there is ten Acres Cleared upon the same Sworn before [Signed] John Small” John Muckle made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62j]

Onstone, Frederick

Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Onstone dated at Niagara on 8 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Frederick Ontstone—Respectfully shews- That Your Petitioner resides at the Settlem^t of Lont Point, with the permission of your Excellency – & is confirmed in one Lot of Land – that hav^g a family consisting of a wife & 7 Children prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him the Lot in the rear of the one he is on & such other quantity for his Family—as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Added note: “The Lot prayed for is in the rear of the one the petitioner lives on & does not hold out the usual quantity of 200 acres – as it adjoins the Indian Line.” No Executive Council dates on the petition. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1]

Ostrander, Andrew

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of the residents at the foot of the escarpment in Niagara Township for a road from Queenston to the Four Mile Creek dated 20 Nov 1792

“The Memorial of the Inhabitants living near the foot of the Mountain Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialists for several years solicited to have a Road laid out from the Landing to the four Mile Creek but have not yet been able to procure any that is passable without endangering the lives of our Cattle or going over the Mountain which is twice the distance. Now your Memorialists humbly beg that your Excellency will please to order a Road to be laid out from the Landing to the four mile Creek the most convenient for the back Settlers—And Your Memorialists as in Duty bound will Ever Pray. [Signed] Fra^s Goring, Corn^ls Lambert, Elijah Collard, William Havens Senior, William Havens junior, John Havens, George Havens, Stephen Commett, Elias Sloot, Joseph Page, John Collard, Christⁿ Warner, John Stacey, Daniel Cornell, W^m Vanery, Edmond Mortan, [Lem Certtelor], John Stevens Senior, William Stevens, John Stevens Junior, John Muckel, Andre Muir, Andrew Ostrander, Adam Hutt, Samson Lutts, Stephen Secord, Abraham Defreese, David Secord, Elias Smith, James Midaugh” Ordered by the Executive Council referred to the Road Bill passed last Sessions [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 1, Petition Number 44]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench C. C. P. dated at Newark on 12 Jan 1793 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of residents at the foot of the escarpment in Niagara Township

“The Majestrates in Quarter Session found that as the Road mentioned in the within Petition has already been laid out by their Commissioners appointed by the Majestrates they know of no Reason why it should not be opened as laid out by John Dale, Jacob Dover & Joseph Clement—by order of the Court [Signed] Ralfe Clench C. C. P. &c &c” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 1, Petition Number 44b]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Oasterander [sic] Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Jul 1795

“That your Excellency petitioner has been ten years Settled in this province has got but a single lot of one Hundred acres and having a wife and seven children and your petitioner finding the small farm he now possesses is too smal to suport such a family and your petitioner prays that your Excellency may take his case into your wise consideration and grant him Such a portion of Land as your Excellency may see meet and your petitioner as in Duty Bound shall Ever pray” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Jul 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in addition if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 7]

Grantee: Ostrander, Andrew authorized by Paul Averill on 25 Jan 1797; Oath taken in the Council office; Lot asked for: Lot 10 Concession 1; Having received only 100 acres and wishing to remove there, which quiets a warrant for 200 acres to him 17 October, 1796.

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander dated at Niagara on 23 Jan 1797

“Respectfully Shews – That your petitioners are the Daughters of Thadeus Davis who served His Majesty in the [Refuge] at Long Island, and married two Ostranders, both Brothers one of which Andrew served in Brants Volunteers during the last war and was twice take prisoner – That your petitioners having never received Lands prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant them individually, such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioners will as in duty bound ever pray—Your petitioner Jenny Ostrander has three children born before the Year 1789 prays your Honor would be pleased to consider them and allow them likewise such quantity of Lands as your Honor may think proper—[Signed] Jane Ostrander, Lida Ostrander” Read in the Executive Council on 26 Feb [1797] Ordered to lie over for the next Council. Ordered the necessary proof wanting. Read again in Council on 11 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioners not having mentioned their claims as U. E. Loyalists before the Justices in Sessions as directed The prayer of their Petition cannot be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20]

Certificate of John Small dated on 23 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander

“I do solemnly swear that Andrew Ostrander served in Captⁿ Brants Volunteers, Indian Department, in the last war with America, and was twice taken Prisoner – and that he was a very active good Soldier— Sworn before me this 23^d Jan^y 1797 [Signed] John Small” James Houghdelan made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20b]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Ostrander of the Township of Stamford, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara, yeoman received at Government House on 5 Dec 1825

“Most humbly sheweth, That previous to the month of May 1823, James House, an Englishman, then of Chinguacousy Home District and Province of U Canada drew at the Public Office the Lot No 7 in the 4^th Concession, West of the centre road of Chinguacousy containing by admeasurement 200 acres (more or less. That James House becoming indebted to your Petitioner, he for this, and for several other valuable considerations, entered into a Bond, bearing date the sixth of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty three, binding himself in the penal sum of £200 to vest full title by a transfer Deed in your Petitioner his Heirs and Assigns for ever, which deed was to be executed by the 1^st Day of May then next ensuing. That Loyal O’Strander (sic), a Son of your Petitioner, in the confidence of this Bond, entered upon the possession of the Lot and commenced a regular series of improvements upon it. That the 1^st May 1823 the time limitted in the above mentioned Bond, having arrived, James House made excuses and apologies for deferring the time of taking up his Deed and of transferring it to your Petitioner: and he continued thus to excuse himself, and to avert the execution of the Deed, until the month of October 1824, when he suddenly left the country, taking his Location Ticket with him, and set sail from the Port of New York in the United States; which information your Petitioner derived from a Letter received from a Brother of James House, who sailed with him; according to which Letter, James House sailed from New York on the 16^th day of October 1824. That since the departure of James House, three Letters have been dispatched by members of your Petitioner’s family, directed to the house of the father of the said James House in England, to which, no answer whatever has been received. That it can be proved to your excellency, that James House previous to his departure, made at various times such intentions, as plainly prove tha he intended to defraud your Petitioner of his right to the above property: And a note which he held against Loyal, a Son of your Petitioner, he assigned to another hand previous to his departure, which Note, the said Loyal O’Strander has since been compelled to pay. That the improvements in the above Lot, made by your Petitioner’s Son Loyal, have been estimated by three veritable men at £75 lawful Cy. That in the event of Loyal your Petitioner’s Son being obliged to leave the possession of this property, the continued labour of more than 2 years, and a great expence otherwise, will be entirely lost by him, and he, together with his family will be reduced to indigence, deprived of a home, and compelled to being the world again; for he can find no remuneration in the paper shadow of a run-a-way Obligee who has left nothing behind him to sue for. Your Petitioner, therefore, most humbly prays… [Signed] Andrew Ostrander” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 14, Petition Number 35]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Ostrander of the township of Stamford in the Niagara District, yeoman dated in Niagara 8 June 1830

“Humbly Sheweth That several years ago your Excellencys Petitioner and one James House (by whom the annexed power of attorney was given) had entered into an agreement and bound themselves thereto by mutual Bonds, each to the other and to the following intent; that is to say, that for and in consideration of your Petitioner’s conveying to the Said James House a certain lot of land in the township of Crowland, he the said James House was to transfer and convey to one Loyal Ostrander, Son of your Petitioner, lot number Seven in the fourth concession west of Hurontario Street in the township of Chinguacousy in the Home District upon his obtaining the King’s Patent therefore: That in consequence of the said obligation on the part of the said James, the said Loyal entered upon the last mentioned lot, built a house, made a large improvement and has now been resident thereon upwards of Six years: that your Petitioner is ready to fulfil his part of the agreement on the performance of the Said James of his part; but altho’ the said James (he having returned to England several year past) has given the annexed Power of Attorney for that purpose yet as Henry Howell the person thereon empowered left the Province a short time previous to the receipt thereof and is not likely to return Your Petitioner has no certain prospects of having the land vested in his son unless your Excellency will be graciously pleased to afford him relief. That should your Excellency be pleased to grant the prayer of his Petition your Petitioner is ready to pay the required fees: That about four or five years ago, your Petitioner by D. Lafferty presented a Petition to the then Lieutenant Governor to which was annexed the Said Bond given by the said James to your Petitioner, which said Petition prayed his Excellency that no Deed should issue in the name of the said James or of any other person, until your Petitioner should be relieved from his Bond and his son ren[…]grated for his Improvement. Wherefore your Petitioner humbly pray that your Excellency will be pleased to take his case into your consideration and in conformity to the wishes of the said James (as fully appear by the said Power of attorney) to order a Patent to issue in the name of the said Loyal Ostrander for the said lot of land and your Petitioner as in duty bound, will ever pray – Andrew Ostrander by his Attorney [Signed] John Lyons Niagara 8^th June 1830” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul 1830 and ordered Loyal Ostrander must claim before the Land Commission. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 16, Petition Number 20]

Report of the Surveyor General on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Ostrander

“Lot No 7 in the 4^th Concession West of Hurontario Street in the Township of Chinguacousy was located on the 11 September 1819 in the name of James Housen, a Native of England under Order in Council of the 8^th September in the same year, upon which the Settlement duties are Certified to have been duly performed, but no description issue. On the 7^th December 1825, on the application of the Petitioner, His Excellency The Lieutenant Governor in Council was pleased to order that no description should issue for the said Lot till further orders SGO 10^th Jun 1830 [Signed] W Chewet Actg Surveyr Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 16, Petition Number 20]

Ostrander, Andrew (2)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Ostrander of Bayham dated at Port Talbot, Elgin County on 4 Nov 1826

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a native of this Province – That he was located in the year 1819 by Colonel Talbot on a Lot of one hundred acres of Land in Bayham aforesaid, subject to settlement duties, which he has faithfully performed. Your Petitioner therefore prays that your Excellency will please to grant him the said lot of land for which he is ready to pay the fees required – And as in duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray. Port Talbot 4^th Novr 1826 [Signed] Andrew Ostrander Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. Read in the Executive Council on 5 Nov 1847 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 17]

Ostrander, Asa

Upper Canada Land Petition of Asa Ostrander of Bayham Township, Elgin County dated at Port Talbot, Elgin County on 27 Apr 1827

“Humbly declares that your Petitioner is a native of this province that he was located in the year 1823 by Colonel Talbot on a Lot one Hundred Acres of Land in Bayham aforesaid subject to settlement duties, which he has faithfully performed. Your petitioner therefore prays that your Excelency will please to grant him the said Lot of land for which he is ready to pay the fees required and as in duty bound your petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Asa Ostrander, Port Talbot April 27^th 1827. Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. I certify that Asa Ostrander has taken the Oath of allegiance before me [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” Read in the Executive Council on 6 May 1848 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 51]

Certificate of Asa Ostrander attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“May it please your Excellency I Asa Ostrander Having procured Col Talbots Certificate to prove that I was located by him on Lot No 25 the south half thereof and that I have Done the settlement Duties Required thereon and have taken the oath of Allegiance Required All which I herein Enclose together with the Sum of Money I understand to be Due to the Government as fees on said Lot all which I hope will come safe to your Excellencys Hand £6.10. Wherefore your petitioner Humbly prayeth that your Excellency will order a patent to be issued for said Lot of land and Directed to my Address in Bayham through the Care of J B Hokin Esqr the Governments Agent for London District And your petitioner as in Duty Bound will Ever pray [Signed] Asa Ostrander” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 51e]

Ostrander, Christianna (Cohoe)

Certificate of Edward Topham dated at Queenston on 16 Jun 1803 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Deborah Cohoe

“Edward Topham of the Township of Thorold Personally came before me Robert Hamilton Esquire one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace for the County of Lincoln – who professing himself a Quaker did affirm that the following is the Names of Andrew Cohoes widow & Children referred to in the Recommendation of the Hon^ble the Executive Council of Aug. 13, 1799 Deborah Cohoe late widow now Topham} of Pelham, John Cohoe} of Pelham, Andrew Cohoe} of Pelham, William Cohoe, Nathan Cohoe, Christiana Cohoe (Thorold) married to John Ostrander, Amy Cohoe married to Ebenezer Becon* *Keevers. Affirmed before me at Queenston June 16. 1803 [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P. [Signed] Edward Topham” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 74]

Ostrander, Eleanor (Clark)

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Eleanor Ostrander received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1797

“Humbly Shews—That your petitioner is the daughter of John Clark a Loyalist who served in His Majestys Service. That your petitioner came into this Province in the year 1788 – prays your Honor would be pleased to allow her such a grant as to your Honor may seem meet and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Ellinder [sic] Ostrander for Isaac Swayze” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the daughter of a U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]

Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Eleanor Ostrander

“I certify that Eleanor Ostrander is the Daughter of John Clark Loyalist—[Signed] Isaac Swayze J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13b]

Ostrander, Isaac

Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Ostrander of Malahide Township, Elgin County dated in Woodhouse Township, Norfolk County on 5 Mar 1812

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a native of Upper Canada and aged Twenty two years, is desirous of becoming an Actual Settler on the Lands under the care of Colonel Talbot and is prepared to pay the fees and perform the Settling duties thereon – Wherefore He hopes that Your Honor will be pleased to order him a location of two Hundred Acres on the usual conditions, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – Woodhouse 5^th March 1812” Isaac Ostrander made his mark. “Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot” Read in the Executive Council on 6 Apr 1813 and ordered recommended for a grant of 200 acres of land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 10, Petition Number 12]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Ostrander dated in Middleton Township, Norfolk County on 18 Mar 1846

“May please your Excellency I Isaac Ostrander your Excellencys petitioner Having Been Mislead in Regard to the sum of Mony Due as fees on My lot in Middleton I hereby Correct by Enclosing the Remainder amounting to two pounds fifteen shillings. Wherefore I pray that your Excellency Will apply this to Make up the amount Different and the pattent to be issued according to the prayer of My former petition. And as in Duty Bound I will Ever pray” Isaac Ostrander made his mark. “If there is no Distinction Between my Name and Isaac Ostrander on the North side of the street Except I am the oldest” Read in the Executive Council on 23 Sep 1848 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 4]

Letter from Isaac Ostrander to the Commissioner of Crown Lands Department in Montreal dated in Middleton Canada West on 5 Aug 1848

“Sir Receiving your Communication of the 25^th of Jany ult as regards the location of a lot of land located by me from the Honorable Thos Talbot agent for selling the lands in Middleton and Elsewhere now Sir to acquaint you for the information of the office have been located for Lot 143 South of Talbot Road East in Middleton and N 2 on the street you will be pleasd to forward the pattent Deed to the Order of Isaac Ostrander the older With Due respect your &c [Signed] Isaac Ostrander older” Remarks on the letter: “Will be reported on in Council. Noted – to be sent when completed. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 4b]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Ostrander of the Township of Middleton, Farmer dated at Port Talbot Elgin County on 30 Dec 1842

“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner was located by the Honourable Thomas Talbot in the year of our Lord 1820 on a Lot of land of 200 acres on the Talbot Road in the Township of Middleton, liable to Settlement Duties which he has performed, and is ready to pay the Fees that may be required. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said lot. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. Port Talbot 30^th December 1842.}” Isaac Ostrander made his mark. “Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. I certify that Isaac Ostrander has taken the oath of allegiance before me [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” Read in the Executive Council on 23 Sep 1848 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 5]

Ostrander, Jacob

Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.

Jacob Ostrander for wife daughter to A Clark UE 100 acres in Thorold Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117s]

Transfer from Jacob Ostrander to Samuel Street Sr. dated on 15 Oct 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins”

“Know all men by these presents, that I Jacob Ostrander of [blank] in the county of Lincoln and in the Home District and Province of Upper Canada, am held and firmly bound unto Samuel Street in the County of Lincoln and Home District of the Province of Upper Canada, aforesaid, in the sum of One Hundred pounds, good and lawful money of the Province aforesaid, to be paid to him the said Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and for which payment well and truly made, I bind myself, my heirs, executors, administrators firmly by these presents, sealed with my seal, and dated at Newark in the county of Lincoln and Home District of the Province aforesaid, this fifteenth day of October in the Thirty sixth year of his Majesty’s reign, and in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety- [blank]. The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Jacob Ostrander shall well and truly within [blank] calendar months, from and after the day of the date of these presents, or whensoever afterwards thereunto required, convey, transfer and assign, by a sufficient and lawful instrument in writing, or deed unto the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, a certain tract or parcel of land, lying, being, and situate in this Province aforesaid, and the same being known and described by the name and description of Lot No. 185 & 187 in the [blank] concession of the township of Thorold in the Home District, and containing Two Hundred acres or thereabouts: of which the above bounden Jacob Ostrander became seized, possessed and invested, by the gift, donation, bounty, and grant of our sovereign Lord the now King, as will more satisfactorily and fully appear by the original deed of gift, or grant thereof, from his majesty now obtained, or hereafter to be obtained, under the great seal of the Province aforesaid, which the above bound Jacob Ostrander promises and binds himself to procure, and afterwards when thereunto required, deliver and surrender into the hands of the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, for his or their better security in this behalf, within six calendar months from the day of the date of these presents, or at any time afterwards when the said above bound Jacob Ostrander shall or may be thereunto required; which tract or parcel of land so above described, and every part and parcel thereof, the above bound Jacob Ostrander has sold, transferred, assigned, made over, leased and released, and does hereby sell, transfer, assign, make over, lease and release, forever, unto the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten pounds N. Y. C. to him the above bound Jacob Ostrander in hand paid, the receipt whereof he the said above bound Jacob Ostrander does hereby acknowledge and accordingly does further promise and bind himself to put, maintain, guarantee and defend forever him the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, in the peaceable and undisturbed possession of the aforesaid tract or parcel of land so sold, in as ample and perfect a manner, and under the same restrictions and limitations only as the said original deed of gift or grant from the crown can put, maintain and defend him the above bound Jacob Ostrander therein. Then, and in that case, this obligation to be null and of no effect, or otherwise to be and continue in full force and virtue. Signed, sealed, and Delivered on the day, and in the place as above.” [Signed] Jacob Ostrander “In the Presence of [Signed] Ezekiel Woodruff, Allen Wilmot” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16u]

Power of Attorney from Dutch John Willson Jr. to Samuel Street dated on 15 Oct 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street

“Be it remembered that I Jacob Ostrander do empower, and appoint [blank] my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to assign and Transfer to the within Samuel Street, His Heirs or assigns my Deed for the within mentioned Land, whenever it shall be Granted by Government, and also to receive of, and from the Secretary of the Province of Upper Canada or from whomsoever the issuing thereof doth belong such title deed as the within bound Jacob Ostrander obligates and obliges himself to procure and fully to comply with the intentions of the within Instrument, in every respect, as amply as if I were personally present, Ratifying & confirming it by my own Signature—In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal at Newark this fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred & ninety five— [Signed] Jacob Ostrander. In Presence of [Signed] Ezekiel Woodruff” Cover page: “Jacob Ostrander to Samuel Street} Conveyance of 200 acres in the Township of Thorold—15^th Oct 1795. Ordered by the Executive Council not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16w]

Named in a schedule of lands transferred to Samuel Street dated on 5 Jul 1798 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

[Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16a]

Jacob Ostrander 200 acres in Thorold

Ostrander, James

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Ostrander of the Township of Stamford, farmer dated in York [Toronto] on 30 Jun 1819

“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner is a native of the said Township and has resided therein since his Birth – that he is married and has two children – that he has taken the oath of Allegiance required by Law and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore Your Petitioner prays that Your Excellency may be pleased to grant him an allotment of Land as a Settler subject to the payment of Fees under the present Regulations. And Petitioner will ever pray York 30 June 1819 [Signed] James Ostrander” Read in the Executive Council on 30 June 1819 and order issued to the Surveyor General 7 Jul 19. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 12, Petition Number 26]

Ostrander, Jenny (Davis)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander dated at Niagara on 23 Jan 1797

Certificate of John Small dated on 23 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander

Certificate of Mary Meyers dated on 3 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander

“Home District County of Lincoln} Personally came and appeared Before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the District aforesaid Mary Myers now of the Grand River, but formerly of Reading, Connecticut, who being solemnly sworn makes oath, that she well Knew Thadeus Davis of same Place, to be a Loyalist, and that she understood said Davis served under the British Standard on Long Island, and says Positively that on his Return to visit his family he was Imprisoned in Fairfield in Connecticut that subsequently he Broke Goal; That his Two Daughters are now in this Country married (one Jean Davis to Andrew Ostrander, and Lidya to Peter Ostrander, farmer in the County of Lincoln—Sworn before me this 3^d day of Feb^y 1797 [Signed] William Dickson JP [Signed] Mary Meyers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20c]

Ostrander, John

Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.

John Ostrander – Full Fees 200 acres in Thorold Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117s]

Ostrander, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander of the Township of Middleton in the Talbot District dated in Middleton, Talbot District on 2 Mar 1840

“Most humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner was born in the State of New York at a time that it was a dependency of the British Cr[own]. That during the Revolutionary war Your Petitioner rendered services to the British forces, by the conveyance of provisions to some British soldiers who were forced to seek shelter from the enemy in the woods. That Your petitioner on several occasions supplied provisions and took them to the woods and hid them, for […..] spies from the British army, and who even compelled to secure themselves. That Your Petitioner emigrated to this Province in the year [178]8 – and has resided here ever since. In conclusion Your Petitioner most respectfully directs Your Excellencys attention to the accompanying testaments. Wherefore Your Petitioner most humbly prays your Excellency will direct that Your petitioner may be entitled to the rights of a U E Loyalist – And Your Petitioner, as in duty bound shall ever pray, &c &c &c” John Ostrander made his mark. “Middleton Talbot District March 2^nd 1840” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Sep 1840 and ordered not recommended [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27]

Certificate of John Geo Bridges J. P. and Doyle McKenny J P. dated 2 Mar 1840 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander

“London District to wit} We the undersigned, do hereby certify that we are acquainted with John Ostrander, Yeoman, of Middleton in the Talbot District, and believe him to be a good subject, of integrity, and whose word may be safely relied on – [Signed] John Geo Bridges J. P. [Signed] Doyle McKenny J. P. Bayham 2 March 1840” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27b]

Certificate of Harmanus Vanderburg dated in Thorold on 4 Feb 1740 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander

“I do humbly Certify that I Emigrated from the United States in the year 1787 and I am personally acquainted with John Ostrander who Came from the United States to Upper Canada in the year 1788 and he served under Command of Colonel Cla[rk] in the Late war with the United States as a Loyal Subject to Great Britain} [Signed] Harmanus Vanderburg Thorold Feby 4 1840” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27c]

Certificate of Jacob Ostrander dated on 5 Feb 1840 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander

“I do hereby Certify that John Ostrander emigrated from the united states to Canada in the year One thousand seven hundred and Eighty Eight And was Personally Acquainted with him In the Late war between the united states and Great Britain and served like a loyal subject to his Country under Capt Thadeus Davis, under Command to Colonel Clark February the 5^th 1840 [Signed] Jacob Ostrander” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27d]

Certificate of Captain A. Bradshaw, 2^nd Lincoln Militia attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander

“I do hereby Certify that I was personally with John Ostrander during the Late war with the United States of America and that he did his duty in the Militia under Colonel Clark as a good and Loyal man [Signed] A Bradshaw Capt 2^nd L. M. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27e]

Certificate of Jacob Upper and John Couke dated on 3 Feb 1840 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander

“We do hereby certify to the best of our knowledge that John Ostrander came to Upper Canada in the year 1788 and that he did Malitia duty in the last American war February 3^rd 1840 [Signed] Jacob Upper [Signed] John Couke” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27f]

Certificate of Peter Ostrander of the Township of Yarmouth, Elgin County dated in Yarmouth on 5 Mar 1840 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander

“London District to wit} Peter Ostrander of the Township of Yarmouth, maketh oath and saith, that he was personally acquainted with John Ostrander from his birth, that the said John Ostrander was born in the United States , at a time when it was a dependency of the British Crown, that during the revolution the said John Ostrander rendered important services to the British army by concealing persons carrying dispatches ~~and was conveying provisions into the woods~~, as also to the prisoners in Gaol confined there by those disaffected to the Crown of Great Britain, that the said John Ostrander was born in that part now known as the State of New York, and removed into this province in the Year 1788 – and has resided here ever since—Sworn before me at Yarmouth this 5^th March 1840 [Signed] John Geo Bridges J P.” Peter Ostrander made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27g]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander of Middleton Township, Norfolk County, Farmer dated at Port Talbot, Elgin County on 25 Oct 1832

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner was located by Colonel Talbot in the year 1819 upon a Lot of 200 acres on Talbot Road East liable to Settlement duties, which he has performed and is ready to pay the Fees required, and your Petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said Lot and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. Port Talbot Octr 25^th 1832 Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert” Read in the Executive Council on 8 Apr 1848 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 45]

Ostrander, Liddy (Davis)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander dated at Niagara on 23 Jan 1797

Certificate of John Small dated on 23 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander

Certificate of Mary Meyers dated on 3 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander

Ostrander, Sarah (Willson)

Upper Canada Land petition of Sarah Ostrander alias Sarah Willson dated in Malahide Township, Elgin County on 18 Jan 1816

“Humbly Sheweth: That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Crowell Willson Esquire of the Township of Willoughby & District of Niagara a UE Loyalist: that she is married to Isaac Ostrander of the township of Malahide Yeoman, And has never received any Land or Order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency may be pleased to Grant her two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, and permit Isaac Swayze of the District of Niagara Esquire, to be her agent to locate the same, and to take out the Deed when completed – And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] Sarah Ostrander, Malahide 18^th Jany. 1816” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 10, Petition Number 17]

Ostrander, Thaddeus

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thaddeus Ostrander of the Township of Malahide farmer dated at Port Talbot on 11 Jun 1836

“Humbly Sheweth; That your Petitioner was located by the Honorable Colonel Talbot in the year 18 [blank], on a lot of One hundred Acres of land in the said Township of Malahide liable to settlement duties which he has performed, and is ready to pay the Fees that may be required. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said lot, - And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – Port Talbot 11^th June 1836.} [Signed] Thaddeus Ostrander. Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. I certify that Thaddeus Ostrander has taken the Oath of allegiance before me—[Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P. Read in the Executive Council on 15 Mar 1838 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 21, Petition Number 5]

Report of the Surveyor General on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thaddeus Ostrander

“Lot No 16 in the 3^rd Concession of the Township of Malahide whereon the Petitioner has been located and performed the Settlement duties as Certified by Colonel Talbot is free from difficulty and may be described if it be Your Excellencys pleasure. SGO 15 March 1838 [Signed] Jno Macauley Surv Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 21, Petition Number 5]

Ostrander, William

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Ostrander of Talbot Road farmer dated at Port Talbot, Elgin County on 26 Nov 1833

“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is the son of Peter Ostrander late of Thorold in the District of Niagara Yeoman – That he was located by Colonel Talbot on a lot of two hundred acres of land on Talbot road ~~being Lot No 11 North side~~ in the year 1817 liable to settling duties which he has performed and is ready to pay the fees that may be required immediately. Wherefore your petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the same lot And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Port albot April 19^th 1827 [Signed] Wm. Ostrander Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. I certify that William Ostrander has taken the oath of allegiance before me 26 Nov 1833 [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” Read in Council on 10 Mar 1834 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 18, Petition Number 34]

Report of the Surveyor General dated 20 Mar 1834 on the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Ostrander

“Lot No 56 Ninth on Talbot Road East in the Township of Yarmouth is free from difficulty and may be described if it be Your Excellencys pleasure SGO 20^th March 1834 [Signed] J Madenhurst” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 18, Petition Number 34]

Outhouse, Sarah Anna (Smith)

Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Smith received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Mar 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served last War on board Sir Henry Clintons barge for the space of three Years, and that [he ……..] last [of] the War on board His Majestys Ship Chatham. That your Petitioner married the daughter of Nicholas Outhouse a U. E. Loyalist—who as well as your Petitioner has never located any of His Majestys Lands, prays Your Honor would be pleased to grant him, and likewise his wife such an attachment of His Majesty’s waste Lands as to your Honor may seem meet – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] James Smith” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 300 acres as an old seaman and 200 acres to his wife as the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 123]

Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J.P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Smith

“I do hereby Certify that Hanah [sic] Smith wife of James Smith is the daughter of Nicholas Outhouse a UE Loyalist [Signed] Isaac Swayze” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 123b]

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 James Smith

“I do hereby certify having known James Smith during the late War in America, for three years he being then on board of Sir Henry Clinton’s Barge having been untill that time on board his Majesty’s Ship Chattam and I do hereby certify having seen his discharge from the service which I now understand is lost – Newark 17^th March 1797—[Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 123c]

Outhouse, Amy (Lowell)

Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797

“Respectfully That your Petitioner has resided in the province for some time, and married the daughter of Nichlas Outhouse, U. E. (a Loyalist)—That your petitioner and his wife, having never received any land, prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant him such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper, and your petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray [Signed] Isaac Lowell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres as UE but Committee of Council see no ground of recommendation for the Petitioner. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75]

Certificate of Abraham Powell dated at York (Toronto) on 12 Feb 1813 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell

“I do Certify that Isaac Lowell of Charlotteville is Married to Ann or Amy the Daughter of Nicholas Outhouse of the same Place a UE Loyalist. Witness my Hand at York this 12^th day of February 1813 [Signed] A Powell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75a]

Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated on 23 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell

“I do Cartify that The Bearer Isaac Lowell Hath taken the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Third and to Defend to the utmost of His Power his sacred parson Crown & Government against all parsons WhatsoEver. Given under My Hand This 23 April 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75b]

Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated on 25 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell

“This is to Certify that Isaac Lowell is an Industrous Man and well approved of by the People at Long Point where he has lived with his [F]amily since last February. Given under My Hand this 25^th day of April 1797 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75d]

Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated at Niagara on 16 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell

“I do hereby Certify that Isaac Lowell married the Daughter of Nichlas Outhouse (a Loyalist) U. E. – [Signed] David Secord JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75e]

Outhouse, Hannah (Caldwell)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Caldwell Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Mar 1797

“Respectfully Sheweth That your Petitioner is daughter of Nicholas Outhouse, and wife to John Caldwell, both U. E Loyalists—and as yet has not received any donation of Lands—prays your Honor would be pleased to allow her a location of such quantity as to your Honor may seem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Hannah Caldwell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 96]

Certificate of Isaac Swayze J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Mar 1797

“I do hereby certify that Hannah Caldwell a wife of John Caldwell and daughter of Nicholas Outhouse two UE Loyalists—having known them as such, and being according recorded—Newark 17^th March 1797 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 96a]

Outhouse, Nicholas

Upper Canada Land Petition of Nicholas Outhouse dated at Niagara on 12 Oct 1796

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner joined the British Troops at Fort Montgomery and remained with them during the war, also that he was a guide to Colonel Robinson’s new raised Corps at S[t]ony Point—Your Petitioner has resided at Turkey Point nigh one year, and purposed to remain in this Country. Your Memorialist therefore trust Your Honor will grant him such a quantity of Land as your Honor may think fit and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Nicholas Outhouse made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1796 and read on 13 Oct. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]

Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 12 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nicholas Outhouse

“I do hereby certify that on this 12^th day of October 1796 Nicholas Outhouse of State of New York appeared before me William Dickson Esquire One of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for and in the Home District and took the oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9a]

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 Nicholas Outhouse—farm lot

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

Outhouse, Phebe (Mayne)

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 ot 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 an who is recorded as such – Newark 17^th March 1797 [Signed] Isaac Sayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 235b]

Outhouse, Sarah Anna

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Smith received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Mar 1797

Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J.P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Smith

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 James Smith

Overholt, Isaac

Grantee: Overholt, Isaac authorized by Paul Averill on 14 Feb; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 14 Feb [1797] by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 14 Concession 7

Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated 13 Nov 1801 attached to the Townsend Report

“these may Sertify that Isaac overholt has Bilt a house and Cleared five acors of Land on Lot No^r forteen in the Seventh Concestion of townsend Sertified By me [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62h]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Overholt, son of Staats Overholt of Clinton dated at Niagara on 20 Oct 1796

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has resided ten years in the Province, but having lived with his Father, never applied for Lands for himself – That Your Petitioner is married & has four Children – and being desirous to occupy Lands of his own – prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him two Hundred acres of Land, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Isaac overholt” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Oct 1796. No Executive Council order on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7b]

Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 20 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Overholt

“I do hereby certify that on the 20^th day of October 1796 Isaac Overholt of Clinton – appeared before me William Dickson Esquire One of His Majestys Justices of the Peace In and for the Home District and took the Oath of Allegiance, and Signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “)” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7c]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Overholt of Clinton dated on 8 Sep 1800

“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner is one of the Sons of Staats Overholt of the above named Township, a Loyalist U. E. as by the Return of the magistrates of the Home District. That your Petitioner has been married several years, and is about 30 years of age and never received any Lands excepting Lot N^o 14 in the 7^th Concession of Townshend [sic] under the nominee of that Township – your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency for the grant of the above Lot and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Isaac overholt signed in presence of Rob^t Nelles” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Oct 1800. Staats Overholt on the List. Read in Council on 7 Oct 1800. Ordered a Magistrate’s certificate of improvement is necessary. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7]

Certificate of Isaac Overholt dated on 8 Sep 1800 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“I Isaac Overholt do make oath that I am upwards of twenty one years of age & never received any Lands from the Crown excepting the Location within mentioned [Signed] Isaac overholt Sworn before me this Eight Day of September 1800 [Signed] Rob^t Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7a]

Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Overholt

“I Robert Nelles Esq^r one of His majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara do hereby certify that Isaac Overholt the Petitioner is the person he describes himself to be, and has never to my knowledge or belief ever received Lands or any order for Lands excepting the Location within mentioned—[Signed] Rob^t Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7a]

Overholt, Jacob

Grantee: Overholt, Jacob authorized by Paul Averill on 14 Feb; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 14 Feb 1797 by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 13 Concession 7

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Overholt son of Staats Overholt of the Township of Clinton dated at Niagara on 20 Oct 1796

“Humbly sheweth—That your petitioner has resided upwards of ten years in the Province, but having lived on Lands of his Father, never applied for any on his own account; That your petitioner being now married prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres of Land, as a Settler, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Jacob Overholt made his mark. “witness T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Oct 1796. No Executive Council order on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6b]

Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 20 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Overholt

“I do hereby certify that on this 20^th day of October 1796 Jacob Overholt of Clinton – appeared before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District and took the oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson JP. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6c]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Overholt of Clinton dated on 8 Sep 1800

“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner is one of the Sons of Staats Overholt, of the above Named Township a Loyalist, U. E. as by the Return of the Magistrates of the Home District appears – That your Petitioner is about twenty Eight years of age, – and never Received any Lands, Excepting Lott N^o 13 in the 7^th Concession of Townsend in the western District – your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency for the Grant of the above Lot and your Petitioner as in Duty bound Shall Ever Pray—” Jacob Overholt made his mark. “Signed in Presence of Rob^t Nelles” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Oct 1800. Ordered a Magistrate’s Certificate of the quantity of improvement is necessary. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6]

Certificate of Jacob Overholt dated on 8 Sep 1800 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“I Jacob Overholt of Clinton do Make Oath that I am upwards of twenty one years of Age and never have Received any Lands from the Crown, Excepting the Location within Mentioned” Jacob Overholt made his mark. “Taken & Sworn before me this 8^th Day of September 1800—[Signed] Rob^t Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6a]

Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Overholt

“I Robert Nelles one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace in the District of Niagara do hereby Certify that Jacob Overholt the Petitioner is the Person he Describes himself to be, and has never to my knowledge & belief Ever Received Lands or any Order for Lands Excepting the Location within mentioned [Signed] Rob^t Nelles JP [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6a]

Owens, Asa

Upper Canada Land Petition of Asa Owens of Gainsborough dated on 18 Apr 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner came into this province in the year 1795. Has not Received any Lands and Wishing to Become a Liver in the Province prays your Honor would Be pleased to Grant him 200 Acres of the waist Lands of the Crown And as in duty Bound your Petitioner Will Ever pray” Asa Owens made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Apr 1797. Ordered inadmissible not being of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “O” Bundle 1, Miscellaneous 1789-1816, Petition Number 29]

Certificate of David Secord dated on 18 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Asa Owens

“I do Certify that the Bearer Asa Owens hath taken the oath to Bare faith and true Allegiance To His Majesty King George and Defend to the utmost of His Power His Sacred person Crown and Government against all persons whatsoever—Given under My Hand this 18 April 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “O” Bundle 1, Miscellaneous 1789-1816, Petition Number 29b]

Owen, Elijah

Upper Canada Land Petition of Elijah Owen dated at Niagara on 3 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Elijah Owen – millwright—who has a wife and one child- has been in the Province since December last—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him at Long Point 200 acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 11 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 5]

Owen, Elizabeth (Buchner)

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

“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henry Boughner [sic: Buchner], a U. E. Loyalist, that she is married to Abner Owen of the Township of Woodhouse, and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays, that your Excellency may be pleased to grant her Two Hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown; and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray, [Signed] Elizabeth Owen” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Owen, Epenetus

Upper Canada Land Petition of Epenetus Owen dated at Niagara on 10 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Epenetus Owen, miller from Tioga County in the State of New York – lately arrived in the Province with his Family consisting of his wife, Six Sons & three Daughters—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 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 & family Six Hundred acres of land at the 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. [Signed] Epenetus Owen” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 May 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 8b]

Certificate of David Secord dated 10 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Epenetus Owen

“The bearer Epinetus Owins [sic] Fifty years of Age born in New York State professing the Christian Religion and by Trade a farmer having been this Day Examined by Me and Taken The Oaths prescribed by Law is Recommended for a Location of Two Hundred Acres of Land Within this District provided it does not Appear From the Surveyors books that he has had any Prior Grant of Lands in any District of this Province—Given Under My Hand this 10 Day of May 1796 [Signed] David Secord To the Deputy Surveyor of the Home District” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 May 1796 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 8]

Certificate of Robert Kerr dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Epenetus Owen

“This is to certify that Epenetus Owen has taken the Oath of Allegiance (this Day) to his Majesty King George The Third before me [Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 8a]

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