Land Petitions of the Long Point Settlers "W"

Walker, Abraham

Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Walker of the Township of Rainham dated at Niagara on 30 Aug 1796

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has been long since resident in the Settlement of Long Point – and was authorised by his Excellency the Lieu^t Governor, thro’ his Letter to M^r Chewett Dept. Surveyor, to remain there; that since the Survey thereof, it appears your Petitioner’s improvement falls on Lot N^o 17 – in front of the township of Rainham. He therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to confirm him in the possession of the said Lot and as in Duty bound your petitioner will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Oct 1796 and read the same day. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to be confirmed if proper. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]

Walker, Henry

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

“The Petition of Henry Walker—who has never received any Land. 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 at the settlem^t of Long point upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, such quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres of Land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 45]

Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated 7 Jun 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Walker

“This is to certify that the bearer Henry Walker has this Day taken the Oath of Allegiance to his Majesty King George the Third – Niagara 7^th June 1796 [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 45a]

Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated 7 Jun 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Walker

“The bearer Henry Walker by Birth an Englishman, has been one Year in this Province is recommended—as a Settler Given under my hand at Niagara this 7^th Day of June 1796 [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 45c]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Walker dated at Niagara on 7 Jul 1797

“Humbly sheweth—That your petitioner has received 200 acres of Land for which he is thankful, but having married Mary, the Daughter of Solomon Austin, late of North Carolina, a Loyalist U. E. your petitioner humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in behalf of his wife and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Henry Walker made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jul 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered Mary Walker recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 38]

Walker, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John, Isaac & Ralph Walker dated at Niagara on 30 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of John, Isaac & Ralph Walker, Sons of William Walker, late of North Carolina – Respectfully shews That your Petitioners are of age, excepting Ralph who wants about 6 months to complete his Twenty first year and have never applied for or received any Lands in the Province— That your petitioners are desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That they are ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that they profess the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and have lived inoffensively in the country which they have left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant them severally upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, such quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]

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: Walker, John authorized by Paul Averill on 28 Dec 1796; Oath taken in the Council office; Lot asked for: Lot 2 Concession 8; This quiets a warrant for 200 acres to him dated 28 Dec. 1796, not the same man as in Oxford on the Rideau

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: Walker, Isaac authorized by Paul Averill on 28 Dec [1796]; Oath taken in the Council office; Lot asked for: Lot 8 Concession 8

Walker, Ralph

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: Walker, Ralph authorized by Paul Averill on 28 Dec [1796]; Oath taken in the Council office; Lot asked for: Lot 8 Concession 7

Walker, Peter

Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Walker dated on 2 Sep 1795

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came to this Province near three years since, made application to your Excellency for Land to improve upon was permitted to settle on the North side of Lake Rie, and referred to M^r Chewett who was then sent to Long Point, & who informed your Petitioner that if he did not go far above Pattersons Creek that he would be clear of reserves. —your Petioner settled and improved at Pattersons Creek, and as he has ever been faithful to His Majesty, prays that your Excellency will please to give him a grant for such Land at and contiguous to the place he now lives as through your Goodness may seem meet, and your Petitioner in Duty bound will ever pray. —[Signed] Peter Walker” No Executive Council dates or notation on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 25]

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

“The Petition of Peter Walker, of the Settlement of Long Point—Respectfully Shews—That your Petitioner was confirmed in the possession of the Lot whereon he lives, by your Excellency in Council. That having a Family & finding the Lot in his read vacant and grantable Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him the same upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24]

Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Walker

“This is to certify that the Bearer Peter Walker has taken the Oath of allegiance to his Majesty King George the Third this Day Niagara 7^th June 1796 [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24b]

Walker, William Sr.

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Walker late of the Province of North Carolina, Loyalist dated at Niagara on 13 May 1796 [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“Respectfully Shews—That your Petitioner came into the Province two years ago, with his Family consisting of a wife & Ten children – & has received for himself & them 1200 acres of Land. That altho’ your Petitioner by no means presumes to ask any indemnification for his Losses, yet he hopes your Excellencys Indulgence, to state, that from his Attachment to Government and having joined the Army of Lord Cornwallis, he lost all his property both real and personal, to a considerable amount his Lands having been 800 Acres – for which losses he never had an opportunity to apply, as no Commissioner, to his knowledge, ever came to North Carolina—He also begs leave to add, that since his arrival in this Province, and before he could raise sufficient to support his Family he has expended upwards of £700 NY C^y – not to mention the charges of his Journey from Carolina—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant his Family such addition to the Lands they have received as to your Excellency in your wisdom may seem meet, and that the same may be in the Township of Townsend, Settlement of Long Point – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 May and read in Council on 12 Jul. If the Petitioner’s children are of age they will receive Land in their own rights. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 46]

Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated at Niagara on 13 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Walker

“This is to certify that the bearer William Walker, has a Wife and ten Children, and is an industrious man and a good farmer—[Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 46b]

Walker, William 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: Walker, William, Junior authorized by Paul Averill on 28 Dec; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 9 Jan 1797 by J. Muirhead, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 1 Concession 9

Warner, Christian

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Warner, a Serjeant of Butlers late Rangers and John Stacey late of the Naval Department

“Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialists have both been in the Service of His Majesty, and about four years ago Your Memorialist went to Long Point and located your Petitioners Christian Warner Four hundred acres and John Stacey two hundred acres—since which your Petitioners understand that part of said Lands are claimed by Nathan Barnum. your Petitioners from their situation said John Stacey being settled on said lands Humbly Pray that your Petitioners may be confirmed in their locations should it appear meet to your Excellency and your Memorialists will as in duty Bound Ever Pray. [Signed] Christⁿ Warner, John Stacey” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 8 Jul 1794. Ordered rejected. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 33]

Warren, Henry

Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Warren dated at Niagara on 17 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins] [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“The Petition of Henry Warren of Bertie, Son of John Warren of Fort Erie Esq^r – and who has never received any Land—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. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Such Quantity of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Henry Warren” Added note: The petitioner’s Family consists of his Wife, Two Sons and a Daughter. Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 400 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 20]

Certificate of William Jarvis dated at the Sec^ys Office on 20 Feb 1808 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Warren

“M^r Henry Warren has paid the Patent Fees on the half of no. 3 5 Conⁿ & the whole of Lot N^o 7 4^th Conⁿ Charlotteville in his own Name £3.5.2 and for Lot 24 3^d Conⁿ Bertie in his own Name 3.5.2 and for his Brother John Warren Jun^r for Lot N^o 2 4 Conⁿ Charlotteville 3.5.2 Total £9.15.6 [Signed W^m Jarvis Sec^y [To] Mess^rs Chewett & Ridout” Added note the OC for the above persons have been returned to the CO as stayed for Payment of Survey” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 20b]

Warren, John Jr.

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Warren Junior dated at Niagara pm 17 May 1796 [Using a pre-printed form with fill-ins] [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“The Petition of John Warren Jun^r of Bertie Esq^r Son of John Warren of Fort Erie, Esq^r who has never received any Land – 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. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him such quatity of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] John Warren Jun^r” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 400 acres if of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 21]

Mentioned in the certificate of William Jarvis dated at the Sec^ys Office on 20 Feb 1808 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Warren

“M^r Henry Warren has paid the Patent Fees on the half of no. 3 5 Conⁿ & the whole of Lot N^o 7 4^th Conⁿ Charlotteville in his own Name £3.5.2 and for Lot 24 3^d Conⁿ Bertie in his own Name 3.5.2 and for his Brother John Warren Jun^r for Lot N^o 2 4 Conⁿ Charlotteville 3.5.2 Total £9.15.6 [Signed W^m Jarvis Sec^y [To] Mess^rs Chewett & Ridout” Added note the OC for the above persons have been returned to the CO as stayed for Payment of Survey” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 20b]

Weeks, Amos

Upper Canada Land Petition of Amos Weeks dated at Niagara on 6 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed for with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Amos Weeks 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 Two Hundred acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for two hundred acres of land 8 Oct 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 50]

Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amos Weeks

“The bearer Amos Weeks, twenty two years of age, born in West Chester, State of new york, 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 200, acres of Land, within this District, provided it does not appear from the Surveyor’s books, that he has had any Prior Grant of Lands in any District of this Province. Given under my hand this 29^th Day of May 1796 at Niagara [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 50d]

Certificate of Duncan McCall and Francis L Walsh dated at York (Toronto) on 6 Dec 1826 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amos Weeks

“[This] is to certify that Amos Weeks is now living, retained his [……] soldering the late war with the united forces [……ica], without suspicion of aiding or supporting the enemy—and that he did his duty in defence of this Province as far as required – [Signed] Duncan McCall, Capt 1^st N. M—Francis L Walsh J. P. Londⁿ D^t” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 50a]

Notation of the Surveyor General’s Office dated 6 Dec 1826 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amos Weeks

“Amos Weeks O. C. 8 Oct 1796 for 200 acres. Located on Lot N^o 9 8^th Con: Walpole – for which no description has issued SGO 6 Dec^r 1826” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 50b]

Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office dated at York, U. C. on 7 Dec 1826 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amos Weeks

“John Welsh as Ag^t for Amos Weeks has paid into this office, the fee of survey on two hundred acres of Land, under regulation of 9^th July 1796 pursuant to an order in council of the 8^th Oct^r 1796. Survey, 1.7.6 Currency for the Receiver General [Signed] G. Hamilton N^o 34 York 7 Dec^r 1826- Received the Patent fee £3.5.2 Curry. [Signed Sam^l Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 50c]

Weishuhn, Henry

Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Weishuhn dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Jul 1794 [Requesting a location in the Long Point Settlement but did not settle there]

“Most humbly Sheweth—That your Excellencys Petitioner has served in the 3 Batton of His Majesty’s Sixtieth, or Royal American Regiment of Foot during last Rebellion as Serjeant Major—That your Petitioner wishing to avail himself of His Majestys most Gracious Bounty for himself, wife and five children, begs Leave to apply for an Allotment of Land His Majesty most graciously allows; And further begs for an additional Bounty, the Quantity of which your Petitioner most humbly submits to your Excellencys Wisdom, and your Petitioner will ever pray--]Signed] H Weishuhn” Read in Council on 9 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 29 Jul. Ordered to know if his petition was granted 2 Apr 1795 and desired to have it presented to His Excellency again. Eight hundred Acres for himself and family. See the petition of petitioner’s son J. W. Weishuhn received in Council 6 Dec 1809. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 43]

Letter dated at the Surveyor General’s Office addressed to John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council on 7 Nov 1809 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Weishuhn

“It appears that Henry Weishuhn has located only 100 Acres being the Front or Northerly half of Lot N^o 20 in the 3^rd Concessⁿ of Windham—under an O. C. of 3^rd Aug^t 1795—& not 29 July 1795 [Signed] Chewett & Ridout ASG” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 43a]

Undated notation attached to the attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Weishuhn

“Weishuhn was Ordered Eight hundred Acres 29^th Jul 1795 Query granted and Described. Inquire of W^m Chewett Esq^r” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 43b]

Welch, Thomas

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Welch dated on 4 Jun 1794

“That your Petitioner was duly appointed and Commissioned in June 1783 as Captain of a Company of Associated Loyalists at New York by our present Right Honourable Governor General, then Sir Guy Carleton, which said Company had been Previously Captured with My Lord Cornwallis at York Town in Virginia. That your Petitioner has never been any other than a Sincere and faithful Friend and Subject to the British Government and as Such, Commenced his Services in His Majestys then British Provincial Forces in the year 1759; and Still adhering to his Loyalty, joined his Majestys Standard in the time of the late Rebellion in America and Continued in His Majestys Service until the end of the War. That your Petitioner obtained a Grant for 550 Acres of Land in New Brunswick, as a Reduced Quarter Master in the Provincial Corps of Maryland Loyalists, about Twenty five acres whereof only was fit for Cultivation. your Petitioner therefore most Humbly Prayeth that your Excellency will be pleased to take his Case into Consideration, and Grant to your Petitioner & Family Three thousand Acres or such other Quantity of Land within this Province as to your Excellency shall seem meet and that the same be located on so much vacant Land lying between the mouth of the Chippewa Creek, the head of Lake Ontario, the Indian Lands on the Grant River and Lake Erie and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] Thomas Welch” No Executive Council dates on the petition. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to assign 2500 acres according to the prayer of the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 21]

Certificate of Thomas Welch J. P. dated 31 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burgess

“The Bearer James Burges, who has resided my nearest Neighbour ever since I resided in this Township, has as far as I can learn, always supported the Character of an Industrious Honest Man, and good Subject. Given under my Hand at Thorold in the 3^d Riding & County of Lincoln, in the Home District, Province of Upper Canada this 31^st Day of October 1796 [Signed] Thomas Welch J. P.” Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 107a]

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 31^st 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 & M^r 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 – N^o 12 & if you wish to lease a reserve, (for none can be granted) – to apply for the Lease by Petition to the Sur^r & 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]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Welch dated at Thorold on 5 Dec 1796

“Sheweth That soon after the arrival of your Petitioner with his Family in this Province in November 1793 with Moses Nevill and John Neville and their Families, The wives of the said John & Moses being Martha and Elizabeth, both [own] Sisters of Mary the wife of your Petitioner, Your Petitioner was encouraged by His Excellency Lieutenant Governor Simcoe to ask for Six hundred Acres of Land for each of the said two Families. That Elizabeth, wife of the said Moses hath Six Children and Martha wife of the said John Two Children. That the said Moses & John are both Loyal and faithful Subjects to His Majesty and have received each Two Hundred Acres of Land in the Township of Humberstone, and are in the opinion of your Petitioner, in a Condition to Cultivate more than Two hundred Acres each. That both the said Moses and the said John are at this time residing and Improving on their respective allotments in Humberstone aforesaid. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly Prayeth That your Honours will be pleased to take the Case of the said Moses Nevill, and of the said John Nevill into Consideration and grant that they may each receive the Additional quantity of Four hundred Acres, or such other quantity of Land to be Located on so much vacant Land lying within the County of Norfolk, as to your Honours Shall seem meet, And Your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever Pray. [Signed] Thomas Welch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered deferred till His Excellency’s return. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 81]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Welch and Mary his wife of the Township of Thorold in the County of Lincoln dated at Thorold on 5 Dec 1796

“Humbly Sheweth. That Hannah Mitchell, mother to the said Mary Welch, late of the County aforesaid Deceased had in her life time Assigned to her Lot Number twenty four in the first Concession of the Township of Humberstone Containing about One hundred and Ninety Acres. That the said Hannah Mitchell in her life time at different times expressed to your Petitioners and others, a very great desire that her grand son Ephraim Cole Mitchell might have the said Lot of Land Granted to him, and on her Death Bed requested that your Petitioners would use their best endeavours to procure the Title Grant in his the said Ephraim Cole Mitchells Name, And as the Children of your Petitioners would Inherit, if the Title Grant should Issue in the Name of the said Deceased; and your Petitioners being fearful that their Children at a future period might not be so well disposed as your Petitioners are to do Justice to their Cousin the said Ephraim Cole Mitchell. Your Petitioners therefore most Humbly pray That Your Honours will be pleased to take the Case of the Fatherless Ephraim Cole Mitchell into Consideration and Confirm him the said Lot of Land, and as the said Lot is much injured by an Arm or branch of the great Cranberry Swamp which extends quite across the said Lot so as to render about the one half thereof unfit for Cultivation, that Your Honours will be pleased to Grant unto the said Ephraim Cole Mitchell in lieu of such useless lands, Such a quantity of Land within the said Township of Humberstone as to your Honours shall seem meet, and your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Thomas Welch, Mary Welch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered the Council cannot interfere with legal rights. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 82]

Certificate of Thomas Welch dated at Thorold on 5 Dec 1796 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“Home District Upper Canada} To Wit I do hereby Certify that an Arm or branch of the Great Cranberry Swamp extends quite across the Lot N^o 24 in the first Concession of the Township of Humberstone, so as to render about the one half of the said Lot unfit for Cultivation. [Signed] Thomas Welch, J. P. and Deputy Surveyor” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 82c]

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 N^o 12 in the 5^th 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

M^r Hamilton Agent for M^rs Mary Welch has paid into this Office three Pounds five Shillings and two pence Pro. Curr^y the Patent fee under Regulation of 1796 on 200 Acres of Land ordered her in Council on the 25^th July 1797 – £3.8.2 Pro: Cur^y To John Small Esq^r Clerk of the E Council [Signed F. Heward” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 113b]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas and Mary Welch dated at Thorold on 5 Dec 1796

“The Petition of Thomas Welch and Mary his Wife of the Township of Thorold in the County of Lincoln and Home District of the said Province most Humbly Sheweth. That the said Mary Welch one of your Petitioners is the Daughter of a Loyalist, which your Petitioners humbly hope may appear by the Deposition of John Potts, Accompanying this Petition. That your Petitioner being desirous to remove to the County of Norfolk in the Province aforesaid being thereunto called by virtue of a late appointment in the County: Your Petitioners therefore most Humbly Pray That your Honours will be pleased to grant them Such a quantity of Land within the County of Norfolk as to your Honours Shall Seem meet, and Your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] Thomas Welch, Mary Welch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Dec 1796. Ordered proof insufficient. Read again in Council on 12 Apr 1798. Ordered the petitioner permitted to exchange one of the Lots granted him in another Township for the Lot prayed for in the County of Norfolk. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 69]

Deposition of John Potts dated on 16 Nov 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas and Mary Welch

“Upper Canada Home District} To Wit On the Sixteenth Day of November Seventeen hundred and Ninety six, personally Came and appeared before me John Burch Esquire, one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District aforesaid, John Potts of thirty two Years of Age, who being first Sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, Deposeth and Saith That he this Deponant was well acquainted with M^rs Mary Welch’s Family who resided in Harford County in the former Province now state of Maryland. That Thomas Mitchell, Father to the said Mary Welch, was to this Deponants Certain knowledge a true friend to the British Government during the late American War. This Deponant further Saith upon his oath aforesaid, that the said Thomas Mitchell in the time of the late war aforesaid, suffered much in his property by fines Trible Taxes &c on account of his Loyalty And further this Deponant Saith not [Signed] John Potts Sworn Before Me the day & date as Above [Signed] John Burch J Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 69b]

West, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John West dated on 26 Oct 1796

“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner has served in His Majesty late Corps of Butlers Rangers, as a Private Soldier, has as yet Drawn no lands, as his Majestys Bounty—but has been Marked for a Lot at Long Point Number 17, in 2^d Range, on the Surveyor Generals Maps. Prays your Honor to Confirm him in that, and Grant him an additional quantity of one Hundred acres as his Military Lands and as in duty Bound Your Petitioner will ever Pray—[Signed] John West” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered recommended to make up his military lands to 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 117]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John West dated on 20 Jul 1797

“Humbly Shews That he has improved on Lot 17 in Walsingham prays a Grant of One Hundred Acres to compleat his Military Land he having served his Majesty in Col^l Butlers Rangers during the American War – Your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] John West” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 300 acres including former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 148]

Westbrook, Andrew

Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Westbrook dated on 31 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Andrew Westbrook – son of Anthony Westbrook who served with Cap^t Brandt – during the American war – respectfully shews – That your Petitioner never received any Lands. That he 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. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Four Hundred acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jun 1796 and read in Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for three hundred acres on producing a certificate for service. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 14]

Westbrook, Anthony

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

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

Upper Canada Land Petition of Anthony Westbrook dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Jul 1796

“Most Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner entered into the Service in the Year 1777, and served under Captain Joseph Brant to the end of the War, one Month in Prison with Irons on his Hands and Feet, and suffered every hardship that was in the power of the Rebels to inflict, and for his steady attachment & Loyalty to his King, lost all his Lands, Cattle &^c and never has got the smallest Compensation for the same, as your petitioner is growing old and infirm, he begs that your Excellency will be pleased to take his case into Consideration, & Grant him such relief as your Excellency in your wisdom may think fit. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray. —[Signed] Anthony Westbrook” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Jun [sic: Jul] 1796 and read in Council on 5 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 300 acres as a soldier and his family lands if entitled to them. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1]

Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 8 Jul 1793

“This is to Certify that the Bearer Anthony Westbrook was at the burning of Warren Bush the fall 1781 – and behaved as a good soldier & faithfull Loyalist, and was unfortunately taken Prisoner on his return home from that Expedition. —[Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1a]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Anthony Westbrook dated at Niagara on 3 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Anthony Westbrook late volunteer in the Indian Department under Cap^t Brant & Cap^t Tyse – Respectfully shews that your Petitioner has a wife & five Children in the year 1785 – & that he never located any Land for himself or them – 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 & family Nine Hundred acres of land at the River Thames or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1b]

Westbrook, Haggai

Upper Canada Land Petition of Haggai Westbrook of the full age of 21 years dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 7 Jan 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is son of Anthony Westbrook, a Loyalist and late of the Indian Department, that having never received any Land prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in the Long Point Settlement and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: I do certify this Petition was personally applied for by Haggai Westbrook [Signed] Thom^s Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr. Ordered proofs of age and good behaviour and competency to cultivate wanting. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 72]

Westbrook, Joel

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joel Westbrook late a Private in Butlers Rangers dated at Niagara on 15 Jun 1796

“Respectfully shews – That your Petitioner having chiefly resided on the Grand River, now the Ouse, since his discharge, never applied for any Land – Prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him 300 acres of Land in the Township above the Delaware village on the Thames, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for three hundred acres upon producing his discharge. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 69]

Certificate of Robert Hamilton J. P. dated at Queenston on 14 Nov 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joel Westbrook

“That Joel Westbrook was a Ranger discharged from that Corps in 1784 is Certified by [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P. & by [Signed] Solomon Seacord Lieu^t Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 69b]

Westbrook, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Westbrook of Ancaster dated at Newark (Niagara-one-the-Lake) on 1 Mar 1797

“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is a son of Anthony Westbrook, late of the Indian Department- that he is married to a niece of Surveyor Jones- by whom has one child- that he has received 200 acres of Land which he has much improved- and having resided in this Province during part of the American war- & never since left it- prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him an additional lot of Land, or such quantity as to your Honor may seem meet, and Your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Westbrook” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered no ground of recommendation. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 95]

Wheeler, James

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Wheeler of the Township of Rainham, in the District of London dated at Charlotteville on 26 Sep 1821

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner, having served as a a private soldier in his Majestys late Regiment of Glengary Light infantry Fencibles and being duly discharged therefrom as will appear by the accompanying Voucher and having also served as a Flanker in the 2^nd Lincoln Militia in the year 1812 as will appear by Vouchers hereto annexed. Humbly prays your Excellency would graciously please to take his case into Consideration and grant him One hundred acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown And your Petitioner As in Duty Bound Will ever pray [Signed] James Wheeler” Received at Government House on 22 Jan 1823. Ordered referred for the Surveyor General to report for the information of the Honorable Executive Council. Report of Surveyor General Thomas Ridout: It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any Land. Read in Council on 9 Jul 1823. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 13, Petition Number 108]

Certificate dated at the Adjutant General’s Office on 4 Feb 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Wheeler

“I do hereby Certify that the within named James Wheeler has been returned to this office as a Flanker in the Second Regiment of Lincoln Militia, but he has not received a Certificate for Land from this office for his Services as such [Signed] N. Coffin, Colonel Adj^t Gen^l Militia – For Upp: Canada” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 13, Petition Number 108a]

Discharge Papers issued to James Wheeler dated on 10 Apr 1816 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“His Majesty’s Glengary Regiment of Light Infantry Light Fencibles, whereof Major General Edward Baynes is Colonel. These are to Certify that James Wheeler in Cap^t Cochranes company, in the Glengary Light Infantry Fenciles aforesaid, born in the Parish of Sandwich in or near the town of Sandwich in the County of Upper Canada having enlisted for a limited service, and hath served for the space of three years and – days, but in consequence of having Completed his term of Service for which he Inlisted is hereby discharged; having first received all just demands of Pay, Cloathing, &c. from his entry in the said Regiment, to the date of this Discharge as appears by the receipt on the back hereof. And to prevent any Improper use being made of this Discharge, by its falling into improper hands – the following is a description of the said James Wheeler. He is about Twenty five years of age, is Five feet nine inches in height Black hair, Hazle eyes, Sallow complexion and by trade a Labourer. Given under my Hand and Seal of the Regiment at York U. Canada this Tenth day of April 1816. [Signed] Fra^s Battersbey L^t Colonel Commanding Glengarry Light Infantry.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 13, Petition Number 108b]

Notation on the Discharge Papers issued to James Wheeler attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“I certify that the above named James Wheeler hath Served faithfully in the Glengary Light Infantry for the full period for which he Inlisted and always behaved himself as a good Soldier and is entitled to one Hundred acres of Crown Lands [Signed] Fra^s Battersbey L^t Colonel Com^d” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 13, Petition Number 108b]

Acknowledgement on the Discharge Papers issued to James Wheeler attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“I James Wheeler do acknowledge, that I have received all my Cloathing, Pay, arrears of Pay, and all just demand whatever from the time of my enlisting in the Regiment mentioned on the other side, on this day of my discharge. Witness my Hand this Fourth day of April 1816. James Wheeler made his mark. “witness John Cochrane Captⁿ Gleng^y L^t Inf^y” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 13, Petition Number 108c]

Certificate issued at the Quarter Master General’s Office at Quebec on 21 Mar 1823 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Wheeler

“This is to Certify that James Wheeler – Late Private – Late Glengary Regiment of Light Infantry, has not applied to this Department for Land at any of the Military Settlements in Canada, previous to 24^th December 1822 By Command Jm^s Parker Capt. & D. A. [….]” “P. S. Your Discharge is returned herewith—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 13, Petition Number 108d]

Certificate of Thomas Clark dated at York (Toronto) on 26 Mar 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Wheeler

“This is to Certify that James Wheeler (a Canadian) Served Six months in the Flank Company of the 2^d Lincoln Militia in the year 1812 and behaved well – after which he enlisted into the Glengary Regiment—[Signed] Thomas Clark” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 13, Petition Number 108e]

White, Detrick

Upper Canada Land petition of Detrick White dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 12 Aug 1795

“Humblly Sheweth That your Petitioner early evinced his Loyalty to His Majesty by Associating with the Loyalists in Maryland he was unfortunate was imprisoned and suffered everything but Death. He some years since came to this Province and improved on Land on Long Point Bay when he expected to enjoy peace. —Your Petitioner hopes your Excellency will permit him to Enjoy the Lot on which he has improved, as he has sent for his Family consisting of a wife and Five children; 3 of his children are Boys and he flatters himself, they will be only Peaceable Citizens but will take upon Firelock if required. Wherefore your Petitioner Prays that your Excellency will please to give him a further Grant to Accommodate his children—and he in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Detrick White” Note of the Executive Council: “D White 1812 […] Son of John or Joseph White – please [….] the No of the lot.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Aug 1795. Ordered the lot prayed for has been already granted to the Petitioner and […..] to more than three hundred acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6]

“Warrant issued to Detrick White attached to his Upper Canada Land Petitin

”Granted to Detrick White a Lot of land which he occupies in Long Point Bsy – Acres. Order of Council 7^th July 1796 [Signed] Alexr McDonell C, C, S. C. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6b]

White, Nathaniel

Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathaniel White, Farmer dated at Niagara on 12 May 1796

“Respectfully shews That your Petitioner has resided 11 years in the Province & has a wife & two Children – that he has received a Magistrate’s recommendation for 200 acres of Land in the County of Lincoln, but not having yet located them – prays your Excellency would be pleased to direct the Act^g Surveyor General may assign him the same in the Settlement of Long Point & your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul [1796] Ordered not recommended. Called on 10 Jan 1797. Ordered to be laid before the Council. Read again in the Executive Council on 4 Apr 1797. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 98]

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 24 Jan 1797 signed by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith

21 Sep 1796 Nathaniel White—farm lot

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

Whiting, Isaac

I. Whiting was listed for Lot 14 Concession 1 in the Townsend Report of Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 as calling at his office for location, but not bring any authority with him. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Whiting received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun 1797

“Isaac Whiting your humble petitioner Resident in this your province for upwards of three years having usurpt and improved on the Lot N^o 14 in first Concession in Townsend, and now comes forth humbly petitioning to your Honor and Council for four hundred acres of Land nor doubting but your honor will be graciously pleased to grant the same, and your humble petitioner will ever pray: holding himself in duty bound to occupy and improve the same [Signed] Isaac Whiting” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun 1797. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to report. Read in Council on 5 Feb 1798. Messrs. Chewetth and Ridout. Please to report on this petition. Received at the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on 4 Feb 1807. Ordered referred to the Executive Council. Read in Council on 6 Feb 1807. Ordered recommended that the Petitioner be confirmed in Lot 14 1^st Concession of Townsend under the Old Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 39]

Certificate of Richard Beasley, J. P. dated at York (Toronto) on 21 Jun 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Whiting

“I do Certify that Isaac Whiting is an Actual Setler in this Province in Pearces Township known by the name of Townsend since the year 1794 and that he is an Industrious man. [Signed] Richard Besley J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 39d]

Certificate of Paul Averill attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Whiting

“this is to Certify that Isaac Whiting was the Vary first Settler here in Townsend and had the promis of four hundred acors of Land – two for his wife and two for himself from A Perce Certifyed and […]ed by me [Signed] Paul Averill” a[g]ent for Andrew Perc and Asosiats” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 39e]

Receipt of William Jarvis, Provincial Secretary dated at the Secretary’s Office on 7 Feb 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Whiting

“Richard Beasley has paid the Patent fees on Lot N^o 14 in the 1^st Conⁿ of Townsend Reg^s 6^th Jan^y 1796 – W^m Jarvis Sec^y [To] The Su^r General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 39b]

Report of Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout dated at the Surveyor General’s Office at York (Toronto) on 3 Feb 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Whiting

“May it please your Excellency! In obedience to your Excellencys order of reference to [….] to report upon the petition of Isaac Whiting – We respectfully inform your Excellency, that “I. Whiting” has been entered upon Lot N^o 14 in the 1^st Concession of Townsend as stated in the Report upon that Township in the year 1797 – and a Document is lodged in this office, which shews that on the 3^d September 1797, I. Whiting was granted 200 acres of Land; but the order of Council has not been lodged, nor has any Fees been paid—all which is humbly submitted to your Excellencys wisdom [Signed] Chewett & Ridout Act^g Survey^rs Gen^l” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 39c]

Widener, John

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Widner [signed Widener] received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797

Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner has resided in this Province for upwards of a Year, and brought his family with him—That your Petitioner has taken the Oaths &c. wherefore prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him a location of Two hundred acres and your Pet^r as in duty bound will ever pray—John Widener” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a settler on producing a satisfactory character from Mr. Hamilton. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 136]

Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 8 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Widner

“I do hereby Certify that on this 8^th May 1797 – [John] Widener 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 & signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 136b]

Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 13 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Widner

“Personaly Appeared before me Robert Hamilton Esq^r one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace for the Home district of Upper Canada John Hart Mason in this District who on Oath declared that John Wedner with his Family came into this Settlement last Winter & that he verily believes that they purpose to become Settlers therein—Sworn before me at Queenston May 13^th 1797 – [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P. [Signed] John Hart” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 136c]

Wier, 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: Wier, John authorized by Paul Averill on 30 Jan 1797; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 31 Jan [1797]; by G. Forsyth, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 19 Concession 3

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William and John Weirs [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 13 May 1797

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner settled on Lot n^o 20—3^rd Concession, and your Petitioner’s Brother on Lot n^o 19—3^rd by the recommendation of Paul Averill – in Township of Townsend—but your petitioner having been given to understand, that such recommendation was of no effect, prays your Honor would be pleased to confirm him and Brother, they having made improvements on the same, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Wm Weirs” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 May 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for confirmation. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123]

Receipt issue by the Receiver General’s Office at York (Toronto) on 1 Jul 1831 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William and John Weirs

“John Weirs has paid into this office the fee of survey on Two hundred Acres of Land, under regulation of 9^th July 1796 pursuant to an Order in Council of the 13^th May 1797—Survey, £1.7.6 Curr^y For the Receiver General [Signed] W. Rose” Added receipt of Samuel Ridout: “N^o 198 York 1^st July 1831 Received the Patent Fee £3.5.2 Curr^y – [Signed] Sam^l Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123e]

Certificate of Charles Ingersoll dated at Oxford on 21 Jun 1831 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William and John Weirs

“This may Certify that I have am acquainted with M^r John Wier of Burford for many years and believe him to be a worthy Inhabitant and a Loyal man [Signed] Charles Ingersoll” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123f]

Wier, William

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: Wier, William authorized by Paul Averill on 30 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 31 Jan [1797] by G. Forsyth Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 20 Concession 3

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William and John Weirs [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 13 May 1797

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner settled on Lot n^o 20—3^rd Concession, and your Petitioner’s Brother on Lot n^o 19—3^rd by the recommendation of Paul Averill – in Township of Townsend—but your petitioner having been given to understand, that such recommendation was of no effect, prays your Honor would be pleased to confirm him and Brother, they having made improvements on the same, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Wm Weirs” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 May 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for confirmation. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123]

Receipt issue by the Receiver General’s Office at York (Toronto) on 2 Jun 1827 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William and John Weirs

“John Raddenhurst, Esq^r York, U. C. 2^nd June 1827 for William Weirs has paid into this office the fee of survey on two hundred Acres of Land, under regulation of 9^th July 1796 pursuant to an order in council of the 13^th May 1797—Survey, £1.7.6 Currency for the Receiver General [Signed] G. Hamilton” Added receipt of Thomas Ridout: “N^o 50 York 2^nd June 1827 Received the Patent Fee on the above mentioned 200 Acres £3.5.2 C^y – for Samuel Ridout [Signed] Tho^s Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123b]

Notation of Surveyor General Thomas Ridout dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 20 Jul 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William and John Weirs

“William Weir wishes to pay the patent Fee of 200 acres granted him by O. C. 13 May 1797 & located in Townshend. [Signed] T Ridout SGO 20 July 1806 – To W. Jarvis Eq^r Scy. of the Province” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123c]

Certificate of Warner Nelles dated at Grand River on 26 Apr 1827 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William and John Weirs

“This is to certify that William Weir Served as an Ensign in Captain Samuel Hatt’s Company District of Gore in the fifth Lincoln Militia, and done his duty as an Ensign faithfully through the Late War with the United States of America—[Signed] Warner Nelles” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123d]

Willcox, Benjamin Sr.

Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willcox of the Township of Grimsby dated at Grimsby on 12 Oct 1795

“Humbley Sheweth—That your Pettitioner was an Inhabitant in the now State of New jersey and settled on Land of his own and by the [….] of his attachment and adhereance to the Constitution of Great Brittain and the Regal Lands in their New Government Lost the Greatest part of what he was Possest of by fines Imprisonment and other Impositions Inflicted by them In the time of the war and that in the year 1788 he Removed himself in to this province with his Wife and Six children and prays that that [sic] your Excelency will Grant him Such further allotment of Land in Addition to the Two hundred acres he hath alredy Received by order of the Land Bord- as you in your wisdom may think fit Merits and your Pettitioner in Duty Bound will Ever pray [Signed] Benja Willcox” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered wants the certificate for family lands. Later notation: gave a Warrant 15 Dec 1796 for his wife and six children having brought a certificate. Revised in Council on 28 Feb 1806. Recommended that a deed issue for three hundred and fifty acres of Family Lands for which the petitioner obtained a Warrant on 15 Dec 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 28]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willcox dated at Niagara on 13 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Benjamin Willcox of the Township of Grimsby, Farmer – Respectfully shews – That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1788 – with a wife & six children & that he has only received a Certificate for 200 acres of Land— That your petitioner is settled thereon & has cultivated and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, & is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Lands for his Family upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 28b]

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit, J. P. dated at 40 Mile Pond on 2 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willcox

“These Do Certifie that I was aquainted with the Bare Benjamin Wilcox in New jersey and that the Contents of the above Pettition is true and that he was Estemmed an Industres honest man and of Good character in that Country Certified by [Signed] Nath^l Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 28c]

Willcocks, Benjamin 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: Willocks, Benjamin, Jr. authorized by Paul Averill on 19 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 20 Jan [1797] by J. Muirhead, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 2 Concession 6

Williams, Benaiah

Deposition of Benaiah Williams and Anthony Upper certified by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith, J. P. on 23 Mar 1797

“Personally appeared before me D W Smith Esq^r one of his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace—Benaiah Williams & Anthony Upper, who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of almighty God—deposed, that they received from Paul Averill, two recommendations annexed, & having informed the Said Paul Averill that they had received Lands before, in the Province, he said it was of no consequence, & took one Dollar from them & each of them, informing them that his Recommendation was good, notwithstanding they had other Grants in the Province—Sworn before me this 23 day of March 1797 [Signed] D W Smith JP [Signed] Benaiah Williams, Anthony Upper” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 86]

Certificate of Paul Averill dated 6 Feb 1797 given to Benaiah Williams

“Newark february 6th 1797 I do recomend as a settler in the township of townsen [sic] Benagaih Williams this from [signed] paul Averill Agent for Andrew perce and Asosiates to David Wm Smith Esq. Sirveir General—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 86a]

Certificate of Paul Averill dated 6 Feb 1797 given to Anthony Upper

“Newark february the 6th 1797 I do Recomend as a settler in the township of townsen [sic] Anthony Upper this from [signed] paul Averill Agent for Andrew perce and Asosiates to David Wm Smith Esq. Sirveir General—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 86b]

Order of the Executive Council dated 27 Mar 1797

“The acceptance of Averill’s Recommendations to be Suspended at the Surveyor Gen^ls Office – & he Summoned to appear at the Council Office next Friday to shew why they should not be refused altogether” “Read 31 March 1797 It appearing to the Board that Paul Avril has abused the Trust reposed in him, Ordered that no Recommendations of his that be received in future – nor the Recommendations of any other Person in the name of Andrew Peirce. Initialled P. R.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 86b]

Williams, Samuel

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]

Samuel Williams Lot 2 Concession 14

Williams, Wynant

Upper Canada Land Petition of Wynant Williams dated at York (Toronto) on 25 Oct 1798

“Humbly sheweth – That your Petitioner was born in the Province of New York, and joined the Kings Standard in 1777 – that he was a serjeant, but afterwards promoted, and for his services (which will appear by a certificate hereto annexed) was allowed 4/8 p day & now has a pension of £35 St^g – That in the year 1790 – Your Petitioner went to England – & in the year following received an order for 500 Acres of Land in Canada, & a gratuity of £56 – That as your Petitioner’s family was then in New Brunswick – the said order was altered for Lands in that Province, but on Your Petitioners arrival – he found that the best & front Lands had been already located, & therefore never received any – or made use of the order which he now has the Honor to produce—That he is now arrived in this Province with his family consisting of a wife & five children, now at the House of Captain Ryerse in the Township of Woodhouse (for that Gentleman having been an old acquaintance of your Petitioner, had recommended him to come to this province)—Your Petitioner therefore respectfully prays your Honor would be pleased to confirm him in a grant of 500 acres of Land agreeably to the Treasury order – and to admit Him on the role of the U. E. Loyalists, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Wynant Williams” Added note: “The Petitioner has 4 Sons & 1 Daughter – the Eldest son is 13 years of age” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 75]

Executive Council notations attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Wynant Williams

Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Oct 1798 and read the same day. Ordered recommended for 600 acres under the New Regulations. Read again in Council on 29 Dec 1798. “The Petitioner appears to me to come under the Description of Loyalists who under the D. of P. last letter are exempted from fees but referred to the Council [Signed] Peter Russell” Read again in Council on 29 Dec 1798. “Revised again in Council and it appearing that the Treasury order was originally intended for Canada – tho afterwards allowed for New Brunswick but not made use of – ordered that the Petitioner shall be considered entitled to receive 500 acres in this Province free from Fees – and 100 acres in addition under the New Regulations – both to go in the same deed & the Receivere Generals Receipt to be regulated accordingly—[Initialled] P. R.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 75d]

Certificate for land and gratuity dated at London, England on14 May 1792 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Wynant Williams

“New Brunswick Government Bounty not transferable. Wynant Williams; Wife none; Children above Ten years none; Children under Ten years none; Servant none. Passage, provisions, bedding, clothing, implements, and family Lands, agreeable to the general plan. Lands for himself Five hundred Acres; Gratuity—Fifty six Pounds. London 14^th May 1792 [Signed] Henry Motz” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 75b]

Willson, Andrew

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: Wilson, Andrew authorized by Paul Averill on 17 Jan [1797]; The Oath of Allegiance was not returned; Lot asked for: Lot 11 Concession 12; Not the same man as in Crowland.

Willson, Benjamin

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

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

Willson, 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]

Wilson, James authorized by Paul Averill on 17 Jan [1797]; The Oath of Allegiance was not returned Lot asked for: Lot 13 Concession 12; Not the same man as in Saltfleet, Ancaster, or Oxford on the Rideau.

Certificate of Isaac Swayze dated at York (Toronto) on 25 Feb 181[8] attached to the Townsend Report

“I hereby certify that James Willson of Niagara is the Son of the late Irish John Willson who is Located on Lot No 13 in the 12^th concession of the Township of Townsend and during the late war conducted himself as a good subject of our Lord the King [Signed] Isaac Swayze” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62t]

Willson, Joseph

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Willson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Mar 1797

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner joined the Royal Standard before the year 1783. That your Petitioner’s family consisting of a wife and four children have since come into and settled in this Province – That your Petitioner purchased and improved Lots N^o 21 & 22 in the Sixth concession of the said Township – your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays that a grant for the same may issue to him (he never having received any donation lands) together with such a quantity for his family as your Honor in your wisdom shall think proper And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Joseph Willson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a settler and 250 acres as family lands. Revised 7 Apr 1806. The Petitioner Joseph Wilson proving to be a U E Loyalist and a Military claimant recommended that any fees he has paid be returned to him and that he receive the 450 acres ordered him the 28^th March 1797 free of every expense. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 106]

Receipt issued by the Receiver Generals Office on20 Mar 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Willson

“M^r Swayze has paid into this Office £3.5.2 Being the Patent fee on a grant to Joseph Wilson of Crowland of 250 Acres ordered to him as family Lands under an order of Council dated 18 March 1797. The Surveying fees to be paid at the Surveyor Generals office [Signed] Peter Russell, Receiver General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 106a]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated ib 25 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Willson

“The Bearer Joseph Wilson joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 106b]

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated at 40 Mile Pond (Grimsby) on 7 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Willson

“[I] herby Certifie that the barer Joseph Wilson Came into this province in the year 1788 and brought with him a wife and four children unmarried, Certified by— “Nath^l Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 106c]

Buchner, Mary (Willson)

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

Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henery Boughner [Sic: Henry Buchner] Captain of the District of Niagara A UE Loyalist that She is Married to Joseph Wilson and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency may be pleased to grant her two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and permit Mahlon Burwel Surveyor Esquire to be her agent to locate the Same and take out the Deed when completed. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will Ever pray” Mary Willson made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 32]

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

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

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

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

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

“I do hereby Certify that Mary Wilson signed the within Petition in my presence that she is the person she therein describes herself to be, and has never received any Land, or order for Land from the Crown to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand at Townsend in the Province aforesaid this 6^th day of February 1811. [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 10a]

Willson, Sarah (Cline)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline dated on 11 Mar 1833

“The Petition of Sarah Cline wife of Henry Cline of the Township of Middleton in the District of London Yeoman Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the daughter of Joseph Willson of the Township of Windham in the District of London yeoman, formerly of the District of Niagara, an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist is of the full age of Twenty one years and upwards, is married to Henry Cline, 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 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” Srah Cline made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 May 1833. Referred to the Inspector General to report for the information of the Lt. Governor in Council. Report of the Inspector General: “It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any Land 27 May 1835 [Signed] S. P. Wood” Read in the Executive Council on 30 May 1835. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21a]

Certificate of George C. Salmon, J. P. and Commissioner dated at Woodhouse Township in the District of London on 11 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline

“I do hereby Certify that Henry Cline of the Township of Middleton in the London District yeoman has this day taken and Subscribed the oath of allegiance to His Majesty King William the Fourth as required by Law before me at Woodhouse in the London District this 11^th day of March 1833. [Signed] George C. Salmon J. P. & Commiss^r” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21]

Certificate of Duncan Campbell dated at Simcoe in the London District on 11 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline

“Sarah Cline wife of Henry Cline maketh oath and saith she 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 received any land or Order for lands from the Crown. Sworn before me at Simcoe in the London District this 11^th day of March 1833 [Signed] Duncan Campbell J. P.” Sarah Cline made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21b]

Certificate of Duncan Campbell dated at Simcoe in the London District on 11 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline

“Andrew Wilson of the Township of Windham in the London District – Yeoman maketh oath and saith that Sarah Cline 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 ever received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown to the best of this deponents knowledge and belief — Sworn before me at Simcoe in the London District this 11^th day of March 1833 [Signed] Duncan Campbell J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21b]

Certificate of Mahlon Burnett Esquire and John B. Askin dated at London in the London District on 13 April 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline

“We Mahlon Burnett Esquire Chairman and John B. Askin Clerk of the Peace do hereby Certify that Sarah Cline Personally appeared in open Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace is this day recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of Joseph Willson of the township of Windham in the District of London Yeoman an Enrolled UE Loyalist who retained his loyalty during the late war with the United States of America, and that the said Henry Cline her said husband did his duty in defence of the Province. Dated in open Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace held at London this 13^th day of April 1833 [Signed] M. Burnett Chairman [Signed] John B. Askin Clerk of the Peace London District” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21c]

Wilson, William

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: Wilson, William authorized by Paul Averill on 17 Jan [1797]; The Oath of Allegiance was not returned; Lot asked for: Lot 12 Concession 12

Witner, Henry

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 24 Jan 1797 signed by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith

22 Oct 1796 Henry Witner – 200 acres

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

Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office on 2 May 1804

“John Chambers attorney for Henry Witner has paid into this office £3.5.2 for a grant of 200 acres under O R – ordered in Council 24^th Jan^y 1797—The Surveying fees to be paid at the Surveyor Generals Office [Signed] Peter Russell Rec Gen To The Clerk of the Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73j]

Copy of a note of John McGill, I. G. P. P. A dated 2 May 1804

“A Deed may issue [for] the 200 Acres granted Witner for taking up the Deserter upon payment of the Survey and the patent fee under the old Regulations – the Clerk of the Council should issue a separtate Warrant for this 200 Acres, Which […..] that Witner has a prior Claim to Signed John McGill I. G. P. P. A.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73k]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Parshall Terry of the Township of York dated at York (Toronto) on 28 Apr 1804

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner on the 24^th of August 1798 purchased from Henry Whitmore Alias Henry Whitner five Hundred Acres of Land in the Township of Charlotteville in consideration of Sixty two pounds Ten shillings of Lawful Money. That the said Whitner at the time of such sale had an order of Council for the said five Hundred Acres of Land. But your Petitioner now finds that the Deed of such Land has lately been stayed in the Secretary’s Hands, by an order dated in the year 1803 from the Inspector General of the Provincial Accounts, by reason that the said Henry Whitner is charged with having obtained Two Hundred Acres of the said Tract beyond what he was at the time entitled to receive. That the said Whitner is unable to refund to your Petitioner the money advanced for the said Land or any part thereof. Wherefore your Petitioner humbly prays that your Excellency will take his situation into Consideration and permit His Majesty’s Letters Patent of Grant to issue in the Name of the said Whitner or Petitioner for three Hundred Acres of the said Tract. And also permit your Petitioner to Locate the remaining Two Hundred Acres thereof in the Name and behalf of some other person entitled to the Bounty of the Crown, in order to enable your Petitioner to make good eventually a Bargain and Sale of the Premises, which he hath made & which will effectually ruin him if he do not fulfill. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray &c^a—[Signed] Parshall Terry” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 May 1804. Ordered enquire as to the lots in this Petition at the Surveyor General’s Office. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 3, Petition Number 10b]

Notation attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Parshall Terry

“North half of N^o 16 and South half of N^o 10 in the 2^nd Concession of Charlotteville—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 3, Petition Number 10d]

Notation of John McGill, IGPPA dated 2 May 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Parshall Terry

“a Deed may issue for the 200 acres granted Witner for taking up the Deserter upon payment of the Survey, and the fees per under the old Regulation – the Clerk of the Council should issue a Separate warrant for the 200 acres which now all that Witner has a just Claim to [Signed] John McGill, IGPPA” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 3, Petition Number 10e]

Notation dated 2 May 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Parshall Terry

After Payment of the Fees The Surveyor Gen^l may issue the Description of the Land nu[..]^d by Capⁿ McGill [Initialled] HA” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 3, Petition Number 10e]

Deed from Henry Whitner to Parshall Terry dated 24 Aug 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Parshall Terry

“I Henry Whitner alias Wilner of the Township of Bertie, do hereby acknowledge to have received of and from Parshal Terry of the Township of York Esq^r The Sum of Sixty two Pounds ten shillings lawful money of the Province – in full for Five Hundred acres of Land, being Lots N^o [S ½] 16 – in the 2^d Concessⁿ & the South half N^o 10 in the third Concession of Charlotteville—Witness my Hand at York U. C. this 24 day of August 1798” [Signed] Heinrich Witner. Witness T Ridout NP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 3, Petition Number 10f]

Memorandum of Chewett & Ridout dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 1 May 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Parshall Terry

“Mem^m Henry Whitner has been described for the following Lots in the Township of Matilda Viz^t E ½ 10—2^nd Conⁿ —100 Acres SE ½ —18—5^th Conⁿ 50 Acres 4—6^th Conⁿ 200 Acres [Total] 350 Acres for the Sur^r Gen^l [Signed] Chewett & Ridout” Added notation: “He has also been described for 500 acres in Charlotteville” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 3, Petition Number 10g]

Wood, Platt

Upper Canada Land Petition of Platt Wood son of Israel Wood Loyalist dated at York (Toronto) on 29 Jun 1799

“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner with his said Father and family came into the Province of New Brunswick in the year 1783 with several Loyal Refugees and that your Petitioner having lately arrived in this Province from the said Province of New Brunswick, with the intent of becoming an actual settler in this Province. Humbly prays your Honor to grant him such quantity of Land for himself and wife the daughter of a Loyalist as your Honor in your wisdom may think meet. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Platt Wood” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Jun 1799 and read in Council on 1 Jul 1799. Ordered recommended for 200 acres under New Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 54]

Certificate of Samuel Ryerse, J. P. dated on 26 Jun 1799 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Wood

“I do hereby Certify that on this 26 Day of June 1799 Platt Wood of 26 years of Age Born in the State of Newyork Professing the Christian Religion and by Occupation a farmer Personally Came and appeared Before me Samuel Ryerse 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 – Sam^l Ryerse J. P.” Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 54b]

Wood, Ruth (Powell)

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Powell in behalf of his wife Ruth Powell dated at York (Toronto) on 29 Dec 1798

“Humbly sheweth – That your Petitioner lived in the Township of Woodhouse and is a Loyalist who came into the Province, from New Brunswick, with a wife and five children – that his wife is the Daughter of the late Caleb Wood – a Loyalist, as p the anexed Certificates – who was born and bred up on Long Island, and acted as Forrage master to the King’s Forces – Your Petitioner respectfully prays Your Honor would be pleased to admit the said Caleb Wood on the Roll of U. E. Loyalists – and to grant to his Daughter Ruth Powell, the wife of your Petitioner 200 Acres, under the new regulations to U. E^s and your Petitioner as in duty bound will Ever pray—[Signed] Abraham Powell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Dec 1798. Ordered the U E List is unalterably closed [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 4, Petition Number 8]

Certificate of Samuel Ryerse dated at Woodhouse on 24 Dec 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Powell

“Western District. Personally appeared before Samuel Ryerse one of his Majesties Justices Assigned to keep the peace in s^d District, William Smith, and made Oath that he was personally acquainted with Caleb Wood, the reputed Father of Ruth the wife of Abraham Powel, that the afores^d Caleb Wood Joined the Brittish Standard on long Island in the year 1776, and Continued a Loyal Subject to the close of War, at which Time, he removed to S^t Johns New Brunswick, and there Died, and further the Deponent saith not [Signed] Sam^l Ryerse J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 4, Petition Number 8b]

Wood, Samuel

Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Wood son of Israel Wood a Loyalist dated at York (Toronto on 29 Jun 1799

“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner with his father and family came into the Province of New Brunswick in the year 1783 with several other Loyal Refugees and that your Petitioner having lately arrived in this Province from the said Province of New Brunswick, with the intent of becoming an actual settler in this Province. Humbly prays your Honor to Grant him such quantity of Land as your Honor in your wisdom may think meet. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Samuel Wood” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Jun 1799 and read in Council on 1 Jul 1799. Ordered recommended for 200 acres under New Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 50]

Certificate of Samuel Ryerse, J. P. dated on 26 Jun 1799 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Wood

“I do hereby Certify that on this 26 Day of June 1799 Samuel Wood of [21] years of Age Born in the State of Newyork Professing the Christian Religion and by Occupation a farmer Personally Came and appeared Before me Samuel Ryerse 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 – Sam^l Ryerse J. P.” Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 50b]

Woodley, George

Upper Canada Land Petition of George Woodley received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Oct [1796]

“The Petition of George Woodley – late of the New Jersey Volunteers – who married Christiana Major [sic] – Daughter of Thomas Major of the same Col^o Fanning’s Corps respectfully shews- That his said wife has never received any Land, that she has five children—Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him in right of his wife 200 acres of land. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Added certificate of Thomas Ridout N. P.: “I do hereby certify that George Woodley appeared personally, and required of me the above petition [Signed] Tho^s Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Oct [1796] and read on 8 Oct. Ordered the Petitioners Claim not sufficiently authenticated. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 25]

Upper Canada Land Petition of George Woodley dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 May 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner having drawn no lands for his wife Catharine Woodley Daughter of Adam Bowman who was a private Soldier in a Corps of Rangers Commanded by the late Lieutenant Colonel John Butler Humbly prays your Honor to grant him such a quantity as Your Honor in Your wisdom may think meet. And Your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray—[Signed] George Woodley” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered Petitioner’s wife is recommended for 200 acres as U.E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 87]

Certificate of John McNabb, J. P. dated on 8 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Woodley

“I do hereby Certify that Kattrin Bowman the wife of George Woodly is the Daughter of a Loyalist Adam Bowman – Given under my hand this 8^th day of May 1797 [Signed] John McNabb J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 87a]

Wright, Gabriel

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: Wright, Gabriel authorized by Paul Averill on 11 Feb; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 11 Feb 1797 by G. Forsyth, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 5 Concession 3

Wyckoff, Peter

Request of J. White, Attorney General dated 26 Jul 1797

“Peter Wyckoff Two Hundred Acres of Land in the Township of Louth. Also Two Hundred Acres of Land in Saltfleet. The above lands having been sold to Angus MacDonel Esq^r and transferred with the consent of the land board. The Attorney G^l prays that the deeds may be cancelled having been erroneously made out in the name of the above mentioned Grantee. [Signed] J White AG July 26 1797” “In Council July 27. 97 read 27^th July Ordered the Deeds be sent for from the Secretary above ment^d Confirmed 31^st July 1797 [Initialled] P. R.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 1]