Pioneer Names on Early Maps "B"
Baby, James (Honorable)
On 12 Jul 1797 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to The Honorable James Baby for a one acre lot in the Town of Newark. (Niagara Town Papers 0077)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Honorable James Baby for one acre of land in Lot No. 357 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) as per a warrant dated 13 Jul 1797. (Niagara Town Papers 0075)
Baily, Josiah
On a map of the Township of Stamford by Surveyor Thos. Ridout, dated December 22, 1813, Josiah Bailey was named on Lots 188 and 189 Stamford Twp.
Bealy, _______
On a map of Stamford Township No. 2, District of Nassau copied from a map prepared by Philip Frey dated 1791, “Bealy” was named on Lots 155, 164 and 165, Stamford Twp.
Baker, William
On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, William Baker was named on land in Lots 16 and 31, Niagara Township.
On an undated map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the mid 1780’s, William Baker was named on Lot 16 Concessions 1 and 2, Niagara Twp.
A map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office dated in 1787 named William Baker on Lots 16 and 31 Niagara Twp.
Baxter, Thomas
On an undated map of Bertie Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the early 1790’s, Thomas Baxter was named on Lot 3 Concessions 1 and 2 from Lake Erie, and on Lot 4 Concession 3 from the Niagara River, Bertie Twp.
Beach, Michael
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, Michael Beach was named on Lot 8 Concession 1, Humberstone Twp.
Beam, Abraham
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, Abraham Beam was named on Lots 17, 18, 19, 20 and another small lot west of Lot 19 in the Cross Concession on the Niagara River in Willoughby Twp. He was also named on Lots 1 and 2 and a part of Lot 3 Concession 1, Willoughby Twp.
Beam, Martin
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, Martin Beam was named on Lots 8 and 9 in the Cross Concession, Willoughby Twp.
Beattie, David
On an undated map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the mid 1780’s, David Beatty was named on Lots 16 and 18 Concession 3, Niagara Twp.
On a map of Niagara Township dated September 21, 1811, David Beaty was named on Lots 63 and 64 Niagara Twp.
Bender, John
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, John Bender was named on part of Lot 16 Concession 4, Humberstone Twp.
Bender, Philip George
On an undated map of Township No. 2—Stamford (Mount Dorchester) in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably drawn in the mid to late 1780’s, Philip Bender was named on Lots 3 and 4 Concession 1 and Lots 10 and 11 Concession 2 from the Niagara River a short distance north of Niagara Falls. The lots were later renumbered.
On a map of Stamford Township No. 2, District of Nassau copied from a map prepared by Philip Frey dated 1791, Philip Bender was named on Lots 96, 110, 111 and 112 and the Gore in front of Lot 112 Stamford Twp.
On a map of the Township of Stamford by Surveyor Thos. Ridout, dated December 22, 1813, Philip Bender was named on Lots 111, 127, 128, 129 and the broken lot in front of Lot 129 Stamford Twp.
Bennett, Joshua
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, Joshua Bennett was named on Lot 10 Concession 6 and Lot 13 Concession 7, Willoughby Twp.
Bellinger, Philip
On Map of Township No. 1 Niagara, 1784, Bellinger was named on land in Lots 68 and 69, Niagara Township.
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Philip Berninger Junr. for 200 acres of land in Lots 13 and 14 Concession 13 from the Niagara River Bertie Twp. (Bertie Township Papers 0750)
Bessey, Jacob
On a map of Grantham Township No. 3, Nassau dated 25th October 1791, Jacob Bessey was named on Lots 8 and 9 Concession 8 Grantham Twp.
Bessey, Robert Sr.
On an undated map of Township No. 3 (Grantham) in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably drawn in the late 1780’s, Robt. Bessey was listed on Lot 12 Concession 9 Grantham Twp.
On a map of Grantham Township No. 3, Nassau dated 25th October 1791, Robert Bessey was named on Lots 10 and 11 Concession 8 Grantham Twp.
On a map of Grantham Township No. 3, Nassau dated 25th October 1791, Robert Bessey Sr. was named on Lots 12 and 13 Concession 8 Grantham Twp.
Bogart, Martin
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, Martin Bogart was named on Lots 24 and 25 Concession 4, Humberstone Twp.
Boice/Boyce, John Sr.
On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, John Boyce was named on 200 acres of land in Lots 157 and 158, Niagara Township.
On an undated map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the mid 1780’s, John Boyce was named on Lots 19 and 20 Concession 7, Niagara Twp.
A map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office dated in 1787 named John Boyce on Lots 157 and 158 Niagara Twp.
On a map of Niagara Township dated September 21, 1811, John Boice was named on Lots 157 and 158 Niagara Twp.
Boice, John Jr.
On a map of Niagara Township dated September 21, 1811, John Boyce Jun. was named on Lots 165 and 166 Niagara Twp.
Boughner see Buchner
Bowen, Cornelius
On an undated map of Bertie Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the early 1790’s, Cornelius Bowen was named on Lot 5 Concessions 1 and 2 from the Niagara River, Bertie Twp.
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, Cornelius Bown was named and crossed out on Lot 19 Concession 4, Humberstone Twp.
Bowman, Abraham
On an undated map of Township No. 3 (Grantham) in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably drawn in the late 1780’s, Adam Bowman was listed on Lots 16 and 17 Concession 1 Grantham Twp.
Bowman, Adam Sr.
On a map of Thorold Township No. 9 dated at Newark 22 January 1794, George Bowman was named on Lots 29, 30, 31 and 32 Thorold Twp.
On a map of Thorold Township prepared by Surveyor General Thomas Ridout on January 24, 1812 George Bowman was named on Lots 19, 29, 30, 31 and 32 Thorold Twp.
Bowman, Adam Jr.
On a map of Stamford Township No. 2, District of Nassau copied from a map prepared by Philip Frey dated 1791, Adam Bowman was named on Lots 25 and 31, Stamford Twp.
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, Adam Bowman was named on Lot 4 Concession 4, Humberstone Twp.
On a map of the Township of Stamford by Surveyor Thos. Ridout, dated December 22, 1813, Adam Bowman was named on Lot 38 Stamford Twp.
Bowman, Christina
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, Christine Bowman was named on Lot 7 Concession 4, Humberstone Twp.
Bowman, Henry
On an undated map of Township No. 3 (Grantham) in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably drawn in the late 1780’s, Henry Bowman was listed on Lot 18 Concession 2 Grantham Twp,
Bowman, Jacob
On an undated map of Township No. 2—Stamford (Mount Dorchester) in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably drawn in the mid to late 1780’s, Jacob Bowman was named on Lot 18 Concession 2 and Lot 20 Concession 3 from the Niagara River a short distance northwest of the whirlpool. The lot was later renumbered.
On a map of Stamford Township No. 2, District of Nassau copied from a map prepared by Philip Frey dated 1791, Jacob Bowman was named on Lot 47 and part of Lot 34, Stamford Twp.
On a map of Thorold Township No. 9 dated at Newark 22 January 1794, Jacob Bowman was named on Lots 10, 11 and 19 Thorold Twp.
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, Jacob Bowman Sen. was named on Lot 5 Concession 4, Humberstone Twp.
On a map of the Township of Stamford by Surveyor Thos. Ridout, dated December 22, 1813, Jacob Bowman was named on Lots 57 and 59 Stamford Twp.
Bowman, John
On a map of Thorold Township No. 9 dated at Newark 22 January 1794, John Bowman was named on Lots 64, 65 and 88 Thorold Twp. (Abstracts of Deeds Register of the Town of Niagara)
Bowman, Peter
On an undated map of Bertie Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the early 1790’s, Peter Bowman was named on Lots 7 and 8 Concession 3 from Lake Erie, Bertie Twp.
On an undated map of Township No. 2—Stamford (Mount Dorchester) in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably drawn in the mid to late 1780’s, Peter Bowman was named on Lots 19, 20 and 21 Concession 2 from the Niagara River north of Niagara Falls. The lot was later renumbered.
Boyam, William
On a map of Stamford Township No. 2, District of Nassau copied from a map prepared by Philip Frey dated 1791, Wm. Boyam was named on a lot near the mouth of Chipeway Creek at the Niagara River in Stamford Twp.
Bradt, Peter
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, Peter Bradt was named on Lot 19 Concession 1, Humberstone Twp.
Bradt, Andrew
On an undated map titled “The New Settlement, Niagara” marking out lots along the west side of the Niagara River prepared before 3 May 1783 Capt. Bradt was named on an unnumbered farm lot south of the Town of Niagara in Niagara Twp.
Bradt, Arent (Aaron)
On a map of Niagara Township dated September 21, 1811, Arent Bradt was named on an irregular piece of land south of the Town of Niagara in Niagara Twp.
On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, Aaron Bradt was named on 200 acres of land in Lots 72 and 73, Niagara Township.
On an undated map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the mid 1780’s, Aaron Bradt was named on Lots 20 and 21 Concession 4, Niagara Twp.
A map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office dated in 1787 named Aron Bradt on Lots 72 and 73 Niagara Twp.
Bradt, Minor
On a map of Niagara Township dated September 21, 1811, Minor Bradt was named on Lot 120 Niagara Twp.
Bradt, Roger
On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, Roger Bradt was named on 200 acres of land in Lots 59 and 60, Niagara Township.
On an undated map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the mid 1780’s, Ryer Bradt was named on Lot 22 Concession 4, Niagara Twp.
A map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office dated in 1787 named Roger Bradt on Lot 71 Niagara Twp.
On a map of Niagara Township dated September 21, 1811, Roger Bradt was named on Lot 71 Niagara Twp.
Brooks, Robert
On a map of Stamford Township No. 2, District of Nassau copied from a map prepared by Philip Frey dated 1791, R. Brooks was named on Lots 144, 145 and 146, Stamford Twp.
On a map of the Township of Stamford by Surveyor Thos. Ridout, dated December 22, 1813, Robert Brooks was named on Lots 163, 164 and 165 Stamford Twp.
Brown, Agnes
On a map of Thorold Township prepared by Surveyor General Thomas Ridout on January 24, 1812 Agnes Brown was named on part of Lot 260 and the broken lot in front, Thorold Twp.
Brown, C.
On an undated map of Bertie Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the early 1790’s, C. Brown was named on Lots 1 and 2 in the Second Cross Concession from the Niagara River, Bertie Twp.
Brown, Edward
On 1 Mar 1853 (Reg 14 Mar 1854) Thomas Shotwell et ux sold to Edward Brown 5 acres in the mid part of Lot 8 Concession 8 from the Niagara River Bertie Twp. for £93.15 (A404 #1715) (Abstracts of Deeds Register of Bertie Twp.)
On 23 Mar 1854 (Reg 8 Jun 1854) Edward Brown et ux sold to Joseph Britton 5 acres in the mid part of Lot 8 Concession 8 from the Niagara River Bertie Twp. for £87.10 (B419 #1944) (Abstracts of Deeds Register of Bertie Twp.)
Brown, James
On a map of Willoughby Township No. 1 above Chipawa dated on the 16th day of May 1795, James Brown was named on a part of Lot 10 in the first concession from the Niagara River.
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, James Brown was named on Lot 10 Concessions 1 and 2 Willoughby Twp.
Brown, Job
On an undated map of Township No. 3 (Grantham) in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably drawn in the late 1780’s, Job Brown was listed on Lot 3 Concession 7 and 8 Grantham Twp.
Brown, John
On an undated map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the mid 1780’s, John Brown was named on Lot 9 Concession 4, Niagara Twp.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, John Brown was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, 2 females over 10, 2 males under 10, 2 females under 10, total 7.
Brown, Joseph
On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, Joseph Brown was named on 100 acres of land in Lot 84, Niagara Township.
On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, Joseph Brown was named on land in Lots 11 and 36, Niagara Township. On the map there is a mention of Lots 11 and 36 being transferred to Joseph Brown and John Chrysler.
A map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office dated in 1787 named Joseph Brown on Lot 84 Niagara Twp.
On a map of Niagara Township dated September 21, 1811, Joseph Brown was named on Lots 13, 14 and 34 Niagara Twp.
Brown, William
On an undated map of Township No. 2—Stamford (Mount Dorchester) in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably drawn in the mid to late 1780’s, William Brown was named on Lot 6 and 7 Concession 1 on the Niagara River a short distance north of Niagara Falls. The lots were later renumbered.
On a map of Stamford Township No. 2, District of Nassau copied from a map prepared by Philip Frey dated 1791, William Brown was named on Lots 80, 81 and 95, Stamford Twp.
On a map of the Township of Stamford by Surveyor Thos. Ridout, dated December 22, 1813, William Brown was named on Lots 93, 94 and 110 Stamford Twp.
Buchner and Boughner
Buchner, Henry Sr.
On a map of Crowland Township No. 2 in the Surveyor General’s Office dated the 16th day of May 1795, Henry Boughner Sen. was named on Lot 4 Concessions 3 and 4, Crowland Township
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, Henry Boughner Sen. was named on Lots 8 and 9 Concession 7, Willoughby Township
Buchner, Henry (Serjeant)
On a map of Crowland Township No. 2 prepared by D. W. Smith in the Surveyor General’s Office dated the 16th day of May 1795, “Sargt. Henry Boughner” was named on Lot 1, Concession 4 and Lot 3, Concessions 3 and 4
Boughner, Henry
On a map of Crowland Township No. 2 in the Surveyor General’s Office dated the 16th day of May 1795, Henry Boughner Sen. was named on Lot 4 Concessions 3 and 4, Crowland Township
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, Henry Boughner Sen. was named on Lots 8 and 9 Concession 7, Willoughby Township
Buchner, Jacob
On a map of Willoughby Township dated 16 May 1795, Jacob Buchner was named on Lot 13, Concession 7
On a map of Crowland Township No. 2 prepared by D. W. Smith in the Surveyor General’s Office dated the 16th day of May 1795, Jacob Buchner was named on Lots 1 and 2, Concession 2, Crowland Township
Boughner, Matthias
On a map of Willoughby Township No. 1 above Chipawa dated on the 16th day of May 1795, Matthias Boughner was named on Lots 10 and 11 in the seventh concession from the Niagara River, Willoughby Township.
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, Matthias Boughner was named on Lots 10 and 11 Concession 7, Willoughby Township.
Boughner, Peter
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, Peter Boughner was named on Lot 12 Concession 7, Willoughby Township.
On a map of Thorold Township prepared by Surveyor General Thomas Ridout on January 24, 1812 Peter “Buchner” was named on Lot 152 Thorold Township.7
Buck, Phillip/Philip Sr.
On an undated map of Bertie Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the early 1790’s, Phil. Buck was named on Lots 5 and 6 Concessions 8 and 9 from the Niagara River, Bertie Twp.
Burch, John
On an undated map of Township No. 2—Stamford (Mount Dorchester) in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably drawn in the mid to late 1780’s, John Burch was named on Lot 21 Concession 3 from the Niagara River a short distance northwest of the whirlpool. The lot was later renumbered.
On a map of Stamford Township No. 2, District of Nassau copied from a map prepared by Philip Frey dated 1791, John Burch was named on Lots 35 and 46, and a part of the Gore in front of Lots 165 and 166 on the Niagara River in Stamford Twp.
On a map of Stamford Township No. 2, District of Nassau copied from a map prepared by Philip Frey dated 1791, John Burch was named on a lot near the mouth of Chipeway Creek at the Niagara River in Stamford Twp.
On a map of the Township of Stamford by Surveyor Thos. Ridout, dated December 22, 1813, John Burch was named on Lots 43, 56, 60, 193 and 223 Stamford Twp.
Burger/Berger, Frederick
On an undated map of Bertie Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the early 1790’s, Fredk. Berger was named on Lot 10 Concession 2 from the Niagara River, Bertie Twp. He was also named on Lot 1 in the First Cross Concession on the Niagara River, Bertie Twp.
Burns, Elisabeth
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, Elisabeth Burns was named on Lot 11 Concession 4, Humberstone Twp.
Burns, James
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, James Burns was named on 100 acres in the south half of Lot 12 Concession 4, Humberstone Twp.
Burns, Mary
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, Mary Burns was named on Lot 22 Concession 2, Humberstone Twp.
Burns, William
On a map of Willoughby Township No. 1 above Chipawa dated on the 16th day of May 1795, William Burns was named on Lot 14 in the first concession and the broken front on the Niagara River.
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, William Burns was named on Lot 14 Concession 1 with the broken front on the Niagara River, Willoughby Twp.
Bureya, John
On a map of the Township of Stamford by Surveyor Thos. Ridout, dated December 22, 1813, John Bureya was named on Lot 171 Stamford Twp.
Butler, Andrew
On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, Andrew Butler was named on 100 acres of land in Lot 169, Niagara Township.
A map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office dated in 1787 named Andrew Butler on Lots 167, 168 and 169 Niagara Twp.
On an undated map of Township No. 3 (Grantham) in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably drawn in the late 1780’s, Andrew Butler was listed on Lot 10 Concession 1 Grantham Twp.
On a map of Grantham Township No. 3, Nassau dated 25th October 1791, Andrew Butler was named on Lots 8, 9, 10 and 11 Concession 3 and a part of Lot 10 Concession 1 Grantham Twp.
On a map of Niagara Township dated September 21, 1811, Andreew Butler was named on Lots 167, 168 and 169 Niagara Twp.
Butler, Anne
On a map of Humberstone Township dated September 21, 1811, Anne Butler was named on Lot 22 Concession 5, Humberstone Twp.
Butler, John (Lieutenant Colonel)
On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, Colonel Butler was named on land in Lots 35, 51 and 62, Niagara Township.
On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, Col. Butler was named on an irregular lot land along Two Mile Creek in Niagara Township.
A map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office dated in 1787 named Col. John Butler on Lots 35, 51 and 62 Niagara Twp.
Butler, John (2)
On a map of Niagara Township dated September 21, 1811, John Butler was named on a large irregular piece of land southwest of the Town of Niagara in Niagara Twp.
Butler, Thomas
On a map of Grantham Township No. 3, Nassau dated 25th October 1791, Thomas Butler was named on Lot 9 Concessions 1 and 2 and Lots 8, 10, 11 and a part of Lot 9 Concession 4 and Lot 14 Concession 5 Grantham Twp.
Byers, Anna
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, Anna “Beyers” was named on Lots 1 and 2 Concession 2, Willoughby Twp.