In colonial times Peter and Eleanor Maybee lived in Saratoga, Albany County, New York. During the American Revolution Peter joined Jessup’s Rangers and served as a guide to General Burgoyne’s Army, dying in the service. Following the war Eleanor Maybee married Joseph Hoffman and settled in Cataraqui, Frontenac County. Following is the Claim for Revolutionary War Losses of Eleanor Maybee heard by the Commissioners of Claims on 28 Sep 1787. Her deceased husband was related to Frederick Mabee of New Brunswick and Norfolk County, Upper Canada. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 343-346)
Schedule of the Losses of Elenor Maybe [sic] Widow to Peter Maybe from Saratoga County of Albany and Province of New York which through Loyalty and attachment to the British Governmt left the above named place in Ocr 1776 and Joined the British Troops in Canada and in the year 1777 was one of the Guide to General Burgoynes Army and after the Retreat Back to Canada Died in March 1777 and sustained the following Losses which belonged to her Deceased Husband Peter Maybe vizt
Lands and Tenements—
Horses Cattle Sheep & Hogs
Farming utensils and House}
hold Furniture—}
New York Currency £819.10
Sepr
Evidence on the Claim of Elenor Maybee [sic] Widow of Peter Maybe late of Albany Co
Claimant sworn
– Says she resided at Sorel in 1783
– her eldest Son John is 12 years of Age she is married to Joseph Hoffman her son lives with him. Her late Husbd Peter was a Native of America lived at Saratoga joined the British in 1776 joined Col. Jessup – died in Canada in the Winter of 1777 – he had been with Burgoyne, served that Campaign –
She went to Canada the Summer after her Husbands’ Death
Her Husband had
No 1. 150 Acres in Dutchess County
He had it by Gift from his Father 20 years ago on his Marriage – he lived there 4 years 90 Acres clear he let it when he went away, she thinks the Rent was 19l per Annum
No 2 he went and settled at Saratoga on Lease Lands, he had a Lease for 3 lives. 8 or 9 years before the War, he had above 100 Acres – rent was £4.10 York after 10 years, he had improved 60 Acres—
Has heard a rebel officer is settled on No 1.
He had 2 good horses – 2 Cows – 2 Calves – 10 Sheep – 16 Hogs furniture Utensils – Cloaths –
Claimant was in possession of the Place – all these Things were taken from her in Summer 1777 – taken by the Rebels because her Husband had gone to Canada
Jonas Amey—sworn
Knew the late Peter Maybee, he joined the British in 1776 – served in Burgoynes Campaign – died the Winter after –
Knew his Farm at Saratoga it was a Lease Farm – 60 Acres clear – he had been there some years before the War – he had a pretty good Stock.
Martin Staver – sworn.
Knew Peter Mabee – remembers his coming to Saratoga – heard he had left a Farm of his own [when] he came there.
February 21st 1788. —
Joseph Hoffman Sworn, her present Husband
Says he was informed by several Persons that the late Peter Maybee had 150 Acres of Land of which he had the Sole Right in Dutchess County, has heard a great deal was Cleared. —
Heard he let it when he went to Albany County to one Miller, there was a great deal of Rent due which Peter Maybee never received, has understood that Miller was driven away from the Farm. —
Thinks Peter Mabee had left Dutchess County nine or ten years before the War began. —
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 64 P. 1)
Eleanor Maybee widow of Peter Maybee late of Saratoga
Claim
Amount of Property £460
Determination 10th December 1787
Loyalty. Bore Arms. The late Peter Maybee was a Loyalist and Bore Arms in Support of the British Government.
The Claimant and her Child are likewise Loyalists
Losses
Real Estate. Improvements on a Tenant Farm £70
Personal Estate. Various articles of Personal Property 30
£106
Loss proved
Claim disallowed
The Claim for 150 Acres in Dutchess County for want of Proof of Title or Loss
Observation
To be paid to Joseph Hoffman
Resides at Cataraqui
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 172 Certificate No. 1362)
Name of claimant Hoffman Joseph Trustee for Eleanor Maybe and Child; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £460; Sum Originally Allowed £106; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £106; Balance After Such Receipt £106; Final Balance £106
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 MSS. 68-69 Vol. I in Second Report P. 1023
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal, 1788
Miscellaneous Evidence
New Claim Sept. 28
Claim of Elenor Maybee, Widow of Peter Maybee, late of Albany Co.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12
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In colonial times Jeremiah Mabee lived in Westchester County, New York. During the American Revolution he joined the British troops in New York. Following the war he settled in St. John, New Brunswick. He was a brother of Frederick Mabee of New Brunswick and Norfolk County, Upper Canada. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses dated at St. John on 22 Feb 1786. (AO 13 Vol. 21 P. 287-289)
To the Honourable Thomas Dundas and J. Pemberton Esqrs Commissioners appointed by an Act of Parliament further to Enquiento the Losses and Services of all Such Persons who have Suffered in their Rights Properties and Professions during the unhappy dissentions in America &c
The Memorial of Jeremiah Mabee
Most Respectfully Sheweth
That Your Memorialist Resided at Westchester County in the Province of New York until the unhappy dissentions in America and for his Loyalty to his Majesty and Attachment to to [sic] the British Government was obliged to leave his Propperty [sic] and Flee to the British Troops at New York for Protection about the Middle of September 1776 and ever used his utmost endevour in Support of His Majestys Government on all ocations
Therefore your Memorialist humbly Prays that your Honours will be pleased to take into consideration your Memorialists present Situation and Enquier into his losses and Grant him Such Compensation therefore as shall appear to your Honours Just and Right according to the Evidence laid before you together with the Anexed account and your Memorialist as in humble Duty Bound will ever Pray &c
St John New Brunswick (signed) Jeremiah Mabee
February 22d 1786
Witnesses
Daniel Ward St John New Brunswick
Obediah Sherwood St John Do
Major Partelus Ducherson Do
John Umens Saint Johns River Queens County
The under mentioned being the Losses Sustained by Jeremiah Mabee late of Westchester County in the Province of New York an account of his Losses Loyalty to his Majesty and firm Attachment to the British Government
To 203 237 acres of
Improvements of 237 acres of land 200:0:0
to 200 Bushels of Wheet 60:0:0
to 3 Horses 66:0:0
to 4 Cows 24:0:0
to one Yoak of Oxen 22:0:0
to one Yoake of Do 16:0:0
to 6 Young Cattle 27:0:0
to 7 Young Do 17:0:0
to 27 Sheep 13:10:0
to 13 Hogs Fatted 18:0:0
to Corn Hay and Oates 12:0:0
to one Ox Cart 10:0:0
Total 486:0:0
York Currency
Province of New Brunswick
St John February 23d 1786
Jeremiah Mabee late of the County of Westchester in the Province of New York but now of Saint John in his Majestys Province of New Brunswick Maketh Oath and Saith that he Resided at Nedw York and New Brunswick from the 15th of July 1783 to the 25th of March 1784 and this deponant further Saith that he was utterly incapable of Presenting or Delivering to the Commisioners Appointed by an Act of Parliment passed in the 23d year of the Reign of His present Majesty Intitled an Act appointing Commissioners to Enquier into the Losses and Services of all such Persons who have Suffered in their Rights Properties and Professions during the late unhappy dissentions in America in consequence of their Loyalty to His Majesty and Attachment to the British Government or at their office any Memorial Claim or Request for Aid or Relief on account of this deponants Losses or Services during the late unhappy dissentions in America within the time limitted by said Act for the receiving Such Claims by reason that this deponant during all such time (viz) between the 15th of July 1783 and the 25th of March 1784 lived or Resided at New York and New Brunswick aforesaid
Sworn Before (signed) Jeremiah Mabee
J. Putnam Jus. Sup Court
Jeremiah Mabee
New Claim
Dd 8th March 1786
Deferred 20 March 1786
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In colonial times John Mabee lived in Westchester County, New York. During the American Revolution he joined Colonel Delancey’s Brigade. Following the American Revolution, he lived in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. He was related to Frederick Mabee of New Brunswick and Norfolk County, Upper Canada. The Claim for Revolutionary War Losses of John Mabee dated at St. John on 28 Mar 1786. (AO 13 Vol. 26 P. 249)
Cumberland March 28th 1786
I do Certify that there Personally appeared before me William Black Esqr one of his Majestys Justice of the Peace John Mabee formerly of the County of Westchester of the Province of New York and beareth Testimony and Witnesseth that he Join’d the British Army Under the Command of Col Delancey in May 1780, and continued under his Command as a Privet Man till the Evacuation of New York, and then Embarked for Nova Scotia
Sworn before me Wm Black J. P. (signed) John Mabee
John Maybee late of Westchester in the Province of New York, but now of Cumberland in the Province of Nova Scotia, maketh Oath and Saith that he Resided at Cumberland from the 15th of July 1783 to the 25th of March 1784, and this Deponent further Saith that he was utterly incapable of Prefering or delivering to the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament Passed in the 23d year of the Reign of his Present Majesty, intitled an Act for Appointing Commissioners to enquire into the Losses and services of all such Persons who have suffered in their Rights Properties and Professions, during the late unhappy dissentions in America in Consequence of their Loyalty to his Majesty and attachment to the British Government, or at their office, any Memorial, Claim, or Request, for aid or Relief, on Account of this Deponents Services, during the late unhappy dissentions in America, within the time allow’d by said Act for Receiving Such Claims, by Reason that this Deponent, during all such time viz., between the 15th of July 1783 and the 25th of March 1784, lived or Resided at Cumberland aforesaid.
(signed) John Mabee
Sworn before me at Amherst
March 28th 1786 Wm Black J. P.
John Mabee’s
Acct
New Claim
Seems only for Pay
Dd 10 April 1786
Rejected 18 Apl 1786
Recd 27 May
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In colonial times Lewis Mabee a native of America, lived in Tryon County, New York. During the American Revolution, he served as a Sergeant in Butler’s Rangers. Following the war, Lewis Mabee lived in Willoughby Township, Welland County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 30 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 82-83)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the Amn Loyts
The Memorial of Lewis Mabee Late of the County of Tryon in the Pro: of New York but now of Niagara in the Province of Quebec, late Serjeant in Lieut Col: Butlers Corps of Rangers
Sheweth
That in the late unhappy Troubles in America he suffered the loss of 50 Acres of Land house and Barn, Horses, Horned Cattle Farming Utensils Househd Furniture &c the whole valued at that time at upwards of £386 New York Currency
That understanding Parliament had taken into Considn the distressed state of his loyal American Subjects and purpose granting them such relief as may appear just and reasonable in proportn to their Losses.
Your Memorialt Prays &c &c
Schedule of Memts Losses
50 Acres of Land mostly cleared— £130
House and Barn— 150
6 Horses— 40
9 Horned Cattle— 25
Farming Utensils— 25
Household Furniture— 16
New York Currency £386
August 30th
Evidence on the Claim of Lewis Mabee late of Tryon County
Claimt Sworn
Is a native of America
Lived on the Mohawk
Joined the British in 1777, joined Col: Butler – he could not stay without joining the Rebels. Served all the War.
Now lives Fort Erie
Had 50 acres on the Mohawk. It was a gift from Lewis Clement his Uncle, many years ago –
He cleared between 18 & 20 Acres had an excellent House Barn & out Builds
Values it at £300
One Victor Kunsen now lives there – understood he bought it from Commrs
6 Horses – 9 horned Cattle – Utensils Furniture. Left all these Things on the premises when he went away –
Many of them were vendued by the Rebels.
Arent Bradt – Sworn
Knew Claimt – he left his house early in the War and joined the Rangers
Knew his Place – 50 acres upland remembers him being in possession – most of it clear – a very good House – he had a good Stock of Cattle – 6 horses – The Things were all taken by the Rebels & his wife was sent off. Understood the things were vendued –
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 222 Certificate No. 1578)
Name of claimant Mabee Lewis; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £217.2; Sum Originally Allowed £111; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £111; Balance After Such Receipt £111; Final Balance £111
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 in Vol. XX MSS. 66 in Second Report P. 994
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
Aug. 30.
Claim of Lewis Mabee, late of Tryon Co.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“N.B. —His name in Anstey’s list”
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In colonial times, Peter Mabee, a native of America, lived in Cortlandt Manor, Westchester County, New York. During the American Revolution he served as a Sergeant in Captain Kipp’s Dragoons and in Delancey’s Corps of Westchester Refugees. Following the war he settled in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. He was related to Frederick Mabee of New Brunswick and Norfolk County, Upper Canada. The Claim for Revolutionary War Losses of Peter Mabee heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Cumberland on 5 Apr 1786. (AO 12 Vol. 23 P. 209-210)
Cumberland April 5th 1786
Personally appeared before me Henry Purdy Esquire one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for the County of Cumberland Peter Mabe [sic] formerly of New York and beareth Testimony and witnesseth that he Served His Majesty in Captain Kipp’s Compy of Dragoons, in the Corps of West Chester Refugees and Militia Commanded by James Delancey Esquire Colonel from the 16th April 1781 to the 1st of May, and from the 1st of May 1782 was a Serjeant in said Company till his leaving New York June 5th 1783, and this Deponent further saith that he sustained the following Losses on account of his Loyalty and attachment to the British Government. That is to say, four exceeding good Horses together with Sadles Bridles, Holsters, Arms &c and Clothing. —
The Particulars of this Deponent’s Losses &c
One Horse Bridle, Sadle and Holsters cost…. £57.19.4
One Do…Do…...Do and Do……cost…... 22
One Do……………………………cost…... 25.1
One Do…………Do……………...cost…... 38
Arms…………………………………cost…… 6.13.4
Clothing……………………………………….. 9
New York Currency [Total] £168.12.8
(Signed) Henry Purdy J. P. (Signed) Peter Mabe [sic]
St. John 30th October 1786. —
Evidence on the Claim of Peter Mabee late of New York. —
Claimant Sworn,
Saith he came from New York in June 1783, settled in Cumberland, sent his Claim by Colonel Delancey. (See Evidence on the Claim of Captain Samuel Kipp Page 200 of this Book)
Is a native of America, lived in Cortlands Manor when Troubles broke out. – joined the British in 1781, was quite a boy which was his reason for not joining before. Served in Captain Kipps Troop in Colonel Delancey’s Regiment. Served two years, came away at the end. —
Property. Had no Real Estate. —
Lost four Horses, two Sadles, Arms and Clothing in Service. —
He was a Serjeant all the time he Served.
It does not appear that this Claim was sent to Colonel Delancey. —
He is told that his Claim cannot be admitted, his name not being in Colonel Delancey’s List, but that he is no Sufferer as he would not have been entitled to Compensation from the Commissioners. —
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In colonial times Nicholas Mattice a native of America lived in Schohary, Albany County, New York. During the American Revolution he served in Butler’s Rangers then in the 2nd Battalion of the Kings Royal Regiment of New York. Following the war he settled in New Johnstown, Hastings County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War heard by the Commissioners of Claims on 19 Jul 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 27 P. 358-360)
Estimate of the Real and Personal Estate of Nicholas Mattice in the County of Albany in the Province of New York according to the value thereof in April 1775
50 Acres of Land under good Improvement with}
a good House, Barn and Orchard thereon, the}
House 30 by 22 feet, Barn 45 by 40 feet, well} £350
Furnished at £7 p Acre}
390 Acres of Wood Land at 20/………………….. 390
5 Work Horses at £12 each 7 milk Cows at £5 – 95
8 young horned Cattle from 3 to 2 years old at £3 – 24
10 Sheep at 16/ each, 20 frown Swine at 16/ Each – 24
1 good and well Iron’d Waggon and a complete}
set of Harness for 2 Horses…………………….} 18
2 Harrows at £3.10, one wheel Plough £6………… 9.10
1 Sleigh well Iron £3 one Fanning Mill £5……….. 8
1 Weavers Loom with Tackling complete £5}
3 Iron Pots at 15/ each………………} 7.8
2 Broad axes at 12/ eavh, 3 falling Axes 8/ each}
1 Hand Saw 8/………………………….} 2.16
1 Iron Chain 9 feet Long 27/ 5 Hoes at 4/ each 2.7
1 Feather Bed & Bedding £3 Wearing apparel}
for himself Wife 5 Sons £20………….} 23
980 Wt Flour taken away by order of the}
Committees at 16/ p C………….} 7.12
New York Currency £961.13
Montreal 19th July 1787
Evidence on the Claim of Nicholas Mattice late of Albany County New York. –
Claimant Sworn.
Says he belonged to Sir John Johnson’s 2d Battn was discharged September 1783, went up to Niagara, was 7 weeks away, says the Ships were all gone when he came down. –
Is a Native of America, lived in Schohary Albany County. Was always for the King had three Sons in Butler’s Rangers, two Sons in Sir John’s Regt
Claimant was first in Butler’s Rangers – In 1780 he left his own Place and came into the Province, first in Butler’s Rangers, then Sir John’s Regiment. Was discharged in 1783 – Produces his Discharge.
He came away from his own Place as he could not stand it any longer, having been always a friend to the King. – He had assisted the King’s Troops and the Indians which the Rebels knew, and therefore were violent against him, and he had two sons then in the King’s Army. —
Now lives at New Johnstown. —
He had 440 Acres in Schohary. – Purchased in 1772. – Produces Deed from Esaias Swart and George Man to Claimant of 440 Acres in Schohary in Consideration of £512 York dated 1772. —
60 Acres Clear, a framed Barn and House. – values it at £800 york Money. —
The Congress has sold. —
Lost 3 Horses 6 Cows, 8 Cattle, 9 Sheep, 20 Hogs, Furniture, utensils. —
The Rebels took them from him because he was a Tory. —
Produces Certificate to his Services and Conduct since 1781 from P. P. Lansingh. —
Frederick Bouck Sworn,
Claimant is his Brother in Law, he lived in Schohary Albany County. He was always a friend to the King’s Army. – The Sons all went into the army that were old enough.
The Rebels were very violent against him and he was obliged to come away. —
He came into this Service where he served as a Soldier. —
Knew his Farm, between 3 & 400 Acres, when he saw it last 20 Acres Clear, a great deal he believes was cleared afterwards.
Values Improved Land at £5 p acre Wild Land at 20/. —
He had a middling good Stock.
Philip Frymore Sworn
Knew Claimant always a Loyalist. Knew his Farm, 3 or 400 Acres, some very good. – He had a good Stock. —
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 222 Certificate No. 1573)
Name of claimant Mattice Nicholas; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £590.10; Sum Originally Allowed £344; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £344; Balance After Such Receipt £344; Final Balance £344
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In colonial times, Samuel McAlister a native of Ireland, lived in Ninety Six, South Carolina. During the American Revolution he served in the Loyal forces under Colonel King. After the war he settled in Rawdon, Nova Scotia then Norfolk County, Upper Canada. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Halifax on 25 July 1786. (AO 12 Vol. 18 P. 233-236)
To the Honorable the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists
The Memorial of Samuel McAlister
Humbly Sheweth,
That your Memorialist is a Native of Ireland and resided at Ninety Six in South Carolina about two years before the late Rebellion commenced in the Capacity of a Farmer. —
That from his Loyalty to His Majesty and attachment to the British Government he was driven from his home and all his Property taken at the Siege of Ninety Six, and made use of by the Rebels, which upon a moderate Computation he valued as p annexed Schedule
Your Memorialist and many more embarked for Nova Scotia and for further proof of these Circumstances he is ready to produce to your Honors when called upon so to do. —
Your Memorialist therefore prays that your Honors would be pleased to take his Claim into Consideration and grant him such Relief as you may judge him entitled to. —
(Signed) Saml McAlister
Schedule of the Effects of Saml McAlister
7 Horses one with another on an Average at £7 – £49
12 Cows…. ditto ………….. ditto ………………. 17.10
20 Swine ……………………………….at 10/…... 10
Plantation Tools…………………………………… 2.10
Household Furniture………………………………. 1.10
£80.10
(Signed) Samuel McAlister
Halifax 25th July 1786. —
Evidence on the Claim of Samuel McAlister late of So Carolina
Claimant Sworn
Saith he resided at Rawdon, gives the same reason for not sending his Claim home as the others who resided at Rawdon. —
Is by birth an Irishman, resided at Ninety Six, joined the Militia first under Colonel Pearis then Colonel King after the Reduction of Charlestown; made Lieutenant after he came to Charlestown. —
Lived upon a Rented Farm, had Seven Horses, lost them during the Siege of Ninety Six, General Green’s Army had them. —
Twelve Cows – General Green’s Army had most of them. —
Twenty Hogs most of them taken by the Rebel Army. – Some state. —
Tools. —Furniture. —
Admits he served sometime early in Rebel Militia but was then very young.
Colonel Pearson, Witness Sworn,
Claimant served with Militia under Colonel King and then with Militia of which Witness was Colonel. – He joined Witness late about a year after the Reduction of Charlestown.
Always heard he had been active in the Service and Loyal. —Is satisfied of his Loyalty.
George Bond Witness Sworn,
Has seen several of Claimant’s Horses five or Six. – Thinks they were all taken about the Siege of Ninety Six. —
A Considerable number of Cows and young Cattle and Hogs. —
Claimant produces Certificate to Loyalty from Colonel Pearis. —
Samuel “MacAlister” gave evidence to the Claim of John Bond in Audit Office AO 12 Vol. 18 P. 231
Samuel MacAlister Sworn,
Knew Claimant, knew that he joined Militia under Colonel King after the Reduction of Charlestown, – Had a Captain’s Commission, – Served during the War –
Witness was his Neighbour and knew his Property. – He lived on a Rented Farm. —
Had about 26 Horses, value £7 Halifax Currency each. —
Some were taken by the British, some by Americans. —
Cattle had about five or Six Head. —
Had a Waggon taken by Americans
Large Stock of Hogs. —
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 68 P. 46)
Samuel McAlister of Ninety Six
Claim
Amount of Property £72.9
Determination 27th July 1786.
Loyalty. The Claimant is a Loyalist
Losses.
Persl Estate. Various Articles of Personal Property £40
Loss proved.
Resides at Rawdon
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 218, Certificate No. 1534)
Name of claimant McAlister Samuel; Province S Carolina; Claim for Loss of Property £72.9; Sum Originally Allowed £40; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £40; Sum Already Paid £12; Balance After Such Receipt £28; Final Balance £28
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. VII MSS. 40-41 in Second Report P. 702
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Halifax, 1786
Before Commissioner Pemberton
New Claim, 1786. July 25.
Case of Saml. McAllister, late of S. Carolina.
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In colonial times Alexander McDonell lived in Tryon County, New York. During the American Revolution he served in the 84th Regiment. Following the war he lived in New Johnstown. The following is the Claim for Revolutionary War Losses of John McDonell, oldest son of Alexander McDonell heard by the Commissioners at Montreal on 28 Jan 1788. (AO 12 Vol. 31 P. 175-177)
Estimate of the Real and Personal Estate of Alexr McDonell in the Co of Tryon, Province of New York according to the value thereof in April 1776
Part of the Patent about Johnstown
My wages due to me in the Colonies for some
time amounting to £20.10.6
Cloathing Taken by the Enemy 4.8
1 Gun taken by the Enemy 4.0
NY Curry £29.1.6
Sterl £17.6.10
Evidence on the Claim of Alexr McDonell late of Tryon County New York Province
John McDonell oldest Son of Claimant Sworn
Says his late Father was at Machiche in 1783
Alexr McDonald [sic] his late Father died 19th Decr 1787 and witness is his oldest Son, his Mother and 2 Brothers are in this Province
Alex McDonell came from Scotland in 1773 and was settled in 1775 on Sir John Johnsons Lands he came to Canada in 1780 witness came in with Sir John in 1776. He had improved 5 Acres and had built a House, Barn, and Stable, he had a Cow and Horse 6 Hogs and some other matters.
Says his Father and Brother were kept in Irons six months on Account of their Loyalty. Witness and his Brother were in the 84th Regiment.
Donald McDonell Sworn. Says he is the Son to the late Alexr McDonell. Witness was a Soldier in the 84th Regiment, his father had cleared 6 Acres in 1780 and had a House and Barn.
He had a Horse and Cow taken from him – his Father and he were put in Gaol for 2 months for assisting a Scouting Party. The rebels had nearly hang’d him.
10th February
Received a Certificate from the Hand Donald McDonell that they and all the Family are well satisfied that Corpl John McDonell should receive the whole amount of Compensation.
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 684 P. 173)
Alexander McDonell deceased late of Tryon County
Claim
Amount of Property £46.6
Determination 1st February 1788
Loyalty. The late Alexander McDonell was a Loyalist—His Son John McDonell is a Loyalist and Bore arms in Support of the British Government as Corporal in the late 84th Regiment.
His two Brothers are Loyalists and Bore arms in Support of the British Government—
Losses
Real Estate. Improvements on a Tenant Farm £15
Persl Estate. Various articles of Personal Property 15
£30
Loss proved
Observation
The amount to be paid to John McDonell late Corporal in the 84th Regiment of Foot
Resides at New Johnstown
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 228 Certificate No. 1638)
Name of claimant McDonell, John for himself and his Brother children of Alexander McDonell; Province N. York; Claim for Loss of Property £46.6; Sum Originally Allowed £30; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £30; Balance After Such Receipt £30; Final Balance £30
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In colonial times Allan McDonell, a native of Scotland lived in Tryon County and Ticonderoga, New York. During the American Revolution he served with General Burgoyne. Following the war he lived on Carleton Island, in Cataraqui, Frontenac County and in Lachine, Quebec. The Claim for Revolutionary War Losses of Lieutenant Archibald McDonell, brother of Allan McDonell, deceased heard by the Commissioners at Montreal on 26 Jul 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 27 P. 396-399)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists. —
Estimate of the Real and Personal Estate of Allan McDonell in the County of Tryon and Province of New York according to the value thereof in the year 1775.
Patent Part of Sir Wm Johnson}
9 Acres of Lot No 17 of good improved Land}
under good Enclosures at £5 p acre…………} £45
3 ½ Skipples of wheat estimated at the produce}
of 10 Skipples each at 4/ ……………...} 7
1 House Barn & Stable with Household Furniture 11.10.9
3 ½ Skipples of Rye sowed estimated to produce}
10 Skipples each at 3/ …………………..} 5.5
4 ½ Do Oats estimate to produce 9 Skipples at 2/ 4.1
½ Do Barley estimated to produce 3 Skipples at 3/ 9
1 Skipple Pease estimated to produce 2 Skipples 6
6 Quarts Buck wheat sowed at 2 Skipples p Quart 2/ 1.4
13 Skipples Potatoes at the produce of 10 Do each at 1/6 9.15
¼ of an acre of Turnips 1
3 Cows £15, two young Oxen £6, one Mare £6 27
2 one year old Heifers £3, two Sows £1.10 4.10
1 Raw Hide 12/ one Pistol 8/7 1.0.7
2 falling axes 2 Hoes & 2 reaping Hooks 1.12
2 Cow Bells 12/ one Harrow Teeth 25/ 1.17
1 Auger Adz and Crooked Knife and plain .8
New York Currency £121.18.2
Equal in Sterling to £ 68.11.5 ½
Montreal 26th July 1787
Evidence on the Claim of Allen McDonell late of New York deceased
Lieutenant Archibald McDonell Brother to the deceased Allen McDonell appears
Says his late Brother resided in the Fall 1783 and the ensuing Winter at Carleton Island, Cataraqui or La Chine, his Business carried him to different places, his Home was at La Chine.
His late Brother was a Native of Scotland, came to America in 1771, was settled near Ticonderoga when the Rebellion began, from the first he stood forward to oppose the Measures of the Rebels—joined Genl Burgoyne at Ticonderoga in 1777 – he did not go with the Army but after Burgoynes defeat came into Canada himself and Family, he could not stay any longer, as his Attachment to the British Govt was so well known –
He was in Business as Merchant in this province, he died in the winter before last. Witness understands he died without a will. He left a widow – Ellen now residing at the Bay of Quanty in great distress.
Alexander his only Son about 6 years of Age – now with witness.
4 Daughters under age and unmarried who now live with witness at the Bay of Quanty
Produces a Certificate to Loyalty from Major Fraser. Allan McDonell was possessed of a Farm at Mount Independence opposite to Fort Ticonderoga – Thinks it was about 200 Acres. He had it from Commodore Grant – he was married to a Relation of Commodore Grants, and witness supposes this Estate was given him on that account –
He took possession in 1772, there was a great deal cleared – House and Barn built.
Commodore Grants Title was under New York Govert Witness does not know whether this place is in Vermont.
Does not know whether the place has been sold under Confiscation – an American has taken possession of it.
His Brother lost all his Cattle, chiefly by the Rebels on their retreat from Fort Independence
Roger Stephens – sworn
Knew the late Allan McDonell, Knew his Farm just on the Foot of Fort Independce there were good Improvements, it was situated about 30 Miles from the Mouth of Otter Creek – the Land was valuable from its Situation—
Alexr Chisholm—sworn
Knew the property of the late Allan McDonell – 200 Acres taken from Commodore Grant – Witness understood it was a Gift from Commodore Grant – close to Mount Independce thinks it was Oruel Township – Commr Grants Title was under New York Govt – witness was employed in 1784 to go and enquire after Confiscation of Commodore Grants Estate—found that almost all the Lands of Commodore Grant were taken under pretence of a prior Grant from New Hampshire.
Allan McDonells Estate was left, but has been since sold – as witness heard by Col: John Allen.
Does not know on what pretence it was sold but admits that the New York grants are considered there as nothing.
There was a good Deal clear—
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 227 Certificate No. 1637)
Name of claimant McDonell, Alexander on behalf himself and his Sister (the Children of John McDonell of Fort Augustus deceased; Province N. York; Claim for Loss of Property £56.6; Sum Originally Allowed £30; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £30; Balance After Such Receipt £30; Final Balance £30
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In colonial times Randell McDonell a native of Ireland, lived on the Mohawk River in Tryon County, New York. During the war he served as a Sergeant in Butler’s Rangers at Fort Niagara. Following the war Randell McDonell settled in Niagara Township, Lincoln County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 24 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 21-23)
To Colonel Thomas Dundas and Jeremy Pemberton Esqr Commissioners appointed by Act of Part for inquiring into the Losses & Services of the American Loyalists.
The Memorial of Randel McDonald Late of Mohawk River in Tryon County and Province of New York but now of Niagara in the Province of Quebec.
Sheweth
That your Memorialist at the beginning of the late unhappy disturbances in America was settled on the Mohawk River in Tryon County and province of New York where he was in possession of a good House Horned Cattle Sheep, Hogs Horses Grain Household furniture Farming Utensils &c the whole valued at above £398 New York Currency—
That understand his Gracious Sovereign by and with the Consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal and Commons in Parliamt assembled had taken into Consideration the distressed State of his Loyal American Subjects and purpose granting them such relief as may appear just and reasonable in proportion to their Losses.
Your Memorialist therefor prays &c – &c – Randel McDonll [sic]
Schedule of his Losses
House, Horned Cattle Sheep Hogs Horses}
Househd Furniture Farming Utensils &c } 398 N. Y. Cury
August 24th
Evidence on the Claim of Randel McDonell late of Tryon County –
Claimant sworn
He resided at Niagara in the Sumr 1783 and the ensuing Winter.
Is a native of Ireland. Went to America many years ago – was settled on Mohawk river, Tryon Co Joined the British at Fort Stanwix in 1777. 4 Sons went with him to the British Army – Served in Col: Butlers Rangers as a Serjeant, served all the war. Now lives at Niagara.
Produces Certificate to Claimant’s Loyy good Conduct and Services, from Col: Butler. Lived in a Leased House of Sr Wm Johnston. Had no Land of his own. Had 15 Cattle – 9 Horses – Sheep – a great many Hog a great many Furniture – Cloaths – Utensils – Taken by the Rebels after he joined the British—
Produces affidt by 2 persons of his being possessed of the Effects above specified and that they are moderately valued. —
Barnabus Shain – sworn
Knew Claimant on the Mohawk, he had considerable Stock – 8 or 9 Horses he had a plentiful Stock – Witness left Home before Claimant did – he had the Stock at that time – Heard the Rebels took his Things, he had a good Waggon, and good Farming Utensils. —
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 222 Certificate No. 1577)
Name of claimant McDonell Randel; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £223.17; Sum Originally Allowed £90; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £90; Balance After Such Receipt £90; Final Balance £90
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XX MSS. 21 in Second Report P. 965
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
New Claim Aug. 23.
Claim of Randel Macdonel, late of Tryon Co.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“Satisfied claimant had a pretty good stock.”
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WILLIAM McCLELLAN
In colonial times William McClellan a native of Ireland, lived in Cherry Valley, Tryon County, New York. During the American Revolution he served in Butler’s Rangers. Following the war William McClellan settled in Stamford Township, Welland County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 1 Sep 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 105-106)
To the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists
The Memorial of Wm McClellan late of Cherry Valley in the County of Tryon in the Province of New York but now of Niagara in the Province of Quebec.
Sheweth
That your Memorialt at the beginning of the late unhappy disturbances in America was settled in Cherry Valley in the Pro: of New York where he was in possession of a Farm and Buildings thereon Live Stock Househd Furniture Farming Utensils &c the whole value at that time £120 Cury
That understandg Parliamt had taken into Considn the distressed State of his Loyal American Subjects & propose granting them such relief as may appear just and reasonable –
Your Memt prays &c
Schedule of the Loss sustd by Memt
Dwelling House & Out Houses— £90
Grain lost on the Farm— 30
2 Horses— 20
Farming Utensils— 20
Weaving Utensils— 20
Househd Furniture & Wearg Appl 28
Currency— £128
Sepr 1st
Evidence on the Claim of Wm Maclellan late of New York
Claimant – sworn
He was at Mashish in 1783
Is a Native of Ireland, went to America in 1768 – resided in Cherry Valley
Joined Col: Butler in 1779, served all the War – Produces his Discharge
He had Lease Land 50 Acres for ever – paying 6d per acre had cleared near 20 Acres – but he withdraws his Claim as his Brother in law is in possession—
His House was burnt by the Indians.
Lost Crop that had been harvested burnt at the same time—
Lost 2 horses by the Indians farming Utenss Weavers Tools all burnt furniture & Cloaths
Says the Indians did it because the Americans should not find out who were Loys If they had not done it the Americans would.
James Ramsey – Sworn
Knew Claimant he was always Loyal he joined the Rangers – served all the War. He had a Farm in Cherry Valley – his Buildings and his Effects were burnt by the Indians thinks one reason was that the Effects should not fall into the hands of the Americans—
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 222 Certificate No. 1580)
Name of claimant McClellan William; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £72; Sum Originally Allowed £35; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £35; Balance After Such Receipt £35; Final Balance £35
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XX MSS. 11 in Second Report P. 996
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
New Claim Sept. 1.
Claim of Wm. MacClellan, late of New York
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“Allowed.”
“He is a fair man. Q. if we can allow anything.”
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In colonial times, Thomas McMicking lived on the west branch of the Delaware River in Tryon County, New York. During the American Revolution, he served in the Indian Department at Fort Niagara. Following the war Thomas McMicking settled in Stamford Township, Welland County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims on 12 May 1788. (AO 12 Vol. 32 P. 208-211)
New Claim lodged in England as p Major Matthews list
Niagara 12th May 1788
Evidence on the Claim of Thomas McMicking late of the West Branch of Delaware River Tryon County New York Province
C1aimant Sworn.
Says that in 1783 and until July 1784 be was at Niagara, in July 1784 he went to Quebec and gave his Claim to Major Mathews.
He is a native of Scotland and came to America in July 1774. When the war broke out he lived in Tryon County, in March 1781 he joined the British army at Niagara. – Says that be was desired by Joseph Brant to remain in the Country for the purpose of getting Intelligence and of supplying the British Scouts with Provisions.
He had a large Family which he could not remove, his Mother lived with him and broke her Leg so as to be an object.
He was obliged to take arms once with the Rebel Militia for one night, before that he had been under Arms with Captain J. McDonell of Sir John Johnson’s Regiment and was in consequence imprisoned by the Rebels.
In 1781 he was taken by the Seneca Indians and brought into Niagara. – He enlisted on his coming into the British Lines in the Johnson’s Forresters and served in them for a year, he afterwards lived on a Farm.
He is now settled at Niagara. –
He had a Tenant Farm from Goldsbury Bunyard and had made all his Improvements during the War. His claim is for Provisions &c furnished Indians and Scouts. –
Property No 1. June 5th 1779 Captain Aaron and Captain David, 2 Indians with a Party, took from his Plantation Stock &c as by Schedule amounting to £166.9, New York Currency, it was his own Stock. –
He was then in Albany Goal for furnishing Provisions to a British Party. –
Produces Certificate from John Burch dated Niagara 4th June 1782, to the truth of the above Charge and that Claimant was always Loyal, and was in Goal for giving Provisions to a British Party when his Stock was taken.
Certificate from Lieutenant William Johnson Junr that he was present when a Party of Mohawk Indians plundered the Plantation of Thos. McMicking and that he Thos McMicking was then in Albany Goal. – Niagara 2d August 1783.
5th April, 1780. He furnished to Captain Brant and his Party Provisions to the amount of £9.12 New York Currency, was never paid for it.
Niagara 14th June, 1782
Certificate from Joseph Brant that Claimant was always Loyal, that he frequently gave him Intelligence and furnished his Party with Provisions.
Oct. 18th 1780.
The Seneca Indians took from him Stock, &c to the amount of £142.19 – at this time he was brought Prisoner to Canada. –
Part of his Stock belonged to Thos Carson but he has paid him £24 York for it and three Cattle belonging to Hugh Alexander not paid for – he has paid P. McMicking of Butlers £10 of the cash being his. Says that nothing but his being a Friend to Great Britain kept him settled where he was which exposed him to these Losses.
Certificate dated Niagara 18th Octr 1782 from Lieutenant Joseph Ferris that Claimant often furnished Parties under his Command with Provisions and that he had seen the Delaware Indians take 8 Sheep from him.
Niagara 11th June, 1782
Certificate from Lieutenant David Brass that Claimant was a Loyalist from the Rebellion and frequently furnished him and his Party with Provisions.
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 64 P. 358)
Thomas McMicking late of Tryon County
Claim,
Amount of Property £ [Blank]
Determination 26th May 1788
Loyalty Bore Arms. The Claimant is a Loyalist and Bore Arms in Support of the British Government.
Claim disallowed.
The whole Claim disallowed for Supplies furnished British Scouts and Friendly Indians.
Resident at Niagara.
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. II. Miscellaneous Evidence MSS. 2-3 in Second Report P. 1280
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Carlton Island, Niagara, London, 1188-9
Before Commissioner Pemberton
Niagara, 12th May, 1788.
Thomas McMicking A new Claim Lodged in England.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12
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In colonial times Eva McNut lived on the Susquehannah River in Tryon County, New York. During the American Revolution her husband James McNut a native of America, served in the Second Battalion of the King’s Royal Regiment of New York and lost his life. Eva McNut’s second husband, John Pencel served in Butler’s Rangers. Following the war, they lived in Cataraqui, Frontenac County. The following is her Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 30 Sep 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 28 P. 325-327)
Schedule of the Losses of Eva McNut from Susquana Tryon County Pro: of New York widow of James McNut of the above Province & County where he lost his Life in his Majestys Service in the year 1779. He joined the Service in 1778 whereby Eva McNut makes her Claims for Losses sustained as follows – vizt
Lands & Tenements £120
Horses Cattle Sheep & Hogs 86
Farming utensils & House}
hold Furniture} 86.10
New York Currency 292.10
Sepr
Evidence on the Claim of Eva Macnut [sic] Widow of Jas McNut late of Tryon Co
Claimant – sworn
Says she now is Wife of John Pencel she was at Mashishe in 1783
Her first Husband James McNut, was Native of America lived in Susquehana. Her Husband had engaged to serve in Sr John Johnsons 2d Battn in 1778 – he gave in his name to the Searjent to serve. He had come into Canada and meant to join – he died in 1779 at Mashishe, left a Son now with Claimt – 14 yrs. of age –
He had 300 Acres on Susquehana of Banyard & Wallis, was to have paid in 10 years – had not paid
cleared 20 acres.
Lost 3 horses, 5 Sheep, 5 Hogs, furniture Cloathes – The Rebel Indians took them or killed them. Her Father, Groddus Dingman, was driven into Canada, as a Loyalist and died there in 1782. He had some stock on his farm at Susquehana which was taken or killed by Rebel Indians – 3 horses, 2 Cattle 5 Sheep 5 Hogs Cloaths Furniture – She is entitled only to a Share of her Fathers Estate – She has 5 Brothers living.
Her Mother died at Mashishe. Claimant is entitled to the Cloathes and Effects which she lost at Susquehana by the Rebels.
John Woodcock – sworn
Knew James McNut, had 20 Acres clear on Susquehana – 3 horses, 5 Sheep, 5 Hogs furniture &c his Stock was taken by the Americans.
Knew Groddus Dingman – he came into Canada on account of his Loyalty – he had 3 horses – 1 Bull – 5 Sheep – 5 horses taken by the Enemy.
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 64 P. 13)
Eva McNutt Widow of Jas McNutt late of Tryon County
Claim
Amount of Property £164.10.8
Determination 11 December 1787
Loyalty Bore Arms. The late James McNutt was a Loyalist and Bore Arms in Support of the British Government.
The claimant and her Infant Son are Loyalists.
Losses
Real Estate. Improvements on Lands on the Susquehanah £30
Personal Estate. Various Articles of Personal Property 33
£63
Loss Proved
Resides at Cataraqui
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 222 Certificate No. 1589)
Name of claimant McNutt Eva Wd; Province N York; Claim for Loss of Property £164; Sum Originally Allowed £65; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £65; Balance After Such Receipt £65; Final Balance £65
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XXI MSS. 106-107 in Second Report P. 1040
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
September 30.
Eva MacNutt, late of Tryon Co., Widow of James Macnut.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“Shabby case.”
“No evidence.”
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In colonial times Thomas Millard a native of America, lived on the Susquehannah River in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. During the American Revolution he went to the British forces at Fort Niagara. Following the war he lived in Stamford Township, Welland County. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 25 Aug 1787. (AO 12 Vol. 40 P. 328-329)
August 25th 1787
Evidence on the Claim of Thomas Millard late of Pennsylvania
Says he is a Native of America, lived on Susquehanna when the Rebellion broke out. Was always a supporter of the British Government – Had three Sons in the Service from 1778 to the end of the War –
In 1778 came to Niagara, could not continue at Susquehannah being known to be a Loyalists, so that he and all his Family came away.
Now settled near the Falls.
He had made a Bargain for purchasing Lands in 1777, the purchase has not been compleated but he has been obliged to pay £100 in consequence of his agreement. –
His moveable Estate consisted of 100 Bushels of wheat which had been harvested in 1777. –
Ditto Indian Corn. –
Two fine Horses stole as he was moving into Canada, Seven Hogs, Cloaths, Linen, some Flour. –
Most of these Things were lost on a Farm which he had on Susquhannah 16 Miles below Wyboosink. –
He purchased 300 Acres in 1774 for about £30, built an House, had about 30 Acres Clear.
The Purchase was recorded, but he has lost the Deed. – He valued it at £100, had agreed to sell it for that Sum. –
The Moveables were chiefly taken by the friendly Indians. –
He has not heard that his Land has been sold. –
Thomas Millard Junr Sworn
Says his Father purchased a Farm on Susquhannah just before Rebellion, 300 Acres. – 30 acres Clear, he lived there till they set off for Canada, the whole Family came because they would not be Rebels, and could not stay unless they were rebels. –
Witness and two Brothers all that were big enough to Serve have served his Majesty during the War. –
His Father had a considerable Stock. –
Lost Wheat, Corn, two Horses Seven Hogs, Utensils, Furniture. –
Decision of the Commissioners
(AO 12 Vol. 66 P. 48)
Thomas Millard late of Susquehanah Pennsa
Claim
Amount of Property £66.4.6
Determination 6th December 1787
Loyalty. Bore Arms – The Claimant is a Loyalist & Bore Arms
Losses.
Real Estate. Improvements on a farm}
on the Susquehanah} £50
Persl Estate. Various Articles of Persl Property 40
£90
Loss proved
Resides near the Falls Niagara
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 230 Certificate No. 1663)
Name of claimant Thomas Millard; Province Pennsyl; Claim for Loss of Property £120; Sum Originally Allowed £90; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £90; Balance After Such Receipt £90; Final Balance £90
The Second Report of The Bureau of Archives for the Province of Ontario, 1904 transcribed from Library of Congress MSS 18,662 Vol. XX MSS. 29-31 in Second Report P. 968
Proceedings of Loyalist Commissioners
Montreal 1787
Before Commissioner Pemberton
New Claim August 25.
Claim of Thos. Millard, late of Pensilva.
Repeats the evidences in AO 12 with the following marginal notes of the Commissioner:
“Claimt. seems a very fair man.”
“May be allowed.”
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In colonial times Samuel Moore, a native of America lived in Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey. During the American Revolution he went to the British lines in New York City. Following the war he settled in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. The following is his Claim for Revolutionary War Losses heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Halifax on 31 Jan 1786. Solomon Moore settled later in Norwich Township, Oxford County, Upper Canada. Some of his family settled in Norfolk County. (AO 12 Vol. 15 P. 82-84)
To the honorable the Commissioners appointed by Act of Parliament for enquiring into the Losses and Services of the American Loyalists.
The Memorial of Samuel Moore late of the County of Middlesex & Province of New Jersey.
Sheweth,
That your Memorialist having always the strongest attachment to His Majesty’s Government & disliking the Measures carrying on by the Americans and being in personal Danger did leave his own house in the Month of June 1777 and made his Escape into New York where he resided under the Protection of the British Government ’till the Month of October 1783, when he left it and came to the Province of Nova Scotia and has resided in the Township of Anapolis ever since. – That in the Month of August 1777 a Party acting under the orders of the American Government came and violently forced his wife & Children out of his House put them upon a wagon and sent them under Flag of Truce to the British Lines at Amboy, they then sold his whole Stock, Farming Utensils, Household Furniture and every other thing he was possessed of at Publick Vendue. Rented his Farm for a yar and then Sold it.
Your Memorialist therefore prays that you will e pleased to take his Case into Consideration and grant him such Compensation for his Loyalty for the Losses and hardships he has suffered in Consequence of his attachment to the British Government that is allowed by Parliament in an Act made for that purpose. —
And Your Memorialist shall ever pray. (Signed) Saml Moore
Halifax 31st January 1786
Evidence in the Case of Samuel Moore late of Woodbridge in the County of Middlesex New Jersey.
Claimant being a Quaker, solemnly affirm’d.
That he is a Native of America and at the Commencement of the Troubles was settled in Woodbridge, he says he ever took part with the British and never signed any Association or took any part with the Rebels. He was imprisoned more than once for not taking part with them.
In June 1777 he fled to the British at New York as he found he could not bear the Treatment he suffered from the Americans.
His Family were sent to him in Septemr 1777 and he has lived under the Protection of the British Government ever since.
He quited New York at the Evacuation and resides at Anapolis in this Province.
Property… Seventy five Acres of Land in Woodbridge Township with a House & offices, he bought it (Deed produced) from Danl Shotwell in Consideration of £750 Currency dated 14th November 1770 – 74 Acres & 8/10ths – and likewise a quit Claim for three Acres from Joseph Shotwell laying adjoining in Consideration of £29 Currency. He farmed this and added to the Buildings to the extent of £25 or £30.
This is valued by Joseph Shotwell & Isaac Freeman at £800, but he says it was worth more. —
Says it has been sold by the Commissioners under Confiscation. – He saw it in the Papers. One Ward is in possession of it. —
Produces a Letter from his Brother Edward Moore says that he had got a Copy of the Condemnation and Sales, and only waited for the Governor’s Seal being put to it.
His Personal Property I valued on Oath by the two persons formerly mentioned and the value amounts to £246 Currency, and says they were all sold by the Commissioners under Confiscation. —
States a debt due him £180.12.6 Currency it was due him by the Town of Woodbridge and it is paid into the Treasury. —
Says he owed £160 to persons without the Lines. —
Robert FitzRandolph, Affirmed,
Knew the Claimant at Woodbridge, he was always Friendly to the British Government and that was his reason for taking Refuge at New York, He always refused to sign any Association or take any part. —
He knows his property, being about to purchase at the time Moore bought it, he thinks it was fairly worth £800 Currency, it was arable Meadow and Pasture, it rather wanted Woodland. —
His Farm was well Stocked and his House pretty well furnished. —
The Claimant delivers an Account of his Personal Property as follows vizt
6 Cows…………………at £5.10 each………. £33
8 young Cattle from 1 to 3years old at 45/…. 18
To Mare, Saddle & Bridle……………………. 20
12 Sheep…………………………...at 14/…. 8.8
10 Tons of English Hay……………at /3…….. 30
21 Hogs weighing 30 Cwt ………...at 4d p Ct .. 50
80 Bushels of wheat……………….at 7/……... 38
150 Bushels of Indian Corn……….at 3/……... 22.10
8 Bushels of Flax Seed……………at 6/……... 2.8
1 Waggon, 2 Ploughs, 2 Harrows & Harness...30
Furniture……………………………………... 80
£322.6
Halifax 11th April 1786. —
Produces Copy of an Inquisition found against him 13th October 1778 for joining the army of the King of Great Britain, And affidavit of Ebenezer Ford one of the Commissioners for Sale of Forfeited Property in the State of New Jersey that in the year 1779 he did sell a Farm in Woodbridge containing 77 Acres of Land late the property of Samuel Moore.
(AO 12 Vol. 109 P. 280 Certificate No. 1873)
Name of claimant Moore Samuel; Province N Jersey; Claim for Loss of Property £111.3; Sum Originally Allowed £20; Total Sum payable under Act of Parliament £20; Sum Already Received £8; Balance After Such Receipt £12; Final Balance £12
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