Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” John Cachall was listed singly, aged 24, issued 1 ration.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, John Cachel was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.
Revolutionary War Records
John Caford was listed as a Private in the Sixth Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £5.8 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 54 days of service from 1 Sep 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Revolutionary War Records
Barnabus Cain, Smith, was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6th August, 1783.” With him was Timothy Murphy, Smith.
In “Return of Persons Under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number, Age & Sexes & Number of Rations drawn by Familys In the Indian Department” dated Niagara 1st December 1783, Barnabus Cain, Smith was listed aged 36 with Margeret Cain 32 and John Cain 9. 2 rations.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Cain Senior dated at Niagara on 8 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner served in Butlers Rangers…”
Revolutionary War Records
William Caldwell was listed as Captain of William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £260.11.5 at the rate of 10 shillings sterling per day for 304 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain William Caldwells Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Capt Wm Caldwell was listed, issued 1 ration, with Mrs Caldwell.
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the number, age & Sexes of Each Family In Captn McLenons’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 1st Decr 1783” Serjt Jas Campbell was listed singly, aged 22. 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Copy of a Certificate of Captain Robert Chillas dated at New York on 2 Aug 1781 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Campbell
“New York. These are to certify that James Campbell entered himself a Volunteer in my Company the 2d Day of August 1781—now in the Battalion of the Loyal Volunteers of New York, of which His Excellency Lieut General James Robertson is Colonel (signed) Robert Chillas Capt approved (signed) D Mathews L. Col.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 108b]
Copy of a Certificate of Lieutenant Colonel Allan Stewart dated at New York on 18 Jun 1783 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Campbell
“New York 18 Jun 1783 These are to certify that the Bearer James Campbell is a refugee & steady Loyalist, has been for six years past an Inhabitant of New York & now wants to go to Nova Scotia—is a Sober Industrious man and a peaceable member of society—(signed) Allan Stewart, Lieut Colo N. C. Highlanders” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 108b]
Upper Canada Land Petitions
The Upper Canada Land Petition of John Campbell dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 27 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That at the commencement of the American War your Petitioner entered into the 76th Regiment of Foot, came to America and flatters himself he did and performed the Duty of a Soldier, Zealous in the cause in which he had entered (that being in the defense of His Majesty’s Crown and Dignity)…”
Revolutionary War Records
Robert Campbell was listed as a Private in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £30.8 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 304 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists, Specifying the nomber age, & sexes of Each Family in Lieutt Colo Butler’s Company in the Corps of Rangers, Niagara 30th November 1783” Robert Campbell was listed singly, aged 27, issued 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Lieutenant of Butler’s Rangers dated at Niagara on 5 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Campbell
“The Bearer Mr Robert Campbell joined the Royal Standard in America in the year 1776 and served with a degree of Credit as Serjt Major to Butlers Rangers…”
Revolutionary War Records
Robert Campbell, Junr. was listed as a Private in the Sixth Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £6.2 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 61 days of service from 25 Aug 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of each Family In Captain TenBroeck’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Robt Campbell, Drumr was listed singly aged 16, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
John Candelar—belonging to the 33d Regiment was on a list of men who joined Colonel Butler’s Rangers in the summer of 1779 (Butler’s Rangers Enlistees 1779)
Revolutionary War Records
John Carlock was listed as a Private in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £21.18 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 219 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 31 Jul 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Upper Canada Land Petitions
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Hill and Edward Carney dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 8 Jul 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners during the last American War were severely persecuted by the Revolters. They were frequently imprisoned; and fined in a Sum equal to the amount of their property, but have always persevered in their their Loyalty and attachment to His Majesty’s Person and Good Government. They have now removed with their Families to this province and does pray for an allotment of Land to improve upon. As an Assurance to you Excellency of their Loyalty heretofore, they herewith inclose the certificates of Gentlemen now residing within this Province, and hope they will meet the same indulgence of other Loyalists who have removed to this place or such relief as thro’ your Goodness may seem meet, and your petitioners will ever pray.”
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain William Caldwells Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Daniel Carr, private was listed, issued 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Neil of Queenstown dated at Newark on 15 Jul 1795
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is a native of Ireland and resided in Nova Scotia upwards of three years. That in the year 1784, he came into this Province where he has remained ever since, that he never received any Lands in Nova Scotia, nor has he applied for any in this province. humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him a portion of the vacant Lands of the Crown therein—Your Petitioner further begs leave to request to your Excellency, that about Three years ago he married one Mary Carrol widow of Robt Carrol who attached himself to His Majestys Forces on their arrival at New York, served with them during the war & afterwards went to Nova Scotia, where he recd about 200 acres, but died, before he made much improvement thereon, and his…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Anna Hazen Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Aug 1795
“That your Petitioner is, and Always Has been A true and Faithful Friend to the British Government, and that Her first Husband Thomas Carty, Served His Majesty Near five years As A Corporel in the Third Battalion, New Jersey Volunteers, in the time of the Late Rebellion in America and was wounded in the time of the Battle at the Eutaw Springs in South Carolina, and Died of His wound in the Hospital in Charles Town…”
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number age & Sexes Resident at Niagara 1 December 1783” Richard Cartwright was listed singly aged 25. In his household was Richard Beasley 22 and John Woodsides 54.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Carver received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth—The loss of a tender and provident father at an early Period of his life has involved his youth in a Series of perplexities And Cares. That your Petitioner’s Father had Served his Majesty from the Commencement of the last rebellion in America after many years of Service in which he lost his life at the Battle of Long Island…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Cassida dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 7 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner to evince His Loyalty to His Majesty lost his property and traveled through an extensive Wilderness from Pennsylvania to the Garrison of Niagara, and Joined Colo Butlers Rangers and partook of the Fatigues and Dangers with that Corps; was wounded in defence of His Majesty’s Crown and Dignity, & notwithstanding he in some measure is disabled, he would still give fresh proof of his Loyalty if his service should be required…”
Revolutionary War Records
Luke Cashady was listed as a Private in the Sixth Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £6.12 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 66 days of service from 25 Aug 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Luk Cashaty was listed singly aged 31, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
John Castleman was listed as a Private in Captain John McDonell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.14 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 177 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” John Caselman was listed aged 39, issued 1 ration, with Margrat Caselman 26, and Mary Caselman 5 years 3 months.
Revolutionary War Records
Francis Chambers was listed as a Private in Captain Peter TenBroeck’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £8.10 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 86 days of service from 1 Aug 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In the Loyalist Provisioning List of Mr. Burch’s District at Niagara 14 November 1786, Francis Chambers was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Amos Chapman – now of Pelham Esq. dated at York (Toronto) on 18 Aug 1801
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner was Quarter master in the British Legion commanded by Colonel Tarleton & had a Brother a Lieut in the same regiment…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of W. Johnson Chew received at the Executive Council Office on 19 May 1796
“The Petition of W. Johnson Chew late Ensign in his Majestys Provincial Regiment of Orange Rangers…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chewett formerly an Officer of the Staff in the Province of Lower Canada previous to the reduction in the year 1783 dated at Newark on 4 Jul 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Excfellency’s Petitioner having served as Assistant Paymaster and Storekeeper in the Engineers Department, Assistant Paymaster and Storekeeper in the Quartermaster Generals Department and Assistant Paymaster and Storekeeper in the Marine Department for the Posts of Chambly, St Johns, Isle aux Nois, and Point au Fer…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
The Upper Canada Land Petition of George Chisholm dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 25 Mar 1793
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner Joined General St Ledger at Fort Stanwix as a Volunteer in the cause between Great Britain and the Colonies in the Year 1777—That in the Year following he went to New York and served there during the remainder of the War in the Volunteer Company Commanded by Captn Tolmey, being for Five Years without pay or Provision—At the Peace he went to Nova Scotia, his whole property which was very Considerable being Confiscated by the Americans…”
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses
Is a Native of North Britain, arrived in America in 1774, settled in Tryon Co joined the British in 1777, joined the Indians & came into Niagara and served in the Indian Department all the War.
Revolutionary War Records
Tunis Clapsadle was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £30.8 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 304 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clark Senior, Barrack master at Niagara dated on 5 Jul 1793
“That your petitioner hath served Their Majesties George the 2d and third twenty four Years in a respectable Office in His Majestys 8 Regiment of Foot—Ten Years Naval Storekeeper and Clerk of the Checque to the marine department on the Lakes—was discontinued that Service in the Year 1787…”
Revolutionary War Records
John Claus was listed as a Private in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £60.16 at the rate of 4 shillings per day for 304 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the number, age & Sexes of Each Family In Captn McLenons’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 1st Decr 1783” Corpl Jno Clous was listed singly, aged 32. 1 ration.
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses
Had been settled many years in America. Lived at Cobus kill Albany County – joined the British in 1777 at Ft Stanwix. Served under Col: Butler 7 years as a Corpl
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain William Claus dated at Niagara on 26 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Shews That your petitioner served His Majesty last War in Sir John Johnson’s Regiment of Royal Yorkers as a Subaltern Officer, and having been reduced at the reduction with the said Regiment…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Clement dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Mar 1797
“That your Petitioner is the widow of Lewis Clement late Lieutenant in the Indian Department, deceased—and settled in the Province in the year 1785—with her family consisting of 3 Sons & 2 daughters—that her Sons were all in the Service—two of them commissioned officers—the other a volunteer & receiving Ensigns pay—That your Petitioner during the war at great risque, forwarded several dispatches in His Majestys Service—and was otherwise of great Utility in furnishing Provisions and other necessaries to the King’s friends—your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be…”
Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Clement, widow of the late Lewis Clement dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Aug 1795
“Most humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner and her said late Husband were zealous loyalists during the late american War—and her said Husband & her three Sons were in His Majesty’s Service during the whole of the said war. —That your Petitioner exerted herself much in the forwarding the Service at the Expence of her property and to the great danger of her Life in Supplying persons employed on secret Service with provisions & Intelligence and in forwarding letters to & from persons in the States for the information of Government…”
Revolutionary War Records
Lieut John Clement was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6th August, 1783.” With him were Mr James Clement, two women, one child, “Negro,” and 1 boy and 1 girl (small prisoner children).
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses filed by brother Joseph Clement
James Clement, 3d Son of Lewis Clement – Says He lived with his Father in 1781 he went within the British Lines, was first in the Storekeeper’s Department, afterwds went as volunteer with the Rank of Ensign – Claims his Share in the Uplands. Says one of the Houses is on the Uplands – values the Uplands at 40 Shillings p acre
Revolutionary War Records
Lieut John Clement was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6th August, 1783.” With him were Mr James Clement, two women, one child, “Negro,” and 1 boy and 1 girl (small prisoner children).
In “Return of Persons Under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number, Age & Sexes & Number of Rations drawn by Familys In the Indian Department” dated Niagara 1st December 1783, Lieut John Clement was listed aged 23 with James Clement 19, Catherine Clement 59, Ann Clement 14, Negro man 40, Negro woman 43. 6 rations.
On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, John Clement was named on 700 acres of land in Lots 56, 57, 58, 82, 102, 103 and 147 Niagara Township.
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses
"That upon the Trouble broke out he took all occasions of testifying his Loyalty to his Sovereign – for which he was in 1776 taken prisoner by the Rebels and thereafter sometime he was permitted to return home, he was esteemed as a suspicious person among them & in the year 1777 left his aforesaid Effects and escaped to Batten Hill where he joined General Burgoyne with about 100 Mohawk Men Women and children from that served as a volunteer till 1779 since as Lieut in the Six Nation Department. That understanding Parliament had taken into Consideration the Distressed state of the Loyal Americans to purpose granting them such relief as may appear just and reasonable in proportion to their Losses…”
Revolutionary War Records
Joseph Clement was listed employed by the Indian Department in the Indian Country to be paid £36.12 at the rate of 6 shillings per day for 122 days of service from 25 Jun 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Indian Department Rolls 1777-1778)
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses
That your Memorialist at the beginning of the late unhappy dissentions in America was settled at Tripes Hill on the Mohawk River in the Province of New York and was at that time possessed of a valuable Farm lying on the said River with Dwelling House Barn and other out Houses part of a Saw Mill a Negro Live Stock Furniture &c – the whole valued at that time at upwards of £2000 New York Currency That upon the Trouble broke out he took all occasions of testifying his Loyalty to his Sovereign – for which he was in 1776 taken prisoner by the Rebels and thereafter sometime he was permitted to return home, he was esteemed as a suspicious person among them & in the year 1777 left his aforesaid Effects and escaped to Batten Hill where he joined General Burgoyne with about 100 Mohawk Men Women and children from that served as a volunteer till 1779 since as Lieut in the Six Nation Department.
Revolutionary War Records
Louis Clement’s family was among those held prisoner by the Americans on an undated list compiled during the American Revolution circa 1778. The family consisted of 1 woman, 2 boys and 2 girls. (Prisoners held by the Americans)
Mrs Clement, John, Jemima, Jacobus & Hanah Clements of Louis Clement’s family, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses filed by son Joseph Clement
Claimants Father joined the British at the beginning of Troubles – Served as Lieut in the Indian Department died in 1781 – Made a Will.
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain William Caldwells Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Lt Relf Clement was listed, issued 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Ralfe Clench received by the Executive Council on 20 Mar 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your memorialist has served during the late combat between Great Britain & America and at the close of the war was reduced a Lieutenant in Butlers Corps of Rangers…”
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Ralfe Clench received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came to Canada early in the year 1777 and entered into the Service being Commissioned a Lieut in Butlers Rangers…”
Revolutionary War Records
Abram Clindenny was listed as a Private in the Sixth Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.14 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 177 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Revolutionary War Records
James Clindenny was listed as a Private in the Sixth Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.14 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 177 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses
Says he was at Niagara in 1783 – Is a native of America – Lived in Sussex County West Jersey when the Rebellion broke out. – Was always a Friend to British Government, never served in American Militia. – Signed one Association. Claimant and two of his Sons left their home in May 1778, he was so persecuted he could stay no longer. He and both his Sons went into Butler’s Rangers in the Fall 1783 – Served till the Regiment was disbanded. – He & his two Sons Served as Privates. – They are all now in this Settlement. –
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendennin dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 27 Jul 1795
“… your Petitioners Father and Three Brothers were in His Majestys service during the War; and in consequence of the firm Attachment of your Petitioner to the British Constitution he was much harmed by the Americans. Wherefore he prays your Excellency will please to…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Clendennin received in the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795
“That your Petitioner served as Private in General Skinners Coar Jersey Vulinteers…”
Revolutionary War Records
Walter Clindenny was listed as a Private in the Sixth Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.14 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 177 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Revolutionary War Records
Christian Cleton was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.14 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 177 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Revolutionary War Records
In the “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt. McKinnon’s Company of the Corps of Rangers, Niagara, December 1, 1783 Cpl. Jno Clous aged 32 years was listed singly.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, John Clouse was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists, Specifying the nomber age, & sexes of Each Family in Lieutt Colo Butler’s Company in the Corps of Rangers, Niagara 30th November 1783” George Cockel was listed aged 45, issued 1 ration, with Mrs Cockel 42, Fredrick Cockel 12 years 6 months, Peter Cockel 4 years.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
The Upper Canada Land Petition of John and George Cockle of the Township of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioners served in Butlers Rangers during the late war…”
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain William Caldwells Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Sam Coffee, private was listed, issued 1 ration.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Fort Erie from 25 Septem’r 1785 to the 24 Decem’r 1786, Sam’l Coffee was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.
Upper Canada Land Petition of Deborah Cohoe Topham
That her Eldest Son Asa Cohoe enlisted in the Rangers, & after some time deserted, & fled the country…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Kehoe dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served his Majesty five years and one half under Sir James Wallace for two years of which time he acted in the Capacity of Capt of the Magazine. That in the month of June next After the conclusion of the peace he was honorably discharged from the service. That your Petitioner was then put on the establishment of the Greenwich Hospital and that he has actually received one years pension. The remaining years are still due. Your Petitioner begs leave to approach your…”
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons Under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number, Age & Sexes & Number of Rations drawn by Familys In the Indian Department” dated Niagara 1st December 1783, Daniel Cole was listed in Brant’s Volunteers, aged 40. 1 ration. Recorded “In the Colonies:” Susanna Cole 36, Jacob Cole 14, Charles Cole 9, John Cole 11, Henry Cole 9.
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain Lewis Genevys Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” John Cole was listed, issued 1 ration, with Jane Cole, Henry Cole aged 15, Isaac Cole 10.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Colerick of the Township of Willoughby dated at Willoughby on 17 Jan 1810
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner Joined the Volunteers under Captain Joseph Brant at Fort Schlosser in the year 1778 and served faithfully under him during the American War. That your Petitioners name was inserted on the first U. E. list when at…”
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Colrick (signed Colerick) dated at Niagara on 28 Dec 1796
“Most Humbly Sheweth—That your petitioner came into this province early in the Year 1778 and joined Captn Brants Volunteers, and Served in them faithfully to the end of the war – without pay…”
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain Andrew Bradt’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Jacob Colker/Colier was listed singly, aged 28, issued 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Collard of the Township of Newark dated on 27 Mar 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner served His Majesty in several capacities during the American war, as Pilot a conductor- and was with the Kings forces continually…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Coltman, Merchant received at the Executive Council Office on 8 May 1797
“Respectfully Sheweth—That your Petitioner served His Majesty In many Capacities during the late American war and on the reduction of 1783 was reduced as a Serjt in Sir John Johnsons Regt. Your Petitioner on Stating his Services in a former Petition, and producing his discharge was allowed 500 acres…”
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Coltman dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Oct 1797
“The Petition of John Coltman – of Newark merchant, late Serjt in the Kings Royal Regiment of New York—That your Petitioner bore arms in His Majestys Service from the year 1774 to the end of the American war – was at Boston in 1778 – and at Quebec in the Siege of that place – and in several actions afterwards—”
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain Andrew Bradt’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Robert Conklin was listed singly, aged 21, issued 1 ration.
On an undated map of Niagara Township in the Surveyor General’s Office, probably prepared in the mid 1780’s, Robert Concklin was named on Lot 19 Concession 6, Niagara Twp.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Concklin dated on 16 Mar 1797
“Most humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is an U. E. Loyalist who served during the late war in the Corps of Rangers—That your Petitioner suffered many Hardships, losses, and dangers during this period of Service and hopes he has equally entitled himself to the…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Frances Connolly (now Duncanson) received by the Executive Council on 2 Jul 1800
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner was Wife to James Connolly, Sergeant in His Majesty’s Regt of Foot American or Queen’s Rangers, who was unfortunately drowned in the River Niagara being in the actual discharge of his duty…”
Revolutionary War Records
Thomas Conely missing on a Scout to the Frontiers 6 December 80 pay drawn to 24th of same month is 18 days overdrawn 3/6 £3.3 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)
Revolutionary War Records
Owen Conner, Forrester was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6th August, 1783.” He was listed with James McGregor, Serjeant.
In “Return of Persons Under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number, Age & Sexes & Number of Rations drawn by Familys In the Indian Department” dated Niagara 1st December 1783, Owen Connor, Forrester was listed singly aged 37.
Census, Ration and Provisioning Lists
In “Return of Persons Under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number, Age & Sexes & Number of Rations drawn by Familys In the Indian Department” dated Niagara 1st December 1783, John Constable, Surgeon was listed aged 52 with Jane Constable 50 and a Negro Woman 17. Jane Cooper 43, Thomas Cooper 14, James Cooper 11. They were living with Thomas McMicken.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lewis Mabee of the Township of Willoughby dated at Niagara on 26 May 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is administrator to the Estate of the late Patrick Conway – formerly of Butlers Rangers deceased…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Cook of the Township of Stamford, Farmer dated at Stamford on 14 Jun 1806
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served during the late American war in a Provincial Regt. Commanded by Colonel Brown which was reduced at St Johns in New Brunswick…”
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Cook Junior dated at Stamford on 1 Oct 1810
“That Your Petitioner is a son of Daniel Cook, Serjeant in the Late Prince of Wales American Regiment…”
Revolutionary War Records
John Cook—belonging to the German Regiments was on a list of men who joined Colonel Butler’s Rangers in the summer of 1779 (Butler’s Rangers Enlistees 1779)
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Preserved Cooley dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner suffered the loss of all his property during the late rebellion on account of his loyalty. He would then gladly have taken shelter under the British Government but had the additional misfortune of being put under an arrest and was obliged to give bonds for his good behavior for his continuance in the Country…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Coon, wife to George Ransier, late of Butlers Rangers dated on 22 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner in the year 1781, came into Niagara with other Refugee Loyalists…”
Census, Ration and Provisioning Lists
In the “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt. George Dame’s Company of the Corps of Rangers, Niagara, 30 November 1783” Isaac Coon was listed singly aged 28 years.
Revolutionary War Records
John Coon was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.14 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 177 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
John Coon was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.14 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 177 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In “Return of Persons Under the Description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each Family In Captain Bernard Frey’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Serjt John Coon was listed aged 29, issued 1 ration with Hanney Coon 12, issued 1 ration, John Coon 10, Susanay Coon 8, George Coon 6, and Bernard Coon 3.
Revolutionary War Record
John Cornwall was listed as a Serjeant in John McDonell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £44.5 at the rate of 5 shillings per day for 177 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Casan Corus of the Township of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Jan 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is a native of Germany and has served His Majesty many years. That in the year 1771 he entered into the 36 Regt commanded by Col. Alcraft for the term of six years, before the expiration of which, he was drafted into the 47th and served in that Regt in all the Campaigns in America until the Convention at Saratoga when he [was] sent a Prisoner to the neighbourhood of Boston, remaining there till the year 1780 when he effected his escape, came to Niagara, & there Joined the Corps of Rangers commanded by Lt Colo Butler & continued with it for a space of a year when upon the arrival of a Company of the 47th from the upper Posts, your Petitioner applied for admission therein requesting his back pay, for the time had been prisoner, which being refused he was drafted into the 8th Regiment, then in garrison at Niagara, (this your Petitioner deemed a hardship, he having enlisted for Six years only & it was also at that time understood, that a Soldier being separated from his own Regiment, could serve in whatever Corps he pleased,) with the 8th Regt he remained till the reduction in 1783—and then settled in the (now) Township of Newark…”
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Benjn Cottington was listed singly, aged 24, issued 1 ration.
Counsellor, Peter
Upper Canada Land Petition
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Counsellor read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796
“The Petition of Peter Counsellor—late a Private in Butlers Rangers…”
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Cood Cuntraman was listed singly, aged 23, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
Job Countryman was listed as a Private in Captain John McDonell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.4 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 177 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of David Cowan dated at West Niagara on 5 May 1797
“The Petition of David Cowan – 1st Lieut & Commander in His Majestys Marine Department of Upper Canada—Humbly shews That your Petitioner – has served His Majesty Twenty one years; four years in the Royal Navy, and Seventeen years on the Lakes of this Province, during which latter Period, he has always commanded a vessel…”
Census, Ration and Provisioning Lists
Samuel Cox, Forrester was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6th August, 1783.” He was in the household of Mr. and Mrs. Dease.
In “Return of Persons Under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number, Age & Sexes & Number of Rations drawn by Familys In the Indian Department” dated Niagara 1st December 1783, Saml Cox was listed singly aged 24.
James Tremble aged 3 years.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Cox received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Oct 1796
“Most humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner served as an Artificier in the Indian Department under the British Government during the American War and obtained his discharge at the conclusion of the said War…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
The Upper Canada Land Petition of James Crawford late of Butlers Ranges dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 Jun 1795
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner, as a discharged Ranger…”
Upper Camada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Paul Crips dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 31 Dec 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner’s Father served his majesty in the American war…”
Revolutionary War Records
Isaac Crowder was listed as a Private in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £29.18 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 299 days of service from 30 Dec 1777 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Revolutionary War Records
James Crowder was listed as a Private in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £29.18 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 299 days of service from 30 Dec 1777 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Patrick Cruikshank dated at Niagara on 6 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served the whole of the American War and was a Gunner in the Royal Artillery from which he was regularly discharged, as per Discharge in the office delivered to the Clerk of the Council…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Crumb dated on 21 Jul 1795
“Humble Sheweth that your petitioner arrived in this place in the year 1776 and after remaining some time in the Indian department Served Seven Years in Colol Butlers Rangers…”
Certificate of Captain Bernard Frey dated at Newark on 20 Jul 1795 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Crumb
“This Certifies that the bearer of this Benjm Crumb Served as a privet Soldier in his Majesty late Corps of Ranges Commanded by Lieut Colol Butler Seven year five of which was in my Company where he behaved himself as a honest man and a good Soldier untill the Core Was brock in 1784 and he has been a resident in this Settlement ever Sence. [Signed] Bernard Frey Captain” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 120a]
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain Lewis Genevys Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Jacob Crum was listed singly, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain Lewis Genevys Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Rubin Crum was listed singly, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons Under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number, Age & Sexes & Number of Rations drawn by Familys In the Indian Department” dated Niagara 1st December 1783, William Crumb was listed in Brant’s Volunteers, aged 55. 1 ration. Recorded “In the Colonies:” Mary Crumb 40, Cornelius Crumb 20, Catherine Crumb 16, Sarah Crumb 14.
Revolutionary War Records
Adam Krysler was listed as a Private in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £29 at the rate of 4 shillings per day for 145 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 13 May 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Adam Crysler was listed as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department to be paid £63.12 at the rate of 8 shillings per day for 159 days of service from 19 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Indian Department Rolls 1777-1778)
Mr and Mrs Crysler were recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6th August, 1783.” With them were two children and one Negro.
In “Return of Persons Under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number, Age & Sexes & Number of Rations drawn by Familys In the Indian Department” dated Niagara 1st December 1783, Lieut Adam Crysler was listed aged 51 with Margeret Crysler 18, John Crysler 18, Maria Crysler 16, Catherine Crysler 14. 5 rations.
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses
That when the Troubles broke out he took all occasions to testify his Loyalty to his Sovereign for which he was taken prisoner by the Rebels, tho after some time he was permitted to return home under penalty of immediate Death for the least assistance to the Kings Cause. He was esteemed as a suspicious person among them, and in 1777 to avoid the oath of Allegiance to the United States and to give all the Assistce in his power to his Sovereign sett off with 36 in order to meet the Kings Army then on their way to Fort Stanwix but falling Sick by the way was left in the Indian Country where he remained two Months & upwards and then joined the Kings Forces at Niagara, as a Lieut in the Indian Department”
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists, Specifying the nomber age, & sexes of Each Family in Lieutt Colo Butler’s Company in the Corps of Rangers, Niagara 30th November 1783” Drummer Chronamus Crysler was listed singly aged 14, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the number, age & Sexes of Each Family In Captn McLenons’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 1st Decr 1783” Drumr Jno Crisler was listed singly, aged 15. 1 ration.
In the “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt. McKinnon’s Company of the Corps of Rangers, Niagara, December 1, 1783 John Crysler aged 15 years was listed singly as a drummer.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Certificate of John Butler dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 19 Aug 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chrysler
“I do hereby Certify that Mr Adam Chrysler served as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department during the American War and behaved himself as a Good and Zelious Officer and Mr John Chrysler, Son of the above, served as a Volunteer in sd Department and always behaved himself well—Given under my Hand at Newark 19th Aug 1795—[Signed] John Butler” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 5b]
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Philip Cryslor was listed aged 42, issued 1 ration with Elizabeth Cryslor 43, Elizabeth Cryslor 18 years 9 months, Margrat Cryslor 16, and Leben Cryslor 7 years 8 months.
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses
Says he is a native of America. Lived in Tryon County when Rebellion broke out – Served the British in 1777 at Fort Stanwix, served first in Sir John’s Regiment then in Col. Butler’s to the end of the War. Resides at New Johnstown. Produces
Colonel Butler’s Certificate to his service & Loyalty.
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Wm Cryslor was listed singly aged 32, issued 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petition
The Upper Canada Land Petition of David Cudney of Niagara dated at York on 11 Nov 1806
“Humbly Sheweth, that during the American war he faithfully discharged the duty of a private Soldier in the 27th Regiment of foot under Colonel James Dullancey…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Certificate of friends of Daniel Cummins attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
“Gentelmen We the under subscribers do certifi that we have been acquainted with Daniel Cummins Ever since he has been growed to the years of Noledg he always behavd him Self in a Desent Manner his Father & all the family was good friends to loyalty in the late war one of his Brothers died a Soldier in his Majestys service—Refer to Judg pet for the truth [Signed] Wm M’mannes. I Certify that Jacob Commins of Knowlton in the County Sussex and state of New Jersey and all his family was True friends During the war with England and america to the goverment of England”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Cummings dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 24 Jul 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is an Englishwoman but resided during the American war in the Province of New York where she was ill treated for her attachment to her native Country…”
Certificate of Alexander Campbell dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Jul 1795 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Cummings
“I do herby certify that the Bearer Hannah Cummings suffered for her Loyalty during the late American War, every Species of Hardship and distress, and has been often times instrumental in relieving persons confined to prison for Loyalty with provisions and other Necessaries—& has suffered in person & Property in the Common Cause. [Signed] Alexr Campbell M. A.”
Revolutionary War Records
Thos Commins was listed as a Private in the Sixth Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £8.10 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 85 days of service from 1 Aug 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Revolutionary War Records
Robt Commins was listed as a Private in the Sixth Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £8.10 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 85 days of service from 1 Aug 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain William Caldwells Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Robt Commins, private was listed, issued 1 ration.