Soldiers and Supporters "B"

Bacon, Jeremiah

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Bakon [signed Beacon] dated at Niagara on 26 Sep 1797

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is a Loyalist, and suffered for his attachment to his Majestys Government, which can be certified by Cap^t Brant & Cap^t Daniel Servos…”

Certificate of John Burch. J. P. and James Ramsey dated at Lincoln on 10 Oct 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Bakon

“Lincoln Home District Upper Canada Oct^r 10 1795} The Bearer Jeremiah Bakon who in Chery Vally Use’d to Got the name of old Jory Bakon During the War has been represented to me for these sixteen years by every Branch of my Wife family here & by all the Loyalis[ts] that came from Cherry Vally Dureing the War that he was a stanch friend to the British Government & has remained so ever since now Wishes to become a Subject with a numerous family I therefore take the Liberty to recommend him as such [Signed] John Burch, J. P. To Whome it may Concern” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 62a]

Bagnall, Samuel

Claim for Revolutionary War Losses

Bagnall, Samuel, Tryon Co., N. Y. Carpenter plundered by rebels. In 1778 joined Butler’s Rangers and was made Sgt. With small party, taken prisoner and confined in Albany Prison. Memorial, now of Shelburne, N. S. Claim: 100 acre farm, carpenter’s tools, cattle, etc. Evidences: Certificates of John Grimes that he was confined with claimant at Albany, by Robert Bullock, late of Tryon Co., that claimant lived comfortably with family before war on his 100 acres near deponent, who last winter was in Tryon Co. and heard claimant’s neighbors speak about him harshly as a Loyalist. (Abstracted from the Public Record Office, Audit Office Series 13, Bundles 1-35 & 37 Audit Office 13 Volume 11 P. B1

Baker, William

Upper Canada Land Petition

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain William Baker of the Marine Department Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Jul 1797

“… your Petitioner trusts, from his being upwards of Thirty Years in His Majestys Service, during which time he has served faithfully, (and Twenty four years of the above time has your Petitioner been upon the Lakes in this Province)…”

Baker, John (Jack)

Upper Canada Land Petition

Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Lieutenant of Butler’s Rangers dated at Newark on 10 Dec 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Becker

“The Bearer John Becker served as a Soldier in Cap^t Butlers Company of Butlers Rangers, during the late American War—[Signed] R. Clench, L^t Late Rangers, Tho^s Butler, L^t late Rangers, And^w Bradt Capt. Late Rangers.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 15]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Backer of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) dated at Newark on 11 Oct 1796

“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner served in the late L^t Col^o Butlers Rangers as a pioneer from the Commencement of the Corps till their reduction…” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 11]

Baker, James

Revolutionary War Records

James Baker 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 Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain William Caldwells Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30^th November 1783” Corp. James Backer, private was listed, issued 1 ration.

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Baker dated at Detroit on 15 Apr 1791

“most humbly Sheweth, that he Joined the British Standard at Fort Stanwix, and afterwards Joined the Rangers where he entered into Cap^t Caldwell’s Company in which he Served Seven Years, untill that Corps was reduced, and Obtained an honorable discharge”

Ball, Jacob Sr.

Revolutionary War Records

In the “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt. TenBroeck’s Company of the Corps of Rangers, Niagara, 30 November 1783” Lt. Jacob Ball was listed singly aged 60 years.

In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara Mr. Tenbroeck’s District at Niagara 14 November 1786, Jacob Ball was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, 1 male over 10, 2 females over 10, 1 female under 10, total 6.

Claim for Revolutionary War Losses

“In 1778 left his House and joined Butlers Rangers, had a Commⁿ as Lieu^t in Butlers Rangers – served during the War, but no half pay”

Ball, Peter

Revolutionary War Records

Peter Ball was listed as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department to be paid £121.12 at the rate of 8 shillings per day for 304 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 24 Oct 1778. (Indian Department Rolls 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 1^st Dec^r 1783” 1^st Lieu^t Peter Ball was listed singly. 1 ration.

Barnhart, George

Claim for Losses

“Is a Native of America lived in Ulster County – joined Sir Johns Reg^t in the year 1780 – left his home in 1778 – was in the Indian Country & served with Cap^t Brant. He had been imprisoned for assisting Col. Butler before that time. He served in Sir Johns 2^d Battⁿ till End of the War was Serjeant”

Barnum, Nathan

Claims for Losses

At the Commencement of the Troubles he lived in the County of Fairfield in the Business of a Farmer, took part with the British from the first. He raised at different times during the War 200 Men. In Nov^r 1777 Sir W^m Howe gave him an Ensignency in Colonel Ludlows Reg^t In March 1779 he was taken Prisoner and carried to Connecticut where he was kept till October 1783 when he made his Escape and got to New York the day of the Evacuation.”

Upper Canada Land Petitions

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Barnum dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 22 Jul 1793

“That your Petitioner is a Reduced Subaltern Officer in Brigadier DeLancy’s Corps”

Bater, Philip

Revolutionary War Records

In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Cap^t George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Philip Bater was listed aged 32, issued 1 ration with Susana Bater 24, Margrat Bater 11, Rahel Bater 10, Philip Bater 5.

Beacroft, Benjamin

Revolutionary War Records

Benj^m Bearcroft, Forrester was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6^th 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, Benjamin Bearcroft, Forrester was listed singly aged 25.

In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Landing Grand River and Chipeway Creek (undated with Loyalist Lists of the 1785 to 1786 period), Benjamin Beacraft was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.

Beam, Abraham

Upper Canada Land Petitions

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Beam dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Jun 1794

“That Your Petitioner was an Inhabitant of Pennsylvania before the late rebellion in the Colonies. That during that period he experienced all the sufferings generally enumerated in the catalogue of Loyalists and at one time was fined eight hundred pounds Pennsylvania currency. In a word everything he possessed was sacrificed to the fury of an unnatural rebellion, except his life and his integrity…”

Upper Canada Land Petitions

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 29 Jan 1793

“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner in the late American Rebellion was imprisoned in the Province (now State) of New Jersey and suffered the most severe persecution, was obliged to pay a Fine of £500 and upwards enclusive of Court charges and other sums to a large amount. his Grain Cattle &c taken from him, for which he never received any compensation. he was confined in Sussex Gaol in Irons, for harbouring and subsisting Captain Moody when he came out of New York, and for aiding and assisting British Soldiers to make their escapes from imprisonment…”

Beamer, Henry

Upper Canada Land Petition

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit and Levi Lewis Sr. dated on 1 Aug 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Beamer

“These Do Certify that I was Long acquainted with the barer Henry Beamer in the Now State of Newjersey and that he was an Industrious Honest man of Good Character and Esteemed to be well Effected to the Constitution and Crown of Great Brittain on acount of which he Suffered in his circumstances by fines and other Impositions…”

Beasley, Richard

Revolutionary War Records

In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number age & Sexes Resident at Niagara 1 December 1783” Richard Beasley was listed singly aged 22. He was listed in the household Richard Cartwright.

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Beasley dated on 6 Feb 1795

“Humbly Shewett—That Your Petitioners Father came into the Province in the Year 1791 & remained until his Death, which happened in 93—a known and good Friend during the late American War. Your Petitioner came into the Province in the Year 1777—and Served two Years as Acting Commissary…”

Beebe, Adin

Revolutionary War Records

Aden Seabie [sic: Beebe] was listed was listed as a Private in Captain Walter Butler’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 nomber age, & sexes of Each Family in Lieut^t Col^o Butler’s Company in the Corps of Rangers, Niagara 30^th November 1783” Corporal Adin Bebee was listed singly aged 22, issued 1 ration.

In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, “Eden Beby” was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, total 2.

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Edin Beebe dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Jul 1795

“That Your Petitioner served His Majesty in Col. Butlers Corps of Rangers during the American War as a non commissioned Officer…”

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 23 Aug 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Eden Beebe

“The Bearer Eden Beebe was a Serg^t in Butlers late Rangers…”

Beebe, Joshua

Revolutionary War Records

Joshua Beabie [sic: Beebe] was listed was listed as a Private in Captain Walter Butler’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)

To Joshua Bebie. Notice on muster 7^th Febry 1779. Suppos’d taken prisoner on his way to New York with John Depue with dispatches sent by them; but arriv’d safe. Died 28 October 1778. Noticed on muster Roll of vacant Company 5^th November 1779 pay drawn for from 29 Octr 1778 to 24 June 79; 239 days at 4/ Total 47.16 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)

Beebe, Mary (Pearson)

Claim for Losses

The Claim for Revolutionary War Losses of Mary Bebee Pearson heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 31 Jul 1787

“I Mary Pearson late Mary Bebee Widow to the deceased Joshua Bebee Farmer residing at Susquehannah in the Province of Pennsylvania was driven from our Property since the late unhappy Dissentions in America on account of my Loyalty to His Majesty and attachment to the British Government and my Husband and Son joined the British Army under Colonel Butler at Niagara 1^st April 1777 and was sent with Dispatches from Niagara by the order of Colonel Boulton and Colonel Butler to the Royal Army at New York and delivered his Charge and took the Small Pox and died.”

Becket, Peter

Revolutionary War Records

Peter Becket was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £15.6 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 158 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 31 May 1778. Discharged 31^st May, unfit for service. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)

Bell, Dirck/Derrick

Revolutionary War Records

Dirck Bell was listed was listed as a Private in Captain Walter Butler’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 the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara Mr. Tenbroeck’s District at Niagara 14 November 1786, Derrick Bell was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.

Bender, Philip George

Claim for Revolutionary War Losses

“He was at Niagara in 1783. Is a native of Germany, came very young to America, lived at Susquhannah when the American declared Independence. Left his home in the Spring 1777, could not stay without taking part with the Rebels. – Came off to join Colonel Butler, he came with the Loyalists off his Settlement, and served till near the end of the War as Private.”

Bennet, Abijah

Revolutionary War Records

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 30^th November 1783” Abijha Benet, Drum^r was listed singly aged 18, issued 1 ration.

Bennet, Daniel

Revolutionary War Records

In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Cap^t George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Daniel Bennot was listed singly, aged 24, issued 1 ration, with M^rs Bennot 30.

Bennet, James

Revolutionary War Records

In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number age & Sexes Resident at Niagara 1 December 1783” James Bennet was listed singly aged 71. In his household was 1 Negro man 19.

Benson, Thomas

Revolutionary War Records

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 30^th November 1783” Th^s Benson was listed aged 39, issued 1 ration, with M^rs Benson 37, and Rich^d Benson 11.

Berckly/Barkley, Andrew

Revolutionary War Records

And^w Barkley 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)

Census, Ration and Provisioning Lists

Berckly/Barkley, Evart/Averhart

Revolutionary War Records

In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Cap^t George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Evort Berckly was listed singly aged 48, issued 1 ration with Rahel Berckly aged 36, Margrat Berckly aged 12, Christⁿ Berckly 11, Philip Berckly 9, Barbara Berckly 7.

Berckly/Barkley, Job

Revolutionary War Records

Job Barkley 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 “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Cap^t George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Job Berckly was listed aged 38 years 4 months, issued 1 ration, with Catrina Berckly 30 and Christⁿ Berckly 7.

Berckly/Barkley, Peter

Revolutionary War Records

Peter Barkley 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 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” were listed Job Berckly aged 38 years 4 months with Catrina Berckly aged 30 years and Christ’n Berckly aged 7 years.

Berckly/Barkley, Peter

Revolutionary War Records

Bellinger, Philip

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Barlinger of the Township of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 15 Aug 1795

“That your Petitioner arrived in this Province in the year 1788 with his Family, consisting of a wife and Eight Children—That he is a Loyalist, for having refused, during the war, to take the oath to the State of Pensylvania, he was imprisoned, & lost the greater part of his property, which was very considerable…”

Bessey, Jacob

Revolutionary War Records

In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, Jacob Bessy was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Bessey dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Jul 1795:

“That your Petitioner faithfully served His Majesty during the American War in the Corps of Rangers Commanded by Lieut. Colonel Butler and begs leave to refer your Excellency to his Discharge…”

Bessy, Redmon

Revolutionary War Records

Redman Berry was listed was listed as a Private in Captain Walter Butler’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)

Redmon Berry, Private, taken on the Susquehana Jan^y 1778 named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”

To Redmon Berry taken prisoner 3 Janry 1778 pay drawn for to 24 June 1780, from 4 Janry 78 to 24^th April 80 842 dayst at 2/ £84.4 to June 1780 61 days 2/6 £7.12.6 Total £91.16.6 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)

Bessey, Robert Sr.

Revolutionary War Records

In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, Robert Bessy was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, total 2.

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Bessee [sic] dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Jul 1795

“That your Petitioner faithfully served His Majesty—In Colonel Fanning Regiment, and was captured on Rose Island, was conveyed to New England where they put him in fetters, he remained in that Situation upwards of Six months then made his escape, and not being able to Join his own Regiment, came through the Wilderness to Niagara and immediately Joined Col^l Butlers Rangers; and as for his conduct in the latter Corps, he refers your Excellency to the certificates herewith delivered…”

Best, Christian

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 30^th November 1783” Christaen Best was listed singly, aged 30, issued 1 ration.

Boderbenner, Conrad

Revolutionary War Records

Coonrad Boderbenner—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)

Bogart, Henry

Census, Ration and Provisioning Lists

Boghart, Peter

Revolutionary War Records

Peter Boghart 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)

Boice/Boyce, John Sr.

Revolutionary War Records

John Boice 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 Captain TenBroeck’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30^th November 1783” John Boice was listed aged 40, issued 1 ration, with M^rs Boice 34, 1 ration, Sally Boice 15, John Boice 12 and Elizabeth Boice 6 months.

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Boice Senior received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Jan 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner with a wife and Two Children came into this place in the year 1781 and inlisted in Butlers Rangers, and at the Reduction of the Corps was discharged…”

Boils, George

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of George Boils of Grimsby dated at York (Toronto) on 13 Oct 1801

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner was formerly a soldier in the New Jersey Volunteers – commanded by Col: Barton…”

Boss, Henry

Revolutionary War Records

Henry Boss 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)

Bossle, Frederick

Revolutionary War Records

Frederick Bossle 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)

Bossle, Henry

Revolutionary War Records

Henry Bossle 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)

Bothard, Jacob

Revolutionary War Records

Jacob Bothard 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)

Bowen, Cornelius

Revolutionary War Records

Corn^s Bowen was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 170 days of service from 8 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 nomber age, & sexes of Each Family in Lieut^t Col^o Butler’s Company in the Corps of Rangers, Niagara

30^th November 1783” Cornelas Bowin was listed aged 39, issued 1 ration, with M^rs Bowin 44, John Bowin 15, Willm Bowin 6, Henry Bowin 5, and Gertrey Bowin 9 years 6 months.

Bowen, William R.

Revolutionary War Records

William R. Bowen was listed as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department to be paid £121.12 at the rate of 8 shillings per day for 304 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 24 Oct 1778. (Indian Department Rolls 1777-1778)

Lieu^t Bowen, taken on the Susquehana Jan^y 1778, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”

Lieu^t Bowen was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6^th August, 1783.” With him was a servant.

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 Lieu^t William Bowen was listed aged 34 with the following stated to be “In the Colonies” Jane Bowen 36. Issued 1 ration.

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of William R Bowen dated at Kingston on 24 Apr 1791

“The Memorial of William R. Bowen late a Lieutenant in the indian Deaprtment…”

Bowers, Peter

Revolutionary War Records

Peter Bower 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)

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 30^th November 1783” Corp^l Peter Bowers was listed aged 23, issued 1 ration, with M^rs Bower 23 1 ration.

Upper Canada Land Petition

Certificate of Lieutenant Colonel John Butler dated at Newark on 24 Jul 1795 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Bower non-commission Officer in the late Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Butler, dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Jul 1795

The Bearer Peter Bower served during the late American War as a Non Commissioned Officer in the Corps of Rangers under my Command, and behaved like a brave and good Soldier. [Signed] John Butler.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 88a]

Bowman, Abraham

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Bowman dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Aug 1795

“Most humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner served during the late American War in the Kings Royal Regiment of New York…”

Bowman, Adam Sr.

Revolutionary War Records

Adam Bowman, Senr. 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)

Upper Canada Land Petitions

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Bowman late of Butlers Rangers dated 10 Aug 1795

“Humbly Sheweth. That you Petitioner was a Soldier in Col. Butlers Rangers during the American War; that he was repeatedly taken prisoner by The Rebels & wounded…”

Attached Certificate of John Butler dated at Niagara on 7 Aug 1788

“I do hereby Certify that the bearer Adam Bowman joined the late Corps of Rangers under my Command in the year 1777 and served in the Expedition Against Fort Stanwix commanded by Brigadier General St. Leger, that after the retreat from Fort Stanwix he obtained the General’s leave with some others to go to Susquehanna in order to fetch their families into Niagara, as they had been drove by the enemy from their habitations, where he was taken & put into prison & after some time was put into Irons & removed to Hartford in Connecticut, where he remained until the latter end of the year 1778, when he was exchanged & sent to New York where he remained until the year 1780 & then got leave to join the Corps of Rangers in attempting of which he had the misfortune to be taken again at the Susquehanna after receiving three bad wounds, he was then conveyed to different parts of the Colonies until 1782 when he was exchanged by the way of Canada & joined his Corps & served until the General reduction took place in 1784. But one of the wounds he received when last taken prisoner on the Susquehanna River being badly attended while a prisoner, has never been made a care of & still remains open, he not being able to employ a Surgeon, begs the benefit of one of his Majesty’s Hospitals where he may have such attendance as may restore him to health—to which I beg leave to recommend him as a man deserving notice. [Signed] John Butler.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 50a]

Revolutionary War Records

Adam Bowman Jun^r, Private, taken on the Susquehana Jan^y 1778, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”

To Adam Bowman Junr taken prisoner 3 Janry 1778 pay drawn for to 24 June 1780 from 4 Janry 78 to 24 April 80. 842 days at 2/ £84.4 from 23 April to 24 June 80 61 days at 2/6 £7.12.6 Total £91.16.6 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)

Adam Bowman, Junr. was listed was listed as a Private in Captain Walter Butler’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)

Bowman, George Adam

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of George Adam Bowman late of the Corps of Rangers commonly called Butlers Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Jul 1795

“Humbly Sheweth. That your petitioner served the said Corps from its formation, as the annexed certificate from the late Captain Walter Butler vouches. That your Petitioner has a wife and nine children who as well as your petitioner have always been resident within the British lines since driven from their Homes for Loyalty at the earliest Stage of American Rebellion—some of which are Still young & Small…”

Attached certificate of Walter Butler Capⁿ, Corps of Rangers dated at Montreal on 10 Jan 1780

“This is to Certify that the Bearer Adam Bowman was discharged from Major Butlers Corps of Rangers last spring as having too large a family to support them and himself, on his daily subsistence—The said Adam Bowman served the Campaign 77 in an Independent Company under my Command and [….] in Major Butlers Corps during which he ever behaved well—he having quited his farm &c on the Susquehana for his Loyalty. [Signed] Walter Butler Capⁿ, Corps of Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 76a]

Bowman, Henry

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Certificate of Lieutenant Colonel John Butler Commandant of a Corps of Rangers dated 24 Jun 1784

“These are to Certify that the bearer hereof Henry Bowman Private Soldier in the Lieut. Colonels Company of the aforesaid Corps has served honestly and faithfully in the said Corps Seven Years and in consequence of his Majestys order for disbanding the said Corps he is hereby discharged and is Intitled by his Majestys Late order to the Portion of Land alloted to each Private Soldier of his Majesty’s Provincial Corps who wishes to become a Settler in this Province he having first received all just demands of Pay, Clothing &c. From his Entry into the said Corps to the date of his discharge as appears by his receipt on the back hereof.” [Signed] John Butler. Acknowledgement of Henry Bowman dated at Niagara on 24 Jun 1784: “I Acknowledge to have Received all my Clothing, Pay, arrears of pay and all demands whatsoever from the time of my Inlisting into the Corps and Company mentioned on the other side to this present day of my discharge. [Signed] Henry Bowman.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 94]

Bowman, Jacob

Revolutionary War Records

Jacob Bowman was listed was listed as a Private in Captain Walter Butler’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)

Jacob Bowman Sen^r, Private, taken on the Susquehana Jan^y 1778, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”

To Jacob Bowman Sen^r taken prisoner 3^d January 1778 pray drawn for to 24^th June 1780 is 843 days at 4/ £168.12 from 25^th April to 24 June 81.61 2/6 £7.12.6 Total £176.4.6. By Cash advanced Jacob Bowman Sen^rs wife and family at Mashise in winter 1780 more than the amount of his pay to 3^d January 1778 they being in great distress and nearly naked. To receipt £25.17.4-½ (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)

In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Cap^t George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Jacob Bowman was listed aged 45, issued 1 ration with Elizabeth Bowman 44, issued 1 ration, Anna Bowman 18, Patty Bowman 13, Sary Bowman 11 years 1 month, Cairlina Bowman 8, and Eve Bowman 5.

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Bowman dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Jul 1795

“That in the year 1777 your Petitioner Joined the Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieut. Colonel John Butler—and went on actual Service on the Expedition for the Reduction of Fort Stanwix—on the failure of which Expedition your Petitioner being on his return as far as the Oneyera Lake obtained leave to go into the Country and bring thence his family to Niagara in the procecution of which attempt your Petitioner was taken prisoner and sent to Hartford Gaol—and afterwards, by exchange got into New York—from thence your petitioner made an attempt to force his way into Niagara in order to Join his Regiment, but in the progress of it was again taken prisoner on the Susquehanah River, and having made resistance sorely wounded. Your Petitioner being thus again captured was sent to the provost and loaded with Irons—thence sent to the Rebel Head quarters for somtime and afterwards moved from Gaol to Gaol to the Kats Kiln—and after remaining some time imprisoned there your Petitioner, along with a number of other Loyalists chained together by couples, was sent to Lancaster where he remained Eighteen months in imprisonment twenty weeks of which time he lay in Chains—from there your Petitioner was removed to Philadelphia Gaol where having remained Eighteen months he was exchanged and sent into New York—whence he was sent to Quebec and from thence Joined again the Corps of Rangers—having been Seven years Separated from his family by reason of his Loyalty & Sufferings…”

Bowman, Jacob Jr.

Revolutionary War Records

Jacob Bowman, Junr. 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)

Buchner, Christopher

Upper Canada Land Petition

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated 11 Oct 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam

“I Do hereby Certify that Jacob Beam Christous Boughner Tho^s Silverthorne Lenard Mizener had their Names Inrold or Entered under the authority of a [Claim] Commission from General [Directed] to Joseph Barton Nath^l Pettit and Robert Allefour for the purpose of Setting up his magestys Standard in the County of Sussex [about] the year 1777. [Signed] Nath^l Pettit.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 92l]

Buchner, Henry Sr.

Upper Canada Land Petition

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner Sen^rreceived at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795

“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner is from Sussex County in New Jersey, where your Petitioner with all the rest of his Family suffered much owing to aiding, harbouring & assisting Loyalists…

Certificate of Serg. Henry Buchner dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 19 Aug 1795 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner Sr.

“I do Certify that I was on Command with Lieut. James Moody, when he was going to attempt to take Gov^r Livingston of the State of New ~~York~~ Jersey, during the late American War, and that we were aided, assisted & harboured by Henry Buchner Sen^r of Sussex County, in new Jersey and he the said Henry Buchner & Family were […] loyalists. [Signed] Henry Buchner Serg, St. [T] Dah[..], […..] Johnston.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 121a]

Undated Certificate of Lt. Henry Buchner, Mathias Buchner and Dan Millard appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner Sr.

“We do Certify that Henry Buchner Sen^r a Loyalist from Sussex County…

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated 10 Nov 1792 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam

“These Do Certify to whome it may Concern that the Bareers Jacob Beam, Henry Boughner and Mathias Boughner were Imprisoned Indicted and highly find in the County of Sussex in New jersey but the Sums I cannot Remember and that there was Large Sums of cost aganst them and that the charges against them was that they had Suported Captin James Moody when out in that County in the Late War provitions and Conducted him through there Neghborhood, given under my hand the 10th Day of No^r 1792. [Signed] Nath. Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 92a]

Certificate of Henry Buchner dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Oct 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam

“Personally appeared before me Robert Kerr Esq^r this tenth Day of October 1797—Henry Boughner, and being Duly Sworn on the holy Evangelists deposeth. That during the course of the last War he was out in the Country with Captain Moody and lived near a month at Jacob Beams & associated. That Jacob Beam gave the Party arms, Provisions, and every [….] they was in need of when they returned to New York. [Signed] Henry Buchner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 92j]

Buchner, Jacob

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Bougener [sic] read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul [1796]

“The Petition of Jacob Bougener, a Loyalist who has been in the Province 8 years…

Buchner/Boughner, Mathias

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias “Buggener” dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 7 Jul 1795

“Most humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner during the whole of the late American War was a warm and known Loyalist and lived in affluent Circumstances in Sussex County in New Jersey. That at the time when Mr. James Moody made an Attempt to take Governor Livingston, and was unfortunately frustrated of the accomplishment of his design, the said Moody and his party fled for refuge into the Petitioner’s House where they was concealed and hospitably entertained and further supplied with ammunition, fire arms and provisions. That this Circumstance being discovered, Your Petitioner was apprehended, lodged in Gaol, & loaded with Irons and long languished in that Situation, being at the Same time dispossessed of all his real property and robbed of his moveable Property. That in this desolate Situation your Petitioner with a very numerous family removed into this province as soon as possible for him and has remained therein ever since. That your Petitioner has a wife and ten children living in this province [crossed out: has received no compensation for his Losses] and only drawn 250 acres of Lands. That your Petitioner is ready in this most ample manner to prove all the facts he now Setts forth…

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated 10 Nov 1792 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Buchner received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797

“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner joined the Royal Standard in America in the year 1777 in new Jersey of which he has satisfied the Justices of the Peace in Sessions assembled for the Home District…

Burhans, Samuel

Revolutionary War Records

Sam^l Burhance 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 85 days of service from 1 Aug 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)

Burns, James

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burns Read in Council on 12 Jul [1796]

“That your Petitioner came into this place in the year 1777, and served in the Indian Department…”

Burtch, Charles

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Sessions attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch

“The Bear Charles Burtch has satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783—Served in the New York Volunteers [Signed] R. Clench, Clerk of the Sessions” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 127a]

Deposition of Charles Burtch dated 29 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Green

“Home District County of Lincoln} Personally appeared before me Robert Kerr Esquire, this 29^th Day of December 1796 at Newark Charles Burch [sic] farmer, and being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists Deposeth—That Peter Green served in the same Regiment with the Deponent during part of the late American War—viz in L^t Col: Delancey’s Corps and behaved himself as becometh—[Signed] Charles Burtch” Sworn before me [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 2, Petition Number 51b]

Burtch, Elizabeth

Upper Canada Land Petition

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Burch [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Jun 1799

“Humbly to shew – that she lived on the East branch of the Susquehannah river in the year 1778 with her husband – that they were possessed of 200 acres of land, a Negro man, 2 horses & some Cattle, with farming utensils – that in the year above mentioned their property was taken from them, & the husband of the petitioner was taken prisoner – when She made her escape & got to Niagara with Col^l Butlers Rangers…”

Burtch, Nathan

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Burtch dated at Niagara on 14 Oct 1797

“Humbly shews That your Petitioner enlisted in the Corps of Loyal Americans commanded by Col^o Beverly Robertson, and in the Company of Cap^t Lemuel Wilmot, a relation of Samuel Street Esq^r and whose son is now in this Province. That your Petitioner was taken prisoner soon after the Bastion of Fort Montgomery, in which action he served – and remained in different prisons till the End of the war…”

Burtch, Stephen

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Stephen Burtch dated at Louth on 24 May 1794

“That Your Petitioner has been for Four years a Resident in this province and is desirous of continuing under His Majesty’s Government. That Your Petitioner with his numerous Brothers, suffered much for his Loyalty during the disturbances in America, all the property belonging to the family having been seized & sold on account of their attachment to the British Cause..”

Burton/Button, Benjamin

Revolutionary War Records

Benjⁿ Burton was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £36.8 at the rate of 4 shillings per day for 182 days of service from 26 Apr 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)

To Benjⁿ Button, Missing on the Expedition with Sir John Johnson Bar^t 16^th Octr 1780 pay drawn for to 24 Decemr 80, pay overdrawn 69 days at 2/6 £8.12.6. By amount advanced Ben. Button more than his pay to 16 Octr when going on the Expedition for necessaries £1.17.8 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Burton dated at Niagara on 27 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Thomas Burton – who served upwards of Seven years in His Majesty’s Eighth Regiment of Foot – as p his Discharge…”

Burwell, Adam

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell received at the Executive Council on 6 Apr 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served last American War under the British Standard…”

Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated at Niagara on 6 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell

“ I do hereby Certify that Adam Burwell served last American War under the British Standard, in many Capacities and that which was most dangerous was that of a Spy, in which he rendered the British army many distinguished Services, and several times made narrow escapes with his life—Isaac Swayze J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110d]

Bush, William

Revolutionary War Records

William Bush 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)

Butler, Andrew

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Butler, late Lieutenant in the Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Butler dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 2 Jul 1795

“Most humbly sheweth That your Petitioner having served as aforesaid during the late American War and being entitled to lands from the Crown accordingly…”

Butler, John (Lieutenant Colonel)

Revolutionary War Records

John Butler was listed as Dep^y Superint^t in the Indian Department to be paid £400.3.1-¼ for 426 days of service from 25 Aug 1777 to 24 Oct 1778 (Indian Department Rolls 1777-1778)

John Butler was listed as Major Commandant of Butler’s Rangers and paid £390.17.1 at the rate of 15 shillings sterling per day for 304 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 24 Oct 1778. At the time of this Muster Roll, the commanding officer, John Butler held the rank of Major. He was later promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)

Col^o Butlers’ 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 man, 3 women, 2 boys and 1 girl. (Prisoners held by the Americans)

M^rs Butler, Deborah Butler in Colonel Butler’s family, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”

Claim for Revolutionary War Losses

That your Memorialist served in the Indian department under Sir William Johnson, the war before last and upon the peace of Paris there being no further occasion for his Services – settled upon a valuable Estate left him by his Father upon the Mohawk River. That upon the commencement of the late War after exerting himself in support of the King’s Government, he was compelled to leave his possessions & Family as early as May 1775, that in the autumn of that year, he was sent by General Carleton to Niagara, intrusted with the direction of the Indian Nations which he conducted tho’ in the most difficult & precarious situation, to the entire satisfaction of his Excellency, who was afterwards pleased to allow your Memorialist to raise a Corps of Rangers first of eight companies with the Rank of Major and afterwards of ten Companies with the rank of Lieut. Colonel which he did completely, & with whom he has often fought the enemy particularly at Wyoming in the year 1778, upon their own terms, where 376 of them fell.

That your Memorialist begs leave to refer to the different commanders in Chief for his zeal, activity and Conduct in the King’s service during the War, particularly to General Carleton and Haldimand, under whom he has served. – That by an Act of the State of New York passed in Octo^r 1779 your Memorialists person is attainted and his Estate real & personal forfeited to the use of that State, in consequence whereof & being worn out with Fatigue, he & his Family are reduced to a situation which compels him to solicit the aid & throw himself upon the Beneficence of Government.

Butler, Johnson

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Johnson Butler dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Jul 1795

”That your Petitioner during the late American War, had the Honor of serving in the 102^nd Regiment of Foot as a Subaltern Officer & of being reduced on the Half pay list of the Same, as such, on the Reduction thereof…”

Butler, Thomas

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 30^th November 1783” L^t Tho^s Butler was listed singly, issued 1 ration.

Butler, Walter

Revolutionary War Records

Walter Butler was listed as Captain of Walter Butler’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)

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of the Heirs of Captain Walter Butler dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Jul 1795.

“That the late Cap^t Walter Butler served during the American War till the Fall of the year 1782, when he was slain in Action near Canada Creek on the Mohawk River”