Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Arnold Hagarman of the Township of Clinton, Yeoman dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Jul 1795
“Most respectfully Sheweth—That during the late American War Your Excellencys petitioner came over to America in the Brunswick Troops employed in the british Service as auxiliaries That on the Expedition of the late General Burgoyne your petitioner, in Common with the rest of the Army was made a prisoner of War—and during his Imprisonment rejected all the offers and Enticements of the Rebells to enter into their Service and having found the means of effecting his Escape after having remained a year imprisoned, made his way into this province where he immediately took up arms for Government & entered upon actual Service. That your petitioner enlisted into the late Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Butler, in Spring 1779, and continued to serve in the said Corps untill its reduction & for his good behaviour was promoted to the rank of a noncommission Officer therein and was reduced as Such at the peace….”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace dated on 22 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Hugh Haggerty
“Hugh Haggerty has satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 [Signed] R Clench, Clerk of the Peace &c” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 106c]
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Patrick Haggarthy (Signed Haggerty), Donald McCall and John McCall dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Jun 1795
“The Petition of Patrick Haggarthy, Captain in the late first Battalion of Skinner’s Bridgade…”
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Passons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each family In Captn Hare’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30 Nov 1783” Drumr Danial Hanor was listed singly aged 20 years 4 months, issued 1 ration.
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” Derick Hanor was listed aged 24, issued 1 ration, with Mrs Hanor 20.
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” Henry Heaner was listed, issued 1 ration with Garittey Heaner (woman).
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses
Is a native of Germany – 22 years ago came to America, lived in Ulster County, was in Butlers Rangers – Served three years.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Hainer received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Aug 1795
“humbly prayeth, that he having served during the last in Colonel John Butlers Regiment of Rangers, as a private for the space of four Years thro’ the many fatigues and hardships which he endured for that time, he served his Majesty as a true and Loyal Subject…”
Census, Ration and Provisioning Lists
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 Hanor was listed and issued 1 ration, with Mrs Hanor, [blank] Hanor and [blank] Hanor.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hainer received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Aug 1795
“humbly prayeth that, he having served during the last Rebellion, in Colonel John Butlers regiment of Rangers, as a private, for the space of four Years, and through the many fatigues and hardships which he endured for that time, he served His Majesty as a true and Loyal Subject…”
Revolutionary War Records
John Hains, Private, taken Octr 1778, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”
To John Hains taken prisoner the 15th Octr 1778 return’d and present at Muster 24 Septemr 1780 again taken or kill’d 19 Octr 1780 in the Expedition under Sir John Johnsons Bart. Pay drawn to 24 Decemr 1780 66 days at 2/6 £8.5 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Haines Senr received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner an aged man formerly in the Service, came into this place immediately after the war, bringing a large Family of Children with him, and having sent the only son fit to bear arms into the British lines, and there inlisted in Butlers Rangers, in consequence of which he was imprisoned by the Americans & much persecuted…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathaniel Haynes (signed Haines) late of Butlers Rangers, dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 21 Jul 1795
“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner served in the above Corps of Rangers, Six Years…”
Revolutionary War Records
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, William Halbert served as a private in Butler’s Rangers. Deserted 24 Oct 1778.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Hambly dated on 15 Jul 1797
“Sheweth That he is a natural born subject of Great Britain served on Board His Majestys Ship the inflexible in the East Indies under the command of Sr Edward Hughs was discharged in 1784…”
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” Corp. Aw Hamelton was listed, issued 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Hamilton, late Corporal of Colonel Butlers Rangers, dated at Detroit on 1 Sep 1790
“Humbly Shewing That he hath been & is a faithful Loyal Subject to his Majesty & the British Government and has Served Six years Corporal in Colonel John Butlers Rangers, and in Consequence of His Majestys Order for Disbanding the Said Corps of Rangers he Received his Discharge…”
Census, Ration and Provisioning Lists
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” John Hamelton was listed singly, aged 17, issued 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Certificate of Capt. John McDonell dated at Montreal on 23 Sep 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“These are to certify to all whom it may concern that the Bearer John Hamilton was a private in Captain Bradt’s Company of a Provincial Corps Commanded by Lieut Colonel Butler and that he served honestly and faithfully and was regularly discharged from the said Corps, at the time the same was Disbanded…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton, William Hamilton and John Hamilton received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Feb 1797
“The Petition of Robert Hamilton a non Commissioned Officer, William Hamilton and John Hamilton Privates in the late Provincial Corps Commanded by the late Lieutenant Colonel John Butler…”
Certificate of Capt. John McDonell dated at Montreal on 8 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“These are to certify to all whom it may concern that Robert Hamilton was a non Commissioned Officer in Captain Genevy’s Company of a Provincial Corps Commanded by Lieut Colonel Butler and that he served honestly and faithfully and was regularly discharged from the said Corps, at the time the same was Disbanded in consequence…”
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” Corpl Robt Hamelton 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 William Caldwells Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” William Hamelton, private was listed, issued 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Discharge Papers of William Hamilton dated on 24 Jun 1784 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“By John Butler Esqr Lieut Colonel Commandant a Corps of Rangers &c These are to Certify that the Bearer hereof Wm Hamilton Private of Captn Caldwell Company of the aforesaid Corps hath Served honestly and faithfully for the Space of Seven Years and in Consequence of his Magesty Order for Disbanding the Said Corps he is Hereby Discharged & is Intitled By his Magesty Late order to the portion of Land allotted to Each private Soldier of his provential Corps who Wishes to Become a Settler in the Province of Quebec he having first Received all Just Demands of Pay Clothing &c from his Entry into Said Corps to the Date of his Discharge as Appears By his receipt on the Back hereof Given Under My hand at Niagara this 24th Day of June 1784 [Signed] John Butler Lt Col Comm [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 139d]
Acknowledgement of William Hamilton dated 24 Jun 1784 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“I Wm Hamilton Do Acknowledge the I have Received all My Clothing Pay & Arrears of Pay & all Just Demands Whatsoever from the Time of My Inlisting into Said Corps & Company—Mentioned in the Other Side to this present Day of My Discharge As Witness My hand at Niagara This 24 Day of June 1784 [Signed] Wm Hamilton” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 139c]
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hardy dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 Jul 1795
“Most Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner served his Majesty eight years last war; and at the Peace was reduced a Sergeant of Granadiers, in his Majesty’s 84th Regt of foot…”
Revolutionary War Records
Henry Hare was listed as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department to be paid £234 at the rate of 8 shillings for 585 days of service from 19 May 1776 to 24 Dec 1777. (Indian Department Rolls 1776-1778)
Henry Hare 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)
Henr Hare was listed as an employee in the Indian Department paid £72.16 at the rate of 8 shillings per day for 182 days of service from 25 Oct 1778 to 24 Apr 1779. (Indian Department Rolls 1778-1779)
Mr Henry Hare’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, 4 boys and 3 girls. (Prisoners held by the Americans)
Mrs Jane, Ally, John, Faulky, William, Peter, Barent & Caty Hare Children in Mr Henry Hare’s family, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Hare Sr. of the Cedars in the Province of Lower Canada dated on 3 Feb 1800
“Most Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner was late Ensign in the Sixth Nation Indian department during the Unfortunate Commotions in America under the Command of Colonel Guy Johnston – That your Petitioner has drawn five hundred Acres of Land…”
Revolutionary War Records
John Hare Senr was listed as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department to be paid £178 at the rate of 8 shillings for 445 days of service from 19 May 1776 to 6 Aug 1777. Added comment: Still at Port Stanwix 6th Augt 1777. Note—Also, That Lieut Peter Hare & Lieut John Hare Junr were appointed by Capt Fraser, Assistant Superintendant in Canada, and Lieut Jacob Adams was appointed by Colo Claus when going against Fort Stanwix. (Indian Department Rolls 1776-1778)
John Hare was listed as an employee in the Indian Department paid £48 at the rate of 8 shillings per day for 120 days of service from 27 Aug 1777 to 24 Dec 1777. (Indian Department Rolls 1778-1779)
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 Hare Lieut was listed singly aged 28, issued 1 ration.
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses
The Claim for Revolutionary War Losses of Margaret Hare heard by the Commissioners of Claims at Niagara on 25 Aug 1787
Her Husband John Hare was a Native of America lived in Johnstown when the Rebellion broke out – he joined the British in 1776 – was a Captain in Indian Departt lost his Life in an Engagement at Fort Stanwix – He made a Will – left his Estate to Claimt during her Widowhood and then to his Children.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of John, Barnabas, William, Mary and Katherine Hare dated at York (Toronto) on 15 Jun 1798
“The Petition of John, Barnabas, William, Mary, and Katherine Hare – U E Loyalists – and Children of Lieut Henry Hare Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioners are the children of Lieutenant Henry Hare who was made prisoner last American War and Hung as a Spy …”
Revolutionary War Records
Peter Hare was listed as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department to be paid £95.4 at the rate of 8 shillings for 238 days of service from 1 May 1777 to 24 Dec 1777. Note—Also, That Lieut Peter Hare & Lieut John Hare Junr were appointed by Capt Fraser, Assistant Superintendant in Canada, and Lieut Jacob Adams was appointed by Colo Claus when going against Fort Stanwix. (Indian Department Rolls 1776-1778)
Peter Hare was listed as 2nd Lieutenant in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £121.12 at the rate of 8 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 a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, Peter Hare was commissioned a Captain in Butler’s Rangers on 8 Feb 1779.
In “Return of Passons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each family In Captn Hare’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30 Nov 1783” Captn Peter Hare was listed aged 30, issued 1 ration, with Mrs Hare 26, Polly Hare 2 and Cattrine Hare ½.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain Peter Hare of the late Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Butler, dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Jul 1795
“Most respectfully Sheweth—That your petitioner served during the Late american War as a Captain in the Corps aforesaid…”
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” Peter Hare was listed singly, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, William Hare served as a private in Butler’s Rangers. Joined 1780. Killed at Oriskany.
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” William Hare was listed singly, aged 17, issued 1 ration.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara Mr. Tenbroeck’s District at Niagara 14 November 1786, William Hare was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, 2 females under 10, total 4.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Hare dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 28 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner at an early period in life having nearly attained the age of sixteen years joined the British standard in America, when he entered and served in the Capacity of a Volunteer for the space of four Years in a Corps of Rangers Commanded by Lt Col Butler, during which time your petitioner was generally employed upon Actual service. That your petitioner had frequently within this time been promised a Commission in some one of the provincial Corps, of which your petitioner was in full expectation, until on confirmation of those Officers being to be allowed half pay on their reduction, his hoped for Commission (as he supposes) was bestowed on some other person, To Compensate this, the Commanding Officer of the Corps, had frequently assured your Petitioner that every affort should be made by him, to obtain for your petitioner the allotment of land usually granted to a Reduced Ensign; without its ever being attempted…”
Revolutionary War Records
William Harkerson 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)
Revolutionary War Records
George Harkimer 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 25 Dec 1777 to 24 Jun 1778. Dismissed for desertion. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
George Harkimer was listed as 2nd Lieutenant in Captain Peter TenBroecks Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £48.16 at the rate of 8 shillings per day for 122 days of service from 25 Jun 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Revolutionary War Records
J. Joost Harkimer was listed as Commissary in the Indian Department to be paid £152 at the rate of 10 shillings per day for 304 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 24 Oct 1778. (Indian Department Rolls 1777-1778)
John J. Herkimer was listed as Commissary in the Indian Department paid £91 at the rate of 10 shillings per day for 182 days of service from 25 Oct 1778 to 24 Apr 1779. (Indian Department Rolls 1778-1779)
Mr Harkimer’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 4 girls. (Prisoners held by the Americans)
Mr Johan Jost Herkemeir, Mrs Herkemeir, Jane, Caty, Lowrance, Mary, Jacob and Nickolas Herkimeir, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”
Revolutionary War Records
Hans Harper was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.2 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 171 days of service from 7 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Revolutionary War Records
William Harper, Forrester was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6th August, 1783.” He was listed with James McGregor, Serjeant.
Revolutionary War Records
John Harrington 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)
Revolutionary War Records
John Harris 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)
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” John Harris was listed singly, aged 49, issued 1 ration.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, John Harris was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Harris dated at Niagara on 12 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Petition of John Harris of the Township of Grantham, Farmer who served in the old French war & was a private in Butlers Rangers…”
Certificate of Lieutenant Colonel John Butler, Commandant of a Corps of Rangers dated at Niagara on 24 Jun 1784 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Harris
“John Harris Private Soldier in Capt Bradt’s Company of the above said Corps, hath served Honestly and faithfully in the Said Corps three Years and in Consequence of his Majestys order for disbanding the Said Corps, he is hereby discharged, and entitled by his Majestyes late order to the portion of Lands alloted to Such private Soldiers of his provential Corps, who wish to become a Settler in this provance of Quebec he having first Received all Just demands of pay, arrears of pay, Clothing &c from his entring into the Said Corps, to the day of his discharge, as appears by his Receipt on the back hear of. Given under my hand at Niagara this 24th day of June 1784 [Signed] John Butler Lt Coll Commandt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 1, Petition Number 70b]
Acknowledgement of John Harris on the back of the certificate of Lieutenant Colonel John Butler
“I John Harris do acknolidg that I have Received all my Clothing, pay, arrears of pay, and all demands whatsoever, from the time of my Inlisting in the Corps, and Company, mentioned on the other side, to this presant day of my Discharge as witness my hand this 9th Day of June 1784 [Signed] John Harris.” “I here by Certify that the Bearer John Harris has Acted Since his Joining the Corps of Rangers as a Brave Soldier and a faithfull Subject To his Magesty [Signed] Andw Bradt Capt [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 1, Petition Number 70c]
Revolutionary War Records
In the “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt. Andrew Bradt’s Company of the Corps of Rangers, Niagara, 30 November 1783 Henry Harris aged 18 was listed singly.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, Henry Harris was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.
Revolutionary War Records
Nichs Hart 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” Nicolas Hart was listed singly aged 23, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
Tiboras Harts—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)
Revolutionary War Records
Michael Hatfield 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)
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Arnold Haughman received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Jul 179[6]
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has servd in his majesty Service During the late Contest in america and having servd great part of the time in Coll John Butler Rangers…”
Revolutionary War Records
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Fort Erie from 25 Decem’r 1784 to 24 Sept’r 1785, Andreas Hoverland was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 male over 10, total 2.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Fort Erie from 25 Septem’r 1785 to the 24 Decem’r 1786, And’w Hoverland was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 male over 10, total 2.
On a map of Willoughby Township copied by Surveyor William Chewett in 1811 from a rough plan drawn by Misener, PLS in 1802, Andrew “Hoverland” was named on Lot 14 in the Cross Concession on the Niagara River in Willoughby Twp.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Haverland Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Andrew Haverland, late of Butlers Rangers—Respectfully shews- That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1778…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hayes dated at Niagara on 14 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John Hayes, late a Private in the 26 Regt,,, The Petitioner served His Majesty 14 years as a Soldier from the year 1776 to 1790…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
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…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Hazen received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Aug 1795
“Most Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is, and Always has been a true and Faithfull friend to the British Government, and Served His Majesty Near Six Years in the first Battalion New jersey Volunteers in the time of the Late Rebellion in America…”
Revolutionary War Records
James Haselip 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 parsons under the Description of Loyalists Spacefying the Number age & Sexes of Each family In Captain Andrew Bradts Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Corpl James Hayslep was listed aged 31, issued 1 ration, with Catay Hayslep, 36, John Hayslep 11 years 7 months, Peggy Hayslep 13 years 4 months.
Claims for Revolutionary War Losses
In 1777 joined Butlers Rangers – was a Corporal Served all the War. Produces Certificate from Col: Butler to Services and Loyalty. Do from the Surgeon of the Regt and that he had been severely wounded in the Service.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Hand, alias Henn dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 31 Dec 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner served in Bartons Corps during the american war…”
Revolutionary War Records
Henry Hennegar—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)
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” James Henry was listed singly, issued 1 ration.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, James Henry was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, total 2.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Henry of the Township of Gainsborough dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 27 Jul 1795
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner, in the Royal North Carolina Volunteers, served as a private Soldier during the whole of the american war and was taken at York in Virginia…”
Revolutionary War Records
Henry Herbert—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)
Revolutionary War Records
James Hesley 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)
Revolutionary War Records
Benjamin Hicks 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)
Revolutionary War Records
Edward Hicks, Senr. 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)
Edwd Hicks Junr, Private, taken on the Susquehana Jany 1778, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”
Revolutionary War Records
Edward Hicks 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)
To Edwd Hicks Junior taken prisoner 3d January 1778, returned and present at Muster 5th November 1779—£377.3 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)
Revolutionary War Records
Christian Higby 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)
Christopher Hegbie same in all things as Holdendorff— Expedition with Sir John Johnson 19th Octr 1780 pay drawn to 24 Decemr 80 from 20th Octr to 24 Decemr is 66 days at 2/6 £8.5 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, Chris Highby served as a private in Butler’s Rangers. Missing19 Oct 1780 on Sir John Johnson`s raid. 1
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill Senior dated on 12 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner came into this Province in the Year 1788, with a wife and five Children; That Col: Hunter of the 60th Regt was then there, who promised him every Encouragement; That your Petitioner is advanced in years, and during the American War Suffered much from His Loyalty, having at the Early period of 1776 joined the British Standard at Long Island under General Howe, and took his protection and with other Loyalists Embarked on Board the [Swan] man of War, then lying at Long Island. That he was afterwards taker prisoner to New England, but exchanged, in the Meantime his Property was Destroyed…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill Junior dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Jul 1794
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner served upwards of three years in his Majesty’s service, as a volunteer in Capt Oliver Templeton’s company in the late war. It is unnecessary to inform your Honors that the volunteers in the city of New York clothed and armed themselves and that they served without pay…”
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill Junior dated on 5 Sep 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That immediately after His Majestys Troops evacuated Philadelphia your Petitioner went to New York for protection having first experienced the affects of persecution, in 1780 he entered in Captain Templetons Company of City Volunteers and continued to do duty in that Company till after the arrival of Lord Dorchester…”
Revolutionary War Records
Patrick Hill 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)
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” Patrick Hill, private was listed singly, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
Thomas Hill was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £22.12 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 226 days of service from 13 Mar 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Upper Canada Land Petition
Mentioned in the certificate of John Depew dated at Barton on 19 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elias Smith
“I do hereby Certify that Elias Smith, now of this place in the Year 1778 when I was on Express with a packet in company with Jonathan Bebe and Thomas Hill from Niagara to New York was recommended to him as being a true subject to His Majesty and that we might rely on him for any assistance we might want (he then liveing on Cortlands Manor) in order to forward us through safe and on our applying to him he then did furnish us with provision, and kept us concealed in the woods till he got a Young Woman to go to New York (as it was impossible for a Man to go through the American lines without being strictly examined) and return back that me might know which to go to avoid the Guard. We then thought it most safe to divide the letters, and Jonan Babe & Thos Hill went and got th[r]ough safe…”
Revolutionary War Records
Nathl Hillyer was listed as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department to be paid £279.4 at the rate of 8 shillings for 698 days of service from 26 Nov 1776 to 24 Oct 1778. (Indian Department Rolls 1776-1778)
Nathanl Hillyer was listed as an employee in the Indian Department paid £72.16 at the rate of 8 shillings per day for 182 days of service from 25 Oct 1778 to 24 Apr 1779. (Indian Department Rolls 1778-1779)
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Hillton dated on 15 Jul 1797
“That he served as a noncommissioned Officer in the Kings American Dragoons was disbanded in Nova Scotia…
Revolutionary War Records
Christopher Hiltz deceased 8th October 1780 pay drawn for to 24 Decemr from 9 Octr to 24 December is 77 days at 2/6 £9.12.6 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)
Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at Bertie Twp. on 3 Jul 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Near
“Personally came before me John Warren Esquire one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace for the Niagara District Jacob Hoffman of the Township of Bertie in Said District who being duly Sworn deposeth and Saith that Henry Near of the Township of Bertie in Said District, John Near of the Township of Humberstone in Said District and himself were Inlisted and Sworn in in [sic] the year 1777 by Thomas Betson a Captain in his Majestys Service in the then Colony of New York to Serve his Majesty in the defense of his Colony against the Rebels – The deponent further Says that the said Henry Near was appointed a Serjeant of the company under the command of Said Captain Betson that in a
short time after they had been Inlisted as aforesaid the said Henry Near by the orders of Said Captain Betson warned the deponant & John Near aforesaid and the rest of the Company to appear with their Army &c at Tockoconeck in the then Colony of New York to meet the Enemy who was then advancing against Livingston Manour – that in pursance of the Said Notice or warning the Deponant the Said Henry Near and the Said John Near did join their Company at Tockoconeck aforesaid under the Command of Said Captain Betson and that they were joined by Several other Company Inlisted in like manner to serve his Majesty, as they were Sworn before me at Bertie the 3d July 1816—} [Signed] J Warren J. P.” Jacob Hoffman made his mark and seal.
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Peggy Hoffman received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795
“Humbly shews—That She is the orphan Daughter & only surviving child of Nicholas Hoffman, was discharged from the loyal Rangers 24 Decr 1783…”
Revolutionary War Records
Hermanus Hoghadorn was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.2 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 171 days of service from 7 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, Harmonious Houghedern was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, 1 male under 10, total 3.
Revolutionary War Records
Aaron Hohedalen 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)
To Aaron Hoghdaline taken prisoner 29th August 79 pay drawn for to 24 June 1780 from 30th August 79 to 24 April 1780 is 238 days at 2/ £23.18 To 24 Jun 61 days at 2/6 £7.12.6 Total £31.10.6 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, Aaron Hoghdaline served as a private in Butler’s Rangers. Taken 29 Aug 1779.
Revolutionary War Records
To James Hoghdaline taken prisoner 29 Augt 79 returned in June 80 was present at muster 24th Septr 80, again taken or killed in the Expedition under Sir John Johnson Bart. The 17th Octr 1780, pay drawn for to 24 Decem 1780 from 18 Octr to 24 Decemr 68 days at 2/6 2/6 £8.10 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, James Hightelling served as a private in Butler’s Rangers. Killed in action 17 Oct 1780 on Sir John Johnson`s raid.
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each family In Captain McDonell’s Company [in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783]” James Hightalin was listed aged 56 years 3 months, issued 1 ration, with Charrity Hoghtalin 50, Johanny Hoghtalin 18 and Phebe Hoghtalin 15.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Houghdelane [sic] dated at Niagara on 8 Jany 1797
“Humbly Sheweth- That your petitioner served in Colonel Butlers Rangers during the whole of the American War, and underwent many hardships during his servitude.- That your petitioners son likewise served in Captn Brants Volunteers, and was in several severe engagements- was afterwards taken prisoner and hung by the Americans- That your petitioner being far advanced in age, and infirmities, and deprived of the support of his Son, prays your Honor would be pleased for to take his long Services
Revolutionary War Records
Benjn. Holbert was listed as a Private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £16.6 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 153 days of service from 30 Dec 1777 to 31 May 1778. Dismissed for desertion. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Revolutionary War Records
John Holden missing on said Expedition 19 Octr 1780 [with Sir John Johnson] and alike in all things to Peter Ferro— the 19 Octr 80 pay drawn for to 24 Decemr 80 is 66 days overdrawn at 2/6 £8.5. By same, advanced John Holden more than his pay to 19 Octr £2.8.7 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)
Revolutionary War Records
David Holland was listed as a Private in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £15.16 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 158 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 31 May 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, David Holland served as a private in Butler’s Rangers. Discharged 24 Oct 1778.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Asa Holmes dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 Jun 1794
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner that your Petitioner [sic] lived at Greenborough when Gen Burgoyne came with his army to that place. That He accepted the protection which that General proposed to the Inhabitants and was afterward employed by him as an expert a considerable way in the Country. That during his absence his property in groceries and money to the amount of nearly one thousand pounds was plundered by the soldery of the King’s army. That Gen. Burgoyne and Gov. Sheen both promised him indemnification and he did not entertain the least doubt but they would have fulfilled their promises had it not have been for their misfortunes…”
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” Jacb Holnbake, private was listed, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
Willm Hone—belonging to the 34th 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 Hood was listed as a Private in Captain John McDonell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £14.12 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 146 days of service from 1 Jun 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, John Hood served as a private in Butler’s Rangers.
Revolutionary War Records
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, Caspar Hoover served as a private in Butler’s Rangers.
Revolutionary War Records
Henry Hover 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)
Henry Hover, Private, taken on the Susquehana Jany 1778, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”
To Henry Hover taken prisoner 3d January 1778 pay drawn for to 24 June 1780, to 24 April is 843 days 2/ £84.6 to 24 June 1780 60 days 2/6 £7.12.6 Total £91.18.6 (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 Captain William Caldwells Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Henry Hover, private was listed, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
John Hover 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)
John Hover, Private, taken on the Susquehana Jany 1778, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”
To John Hover taken prisoner 3d January 1778 pay drawn for to 24 June 1780 from 4th Janry 1778 to 24 April 80 842 days at 2/ £84.4 to 24 June 1780 61 days at 2/6 £7.12.6 Total £91.16.6
Revolutionary War Records
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, Lodbeek “Hornbeek” served as a private in Butler’s Rangers.
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each family In Captain McDonell’s Company [in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783]” Lodwick Hornbeck was listed aged 25 years 3 months, issued 1 ration, with Cathy Hornbeck 22 years 4 months.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Copy of a certificate dated 4 Aug 1788 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Horning
“To all who it may concern—At the request of Peter Horning (the Bearer hereof), we the Subscribers do hereby certify, That we have been long acquainted with him, know him to be a Person of a good moral character, and that, in the late unhappy Contest between Britain & America, he avoided taking an active part, nor could he he [sic] be prevailed with, to take the Test of Allegiance to America—witness our Hands this 4th Day of August 1788—Providence Montgomery County Pensylvania—(signed) Henry Pawling, John Pawling, Israel Jacobs, James Vaun, Nathl Pawling” a true Copy from the original [Signed] Thos Ridout, Not. Pub. Niagara 6 May 1796”
Revolutionary War Records
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, Edmund Horton served as a private in Butler’s Rangers.
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each family In Captain McDonell’s Company [in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783]” Edmen Horton was listed aged 46 years 3 months, issued 1 ration, with Ruthy Horton 26.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Horton received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner Joined his Majesty Troops Early in the year 1777 and Continued in the Service till the year 1778 when he was Sent into the Country by his officer to bring in Some other Loyalists but having the Misfortune of being Taken prisner and being kept prisnor in goal till the year 1782 Could never have the opportunity to Join his Company again…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Herman Hosteter dated at Niagara on 1 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Herman Hosteter Loyalist—who served in several Capacities in his Majestys Forces during the American war—as pr his Discharge…”
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Herman Hosteder received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Feb 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner as an old servant of His Majesty having served him in different Capacities at first under General Howe, when your Petitioner in 1778, Joined him in Philadelphia; That Your Petitioner subsequent to that served as a volunteer under Captain Thomas—he likewise served in the Engineer Department under Captain Marshall as per Certificate herewith produced…”
Revolutionary War Records
In the “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt. Andrew Bradt’s Company of the Corps of Rangers, Niagara, 30 November 1783 Peter Hook aged 23 was listed singly.
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” Peter Houk was listed singly, aged 17, issued 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
“The Bearer Daniel House, served during the late American War, in Butlers Rangers (as a Drummer) and whole family was active zealous loyalists and ever behaved well. Newark 10th May 96 [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Lt Late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 33b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel House dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Memorialist at the age of Eleven years joined the Royal Standard, along with his Father & Brothers and afterwards during the whole war Served in Colnl Butlers Rangers…”
Revolutionary War Records
George House 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)
George House’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, 1 boy and 1 girl. (Prisoners held by the Americans)
Mr Geo. House & Children, named in “A List of Persons in the hands of the Congress belonging to the Corps of Rangers, Royalists & their Families”
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 House was listed aged 48 years 2 months, issued 1 ration, with Mrs House 29, Fredrick House 12 years 6 months, George House Junr 6 years, Harmanus House 2 years 9 months and Mary House 7 years.
Revolutionary War Records
Harmanus House 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)
Upper Canada Land Petition
Certificate of Parshall Terry, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James House
“ I Do Hereby Certify that the Bearer James House Hath Proved Before me By James Brown and Hart Smith that he Served in Colo Bartons & Likewise in Colo Watsons Light infantry For and During the Space of Five years as private Soldier in Said Corps. I Do further Say that He hath a wife and Six children [Signed] Parshall Terry JP”
Revolutionary War Records
John House 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 Fort Erie from 25 Decem’r 1784 to 24 Sept’r 1785, John House was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, 2 males over 10, 1 female under 10, total 5.
Revolutionary War Records
Philip Hoos 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 the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, Phillip House was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonah Howey received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Aug 1795
“The Humble petition of Jonah Howey most humbly sheweth, That your Humble petitioner is and allways a friend and loyal subject to our sovereign Lord the King and would wish to live and die as such And chose to leave the rebel government to live a subject to his Majesty let prosperity or adversary be the consequence thereof…”
Revolutionary War Records
William Hudnel 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
In the “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In the Indian Department, Niagara, December 1, 1783” in the category of Brant’s Volunteers, Henry Hoff was listed aged 52 years with John Hoff aged 24 years.
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, Henry Hoff was listed in Brant’s Volunteers, single, aged 51. 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Huff dated on 15 May 1796
“Respectfully Shews That he has not yet received any Lands—that he served during the late Rebellion, a Volunteer with Cap. Brant; that he was during that period, a long time a Prisoner—Therefore prays your Excellency to favor him so far, by putting him on a footing with reduced Serjeants & extend his Majestys Bounty to him, in a Grant of 500 Acres of Land, & as in duty bound, your petitioner will ever pray” [Unsigned] Added postscript: “Henry Huff is recommended for his Bravery—Loyalty & sufferings by—[Signed] Jos. Brant”
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, John Hoff was listed in Brant’s Volunteers, single, aged 28. 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Christopher Huffman dated at Niagara on 18 May 1796
“The Petition of Christopher Huffman—late Serjeant in the New Jersey Volunteers…”
Revolutionary War Records
Emanuel Humphries 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)
Revolutionary War Records
Jacob Huntinger 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 a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, Jacob Hostinger served as a private in Butler’s Rangers. Killed in action.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Honsinger [signed Hunsinger] Senior dated at Niagara on 24 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner was a Private in Colonel Johnsons First Battalion of Yorkers…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hunsinger Junior dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Mar 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner joined Sir John Johnsons Corps in the year 1777 and served therein till the end of the war and was regularly discharged…”
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Young, late Serjeant in Butlers Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Jul 1795
“Humbly sheweth That The the [sic] following persons, late Soldiers in the above Corps of Rangers, vizt James Hussey, John Burns & Samuel Coffy did, by certain writings, accompanying this, make over to your Excellency’s Petitioner, all their Right and Title to the Lands they were respectively entitled to as Rangers; which Lands were never applied for or located—That of the above persons, James Hussey is dead…”
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hutchings [also signed Hutching] dated on 4 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner early evinced his Loyalty by Joining his Majestys Troops at New York, shortly after their arrival at that City; he brought a number of Recruits to Coll Emerick’s Corps at Kings Bridge; he then Joined the Loyalists under the Command of Major Barmon at Morrissinia, and when [General] Burgoyne’s Troops were removed from Boston to the Southward he went out of the Lines and brot a number of them (from near Fishkill) to New York and there delivered them to His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton after Major Barmon was taken Prisoner, your Petitioner Joined the Loyallists un [sic] Coll DeLancy, and served as a Serjeant in His Corps when a Detachment of Rebels under Genl Pasions destroyed the [….] at Morrissinia your Petitioner was wounded and made Prisoner, his House Burned and his Family Stript of every thing, on his Return from Captivity was appointed Lieutenant in the Corps, but shortly after his appointment, at a Skirmish near the White Plains he was desperately wounded & again Captured, and by which wound he has lost the use of One Arm, he remained under [….] till after the British invaded New York, and previous to a perfect recovery, was thrown into Prison under their Trespass Act, and remained confined upwards of Eight months, and when released from confinement had no means left to remove himself and Family immediately. Your Petitioner saw Captain Francis in New York last summer who informed him of the encouragement held out to Loyallists in this Province by your Excellency; Therefore, as his greatest hope is built on your Goodness, Prays you will please to consider his Sufferings and grant him Lands that may in some measure compensate him for his Wounds and Long imprisonment; he has a Wife and Four Children, Three of which are Boys and two of them almost arrived to the years of Manhood. He prays your Excellency will please to grant such relief in the Premises as thro’ your Goodness may seem meet and your Petitioner will ever Pray [Signed] Jno Hutchings”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Hyde received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Sep 1796
“Humbly shews The he has served upwards of 20 years in different Regiments, principally in America & Canada…”
Deed from Richard Hyde to William Dickson dated on 1 Aug 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all men by these Presents that I Richard Hyde, late a soldier in the Fifth Regiment of Foot…”