Upper Canada Land Petition
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Nicholas Lake received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jun 1797
“Sheweth – your Petitioner Joined his Majestys Standard in the year 1777 – then under the Command [of] General Burgoine – and your Petitioner were Constantly employed in his Majestys [Servis] intellagen[c]e and in other of his Majesty Servis untill he were taken priener – and when General Burgoine Surrenderd or Subjectd himself to made prisoner – he had to fly to the Countrey and there was made Prisoner and Lett to go a[n]d after I was liberated from Prison one of his Majesty Officer By the name of Elligah Botton Could […] me with his Majestys Directions and told me I had Better Remain in the the [sic] Situation I was in in order to aid and affect his Magesties Messages—the Honnerabel John Numan Esqr – is acquainted with me and Servis as—at Little white Creek in york State. Esqr Perrent [….]orowing to my employment…”
Revolutionary War Records
Corns. Lambert 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 “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]” Serjt Cornelius Lamberd was listed singly, aged 29 years 3 months, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
In the Loyalist Provisioning List of Mr. Burch’s District at Niagara 14 November 1786, Frederick Lampman was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, 3 males over 10, 1 female over 10, total 6.
Revolutionary War Records
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara of Murray’s District 14 Dec 1786, Peter “Lampson” was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, 1 female over 10, 1 female under10, total 4.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Abel Land dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 29 Jun 1795
“Most humbly sheweth That in the early part of the late American War Your petitioner with his father, commonly called Captain Robert Land, took Arms for Government and entered upon actual Service under Captain Brandt was afterwards taken prisoner at a place called Cart[…]ton when acting as a Volunteer under the said Captn Brandt made His Escape from Confinement and joined the Royal Standard at New York where he entered & served in the Engineer Department. That Your petitioner had the Honor of serving under Your Excellency in this latter Capacity at Great Bridge in Virginia and was one of those embarked on Board of His Majestys Fleet destined for the relief of York Town—That your petitioner continued in Arms against the Americans untill the peace…”
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, Robert Land was listed in Brant’s Volunteers, single, aged 30. 1 ration.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara Mr. Tenbroeck’s District at Niagara 14 November 1786, Robert Land was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Land dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Jun 1794
“Humbly shewith—That your Petitioner came into Niagara as an express from Gen Sir Henry Clinton in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine—previous to which he had been employed in carrying expressed for the british army for two years, during which period his sufferings and dangers were necessarily great and once after a long confinement and condemnation he made his escape. Your petitioner Begs leave to inform your Honour that He was previously to the late rebellion possessed of considerable property in lands and personal estate in Pennsylvania, and was also a magestrate under the old constitution in that Colony. All which he has lost and never received any compensation for his losses, and but little compensation for his services…”
Upper Canada Land Petition
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lane, John D Lane and Asher Lane dated at Niagara on 1 Feb 1797
“Respectfully Shews that they was within the Brittish Lines on Long Island During the late wars with America…”
Revolutionary War Records
Abram Laraway 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 of Mr. Burch’s District at Niagara 14 November 1786, Abraham Laraway was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.
Revolutionary War Records
Derck Laraway 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 “Return of Persons under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain Andrew Bradt’s in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Serjt Richd Larraway was listed singly, aged 29, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
Jonas Laraway was listed as a private in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid for service from 7 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 McDonell’s Company [in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783]” Jones Larway was listed aged 52, issued 1 ration, with Batsy Larway 47 years 7 months, Isaac Larway 22 years 1 month, Jacob Larway 21 years 3 months, Jonis Larway 7 years 5 months, Dority Larway 19 years, Mary Larway 17 years 3 months, Hanny Larway 8 years 6 months and Eave Larway 7 years 2 months.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Certificate of Ralfe Clench attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonas Laroway dated at Niagara on 4 Mar 1797
“I do hereby Certify that Jonas Laraway served in Colo Butlers rangers, and had three Sons also who served in said Corps—[Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 63a]
Revolutionary War Records
Nics. Laraway 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
Peter Laraway 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)
Certificate of Robert Kerr dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the Lake) on 2 Jul 1795
“This is to Certify that the bearer Peter Larraway, served as a Private Soldier in Lt Coll Butlers corps of Rangers, six years…”
Revolutionary War Records
Peter Laraway Junr. was listed as a Private in Captain John McDonell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £17.4 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 177 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Laughton now of Niagara, Resident dated at Niagara on 28 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner having been employed and in Various Capacities having Served in Canada under Government—for the space of twenty three years or upwards, Humbly trusts that he as an old servant to the Crown will be Allowed the like Proportion of Land as other persons Reduced from Similiar [sic] Appointments, as such which he has held—That your Petitioner having ever Executed the Duties of the said several stations in which he was placed in a manner Satisfactory to the best of his skill Ability and Knowledge…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain George Lawe dated at Niagara on 5 Oct 1792
“Most humbly Sheweth That your Memorialist has had the Honor of serving the late and His present Majesty Thirty eight Years, on the Coast of France in America and the West Indies. That your Memorialist in the year 1774 in consequence of his services at Martinique obtained from Governor Tryon a Grant of Three thousand Acres in the Province of New York near Lake George, which upon the breaking out of the Rebellion in 1775 he was wholly deprived of—that the same year, your Memorialist voluntarily left his Family and Home for the Service of his Country, was in Quebec during the Blockade in the Campaigns of 1776 and 1777 under the Command of Lord Dorchester and General Burgoyne, continued in the Service the remainder of the War, and was at the conclusion of it a Captain in the 84th Regiment—That your Memorialist has lost two Sons whose Commissions he purchased, serving in this Country—that he has yet two, unprovided for now in the Province and prays on their behalf as a reward for his Services & Losses…”
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Lawe Late Capt in 84 Regt received by the Upper Canada Land Board on 16 Feb 1792
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Memorialist has Served Thirty Six Years and in the former War on the Coast of France, America, & the West Indies, and on the peace 1763 was reduced a Capt in the late 76th Regt when he became Entitled to Three Thousand acres of Land, which he took up in the year 1770, in the Provence of New York near the head of Lake George, but which he shortly after lost by the Event of the American Revolution without the Smallest Compensation made to him. That on the breaking out of the late War Your Memorialist Voluntarily left his family & came to this Province & Served at the Blockade of Quebec & General Burgoyne, and on the late peace was reduced a Captn in the late 84th Regt…”
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Lawe Junior dated at Niagara on 21 May 1796
“Respectfully shews- That your Petitioners Brother John Tonnandine Lawe was an Ensign in the 84th Regt as pr his Commission…”
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” George Larence was listed aged 26, issued 1 ration, with Sary Larence 21 and William Larence 8 months.
In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Niagara Mr. Tenbroeck’s District at Niagara 14 November 1786, George Lawrence was listed with a household of 1 man, 1 woman, 1 male under 10, total 3.
Upper Canada Land Petition
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lawrence received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Apr 1796
“The Memorial of John Lawrence Esquire of the City of Burlington, in the late Province but now the state of New Jersey. Most Respectfully Sheweth, That your Memorialist during the Rebellion in America was Summoned to appear before the Governor and Council of Safety (then so called) and the Oath of Abjuration and Allegiance to the States tendered to him, which he refused being then one of his Majesty’s Council and always firmly Attached to the British Constitution and Government. That he was Committed to Close Confinement, Charged with Treason against the United States and an Attempt made to Confiscate his Estate all which he bore with fortitude as will Appear, by Nos 2: 3: 4: 5 and 6. That his losses have been great not only from his Attorney and Counsellors Practice being Suspended, but by the Payment of many Thousand Pounds in Continental Money at a Depreciation of 60 and 70 for one, and for which he has not received any Compensation, whatever…”
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” Peter Larence was listed singly, aged 18, issued 1 ration.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lemmon [sic] dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 30 Jun 1795
“Most humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner during the late American War was at all times distinguished for his Loyalty, and suffered accordingly all the oppression and Hardships that the opposite deluded party could devise and inflict both in person and property…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Levi Lewis, Senior dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner was settled in the now State of New Jersey, on his own Farm, & that by his Industry and frugality had procured a considerable Estate, when the war between Great Britain & America commenced, & that by reason of his not complying with the requisitions of the new System of Government, he was imprisoned in Morris Town and lost great part of his substance;…”
Revolutionary War Records
Robt Livingston 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)
Robert Livingston taken prisoner on the 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)
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Lewis [sic] dated at Detroit on 1 May 1793
“Most Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner Came Into Canada from the Colonies in the year 1777 as a Loyalist and faithful subject to Great Britain and Hath Served His Majesty four years in the station of a Soldier in Colonel Butlers Rangers…”
Revolutionary War Records
Hugh Lord, Private, taken on the Deleware Oct 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
John Lord 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)
To John Lord taken prisoner 15 October 1778/ pay drawn to 24 June 1780 being 657 days at 4/ to 24 April 1780 £101.8 from 25th April to 24 June 1780 62 days at 2/6 £7.12.6 Total £119.6 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)
Revolutionary War Records
Robt Lotteridge 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)
Robert Lotteridge 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)
Robt Lottridge 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)
Captn Lottridge was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6th August, 1783.” Noted opposite his name was “In the Indian Country.” With him was one servant.
Mr Lotterige’s family was among those held prisoner by the Americans on an undated list compiled during the American Revolution circa 1778. The family consisted of 1 woman, 2 boys and 2 girls. (Prisoners held by the Americans)
Mrs Lottridge & four Small Children in Mr R Lottridge’s family, 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 Number, Age & Sexes & Number of Rations drawn by Familys In the Indian Department” dated Niagara 1st December 1783 Captn Robert Lottridge was listed aged 34 with the following stated to be “In the Colonies” Mary Lottridge 30, John Lottridge 13, and Robert Lottridge 11. Issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the description of Loyalists, Specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each family In Captain Lewis Genevys Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Isaac Lounsbury was listed singly, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
Zecharias Low was listed as a Private in Captain John McDonell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £5.10 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 55 days of service from 1 May 1778 to 24 Jun 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Zacharias Low was listed as a Serjeant in Captain Peter TenBroeck’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £30.10 at the rate of 5 shillings per day for 122 days of service from 25 Jun 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lundy received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Aug 1795
“most humbly sheweth – That your Humble petitioner is and allways was a true and loyal Subject to our sovereign Lord the King. That your humble petitioner was so much attached to British Government that he chose to come to this his Majesties teritory in the face of both danger and scarcity and cast his lot with them of his own way of thinking rather than to live under a Uscurped or Rebel Government and enjoy all the necessaries of this life upon ever so easy terms without doing of which he could not Justify his conscience…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Lutes Senior dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came to this Province in 1785 and has Located 200 Acres of Land on which he has these many Years Past improved; he has a Wife and two children, and as his whole Family were Firmly attached to Government & distressed during the American War by the Persecuting spirit then prevailing amongst the disaffected to His Majesty…”
Revolutionary War Records
In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, Philip “Luke” was commissioned a Lieutenant in Butler’s Rangers on 28 Jul 1781.
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Philip Luts 2d Lieut was listed singly aged 32, issued 1 ration.
Revolutionary War Records
In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists specifying the Number Age & Sexes of each Family being Farmers settled at this Post Niagara 1 Decr 1783, Samuel Louts was listed aged 44 with Sarah Louts 36, John Louts 14, George Louts 11, Saml Louts 6, Job Louts 3 and Sarah Louts 10.
In the “Return of persons under the description of Loyalists being farmers settled at this Post, Niagara, December 1, 1783” Samuel “Louts” was listed aged 44 years with Sarah Louts aged 36 years, John Louts aged 14 years, George Louts aged 6 years, Sam’l Louts aged 6 years, Job Louts aged 3 years and Sarah Louts aged 10 years.
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sampson Lutes dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner early evinced his Loyalty to His Majesty by Joining Colonel Butler in the Indian Country, and shared Fatigues, &c naturally attending long marches…”
Upper Canada Land Petitions
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lyons of the Town of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 23 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner served His Majesty Twenty four years, in the 29th & 8th Regiments as private Soldier, and was discharged by reason of his age…”