Shearer, Robert

Upper Canada Land Petition

Certificate of John Moore dated on 15 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Shearer

“I Do hereby Certifie that in the late war between the Crown of Great Brittian and the States of America the beraer Robert Sherer was an Infant and that his father John Sheraer was a Loyalist and that on the acount of which he was prosecuted and Confined in prison and then he was Confined until his Death and his family So Distressed by that means that his widow was obliged to bind out her children of which the Bareier is one and the whole family ware all Ruined and Distressed among other people Certified by John Moore”

Sheehan, Walter Butler

Revolutionary War Records

M^rs Sheehan, Walter B. Sheehan 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”

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of W. B. Sheehan dated at Niagara on 5 Nov 1793

“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner having Served his Majesty during the late War in America as Ensign in the Kings (or 8^th) Reg^t and afterwards as Lieutenant in the 34^th Reg^t…”

Sherer, Nicholas

Revolutionary War Records

In the “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number Age Sexes of Each Family In Capt. McKinnon’s Company of the Corps of Rangers, Niagara, December 1, 1783 Cpl. Nicholas Sherer aged 30 years was listed singly.

Sherwood, Samuel

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” Corporal Sam^l Sherwood was listed singly aged 24 years 6 months, issued 1 ration.

Sheverland, John

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 Sheverland was listed in Brant’s Volunteers, single, aged 48. 1 ration.

Showers, Michael

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 Dec^r 1783, Micheal Showers was listed aged 50 with Hannah Showers 43, Micheal Showers 12, John Showers 7, Elizabeth Showers 19, Lana Showers 17, Hanna Showers 14, Ann Showers 9, Mary Showers 1. 3 rations.

Claim for Revolutionary War Losses

State of the Effects lost by Michael Showers late of Susquhannah River in the Province of Pennsylvania at the time he made his Escape to the British army in the year 1778, from which period till the close of the War – he served the King in Colonel Butler’s Rangers. Joined Colonel Butler in October 1778. – Served all the War except the last year, he was discharged being old and having a large Family. –

Shuman, George

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of George Shuman dated at Niagara on 11 Jan 1797

“Respectfully Sheweth—That your petitioner Served His Majesty…”

Shunk, Peter

Claims for Revolutionary War Losses

Is a Native of Germany – came 25 years ago to America – Lived near Albany – joined Cap^t Brant at the beginning of the War and afterwards was in the Rangers served the whole War – was badly wounded.

Produces his Discharge from Butlers Rangers in which it is mentioned that he has been disabled by Wounds from doing his Duty.

Shutt, Oldrick

Revolutionary War Records

Oldrick Shatt 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)

Oldrick Shatt 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)

Silk, Thomas

Revolutionary War Records

Thomas Silk 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)

Tho^s Silks, 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 Thomas Silps [or Silss] taken prisoner 3 January 1778 and in all things like John S. Young— pay drawn for to 24 June 1780, from the 4^th Janry 78 to 24 April 842 days at 4/ £168.8 to 24 June 1780 61 days at 2/6 £7.12.6 £176.0.6 By Cash paid David Singsing an Indian for bringing in Thomas Silps family and Cash advanced them more than his pay to 3^d January 1778 £9.1.10-½ (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)

Sills, Conrad

Revolutionary War Records

Conrad Sills 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)

Silverthorn, Thomas and Johanna

Upper Canada Land Petitions

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.”

Simmon, Henry

Revolutionary War Records

Henry Simmon 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)

Simmon, Peter

Revolutionary War Records

Peter Simmon 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)

Simons, Titus

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Copy of a certificate prepared by Thomas Ridout, N. P. dated 14 Jun 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Titus Simons

“We whose names are hereunder written do hereby certify that Titus Simons was appointed and mustered in the year 1777 in the British Camp at Stillwater, as Quartermaster in the Corps of Queens Loyal Rangers, commanded by Lieu^t Col^o John Peters, and continued to do the duty and was paid as such until the Corps was incorporated with other Corps of Loyal Partisans under the Command of Major Edward Jessup in 1781. — (signed) Justus Sherwood Cap^t, Jer^h French L^t K^s R. R^t New York, James Parrot Lieu^t Loyal Rangers, John Dulmage Lieu^t L. R., David McFall, Cap^t” “a true Copy – taken the 14^th Day of June 1796 T Ridout Not. Pub”

Copy of a certificate prepared by Thomas Ridout, N. P. at Niagara on 12 Jun 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Titus Simons

“M^r Titus Simons arrived at the King’s army in the year 1777 & joined a Corps then raising by Lieu^t Col^o John Peters and afterwards acted as Quartermaster to several parties of Loyalists under the Command of John Raion of the 53 Reg^t till sometime in the year 1781 – and had the Character of being a uniform Loyalist to the End of the war—(signed) Edward Jessup” “a true Copy – Tho^s Ridout No. Pub.” “The original of the above 2 Copies were delivered to Titus Simons Jun^r 11 July 1811”

Simons, John

Revolutionary War Records

John Simons, late a forrester, was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6^th August, 1783.

Skinner, Benjamin

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Skinner of the Township of Stamford dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 15 Jun 1795

“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner from his Attachment to the British Government during the late Rebellion suffered imprisonment, and lost the greater part of his Property.”

Skinner, Haggai

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Haggai Skinner of Stamford dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on [..]Feb 1797

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is a loyalist, and came to this Province in the year 1785 with a wife and 5 children, having now 8 – that he has received 200 acres for himself & 300 acres as family Lands – for which he is very thankful – That your Petitioner in endeavoring to join the Royal Standard in the year 1778 – was taken, and that he was kept in Prison from that time to the conclusion of the war – being upwards of four years…”

Skinner, Timothy Sr.

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Skinner dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 5 Jul 1794

“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner lived in the Colony of New Jersey when the late rebellion in America took place. That he was unaffected with the motives of the times and still preserved his loyalty in the most critical and darkest moments. For which he experienced a variety of sufferings both in his person and property. He has suffered fifteen months imprisonment and was at the time under the necessity of supporting himself or perishing with hunger—He has been fined one hundred & fifty pounds beside being obliged to pay a heavy bill of costs. He and his family have received abuses and insults without number…”

Claims for Revolutionary War Losses

That your Memorialist in the time of the late unhappy disturbances was settled in Sussex County in the Province of New Jersey but being thought inimical to the Laws of the United States was imprisoned for the space of 14 Months and fined in the Sum of £168 New Jersey Currency.

Is a native of America, lived in Sussex County, never came into the British Lines during the War. Says he was always a friend to British Government, he had declared his Sentiments, was taken up in April 1777 & Committed to Goal, he was kept 6 months in close confinement – this was part of his Sentence.

Produces Certificate under hand of William Livingston Governor dated July 1777 reciting that Claimant had been fined £150 and Sentenced to 6 months Imprisonment, and that part of his Imprisonment was pardoned. Says he laid in Goal some time not being able to pay his fine, the whole time of his Imprisonment was 14 Months. –

Slater, Jacob

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” Jacob Stater was listed singly, aged 17, issued 1 ration.

Slingerland, Anthony

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Anthony Slingerland dated at Niagara on 16 Nov 1792

“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner at the Commencement of the late war in America resided with his family in Albany County in the Province of New York where he was Comfortable […] personable Estate. That from his Uniform atatchment to the British Government he was plundered by the Rebels of the most Valuable part of his property as also took your petitioner prisoner and Close Confined him in prison for some Considerable time. That after being Released and finding himself thus Harassed with the Loss of his property & he thought it best for the Interest of himself and family to make his Escape with a Small Part of his property and Come within the British lines…”

Slingerland, Garret

Upper Canada land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Garret Slingerland dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 8 Aug 1795

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner served during the whole of the American war in Colonel Butler`s Rangers…”

Slingerland, James

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” James Slingorland was listed singly aged 26, issued 1 ration.

Slingerland, Richard (Dirck)

Revolutionary War Records

Dirck Slingerland 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 Cap^t George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” Derik Slingorland was listed singly aged 28, issued 1 ration.

Slingerland, Tunis

Revolutionary War Records

Tunis Slingerland 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” Tunis Slingerland was listed singly aged 26 years.

Sloat, Abraham

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Sloat received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Mar 1797

“Respectfully Shews That your Petitioner came into this Province now near four Years ago, and received on coming in, two hundred acres. —That your Petitioner served In the old French war, His Majesty as a Serj^t in the Provincial Troops and was at the taking of Niagara in the year 1760—likewise served the year previous to the taking of Niagara, in subduing lower Canada—That your petitioner being too old, and unable to Serve, in the American War, remained in the States, and his only Son that was then able and of age, joined the British Standard, and at the Conclusion of the war, took up his residence in New Brunswick where he has ever since Continued to reside…”

Smith, Adam

Census, Ration and Provisioning Lists

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” Adam Smith was listed singly, aged 29, issued 1 ration.

Smith, Charles

Revolutionary War Records

Charles Smith 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)

Smith, Edward

Revolutionary War Records

Edward Smith was listed as Secretary in the Indian Department to be paid £175.16 at the rate of 12 shillings per day for 293 days of service from 25 Dec 1777 to 13 Oct 1778. (Indian Department Rolls 1777-1778)

Smith, Elias

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Elias Smith of Niagara, gentleman dated at Lincoln on 6 Nov 1794

“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner came in here in the Year 1788 with a Wife and Eight Children and then took the oath of Allegiance and when in the States suffered almost every thing but Death for his Loyalty…”

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 & Tho^s Hill went and got th[r]ough safe. I remained and he assisted me in making a Canoe that I might get on board His Majesty’s guard ship then laying at the mouth of Croton River which I did attempt but the wind blew very hard and I was obliged to return and remain till by the assistance of some of his Friends I arrived safe at New York with the remainder of the Packet —Given under my Hand at Lincoln province Upper Canada To All Concerned” John Depew made his mark. “Sworn and Signed before me in Barton this 19^th of April 1797 [Signed] Richard Beasley J. P.”

Smith, Frederick Sr.

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 30^th November 1783” Fred^k Smith was listed, issued 1 ration, with Benjⁿ Smith aged 12, Mary Smith 18, Margrit Smith 15.

Claims for Revolutionary War Losses

He is a native of Germany, settled in America after the last French War. – Resided on Susquehannah when the Rebellion broke out. – Joined the British early, thinks it was 1777, Served all the War as Private under Colonel Butler, had two Sons with him in same Regiment. Produces his Discharge. –

Smith, Frederick Jr.

Revolutionary War Records

Frederick Smith was listed as a Private in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £12.4 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 122 days of service from 25 Jun 1778 to 24 Oct 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)

Smith, Hart

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Hart Smith received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Aug 1795

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served as a Private Soldier in the Corps late Commanded by Colonel Barton, to the Southward and afterwards in the light Infantry of the 1^st Reg^t Commanded by Gen^l Skinner…”

Smith, Henry

Revolutionary War Records

Henry Smith 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 Number Age Sexes of Each family In Captain McDonell’s Company [in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783]” Henry Smith was listed aged 22 years 4 months, issued 1 ration, with Caty Smith 19 years.

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Smith received at the Executive Council Office on 12 May 1796

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served during the late American War as a Private Soldier in Butlers Rangers, was a Prisoner with the Americans for near two years, and made an escape and again joined his Regiment…”

Smith, James

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Smith received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Mar 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served last War on board Sir Henry Clintons barge for the space of three Years, and that [he ……..] last [of] the War on board His Majestys Ship Chatham…”

Smith, Jeremiah

Revolutionary War Records

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 Jeremiah Smith was listed singly aged 22, issued 1 ration.

Smith, John (of Ancaster Township)

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Smith dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Mar 1795

“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner from his attachment to the British Government during the late Rebellion was confined at [Auspus?], & ill treated…”

Smith, John (of Grimsby Township)

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Smith, Cooper dated 24 Aug 1795

“Humbly Sheweth—That your petitioner was an Inhabitant in the State of New jersey and Tolerable well Settl[ed] and that by Reason of his attachment to the Brittish Constitution and the Severe Laws of Said State he Removed him Self with his wife and Six Children into this province…”

Smith, John (of Niagara Township)

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Major John Smith and David William Smith dated at Niagara on 6 Oct 1792

“Your Excellencys memorialist John Smith of His Majestys 5 Reg^t has the honour to represent that having early made arms his profession, he has attained after a service of nearly 50 Years the rank before mentioned, having purchased most of the grades to that rank & the commission of Major at an advanced price; that during the period of service before mentioned your memorialist has never been absent on leave from his Regiment, but has constantly attended his several Dutys, among which Services may be enumerated 3 Campaigns in Germany, 3 Expeditions on the Coast of France—Many Years Service in Ireland & Canada—& an actual employment under the Kings Commissions of Major of Brigade, during any nearly the whole Rebellion in America & war in the West Indies…”

Smith, John

Revolutionary War Records

John Smith was listed as a Private in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £12.4 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 122 days of service from 25 Jun 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 30^th November 1783” John Smith was listed singly, aged 20, issued 1 ration.

Smith, Martin

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 Martain Smith aged 25 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 30^th November 1783” Martain Smith was listed singly, aged 25, issued 1 ration.

Smith, Mathias

Revolutionary War Records

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

Smith, Margaret

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, Margeret Smith was listed aged 15. She was living with Richard and Amelia Wilkinson.

Smith, Nicholas

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” Nicolas Smith, Drum was listed singly aged 18, issued 1 ration.

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Nicholas Smith

Humbly Shewth that your Petitioner served as a Filer in Butlers late Corps of Rangers having joined that Corps in the year 1778…”

Smith, Othniel

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Othniel Smith dated on 25 Jun 1796

“Humbly Sheweth – That your petitioner was born in the State of New Jersey, and continued there during the late war between Great Brittain and America, and having a great & lasting attachment to the British Constitution, could not join in opposition that was made to them, or give any assistance thereto—on which account he was much hurt in his circumstances by fines & other impositions…”

Smith, Peter

Revolutionary War Records

Peter Smith 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 “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” Sergeant Peter Smith was listed singly, aged 26, issued 1 ration.

Smith/Smyth, William (1)

Revolutionary War Records

William Smith 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 153 days of service from 30 Dec 1777 to 31 May 1778. Dismissed for desertion. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)

In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, William Smith/Smyth served as adjutant in Butler’s Rangers. He was previously in the 47^th Foot. ¹

Smith/Smyth, William (2)

Revolutionary War Records

William Smith was listed as a Private in Captain William Caldwell’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid £15.6 at the rate of 2 shillings per day for 153 days of service from 30 Oct 1777 to 31 May 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, William Smyth was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.

Smith, William (3)

Revolutionary War Records

In a Muster Roll compiled for Butler’s Rangers, William Smith served as a private in Butler’s Rangers. Deserted 31 May 1778.

Smyth, John

Revolutionary War Records

John Smyth 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)

Snyther, Jacob

Upper Canada Land Petition

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Snyther received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Oct 1796

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served as a Corporal in Butlers Rangers dureing the late American War…”

Snider, John

Revolutionary War Records

John Snyder 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 Cap^t George Dame’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783” John Snider was listed aged 36, issued 1 ration, with Maria Snider 40.

Soper, Samuel

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Macclennon

“Most humbly sheweth To your Excellency that your petitioner in the year One thousand seven hundred and eighty four bought of Samuel Sober [sic: Soper] late a Soldier in the Rangers, a piece of Land and Improvements laying about One Mile from the Survey of Newark on the Road to the Landing…”

Sparbuck/Sporbuck, Jacob

Revolutionary War Records

Jacob Sparbeck 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” Jacob Sparsback, private was listed, issued 1 ration.

On Map of Township No. 1—Niagara, 1784, Jacob Sparbuck was named on 100 acres of land in Lot 118, Niagara Township.

Speck, Simon

Upper Canada Land Petition

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

“The Petition of Simon Speck – late of Butlers Rangers…”

Spencer, Abner

Revolutionary War Records

Abner Spencer 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)

Spencer, Robert

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Spencer Senior dated at Niagara on 27 Jan 1797

“Respectfully Shews That your petitioner served His Majesty last War in Colonel Butlers late Corps of Rangers…”

Spore, John

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 30^th November 1783” John Spore was listed singly, aged 17, issued 1 ration.

Sprague, Jonathan

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Sprague dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Jun 1794

“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner suffered long imprisonment and the loss of all his property during the late rebellion in the revolted colonies…”

Springer, Benjamin

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Springer received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Aug 1794

“Most respectfully represents—That your Memorialist is just come into the Province and that he has ever been attached to the British Government which is well known from the Assistance he gave during the late War…”

Springer, Daniel

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 27 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Springer

“The Bearer Daniel Springer is son to the late David Springer (deceased) who to my knowledge was a Loyalist and was killed by the Americans in the year 1777 – Newark 27^th July 97 [Signed] Ralfe Clench” Added note: “David Springer (deceased) is entered on the original list of U. E. – & now in my office [Initialled] RC”

Springer, Margaret

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Springer, Widow of the late David Springer dated at Burlington Bay on 4 Mar 1793

“Most humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner’s late Husband after many proofs of his Loyalty & attachment to the Crown from the earliest period of the disturbances in America, lost His life in an Attempt to Join the army of General Burgoin at Still Water accompanied by several other Loyalists having been overtaken and attacked by the Rebels in Superior Numbers—That Your Petitioner after her Husband had been so killed was Stript of all her moveable & immoveable property to a considerable Value and left to struggle with a numerous & young family against all the clamities of her Situation in the midst of the murderers of her Husband & the Robbers of her property. That Your Petitioner embraced the first Opportunity, which her Circumstances allowed of coming under the protection of the British Government in this Settlement with her large family but never received any Compensation for her many & Great Losses….”

Springsteen, Casper

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Gasper Springsteen of Gainsborough dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Apr 1797

“Humbly shews That your Petitioner was a Soldier in Butlers Rangers…”

Springstein, Staats

Revolutionary War Records

Staats Springston 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)

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Staats Springsteen [signed Springstein] dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 14 Aug 1795

“Most humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner during the late american war was a warm and active Loyalist and served in the Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Butler, untill the Peace having suffered much by reason of his Zeal & Services in person & property. —That your Petitioner, at different times, brought into this Country, for His Majesty’s Service numbers of Loyalists, amounting to near one Hundred Men as he is ready to verify – and which he was solely the means, or principal Instrument of engaging & piloting into the british lines…”

Staats, Sylvester

Revolutionary War Records

Silvester Staats was listed as a Corporal in Major John Butler’s Company of Butler’s Rangers and paid £38.9.6 at the rate of 4.6 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 Silvester Stats was listed aged 29 years 3 months, issued 1 ration, with Frany Stats 27 years 2 months, 1 ration, W^m Stats 1.

Staats, Thomas

Revolutionary War Records

Thomas Staats 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. Drowned at Tonnodale 25 Nov 1778. (Pay Rolls of Butler’s Rangers 1777-1778)

Stacy, John

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Stacy dated at Niagara on 2 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of John Stacy – who served 4 years in the Royal Navy & five years in His Majestys Dock Yard at Detriot…”

Steadman, William

Revolutionary War Records

W^m Steadman 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 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” under Forresters were listed Sgt. James McGregor aged 28 years. With him were John Myers aged 31 years, Sam’l Cox aged 24 years, William Steadman aged 34 years, Benjamin Bearcroft aged 25 years, Owen Connor aged 37 years, William Tremble aged 30 years. In addition the following were marked “In the Colonies.” Ann Tremble aged 40 years and James Tremble aged 3 years.

Stealy, John

Revolutionary War Records

John Steley 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 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” John Staley was listed aged 23 years 6 months, issued 1 ration, with M^rs Staley and Jacob Staley ½ ration.

Steel, John

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Steel of the Township of Niagara, tailor received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Jul 1801

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served as a Private Soldier in the late 84^th Reg^mt dureing the late American War…”

Steel, William

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Steel dated on 14 May 1795

“Most Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner being a Native of the Kingdom of Ireland, resided in the Province of New York at the Commencement of the late Rebellion in America, and as your Petitioner was from Motives, both of Duty & Inclination, Strongly attached to the British Government, was also totally Averse to the infamous Cause in which the Inhabitants of the Revolted Provinces were then engaged. That your Petitioner on account of his Loyalty besides Losing all his property by Heavy Fines and Penalties inflicted on him by the Rebels, Suffered Ignomemious Imprisonment the difference times in Goshun Gaol in the said Province of New York and five or Six Weeks Confinement in the Rebel Park of Artillery at West Point, loaded with heavy Irons. That your Petitioner was afterwards so fortunate as to affect his Escape and place himself under Protection of the Royal Armey at New York, and has always been a Loyal and faithful Subject to the British Government…”

Stevens, Aaron

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Aaron Stevens dated on 17 Aug 1795

“Respectfully Sheweth That your Petitioner Joined His Majesty’s Forces in 1778 and was appointed Commissary in the Indian Department in which he continued till 1785. —Your Petitioners Father and Brother were both Interpreters in the Indian Department, and Died in the services since the Peace with America…”

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark on 4 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Aaron Stevens

“The Bearer M^r Arent Stevens served during the late American War, as Commissary to the Six Nations Indⁿ Dep^t at this Post, his Father M^r Nicholas Stevens as Interpreter, his brother M^r John Stevens as Secretary, both of whom died since the war and both in the service at their deaths—The Bearer is married to the daughter of the deceased Lieu^t Adam Chrysler, who served as Lieutenant in the Six Nation Indⁿ Department and died since the war. —had two Children previous to the year 1789. [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peach &c HD”

Stevens, John

Revolutionary War Records

John Stevens was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6^th August, 1783.” He was in the household of Nic Stevens.

John Stephens 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)

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Stevens dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Feb 1797

“Most humbly sheweth: —That your Petitioner served during the war in the Corps of Rangers: —having joined the Royal Standard in the year 1777 (twenty years ago) & continued in the Service until discharged at the Peace…”

Stevens, Nicholas

Revolutionary War Records

M^r Nic Stevens was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6^th August, 1783.” With him were John Stevens, George Stuart, Aaron Stevens and John Wood (Prisoner).

Stewart, Archibald

Revolutionary War Records

Archibald Stewart 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)

Stewart, George

Revolutionary War Records

George Stewart 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 Stuart was recorded on “List of the Indian Officers etc. drawing provisions at Niagara, 6^th August, 1783.” He was in the household of Nic Stevens.

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 Dec^r 1783, George Stewart was listed aged 31 with Mary Stewart 23, George Stewart 3, David Stewart 2 and Charles Stewart ½.

Stewart, Thomas

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Stewart dated at Newark on 4 May 1796

“The Petition of Thomas Stewart, of the Township of Newark – who served in the British army, at Brandywine, at Charles Town, Mud Island – German Town – Monmouth – & has a regular Discharge…”

Discharge Papers dated at New York on 25 Nov 1783 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Stewart [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“By MR. JAMES FRASER, Assistant Commissary of Horse to the Royal Artillery serving in North-America. Thomas Stewart Driver in the said Department is hereby discharged by order of Brigadier General Martin, commanding the Royal Artillery in North America, &c. The said Thomas Stewart having faithfully served in the Department Seven Years and received his Pay in full to this Day, as appears on the back hereof. Given under my Hand at New-York, this 25^th Day of Novem^r 1783 [Signed] James Fraser” Added note of James Fraser: “The above Thomas Stewart has always behaved Sober honest and industrous & as such Recommend him. [Signed] James Fraser” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 42b]

Acknowledgement dated at New York on 30 Nov 1783 on the reverse of Thomas Stewart’s discharge attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“New-York 22^d Nov^r 1783 I Tho^s Stewart Driver in the Horse Department of the Royal Artillery do hereby acknowledge to have received all Pay due to me, from the time I entered in the Department, to 30^th Nov^r 1783.” Tho^s Stewart made his mark. “Witness James Stokes, Tho^s Thomson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 42c]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Steward [sic] dated on 5 Oct 1796

“Humbly shews—That he bore arms during the American Rebellion, & was employed as a driver to the artillery & field train, &c had the care of the Kings Stables at New York, & served altogether between 7 & 8 years…”

Stine, Catherine (Lemon)

Upper Canada Land Petition

Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lemon Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of William Lemon—of the Township of Crowland—who has received 200 acres of Land—Respectfully shews- that your Petitioner is married to the Daughter of Serjeant Stine of the New Jersey volunteers…”

Stocks (Hannah) Sypes

Upper Canada Land Petitions

Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Sypes dated on 21 Oct 1796

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner in the year 1778, Joined the Royal Standard, by coming into Niagara with nine Children, That being the widow of a soldier she was anxious her Children should serve his Majesty as the Father had done in the French war—That Two of her sons consequently served in Butlers Rangers…”

Certificate of Parshall Terry, J. P. dated 8 Jul 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Sypes

“I Do Hereby Certify that Hannah Stockes Came into this Province with A Famaly of nine Children in the year 1778 Being then a widow to Jacob Sipes who Served his Majesty in the Last French war and that She Hath always Been Counted a woman of Good Repute and that as I am Credebly informed She Lost Considerable Property in Last war by the Rebels Given Under my hand this 8^th Day of July 1795 [Signed] Parshall Terry, JP PS the above widow Had Two Sons Served as Rangers Last war”

Stoffle, John

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” John Stophal was listed singly, aged 28, issued 1 ration.

Stoner, John

Revolutionary War Records

John Stoner 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 McDonell’s Company [in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 30th November 1783]” John Stoner was listed aged 42 years 10 months, issued 1 ration, with Caty Stoner 23 years 7 months, Henry Stoner 5 years 2 months, Oldnake Stoner 3 years 1 month.

Stoner, Peter

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” Peter Stoner was listed, issued 1 ration with Margrit Stoner, issued 1 ration, John Stoner aged 6 and Peter Stoner 3 years 2 months.

Stophelbean, George

Revolutionary War Records

To Geo. Stophelbean deceased 4 November 1780 pay drawn for to 24 Decemr 80 from 5 Novemr to 24 Decemr is 30 days overdrawn at 2/6 £6.5 (Pay to Rangers taken prisoner and casualties)

Stout, Jack

Revolutionary War Records

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]” Drummer Jack Stout was listed singly, aged 19 years 7 months, issued 1 ration.

Stout, Martin

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” Martain Stout was listed singly, aged 40, issued 1 ration.

Stout, Richard

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” Richerd Stout was listed singly, aged 17, issued 1 ration.

Street, Lockwood

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Lockwood Street dated at York (Toronto) on 21 Jun 1800

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the son of Timothy Street, an old Loyalist, who died in His Majestys Service, during the American war, and that your Petitioner himself served under Col: Guy Johnson…”

Street, Samuel Sr.

Revolutionary War Records

In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the Number age & Sexes Resident at Niagara 1 December 1783” Samuel Street was listed aged 30 with Lockwood Street 15.

Street, Timothy

Upper Canada Land Petition

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Street read in the Executive Council on 1 Sep 1801

“Humble Sheweth That your petitioner is the son of Timothy Street a Loyalist who Lost his Life in the Late Revolution in America…”

Stull, Latham

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Latham Stull dated at Niagara on 28 Sep 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Latham Stull late of Butlers Rangers…”

Sturdavan, Seth

Revolutionary War Records

Seth Sturdavan 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)

Stynor, John

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” John Stynor was listed singly aged 28, issued 1 ration.

Summers, Alexander

Upper Canada Land Petition

Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Summers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 6 Mar 1797

“The Petition of Alexander Summers of the Township of Stamford—[later addition: ‘now of Thorold 31 October 1810’] Humbly shews – That your Petitioner served 12 years as Corporal in His Majesty’s 69^th Regiment of Foot…”

Copy of a certificate of John Hussey, J. P. dated on 16 Aug 1783 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Summers

“This is to certify that Alexander Summers the Bearer hereof was examined on the 15 day of August 1783 before the Commissioners of Chelsea Hospital, and that he is an out pensioner of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea and served as a Corporal 12 years in the 69 Regiment of foot commanded by General Sherrard – He is about 32 Years of age, brown Complexion, brown haird, about 5 feet 8 inches high, was rendered incapable of further Service by the Scurvy and bad sight, and that he is to reside in Glasgow; As witness my Hand this 16 Day of August 1783 – (signed) John Hussey JP” Added notation of Thomas Ridout N. P.: I do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the original [Signed] Tho^s Ridout N. P.”

Sutherland, Jean

Claim for Revolutionary War Losses

Her late Husband Hector Sutherland came from Scotland in 1773 and was settled in Cherry Valley on the Susquhana was shut in Goal in 1777 and the year following came to Niagara where he died, he was a Soldier in Butlers Rangers

Sutton, Richard

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 30^th November 1783” Rich^d Sutton, private was listed, issued 1 ration.

Sutton, Thomas

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, Thomas Sutton (late of the Dept.) was listed singly, aged 50. 1 ration.

Swartz, Henry

Revolutionary War Records

Henry Swart 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)

Swart, Peter

Revolutionary War Records

Peter Swart was listed as a private in Captain Peter TenBroeck’s Company of Butler’s Rangers paid for 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” Peter Swort was listed aged 51, issued 1 ration, with Ablona Swort 43, Henry Swort 22 years 6 months, issued 1 ration, George Swort 20, Michal Swort 16, Wil^m Swort 14, Bastion Swort 12, Thomas Swort 7 years 2 months, and Eve Swort 5 years 3 months.

Swetman/Sweatman, Isaac

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” Isaac Swetman was listed singly, aged 17, issued 1 ration.

Sypes, Jacob

Revolutionary War Records

In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Fort Erie from 25 Decem’r 1784 to 24 Sept’r 1785, Jacob Sypes was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.

In the Loyalist Provisioning List at Fort Erie from 25 Septem’r 1785 to the 24 Decem’r 1786, Jacob Sepos was listed with a household of 1 man, total 1.

Sipes, Robert

Revolutionary War Records

In “Return of Persons under the Description of Loyalists Specifying the number, age & Sexes of Each Family In Captⁿ McLenons’s Company in the Corps of Rangers Niagara 1^st Dec^r 1783” Rob^t Sipes was listed aged 39 with M^rs Sipel 22, and Elizabeth Sipel 4, 1 ration.

Tague, Jacob

Revolutionary War Records

Jacob Take 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)

Claim for Revolutionary War Losses

That he was a Farmer residing at Lake Oswega before the unhappy Dissentions in America in the Province of New York County of Tryon. Was driven from his Property on account of his Loyalty to His Majesty and attachment to the British Government and joined the British Army under Colonel John Butler at Niagara the 1^st of April 1777 and Served as Private Soldier in Captain Butlers Company as a Loyalist. —

He was required by the Americans to sign an Association but he positively refused and was obliged to fly in 1777 to Niagara. He then enlisted in Butler’s Rangers where he served two years. He then enlisted in Sir Jn^o Johnson’s and served until the end of the War. —