Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Ackler received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Jun 1802
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist and having never as yet had but One Hundred Acres of Land although amongst the first Settlers in Stamford. Your Petitioner therefore Humbly Prays that his situation may be taken into Consideration and that Two Hundred Acres may be granted him or as is the usual quantity to People of his definition or such other quantity as to your Excellency may appear meet and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound Will Ever Pray.” William Ackler made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Jun 1802. Ordered the name of William Ackler appears on the U. E. List and it is wrote thus: Aykler – And it appears by the Council Books that he had a grant on the 10th May 1797 of 100 acres in addition as a settler and 250 acres family lands, and confirmed in Number 18 – 2nd Concession of Stamford. Lieutenant Governor’s Office, York 20 Jun 1802. By the Clerk of the Council’s consideration it appears that the Petitioner has received his lands. By order of Lieut. Gov. [Signed] James Green. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1798-1804, Petition Number 2]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Lambert Acor of the Township of Grantham dated on 11 Jun 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“Respectfully shews That your Petitioner served as per the annexed Certificate—and is married to Mary, daughter of James Larroway of the Corps of Rangers—& has never received more than 200 acres—That your petitioner is settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province & has cultivated and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him 100 additional acres & to his wife 200 acres of land. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. The Petitioner has five Children & his wife is bedridden.” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jun 1796 and read in Council on 14 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for one hundred acres for himself and two hundred acres for his wife the daughter of a UE Loyalist. Confirmed 8 Oct 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17]
Report of Acting Surveyors General Chewett & Ridout dated on 3 Feb 1810 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lambert Acor
“Lambert Acre was granted under your warrt of 17 Octr 1796 “100 acres in addn & 200 for his wife”—Capt McGill says that provided she is the Daugr of Jonas Larroway she is privileged for 200 acres—This not appearing upon your warrt will you have the goodness to inform us whose Daughter she is, in order that the Descriptions may issue. We have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient [Signed] Chewett & Ridout, Actg Surveyr Genl. Added note: “In the Petition of Lambert Acor in which the above mentd order made, she is stated to be Daughter of Jonas Larraway of the Corps of Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17]
Undated Certificate of Peter Ball attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lambert Acor
“I do hereby Certify that Lambert Acor served in Butlers Rangers as a Private Soldier and he is married to a Loyalist Daughter U. E. [Signed] P Ball, J. P. and Lieut late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17]
Certificate of William Jarvis, Secretary of the Executive Council dated 2 Feb 1810 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lambert Acor
“I hereby Certify that the Deed has been Compleated in this office for the north half of Lot No 16 in the 12th Con of Windham for the Wife of Lambert Acre. His for Lot No 21 in the 12th Con of Windham in his own name. [Signed] Wm Jarvis, Secy” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17]
Upper Canada Land Petition of David Adair of the Township of Clinton dated at Niagara on 2 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“Respectfully shews That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1788 with a wife & three Children and received 200 acres of Land. That your petitioner is settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province & has cultivated and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him an additional 200 acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office in Jun 1796 and read in Council on 19 Jul. Ordered certificate wanted. Read again on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres in family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 21a]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David Adair
“This is to Certify that David Adair with a wife and three Children became settlers in this District in the year one thousand seven hundred & Eighty eight since which time they have resided here. [Signed] J. Muirhead” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 21]
Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David Adair
“I Do herby Confirm that I was aquainted with the above Pettitioner David Adair in New jersey and that he was Esteemed an Industress Honnest man well affected to the Brittish constitution and Government of acount of which he Suffered both in his person property and that the above Facts sett forth is True. Certified by [Signed] Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 21]
Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.
David Adair – Full Fees 200 acres in Blenheim Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Adair dated on 6 Jul 1795
“The Pettition of John Adair Humbly Sheweth That your Pettitioner Was Born in the State of New Jersey and Early in the Late War Between Great Brittain and America Left Said State and Entred into his Majestyes Service in A Ridgment Commanded By Conl Barton And Acted in Said Ridgment in the Capacity of An Non Commissioned Officer and prays that your Excellency Will Grant him Such An Alotment of Land as you in your wisdom may Think he merits And your Petitioner are in Duty Bound Will Ever Pray July the 6th 1795 [Signed] John Adair. Received in the Executive Council Office on 9 Jul 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 35]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Adair Read in Council on 28 Mar 1797
“That your Petitioner came into this Settlement with his Father about nine years agone who is settled in Clinton your Petitioner has never as yet located any lands therefore Prays that your Honor will be pleased to allow him such quantity as is usual to People of his description. And your Petitioner will as in duty bound Ever Pray [Signed] Joseph Adair” Read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a settler. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 32]
Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit JP dated at 40 mile pond on 21 Mar 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Adair
“[I hereby] Certifie that the barer Joseph Adear came into this province in the year 1788 with his father David Adear and that During that Time he hath behaved himself as an Industress honest young man ought to Doe and that he hath Taken the oath of Alegence and the like before as by law Directed Certified by [Signed] Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 32]
Note of Joseph Adair dated at Clinton on 18 Jul 1797 addressed to John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council
“Sir please to Let the Bearer Robert Lounsbury have my Warrant of 200 Hundred Acres of Land and you Will much Oblige your Humble Servt. [Signed] Joseph Adair [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 33]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of George Adams received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May [1795]
“humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner desirous of becoming an Inhabitant of the Town of Newark Prays Your Excellency will grant him a Town Lot No Forty seven, that he may build upon the same and you Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray” [Unsigned]. Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May. Ordered granted on 18 Jun 1795. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 16]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of George Adams received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Aug 1795
“That your Memorialist is settled at the Landing, where he carries on at present the business of tanner & Currier, having erected large works and expended money in buildings, your Memorialist about nine years past arrived in America (from Ireland) where your memorialist at first settled and purchased some lands at the Genesea, but not wishing to live under that Government, came into this place, having left my place at Genesea, & moved into this Government, it was taken advantage of by a Mr Williamson, and he made such interest as entirely throwed me out of my right there, by which your Memorialist left a valuable property. Your Memorialist therefore Humbly Prays that your Excellency may take my situation into Consideration, and my character, which I hope will be found enexceptionable [sic], and that your Excellency will be pleased to allow me such quantity as to your Excellency may appear meet, your Memorialist having upon his first arriving in this Settlement taken the oath of Allegiance And your Memorialist will as in duty Bound Ever Pray. [Signed] G Adams” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Aug 1795 and read in Council 19 Aug 1795. Ordered Recommended for 400 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 22]
Assignment on the reverse of the Discharge Papers of John McMicking
“For value Received I assign my Right and title to the within to George Adams his heirs or assigns [Signed] S Street Junr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 108b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of George Adams received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Apr 1797
“Respectfully Sheweth—That your Petitioner married the daughter of Elias Smith a U E Loyalist (whom has never drawn any lands) – wherefore your Petitioner prays your Honor would allow her the usual quantity of Lands given to daughters of Loyalists and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Geo. Adams” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Apr 1797 and read the same day. Ordered 200 acres to the wife of the Petitioner the Daughter of a UE Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27]
Certificate of David Secord attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Adams
“I do Certify That The Bearer George Adams Married the Daughter of Elias Smith a Loyalist U E Given Under My Hand This 24 Day of April 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Adams Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May [1795]
“humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner desirous of becoming an Inhabitant of the Town of Newark—prays Your Excellency will grant him a Town Lot No Forty eight to build upon the same, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May. Ordered granted by the Executive Council on 18 Jun 1795. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 19]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Adams dated on 17 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“Petition of Thomas Adams, Carpenter—who has been three years in the Province & has a Family—respectfully shews that your Petitioner has received a Certificate for 200 acres of Land & a Town Lot in Newark—which he has considerable improved—That your petitioner is settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province. That he has taken the usual oaths, and subscribed the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him an additional portion of land at the Long Point Settlemt & upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Ordered by the Executive Council not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 34]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Addison dated on 28 Mar 1797
“humbly sheweth; That your Petitioner is Sister to the Revd Robt Addison, Minister of Newark West Niagara. That she is desirous of obtaining a Grant of Lands in this province and therefore humbly begs such a Quantity may be granted her, as your Honor in wisdom shall judge meet, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray &c. —[Signed] Mary Addison. Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 31 Mar 1797. Ordered 400 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 31]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Reverend Robert Addison received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Aug 1795
“humbly sheweth; That whereas the late John Snow who had a Grant from Council of a small piece of Land near the Four Mile Creek left Debts to the amount of about £50, and His principal Creditor Mr D. Servos refused to administer in order to discharge such Debts; And whereas the said John Snow was an old Soldier, and had been long an Inhabitant about the Four Mile Creek, & of course entitle to his Majesty’s Bounty—Your Memorialist therefore humbly requests that he may have the Grant of the small parcel of Land transfer’d to him, and if there be any unclaimed Land (or rather ungranted) laying between Cockle’s Lott & Mr D. Servos’s, if he may be indulged with a Lott of 200 acres (or any less Number there may be of such ungranted Lands); He will administer to the Estate of the sd late John Snow & discharge his Lones & Debts, and as in duty bound will ever pray &c [Signed] R. Addison” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Aug 1795. Read in the Executive Council on 17 Aug. Ordered the Committee does not conceive that the prayer of this petition comes within their province. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 20]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Reverend Robert Addison Missionary to Niagara dated on 21 Jun 1796
“humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner formerly laid before your Excellency a petition requesting a Grant of any vacant Lands that might be between the Lands occupied by Danl Servos and the Lands granted to one Cockle, lying westward of the Four Mile Creek in the Township of Newark; and also that he might be admitted an administering to the Effects of one John Snow to have a small parcel of Land lying eastward of the said creek, within the Reserve, being about 35 acres, which were granted to the said Snow who since died intestate, without leaving any Heir in the province. —That your Petitioner has a Grant of only 45 acres, and therefore humbly requests, that with the above, which being near his present Dwelling place, are valuable & desirable to him, he may have an additional Grant of Lands in what Quantity & Situation your Excellency shall kindly think fit to appoint; —and as in Duty bound your petitioner will ever pray &c. [Signed] Robt Addison” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Jun. Ordered recommended to make up the Land Mr Addison has recd 1200 acres—there being vacant land where prayed for—& it being apprehended Snow has heirs nothing can be said to the prayer of this petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Reverend Robert Addison dated on 28 Mar 1797
“Sheweth, That your Petitioner was sent out in the year 1791 by the venerable Society for propgating the Gospel in foreign parts, as their Missionary to Niagara, with a promise & in full Expectation of Assistance from Government, but being disappointed, the Expences of his Journey & Support since his Arrival in this province, has very considerably exceeded his Income. That his family consisting of one Son and two Daughters are likely in Consequence of such disappointment to be worse provided for; Your Petitioner therefore humbly begs that such a portion of Crown Lands may be granted to each of his children as Your Honor, in wisdom shall think proper, and he, as in duty bound, will ever pray &c. —[Signed] Robert Addison” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 31 Mar 1797. Ordered the Board with pain refuses the Prayer of this Petition being contrary to the general rule they laid down for their conduct in the land granting department. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 30]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Reverend Robert Addison dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 28 Aug 1797
“humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner bought of Aaron Bradt deceased two Lots of Land in Newark No 72 & 73 as appears by a written Agreement hereunto annexed, and he humbly prays that the Deed may come out in his own Name for which as in Duty bound he will ever pray &c. [Signed] Robt Addison” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Aug 1797 and read in Council on 28 Aug 1797. Ordered the prayer of this petition granted if the lot appears to the Surveyor General to be properly entered. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 3]
Report of Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated at the Surveyor’s Office on 30 Jun 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Reverend Robert Addison
“In obedience to directions received from the Council Office, upon the petition of the Revd Robt Addison—I am to inform Your Honor that the lots No 72 & 73 in the Township of Newark appear to be properly entered, & were described for Aron Bradt No 4601- upon a land Board Certificate—Mr Addison, when he left the petition at this office, said the Deed had been cancelled; but of this I have no other information—All which is submitted to your Honors wisdom—[Signed] D W Smith ASG” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 3a]
Deed from Arent Bradt to Reverend Robert Addison dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 29 Sep 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Reverend Robert Addison
“Be it known to all Men that I Arent Bradt of the Parish of Newark, do bind myself my Heirs or Assigns under the penalty of one Hundred Pounds Currency of this province of Upper Canada, to assign free of all Expence two Lotts of Land No 72 & 73 Lying in the Township of Newark near the chestnut Ridge Road, adjoining Westward on Land at present occupied by Bellinger for which Land I have put the Land Board Tickets into the Hands of the Attorney General, having bona fide sold the said Lands for 100 N. Y. C. to the Revd Mr Addison and received payment for the same in two notes, namely one for £60 N. Y. C. to be paid as soon as I collect it from the Rates being due to Mr Addison from Young the Carpenter who [is] to be paid from the Collection for work done at the Jails- and another promissory note payable the first of January for £38.4 N. Y. C. & one Louis [D’or] in Hand Received at the Date of this Agreement in Witness whereof I have set my Hand & seal at the same time acknowledging myself bound according to the true extent & meaning of this agreement to assign the Land as soon as I can get the Deed from the Attorney General or before Midsummer next, notwithstanding the want of form or the Interlinations on the other Side of this written agreement [Signed] Arent Bradt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 3b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of the Reverend Robert Addison dated at York on 2 Jun 1797
“humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner prefered a Petition to His Excellency Governor Simcoe praying for the Grant of a small parcel of Land (about thirty five Acres) near the Four Mile Creek in the Township of Newark, formerly granted to John Snow deceased. That your Petitioner had a promise of the said Land if no Claimant appeared as Heir to the said John Snow; That your Petitioner understands no such Claimant has appeared, & as the said Land lays near a Small Tract of nine Acres which he holds, and would be very advantageous, He humbly prays that the same may be granted to him, and as in Duty bound he will ever pray &c. [Signed] Robert Addison” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Jun 1797 and read in Council on 28 Aug 1797. Ordered there being other Claims which appear prior in right and time to that the Petitioner, the prayer of this petitioner cannot be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 4]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Reverend Robert Addison received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Jul 1797
“humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner has purchased some Lands laying in the Township of Flamborough of Ralfe Clench & Robt Kerr Esqrs as appears by the Land Board Tickets, and the papers annexed to them, now submitted to your Honor’s Inspection, – That Mr Angus McDonell who disputed part of Clench’s Lott with your Petitioner has settled it in the presence of the Hon. D. W. Smith Surveyor Genl; —Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that the Deeds may come out in his own Name according to the Intent of an Act of the Legislature of this province, and as in duty bound &c. —[Signed] Robt Addison” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended that the grant of lots No 7 in front of the first Concession & No 7 in the 1st & 3rd Concession in Flamborough East & also Lot No 1 in the first Concession do issue to the Revd R. A. if this order does not interfere with the rights of others claiming under orders of Council – The Certificates of the land Board of Nassau for lots in the Township of [….] not having been confirmed by the Council [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 57]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Reverend Robert Addison, Minister of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) dated at York (Toronto) on 27 Jun 1799
“humbly sheweth, That Lot No 192 in the Township of Newark adjoining to Lands occupied by your Petitioner is still in the Hands of the Crown, the exact Quantity being yet unascertained; And that a small parcel of Land granted by the Honorable Council to John Snow deceased, was promised some time ago to your Petitioner if no Heir at Law appeared. Your Petitioner therefore humbly requested that the aforesaid Lands may be granted him on his giving a Bond to the Surveyor General, to the amount of the value of the said small parcel of Land, binding him to relinquish his Claim, should any Heir of the said John Snow appear in the Course of Seven Years—And Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Robt Addison” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Jun 1799 and read in Council on 12 Jun 1800. Ordered Referred to the Surveyor General to report. Ordered the prayer of this petition not to be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 28]
Report of Deputy Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 25 Jun 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Reverend Robert Addison
“May it please your Excellency—In obedience to your Excellencys order of reference to report on the Petition of the Revd Robert Addison who prays for a small parcel of Land formerly granted to John Snow, now deceased—and for Lot No 192 in the Township of Newark—It is humbly represented to your Excellency that on the 13th of June 1794, a Report was made from this Office to His Excellency Lieut Governor Simcoe in Council of certain tracts of Land lying between the Town of Newark, and the four mile Creek – amongst which was a piece of Land containing about thirty seven acres, Set apart for John Snow – to whom, by an order of Council of the 14 June 1794, the same appears to have been allowed—Soon afterwards, John Snow is said to have died & before any Patent had issued to him for the Tract so allowed – nor has any Description passed for it—The Lot No 192 in the Township of Newark (now Township of Niagara) was some time since applied for by a certain George Cockle of Niagara, late of Butlers Rangers under an order of Council for 100 acres, warrant of Survey No 11, supposed to compleat his military claim – but as the Content of the Tract are not with certainty ascertained, the Letters DWS have been inserted on the plan by the Actg Surr General, as a memorandum, it is assumed, that the Tract was not altogether in a state for location, and to guard this office in his absence from acting upon it without due circumspection—all which is submitted to your Excellency’s wisdom—for the actg Surveyor General [Signed] Chewett & Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 28a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Adnams dated on 24 Jun 1796
“Respectfully shews That your Petitioner is a native of England and left that Kingdom in the Service of Lieut. Pilkington of the Royal Engineers that your Petitioner continuing with that Gentleman until the present period, he trust bespeaks his character. Your Petitioner is now Twenty-four years of age and prays your Excellency will be pleased to Grant him Three Hundred acres of Land in the back part of the Township of Walsingham all of which is nevertheless submitted to your Excellency’s wisdom by your Petitioner [Signed] Joseph Adnams” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Jun 1796. Ordered recommended to grant the prayer of the Petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 14]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Aikman of the Township of Barton dated at Niagara on 14 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is married to Hannah, the Daughter of Michael Showers, a Loyalist U. E. & who served in Butlers Rangers—who having never received any Land, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in behalf of his wife and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Aikman” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Oct and read on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered the petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) in Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Aikman
“I do hereby Certify that John Aikman is Married the Daughter of a Loyalist U. E. and is Settled in this District [Signed] P. Ball JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Ackler [signed Aglor] received at the Executive Council Office on 29 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petr received from one Allen McDonell who acted as a Surveyor – the inclosed Ticket which [is] for one acre which he has improved – That your Petr had a wife and four Children previous to the year 1789, & for whom he has never drawn any Lands wherefore your Petr prays your Honor would Confirm him in the lot where he now resides, and such further addition for himself – & likewise such grant for his wife & four Children as may seem meet and your Petr as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] William Aglor” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered recommended for confirmation in No 18 Second Concession of Stamford and an additional 100 acres as a settler and 250 for family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 60]
Survey attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Ackler
“Survey for William Aglor N. 18 second Concession Surveyd by Allan McDonel. Receivd of Willm Akelor [Initialled] J. S. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 60]
Certificate of William Reilly, J. P. dated 27 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Ackler
“I do hereby Certify that William Aglor had a wife and four Children in this province before the year 1789 Given under my hand at Stamford this 27th day of April 1797—[Signed] John Reilly J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 60]
Notation attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Ackler
“The proper spelling of this mans name is Aglor, he is on the list by the name of Ayckler H. D. – (The last name) The clerk of the peace certifies him to be the same person—all that is wanted is an order in Council for the warrant given the 13th May 1797 with the priviledged marks—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 60]
Upper Canada Land Petition of the Agricultural Society of Niagara dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 Aug 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner already possesses of a considerable Collection of Books, and in hopes of obtaining additions to these, Whish much to have a House they can call their own, in which to deposit them. —That they are also Anxious to possess a spott of Ground on which as a Garden, or small Farm, they might, under their own management, make those experiments so essential in the Profession they are desirous to promote—They therefor most humbly entreat that your Honor will have the Goodness to direct a location of a Block of Four Acres of Land in the Town of Newark, on which they will with all convenient Speed erect a Building for the purpose above mentioned, & endeavour to Cultivate the Land as before described. —In this plan. They sincerly hope that in time they will be followed by every district in the Province, and they firmly believe, when thus respectfully established, that their efforts will have the best effect in disseminating Knoledge, & in promoting Industry, in Agriculture, which they Justly esteem the first Interest, as well as the cheif Pride, of Upper Canada. And your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray By order of the Society [Signed] R. Hamilton President” Read in the Executive Council on 28 Aug 1797. Ordered the prayer of this petition granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 5]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Hugh Alexander dated on 21 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner when young, and in the year 1782, came into this Province. that your Petitioners name has been recorded as a Loyalist at the General Quarter Sessions last held and having never drawn any Land, Prays your honor will grant him Two Hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, and as in duty Bound your Petitioner will ever Pray—[Signed] Hugh Alexander” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated on 21 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Hugh Alexander
“The Bearer Hugh Alexander has satisfied the Quarter Sessions that he joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783—[Signed] R Clench, Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Edia Wintermute probably filed in January 1797
“The Petition of Edia Wintermute wife to Philip Wintermute But Late Widow of John Allen Humbly Sheweth that your Petitioner and Late Husband Jno Allen Moved into this Province in the year 1785 with Two Children and that they have but a Lot of Two Hundred Acres of Land and beg that your Excelency and Council will Take Her Case into your Consideration and Grant Such Farther quantity of Lands as to Your Wisdom Shall Seam Meet—and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will Ever Pray” Edia Wintermute made her mark. No Executive Council dates on the petition. Ordered recommended for 150 acres for family lands. Warrant given 27 Jan 1797. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 64]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Evy Wintermute dated at Niagara on 7 Feb 1797
“Most Humbly Shews—That your petitioner was wife to John Allan deceased, who came into this Province about nine years ago, and settled upon a lot of land near the head of the Chippawa, but he soon after dying left your petitioner in a destituted Situation, until she married Philip Wintermute an old Ranger who served during the war in Colonel Butlers late Corps – That your petitioners former Husband having neglected to have his name entered for the lot then occupied finds it has since been granted to an other – Therefore prays your Honor would be pleased for to allow her such an allotment of Lands for her Husband deceased as he would have recd had he been living, in order to enable her to support the large family of Children he left her with at his decease – and your petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray—[Signed] Evy Wintermute” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered the Committee see no grounds of recommendation. Revised in Council on 30 Jun 1798. Ordered recommended for 200 acres under the Old Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 4, Petition Number 58]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Edia Wintermute probably filed in January 1797
“The Petition of Edia Wintermute wife to Philip Wintermute But Late Widow of John Allen Humbly Sheweth that your Petitioner and Late Husband Jno Allen Moved into this Province in the year 1785 with Two Children and that they have but a Lot of Two Hundred Acres of Land and beg that your Excelency and Council will Take Her Case into your Consideration and Grant Such Farther quantity of Lands as to Your Wisdom Shall Seam Meet—and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will Ever Pray” No Executive Council dates on the petition. Edia Wintermute made her mark. Ordered recommended for 150 acres for family lands. Warrant given 27 Jan 1797. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 64]
Land Board Certificate issued to Margaret Allan dated 28 Oct 1794 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Margrate Allan Daughter to John Conat 28 day of Octr 1794 preferred to this Board a petition addressed to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of [blank] in the District of [blank] We have examined into his [sic] character and pretentions, and find that he [sic] has received [blank] Acres as a [blank] and that he [sic] is settled on, and has improved the same, and that he [sic] is entitled to a further assignment of Two Hundred Acres as daughter to a Jo Conat UE a Reduced Ranger in conformity to the seventh article of the Rules and Regulations aforementioned. Given at the Board at [blank] this [blank] day of [blank] one thousand seven hundred and [blank] To D. W. Smith Esqr Acting Surveyor General. [Signed] R. Hamilton, John Warren, Robert Kerr” Read in the Executive Council on 11 May 1797. No order issued. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 61]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Allan received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1797
“That your Petitioner has resided in this Province since the year 1788 with Mr George Forsyth in the Capacity of Clerk. That your Petitioner has been already granted two hundred acres but presuming upon the indulgence that have given the Young Men of his description, prays Your Honor would be pleased to reconsider him and allow him such further addition as your Honor may think proper, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Willm Allan” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 400 acres in addition to the 200 ordered before, to put Petitioner on an equal footing with other gentlemen of his description. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 22]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Allan, of Niagara dated at York (Toronto) on 3 Jun 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has resided many years in the Province in the House of Messrs Forsyth & Co & that he is now about to enter into Business as a merchant, and intends to settle and carry on the same in the Town of York. That your petitioner some time since upon an order of the Honble Council located a Lot in the aforesaid Town, which, upon Examination, your Petitioner finds unsuitable to his purposes- He therefore humbly prays, that as the aforementioned Lot has not been confirmed to him by a grant or Patent – He may be permitted to relinquish the same, and that Your Honor would be pleased to grant your Petitioner in lieu thereof, a front Lot in the said Town, on the Lands which may hereafter be laid out and annexed thereto—And your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray—[Signed] Wm Allan” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Jun 1797 and read in Council on 7 Jun 1797. Ordered recommended for a front lot in York, subject to previous arrangements; such lot to be appropriated for 12 months on the condition of improving thereon during that time. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 38]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Allen dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 27 Nov 1794
“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner came to the Province two years since and being desirous of improving on Lands prays a grant for an allotment above Burlington Bay on the Road leading to the River Thames. Your Petitioner likeways prays that your Excellency will please to Grant the remainder of the Lands due to the Family of Jacob Sparbeck Deceased who served His Majesty in the late Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieutt Butler during the American War & he never Located but One Hundred Acres; and as your Petitioner Married the Widow of the Decd is desirous of Locating the remainder of the Lands which your Excellency may please to conceive the Family entitled to from the service of her former Husband who left a Wife and Four children at his Decease, or Grant such relief on the Promises as thro Your goodness may seem meet and your Petitioner will ever Pray. [Signed] Alexander Allen” Note on the petition: “Two hundred Acres to Margrat Allan as the daughter of J. [Cohoe] a Ranger. One hundred & fifty Acres for 3 Children to be given in Jacob Sparbacks Name their Father—& [Three?] hundred in all as Jacob Sparbacks Allowance of Land as a Reduced Ranger.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle “Miscellaneous.” Petition Number 31]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Allen dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 2 Apr 1795
“humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is desirous of becoming an Inhabitant of the Town of Newark, and Prays Your Excellency will grant him a Town Lot No Two hundred and Seventy five for which he will ever pray [Unsigned]” Ordered granted by the Executive Council on 18 Jun 1795. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 17]
Upper Canada Land Petition of “Justes” Allen dated on 21 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province near two Years since with his Family, and hired a Farm near the Falls, and being desirous of Settling in this Province prays a Grant of Land to accommodate himself and Family—Your Petitioner has a Wife and four Children, and begs leave to inform your Excellency that to the utmost of his Power he will ever Defend the British Government. Wherefore he prays your Excellency will consider him and grant him such Land as through your Wisdom may seem meet, and your Petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Justes Allen” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Aug 1795 and read on 20 Aug 1795. Ordered Recommended for 200 acres upon his producing a certificate of his having taken the oaths & referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 25]
Land Board Certificate of Justus Allen dated 18 Aug 1795 [preprinted form with fill-ins]
“The bearer, Justus Allen—36 years of age, born in Conatacoat State professing the Christian Religion, and by trade a farmer having been this day examined by me, and taken the oaths prescribed by law, is recommended for a location of two hundred acres of land within this district, provided it does not appear from the surveyor’s books that he has any prior grant of lands in any district of this province. Given under my hand this 18 Day of August 1795. [Signed] Dan Millard J. P. To the Surveyor General of the district of Home” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 25a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Almis dated at Niagara on 6 May 1796 [Using a pre-printed form with fill ins]
“The Petition of Christian Almas – of he Township of Ancaster Farmer – late a Soldier in the German Troops. I served under General Burgoyne, came into the Province In the year 1787 with a wife & four Children – & has received only 160 acres of Land – which he has improved. Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is settled on lands f the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him 400 acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. Niagara 6th May 1706}” Christian Almis made his mark. Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 4, Petition Number 52]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Almus
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has been in possession of Lot No 19 in 8th Concession 8th Township since the year 1789 in spring, the late Mr McCleas had some claim to the said Lott which the Heirs now resign all pretensions to as will appear by the enclosed Certificate – your Memorialist therefore Humbly Prays that said Lott be granted him & your Petitioner will as in duty Bund Ever Pray [Signed] Christian Almus” “Impossible to decide on this Petition without hearing the Parties.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 4, Petition Number 52b]
Signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township dated at Fort Erie on 20 Oct 1796
“We the Inhabitants of the Township of Bertie in the County of Lincoln, are Destitute of a Mill, without going a great distance; as there is a Mill Seat at Point Abino in the said Township which has been granted by His Excellency the Governor Simcoe (for the benefit of the Township or County) to Timothy Skinner, and the said Skinner is transferred the same Mill Seat to Isaac Lane [sic: Laing], inhabitant for 3, 4 years or more ago, and no prospect of any preparation for a Mill yet being builded. – We will therefore be very much oblige to Your Honour – that if Your Honour thinks proper, to grant the said Mill Seat to Jacob Crane an Inhabitant, who promises to immediately commence with the building, and to have it finished as fit to go in the Course of a Year. In Expectation of having this Our Humble Request granted Sir We are Your Most Obedient & Humble Servants [Some of the signatures within each of the families on this document seem to have been signed by the same hand] Silas Carter, John Collins, Thomas Baxter, Joseph Palmer, Jos. Rich. Palmer, Stephen Gill, John Gill, Jeremiah Tuttle junior, Jeremiah Tuttle Senior, John Chambers, Con O’Neil, Daniel Alward, Ellexander McQuine, Daniel McQuene, Ellexander McQuien, James McQuine, John Beringar, Mathias Hone, Mathias Hone Jun, Daniel Alward Jun, Frederick Buck, John Willson, Stephen Middagh, Jacob Haun, Peter Feere, Edward [Noye], Christufful Ritchards, Frederick Sager, Jacob Crane, Jacb Hous, J George [Shumon], Peter Creager, Mical M Beach, Peter Learn, Azaliah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutler, Jehoiada Schooley, Asa Schooley, Joseph Senn, Michael Huffman, Necol Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Fradric Ankarm Crowell Willson, John Garner, Philip Buck, Adam Burwell, Joseph Marsh” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 9 Jan 1797. Ordered dismissed as inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135a]
Certificate of John Small dated 7 Dec 1796 attached to Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township
“Personally appeared before me John Small Esqr Jacob Crane and John Johnson maketh oath that they on 6th inst called at Timothy Skinners and asked him what he intended to do about building a mill that he had obtained a permission from the Council to build in the Township of Bertie & he the said Timothy answered – that it belonged to one Lane [sic: Laing], and that the said Lane may build when he thought proper, as he the said Skinner had transferred it to the said Lane – and that he the said Timothy Skinner defyed the Governor & Council, that he had get it & put him the said Jacob Crane likewise, at defiance or any one else who might wish to obtain it – That he had now get it, and that it might lay as it was for ages—Sworn before me the 7th day of Decr 1796 [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135]
Signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township dated at Fort Erie on 20 Oct 1796
“We the Inhabitants of the Township of Bertie in the County of Lincoln, are Destitute of a Mill, without going a great distance; as there is a Mill Seat at Point Abino in the said Township which has been granted by His Excellency the Governor Simcoe (for the benefit of the Township or County) to Timothy Skinner, and the said Skinner is transferred the same Mill Seat to Isaac Lane [sic: Laing], inhabitant for 3, 4 years or more ago, and no prospect of any preparation for a Mill yet being builded. – We will therefore be very much oblige to Your Honour – that if Your Honour thinks proper, to grant the said Mill Seat to Jacob Crane an Inhabitant, who promises to immediately commence with the building, and to have it finished as fit to go in the Course of a Year. In Expectation of having this Our Humble Request granted Sir We are Your Most Obedient & Humble Servants [Some of the signatures within each of the families on this document seem to have been signed by the same hand] Silas Carter, John Collins, Thomas Baxter, Joseph Palmer, Jos. Rich. Palmer, Stephen Gill, John Gill, Jeremiah Tuttle junior, Jeremiah Tuttle Senior, John Chambers, Con O’Neil, Daniel Alward, Ellexander McQuine, Daniel McQuene, Ellexander McQuien, James McQuine, John Beringar, Mathias Hone, Mathias Hone Jun, Daniel Alward Jun, Frederick Buck, John Willson, Stephen Middagh, Jacob Haun, Peter Feere, Edward [Noye], Christufful Ritchards, Frederick Sager, Jacob Crane, Jacb Hous, J George [Shumon], Peter Creager, Mical M Beach, Peter Learn, Azaliah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutler, Jehoiada Schooley, Asa Schooley, Joseph Senn, Michael Huffman, Necol Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Fradric Ankarm Crowell Willson, John Garner, Philip Buck, Adam Burwell, Joseph Marsh” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 9 Jan 1797. Ordered dismissed as inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135a]
Certificate of John Small dated 7 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township
“Personally appeared before me John Small Esqr Jacob Crane and John Johnson maketh oath that they on 6th inst called at Timothy Skinners and asked him what he intended to do about building a mill that he had obtained a permission from the Council to build in the Township of Bertie & he the said Timothy answered – that it belonged to one Lane [sic: Laing], and that the said Lane may build when he thought proper, as he the said Skinner had transferred it to the said Lane – and that he the said Timothy Skinner defyed the Governor & Council, that he had get it & put him the said Jacob Crane likewise, at defiance or any one else who might wish to obtain it – That he had now get it, and that it might lay as it was for ages—Sworn before me the 7th day of Decr 1796 [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Alward Jr. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Jan 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came to the Province 8 years ago and has recd one Hundred and Fifty acres only, in Bertie—that he purchased the Lot No 3—first Concession of Humberston (yet vacant on the Plan) from a certain Peter Feero for £100 New York Curry. Supposedly he, Faro, would have been able to give him a title thereto, but having reason to suppose, he will not be enabled to do so, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in addition to the Land he has received. Yr Petitioner having a wife and four children and as in Duty bound he will ever pray.” Daniel Alward made his mark witnessed by T. Ridout. Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan and read on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres including former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 34]
Land Board Ticket dated 27 Jan 1789 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Alward Jr.
“Daniel Alward Junr Two Lots By order of the board. Jany 27 1789” [Signed] J. Warren [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 34]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Reuben Alward dated on 8 Aug 1816
“The Petition of Reuben Alward – a disabled Militia Man & Pensioner of Charlotteville in the London District. Most Humbly Sheweth – That Your Petitioner is desirous of Leasing the Reserve Lot Number Twenty in the Fourteenth Concession of Windham under the Existing Regulations and offers Robert Nichol of Woodhouse Esquire as Security for the Regulat payment of the rent Should Your Excellency be pleased to grant him a Lease for the Same – Wherefore Your Petitioner hopes that your Excellency will be pleased to order him a Lease for the said Lot – and Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray. Woodhouse Augt 8 1816} (Signed) Reuben Alward. Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Aug 1816 and referred to the Surveyor General to report. Notation of Thomas Ridout Surveyor General: “Lot No 20 in the 14 Concession of Windham Reserved for the Crown – Timber – oak – ” Read again in council on 13 Aug 1816 a a lease ordered. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle Leases 1799-1936, Petition Number 34]
Certificate of Robert Nichol, JP appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Reuben Alward
“I Certify that Reuben Alward took and Subscribed the Oath of allegiance as prescribed by Law before me when he volunteered in the Flank Companies in 1812 [Signed] Rob Nichol JP. & L Colo 2nd Norfolk Militia [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle Leases 1799-1936, Petition Number 34]
Lease Document dated in Council on 13 Aug 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Reuben Alward
“Under the Administration of Lieutenant Governor Gore. Leased to Reuben Alward of the Township of Charlotteville in the County of Norfolk in the District of London Yeoman Lot Number 20 in the 4th [sic] Concession of the Township of Windham a Crown Reserve. The Rent to commence from the next Quarter day after this date. Robert Nichol of the Township of Woodhouse, Esquire, is the Surety. Patent fee paid. To The Attorney General. Regulations 4 April 1811 as to Rent & 20 December 1815 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle Leases 1799-1836, Petition Number 34]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Always of Townsend Township dated 7 Apr 1819
“The Petition of Robert Alway of the Township of Townsend—Humbly sheweth That your petitioner is a native of England of the county of Glocester and has resided in this province nearly three years (ever since he left England) and has always lived in His Majesty’s dominions, and prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the favour of obtaining, out of the Surveyor General’s Office a copy of the Map of the Township of Townsend according to the survey with the Names of persons to whom the Land was granted marked on said Map for the purpose of aquainting himself with the proprietors of the said Land whereby he may be enabled to procure situations for his parents and Friends whom he expects shortly from England – And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray April 7th 1819} [Signed] Robert Alway” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Apr 1819 and rejected. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 12, Petition Number 16]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Alway of Townsend Township, Yeoman dated on 6 Apr 1819
“The petition of Robert Alway of the Township of Townsend—Yeoman Humbly sheweth. That your petitioner is desirous of obtaining a Lease of the reserved Lot number ten in the fourth Concession of the said Township of Townsend – That he is pre[ared to comply with the order of Council &c—And further prays that John Killimaster of the Township of Walsingham may be accepted as surety for the regular payment of the Rent. And your petitioner as in durty bound will ever pray April 6th 1819 [Signed] Robert Alway”. The petition was read in the Executive Council on 7 Apr 1819 and ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle Leases, 1799-1836, Petition Number 42]
Addendum added to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Alway
“And your petitioner prays to further add that he is a native of England of the county of Glocester and has been in this province nearly three years and has always lived under the British Government [Signed] Robert Alway [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle Leases, 1799-1836, Petition Number 42]
Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Alway
“Lot No. 10 in the 4th Concession of Townsend Reserved for the Clergy. Timber: Oak, Chestnut & Cedar. It is not found that the Petitioner has obtained any lease [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle Leases, 1799-1836, Petition Number 42]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Alway of Townsend Township dated in York (Toronto) on 5 May 1819
“The Petition of Robert Alway of the Township of Townsend—Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a native of England. That he has bought the Titles of the reserved lot number twenty in the sixth Concession of the Township of Charlotteville of Joseph Kitchen (who is as yet living on the reserved Lot) who is as yet living on the reserved Lot) who purchased the said Title of the reserve of John McCall of Charlotteville; whose certificate with said Joseph Kitchen’s and the Receipts for the Rent attached to the Petition will fully confirm. And prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him a renewal of the Lease of the above recited reserved Lot of Land – That he is prepared to come with the Orders of Council &c. And further prays that said Joseph Kitchen of the Township of Charlotteville may be accepted as surety for the regular payment of the Rent—And your Petition as in duty bound will ever pray.— York May 5th 1819. [Signed] Robert Alway. The petition was read in the Executive Council on 19 Aug 1819 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle Renewal of Leases, 1815-1838, Petition Number 9]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Anthony Anderson of Bayham Township, Elgin County dated in Port Talbot, Yarmouth Township, Elgin County on 15 Jan 1819
“The Petition of Anthony Anderson of Bayham, late a Private in the Incorporated Militia Humbly Sheweth: — That your Petitioner was located by Colonel by Colonel Talbot, on a Lot of 100 acres of Land in the Township of Bayham subject to settlement duties, which duties are performed – therefore your Petitioner prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him said 100 acres of Land, for which he is ready to pay the fees required — And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. Port Talbot January 15th 1819} [Signed] Anthony Anderson Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot” Read in the Executive Council on 13 April 1819. Ordered let the deed issue [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 12, Petition Number 18]
Certificate of Thomas Talbot dated at Port Talbot 15 Jan 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anthony Anderson
“I certify that Anthony Anderson of Bayham has taken the oath of allegiance as required by Law, before me this 15th of January 1819. Port Talbot [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 12, Petition Number 18a]
Report of Thomas Ridout, Surveyor General dated on 3 Apr 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anthony Anderson
“A location for the North half of Lot No 19 in the 2nd Concession of Bayham – 100 acres has been returned in the name of the Petitioner, by Colonel Talboth – which has not been described – no order for land being found in his favor. Sur Genl Office 3 April 1819} [Signed] Thos Ridout Surveyr Gl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 12, Petition Number 18b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Anthony Anderson dated in Toronto, York County on 7 April 1834
Humbly Sheweth: That your Petitioner is desirous of leasing Lot No. 21 in the 5th Con: of King — and therefore prays it may be granted to him on the usual terms. And as in duty bound, Will ever pray, [Signed] Anthony Anderson Toronto 7 April 1834” Read in the Executive Council and ordered granted on 21 Apr 1834 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle Leases 1797-1836, Petition Number 98E]
Report of the Surveyor General dated on 14 Apr 1834 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anthony Anderson
“Lot No 21 in the Fifth Concession of the Township of King is a Clergy Reserve and does not appear to have been previously applied for SGO 17 April 1834 [Signed] J. P. G[u]st, SG [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle Leases 1797-1836, Petition Number 98E]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Anderson dated at Forty Mile Creek on 21 May 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came to this Province in 1788 brought to this country property to a considerable amount has improved on a lot of Land consisting of One Hundred Acres on the main Road leading from Niagara to Burlington Bay which he purchased; he has expended much Money in his improvement which consists of a Two Storie House and other valuable outbuildings has Fifty acres under Cultive. —Your Petitioner begs leave to observe that he married the Daughter of an Officer who faithfully served His Majesty (Henry W Nelles) who He hopes from the Loyalty of her Parents that she is intitled to Two Hundred Acres of Land according to His Majesty’s most Gracious Gift to women which come under her description. Your Petitioner Prays that Your Excellency will consider him as a natural Born Subject of Great Britain & came to this Country Since the American War wherefore he prays a Grant of one Thousand acres of Land on which he will immediately improve or such other Relief as thro’ your Goodness may seem meet. [Signed] Chas Anderson” Ordered by the Executive Council 200 acres for himself and 200 acres in right of his wife. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 36]
Certificate of Executive Council Order attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Anderson
“In Council 5th July 1796 Charles Anderson’s Wife Daughter of Henry W Nellis ordered Two hundred acres.” Added item: “Priviledged DUE [Signed] John White 31st May 1805” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 36]
Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office 31st May 1805
“William Kennedy for Charles Anderson has paid into this Office £3.5.2 Being the Patent fees on a Grant for 200 acres in Blenheim under OC. 5 July 1796 The Surveying fees to be paid at the Surveyor Generals Office. To the Attorney & Surveyor General [Signed] Peter Russell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 36]
Warrant for Land appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Anderson
“Warrant for Charles Anderson No 998 issued 31st May 1805 by William Kennedy—Warrant for Anne Anderson DUE issue 7th Jun 1805 by Charles Anderson.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 36a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Anderson of the 40 mile Creek County of Lincoln dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Nov 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came from Ireland in the year 1783—and has remained in this Country ever since—That he has received 200 acres of Land only—where he lives, and that he has very much improved it. Your petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him an addition thereto, and as in duty bound he will ever pray—[Unsigned]” Added note: I do certify this Petition was personally applied for by Charles Anderson [Signed] T Ridout, J. P.” Received in Council on 1 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 33]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Anderson of Grimsby, Yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 18 Aug 1806
“Humbly Sheweth – That Your Petitioner has been long settled in the Province with a large family. That Your Petitioner has received only 200 Acres of Land from the Crown, which he located in the Township of Blenham (sic), and unfortunately for yr Petitioner the Lot proves to be nothing but a swamp that yr Petitioner has been living on 100 as which he has completely cleared. That he is prepared & undertakes in case his Petition shall be favorably answered to Pay the whole of the Fees within three days from the date of the order in Council into the Hands of His Majestys Receiver General as ask the Fees charged by His Majesty to be charged on the Patent & other fees of Survey— Wherefore Your Petitioner Prays Your Honor will be pleased to take his Case into consideration and grant him 200 acres, of the waste Lands of the Crown under the Regulations Acted upon the 6 July 1804, & Yr Petitioner in duty bound will ever Pray York 18 Augt 1806 [Signed] Chas Anderson” The petition was read in the Executive Council on 19 Aug 1806 and Charles Anderson was recommended for 200 acres of land in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 8, Petition Number 8]
Certificate of Robert Nelles dated in Grimsby on 16 Aug 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Anderson
“Honord Sir/ The bearer Mr Chars Anderson has been a near Neighbour of mine several year[s], has always behaved himself Quietly and Peaceably and is an industrious man, Has a large family and is Settled on one hundred acres of land which he purchased. the whole is almost under Cultivation he has also a large improvement on the grand River wh a Grist & Saw Mill, on the Indian land, which he is greatly discouraged about. Some years ago he obtained a grant from Government for two hundred acres of land which he located in a back place, where it does not suit him to Settle, Schooling for one thing Could not be had, and which is an object to him, as his family is large; he is therefore inclined to apply to his Honor the President, and the Honerable Executive Council for an additional Quantity of land. Should he be faboured & thought worthy to obtain a further grant, he will with great Submission acknowledge it as a favour, and will pay the fees imidiately let the Quantity be what it may. I am Honord Sir your Most Obedient and Humble Servt [Signed] Robt Nelles” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 8, Petition Number 8]
Mentioned in the certificate of John McGill IGPPA attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Osterhout
“William Osterhout is priviledged for a Deed of One hundred Acres as MC-
Cyrus Anderson is Priviledged for One Deed of Two hundred acres as SUE” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 4b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elias Anderson dated at York (Toronto) on 17 Aug 1798
“humbly Sheweth That your Honor’s Petitioner joined the Royal British Standard at Auchguaga in the year 1773 having made his escape from the Mohawk River. That at Auchguaga he Enlisted into Butlers Rangers, with whom he served until the reduction of that Corps in 1784, as per his Discharge which is herewith annexed. That through some mistake his name has not been enrolled on the U. E. list tho he made application to that effect. He therefore humbly prays that your Honor would be pleased to order his name to be inserted on the said List & in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Elias Anderson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Aug 1798. Received at the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on 15 Jul 1802. Ordered the petitioner must bring certificates of the mistake before his case can be attended to. By order of the Lt. Gov. [Signed] James Green, Secretary. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1798-1804, Petition Number 3]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson of Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County dated in Charlotteville Township on 3 Jan 1811
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the son of John Anderson who joined the Royal Standard early in the American war. That he continued in His Majesty’s Service as a Guide until the year 1779 when he was killed at New Rochelle in the State of New York – That your Petitioner himself Joined the Troops Commanded by Colonel James DeLancey at the Age of Fourteen years and continued in that Service until the Peace, when he went with the Troops to the Province of New Brunswick which place he left about Ten Years Since for this Country. That on his Arrival in New York his family were taken Sick, which occasioned him to remain in that Country, until he was deprived of the means of proceeding on his Journey, So that he did not arrive in this Country until about Three years since – That your Petitioner has a wife and Ten Children and that he has not the means of purchasing Land, in Consequence of his long detentions and the many difficulties he had to encounter on his way to this Country — Wherefore your Petitioner most respectfully prays, that Your Excellency will be pleased to take his case into Consideration, and Grant him Such a quantity of the waste Lands of the Crown as to your Excellency Shall Seem meet – And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – Charlotteville 3d Jany 1811 [Signed] Jeremiah Anderson” Received in the Executive Council Office on 13 Apr 1816 and read in Council on 9 Sep 1818 and ordered granted 100 acres [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 11, Petition Number 43]
Certificate of Robert Nichol dated in York (Toronto) on 2 Feb 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“I Certify that Jeremiah Anderson of Charlotteville in the London District is a loyal Subject & that he has on Several occasions within my own observation – Shewn great alacrity when Called into Actual Service in the Militia [Signed] Rob Nichol L. B., IM Genl Militia York Feby 2, 1816” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 11, Petition Number 43]
Certificate of Thomas Bowlby, J. P. dated in Woodhouse Township, Norfolk County attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“I do hereby Certify that Jeremiah Anderson of Charlotteville, Yeoman has this day taken and Subscribed before me the Oath of Allegiance as prescribed by law – Woodhouse London District April 1 – 1812 [Signed] Thomas Bowlby J P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 11, Petition Number 43a]
Certificate of Jonathan Williams dated in York (Toronto) attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“I Certify that Jeremiah Anderson is the person that he has described himself to be in the annexed Petition, that his father was killed in the manner therein mentioned he belonged to my company at the time – [Signed] Jonathan Williams York 1st Feby. 1816 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 11, Petition Number 43b]
Certificate of H. Bertronik, Jonathan Williams and A. A. Rapelje dated in York (Toronto)on 1 Feb 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“the bearer Jeremiah Anderson of Charlotteville has behaved himself during the late war with Steady Loyalty – York 11th Feb 1816. [Signed] H. Bertronik [Signed] Jonathan Williams [Signed] A A Rapelje. Added note of H. Bertronik: “PS. The Said Anderson was with me at the taking of a party of Traitors in October 1812 and behaved well – [Signed] H. Bertronik” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 11, Petition Number 43c]
Certificate of Captain Daniel McCall dated in Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County on 27 Jan 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“I Certify that Jeremiah Anderson Senior did volunteer his service in November Eighteen hundred and thirteen to go with me to Dover against a party of the enemy who came to plunder us and at other times volunteered and went with me in the night to search Houses to find John Dickson Charlotteville January 27. 1816 First Regiment Norfolk Militia. [Signed] Daniel McCall Captn” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 11, Petition Number 43d]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson of Bayham dated in Port Talbot, Yarmouth Township, Elgin County on 27 Jun 1822
“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner emigrated from the Province of Nova Scotia to this Province in the year 1808, and was located by Colonel Talbot, in 1816. on a Lot of one hundred acres of land in Bayham aforesaid. Subject to Settlement duties, which duties he has faithfully performed—Your Petitioner therefore prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said Lot of Land, for which he is ready to pay the fees that may be required And your Petitioner, as in duty bound will ever pray –” Port Talbot June 27th 1822 [Signed] Jeremiah Anderson” “Recommended by Thomas Talbot Supert” Read in Council on 13 Jan 1831. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 16, Petition Number 25]
Certificate of Thomas Talbot J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“I certify that Jeremiah Anderson has taken the oath of allegiance before me [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 16, Petition Number 25]
Order of the Executive Council dated 13 Jan 1831 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“In Council 13th January 1831 Ordered that Jeremiah Anderson shall receive a grant of One Hundred acres of Land. Regulations 6th July 1804 To the Receiver General & The Officer’s Agent” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 16, Petition Number 25a]
Grant to Jeremiah Anderson dated 13 Jan 1831 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“In Council 13th January 1831 Full Fee Regulations 6th July 1804. Patent fee & Survey paid. Granted to Jeremiah Anderson of the Township of Bayham, in the District of London, Yeoman, the North half of Lot number Twenty-one, in the Second Concession of the said Township of Bayham, containing One hundred Acres as a Settler Located by Colonel Talbot, who has Certified that the Grantee has faithfully performed the Settlement Duties required thereon. To The Attorney General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 16, Petition Number 25b]
Certificate of Thomas Talbot, Superintendant attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“I certify that Jeremiah Anderson has faithfully performed the settlement duties required on the North half of Lot No 21 in the 2nd Concession of Bayham 100 Acres — [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert For The Surveyr Genl York” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 16, Petition Number 25c]
Report of William Chewett, Acting Surveyor General dated in the Surveyor General’s Office on 13 Jan 1831 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
The North half of Lot No 21 in The Second Concession of the Township of Bayham 100 Acres is free from difficulty and may be described to the Petitioner if it be your Excellencys pleasure. A Jeremiah Anderson of the Township of Charlotteville was by Order in Council of the 9th September 1818 granted 100 Acres of Land, and on the 26th of April 1825 received from this office a Certificate of the same to located under Colonel Talbot SGO 13th Jany 1831 [Signed] W Chewett Actg Surveyr Genl [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 16, Petition Number 25]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson of the Township of Bayham in the District of London Yeoman dated on 10 Dec 1836
“Most Humbly Sheweth: That your Petitioner entered into His Majesty’s service during the Rebellion in America in the year 1777 then but a youth, in a New York Provincial Corps Commanded by Colonel James DeLancy – That his Father belonging to the Same Corps was Killed in Action at New Rochelle in 1778 and his elder Brother was Killed at the Battle of Cowpers, under Lord Cornwallis. That your Petitioner Served until the Peace of 1783, at which Period he was a Prisoner of War at Boston. – That after he went to His Majesty’s Province of New Brunswick, wher he received Fifty acres of Land, but not as a Military claimant, – In the years 1800 he removed to Upper Canada; That about the year 1808 or 1809 he memorialized His Excellency Lt Governor Gore for some mark of His Majesty’s gracious favor by a Grant of Land for his services therein detailed – The certificates of Eleven officers – all now dead – was appended thereto. His Excellency Signified that the Period at which your Petitioner came into this Country precluded him from the benefit of His Majesty’s Several instructions: And his Petition was in Consequence unfavorably answered. Your Petitioner begs leave to State that his Father was in His Majesty’s Service at the Conquest of Canada from the Arms of France – Served in a Corps Commanded by a Colonel Rogers And was in Several engagements at Crown Point, and on the borders of Lake Champlain during that war. That during the late war with the United States, though then was old man, he, with two Sons volunteered on the various Militia Services required – was of the party that Captured the Traitors who were Executed at Burlington in 1814 and with two Sons, was at the Battle of Lundys Lane. That he has received an order in Council in Council for one hundred acres of Land under the Administration of Sir P. Maitland and was located by Colonel Talbot on one hundred acres at the usual rate of fees – That he has never received any Mark of his Sovereigns favor for his youthful Services – the death of his Father and Brother in Battle, or for his Fathers Services in the Conquest of this Colony – evidence of which, at this late Period he has no direct means of procuring. Your Petitioner humbly begs leave to State that his uniform attachment and adherence to the Person and government of his lawful Sovereign, in whose service Service he spent his youthful days, and to whose Successors he has borne faithful Allegiance — is not of a sordid description; but the more virtuous and powerful feeling of the Heart. Knowing that the principle of the British Government, is justice and Generosity. Your Petitioner has eight Sons, all of whom have been instructed in that principle of dutiful and constant obedience which the British Government demands for favors it bestows. Your Petitioner is desirous of being enabled to transmit to his offspring some Memorial of his Sovereign’s recognition of his Father’s Services in the Conquest of that Domain of which he humbly craves a gracious grant of an allotment, and of his own Early Services and the loss of his Father and Brother Slain in fighting the Battles of his Country. Wherefore your Petitioner most humbly prays that your Excellency will be graciously pleased to grant him such quantity of Land as to your Excellency may seem just and right: or if it should appear to your Excellency that his case is not within the limits of your discretionary disposition, may he further humbly pray that you will be pleased to cause it to be laid at the foot of the Throne, accompanied by your Excellency’s favorable recommendation. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. Bayham, District of London 10th Decr 1836. Subscribed by making his mark, in presence of [Signed] Jno. Burwell J. P.” Jeremiah Anderson made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 20, Petition Number 59]
Order of the Executive Council dated 27 Apr 1837 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“In Council 27th April 1837. The Council Regret they cannot recommend the Petitioner for any further Grant of Land the period having long since expired for free grants to be made [Signed] M Palmer PC [20] May 1837 [Initialed] FBN [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 20, Petition Number 59]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson of Bayham Township, Elgin County dated in Bayham Township on 5 Mar 1847
“Humbly Sheweth that your Petitioner was located by the Honourable Colonel Talbot on a lot of land of One hundred acres in 1820 Subject to Settlement duties which duties are performed, Therefore your Petitioner Humbly Prays that your Excellency would be Pleased to grant him a deed for said Lot for which he is ready to Pay the fees that may be required And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray Bayham 5thMarch 1847” Jeremiah Anderson made his mark. “Witness John [Signed] Elliott” “Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert” “I certify that Jeremiah Anderson has taken the oath of allegiance before me [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 4, Petition Number 11]
Report of D. B. Papineault, Commissioner of Crown Lands dated on 30 Mar 1847 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“The Petitioner was located & returned for the North half of Lot number Twenty one in the Second Concession of the Township of Bayham containing one hundred Acres and as it appears from the accompanying Certificate and the hand of the Honble Colonel Talbot that the conditions of Settlement have been fulfilled it is recommended that the Location be confirmed by Order in Council and that his Patent be Transferred on payment of the Crown fees C. L. C. 30th March 1847 [Signed] D B Papineault CCL” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 4, Petition Number 11]
Order of the Executive Council dated 12 May1847 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Anderson
“In Committee May 12th 1847 The Committee recommend that the location be confirmed and that a patent issue on payment of the Crown fees. Approved in Council Same day. Communicated to the C of C L on 14th May 1847” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 4, Petition Number 11]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Nelson Anderson of Bayham Township, Elgin County dated in Port Talbot, Yarmouth Township, Elgin County on 27 Jun 1822
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner emigrated from the Province of Nova Scotia with his father Jeremiah Anderson to this Province in the year 1808, and was located in 1819 by Colonel Talbot on a Lot of one hundred acres of Land in Bayham aforesaid Subject to Settlement duties, which duties he has faithfully performed. Your Petitioner therefore prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said Lot for which he is ready to pay the necessary fees – And your Petitioner, as in duty bound, will ever pray – Port Talbot June 27th 1822” Jeremiah Nelson Anderson made his mark. “Recommended by Thomas Talbot Supert” Read in the Executive Council on 28 Apr 1825. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 39]
Certificate of Thomas Talbot J.P attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Nelson Anderson
“I certify that the petitioner Jeremiah Nelson Anderson has taken the Oath of Allegiance before me – Thomas Talbot J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 39a]
Certificate of W. B. White and William Denton attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Nelson Anderson
“We Certify that Jeremiah Anderson has faithfully performed the Settlement duties required on the South half of Lot No 26 in the fourth Concession of Bayham Township [Signed] W B White [Signed] William Denton” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 39b]
Report of Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Nelson Anderson
“In Colonel Talbot’s return of Locations in the year 1817, I find Thomas Edison Junior inserted for the South half of Lot No 26. 4th Concession Bayham. No Description has issued for the [north] half lot. It would have been described to have had the usual Certificate from Col Talbot shewing the pedrformance of the Settlement Duties thereon in favor of the Petitioner. SGO 27 April 1825. for the Surr General Saml Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 39]
Certificate of George Ryerson J. P. dated in Vittoria, Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County on 20 Apr 1825 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Nelson Anderson
“Personally appeared before me George Ryerson Esquire one of his Majesty’s Justices of the peace in and for the District of London Jeremiah Anderson Senr of Bayham who maketh oath and saith that he hath performed the Settlement duties on the south half of Lot No 26 in the 4th Concession of Bayham as required by Col. Talbot, with the exception of Ten pine trees which the proprietor Jeremiah Anderson Junior, for when the deponent performed the Settlement duties, requested the deponent to leave standing for the purpose of building.” Jeremiah Anderson made his mark. “Sworn before me at Vittoria the 20th April 1825 [Signed] Geo. Ryerson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 39c]
Deposition of J. Berly attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Nelson Anderson
“The Deponent declaring his [……..] to swear that there are at least Six acres cleared and under fence, the [……..] cleared & a house built. This is admitted [Signed] J. Berley” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 39c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hewett Anderson of Bayham Township, Elgin County, farmer dated in Port Talbot, Yarmouth Township, Elgin County on 23 Aug 1834
“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner was located by the Honorable Colonel Talbot in the year 1818, on a lot of One Hundred Acres of land in the said Township of Bayham, liable to Settlement Duties, which he has performed and is ready to pay the Fees that may be required. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to Grant him the said lot. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. Port Talbot 23rd August 1834 [Signed] John Hewett Anderson. Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot” “I certify that John H. Anderson has taken the oath of allegiance before me — [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” Read in the Executive Council on 4 Sep 1834. Ordered Recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 18, Petition Number 88]
Report of S. L. Hardy, Surveyor General dated 1 Sep 1834 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hewett Anderson
“The North half of Lot No 24 in the Second Concession of the Township of Bayham whereon the Petitioner has been located and performed the Settlement duties may be described if it be your Excellencys pleasure. SGO 1st Sep 1834 [Signed] S. L. Hardy SG [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 18, Petition Number 88]
Receipt issued in the Receiver General’s Office attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hewett Anderson
“No. A113 Receiver General’s Office, York, U. C. 11 September 1834} John H. Anderson has paid into this Office, the Patent fees and the fee of survey on 100 Acres of Land, under regulation of 6 July 1804 pursuant to an Order in Council of the 4 Septr 1814 for the Receiver General. [Signed] B. Turquand. Crown Sterling £5.14.1” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 18, Petition Number 88a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Anderson of Walsingham Township, Norfolk County dated in Walsingham Township on 8 Apr 1846
“The Petition of Samuel Anderson of the township of Walsingham in the District of Talbot yeoman — Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has obtained the appraisement of the North Half of Lot Number Seventeen in the Tenth Concession of the township of Walsingham aforesaid And That your Petitioner is desirous of Purchasing said Half Lot. Your Petitioner therefore Humbly Prays that your Excellency in Council may be pleased to direct the Commissioner of Crown Lands or his Agent to sell said Half Lot to your Petitioner at the appraised value thereof as set forth in the accompanying Report thereon made by Thos W. Walsh Esqr Dy Prol Surveyor and as in duty bound your Petitioner will Ever Pray. Walsingham 8th April AD 1846 [Signed] Sanuel H Anderson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 54]
Report of Thomas Walsh, Deputy Provincial Surveyor dated on 5 May 1846 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Anderson
“The Report of Thos W Walsh Dy Provl Surveyor Respectfully Sheweth That He did on the 8th day of April Last Examine Lot No 17 in the Tenth concession of the township of Walsingham and found said Lot to be as follows Upon the Southerly end the soil is a loam Timbered with Beech Maple Pine some white Oak the centre Part of the South Half is more sandy and covered with a smaller description of Pine timber the centre Part of the Lot is Hilly land timbered with Beech Maple Pine of a good description and some white Oak the soil is a Clay loam and good to heat land the Centre part of the North Half is the same as the Centre the North Part is not so good having a Windfall Upon it and the timber and Soil being both inferior to the centre part There is three small streams upon the Lot not large enough for any Mill Purposes — One upon the Southerly end and up the East side and One upon the westerly side and a very small rivulet upon the Northerly Part All those Brooks having Very high Banks making the Lot a very Uneven Surface — . The Petitioner for the purchase of the South Half George J. Askin has been a resident upon said Half Lot since the 29th day of November last and the Petitioner for the Purchase of the North Half Samuel H. Anderson is not a resident upon said Half Lot but Claims the preemption right of purchasing the same From the situation of the Lot being about a mile from the nighest saw mill or Road and the description of soil and Timber before described I [……..] the South Half Worth 14/4-½ Cy Per acre and the North Half 15/ Cy per Acre Simcoe 5 May 1846. Subscribed by [Signed] Thos W Walsh Dy Surveryor [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 54a]
Approval by Duncan Campbell, Crown Land Agent dated in Simcoe, Norfolk County on 20 Aug 1846 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Anderson
“I Duncan Campbell Crown Land Agent for the District of Talbot do hereby certify that I am examined the within report & approve of the valuation put upon the lot therein named – Simcoe 20th August 1846 [Signed Duncan Campbell Crown Agent” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 54b]
Report of D. B. Papineault, Commissioner of Crown Lands dated 14 Nov 1846 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Anderson
“Lot No 17 in 10th Conn of the Township of Walsingham is a disposable Clergy Reserve. It is recommended that the Petitioner be allowed to purchase the South half at 14/6 per acre, and Samuel H. Anderson the North half at 15/ per Acre. And as neither have any particular claim to preemption that they be required to complete the purchase within 30 days of being notified. [Signed] D B. Papineault CCL Crown Land Department November 14th 1846} [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 54]
Decision of the Land Committee attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Anderson
“The Committee recommend Petitioner for purchase under the present regulations, at 15/ per acre, upon his completing the purchase within thirty days of being notified. Approved in Council same day. Order issued to the Comr C. L. 19th Novr 1846. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 54]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Angelica Andrews dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 13 Aug 1795
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is a Daughter of the late Captain Andrews Senior Officer of the Marine Department on Lake Ontario and who was lost in His Majestys ship the Ontario which foundered on the aforesaid Lake leaving his Family destitute—Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased graciously to extend His Majesty’s benevolence—and grant her Twelve Hundred acres of the vacant Lands of the Province and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Angelica Andrews” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Aug 1795. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 15]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Colin Andrews of Niagara Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Sep 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioners Father had the honor to serve his Majesty in the Command of this Lake in which service he had the misfortune to loose his life leaving your petitioner very young. That your petitioner had been hitherto prevented from applying for Land by reason of his absence from the Province in acquiring his Education. Your Petitioner therefore prays you will take the same into consideration and grant him such a portion as you may think fit. And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray &c [Signed] Colin Andrews” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Sep 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered granted 1200 acres including former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 2]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Andrews dated at River Latranche on 22 May 1791:
“Shews—That petitioners Son was granted a Lot in the New Settlements Lake Erie; she therefore prays that the Landboard for Hesse, may be permitted to grant her a Certificate, in trust, for her said Son til he be of age—And as petitioner is the widow of the Late Commodore Andrews, she prays for a small portion of Land in the District of Hesse to prevent herself & daughter from the wants which every day threatens to invade their situation—Which is Submitted by [Signed] Eliz Andrews” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle “Miscellaneous.” Petition Number 58]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Andrews dated at Niagara on 6 Nov 1793
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner was so unfortunate at the Close of 1780 as to lose her Husband the late Captain Andrews Senior Naval Officer on Lake Ontario who was lost on the Ship Ontario and your Petitioner having understood that the Officers of the Naval Department have received lands for their Services humbly prays that your Excellency will pleased to Grant her such an Alotment of land in behalf of her late Husband as to your Excellency shall seem meet. And your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will every pray & c. [Signed] Eliz Andrews]” Read in the Executive Council on 3 Jun 1794. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 7]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Andrews, Elizabeth Johnston, William Johnston & W B Sheehan Read in the Executive Council on 21 Dec 1793
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners being Desirous of Occupying Lots in the Town of Newark pray the Land Board to authorize your Petitioners to Build upon the undermentioned vacant Lots in the Said Town & your Petitioners as in Duty Bound will ever pray &c. for the Petitioners [Signed] W B Sheehan.” Added list: “193 Mrs Andrews; 194 Mrs Johnston; 235 Wm Johnston; 236 W. B. Sheehan.” Read in the Executive Council on 21 Dec 1793. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle “Miscellaneous.” Petition Number 59]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews and Mrs. Isabella Hill her daughter received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1797
“Humbly to Shew That Elizabeth Andrew has an assignment in Lot No 194 in the Town of Newark, & Mrs. Isab. Hill has an order of Council for Lot No 239 in the same Town, but the later having built on the Lot of the former, they jointly pray your Honor to permit the Deed for No 194 to issue to Mrs Isabella Hill & the Deed for Lot No 239 to issue to Mrs Elizabeth Andrews, which exchange will not effect the rights of any other person. And in duty bound they will ever pray [Signed] Eliz Andrews, Isabella Hill” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 58]
Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.
Mrs Andrews – Full Fee 2000 acres in Humberstone Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117l]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Isabella Hill read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul 1797
“Respectfully Shews That she is one of the Daughters of the late Commodore Andrews, who was late in his Majesty’s Service, in the Ontario, in the lake of that name—That his other two Daughters & his Son have received each 1200 acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, as the Children of an officer so high in rank of the Provincial Marine. That your Petitioner is married to Capt Hill now of the 5th Regt who has purchased considerable property in the County of Lincoln, & has also a Grant from the Crown in this Province, wherein he is now making his arrangement to Settle and hopes at no distant period to effect his purpose—your petitioner therefore prays your Honor to put her on a footing with the other children of the late Commodore Andrews, she having already built a house in the Towns of Newark exclusive of the property before mentioned belonging to her husband, who to evidence his real intentions of residence, has already expended several hundred of Pounds in the Province, by erecting a good house in Newark and a Mill in Louth—And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Isabella Hill” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 1200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 125]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Abigail Near of the Township of Bertie dated on 26 Mar 1833 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Abigail Near of the Township of Bertie in the District of Niagara wife of Jacob Near Humbly Sheweth: That Your Petitioner is the daughter of Charles Anger late of the Township of Bertie, deceased, Yeoman an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist; is married to Jacob Near and has never had any Lands, or Order for Lands, from the Crown—Therefore, Humbly Prays that Your Excellency will be pleased to Grant her Two Hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown, and permit Joseph Cutter to be her Agent to Locate the same, and take out the Deed when completed—And Your Petitioner, as in duty bound, will ever Pray. [Signed] Abigail Near” Order issued at Government House on 2 Oct 1833: Referred to the Inspector General to report hereon for the information of the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Report of the Inspector General dated 3 Oct 1833: I do not find that the Petitioner has received any Lands as DUE. Read in the Executive Council on 3 Oct 1833. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 17, Petition Number 17]
Certificate of James Muirhead dated 26 Mar 1833 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abigail Near
“District of Niagara. To Wit:} The above Petitioner maketh oath and saith that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the above Petition, and has never had any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown. Heard in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace at Niagara this 26th Day of March 1833. And I do hereby Certify that the above was read over and explained to Deponent, and that she seemed perfectly to understand the same. [Signed J. Muirhead, Chairman, [Signed] Abigail Near” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 17, Petition Number 17]
Certificate of George Anger appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abigail Near
“District of Niagara. To Wit:} I do Certify that Abigail Near the above named Petitioner is the Person she describes herself to be in the above Petition, and has never had any Lands or Order for Lands, from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief [Signed] George Anger” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 17, Petition Number 17]
Certificate of James Muirhead Esquire and Charles Richardson, Esquire dated on 29 Mar 1833 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abigail Near
“District of Niagara.} We, James Muirhead Esquire, Chairman, and Charles Richardson, Clerk of the Peace, do hereby Certify that Abigail Near who Personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this Day, was recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of Charles Anger late of Bertie, deceased – who retained his Loyalty during the late War, without aiding or assisting the Enemy. Dated this twenty-ninth day of March 1833. — [Signed] Charles Richardson, Clerk of the Peace; J. Muirhead, Chairman.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 17, Petition Number 17]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Anger dated at Niagara on 26 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Petition of Charles Anger, late of Butlers—Respectfully shews—That Your Petitioner has only recd 200 Acres of Land & none for his wife. That your petitioner is settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province & has cultivated and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and subscribed the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him the remaining 100 Acres & for his wife 50 acres of land. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Ordered by the Executive Council Recommended for 100 acres in addition & 200 acres in right of his wife when he produces the required certificate of her being the daughter of a Loyalist. The Executive Council queried: What is the name of the UE Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 40]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated 27 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Anger
“Charles Anker [sic] has served in Butlers Rangers during the late American War, —of which he has satisfied the justices in Sessions [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 40a]
Discharge papers from John Butler, Lieutenant Colonel Commandant of a Corps of Rangers &c dated 24 Jun 1784 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Anger
“These are to Certify that the bearer hereof Charles Anger Private Soldier in the Colonels Company of the aforesaid Corps, hath served honestly and faithfully in the said Corps Seven Years and in Consequence of his Majesty’s order for disbanding the said Corps, he is hereby discharged and is Intitled by His Majesty’s late Order to the portion of Land alloted to each private soldier of his Majesty’s Provincial Corps, who wishes to become a Settler in this Province of Quebec, he having first Received all just demands of pay, Clothing &c from his entry into the said Corps to the date of his discharge as appears by his Receipt on the back hereof. Given under my hand and seal at Niagara this 24th day of June 1784 [Signed John Butler, Lt Coll Commat” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 40a]
Acknowledgement of Charles Anger on the reverse of the discharge paper from John Butler
“I Do Acknowledge to have Received all my Clothing, Pay, arrears of pay and all demands Whatsoever from the time of my inlisting into the Corps And Company Mentioned on the other side to this present Day of my discharge. As witness my hand at Niagara This 24th day of June 1784.” Charles Anger made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 40a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John House dated at Niagara on 25 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John House, late of Butlers Rangers Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner has received 400 acres of Land as a non commissioned office in the above Corps- that his wife Christina House is a daughter of Fredk Anchor of the sd Corps of Rangers- & that he never recd any Land for her or four Children which he had in the year 1787. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him for his wife & Family 400 acres of land. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Added note: “Petitioner has at present Six children. Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 May 1796. Ordered granted for his wife the Daughter of a Loyalist & four children. Read again in the Executive Council on 15 Dec. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 90]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Anger of the Township of Bertie dated at Niagara on 26 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“Petition of Frederick Anger of the Township of Bertie (late a Private in Butlers Rangers) as pr his discharge. Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner has received 350 acres of Land for himself & wife but none for his four children, which he had on his Settlement in the Country in the year 1783—Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him 200 acres of land as due him for family Land And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Ordered by the Executive Council Recommended for the remainder of his family lands upon producing the required certificate. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 38]
Signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township dated at Fort Erie on 20 Oct 1796
“We the Inhabitants of the Township of Bertie in the County of Lincoln, are Destitute of a Mill, without going a great distance; as there is a Mill Seat at Point Abino in the said Township which has been granted by His Excellency the Governor Simcoe (for the benefit of the Township or County) to Timothy Skinner, and the said Skinner is transferred the same Mill Seat to Isaac Lane [sic: Laing], inhabitant for 3, 4 years or more ago, and no prospect of any preparation for a Mill yet being builded. – We will therefore be very much oblige to Your Honour – that if Your Honour thinks proper, to grant the said Mill Seat to Jacob Crane an Inhabitant, who promises to immediately commence with the building, and to have it finished as fit to go in the Course of a Year. In Expectation of having this Our Humble Request granted Sir We are Your Most Obedient & Humble Servants [Some of the signatures within each of the families on this document seem to have been signed by the same hand] Silas Carter, John Collins, Thomas Baxter, Joseph Palmer, Jos. Rich. Palmer, Stephen Gill, John Gill, Jeremiah Tuttle junior, Jeremiah Tuttle Senior, John Chambers, Con O’Neil, Daniel Alward, Ellexander McQuine, Daniel McQuene, Ellexander McQuien, James McQuine, John Beringar, Mathias Hone, Mathias Hone Jun, Daniel Alward Jun, Frederick Buck, John Willson, Stephen Middagh, Jacob Haun, Peter Feere, Edward [Noye], Christufful Ritchards, Frederick Sager, Jacob Crane, Jacb Hous, J George [Shumon], Peter Creager, Mical M Beach, Peter Learn, Azaliah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutler, Jehoiada Schooley, Asa Schooley, Joseph Senn, Michael Huffman, Necol Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Fradric Ankarm Crowell Willson, John Garner, Philip Buck, Adam Burwell, Joseph Marsh” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 9 Jan 1797. Ordered dismissed as inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135a]
Certificate of John Small dated 7 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township
“Personally appeared before me John Small Esqr Jacob Crane and John Johnson maketh oath that they on 6th inst called at Timothy Skinners and asked him what he intended to do about building a mill that he had obtained a permission from the Council to build in the Township of Bertie & he the said Timothy answered – that it belonged to one Lane [sic: Laing], and that the said Lane may build when he thought proper, as he the said Skinner had transferred it to the said Lane – and that he the said Timothy Skinner defyed the Governor & Council, that he had get it & put him the said Jacob Crane likewise, at defiance or any one else who might wish to obtain it – That he had now get it, and that it might lay as it was for ages—Sworn before me the 7th day of Decr 1796 [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Anger Junior dated at Niagara on 26 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“Petition of Fredk Anger Junior—son of Fredk Anger—late of Butlers Rangers Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner has recd 200 acres of Land—that he is married to Mary the Daughter of Henry Windecker of the above mentioned Corps of Rangers who has never any—That your petitioner is settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province & has cultivated and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him in behalf of his wife 200 acres of land or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Ordered by the Executive Council the petitioner’s wife’s land will be granted when the proper certificates of her being the daughter of a Loyalist is lodged in the Office. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 37]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lawr dated at Niagara on 27 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Peter Lawr—who married Elisabeth the daughter of Jacob Anguish – late of Butlers Rangers Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, & is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him 200 acres & to his wife 200 acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 3 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres for self if not granted before. Certificate for wife wanted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 18a]
Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at Fort Erie on 25 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Lawr
“The Bearer Peter Lawr has resided Eight years in the Township of Bertie, has not taken up any Lands, having hired with his brother in law Henry Putman. as a Loyalist he is entitled to Two hundred acres, he is an honest industrious young man—[Signed] John Warren JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 18]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Putman of Bertie, Yeoman dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 31 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner Zelliously served His Majesty in the american war; in the Corps of Rangers Commanded by Lt Colonel Butler; he has Drew 400 Acres of Land as pr Certificates from the Hone Land Board. Your Petitioner has a wife and Five Children and has Industriously cultivated the Land on which he lives, in the vicinity of Fort Erie. Your Excellency’s Petitioner begs leave to observe that his wife’s Parents were within the Lines during the war, and according to the General Rule prays you will please to grant his wife 200 Acres of Land and a further allowance for his children and he in Duty bound will ever Fight for His Majesty—[Signed] Henry Putman” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended to complete his Military Lands if not already done and 200 acres in right of his wife if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6]
Certificate of John McGill IGPPA dated on 24 Aug 1812 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Putman
“Hannah Putman wife to Henry Putman and daughter of the late Jacob Anguish is Priviledged as D. UE for one Deed of 200 acres of Land [Signed] John McGill IGPPA” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6b]
Certificate of William Jarvis dated at the Secretary’s Office on 19 Aug 1812 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Putman
“ I do hereby certify that no Deed has been completed in this Office in the name of Henry Putnam or Putman for Lot No 17 & ½ of 18 in the 13 Concession of Blenheim [Signed] Wm Jarvis Secy” Added note of Surveyor General Thomas Ridout: “Henry Putman for his wife is located on Lot No 17 in the 13th Concession of Blenheim under the authority of a warrant of survey No 488 dated 11 October 1796. [Signed] T Ridout SG” Added note of John McGill IGPPA: “A Certificate stating the name of Mrs Putman and also the name of her father must be produced before the Mark of Priviledge can be given [Signed] John McGill IGPPA 20th Augt 1812” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6c]
Certificate of George Forsyth, J. P. dated at Niagara on 17 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Putman
“Henry Putman served Last War in Coll Butlers Rangers, had Three Children Born before the year 1789. [Signed Geo: Forsyth JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6e]
Certificate of John C. Stooks dated at York (Toronto) on 24 Aug 1812 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Putman
“Home District York pr} I John C Stooks of the Township of Vaughan, Farmer, do make oath that I have been well acquainted for thirty years past with Hannah Putman, now of the Township of Bertie, & wife of Henry Putman of the same place, and that she has ever been considered and known as the daughter of Jacob Anguish late of Butlers Rangers, who was regularly discharged at the peace in 1783—that he died about six months thereafter, at Niagara, & was there buried – Sworn before me at York this 24 day of August 1812. [Signed] Thos Ridout J. P. [Signed] John C Stooks” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6f]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Magdalen Ellsworth of the Township of Bertie [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“Humbly Sheweth: That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Frederick Anger of the Township of Bertie an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist; is married to Charles Ellsworth and has never had any Lands, or Order for Lands, from the Crown—Therefore, Humbly Prays that your Excellency will be pleased to Grant her Two Hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown, and permit [blank] to be her Agent to Locate the same, and take out the Deed when completed—And Your Petitioner, as in duty bound, will ever Pray. [Signed] Magdalen Elsworth” Read in the Executive Council on 4 Apr 1833 and ordered recommended [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “E” Bundle 18, Petition Number 3]
Deposition of James Muirhead dated 24 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Magdalen Ellsworth
“District of Niagara. To Wit:} Magdalen Ellsworth The above Petitioner maketh oath and saith that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the above Petition, and has never had any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace of Niagara this 24th Day of March 1833} [Signed] Magdalen Elsworth. And I do hereby Certify that the above was read over and explained to Deponent, and that she seemed perfectly to understand the same. [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman”
Certificate of Josiah Bearss attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Magdalen Ellsworth
“District of Niagara. To Wit:} I do Certify that Magdalen Ellsworth the above named Petitioner is the Person she describes herself to be in the above Petition, and has never had any Lands or Order for Lands, from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief.” Josiah Bearss made his mark.
Deposition of James Muirhead and Charles Richardson dated on 26 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Magdalen Ellsworth
District of Niagara.} Wit. James Muirhead – Esquire, Chairman, and Charles Richardson, Esquire, Clerk of the Peace, do hereby Certify that Magdalen Ellsworth — who Personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this Day was recognized by the Magistrates to be the Daughter of Frederick Anger who retained his Loyalty during the late War, without aiding or assisting the Enemy. Dated this 26th day of March 1833. [Signed Charles Richardson Clerk of the Peace [Signed J. Muirhead [Chairman]”
Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Anger dated on 13 Apr 1824
“Humbly Sheweth, That your petitioner is the daughter of Francis Elsworth of the Township of Bertie an enrolled U. E. Loyalist was married to William Anger of the Township of Bertie deceased and has never had any lands, or order for lands, from the Crown. Therefore humbly prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant her two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown. And permit Jacob Fretz of Bertie to be her agent to locate the same, and take out the Deed when registered. And your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” Margaret Anger made her mark. Received at Government House on 24 Mar 1825. Read in Council on 25 May 1825and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 48]
Deposition of William Crooks dated 13 Apr 1824 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Anger
“District of Niagara} Margaret Anger maketh oath that she is the person she describes herself to be in the above petition; is married, and has never had any lands, or order for lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this 13th day of April 1824 [Signed] W. Crooks Chairman” Margaret Anger made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 48]
Certificate of Ralph Clench attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Anger
“District of Niagara} I do certify that Margaret Anger the above named petitioner, is the person she describes herself to be in the above petition, and has never had any lands, or order for lands from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 121]
Certificate of William Crooks and Ralfe Clench dated 13 Apr 1824 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Anger
District of Niagara} We William Crooks Esquire, Chairman, and Ralfe Clench Esquire, Clerk of the Peace certify that Margaret Anger personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day, is recognized by the Magistrates, to be the daughter of Francis Elsworth who retained his loyalty during the late war, without aiding or assisting the enemy; that she is married to William Anger who was loyal during the late war. Dated at the Court House at Niagara, in the said District this 13th day of April 1824 W. Crooks Chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace [Signed]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 48]
Certificate of Jacob Fretz attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Anger
I Certify that the Petitioner Margaret Anger and her husband William Anger remain in the Township of Bertie and were both alive a few days last past – York 17 May 1825 [Signed] Jacob Fretz” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 48]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Anger of the Township of Bertie dated on 11 Apr 1826
“Humbly Sheweth, That your petitioner is the daughter of Francis Elsworth of the Township of Bertie, an enrolled U. E. Loyalist is married to Henry Anger of Bertie and has never had any lands, or order for lands, from the Crown. Therefore humbly prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant her two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown. And permit Andrew Mercer of York to be her agent to locate the same, and take out the Deed when registered. And your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” Sarah Anger made her mark. Received at Government House on 4 Jul 1826. Read in Council on 5 Jul 1826 and ordered recommended for 200 acres of land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 95]
Deposition of J. B. Clench dated 11Apr 1826 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Anger
“District of Niagara} Sarah Anger maketh oath that she is the person she describes herself to be in the above petition; is married, and has never had any lands, or order for lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this 1th day of April 1826 [Signed] J. B. Clench Chairman” Sarah Anger made her mark [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 17, Petition Number 45]
Certificate of Ralfe Clenche attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Anger
“District of Niagara} I do certify that Sarah Anger the above named petitioner, is the person she describes herself to be in the above petition, and has never had any lands, or order for lands from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 95]
Certificate Joseph B. Clench and Ralfe Clench dated 11 Apr 1828 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Anger
District of Niagara} Joseph B. Clench Esquire, Chairman, and Ralfe Clench Esquire, Clerk of the Peace certify that Sarah Anger personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day, is recognized by the Magistrates, to be the daughter of Francis Elsworth who retained his loyalty during the late war, without aiding or assisting the enemy; that she was married to Henry Anger who was a Cripple and was loyal during the late war. Dated at the Court House at Niagara, in the said District this Eleventh day of April 1826 Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace [Signed] J. B. Clench Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 14, Petition Number 95]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Anguish dated at Bertie on 11 May 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Excellencys petitioner have been a Residenture In this province since the year one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight and have Drawn a Smal Moity of land Consisting of about fifty acres and as his family is Increasing your petitioner humbly requests that your Excellency will grant him an additional Quantity of Land according as your Excellencys good pleasure may think to grant, as I have a wife and four Children and small place I now Occupy is not Sufficient for the Support of my Smal family. My father Served in the Corps Commanded by Colonel John Butler During the war and Likewise My wifes Father in the Same Corps In the Station of a Serjant and as I hope your Excellency will take my Case Into Consideration and Grant my request, which I will be for Ever In duty bound to pray—I humbly pray that my request may be Considered which if not I must Certainly Suffer as the Smal Quantity of Land I possess is Not Sufficient for my Family. [Signed] Henry Anguish” Read in the Executive Council on 12 May 1796. Ordered two hundred acres for his wife, the Daughter of a Loyalist and two hundred acres for himself. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 27]
Mentioned in a Report dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 30 Dec 1799
“Sir Presuming whenever any difficulty may appear in this Office so that it cannot of itself act with the precision which is requisite – that it should respectfully submit the same to His Excellency in Council – We therefore Sir beg leave to enclose a Land Board Certificate of the late District of Nassau issued to Philip Wintermute the 3d May 1791 for 200 acres of Land, & assigned the same day by Mr Jones the Dy Surveyor for the Lots No 8 & 9 in the first Concession of the Township of Fort Erie (now Bertie) – underneath which is a certificate of W B Sheehan Clerk of the Land Board in those words “these two Lots are to be equally divided between Philip Wintermute, John Powell Esqr & Henry Anguish, who are to have one third each” – On the back of the Certificate are the following words in the Handwriting of the actg Surveyr General “Query, how to be divided” and afterwards in the same hand—Henry Anguish South part, Philip Wintermute – the middle, John Powell – the north part” Agreeably to which partition the said Lots were described by the ag Surveyr General some time in the Summer or Spring of 1797 – and sent to the Attorney Generals Office under Descriptions No 5971 – 5972 – 5973—This morning the above mentioned certificate has been sent to this office by the Atty General with the followg indorsement— “The Surveyor General is requested to prepare a Description of the within Lots entire – if the other parties have any interest, they must seek their remedy agst Mr Wintermute”—We pray you will therefore be pleased to lay the same before the Honble the Council—and are Sir Your most obedt Servant for the ag. Surr General [Signed] Chewett & Ridout [To] J. Small Esqr CEC” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Jan 1800 and read in Council on 21 Jan 1800. Ordered recommended that the deed for the two lots issue to Wintermute. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 56c]
Land Board Certificate issued to Philip Wintermute dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Philip Wintermute having on the 3d day of May 1791 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of No Fort Erie in the District of Nassau We have examined into his loyalty and character and find him duly qualified to receive a single Lot of about two hundred Acres, the oath of fidelity and allegiance directed by law having this day been administered to him by the board, in conformity to the fourth article of the Rules and Regulations aforementioned. Given at the Board at Nassau this 3d day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety one To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] J. Butler, R. Hamilton, B. Pawling, John Burch, John Warren” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Philip Wintermute the Lot No 8 & 9 in 1st Concessn in the Township of No Fort Erie in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres Forty Chains by fifty.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 56]
Notation of Walter B. Sheehan, Clerk on the Land Board Certificate of Philip Wintermute
“These two Lots are to be Equally divided between Philip Wintermute, John Powel Esqr & Henry Anguish, who are to have one third each – By the Board. [Signed] W. B. Sheehan Clk” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 56]
Notation on the reverse of the Land Board Certificate of Philip Wintermute
“Query how to be divided” “Henry Anguish South part, Philip Wintermute the middle, John Powel the north part” “The Surveyor is requested to prepare a description of the within lots, entire – If the other parties have any contest they must seek their remedy agt Mr Wintermute [Signed] J White AG Decr 30 1799” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 56b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Anguish dated at Niagara on 6 Sep 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Petition of Jacob Anguish, son of Jacob Anguish Senr late of Butlers Rangers, Respectfully shews That your Petitioner has never received any Lands. That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and subscribed the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Honor, would be pleased to grant him two hundred acres upon the terms and conditions expressed in his Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, to your Honor in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. I do hereby certify that Jacob Anguish applied personally to me for the above Petition [Signed] T Ridout, JP.” Read in the Executive Council on 8 Oct. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before and petitioner is of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1]
Certificate of John McGill, J. G. P. P. A. dated on 31 May 1805 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Anguish
“Jacob Anguish Junr Son of Jacob Anguish Senr is priviledged for One Deed as S. U. E. [Signed] John McGill” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Mulynox of the Township of Stamford dated at Niagara on 11 Jul 1796
“Respectfully shews – That your Petitioner is married to Anne, Daughter of Charles Antol – late of the 1st Battn of His Majesty’s 60th Regt of Foot – and discharged therefrom by Col. Harris- that presuming she is entitled to 200 acres of Land – prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him the same in his wife’s right and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray-” [Unsigned] Added notation of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: I do hereby that William Mulynex personally applied to me for the above Petition [Signed] T Ridout N. P. Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Oct 1796. Ordered no right unless proof of the Father being a U E Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 119]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Oliver Arnold dated at Niagara on 4 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form]
“Oliver Arnold late of Butlers Rangers now residing in the Midland District & has been there upwards of Seven years—Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner has never received any Land—(but has hitherto lived on a rented Lot in the Township of Fredericksburg. That your petitioner is settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him as a discharged Ranger 300 acres of land. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Jun 1796. Ordered recommended to be made three hundred acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Jun 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Oliver Arnold
“I do hereby [certify] that Oliver Arnold served as a Private Soldier in a Corps of Rangers Commanded by Lieut Colo John Butler during the late War in America [Signed] P. Ball J. P. & Lieut late Butlers Rangers Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 7a]
Transfer from Peter Arter to Samuel Street Sr. dated on 25 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street
“Know all Men by these presents that I Peter Arter of Bertie in the Home District and Province of Upper Canada, am held and firmly bound unto Samuel Street Senior of Willoughby in the District and Province aforesaid in the sum of One Hundred pounds lawful Money of said Province to be paid unto the said Samuel Street or his certain attorney Executors administrators or assigns to which payment well and truly to be made, I bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents, sealed with my seal and dated the Twenty Fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Ninety seven, and in the Thirty Seventh of his Majestys reign. The Conditions of this obligation is such that if the above bounden Peter Arter or his heirs shall well and truly give and confirm unto the said Samuel Street, his heirs & assigns (within Three Months from the date hereof, or whenever I the said Peter Arter shall Afterwards be thereunto required) a good and indefensable title to Two Hundred acres of Land granted unto him the said Peter Arter by our Sovereign Lord the King, within the said Province as per Warrant from the Honbe the Executive Council, bearing date the seventeenth day of March one Thousand seven hundred & Ninety Seven, – and which Two Hundred acres of Land to be by him the said Samuel Street located; – and also shall and will untill such title as above mentioned be made and executed, permit and suffer the said Samuel Street his heirs & assigns peaceably and quietly to have, hold, occupy, possess and enjoy the same with out any interruption, disturbance or denial whatsoever by him the said Peter Arter his heirs, executors and administrators or any other person claiming by, from or under him, them or any of them or by their means, right, Title of procurement or pay unto the said Samuel Street the sum of one Hundred pounds of lawful Money, then this obligation to be void and of no effect, else to remain in full force and Virtue—Signed Sealed & Delivered in presence of} [Signed] John Warran, Joshua Fairbanks” Peter Arter made his mark. Cover page: “Peter Arter to Samuel Street} Bond for 200 acres To Lie over for the Lots 13 & 14 – 4th Concession of Willoughby” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Jul 1798. Ordered transfer permitted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16g]
Receipt from Peter Arter to Samuel Street dated on 25 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street
“Recd the Twenty Fifth day of April one Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety seven of, and from the within named Saml Street thirty Pounds lawful Money of the province being in full Consideration of the within Two Hundred acres of Land sold by me to him – I say received by me—Witness Joshua Fairbanks” Peter Arter made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16h]
Power of Attorney from Peter Arter dated on 25 Apr 1797 to Samuel Street attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street
“Know all Men by these presents that I Peter Arter of the Township of Bertie in the Home District & Province of Upper Canada, have constituted and appointed and by these presents do constitute & appoint Samuel Street Senr of Willoughby, in the District & Province aforesaid, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to ask, demand and receive of, & from the Secretary of the Province aforesaid, or from whomsoever the issuing of Deeds for Lands doth belong – all and every such patent or Title Deed that shall or may issue in the name of me the said Peter Arter for Two Hundred acres of Land, granted to me the said Peter Arter by the Honble, the Executive Council as per their warrant, bearing date the Seventeenth day of March last past, – & upon receipt thereof acquittances and other sufficient discharges, for me and in my name to make, seal deliver, and to do all other acts and things necessary and requisite to be done concerning the premises, as fully in every respect as I myself might or could do, were I personally present – Hereby Ratifying and confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do in the Premises by Virtue of these presents – In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Seal at Bertie this Twenty Fifth day of April in the Thirty seventh year of our Sovereign Lord the King, & in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred & Ninety Seven – Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of – [Signed] John Warran, Joshua Fairbanks” Peter Arter made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16j]
Named in a schedule of lands transferred to Samuel Street dated on 5 Jul 1798 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
[Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16a]
Peter Arter 200 acres in Willoughby
Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Arthur dated at Newark on 15 Mar 1797
“That your petitioner was regularly educated to the christian ministry according to the constitution and order of the church of Scotland, and at an early period of life, ordained to the ministerial office and the pastoral charge of a congregation in that country—that he had for some time, the direction of a respectable Academy in the suburbs of London—that having only three children, and two of them having emigrated to America, he has employed in traveling, and, during his travels, he has consigned and uniformly avowed himself a British subject—that he had advantageous offers in the American states, but his attachment to the British constitution and Hanoverian Family determined him to come into this province, in which he resolves to settle, intending, as soon as the season will permit, to bring his children into it—With this view he is now providing situations for them; particularly his oldest son, who intends to carry on the Brewing business in this place—That having been informed that settlers in this province receive such proportions of the waste lands of the crown as your Honours judge adequate to their respective characters and merit, your petitioner begs leave to solicit such a quantity of those lands as to the wisdom of the Honourable Council shall seem most fit, and your petitioner as in duty bound, shall ever pray [Signed] Michael Arthur” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 1200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 26]
Certificate of William Dickson attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Arthur dated at Newark on 15 Mar 1797
“I do hereby Certify that on this fourteenth day of February 1797, The Reverend Mr Michael Arthur of Newark personally Came before me William Dickson Esquire, One of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District and took the Oath of Allegiance & Signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 26]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Forrester, Benjamin Ashton and James Brown dated at Willoughby on 26 Dec 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Pettitioners (Labouring men having been near a Year in this Province, taken the oath of Allegiance, and signed the Declaration are desirous of becoming Settlers—and pray that your Honour will be pleased to Grant them each such portion of His Majestys bounty in Land as your Honour thinks meet—And Your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c” Benjn Ashton, James Brown and Robt Forrester made their marks. Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Dec 1796 and read in Council on 27 Feb 1797. Ordered being deserters from the United States their petitions rejected but open to further application and the Clerk of the Council directed to signify to the Surveyor General that the petitioners should not be admitted as settlers in any of the appropriated Townships. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 2, Petition Number 58]
Certificate of Benjamin Ashton dated at Willoughby on 21 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Forrester, Benjamin Ashton and James Brown
“I Benjamin Ashton do solemnly and sincerely swear that I will bear faithful and true Allegiance to his Majesty King George so help me God. Sworn before me Willoughby 21st Decr 1796” [Unsigned] Benjn Ashton made his mark. Added declaration of Benjamin Ashton: I Benjamin Ashton do promise and declare that I will maintain and defend to the utmost of my power the Authority of the King in his Parliament as the Supreme legislature of this Province. Willoughby 21 Decr 1796.” Benjn Ashton made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 2, Petition Number 58b]
Certificate of Samuel Street J. P. dated at Willoughby on 22 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Forrester, Benjamin Ashton and James Brown
“Robert Forrester, Benjamin Ashton, and James Brown, have been some time in my employ, during which they have behaved themselves with Sobriety and Industry—Given under my hand, Willoughby 22nd Decr 1796 [Signed] Samuel Street J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 2, Petition Number 58d]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Clarissa Ann Atkinson of the Township of Humberstone dated 24 Jan 1832
“Humbly Sheweth, That your petitioner is the daughter of Francis Elsworth late of the Township of Bertie, deceased an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist was married to Thomas Adkinson (sic) and has never had any lands, or order for lands, from the Crown. Therefore humbly prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant her two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown. And permit Benjamin Cutler to be her agent to locate the same, and take out the Deed when registered. And your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” [Signed] Clarissa Ann Adkinson (sic). Received at Government House on 4 Sep 1832. Read in Council on 6 Sep 1832 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 17, Petition Number 45]
Deposition of James Muirhead attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Clarissa Ann Atkinson
“District of Niagara} Clarissa Ann Adkinson (sic) maketh oath that she is the person she describes herself to be in the above petition; is married, and has never had any lands, or order for lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this 24th day of January 1832 [Signed] J. Muirhead [Signed] Clarissa Ann Adkinson.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 17, Petition Number 45]
Certificate of Daniel Kunisly attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Clarissa Ann Atkinson
“District of Niagara} I do certify that Clarissa Ann Adkinson (sic) the above named petitioner, is the person she describes herself to be in the above petition, and has never had any lands, or order for lands from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief [Signed] Daniel Kunisley” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 17, Petition Number 45]
Certificate James Muirhead and Charles Richardson attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Clarissa Ann Atkinson
District of Niagara} James Muirhead Esquire, Chairman, and Charles Richardson Esquire, Clerk of the Peace certify that Clarissa Ann Adkinson personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day, is recognized by the Magistrates, to be the daughter of Francis Elsworth who retained his loyalty during the late war, without aiding or assisting the enemy; that she was married to George Foster who was a Cripple and was loyal during the late war. Dated at the Court House at Niagara, in the said District this 24th day of January 1832 Charles Richardson, Clerk of the Peace [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 17, Petition Number 45]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Augustine Junior of the Township of Humberstone in the District of Niagara yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 6 Nov 1809
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is desirous to obtain a Grant of Two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown that he has taken the Oath of Allegiance (as will appear by the accompanying Certificate) has never Received any Land, or order for Land from the Crown, and is desirous to Occupy and improve a vacant Lot; that he is prepared to pay within three Days from the date of the Order in Council into the Hands of His Majestys Receiver General of this Province, as well the whole of the fees allowed by His Majesty to be charged on the Patent that is to issue, as the fees of Survey. And your Petitioner will within the same Period produce to the Clerk of Executive Council the Receiver Generals Receipt for such fees. Wherefore your petitioner prays that your Excellency may be pleased to Grant him Two Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, Under the Regulations of the 9th January 1804, Acted upon the 6th July following and your Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] John Augustine” Also signed by the petition scribe L. Baynes. Received at the Lieutenant Governors Office at York on 7 Nov 1809. Referred to the Executive Council by order of the Lieutenant Governor. Received by the Executive Council on 7 Nov 1809. No order recorded on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 22]
Certificate of John Warren Senior J. P. dated on 28 Oct 1809 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Augustine
“I Certify that John Augustine has taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, this 28th day of October in the year of our Lord 1809—[Signed] John Warren Senr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 22]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Paul Averill dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 May 1795
“humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner desirous of becoming an Inhabitant of the Town of Newark Pray yr Excellency will grant him Lot No 163 in the said Town that he may settle on the same, & yr Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever Pray—[Signed] Paul Averill” Ordered granted by the Executive council on 18 Jun 1795. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 26]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Paul Averill dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 5 Jul 1795. Petition very light and hard to read.
“The Subscriber have brought forth a petition for certain allotment of Land wishing your Excellency would allow him as much as is Convenient for Him to do—Considering him as an inhabitant of this place [……] wishes to [……..] [every kind] of M[…..]ing business to settle the Country and who has [….] in with Several tradesmen to Come in the place to Settle and same are only waiting for him to send them word to know what encouragement is given to those that come in the place, and everything [I] have done to […..] Loyalty and every person in this place knows […..] Township and [….] to the [……..] [Signed] Paul Averill” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Aug. Recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 13]
Certificate dated on 11 Aug 1795 attesting to the character of Paul Averill appended to the petition of Paul Averill
“We the subscribers have been Acquainted with Mr Paul Averill upwards Two years during which time he has conducted himself as an industrious & honest Mechanic and have every reason to believe that he is an inoffensive Man and good Citizen—given under our hands this 11th August 1795—[Signed] James Russell, Benjn Robinson, Thos Campbell, John Jones, James Clendenin, Minar Bradt, Peter Caine, Martin McClellan, Jno Hewitt, Gorge Bradshaw, Samuel Marther, E Whithery, A Vrooman, A McDonald, John McEwan, Wm White, Willm Fitzwilliam, Justus Allin, John McCall, Thomas McMicking, James Field, Charles Field, Benjn Smith, Edwd McMichael, George Young Chorkt, John Willson Junior, William Dunbar, Isaac Swayze, Saml Shepard, John Collins, Thomas Brown” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 13a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Paul Averill dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 May 1797
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner has been upwards of four years in the Province—that he has a wife and four Children, has taken the oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration—and that he has received an order of the Honbe Council for 200 acres of Land—That your Petitioner was in the year 1793 duly authorised by Mr Andrew Pierce (to whom, and his associates sundry tracts of Land in this Province were approportioned for Settlement) to place Settlers in the Township of Townsend, in the manner authorised by Government which power was confirmed by your Honor—and the said Mr Pierce promised to your Petitioner, in compensation for his trouble, and in performing his engagements of placing or procuring a certain number of settlers for the aforesaid Township—a tract of Land therein equal to 800 acres—That your Petitioner has in conformity to his aforesaid Engagement & permission, recommended & Placed upwards of forty Settlers in the said Township and has also built houses, and made considerable improvements on Lot No 9 in the 8 Concession thereof—and has also been at great expense and trouble, in purchasing millstones & mill Irons—in order to erect a mill on certain Lots upon which his name has been inserted—That your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your honor would be pleased to grant him Lot No 9 in the 8th Concess. under the order of Council for 200 acres, not yet located—and to confirm him in the recommendation and promise of Mr Pierce for the additional 800 acres, which tho’ beyond the authority of Mr Pierce to do, yet your Petitioner hopes your Honor will, in consequence of his Expence and trouble be pleased to confirm. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Paul Averill” Appended note of Robert Hamilton: “That Paul Averil has made Improvements in the Township of Townsend at a very Considerable Expence particularly in Building a Saw Mill & in preparation for building a Grist Mill is Certified by [Signed] R. Hamilton JP” Received in the Executive Council Office on 8 May 1797. “Seneca Rollin who at the Council office 21 Jun 1799 & pled a Petition Relative to Lot No 6 in 8 Concession and prays a Deed may not issue to Paul Averill till a further hearing [Signed] Seneca Rollin.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 1, Petition Number 7]
Mentioned in the deposition of Benaiah Williams and Anthony Upper certified by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith, J. P. on 23 Mar 1797
“Personally appeared before me D W Smith Esqr one of his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace—Benaiah Williams & Anthony Upper, who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of almighty God—deposed, that they received from Paul Averill, two recommendations annexed, & having informed the Said Paul Averill that they had received Lands before, in the Province, he said it was of no consequence, & took one Dollar from them & each of them, informing them that his Recommendation was good, notwithstanding they had other Grants in the Province—Sworn before me this 23 day of March 1797 [Signed] D W Smith JP [Signed] Benaiah Williams, Anthony Upper” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 86]
Certificate of Paul Averill dated 6 Feb 1797 given to Benaiah Williams
“Newark february 6th 1797 I do recomend as a settler in the township of townsen [sic] Benagaih Williams this from [signed] paul Averill Agent for Andrew perce and Asosiates to David Wm Smith Esq. Sirveir General—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 86a]
Certificate of Paul Averill dated 6 Feb 1797 given to Anthony Upper
“Newark february the 6th 1797 I do Recomend as a settler in the township of townsen [sic] Anthony Upper this from [signed] paul Averill Agent for Andrew perce and Asosiates to David Wm Smith Esq. Sirveir General—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 86b]
Order of the Executive Council dated 27 Mar 1797
“The acceptance of Averill’s Recommendations to be Suspended at the Surveyor Genls Office – & he Summoned to appear at the Council Office next Friday to shew why they should not be refused altogether” “Read 31 March 1797 It appearing to the Board that Paul Avril has abused the Trust reposed in him, Ordered that no Recommendations of his that be received in future – nor the Recommendations of any other Person in the name of Andrew Peirce. Initialled P. R.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 86b]
Memoranda of Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 attached to the Townsend Report
“By the Instrument between Andrew Pierce and Paul Averill upon which to your Honor permitted the latter to recommend Settlers in Townsend, Mr Pierce engaged to give Paul
Averill Eight Hundred acres of Land on certain conditions in case he put on Six actual Settlers in the Township. In the anticipation of obtaining which Paul Averill in his original memorandum sets his name opposite to the numbers in the margin hereof – vizt – 7. 7 & 8, 6. 7 & 8, 9.8 being 5 Lots – or 1000 acres reckoning 200 acres granted to him by order of Council the 12th August 1796 in addition to the above 800 acres—This last Lot it is reported was taken up by one of the Omsteds under Mr Pierces authority and sold to John Muckle with Omsteds improvements for valuable consideration. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Paul Averill and Job Slaght, of Townsend dated at York (Toronto) on 12 Aug 1800
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner Paul Averill received the annexed order for 200 acres, & located thereupon the Lot No 9 – in the 8th Concession of Townsend, which he disposed of to your Excellency’s other Petitioner Job Slaght, in May 1797 – for the Sum of Eighty one Pounds five Shillings, Province Currency which sum he has received – and that the said Job Slaght has since cleared about 35 acres on the aforesaid Lot and erected Buildings, whereon he resides, with his family—Your Petitioners therefore humbly pray Your Excellency, that a Patent may issue in the name of the said Job Slaght, for the aforesaid Lot on his paying the accustomed fees, and your Petitioners as in Duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Paul Averill, Job Slaght” Marginal note: £31.5/ Pro Cy £130 NYC” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Aug 1800. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 17]