The Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Boyd dated at 12 Mile Creek on 9 Feb 1797
“humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner emigrated from Ireland the Land of his nativity in the year 1791 and shortly after his Arival on the Continent came to this Province from a Desire of continuing his Majestie’s Subject under whose Protection and Government he had been brought up, as well as the Hopes he had conceived of drawing Land in this Country agreeable to the Royal Grant. These Motives induced shortly after his arrival in the U. States to come to this Province where he has been these five Years last past. And not yet having applied for or received any Land begs that the Honourable Board will take the Prayer of this Petition into Examination and Discussion and grant him such a Quantity of Land as they may think proper which if it seem good unto them he prays may be at Long point. And your Petitioner shall ever pray. [Signed] Samuel Boyd” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 22 Dec. Ordered to lie over for the new regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle “Miscellaneous.” Petition Number 36]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Boyd dated at Twelve Mile Creek 3 Sep 1796
“humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner emigrated form Ireland the land of his Nativity in the year 1790 and shortly after his Arrival on the Continent came to this Province from a Desire of continuing as formerly his Majesties Subject, as well as from the Hopes of partaking of the Benefits granted to his Majesties Subjects in this Country, where he has resided these five years last past—And not having yet applied for any Land begs that the Honourable Board will take this Petition into Consideration and Discussion and grant him such a Quantity of Land as they may think proper: which if it may seem good unto them he begs may be at Long point—And your Petitioner shall ever pray [Signed] Saml Boyd” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 4 Apr 1797. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 111]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Bradshaw dated at Niagara on 22 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of George Bradshaw—Blacksmith (Quaker) Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1788 with his Family consisting of a wife & three children (has now six children)—and never received any Land, excepting a Lot in the Town of Newark which he has improved—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 is ready to make the affirmation, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him & family 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 on 25 May 1796 and read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres for himself. Read in Council again on 25 Feb 1797 and the certificate produced. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as family lands. Certificate wanted for family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 132]
Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Bradshaw
“I do hereby certify that George Bradshaw came into the Province of Upper Canada in the year 1788 with a wife and three children—[Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 132a]
Another Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Bradshaw
“This is to certify that the Bearer George Bradshaw Quaker, has taken the affirmation & being true & faithfull to his Majesty King George the third, at Niagara this 23rd Day of May 1796—[Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 132a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of George Bradshaw, Blacksmith read in the Executive Council on 9 May 1797
“Humbly shews—That he has long lived upon Lot No 68 in town but has nothing yet to shew for it—therefore prays your Honor to order a warrant for the same, he never having received a lot in Newark—& in duty bound he will pray [Signed] George Bradshaw” Read in the Executive Council on 9 May 1797. Ordered recommended for Lot No 68 in Newark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 118
Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Bradshaw (signed by George Bradshaw) dated at Niagara on 27 Feb 1797
“Respectfully Sheweth—That your petitioner being the Daughter of John Hill a Loyalist and wife to George Bradshaw Blacksmith resident in the Town of Newark prays your Honor would be pleased to allow her such grant of Land as your Honor may think meet, and Your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] George Bradshaw [sic]” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres to Margaret Bradshaw the daughter of a Loyalist if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Bradshaw
“I do hereby Certify that Margaret, the Wife of George Bradshaw is the Daughter of John Hill senior, a Loyalist U. E. [Signed] P. Ball J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Adrian Bradt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialist has been resident in this Province for ten years past. That your Memorialist has hitherto wrought on a farm, the property of his Brother in Law. That as yet has received no grant of Land from His Majesty. That your Memorialist is married to the Daughter of a late Soldier, who served his Majesty last war in america, and that he has five Children. Your Memorialist therefore trusts in the Bounty of your Excellency, in granting him Six Hundred and fifty acres viz. 200 acres for himself, 200 for his Wife U. E. and 250 for his five Children and your Memorialist as in duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] Adrin [sic] Bradt” Read by the Executive Council on 14 Aug. Recommended for 100 acres in addition to the 100 acres he has taken up—not entitled to family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 86]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Adrian Bradt dated on 3 Mar 1796
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner has resided in this Settlement for Twelve years and as a Settler has received Two Hundred acres of land; That your Petitioner is married to the Daughter of Isaac Folluck an old Ranger and an U. E. That your Petitioner has a very large family Consisting of Six Children Two of whom were Born previous to the year 1789—Your Petitioner therefore Humbly solicits your Honor to Grant him Two Hundred acres for his Wife, and fifty for each of the Two Children born before 1789 and as in Duty Bound your Petitioner will ever Pray—” Adrian Bradt made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered the requisite certificates wanting—Ordered 200 acres to Sophia Bradt the daughter of a Loyalist if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 141]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adrian Bradt
“Adrian Bradt is married to Sophia Folick daughter of Isaac Folick who served in Butlers Rangers, the late American war. [Signed] R Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 141a]
Certificate of William Dickson J. P. dated on 13 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Bradt
“I do hereby Certify that Christian Bradt had 2 children born before 1789 at Niagara, as also Adrian Bradt had Two born before that time—[Signed] William Dickson JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 144a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Adrian Bradt of Grantham dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 13 Mar 1797
“Humbly shews—That your Petitioner has been 12 years in the Province and has received 200 acres of Land whereon he Lives—That your Petitioner has been married nearly 12 years and has Six Children two of whom were born before the year 1789—That having never received any family Lands, which he presumes from his early settlement he may be entitled to, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 150 acres as family Lands—and as in Duty bound will ever pray—” Adrian Bradt made his mark witnessed by T Ridout N.P. and B Pawling J.P. Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Mar 1797. Ordered certificate wanting. Read in Council on 24 Mar. Ordered 150 acres for family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 136]
Certificate of William Dickson dated on 24 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adrian Bradt attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adrian Bradt
“Whilst Resident at the Twelve Mile Creek I knew Adrian Bradt, in the year 1789, and I overly believe the said Bradt to have had Two children Born before that period. [Signed] William Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 136a]
Another Certificate of William Dickson dated on 24 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adrian Bradt
“Personally Came Before me Richard Haines who being sworn, made Oath that Adrian Bradt was married, and had Two Children born previous to the year 1789—Sworn Before me this 24th March 1797 [Signed] William Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 136b]
Mentioned in the certificate of Ralfe Clench dated 12 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Albert Hainer
“Albert Hainer, Richard Hainer, old Soldiers, and Christian Bradt & Adrian Bradt, —who have come into the British Government since the year 1783 are all married to the daughters of Isaac Volik who served during the late American War in Butlers Rangers [Signed] R Clench Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 111a]
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.
Adrian Bradt – discharged Soldier 350 acres in Blenheim Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Bradt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 28 Jun 1795.
“Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialist served during the late War, as a Captain in the Corps of Rangers Commanded by Colonel John Butler. That ever Since Your Memorealist has resided in this District and as yet taken up only Eight Hundred acres of Land. Your Memorealist therefore Prays that your Excellency will grant him the remainder Two Thousand Two Hundred acres the quantity usualy granted to reduced Captains and Your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever Pray. [Signed] Andw Bradt.” The Executive Council received the petition of Andrew Bradt late Captain in Col. Butlers Corps praying grant of the remainder of his allowances of Land 2200. Recommended to be granted & referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 14]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Bradt late Captain in Butlers Rangers dated at Niagara on 6 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is married to Rachel daughter of John Ryckman a Loyalist U. E. & prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 Acres—His Majestys Bounty to persons of her Description and your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray—[Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “I do hereby certify that Capt Andrew Bradt applied personally to me for the above Petition [Signed] T Ridout N. P. Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered 200 acres in right of his wife the daughter of a Loyalist if not granted before on producing to the Surveyor General the required certificate. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 59]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Bradt, Lieutenant Colonel in the Lincoln Militia dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 14 Mar 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner being desirous to occupy and improve a Lot in the Town of Newark—and having never received one prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him a Lot therein—And as in Duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Andw Bradt” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 13 Mar 1797 [sic]. Ordered a Lot in the Town of Newark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 139]
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.
Capt Andrew Bradt U E – 2145 acres in Ancaster Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Aaron Bradt [sic: signed Arent] read in the Executive Council on 29 Jun 1793
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner is settled on part of the Lands reserved for the use of Government and has some improvement thereon—as these lands your Petitioner is informed are to be laid out into Parcels or Town Parks, Your Petitioner therefore Humbly Prays that your Excellency will be pleased to allow him the one on which he now lives and should that not take in the whole of his improvement, that your Excellency would be pleased to allow his Grandson to take one adjoining subject to such rules and regulations as your Excellency in your wisdom may see fit. And Your Memorialist will as in duty bound Ever Pray. [Signed] Arent Bradt.” Sent by Major Littlehales on 24 Jun 1793, Received at the Executive Council Office and read in Council on 29 Jun 1793. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 59]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Arent Bradt read in Council on 4 Nov 1794
“That your Petitioner during the whole late American War, was a Captain in the Militia commanded by Sir John Johnson. That he suffered a long Imprisonment in the American States, and after the Cessation of Arms his estates were sold for near a thousand pounds, of which the Americans were pleased to allow him only £120, most of which he lost by [….] & oppressive Usage before he arrived in Canada. That Sir John Johnson promised to befriend your Petitioner in consideration of his Loyalty, Sufferings and Losses but never once was of the least Service to him owing as he humbly conceives to his having too much to look after of his own. The petitioner expected a Lot of one hundred acres adjoining the place where he now lives, but understands that by the late Regulations of the Council the greatest part of them, is otherwise disposed of. Your petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency would grant him such a Quantity of land, as in your wisdom you shall think proper and as in Duty bound he will ever pray &c. [Signed] Arent Bradt” The Executive Council ordered that his improvement be granted. Read 4 Nov 1794. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 24]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Arent Bradt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 May 1795
“That Your Petitioner was a Captain in the militia under the Command of Sir John Johnson, Bart and has only received about one hundred acres of Land. He humbly presumes himself entitled to the quantity allowed to Captains, having been employed in service of Trust and confidence in the execution of which he was made prisoner— therefore prays that in part thereof he may be located in the Lots No. 29, 30, half of 32—and Lot 33—in the third Concession and No. 31, 32 and 33 in the fourth Concession of the Township of Ancaster and the remainder in any unlocated part of the Province. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Arent Bradt.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 May 1795 and read in Council 3 Jul. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 10]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Arent Bradt, in behalf of his grandson Cornelius Ryckman Junior dated at Niagara on 6 Jun 1796
“Humbly sheweth That the Late Land Board of this (the Home Dist) District, granted to Cornelius Ryckman Senior 200 acres of Land & 100 acres to his Family—which have been located in the Township of Barton—That the said Corns Ryckman hath long since deserted his wife & son, who have been, and are supported by your Petitioner—who desirous that the sd 100 acres may be secured to Cornelius Ryckman Junr his grandson—prays your Excellency would be pleased to confirm the same to him & your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray” [Unsigned] Read in Council on 14 Jul. Ordered the Committee want further information. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6]
Mentioned in the 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 Nd 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 Arent Butler Bradt son of Captain Andrew Bradt of Louth
“That your Petitioner is the Son of Andrew Bradt of the said Township of Louth a U. E. Loyalist that he is of the full Age of Twenty One years, and has never received ant Land, or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency may be pleased to grant him Two Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, And permit Thomas Hamilton of the Town of York Gentleman, to be his Agent to locate the same, and take out the Deed when completed; And your Petitioner will ever pray. — Niagara 26th June 1809.” Arent Butler Bradt made his mark. Received in the Executive Council Office on 5 Jul 1809 and read in Council on 25 Jul 1809. Ordered recommended for a grant of two hundred acres of land as the son of a UE Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 9, Petition Number 62]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Bradt received and read by the Executive Council on 17 Aug 1795
Humbly Sheweth That your Peitioner came into this Settlement in the year 1785, is married to the daughter of Isaac White an old Ranger, your Petitioner has by this marriage five children—has located one hundred acres of land—Your Petitioner therefore humbly Prays that his situation may be taken into Consideration and that one hundred acres may be granted him for himself, and that the accustomed allowance may be made for his wife & Children & Your Petitioner will Ever Pray. [Signed] Christian Bradt” Petition received and read by the Executive Council on 17 Aug 1795. Recommended for 100 acres in addition & when he produces the required certificate of his wife being the daughter of a Loyalist 200 acres more for her. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 62]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Bradt received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner has been resident in this Country for 12 yers. Has as yet Drawn only One Hundred acres in his own Right; & his wife the Daughter of a Loyalist having Drawn 200—That your Petitioner has Two Children born before the year 1789—Therefore Prays Your Honor would grant Your Petitioner One Hundred in addition for himself and One Hundred in right of Two Children and as in Duty Bound Your Petitioner will Ever Pray” Christian Bradt made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 100 acres in addition if petitioner has not received more than one hundred—and 100 acres as family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 144]
Certificate of William Dickson J. P. dated on 13 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Bradt
“I do hereby Certify that Christian Bradt had 2 children born before 1789 at Niagara, as also Adrian Bradt had Two born before that time—[Signed] William Dickson JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 144a]
Mentioned in the certificate of Ralfe Clench dated 12 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Albert Hainer
“Albert Hainer, Richard Hainer, old Soldiers, and Christian Bradt & Adrian Bradt, —who have come into the British Government since the year 1783 are all married to the daughters of Isaac Volik who served during the late American War in Butlers Rangers [Signed] R Clench Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 111a]
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.
Christian Bradt – Discharged Soldier 200 acres in Burford Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117e]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Arent Bradt, in behalf of his grandson Cornelius Ryckman Junior dated at Niagara on 6 Jun 1796
“Humbly sheweth That the Late Land Board of this (the Home Dist) District, granted to Cornelius Ryckman Senior 200 acres of Land & 100 acres to his Family—which have been located in the Township of Barton—That the said Corns Ryckman hath long since deserted his wife & son, who have been, and are supported by your Petitioner—who desirous that the sd 100 acres may be secured to Cornelius Ryckman Junr his grandson—prays your Excellency would be pleased to confirm the same to him & your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray” [Unsigned] Read in Council on 14 Jul. Ordered the Committee want further information. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Eva Bradt, widow of the late Arent Bradt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Jan 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioners Husband came into the Province in the year 1785 with his Family, consisting of a wife and five children, two of whom had been in the Service and having never received any family Land, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant them unto her—And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Eva Bradt” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 25 Feb 1797. Ordered 300 acres as family lands if not already granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 154]
Certificate of James Muirhead, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Eva Bradt
“I do hereby Certify that the family of the Late Mr Arent Bradt consists of a wife and five Children all of which was in this province prior to the year 1786 [Signed] J Muirhead J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 154a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Bradt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Jul 1793
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner was a Lieutenant in Colonel Butlers Rangers & that he served in that Corps to the end of the war. That on the 12th day of March 1792 presented a Petition to the Land board of Nassau for part of the Lands promised him as a reduced Officer & on the same day he obtained from them, Certificates for eight hundred & Seventy Five Acres which Certificates are herewith produced. That your Petitioner understands these lands have now been surveyed a Second time, & laid out with Reserves of Two Sevenths which will very considerably lessen the quantity located to him. The Petitioners Case will more fully appear when he explains the Situation he now stands in, respecting these Lands. From various Misfortunes after the War, your Petitioner found himself involved in debt, and totally unable to go on with his Farm. As the only means of Relief, he was (with the Concurrence of the Magistrates), induced to Sell one thousand acres of the Lands allowed him by Government—for which he received from Robert Hamilton Esq. a considerable sum of Money, and gave to him the Obligation which accompanies this. The Certificates of the Land board have in terms of this bond been delivered to said Robert Hamilton, but if these are disallowed, they will be returned, & your petitioner called upon for the penalty which he is by no means able to pay. To the Justice as well as to the Generosity of your Excellency & the honorable Council your Petitioner in the present instance appeals. He cannot believe that the regular certificates of the Land board will be set aside—as this would infringe & render uncertain & precarious every right & Claim to Lands thro the whole of this province—Nor can he bring himself to think, that your well known goodness & Attention to the Interests of the Settlers in this Country, will permit such a ruinous Loss to fall on an individual, for a fault (if any there is) in which he could have no Consern. Your petitioner therefor most humbly prays that the Certificates of the Land Board may be confirmed, for Eight hundred & Seventy five acres of Land as described therein, And that your Petitioner may further be permitted to locate on the nearest unreserved and ungranted Lotts to these, Six hundred & Twenty five Acres still due him of the quantity allowed to a reduced Lieutenant. And your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray &c. Signed by direction for John Bradt by [Signed] R. Hamilton.” Read in Council on 10 Jul 1793. Granted 2000 acres including former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 100]. The mentioned certificates are not in this collection.
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Bradt dated at Niagara on 6 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John Bradt late a Lieut in Colonel Butlers Rangers—respectfully shews—That your Petitioner having received 1600 acres of land Prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him the remaining 400 acres of land. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned]. Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended that the petitioners Military Lands may be made up to two thousand acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 88]
Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton presented to the Land Board 25 Jun 1799
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner holds a bond from Lieut. John Bradt for the transfer of One thousand Acres of Land and which was located by the Land board but from some Circumstance which he will Explain to your honor this Location has not been Sustaned—He therefor humbly prays that your Honor will permit him to Return the Land board Certificates to Council to Receive an order to locate the lands in lieu thereof And Your Petr will ever pray” [Signed] R. Hamilton” Presented to the Board 25 Jun 1799. Ordered referred by the President to a Committee of Council. Read in the Executive Council on 26 Jun 1799. Ordered Petitioner having produced the Land Board Certificates and title from Bradt and resigned the same, recommended for 1000 acres as part of the lands of Lieut. John Bradt but the deed in the Petitioner’s name. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85f]
Deed from John Bradt to Robert Hamilton dated 22 Jan 1789 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“Know all Men by these presents that I John Bradt of the district of Nassau late Lieutenant in Colonel Butlers Corps of Rangers am held & firmly bound to Robert Hamilton of said district Merchant, in the Sum of Two hundred & Twenty Seven pounds Two Shillings & Seven pence New York Currency which Sum I hereby bind & oblige myself my heirs & Executors, well & truly to pay to the Said Robert Hamilton his heirs Executors or Assigns, on or before the first day of January next ensuing the date hereof—Now the Condition of this Obligation is, that if the foresaid John Bradt shall on Receiving the deed for his lands as a Lieutenant aforesaid, well & truly makes over to the forsaid Robt Hamilton his heirs Executors or Assigns- the Rights & tittle deeds of One thousand Acres or Ten Lotts of said land, to be taken up wherever the said Robert Hamilton shall chuse the same, – than shall this obligation be void & of none effect; otherways to remain in full force & vertue. —Witness my hand & Seal at Niagara this Twenty-Second day of Jany in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred & Eighty Nine & in the [blank] year of our Sovereign Lord the King. [Signed] Robert Hamilton” In presence of Andw Bradt, [..] Douglas” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85a]
Land Board Certificate issued to Lieutenant John Bradt dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Lieut John Bradt having on the 12th day of March 1792 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 Geneva 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 12th day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] R. Hamilton, Nathl Pettit, John Burch, Robert Kerr, John Warren” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Lieut John Bradt the Lot No 6 in front of 1st Concessn in the Township of Geneva in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres forty five Chains in breadth.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85b]
Land Board Certificate issued to Lieutenant John Bradt dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Lieut John Bradt having on the 12th day of March 1792 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 Geneva 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 12th day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] R. Hamilton, Nathl Pettit, John Burch, Robert Kerr, John Warren” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Lieut John Bradt the Lot No 6 in 4th Concessn in the Township of Geneva in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres forty five Chains by fifty.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85d]
Land Board Certificate issued to Lieutenant John Bradt dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Lieut John Bradt having on the 12th day of March 1792 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 Geneva 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 12th day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] R. Hamilton, Nathl Pettit, John Burch, Robert Kerr, John Warren” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Lieut John Bradt the Lot No 6 in 3d Concession in the Township of Geneva in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres Forty five Chains by fifty.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85f]
Land Board Certificate issued to Lieutenant John Bradt dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Lieut John Bradt having on the 12th day of March 1792 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 Geneva 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 12th day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] R. Hamilton, Nathl Pettit, John Burch, Robert Kerr, John Warren” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Lieut John Bradt the Lot No 6 in 2d Concessn in the Township of Geneva in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres forty five Chains by fifty.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85h]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Bradt dated at Niagara on 6 May 1796
“The Petition of Mary Bradt—otherwise Brink—Daughter of John Bradt late of Butlers Rangers deceased & Loyalist U. E. Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is married & has never received any of the Lands she presumes herself by His Majestys Benevolence entitled to, prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant her 200 acres—and likewise if it may so please your Excellency, such Lands as her Father may have been entitled to—He Having never received them—And your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall Ever pray—The Petitioner prays for her Land in the Settlement of Long Point” Read in the Executive Council on 5 Jul. Ordered recommended for Land as the Daughter of a Loyalist on her producing the required Certificate. Confirmed 8 Oct 1796. Read again 26 Feb 1797. The Certificate from Mr. Ball is insufficient. Read 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres to Mary Bradt alias Brink the daughter of a Loyalist. [Unsigned] [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 147b]
Certificate of Peter Ball dated at Newark on 25 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Brink
“I do hereby Certify that a Man by the Name of John Bradt died a private Soldier in Butlers Rangers as to his Family I know nothing of [Signed] P Ball J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 147a]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated 4 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Brink
“Personally came before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District of Upper Canada, Minar Bradt, who being solemnly Sworn on the Holy Evangest, makes Oath, that he had a Brother in the late Corps of Rangers named John Bradt, that said Brother is since Dead, That he had Two Daughters That Mary Bradt, now Present is one of these Daughters, and an U. E. Loyalist. Sworn Before me this 4th March 1797 [Signed] William Dickson JP, Minar Bradt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 147b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Slingerland and Kithy Bradt dated at Niagara on 7 Dec 1796
“Respectfully shews—That your Petitioners are Daughters of Emanuel Harmonius Van Alstin a Loyalist U. E. & that they have never received any Land. Prays Your Honor will please to Grant them 200 Acres each, and Your Petitioners as in Duty bound will ever pray—” Elizabeth Slingerland made her mark. Kithy Bradt made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Dec 1796 and read in Council on 26 Jan 1797. Ordered 200 acres as the daughters of a U. E. Loyalist if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 130]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Rickman [sic] and her Son Cornelius C. Rickman dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Mar 1795
“humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner being the Daughter of a Loyalist came from the United States in the Year 1785, to reside in this Country, that Your Petitioners Husband from whom through ill usage she has been long Separated (took up two hundred Acres of Land in the 8th Township not being entitled in his own right to more, but one Hundred Acres of Family Lands being Allowed by the Late Land Board to your Petitioner, is now Claimed by her husband Cornelius Rickman, who she has heard has it in Contemplation to dispose of the same as Vacant Lot to another Person) he already having the quantity Generally Assigned to one Person. Your Petitioner therefore Prays your Excellency will Please to grant her & Child the Said Lot & Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] Margaret Rickman” No Executive Council dates on the petition. Ordered to lie over for further information. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 2, Petition Number 29a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Ryckman daughter of the late Arent Bradt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner having been Twelve years in this Province and having drawn no lands Humbly prays your Honor to grant her such a quantity as your Honor in your wisdom may think meet. And your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray [Signed] Margaret Ryckman” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Feb 1796 and read in Council on 15 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres as the daughter of a Loyalist if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 2, Petition Number 71]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Bradt Brink dated at Niagara on 6 May 1796
“The Petition of Mary Bradt—otherwise Brink—Daughter of John Bradt late of Butlers Rangers deceased & Loyalist U. E. Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is married & has never received any of the Lands she presumes herself by His Majestys Benevolence entitled to, prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant her 200 acres—and likewise if it may so please your Excellency, such Lands as her Father may have been entitled to—He Having never received them—And your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall Ever pray—The Petitioner prays for her Land in the Settlement of Long Point” Read in the Executive Council on 5 Jul. Ordered recommended for Land as the Daughter of a Loyalist on her producing the required Certificate. Confirmed 8 Oct 1796. Read again 26 Feb 1797. The Certificate from Mr. Ball is insufficient. Read 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres to Mary Bradt alias Brink the daughter of a Loyalist. [Unsigned] [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 147b]
Certificate of Peter Ball dated at Newark on 25 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Brink
“I do hereby Certify that a Man by the Name of John Bradt died a private Soldier in Butlers Rangers as to his Family I know nothing of [Signed] P Ball J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 147a]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated 4 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Brink
“Personally came before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District of Upper Canada, Minar Bradt, who being solemnly Sworn on the Holy Evangest, makes Oath, that he had a Brother in the late Corps of Rangers named John Bradt, that said Brother is since Dead, That he had Two Daughters That Mary Bradt, now Present is one of these Daughters, and an U. E. Loyalist. Sworn Before me this 4th March 1797 [Signed] William Dickson JP, Minar Bradt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 147b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Jan 1797
“The Petition of Mary Wilson, wife of John Wilson late Serjt & Daughter of John Bradt, a Loyalist Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner, presuming herself to be the Description of persons, entitled to his Majesty’s gracious Bounty of 200 acres of Land, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her the same, and as in duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray—” Mary Wilson made her mark. “witness T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr. Ordered proofs wanting. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73]
Certificate of James Muirhead J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 16 Mar 1797
“This is to certify that John Bradt came into this province in the year 1786 and remained thru this year [Signed] J. Muirhead J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73b]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Minor Bradt dated on 18 Jul 1795:
“That your Petitioner Early evinced his Loyalty by taking an active part against the Rebellious Americans. Your Petitioner suffered much, and partook of the Dangers and Fatigues which naturally attended the service in which he was engaged. Your Petitioner begs leave to refer you to vouchers herewith delivered, and of the Faithful and Zeallious service, and an unshaken attachment to His Majesty and the constitution of Britain, has any wright in his claim to the notice of your Excellency he is consious he will be considered. Your Petitioner was one of the Militia who turned out the last season as a Volunteer to go on Actual service and begs leave to say that by his conduct he invited (as his Commanding Officer is pleased to say) the recommendation of an Active Soldier. Your Petitioner never drew any Lands according to His Majestys Proclamation for the further Possession of the Reduced Corps always waiting till the country on the front of Lake Erie would be granted, now he prays your Excellency will permit him to Locate his land in the vicinity of Long Point, which he understands is set apart for Loyalists. He has a wife and Three children, and Parents of His Wife were within the lines in the American War and If ever the services of your Petitioner should be required in Defence of His Majesty’s Crown and Dignity, it will give him pleasure to show fresh proofs of his Loyalty. Whereupon he prays your Excellency will please to take the Promises into consideration and grant him such relief as through your Wisdom may seem meet, and your Petitioner will ever pray. [Signed] Minor Bradt.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jul 1795 and read in Council 4 Aug, ordered granted 300 acres for himself, 200 acres for his wife and 150 acres for his children. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 8]
The undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Minor Bradt
“Most humbly sheweth That Your Petitioner had the Honor of carrying Arms for His Majesty from he Year 1777 until the Conclusion of the War in America, in the Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Butler. That Your Petitioner since the peace, has remained under His Majestys Government in this province and has for some time Kept the Ferry across this River. That it is of absolute necessity in order to give Satisfaction to the public that the Ferry House should be situated near the bank of the river so that the Horn, by which warning is generally given may be distinctly and immediately heard from the Opposite Side. That an old building, commonly called the Ferry House, is now standing upon the reserves of Government [in] to the front line of the Town of Newark, well situated for a ferry House & which your Petitioner has formerly partly occupied for that purpose. Wherefore Your petitioner prays that Your Excellency would permit him to occupy the said House, which in such Care your Petitioner will put in good repair, untill such time as the Ground on which it stands may be wanted to fullfill more essential Views of Government and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c &c.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 42]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Bradt son of Arent Bradt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 May 1795
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner has never received any Land & has a wife & two Children—presuming that Lot No Thirteen in the Sixth Concession of Louth, was vacant, from not finding any improvement on it, your petitioner applied to the Surveyor Generals office for Information, when he found the name of P. Frey thereon—As that gentn has apparently left the Country—your Petitioner humbly requests your Excellency will be pleased to grant him said Lot, and also Lot No Six in the Second Conn of the Township of Pelham should the same be found vacant and your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray—” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 12 Dec 1796. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to report. Referred for future consideration and the party ordered to appear. Read again in Council on 17 Jan 1797. Ordered the Surveyor General may assign to the petitioner Lot No 13 in the 6th Concession of Louth as part of the Order of Council dated the 8 Oct 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 135]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Bradt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 15 Jul 1795
Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner some time ago applied for Lot No. 239 in the Town of Newark, which was promised by the Land Board then sitting to him, but not having his Timber for Building, ready in due time, he finds the Lot has been regranted. He therefore humbly begs your Excellency would be pleased to grant him Lot 242 in said Town, which is in the woods and totally improved [sic]. Having materials ready to erect a House thereon, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Peter Bradt.” The Executive Council recommended the petition and referred it to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 66]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Bradt son of Arent Bradt of the Township of Newark dated at Niagara on 27 Sep 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has received two Hundred Acres- only- & has improved the same that he has a family consisting of a wife and two children- prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him an additional two Hundred acres of Land and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “I do hereby certify that Peter Bradt applied personally to me for the above Petition—[Signed] T. Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office after 1 Jul 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered prayer granted if the petitioner has actually received no more than he states. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 62]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Roger Bradt son of the late Arent Bradt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Jan 1797
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner has received only 100 acres of Land, in the Township of Newark prays for such addition thereto, as to Your Honor shall seem meet, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Roger Bradt” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 26 Feb 1797 and on 7 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres in addition in consideration of the worth of his father. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 131]
Note issued by the Surveyor General’s Office on 23 Apr 1840 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Roger Bradt
“In addition to Lot No 71 in the Township of Niagara Roger Bradt appears to have entered for Lot No 17 in the 4th Concession of the Township of Flamborough West 200 Acres for which a Description for Patent issued in his favor about the year 1800. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 131]