Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward Brady dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 30 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner has been settled in the Township of Newark upwards of seven years – where he has a wife and Four children; that he has received Two Hundred acres of Land in his own name and Fifty in his wife’s which he has considerably improved and likewise purchased a Lot No 9 in the 4th Concession Township No 3 from Mr Thomas Butler, for which he gave Twelve Pounds, & has resided on it upwards of Three years. That your Petitioner received as security from Mr Butler, for said Lot, a Land Board certificate, but on application to the Surveyor Generals office, for the assignment thereof, he found the name of Thomas Butler inserted on it—but apparently never assigned—Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays the Surveyor General may be directed to assign the same to him, And as in Duty bound, your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Edward Brady” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Jul 1795. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to report. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 123]
A signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the inhabitants around Sugar Loaf (Humberstone Township) dated at Newark on 30 Mar 1793
“The Petition of the Inhabitants settled round the Point called Sugar Loaf above Fort Erie Humbly Sheweth—That near one hundred Families are now Settled in that Quarter on Lands not yet Surveyed Subject from this Circumstance the many inconveniencies attending this Situation, particularly to disputes about Limits & encroachments the one on the other—Therefor most humbly Supplicating your Excellency will have the Goodness to order a Survey to be made of their Lands, with such dispatch as you in your wisdom may think fitt—And your petitioners as in duty Bound Will ever pray &c—[Signed] Abrm Laing, Joel W Morris, Wilson Doan, Elija Doan, Nathan Havens, Joseph Havens, Azalia Schooley, Johoiadah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutter, Peter Cairn, Amos Morris, James Wilson, Samuel Wilson, John Braley, William Cook, Asa Schooley, Christopher Richards, James Edsall, Daniel Forsyth, Michael Shark, James Edsel, Christian Troyer, Jason Millard, Dan Millard, Heart Smith, Thomas Millard, Titios Doan, Enos Doan.” Read in Council on 10 Jul 1793. Ordered that directions be given to the Surveyor General to carry it into execution as soon as possible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 1, Petition Number 1c]
Notation of the Land Board dated on 30 Mar 1793 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the inhabitants of Sugar Loaf
“We do Certify that the Persons described in the above Petition are in general Sober & Industrious Settlers & as such deserving any Favors his Excellency the Governor may think proper to confir respecting the prayer of the Petition. [Signed] R. Hamilton, J Butler, John Burch” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 1, Petition Number 1b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Brandyman dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 22 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner came into the Province nine years ago, and has never yet applied for Land; he is desirous of settling near Long Point, and Humbly requests your Excellency would be pleased to grant him Two Hundred Acres in that neighbourhood when surveyed, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Signed] Chrs Brandymann. Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Jun 1795. Recommended for 200 acres but not at Long Point. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 115]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of John Bray of Townshend (sic) in the London District, Yeoman dated in Woodhouse on 1 Apr 1812
“That your Petitioner a native of New Jersey is Thirty Years of age & has been resident within this Province for the Space of Seven Years last past. That he has never received any Land, or order for Lnd from the Crown. That he is prepared to pay the fees for a grant of Land should it be ordered. Whereford Your Petitioner hopes that Your Honor will be pleased to order him a location of Two Hundred Acres of the Waste lands of the Crown. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – Woodhouse April 1st 1812 [signed] John Bray” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Apr 1812 and ordered a grant of 200 acres of land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 10, Petition Number 71]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Mahlon Bray, West Flamborough, Yeoman dated in York (Toronto) on 20 Jun 1806
“Humbly Sheweth—That yr Petitioner has been in the Province 8 yrs that he is a married man & has taken the oath of Allegiance, That he is desirous to occupy & improve a vacant Lot of the Crown, That Your Petitioner is prepared & undertakes in Case his Petition shall be favorably answered to pay the whole of the patent & Surveying fees within three days into the Hands of the Receiver General. Wherefore Your Petitioner prays that Your Honor in Council may be pleased to Grant him 200 Acres of Land upon Payment of Fees according to the Table of the 6th July 1804 and in duty bound will ever pray- York 20th Jun 1806 [signed] Malon Bray” Read in the Executive Council on 20 Jan 1806 and recommended for a grant of 200 acres of land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 13]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Mahlon Bray of Trafalgar, Yeoman dated in York (Toronto) on 10 Mar 1819
“Humbly Sheweth. That Your Petitioner was born in New Jersey, is upwards of 42 years of age has lived in this Province 21 Years and has a family of a wife and Six Children. That he was granted in the year 1806 200 acres of the waste Lands of the Crown but having been disappointed as to his location he has not yet received it. That he is now desirous to obtain the same and humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to located the said Order in Council in his favor. And Your Petitioner shall ever pray [signed] Mahlon Bray” Received in the Executive Council on 11 Mar 1819. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 12, Petition Number 28]
Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett
“By way of Postscript to a Letter from the Surveyr General to Mr President Russell – dated 26 October 1796—is written — I take the liberty of observing, that Boughners certificates are only for 300 acres —
The Lots entered to Jacob Boughner were Lots No 1, 2, & 3 in the 2nd Crowland & Lot No 13 in the 7th Concession of Willoughby — They all adjoin each other — Christian Hendricks having lodged a warrant of Survey (No 535) dated 27 Septemr 1796 — the Lots No 1 & 2 in the 2nd Concession of Crowland have been accordingly described for him – (No 2377) —
It does not appear that Chrr Brillhart never received any Lands – & Lot 3 – in the 2nd Concession of Crowland having been disclaimed by Bougener – it has been described (No 1483) for Nicholas Misener, under a Magistrate’s Recommendation.
The Lot therefore in Willoughby No 13 – in the 7 Concession, which Brilhart was to have covered, remains yet with Boughners name upon it—but it has been greatly improved by Joshua Bennet – who has an order in Council of the 31 July 1797 for 200 acres of Land—100 acres of which has been described for him (No 6066) being Lot No 10 – 6 Concession of Willoughby – the other is unlocated – in the expectation of obtaining 13. 7 Con: of Willoughby, which he has so much improved, when Jacob Bougener shall have obtained the order in Council for describing the 300 acres, located by him in the Township of Woodhouse – in lieu thereof & of the Lots 1 & 2 – second Concession of Crowland. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62c]
Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett
“Book of Letters recd No 5 – pages 1462, 1463 (Extract) Springfield 26 October 1796 Bougener appears to have 400 acres in Willoughby, and he prays to exchange 300 acres only for the like quantity at Long point – consequently the Certificates for Willoughby cannot be cancelled yet, as he will still hold 100 acres thereon—I can have no objection to Chrs Hendrick and Chr Brillhart having Bougeners 300 acres in Willoughby, if they have an order of Council for that Quantity — I return the certificates to be arranged before they are cancelled (Signed) Peter Russell”
“Book of Letters received No 5 – page 1498 “Sir Whereas by some mistake one Lot of Land the property of Nicholas Misner has been entered to me in Mr Smith’s office, to wit, No 3 in the 2nd Concession of the Township of Crowland, I do herby certify that I never had any Claim to the said Lot of Land, neither did I ever pretend to have any claim or right whatever – as witness my Hand this 18 day of August 1796 – (signed) Jacob Buchner — witness (Signed) Christian Hendricks, Jacob Misener — To D W Smith Esqr Surveyr Genl ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62d]
Deed from Cornelius Brink to William Dickson dated on 20 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Be it remembered that I Cornelius Brink of the County of Lincoln in the Province of Upper Canada have in Consideration of a sum of Money to me in Hand paid by William Dickson of Newark Merchant, the Receipt of which I do hereby acknowledge to have Sold, Bargained and Transferr’d all my Right, title, Claim & Interest to a certain Tract of Land Consisting of Two Hundred acres situate in the Township of Walsingham, and known as Lot Number Eighteen in the Ninth Concession of said Township and, I do further authorise the said William Dickson to al[i]en, Grant and Convey the said Tract before mentioned and to do all other acts requisite for Completing and fullfilling the within sale, either by putting my name to any Instrument hereafter for severing and quietly enjoying the same, or by affixing my seal to any or all Instruments hereafter in any manner Effecting the said Tract – In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal this Twentieth day of March one Thousand seven hundred and ninety seven” Cornelius Brink made his mark. In Presence of [Signed] Edward Hayward, Isaac Hurst” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1tttt]
Deed from Cornelius Brink to William Dickson dated on 17 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all Men by these Presents that I Cornelius Brink of Newark, in the County of Lincoln and in the Home District of the Province of Upper Canada am held and firmly bound unto William Dickson of Newark in the County of Lincoln and Home District of the Province of Upper Canada aforesaid, Merchant and in the sum of One Hundred Pounds good and Lawful Money of the Province aforesaid to be paid to him the said William Dickson, his Heirs, Executors and Administrators or Assigns, and for 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 at Newark in the County of Lincoln aforesaid, this Seventeenth Day of Mar[c]h One Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety Seven – The Condition of this obligation is such, that if the above Bound Cornelius Brink, shall do well and truly within Six Calendar Months, from and after the Day or Date of these Presents or whensoever afterwards the [….] required convey, transfer and assign, by a sufficient and lawful Instrument in writing, a Deed unto the aforesaid William Dickson His Heirs Executors Administrators and assigns a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, lying, being and situate in the Province aforesaid and the same being known and described by the name and description of Lot No Eighteen in the ninth Concession of the Township of Walsingham in the Western District containing Two Hundred Acres or thereabouts, of which tract or Parcel of Land, the above Bounden Cornelius Brink became seized possessed and envested, by the Gift, Donation, Bounty and Grant of our Sovereign Lord the now King, as will more satisfactorily appear by the original Deed of Gift, or Grant thereof from His Majesty now obtained or hereafter to be obtained under the Great Seal of the Province aforesaid, which the above Bound Cornelius Brink promises and binds himself to procure, and afterwards when thereunto required, deliver and surrender into the Hands of the aforesaid William Dickson his Heirs Executors, Administrators or Assigns for His or their Better Security in this behalf within the Space of Six Calendar Months from the Day of the Date of these Presents, or at any time afterwards when the said above Bound Cornelius Brink has sold, transferred, assigned, made over, leased and released and does hereby sell, transfer, assign, make over, Lease and Release forever unto the said William Dickson his Heirs, Executors administrators and Assigns for and in Consideration of the sum of Twenty Pounds New York Currency to him the above Bound Cornelius Brink in hand paid, the Receipt whereof the said above Bound Cornelius Brink does hereby acknowledge, and accordingly does further Promise and bind himself to put, maintain, guarantee and defend forever him the aforesaid William Dickson his Heirs Executors, administrators and Assigns in the Peaceable and undisturbed possession of the aforesaid Tract or Parcel of Land so Sold in as ample and perfect a manner and under the same restrictions, and limitations only as the said Original Deed of Gift or Grant from the Crown can put maintain and Defend him the above Bound Cornelius Brink therein, then and in that Case, this obligation to be null and of no Effect or otherwise to be and continue in full force and virtue. Signed, sealed, & Delivered in Presence of [Signed] Edward Hayward, Isaac Hurst” Cornelius Brink made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1uuuu]
Receipt issued by Cornelius Brink to William Dickson dated on 21 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Received the Consideration Money in full this 21st Day of March 1797—[Signed] Cornelius Brink Witness Isaac Hurst” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1wwww]
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 please 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 Nicholas Brink dated at West Niagara on 26 Aug 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner having been some time an Inhabitant of this Province and having taken the Oath of Allegiance and subscribed the Declaration prescribed by Law as will appear by the annexed Certificate of George Forsyth Esqr humbly prays your Honor in Council to grant him an appropriation of a Lot in this Province that he may settle and improve thereon till he shall have resided twelve months in the Province, and may then be entitled to a Grant thereof – [Signed] Nicholas Brink” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Aug 1797 and read in Council on 29 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for an appropriation of 200 acres for 12 months or until he brings in his family. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 145]
Certificate of George Forsyth, J. P. dated on 12 Aug 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nicholas Brink
“This Certifies that Nicholas Brink has taken the Oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration before me at New Wark this 12th Day of August 1797. [Signed] Geo Forsyth JP. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 145]
Certificate of John Reilly, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nicholas Brink
“I do hereby certify that Nicholas Brink Junior has for some time been an Inhabitant of this Province, that he is an honest industrious man and one whom I would recommend as a fit Person to be admitted as a Settler thereof. [Signed] John Reilly J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 145a]
Included in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain David Shank and other Loyalist Officers dated at Niagara on 19 Jul 1793
“The Petition of Captain David Shank, Captain Samuel Smith, Captain John McGill, Captain Oneas Shaw, Captain Spencer, Captain Wm Hamilton, Lieutenant Allan McNabb, Lieutenant Arthur H. Brooking, Lieutenant William Mayne Duncanson, Ensign John McGill, & Surgeons David Burns, and James Macaulay—humbly sheweth That agreeable to His Majesty’s Proclamations your Petitioners are severally entitled to certain rated Grants of the Waste Lands of the Crown for their respective Services during the late War in America. That your Petitioners have not as yet received the Complement of lands so due to them as aforesaid. That your Petitioners are desiring of locating a part of the lands to which they stand entitled in respect of their Services as aforesaid, in this District. Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Excellency would be pleased to allot to Captain David Shank one Thousand five Hundred Acres of land, and to each and every other of your other Petitioners One Thousand Acres of land in a Township laying immediately behind Burlington Bay the front of which is formed by the North side of His Majesty’s Highway leading from the said Burlington Bay to the River Latranche or New Thames as lately traced by Your Excellencys Directions. And your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray &ca In behalf of the Petitioners [Signed] David Burns” Read in Council on 23 Jul 1793. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 1, Petition Number 4]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Brooks dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Aug 1795
“Humbly sheweth That you Petitioner has been nine years in the Province and is settled on Lots 163, 164 and 165 in the Township of Stamford for which the annexed Certificate or Ticket of P. Frey was entered and that your Petitioner’s name is inserted on those Lots in the Plan of that Township. That your Petitioner never received any Certificate for the above mentioned Lots, and that his Family consists of a wife and Four children. He therefore humby prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him Lots No. 162, 164 & 165 in Stamford and also an addition thereto for his family and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Robert Brooks.” The Executive Council received the petition on 13 Aug 1795 and read it in Council on 18 Aug 1795. They recommended this to be granted and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 63]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Agnes Brown of the Township of Thorold dated at Niagara on 29 Jun 1796
“Respectfully shews—That your Petitioners Husband John Brown served His Majesty many years in the 60 Regt and after his discharge there from settled in the Township of Thorold on Lots No 259 & 260 & No 1-14th Conc of Pelham, which he did with consent of the Land Board, before the Lands were surveyed—that previous to his Death which happened about nine months ago he applied for a grant thereof—which application has not to your Petitioners knowledge passed the Council—Your Petitioner prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant her 300 acres in behalf of herself & three Daughters to cover the Lands before mentioned which are considerably improved, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 July 1796. Ordered recommended to grant the prayer of the Petition if not done before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 92]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Brown dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Apr 1797
“Humbly shews—That your Petitioner is the son of John Brown – late of Thorold – and came into the Province with his Father about 8 Years ago; that having lived with his Father, till his decease, which happened about a year ago, your petitioner never received any Lands for himself; altho of the age of 27 years, and having a wife and two children—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor will be pleased to grant him 200 acres of Land, and as in Duty bound he will ever pray—[Signed] Alexander Brown” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Apr 1797. Administered the oath of allegiance the same day. Read in Council the same day. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 149]
Certificate of Thomas Dickson dated at Queenston, Niagara District on 31 Aug 1821 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Brown
“This is to Certify that the bearer Mr Alexander Brown has resided on Chippawa Creek in the District of Niagara to my Knowledge about Thirty years, he was formerly an Officer in the Militia but owning conscientious motives he resigned his commission & I believe him to be a loyal, and honest man [Signed] Thomas Dickson J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 149b]
Order of Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Brown
“O. C. 18 April 1797—200 acres of Land located in Aldborough—not described, stayed for Patent Fee & Survey. SGO 23 Apr 1822. Must bring a Certificate of his good conduct in Prov.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 149a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Bowman dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 8 Mar 1797
“Most humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner came into this Province nine years past—and by command of the commanding officer received two Hundred acres of land which he has located and improved, and has since drawn two Hundred acres for his wife Eva the daughter of John Brown an U. E. Loyalist. That your Petitioner has one Son by the said Eva, aged four years—That your Petitioner having received no Certificate for the said Four Hundred acres of land therefore prays Your Honor to order that one be issued to him for the Same—and for any additional allowance of Land which to your Honor may be seen meet to allow and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—&c [Signed] John Bowman” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Mar 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to be confirmed in the 10th Township and ordered 200 acres to Eve Boman [sic] the Daughter of a Loyalist, if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 142]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated on 10 Mar 1796
“this may Cartefy that Eve boman She is the wife of John boman is the daughter of John Brown a Loyalest—given under My hand this 10 day March 1797 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 142a]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace, District of Niagara dated at York (Toronto) on 3 Mar 1810
“This is to Certify that Eve Bowman, wife of John Bowman of Pelham is the Daughter of the late John Brown of Thorold deceased, an Enrolled U E Loyalist [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace District of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 142b]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of James Brown dated on 6 Jul 1795
“That your Excellency’s Petitioner Faithfully and Zealously served His Majesty near seven years as a Serjeant in the 1st Batn of New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Lieut. Colonel Stephen DeLancy, has been Eight years in this Province but drew no Lands; as he had always an Inclination of Settling in the vicinity of Long Point, but as there were orders against a settlement there, he strictly adhered to them, but now Prays your Excellency will please to permit him to Locate 500 Acres in that Part of the Province when a Survey thereof takes place, or such other relief as through your Wisdom may seem meet and Your Petitioner will ever pray. [Signed] James Brown.” The Executive Council received the petition on 7 Jul 1795 and read it in Council on 20 Aug 1795. They recommended to grant the prayer of the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 48]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Brown dated on 12 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Petition of James Brown—son of John Brown late of the 6o Regt —Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner has for several years resided in the Township of Thorold, but never located any Land, having lived with his Father—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 is ready to take the usual oaths, and 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 Two Hundred 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 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]
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 James Brown dated at Willoughby on 21 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Forrester, Benjamin Ashton and James Brown
“I James Brown 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 [Signed] Saml Street J. P.” James Brown made his mark. Added declaration of James Brown: I James Brown 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.” Robert Forrester made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 2, Petition Number 58e]
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]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Brown of the Township of Thorold Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795
“That Your Petitioner from pure motives of Loyalty to the British Government arrived in this Province near Seven years ago in Order to become a Settler here and brought with him his Family Consisting of a Wife & Three Sons & three Daughters. That Your Petitioner had the Honour to Serve His Majesty Seven Years, Part of that time in the 62d and the remainder thereof in the 60th Regiment of Foot. That Your Petitioner was at the Siege of Quebec when that Fortress was Reduced by His Majesty’s Arms, and was badly wounded there, which caused your Petitioner to be in a considerable degree a Cripple ever since. That at the time your Petitioner came to this Province and for several years thereafter Family Lands were allowed to Settlers. Your Petitioner therefore most Humbly Prayeth That Your Excellency & Honours will be pleased to take his Case into Consideration and Grant to Your Petitioner for himself & Family Six hundred and fifty acres or such other Quantity of Land as to Your Excellency & Honours shall seem Meet and that the same be Located Partly in the Township of Thorold & Partly in the Township of Pelham and Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray.” [unsigned]. Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795. Recommended for 300 acres as a soldier and family lands if entitled to them. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 112]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Stewart dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 16 May 1796
“Respectfully sheweth That your Petitioner now not as yet drawn a Town lott, whereon to erect a dwelling house, That Lott No ninety seven in the Town of Newark appears to have been given to John Brooks; That the said Brooks in Autumn last departed the Province, without any intention of returning, as appears by his having settled in the States, That there has been no Improvement made on the said lott. Your Petitioner therefore prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him the said lott. And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Alexr Stewart” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May 1796 and read on 12 Jul. Referred to the Surveyor General to be granted if the allegations are true. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 136]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Stewart
“I hereby certify that John Brown who (I believe) Originally claimed Lot Number seventy Nine in the Town of Newark did enlist in the Royal Canadian Volunteers about two years Ago, and immediately deserted to the United States. [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 136a]
Certificate of Minar Bradt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Stewart
“Minardt [sic] Bradt Serjeant in The Royal Canadian Volunteers maketh Oath and saith that John Brown late of the Town of Newark did inlist in the said Regiment about Two years ago and that immediately after the receipt of His Majesty’s bounty did desert from the service and to the best of his knowledge went to the United States of America. Sworn before me at Newark this 9th day of May 1797. [Signed] J. Muirhead, J. P., Minar Bradt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 136b]
Order of the Executive Council dated 9 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander Stewart
“It appearing to the Board from the Certificates adduced that John Brown alias Brooks [….] to be the original Grantee of Lot No 97 in the Town of Newark has not complied with the Conditions under which he received it & has forfeited all right thereto by his subsequent Desertion – ordered that the Lot No 97 be granted to the Petitioner [Initialled] P. R.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 136c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Brown of the Township of Grantham dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Jul 1795
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has been settled in this Province since the year 1784 and has received one hundred acres of Land only, in the Township of Grantham, which he has much improved. Humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him an additional two Hundred acres in said Township, if vacant, or other unlocated Land in the Province, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—(yr. Petitioner has a wife and 2 Children. [Signed] Joseph Brown.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Jul 1795 and read on 15 [sic] Jul 1795. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 67]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Brown private of Col. Butler’s Rangers
“That Your petitioner Joined his Majesty troops in the Year Seventy Nine and continued in the Service till the Reducent [sic] took place. And whereas his Majesty has been Graciously pleased to Order a Certain petition of lands to all person that Served in the according to there Rank or Station and to theire families. Your petitioner having not Reserved his Computation of Land for himself or family Humbly prays your Excellency may take his Case into your wise Consideration and Grant him an order for himself and family. And your petitioner as in Duty Bound shall Ever pray. [Signed] Joseph Brown.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Jul 1795 and ordered him to appear in person. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 84]
Certificate of John Butler Esqr. Lieut. Col. Commandant of a Corps of Rangers dated at Niagara on 24 Jun 1784
“These are to certify that the bearer herein Joseph Brown Private of Capt. Genereys Company of the Corps hath served Honestly & Faithfully in the said Corps for the space of Three year & in Consequence of his Majestys order for Disbanding the said Corps, he is hereby Discharged. [He] is Intitled by his Majestys late order to the portion of lands allotted to Each Private Soldr of his provincial Corps, who wishes to become a Settler in this Province, he having received all Just Demands of Pay Clothing &c from his Entry into said Corps to the Date of his Discharge, as appears by his receipt on the back Here of. [Signed] John Butler.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 84a]
Certificate of Joseph Brown dated 24 Jun 1784
“I Joseph Brown do acknowledge that I have received all my Clothing Pay Arrears of Pay, Full Allowance from the time of my Inlisting into said Corps & Company Mentioned on the other side to this present Date of my Discharge. As Witness my hand at Niagara.” Joseph Brown made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 84a]
Mentioned in the report of Thomas Ridout dated at the Solicitor General’s Office on 17 May 1799 (no petition attached)
“May it please Your Honor! The Solicitor General has lodged in the Survey Generals Office a warrant of Survey under Order of Council 22 April 1799 – to “Archibald Cunningham – Esqr for Lot No 36 in the Township of Newark (transferred by Jos: Robinson) paying full fees, under the old regulations” – and another warrant, under order of Council the 7 May 1799 – “Robt J. D. Gray Esqr: “three hundred acres – Lots N: 19 – in the 1st Concess No 28 in the 2nd – & 65 in the 3rd Concession Township No 1 – District Nassau, by purchase from the assignees of Walter Butler Sheehan” And The Solr General having requested that Description might pass the office, on the payment of the Fees of Survey – I sat about to pass them – but in so doing, the following difficulties to me presented themselves – vizt That a Description (No 4612) passed the Survey Generals office, some time ago, for Lot No 36 Township of Newark, to “Joseph Robinson, Transferred to Joseph Brown & John Chrysler—” and that the name of “Robert Lotridge” stands on Lot No 65 in the said Township* *Township No 1 – District Nassau now Newark – and in the third range of Lots from the River Niagara – by the Plan received from Quebec; – but referring to the records in this office – I find the name of W. B. Sheehan on the same Lot by the Land Board Plan of that Township—That the Sur Gens Office having received no authority, in my humble opinion, to annul the Description, issued “Joseph Robinson transferred to Joseph Brown and John Crysler” – or to erase the name of Robert Lotridge, from Lot 65 – and the Solr Genl pressing Descriptions to pass. I most Humbly pray your Honors interference and guidance therein. S. G. O. 17 May 1799 in the absence of the Actg Surr Genl [Signed] T Ridout principal Clerk” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 4, Petition Number 43]
Proceedings of the Executive Council attached to the report of Thomas Ridout
Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May and read in Council on 28 May 1798. “There appearing to have been some oversight in not having previously had a Report from the Surveyor General before an order of Council passed on these Transfers the President directs proceedings to Stop until the Council revises the Proceedings on 23rd Apl & 7th May. [Signed] Peter Russell” “Recommended that the Clerk of the Council write to Mr Robl Lottridge or his heirs (if he be dead) to know if he or they have any & what claim on No 65 Township of Newark. The Solicitor Genl will take care that the Letter is forwarded & the Answer returned. [Initialled] JE” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 4, Petition Number 43c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sophia Hainer dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 21 Apr 1797
“Most Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of an old soldier and married to a Loyalist and has lived these fifteen years in this Province. Therefore prays your Honor for a grant of Lands of the Crown as is gen[erally given] to Loyalists of the same Description and your Honor’s petitioner as in Duty Bound shall ever pray [Signed] Sophia Hainer” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 12 May. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 61]
Certificate of Lieutenant Ralfe Clench dated on 2 Apr 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sophia Hainer
“Sophia Hainor widow of the late Zachariah Hainor deceased lives in the Township of Grantham near to the 12 Mile Creek and is the daughter of John Brown late of Thorold a U. E. Loyalist (Having served in Butlers Rangers) [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Lt late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 61]
Certificate of Robert Kerr J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 21 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sophia Hainer
“I do certify that Sophia Hainer, is the daughter of John Brown, that served as a private Soldier in Butler’s corps of Rangers during the American War— & that Zachariah Hainer served five years in the same Corps. Given under my Hand at Newark this 21st Day of April 1797—[Signed] Robert Kerr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 61b]
Certificate of Lieutenant John Turney attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sophia Hainer
“This is to Certifie that John Br[own] Sarved in the leat Corps of Butlers Rangers Douring the leat Ware with America as a privet Ranger Niagara 11th April 1797 [Signed] John Tourney [sic] Lieut. in the sd Corps—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 61c]
Certificate of Lieutenant Ralfe Clench dated on 2 Apr 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sophia Hainer
“I Do Certify that John Brown late of Thorold and Father of Sophia Hainer of Grantham died many years before the late War, and that her late Husband Zachariah Hainer also died at the commencement of the late War and never was suspected of aiding or assisting the enemy in any degree whatever. Given under my Hand at York this Second day of April 1816 [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 61d]
Land Board Certificate issued to William Brown dated on 3 Jan 1791 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer William Brown having on the 3 day of Jany 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 2 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 3rd day of Jany one thousand seven hundred and Ninety one To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] J. Butler, Peter Ten Broeck, R. Hamilton” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer William Brown the Lot No 93 & 94 in the Township of No 2 in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres Twenty Chains by Fifty each.” Read in the Executive Council on 27 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 114]
Land Board Certificate issued to William Brown dated on 3 Jan 1791 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer William Brown having on the 3 day of Jany 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 2 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 3rd day of Jany one thousand seven hundred and Ninety one To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] J. Butler, Peter Ten Broeck, R. Hamilton” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer William Brown the Lot No 110 in the Township of No 2 in the District of Nassau containing One Hundred Acres Twenty Chains by Fifty.” Read in the Executive Council on 27 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended to be confirmed to make up 300 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 114]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Brown received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Apr 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner served in Col Butlers late Corps of Rangers during the American War, and was discharged at the reduction of said Corps of Rangers – That your Petitioner has received 200 acres of Lands for himself – prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him the residue of his military lands, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Wm Brown made his mark. “Witness [Initialled] A McN” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 18 Apr. Ordered 100 acres in addition to complete his Military Lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 127a]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Brown
“I do hereby Certify that Willm Brown served faithfully in Col Butlers Rangers during the late American War – [Signed] P. Ball J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 127]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Boice UE dated on 15 Jun 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is married to Peter Boice and Daughter to John Brundage a U E Loyalist—prays your Honor to grant her 200 acres as a U E Loyalist, and as in duty Bound will ever pray—[Signed] Thos Fraser [for] Mary Boice” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jun 1797 and read the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as daughter of a U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 64]
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.
John Bryant – Full Fees 200 acres in Pelham Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117o]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Amy Matthews Warwick dated at Charlotteville on 15 Jan 1817
“The petition of Amy Warwick of Malahide Daughter of James Matthews of Woodhouse Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a Daughter of James Matthews of Woodhouse a U. E. Loyalist that she is married to Gregory Warwick of the District of London and has never drawn any Land or received any order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency would please to take her case into consideration And grant her Two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown and permit [blank] to locate the same [Signed] Amy Warwick” Received in the Executive Council Office on 29 Jun 1819 and read on 1 Jul 1819. Order issued to the Assistant Surveyor General July 19. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 12, Petition Number 93]
Certificate of John Backhouse, J. P. dated on 15 Jan 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amy Matthews Warwick
“District of London} Personally appeared before me John Backhouse Esquire the within named Amy Warwick who being duly sworn deposeth and said that she is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition that she is married to Gregory Warwick and has never drawn any Land or received any order for Land from the Crown – Sworn before me this 15th of January 1817 [Signed] J. Backhouse, Chairman [Signed] Amy Warwick” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 12, Petition Number 93a]
Certificate of John Backhouse, J. P. dated on 15 Jan 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amy Matthews Warwick
“District of London} Personally appeared before me John Backhouse Esquire, James Matthews of Woodhouse who being duly Sworn, saith that the within named Amy Warwick is the person she describes herself to be in the within Petition, that she is married to Gregory Warwick and has never drawn any Land or received any order for Land from the Crown to the best of his knowledge and belief — [Signed] James Matthews. Sworn before me – this 15th of Jany. 1817 [Signed] J. Backhouse, Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 12, Petition Number 93a]
Certificate of John Backhouse, J. P. and Richard William Dease, Clerk of the Peace dated on 15 Jan 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amy Matthews Warwick
“We John Backhouse Chairman and Richard William Dease, Clerk of the Peace, Certify that Amy Warwick Personally Appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day, is recognized by the Magestrates to be the Daughter of James Matthews of Woodhouse who retained his Loyalty during the late war without Suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy, and that the said Gregory Warwick her husband did his duty in defence of the Province during the late war—Dated in Court in the District of London this Fifteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Seventeen [Signed J. Backhouse, chairman R. William Dease Clrk” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 12, Petition Number 93b]
Certificate of Robert Nichol dated on 29 Jun 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amy Matthews Warwick
“I Certify that Amy Warwick the Petitioner was alive on the 1st instant and is to the best of my knowledge at this time She is a resident in Malahide in the London District – being now a widow [Signed] Rob Nichol” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 12, Petition Number 93b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Amey Boughner [sic: Buchner] wife of Jacob Clasner Boughner of the township of Woodhouse in the London District Yeoman, dated at Woodhouse on 4 Jan 1830
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the daughter of James Matthews of the Township of Woodhouse in the London District an Enrolled U. E Loyalist, is of the full age of Twenty one years and upwards (is married to Jacob Classner Boughner who has taken the oath of allegiance as will fully appear by the annexed Certificate) and has never drawn any lands or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency may be pleased to grant her Two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown and as in duty bound Your Petitioner will Ever pray —” Amey Boughner made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 17 Petition Number 45]
Executive Council Notations of the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amey Boughner
“Govt House 3rd Feby 1832. Reference to the Inspector General to report hereon for the information of His Excellency the Lt. Governor in Council. By Command [Signed] G McMahon A Sec” “D: U: E: [Signed] J Baley Inspr Gl” “In Council 9th February 1832 Recommended” “Order issued 14th February 1832” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 17 Petition Number 45c]
Certificate of George C. Salmon dated at Woodhouse on 5 Jan 1830 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amey Boughner
“London District to wit.} Personally came before me George C. Salmon Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in the said District, the within named Amey Boughner who maketh oath that she is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition that she is married to Jacob Clasner Boughner and has never drawn any land or received any order for Land from the Crown—Sworn before me at Woodhouse in the London District this 5th day of January 1830 [Signed] George C. Salmon J. P.” Amey Boughner made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 17 Petition Number 45a]
Certificate of George C. Salmon attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amey Boughner
“London District to wit} I George C. Salmon Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the London District do Certify that the said Petitioner Amey Boughner is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition, is of the full age of Twenty one years and upwards and has never drawn any land nor received any order for Land from the Crown to my knowledge and belief [Signed] George C. Salmon” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 17 Petition Number 45a]
Certificate of Mahlon Burwell Esquire and John B. Askin dated in London on 13 Jan 1830 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Amey Boughner
“London District to wit} We Mahlon Burwell Esquire Chairman and John B Askin Clerk of the Peace Certify that Amey Boughner personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day is Recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of James Mathews of the township of Woodhouse in the London District an Enrolled U E Loyalist who retained his loyalty during the late War without Suspicion of aiding or assisting the Enemy and that the said Jacob Boughner her said husband, was not then of age to be called upon to do duty in defence of the Province during the late War — Dated at the Court House at London in the said District the 13th day of January 1830 [Signed] M. Burwell Chairman [Signed] John B Askin Clerk of the Peace London District” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 17 Petition Number 45b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Buchner of the Township of Bayham, Farmer dated at Port Talbot on 1 Nov 1826
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a son of Henry Buchner of the Township of Crowland in the District of Niagara. That your Petitioner was located by Colonel Talbot in the year 1818 upon a Lot of Two 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 may be pleased to Grant him the Said Lot. And your Petitioner as in duty bound Will ever pray. [Signed] Charles Buchner” “Recommended by [Signed} Thomas Talbot, Supert” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 22, Petition Number 104]
Certificate of Thomas Talbot J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Buchner
“I certify that Charles Buchner has taken the oath of allegiance before me – [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 22, Petition Number 104a]
Warrant from the Executive Council dated 3 Sep 1840 issued to Charles Buchner
“In Council 3d September 1840. Ordered that Charles Buchner shall receive a Grant of two hundred acres of land Regulations 6th July 1804. [Signed] W H Lee” “RGO No 1762 – Pat & Survey paid £8.4.1 [Signed B Turzuson V. Clk To The Receiver General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 22, Petition Number 104b]
Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Buchner
“Secy Office 25 Augt 1840. Referred to the Surveyor General to report on hereon for the information of the Honle the Executive Council. By Command [Signed] R A Tucker Brd Secy” “A Description in favor of the Petitioner may issue for Lot No 126 North on Talbot Road East in the Township of Bayham 200 Acres, whereon he has been located & has performed the Settlement duty as certified by Colonel Talbot. SGO 27th Augt 1840} [Signed [..] Cameron SG” “In Council 3d September 1840—Recommended [Signed] Wm Allan PC” “Warrant No 2727 issued [….] 21st Sepr 1840” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 22, Petition Number 104c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Christopher Buchner dated at Niagara on 12 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Petition of Christopher Buchner— wheelwright who has a wife & family, Respectfully shews—That your petitioner has been in this Country 10 years & never located any Land; that he had the honor to apply to your Excellency at Long point, for the lower mill seat on Paterson’s Creek which your Excellency had the goodness to promise your petitioner provided it was not already granted. 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 the lot of land whereon is the aforesaid mill seat 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 13 Jul 1796. Ordered the mill seat has been long granted to Mr. Francis. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Buchner, Christopher authorized by Paul Averill on 3 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 15 Oct 1796 by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 8 Concession 12
Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated 11 Oct 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam
“I Do hereby Certify that Jacob Beam Christous Boughner Thos Silverthorne Lenard Mizener had their Names Inrold or Entered under the authority of a [Claim] Commission from General [Directed] to Joseph Barton Nathl Pettit and Robert Allefour for the purpose of Setting up his magestys Standard in the County of Sussex [about] the year 1777. [Signed] Nathl Pettit.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 92l]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Christopher Buchner received at the Executive Council Office on 4 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1788 and as yet has never received any lands. That your Petitioner married the daughter of James Forsyth, who did adhere to the unity of the Empire previous to the year 1788—and is entered in the U. E. list—Your Petitioner having taken the oaths and Subscribed the declaration, prays your Honor would allow him such a proportion for himself, as likewise the Quantity given to Daughters of Loyalists, for his wife of His Majesty’s Lands, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Chris Buchner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a settler – His wife also recommended for 200 acres as a UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 93a]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated at Niagara on 2 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Christopher Buchner
“I do hereby Certify that Chrisr Bougner came into this Province early in the year 1788, and served as a wheelwright for some time in the service of Mr Stedman, who was then His Majesty’s Contractor for the Transportation of Kings Stores during which time he behaved as a good and industrious man [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 93]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated on 5 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Christopher Buchner
“I do hereby Certify that Christopher Buchner married Sarah Forsight [sic] the daughter of James Forsyth, a UE Loyalist – Given under my hand this 5 day May 1797 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 93b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen of the Township of Woodhouse dated in Townsend on 14 Jun 1807
“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henry Boughner [sic: Buchner], a U. E. Loyalist, that she is married to Abner Owen of the Township of Woodhouse, and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays, that your Excellency may be pleased to grant her Two Hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown; and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray, [Signed] Elizabeth Owen” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10]
Executive Council notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen
“Received 22nd Jun 1807 — from Alexander Boughner. The name of Serjeant Henry Buckner, and Henry Buckner not Boughner – appear on the U: E: List – Quere if either is the Person meant — And the Petitioner has had no Land by the order in Council. [Signed] J. Small” “DUE [Signed] John McGill IGPPA” “Lt. Governors office York 25 June 1807 Referred to the Executive Council By order of the Lieut Governor [Signed] W Halton Secretary” “Received in Council 25th June 1807. The Petitioner Recommended for a Grant of Two hundred Acres of Land as the Daughter of an U: E: Loyalist. [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor” “Warrant issued 25 June 1807 by Alexander Boughner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10b]
Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 14 Jun 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen
“Elizabeth Owen maketh oath and saith that she is the reputed Daughter of Henry Boughner; that she is married to Abner Owen and never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn before me at Townsend, in the District of London, in the province of Upper Canada the 14th day of June 1807.} [Signed] Elizabeth Owen; [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10]
Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 14 Jun 1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen
“I do hereby Certify that the above named petitioner Elizabeth Owen signed the above Petition in my presence, that she is the person she describes herself to be, and to the best of my knowledge and belief has never received any Land, or order for Land from the Crown. Townsend 14th June 1807. [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10]
Power of Attorney from Elizabeth Owen to Alexander Boughner dated 18 Jun 1808 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen
“Know all men by these presents, that I Elizabeth Owen of the Township of Woodhouse in the County of Norfolk in the District of London, in the province of Upper Canada, Have nominated constituted and appointed Alexander Boughner of the Township of Windham in the said District of London, German my true and lawful Attorney to present a Petition for me to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada for two Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, and to do all Lawful acts that shall be necessary to be done in the premises Hereby ratifying all lawful acts that my said Attorney shall do in the premises. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of June one thousand eight Hundred and seven. Signed and sealed in the presence of} [Signed] Noah Millard [Signed] Philip Bemer [Signed] Elizabeth Owen” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner of the Township of Crowland dated on 12 Apr 1826
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Son of Captain Henry Buchner Junior of the Township of Crowland an enrolled U E. Loyalist, is of the full age of Twenty One years – has taken the oath of Allegiance and has never had any land Or Order for Land from the Crown. Therefore Humbly Prays that your Excellency sill be pleased to grant Him Two Hundred Acres of the waste lands of the Crown and Permit Andrew Mercer of York Gent. to be the Agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed and Your Petitioner as in duty Bound Will Ever Pray [Signed] Frederick Buchner” Read in the Executive Council on 17 Oct 1828 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105]
Certificate of J. B. Clench, J. P. dated 12 Apr 1826 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner
“District of Niagara} Frederick Buchner maketh Oath that He is the Person he describes himself in the above Petition, is of the full aged of Twenty One years and has never had any Land or Order for Land from the Crown [Signed] Frederick Buchner. Sworn in General Sessions this 12th April 1826 [Signed] J. B. Clench J. P., Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, J. P. dated 12 Apr 1826 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner
“District of Niagara} Ralfe Clench maketh Oath that Frederick Buchner the above Petitioner is the Person he describes Himself and has never had any Lands from the Crown to the best of my Knowledge and belief. Sworn in General Sessions this 12th day of April 1826 [Signed] J. B. Clench J. P., Chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105]
Certificate of Joseph B. Clench, J. P. and Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace dated 12 Apr 1826 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner
“We Joseph B Clench Esqr Chairman and Ralfe Clench Esqr Clerk of the Peace do Certify that Frederick Buchner Personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day is Recognized to be the Son of Captain Henry Buchner who retained his loyalty during the late War, without aiding or assisting the Enemy. And the said Frederick Buchner was too young to do his duty during the late War. Done at Niagara in General Quarter Sessions this 12th day of April 1825 [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace [Signed] J. B. Clench, Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105a]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, J. P. dated 12 Apr 1826 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner
“District of Niagara} Frederick Buchner, Son of Captain Henry Buchner of Crowland an Enrolled U E Loyalist hath this day taken and Subscribed the Oath of Allegiance Niagara 12th April 1826 [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105b]
Certificate of Crowell Wilson Jr. dated at York on 9 Oct 1828 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Buchner
“I Certify that the Petitioner Frederick Buchner was living and residing in Crowland a few weeks since, and I have every reason to believe he is now alive and residing in said Township — York 9th October 1828 [Signed Crowell Willson Junior” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 15 Petition Number 105c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Buchner dated on 12 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Petition of Daniel Buchner who has a Family & is Brother [torn] Buchner. Respectfully shews, 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 is ready to take the usual oaths, and 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 Two Hundred acres of land at the settlemt of Long Point or Township of Townsend 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] Ordered by the Executive Council granted for two hundred acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 2]
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Buchner, Daniel authorized by Paul Averill on 5 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 5 Jan 1797 by I. Swayze, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 7 Concession 6; Supposed to be the same person as Daniel Buchner which quiets a warrant for 200 acres to him, dated 24 Oct., 1796
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elcey Buck of the Township of Crowland dated in Willoughby Township, Welland County on 12 Aug 1806
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henry Buchner Senr of the Township of Crowland a U. E. Loyalist that she is married to Henry Buck and has never received any land or order for Land from the crown — Wherefore your Petitioner prays your Honor may be pleased to grant her Two Hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown and permit John Detler of the Town of York, Gentleman to be her agent to locate the same and takeout the Deed when completed. And your Petitioner will ever pray” Elcey Buck made her mark. Received in the Executive Council Office on 18 Aug 1806. “The name of Henry Buchner appears on the U. E. List and Petitioner has had no land by Order in Council” Read in Council on 19 Aug 1806. “The Petitioner Elcy Buck recommended for a Grant of Two hundred Acres of Land as the Daughter of Henry Buchner a U. E. Loyalist — [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 30]
Certificate of Thomas Cummings J. P. dated on 12 Aug 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elcey Buck
“Elcry Buck maketh oath and saith that she is the person she describes herself to be in the within Petition that she is married to Henry Buck and has never received any land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn before me at Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 12th day of August 1806 [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 30]
Certificate of Thomas Cummings J. P. dated on 12 Aug 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elcey Buck
“I do hereby certify that Elcey Buck signed the within Petition in my presence that she is the person she therein describes herself to be and has never received any Land or order for Lane from the Crown to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand at Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 12th day of August 1806 [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8, Petition Number 30]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner received in the Executive Council Office on 7 Aug 1795
“That your petitioner is and always a true Subject to his Majesty our sovereign Lord the King that your humble petitioner Joined his Majesties Forces early after the separation of the Rebel War, and inlisted into his Majesties Sd Battallion as Serjeant until the commencement of peace. That your humble petitioners wifes father served in the same Battallion as Ensign and adjutant from the first raising of Sd until it was reduced which as to validate the same your humble petitioner refers your Excellency and honors to Mr Isaac Swezy Esr That your petitioners family consists of a wife and three children to wit one son & two daughters. Your petitioner therfore most humbly proposeth that your Excellency and honors will graciously grant for the use of your petitioner and family such quantity of land as you in your wisdom shall think meet and your petitioner as in duty bound Shall Ever pray. Your humble petitioner has received thro’ your goodness One hundred acres of land [Signed] Henry Buchner” Received in the Executive Council on 7 Aug 1795 and ordered to bring the requisite confirmations. Read again on 16 May 1797 and recommended for 550 acres in military and family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 140]
Certificate of Parshall Terry JP dated 22 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner
“This Day appeared before Mr. James House and Made Oath that Henry Buchner was a Serjeant in Col. Delanceys Core From 1777 to the End of the War Given Under my hand this 22 of October 1796 [Signed] Parshall Terry JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 140a]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze JP dated on 11 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner
“… Certify that Johanah Buchner the wife of henry Buchner is a dauchter [sic] of a Loyalist and Came to the provenc [sic] in the year 1788 & brout [sic] a wife and two Children with Given under My hand October 11th 1796 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 140b]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze JP dated on 11 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner
“I do hereby certify that to my Personal Knowledge Henry Bougener was a Serjeant in the 1st Battalion of the New Jersey Volunteers commanded by Colo Barton, that he served several times with me during the war, and was regularly discharged at New York in my Presence—And I do further Certify that the said Henry Bougener, exerted himself exceedingly as an American Loyalist, and bore Arms under the Royal Standard about Seven years – which I can testify upon oath if necessary—Given under my Hand at Newark this 17th Day of April 1797—[Signed] Isaac Swayze [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 140e]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner Senr received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner is from Sussex County in New Jersey, where your Petitioner with all the rest of his Family suffered much owing to aiding, harbouring & assisting Loyalists. Your Petitioner through age & present sickness is not able to attend your Excellency & Council. Your Petitioner came into this part in the year 1786 and brought nine Children with him. Your Petitioner sends Certificates to prove his loyality &c. &c. Therefore Humbly Prays that his Familys situation may be taken into Consideration & that an allowance of land may be granted Them such as is Consistency to People of his description. Your Petitioner will Ever Pray. [Signed] Henry Buchner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795 and read in Council on 30 Jun 1796. Recommended for his own and family lands if none have been granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 121]
Certificate of Serg. Henry Buchner dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 19 Aug 1795 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner Sr.
“I do Certify that I was on Command with Lieut. James Moody, when he was going to attempt to take Govr Livingston of the State of New York Jersey, during the late American War, and that we were aided, assisted & harboured by Henry Buchner Senr of Sussex County, in new Jersey and he the said Henry Buchner & Family were […] loyalists. [Signed] Henry Buchner Serg, St. [T] Dah[..], […..] Johnston.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 121a]
Note attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner Senr
“Henry Buckner Senior of Willoughby—O. C. 4 July 1796—his own and family Lands having brought nine children into the Province—[..] for how much privilege? Location Lots 3 & 4 – 4 Con. Crowland 400 acres Des. 5900 & Lot 15 & South ½ 16 – 10 Con. Walpole 300 a—not Desd Total 700 acres. The order in Council to the attorney General has not issued. A Henry Bougener Senior has Lots 8 & 9 in the 7 Con. Willoughby 200 acres under a Bd Auth 3 May 1794 for family Lands. wife & three children. Lots 4 in the 3 & 4 Con. Is under a Land bd Cert.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 121c]
Undated Certificate of Lt. Henry Buchner, Mathias Buchner and Dan Millard appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Buchner Sr.
“We do Certify that Henry Buchner Senr a Loyalist from Sussex County Came into this Settlement in 1786 and brought his wife & nine Children with him. Given under our hands. [Signed] Lt. Henry Buchner, Mathias Buchner, Dan Millard.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 121b]
Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated 10 Nov 1792 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam
“These Do Certify to whome it may Concern that the Bareers Jacob Beam, Henry Boughner and Mathias Boughner were Imprisoned Indicted and highly find in the County of Sussex in New jersey but the Sums I cannot Remember and that there was Large Sums of cost aganst them and that the charges against them was that they had Suported Captin James Moody when out in that County in the Late War provitions and Conducted him through there Neghborhood, given under my hand the 10th Day of Nor 1792. [Signed] Nath. Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 92a]
Certificate of Henry Buchner dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Oct 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam
“Personally appeared before me Robert Kerr Esqr this tenth Day of October 1797—Henry Boughner, and being Duly Sworn on the holy Evangelists deposeth. That during the course of the last War he was out in the Country with Captain Moody and lived near a month at Jacob Beams & associated. That Jacob Beam gave the Party arms, Provisions, and every [….] they was in need of when they returned to New York. [Signed] Henry Buchner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 92j]
A signer to the certificate attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Gordon dated at Grimsby on 3 May 1796
“That your Petitioner was an Inhabitant of the State of New Jersey And that in the time of the late war he was known to be a faithful Subject to his Majesty, as he lived in a private place, the persons who came from the British Army to recruit Soldiers staid mutch at his House, he gave them all the assistance in his power to conceal, pilate, & help them off with their men & that by his assistance many very good men were sent to the Army For which he was Prosecuted, Imprisoned, & fined in such a large sum that rendered him unable (when he heard there was a Settlement for Subjects at Niagara) to Remove there with a Small Family or leave them in distress. But sent two of his Children before they ware of age, which are now Settled Inhabitants in this Province. That in the year 1793 he came into this Province with a wife & five Children. And humbly prayeth that your Excellency will grant him Such an allotment of Land as in your wisdom you think he merits. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Peter Gordon” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 2, Petition Number 8]
Certificate dated 9 Oct 1796 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Gordon
“The Subscribers having been Neighbors to the above Petitioner Peter Gordon, do certify that the facts set forth in the above Petition are true & that some of us were of the number of Recruits mentioned therein [Signed] Jacob Wilcox, Henry Buchner, Jacob Wilson, John Pettit. Certified by [Signed] Nathl Pettit 9 October 1796” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 2, Petition Number 8]
Land Board Certificate issued to Serjeant Henry Bougener [sic] dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Serjeant Henry Bougener having on the 12 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 2 above Chippeway 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. To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor for the District of Nassau [Signed] J. Butler, R. Hamilton, John Burch” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Serjt Henry Bougenar the Lot No 23 in 3 & 4th Concession in the Township of No 2 Chippey in the District of [blank] containing [blank] Acres.” Read in the Executive Council on 11 May 1797. Ordered recommended to be confirmed if duly entered on the Quebec Plan. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 45]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Bougener [sic] read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul [1796]
“The Petition of Jacob Bougener, a Loyalist who has been in the Province 8 years and has a wife and four children—Respectfully shews, That Your Petitioner has received Three Hundred acres of Land in the Township of Willoughby, which he has considerably improved, but having leased it, chiefly on account of the want of good water to be found thereon, to which […] [Causes] the present sickness in his Family. Your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown has taken in this Province at the settlement of Long pt, 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 Excellency, would be pleased to grant him and Family an additional tract at Long Point Two Hundred acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered certificate wanted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 49]
Included in Return of Persons who have been permitted by His Honor the Administrator to occupy Lands during the Recess of the Council dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 4 Oct 1796 signed by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith
21 Sep 1796 Jacob Buganer—farm lot
Confirmed in Council on 4 Oct 1796 [Signed] Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner of Woodhouse in the London District dated at Woodhouse on 29 Jan 1817
“Humbly Prayeth That Your Petitioner – Son of John Boughner an U E Loyalist – joined the [……..] Stationed in New York – in the Year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty – and Served as a Guide with the Army till the Peace of 1783. — That he afterwards in the year one Thousand Seven Hundred & Eighty Seven came into this Province and Settled but Supposing that His Fathers being on the way [it] was Sufficient He did not apply to be placed there himself – That Your Petitioner has resided in the Province ever Since – & has a family of ten children alive – therefore Your Petitioner hopes that Your Excellency will order his name to be placed on the U E. List and your Petitioner as in duty bound will Ever Pray [Signed] Jacob Boughner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Mar 1817 from Lieut. Colonel Nichol [Signed] John Beikie Confe Clerk. Read in Council on 9 Sep 1818. Ordered further proofs required. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 159]
Certificate of Jacob Willson dated in Woodhouse on 29 Jan 1817attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner
“Jacob Willson – late a Serjeant in the New Jersey Volunteers maketh oath & Saith that He was with the British army at New York when Jacob Boughner joined as before Stated & that he is known to his having piloted Several persons from the Enemys lines into New York – & further this deponent Saith Not. Sworn before me at Woodhouse Jany 29 1817} [Signed Rob Nichol JP [Signed] Jacob Willson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 159b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner of Woodhouse in the London District dated at Woodhouse on 29 Jan 1817
“Humbly Prayeth That Your Petitioner – Son of John Boughner an U E Loyalist – joined the [……..] Stationed in New York – in the Year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty – and Served as a Guide with the Army till the Peace of 1783. — That he afterwards in the year one Thousand Seven Hundred & Eighty Seven came into this Province and Settled but Supposing that His Fathers being on the way [it] was Sufficient He did not apply to be placed there himself – That Your Petitioner has resided in the Province ever Since – & has a family of ten children alive – therefore Your Petitioner hopes that Your Excellency will order his name to be placed on the U E. List and your Petitioner as in duty bound will Ever Pray [Signed] Jacob Boughner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Mar 1817 from Lieut. Colonel Nichol [Signed] John Beikie Confe Clerk. Read in Council on 9 Sep 1818. Ordered further proofs required. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 159]
Certificate of Jacob Willson dated in Woodhouse on 29 Jan 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner
“Jacob Willson – late a Serjeant in the New Jersey Volunteers maketh oath & Saith that He was with the British army at New York when Jacob Boughner joined as before Stated & that he is known to his having piloted Several persons from the Enemys lines into New York – & further this deponent Saith Not. Sworn before me at Woodhouse Jany 29 1817} [Signed Rob Nichol JP [Signed] Jacob Willson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 159b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner of Woodhouse and of Joshua Bennett of Willoughby dated in York (Toronto) on 15 Jan 1804
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner Jacob Buchner obtained from the late Land Board of Nassau two Certificates, the one for 200 acres as a settler, the other for one hundred acres family Lands, which were located on Lots No 1 & 2 in the 2nd Concession of Crowland, & No 13 in the 7 Concession of Willoughby – that upon Survey of the Township of Woodhouse, your sd petitioner obtained permission (as stated in the annexed paper) to locate 300 acres in that Township, in lieu of the 300 acres in Crowland & Willoughby which he located and Lot No 3 in the 1st Con South half of No 2 in the 2d Concession of the said Township of Woodhouse, which he now prays your Excellency may be pleased to confirm to him. Your Petitioner Joshua Bennett humbly represents to your Excellency that he was granted two hundred acres of Land by an order in Council of the 31 July 1797, of which he has located 100 – on Lot No 10 in the 6th Concession of Willoughby, and that he expected to have been secured in his improvement of Lot No 13 in the 7 Concession of Willoughby – originally entered to Jacob Buchner as before mentioned, but relinquished by him for a like quantity in Woodhouse & which 100 acres was intended to have been covered by a grant to Chrisr Brillart, who never took out his order, but left the Province – Your petitioner Joshua Bennet therefore humbly prays your Excellency would be graciously pleased to allow him to locate his remaining unlocated 100 acres on the said Lot No 13 – in the 7 Con: of Willoughby, and as in duty bound your petitioner will Ever pray – for Jacob Buchner & Joshua Bennet [Signed] T Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62]
Certificate of Thomas Cummings attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and of Joshua Bennett
“These are to certify that Joshua Bennett are [sic] in possession of Lott No Thirteen, in the Seventh Concession, in the Township of Willoughby, and that this Lott has been Settled and improved this Fourteen years past, with Thirty five Acres Cleared and a good house and Barn thereon, it where [sic] intended that Joshua Bennett was to Locate his grant from the Honorable Council on this said Lott, by a Purchase from Jacob Buchner, and Christian Hendrick, when the Said Jacob Buchner got his Lands confirmed to him at the Long Point Settlement—[Signed] Thomas Cummings [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62a]
Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett
“Copies of writings entered in the Books of the Surveyor Generals office:”
“Niagara 5 Octr 1796 Book of Letters recd — I do hereby certify, that I have a claim of Lot No 3 in the 2nd Concession of Crowland, & Never received any Certificate for the same. (Signed) Jacob Buchner. Witness (signed) Thomas Ridout”
“Book of Letters receivd No 5 – page 1445 {His Honor orders upon the Face of two Land Board Certificates to Jacob Bougener — The one dated 3 May 1791 for a single Lot (intended for Lots 1 & 2 second Concession signed by Messrs Butler, Hamilton & Brock.”} 26 October 1796 This certificate cancelled, the petitioner being permitted to be located for 300 acres in Long point settlement, in lieu of these and another certificate of the same date for 100 acres—(signed) Peter Russell” {another with similar date & signatures for family Lands & additional Bounty for a wife & one Child intended for Lot No 12 2 Concession} 26 October 1796. This Certificate cancelled, the petitioner having been permitted to be located on 300 acres in the Long point Settlement in lieu of this & another certificate of the same date for 200 acres (Signed) Peter Russell” Lot No 3 – 1 Concession South ½ 2 – 2 Concession} Woodhouse.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62b]
Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett
“By way of Postscript to a Letter from the Surveyr General to Mr President Russell – dated 26 October 1796—is written — I take the liberty of observing, that Boughners certificates are only for 300 acres —
The Lots entered to Jacob Boughner were Lots No 1, 2, & 3 in the 2nd Crowland & Lot No 13 in the 7th Concession of Willoughby — They all adjoin each other — Christian Hendricks having lodged a warrant of Survey (No 535) dated 27 Septemr 1796 — the Lots No 1 & 2 in the 2nd Concession of Crowland have been accordingly described for him – (No 2377) —
It does not appear that Chrr Brillhart never received any Lands – & Lot 3 – in the 2nd Concession of Crowland having been disclaimed by Bougener – it has been described (No 1483) for Nicholas Misener, under a Magistrate’s Recommendation.
The Lot therefore in Willoughby No 13 – in the 7 Concession, which Brilhart was to have covered, remains yet with Boughners name upon it—but it has been greatly improved by Joshua Bennet – who has an order in Council of the 31 July 1797 for 200 acres of Land—100 acres of which has been described for him (No 6066) being Lot No 10 – 6 Concession of Willoughby – the other is unlocated – in the expectation of obtaining 13. 7 Con: of Willoughby, which he has so much improved, when Jacob Bougener shall have obtained the order in Council for describing the 300 acres, located by him in the Township of Woodhouse – in lieu thereof & of the Lots 1 & 2 – second Concession of Crowland. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62c]
Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett
“Book of Letters recd No 5 – pages 1462, 1463 (Extract) Springfield 26 October 1796 Bougener appears to have 400 acres in Willoughby, and he prays to exchange 300 acres only for the like quantity at Long point – consequently the Certificates for Willoughby cannot be cancelled yet, as he will still hold 100 acres thereon—I can have no objection to Chrs Hendrick and Chr Brillhart having Bougeners 300 acres in Willoughby, if they have an order of Council for that Quantity — I return the certificates to be arranged before they are cancelled (Signed) Peter Russell”
“Book of Letters received No 5 – page 1498 “Sir Whereas by some mistake one Lot of Land the property of Nicholas Misner has been entered to me in Mr Smith’s office, to wit, No 3 in the 2nd Concession of the Township of Crowland, I do herby certify that I never had any Claim to the said Lot of Land, neither did I ever pretend to have any claim or right whatever – as witness my Hand this 18 day of August 1796 – (signed) Jacob Buchner — witness (Signed) Christian Hendricks, Jacob Misener — To D W Smith Esqr Surveyr Genl ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62d]
Letter from Acting Surveyor General Thomas Ridout to John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett dated at York (Toronto) on 6 February 1804
“Sir, May I request you will have the goodness again to bring forward, at the next sitting of the Honble the Executive Council upon Land Business, the petition of Joshua Bennett & Jacob Boughner – relative to Lands in Willoughby & the Long point Settlement—I am enabled to pay the fees of Grant of Lot No 13 in the 7th Concession of Willoughby prayed for by Joshua Bennett – & only beg leave to observe thereon, that he has long since paid the fees of survey for the 200 acres granted him – 100 of which he prays may comprehend the above mentioned Lot—I have not as yet received any answer from Jacob Boughner (who lives at Long Point) to the letter I wrote to him by order of the Honble the Council – owing I apprehend to the casual opportunities of Conveyance between this place & that part of the Province. Sir Your most Obedient Servant [Signed] Thomas Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62e]
Executive Council Notes on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett
“Received 16th January 1804 by Thos Ridout Esq [Signed] J. Small” “Lieut Governor’s Office 16th Jany Referred to the Executive Council to Report. By Order of the Lt Governor [Signed] James Green, Secy” “Council Chamber 14 March 1804 Recommend that the prayer of the respective Petitioners be complied with – provided that the Lands now prayed for by Buchner will with former Grants make up in total 300 Acres only & provided that the Land now prayed for by Bennet will with former Grants make up in the whole 200 Acres only [Signed] J. H. Allcock, Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Pr Hunter, Lt Govr” “Joshua Bennett Wt to Mr Ridout 100 As in ad}” “A Warrant to Jacob Buchner for 300 Acres including former Grants issued 23rd January 1805” “Council Chamber 14th Jun 1804 Reviewed this Petition & the Board is of Opinion that the Petitioner Joshua Bennett is under the order of 31 July 1797 within stated entitled to have the 100 Acres of Land known by Lot No 13 – 7th Con: of Willoughby under the old Regulation [Signed] J H Allcock, Chairman” “Approved [Signed] P Hunter Lt Govr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Johanna, Wife of Henry Boughner [sic] Buchner received in the Executive Council Office on 28 Aug 1799
“Humbly Sheweth that your Honors Petitioner is a Daughter of Ozias Ansley, Ensign in the first Battalion New jersey Volunteers, and your Petitioners Name is Entred on the U. E. List. Your Petitioner Therefore Prays your Honor for a Grant of two Hundred Acres of Land. The Quantity usually Given to Loyalists Daughters, and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will Ever Pray. [Signed] Johanna Boughner” Received in the Executive Council Office on 28 Aug 1799. Noted the name of Johanna Ainsley appears on the U. E. List. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Miscellaneous” Bundle 1793-1840, Petition Number 30]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joanna Buchner wife of Henry Buchner of the Township of Crowland dated at Willoughby on 23 Jan 1807
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Ozias Ansley, an Ensign in the late first Battalion of the New Jersey Volunteers Commanded by Lieut Col. Stephen De Lancey, and is now resident in New Brunswick. Your Petitioner when the U. E. list was taken, was entered on the same by the name of Joanna Ansley, as your Petitioner had joined the Royal Standard at New York with her Father and was there afterwards married to her present husband. Your Petitioner has at different times Petitioned the Honorable the Executive Council but has never been able to obtain any answer, except a verbal one brought by Ralfe Clench Esqr saying the Honbe Mr McGill Inspector Genl told him I was not entitled to Land. Your Petitioner from Your Excellencys Proclamation is again induced to Pray Your Excellency in Council to be pleased to Grant her Two Hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown. And Permit William Walker of York Gentleman to be her agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed. And Your Petitioner Will Ever Pray [Signed] Joanna Buchner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8 Petition Number 51]
Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joanna Buchner
“Recd from Mr Clench 12 Feb 1807. [Signed] J. Small” “Lt Governors office York 14 Feb 1807. Referred to the Executive Council By order of the Lieut Governor [Signed] Wm Halton, Secretary” “Read in Council Feby 14th 1807 It not appearing that Petitioner’s Father has resided in this province the prayer of the Petition could not be recommended [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8 Petition Number 51]
Certificate of Thomas Cummings, J. P. dated at Willoughby on 23 Jan 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joanna Buchner
“District of Niagara} Joanna Buchner maketh oath & saith that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the within Petition. That she is married to Henry Buchner and has never received any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown [Signed] Joanna Buchner Sworn before me at Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 23d day of January 1807} [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8 Petition Number 51]
Certificate of Thomas Cummings, J. P. dated at Willoughby on 23 Jan 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joanna Buchner
“I Do hereby Certify that Joanna Buchner signed the within Petition in my presence, that she is the person she therein describes herself to be, And has never Received any Land or Order for Land from the Crown to the best of my Knowledge and belief. Witness my Hand at Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 23d day of January 1807 [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 8 Petition Number 51]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Bouchner [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province about 9 Years ago with the intentions of settling therein, but your Petitioner’s Father taking sick, and before he could return dyed—That your Petitioner was then obliged to reside in the States in order to Secure the property his Father left—Your Petitioner having now come into the Province with the intent of becoming a residenter, he having Several Brothers who have resided for many Years in the Settlement – and has taken the oaths, Subscribed the declaration that he professes the Christian religion and obedience to the laws – prays your Honor would be pleased for to allow him such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – ” John Bouchner made his mark. Witness [Initialled] A McN” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered deferred until the petitioner has been 12 months in the Province – in the mean time an appropriation of 200 acres may be made for the petitioner. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 104]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Lois Bughgoner (sic) dated on 13 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner being a son of Christopher Bughgoner (Loyalist) living in the above Province these Eight years Past and as your Petitioner has arrived to 20 years of age, he therefore prays his Honour to grant him such Provision of Land as is usually Granted to his Majesty Loyalist and he in his Wisdom may seem Meet and your Petitioner Bound will Ever Pray [Signed] Lois Bughgoner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered deferred till the petitioner comes of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 152]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Martin Bughgoner (sic) dated on 13 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner being a Son to Cristopher Bughgoner (an Inhabitant in the Afore Said Province these Eight years Past) and Having arrived to 21 years of age is wishfull to become an Inhabitant in this Province Humbly Prays his Honour to grant him such a Provision of Land as he in is Wisdom may seem meet and your Petitioner Bound will ever Pray [Signed] Martin Bughgoner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the son of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 153]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Bougner [sic: signed Buchner] received at the Executive Council Office on 15 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is daughter of Joseph Robertson who served last war in Col Butlers Rangers, and is entered on the U. E. list – and wife of Christr Bougner—Wherefore your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to allow her the quantity of Land generally given to the Daughters of Loyalists, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Christopher Buchner for Margaret Buchner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 May 1797 and read 26 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 201]
Certificate of John Reilly, J. P. dated at Stamford on 15 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Bougner
“Do Certify that Margaret the wife of Christopher Buchner is the daughter of Joseph Robison a Loyalist [Signed] John Reilly J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 201a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Stringer received at the Executive Council Office on 15 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is Daughter of Henry Buchner U. E. and wife to Robert Stringer—That your Petitioner has never drawn any lands—wherefore prays your Honor would be pleased to allow her a location of 200 Acres as the daughter of Loyalist, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray — Signed Robert Stringer for Margeret Stringer” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 May 1797. Ordered in Council that the Petitioner’s father’s name is not in the U. E. List. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle Miscellaneous 1783-1818 Vol. 446A, Petition Number 40]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Stringer of the Township of Crowland dated at Willoughby on 12 Aug 1806
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henry Buchner Senr of the Township of Crowland a UE Loyalist, that she is married to Robert Stringer and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Honor may be pleased to grant her Two Hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and permit John Dotler of the Town of York Gentleman to be her Agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed — And your Petitioner will ever pray” Margret Stringer made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 8, Petition Number 48]
Certificate of Thomas Cummings, J. P. dated 12 Aug 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Stringer
“Margeret Stringer maketh oath and saith that she is the person she describes herself to be in the within Petition, that she is married to Robert Stringer and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown — Sworn before me at Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 12th day of August 1806} [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P.” Margret Stringer made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 8, Petition Number 48a]
Certificate of Thomas Cummings, J. P. dated 12 Aug 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Stringer
“I do hereby certify that Margeret Stringer signed the within Petition in my presence that she is the person she therein describes herself to be, and has never received any Land or order for Land from the crown to the best of my knowledge and belief; Witness my hand at Willoughby in the Province of Upper Canada this 12th day of August 1806 [Signed] Thos Cummings J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 8, Petition Number 48a]
Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Stringer
“Received from Daniel Howey 18th August 1806 — The name of Henry Buckner appears twice on the UT List and Petitioner has had no Land by order in Council [Signed] J. Small” “DUE [Signed John McGill ISPPA” “Presidents Office York 19 August 1806 Referred to the Executive Council By order of the President [Signed] Wm Stanton, C. Can U. P.” “Read in Council 19th August 1806 — Recommended that the Petitioner Margaret Stringer be granted Two Hundred Acres of Land as the Son [sic] of Henry Buckner Senior a U. E. Loyalist—[Signed] Thos Scott Chairman approved A Grant President” “a Warrant 241 issued 20th August to the Attorney General.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 8, Petition Number 48]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Martin Buchner of the Township of Willoughby District of Niagara – Yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 22 May 1809
“Humbly Sheweth – That yr Petitioner is the Son of Henry Buchner Senr a U. E. Loyalist. That he is Married and Twenty four Years of Age – and has never received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays Your Excellency may be pleased to grant him two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown. And your Petitioner will ever pray — [Signed] Martin Buchner” Added notation: “Martin Buchner maketh oath and saith that he is the person he describes himself to be, that he is of the full Age of Twenty one Years – and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown – [Signed] Martin Buchner” Sworn before me at York 22 May 1809. [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 9, Petition Number 54]
Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martin Buchner
“recd from himself 22d May 1809 – [Signed] John Small” “Henry Buchner is on the U E List and it does not appear that Petitioner has had any Land by order in Council [Signed] J. Small” “SUE for Inspr Genl Me Detlor” “Lieut Governors office York 22 May 1809. Referred to the Executive Council By order of the Lieur Govenor [Signed] Wm Halton Secy” “Read in Council 23rd of May 1809. The Petitioner recommended for a Grant of Two Hundred Acres of Land as Son of a UE Loyalist [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 9, Petition Number 54]
Mentioned in the Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam Jr. received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Aug 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is married to Mary the daughter of Mathias Buchner, who adhered to the Unity of the Empire as appeared by the annexed Certificate therefore Humbly Prays that the normal quantity of Two hundred Acres of land may be granted her, or such other quantity as to your Honor may appear meet & your Petitioner will ever Pray [Signed] Jacob Beam Jun” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Aug 1797. Ordered the Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 143]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 29 Aug 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Beam Jr.
“The Bearer Jacob Beam is married to the daughter of Mathias Buckner a Loyalist who satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he joined the Royal Standard before the year 1783 and adhered to the Unity of the Empire is enrolled in the U. E. list [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 143a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson [sic: Willson] wife of Joseph Wilson junior of the Township of Windham yeoman dated in Windham on 6 Feb 1811
Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henery Boughner [Sic: Henry Buchner] Captain of the District of Niagara A UE Loyalist that She is Married to Joseph Wilson and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency may be pleased to grant her two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and permit Mahlon Burwel Surveyor Esquire 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” Mary Willson made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 32]
Executive Council notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson
“Received from Crowell Willson Esq 9th March 1811” “Petitioner has had no Land by Order in Council [Signed] John Beikie Conf Clerk” “DUE IGPPA” “14 March 1811 Referred to the Executive Council [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor” “Read in Council 26 March 1811 — The Petitioner recommended for a Grant of Two Hundred Acres of Land as Daughter of a UE Loyalist [Signed] John M Scott Presiding Councillor” “approved [Signed] Fras Gore Lt Govr” “Warrant 296 sent to the Attorney General 30th March 1811” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 32b]
Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 6 Feb 1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson
“Mary Wilson maketh oath and saith that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the within Petition that she is Married to Joseph Wilson junior and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn before me at Townsend, in the Province of Upper Canada this 6th day of February 1811} Mary Willson made her mark; [Signed] John Bemer J.P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 32a]
Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 6 Feb1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson
“I do hereby Certify that Mary Wilson signed the within Petition in my presence that she is the person she therein describes herself to be, and has never received any Land, or order for Land from the Crown to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand at Townsend in the Province aforesaid this 6th day of February 1811. [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 10a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Martha Burch, widow of the late John Burch Esquire dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 28 Apr 1797
“Humbly sheweth That her late husband had agreed to dispose of Lot No 105 (with a frame thereon erected) in the Town of Newark to William Crooks—& James Crooks. That she is not in a condition to finish the building of said frame, which will soon decay if proper steps are not take to secure it—Wherefore as Administratrix & Guardian of her infant son, she humbly prays that your Honor would be pleased to sanction the said sale & that the Deed for Lot No 105 may issue in the name of William Crooks & James Crooks And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Martha Burch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 My 1797. Read in Council on 2 May 1797. Ordered Consented to [Signed] Peter Russell. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 58]
Certificate of George Forsyth, J. P. dated at Niagara on 28 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martha Burch
“I Hereby Certify that the late John Burch Esqr before his Death, left Directions with me and Mr Andrew Heron to dispose of his Town Lott No 105, on which a Frame is erected Niagara 28th April 1797 To the Honble the Executive Council of His Majestys Province of Upper Canada. [Signed] Geo Forsyth JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 58a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Ozias Buchner of the Township of Crowland, yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 24 Feb 1812
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is a Son of Sergeant Henry Buchner of the Same place a U E Loyalist. That he has attained the age of twenty one years, has taken the oath of allegiance as will appear by the annexed Certificate, and has never Received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your petitioner prays that your Honor in Council may be pleased to Grant him two hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown—And your petitioner in duty Bound will Ever pray—[Signed] Ozias Bunchner” Marginal note with an asterisk referring to the word “Sergeant” above: “New Jersey Volunteers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 16]
Certificate of Thomas Ridout, J. P. dated at York (Toronto) attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ozias Buchner
“Ozias Buchner of the Township of Crowland maketh oath and Saith that he is the person he Describes himself to be in the within petition, that he has attained the full age of twenty one years, and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown — Sworn before me at York this Twenty fifth day of February 1812. [Signed] Thos Ridout J. P. [Signed] Ozias Buchner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 16a]
Certificate of Crowell Willson, J. P. dated on 29 Feb 1812 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ozias Buchner
“I Certify that Ozias Buchner of the Township of Croland [sic] yeoman is the person he hath Described himself to be in the within Petition and that he has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown to the best of my knowledge and belief—Witness my hand at York this day of Feb.y 1812—29th February 1812} [Signed] Crowell Wilson J. P. Dt Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 16a]
Certificate of Henry Buchner attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ozias Buchner
“I do hereby certify that Ozias Buchner whoes name is Signd to the within Petition is and allways has been known and acknowledged to be My Son and I do further certify that he has never had any Land or order for Land from the Crown [Signed] Henry Buchner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 16b]
Executive Council Notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ozias Buchner
“Received 26 Feb. 1812 from Petitioner—It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any land by order in Council [Signed] J. Small” “SUE [Signed] John McGill ISPPA” “President’s Office 11th March 1812. Referred to the Executive Council – By order of the President – [Signed] James Brook” “See a subsequent Petition upon which he was ordered his Land in Council 14th December 1816—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 11, Petition Number 16b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Buchner dated at Niagara on 12 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Petition of Peter Buchner—Farmer who has been Four years in the Province & never received any Lands & has a Family & whose wife is a daughter of Philip Bender 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 is ready to take the usual oaths, and 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 Two Hundred acres, and 200 for his wife at the Settlement of Long Point 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 5 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if he has never yet received any & his wifes land upon his lodging the required certificate. Confirmed 3 Oct 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 78]
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Buchner, Peter authorized by Paul Averill on 3 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 3 Jan 1797 by W. Dickson, Esq ; Lot asked for: Lot 6 Concession 4
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Bougener [sic] dated at Niagara on 20 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Peter Bougener [insert: now of Windham*] Farmer—of the Township of Willoughby—who has a Family and came into the Province in the Spring of 1788—Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner has only received 100 acres of Land—which being too small for his Family & there being none to locate near thereto—That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province at the Settlement of Long Point, 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 Two Hundred 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] Added note of the Executive Council referring to the asterisk following Windham above: *as appears by a Power produced at the Council office 17 Oct 1808 wherein he writes his name Bughner” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 100 acres in addition if not granted before. Certificate wanted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 51]