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]
Signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township dated at Fort Erie on 20 Oct 1796
“We the Inhabitants of the Township of Bertie in the County of Lincoln, are Destitute of a Mill, without going a great distance; as there is a Mill Seat at Point Abino in the said Township which has been granted by His Excellency the Governor Simcoe (for the benefit of the Township or County) to Timothy Skinner, and the said Skinner is transferred the same Mill Seat to Isaac Lane [sic: Laing], inhabitant for 3, 4 years or more ago, and no prospect of any preparation for a Mill yet being builded. – We will therefore be very much oblige to Your Honour – that if Your Honour thinks proper, to grant the said Mill Seat to Jacob Crane an Inhabitant, who promises to immediately commence with the building, and to have it finished as fit to go in the Course of a Year. In Expectation of having this Our Humble Request granted Sir We are Your Most Obedient & Humble Servants [Some of the signatures within each of the families on this document seem to have been signed by the same hand] Silas Carter, John Collins, Thomas Baxter, Joseph Palmer, Jos. Rich. Palmer, Stephen Gill, John Gill, Jeremiah Tuttle junior, Jeremiah Tuttle Senior, John Chambers, Con O’Neil, Daniel Alward, Ellexander McQuine, Daniel McQuene, Ellexander McQuien, James McQuine, John Beringar, Mathias Hone, Mathias Hone Jun, Daniel Alward Jun, Frederick Buck, John Willson, Stephen Middagh, Jacob Haun, Peter Feere, Edward [Noye], Christufful Ritchards, Frederick Sager, Jacob Crane, Jacb Hous, J George [Shumon], Peter Creager, Mical M Beach, Peter Learn, Azaliah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutler, Jehoiada Schooley, Asa Schooley, Joseph Senn, Michael Huffman, Necol Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Fradric Ankarm Crowell Willson, John Garner, Philip Buck, Adam Burwell, Joseph Marsh” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 9 Jan 1797. Ordered dismissed as inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135a]
Certificate of John Small dated 7 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township
“Personally appeared before me John Small Esqr Jacob Crane and John Johnson maketh oath that they on 6th inst called at Timothy Skinners and asked him what he intended to do about building a mill that he had obtained a permission from the Council to build in the Township of Bertie & he the said Timothy answered – that it belonged to one Lane [sic: Laing], and that the said Lane may build when he thought proper, as he the said Skinner had transferred it to the said Lane – and that he the said Timothy Skinner defyed the Governor & Council, that he had get it & put him the said Jacob Crane likewise, at defiance or any one else who might wish to obtain it – That he had now get it, and that it might lay as it was for ages—Sworn before me the 7th day of Decr 1796 [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Buck received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Jun 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Petition of Philip Buck—late a Private in Butlers Rangers —Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner has a wife and Eleven children & has received 400 acres of Land. That your petitioner is settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province, & has cultivated and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him an additional quantity 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] Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Jun 1796 and read in Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. Ordered it does not appear that the petitioner is entitled to family land. Later order: The petitioner appears to be entitled to 300 acres in addition to complete his family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27]
Certificate of Parshall Terry dated on 4 Jun 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Buck
“This is to Certify that the Bearer Philip Buck Served as a private in Colo Butlers Corps of Rangers From the year 1777 to the Conclution of the war and that he brought a wife. Since that time had Four Children born in this Province. Farther Say he is an Honest inDusterous Man [Signed] Parshall Terry” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27a]
Signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township dated at Fort Erie on 20 Oct 1796
“We the Inhabitants of the Township of Bertie in the County of Lincoln, are Destitute of a Mill, without going a great distance; as there is a Mill Seat at Point Abino in the said Township which has been granted by His Excellency the Governor Simcoe (for the benefit of the Township or County) to Timothy Skinner, and the said Skinner is transferred the same Mill Seat to Isaac Lane [sic: Laing], inhabitant for 3, 4 years or more ago, and no prospect of any preparation for a Mill yet being builded. – We will therefore be very much oblige to Your Honour – that if Your Honour thinks proper, to grant the said Mill Seat to Jacob Crane an Inhabitant, who promises to immediately commence with the building, and to have it finished as fit to go in the Course of a Year. In Expectation of having this Our Humble Request granted Sir We are Your Most Obedient & Humble Servants [Some of the signatures within each of the families on this document seem to have been signed by the same hand] Silas Carter, John Collins, Thomas Baxter, Joseph Palmer, Jos. Rich. Palmer, Stephen Gill, John Gill, Jeremiah Tuttle junior, Jeremiah Tuttle Senior, John Chambers, Con O’Neil, Daniel Alward, Ellexander McQuine, Daniel McQuene, Ellexander McQuien, James McQuine, John Beringar, Mathias Hone, Mathias Hone Jun, Daniel Alward Jun, Frederick Buck, John Willson, Stephen Middagh, Jacob Haun, Peter Feere, Edward [Noye], Christufful Ritchards, Frederick Sager, Jacob Crane, Jacb Hous, J George [Shumon], Peter Creager, Mical M Beach, Peter Learn, Azaliah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutler, Jehoiada Schooley, Asa Schooley, Joseph Senn, Michael Huffman, Necol Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Fradric Ankarm Crowell Willson, John Garner, Philip Buck, Adam Burwell, Joseph Marsh” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 9 Jan 1797. Ordered dismissed as inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135a]
Certificate of John Small dated 7 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township
“Personally appeared before me John Small Esqr Jacob Crane and John Johnson maketh oath that they on 6th inst called at Timothy Skinners and asked him what he intended to do about building a mill that he had obtained a permission from the Council to build in the Township of Bertie & he the said Timothy answered – that it belonged to one Lane [sic: Laing], and that the said Lane may build when he thought proper, as he the said Skinner had transferred it to the said Lane – and that he the said Timothy Skinner defyed the Governor & Council, that he had get it & put him the said Jacob Crane likewise, at defiance or any one else who might wish to obtain it – That he had now get it, and that it might lay as it was for ages—Sworn before me the 7th day of Decr 1796 [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Budd, son-in-law of Isaac Swayze Esquire, dated at Niagara on 30 Sep 1796
“Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner is lately arrived in the Province, with his Family, and is desirous to settle therein, that he has taken the oath & signed the Declaration—Prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in right of his wife Johanna Budd (Daughter of I. Swayze Esqr and such quantity for himself as to your Honor shall Seem meet and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added Note of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: I do hereby certify that Isaac Swayze Esq required of me the above Petition in behalf of Joseph Budd [Signed] T Ridout NP.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Sep 1797 and read in Council on 21 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres to the petitioner’s wife, the daughter of a Loyalist and 400 acres to the petitioner as having married the daughter of a Magistrate. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 158]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of John Burch dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) in March 1790
“Most Humbly Sheweth To Your Excellency in Council That your petitioner through Recommendation of Colonel Depyster and Major Campbell, obtained lease of His Excellency Governor at Quebec to Build Mills near the Falls at a place pointed out by Mr Tinling Engineer, and Colonel Depyster to be att they thought at that time most suitable for the purpose, after they had viewed the situation. Your petitioner began to build the said Mills, and finished them att a Very Considerable Expence owing to provisions and Labour being at that time at such an extravagant price, and at a Very Great risk by expending more then the Whole of his property in Building the Mills & not knowing that this part of the province would ever come to such a state of improvement as it is at the present time. Your petitioner being informed that one or more persons has been making application to Your Excellency for leave to build a Mill about a Mile Above his at the Verry place where he was always in hopes of Obtaining leave to Build on himself, it being a place Attended with so many more Advantages then were he is now Situated that the building of a Mill there by any other person but himself would render his saw Mill intirely Useless, cut of the greatest part of his Trade to the Grist Mill owing to the Unavoidable difficulty in the declivity of the Hill, and After expending more then the whole of his property and not yet been able to redeem himself, together with the Loss of men then double the Quantity of his Improved Lands at Chipaway then was reserved for the Crown by the late Engineers Mr Humphries and Mr Coachie, would utterly ruin and bring him to a state of beggary in his old Age. Your petitioner further Sheweth to your Excellency that if he was by your permission to erect a saw Mill higher up the River at the more convenient place on his Farm, where he could bring his Timber to the Mill by Water, and not be obliged as he is at present to be at that enormous Expence and very great uncertainty of slaying his Loggs from Chipaway in Winter, he could then supply Government with Boards at all times when they may want them and at least one shilling a hundred Feet lower then in his present Situation he can afford. Your petitioner has now upward of three hundred pounds worth of Timber laying at Chipaway and is Much Afraid for Want of Snow he will not be able to gett more then one third of them to the Mill this Winter which may be a Disappointment to Government and will be a Great Loss to himself. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays your Excellency will please to take his Case into your serious Consideration and grant him Leave to Build a Saw mill at the place mentioned he will then binde himself to reduce the prices, and although his Grist Mill is, and may be for some time sufficient to serve the Country for some Distance round, he is Willing if your Excellency thinks proper to build one near the saw Mill for better accommodating the settlers above and enable them to come to the Mill by Water. Should this prayer of your petitioner meet with your Excellencys Approbation he humbly submits the Terms to your own Consideration hoping through your Goodness you Will think meet to grant him the same Terms as you do to the rest of the province on the like Occation. Your petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray.” The petition was read in the Executive Council on 22 June and ordered to stand over for consultation with His Excellency. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 78]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Burch dated at Niagara on 11 Oct 1796
“That your Petitioner is one of the first settlers in this part of the Province—was a member of the Land Board till its dissolution & is a magistrate of the Home District. That having received about 500 acres of Land prays your Honor would be pleased to extend his grant to 1200 acres, and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Burch” Added note of Acting Surveyor General T. Ridout: I do hereby certify that John Burch Esqr personally applied to me for the above petition [Signed] T. Ridout, NP” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 13 Oct. Ordered the petitioner’s grants may be made up 1200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Skinner the Elder of the Township of Stamford dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Jun 1800
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is proprietor of the Lott 173, – the broken Lot 174 – on the River Niagara, above the falls & the South half of Lot 160 & broken front on the same River, Township of Stamford, by Deed from His Majesty – excepting one chain of reserve on the Bank of the River – extending throughout the front of said Lots—That there is scarce a possibility of the said Reserve being used for a road or a carrying place, it being so broken and rugged – and the road now used, goes through the read part of the aforementioned Lots—That the south East angle of Lot 174 – Your petitioner formerly disposed to Mr Burch, whereon he built the mills now called by his name – & which are on the River under the Bank—That there is a very suitable situation for other mills – on the North East front of the said Lot No 174 – and at the East End of Lot 160 – or the southerly part therof belonging to your petitioner, where he is desirous of erecting a grist mill and Sawmill – your petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency to grant him permission to erect mills on the River Niagara in front of the aforesaid Lot No 174 – (not interfering with that part belonging to the Heirs of Mr Burch) and in front of the Southerly half of Lot No 160—upon such condition as to your Excellency may seem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall shall ever pray—[Signed] Timothy Skinner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Jun 1800 and read in Council on 25 Jun 1800. Ordered recommended that the Petitioner do lay before the Board a Plan of the proposed mill seat and intended mill. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 127]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Burch son to the late John Burch Esqr deceased, Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797
“Humbly Pray that your Honor Will be pleaced to grant him such a Quantity of the vacant Lands of the Province as your Honor Shall think fit and your petitioner Shall as on duty bound Ever pray. [Signed] John Burch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797. Ordered the petitioner will receive land when of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle “Miscellaneous.” Petition Number 26]
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 Martha Burch dated at Niagara on 3 Feb 1797
“Respectfully Shews That your petitioner is wife to John Burch Esquire and daughter of a Loyalist (James Ramsey Sr.) That your petitioner came into this province with two Brothers and a Sister in the year 1778, and have since ever continued to reside in this province—prays your Honor would be pleased for to allow her a Certain grant of His Majestys waste Lands (she never yet having received any) and your petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray—[Signed] Martha Burch” Received at the Executive Council on 3 Feb 1797 and Read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 400 acres as the wife of a Magistrate. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 118]
Certificate of George Forsyth J. P. dated at Niagara on 3 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Martha Burch
“This Certifies that Martha Burch formerly Ramsey was the Daughter of a Loyalist, and her Family known to me at Cherry Valley on the Mohawk during the Late American War, and came into this Province in the year 1778. [Signed] Geo Forsyth JP.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 118a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levi Lawrence, Farmer dated at Niagara on 18 Jul 1797
“Humbly shews – That your Petitioner came into the Province in March 1796 with his Family consisting of a wife and five children – that he has hitherto lived in Bertie, at the Ferrying Place with his Father in Law James Burdick payg a rent of 105 N Y Cy—that being desirous of Settling on Lands of his own, Your petitioner humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres of the vacant Lands of the Crown, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Levi Lawrence” Added notation of Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith “The Petitioner has worked a few days for me, & appears to be a well behaved man—[Signed] D W Smith” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 25]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 17 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levi Lawrence
“Levy Lawrence has this day taken the oath of Allegiance before me at Queenston July 17, 1797 [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P.” Added notation of David W Smith, J. P.: “and signed the Declaration before me 20 July 1797 DW Smith JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 25b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Freeman Burdick dated at York (Toronto) on 1 Feb 1800
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is just arrived from Nova Scotia (where he has resided near 17 Years) in order to settle in this Province – that he is compelled to leave Nova Scotia, from the ungratefulness of the soil, not having been able there to raise his bread, with any degree of certainty in any one year; that your Petitioner has a family consisting of a wife and six children – Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency for an appropriation of 200 acres of Land, to be confirmed to him under the New Regulations when he shall bring his Family into the Province, & your Petitr as in duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Freeman Burdick” Marginal note: “The Petitioner has a Brother named James Burdick who has been settled with his family, 4 years in the Province & resides in Oxford, River Thames” Read in the Executive Council on 1 Feb 1800. Ordered Deferred till his family is in the Province when he is recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 30]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burdick dated at Niagara on 9 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Petition of James Burdick—late from Vermont which he left in February last —who has a wife & Eight Children (not yet come into the province) & was imprisoned &c &c during the American war for his attachment to Great Britain (expects his Family to arrive in the Course of a month—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 which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Four 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. [Signed] James Burdick” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1796 and read in Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 37]
Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office on 6 Sep 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burdick
“Kellup Burdick has paid into this office £3.5.2 for the Patent fees on a grant of 200 acres in Oxford ordered in Council to James Burdick the 12th July 1796. The Surveying fees to be paid at the Surveyor Generals Office. O R. P. H [Signed] Peter Russell R Ge To the Clderk of the Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 37a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Hammon Lawrence dated at Niagara on 9 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Hammon Lawrence—from Vermont—Farmer is lately arrived in the Province with his Father in Law James Burdick—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 to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him at Long Point 200 acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levi Lawrence dated at Niagara on 9 May 1796
“The Petition of Levi Lawrence—from Vermont Farmer- lately arrive in this Province with his wife & Family – in company with his Father in Law James Burdick a Loyalist—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 to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him at the Long pt settlemt 200 acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before but not at Long Point. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Freeman Burdick dated at York (Toronto) on 1 Feb 1800
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is just arrived from Nova Scotia (where he has resided near 17 Years) in order to settle in this Province – that he is compelled to leave Nova Scotia, from the ungratefulness of the soil, not having been able there to raise his bread, with any degree of certainty in any one year; that your Petitioner has a family consisting of a wife and six children – Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency for an appropriation of 200 acres of Land, to be confirmed to him under the New Regulations when he shall bring his Family into the Province, & your Petitr as in duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Freeman Burdick” Marginal note: “The Petitioner has a Brother named James Burdick who has been settled with his family, 4 years in the Province & resides in Oxford, River Thames” Read in the Executive Council on 1 Feb 1800. Ordered Deferred till his family is in the Province when he is recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 30]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Burdick dated at Niagara on 17 Jul 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came into the Province about 18 months ago with his Father James Burdick – a Loyalist who was taken Prisoner at Bennington, & suffered many losses on account of his attachment to Government – that your Petitioner is twenty one years of age and upwards – and having expressed a wish to Mr Ingersoll to settle in Oxford, your Petitioner has made improvement on Lot No 15 2nd Con: of that Township supposing it a Lot to be granted, but now finds it to be reserved – and also understood that his name had been returned by Mr Ingersol to the Honble Council – Your Petitioner humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres as a Settler, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Samuel Burdick” Added note of Deputy Surveyor General David W. Smith: “The Petitioner has worked with me a few days, during which time he has behaved himself – he appears a fine young man – & says he has a horse & money to begin with – exclusive of the aid he expects from his Father & other Relations [Signed] D W Smith” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 12]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 17 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Burdick
“Samuel Burdick has this day take the Oath of Allegiance before me at Queenston July 17, 1797 [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P. added notation of David W. Smith JP: “And signed the Declaration before me 20 July 1797—[Signed] DW Smith JP.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 12]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Dorothy Burger of Fort Erie dated on 21 Oct 1800
“Humbly Shews – That Yr Petitioner is the Daughter of Lewis Mabee a UE. Loyalist and prays Yr Excellency will please to grant her two hundred Acres of Land, and your Petitioner in duty bound will ever Pray.” Dorothy Burger made her mark. “Witness Edmund Warren” Attached notation of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council: “Lewis Maby on the List—[Initialed] J. S.”. Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Oct 1800 and read in Council on 29 Oct 1800. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of a UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 64]
Certificate of John Warren, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Dorothy Burger
“Dorothy Burger, Daughter of Lewis Mabee maketh Oath that she is Married to Geo. Burger and never received and Lands from the Crown—Sworn before me at Fort Erie the 21st day of October 1800} [Signed John Warren J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 64]
Certificate of John Warren, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Dorothy Burger
I hereby certify that Dorothy Burger is the Daughter of Lewis Mabee & to the best of my knowledge & belief has never received Lands or any order for Lands from the Crown [Signed] John Warren Senr: JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 64]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick “Berger” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Oct 1792
“The Memorial of Frederick Barger Lat solder in ye 34 Regt. of foot. Sheweth that your Excellencys memorialast Fredrick Barger after a service of Eight years in Colonel St. Legers Compy in ye 34th Regt. of foot was Discharged ye 24 of June 1784 as soon as I was Discharged I went and settled at a Creek Called frenchmans Creek below Fort Erie where I now Remain. I was here several months before any person Else settled on this River Except myself after this peopel Settled nigh to me (and as it has been a practice of people speculating and taking of Choice situations in this settlement and selling to others Lott after Lott some having Disposed choice Lotts in possession at one time.) But the principle men in this settlement are Land Jobbers to the Great Damage of many poor Subjects that are settled here—in the year 1786 Capt Powel bought a possession of a front Lott ye 2d house from mine from John Sypes, the Land at this time being unsurveyed. In Apl1786 the Land was surveyed by Allan McDonald where he asigned me a Lott no. 10 and on the 25th of Sept 1786 it was again surveyed by Philip Fry. Again I was asigned the one half of a Lott no. 10 in the 2d Concession and one half of a lott no. 23 in the 3d Concession the whole being Eighty three acres one rood and 33 perches. It has again been surveyed by Augustus Jones and they still asigned for me back land Leaving me my ten acres of Clear Land on the point of the Creek where I took possession. They not leaving me one tree of fence wood for this ten acres. But was already in fence, Except those back Lotts and they knew that it was unposable for me to help myself as I nether had horse or Cow—Several months after I was settled here people began to settle on this River & a John Carol began to improve below me befor the Land was Surveyed and I told him to keep off from my place but he would not and when I Applied to the Land board they told me to pay the man for his improvement [….] being a poor man and having no money I offered to Clear so much Land for him again in some other place. But Mr. Hamilton would not agree [….] But I sould pay—Allowed Colonel Butler said that it was a shame to [use] the old man so Let him have his Land—So this is all the Satisfaction I have after applying to the board four years. [crossed out: paying three times for the [….] of this Land which is a great Expense to poor men] without any satisfaction. When the Surveyors began to Survey they always began up at Fort Erie until they Came to my next Nighbour Ryesler above me then he has only 50 acres [crossed out: (for after Capt. Powel buying a possession above him he took a back Lott that my neighbour thought to [….])—then they began to Survey from below up to the above mentioned Creek (where I lives) again and the above mentioned John Carol had only 50 acres and me the Oldest Resedenter is only Left the 10 acres of Clear Land that I had Clear Except I would go from the water to a back Lott, which I Cannot Do, for I am an old man by myself (my wife and Children being Left in Germany when I inlisted and as yet I am in no Compacety so as to go for them nether have I money to send for them) me having nether horse or Cow and am oblige to fish for part of my support out of the River”—Therefore your Excellency memorelast prays that your Execllency will take my injerd and Deplorable Situation into your Kind Consideration alow me Justice so as I may Live Contented—for this ten acres of Land that I live on, I must work as much on the publick Road as much as them that have Different Lots and a Great Stock of Cattel—N.B as for Example there is Capt. Powel the 2d house above me that only bought a possession on the River in front from a John Sypes he having it in his power took Several Lots adjoining to Each other and there is John warran Esqr that has also Choice of Lotts Even to sell the possessions of them to others—those two men have ordered things as they thought proper to the Discontentment of some of us poor men in time past but I pray that your Excellency will Consider us as Subjects of England and Give us the benefit of Justice according to the Laws of England which many poor men are strangers to in this settlement for some that have power in their hand make use of it althow not to the welfare of the British Constitution But how Dares to Speke against those Great and Arbetrey men when they are Linked together no poor man Can break that Chain without your Excellencys assistance.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Sep 1792 and referred on 17 Oct 1792 to the Surveyor General for his report. Reference made to the annexed report which follows. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 33]
On 12 Nov 1792, Deputy Surveyor Augustus Jones reported to Surveyor General D. W. Smith
“With regard to the memorial of Frederick Bargar [sic] of the 25th Septr last addressed to His Excellency Lieut. Governor Simcoe, Stating his local Situation on a Point of land between Chippway Creek & Fort Erie. I beg leave to observe, that in the year 1788, I had Instructions to make a Regular Survey of that Part of the Settlement; as there had not been any before, Except by a few front lots, which had been Posted off without running the Regular front concession—accordingly I began my opperation from a fixed boundary, one mile below Fort Erie, being immediately below the Grounds originally reserved, for Public uses, and Continued the Survey down the River, laying out the lots parallel, with the division lines of the said reserve to number ten, where the River makes a turn to the westward; the settlers below this had settled and after measuring off the Customary width of a lot, had fixed arbitrary division lines between each other, not considering how the side lines would intersect each other at right angles with their neighbours which made it necessary to Change the side lines of said lots, with right angles in order to make it agreeable to their Possessions, or Clearings, as will more fully appear by the Plan hereunto annexed—he the said Barger Stated his case to the members of the land Board Sometime last fall, then held at Fort Erie. They to make up for his deficiency of lands in front, Gave him lot No. 10 in the second Concession with which he the said Barger, declared himself Satisfied. [Signed] A. Jones DS” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 33]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Burger Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Oct 1792
“The Petition of Frederick Burger who was a Soulder Eight years in his majestys 34th of foot and was Discharged at the Redusment—Humbly Sheweth that your petitioner have never been possessed of any Land Exept a few Acres of a brocken front on the mouth of a Creek Called frenchmans Creek a little below fort Eare. Humbley hopes his Majestys bounty may be Extended to him and prays your Excellency would be pleased to Grant him a lott of Vacant Crown Land Lying Straight back on the aforementioned Creek (from where he now Lives) and the few acres of brocken front that he now possesses and has been in possession above ten years he being the first improver that Settled between Chippewa Creek and & fort Eare—and your petitioner as in Duty bound will Ever pray. [Signed] Frederick Burger” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Aug 1795. The petition was read in Council on 10 Aug 1795. The Council recommended to grant the petitioner 200 acres including his improvements and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 91]
Testimony of David Ramsay added to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Frederick Burger Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Aug 1795
“This Fredrick Burger was the first Settler Between fort Eare and Chipewa Creek. then across the Creek, above a Mr. Risley bought a possession of a lott above mr Risley Capt. Powell also bought a possession of John Sipes after this Capt. Powell took possession of several Back Lotts Between the Lake and this Creek—and below Burger in the front a mr Carrol Came and improved, below Burger and Burger forbid mr Carrol and told mr Carrol that he was too nigh him. Nevertheless he improved. the Land was first surveyed by Allen McDonald, then Burgers Lott was a hundred and Sixty Eight acres—again it was surveyed by Philip fry then Burger was only Left those few Acres of brocken fronts and part of a lott in the 2d and part of a lott in the 3d Concession. burger then Invited Coppers and his wife from fort Slusher to Live Close by him and he gave Coppers a pice of Clear ground to build on and make a garden, and in 1787 Coppers had an improvement in one of the back Concessions and Burger and Coppers had there houses Close together, then Agustes Jones surveyed the Land and Burger was Left only the brocken front. soon after at a land Board held on the mountain Burger and his nighbours was there mr Carrol would have Relinquished his right to Burger providing that Burger would make such another improvement for mr Carrol. But mr Hamelton would not Alow of it. mr Hamelton saw that Burger must pay mr Carrol money for his improvement (But where Could a poor Soulder get money at that time when he owned nothing Larger then a hoge or a dog and he Saved his wheat some years and houed it in with the howe) Colonel Butler Said to Give the poor man his Land But mr Hamelton said that Burger must pay money So Burger Got no Land and it Continued so until the Arrival of his Excellency when Burger memoreld his Excellency which Greatly Offented Colonel Pouel and John Warren Esqr being Burgers Petition Called them and others of the Authorety Land Jobbers, as they were, then the Land Board, again Dispossessed Coppers in Right and put Burger in possession of this Lott the second time. this is the Lott that Burger now petitioners straight back of where he now Lives—I certainly Know that part of what I have wrote is a truth for Buerger has showed me papers wrote by Philip fry allotting burger some Back Land which papers burger has yet. I also know that in 1787 that Copers had I suppose three Acres of a Clearence in a back Lott and part of his fence was Brush fence on this incloser Coppers planted and Coppers gave me also Liberty to Plant a bushel of pottatos in his incloser which the people that now Lives there Knows this to be a truth. [Signed] David Ramsay.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 91]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Burgar, Farmer from New Jersey dated at Willoughby on 29 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has lately arrived in this Province with an interest to become a settler and having taken the oath of Allegiance and subscribed the declaration Humbly prays that your Honor will be pleased to grant him such portion of vacant Crown Lands to Settle upon & your Honor in his wisdom may think meet—and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c Willoughby 29th July 1797 [Signed] Gorge Burgar” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for an assignment of 200 acres for 12 months. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 22]
Certificate of B. Hardison dated at York (Toronto) on 25 Jun 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Burgar
”I hereby certify that George Burgar has ben in this provance two years and is living on a farm of Lewis Mabe in the township of Bertie [Signed] B Harchson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 22a]
Certificate of Samuel Street, J. P. dated at Willoughby on 29 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Burgar
“I Certify that George Burgar has this day taken the Oath of allegiance and Subscribed the Declaration before me at Willoughby 29th July 1797 [Signed] Saml Street J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 22]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Burgar Farmer from New Jersey dated at Willoughby on 29 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has lately arrived in this Province, and brought with him a wife and one child—and being desirous of Settling here Humbly prays that your Honor will be pleased to grant him such portion of the waste Lands of the Crown as your Honor in his wisdom may think meet—and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c &c [Signed] Joseph Burgar” Read in the Executive Council on 1 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for an appropriation of 200 acres for 12 months. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 35]
Certificate of Samuel Street, J. P. dated at Willoughby on 29 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Burgar
I Certify that Joseph Burgar has taken the oath of Allegiance, and subscribd the Declaration – at Willoughby July 29th 1797 [Signed] Saml Street J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 35]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Burgar, Farmer from the State of New Jersey dated at Willoughby on 29 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has lately arrived in this Province with a wife, two sons young men, and three Daughters the youngest of which is nine years of age – and two other sons who are married – that your petitioner has brought with him a stock of Cattle, with waggen and every implement of Husbandry to make him become a setter – and having taken the oath of Allegiance and sign’d the Declaration. Humbly prays that your Honor will be pleased to grant him such portion of the vacant Crown Lands as to your Honor may seem meet – and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c [Signed] Peter Burgar” Read in the Executive Council on 1 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for an appropriation of 200 acres for 12 months and recommended for an appropriation for 12 months for Thomas Burger, but the warrant not to issue until a certificate of his having the oaths is lodged in the Council office. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 82]
Certificate of Samuel Street, J. P. dated at Willoughby Twp. on 29 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Burgar
“I do Certify that Peter Burgar has this day taken the oath of allegiance and signed the Declaration prescribe’d – and I am Creditably informed that he has brought with him the family &c set forth in his petition, some of which I have seen—Willoughby 29th Jul 1797 [Signed] Saml Street J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 82]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Nelson Burgar Farmer from the State of New Jersey dated at Willoughby on 29 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has lately arrived in this Province with a wife and one Child, with a view of becoming a Settler here – that your petitioner has taken the oath of Allegiance, and subscribed the Declaration and humbly prays that your Honor will be pleased to grant him such portion of his Majestys vacant Lands to settle upon as your honor in his wisdom may think meet—and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c &c Willoughby 29th July 1797 [Signed] Peter N Burgar” Read in the Executive Council on 1 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for an appropriation of 200 acres for 12 months. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 24]
Certificate of Samuel Street, J. P. dated on 29 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Nelson Burgar
“I Certify that Peter Nelson Burgar has taken the oath of Allegiance and subscribed to the Declaration this day July 29th July 1797 [Signed] Saml Street J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 24]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burgess of Thorold dated on 6 Nov 1796
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner is a native of Scotland and came from thence in the year 1786—that he has been Eight years in this Province and has received 200 acres of Land in the above named Township, which he has very much improved—prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him an addition thereto and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned Added note of Thomas Ridout N. P.: “I do certify that James Burgess applied to me personally for the above Petition—[Signed] Thos Ridout, N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Feb and read on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 107]
Certificate of Thomas Welch J. P. dated 31 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burgess
“The Bearer James Burges, who has resided my nearest Neighbour ever since I resided in this Township, has as far as I can learn, always supported the Character of an Industrious Honest Man, and good Subject. Given under my Hand at Thorold in the 3d Riding & County of Lincoln, in the Home District, Province of Upper Canada this 31st Day of Octover 1796 [Signed] Thomas Welch J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 107a]
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 24 Jan 1797 signed by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith
By warrant 24 Oct 1796 Revd Edmund Burke – a Town Lot in York & Niagara
Read in Council on 24 Jan 1797 and confirmed. Initialled “PR” by Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73]
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]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burns Read in Council on 12 Jul [1796]
“That your Petitioner came into this place in the year 1777, and served in the Indian Department, your Petitioner has located on Twp hundred acres of land, on which he has improved and now liveth, and for which he has yet no kind of grant, —Your Petitioner is married to the daughter of Peter Kregor, who came in here the year after the war. Your Petitioner therefore humbly Prays that a grant of Three hundred Acres may be allowed him being the usual quantity allowed to People of his description and that same may be also allowed him for his wife such quantity as to your Excellency may appear meet and Your Petitioner will as in duty Bound Ever Pray [Signed] James Burns” Read in Council on 12 Jul. Ordered Recommended for his own and wife’s Lands if not granted before. In Council—Explained 28 March 97 to be made up 300 acres for himself and 200 acres to his wife. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 46]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Niagara on 26 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Barns
The Bearer James Burns came into this place in the year 1777 and has served with the Six Nations Indian Department during the late American War, —is married to the daughter of a Peter Kregor—Niagara 26th May 1796 [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 46a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Young, late Serjeant in Butlers Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Jul 1795
“Humbly sheweth That The the [sic] following persons, late Soldiers in the above Corps of Rangers, vizt James Hussey, John Burns & Samuel Coffy did, by certain writings, accompanying this, make over to your Excellency’s Petitioner, all their Right and Title to the Lands they were respectively entitled to as Rangers; which Lands were never applied for or located—That of the above persons, James Hussey is dead, John Burns left the country, as soon as he was discharged, and Samuel Coffy, has not resided therein these four Years past; That your Petitioner having purchased the above rights, as he presumes them to be, humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the same in the behalf of the above persons—and that the Lands be located to him of any of the unlocated Lands of the Province—and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Young” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Jul 1795 and read on 3 Aug. Ordered inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Y” Bundle 1, Petition Number 5]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Burns dated on 5 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner on account of her attachment to the British Government arrived in this Province in November last from Maryland the place of her Nativity, accompanying her only Son and Family with Intention to become a Settler in this Province. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly Prayeth that your Excellency will be pleased to take her case into Consideration, and Grant her Two hundred acres or Such other quantity of Land as to your Excellency shall seem meet, and that the same be located on vacant Lands lying in the Township of Sugar Loaf East on Lake Erie. [Signed] Mary Burns” The Executive Council received the petition on 5 Jun 1794 and ordered the prayer of this petition granted and referred to the Surveyor General for that purpose. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 56]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burch (sic: Burtch), late of Delancy’s Corps dated on 12 Oct 1796
“Humbly shews- That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1787 with his Family consisting of a wife and Eight Children- That he has received 300 acres as his military Lands & prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him Lands for his Family and your Petitioner, as in duty bound will ever pray—” Charles Burch (sic) made his mark witnessed by T. Ridout. Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Dec 1796 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 450 acres in family lands in addition to his military lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 127]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Sessions attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch
“The Bear Charles Burtch has satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783—Served in the New York Volunteers [Signed] R. Clench, Clerk of the Sessions” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 127a]
Certificate of William K. Smith, J. P. dated on 24 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch
“I do hereby Certify that Charles Burch [sic] Came into the Province in the year 1788 with his Family Consisting of a wife and Eight Children [Signed] William K. Smith J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 127b]
Deposition of Charles Burtch dated 29 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Green
“Home District County of Lincoln} Personally appeared before me Robert Kerr Esquire, this 29th Day of December 1796 at Newark Charles Burch [sic] farmer, and being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists Deposeth—That Peter Green served in the same Regiment with the Deponent during part of the late American War—viz in Lt Col: Delancey’s Corps and behaved himself as becometh—[Signed] Charles Burtch” Sworn before me [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 2, Petition Number 51b]
Charles Burtch was listed in the Townsend Report of Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 as being recommended by settlement agent Paul Averill but having received locations before, was not accepted by Smith. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch of the Township of Burford dated on 31 Oct 1801
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the son of Charles Burtch of the Township aforesaid a Loyalist U. E and is Twenty one years of Age, and having never received any Lands in the Province, respectfully requests your Excellency would be pleased to Grant him two hundred acres – And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray – [Signed] Charles Burtch signed before me [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P. for the District of London” Notation of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council: “Charles Burtch of the Home District (now of Burford) is on the U E List [Initialed] J. S.” Read in the Executive Council on 8 Dec 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a son of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24]
Certificate of Charles Burtch dated 31 Oct 1801 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
“I Charles Burtch Junr do make Oath that I am Twenty One years of Age and never received any Grant or Order for Lands from the Crown in this Province so help me God [signed] Charles Burtch sworn before me the 31st day of October 1801 [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P. for the District of London” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24]
Certificate of Thomas Hornor, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Burtch
“I Thomas Hornor one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace of the District of London, Do Certify that the Petitioner Charles Burtch is the person he describes himself to be, and never to my knowledge or belief received any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown in this Province—Burford the 31st day of Octor 1801 [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Edee Burtch, Grand River a U E. received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Jul 1800
“Humbly shew—That he has been in the Province Eight Years last June – & about three Years since, Mr Ridout was to Petitioner for him for his Land but no Record of the same can be found in the Council office. Yr Petitioner has a wife & three Children, he has taken the Oaths & prays Yr Excellency for A Lot on Dundas Street & Yr Petitioner on duty bound will ever pray – ” Edee Burtch made his mark. Added note: I do hereby certify that he signed the above, & That he has taken the oaths, and has Sworn before me that he has never received any Lands of the Crown – [Signed] J Small” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Jul 1800 and read in Council on 12 Jul 1800. Ordered recommended for a lot on Dundas Street. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 65]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Burch [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Jun 1799
“Humbly to shew – that she lived on the East branch of the Susquehannah river in the year 1778 with her husband – that they were possessed of 200 acres of land, a Negro man, 2 horses & some Cattle, with farming utensils – that in the year above mentioned their property was taken from them, & the husband of the petitioner was taken prisoner – when She made her escape & got to Niagara with Coll Butlers Rangers – & hath been resident in his Majs Dominion ever since (as pr the Certificate of the 2 Mr Pawling & Mr Clark, which is annexed to this) – that she is now old & infirm & very poor – she therefore prays your Honor to grant her a little land & in duty bound she will pray – ” Elizabeth Burch made her mark. Added notation: “will either appear herself, or by her Attorney, John Mathews Senr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Jun 1799. Ordered petition rejected. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 10]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Israel Burtch dated at Niagara on 13 Feb 1797
“Respectfully Sheweth—That your petitioner has resided in this province nearly eight years and has improved and cultivated the land granted him by Government upon his coming into this province—prays that your Honor would allow him a further grant, he being in a situation to improve the same, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Israel Burtch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 25 Feb 1797. Ordered the Council would willingly accede to the prayer of the petition if it did not break in upon general rules. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 119]
Certificate attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Israel Burtch
“I do hereby Certify that the bearer Izerel Burch has been living upon his farm upwards of Seven Years, which he has nearly Cleared, and that he has twenty One head of Cattle and in a Capacity of improving a larger Tract, which we take the liberty of recommending to your Honor in Council—[Signed] Peter Ten Broeck, Andw Bradt, Willliam Hare, John Bratt Late Lieut, in Colo Butler Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 119a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Moses Mount in behalf of his wife, Jane Mount dated at Niagara on 29 Dec 1796
“Respectfully shews—That your Petitioners wife was the Daughter of Charles Burch a Loyalist prays Your Honor will please to grant her two hundred Acres of Land, & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Moses Mount” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Dec 1796 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a U E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 19]
Certificate of William Kennedy Smith, J. P. dated on 4 Jan 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Moses Mount
“I do hereby Certify that Jane Burtch a Daughter of Charles Burtch is the wife of Moses Mount [Signed] William Kennedy Smith, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 19a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jane Corlis of the Township of Burford dated on 19 Dec 1801
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Charles Burtch of the Township of Burford a Loyalist U. E. and is married, and having never received any Lands in the province, respectfully requests your Excellency would be pleased to Grant her two hundred acres – And your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray” Jane Corlis made her mark “Signed before me [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P. for the District of London” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jan 1802 and read the same day (late Mount). Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of a UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 14]
Certificate of Jane Corlis dated on 19 Dec 1801 attached to her Upper Canada Land Petition
“I Jane Corlis do make Oath that I am a married woman and never received any Grant or order for Lands from the Crown in this province” Jane Corlis made her mark. “Sworn before me the Nineteenth day of Decemr 1801 [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 14]
Certificate of Thomas Hornor, J. P. dated at Burford on 19 Dec 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jane Corlis
“I Thomas Hornor one of His Majetsty’s Justices of the peace for the District of London, Do Certify that the petitioner Jane Corlis is the person she describes herself to be, and never to my knowledge or belief received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown in this province [Signed] Thomas Hornor, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 14a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Gates of the Township of Burford dated on 15 Jan 1802
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Charles Burtch of the Township aforesaid a Loyalist U. E. and is married and having never received any Lands in the Province, respectfully requests your Excellency would be pleased to grant her two hundred Acres. —And your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—Signed before me [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P. for the District of London” Mary Gates made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jan 1802. Notation: “End on the List” Read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of a U E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 5, Petition Number 48]
Certificate of John Hornor, J. P. appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Gates
“I Mary Gates do make oath that I am a married woman and never received any grant or order of Lands from the Crown in this province. Sworn before me the 15th day of January 1802. [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P. for the District of London” Mary Gates made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 5, Petition Number 48]
Certificate of John Hornor, J. P. dated at Burford on 15 Jan 1802 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Gates
“I Thomas Hornor one of His Majesty’s Justice of the peace for the District of London, Do Certify that the petitioner Mary Gates is the person she describes herself to be, and never to my knowledge or belief received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown in this province [Signed] Thomas Hornor J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 5, Petition Number 48a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Mathews [signed Matthews] for his wife Morilla Mathews
“That she is the Daughter of Charles Burch a Loyalist, Prays yr Honor will please to grant her 200 Acres and Your Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Thomas Matthews” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Dec 1796 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 208]
Certificate of Moses Mount dated 30 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Mathews
“Moses Mount maketh Oath before me that Thomas Mathews married the daughter of Charles Burch a Loyalist U. E. Sworn before me this 30th day of Dec 1796 [Signed] John Small, Moses Mount” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 208a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Burtch dated at Niagara on 14 Oct 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner enlisted in the Corps of Loyal Americans commanded by Colo Beverly Robertson, and in the Company of Capt Lemuel Wilmot, a relation of Samuel Street Esqr and whose son is now in this Province. That your Petitioner was taken prisoner soon after the Bastion of Fort Montgomery, in which action he served – and remained in different prisons till the End of the war – that your Petitioner’s family now resides on the Susquehana, and consists of a wife and nine children—and that your Petitioner is now come into His Majesty’s Dominion, in order to settle under this Government – purposing to remove the whole of his family next Summer—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to order to him an appropriation of such a portion of the waste Lands of the Crown, as to your Honor may seem meet & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Nathan Burtch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Oct 1797 and read in Council on 11 Jul 1798. Ordered recommended for 300 acres as a soldier under Old Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 55]
Deposition of Finlay Malcom dated on 4 Apr 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Burtch
“I hereby certify on oath that Nathan Burtch has cleared in Lot No 14 1st Con. of Blenheim Ten Acres, has a House, & other buildings on Said Lot – Sworn before me at York 4 Apl 1807 [Signed] John Small JP [Signed] Finlay Malcom” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 55a]
Deposition of Solomon Hill dated on 17 Oct 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Burtch
“U Canada Home District {Before Me John Monro one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace In and for said District Appeared Solomon Hill And being Duly Sworn Deposeth and Saieth That Nathl Burtch Joined the British Army In Companey with him the 8th Day of May 1777 – And that The said Burtch served As A pr[i]vite Soldier under the Command of Colonel Beverley Robison as mentioned In his Petition and further the Deponent sayeth not—Sworn Before Me this 17 Day Octor 1797 [Signed] John Monro JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 55b]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Green dated on 11 Oct 1796
“The Petition of Benj. Green, late of Rogers’ Corps. & approved Loyalist U E. Humbly shews- That your petitioner has never recd any Land, & that his wife is Sarah daughter of Charles Burch an approved loyalist U. E. prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 300- Acres military Land & 200 Acres in behalf of his wife—and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—” Benj. Green made his mark. “witness [Signed] T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 13 Oct. Ordered needs discharge and certificates. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 2, Petition Number 33]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Green the daughter of Charles Burtch dated on 4 Jan 1797
“Humbly Shewes- That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1788—That she has not Received any Lands & prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her Lands and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Sarah Green” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jan 1799 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered to lie over for the U. E. List. Later ordered recommended Charles Burtch being on the U. E. List. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 2, Petition Number 49]
Certificate of William Kennedy Smith, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Green
“I do hereby Certify that Sarah Burtch a Daughter of Charles Burtch is the wife of Benjamin Green [Signed] William Kennedy Smith J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 2, Petition Number 49b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Stephen Burtch dated at Louth on 24 May 1794
“That Your Petitioner has been for Four years a Resident in this province and is desirous of continuing under His Majesty’s Government. That Your Petitioner with his numerous Brothers, suffered much for his Loyalty during the disturbances in America, all the property belonging to the family having been seized & sold on account of their attachment to the British Cause. That Your Petitioner has not as yet received any Certificate for Lands from Government but thinks himself entitled to one for Lotts Nos 13, 14 & 15 in the 6th Concession of the Township of Louth having in some manner occupied the said lots for a considerable time but cannot obtain from the Land Board a Certificate for the same, the said Board objecting some [explodea] claim of a Mr. Fry who has for many years been an Absentee from this province, and has similar pretensions on a great many lotts in this District—The Board say that those lotts are mentioned in the name of Fry. Yet they were originally located by one Westbrook who has likewise quited this province upwards of five years—but neither Mr. Fry nor Westbrook have made the smallest Improvement on those Lands. That Your petitioner is the more anxious for a Title to these Lots as they are immediately adjoining the Lands of his Brother Israel Burtch. Wherefore Your Petitioner prays Your Excellency’s known Justice and [humanity] to interfere in the premises and Your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c. [Signed] Stephen Burtch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 May 1794 and referred the petition to the Surveyor General for his report. It appearing by the Surveyor General’s report that the lands in question have been located, petition dismissed. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 12]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Stephen Burch dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 18 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner having been Seven Years in this Province and having drawn only Two Hundred Acres of land Humbly prays Your Honor to grant him such an Additional quantity as your Honor in your wisdom may think meet. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Stephen Burch” Received at the Executive Council on 21 Mar. Ordered the petitioner has received his portion. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 138]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Zachariah Burch [sic], late of the State of New York – Farmer dated at York (Toronto) on 3 Jun 1800
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into the Province in March last with his family – consisting of a wife and six children who are now at his Brothers Edy Burch on the Grand River—That your Petitioner is desirous to become a bona fide settler in the Province, with several of his neighbours who are also come in with their family’s – He therefore respectfully prays your Excellency to grant him Lot No 22 – on Dundas Street in the Township of Blenheim – on the usual conditions & under the new Regulations; and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Zachariah Burtch made his mark “witness T Ridout” Marginal note: “The Petitioner has four Brothers who live in the County of Lincoln in this Province & have been there for twelve years” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Jun 1800 and read in Council on 3 Jun 1800. Ordered recommended for a lot on Dundas St. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 34]
Certificate of William Willcox, J. P. dated on 3 Jun 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Zachariah Burch
“These are to Certify that Zachariah Burtch has taken the Oaths and Subscribed the Declaration prescribed by Law and the Ordinances of this Province to intitle him to become an Inhabitant thereof and a freeholder of Lands therein. —Given under my hand at York in the Home District of the Province of Upper Canada this 3d day of June 1800 [Signed] Will Willcocks” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 34]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Burton dated at Niagara on 27 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Thomas Burton – who served upwards of Seven years in His Majesty’s Eighth Regiment of Foot – as p his Discharge—Respectfully shews – That your Petitioner has been in the Province since the year 1783 – & has a family – & that he never received any Land—but has held a Ticket of P. Frey for 3 Lots – which is lost or mislaid – That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and subscribed the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Three Hundred acres of land in the Township above the Delaware Village on the Thames 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 27 May 1798. Ordered ticket and discharge wanted. Ticket brought 17 Sep by Mr. Steadman. Read again in Council on 22 Dec 1797. Ordered 300 acres as a reduced soldier if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 72]
Certificate of James Clark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 8 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Burton
“I do certify that the bearer Thomas Burton did join the Kings [….] Regiment of Foot at Niagara in the year of our Lord 1776 and did serve His Majesty for the space of seven years and eight months behaved himself as a good soldier – and has continued in this Province ever since his discharge from the Kings Service [Signed] James Clark” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 72a]
Surveyor’s Ticket attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Burton
“Thomas Burton 8th R three Lotts [Signed] P Frey [To the] Board” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 72b]
Signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township dated at Fort Erie on 20 Oct 1796
“We the Inhabitants of the Township of Bertie in the County of Lincoln, are Destitute of a Mill, without going a great distance; as there is a Mill Seat at Point Abino in the said Township which has been granted by His Excellency the Governor Simcoe (for the benefit of the Township or County) to Timothy Skinner, and the said Skinner is transferred the same Mill Seat to Isaac Lane [sic: Laing], inhabitant for 3, 4 years or more ago, and no prospect of any preparation for a Mill yet being builded. – We will therefore be very much oblige to Your Honour – that if Your Honour thinks proper, to grant the said Mill Seat to Jacob Crane an Inhabitant, who promises to immediately commence with the building, and to have it finished as fit to go in the Course of a Year. In Expectation of having this Our Humble Request granted Sir We are Your Most Obedient & Humble Servants [Some of the signatures within each of the families on this document seem to have been signed by the same hand] Silas Carter, John Collins, Thomas Baxter, Joseph Palmer, Jos. Rich. Palmer, Stephen Gill, John Gill, Jeremiah Tuttle junior, Jeremiah Tuttle Senior, John Chambers, Con O’Neil, Daniel Alward, Ellexander McQuine, Daniel McQuene, Ellexander McQuien, James McQuine, John Beringar, Mathias Hone, Mathias Hone Jun, Daniel Alward Jun, Frederick Buck, John Willson, Stephen Middagh, Jacob Haun, Peter Feere, Edward [Noye], Christufful Ritchards, Frederick Sager, Jacob Crane, Jacb Hous, J George [Shumon], Peter Creager, Mical M Beach, Peter Learn, Azaliah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutler, Jehoiada Schooley, Asa Schooley, Joseph Senn, Michael Huffman, Necol Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Fradric Ankarm Crowell Willson, John Garner, Philip Buck, Adam Burwell, Joseph Marsh” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 9 Jan 1797. Ordered dismissed as inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135a]
Certificate of John Small dated 7 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township
“Personally appeared before me John Small Esqr Jacob Crane and John Johnson maketh oath that they on 6th inst called at Timothy Skinners and asked him what he intended to do about building a mill that he had obtained a permission from the Council to build in the Township of Bertie & he the said Timothy answered – that it belonged to one Lane [sic: Laing], and that the said Lane may build when he thought proper, as he the said Skinner had transferred it to the said Lane – and that he the said Timothy Skinner defyed the Governor & Council, that he had get it & put him the said Jacob Crane likewise, at defiance or any one else who might wish to obtain it – That he had now get it, and that it might lay as it was for ages—Sworn before me the 7th day of Decr 1796 [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell received at the Executive Council on 6 Apr 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served last American War under the British Standard, and came into this Province with a wife and Six Children in the year 1797—That your Petitioner settled on a lot of land in the Township of Bertie No 18—3 & 4th Concession, which he has improved for upwards of Eight years—That your petitioner’s wife is Daughter to Nathl Veal who joined the Royal Standard previous to the Year 1782 wherefore your Petitioner Humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to confirm him in the above mention lot and such Addition as your Honor may think proper as likewise such grant for his wife, the Daughter of a Loyalist and for his family as your Honor in your wisdom may deed meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray” Adam Burwell made his mark. Received at the Executive Council on 6 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered recommended for 350 acres as family lands and his military lands to be making 300 acres. His wife recommended for 200 as UE. Confirmed on 11 Apr [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110]
Receipt for land granting fees attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell
“Received the Land Granting Office’s fees on 200 acres of land, being Lot No 7 in the 4th Concession of Walsingham granted to Sarah Burwell under Order in Council of the 7th April 1797. Regs 9th July 1796. £3.5.2 Curry [Signed] Saml Ridout, York 19 Jul 1819 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110a]
Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at Fort Erie on 1 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell
“ I hereby certify that Adam Burwell came into this Province in the year 1787, he began to improve his Land in this Township the spring 1788, his family then consisted of his Wife and Six Children, he has taken the Oath of allegiance by affirming—[Signed] John Warren J. P. Adam Burwell, Sarah his Wife, Elizabeth, Susana, Margaret} daughters, Malon Son, Hannah, Agnes} Daughters [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110b]
Certificate of Benjamin Willson, J. P. 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell
“This is to Sartify that the Barer Adam Burwell Came Into this Cuntary in the 1787 and he Brought with Him A wife And Six Children And I do further Sartify that His wifes father Nathanel veal Joined the British Standard in the year 1779. Sartif By me Benjamin Willson J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110c]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated at Niagara on 6 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell
“ I do hereby Certify that Adam Burwell served last American War under the British Standard, in many Capacities and that which was most dangerous was that of a Spy, in which he rendered the British army many distinguished Services, and several times made narrow escapes with his life—Isaac Swayze J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110d]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell Senior of the Township of Bertie in the Niagara District Yeoman dated in Bertie Township on 23 Jan 1810
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner was firmly attached to the British Government, during the late American Contest, which is proven by the affidavits accompanying this Petition – That your Petitioner removed into this Province in the year 1786, and has constantly resided in it ever since. Therefore your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to have his name inserted on the U. E. List of this Province – And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – Bertie 23rd January 1810—[Signed] Adam Burwell” Received in the Executive Council Office on 17 Feb 1810. Read in Council on 17 Mar 1810. Ordered the prayer of the Petition cannot be recommended as not coming within the Scope of his Majestys Instructions. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 9, Petition Number 87]
Deposition of Jacob Willson of Charlotteville Township, Norfolk County dated in Townsend Township, Norfolk County on 11 Jul 1810 Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell
“London District to wit} Personally came and appeared before me John Bemer Esquire one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for said District Jacob Willson of the Township of Charlotteville in said District yeoman, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that Adam Burwell Senior of the Township of Bertie in the Niagara District yeoman lived in the County of Morris in the Province of New Jersey before the breaking out of the Rebellion in America, that he had a protection under the British during the War, which the Deponent saw, and that the said Adam Burwell was employed by Cortland Skinner to pilot detachments of the British into New York and that the deponent saw the said Adam Burwell on Staten Island several times during the War—[Signed] Jacob Willson. Sworn before me at Townsend this 11th day of July 1810 [Signed] John Bemer J. P. Received 29th December 1810 from Mr Mahlon Burwell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 9, Petition Number 87a]
Deposition of Joseph Willson of Crowland Township dated on 24 Jan 1810 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Burwell
“Niagara District Personally appeared before me Crowell Willson Esqr one of his Majestys Justices of the Peach for the Said District, Joseph Willson of the Township of Crowland in said District who being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he joined the British standard in the year 1777, and was Piloted to the British by Mr Adam Burwell, and others in company with 75 Men a considerable distance over the New Jersey Mountains [Signed] Joseph Willson. Sworn before me this 24th day of Jan AD 1810 - } Crowell Willson JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 9, Petition Number 87d]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burwell of the Township of Bertie in the Niagara District Farmer dated at York (Toronto) on 26 Dec 1810
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner resided in the Province of New Jersey before the American War and served His Majesty seven years as a Corporal in the New Jersey Volunteers in said War. That your Petitioner was Discharged in New Brunswick where he received two hundred Acres of Land – And that your Petitioner moved his Family into this Province about the 10th day of July 1798, where he has resided ever since—Wherefore your Petitioner humbly prays that your Excellency may be pleased to order his name to be inserted on the U. E. List of this Province, and Grant him such quantity of Land as to your Excellency may seem mete—And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—York 26th Decemr 1810 [Signed] James Burwell” Read in Council on 21 Feb 1811 and recommended that the name of James Burwell be inserted on the UE List and that he receive a grant of 200 acres of land as a military claimant in addition to the same quantity received by him in New Brunswick which will complete his lands as a reduced Corporal from the New Jersey Volunteers. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 10, Petition Number 24]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burwell of the Township of Bertie in the District of Niagara dated at Bertie on 23 Jan 1810
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner has resided in this Province Eleven Years & has never drawn any of the waste Lands. Therefore your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him such quantity of Land subject to the payment of Fees as in your wisdom may seem mete. And should your Petitioners pray be formally answered he is ready and undertakes by his agent within three daysafter sych answer, to pay to the Receiver General the amount of the fees for the land so granted – And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Bertie 23 January 1810—[Signed] James Burwell” Reference is made to the petition of 26 Dec 1810 for the Order in Council [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle Misc 1793-1840, Vol, 68, Petition Number 66]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonas Sipes [sic] of the Township of Bertie dated on 22 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth. That your Petitioner has resided in the Province since the year 1778 – and never applied for or received any certificate for Land – That he had two Brothers in the Corps of Butlers Rangers – and is married to Rachel Bush, the daughter of Henry Bush who served in the Corps of Royal Americans – (Loyalist) Prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres, and two Hundred acres in right of his wife – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” Jonas Sypes made his mark. “Witness T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioner’s wife’s claim to wait for the UE List: his own not recommended. Later notation: Henry Bush does not appear to be on the UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 193]