Land Petitions of the Niagara Settlers "Chewett to Claus"

Chewett, Isabella

Upper Canada Land Petition of Isabella Chewett dated at York (Toronto) on 19 Apr 1798

“Humbly sheweth That being desirous to build a House in the Town of York, she most Humbly requests that Your Honor will be pleased to grant her an Acre Lot And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Isabella Chewett” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Apr 1798 and read in Council on 23 Apr 1798. Ordered recommended for a Town Lot of one acre in York. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 148]

Chewett, William

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chewett formerly an Officer of the Staff in the Province of Lower Canada previous to the reduction in the year 1783 dated at Newark on 4 Jul 1794

“Humbly Sheweth That your Excfellency’s Petitioner having served as Assistant Paymaster and Storekeeper in the Engineers Department, Assistant Paymaster and Storekeeper in the Quartermaster Generals Department and Assistant Paymaster and Storekeeper in the Marine Department for the Posts of Chambly, St Johns, Isle aux Nois, and Point au Fer—since which time he has been actively employed in the Surveryor Generals Deptmt—he therefore most humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to take his case into your good and wise consideration, and to allow him whatever proportion of Land your Excellency may think fit—he having only received two hundred Acres of Land on the East side of the River Cataraqui—and your Excellencys petitioner as in duty bound will forever pray. [Signed] W Chewett” Read in the Executive Council on 8 Jul 1794. No order stated. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 72]

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Swayze Esquire dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Nov 1794

“That your Petitioner having received a Certificate from the Land Board for Lot 213 in the Town of Newark—and a Town Lot No 214 which he has purchased of George Mayne, Prays Your Excellency & Council will allow him permission to Transfer the said Lots to Wm Chewet one of the deputy Surveyors. Your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Isaac Swayze” No Executive Council dates or order on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle Miscellaneous 1787-1794, Petition Number 348]

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chewett dated at York (Toronto) on 29 Jun 1796

“The Petition of Willm Chewett formerly an Officer of the Staff, now Senior Surveyor of Upper Canada Respectfully shews—That your Excellency having been pleased to order him a grant of twelve hundred Acres of Land, as to all sub surveyors, he most humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to reconsider him with regard to his services during the last War, for which he has a Certificate that entitles him to five hundred Acres, from Lieut Governor Hamilton, which he most humbly conceives should entitle him to Two thousand Acres, and begs leave to quote as precedent Mr Solomon Jones an Hospital made, and Mr Ephraim Jones an Issuing Commissary who have been allowed that quantity. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays, that your Excellency will be pleased to Order him an additional grant of Eight hundred Acres and as in duty bound, your Petitioner will ever pray [Signed] W Chewet” Added note of William Chewett: “The reasons why I conceive I have a claim to Two thousand acres are because I then received five hundred, that being the quantity allowed then to Staff Officers, to whom it since been made up Two thousand, my Certificate will shew that I was then entitled to five hundred acres, being just on the same footing with the Staff Officers (as I conceive) in consequence of Captain Shank’s Letter, to Lieut Governor Hamilton in my favor, setting forth my services as Naval Storekeeper, and Assistant Paymaster, to the Marine Department on Lake Champlain—[Initialed] W. C.” Read in the Executive Council on 6 and 11 Jul 1796 and confirmed on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered the Committee not having His Majestys Instructions referred to in Gov. Hamiltons Certificate & consequently not having the means of knowing whether Staff Officers of his Description were placed on a footing with Subaltern Officers—they are sorry they cannot recommend the petitioners claims. But if the petitioner can make it appear he is entitled this regulation is not intended to bar his coming forth and with it again. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 24]

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chewett dated at York (Toronto) on 28 Jun 1796

“Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner being ordered to reside by duty of his office in the Town of York and being desirous to erect a house, prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him a Lot, and as in duty bound, your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] W Chewett Senior Surveyr Upper Canada” Read in the Executive Council on 11 Jul 1796. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 39]

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chewett, Senior Deputy Surveyor dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 16 Dec 1796

“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner having located the Lands granted him, in the Eastern District previous to his being stationed at York- he of necessity finds himself unprovided with any Lot, either for supplying himself with wood or for other purposes—where he now resides—That his wife having never received any Land, Your petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him in her right, such Land in the County or vicinity of York as to your Honor may seem meet and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout N. P.: “I do certify that I was requested by letter from Mr Chewett to write the above petition—[Signed] T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered in consideration of Petitioner’s long and useful Services, recommended for 200 acres to be granted to his wife. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 145a]

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chewett, Senior Surveyor dated at York on 18 Jun 1799

“Humbly sheweth – That having purchased from Isaac Swayze and George Mains of the Township of Newark in the Province of Upper Canada two Town Lots Nos 213 & 214 – for which your Petitioner paid the Sum of Seventy five pounds Currency as the Memorandum of Agreement, and Bond will shew, since which your Petitioner has made improvements on the said Lots to the Amount of One hundred pounds Currency – And as neither Swayze, or Mains, has ever come forward according to agreement to give a Title for the same, the Attorney General has been pleased to obtain the Fiat – Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays, that your Honor, will be pleased to take his case under your good and wise consideration, and to Order that one Patent may be made for the Lots in question in the name of your Petitioner, under such regulations as your Honor in your great wisdom and goodness may deem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] W Chewett, Senior Surveyr” Read in the Executive Council on 18 Jun 1799. Ordered recommended that deed issue to the petitioner for Lots 213 and 214 in the Town of Newark on the usual terms. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 115]

Memorandum of Agreement dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Dec 1794 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chewett

“Memorandum of an Agreement made and entered into this first day of December in the Thirty fifth year of his Majesty’s Reign at Newark in the Province of Upper Canada Between Isaac Swayze of the Township of Newark Esquire and George Mains of the same place on the one part and William Chewit of the Township of [blank] in the Eastern District of the other. Whereas the said Isaac Swayze is possessed of a certificate of location of lot Number 213 and the said George Mains hath sometime since presented to the late Land Board of this District a petition for certificate of location of lot number 214 in the said Town of Newark to the granting of which there does not at present appear any objections: And whereas the said Isaac Swayze and the said George Mains are desirous of disposing of their equitable claim to the said lots for a bona fide consideration, but because of the dissolution of the Land Boards, and because there is no Council at present sitting no regular assignment can be made of one lot and a certificate obtained for the other. This Agreement witnesseth that for and in consideration of the Sum of Seventy five pounds lawful money of the Province to the said Isaac Swayze and George Mains paid by, and by them now acknowledged to be received from, the said William Chewit they have each of them Do hereby assign over to the said William Chewit his heirs & assigns, all their and each of their equitable claim and demand to the said lots and each of them. And the said Isaac Swayze and William [sic] Mains do, and each of them for himself—his heirs, Executors and assigns against all others claiming or to claim the said lots or either of them, now or hereafter they will defend and they or either of them, their or either of their heirs Executors or administrators, shall and will obtain or cause to be obtained a good sufficient and inde[feas]able title to the said Lots, for, and in favor of the said William Chewit as soon as the same can be procured. For the true performance whereof they the said Isaac Swayze and George Mains do bind themselves, their and each of their heirs, Executors and administrators in the Sum of one Hundred and fifty pounds lawful money of this Province to be recovered by virtue of these present. In witness whereof the parties to these present have hereunder pout their hands and seals, the day and year above mentioned in the presence of [Signed] Wm Wallace. For William Chewit [Signed] J. Symington [Signed] Isaac Swayze” George Mains made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 115c]

Bond dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Dec 1794 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chewett

“Know all Men by these presents That we Isaac Swayze of the Township of Newark in the Province of Upper Canada Esquire and George Mains of the same place Yeoman are held and firmly bound to William Chewit of the Township of [blank] in the province aforesaid Esquire in the Sum of One Hundred and fifty pounds lawful money of this province to be paid to the William Chewit or his certain attorney Executors, administrators or assigns for which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of us by himself, our, and either of our heirs Executors and administrators firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals Dated this first day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and ninety four and thirty fifth of his Majesty’s reign. The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Isaac Swayze and George Mains, them or either of them, their or either of their heirs Executors or administrators shall procure for the said William Chewit his heirs or assigns, a good and sufficient title (according to the nature of the instrument or tenure by which lands in the Town of Newark are then held) to lots Number 213 and 214 in the Town of Newark on or before the first day of July which will be in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety five or shall well and truly pay or Cause to be paid William Chewit his Executors administrators or assigns the Sum of Seventy five pounds lawful money of this province and interest for the same on or before the said first day of July in the year last above mentioned with […] and or delay: then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force. Sealed and Delivered in the present of [Signed] J. Symington, Wm Wallace, Isaac Swayze” George Mains made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 115f]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chewett and Thomas Ridout of the Surveyor General’s Department and Establishment

“Humbly Sheweth That some time since, Your Petitioners applied for 50 acres each in the 100 acre Lots of the Township of York, which the Honorable Council were pleased to recommend; but your Petitioners not having then built in the Town your Honor did not approve thereof—That having since both erected Dwelling Houses, in which your Petitioners reside with their Families. Your Honor has been graciously pleased to permit them to locate 50 acres each, in the said 100 acre Lots, which they respectfully pray your Honor in Council to Confirm, and as in duty Bound your petitioners will ever pray—[Signed] Thos Ridout for himself & Wm Chewett” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Mar 1798. Ordered the President order to the Petitioners for fifty Acres each in consideration of their situation in the Surveying Department. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 116]

Chippawa Creek, Inhabitants of

Upper Canada Land Petition of sundry Inhabitants of Chippawa Creek dated on 7 Sep 1792

 “The Humble Petition of Sundry of the Inhabitants Settled on the Land on the Head of Chippaway Creek and the 40 Mile Creek in the County of Lincoln, Humbly Sheweth That wereas your Petitioners by Leave of the Commanding Officer and others whome we Conceived had Power to Grant such Leave hath Settled themselves on his Majesty’s Lands within what is called the Indian Purchase and not Realy Surveyed Either in Townships or in Single lotts some of whome hath made Considerable Improvements at Great Labour and Expence. And whereas by some Late Transactions find themselves Debarred from Privellages that others Enjoy who are Seated on Land that are Survey’d. Therefore we your Petitioners do Humbly Pray your Excellency will take our Cause into Consideration and Grant such Relief in the Premises as you in Wisdom shall see or our cause Doth Merritt and your Petitioners Bound as in Duty will Ever Pray. [Signed] Jno Wrong, Jonas Cool, Nathaniel Griffin, James Conoly, Isaiah Griffin, Henry Johnson, John McDonell, Peter McDonell, John McDonell, John Cockran, William McDonell, Henry Dochstader, John Dochstader, Adam Dochstader, [Ls]ristian Bissell, Peter Babard, Nickles Mo[rr]ay (his mark), Peter McDonell, Randle McDonell, Christay McDonell [Geo J…] Dochstader, Mathes Smith, [Z]adam [Smidt], Thomas North, Richard Griffen, Edward Griffen, Smith Griffen, Jonithan Griffen, Archable [….], Arthur Gray, Abram Griffin, Abraham Malatt, Richd Griffin Junr, Thomas Harris, Jonathen Lain [….], Jonathan Lain Juner, Allexander Lain, Casper Springsteen (his mark), Joha[….] Pee (her mark), Robert Comfort, Joseph Lane, Tomas Deckhear, John Black” Read in Council 19 Oct 1792. Ordered Stands over for further consideration when Surveyor Jones returns. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1 Petition Number 73]

Chisholm, George

The Upper Canada Land Petition of George Chisholm dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 25 Mar 1793

“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner Joined General St Ledger at Fort Stanwix as a Volunteer in the cause between Great Britain and the Colonies in the Year 1777—That in the Year following he went to New York and served there during the remainder of the War in the Volunteer Company Commanded by Captn Tolmey, being for Five Years without pay or Provision—At the Peace he went to Nova Scotia, his whole property which was very Considerable being Confiscated by the Americans—In Nova Scotia he received only a Fishing lot of Ground consisting of about Fifty Acres on which he did his utmost for Seven Years to support himself and Family, but was at last obliged to abandon it without receiving the smallest Compensation—Unfortunately for your Excellency’s Petitioner all his Friends and the Neighbours of his former Residence before the War came to this Quarter and he is disappointed of receiving for want of their Evidence any Compensation form the Commissioners appointed to Examine into the Losses and Claims of American Sufferers. In short your Petitioner since the Year 1777 When he join’d the British Cause to this time has met with a continued Series of Losses and Disappointments—That in Hopes of better Fortune he has come to this Province as a Farmer and now Most Humbly supplicates Your Excellency for Lands in such quantity as your Wisdom and Goodness in Consideration of his Manifold Losses may think fit—And Your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] George Chisholm. We the Subscribers do Certify the Above Petition to be true & Just [Signed] Donnold Rose, Thomas McMican” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1 Petition Number 96]

Certificate of Robert Hamilton dated at Queenston on 25 Mar 1793 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Chisholm

“George Chisholm & Charles [….] have resided in this Settlement for some time past—They have both constantly behaved themselves with the greatest propriety & have Justly rendered themselves respected by every person who knows them. The Employments they have hitherto been engaged in are at present at an end and their Comfort & the Subsistance of their Families for the next year will much depend on their procuring an early Settlement on Lands. These Facts are known to & certified by [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul. Ordered 400 acres granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1 Petition Number 96]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of George Chisholm received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into this [province] about Six Years ago, from Nova Scotia, where he had resided for some time. That your Petitioner served His Majesty last American war, and joined General Burgoyne previous to his capitulation, and was made prisoner with the Army—That your Petitioner received upon [his] coming into the Province four hundred Acres which he has cultivated and improved – but finding That Your Petitioner having married the daughter of a Loyalist and had four Children previous to the year 1789, and is lately appointed one of His Majestys Magistrates for this Province – Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to reconsider him, and allow him such a further grant of land for his wife, children, and himself and family, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] George Chisholm” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797. Ordered that the Lands already granted to the Petitioner be made up 1200 acres, the proportion allotted to Magistrates – this to cover all claims of every sort. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62a]

Certificate of Richard Beasley dated at Burlington Bay on 1 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Chisholm

“I do Certify that George Chisholms wife is a daughter of a Loyalist whose father Joined the British Standard in the year 1779 in New York and Continued in the Service as a Carpenter till the Peace took place in the year 1784 he had four Children in the year 1788 – his family at present Consists of Six Children. Burlington Bay May 1 1797 [Signed] Richard Beasley J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street of Willoughby Esquire dated at York (Toronto) on 3 Jul 1801

“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has recd Patent Deeds for Certain Lands in the first Concession of the Township of Niagara, which Deeds do not comprehend all the Lands claimed by him there. When a regular survey was made of said Township in the Year 1787 after the first Concession had been long settled by a former survey, it [was] found to derange those settlers, to prevent [this], the Land board pass’d an order at Navy Hall the 13th Augst 1790 (see voucher No 1) that the first Lines or original survey should hold good on the first concession from Michl Showers No 13 to the Upper end of the Township, and agreeably thereto the settlers hold to the side lines of the original survey as far as to your Petitioners Land, and to the new lines from that to the end of the Township, invariably running back to the 2nd Concession; which brings your petitioner Lott No 3 to a point in rear, and gives the possesser of Lott No 1 28 Chains front & rear contrary to the true intent and meaning of said order of the Land board (See Voucher No 2). In answer to your petitioner the Hone the Executive Council were pleas’d to direct on the 14th Feby 1799 that “if he had any objections to Chisholms line (Lott No 2) to enter his Caveat, which he has long since done and now prays that your Excellency will be pleased to order that the south line of his Lott No 3 be extended (agreeably to the said order of the Land board) as has been done for the other settlers, to the 2nd Concession: or make such other order thereon as in the wisdom of his Excellency in Council shall seem meet And your Excellency’s Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray &c—York July 3rd 1801—[Signed] Saml Street” Read in the Executive Council on 9 Jul 1801. Ordered that the Mrs Street, Rose and Chisholm attend at the Board at the hearing of their respective Caveats on any Tuesday in October. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 2]

Chisholm, John

The Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chisholm, of Stamford late of Butlers Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 26 Jun 1795

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner in the year 1789, purchased of a certain Lot [Regar] (late a Soldier in the 84th Regiment) his right & Title to these Lots of Land which he presumed himself entitled to receive, and for which he had obtained the Ticket of Mr Frey which is hereunto annexed—but which Lands have never yet been located—Your Petitioner relying on your Excellencys regard towards those who have faithfully served his Majesty, humbly requests he may be indulged with a grant of three Hundred of Land in the name and behalf of the said Lot [Regar]—and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] John Chisholm.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 19 Aug 1795. Ordered The Committee cannot recommend the prayer of this petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1 Petition Number 97]

On a 1792 map of the Front Concession of Niagara Township included in the Upper Canada Land petition of Samuel Street, John Chisholm was named on Lot 2. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 162]

Mentioned in the report of David W. Smith, Acting Surveyor General dated at the Surveyor’s Office, Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Nov 1796

“May it please your Honour, In obedience to your Honors reference to me, on the 8th of October last, to report on the petition of Samuel Street Esquire, who prays for Lots No 2 & 3 with their broken front, on the river Niagara, in the Township of Newark, which he states to have been in possession of, for some Years—I had reference to the plan sent me from Quebec of that Township, & by it I perceive that Mr Streets name appears on the Lots No 3 & 4, & not upon 2 & 3 – which may either be a mistake of that Gentlemans, or of the office at Quebec, or perhaps in consequence of an Exchange—The broken fronts of Nos 1. 2. 3 &4 came vacant on the plans from Major Hollands Office, the broken front No 5 was entered as comprehending the The New Landing, & when I received the plan of Newark which was in possession of the late Landboard for the County of Lincoln—, the name of Elijah Phelps was entered thereon—on the broken front of No 2, —When Mr Street lodged the Minute at my Office directing my Report; he left four other papers in support of his Claim, Copys of which are hereunto annexed—

No 1 The first appears to be an Judgement by Lt Coll Depeyster Concg the upper posts under the Authority of General Haldimand the then Governor & Comr in Chief of Canada, dated at Niagara, the 10th August 1784 – Transferring two parcels of Land – (formerly granted to Mr Isaac Dolson by Brigadier General Powell) to Messs Street & McLauchlin, the one parcell, said, among other things to be bounded on the South by Niagara river, & on the west by Mount Pleasant, —the other Parcell said to be situated on the Top, & close to the brow of the said Mount Pleasant, and Niagara river: —This permission to Messrs Street & McLauchlin being on condition of their holding the said Lands, upon the Tenor of His Majestys additional Instructions to the Comr in Chief of Quebec, dated the 16th July & the 7th August 1783; to which it seems that Messrs Street and McLauchlin agreed—

No 2 The Second paper dated the 16th of August 1784 appears to be a quit Claim of the aforementioned Lands from Isaac Dolsen, to Messrs Street & McLauchlin—

No 3 The Third paper is the Copy of a memorial from Mr Street to Lod Dorchester the 15th April 1790, apprehending that from the remarks made by the Engineer (Lieut Humphrey) Government might be induced to take part of his Land from him, after a very considerable Expense; praying therein for Relief, & offering at the same time certain reserves within the premises—such as Land for Store houses—the L[ince] Storie &c

No 4 is said to be the Copy of a Letter from Mr Street to Sir John Johnson Bart the 20 april 1791, containing a long narrative respecting the land in Question—

No 5 I enclose to your Honor a Copy of—so much of the plan of No 1, or Newark received from Quebec, as regards Mr Streets; and having heard your Honor say, you were left in possession of my few documents, I transmit

No 6—also the Copys of His Majestys additional Instructions alluded to— & copy of a

No 7 plan in possession of Lieut Pilkington, shewing the Ground to be reserved for Government at the Landing place, as proposed by Capn Mann—the Chief Engineer; which plan I heard of. & came by chance—it is not exactly ascertained to this office how this Reserve will fall on the Lots claimed by Mr Street, but I do suppose nearly in the manner comprehended within the red Lines in the Spaced washed with Lake,

No 8 on the Small plan, accompanying this, by which nearly all the Broken front No 3 & some part of the broken front No 4 appears unsought for, by the Engineer—Mr at the End of his petition, states that he understands by the minutes of the late Land board that the old Lines of the front Concession of the Township of Newark are to stand Good, which upon reference to their minutes, appears to be

No 9 the Case as per extract enclosed; but on the face of the plan it seems as if it were only intended for part of the first Concession, in which Case, Mr Street says, he should materially suffer, by Mr Chisholms line running obliquely into his Lands—All which is submitted to Your Honors wisdom [Signed] D W Smith Actg Sur Genl Upper Canada, Sur Genl Office, Newark 10 Nov 1796”

[Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 162f, g, h, I, j]

Order of the Executive Council on the Petition of Samuel Street read on 4 Feb 1797

“ordered that the Surveyor General assign to the Petitioner as much of the Lots prayed for as are without the Reserve laid off by the Engineer – which Reserve cannot be incroached on before it is taken off by the Commander in Chief [Initialled] P. R.”

“If the Petitioner has any objection to Chisholms Lines as sent from the Surveyor Generals Office at Quebec he must enter his Caveat [Initialled] P. R.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 162k]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson, David Rose, John Chisholm, and the widow of James Park, deceased received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Oct 1796

“Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioners firmly attached to the British Government Joined the Royal Standard at an Early period of the late war that during it they suffered every Extremity of Distress, in the Different Expeditions conducted by Captain Brant and the Indians, with whom your Petitioners volunteered the most Dangerous Enterprises. That during a Period of seven years your Petitioners, unpaid, imprisoned and uncloathed, served His Majesty with all the Zeal and Bravery of Britons; That your Petitioners under sentence of Death for joining the Indians have Escaped from the americans; That since the Peace your Petitioners have been settled in this District, and proved themselves as good Husbandmen, and members of society, as formerly that of soldiers – that your Petitioners can bring in the most Incontestable Proofs of these facts, from the Honorable Robert Hamilton and many others if necessary. That from the Peace your Petitioners are all married and have rising families, a List of whom are hereunto annexed; Generous as a British Government is your Petitioners have always looked forward to ask time when those services might be remembered; That time is arrived and your Petitioners will now think them well requitted in such a Grant of Waste Lands of the Crown, as will Render them and their families after them Respectable, and mark that Honor on them, recommended by the Governor General, Lord Dorchester. Your Petitioners have already benefited by the Bounty of Government to a Certain Extant, but Considering the Loss of ability of their farm Property, they [….] that your Honor will take their Cais into your serious Consideration, and be the Government of rewarding Loyalty by granting, or making up to each of your Petitioners Twelve Hundred acres, exclusive of such a Quantity as you in your wisdom may think fit to your Petitioners families, and your Petitioners as in Duty Bound will Ever Pray

Archd Thompson, a wife, & 6 children 4 of the Children born before 1790

Daniel Rose, a wife – & 8 Children – 5 Children born before 1790

James Park a wife & 4 Children

John Chisholm, a wife & 4 Children

Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Oct and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered that the Petitioners shall receive each 1000 acres including former grants and such family lands as they make appear to the Surveyor General they are entitled to. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]

Letter from Ralfe Clench to Andrew Mercer, Executive Council Office, York dated at Niagara on 12 May 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson et al.

“Dear Sir, I enclose you an affidavit of Donald Rose [made] before Thomas Dickson Esqr I called on Mr Chisholm myself and find that there was but no Chil. by his first Wife before the year 1789 but have to say there were by the first & Second Wife before the year 1796—This I suppose is nothing to the […..] I am Dr Sir Yours to Command [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12e]

Certificate of William Dickson dated 12 May 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson et al.

“District of Niagara} Province of Upper Canada. Personally came before me Thomas Dickson Esqr One of His Majestys Justices assigned to Keep the Peace in the District of Niagara, Mr Donald Rose of the Township of Niagara in this District of Niagara aforesaid, who On oath Deposeth and saith that John Chisholm of the Township of Niagara in the District of Niagara Province of Upper Canada Farmer, an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist who served during the American Rebellion in Brandts Volunteers, has had a Wife and [….] children within the Province before the year 1789. And further the Deponent saith not. Sworn before me at Queenston in the District of Niagara Province of Upper Canada the 12th day of May 1817 a Wife and One inter[….] [Signed] Thomas Dickson JP” Donald Rose made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12g]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chisholm dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Apr 1797

“humbly sheweth That the 10th September 1789 your Honor’s Petitioner purchased from Lot Regan, late private soldier in the 84th Regt. three Lots of land containing 100 acres each, which Lots had been assigned to said Regan by Mr Frey the then Surveyor of the District. That your Honor’s Petitioner has the honor of annexing the Surveyor’s Ticket and a Certificate signed by two members of the Land Board, & the then acting Clerk. That your Honor’s Petitioner has not as yet located the above mentioned lands, he therefore humbly prays that he may be allowed so to do, & that a Deed may issue in his name to confirm him in the same. Your Petitioner wishing to have the Patent in his own name, he will cheerfully pay the several Fees of office, & will as in duty bound ever pray [Signed] John Chisholm” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 25 Apr. Ordered in consideration of the Land Board having consented with purchase, the Board permits a location to be made in his favor of three hundred acres due to Lot Regan – as by a certificate from P. Frey annexed – but this not to become a precedent in such cases in future. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 221]

Ticket issued by Philip Frey, Surveyor attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chisholm

“Lot Regan Three lots of Land one hundred Acres each – By order of the Board [Signed] P. Frey [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 221c]

Certificate of Robert Kerr and John McNabb dated at Niagara on 1 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chisholm

“The bearer John Chisholm presented a paper Certifying the bargain of a Lot of Land belonging to Lot Regan, a Disbanded Soldier to the Land Board, and he was ordered by the Land Board to take up the Lands—[Signed] Robert Kerr, John McNabb, R Clench Acting at the time Clerk to the Board” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 221d]

Deed from Lot Regan to John Chisholm dated at Niagara on 10 Sep 1789 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chisholm

“This certifies that I Lot Regan have Sold & Conveyed all my right and Title to three lots of Land granted me by the Board of Nassaw to John Chisholm & by these presents I do authorize him for Myself My Heirs & assigns to take out for Himself his Heirs and Assigns in his or their Names, and for his and their use about [….] Government Shall grant for the Incriess in this District, as Witness My hand [Signed] Lott Regan, Witness Andr Heron” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 221e]

Signer to the petition of the inhabitants of Stamford Township for a mill attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Skinner dated 23 Jun 1800

“The petition of the Subscribers (Inhabitants of Lincoln County Stamford Township) – Most Respectfully Sheweth that there is a Great want of Mills at or near the Falls of Niagara. We therefore pray that Timothy Skinner (Senior) may be tolerated to build Said mills Adjoining his own and land and As in duty bound we Shall ever pray [Signed] Thomas Millard, Chas Willson, James Forsyth, Haggai Skinner, Noah Cook, John Hardey, Edwd Lafferty, John Losea, John Durham, Edward Durham, Thomas Millard Senior, John Reilly, Peter McMicking, Jacob Kilman, John McKerlie, John Clow, Adam McNair. Peter Thomson, Paul Cripps, Bri[lrehald] [br]omson, John Thomson, Thomas McMicking, Joseph Robeson his mark, John Chisholm, Donald Rose, James Cooper, Conrad Dorshimer, Patrick Reilly, Benjamin Skinner, Azariah Lamer, William Lundy, Jacob Fonger, William Fonger, Charles Grene, Benjamin Skinner Senor, Ebenezer Skinner, Isaac Chambers, Robert Spencer his mark, James Crawford, Chris Buchner, Henry Ramsey, [fred…] gobalt, Thomas Doan, John Upher, Jacob Upper, George Upper, George Couke, Robert Wilkerson, Benajah Williams, George Keefer, John Hilz, Ezekiel Woodruff, Giles Hall, Hugh Wilson, John Wilson, John Wilson Junr, Johnneal Kelhone, John [….] John Si[lverthorn]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 127d]

Chrysler, Adam

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chrysler dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Aug 1795

“Respectfully Sheweth That your Petitioner served as a Volunteer in the Indian Department in the American War, has drew but One Hundred Acres of Land in this Province prays a further grant of 400 Acres to compleat his Bounty Land. —Your Petitioners Father served as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department during the American War, drew but 700 Acres of Land for himself and Family previous to his Decease in 1793, wherfore your petitioner prays your Excellency will please to permit him to Locate 1300 Acres to compleat his Fathers Bounty Land and he in Duty bound will ever pray. —[Signed] John Chryesler [sic]” Added notation on the reverse: “Your Petitioner has a Wife and One child prays your Excellency will grant such Land for them as thro’ your Goodness may seem meet. —[Signed] J Chrysler” Postscript: Your Petitioners Mother Died last March and no Land was ever Located in her name Wherefore he prays your Excellency will please to consider her—” Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795 and read in Council on 5 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres for himself to make up his Military Lands and that Mr. Adam Chrysler may be made up 2000 acres to his heirs. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 5]

Certificate of John Butler dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 19 Aug 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chrysler

“I do hereby Certify that Mr Adam Chrysler served as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department during the American War and behaved himself as a Good and Zelious Officer and Mr John Chrysler, Son of the above, served as a Volunteer in sd Department and always behaved himself well—Given under my Hand at Newark 19th Aug 1795—[Signed] John Butler” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 5b]

Power of Attorney from Adam Christler [sic] to Clark and Street dated on 1 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson

 “Know all men by by [sic] these Presents that I Adam Christler of the Township of Newark in the Home District of the Province of Upper Canada make Constitute and appoint Messrs Clark & Street of Queenston in the Province aforesaid Merchants my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to locate Two Hundred acres of Land for which I the said Adam Christler am entitled to receive a Grant from Government, by Virtue of a Certificate given me, by John Small and Peter Russell Esquires, bearing date the fifteenth day of October in the year one Thousand seven hundred and Ninety five, and I do hereby authorise them the said Clark & Street or either of them, their heirs or assigns to call at the secretaries office within six months for the patent to be by that time prepared and to ask demand and receive of, and from William Jarvis Esqr of of and from any other person whose business it may be, to deliver out the Deeds, all such right, Deed or Patent as may be given me the said Adam Christler, by Govt for the said Land, empowering my said attornies or either of them by these presents to do and act for me and in my name the same as if I myself am personally present – Hereby Ratifying and Confirming all that my said attornies or either of them shall legally do in and about the premises – by virtue hereof – In testimony to hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Queenston this Twenty ninth day of October, in the Thirty sixth year of our Sovereign Lord the King & in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and Ninety six—” Adam Christler made his mark. “Sealed & Delivered In presence of [Signed] Alexr Markle, James Bennet” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1dddd]

Transfer of Power of Attorney from Samuel Clark Jr. to William Dickson dated on 21 Jun 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson

“Whereas Wells Whitmore did on the sixth day of April one Thousand seven hundred and ninety seven assure to Samuel Street Junior by his Bond, a right to Two hundred acres of Land having received the same from the Honble The Executive Council of this province, and Whereas also Adam Crysler, did also assure by Bond dated the Twenty ninth day of October in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and Ninety six, unto Messrs Clark & Street merchants Queenston, a right to two hundred acres of Land, then at that time unlocated; now know ye, that having sold the said four hundred acres of Land, or the right thereof unto William Dickson of Newark Merchant for valuable consideration, we hereby place him in all respects in our place, and authorise him to apply to The Honble The Executive Council, that the said rights may be established in his right, and that the Deed may issue for both, to the said William Dickson hereby renouncing forever all claims to the same. In Witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals at Queenston this Twenty first day of June in the thirty eighth year of His Majestys reign – & in the thirty eighth year of His Majestys reign – & in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred & Ninety eight [Signed] S. Street Junr Clark & Street. Sealed & Delivered in the presence of us Thomas Cooper, Joseph Lickers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1gggg]

Crysler, Catheirne

Upper Canada Land Petitioner of Catherine Crysler dated at York (Toronto) on 15 Jun 1799

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is Daughter of Philip Crysler a U E. Loyalist – and is of age – prays your Honor to allow her 200 Acres, and as in duty Bound will ever pray [Signed] Thos Fraser for Catherine Crysler” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jun 1799 and read the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 153]

Chrysler, Elizabeth (Warner)

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Crysler [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 11 May 1797

“The Petition of Elizabeth Crysler (Mr Swayze says she lives in Thorold) Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner’s Father (Christian Waner or Warner) Served in Col Butlers Rangers as Serjt and was reduced at the Reduction with said Corps—That your Petitioner being now married, and having never drawn any lands, prays your Honor would grant her the quantity of lands, generally given those of her description – and your Petr as in duty bound will ever pray.” Adam Crysler made his mark “for Elizth Crysler” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 May 1797 and read the same day. Ordered the Petitioner recommended as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 53a]

Certificate of John Dun, Presbyterian Clergy dated at Niagara on 11 May 1797attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Crysler

“These are to certify that I lately solemnized the marriage ceremony between the bearer hereof Adam Chrysler and Elizabeth Warner daughter of Christian Warner Farmer [….] the Township of Niagara – [Signed] John Dun pres. Cler” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 53a]

Chrysler, Henry Senior

Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Chrysler dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 18 May 1793

“That your Petitioner early in the Spring of 1792 made some Improvements on land back of Burlington Bay, about one mile west from Wilsons Mills, which lands he begs of your Excellency to Give him a Grant of a Single lot of about two Hundred Acres, as he wishes to move on with family, and Improve the same without delay, and your Petitioner will as in duty bound Pray. [Signed] Henry Chrysler” Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 May 1793. No decision given. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 43]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Chrysler Senior Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Jun 1793

“Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialist has located on Lott No 42 situated on the south side of the new Road leading from the Head of Burlington Bay to the River La Tranche, which your Petitioner humbly Prays may be Granted him, in order that he may be entitled to go on with his improvement, having planted thereon and left the place without fence, in order to come down to Memorial for the same. Your Petitioner Prays his situation may be taken into consideration and what to Your Excellency may appear best, be done and Your Memorialist will as in duty Bound Ever Pray. [Signed] Heny Christler” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jun 1793. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 4]

Chrysler, Henry Junior

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Chrysler Junior Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Jun [no year stated, probably 1793]

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has located on Lott No 49—situated on the south side of the new Road leading from the Head of Burlington Bay to the River LaTranche which your Petitioner humbly Prays may be Granted him, and that his situation may be taken into consideration and that Your Excellency Will be pleased to order to be done what may appear best and Your Memorialist will as in duty Bound Ever Pray. [Heny Christler Junr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Jun [no year stated, probably 1793] and ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 3]

Chrysler, John (1)

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chrysler dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Aug 1795

“Respectfully Sheweth That your Petitioner served as a Volunteer in the Indian Department in the American War, has drew but One Hundred Acres of Land in this Province prays a further grant of 400 Acres to compleat his Bounty Land. —Your Petitioners Father served as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department during the American War, drew but 700 Acres of Land for himself and Family previous to his Decease in 1793, wherfore your petitioner prays your Excellency will please to permit him to Locate 1300 Acres to compleat his Fathers Bounty Land and he in Duty bound will ever pray. —[Signed] John Chryesler [sic]” Added notation on the reverse: “Your Petitioner has a Wife and One child prays your Excellency will grant such Land for them as thro’ your Goodness may seem meet. —[Signed] J Chrysler” Postscript: Your Petitioners Mother Died last March and no Land was ever Located in her name Wherefore he prays your Excellency will please to consider her—” Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795 and read in Council on 5 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres for himself to make up his Military Lands and that Mr. Adam Chrysler may be made up 2000 acres to his heirs. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 5]

Certificate of John Butler dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 19 Aug 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chrysler

“I do hereby Certify that Mr Adam Chrysler served as a Lieutenant in the Indian Department during the American War and behaved himself as a Good and Zelious Officer and Mr John Chrysler, Son of the above, served as a Volunteer in sd Department and always behaved himself well—Given under my Hand at Newark 19th Aug 1795—[Signed] John Butler” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 5b]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Crysler (signed Chrysler) received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Mar 1797

“Respectfully shews—That your petitioner being an old settler on the four mile Creek, and Son to the late Lieut Adam Crysler—Prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him a Lot in the Town of Newark and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Chrysler” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Mar 1797 and read on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 152]

Chrysler, John (2)

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chrysler dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Feb 1797

“Most humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner has always been a Loyalist, and is the Son of Henry Chrysler who served his late Majesty at the Capture of this Province from the French—That your Petitioner has resided twelve years in the Province and is married to the Daughter of a Loyalist by whom he has four children living as the annexed Certificate thereof sheweth—That your Petitioner has taken the oath of allegiance repeatedly once before Major Campbell & once before the Land Board on its first Establishment—Wherefore Your Petitioner prays that your Honor may direct the Common proportion of Lands for himself, his wife, and family to be assigned to your Petitioner , neither he nor they having as yet received any, and as in duty bound he will ever pray &c—[Signed] John Chrysler” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres as U. E. Later note of Surveyor General J. Baley: “Deed for 200 acres No 14, 7th Conn Darlington has been paid for in the name of Martha Hitchcock Daur of Miles Hitchcock. [Signed] J. Baley Survr Gen. Petitioner himself not privileged J. B. S G. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 110b]

Deposition of Miles Hitchcock dated at Niagara on 20 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chrysler

“Personally came before me George Forsyth, Esquire, one of His Majesty’s Justices of the peace, Miles Hitchcock who being duly sworn made oath that John Chrysler is married to Martha the daughter of this Deponent (said Deponent being an U. E. Loyalist) that the said John Chrisler [sic] came into this province before the year 1789 is married and has four children now living by his Wife the said Martha. Sworn before me at Niagara this 20th February 1797—[Signed] Milse hitchcock, Geo. Forsyth JP.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 110]

Notes attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Chrysler

“John Crysler Son of Henry 200 as Location in Darlington O. C. 21st Aug 1797—no descrip—wishes to take out the order & pay the fees. John Chrysler 200 as in right of his Wife the Daughter of a UE—location in Darlington—no deed—the O. C. wanting [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 110a]

Chrysler, Kitty (Young)

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Young dated at Niagara on 1 Mar 1797

“Respectfully Sheweth—That your Petitioner lived in the Province upwards of Eighteen Years, and has received Two hundred acres of Land, being the Son of a Loyalist—That your petitioner married in this Province the daughter of Henry Chrisler by whom he has Six Children, three of which were born previous to the Year 1789 – prays your Honor would be pleased to consider his large family, and allow him such a portion for his wife and children (they having never any Lands) as you may think proper, and Your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Philip Young” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 25 Feb 1797 [sic]. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Y” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Young

“The Bearer Philip Young a Loyalist, (married to the Daughter of Henry Chrysler who came into this Settlement Autumn 84.) has Children by said marriage viz John Young born 6th May 1786; Henry Young 1787; Mary Young 1788; Peter Young 1789; Philip Young 1790; David Young 1791 [Signed] R Clench” Added notation: Phil. Young, has been in the Province 18 Years & married in 85 the above Kitty Chrysler” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Y” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9b]

Chrysler/Crysler, Margaret Dorothy (Beebe)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Edin Beebe dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Jul 1795

“That Your Petitioner served His Majesty in Col. Butlers Corps of Rangers during the American War as a non commissioned Officer and has received Three Hundred Acres of Land in the Township of Louth which he has improved. That Your Petitioner has a wife and Three Children, that his wife is Daughter of Philip Chrysler, a Loyalist U. E. who served in the above Corps of Rangers. Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the remaining two hundred acres which may be due him and also for his wife and Children such a Portion as your Excellency may be graciously pleased to allow them. [Signed Edin Beebe]” Added note: “Your Petitioner father begs leave to represent to your Excellency, that his Father Joshua Bebee served His Majesty in the before mentioned Corps of Rangers & being sent Express to New York— died there—that your Petitioner being his Heir at Law, respectfully begs your Excellency will be pleased to allow him such Land as his Father may have been entitled to, had he lived. [Initialled E. B.]” The Executive Council received the petition and read it in Council on 3 Aug 1795 and ordered granted three hundred acres for his father. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 1, Petition Number 70]

Mentioned in the Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Eden Beebe [signed Adin Bebee] received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Aug 1797

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner served last War in Col Butlers Rangers as a Serjeant, and as such was reduced at the reduction—That your Petitioner received 500 acres as a Serjeant, and 200 acres for his wife, she being the Daughter of an old Ranger, and enrolled on the UE list of Loyalists—That your Petitioner has four children, two of whom was born previous to the year 1789, and for whom he has never drawn any Lands—Your petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him such quantity of Lands for his family as your Honor in your wisdom may think meet and Your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Adin Bebee” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Aug 1797 and read in Council on 29 Aug. Ordered 100 acres for family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 192]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 23 Aug 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Eden Beebe

“The Bearer Eden Beebe was a Sergt in Butlers late Rangers, married the daughter of Philip Chrysler who was a Private Soldier in said Rangers & has four Children, two of whom were born before the year 1789—Newark 23d August 97 [Signed] R Clench Lt late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 192a]

Chrysler, Maria (Stevens)

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Aaron Stevens dated at Niagara on 12 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Aaron Stevens, late Comissary in the Indian Department, whose wife Maria Stevens is Daughter of Adam Crysler late Lieut in the Indian Depart, & has received 200 acres in his own Right—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 has taken the usual oaths, & is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him 200 acres for his wife, and a further allotment for himself & family 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: “Petitioner has Six children” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered wants the certificate. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 30]

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

“The Bearer Mr Arent Stevens served during the late American War, as Commissary to the Six Nations Indn Dept at this Post, his Father Mr Nicholas Stevens as Interpreter, his brother Mr John Stevens as Secretary, both of whom died since the war and both in the service at their deaths—The Bearer is married to the daughter of the deceased Lieut Adam Chrysler, who served as Lieutenant in the Six Nation Indn Department and died since the war. —had two Children previous to the year 1789. [Signed Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peach &c HD” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 169b]

Chrysler/Crysler, Peter

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Crisler [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jul 1797

“That your Petitioner served in Butlers Corps of Rangers during the late American War, as will more fully appear by his Discharge which your Petitioner has now in possession—Your Petitioner now wishes to Settle therefore Prays that the quantity of lands he is entitled to as a discharged American Loyalist may be granted him, and your Petitioner will Ever Pray” Peter Crisler made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jul 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for an appropriation for 2 months. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 61]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Crisler

“Peter Crisler served in Butlers late Rangers during the late American War [Signed] Ralfe Clench Lieut Late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 61]

Chrysler, William

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chrysler dated on 27 Apr 1793

“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner in the Year 1787 improved a lot of land in Township No 3 known by the name of lots No 18 & 19, and Built a House thereon, but the Said lots were afterwards assigned by the Land Board to Messrs John & George Turney of which your Petitioner had no knowledge. Your Petitioner therefore prays that the Said lots may be Granted as having a Prior Claim and being the Oldest Possession and Your Petitioner will ever Pray. [Signed] Wm Chrysler” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 23]

Appended note of Robert Hamilton dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 May 1793 on the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chrysler

“This Petitioner at the time Specified was a boy in his Fathers family—They wrought on a few days on these Lotts & then deserted them—The Father received from Mr Turney a Compensation for the Labour done.—The Son in my Opinion has not the least Claim. [Signed] R. Hamilton” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 23]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Chrysler Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Jul 1793 appended to his earlier petition

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has been in this Settlement for some years past, and now wishes to begin to improve a Farm therefore humbly Prays that your Excellency will be pleased to Grant him Lott No Four on the north side of the road leading from the Head of Burlington Bay to the River La tranche and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Wm Chrysler” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Jul 1793 and read in Council on 27 May 1794.  Ordered the prayer of the petition granted and referred to the Surveyor General to assign the lot specified if vacant. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 23]

Clark, Abigail (Bessey)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Abigail Bessey dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Mar 1797

Humbly sheweth That she is the Daughter of John Clark a Loyalist U. E. That she has never received any lands, & praying for such quantity of land as your Honor in your wisdom may Deem meet, & as in duty bound she will ever pray. Abgill Besse (sic) for [Signed] Isaac Swayze” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 150]

Certificate attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abigail Bessey

“Abigail Bessey—O. C. wanted for the Att: Genl granted 200 ac: 28 March 1797—24 Oct 1803. Sent same day” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 150a]

Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abigail Bessey

“I certify that Abigal Bessey is the Daughter of John Clark—a Loyalist [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 150b]

Clark, Eleanor (Ostrander)

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Eleanor Ostrander received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1797

“Humbly Shews—That your petitioner is the daughter of John Clark a Loyalist who served in His Majestys Service. That your petitioner came into this Province in the year 1788 – prays your Honor would be pleased to allow her such a grant as to your Honor may seem meet and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Ellinder [sic] Ostrander for Isaac Swayze” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the daughter of a U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]

Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Eleanor Ostrander

“I certify that Eleanor Ostrander is the Daughter of John Clark Loyalist—[Signed] Isaac Swayze J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13b]

Clark, Elizabeth (Hare)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Clark dated on 25 Feb 1797

“ Most Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is the daughter of John Hare, who at a very early period of the late War in America from his attachment to the British Government fled to Canada and Joined the Royal Standard; (whence his whole family followed and joined him) in consequence of which, your petitioner’s Father was honored with a Captain’s Commission under Sir John Johnson. That at the battle of Fort Stanwix, in the heat of Action; your petitioner’s father fighting in his Country’s cause, was unfortunately killed to the great distress of a helpless and numerous family, only left to the generosity of a Government who sensible of the merits of your petitioner’s father, afforded to his widow the means of a subsistence in a Pension of Forty Pounds per annum, continued until also the Death of your Petitioner’s mother a few years ago. Trusting that your Honor will no doubt judge of the situation of a family deprived not only of Father & mother, but also of the bounty of Government nearly at the same time. Your Petitioner therefore supposing she has some claim on the indulgence of this Government, prays that your Honor will take these matters into your consideration, and grant her such a quantity of the waste lands of the Crown as your Honor in your wisdom may think proper. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c. [Signed] Elizth Clark” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Apr 1797 and read on 10 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 600 acres as the wife of a Barrister including former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 192]

Clark, James Sr.

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clark Senior, Barrack master at Niagara dated on 5 Jul 1793

“That your petitioner hath served Their Majesties George the 2d and third twenty four Years in a respectable Office in His Majestys 8 Regiment of Foot—Ten Years Naval Storekeeper and Clerk of the Checque to the marine department on the Lakes—was discontinued that Service in the Year 1787, and has since served four Years as Barrack master at Niagara in all thirty eight Years Service, is now fifty five Years of age has a numerous young family to Support and from Age long service and the many wounds received in that service, is now become very infirm—Your petitioner trusting that your Excellency will take his service, his age and family into your benevolent consideration, prays for a grant of Land near Toronto or Burlington Bay, or if that should not be convenient, in any other part unlocated, of as many Acres as your Excellency in Your wisdom may think his service entitles him to. All which is Humbly submitted by Your petitioner. [Signed] James Clark Senr.” Read in Council on 23 Jul 1793 and 1200 acres granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 6]

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clarke Senior dated at York (Toronto) on 7 Sep 1793

“humbly sheweth That your Excelency’s Petitioner is desirous of becoming an Inhabitant of this Province, therefore humbly prays for a grant of three hundred Acres, & also a Town lot in the Township of York, and your Excellency’s Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] James Clarke Senior.” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Sep 1794. Ordered granted a town lot and No. 15 third concession. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 75]

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clark of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) dated at Newark on 22 Jun 1795

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner tho’ desirous of partaking the bounty of his Majesty in a grant of […..] certain portion of the waste Lands of the Crown; is conscious that he cannot claim from Service, or upon any other specific grounds. That your Petitioner ho[lds] a just Idea of the Respectability such a grant attaches to any Resident[er] unto whome your Excellency may be pleased to extend your benevolence in such behalf and upon that Principle, humbly relies on the favor of your Excelency to grant him such a portion as it may please your Excellency in your wisdom to deem proper. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] James Clark” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 14 Aug. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 91]

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clark Senior, Barrack master at Niagara and dependencies dated at Niagara on 20 Mar 1796

“Most Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner in behalf of the younger branch of his family consisting of three sons and one Daughter natural subjects of Great Britain, all born in this Province, and having no other prospect but to remain in the Province under your Petitioners protection who has been forty three years a faithful servant to Government—Humbly solicits your Excellency for an Individula grant of the unlocated Lands of this Province to each of them and Your Petitioner with and in behalf of the younger branch of his family—as in duty bound will ever pray.” Marginal note: “Sarah Clark, William Clark, John Clark and George Clark. [Signed] James Clark Senr” Read in the Executive Council on 30 Jun. Ordered recommended to appropriate 200 acres to each of the four children mentioned in this Petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 68]

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clark, Barrack master dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Jul 1796

“most respectfully sheweth—That your Petitioner in behalf of three sons and one daughter named in the Margin hereof [names in the margin: Willm Clark, John Clark, Geo: Clark, Sarah Clark], natural born subjects of Great Britain, and wishing to Settle as near their Father as convenient as possible. Your petitioner most respectfully prays your Excellency to grant each of them a Town Lot in the Town of Newark No as follows (Vizt) 286, 285, 320, 319—now Vacant, which they will improve and for which as in duty bound they will ever pray—[Signed] James Clark Senr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1796. Ordered inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 57]

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clark dated at Niagara on 3 Jan 1797

“Most Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner having performed sundry services, distinct as he supposes from the duties of his office, in transcribing and superintending the Printing of the acts of the different Sessions of the Legislature of this Province; by order from the Executive Government for which he humbly conceives himself entitled to some allowance: Your Petitioner therefore humbly submits his Account to the consideration of your Honor, for those services, and Humbly prays, that your Honor will make such order for the payment of the same as to your Honor may seem meet. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c—[Signed] Js Clark” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Feb 1797. Referred to a Committee of the Council. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 151]

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clark, Sr. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 22 Apr 1797

“Respectfully Shews That he has never received his family Lands, and that your petitioner had in this Province in the Year 1787, a wife and eight Children. Prays your Honor will please grant him the usual family Lands, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] James Clark Senr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 2 May. Ordered 450 acres as family lands in addition to former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 142a]

Certificate of Joseph Edwards, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clark, Sr.

“I do hereby certify that James Clarke [sic] Esqr Senior had previous to the Year One thousand Seven hundred and eighty seven, a Wife, and eight Children living in this province [Signed] Josph Edwards, J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 142]

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clark and Angus MacDonell dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 May 1797

“The Petition of James Clark, Clerk of the Honorable the Legislative Council, and Angus MacDonell Clerk of the Assembly Most Respectfully Sheweth. That your Petitioners as Public officers who expect henceforth to reside at York, are desirous of building upon some of the unappropriated land in the vicinity of the Town. Wherefore your Petitioners humbly submit themselves to the Consideration of your Honor for an allotment there of one hundred acres of Land: As in duty bound your Petitioners will ever pray &c. [Signed] Js Clark C. L. A., A Macdonell Clk Assy” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 May [1797] Ordered this petition to be taken into consideration at York. Read at York on 10 Jun 1797. It appearing the MacDonell has already a farm lot in the township of York and that Mr. Clark has none; and it being thought expedient that the remaining Lots of 100 acres each should still be reserved the Committee do not recommend the prayer of this petition but recommend Mr. Clark for a farm lot in the Township of York in part of former grants on the usual conditions to put him on a footing with the Clerk of the Assembly. Read again on 20 Jun 1798. It appearing that Mr. Clark, the Clerk of the Legislative Council has taken up the whole of his land amounting to 1200 acres elsewhere and it being necessary that he should as soon as possible remove his residence to York, it is recommended that a farm lot of 200 acres in the neighbourhood of York be granted to Mr. Clark, exclusive of former grants, but that no warrant shall issue until he is actually and bona fide settled at or near York. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 23]

Clark, Jean

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.

Jean Clark – daughter of A Clark UE 200 acres in Oxford Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117m]

Clark, Mary (Davidson)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Clark, spinster dated at Niagara on 20 Mar 1796

“most Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the daughter of James Clark Barrack Master at niagara and dependencies, well known to be a very old and faithful Servant of His Majestys and being in a Situation to improve and cultivate Some Land your Petitioner therefore most Humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased graciously to extend His Majestys benevolence and grant Her Twelve hundred acres of the unlocated Lands of this Province or such portion as may please your Excellency and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Mary Clark” Red in Council 30 Jun. Ordered recommended for 800 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 122]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Mrs. Mary Davidson dated at Niagara on 12 Mar 1800

“Humbly sheweth That there is a description and an order of Council now in the Atty General’s Office for her of 800 acres of Land granted to her as Miss Mary Clark – She now being married prays the deed may Issue in her present name of Mrs Mary Davidson—And as in duty &c [Signed] Mary Davidson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Apr 1800. Ordered the deed may issue to the Petitioner in her present name. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 5]

Clark, Thomas (1)

The Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Clark of Stamford in the District of Niagara dated at York on 2 Apr 1816

“Humbly Sheweth That Whereas your Petitioner has reason to believe there are some lots in the Town of Niagara Vacant and unoccupied and never having had a lot in said Town Your Petitioner therefore Humbly Prays that Lot Number 137 in said Town of Niagara may be granted him. And Send Mr. Joseph B Clement to be his Agent to locate the same and take out the Deed when completed on or upon his Paying the Fees thereon. And Your Petitioner Will Ever Pray. [Signed] Thomas Clark” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Nov 1816 and referred to the Surveyor General to report. Report of Thomas Ridout dated 8 Nov 1816: Richard Simpson was granted the as mentioned Town Lot 137 by an Order in Council of the 18 Jun 1795 but no description was issued for it. The Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Clark of Stamford in the District of Niagara dated at York on 2 Apr 1816. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Cb” Pt. 1, Petition Number 92a]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at York on 2 Apr 1816 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Clark

“This is to Certify that Richard Simpson who is entered for Lot No 137 in the Town of Niagara left this Country and went into the United States at least Twenty Years [ag…] and has not been at Niagara since.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Cb” Pt. 1, Petition Number 92a]

Clark, Thomas (2)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Clark dated at Queenstown on 16 May 1796

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has resided in this Province for these Five years past, during which time he has lived with Mr Robert Hamilton as a Clerk, and has uniformly demeaned himself as a good British Subject—That your Petitioner now finds himself able to improve Lands, therefore trusts in the Bounty and Liberality of your Excellency in granting him such a quantity of the unappropriated Lands of the Crown, as you in your wisdom shall think fit. —And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Thomas Clark” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 May 1796 for land at Long Point or York and read in Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 600 acres if none granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 31]

Clarke, Reuben

Upper Canada Land Petition of Reuben Clark of this place dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the Lake) on 7 Jul 1795

“Humbly sheweth that your Petitioner heretofor has come in this province and stated his Residence and is Now Setting up the Tanning business & is determined to Cary other branches of Business advantageous to the place therefore prays your Excellency will grant him Such an allotment of Land as you may see fit. And your Petitioner in Duty Bound will ever pray. [Signed] Reuben Clarke” Received by the Executive Council on 7 Jul 1795. Ordered a Town Lot. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 54]

Claus, Catherine (Jordan)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Claus dated at Niagara on 18 Feb 1797

“Respectfully Shews—That your petitioner is Daughter to the late Jacob Jordan Esquire of Montreal and wife to Captn William Claus, Agent of Indian Affairs at Niagara—That your Petitioner having a family of three children—prays your Honor would be pleased to grant your petitioner such an allotment of Land for herself, and each of her children individually, as your Honor may think proper, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Catherine Claus” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 14 Mar 1797. Ordered 1200 acres as the wife of a Superintendent of Indians and Indian Affairs. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 112]

Claus, Jenny (Cairns)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny Cairns received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Apr 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Peter Claus a U. E. Loyalist and wife to Mathew Carn [sic]. That your petitioner has never drawn any lands as yet, prays your Honor would be pleased to allow her such a grant of Lands as your Honor may think proper, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Mathew Cairn made his mark for Jenny Cairn. Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 101]

Certificate of Robert Kerr J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 7 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny Cairns

“I do hereby certify that Jenny Cairns is the Daughter of Peter Clous, a U. E. and that She had Brothers that served his majesty last war viz. Henry and William Clous [Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 101a]

Claus, John

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Claus Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Aug 1795

“Humbly Sheweth that your Petitioner in July 1777 joined the army then before Fort Stanwix and brought in Sixty men with me, most of them joined Sir John Johnston’s Corps and others Butlers Rangers. For the Truth of this your Petitioner refers to Capt Brant who is well acquainted with the circumstances. Your Petitioner joined Butlers Rangers and have been in several engagements and taken Prisoners, for the truth of which your Petitioner begs leave to refer to Major John McDonald, and for a general Character, in the year 1780 your Petitioner was sent into the Provinces now States to take a Prisoner and gain intelligence by order of Genl [….] & Col. Butler in the which expedition your Petitioner was badly wounded and left for dead by the Party; suffered for 14 days without Fire or anything to eat but wild garlic,—since the Peace in the year 1784 your Petitioner was unfortunate in having his Barn & all his grain—destroyed by fire; your Petitioner begs your Excellency to enquire of Major J McDonell for this authority of what is in general stated by your Petitioner who further Prays that your Excellency may take his situation into consideration and should it appear consistent to grant your Petitioner an additional bounty of lands. Your Petitioner is in duty bound Ever Pray. [Signed] John Claus an Old Soldier” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Aug 1795 and read on 18 Aug 1795. Recommended to grant 200 acres in addition for himself and 200 acres for his wife the daughter of a loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 8]

Additional undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Claus appended to the previous

“Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialist served as a Non Commissioned Officer in Butlers late Corps of Rangers,—and your Memorialist married the daughter of Philip Buck also a late Ranger, your Memorialist has Three Children therefore Humbly Prays that your Excellency will be pleased to allow him the usual quantity allowed to the Daughters of Loyalists & their Children & Your Memorialist will as in duty bound Ever Pray. [Signed] John Claus. “NB Your Petitioner has drawn the lands himself entitled to.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Jul 1795. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 8]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Claus a Corporal of Butlers Rangers dated 29 Sep 1796

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner drew a Lot in the Town of Newark but not having a Certificate for it, Prays your Honor may grant one, and as in Duty Bound your Petitioner will Ever Pray [Signed] John Claus” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Oct 1796 and read on 8 Oct. Ordered a Town Lot in Newark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 48]

Claus, Peggy (Hoffman)

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Peggy Hoffman received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795

“Humbly shews—That She is the orphan Daughter & only surviving child of Nicholas Hoffman, was discharged from the loyal Rangers 24 Decr 1783. That some time after he was entered on the plan of Fort Erie Township for 300 acres of land, & received a ticket or recommendation from the surveyor of his [Quebec] Land—That your petitioners father died before he could procure a Regular Certificate, She therefore prays your Exollency would be pleased to grant her the Quantity of Land her father was entitled to, & in Duty bound she will ever pray—Which is humbly submitted for Peggy Hoffman, by John Claus her father inlaw, a corporal in the late Corps of Butlers Rangers” Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795 and read in Council on 8 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended to grant the lands due to Nicholas Hoffman, to his surviving heirs. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6]

Claus, William

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain William Claus, Superintendent of Indian Affairs at Niagara on 9 Aug 1797

“That your Petitioner being stationed in the Province of Upper Canada as Superintendent of Indian Affairs, & from his being a UE Loyalist is induced to Flatter himself that your Honor will be pleased to consider him and his four children by Allowing them such a proportion of Lands as to your Honor may seem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Names of the Children William Claus Jr, Daniel Jacob Claus, Augusta Maria Claus, Cath. Ann Mart Claus. [Signed] W Claus” Received at the Executive Council Office on 31 May 1798. No decision recorded. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Cb” Pt. 1, Petition Number 20]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain William Claus dated at Niagara on 26 Jan 1797

“Respectfully Shews That your petitioner served His Majesty last War in Sir John Johnson’s Regiment of Royal Yorkers as a Subaltern Officer, and having been reduced at the reduction with the said Regiment, prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant him his residue, he having received only five hundred acres of Lands and your petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray—[Signed] W Claus” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jan 1797 and read the same day. Ordered prayer granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 147]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain William Claus received at the Executive Council Office on 13 May 1797

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner being Stationed in this Province as Superintendent of Indian Affairs and wishing to build in the Town of Newark, in order to make himself & family Comfortable as possible, prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him a Town Lot, for himself, one for Mrs Claus, and likewise one for your Petitioner’s mother, who is expected by Some of the next Vessells—and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Wm Claus” Added notation at the bottom: “Colonel Claus one Town Lot; His Mother Mrs Anna Claus one Town Lot; Mrs Catherine Claus one Town Lot” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 May 1797. Ordered the Prayer of this petition granted if so many lots are vacant. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 216e]

Certificate of John Small dated at York (Toronto) on 17th July 181[7] attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain William Claus

“Copy/ A Search in the Executive Council Office—I Certify that the late Mrs Anne Claus, mother of Captain (now Colonel) William Clays was granted a Town Lot in the Town of Newark now Niagara by Mr President Russell in Council on the 18th of May 1797 – if a Lot vacant—(signed) John Small CEC To The Honble The Commissioners on Land Claims” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 216]

Receipt issue by the Receiver General’s Office at York (Toronto) on 28 Sep 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain William Claus

“Hon’ble Colonel William Claus has paid into this office the Fees of Survey under the Regulation of 1796, on a Town Lot in Niagara £1.0.0 Survey Fee [Total] £1.0.0 Pro: Currency, for the Receiver General [Signed] J Howard. To John Small Esquire Clerk of the Executive Council.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 216a]

Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office at York (Toronto) on 28 Sep 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain William Claus

“Mrs Catharine Claus has paid into this office the Fees of Survey under the Regulation of 1796, on a Town Lot in Niagara £1.0.0 Survey Fee [Total] £1.0.0 Pro: Currency, for the Receiver General [Signed] J Howard. To John Small Esquire Clerk of the Executive Council.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 216b]

Order in Council dated 13th May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain William Claus

“Ordered that Mrs Catharine Claus, Wife of the Hon’ble Colonel Claus shall receive a Grant of a Town lot in the Town of Niagara Regulations 9th July 1796 [Signed] John Beikie, Conf Clerk To The Receiver General” Added note: “No 28. Received the Land Granting Offices fees on the above Grant £2.10.2 Hx cy [Signed] Saml Ridout 27 Sept 1816” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 216c]

Order in Council dated 13th May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain William Claus

“Ordered that the Hon’ble Colonel William Claus shall receive a Grant of a Town Lot in the Town of Niagara. Regulations 9th Jul 1796 [Signed] John Beikie, Conf Clerk” Added note: “No 27. Received the Land Granting Offices fees on the above Grant £2.10.2 Hx cy [Signed] Saml Ridout 27 Sept 1816” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 216d]

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Claus dated at York (Toronto) on 16 Apr 1798

“humbly sheweth That previous to the American Rebellion he resided on the Mohawk River Province of New York. That he joined the Royal Standard at Montreal in the year 1777. He therefore humbly prays that his name may be put on the U. E. list & as in duty bound he will ever pray. For William Claus [Signed] Alexr McDonell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Apr and read in Council on 16 Apr 1798. Ordered that the Petitioner be entered on the U. E. List for the Home District. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 136]

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Claus dated at York (Toronto) on 22 May 1798

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is Superintendant of Indian affairs, & resident at Niagara—That His Majesty’s Service has frequently required his attendance at this place & may still continue to do so in future. He therefore prays that your Honor would be pleased to grant him a Lot in the Town of York whereon he may build for his accommodation when here, and as in duty bound he will ever pray [Signed] W. Claus” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 May 1798 and read in Council on 6 Jun 1798. Ordered recommended for a Town Lot in York. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 162]

Clayton, Moses

Upper Canada Land Petition of Moses Clayton dated at York (Toronto) on 7 Dec 1824

“The Petition of Moses Clayton of Malahide Yeoman. Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is a native of New Jersey. That your Petitioner has resided in this Province upwards of Eight Years. That Your Petitioner took the Oath of Allegiance before the Honorable Colonel Talbot on the 18th of June 1818, as will appear by the annexed certificate. That Your Petitioner purchased a Lot of Land in the London District, but having a large family and an opportunity to sell out and suit himself to [….] advantage on a location of the waste Lands of the Crown, should Your Excellency be pleased to grant the prayer of his Petition, Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays leave to state that he has a Wife and 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls, and Prays Your Excellency will be pleased to grant him 200 acres of Lands as a settler. And as in duty bound Your Petitioner will ever pray. York 7th Dec 1824” Moses Clayton made his mark. The Executive Council ordered on 14 December 1824 not recommended being an alien. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 14, Petition Number 108]

Certificate of Joseph De [Neildy] JP dated on 30 Nov 1824 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Moses Clayton

“I certify that I have been acquainted with the Bearer hereof Moses Clayton between seven and eight years during which time he hath resided on Talbot land in Malahide and his General Character is that of an Honest Industrious and Sober man and his family Industrious and respectable. 30th November 1824 [Signed Joseph De [Neildy JP] [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 14, Petition Number 108d]