Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Clement dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Mar 1797
“That your Petitioner is the widow of Lewis Clement late Lieutenant in the Indian Department, deceased—and settled in the Province in the year 1785—with her family consisting of 3 Sons & 2 daughters—that her Sons were all in the Service—two of them commissioned officers—the other a volunteer & receiving Ensigns pay—That your Petitioner during the war at great risque, forwarded several dispatches in His Majestys Service—and was otherwise of great Utility in furnishing Provisions and other necessaries to the King’s friends—your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her such part of the vacant Lands, as to your Honor may Seem meet—And as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Catherine Clement” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Apr 1797. Ordered the petitioner’s husband having received the proportion he was entitled to as a reduced officer and all her children then according to their respective ranks, the Board cannot grant specifically to her without deviating from the rules they have laid down for their conduct in the land granting department. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 109]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Clement, widow of the late Lewis Clement dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Aug 1795
“Most humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner and her said late Husband were zealous loyalists during the late american War—and her said Husband & her three Sons were in His Majesty’s Service during the whole of the said war. —That your Petitioner exerted herself much in the forwarding the Service at the Expence of her property and to the great danger of her Life in Supplying persons employed on secret Service with provisions & Intelligence and in forwarding letters to & from persons in the States for the information of Government. That your Petitioner is in hopes that your Excellency will consider her claim on the Bounty of the Crown, as she has not been put on the pension list like other Widows. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency may grant to her Two Thousand acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c&c—[Signed] Catherine Clement” Read in Council on 6 Jul [1796]. Ordered 2000 acres having been recommended to be granted to the Heirs of the late Lieutenant Lewis Clement, it is presumed the prayer of this petition answered. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 155
Upper Canada Land Petition of Cathrine [sic] Clement dated at Niagara on 27 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner in the year 1780 after four years persecution in the then Province of New York, fled with three small children, for protection into this country where her Husband and two Eldest sons were then serving his Majesty as officers in the Indian Dept that having lost her Husband in the Service has been supported ever since by the Industry of her five Children, who are all now happily settled within this Province—Your Petitioner therefore prays that your Honor will be pleased to grant her such portion of family Lands as to your Honor shall seem meet, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Cathrine Clement” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 300 acres family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 139]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elisabeth Young dated at Niagara on 31 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the wife of George Young of Niagara, and the Daughter of Capt James Clement formerly of Boston, who adhered to His Majestys Government during the American war and having never received any Land, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her 200 acres as the daughter of a Loyalist – And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Elizabeth Young” Read in the Executive Council on 16 Nov 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Y” Bundle 3, Petition Number 7]
Unsigned Certificate attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elisabeth Young
“I do certify that James Clement resided in Boston at the commencement of the American war and was one of those who adhered to His Majestys Government, and the unity of the Empire—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Y” Bundle 3, Petition Number 7]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clement of the County of Lincoln dated County of Lincoln on 10 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner being desirous to build in the Town of Newark, Prays your Excellency will be graciously Pleased to Grant him a Lot of land in said town for that Purpose. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] James Clement” Received by the Executive Council on 12 Aug 1795. Ordered granted on the usual conditions. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 59]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clement late Storekeeper & a Volunteer in the Indian Department during the American War read in the Executive Council on 12 May 1795
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has recd 400 acres of Land prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him an addition thereto, and likewise 200 acres for his wife Catherine Clement (a Daughter of the late Lieut Adam Crysler)—Your Petitioner also begs lave to represent that the Land Board of the late District of Nassau issued a recommendation for the Heirs of the late Lewis Clement (your Petitioners Father) for 2,000 acres of Land, as a Lieut in the Corps of Rangers—which right has been made over to your Excellancys Petitioner, who prays the same may be confirmed to him & that directions may be given to the Actg Surveyr General to assign the same—& in Duty Bound your Petitioner will ever pray.” [Unsigned]. Read in the Executive Council on 12 May 1796. Granted 2000 acres the heirs of the late Lewis Clement and 200 acres to Catherine Clement the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 77]
Upper Canada Land Petition Joseph Clement, John Putnam Clement and James Clement dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Aug 1795
“The Petition of Joseph Clement, John Putn Clement and James Clement Sons & Heirs of the late Lieutenant Lewis Clement of the Six Nation Indian Department Most humbly sheweth—That your Petitioners in right of their late father received authority from the late land Board of this District, as appears hereunto annexed, to locate two thousand acres of Land, which your Petitioners have hitherto delayed carrying into Execution—That your Petitioners do not conceive such Voucher sufficient for the Acting Surveyor General to authorize him to assign the said lands to your Petitioners—Wherefore your Petitioners pray that Your Excellency may be pleased to grant Your Order for their locating two Thousand acres of the waste Lands of the Crown in this District in right of their said late father and as in Duty bound Your Petitioners will ever pray &c—[Signed] Jos. Clement, J. P. Clement, James Clement” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Aug 1795 and read 5 Jul [1796]. Ordered recommended that 2000 acres to be granted to their heirs of the late Lieutenant Lewis Clement in right of their father. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 65]
Certificate of the Land Board of the District of Nassau 11 Apr 1791 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition Joseph Clement, John Putnam Clement and James Clement
“Present Lt Col. Gordon, Lt Col. Butler, Peter Ten Broeck, Robert Hamilton Esquires. The Heirs of the late Lieutenant Lewis Clement of the Six Nation Indian Department are hereby Authorized to locate within this District, the Quantity of Lands the Said Lieutenant Lewis Clement would have been entitled to had he been now living, & for which they Shall receive a Grant—By Order of the Board [Signed] W B Sheehan, Clerk. I certify the above [Signed] John Butler Lt Col. late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 65b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jemima Thompson dated at Niagara on 25 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Jemima Thompson—Daughter of the late Lewis Clement – Lieut in Butlers Corps of in the Indian Department—Respectfully shews, That your Petitioner has never received any Lands. Prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant her such quantity of land as to your Excellency In your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office of Mr. Samuel Thompson and read in Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered certificate wanted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Thompson of the Town of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 28 Feb 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner served His Majesty upwards of ten years, as Lieut in Colo Butlers Rangers – and as Indian Store Keeper, & that he settled at Niagara so early as 1776. That his Brother Andrew Thompson was a Captain in the above Corps of Rangers and died in 1781 leaving your Petitioner & another Brothers son (Timothy Thompson) his Heirs. That your Petitioner married a Daughter of Lewis Clement also an Officer in the Indian Department by whom he has two Children. That having been one of the first settlers in this part of the Country, and his Family, as well as his Wifes having at all times been Conspicuous in the Service of His Majesty, and hearing your Honor has been pleased to be favourable to the Petition of others in similar Circumstances He Prays your Honor would be pleased to grant such addition to the 200 acres, his Wife has received, or to his Family—or as Joint Heirs to his Brother Andrew Thompson as to your Honor may seem meet (your Petitioner having received his Military Lands) And as in duty bound he will ever pray [Signed] Samuel Thompson” Appended list: “Jemima Thompson, Margaret Thompson, Andrew Thompson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered the claims for Petitioner’s brother’s lands cannot be admitted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 63]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of John Clement of the County of Lincoln dated at County of Lincoln on 10 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner being desirous to settle in the Town of Newark prays your Excellency will be graciously Pleased to Grant him a Lot of Land in said town for that Purpose. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] John Clement” Received by the Executive Council on 12 Aug 1795. Ordered granted on the usual conditions. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 57]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Lieutenant John Clement of His Majesty’s late Indian Department dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Aug 1795
“Most Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is accordingly entitled to Lands, agreeably to His Majesty’s proclamation and having as yet only drawn about the proportion due to him as family Lands for a Wife and three Children he therefore prays that your Excellency will grant him Two thousand acres of the waste lands of the Crown in this province. And as in duty bound Your Petitioner will ever pray &c. [Signed] John Clement” Read in Council on 21 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for the quantity of land which may appear to be due to the petitioner as a Lieut. in the Indian Department. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 16]
Land Board Certificate issued to John Clement dated on 29 Mar 1791 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer John Clement having on the 29 day of March 1791 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of No 1 in the District of Nassau We have examined into his loyalty and character and find him duly qualified to receive a single Lot of about two hundred Acres, the oath of fidelity and allegiance directed by law having this day been administered to him by the board, in conformity to the fourth article of the Rules and Regulations aforementioned. Given at the Board at Nassau this 2nd day of Jany one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] J. Butler, R. Hamilton, John McNabb, John Warren, Robert Kerr” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer John Clement the Lot No 83 in the Township of No 1 above Chippeway in the District of Nassau containing One Hundred Acres Twenty Chains by fifty.” Read in the Executive Council on 11 May 1797. Ordered recommended to be confirmed if duly entered on the Quebec Plan. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 133]
Land Board Certificate issued to John Clement dated on 29 Mar 1791 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer John Clement having on the 29 day of March 1791 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of No 1 in the District of Nassau We have examined into his loyalty and character and find him duly qualified to receive a single Lot of about two hundred Acres, the oath of fidelity and allegiance directed by law having this day been administered to him by the board, in conformity to the fourth article of the Rules and Regulations aforementioned. Given at the Board at Nassau this 2nd day of Jany one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] J. Butler, R. Hamilton, John McNabb, John Warren, Robert Kerr” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer John Clement the Lot No 56 in the Township of No 1 above Chippeway in the District of Nassau containing One Hundred Acres Twenty Chains by fifty.” Read in the Executive Council on 11 May 1797. Ordered recommended to be confirmed if duly entered on the Quebec Plan. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 133]
Voided Land Transfer from Lt. John Clement to Solomon Quick attached to the Land Board Certificate issued to John Clement [The following is “Xed” over]
“In Consequence of a Petition from Lt John Clement for leave to Dispose of the Lott No 56, to Solomon Quick, The Board authorize the Sale and Direct that the Said Lott No 56 Shall be assigned to the Said Solomon Quick Given at the Board Nassau 2d Jany 1792 [Signed] J Butler, R. Hamilton, John McNabb, John Warren, Robert Kerr” The above was “Xed” over and the following notation appended” “The transfer rendered void by the Consent of the Board [Signed] W. B. Sheehan, Clerk” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 133b]
Upper Canada Land Petition Joseph Clement, John Putnam Clement and James Clement dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Aug 1795
“The Petition of Joseph Clement, John Putn Clement and James Clement Sons & Heirs of the late Lieutenant Lewis Clement of the Six Nation Indian Department Most humbly sheweth—That your Petitioners in right of their late father received authority from the late land Board of this District, as appears hereunto annexed, to locate two thousand acres of Land, which your Petitioners have hitherto delayed carrying into Execution—That your Petitioners do not conceive such Voucher sufficient for the Acting Surveyor General to authorize him to assign the said lands to your Petitioners—Wherefore your Petitioners pray that Your Excellency may be pleased to grant Your Order for their locating two Thousand acres of the waste Lands of the Crown in this District in right of their said late father and as in Duty bound Your Petitioners will ever pray &c—[Signed] Jos. Clement, J. P. Clement, James Clement” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Aug 1795 and read 5 Jul [1796]. Ordered recommended that 2000 acres to be granted to their heirs of the late Lieutenant Lewis Clement in right of their father. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 65]
Certificate of the Land Board of the District of Nassau 11 Apr 1791 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition Joseph Clement, John Putnam Clement and James Clement
“Present Lt Col. Gordon, Lt Col. Butler, Peter Ten Broeck, Robert Hamilton Esquires. The Heirs of the late Lieutenant Lewis Clement of the Six Nation Indian Department are hereby Authorized to locate within this District, the Quantity of Lands the Said Lieutenant Lewis Clement would have been entitled to had he been now living, & for which they Shall receive a Grant—By Order of the Board [Signed] W B Sheehan, Clerk. I certify the above [Signed] John Butler Lt Col. late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 65b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Clement of the County of Lincoln dated County of Lincoln on 10 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner being desirous to build in the Town of Newark, Prays your Excellency will be graciously Pleased to Grant him a Lot of land in said town for that purpose. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever Pray” [Signed] Jos Clement” Received by the Executive Council on 12 Aug 1795. Ordered granted on the usual conditions. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 59]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Clement dated County of Lincoln on 10 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your memorialist served as a Lieut in the late Six Nations Indian Department during the whole of the war with America. Your Memorialist located Sixteen hundred acres of land in the Township of Binbrook as will appear to your Excellency by the Map of said Township several years last Your Memorialist therefore Humbly Prays that your Excellency will take the same into Consideration and be pleased to Confirm the same and Your Memorialist will as in duty Bound Ever Pray. [Signed] Joseph Clement” Received in the Executive Council Office on 7 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 14 Aug. Ordered recommended to be granted and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 63]
Upper Canada Land Petition Joseph Clement, John Putnam Clement and James Clement dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Aug 1795
“The Petition of Joseph Clement, John Putn Clement and James Clement Sons & Heirs of the late Lieutenant Lewis Clement of the Six Nation Indian Department Most humbly sheweth—That your Petitioners in right of their late father received authority from the late land Board of this District, as appears hereunto annexed, to locate two thousand acres of Land, which your Petitioners have hitherto delayed carrying into Execution—That your Petitioners do not conceive such Voucher sufficient for the Acting Surveyor General to authorize him to assign the said lands to your Petitioners—Wherefore your Petitioners pray that Your Excellency may be pleased to grant Your Order for their locating two Thousand acres of the waste Lands of the Crown in this District in right of their said late father and as in Duty bound Your Petitioners will ever pray &c—[Signed] Jos. Clement, J. P. Clement, James Clement” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Aug 1795 and read 5 Jul [1796]. Ordered recommended that 2000 acres to be granted to their heirs of the late Lieutenant Lewis Clement in right of their father. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 65]
Certificate of the Land Board of the District of Nassau 11 Apr 1791 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition Joseph Clement, John Putnam Clement and James Clement
“Present Lt Col. Gordon, Lt Col. Butler, Peter Ten Broeck, Robert Hamilton Esquires. The Heirs of the late Lieutenant Lewis Clement of the Six Nation Indian Department are hereby Authorized to locate within this District, the Quantity of Lands the Said Lieutenant Lewis Clement would have been entitled to had he been now living, & for which they Shall receive a Grant—By Order of the Board [Signed] W B Sheehan, Clerk. I certify the above [Signed] John Butler Lt Col. late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 65b]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Lewis Clement of the Township of Niagara dated at York on 23 Nov 1816
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner is a Son of John Clement of the Township of Niagara (formerly an Officer in the Indian Department) an U. E. Loyalist. That Your Petitioner is a native of, and has always resided in this Province. That he served during the late War, as Lieutenant in the 2d Lincoln Militia, and was severely wounded at the Battle of Chippawa, and served faithfully during the whole War, as will appear to your Excellency by the annexed Certificate. That having never received any Land, or order for land from the Crown, excepting His Majesty’s Bounty of 200 Acres as the son of an U. E. Loyalist, Your Petitioner humbly prays that Your Excellency would be pleased to grant him, in consideration of his services in the late War, such portion of the waste Lands of the Crown under the existing Regulations as to Your Excellency may appear meet. And Your Petitioner shall ever pray. [Signed] Lewis Clement” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Nov 1816. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to report what lands to report what lands the petitioner has received. Report of Surveyor General Thomas Ridout dated 23 Nov 1816: Under an Order in Council of 25 Feb 1809 Lewis Clement son of John Clement UE was granted 200 acres of land which which have located in the Township of Niagara. I find no other location in his name. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Cb” Pt. 1, Petition Number 86]
Certificate appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lewis Clement
“I certify that Lewis Clement has taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by Law, before me, this sixth day of January in the year of our Lord 1809 at Queenston. Ŝigned Thomas Dickson J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Cb” Pt. 1, Petition Number 86b]
Certificate appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lewis Clement dated at Niagara Falls on 18 Nov 1816
“These may Certify that Lewis Clement—Lieutenant in the Second Lincoln Militia (son to John Clement a half pay Officer of the Indian Department) served Loyally and faithfully during the whole of the late war—was Severely wounded at the Battle of Chippewa on the 5th July 1814—Is now about applying to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a Grant of Land—of which we humbly think he is deserving. [Signed] Thomas Clark Col. 2d Lincoln Militia, Thomas Dickson, Lt. Col. 2d Regt. LM, James Kerby, Major late Incorp M” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “Cb” Pt. 1, Petition Number 86d]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Clement wife to Lieut. John Clement dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the daughter of a loyalist, and has never received any Land, therefore hopes your Honor will be pleased to allow her as much Land as in your wisdom may seem reasonable – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Mary Clement” Added note: “I do certify that the above mentioned Mary Clement is the Daughter of a Loyalist” [Signed] illegible, perhaps Robert Kerr, JP? Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 May 1797 and read in Council on 12 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as UE [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 5]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Clench Read in the Executive Council on 21 Jul and 8 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the daughter of Lt B. Johnson and came in with him & rest of his Family in the year 1777 and has been here ever since. Your Petitioner never as yet having applied for lands. Humbly Prays that your Excellency will be pleased to take her & family’s situation into consideration and be pleased to allow her such a quantity as to your Excellency may appear meet & your Petitioner will as in duty Bound Ever Pray [Signed] Elizabeth Clench” Read in the Executive Council on 21 Jul and 8 Oct 1796. Ordered that 800 acres be granted to the petitioner. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 36]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Ralfe Clench received by the Executive Council on 20 Mar 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your memorialist has seved during the late combat between Great Britain & America and at the close of the war was reduced a Lieutenant in Butlers Corps of Rangers—Your Memorialist in consequence of which located upon all the land he was entitled to except Two hundred acres for himself and Two hundred for his wife she being the daughter of a Loyalist who also served during the War. Your Memorialist therefore humbly prays that if it should appear fit to your Excellency that he your Memorialist may receive a Grant for Lott No 42 in the Second Concession, and of No. 42 in the Third Concession of the Township of Ancaster. And your Memorialist will as in duty bound Ever Pray. [Signed] Ralfe Clench” Received by the Executive Council on 20 Mar 1794 and read in Council on 27 May 1794. Prayer of the Petition granted and referred to the Surveyor General to assign the Lots specified in case they be vacant. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 51]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Ralfe Clench received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came to Canada early in the year 1777 and entered into the Service being Commissioned a Lieut in Butlers Rangers. Your Petitioner has taken up Twelve hundred acres of Land, part of the quantity entitled to. Your Petitioner therefore Prays that the additional quantity of Eight hundred acres (making in the whole 2000) be allowed him of the waste lands of the Crown And your Petitioner will as in duty Bound Ever Pray [Signed] Ralfe Clench Lt late Butlers Rangers” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Oct 1796 and read on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered prayer granted and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 28]
Report of Peter Russell, Administrator of Upper Canada on the transfer of Long Beach, Barton Township from Lieut. Ralfe Clench to Richard Beasley attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Beasley
“It does not appear to me that Lieut Clench had ever an appropriation of 100 Acres on the Long Beach—For the Certificate only entitles him to 200 Acres in Township No 8—which do not appear to have been located anywhere by the Surveyor or to whom the Certificate is addressed – and the unsigned assignment annexed to the Certificate only mentions one hundred Acres on the Beach without specifying the No of the lot—if it ever had been divided into Lots & those lots numbered – so that it would be impossible to ascertain the particular 100 Acres Mr Clench would be entitled to – if such a vague unsigned assignment was to be admitted – For this & other Considerations I cannot admit the Petitioners Claim to Compensation as he has not been deprived of any legal Possession nor does it even appear upon the face of the Transfer what consideration or that any has been given, which ought to have appeared before the Board ought to sanctioned it. But at any Rate it has evidently sanctioned the transfer of an undefined Portion of land to which the Grantee had no Claim authorised by the Rules & Regulations for the Conduct of the land granting Department—the Committee will therefore pardon me if I withhold my Confirmation to the giving to the Petitioner 600 acres of the waste lands upon any other Terms besides those presented [……..] Instructions from [….] besides those [……..] by the His Grace the Duke of Portland [Signed] Peter Russell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 77]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Abram Clandennin [sic] dated on 18 May 1793
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served as a Private in Butlers late Rangers your Petitioner having taken up only Two Hundred Acres of Land of what he is Intitled to your Petitioner is married to the Daughter of John Hainer a Late Ranger and has three Children, your Petitioner therefore Humbly Prays that the usual Quantity of Land may be allowed him And Your Bound will ever Pray. [Signed] Abram Clandennin” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795. Granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 44]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abram Clendenning, and Walter Clendenning received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners Father the late James Clendenning was a Soldier in the late Corps of Rangers, and died after the war without having taken up his lands your Petitioners therefore Humbly Pray that the lands he would have been entitled to may be granted to your Petitioners being his Heirs & your Petitioners will as in duty bound Ever Pray James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abrm Clendenning, Walter Clendenning [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795. Ordered certificate for the facts wanted. Read in Council on 26 Jan 1797. Ordered 300 acres to the Petitioners in right of their deceased father. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 118]
Certificate of William Dickson dated on 31 Oct 1803 attached to the Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abram Clendenning, and Walter Clendenning
“I do verily believe James Clendenning has no claim to any part of this, he having resigned it to his other Brothers for certain Consideration [Signed] William Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 118a]
Release of James Clendenning dated in Aug 1797 (no petition attached)
“Whereas my Father James Clendenning having served during the late American War, in Butlers Rangers, and being thereby entitled to his Majestys Bounty, of three Hundred acres, and whereas my said Father has since Died, and the same has been granted by the Honble His Majestys Executive Council, to his four sons of whom I am one, Be it therefore Known, that in Consequence of my not being in tis Country during the war, I resign all right, title Interest and Claim whatever to the said Three hundred acres in favor of my other Brothers vizt Walter, Abram & John Clendenning and I do hereby give & grant them full power and authority as far as in […] his to apply to the Honble Council, for one Hundred acres each in their own names. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my Hand & seal this [blank] day of Augt 1797 [Signed] James Clendenin” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 100]
Order of Council dated on 30 Aug 1792
“Recommend that 300 acres issue to Walter Abram & Jno Clendenning in right of their late father” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 100a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Abram Clendennan [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner Served His Majesty nearly 8 Years in Col. Butlers Rangers during the late American war—That your Petitioner received from the Honble Council a grant of three hundred acres which he has Cultivated & improved, as a reward for his Services—That your Petitioner has suffered most severely in person from being made prisoner, and has suffered every thing but Death itself – your Petitioner has been treated perhaps in a manner that there are few examples such as been hung Up twice to an apple tree, till there hardly any Signs of life remaining – Your Petr therefore trusts, from your Honors Humanity that your Petr case will be reconsider, and be allow some small addition to the lands already granted & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Abram Clendenan” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May. Ordered the Petitioner has already received his allowance of lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 124]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Clendenney received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Aug 1797
“Humbly sheweth – That your Petitioner came first into the Province in the fall of 1795 – and is now returned intending to settle therein, and that his Father John Clendennin – is now on his way into the Province with his family consisting of a wife and three other sons – That James Cladennin the Brother of your Petitioners father has been many years In the Province, and was a Soldier, as also were two of his sons in Butlers Corps of Rangers—That desirous of becoming a Bona fide settler in the Province your Petitioner humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres of Land, or an appropriation thereof for such time as your Honor shall think fit and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] Adam Clendenney” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Aug 1797 and read in Council on 21 Aug 1797. Ordered to stand over for 12 months from the date. Read again in Council on 3 Nov 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in Markham. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 96b]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 27 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Clendenney
“I do hereby Certify that Adam Clendennan appeared before me – William Dickson Esquire, one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District and took the Oath of Allegiance and signed the Declaration—[Signed] William Dickson JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 96]
Certificate of John Secord, J. P. dated on 26 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Clendenney
“This may Cartify that Adam Clendenney Came into this provence in the year of Ninety Seven and had Been in my Employment most part of the time Behaved himself as a good Sober industris man – Likewise part of his Relation had been here Durin the Late war given under our hands – [Signed] John Seacord Senr, John Seacord Junr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 96a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendennin dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 27 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has resided upwards of Four years in the Province, during which time he has wrought as a mill wright &c and being desirous of Locating Land to improve upon he hopes your Excellency will consider him. your Petitioners Father and Three Brothers were in His Majestys service during the War; and in consequence of the firm Attachment of your Petitioner to the British Constitution he was much harmed by the Americans. Wherefore he prays your Excellency will please to take the premises into consideration and give him such a Grant of Land as through your wisdom may seem meet, and your Petitioner will ever pray. [Signed] James Clendennin” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 20 Aug 1795. Recommended for 200 acres on his producing certificates of his having taken the oaths and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 31]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendennan dated at Niagara on 14 Jan 1797
Respectfully Sheweth—That your Petitioner during the Sitting of the Land board was entered for Lot No 17 on the Map, but never had it till now in his power to make any improvements on it, and learning that it is still vacant, prays to be confirmed in the same by your Honor, and your Petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray—” James Clendennan made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended if the lot be not given to any other person. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 136a]
Certificate of Samuel Street J. P. dated 20 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendennan
“I do hereby Certify that James Clendenning [sic] Senr Since Deceased and Father to Walter Clendenning served during the late war as a Private in Colonel Butlers Rangers [Signed] Saml Street J.P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 136]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abram Clendenning, and Walter Clendenning received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners Father the late James Clendenning was a Soldier in the late Corps of Rangers, and died after the war without having taken up his lands your Petitioners therefore Humbly Pray that the lands he would have been entitled to may be granted to your Petitioners being his Heirs & your Petitioners will as in duty bound Ever Pray James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abrm Clendenning, Walter Clendenning [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795. Ordered certificate for the facts wanted. Read in Council on 26 Jan 1797. Ordered 300 acres to the Petitioners in right of their deceased father. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 118]
Certificate of William Dickson dated on 31 Oct 1803 attached to the Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abram Clendenning, and Walter Clendenning
“I do verily believe James Clendenning has no claim to any part of this, he having resigned it to his other Brothers for certain Consideration [Signed] William Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 118a]
Release of James Clendenning dated in Aug 1797 (no petition attached)
“Whereas my Father James Clendenning having served during the late American War, in Butlers Rangers, and being thereby entitled to his Majestys Bounty, of three Hundred acres, and whereas my said Father has since Died, and the same has been granted by the Honble His Majestys Executive Council, to his four sons of whom I am one, Be it therefore Known, that in Consequence of my not being in tis Country during the war, I resign all right, title Interest and Claim whatever to the said Three hundred acres in favor of my other Brothers vizt Walter, Abram & John Clendenning and I do hereby give & grant them full power and authority as far as in […] his to apply to the Honble Council, for one Hundred acres each in their own names. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my Hand & seal this [blank] day of Augt 1797 [Signed] James Clendenin” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 100]
Order of Council dated on 30 Aug 1792
“Recommend that 300 acres issue to Walter Abram & Jno Clendenning in right of their late father” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 100a]
Transfer of rights from John Moss to James Clendenen dated on 30 May 1783 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all men by these presents that I John Moss of Capt Colwells Company Corps of Rangers Commanded by Lieutenant Colo John Butler Having Bargained and Sold to James Clendenen of said Corps of Rangers all my Rights title and Interest of the lands which will or Shall be granted here or hereafter or any other grant or gifts that will be granted by his Majesty George the third King of great Briton or by his laws or governments allowed granted or guiven to his Majestys loyalists Which by virtue of these presents do Sell all my rights titles or Interest guiven granted or allowed by his Majesty or governments to the above Named James Clendenen to his heirs and assigns and I the above named John Moss do firmly agree guiven granted and sold the above mentioned lands right tittles to the said James Clendenen to his Heirs and Executors for Ever and against me and my Heirs and Executors for Ever and against me and my Heirs Executors Administrators or assigns and against all person or persons Claiming or to Claim now or hereafter Having first before the Sealing and Delivering of these presents received the Just and full sum of four pounds New York Currency being the full Consideration – the Receipt Whereof I Do acknowledge Having given granted and Sold all my Rights Tittles and Interest of the above mentioned lands or [Ranges] Rights of land to the above Named James Clendenen, to his Heirs or assigns for Ever Whereof I have Hereunto Set my hand and seal this Thirtieth Day of May and in the year of our lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty three” John Moss made his mark. “Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of us James Heaslip, Thomas Winn” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1aaa]
Deed from James Clendenin to William Dickson dated on 3 Jun 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all Men by these Presents that I James Clendenning of the County of Lincoln, and Home District, Son & heir to the late James Clendenning, late a Private in the Corps of Butlers Rangers Having become possessed of the right of Three hundred acres of land as heir to the said James Clendenning, by a certain deed of Bargain & Sale, made by a Certain John Moss a Soldier in the late Corps of Butlers Rangers—which John Moss is now in this Country, and who some time Petitioned the Honble Executive Council for said Three Hundred acres, which were granted him. Now, Having sold the Said Three Hundred acres to William Dickson of Newark, for the Consideration of Thirty Pounds, I bind myself my Heirs Executors & administrators, to procure a Title Deed for said Three Hundred acres to said William Dickson or I authorise the said William Dickson to apply to His Majestys Honble Executive Council, that the Title Deed may Issue in the name of said William Dickson, if they the Council may be pleased to be so minded and I further do authorise the said William Dickson to do all act or acts by signing my name or affixing my seal, to all or any Instrument in order to the perfecting the said Transfer—In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & seal this Sixteenth day of June 1798 and of his Majestys Reign the 38th [Signed] James Clendenin, Witness “John Heners, George Hainer” Added note in the margin: The land is taken up in the Township of Walsingham Lot Number 22, in the 12th Conn & 21 in the 8th Concession” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1ddd]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Clendennan Senior dated on 19 Oct 1797
“Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner is Brother to James Clendennan Senr lately Deceased, the Father of a large family in this Country, a soldier in the late Corps of Butlers Rangers & a U. E. Loyalist. That your Petitioner has lately Come in with his wife & 3 Grown up lads, and now resides at the 12 Mile Creek with his Nephews. That he did not Join the Royal Standard during the Contest with America was owing to being blind of an Eye and at the same time taking care of his Brothers Family, who at that time, needed his assistance, James Clendennan & his grown up Sons at that time – fighting for the King and Country—From the number of your Petitioners family he is Enabled to Improve Considerably – Therefore Prays your Honor would be pleased to Grant him & his sons such a Portion of the Waste lands of the Crown, as to your Honor may seem meet – and as in duty Bound Your Petitioner will ever Pray” John Clendennan Senior made his mark. “Witness Present [Signed] William Dickson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Nov 1797 and read in Council on 20 Dec. Ordered to lie over for consideration when the Petitioner appears. Read again in Council on 3 Nov 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in Markham. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 20]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Clendennin [sic] received in the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795
“That your Petitioner served as Private in General Skinners Coar Jersey Vulinteers your Petitioner Prays your Excellency will Grant him his Quantity of land for himself his wife and five Children as is usualy Granted to Loyalists and Your Petitioner Bound will Ever Pray. [Signed] John Clandennen” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795. No order given. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 71]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abram Clendenning, and Walter Clendenning received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners Father the late James Clendenning was a Soldier in the late Corps of Rangers, and died after the war without having taken up his lands your Petitioners therefore Humbly Pray that the lands he would have been entitled to may be granted to your Petitioners being his Heirs & your Petitioners will as in duty bound Ever Pray James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abrm Clendenning, Walter Clendenning [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795. Ordered certificate for the facts wanted. Read in Council on 26 Jan 1797. Ordered 300 acres to the Petitioners in right of their deceased father. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 118]
Certificate of William Dickson dated on 31 Oct 1803 attached to the Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abram Clendenning, and Walter Clendenning
“I do verily believe James Clendenning has no claim to any part of this, he having resigned it to his other Brothers for certain Consideration [Signed] William Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 118a]
Release of James Clendenning dated in Aug 1797 (no petition attached)
“Whereas my Father James Clendenning having served during the late American War, in Butlers Rangers, and being thereby entitled to his Majestys Bounty, of three Hundred acres, and whereas my said Father has since Died, and the same has been granted by the Honble His Majestys Executive Council, to his four sons of whom I am one, Be it therefore Known, that in Consequence of my not being in tis Country during the war, I resign all right, title Interest and Claim whatever to the said Three hundred acres in favor of my other Brothers vizt Walter, Abram & John Clendenning and I do hereby give & grant them full power and authority as far as in […] his to apply to the Honble Council, for one Hundred acres each in their own names. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my Hand & seal this [blank] day of Augt 1797 [Signed] James Clendenin” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 100]
Order of Council dated on 30 Aug 1792
“Recommend that 300 acres issue to Walter Abram & Jno Clendenning in right of their late father” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 100a]
Deed from John Clendennin to William Dickson dated on 19 Oct 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Whereas I John Clendennin, have this 19th day of Oct. 1797 sold all my right, title interest & Claim to One Hundred acres of land granted me by the Honble Executive Council, in right of my late Father James Clendinnan, to William Dickson of Newark, Merchant. Be it understood that I do hereby authorise him the said William Dickson to locate the same, and to apply to the Honourable Executive Council to have the Deed for the same made out in the said William Dicksons own name, having this day received full and ample Confirmation for the same – In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & seal this 19th Oct. 1797 – [Signed] John Clendennin In the Presence of Jas Crooks” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1hh]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Clendennan Senior dated on 19 Oct 1797
“Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner is Brother to James Clendennan Senr lately Deceased, the Father of a large family in this Country, a soldier in the late Corps of Butlers Rangers & a U. E. Loyalist. That your Petitioner has lately Come in with his wife & 3 Grown up lads, and now resides at the 12 Mile Creek with his Nephews. That he did not Join the Royal Standard during the Contest with America was owing to being blind of an Eye and at the same time taking care of his Brothers Family, who at that time, needed his assistance, James Clendennan & his grown up Sons at that time – fighting for the King and Country—From the number of your Petitioners family he is Enabled to Improve Considerably – Therefore Prays your Honor would be pleased to Grant him & his sons such a Portion of the Waste lands of the Crown, as to your Honor may seem meet – and as in duty Bound Your Petitioner will ever Pray” John Clendennan Senior made his mark. “Witness Present [Signed] William Dickson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Nov 1797 and read in Council on 20 Dec. Ordered to lie over for consideration when the Petitioner appears. Read again in Council on 3 Nov 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in Markham. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 20]
Certificate of William Dickson dated on 19 Oct 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Clendennan Senior
“I do hereby Certify that on this 19th day of October 1797, John Clendennan Senr appeared before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District and took the oath of Allegiance & signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson JP.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 20b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Rebecca Clandennin [sic] widow dated at Niagara on 10 Jul 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner is widow of James Clandennin, deceased, late a Soldier in Butlers Rangers, who settled in the Province with his family (consisting of his wife and five children) soon after the reduction of the sd Corps of Rangers – That the military Lands of your Petitioners Husband has been Received, but not any family Lands – your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant to her or Family, the Lands they may be entitled to for the Family and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray – for my mother Rebecca Clandennin [Signed] Walter Clandennin” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1797 and read the same day. Ordered recommended for 300 acres as family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 29b]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 10 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Rebecca Clandennin
“I do hereby Certify that I Knew James Clendennan Senr, late a Ranger in Colo Butlers Corps, and since Deceased and that previous to the year 1789 he had a wife & five children resident in this Township, vizt John, Abram, Walter, Ann, and Eva Clendennan [Signed] William Dickson JP” Added note of William Dickson, J. P.: “and that the mother is now living in this Settlement [Initialled] WD JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 29]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 30 Aug 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Rebecca Clandennin
“I do hereby Certify that Rebecca Clendenning was wife to James Clendenning Senr an old Ranger, and a U. E. Loyalist [Signed] William Dickson JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 29a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Walter Clandennin [sic] received in the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served as a Private in Butlers late Rangers your Petitioner has only taken up Two hundred acres of land of what entitled & your Petitioner is married to the daughter of Jacob Walker late a Ranger, and has Three Children. Your Petitioner therefor Humbly Prays that the normal quantity may be allowed him and Your Petitioner will as in durty bound Ever Pray. [Signed] Walter Clandenning. Soldier 300 wife 200 wife 50.” Received in the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795 and read in Council on Jul 20. Ordered granted on producing the requisite certificates if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 66]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abram Clendenning, and Walter Clendenning received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners Father the late James Clendenning was a Soldier in the late Corps of Rangers, and died after the war without having taken up his lands your Petitioners therefore Humbly Pray that the lands he would have been entitled to may be granted to your Petitioners being his Heirs & your Petitioners will as in duty bound Ever Pray James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abrm Clendenning, Walter Clendenning [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jul 1795. Ordered certificate for the facts wanted. Read in Council on 26 Jan 1797. Ordered 300 acres to the Petitioners in right of their deceased father. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 118]
Certificate of William Dickson dated on 31 Oct 1803 attached to the Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Clendenning, John Clendenning, Abram Clendenning, and Walter Clendenning
“I do verily believe James Clendenning has no claim to any part of this, he having resigned it to his other Brothers for certain Consideration [Signed] William Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 118a]
Release of James Clendenning dated in Aug 1797 (no petition attached)
“Whereas my Father James Clendenning having served during the late American War, in Butlers Rangers, and being thereby entitled to his Majestys Bounty, of three Hundred acres, and whereas my said Father has since Died, and the same has been granted by the Honble His Majestys Executive Council, to his four sons of whom I am one, Be it therefore Known, that in Consequence of my not being in tis Country during the war, I resign all right, title Interest and Claim whatever to the said Three hundred acres in favor of my other Brothers vizt Walter, Abram & John Clendenning and I do hereby give & grant them full power and authority as far as in […] his to apply to the Honble Council, for one Hundred acres each in their own names. In witness whereof I have hereunto put my Hand & seal this [blank] day of Augt 1797 [Signed] James Clendenin” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 100]
Order of Council dated on 30 Aug 1792
“Recommend that 300 acres issue to Walter Abram & Jno Clendenning in right of their late father” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 100a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Mathews dated on 8 Feb 1797
“Humbly shews, That he was a soldier in the rangers lately commanded by Col. John Butler, and has intermarried with a daughter of James Clendenning, also of the late said corps, agreeably to the annexed certificate, and that he has received his own quantity, three hundred acres of land, and further prays your honor to make such other and farther grant as you in your wisdom may deem fitting, or as he may be entitled to, in consequence of his such intermarriage, and family, and as in duty, shall ever pray” Jonathan Mathews made his mark. Ordered recommended for 100 acres for family lands and his wife for 200 acres as the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 256]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated 8 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Mathews
“The Bearer Jonathan Mathews, one of Butlers Rangers is married to the daughter of James Clandenning who was also a Ranger and died in this Settlement since the war—has Three children one of which was born before the year 1789 [Signed] R Clench” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 25 Feb 1797. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 256a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Clymenhager [signed Henrich Climenhage]dated at Niagara on 14 Jul 1797
“Humbly shews – That your Petitioner came into the Province about three weeks ago with his family consisting of a wife and two children who are on a farm of Mr Macklin on the Chippewa; that your petitioner has also brought in with him, Cattle and other means of improving Land – that he is a native of Germany and being desirous to settle in the Province prays your Honor will be pleased to grant him 200 acres of Land for settlement and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Henrich Climenhage” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 80a]
Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office on 2 Feb 1805 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Clymenhager
“Henry Klimenhaga has paid into this Office £3.5.2 for a Grant of 200 Acres ordered him in Council OR on 25 July 1797 The Surveying fees if any to be paid at the Surveyor Generals office [Signed] Peter Russell RGUC To The Clerk of E Council” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jul 1797 and administered oath of allegiance the same day. Read in Council on 14 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres to be appropriated for 12 months from this day. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 80]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Cline of the Township of Grimsby, Yeoman
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has been upwards of three years in the Province, and has a family consisting of a Wife and five children. That he has Property in the Province to the amount of Sixty pounds Halifax Currency, consisting of one pair Horses, one Yoke Oxen, three Cows, some Young Cattle, Farming Utensils and Cattle. That he is desirous to occupy and improve a vacant Lot of Land of the Crown. That he is prepared and undertakes in case his Petition shall be favorably answered, to pay within three days from the dated of the Order of Council into the hands of His Majesty’s Receiver General of this Province, as well the whole of the Fees allowed by His Majesty to be charged on the Patent that is to issue, as the Fees of Survey. And your Petitioner will with the same period produce to the Clerk of the Council the Receiver General’s Receipt for such Fees. And Your Petitioner will also attend the Secretary of the Province within twenty-one days from the date of the Order of Council and take out such Deed. Wherefore Your Petitioner prays that Your Excellency may be pleased to Grant him two hundred acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown. And in duty bound Petitioner will ever pray” Adam Cline made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1803. Received at the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on 9 May 1803. Referred to the Executive Council by order of the Lieutenant Governor. Order of the Executive Council dated 10 May 1803. Read in the Executive Council on 30 May 1803. Ordered recommended for two hundred acres of land subject to the rules and regulations established by the order of Council of 30 December 1802. Approved by P. Hunter Lt Gov. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 6, Petition Number 39]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated in Township of Grimsby on 4 Apr 1803 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Cline
“I do hereby Certify that the bearer Adam Cline, has been a settler in this Township about three years; he has a wife and five Children, one pair of Horses, one yoke of Oxen, three Cows, and Some young Cattle. Appears to be an honest, Sober & industrious Man, — Robt Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 6, Petition Number 39b]
Receipt of the Receiver General Peter Russell dated at the Receiver General’s Office on 10 May 1803 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Adam Cline
“To all whom it May Concern — No 10 Adam Cline has paid into this Office Five Pounds Ster. for full fees under NR of 30 Decr for a Grant of 200 Acres and one Pound Seven Shillings & Six pence Curry for the Surveying fees thereon — [Signed] Peter Russell RG To the Clerk of the Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 6, Petition Number 39c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Cline of the Township of Grimsby dated at Grimsby on 18 May 1819
“Humbly Sheweth — That your Petitioner has Resided in this District of Niagara twenty years – has never Received any Land or order for Land from the Crown, Wherefore he begs that your Excellency will be pleased to Grant him such a Portion of the waste Laden of the Crown as Shall to your Excellency Seem mmet, and your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray—Grimsby 18th May 1819 [Signed] Henry Cline” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 May 1819. Referred to the Surveyor General to report. Report of the Surveyor General: It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any land or order for land—Sur Gens Office 27 May 1819} Thos Ridout Surveyr Genl” Read in Council on 2 Jun 1819. Ordered 100 acres. Order issued to the Surveyor General’s Office on 10 Jun. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 12, Petition Number 116]
Certificate of Abraham Nelles J. P. and Commissioner dated on 19 May 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Cline
“I hereby Certify that the Petitioner Henry Cline, Served in my first Flank Company During the Late war with America, and during which time he behaved himself as a faithful and Loyal Subject, he is also an Industrious farmer — Given from under my hand this 19th day of May 1819 — [Signed] A. Nelles J. P. & Commissioner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 12, Petition Number 116a]
Certificate of Robert Nelles J. P. and Commissioner dated in the Niagara District, Upper Canada on 18 May 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Cline
“I Certify that Henry Cline has taken and Subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by law before me this 17th day of May in the year of our lord One thousand Eight hundred and Nineteen—[Signed] Robt Nelles J. P. & Commissioner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 12, Petition Number 116b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Cline of the Township of Grimsby, Yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 10 May 1803
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has been upwards two years in the Province and has a Wife and ten children, has Property in the Province to the amount of Forty pounds Halifax Currency consisting of one Yoke of Oxen, five Cows, six young Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Farming Utensils & Cash. That he is desirous to occupy and improve a vacant Lot of Land of the Crown, that he is prepared and undertakes in case Petition shall be favorably answered to pay within three days from the date of the Order of Council into the hands of His Majesty’s Receiver General of this Province, as well the whole of the Fees allowed by His Majesty to be charged on the Patent that is to issue as the Fees of Survey. And your Petitioner will within the same period produce to the Clerk of the Council the Receiver General’s Receipt for such Fees. And your Petitioner will also attend the Secretary of the Province within twenty one days from the date of the Order of Council and take out such Deed. Wherefore Your Petitioner prays that Your Excellency may be pleased to Grant him two hundred acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown. And in duty bound Petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Johannes Kline” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 May 1803. Received at the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on 10 May 1803. Referred to the Executive Council by order of the Lieutenant Governor. Order of the Executive Council dated 10 May 1803. Recommended for two hundred acres of land subject to the rules and regulations established by the order of Council of 30 December 1802. Approved by P. Hunter Lt Gov. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 6, Petition Number 38]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated in Township of Grimsby on 4 Apr 1803 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Cline
“I do hereby Certify that the bearer John Cline, has been a settler in this Township about three years; he has a wife & Ten children, One Yoke of oxen, five Cows, and Six young Cattle, appears to be an honest, Sober, and industrious man, — Robt Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 6, Petition Number 38b]
Receipt of the Receiver General Peter Russell dated at the Receiver General’s Office on 10 May 1803 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Cline
“To all whom it May Concern — No 10 John Cline has paid into this Office Five Pounds Ster. for full fees under NR of 30 Decr last for a Grant of 200 Acres and one Pound Seven Shillings & Six pence for the Surveying fees thereon — [Signed] Peter Russell RG To the Clerk of the Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 6, Petition Number 38c]
Notation on the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Cline
“The Petitioner took the Oath of Allegiance before me on the 9 May 1803 York 7 April 18[1]9” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 6, Petition Number 38d]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Cline of Markham yeoman dated at York on 24 Mar 1819
Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a native of the United States of America, that he came to this Country in the year 1800 that he Served in the Militia during the late war and was also employed in the Commissariat for three months. Your Petitioner never having received any Land from his Majestys Government prays that his Excellency will be pleased to grant him such quantity of Land as your Excellency deem meet” John Cline made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1819. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to report. Read in Council the same day. Order issued 15 Apr 1819. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 12, Petition Number 48]
Report of the Surveyor General on the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Cline
“a John Cline has received 200 acres of Land under O. C. 10 May 1803- located in Whitchurch: if not the same person with the Petitioner he does not have appeared to have received any Land. [Signed] Tho: Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 12, Petition Number 48a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Cleim of Grantham dated at York (Toronto) on 1 Jun 1802
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into the Province about two years ago and has a wife and four Children – That your petitioner has a yoke of oxen—one mare – Two Sheep, some Hogs, & other property – that being desirous to settle upon and improve a vacant Lot of the Crown, Your petitioner humbly prays Your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a Lot of Land for actual settlement, and your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Peter Cleim” Added note: “The Petitioner Served His Majesty, under General Knephauser during the American War” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Jun 1802 and read in Council on 1 Jun 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres on the usual conditions. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 110]
Certificate dated at York (Toronto) on 1 Jun 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Cleim
“The Bearer Peter Cleim, has applied to me for a Certificate of his good Character and Desert, and being a stranger to me has brought Frederick Smith his Neighbour to declare that he has long known him for an honest industrious Person, that they came into Upper Canada together about 2 Years ago, & have been near Neighbours ever since – As I have heard nothing ill of the poor Man, I am very willing to think well of him – [Signed] Robt Addison, Minr of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 110b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Cline dated at York (Toronto) on 14 Nov 1800
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came into the province about a fortnight ago, from Pensylvania, with his family consisting of a wife and five children; and brought in with him a waggon, five Horses, three Head of Cattle, Plow, Irons, with other farming utensils; – and property—That your petitioners family is now at Mr John Secords, near the Town of Niagara & being desirous to improve a vacant Lot of the Crown, prays your Excellency for the grant of 200 Acres, in Markham or upon some one of the public Communications, & your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray – [Signed] Matthious Cline” Read in the Executive Council on 18 Nov 1800. Ordered recommended for a lot in Markham. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 60]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline dated on 11 Mar 1833
“The Petition of Sarah Cline wife of Henry Cline of the Township of Middleton in the District of London Yeoman Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the daughter of Joseph Willson of the Township of Windham in the District of London yeoman, formerly of the District of Niagara, an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist is of the full age of Twenty one years and upwards, is married to Henry Cline, who has taken the oath of allegiance, and has never received any land or Order for lands from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency may be pleased to grant her two Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray” Srah Cline made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 May 1833. Referred to the Inspector General to report for the information of the Lt. Governor in Council. Report of the Inspector General: “It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any Land 27 May 1835 [Signed] S. P. Wood” Read in the Executive Council on 30 May 1835. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21a]
Certificate of George C. Salmon, J. P. and Commissioner dated at Woodhouse Township in the District of London on 11 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline
“I do hereby Certify that Henry Cline of the Township of Middleton in the London District yeoman has this day taken and Subscribed the oath of allegiance to His Majesty King William the Fourth as required by Law before me at Woodhouse in the London District this 11th day of March 1833. [Signed] George C. Salmon J. P. & Commissr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21]
Certificate of Duncan Campbell dated at Simcoe in the London District on 11 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline
“Sarah Cline wife of Henry Cline maketh oath and saith she is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition is of the full age of Twenty one Years and upwards, and has never received any land or Order for lands from the Crown. Sworn before me at Simcoe in the London District this 11th day of March 1833 [Signed] Duncan Campbell J. P.” Sarah Cline made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21b]
Certificate of Duncan Campbell dated at Simcoe in the London District on 11 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline
“Andrew Wilson of the Township of Windham in the London District – Yeoman maketh oath and saith that Sarah Cline is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition is of the full age of Twenty one years and upwards, and has ever received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown to the best of this deponents knowledge and belief — Sworn before me at Simcoe in the London District this 11th day of March 1833 [Signed] Duncan Campbell J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21b]
Certificate of Mahlon Burnett Esquire and John B. Askin dated at London in the London District on 13 April 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline
“We Mahlon Burnett Esquire Chairman and John B. Askin Clerk of the Peace do hereby Certify that Sarah Cline Personally appeared in open Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace is this day recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of Joseph Willson of the township of Windham in the District of London Yeoman an Enrolled UE Loyalist who retained his loyalty during the late war with the United States of America, and that the said Henry Cline her said husband did his duty in defence of the Province. Dated in open Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace held at London this 13th day of April 1833 [Signed] M. Burnett Chairman [Signed] John B. Askin Clerk of the Peace London District” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Simeon Cline of the Township of Grimsby dated at Grimsby on 18 May 1819
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has lived in this Province twenty years, has a wife and five Children has never Received any Land or order for Land from the Crown—wherefore your Petitioner begs your Excellency will be pleased to grant him Such a Portion of the waste Land of the Crown, as Shall Seem meet – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Simeon Cline” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 May 1819. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to report. Report of the Surveyor General: “It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any land or order for Land.” Sur Gens Office 27 May 1819} Thos Ridout Surveyr Genl” Read in the Executive Council on 2 Jun 1819. Ordered 100 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 12, Petition Number 122]
Certificate of Abraham Nelles J. P. dated on 18 May 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Simeon Cline
“I hereby Certify that the Petitioner Simeon Cline Served in my first flank Company 4th Regt Lincoln militia during the Late war with America and During which time he behaved himself as a Loyal Subject, and is also an honest and Industrious farmer Given from under my hand this 18th day of May 1819 [Signed] A. Nelles J. P. & Commissioner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 12, Petition Number 122a]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. and Commissioner dated in the Niagara District on 17 May 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Simeon Cline
“I Certify that Simeon Cline has taken and Subscribed the Oath of Allegiance as required by law before me This 17th day of May in the year of our lord one thousand Eight hundred and Nineteen—[Signed] Robt Nelles J. P. and Commissioner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 12, Petition Number 122b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of David Clow dated at Stamford on 7 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner having resided with his late Father at this place ever since the year 1785 and now being desirous of settling himself on a Farm at this place (he being of age) Most Humbly requests Your Honour will please to allow him to Locate such quantity of Land as is usually granted to others in such like case—as your petitioner not having been indulged with any Land by Government. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] David Clow” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the son of an U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 81]
Upper Canada Land Petition of David Clow dated at Stamford on 7 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner having resided with his late Father at this place ever since the year 1785 and now being desirous of settling himself on a Farm at this place (he being of age) Most Humbly requests Your Honour will please to allow him to Locate such quantity of Land as is usually granted to others in such like case—as your petitioner not having been indulged with any Land by Government. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] David Clow” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the son of an U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 81]
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]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Duncan Clow dated at Stamford on 8 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner came to this Country with his late Father in the Year 1785 and being desirous of settling himself at this place—Now most Humbly requests Your Honour will please to allow him to Locate such quantity of Land as is usually granted to others in like case, as your Petitioner not having received any Land from the Crown. And Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] Duncan Clow” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered the mother to send an affidavit that the petitioner is of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 97]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Duncan Clow of Stamford, Yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 24 Oct 1798
“Humbly Shews – That Yr Petitioner has been in the Province ever since the Year 1791 & never drawn any Lands, that he has taken the oaths and Prays Yr Honor will please to grant him such Quantity of the waste Lands of the Crown under the new Regulations as Yr Honor may think proper & Yr Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] Duncan Clow” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Oct 1798. Ordered must appear in Person. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 94]
Certificate of John McKerlie, J. P. dated 19 Nov 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Duncan Clow
“I do hereby Certify that the barer Duncan Clow was brought into this Provance by his parents in the year 1785 and has resided in the Townships of Newark and Stamford ever Since and has behaved himself like an Honest Industrous Man ever Since—[Signed] John McKerlie J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 94b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Duncan Clow of Niagara – Yeoman dated at York on 13 Nov 1801
“Humbly shews That Yr Petitioner has taken the oaths & being in a Situation to Cultivate Land prays Your Excellency will please to grant him a farm Lot & Yr Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] Duncan Clow” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Nov 1801 and read in Council on 24 Nov 1801. Ordered Petitioner is not in circumstances to cultivate land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 5, Petition Number 94c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Clow dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 16 Feb 1797
“humbly sheweth That he came into this Province with his Father in the year 1785, that his father died four years ago, having much improved 200 acres which he received; That your Honor’s Petitioner is 24 years old, has never received any Land & humbly sollicits such quantity of land as in your Honors wisdom may be deemed meet. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] John Clow” Read in the Executive Council on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 97]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Clow of Stamford dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 2 May 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner is widow of Peter Clow, who came into the Province 12 years ago, bringing with him his wife (your Petitioner) and four children – That he received 200 acres of Land as a Settler, and one Hundred acres, as part of his family Lands, in the above named Township—presuming that 150 acres are yet due as family Lands, your Petitioner humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant them unto her—And as in duty bound your petitioner will ever pray” Mary Clow made her mark. “witness T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 150 acres to complete family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 10]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 26 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Clow
“Personally appeared before me Robert Hamilton Esqr one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace for the Home District of Upper Canada Donald Rose & Thomas McMicken both Settlers in this vicinity who on Oath declare that they have known the Widow Clow ever since the year 1785 – when She with her husband John Clow since deceased, with four Children came into this District, where she has ever since Remained. —Sworn before me at Queenston April 26. 1797—[Signed] R. Hamilton J. P. [Signed] Thomas McMicking, Donald Rose” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 10]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Clute received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Apr 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Settlement in the year 1785 and has been here ever since, as a labouring man and wishing to settle in this Town Humbly Prays that a Town Lott may be granted him for the purpose of Building on & improving for the support of a wife & Child, and subject to such rules & regulations as is customary or as your Honor may see fit to direct & your Petitioner will as in duty Bound Ever Pray” Henry Clute made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 4 Apr. Ordered a Town lot if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 137]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sara Clute [signed Sarah] dated on 10 Oct 1797
“Sara Clute Daughter of Geo Havens a UE Loyalist being of age & married prays that such a proportion of Lands may be assigned her as is given to persons of her description [Signed] Sarah Clute” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Nov 1797 and read in Council on 13 Nov 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 104]
Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Bartholomy Dunn received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is married to Margarett Haslip widow to the deceased Saml Haslip who died at this place in the year 1789 and left a widow and three fatherless children unprovided for Your Petitioner was married to the said widow in the year 1793, and has since taken care of the Children left by her former Husband, and since married has had two more, Your Petitioner therefore Prays that his and Infant family consisting of a wife & Five Children be taken into consideration, and that your honor will be pleased to allow them such a tract of land as to your Honor may appear meet. And as the deceased Saml Haslip had never located any lands Prays that some allowance may be made his children on his acct as the whole family were loyal ad three of his Brothers now settled here, and your Petitioner will as in duty Bound Ever Pray [Signed] Bartholomy Dunn” Notation of Ralfe Clench: “Bartholomy Dunn is married to the widow of Saml Haslip, deceased” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered proofs wanting. Read in Council again on 13 May 1797. Ordered proofs being produced Margaret Dunn late Margaret Haslip recommended for 200 acres family Lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 81]
Certificate of John Reilly J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Bartholomy Dunn
“I do Certify that Margaret the wife of Bartholomew Dunn Came with her first husband Samuel Heaslip into this Province in the year 1790 that the said Heaslip died in the year [sic] to the best of my Knowledge the said Heaslip or wif never hd any Grant for Lands in this Province. Given under my hand at Stamford 12th May 1797—[Signed] John Reilly J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 81a]
Certificate of William Dickson attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Bartholomy Dunn
“I do Certify that Margaret Dun, to whom the within two hundred acres are Granted is now the wife of John Cochran of Wainfleet—William Dickson County of Lincoln. A Duplicated W. L. Mr Dickson 11 Novr 1803.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 81b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Cochell dated at Niagara on 27 May 1796 [using a pre-printed from with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Elisabeth Cockel—widow of George Cockel—late of Butlers Rangers [annexes] his Discharge. Respectfully shews, That your Petitioners Husband died in the year 1784 without having received any Lands & that he came to Niagara in the year 1780—with a family of four Children & myself—Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant her 300 acres, as due to her late Husband; & 250 Acres for family Lands. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended that 500 acres of land be granted to the heirs of Geo. Cockel if not before granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 69]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J.P. and Lieutenant of Butlers Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 27 May 1796
“I do hereby Certify that Elizabeth Cockel is the Widow of a Loyalist (George Cockel deceased 1784) who served in Butlers Rangers that the said George Cockel fetched a Family to Niagara in the year 1780 Consisting of a Wife and four children [Signed] P. Ball J. P. & Lieut. late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 69a]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of John and George Cockle of the Township of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioners served in Butlers Rangers during the late war and have received of His Majesty’s gracious Bounty, John, One Hundred Acres, and George, two Hundred Acres of Land—pray they may each receive a grant of what may be further due them. They also most respectfully beg leave to represent that their late Father George Cockle served likewise during the war in the above Corps of Rangers, and that he lost every article of his Property by the Rebels for his Attachment to His Majestys service—He died in the fall of the year 1783 without having received any compensation for his losses in Lands for his Services—Your Excellencys Petitioners humbly beg they may therefore be allowed whatever portion of Land their Father may have been entitled to, which indulgence they do not pretend to claim but hope from the service of their late Father as from the total Loss of their Effects Your Excellency in his wisdom will be favorable to their prayer—And Your Petitioners as in Duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] John & George Cockle [sic: both in the same hand]. Your Excellency’s Petitioners humbly beg to say, they have both families.” Received in the Executive Council Office on 24 Jun 1795 and read 12 May 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 62 to be found in “C” Bundle 7 Petition Number 19c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John, George and Peter Cockell dated at Niagara on 28 Sep 1796
“Respectfully shews—That yr Petitioners late Father served during the Lt war in Lt Col. Butlers late Rangers, that he never drew any Land. Your Petitioners therefore pray Yr Honor will please to give yr Petitioners such lands as their father might be entitled to and yr Petitioners as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Sep 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered prayer granted on producing their fathers discharge or a certificate of his having been disbanded with the Regiment & referred to the Surveyor General to search whither lands have been granted him. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 40]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench late Lieutenant Butlers Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 28 Sep 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John, George and Peter Cockell
“The Bearer George Coghills father served as a Private Soldier in Butlers late Rangers during the American War.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 40]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George and John Cockle of the Township of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 19 Jan 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioners both Served in Butlers Rangers—during the American war—that they have also received their military Quota of Land which they have much improved—That having families they pray your Honor would be pleased to grant some small addition to the Land they have received and your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout N. P.: John and Geoe Cockle personally applied for the above petition [Signed] T Ridout N. P. Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Feb and read on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 121]
Mentioned in the report of Deputy Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 25 Jun 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Reverend Robert Addison
“May it please your Excellency—In obedience to your Excellencys order of reference to report on the Petition of the Revd Robert Addison who prays for a small parcel of Land formerly granted to John Snow, now deceased—and for Lot No 192 in the Township of Newark—It is humbly represented to your Excellency that on the 13th of June 1794, a Report was made from this Office to His Excellency Lieut Governor Simcoe in Council of certain tracts of Land lying between the Town of Newark, and the four mile Creek – amongst which was a piece of Land containing about thirty seven acres, Set apart for John Snow – to whom, by an order of Council of the 14 June 1794, the same appears to have been allowed—Soon afterwards, John Snow is said to have died & before any Patent had issued to him for the Tract so allowed – nor has any Description passed for it—The Lot No 192 in the Township of Newark (now Township of Niagara) was some time since applied for by a certain George Cockle of Niagara, late of Butlers Rangers under an order of Council for 100 acres, warrant of Survey No 11, supposed to compleat his military claim – but as the Content of the Tract are not with certainty ascertained, the Letters DWS have been inserted on the plan by the Actg Surr General, as a memorandum, it is assumed, that the Tract was not altogether in a state for location, and to guard this office in his absence from acting upon it without due circumspection—all which is submitted to your Excellency’s wisdom—for the actg Surveyor General [Signed] Chewett & Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 28a]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of John Cockle dated on 6 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner Located a Lot of One Hundred Acres of Land Eight Years ago on the West side of the Four Mile Creek adjoining the Lands of Mr Servos and lately Surveyed by Mr Jones, his name was returned for said Lot to the Surveyor General, and your petitioner called at his Office and was directed by Mr Smith to go to the Land Board for a Certificate in obtaining which your petitioner was he was [sic] disappointed, and he has reason to believe that some of his Neighbours wishes to deprive him of said Lot notwithstanding he has improved and built on the same and has been in peasable possession thereof for the number of Years above specified—Your Petitioner served His Majesty in Coll Butlers Rangers, and if he is deprived of His Land he undoubtedly will experience many difficulties, as the improvement has cost him much Labour and is his whole dependence for the maintenance of his Family Therefore prays that your Excellency will please to consider his situation and Grant such relief in the premises as thro’ your Goodness may seem meet, and your Petitioner will ever pray. [Signed] Jno Cockle” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Jun 1794 and referred to the Surveyor General to enquire into the petitioner’s claims and to assign the lands in case the petitioner should be entitled. Privileged MC for 300 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 22]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of John and George Cockle of the Township of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioners served in Butlers Rangers during the late war and have received of His Majesty’s gracious Bounty, John, One Hundred Acres, and George, two Hundred Acres of Land—pray they may each receive a grant of what may be further due them. They also most respectfully beg leave to represent that their late Father George Cockle served likewise during the war in the above Corps of Rangers, and that he lost every article of his Property by the Rebels for his Attachment to His Majestys service—He died in the fall of the year 1783 without having received any compensation for his losses in Lands for his Services—Your Excellencys Petitioners humbly beg they may therefore be allowed whatever portion of Land their Father may have been entitled to, which indulgence they do not pretend to claim but hope from the service of their late Father as from the total Loss of their Effects Your Excellency in his wisdom will be favorable to their prayer—And Your Petitioners as in Duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] John & George Cockle [sic: both in the same hand]. Your Excellency’s Petitioners humbly beg to say, they have both families.” Received in the Executive Council Office on 24 Jun 1795 and read 12 May 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 1, Petition Number 62 to be found in “C” Bundle 7 Petition Number 19c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John, George and Peter Cockell dated at Niagara on 28 Sep 1796
“Respectfully shews—That yr Petitioners late Father served during the Lt war in Lt Col. Butlers late Rangers, that he never drew any Land. Your Petitioners therefore pray Yr Honor will please to give yr Petitioners such lands as their father might be entitled to and yr Petitioners as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Sep 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered prayer granted on producing their fathers discharge or a certificate of his having been disbanded with the Regiment & referred to the Surveyor General to search whither lands have been granted him. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 40]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench late Lieutenant Butlers Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 28 Sep 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John, George and Peter Cockell
“The Bearer George Coghills father served as a Private Soldier in Butlers late Rangers during the American War.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 40]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George and John Cockle of the Township of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 19 Jan 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioners both Served in Butlers Rangers—during the American war—that they have also received their military Quota of Land which they have much improved—That having families they pray your Honor would be pleased to grant some small addition to the Land they have received and your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout N. P.: John and Geoe Cockle personally applied for the above petition [Signed] T Ridout N. P. Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Feb and read on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 121]
The Upper Canada Land Petition of John, George and Peter Cockell dated at Niagara on 28 Sep 1796
“Respectfully shews—That yr Petitioners late Father served during the Lt war in Lt Col. Butlers late Rangers, that he never drew any Land. Your Petitioners therefore pray Yr Honor will please to give yr Petitioners such lands as their father might be entitled to and yr Petitioners as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Sep 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered prayer granted on producing their fathers discharge or a certificate of his having been disbanded with the Regiment & referred to the Surveyor General to search whither lands have been granted him. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 40]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench late Lieutenant Butlers Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 28 Sep 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John, George and Peter Cockell
“The Bearer George Coghills father served as a Private Soldier in Butlers late Rangers during the American War.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 40]