Letter from Peter Russell to the Acting Surveyor General or Deputy Surveyor of the Home District dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 2 Feb 1795
“It appearing from a Certificate Signed by Mr Muirhead the Town Warden that John Dayly [sic] has improved Lots Nos 22 & 23 in the Town of Newark agreeable to his Engagement with the late Land Board of this District and there being no existing Authority in this place since the Dissolusion of that Board under which the Surveyor can grant an assignment of the said Lots; and there being moreover little probability that a Council can be assembled here before the Spring—I take it upon myself, as the only Executive Counsellor present to authorise you to assign the said Lots numbered 22 and 23 to John Dayly. Given under my Hand at Newark this 2d day of February 1795 [Signed] Peter Russell” Confirmed in Council on 3 Oct as far as one acre. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23]
Certificate of the Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 7 Feb 1795
“I assign to John Daley the Lots No 22 & 23 in the Town of Newark in the District of Home containing one acre being ½ acre each…Given at Newark this Seventh day of February one thousand seven hundred and ninety five [Signed] D W Smith Acting Surveyor General. Entered in the Council office May 12 1795 [Signed] John Small C Ex C” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Daly of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) dated at Niagara on 3 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is an established Settler in this Province and has received 200 acres of Land which he has improved—That he has a sister lately arrived in the Province with one child—whose Husband is in the west Indies—(Honoria—wife of John Edwards) and intending to settle in the Province, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her 200 acres of Land—and also 200 additional acres—to himself and Your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray [Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout, N. P. “I do hereby certify that John Daly personally applied to me for the above petition—[Signed] T Ridout, N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered the petitioner has had as large a portion of land as the period of his residence entitles him to. The foundation of his sister’s claim to land is not mentioned. If the daughter of a Loyalist her husband will receive 200 acres in her right. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 28]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Daly dated at Niagara on 10 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner Received an Acre of Land in the Town of Newark from your Council consisting of Two Lotts No 22 & 23 – That His Majesty’s Attorney General made some Objections to making out His Fiat for 2 Lotts in your Petitioners name, on which your Petitioner [begges] the name of James Duncan having promises immediately to make over the Deed as soon as it might issue – that the said James Duncan is since Dead, without having done this – that the Deed for said Lott is now in the Secretarys office ready to be Issued, and your Petitioner has no means of Securing his large Property Built on said Lott No 22, otherwise than by Praying Your Honor in Council would be pleased to cancel the Deed now in the office, and Direct to be made out in your Petitioners name – And, as in Duty Bound Your Petitioner will ever Pray—[Signed] John Daly” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered referred to the Attorney General for his opinion on the propriety of granting the prayer of the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 143]
Report of John White, Attorney General dated 8 on May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Daly
“In obedience to your Honor’s direction, I have reconsidered the Petition of John Daly to this answer annexed. And beg to submit to your Honor th[at if] His Majesty’s deed hath not been delivered it may be reve[rs]ed. That if the lot already granted to John Daly be only half an acre and the lot now prayed for be no more, (unless there be some reason that I am not acquainted with) the prayer of the Petition may be granted. Subject nevertheless to be revoked and cancelled, upon the application (in due form) of the Heirs of James Duncan; if the statement made in John Daly’s Petition be not strictly true, as in that case the King will be deceived in his Grant. All which is humbly submitted to your Honor’s wisdom. [Signed] J. White AG” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 May 1797 and read in Council on 9 May. Ordered that the deed to James Duncan deceased for a lot in the Town of Newark No. 22 be cancelled and other deed issue for the same in the name of John Daly agreeable to the prayer of his petition but subject to the restriction recommended by the Attorney General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 143c]
Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.
John Daly – Full Fees 200 acres in Grimsby Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117k]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr of Newark, Esqr. by his Attorney Thomas Ridout dated at York (Toronto) on 14 Dec 1798
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner some time since sold to John Daly of the said town of Newark all his right and title to a certain Lot of ground in the said Town known by number twenty one, containing the one half of an acre – which Lot was granted to your Petitioner in the Summer of 1795, by an order of Council – That the said John Daly having expended on the said Lot of Ground – the Sum of Six Hundred pounds NY Curry and upwards – in three good buildings – Your Petitioner humbly prays Your Honor would be pleased to direct that a Patent for said Lot, may issue in the name of the aforementioned John Daly – your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—by his Atty [Signed] Thos Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Dec 1798 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended that the deed for No 21 in the Town of Newark issue to John Daly. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 20]
Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.
William Daly – Full Fee 200 acres in Humberstone Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117l]
Upper Canada Land Petiton of Thomas Dalner Late a soldier in Colo Butlers Rangers dated at Newark on 21 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth that your Petitioner has served his Majesty until the reducement and your petitioner having a family humbly pray that he may have a Grant of Lands Agreeable to his majestys instructions for reduced solders and whereas your petitioner has taken possession of a Certain spot of lands on the Sixteen Mile Creek adjoining a due west line run by order of Colo Butler which lands on information, he found to be vacant- Pray he may be Ordered his lands where he has begun his improvements together with his family’s- his wife being the daughter of a Loyalist who served in the time of the War—and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c.” Thomas Dalner made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jun 1794 and read in Council on 21 Jun 1794. Referred to the Surveyor General [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 39]
Upper Canada Land Petition of David Damude dated at Niagara on 12 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of David Deamud [sic]—Carpenter has been Seven Years in the Province & only received a Town Lot in Newark—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, & is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Two Hundred acres of land at the Long point settlement upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended but not at Long Point if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of David Deamud dated 2 Jul 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Medler
“This is to Sertyfy that I quit all clame to the Lots Number 7 & 8 In the 5 Concession In the 10th Township and wish the bearer to have them [Signed] David Deamud” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 2, Petition Number 196c]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Christopher Danby received by the Executive Council on 23 Jun 1795
“humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner some time since obtained a certifi grant from the Land board for Lot No 187 in the Town of Newark, which your Petitioner has been disapointed in building upon the same, (& the time being expired) Prays yr Excellency will please to regrant the sd Lot No 187, he having [timber] ready to build upon sd lot & yr Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Chrisr Danby” Received by the Executive Council on on 23 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 26 Jun. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 15]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Christopher Danby dated at Niagara on 16 Jul 1795 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Petition of Christopher Danby a Loyalist who came into the Province with other Loyalists in the Year 1792—and has never drawn any Land—Petitioner has the following Relations that will settle in the Province provided they can obtain a grant of Land, Richd Danby, Senr John Danby, Richd Danby Jur Thod Danby and John Musgrave— Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, & to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him four hundred acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Chrisr Danby” The Executive Council ordered him recommended for 200 acres if he has not been recommended before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 48]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Asa Danforth received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Aug 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is married to the Daughter of Samuel Landon U. E. Loyalist and for whom he has never drawn any Lands – prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him the usual quantity allow those of her description—and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Asa Danforth” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Aug 1797 and read the same day. Ordered Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 99]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Eli Danforth dated at Niagara on 28 Jul 1797
“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner came into the Province in the spring of the year 1795 – and has remained in it ever since- that some time last winter, he received a recommendation from Mr Pierces agent for a Lot in Townsend, and having lodged a certificate of his oath was entered for Lot No 16 in the 2nd Concessn of that Township – but having soon after found that one Benjn Doyle, a Blacksmith, was living with his family on the aforementioned Lot, and that the neighbours were desirous of retaining him amongst them, on account of his Trade- your Petitioner resigned the Lot & Doyle, who has obtained a recommendation will, he presumes, hold it – There being no other vacant Lot in the Township your Petitioner humbly prays your Honor will be pleased to confirm to him a grant of 200 acres, elsewhere, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Eli Danforth” Added notation: “Your Petitioner also prays your Honor for the Lease of Lot No 11 in the 3rd Concession of Townsend- a Crown reserve [Signed] Eli Danforth” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Aug 1797 and read in Council on 21 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres he having resigned his claim to a location. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 101]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Darby dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 18 Jul 1795
“Most humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the son of a loyalist who during the course of the american war distinguished himself at every period thereof by his Loyalty—having likewise been an old Servant of the Crown during the whole of the previous French War—That your petitioner having been resident in this province for upwards of ten years is entitled to family Lands for a wife & three children—he therefore prays for such allowance of Land as in your Excellencys wisdom may Seem meet—and will ever pray &c—[Signed] George Darby” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 14 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if he has received none before and family lands deferred for the required certificate. Granted 11 Oct 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1]
Certificate of Benjamin Pawling dated on 28 Sep 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Darby
“Home District Sept 28th 1796 This is to Certify that Margat Darby Wife of George Darby is the Daughter of a Loyalist UE who sarved his Majesty in the Amarican war in a Corps Called Butleres Rangers [Signed] Benjm Pawling” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Derby (sic) dated at Niagara on 26 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Geo: Derby Respectfully shews That your petitioner is desirous to occupy a Lot in the Town of Newark in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him a Town Lot in Newark upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for a town lot in Newark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 2]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Stacey, Tunis Cronk, Conradt Cope, Jacob Darby and others dated at Queenstown on 5 Apr 1793
“Humbly sheweth that your petitioners have already settled and made considerable improvements at Long Point where the Land is not as yet surveyed, from which cause we are to settle, and improve upon lands which will be reserved for Government and to encroach upon each other. To Remedy Thus May it therefore please Your Excellency to have the Land surveyed with all convenient speed and Your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Stacey, Tunis Cronk, Conradt Cope, Jacob Darby” No Executive Council dates or order on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 1, Petition Number 78]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Darby dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Jul 1795
“Most humbly sheweth That your Petitioner during the late American troubles was a declared Loyalist—and has been upwards of ten years a resident in the this province—That your petitioner is an old Servant of the Crown having served during the whole of the french war terminated in 1763—that your petitioner has only drawn one hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown hitherto—He therefore prays a Grant of two Hundred acres more & will ever pray &c—[Signed] John Darby” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 5 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 47]
Power of Attorney of Margaret Darby dated at Niagara on 15 Jan 1805
“Know all Men by these Presents that I Margaret Darby of Grantham, wife of George Darby and Daughter of Adam Bowman late of Grantham Deceased an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist, Do make ordain Constitute and appoint Mr John Dattor of York, a Clerk in the Office of the Honble John McGill to be my true and lawfull attorney for me and in my name, to ask Demand and Receive of and from the Proper Officers Issuing His Majestys Letters Patent any Deed or Deeds that may be for me for Lands granted me in the Township of Beverly or any other Deed or Deeds that may be for me and the same to transmit to me or my Attorney Ralfe Clench of Niagara Esqr Hereby Ratifying & Confirming what my said Attorney may lawfully do in the Premisses. Done at Niagara this 15th Day of January 1805.” Margaret Darby made her mark in the presence of John Collard. Noted no order for Margt Darby Warrt 11 Oct 1796 to Geo Darby his wife. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle “Miscellaneous 1797-1826” Petition Number 30]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Darling dated at Lincoln on 6 Nov 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners former husband was Samuel Birdsell who came in here in the year 1788 and after a long sickness died the year after leaving your petitioner a Distressed widow with four Children—your petitioners husband when in the States suffered a long time in prison besides being fined at different times £300 (as per Receipts) on account of his Loyalty—he had a good recommendation from a Messioner of the Church of England, and a protection from the Commander in Chief of His Majestys Forces then in the States—Your petitioner never having yet taken up any Lands for herself or Children Now most Humbly entreats your Excellency to be allowed to Locate what portion you in your goodness may think proper to allow herself and Four Children—And Your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever Pray” [Unsigned] [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 22]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Darling dated at Lincoln on 6 Nov 1794
“humbly sheweth, That your petitioner drew 250 Acres of land upon the account of her former husband Samuel Birdsall who was a loyalist and passed the U.E. list and that government allowed her 200 Acres as to be paid for, and pray your Excellency (if it be agreeable to custom) that the same may be remitted and your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Elizabeth Darling Signed in presence of the 23th Day of February 1804 [Signed] Amos Chapman J. P.” Notation of John McGill, Inspector General dated 28 Feb 1804: “Samuel Birdsal came into this Province as a settler in 1788—his name is not inserted on the UE List—By an order in Council of 18th August 1794 Elisabeth Darling was granted 200 acres of Land and the Deed forfeited under Mr President Russells administration—The Fee—on 18th April 1797 the Petitioner was granted 250 acres of family Land. This has been Regranted by me as Subject to Full Fee & payment of Survey—in Report of Observations to 31st December 1802. [Signed] John McGill IG. P. P. 22 Feb 1804.” Read by the Executive Council and recommended for 200 acres and gave the Minute of Council to John Darling on 5 Nov 1795. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 22a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Birdsall dated at Niagara on 14 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Sheweth—That your petitioners Father came into this Province in the year 1788, with a wife and four Children, of which your petitioner is the Eldest—That your petitioner’s Father received Tickets from the Land board for 350 acres, but dying shortly afterwards, never took without ever taking up any prevented your petitioner from that proportion he would have received—That your Petitioner having two Brothers and a Sister to Support (his mother having recd her portion (prays your Honor would take his distressed Situation into Consideration and grant him such a proportion of Land for as his Father would have received, and likewise for himself Brothers & Sister as your Honor may think proper – and your petitioner as in duty bound ever pray—[Signed] Jacob Birdsall” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jan 1797. Ordered to lie over for Mrs Birdsall’s appearance. Read in Council on 18 Apr 1797. Ordered in consequence of the certificates adduced of the Loyalty of the Petitioners father ordered that the 450 acres which he would have been entitled to had he been living be granted 200 acres equally among the children and the family lands being 250 acres to the surviving parent Elizabeth Birdsall now Darling—The children will each receive 200 acres as they come of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 49]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Darling Lieutenant 5th Regiment dated at Niagara on 19 Jul 1793
“That your petitioner served in this Country for a considerable time during the late Rebellion in His Majesty’s American Colonies as well as the War in the West Indies; was there taken prisoner, suffered considerable losses, and afterwards reduced a Lieutenant in the Year 1783—Seeing now the pleasing prospects of this rising Province under your Excellencys patronage, and fostering, a hope of being able to commence an improvement at present, and of promoting the same towards a comfortable situation—Your petitioner satisfied he is one of the objects coming under His Majesty’s gracious instructions, begs to located Two Thousand Acres of Land on the South side of the Ottawa River, as low down as possible, where it may be found vacant—The prayer of this petition is humbly submitted to your Excellency’s wisdom by [Signed] Henry Darling Lt 5th Regt” Received in the Executive Council Office on 19 Jul and read in Council on 23 Jul 1793 and ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 80]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Darling of the Township of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 7 Aug 1795
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has been 12 years in the Province & has a wife & two Children that he has never received any Lands, humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him and Family Six Hundred acres of Land and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Darling” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 May 1796 and read on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 50]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis of Windham UE dated on 3 Feb 1801
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Anthony Dagherty [sic] late of Townsend a UE Loyalist as by the return of the Magistrates of the Home District – and is married to John Davis of Windham. That your Petitioner having never received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown, humbly prays your Excellency for a grant of 200 acres, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray – [Signed] Mary Davis Signed before me this third Day of February 1801 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office and read in Council on 10 Mar 1801. Ordered the name of Anthony Dagherty appears on the U. E. List. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as Daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 3 Feb 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis
“District of London} To wit—Personally appeared before me William Spurgin one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of London – Mary Davis wife of John Davis of the Township of Windham—and made oath that she has never received any grant of Land or order for Lands from the Crown [Signed] Mary Davis. Sworn before me this third Day of February 1801 [Signed] Wm Spurgin, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32a]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 3 Feb 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis
“I William Spurgin—one of His Majestys Justice of the Peace for the District of London, do hereby certify – that the Petitioner Mary Davis is the person she describes herself to be, and has never to my knowledge or belief ever received any Lands or order for Lands of the Crown – Given under my hand this third Day of February 1801 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Davidson, Surgeon to the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Volunteers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 Jun 1797
“Humbly sheweth That during the late American War he had the honor of serving as Surgeon to the first battn of the 84th Regt or Royal Highland Emigrants, as his Commission to which he begs leave to refer your Honor will testify. That during the blockade of Quebec by the Americans in 1775-6 he served as Surgeon to the British Militia, immediately after which he was appointed to the above Regiment, in which he served without ever being absent from his duty until 24th December 1779, when the circumstances of his private affairs occasioned him to apply to General Haldimand then Commander in Chief for leave to dispose of his Commission which he could not admit of. Your Honor’s Petitioner then with reluctance applied for leave to resign, which was granted. Your Honor’s petitioner begs leave to refer you to Lieut Col. MacDonell in support of the above Allegations as he was an Officer in the same Regiment. Your Honor’s Petitioner not having served to the end of the War does not claim Land (tho’ the beating orders of the Regiment were for Those years or during the War) but with the greatest deference submits his services during the Siege of Quebec and subsequent until the day of his Resignation to your Honor’s benevolent Consideration, and solicits such proportion of Land, as to your Honor may appear meet. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] James Davidson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jun 1797 and read in Council on 14 Jul 1797. Ordered the Committee regrets that it cannot recommend Mr. D. for lands until he is actually and bona fide settled and resident in the Province. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 110]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Davison [Signed Davidson], Surgeon received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Sep 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your petitioner stated in a former Petition his having served as a Surgeon last American War, and annexed his commission to the same—That your Petitioner has purchased a Town Lot in the Town of Newark, and paid his assessments accordingly, and intends to become an actuall Inhabitant of this Province—Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor to reconsider his application and allow him such a grant of His Majesty’s Lands as to your Honor may seem meet, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] James Davidson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Sep 1797 and read the same day. Ordered the Petitioner being in this Province only in the line of his duty as Surgeon to a Regiment cannot be considered as an actual settler – but when the Petitioner quits the service and takes up his residence in this Province the President and Council will be happy to order him the quantity of land his half pay may entitle him to. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 48]
Notation of William Stanton dated at the President’s Office in York (Toronto) on 7 Aug […] attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Davison
“Referred to the Executive Council for Reversal, the Regiment in which the Petitioner served being disbanded and he being now resident in this Province. By order of the President [Signed] Wm Stanton, C. C. in the P. Of” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 48]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mrs. Mary Davidson dated at Niagara on 3 Mar 1801
“Humbly sheweth That there is a description and an order of Council now in the Atty General’s Office for her of 800 acres of Land granted to her as Miss Mary Clark – She now being married prays the deed may Issue in her present name of Mrs Mary Davidson—And as in duty &c [Signed] Mary Davidson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Apr 1801. Ordered the deed may issue to the Petitioner in her present name. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 5]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Davidson dated at Queenstown on 11 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has resided in this Province for these Nine Years past and is by trade a Gardener, and that your Petitioner has always Considered himself a good British Subject, he now wishes to obtain some Lands and now prays that your honor in Council in your wisdom will Grant him such a quantity of the unlocated lands of the Crown as to you may seem fit. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] William Davidson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Mar 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 64]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Davidson
“William Davidson has Resided with me for some years and as Understanding his Business very thoroughly, especially in the Management of print has I think he will be a great Accession to the Settlement Queenston March 11. 97. [Signed] R. Hamilton” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 64]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Davies dated at Niagara on 6 Nov 1796
“Humbly Shews That your Petitioner has served His Majesty for the space of 18 Years in Different Regiments during the American War- Vizt the 53d 29th & 5th Regiment, That your Petitioner was discharged from the 5th as unfit for Service but unfortunately has lost his discharge along with a Box of Cloaths in the Niagara. Your Petitioner therefore Humbly prays your Honor to Grant him three Hundred Acres of Land and as in Duty bound will ever pray” Richard Davies made his mark, witness [Signed] Isaac Hurst. Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 5 Feb 1797. Ordered the discharge must be produced. Further order dated 7 Mar 1797, the certificate produced from Mr. McLane is not a compliance with the former order. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 72]
Certificate of Allan McLean dated at Niagara River on 28 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Davies
“These are to Certify that the Bearer Richard Davies served in His Majestys 29th Regt in Canada to the best of my Recollection. [Signed] Allan McLean” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 72a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Davies dated at Niagara on 13 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has been Resident in the Province for many years, has taken the oath of Allegiance & Fidelity to His Majesty, has as yet drawn no land; wishes from the Bounty of the Crown whatever Quantity Your Honor may think him Worthy of—And as in Duty Bound your Petitioner will ever pray. [Signed] Richard Davies” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Mar 1797 and read the same day. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 77]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 14 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Davies
“I do hereby Certify that on this 14th Day of March 1797 Richd Davies—appearing before me William Dickson Esquire One of His Majesty’s 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 “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 77]
Deed from Richard Davies to William Dickson dated on 10 Nov 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Be it remembered that I Richard Davies formerly a Private in the Fifty Third Regiment have in consideration of a sum of Money to me in hand paid by William Dickson of Newark Merchant, the Receipt of which I do hereby acknowledge to have sold bargained and transfered all my right, title, Interest and claim to a certain Tract of Land, consisting of Three hundred acres lying, being and situate and known by Lot number Twenty four in the Twelfth concession of the Township of Walsingham—which said Tract of Land was the allowance granted by His Majesty to me as a Soldier in the Fifty Third Regiment, and I do further authorise the said William Dickson, to alien grant or convey the said Tract before described and to do all other Acts requested for complying and fulfilling the within Sale, either by putting my name to any Instrument hereafter for Securing and quietly enjoying the same or by affixing my seal to any or all Instruments in any manner affecting the said Tract—In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal this 8th November 1796” Richard Davies made his mark. “Witness Isaac Hurst, Wallem May” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1ll]
Power of Attorney from Richard Davies to William Dickson dated on 6 Nov 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all men by these Presents that I Richard Davies formerly a soldier in the 29th Regiment but now of the County of Lincoln, Province of upper Canada, have Constituted, nominated, and appointed and do by These Presents, nominate and appoint William Dickson of Newark Merchant my True and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name to ask receive and Demand from His Majesty’s Secretary of this Province or any others authorised to grant my Title Deed for Three Hundred Acres of land in right of my services as per order of Council of [blank] directed to David William Smith Esquire. lying being and situated in the Township of Walsingham, & Known as lot number Twenty four in the Twelfth Conn hereby ratifying and confirming whatever my Said attorney shall therein Do – In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my Hand the 8th Nov 1796 – ” Richard Davies made his mark/ “Witness [Signed] Isaac Ward, Wallem May” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1nn]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Asal [signed Asahul] Davis received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jul 1797
“Most Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1792 and married the Daughter of Ralph Morden U. E. Loyalist. That your Petitioner’s Father is likewise U E Loyalist—Wherefore your Petitioner prays your Honor would allow him some addition to the 200 Acres he has already received, and such quantity for his wife the Daughter of a U. E. Loyalist, as your Honor may think proper, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Asahul Davis” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jul 1797 and read in Council on 22 Jul 1797. Ordered Petitioner and wife recommended for 200 acres each as UEs. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 30a]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Asal Davis
“Azal Davis is married to the daughter of Ralph Morden a deceased Loyalist who is enrolled in the U. E. List. Signed R Clench, Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 30]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Davis dated at York (Toronto) on 15 Apr 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Benjamin Davis—a Serjeant in the late Rangers, commanded by Lt Col. Butler Stating that he has recd Lot No 7 on the Humber Young Street & praying for the rear Lots of No 7 & No 6. The Papers annexed, will shew yr Excellency His Services & Loyalty, and—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him altogether 1000 acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Benjamin Davis” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended to be made up five hundred acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 44]
Included in Return of Persons who have been permitted by His Honor the Administrator to occupy Lands during the Recess of the Council dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 24 Jan 1797 signed by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith
11 Nov 1796 Benjamin Davis – 100 acres in addition
Read in Council on 24 Jan 1797 and confirmed Initialled “PR” by Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Catharine Davis of the Township of Bertie dated 9 Jan 1827
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is the Daughter of Francis Elsworth of the Township of Bertie an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist is married to John Davis and has never had any lands or order for lands from the Crown. Therefore humbly prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant her two Hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown And permit Andrew Mercer of York Esquire to be her agent to locate the Same and take out the Deed when completed. And your petitioner as in duty Bound will Ever pray.” Catharine Davis made her mark. Received at Government House on 20 Jun 1828. Read in Council of 20 Jun 1828 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 15, Petition Number 57]
Deposition of James Muirhead dated on 9 Jan 1827 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catharine Davis
District of Niagara} Catharine Davis maketh Oath that She is the person She described herself to be in the above petition is married and has never had any lands or Order for Lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this 9th day of January 1827}” Catharine Davis made her mark. “[Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 15, Petition Number 57]
Certificate of Henry Anger attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catharine Davis
“District of Niagara} I do certify that Catharine Davis the above named petitioner is the person She describes to be in the above petition and has never had any lands or Order for lands from the Crown to the best of my Knowledge and Belief [Signed] Henry Anger” [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 15, Petition Number 57a]
Certificate of James Muirhead and Ralfe Clench dated 9 Jan 1827 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catharine Davis
“District of Niagara} We James Muirhead Esquire Chairman And Ralfe Clench Esquire Clerk of the Peace Certify that Catharine Davis personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace this day is recognized by the Magistrates to be the Daughter of Francis Elsworth who retained his loyalty during the late War without aiding or assisting the Enemy And that her husband John Davis was a Cripple during the Late War. Dated at the Court House Niagara this 9th day of January 1827 [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Peace [Signed] J. Muirhead Chairman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 15, Petition Number 57a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Davis received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Aug 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is Daughter of Lieutenant Weart Banta who Served His Majesty last American war – That your Petitioner having been given to understand that all children of Officers are indulged with a grant of 400 Acres – wherefore your Petr prays that the like quantity may be made up to her, having only drawn 200 Acres – and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Isaac Davis for Elizabeth Davis” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Aug 1797 and read in Council on 2[9] Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in addition as the daughter of a Subaltern. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 32]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Davis dated at York (Toronto) on 24 Jun 1797
“Respectfully shews That She is the Daughter of a Loyalist as pr annexed Certificates, prays yr Honor will please to grant her Two Hundred Acres of the land of the Crown in this Province & your Petitioner in duty bound will ever Pray” Elizabeth Davis made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Apr 1798 and read in Council on 12 Apr. Ordered the Petitioners father does not appear on the U. E. List for the Home District. Read again in Council on 21 Apr. Proof having been this day adduced of the Petitioner’s being the daughter of a U. E. Loyalist she is ordered 200 acres as such. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 43c]
Certificate of Samuel Street J. P. dated at York (Toronto on 19 Jun 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Davis
“I do certify that Elizabeth Davis is the Daughter of a Loyalist—York 19th June 1797 [Signed] Saml Street J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 43]
Certificate of Parshall Terry, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Davis
“[I] Do Hereby Certify that Elizabeth wife to Benj Davis is the Daughter of Nicholas Phillips who Left a good property in the States on Act of his Loyalty in the year 1777 Joind His Majestys Standard in Niagara with two Sons and Served in Colo Butlers Corps from that time During the War Given Under my hand this 27th of March 1798 at york [Signed] Parshall Terry JP [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 43a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Davis dated on 14 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner early evinced his Attachment to His Majesty and the British Government by Joining General How’s Army when on their march to Brandywine, and continued in his Majesty’s service as an Artificer till the conclusion of the War, then embarked for Hallifax Nova Scotia. Your Petitioner has Just arrived in this Province with his Family, consisting of a Wife and Four children, prays for a Grant of Land to improve upon ans and your Petitioner Zealously served his Majesty in the line in which he was employed, hopes your Excellency will take his case into consideration and grant such relief as through your Wisdom may seem meet and your Petitioner will ever pray. [Signed] Isaac Davis” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jul 1795 read in Council on 15 Jul 1795—400 acres [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 45]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Davis dated at Niagara on 31 Jan 1797
“The Petition of Isaac Davis—Respectfully Shews—That your Petitioner joined the Royal Standard under His Excellency Sir William Howe in the year 1777 and Served in an independent Company as a Volunteer with His Father who was a Commissioned Officer in said Company—and shortly afterwards Killed—That your Petitioner afterwards served in a Volunteer Company Commanded by Captain Brown John as a Commissioned Officer—That your petitioner afterwards received the annexed Commission from His Excellency now Lord Dorchester while at New York and faithfully served in them till the end of the War—That your Petitioner brought a wife and four Children into this Province three of which were born before the year 1789 and has only recd 400 acres of Land, prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant him such further addition as your Honor may think proper and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Isaac Davis” Received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Jan 1797. Ordered the Petitioner has already received all the land he was judged worthy of. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 54]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Davis dated at Niagara on 14 Aug 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner joined the Royal Army commanded by Genl Howe on the 20th August 1777 and was taken as one of the Guides, which service He performed for Eight Months and was on actual service at the Peolay with General Gray and CornWallace at the Gulf and several other Expeditions. That your Petitioner some time after joined a troop of volunteers as a volunteer with His Father who was Lieut of the same – that your Petitioner’s Father who was killed in a Skermish with Morgan’s Riflemen and your Petitioner was made Prisoner for seven Months, and during the time he was a Prisoner was twice tried for his Life – That your Petitioner made his escape from them and arrived at New York about the commencement October 1776 and then engaged in the Commissary Department with Mr Graham as Issuing Commissy under him, in an expedition to the West Indias commanded by Genl Grant in which employment He remained for the space of twenty three Months and returned to New York; that your Petitioner some time after entered in the Engineer’s Department and remained in that Employ till the year 1782 when he engaged in the Commissary Department of Forage on Long Island and remained their untill Peace – That your Petitioner in September 1783 went to Nova Scotia where he resided for Eight Years and then returned to New York. That some time after your Petitioner from his attachment to His King & Country came to this Province in the year 1796 with His Family consisting of a Wife & four Children – That your Petitioner had the Honor of presenting a Memorial to His Honor some time past in which he did not relate the whole of his circumstances being advised by Captain Ryers that when the Memorial would be laid before His Honor that he would be called. Your Petitioner therefore Prays your Honor will take his case into consideration and grant him such an additional quantity of the Waste Lands of the Crown as your Honor in His Judgement may deem fit and as in Duty Bound your Petitioner will ever Pray—[Signed] Isaac Davis” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Aug 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for 600 acres including former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 86a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jane Davis, widow dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 15 Jul 1794
“Most humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is arrived from North Carolina—with her Family in order to live near her son Thomas Davis, who has been settled in the 7th Township of the County of Lincoln for four years past—Therefore prays that your Excellency would be pleased to grant her Lands near to her Son’s & as in Duty bound your Petitioner shall ever pray—” Jane Davis made her mark followed by a list of her family: “John Davis—no family; Robert Davis; James Davis wife and two Children; James Darickson—wife 1 Son; Two Hundred Acres each” Received in the Executive Council on 15 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 15 Jul. Ordered granted 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 50]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander dated at Niagara on 23 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Shews – That your petitioners are the Daughters of Thadeus Davis who served His Majesty in the [Refuge] at Long Island, and married two Ostranders, both Brothers one of which Andrew served in Brants Volunteers during the last war and was twice take prisoner – That your petitioners having never received Lands prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant them individually, such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioners will as in duty bound ever pray—Your petitioner Jenny Ostrander has three children born before the Year 1789 prays your Honor would be pleased to consider them and allow them likewise such quantity of Lands as your Honor may think proper—[Signed] Jane Ostrander, Lida Ostrander” Read in the Executive Council on 26 Feb [1797] Ordered to lie over for the next Council. Ordered the necessary proof wanting. Read again in Council on 11 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioners not having mentioned their claims as U. E. Loyalists before the Justices in Sessions as directed The prayer of their Petition cannot be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20]
Certificate of John Small dated on 23 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“I do solemnly swear that Andrew Ostrander served in Captn Brants Volunteers, Indian Department, in the last war with America, and was twice taken Prisoner – and that he was a very active good Soldier— Sworn before me this 23d Jany 1797 [Signed] John Small” James Houghdelan made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20b]
Certificate of Mary Meyers dated on 3 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“Home District County of Lincoln} Personally came and appeared Before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the District aforesaid Mary Myers now of the Grand River, but formerly of Reading, Connecticut, who being solemnly sworn makes oath, that she well Knew Thadeus Davis of same Place, to be a Loyalist, and that she understood said Davis served under the British Standard on Long Island, and says Positively that on his Return to visit his family he was Imprisoned in Fairfield in Connecticut that subsequently he Broke Goal; That his Two Daughters are now in this Country married (one Jean Davis to Andrew Ostrander, and Lidya to Peter Ostrander, farmer in the County of Lincoln—Sworn before me this 3d day of Feby 1797 [Signed] William Dickson JP [Signed] Mary Meyers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Davis dated on 4 Dec 1793
“Sheweth that he has come Eight Hundred miles to settle under His Majestys Good Government Prays a Grant for himself and associates for a Township of Land on the River Thames (formerly La Tranch) on the first bend above the Delaware Castle on Sd River and he binds himself to have Said Grant (if Given) settled by Such Men that will faithfully perform the Duties required from our Sovereign and your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Jno Davis” Read in Council 24 May 1794. No order given. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 69]
Letter from Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated at Niagara on 6 Dec 1793 to John Small, Esqr Clerk of the Executive Council
“Sir, Major Littlehales has directed me to assign 300 Acres of Land to Samuel Williams; 200 Acres to John Davis & 200 Acres to Robt Davis, & to put their petitions in [….] to be laid before the honorable Executive Council, for which purpose, I have the honour to enclose them to you, & shall direct the Dy Surveyor of the Home District, to assign the Lands as soon as may be—I am Sir most respectfully yr hum Servant [Signed] D W Smith Actg Sur Genl” Ordered by the Executive Council on 24 May 1794 that the formal allotments herin mentioned be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 12]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Davis dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner encouraged by his Excellency most gracious proclamation has removed together with eleven Families into this Province from State of North Carolina. He Begs leave to inform Your Honors that he suffered in the late rebellion and that the families he has brought with him are loyalists and that nothing but an ardent desire of living under the British Government could have induced them to remove so great a distance when they might have been accommodated with lands so much nearer their former place of above. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays that Your Honors would be graciously pleased to induge [sic] him with a tract of Land sufficient to accommodate him and the families he has brought with him & as in duty bound he will ever pray [Signed] John Davis” Received by the Executive Council on 4 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 8 Jul 1794. Ordered granted to be specified. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 33]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Davis received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Nov 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner who came into this province last Summer from North Carolina, has since that time received letters from his relations in that Country in all Eight Families, who wish to come and settle in this province your Petitioner has made a large improvement on the four hundred acres he located last Summer in the Eight Township. Wherefore your petitioner prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a further quantity of Eight hundred acres where vacant & a suitable quantity for the families his relations who will come in immediately on being made acquainted with the encouragement your Excellency may be pleased to give them & your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Davis” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 44]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Davis dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 2 Jul 1795
“Most humbly sheweth That your Petitioner from Motives of Loyalty and attachment to the British Constitution has come into this province in the hopes of establishing himself therein as a permanent Resident & Settle therein—That from the tenor of Your Excellencys Proclamation your Petitioner is led to expect from your Excellency a Grant of two Hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown. Your Petitioner being on his part ready to perform all the Conditions and Stipulations in that respect enjoined—Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency in your Bounty and Wisdom may direct the Acting Surveyor General to assign two Hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown in this District to your Petitioner and as in Duty bound Your Petitioner will ever pray &c [Signed] John Davis” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 5 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if he has received none. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 14]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander dated at Niagara on 23 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Shews – That your petitioners are the Daughters of Thadeus Davis who served His Majesty in the [Refuge] at Long Island, and married two Ostranders, both Brothers one of which Andrew served in Brants Volunteers during the last war and was twice take prisoner – That your petitioners having never received Lands prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant them individually, such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioners will as in duty bound ever pray—Your petitioner Jenny Ostrander has three children born before the Year 1789 prays your Honor would be pleased to consider them and allow them likewise such quantity of Lands as your Honor may think proper—[Signed] Jane Ostrander, Lida Ostrander” Read in the Executive Council on 26 Feb [1797] Ordered to lie over for the next Council. Ordered the necessary proof wanting. Read again in Council on 11 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioners not having mentioned their claims as U. E. Loyalists before the Justices in Sessions as directed The prayer of their Petition cannot be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20]
Certificate of John Small dated on 23 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“I do solemnly swear that Andrew Ostrander served in Captn Brants Volunteers, Indian Department, in the last war with America, and was twice taken Prisoner – and that he was a very active good Soldier— Sworn before me this 23d Jany 1797 [Signed] John Small” James Houghdelan made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20b]
Certificate of Mary Meyers dated on 3 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“Home District County of Lincoln} Personally came and appeared Before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the District aforesaid Mary Myers now of the Grand River, but formerly of Reading, Connecticut, who being solemnly sworn makes oath, that she well Knew Thadeus Davis of same Place, to be a Loyalist, and that she understood said Davis served under the British Standard on Long Island, and says Positively that on his Return to visit his family he was Imprisoned in Fairfield in Connecticut that subsequently he Broke Goal; That his Two Daughters are now in this Country married (one Jean Davis to Andrew Ostrander, and Lidya to Peter Ostrander, farmer in the County of Lincoln—Sworn before me this 3d day of Feby 1797 [Signed] William Dickson JP [Signed] Mary Meyers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis of Windham UE dated on 3 Feb 1801
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Anthony Dagherty [sic] late of Townsend a UE Loyalist as by the return of the Magistrates of the Home District – and is married to John Davis of Windham. That your Petitioner having never received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown, humbly prays your Excellency for a grant of 200 acres, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray – [Signed] Mary Davis Signed before me this third Day of February 1801 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office and read in Council on 10 Mar 1801. Ordered the name of Anthony Dagherty appears on the U. E. List. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as Daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 3 Feb 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis
“District of London} To wit—Personally appeared before me William Spurgin one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of London – Mary Davis wife of John Davis of the Township of Windham—and made oath that she has never received any grant of Land or order for Lands from the Crown [Signed] Mary Davis. Sworn before me this third Day of February 1801 [Signed] Wm Spurgin, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32a]
Certificate of William Spurgin, J. P. dated on 3 Feb 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Davis
“I William Spurgin—one of His Majestys Justice of the Peace for the District of London, do hereby certify – that the Petitioner Mary Davis is the person she describes herself to be, and has never to my knowledge or belief ever received any Lands or order for Lands of the Crown – Given under my hand this third Day of February 1801 [Signed] Wm Spurgin J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 32a]
Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Gage received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner married the Daughter of Wm Davis a UE Loyalist, and for whom he has never drawn any Lands – Wherefor your Petitioner Prays your Honor would be pleased to allow his wife the quantity of lands generally given to those of her description and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—James Gage” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jul 1797 and read in Council on 22 Jul 1797. Ordered Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 3, Petition Number 6]
Letter from Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated at Niagara on 6 Dec 1793 to John Small, Esqr Clerk of the Executive Council
“Sir, Major Littlehales has directed me to assign 300 Acres of Land to Samuel Williams; 200 Acres to John Davis & 200 Acres to Robt Davis, & to put their petitions in [….] to be laid before the honorable Executive Council, for which purpose, I have the honour to enclose them to you, & shall direct the Dy Surveyor of the Home District, to assign the Lands as soon as may be—I am Sir most respectfully yr hum Servant [Signed] D W Smith Actg Sur Genl” Ordered by the Executive Council on 24 May 1794 that the formal allotments herin mentioned be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 12]
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Davis, Robert authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; The Oath of Allegiance not yet returned; Lot asked for: Lot 16 Concession 2
[Ed. Note: Under “Remarks” for Robert Davis and Thomas Davis, there is a joining bracket beside which is written, “No appropriation made.”]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Patrick Heron dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Mar 1797
`Humbly shews—That your Petitioner is the Step Son of Philip Gregory of the 4th Township or Louth—& that he is lately married to Sarah the Daughter of John Davis late of Sir John Johnsons Corps—That your Petitioner having never received any Land- prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres as a Settler and 200 acres in right of his wife, the Daughter of a Loyalist—and your petitioners as in Duty bound will ever pray.” Patrick Heron made his mark. Received at the Executive Council on 21 Mar 1797 and read the same day. Ordered a certificate wanted for his wife. Ordered 200 acres for himself if never granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thadeus Davis received in the Executive Council on 16 Nov 1801
“In Council the petition of Thadeous Davis Humbly Sheweth that your petitioner came into this province Last April and Brought a wife and considerable property into this province now your Petitioner wishes to Settle on Lands. Prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him such a proportion of Land as he in his wisdom may think fit and your petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Thads Davis” Ordered recommended on 17 Nov 1801 for 200 acres of land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 48]
Certificate of David Secord J P dated on 12 Nov 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thadeus Davis
“I do Certify that the above petitioner Thadeous Davis Came into this province in the Month of March or April. Brought a family and Considerable property with him. Appears to be a good inhabitant Given under my hand this 12 day of Nov 1801 [Signed] David Secord JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 5, Petition Number 48]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thadeus Davis Senr of Willoughby, Yeoman
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner joined the Royal Standard during the late American War, at Lyods Neck and New York in the year 1781 and joined Capt. Hubbel’s company from Connecticut and after being in about Six Weeks was sent in a Party, and was taken Prisoner at [Melta] in Connecticut and remained a prisoner until the Peace. Your Petitioner came into this Settlement in Jul 1798 and purchased a Farm. The U. E. List having been at that time closed, your Petitioner is of the Age Sixty Nin years, has Three Sons named, in the District of Niagara, and Four Daughters. Your Petitioner therefore Prays his name may be inserted on the U. E. List that Ralfe Clench of Niagara Esqr may be permitted to appear as his agent, And your Petitioner as in duty Bound Will Ever Pray [Signed] Thadus David” Read in the Executive Council on 22 Feb 1808 and ordered recommended that the name of the petitioner be inserted on the U E List. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 8, Petition Number 69]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thadeus Davis Senior of the Township of Willoughby in the District of Niagara Yeoman dated at Willoughby on 26 Jan 1810
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner removed into this Province in April 1797, with several Sons and Daughters who had Families of their own. That your Excellency and Council have since been pleased to have his name inserted on the U. E. List of this Province. Therefore your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him such quantity of the waste Lands of the Crown as to you in your wisdom may seem mete. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Thadeus Davis Senior” No decision of Council recorded. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle “Miscellaneous 1797-1826”, Petition Number 37]
Certificate of Samuel Street J. P. dated at York on 1 Feb 1810 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thadeus Davis Senior of the Township of Willoughby
“I Certify that [Thade?] Davis of the Township of Thorold is a Sober Industrious Man—York Feby 1st 1810—[Signed] Sam Street JP. I Certify that Thadeus Davis Senr is an Honest, Sober, and Industrious Man, and Father to five or six Industrious Inhabitants now heads of Families in the District of Niagara—York Feby 1st 1810 [Signed] Saml Street JP for N. D.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle “Miscellaneous 1797-1826” Petition Number 37c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thadeus Davis the elder of the Township of Willoughby Farmer in the District of Niagara Yeoman dated at Willoughby on 26 Jan 1810
“Humbly Sheweth That your Excellency in Council has been pleased to Grant him Two Hundred Acres of Land as an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist, which your Petitioner is informed is one hundred Acres short of what old Soldiers are intitled to, and which from ignorance your Petitioner did not state. He therefore now Humbly Prays that One hundred Acres of Land in addition or such other quantity as to your Excellency may appear meet may be granted him your Petitioner having been a Soldier as will appear by his Petition Praying to Have his name &c &c inserted on the U. E. List which is in the Office of the Hmbe the Executive Council. And your Petitioner Will Ever Pray [Signed] Thads Davis.” Received at the Executive Council on 11 Jun 1811. The Council ordered the Surveyor General to report what lands the petitioner has received. The Council then read the petition on 8 Feb 1812 and ordered the petitioner to bring proof of the capacity in which he occupied in the army—and if he has been a soldier to procure his discharge. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle “Miscellaneous 1797-1826” Petition Number 39]
Report of Surveyor General Thomas Ridout dated at York on 13 Jun 1811 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thadeus Davis Senior of the Township of Willoughby
“In obedience to your Excellencys order of reference to me, to report upon the Petition of Thaddeus Davis the Elder—I am to state to your Excellency that a Thaddeus Davis was granted by an order in Council dated 2 March 1799, 200 acres of Land, paying Fees under the Regulations of the 22nd December 1797, & for which the Surveying fees were paid at this Office the 1st October 1800; The Location was made on Lot No 23 in the 2nd Concession of the Delaware Township, which has been described on the 10th of February 1810. A Fiat, in the name of Thaddeus Davis the Elder, a U. E. Loyalist, was lodged in this Office, granting him 200 acres of Land, the 17th November 1801;—upon this authority, has been made no Location. I find no other order or location that can be deemed in the name of The Petitioner all which is humbly submitted to your Excellencys wisdom [Signed] Thos Ridout Surveyor Genl [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle “Miscellaneous 1797-1826”, Petition Number 39b]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander dated at Niagara on 23 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Shews – That your petitioners are the Daughters of Thadeus Davis who served His Majesty in the [Refuge] at Long Island, and married two Ostranders, both Brothers one of which Andrew served in Brants Volunteers during the last war and was twice take prisoner – That your petitioners having never received Lands prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant them individually, such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioners will as in duty bound ever pray—Your petitioner Jenny Ostrander has three children born before the Year 1789 prays your Honor would be pleased to consider them and allow them likewise such quantity of Lands as your Honor may think proper—[Signed] Jane Ostrander, Lida Ostrander” Read in the Executive Council on 26 Feb [1797] Ordered to lie over for the next Council. Ordered the necessary proof wanting. Read again in Council on 11 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioners not having mentioned their claims as U. E. Loyalists before the Justices in Sessions as directed The prayer of their Petition cannot be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20]
Certificate of John Small dated on 23 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“I do solemnly swear that Andrew Ostrander served in Captn Brants Volunteers, Indian Department, in the last war with America, and was twice taken Prisoner – and that he was a very active good Soldier— Sworn before me this 23d Jany 1797 [Signed] John Small” James Houghdelan made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20b]
Certificate of Mary Meyers dated on 3 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“Home District County of Lincoln} Personally came and appeared Before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the District aforesaid Mary Myers now of the Grand River, but formerly of Reading, Connecticut, who being solemnly sworn makes oath, that she well Knew Thadeus Davis of same Place, to be a Loyalist, and that she understood said Davis served under the British Standard on Long Island, and says Positively that on his Return to visit his family he was Imprisoned in Fairfield in Connecticut that subsequently he Broke Goal; That his Two Daughters are now in this Country married (one Jean Davis to Andrew Ostrander, and Lidya to Peter Ostrander, farmer in the County of Lincoln—Sworn before me this 3d day of Feby 1797 [Signed] William Dickson JP [Signed] Mary Meyers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20c]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Thadeous Davis [signed Thadeus] received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1799
“Humbly Shews That your Petitioner came into the Province Six Years Since & remained in it for upwards of a Year, with his Sisters. That he has thus married & settled in the Province That he came again into the Province in Sepr last to Settle, & has since married – but has never drawn any Land. Prays yr Honor will please to grant him such Quantity of Land as yr Honor may think proper & Yr Petitioner in duty bound will ever Pray—[Signed] Thadeus Davis” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1799 and read in Council on 9 Mar. Ordered 200 acres under the New Regulations in association with four other grantees for the same quantity to whom a deed will issue for 1000 acres when the five grantees have paid their respective proportions of the additional fee. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 20]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Davis dated on 29 Jun 1793
“Sheweth That your Petitioner came to this Province on July 25th 1790 from North Carolina & applied to Colonel Butler & was Directed to Settle In this Province & have Taken Lots No 5 & 6 Township No 8 for which he Prays Certificate of Location & your Petitioner will Ever Pray [Signed] Thomas Davis” Referred by the Land Board to the Executive Council as they are restricted from Recommending Individuals to Lotts in Townships when the 2/7th have not been Reserved—[Signed] R. Hamilton Robert V Kerr Nathl Pettit” The petitions of William and Thomas Davis were read in Council on 11 Jul 1793 and the Board authorized to grant the petitions. 6 Dec 1809 issued a Warrant in favor of William Davis, Senior for Lots Nos 3 and 4 Township No 8 now Barton as M. C. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 7b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Davis dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 14 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner for his atachment to the British government has Been Persecuted By the americans during the Last war and Removed from North Carolina In the year Ninety to this Province, has obtained a grant of […] a Lot of Land Containing two hundred acres In the Eighth township of the land Board and having a Considerable Family Prayes your Excellency will consider him and grant him a Proportionable Indulgence to other Loyalists who has Equally Suffered In Supporting the British Government or such Relief as thro’ your Goodness may seem Meet and your Petitioner will Ever Pray—[Signed] Thomas Davis” Received by the Executive Council on 20 Jun 1794 and ordered granted and a further grant of 200 acres to be referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 9]
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Davis, Thomas authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; The Oath of Allegiance not yet returned; Lot asked for: Lot 16 Concession 2
[Ed. Note: Under “Remarks” for Robert Davis and Thomas Davis, there is a joining bracket beside which is written, “No appropriation made.”]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Davis now of the Township of Saltfleet, Yeoman dated on 29 Jun 1793
“Sheweth That your Petitioner came to this Province in August last from North Carolina and applied for an allotment of land and has taken Lot No 3 & 4 Township No 8 for which he Prays Certificate of location and your Petitioner will ever Pray [Signed] William Davis” The petitions of William and Thomas Davis were read in Council on 11 Jul 1793 and the Board authorized to grant the petitions. 6 Dec 1809 issued a Warrant in favor of William Davis, Senior for Lots Nos 3 and 4 Township No 8 now Barton as M. C. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 7a]
Note from John McGill, Inspector General dated 12 Sep 1809 addressed to William Jarvis Esqr John Small Esqr or Messr Chewett & Ridout appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Davis
“William Davis is Privileged for his Deed for Lots No 3 & 4 in the 8 Concession of Barton as MC [signed] John McGill Insp Genl P.P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 7]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Davis dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 13 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner for his attachment to the British Government was severely persecuted by the Americans during the last War, has lately removed from North Carolina to this province, here improved on a Lot of Land in the 7th Township in the vicinity of Burlington Bay No 32 & 8th Concession, he has a large Family and prays your Excellency will consider him; & grant him a proportionable indulgence to other Loyalists who has equally suffered in supporting the British Government, or such relief as thro’ your Goodness may seem meet; and your petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Wm Davis” Received by the Executive Council on 14 Jun and ordered granted and that he have a further grant of 600 acres contiguous to the same making 700 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 1, Petition Number 10]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Osborn [signed Orzburn] dated at York (Toronto) on 2 Oct 1798
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is a native of Maryland, & afterwards lived in North Carolina, where he remained nearly 27 years – that [in] January 1776 he Joined the Kings Standard, and having raised a Company, was honoured with a Captain’s Commission by Lord Cornwallis – that during the war he was taken prisoner and exchanged as p the annexed material Copy of a Certificate. That in the month of July last, your Petitioner arrived in this Province, with his family consisting of a wife and six children, who are now in the Township of Barton, and being informed that the granting of Military Lands is closed, respectfully prays your Honor would be pleased to indulge him with a grant of [crossed out] for himself and family under the new Regulations, of such quantity as to your Honor may seem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] James Orzburn” Added marginal notation: Mr Wm Spurgin of the Long Point Settlement – & Mr Wm Davis of Saltfleet know the Petitioner the latter served in his Company—” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Oct 1798 and read in Council on 10 Oct 1798. Ordered recommended for 600 acres under the New Regulation. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Davis received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your [petitioner] came into this Province with his Father in the year 1792, who is a U. E. Loyalist and is entered on the U. E. List—Your Petitioner has never drawn any lands—wherefore prays your Honor would be pleased in consideration of his Father’s being an old Servant of the Crown, and having served faithfully in the late American War – allow him a location of 200 Acres, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] William Davis” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jul 1797 and read in Council on 22 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 48a]
Certificate of Ralph Clench, Clerk of the Peace dated on 18 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Davis
“Azal Davis & Wm Davis the Bearers are the Sons of Wm Dais an enrolled Loyalist U. E. – [Signed] R Clench Clerk of the Peace &c. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 48]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Davies [signed Davis] dated at Niagara on 5 Nov 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has resided in this Province nigh five years, that as yet he has received no Lands – That your Petitioner is of age and has taken the Oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration. Your Petitioner therefore Prays your Honor will grant him such a quantity of Land as in his wisdom may think fit and as in duty Bound, your Petitioner will ever Pray – [Signed] William Davis” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 23 Apr 1798. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the son of a UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 3]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 5 Nov 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Davies
“I do hereby certify that on this 5th day of November 1796 William Davies of Newark – 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 “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 3a]