Land Petitions of
The Niagara Settlers
“Hallowell to Hardy”
Hallowell, Benjamin
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Hallowell read in the Executive Council on 18 Jul 1797
“Respectfully Shews That he wishes for a lot in the Town of Newark, & therefore prays your Honor for one acre therein & in duty bound he will pray. For Benj Hallowell [signed] [….] Hallowell” Read in the Executive Council on 18 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 92]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Hallowell Esqr read in the Executive Council on 15 Jan 1797
“humbly Prayeth That your Petitioner may be allowed a Lot in the Town of York And yr Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] J Elmsley for B. Hallowell” Read in the Executive Council on 15 Jan 1797. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 123]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Hallowell Esqr received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Dec 1799
“Humbly Prayeth That as your Petitioner is a Resident in the Town of York, Your Honour in Council will be pleased to grant to him, one of the Hundred Acres Lots in the Rear of the said Town, upon such terms and Conditions as to your Honour shall seem meet—and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever Pray—[Signed] Benj Hallowell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Dec 1799. Ordered that the Prayer of this Petition be granted and the 100 acre Lots [amended] as Park Lots. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 93]
Hambly, William
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Hambly dated on 15 Jul 1797
“Sheweth That he is a natural born subject of Great Britain served on Board His Majestys Ship the inflexible in the East Indies under the command of Sr Edward Hughs was discharged in 1784 has been lately in the employ of the Acting Surveyor General of this province as a Surveyor and now has settled with his Family in Woodhouse County of Norfolk Wherefore he prays for such a Grant of Land in said County & vicinity of Long Point as to your Honor may seem meet and your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Wm Hambly” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 600 acres as a Deputy Surveyor. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 106]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Hambly
“I do hereby certify that on the 5th Day of July 1797 William Hambly Fifty years of Age Born in Britain by Profession a Surveyor of Land, professing the Christian Religion, personally appeared before me Samuel Ryerse Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the Western District of the Province of Upper Canada and took the Oath of Allegiance and signed the Declaration before me—[Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 106a]
Hamilton, Alexander
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Robertson Hamilton and his brother and step-brothers read in the Executive Council on 17 Jan 1797 [Ed. Note: The first two named, William Robertson Hamilton and John Robertson Hamilton were sons of Honourable Robert Hamilton’s wife Catherine Askin by her first husband Samuel Robertson
“The Petition of William Robertson Hamilton, John Robertson Hamilton, Robert Hamilton Junior, George Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, James Hamilton and Samuel Hamilton Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners Sons to the Honorable Robert Hamilton were all Born in this Country and do intend to establish themselves for life in this Province. That with Intent to do this with advantage to themselves and the Country, some of them have already received their Education in Britain, and others are now there for that purpose. Convinced that Landed property alone can give them that permanent respectability which their Father has taught them to hope for, —They most respectfuly petition your Honor and Council, for such a portion of the Waste Lands of the Crown as you in your Wisdom may think proper for their purposes, and conformable to the rank which the Family have hitherto held in the Society, and which they with this Aid, will endevour Stedfastly to Maintain. And Your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] William R. Hamilton for self & Brothers” Read in the Executive Council on 17 Jan 1797. Ordered the Board considering the great benefit Mr Hamilton has been of to this infant Colony and the high rank he holds in it, regret they have it not in their power to mark their sense of them by a larger description of lands than twelve hundred acres to each of his sons mentioned in this petition—which are hereby ordered. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 135]
Hamilton, Andrew
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Hamilton, late Corporal of Colonel Butlers Rangers, dated at Detroit on 1 Sep 1790
“Humbly Shewing That he hath been & is a faithful Loyal Subject to his Majesty & the British Government and has Served Six years Corporal in Colonel John Butlers Rangers, and in Consequence of His Majestys Order for Disbanding the Said Corps of Rangers he Received his Discharge—That it is his Desire to live under His Majestys Government and become an Inhabitant of this Province of Quebec or Canada. He therefore Humbly Prays your LordShip will be Pleased to grant him the portion of Land allotted Each Non Commissioned officer at the River La Tranch in the District of Hesse, And your Lordships Petitioner is in Duty Bound will Ever Pray &c [Signed] Andrew Hamilton” No Executive Council notes or recommendation. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 14]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Hamilton dated on 29 Apr 1791
“Shews—That he has been located on Lot No 67 New Settlement Lake Erie—But wishing to be near some more particular Comrades, prays for Lot No 21 North Side, R latranche, 1st Township—rescinding his Lot No 67—which is humbly submitted by” Andrew Hamilton made his mark. No Executive Council notes or recommendation. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 14b]
Location Ticket appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Hamilton
“No 67 Andrew Hamilton Detroit 1 Octr 1787 [Signed R Mathews Majr Comdt [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 14d]
Hamilton, George
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Robertson Hamilton and his brother and step-brothers read in the Executive Council on 17 Jan 1797 [Ed. Note: The first two named, William Robertson Hamilton and John Robertson Hamilton were sons of Honourable Robert Hamilton’s wife Catherine Askin by her first husband Samuel Robertson
“The Petition of William Robertson Hamilton, John Robertson Hamilton, Robert Hamilton Junior, George Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, James Hamilton and Samuel Hamilton Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners Sons to the Honorable Robert Hamilton were all Born in this Country and do intend to establish themselves for life in this Province. That with Intent to do this with advantage to themselves and the Country, some of them have already received their Education in Britain, and others are now there for that purpose. Convinced that Landed property alone can give them that permanent respectability which their Father has taught them to hope for, —They most respectfuly petition your Honor and Council, for such a portion of the Waste Lands of the Crown as you in your Wisdom may think proper for their purposes, and conformable to the rank which the Family have hitherto held in the Society, and which they with this Aid, will endevour Stedfastly to Maintain. And Your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] William R. Hamilton for self & Brothers” Read in the Executive Council on 17 Jan 1797. Ordered the Board considering the great benefit Mr Hamilton has been of to this infant Colony and the high rank he holds in it, regret they have it not in their power to mark their sense of them by a larger description of lands than twelve hundred acres to each of his sons mentioned in this petition—which are hereby ordered. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 135]
Hamilton, James (1)
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Robertson Hamilton and his brother and step-brothers read in the Executive Council on 17 Jan 1797 [Ed. Note: The first two named, William Robertson Hamilton and John Robertson Hamilton were sons of Honourable Robert Hamilton’s wife Catherine Askin by her first husband Samuel Robertson
“The Petition of William Robertson Hamilton, John Robertson Hamilton, Robert Hamilton Junior, George Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, James Hamilton and Samuel Hamilton Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners Sons to the Honorable Robert Hamilton were all Born in this Country and do intend to establish themselves for life in this Province. That with Intent to do this with advantage to themselves and the Country, some of them have already received their Education in Britain, and others are now there for that purpose. Convinced that Landed property alone can give them that permanent respectability which their Father has taught them to hope for, —They most respectfuly petition your Honor and Council, for such a portion of the Waste Lands of the Crown as you in your Wisdom may think proper for their purposes, and conformable to the rank which the Family have hitherto held in the Society, and which they with this Aid, will endevour Stedfastly to Maintain. And Your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] William R. Hamilton for self & Brothers” Read in the Executive Council on 17 Jan 1797. Ordered the Board considering the great benefit Mr Hamilton has been of to this infant Colony and the high rank he holds in it, regret they have it not in their power to mark their sense of them by a larger description of lands than twelve hundred acres to each of his sons mentioned in this petition—which are hereby ordered. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 135]
Receipt dated 25 Sep 1932 issued by the Receiver General’s Office to James Hamilton attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Robertson Hamilton and Brothers
“York, U. C. 25th September 1832 James Hamilton has paid into this office, the fee of survey on Twelve hundred acres of Land, under regulation of 9th July 1796 pursuant to an order in council of the 17 January 1797 for the Receiver General [Signed] W. Rose. Survey £8.5 Currency. No 251 York, 25th Septr 1832—Received the Patent fee £4.13.8 Curry Saml Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 135f]
Certificate dated 25 Sep 1832 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Robertson Hamilton and Brothers
“Under an Order in Council of the 17 Jany 1797 James Hamilton was granted 1200 Acres of Lands, on which he wishes to pay the fees Regulations 9 July 1796 Sur Gnl Office 25 Sep 1832 [Signed] J Nadenhurst” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 135g]
Hamilton, James (2)
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Hamilton dated on 11 Oct 1801
“humbly sheweth, that your Petitioner is from the County of Antrim in Ireland, that he came into this Province about two years ago, that he has resided in Township of Stamford during that Time, that he has a Wife and four Children, That your Petitioner has never received any Land, and being desirous to settle and improve a Portion of the Vacant Lands of the Crown, humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him two hundred Acres His Majesty’s benevolence to actual Settlers and your Petitioner as in Duty bound Shall ever pray [Signed] James Hamilton. Signed before me this 11th Day of Octr 1801 [Signed] John Reilly J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1801 and read in Council on 14 Oct 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in Markham or on Yonge Street. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 15]
Certificate of John Reilly, J. P. dated on 11 Oct 1801 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Hamilton
“District of Niagara} Before me John Reilly Esquire one of Majesty’s Justice of the Peace for the District of Niagara, Personally appeared the within named James Hamilton and made Oath that he has never received any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown in this Province. Sworn before me this 11th Day of Octr 1801 [Signed] John Reilly J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 15a]
Certificate of John Reilly, J. P. dated on 11 Oct 1801 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Hamilton
“I John Reilly Esquire one of his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara, do hereby certify that James Hamilton the Petitioner is the Person he describes himself to be, and has never to my Knowledge or belief ever received any Lands; or Order for Lands from the Crown [Signed] John Reilly J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 15b]
Hamilton, John
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hamilton dated on 21 Oct 1801
“The Petition of John Hamilton, humbly sheweth That your Petitioner was born in the County of Antrim Ireland, that your Petitioner has come into this Province about two years ago, that your Petitioner is of the Age of twenty one years, and upwards, has never received any Lands, and being desirous to Settle, and improve a Portion of the vacant Lands of the Crown. Humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him two hundred Acres his Majesty’s Benevolence to actual Settlers; and your Petitioner as in Duty bound Shall ever Pray [Signed] John Hamilton” Signed before me this 21st Day of October 1801 [Signed] John Reilly J. P.” Read in the Executive Council on 27 Oct 1801. Ordered to lay over for a certificate of propriety and behaviour from Mr. Reilly. Read again in the Executive Council on 20 Apr 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in the usual places and on the usual conditions. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 11]
Certificate of John Reilly, J. P. dated on 21 Oct 1801 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hamilton
“District of Niagara} Before me John Reilly Esquire one of his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in and for the said District personally appeared the within named John Hamilton and made Oath that he has never received any Land or Order for Land from the Crown in this Province. Sworn before me this 21st Day of October 1801 [Signed] John Reilly J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 11a]
Certificate of John Reilly, J. P. dated on 21 Oct 1801 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hamilton
“I John Reilly Esquire one of his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara, do hereby Certify that John Hamilton the Petitioner is the Person he describes himself to be and has never to my Knowledge or belief ever received any Lands or Order for Lands from the Crown [Signed] John Reilly J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 11a]
Certificate of John Reilly, J. P. dated at Stamford on 13 Mar 1802 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hamilton
“Upper Canada County of Lincoln} I do Certify that the bearer John Hamilton Came into this Province Two years ago Last fall, and has resided in the Township of Stamford ever since, has one Yoke Oxen, one Cow, & also Some Sheep & hogs, has during the above period been a Very Industrious man, and for as much as I Know a Very honest man—[Signed] John Reilly J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 11b]
Hamilton, John Robertson see Robertson, John
Hamilton, Joseph
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hamilton lately come to Queenston received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun 1798
“Humbly Sheweth That thro your Honors Bounty the Sons of his Father have all obtained Grants of Land in this Province. He therefor most humbly Prays that your Honor will Grant him also, an order for Twelve Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown in the County of Norfolk, that in every Respect he may be equal to his Brethern And Your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray [Signed] Joseph Hamilton” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun 1798 and recommended for 1200 acres under the New Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 74]
Hamilton, Robert
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton dated at Queenston on 3 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner in the year 1788 in Consequence of a Memorial to his Excellency Lord Dorchester, Stating his Services in the establishment of this Settlement, and the propriety of encreasing his Respectablity as a Magestrate, by being possessed of a portion of Lands—did receive from his Excellency an order for Seven hundred Acres, being at that time the full Quantity allowed a Reduced Captain. Since then, the Quantity granted to persons of that Rank, has been considerably increased—Should your Excellency approve of the Premises on which the above grant was given—Should you think that the considerable portion of your Petitioners time which has been employed in different Lines in the public Service, without emolument of any kind, Merit, Compensation—Or the improvements he has made in the country any Mark of Distinction; And be graciously pleased to grant an order for his Receiving such additional Quantity of Land as you in your wisdom shall think proper your Petitioner on his own Account as well as on Account of his Family of Seven Sons, who most probably will all remain in this Country. As in duty bound will ever pray &c—[Signed] R. Hamilton” Read in Council on 10 Jun 1794 and ordered to stand over. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 1, Petition Number 30]
Executive Council note appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“His Excellency and the Council being apprised of the Advantages derived to this District in various Instances from the public Spirit and Exertions of the Petitioner both as a Magistrate and in his private Capacity think themselves fully justified in supporting his Claim upon the most Equitable principles and therefore Resolve That a tract of Land to the Extent of Three thousand Acres be granted to the petitioner and that the Surveyor General be directed to assign the same in such Vacant Spot as the Petitioner should point out.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 1, Petition Number 30a]
On a 1792 map of the Front Concession of Niagara Township included in the Upper Canada Land petition of Samuel Street, Robert Hamilton was named on Lot 6. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 162]
Signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Agricultural Society of Niagara dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 Aug 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner already possesses of a considerable Collection of Books, and in hopes of obtaining additions to these, Whish much to have a House they can call their own, in which to deposit them. —That they are also Anxious to possess a spott of Ground on which as a Garden, or small Farm, they might, under their own management, make those experiments so essential in the Profession they are desirous to promote—They therefor most humbly entreat that your Honor will have the Goodness to direct a location of a Block of Four Acres of Land in the Town of Newark, on which they will with all convenient Speed erect a Building for the purpose above mentioned, & endeavour to Cultivate the Land as before described. —In this plan. They sincerly hope that in time they will be followed by every district in the Province, and they firmly believe, when thus respectfully established, that their efforts will have the best effect in disseminating Knoledge, & in promoting Industry, in Agriculture, which they Justly esteem the first Interest, as well as the cheif Pride, of Upper Canada. And your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray By order of the Society [Signed] R. Hamilton President” Read in the Executive Council on 28 Aug 1797. Ordered the prayer of this petition granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 5]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton dated at York (Toronto) on 25 Jun 1798
“Humbly sheweth That he wishes to build a house in the Town of York & for this Purpose Solicits that a Grant of Lott No 10 – may be made to him & your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray [Signed] R. Hamilton” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Jun 1798 and read the same day. Ordered that the prayer of this petition be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 12]
Receipt issued at the Receiver General’s Office on 28 Feb 1805 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“Table of Fees 6 July 1804 The Honble Robt Hamilton has paid into this office Five Pounds Sterg Being the Patent fee on a grant of a Town Lot in York ordered to him in Council in the year 1798 – and one Pound Hx Cury for the Surveying fee thereon [Signed] Peter Russell R Gen To The Attorney General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 12a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton presented to the Land Board on 25 Jun 1799
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner holds a bond from Lieut. John Bradt for the transfer of One thousand Acres of Land and which was located by the Land board but from some Circumstance which he will Explain to your honor this Location has not been Sustaned—He therefor humbly prays that your Honor will permit him to Return the Land board Certificates to Council to Receive an order to locate the lands in lieu thereof And Your Petr will ever pray” [Signed] R. Hamilton” Presented to the Board 25 Jun 1799. Ordered referred by the President to a Committee of Council. Read in the Executive Council on 26 Jun 1799. Ordered Petitioner having produced the Land Board Certificates and title from Bradt and resigned the same, recommended for 1000 acres as part of the lands of Lieut. John Bradt but the deed in the Petitioner’s name. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85f]
Deed from John Bradt to Robert Hamilton dated 22 Jan 1789 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“Know all Men by these presents that I John Bradt of the district of Nassau late Lieutenant in Colonel Butlers Corps of Rangers am held & firmly bound to Robert Hamilton of said district Merchant, in the Sum of Two hundred & Twenty Seven pounds Two Shillings & Seven pence New York Currency which Sum I hereby bind & oblige myself my heirs & Executors, well & truly to pay to the Said Robert Hamilton his heirs Executors or Assigns, on or before the first day of January next ensuing the date hereof—Now the Condition of this Obligation is, that if the foresaid John Bradt shall on Receiving the deed for his lands as a Lieutenant aforesaid, well & truly makes over to the forsaid Robt Hamilton his heirs Executors or Assigns- the Rights & tittle deeds of One thousand Acres or Ten Lotts of said land, to be taken up wherever the said Robert Hamilton shall chuse the same, – than shall this obligation be void & of none effect; otherways to remain in full force & vertue. —Witness my hand & Seal at Niagara this Twenty-Second day of Jany in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred & Eighty Nine & in the [blank] year of our Sovereign Lord the King. [Signed] Robert Hamilton” In presence of Andw Bradt, [..] Douglas” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85a]
Land Board Certificate issued to Lieutenant John Bradt dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Lieut John Bradt having on the 12th day of March 1792 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of No Geneva in the District of Nassau We have examined into his loyalty and character and find him duly qualified to receive a single Lot of about two hundred Acres, the oath of fidelity and allegiance directed by law having this day been administered to him by the board, in conformity to the fourth article of the Rules and Regulations aforementioned. Given at the Board at Nassau this 12th day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] R. Hamilton, Nathl Pettit, John Burch, Robert Kerr, John Warren” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Lieut John Bradt the Lot No 6 in front of 1st Concessn in the Township of Geneva in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres forty five Chains in breadth.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85b]
Land Board Certificate issued to Lieutenant John Bradt dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Lieut John Bradt having on the 12th day of March 1792 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of No Geneva in the District of Nassau We have examined into his loyalty and character and find him duly qualified to receive a single Lot of about two hundred Acres, the oath of fidelity and allegiance directed by law having this day been administered to him by the board, in conformity to the fourth article of the Rules and Regulations aforementioned. Given at the Board at Nassau this 12th day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] R. Hamilton, Nathl Pettit, John Burch, Robert Kerr, John Warren” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Lieut John Bradt the Lot No 6 in 4th Concessn in the Township of Geneva in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres forty five Chains by fifty.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85d]
Land Board Certificate issued to Lieutenant John Bradt dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Lieut John Bradt having on the 12th day of March 1792 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of No Geneva in the District of Nassau We have examined into his loyalty and character and find him duly qualified to receive a single Lot of about two hundred Acres, the oath of fidelity and allegiance directed by law having this day been administered to him by the board, in conformity to the fourth article of the Rules and Regulations aforementioned. Given at the Board at Nassau this 12th day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] R. Hamilton, Nathl Pettit, John Burch, Robert Kerr, John Warren” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Lieut John Bradt the Lot No 6 in 3d Concession in the Township of Geneva in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres Forty five Chains by fifty.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85f]
Land Board Certificate issued to Lieutenant John Bradt dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Lieut John Bradt having on the 12th day of March 1792 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of No Geneva in the District of Nassau We have examined into his loyalty and character and find him duly qualified to receive a single Lot of about two hundred Acres, the oath of fidelity and allegiance directed by law having this day been administered to him by the board, in conformity to the fourth article of the Rules and Regulations aforementioned. Given at the Board at Nassau this 12th day of March one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] R. Hamilton, Nathl Pettit, John Burch, Robert Kerr, John Warren” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Lieut John Bradt the Lot No 6 in 2d Concessn in the Township of Geneva in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres forty five Chains by fifty.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 85h]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton dated at York (Toronto) on 19 Apr 1799
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has become possessed of Rights to Sundry Lotts of Land in this Province which were granted to such persons from whom he has obtained them chiefly by purchase And where, these purchases appear to your honor to be Real & fair Transactions he most Humbly requests that your may direct the deeds to issue in his own Name And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] R Hamilton” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Apr 1799 and read the same day and referred by the President to a Committee of the Council to examine the transfers and recommend the confirmations of those they judge legal. Read again in Council on 18 Jun 1799. Ordered recommended that deeds issue to the Petitioner for the lands contained in the annexed schedule on the terms declared in the order of the 11th instant. Read again in Council on 26 Jun 1799. Ordered the schedule is examined and found to be correct. The deed for Dorothy Hainer’s lot in Burford is waived by Mr. Hamilton. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117]
This petition is followed by pages listing people from whom Robert Hamilton bought warrants and the townships in which the warrants were located.
Receipt issued at the Receiver General’s Office on 28 Jun 1805 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“No 1032 The Honble Thomas Scott has paid into this office for the Honble Robert Hamilton £3.5.2 Being the Patent fee on a grant on 200 acres (Lot No 15 in 3d Concession of Windham) under an order of Council dated 18th June 1799 as Purchaser from the Original Nominee Joseph Rees – The Surveying fees (if any to be paid at the Surveyor Generals Office [Signed] Peter Russell R Gen To The Attorney General & Surveyor General” Added note: [should be 26 June 1799 being confirmed that day [Initialled] JB” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117t]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Richardson dated at York (Toronto) on 15 Oct 1798
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner some time ago received a warrant of Survey for 1200 acres of Land – for the greater part of which, Descriptions have passed the S. Generals office, but upon inquiry at the Attorney Generals, he finds that 200 acres in Stamford, given to your Petitioner by the Honble Robt Hamilton, being the Lots No 221 & 222 – are charged to and deducted out of your Petitioners warrant – That as the aforementioned Lots were previously purchased by Mr Hamilton your Petitioner respectfully prays your Honor to allow the said 200 acres to issue in your Petitioners name – exclusive of the 1200 acres, granted to him personally by the Honble Council – and as in duty bound he will ever pray—[Signed] R Richardson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Oct 1798 and read the same day. Ordered the Board not having anything to do with Mr. Hamilton’s donation to the Petitioner have only to declare that the order in his favor extended to 1200 acres for which a deed is to issue to him without deduction. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 4, Petition Number 43]
Hamilton, Robert Jr.
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Robertson Hamilton and his brother and step-brothers read in the Executive Council on 17 Jan 1797 [Ed. Note: The first two named, William Robertson Hamilton and John Robertson Hamilton were sons of Honourable Robert Hamilton’s wife Catherine Askin by her first husband Samuel Robertson
“The Petition of William Robertson Hamilton, John Robertson Hamilton, Robert Hamilton Junior, George Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, James Hamilton and Samuel Hamilton Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners Sons to the Honorable Robert Hamilton were all Born in this Country and do intend to establish themselves for life in this Province. That with Intent to do this with advantage to themselves and the Country, some of them have already received their Education in Britain, and others are now there for that purpose. Convinced that Landed property alone can give them that permanent respectability which their Father has taught them to hope for, —They most respectfuly petition your Honor and Council, for such a portion of the Waste Lands of the Crown as you in your Wisdom may think proper for their purposes, and conformable to the rank which the Family have hitherto held in the Society, and which they with this Aid, will endevour Stedfastly to Maintain. And Your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] William R. Hamilton for self & Brothers” Read in the Executive Council on 17 Jan 1797. Ordered the Board considering the great benefit Mr Hamilton has been of to this infant Colony and the high rank he holds in it, regret they have it not in their power to mark their sense of them by a larger description of lands than twelve hundred acres to each of his sons mentioned in this petition—which are hereby ordered. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 135]
Hamilton, Robert (3), William and John
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton, William Hamilton and John Hamilton received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Feb 1797
“The Petition of Robert Hamilton a non Commissioned Officer, William Hamilton and John Hamilton Privates in the late Provincial Corps Commanded by the late Lieutenant Colonel John Butler—Most Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioners are Desirous and Intend becoming Inhabitants of this Province and therefore hope your Honor will be pleased to grant them respectively such Quantity of the vacant land of the Crown as they may be intitled to, as a reward for their Loyalty and Services, which will more Clearly Appear by the vouchers hereunto annexed—And your Petitioners Shall ever pray [Signed] Robert Hamilton, William Hamilton, John Hamilton” Added note: “It is suggested that in case the vouchers inclosed are not satisfactory many more may be adduced at Niagara—” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered the petitioners recommended for their Military Lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 139]
Certificate of Capt. John McDonell dated at Montreal on 23 Sep 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“These are to certify to all whom it may concern that the Bearer John Hamilton was a private in Captain Bradt’s Company of a Provincial Corps Commanded by Lieut Colonel Butler and that he served honestly and faithfully and was regularly discharged from the said Corps, at the time the same was Disbanded in consequence of which he is intitled to such Portion of Land as may be allotted to him by virtue of His Majesty’s Order for that Purpose, this Certificate is granted to the said John Hamilton by me as having served in the capacity of a Captain in the same Regiment and he the said John Hamilton having either lost or mislaid the original Discharge granted to him. Given under my Hand at Montreal this 23d Day of September 1796—[Signed] J. McDonell Lieut Col. 2nd Battn R. C. Volunteers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 139a]
Certificate of Capt. John McDonell dated at Montreal on 8 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“These are to certify to all whom it may concern that Robert Hamilton was a non Commissioned Officer in Captain Genevy’s Company of a Provincial Corps Commanded by Lieut Colonel Butler and that he served honestly and faithfully and was regularly discharged from the said Corps, at the time the same was Disbanded in consequence of which he is intitled to such Portion of Land as may be allotted to him by virtue of His Majesty’s Order for that Purpose, this Certificate is granted to the said Robert Hamilton by me as having served in the Capacity of a Captain in the same Regiment and he the said Robert Hamilton having either lost or mislaid the original Discharge granted to him. Given under my Hand at Montreal this eighth Day of October 1796—[Signed] J. McDonell Lieut Col. 2nd Battn R. C. Volunteers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 139b]
Discharge Papers of William Hamilton dated on 24 Jun 1784 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“By John Butler Esqr Lieut Colonel Commandant a Corps of Rangers &c These are to Certify that the Bearer hereof Wm Hamilton Private of Captn Caldwell Company of the aforesaid Corps hath Served honestly and faithfully for the Space of Seven Years and in Consequence of his Magesty Order for Disbanding the Said Corps he is Hereby Discharged & is Intitled By his Magesty Late order to the portion of Land allotted to Each private Soldier of his provential Corps who Wishes to Become a Settler in the Province of Quebec he having first Received all Just Demands of Pay Clothing &c from his Entry into Said Corps to the Date of his Discharge as Appears By his receipt on the Back hereof Given Under My hand at Niagara this 24th Day of June 1784 [Signed] John Butler Lt Col Comm [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 139d]
Acknowledgement of William Hamilton dated 24 Jun 1784 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Hamilton
“I Wm Hamilton Do Acknowledge the I have Received all My Clothing Pay & Arrears of Pay & all Just Demands Whatsoever from the Time of My Inlisting into Said Corps & Company—Mentioned in the Other Side to this present Day of My Discharge As Witness My hand at Niagara This 24 Day of June 1784 [Signed] Wm Hamilton” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 139c]
Hamilton, Samuel
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Robertson Hamilton and his brother and step-brothers read in the Executive Council on 17 Jan 1797 [Ed. Note: The first two named, William Robertson Hamilton and John Robertson Hamilton were sons of Honourable Robert Hamilton’s wife Catherine Askin by her first husband Samuel Robertson
“The Petition of William Robertson Hamilton, John Robertson Hamilton, Robert Hamilton Junior, George Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, James Hamilton and Samuel Hamilton Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners Sons to the Honorable Robert Hamilton were all Born in this Country and do intend to establish themselves for life in this Province. That with Intent to do this with advantage to themselves and the Country, some of them have already received their Education in Britain, and others are now there for that purpose. Convinced that Landed property alone can give them that permanent respectability which their Father has taught them to hope for, —They most respectfuly petition your Honor and Council, for such a portion of the Waste Lands of the Crown as you in your Wisdom may think proper for their purposes, and conformable to the rank which the Family have hitherto held in the Society, and which they with this Aid, will endevour Stedfastly to Maintain. And Your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] William R. Hamilton for self & Brothers” Read in the Executive Council on 17 Jan 1797. Ordered the Board considering the great benefit Mr Hamilton has been of to this infant Colony and the high rank he holds in it, regret they have it not in their power to mark their sense of them by a larger description of lands than twelve hundred acres to each of his sons mentioned in this petition—which are hereby ordered. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 135]
Hamilton, William Robertson see Robertson, William
Hamilton, William
Included in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain David Shank and other Loyalist Officers dated at Niagara on 19 Jul 1793
“The Petition of Captain David Shank, Captain Samuel Smith, Captain John McGill, Captain Oneas Shaw, Captain Spencer, Captain Wm Hamilton, Lieutenant Allan McNabb, Lieutenant Arthur H. Brooking, Lieutenant William Mayne Duncanson, Ensign John McGill, & Surgeons David Burns, and James Macaulay—humbly sheweth That agreeable to His Majesty’s Proclamations your Petitioners are severally entitled to certain rated Grants of the Waste Lands of the Crown for their respective Services during the late War in America. That your Petitioners have not as yet received the Complement of lands so due to them as aforesaid. That your Petitioners are desiring of locating a part of the lands to which they stand entitled in respect of their Services as aforesaid, in this District. Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Excellency would be pleased to allot to Captain David Shank one Thousand five Hundred Acres of land, and to each and every other of your other Petitioners One Thousand Acres of land in a Township laying immediately behind Burlington Bay the front of which is formed by the North side of His Majesty’s Highway leading from the said Burlington Bay to the River Latranche or New Thames as lately traced by Your Excellencys Directions. And your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray &ca In behalf of the Petitioners [Signed] David Burns” Read in Council on 23 Jul 1793. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 1, Petition Number 4]
Hampton, Jonathan
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Hampton dated at York (Toronto) on 18 May 1801
“Humbly sheweth – That your petitioner is a relation of the Lundys & Silverthornes in Stamford, & came into the province near twelve months ago with his family (now in Stamford) consisting of a wife and two Children. That desirous to settle on Yonge Street or in Gwillimbury – your Petitioner & his Brother Thomas have now with them in this Town, a Yoke of oxen, with some farming utensils & a Sett of Blacksmith Tools – Your Petitioner has also two Cows – besides other property. Your petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a Lot on Dundas Street, or Guillimbury for immediate settlement – and as in Duty bound he shall ever pray [Signed] Jonathan Hampton” Added marginal note: “The Petitioner has taken the oath of allegiance before [Signed] Thos Dickson Esqr J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May 1800 and read in Council on 19 May. Ordered recommended for 200 acres on Yonge Street or in Gwillimbury or in Whitchurch not interfering witn Rogers’ appropriations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 62]
Hampton, Thomas
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Hampton dated at York (Toronto) on 18 May 1801
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner came into the Province about twelve months ago, with his family now with his relatives in Stamford; that your Petitioner has two cows – some farming utensils &c &c possesses with his Brother Jonathan Hampton now with him, a yoke of oxen; that desirous to settle near Mr Lundy’s people on Yonge, many of whom are relations of your Petitioner, He humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a Lot on Yonge Street, or in the Townships of Gwillimbury – and as in duty bound, your Petitioner shall ever pray – [Signed] Thomas Hampton” Marginal note: The Petitioner has taken the oath of allegiance before me [Signed] Thomas Dickson J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May 1801 and read in Council on 19 May. Ordered recommended for 200 acres on Yonge Street or in Gwillimbury not interfering with Rogers’ appropriations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 61]
Hand/Hend, Michael
Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Hand, alias Henn dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 31 Dec 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner served in Bartons Corps during the american war & that he came to this Province in the year 1786- with a wife and three children—and received a Ticket from Capt Watson, then Commd. at Niagara for 700 acres of Land—which certificate was since lost in the Hurricane—that his wife- Sarah, is Daughter of Peter Hendershot, late of the above named Corps- Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him his own and family Lands—and 200 acres in right of his wife, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added note of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: written after the information & at the personal request of Michael Hand, commonly called Henn [Signed] T. Ridout NP.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797. Read in the Executive Council on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered that the land Petitioner lives upon may be confirmed to him not exceeding 200 acres and referred to the Surveyor General to be completed in his Military and family lands if not granted before. Military lands- 300; family- 200; wife daughter of a loyalist- 200; total 700. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 130]
Ticket issued to Michael Hann on the reverse of a playing card attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
“Michael Hann three lots ordr Board [Signed] P Frey” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 130a]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Hand
“This may Cartify that Sarah Henn the wife of Mikel Henn is the daughter of Peter Hendershot loyalist – Given under my hand this 10 day March 1797 [Signed] Isaac Swayze J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 130b]
Certificate of David Secord J. P. dated on 25 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Hand
“This May Cartify That The Bearer Michael Hen Came into this Province in the year 1787 And Brought with Him a wife and 3 Childring Jany 25 1797 Given Under My hand [Signed] David Secord J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 130d]
Hansel, Andrew
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Hansel received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That he Emigrated this Province in the yr Seventeen & Eighty Seven with a wife and four Children he being greatly oppressd & Persecuted by the Rebels during the Late Rebellion in the states and is now become a Subject under his Majesty Government & flatters himself that if the principal of Loyalty and an Early Emigration Into this Country has any Weight your Petitioners Claim to a tract of Land he is Conscious your Excellency will do him Strict Justice. your Petitioner Prays for a tract of three Hundred Acres in the Township of Home District. [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Aug 1795 and read in Council on 5 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if he has received none. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 2]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Hansel dated at Niagara on 3 Apr 1797
“Respectfully Shews- That Your Petitioner obtained by the Council an order for 200 acres of Land the 5th of July last of which he has received only 150 acres, which yr Petitioner has nearly cleared, he therefore prays yr Honor will please to grant him such addition to the 150 Acres, & family Lands as yr Honor may think proper & yr Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Andrew Hansel” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Apr 1797. Ordered recommended to make up his own lands to the 200 acres agreeably to a former order, and 200 acres for family lands taking care that Peter Miller, who is settled on the lots the petitioner is entered for, be secured in his improvements to the extent of 50 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 95]
Certificate of David Secord dated 15 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Hansell
“I do Cartify that The Bearer Ancrew Hansill came into this Province in the year 1787 Brought with him a wife and three childring. Had one child More Born in this Province prior to the year 1789. Given under My Hand This 3 Day of April 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 95b]
Hansell, George
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Hansell dated at Niagara on 24 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner having drawn no land for his Wife and three Children Humbly prays Your Honor to grant him such a quantity as Your Honor in Your wisdom may think meet. And Your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray [Signed] George Hansell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 300 acres including family lands and former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 94]
Undated note of George Hansel [sic] attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
“Mr Small […] to Give the Bearer Antraw Hansel my worant and you will ablight your Homble Sarvent [Signed] George Hansel [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 94a]
Certificate of David Secord dated 15 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Hansell
“[I] do Cartify that the Bearer George Hansell came into this Provance in the year 1787 and Brought with him a wife and one child. Has Now Three Children. Given under My Hand this 25 Day Feby 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 94c]
Hardison, Benjamin
The Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Hardison dated at Bertie on 10 May 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has resided in this Province since the year of 1776—and has uniformly demeaned himself as a good British Subject. That your petitioner has received no Grant of Lands from his Majesty except one Lot of about one Hundred and forty acres;—Eighty acres of which are cleared and within good fence. That your petitioner from the Commencement of this settlement, having done all in his power to forward and promote its prosperity, trusts in the benevolence of your Excellency in Granting him such a quantity of the waste Land of the Crown as your Excellency in your wisdom shall think fit—And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray &c—[Signed] Benjn Hardison” Read in the Executive Council on 12 May 1795. Ordered granted one thousands and sixty acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 1, Petition Number 35]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Hardison received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Jul 1798
“Respectfully Sheweth—That your petitioner purchased Lot No 3 in the first Concession of the Township of Bertie from Mr John Warren, as pr the inclosed Letter – Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to allow the Deed to issue in your Petitioners name, and he as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Benjn Hardison” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Jul 1798 and read in Council on 7 Jul. Ordered the transfer permitted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 9a]
Letter from John Warren to Benjamin Hardison dated at Fort Erie on 28 May 1798
“Dear Sir, as you are going to York, will you please to inquire for the Title Deed for the Lot No 3, first Concession (Bertie), on which you now dwell. I obtained the Grant for it in April 1797 and left the Warrant with the Honorable D. W. Smith, should it not yet be made out, and that you would prefer its being drawn in your name, you having the only right thereto, must certainly have my consent, – wishing you a pleasant Journey I am Dr Sir your very humble Servt [Signed] John Warren [To] Benjamin Hardison Esqr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 9]
Hardy, John
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hardy dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 Jul 1795
“Most Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner served his Majesty eight years last war; and at the Peace was reduced a Sergeant of Granadiers, in his Majesty’s 84th Regt of foot—Your Petitioner, with his five Brothers wish to become settlers in this Province, & trusts that your Excellency, on account of his Services, & the sufferings of his family will grant him & them such lands as your Excellency, in your Wisdom, may deem fit and your Petitioner as in duty Bound Shall ever Pray. [Signed] Jno Hardey” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Jul 1795. Ordered granted 500 acres and 200 to each of his brothers when they come in. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 1, Petition Number 57]
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]