Land Petitions of the Niagara Settlers "Hendershot to Hilz"

Hendershot, Sarah (Hand/Henn)

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 Cap^t 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 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“Michael Hann three lots ord^r 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]

Hendricks, Christian

Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Hendricks dated at Niagara on 20 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Christian Hendricks who having received the annexed recommendation Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province at Long Point Settle^t, 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 Long Point Settlem^t 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 to be granted anywhere but Long Point and York. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 30]

Certificate of John Reilly J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Hendricks

“The bearer Christian Hendricks of the age of Twenty Eight years Born in Germany Professing the Christian Religion, and by Trade a Farmer having been this day Examined by me, and taken the Oaths proscribed by Law, is recommended for a Location of Two hundred acres of Land within this District, provided it does not appear from the Surveyor’s books that he had any prior grant of Lands in any district of this Province—Given under my hand at Stamford this 23^d Sept. 1795 [Signed] John Reilly J. P. To D W Smith Surveyor Gen^l” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 30b]

Certificate of Thomas Cummings attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and of Joshua Bennett

“These are to certify that Joshua Bennett are [sic] in possession of Lott N^o Thirteen, in the Seventh Concession, in the Township of Willoughby, and that this Lott has been Settled and improved this Fourteen years past, with Thirty five Acres Cleared and a good house and Barn thereon, it where [sic] intended that Joshua Bennett was to Locate his grant from the Honorable Council on this said Lott, by a Purchase from Jacob Buchner, and Christian Hendrick, when the Said Jacob Buchner got his Lands confirmed to him at the Long Point Settlement—[Signed] Thomas Cummings [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62a]

Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett

“By way of Postscript to a Letter from the Survey^r General to M^r President Russell – dated 26 October 1796—is written — I take the liberty of observing, that Boughners certificates are only for 300 acres —

The Lots entered to Jacob Boughner were Lots N^o 1, 2, & 3 in the 2^nd Crowland & Lot N^o 13 in the 7^th Concession of Willoughby — They all adjoin each other — Christian Hendricks having lodged a warrant of Survey (N^o 535) dated 27 Septem^r 1796 — the Lots N^o 1 & 2 in the 2^nd Concession of Crowland have been accordingly described for him – (N^o 2377) —

It does not appear that Chr^r Brillhart never received any Lands – & Lot 3 – in the 2^nd Concession of Crowland having been disclaimed by Bougener – it has been described (N^o 1483) for Nicholas Misener, under a Magistrate’s Recommendation.

The Lot therefore in Willoughby N^o 13 – in the 7 Concession, which Brilhart was to have covered, remains yet with Boughners name upon it—but it has been greatly improved by Joshua Bennet – who has an order in Council of the 31 July 1797 for 200 acres of Land—100 acres of which has been described for him (N^o 6066) being Lot N^o 10 – 6 Concession of Willoughby – the other is unlocated – in the expectation of obtaining 13. 7 Con: of Willoughby, which he has so much improved, when Jacob Bougener shall have obtained the order in Council for describing the 300 acres, located by him in the Township of Woodhouse – in lieu thereof & of the Lots 1 & 2 – second Concession of Crowland. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62c]

Report of the Surveyor General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Buchner and Joshua Bennett

“Book of Letters rec^d N^o 5 – pages 1462, 1463 (Extract) Springfield 26 October 1796 Bougener appears to have 400 acres in Willoughby, and he prays to exchange 300 acres only for the like quantity at Long point – consequently the Certificates for Willoughby cannot be cancelled yet, as he will still hold 100 acres thereon—I can have no objection to Chr^s Hendrick and Ch^r Brillhart having Bougeners 300 acres in Willoughby, if they have an order of Council for that Quantity — I return the certificates to be arranged before they are cancelled (Signed) Peter Russell”

“Book of Letters received N^o 5 – page 1498 “Sir Whereas by some mistake one Lot of Land the property of Nicholas Misner has been entered to me in M^r Smith’s office, to wit, N^o 3 in the 2^nd Concession of the Township of Crowland, I do herby certify that I never had any Claim to the said Lot of Land, neither did I ever pretend to have any claim or right whatever – as witness my Hand this 18 day of August 1796 – (signed) Jacob Buchner — witness (Signed) Christian Hendricks, Jacob Misener — To D W Smith Esq^r Survey^r Gen^l ” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 6, Petition Number 62d]

Hendryx, Abraham D.

Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham D. Hendryx dated at Niagara on 3 Feb 1797

“Respectfully Shews—That your petitioner has resided in this Province for several months past, and has this day taken the usual Oaths, Subscribed the declaration that he profess the christian Religion and obedience to the laws, prays your Honor would be pleased for to allow him such an allotment of His Majesty’s waste Lands as your Honor may think proper—and your Petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray—[Signed] Abraham D Hendryx” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 127]

Certificate of John Garner and Edward McLaughlin dated at Chippaway on 10 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham D. Hendryx

“These are to Certify that the Bearer Abraham D. Hendrikse has been in the province for Eighteen months to my Knowledge and has Behaved himself well; & I Believe will be a good member of Society [Signed] John Garner 10^th March 1797 at Chippaway [Signed] Edw McLaughlin School Master” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 127b]

Henn, Michael see Hand, Michael

Henry, James

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Henry dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 14 Aug 1795

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner after serving His Majesty during the American War in Col^l Butlers Rangers, settled in this Province near the 30 Mile Creek towards Burlington Bay where he has cleared a Farm, and has the same under Good cultivation. Your Excellencys Petitioner has labored hard since the said Corps of Rangers were Disbanded, has One Hundred Acres of his Land within Good Fence and under Tillage, and if unshaken Loyalty as a Soldier, and industry as a Citizen, has any weight in his claim to your Excellencys notice he flatters himself that he will receive benefit thro’ your Goodness—Your Petitioner Located (in his own name) but 200 Acres, Wherefore he hopes your Excellency will please to give him a further Grant as he has a growing Family of children; and your Petitioner in duty bound will ever Pray—[Signed] James Henry” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in addition to support his family. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 1, Petition Number 33]

Upper Canada Land Petition of James Henry dated at West Niagara 5 Sep 1797

“Humbly sheweth – That your petitioner served during the late american war in the late Col. Butler’s Rangers – that He married Catharine the Daughter of Hermanus House a Loyalist as the Certificate annexed will make appear – that he has five children—therefore prays your Honor to be pleased to grant him such Lands for his wife & family as your Honor may think meet & as in duty bound will ever pray—” James Henry made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Nov 1797 and read in Council on 8 Nov 1797. Ordered the Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres, the certificate not sufficient for family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 79]

Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated at West Niagara on 5 Sep 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Henry

“These are to certify that James Henry married Catharine the Daughter of Hermanus House who was a Loyalist that he has had five children by the said Catharine—and that he served during the Late American war in Col. Butler’s Rangers [Signed] Rob^t Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 79a]

Henry, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Henry dated at Niagara on 17 Jan 1797

“Respectfully Shews—That your petitioner having taken up his residence in this province since last May, and wishing to become one of its Inhabitants, prays for such a proportion of His Majestys waste Lands as are generally given to Loyalists, he having a Son during last war in Colonel Butlers Rangers- and your Petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray—[Signed] John Henry” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 25 Feb 1797. Ordered in consideration of the respectable character of the petitioner’s son, recommended for 200 acres as a settler. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 113]

Henry, Philip

Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Henry of the Township of Gainsborough dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 27 Jul 1795

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner, in the Royal North Carolina Volunteers, served as a private Soldier during the whole of the american war and was taken at York in Virginia—That he lived since the Peace, at New Brunswick till about three years ago, when he came with his Family to this Province, and has received two Hundred Acres in Gainsboro’—where he has made considerable improvement. Your Petitioner hopes your Excelly will not deem him too unreasonable in asking four Hundred acres of Land in addition to what he has received—and prays the same may be granted him of the vacant Lands of the Crown in the Province, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Philip Henry” Received by the Executive Council on 20 Jul 1795. Ordered granted family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 1, Petition Number 34]

Heron, Andrew

Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Heron dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Jun 1795

“Humbly shewith that your Petitioner arrived here from N Britain in the year 1785 and has resided in this place ever since—During which period he flatters himself that he has behaved as a faithful Subject and a good Citizen and has expended considerable property in building and improving Land—And that your Petitioner has already Obtained from Government four hundred Acres of land for himself and family. Your Petitioner humbly Prayeth that your Excellency in Council will grant him an additional quantity of Eight hundred Acres or such a quantity as your Excellency shall think proper and and [sic] your petitioner shall as in duty bound Ever Pray” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jun and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered 400 acres in addition to what he has received 800 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 54]

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Swayze dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Oct 1796

“Most humbly sheweth That your petitioner having purchased from The Honorable Robert Hamilton Esquire as the Attorney of M^rs Deborah Guthrie all the estate, Right and Title of the said Deborah to the following lots of land in the Township of Newark viz^t N^o 20. 21, 26. & 27 in the first [and] Concession is desirous to surrender the same to the government in order that N^o 21 may be regranted to John Macfarland—N^o 26 to Andrew Heron and the remaining two to himself. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays, That your Honor in behalf of the Crown would accept a surrender of the said grant already Issued, and regrant the same as above specified. And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Isaac Swayze” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 200]

Order of the Executive Council on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Swayze

“Rec^d 10^th Oct 1796 Read 12^th October. For Consideration of the first Council when M^r Swayze will attend with the Deed—Entered—Read again 4^th Feb^y 1797 the Holder of the deed to be Surrendered must produce his Powers from the Original Grantee to surrender it before it can be accepted. [Initialled] P. R. Read again 21 March 1797 The Powers being produced and approved – the Deed to Deborah Guthrie was cancelled – & ordered that Deeds issue to Isaac Swayze for Lot N^os 20 & 27 – Jn^o McFarlane for Lot N^o 21 & to Andrew Heron for Lot N^o 26 in the Township of Newark [Initialled] P. R.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 200h]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Heron dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 8 May 1797

“humbly s[h]ewith that your petitioner has been a resident in this place Twelve years and has been already granted eight hundred Acres of Land. Humbly Pray that your Honor will be pleased to grant him four hundred Acres more Land or as much as your Honor think fitt. And also such a quantity as your Honor thinks proper for his Wife who is descended of a family well known for their Loyalty although her Father did not arrive in this Province till the year 1786 and your petitioner Shall as in duty bound ever Pray [Signed] Andrew Heron” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May. Ordered 400 acres in addition in consideration of Petitioner’s long residence and services in the Province. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 130]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Heron, of Newark, Niagara dated at York on 29 Jun 1798

“Humbly sheweth – That some time in the year 1795 – a certain John Van Voist came into this Province from the Mohawk River, with his wife and an Infant child – and that the Honorable the Executive Council were pleased to present him the two Hundred acres of Land, being Lot N^o 12 in the 12^th Concession of Windham, and Lot Number 108 in the Town of Newark – That soon after the arrival of the said J. Van Voist, he and his family became sick in the Town of Newark, and after much distress and suffering the Husband died – that during his illness the incurred debts for House-rent – medical assistance & other necessaries – So that the wife became widowed in difficulties – That an order to [……] them, & to be enable to return to her friends on the Mohawk River, she was compelled to dispose of the Town Lot, then under assignment for her late Husband – and the two Hundred acres (at that time under order of Council) – which she voluntarily did [sell] M^r Andrew Heron & Andrew Templeton of Newark, & was thereby put in a Condition to return to her Family as she desired—Your Petitioner respectfully lays before your Honor the writings executed by the widow Van Voist – & having become answerable for her Deeds – and purchased the Lot sold by her to Andrew Templeton; he prays your Honor would be pleased to authorise the Secretary of the Province to deliver to him the Patents for the aforesaid Lands, now lying in his Office – on paying the accustomed fees and that he may be confirmed in the possession thereof by a Deed issuing in his own name, or otherwise as to your Honor may seem meet, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—by his attorney—[Signed] T Ridout N.P” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Jul 1798 and read in Council on 14 Jul 1798. Ordered recommended that the deeds for the within named lands do issue in the name of the Petitioner. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 50]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Heron dated at York (Toronto) on 4 Aug 1801

“humbly Sheweth that some time in the year 1797 before the 6^th Septr in that year he purchased of M^r Allan McNabb then at Niagara one thousand Acres of land located in the Township of Blenheim as will fully appear by writings herewith and that some time in the year 1799 he applyed to the hon^ble Council that the Grant Might come out in your petitioners name which was refused him owing partly he understood that the Hon^ble Council considered the price too low and that his Wife and Children were to be considered. Your petitioner anxious only to recover what monies he had advanced applyed to M^rs McNabb and offered her what ever the land could be sold for (in the course of a year) over and above the monies advanced by your petitioner with Interest he also advanced her 50 dollars for which She engaged to provide him a grant free of all expences as will appear by writings herewith to empower your petitioner more fully to dispose of the land he received from M^r McNabb, a power of Attorney (pursuant to one She had rec^d of her husband to Sell said land. Your petitioner is Sorry to find that application has been made to your Excellency in Council last April by Alex^r Macdonell Esq^r that the said land might be granted him to discharge a debt due to him by the said Allan McNabb which was referred to the Secretary of State and that in the meantime the Grant be stayed in the Attorney Generals office. Your petitioner humble prays that if your Excellency will not order the Grant to come out in his name that every obstruction may be removed that might hinder it coming out in the name of the Original Grantee or if that cannot be done that your petitioners Claim may be lade before the Sec^y of State Also that the Grant may be Stayed till he is also hear and your petitioner will as in duty bound ever Pray [Signed] Andrew Heron” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 23b]

Order of the Lieutenant Governor the petitions of Alexander McDonell and Andrew Heron

Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Aug 1801 and transmitted to the Lieutenant Governor’s office pursuant to His Excellencys order of the above date. Received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office at York on 6 Aug 1801. “Observations on the Petitions of M^r Andrew Heron & Alexander McDonell Esqr. The Lieu^t Governor does not mean to interrupt the course which M^r Allan McNabb’s order in Council would have taken had not these Petitions been presented – not intending from any information yet brought before him, to decide or interfere in the premises. The parties concerned however being of course at liberty to take such steps in their respective pursuits, as the Law authorizes. By Order of the L^t Governor [Signed] James Green Sec^y” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 23d]

Heron, Patrick

Upper Canada Land Petition of Patrick Heron dated at Niagara on 26 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Patrick Heron 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 which he has left. 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, 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 14 Jul. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 4]

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 4^th 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 petitioner 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]

Warrant attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Patrick Heron

“Patrick Heron OC 21^st March 1797 for 200 a Located Lot No 8 in 1 Con [London] Division Dorchester” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126c]

Receipt from the Receiver General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Patrick Heron

“Receiver General’s Office, York, U. C, 6^th July 1831. Patrick Heron has paid into this office, the Fee of Survey on Two hundred Acres of Land under regulation of 9^th July 1796 pursuant to an Order in Council of the 21^st March 1797 Survey £1.7.6 Currency. For the Receiver General, [Signed] W. Rose. No. 199 York 6^th July 1831. Received the Patent fee £3.5.2 Currency [Signed] Sam^l Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126b]

Order in Council dated 21 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Patrick Heron

“In Council 21^st March 1797. Administration of The Honorable Peter Russell, President. Granted to Patrick Heron of the Township of Dorchester in the District of London yeoman Two hundred Acres of Land as a Settler [Signed] John Beikie. Marginal note: “Regulations 9 July 1796 Patent fee & Survey paid” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126f]

Certificate of George Forsyth, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Patrick Heron

“This Certifies that Patrick Heron the Bearer has taken the Oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration before me at Niagara this 3^d Day of March 1797 [Signed] Geo: Forsyth J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126g]

Heron, Samuel

Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Heron dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 31 Aug 1794

“Humbly Prayeth that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him a lott of land Containing Two Hundred Acres or their about and your Petitioner Will as in duty bound for Ever Pray” [Unsigned] No Executive Council dates, just a notation “Petition for Land Granted” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 90]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Heron dated at (York) Toronto on 4 Apr 1796

“respectfully Shews—That Your Petitioner is an old Settler in the Town of York, & prays y^r Excellency will please to grant him in addition to the 200 Acres which he has received and improved such quantity as your Excellency shall think proper—And y^r Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—Sam^l Heron [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 10]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Heron read in the Executive Council on 4 Jul 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Sam^l Heron—That Petitioner is an old Settler & has rec^d 200 acres only on Yonge Street which he has improved—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 such further quantity 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] Sam^l Heron.” Read in the Executive Council on 4 Jul. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 10b]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Heron received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Jul 1797

“That being an old settler and only received two hundred Acres, Prays your Honor will please to order him a further addition. Your Petitioner also prays for a front Town Lot at York, as he can’t possibly have a [Celler?] where he now lives, & y^r Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Sam^l Heron” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Jul 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in addition but no Town Lot in front of York. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 107]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Heron dated at York (Toronto) on 7 Mar 1798

“Respectfully Sheweth, That your Petitioner has resided a considerable time in the Town of York, and has been granted him but the one fifth of an acre – prays your Honor would be please to order him a further additional grant to compleat the acres – and your Petitioner – As in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Sam^l Heron” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1798 and read in Council on 12 Apr 1798. Ordered the prayer of the petition granted provided the Quantity does not exceed an acre in the whole. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 47]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Heron dated at York (Toronto) on 5 Feb 1798

“Respectfully Sheweth That your Petitioner having purchased lot No 9 East side Yonge Street for the purpose of erecting a Mill – prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him two months longer so that he may put on such improvements as is required by government And Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Sam^l Heron” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Jul 1798 and read in Council on 6 Jul 1798. Ordered recommended that the Petitioner be allowed title the 1^st of September to comply with the Yonge Street conditions. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 59]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Heron dated at York (Toronto on 11 Nov 1797

“Respectfully Sheweth That your Petitioner has resided in the Town of York since the first Settlement has drawn but four hundred acres of land – prays that your Honor would be pleased to order him a grant of an Acre lot in the said Town, where the same may be vacant, and such other additional quantity of land, as your Honor in your wisdom may see meet And your Petitioner As in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Sam^l Heron” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Nov 1797 and read in Council on 20 Dec. Ordered more than one acre cannot be granted to any individual – The answer for the rest of the prayer to lie over for the New Regulations. Read again in Council on 26 Mar 1799. Ordered recommended for an acre in York including what he has already received and 200 acrs in addition both under New Regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 67]

Heron, _______ (Camp)

Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathew Camp received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Mar 1797

“Humbly Shews—That your petitioner joined the Royal Standard previous to the Conclusion of the War, and has never as yet drawn any lands—That your petitioner is Brother in law to M^r Andrew Heron of the Town of Newark—Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him such a grant of Lands as your Honor may think meet, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Mathew Camp made his mark. “Witness A McN” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Mar 1797 and Read in Council on 4 Apr. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 130a]

Hersha, Abraham

Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Hersha dated at Niagara on 21 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Abraham Hersha late from Pensylvania- Farmer—(Menonist) who has a Family 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 affirmation, 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 upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, such quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Signed] Abra^m Hersha” Read in the Executive Council on 11 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 13 Oct. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73]

Hersha, Benjamin

Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Hersha and his sons, Christian, Abraham and Benjamin Hersha dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 Jul 1795

“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioners are arrived with their Families from Pensylvania, to settle in this Province, and have brought a considerable Stock of Cattle &c—with them. Humbly pray your Excellency will be pleased to grant them and their Families Lands- for Improvement, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Notes at the bottom: Benj: Hersha Sr has a wife & four younger Children not herein mentioned before” “The Petitioners are Menonists” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Jul 1795. Ordered recommended to grant to the petitioner and his three sons 200 acres each on the producing certificated of their having taken the oaths and signed the declaration. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 85]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Hersha dated at Niagara on 21 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Benj^a Hersha late from Pensylvania Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner came into the Province about Ten months ago with 5 Sons & three Daughters & his wife, that two of his sons are married & can apply for Land—That your petitioner has brought much property into the Country—and is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and greatly improve the same. That he is ready to take the affirmation, 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 Twelve 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] Benjⁿ Hersha” Added certificate of John Powell J. P.: “I do hereby Certify that the Subscriber has brought a valuable Property both In Cattle & Farming utencils” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Oct. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before. His request for more referred to Council when they meet. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 86]

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.

Benjamin Heshy – Full Fees 200 acres in Gainsborough Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117j]

Hersha, Christian

Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Hersha dated at Niagara on 21 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Christian Hersha late from Pensylvania, Farmer- (Menonist) Respectfully shews- That your Petitioner has a family and 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 affirmation, 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 upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, such quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Christian Hersha” Read in the Executive Council on 15 Oct. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 84]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hewitt of Niagara, Brewer dated at Niagara on 27 Sep 1796

“Humbly sheweth That Your Petitioner being desirous to erect a Brewery at York- prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him a small parcel of ground of the context of half an acre or thereabouts—on the beach below the Bank—opposite the Hundred acre Lot N^o 8- west of the Town- whereon is the name of Geo^e Playter Esq^r and also to lease to your Petitioner in such manner as may be thought expedient the Broken parts of the aforenamed Lot N^o 8- and of N^o 9—between the Bank and the front of the Lots- and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 21 Jul 1796. Ordered prayer cannot be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 32]

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Shop now of Stamford (Menonist) dated at York (Toronto) on 3 Jul 1800

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came into the Province in June 1799 – and leased a piece of Land in Saltfleet – That he lately returned to Pensylvania for his Family, and about ten days ago arrived with them in Stamford, where they are at the house of Christian Hercha his relation—That your petitioner is desirous to settle upon Lands of the Crown – & having two Horses, a Cow, with other necessaries – & also Expected to reap about 100 Bushels of wheat from his last years labour in Saltfleet – your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency to grant him a Lot upon Yonge Street or Dundas Street for immediate Settlement, and your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Abraham Shop” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Jul 1800. Ordered proofs wanting. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 122]

Hewitt, John

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Huett [signed Hewet] dated at Niagara on 27 Aug 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of John Huett – in behalf of his wife Isabella Huett – daughter of John Muckle late of Jessups Rangers— & Loyalist U. E – respectfully shews- That his wife having never received any Land – Prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him in right of his wife 200 acres of land. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] John Hewet” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Sep [1796]. Ordered certificate wanted. Lie over for U. E. List. Read again in the Executive Council on 11 Mar [1797]. Ordered recommended. John Muckle being on the UE List. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 138]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 22 Aug 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Huett

“John Muckle father in law to John Hewit the Bearer has long since been enrolled in the UE list. [Signed] R Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 138b]

Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 25 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Huett

“Personally came before me John Muckle of Township of Newark & of Jessups late Corps, who being solemnly sworn made Oath that John Hewet of Township of Stamford is married to his Daughter, Issabel Muckle and comes under the Description of an U. E. Loyalist. Sworn Before me this 25^th March 1797 [Signed] William Dickson JP.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 138c]

Hickson, Emma

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Emma Hickson widow to the late Timothy Hickson received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Apr 1797

“Humbly Shews That your Petitioner came into this Province early in the year 1788, and brought in Eight Children for whom she has never received any lands—That your Petitioner’s late Husband drew Two hundred Acres on his coming into the Province- Wherefore your Petitioner prays your honor would be pleased to allow her a grant for herself, and such grant for her children as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Emma Hickson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 4 Apr. Ordered 400 acres family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 99]

Certificate of John Monro J. P. dated on 29 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Emma Hickson

“Upper Canada Home District {Before me John Monro one of his Majesteys Justices of the Peace in and for the said District appeared Henrey Johnson and being Duly sworn Deposeth and saieth that on the Lott N^o 27- Belonging to him in the Township of Gainsboroug that their is upwards of Sixty Acres that will be Intirely yousless to him or any other Person- NB The Troth of The Above is Confermed by the Chane Barers John Kennedy & C Merredeth Ŝigned Joⁿ Monro Justice Peace [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 99b]

Certificate of Isaac Swayze dated 4 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Emma Hickson

“I do hearby Certify that Emma Hickson the wider of Joseph [sic] Hickson came into this provence in the year 1788 and broat with hir Eight Children. Given under my hand this 4 day of april 1797 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 99c]

Hill, Elizabeth (Havens)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Hill, Widow of the late Nathan Havens, of Bertie dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 May 1797

“humbly sheweth That she is the Daughter of John Hill Senior of Thorold a U. E. Loyalist. That she is twenty four years of age, and has never received any land. She therefore humbly prays that your Honor would be pleased to order her such a portion of land as to your Honor may appear meet, & as in duty bound she will ever pray. For Ezbelt [sic] Hill by John Hill” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 May 1797 and read in Council on 12 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]

Notation attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Hill

“a person of the name of Eliz. Hill appears to have been granted 200 a. of Land by an O. C. 11 May 1797. Neither the warr^t or O. C. appears to have been lodged in the S. G. O. yet the Lands seems to have been located in Burford if the grant should happen to be to Eliz. Hill – daught. of John Hill Sen^r of Bertie – the location is correct but the OC & fiat is requested” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62a]

Hill, George

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of George Hill granted on 16 Aug 1794

“humbly Sheweth—That y^r Petitioner desirous of becoming an Inhabitant of the Town of Newark, request for a grant of N^o 147 in the s^d Town to build on—[Signed] George Hill” Executive Council Notation: Granted Aug 16 1794 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 106]

Hill, Hannah

Upper Canada Land Petition of Hannah Hill UE dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 22 May 1799

“Humbly shews – That she is the daughter of M^r John Hill Sen^r of the Home District UE, & upwards of 21 years of age. She therefore prays your Honor, for the usual allowance of land, as is given to similar objects & in duty bound she will ever pray—Newark 22^d May 1799—[Signed] Hannah Hill” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Jun 1799. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of a UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 5]

Hill, Isabella (Andrews)

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews and Mrs. Isabella Hill her daughter received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1797

“Humbly to Shew That Elizabeth Andrew has an assignment in Lot N^o 194 in the Town of Newark, & Mrs. Isab. Hill has an order of Council for Lot N^o 239 in the same Town, but the later having built on the Lot of the former, they jointly pray your Honor to permit the Deed for N^o 194 to issue to M^rs Isabella Hill & the Deed for Lot N^o 239 to issue to M^rs Elizabeth Andrews, which exchange will not effect the rights of any other person. And in duty bound they will ever pray [Signed] Eliz Andrews, Isabella Hill” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 58]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Isabella Hill read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul 1797

“Respectfully Shews That she is one of the Daughters of the late Commodore Andrews, who was late in his Majesty’s Service, in the Ontario, in the lake of that name—That his other two Daughters & his Son have received each 1200 acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, as the Children of an officer so high in rank of the Provincial Marine. That your Petitioner is married to Cap^t Hill now of the 5^th Reg^t who has purchased considerable property in the County of Lincoln, & has also a Grant from the Crown in this Province, wherein he is now making his arrangement to Settle and hopes at no distant period to effect his purpose—your petitioner therefore prays your Honor to put her on a footing with the other children of the late Commodore Andrews, she having already built a house in the Towns of Newark exclusive of the property before mentioned belonging to her husband, who to evidence his real intentions of residence, has already expended several hundred of Pounds in the Province, by erecting a good house in Newark and a Mill in Louth—And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Isabella Hill” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 1200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 125]

Hill, John Sr.

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Aug 1795

“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is desirous to possess and improve a Lot in the Town of Newark. Humbly prays your Excellency will therefore be pleased to grant him a Town Lot therein—and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] John Hill” Received at the Executive Council on 5 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended on 6 Jul 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 14]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Nov 1795

“Respectfully Shews—That y^r Petitioner came into the Province in the Year 1787, & was directed by Col. Hunter to look out for Lands which he did, on black Creek, & having improved part of the same. Prays Your Excellency will confirm him in four hundred Acres which was allowed for himself & family by Col. Hunter—And Your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever Pray—[Signed] John Hill” Added postscript: M^r Burch can certify the truth of the above—” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Nov 1795 and read in Council on 3 Jul 1796. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to be confirmed if proper on producing the certificate of M^r Burch. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill dated at Niagara on 9 Jun 1796

“Respectfully Shews—That Your Petitioner has been settled in the Province about Eight Years upon a small Farm which he purchased, that he has heretofore never asked for any Land Therefore Prays your Excellency will please to grant such a Portion as yr Excellency shall think proper.” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Jun 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres of Land provided none has been granted before” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 44]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill Senior dated on 12 Oct 1796

“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner came into this Province in the Year 1788, with a wife and five Children; That Col: Hunter of the 60^th Reg^t was then there, who promised him every Encouragement; That your Petitioner is advanced in years, and during the American War Suffered much from His Loyalty, having at the Early period of 1776 joined the British Standard at Long Island under General Howe, and took his protection and with other Loyalists Embarked on Board the [Swan] man of War, then lying at Long Island. That he was afterwards taker prisoner to New England, but exchanged, in the Meantime his Property was Destroyed—If these Details can have any weight with your Honor, your Petitioner trusts that you will grant himself an additional Quantity having Received only Two Hundred acres, and that your Honor will be pleased to allow him Family Lands for a wife & five Children and as in Duty Bound Your Petitioner will ever Pray—[Signed] John Hill” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Oct 1797. Ordered recommended for 300 acres including family lands and prior grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 121]

Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 15 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill Senior

“This Certifies that John Hill Sen^r a Quaker came into this Province about the year 1788—That he has constantly Maintained a fair honest & Industrious Character—He has a family of as promising young Men as are in the Settlement And Im convinced will do as much Credit to the Bounty of Government as any person on whom it may be bestowed. Given under my hand at Queenston Oct 15, 1796 [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 121c]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Sessions, dated on 18 Nov 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill Senior

“The Bearer John Hill Sen^r has satisfied the Justices in the Sessions that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783. [Signed] R. Clench Clerk of the Sessions &c. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 121d]

Hill, John Jr.

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill Junior dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Jul 1794

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner served upwards of three years in his Majesty’s service, as a volunteer in Capt Oliver Templeton’s company in the late war. It is unnecessary to inform your Honors that the volunteers in the city of New York clothed and armed themselves and that they served without pay. your Petitioner begs leave further to inform your Honors that his services are well known to M^r Plater and several other gentlemen in this settlement. He has never has [sic] as yet taken any lands except by purchase since he has been in this Province. your Petitioner therefore most humbly presumes to hope that your Honors will make some distition [sic] between him and a common settler, and that your Honors will not think him too presuming in humbly praying your Honors for a grant of [crossed out] of Land. By Complying with the prayer of this petition your Honors would infinitely oblige him and as in duty bound he will ever pray. [Signed] John Hill Jun^r” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 4 Nov 1794. Ordered being in the 4^th Township 1[8] mile Creek—ordered to stand over until he appears. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 1, Petition Number 47]

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Hill Junior dated on 5 Sep 1794

“Humbly Sheweth That immediately after His Majestys Troops evacuated Philadelphia your Petitioner went to New York for protection having first experienced the affects of persecution, in 1780 he entered in Captain Templetons Company of City Volunteers and continued to do duty in that Company till after the arrival of Lord Dorchester. If the principles of Loyalty and an early emigration to this Province has any weight in your petitioners claim to a grant of Land, he is conscious your Excellency will do him strict Justice. Therefore prays a Grant of One Thousand Acres in the Tenth Township, or such relief as your Excellency has in General been pleased to give to suffering Loyalists under the same description of y^r Petitioner, and he in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Jn^o Hill Jun^r ” Added note of 21 Jun 1795: “Your Petitioner also prays y^r Excellency will please to grant him a Lot in the Town of Newark N^o two hundred & seventy Seven & y^r Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] John Hill Jun^r ” This was followed by the word “granted” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Oct 1794 and read in Council on 4 Nov 1794. Called 19 May 1795 and given a recommendation for 200 acres and begs that this petition may be presented again to His Excellency. Read again in Council on 26 Jun 1795 and recommended referred to his Excellency to grant him 600 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 1, Petition Number 53]

Hill, Joseph Jr.

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hill of Thorold UE dated at York (Toronto) on 20 Jan 1801

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is one of the sons of John Hill Sen^r of the above named Township – a Loyalist UE as by return of the magistrates for the Home District – That your Petitioner came into the Province last Summer with his family consisting of a wife and four children & having never received any grant of Lands from the Crown, humbly prays your Excellency for a Lot of 200 acres, as the Son of a UE and your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Joseph Hill” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jan 1801 and read the same day. Ordered the Petitioner not having been in the Province within the time limited by the Proclamation of 18 Dec 1798 has no claim to the privilege of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 56]

Copy of a certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 16 Jul 1799 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hill

“This certifies that the bearer Joseph Hill, is the Son of John Hill Sen^r U. E. an old and much respected settler in this County, & who has two Sons and three Daughters already settled in this Quarter – any Indulgence shewn him in granting Land, will, I’m convinced, be well bestowed—Queenston July 16: 99 – To whom it may Concern} (Signed) R. Hamilton J. P. The above is a true copy of the original – York 20 Jan^y 1802 [Signed] T Ridout, Not. Pub:” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 56a]

Notation of Thomas Ridout, Principal Clerk dated on 20 Jan 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hill

“Having made search in the Surveyor Generals Office, I do not find, that any person by the name of Joseph Hill has received any order for a grant of Lands in this Province—[Signed] T Ridout prin^e Clerk” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 56a]

Hill, Margaret (Bradshaw)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Bradshaw (signed by George Bradshaw) dated at Niagara on 27 Feb 1797

“Respectfully Sheweth—That your petitioner being the Daughter of John Hill a Loyalist and wife to George Bradshaw Blacksmith resident in the Town of Newark prays your Honor would be pleased to allow her such grant of Land as your Honor may think meet, and Your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] George Bradshaw [sic]” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres to Margaret Bradshaw the daughter of a Loyalist if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126]

Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Bradshaw

“I do hereby Certify that Margaret, the Wife of George Bradshaw is the Daughter of John Hill senior, a Loyalist U. E. [Signed] P. Ball J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 126a]

Hill, Thomas

Mentioned in the certificate of John Depew dated at Barton on 19 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elias Smith

“I do hereby Certify that Elias Smith, now of this place in the Year 1778 when I was on Express with a packet in company with Jonathan Bebe and Thomas Hill from Niagara to New York was recommended to him as being a true subject to His Majesty and that we might rely on him for any assistance we might want (he then liveing on Cortlands Manor) in order to forward us through safe and on our applying to him he then did furnish us with provision, and kept us concealed in the woods till he got a Young Woman to go to New York (as it was impossible for a Man to go through the American lines without being strictly examined) and return back that me might know which to go to avoid the Guard. We then thought it most safe to divide the letters, and Jonaⁿ Babe & Tho^s Hill went and got th[r]ough safe. I remained and he assisted me in making a Canoe that I might get on board His Majesty’s guard ship then laying at the mouth of Croton River which I did attempt but the wind blew very hard and I was obliged to return and remain till by the assistance of some of his Friends I arrived safe at New York with the remainder of the Packet —Given under my Hand at Lincoln province Upper Canada To All Concerned” John Depew made his mark. “Sworn and Signed before me in Barton this 19^th of April 1797 [Signed] Richard Beasley J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 3, Petition Number 38a]

Hilton/Hilton, William B.

Upper Canada Land Petition of William Hillton dated on 15 Jul 1797

“That he served as a noncommissioned Officer in the Kings American Dragoons was disbanded in Nova Scotia prays a Grant of Five Hundred Acres of Land for past services as his intention is to remove his Family to this Province [Signed] W^m B Hillton” Read in the Executive Council on 14 [sic] Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for an appropriation of 500 acres as a Serjeant for 12 months but no deed to issue until his family is actually and bona fide settled in the province. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 90]

Certificate of Alexander Stewart dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 14 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Hillton

“The Petitioner served in, and was reduced as a Non Commission’d Officer as set forth in his Petition [Signed] Alex Stewart, Lieut late K Ame^r Drag^s” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 90a]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William B. Hilton late Searjant of the Kings American Dragoons received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Dec 1797

”most Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner is Located Lots number thirteen fourteen and the half of Lot number Twelve in the fourth Concession in the Township of Woodhouse in the County of Norfolk—your Petitioner therefore most Humbly prayeth that your Honor will be pleased to take his case into consideration, and Grant to your Petitioner the other half of Lot number Twelve in the fourth Concession in the Township of Woodhouse (he paying Government Charges) and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever Pray. —[Signed] William B. Hilton Late Sergt Kings American Pioneers” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Dec 1797 and read in Council on 12 May 1798. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 23]

Hilts, Joseph

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hilts dated on 19 Oct 1796

“Humbly shews- That your Petitioner is grandson of Joseph Petrie late of Butlers Rangers- That with above he has [Rase] up, his mother & Father having died when he was an infant—& that he had three uncles in the Service—That your Petitioner is married & has three children, & having never received any Land—prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 400 acres and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Joseph Hills made his mark “witness [Signed] T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 13 Oct. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 61]

Certificate of William Dickson, Esquire J. P. dated on 12 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hilts

“I hereby Certify that on this 12^th Oct^r 1796 Joseph Hills appeared before me, William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District and took the oath of allegiance & signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 61a]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hills dated at Niagara on 27 Feb 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Casper and Lodewick Towser

“Respectfully shews that he is a Lawlist. That your pertitioner prays your Honour would be pleased To Grant him such a perpotion of Land as your Honour May Think proper and your pertitioner will Ever pray as in Duty Bound [Signed] Joseph Hills” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Feb 1797 and read on 26 Feb 1797. Ordered Joseph Hills must produce a certificate [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 46]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hilts received at the Executive Council Office on 5 May 1797

“Respectfully Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into the Province about the Year 1779 when very young, and has ever since resided with His Grand Father who served last American war in Col Butlers rangers—That your Petitioner married Elizabeth Price whose Father served in Jersy Volunteers in New York in the American war—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would allow him such a grant for himself, as likewise for his wife the Daughter of a Loyalist as your Honor may think proper, and as your Petitioner has never received any Lands, either for himself or wife—and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Joseph Hilts made his mark. “Witness A McN” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 May 1797 and read in Council on 16 Apr 1799. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 64a]

Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on the Lake) on 10 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hilts

“I do hereby Certify that Joseph Hilts has always behaved himself as a good subject that he Lived in this Neighbourhood Next he Lived in the Neighbourhood for some time with his Grand Father Joseph Petrey and that he now Lives in the township of Louth, on Land of s^d Grand Father where he supports himself & Family by his industry [Signed] P. Ball J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 64]

Hilts, Elizabeth (Price)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Hills and Liddy Talman dated at Niagara on 23 Jan 1797

“Respectfully Shews That your petitioners are the Daughters of Joseph Price who served in the Jersy Volunteers during the late War with America on Long Island in Captⁿ Buskirk Company—That your petitioners are both married to the above Hills & Talman and have been in this province since the 1787—and have each of them a child born before the Year 1789—prays your honor would be pleased to grant them such a proportion of Land as your Honor may think proper and your petitioners will as in duty bound ever pray—[Signed] Elizabeth Hills, Liddy Talman” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 14 Mar 1797. Ordered proofs wanting of the petitioners having brought children into this province before 89. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 141]

Hilts, Joseph (2) and William

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hilts and William Hilts of Pelham Township, Welland County farmers dated in Grimsby, Lincoln County on 6 Sep 1819

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners are both natives of this Province. Joseph has now arrived to the full age of twenty five years has a wife and two Children, William has a wife and one Child – they neither have Received any Land or order for Land – they therefore pray that your Excellency will be pleased to grant each of them Such a Portion of the waste Land of the Crown as to your Excellency shall Seem meet, and your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray — [Signed] Joseph Hilts junior [Signed] William Hilts” Received in the Executive Council Office on 8 Sep 1819. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to report. “It does not appear that the Petitioners or either of them have ever received any Land [Signed Tho^s Ridout, Sr Gene 8 Sept 1820” Read in Council same day and ordered recommended for 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 12, Petition Number 119]

Hilts, Peter

Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Hilts of Esquesing Township, Halton County, yeoman dated in York [Toronto] on 29 Oct 1822

“That your petitioner is a native of this province, has resided therein since his infancy, has now attained the age of Twenty One Years and has not heretofore drawn any Land in the Colony. Your petitioner therefore humbly beseeches Your Excellency to make him a Grant of One hundred Acres of the waste Land as a settler subject to the usual Restrictions. And in duty bound will ever pray” Peter Hilts made his mark. Read in the Executive Council on 30 Oct 1822. Ordered recommended for 100 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 132, Petition Number 94]

Certificate of Daniel O’Reilly J. P. dated in Nelson Township, Halton County on 14 Oct 1822 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Hilts

“Gore District} I do hereby certify that Peter Hilts, of Esquesing (a native of this Province) personally appeared before me this day and has taken the oath of Allegiance as prescribed by Law. Nelson 14^th Oct^r 1822} Dan^l OReilly J P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 132, Petition Number 94a]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Hilts of Esquesing Township, Halton County, Yeoman dated in York [Toronto] on 30 Oct 1822

“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner purchased on the 1^st May 1820, as appears by the Bond herewith, Lot number 31 in the 8^th Concession of Esquesing from One David Steward, who bought from W^m Lewis Smith the Locater. That Your Petitioner has paid Sixty Dollars an account of the purchase money, and has cleared and farmed about 12 Acres of the Lot and resides thereon. That Your Petitioner finds the Locater has, subsequently to the Sale by him to Smith, & by Stewart to Your Petitioner, also sold the said Lot to M^r John McEwan of Niagara, who has the Location ticket in the Name of said Smith, thereby your Petitioner will be prevented from getting a Conveyance of said Lot from the Locater. Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays Your Excellency will be pleased to order the [….] for the Lot to be staid, until he can obtain proper Security that a transfer will be made to him for the same, or such other relief as may be deemed meet — And your Petitioner is in Duty bound will ever pray.” Peter Hilts made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 132, Petition Number 95]

Certificate of James Muirhead J. P. dated at Niagara on 28 May 1822 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Hilts

“Niagara District Niagara Viz} Personally came before me James Muirhead Esquire one of His Majestys Justices in the District aforesaid David Hill who being duly Sworn on oath Deposed that the Late [Smith] duly is […..] on Lot number thirty one in the Eighth Concession of the Township of Esquesing in the Home District Containing Two hundred Acres located by William Lewis Smith a U. E. on the 22^d day of September 1819 as by the Surveyor Gen^al ticket. And that the […..] an […..] according to the Law & the Deponent says there is ten Acres of Land in Cultivation on said Lot. Sworn before me at Niagara this 28^th day of May 1822} [Signed] David Hill [Signed] J. Muirhead J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 132, Petition Number 95b]

Certificate of Daniel O’Reilly, J. P. dated in Nelson Township, Halton County on 14 Oct 1822 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Hilts

“This may certify that the bearer Peter Hilts a native of this Province is a person who bears the character of an honest, sober and industrious man, that he has never received any lands from the crown, and also that his Father, Joseph Hilts, of the Niagara District, retained his Loyalty during the late war with the United States. [Signed] Danl OReilly J. P. Nelson, District of Gore 14^th Oct^r 1822}” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 132, Petition Number 95c]

Report of the Surveyor General dated in the Surveyor General’s Office, York [Toronto] on 30 Oct 1822 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Hilts

“On the 22^nd of September 1819 the Lot N^o 31 in the 8^th Concession of Esquesing was granted to William Lewis Smith a S. U. E. under the authority of and order in Council of the 9 March 1811 for 200 acres of Land – the Location Ticket issued at the Time of his making the Location. The Lot which contains 200 acres, has not been described. [Signed] Tho^s Ridout Survey^r General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 132, Petition Number 95d]

Order of the Executive Council dated on 30 Oct 1822 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Hilts

“In Council 30^th October 1822 It appearing to the Committee that the Locater of Lot N^o 31 in the 8^th Concession of Esquesing has transferred the Lot in proof of his original Contract with David Stewart who has assigned the same for a valuable consideration to the Petitioner who has occupied and improved the Lot for three years past. It is respectfully recommended that the Description for the said Lot to not issue without the further Sanction of Your Excellency in Council. [Signed] W^m Dummer Powell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 132, Petition Number 95d]

Hilts, William and Joseph (2)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Hilts and William Hilts of Pelham Township, Welland County farmers dated in Grimsby, Lincoln County on 6 Sep 1819

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners are both natives of this Province. Joseph has now arrived to the full age of twenty five years has a wife and two Children, William has a wife and one Child – they neither have Received any Land or order for Land – they therefore pray that your Excellency will be pleased to grant each of them Such a Portion of the waste Land of the Crown as to your Excellency shall Seem meet, and your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray — [Signed] Joseph Hilts junior [Signed] William Hilts” Received in the Executive Council Office on 8 Sep 1819. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to report. “It does not appear that the Petitioners or either of them have ever received any Land [Signed Tho^s Ridout, Sr Gene 8 Sept 1820” Read in Council same day and ordered recommended for 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 12, Petition Number 119]

Hillyer, Nathaniel

Named in a schedule of lands transferred to Samuel Street dated on 5 Jul 1798 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

[Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16a]

Nath^l Hillyer 1500 acres in Saltfleet & Barton

Mentioned n the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street Senior of Queenston in the County of Lincoln Esquire dated at York (Toronto) on 12 Jul 1798

“Humbly Sheweth That Nathaniel Hillyer late a Lieu^t in the Indⁿ Department being considerably indebted to your petitioner executed a power of Attorney to your petitioner dated 26^th Sep^t 1789 empowering him to locate the Lands to which the said Nath^l Hillyer was entitled as a reduced subaltern, and also a power of Att^y to sell the same after the expiration of two years—That your petitioner in consequence located the following Lotts in the name of the said Nath^l Hillyer Viz: In the Township of Barton Lotts N^o 1 & 2 – 5^th Concessⁿ; 2 & 3 – 6^th Concessⁿ; 1 & 2 – 7^th Concessⁿ; & 1 & 2 – 8^th Concessⁿ; & in the Township of Saltfleet N^o 32. 33 & 34 – 3^rd Concessⁿ; 29 & 30 – 4^th Concessⁿ; 31 & 32 – 5^th Concessⁿ; in all 1500 Acres—That after the expiration of two years the said Nathⁿ Hillyer gave to your petitioner (by endorsing on the former) a further power to dispose of the said Lands by private sale—That in as much as the said Lands if then sold would not have covered the Demand of your petitioner against the said Nathⁿ Hillyer your petitioner considered himself as the purchaser of the Lands at their then value and never offer’d them for sale – That the said Nath^l Hillyer is since Dead leaving only one son (John Hillyer) who enlisted several years ago in one of His Majestys Regiments then in this Country, and has never since, to your petitioners knowledge been heard of—That the Lands if now sold would not do more than pay the debt due by the s^d Nath^l Hillyer to your petitioner – besides which the said John Hillyer is considerably indebted to your petitioner—your petitioner therefore prays that the Lands (except N^o 31 & 32 – 5^th Concessⁿ of Saltfleet which your petitioner is willing to relinquish on being allow’d to Locate an equal quantity elsewhere) may be granted to your petitioner—your petitioner—[being] selling & hereby undertaking to execute a release to the Heirs Executors and administrators of the said Nath^l Hillyer and Jn^o Hillyer of all his claims against them or either of them—And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c &c [Signed] Sam^l Street P. S. your honors petitioner has lost or mislaid the power for making sale of the afs^d Land [Initialled] SS” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 47]

Notations of the Executive Council on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street Senior

“Read 13^th July 1798 The Prayer of the Petitioner as attorney to the deceased Nathaniel Hillyer cannot be complied with [Initialed] P. R.” “The Petitioner to qualify himself to appear before the Board in the present Case should out letter of Administration as principal Creditor of the deceased and afterwards prove the Debts owing to him & that it exceeds the present value of the land the Deceased was entitled to [Initialed] P. R.” “BB. When this Petition comes on again Mulhollands Petition to be brought on at the same time [Initialed] P. R.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 47b]

Report of dated at the Surveyor General’s Office at York (Toronto) on 6 Jul 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street Senior

“A Search in the Surveyor Generals Office} SGO York 6 July 1798 The name of Nath^l Hillyer is entered on the Plan of the Township of Barton, received from Quebec for lots N^o 1 & 2 – 5^th Conⁿ; 2 & 3 – 6^th Conⁿ; 1 & 2 – 7^th Conⁿ; 1 & 2 8^th Conⁿ} 800 acres - & by the name of Nath^l Hillyer, on the Plan of the Township of Saltfleet, received from Quebec – for lots N^o 32. 33 & 34 – 3^d Conⁿ; 29 & 30 – 4^th Conⁿ; 31 & 32 – 5^th Conⁿ} 675 acres Total 1475 Acres NB. N^o 31 & 32 – 5^th Conⁿ since located to Hugh Mulholland—In the list of reduced officers of provincial Corps settled in the District of Nassau, Lieut^t Nathaniel Hillyer is entered as having received 1500 acres—[Signed] D W Smith ASG” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 4c]

Hilz, John

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, Cha^s Willson, James Forsyth, Haggai Skinner, Noah Cook, John Hardey, Edw^d 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 Jun^r, Johnneal Kelhone, John [….] John Si[lverthorn]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 127d]