Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Jackson dated at Swan Creek on 30 Mar 1796
“The Petition of Joseph Jackson humbly sheweth that your Petitioner having had the Appointment of Interpreter to his Majestys Indian Department conferred on him which enables him to become a permanent settler in the province of Upper Canada, Prays your Excellency to grant him Twelve hundred Acres of the Waste Lands of the Crown or such other Portion as to your Excellency may seem proper and, as in duty bound your Petitioner shall ever pay—” Joseph Jackson made his mark. No Executive Council dates on the petition. Ordered recommended for two hundred acres if none granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 2]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Jackson dated at Sandwich (Windsor) on 15 Jan 1798
“Most Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner is a native of Virginia and joined the Royal Standard in the year 1777 And Served in all the engagements in the neighbourhood of the Ohio until the conclusion of the war. That he was an interpreter in the Indian Department & struck off at the late reduction of the Establishment. He therefore prays your Honor to Grant him Twelve hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, including former Grants – or such other portion as in duty bound will Ever pray Sandwich 15th January 1798—” Joseph Jackson made his mark. “Certified and recommended by H. McKay D. S. G. I. D.” Added notation: He petitioned formerly for 200 Acres but knows not whether it was granted.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Feb 1798 and read in Council on 26 Feb. Ordered to be made up 600 acres. What he is to receive is subject to the new regulations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 45]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Jackson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Aug 1797
“Most Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner wishing to become a settler in this Province Humbly prays your Honor for such quantity of land as your Honor in your wisdom may think meet. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray” John Jackson made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Aug 1797. Ordered persons of the petitioner’s colour have not lands unless they have served. Read again in Council on 12 Apr 1798. Ordered it does not appear that the Petitioner has rendered any service which can entitle him to lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 45a]
Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated on 23 Sep 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Jackson
“I do hereby certify that John Jackson went as Volunteer with Captain Brant to Detroit to oppose General Wayne. Given under my hand this 23d Day of September 1797. [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 46]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Levy Jacobs Received by the Executive Council on 20 Aug 1794
“humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner desirous of becoming an Inhabitant of the Town of Newark—request that yr Excellency will grant him Lot No 145—to build on the same and yr Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray—[Signed] John Levy Jacobs” Received by the Executive Council on 20 Aug 1794. Ordered granted if forfeited by the former Petitioner 30 Aug 1794. Later note: Granted and a Certificate will be given when the usual terms are complied with. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 15]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Sigun received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Apr 1797
“Humbly Sheweth [That y]our Petiti[oner’s father] Served in His Majesty’s 8th Regiment during the American War, and dyed in the Garrison of East Niagara—That your Petitioner’s first Husband Christn Jacobs Served in Col Butlers late Rangers during the American War, and had two children previous to the Year 1789. That your Petitioner’s Husband only drew 200 acres of Land from the land Board, wherefore your Petr Prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her the remaining 100 acres for her late Husband, likewise such quantity for herself and two Children, as your Honor may think proper, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray” Mary Sigun made her mark. “Witness A McN” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 12 May 1797. Ordered the 100 acres prayed for belong to the children who will have them when of age or married. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 3, Petition Number 1]
Certificate of James Clark Senior dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 May 1792 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Sigun
“I do certify that, Roger Murray, the reputed Father of the Bearer Mary Sigun, was many years a Corporal in the Kings (or 8th) Regiment of Foot and that he served in said regiment during the contest with America – [Signed] James Clark Senr To all concerned” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 3, Petition Number 1b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Janson [sic] dated at Niagara on 10 Jun 1796
“Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner is desirous to settle on the Lands of the Crown in this Province & is in a Condition to cultivate and improve the same, that he is ready to take usual oaths & to subscribe the declaration. Prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him in the settlement of Long Point, such a Quantity of Land as to your Excellency shall seem meet and on the terms and Conditions expressed in your Excellencys Proclamation of the 7th February 1792—and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended that 200 acres be granted to him in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1a]
Certificate of P. V. Alstine attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Janson
“I do Certify that the above Petitioner John Johnson [sic] was an officer of the Militia in the County of Albany and Joined the Royal Standard in Newyork in the year 1777 and then Remained till the year 83 from thence he took Shiping and Came to the province of Quebec has Lost property—[Signed] P. V. Alstine” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Jansen dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 31 May 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is one of the unfortunate Loyalists who for his attachment to His Majesty & the British Government in the american revolution was obliged to Abandon the Country of his nativity & fly for Protection to the British Standard at Newyork, from whence at the conclusion of the War he emigrated to the Province of Quebec and soon afterward he became a settler of Upper Canada. That your Petitioner is now residing in the neighbourhood of Fort Erie where he has located a small farm of two Hundred Acres—That your Petitioner has with all the means in his power supported the unity of the empire, therefore hope that himself & family may be considered as deserving a small portion of his Majestys bounty of Land. [The following is all struck through] Your Petitioner therefore Prays that it may Plese your Excellency in Council to Grant unto him one thousand Acres of land situated in the 8th concession of the North east corner of Charlotte Villa and on the south side of a branch of Pattersons Creek, and Your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] John Jansen” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1c]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William B. Peters for and in behalf of his wife Patty Marvin Peters received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Jul 1797
“Most Respectfully Sheweth That in consequence of a Petition sometime since laid before your Honor in Council you were graciously pleased to grant to the Wife of your Petitioner Six hundred Acres of land, as being the Wife of a Barrister and not as the Daughter of a Loyalist – your Petitioner now humbly prays your Honor in Council may be pleased to investigate her claim to Loyalty and not deny her that right which she has been entitled to from her birth, but encourage that loyal principal which is still so deeply rooted in her frame and Constitution, and which has been the Characteristic of her family from the earliest commencement of the late American War; & that in consequence of so strict adherence to such principle, her Father, Samuel Jarvis, not only was exposed to severe real losses, but many personal Sufferings and Insults; your Petitioner therefore hopes your Honor in Council will be pleased to grant to the Wife of your Petitioner 600 Acres of Land additional to that already granted, not as the Wife of a Barrister, but as the Daughter of a Loyalist – And in duty bound will pray, Wm B. Peters” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Jul 1797. Ordered if the Petitioner will resign the 600 acres already given to his wife as the wife of a Barrister she may have 200 as the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 3, Petition Number 24]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Pierce and Associates dated at Newark on 20 Feb 1793
“The Petition of Andrew Pierce of Southbury, County of Fairfield & State of Connecticut in behalf of himself Samuel Jarvis & Strong Sturgess of the Town of Stamford, John Beach & Andrew Beires of Newtown, County & State aforesaid & William Whelpley of Lenox, Berkshire County & Commonwealth of Nassau & their numerous Associates—Humble Sheweth That Petitioners being greatly pleased with the high Character they have heard of the Climate, Soil & many other natural Advantages of the province of Upper Canada and encouraged by the inducement held out by your Excellency in Your Proclamation of the 7th February 1792 are desirous of removing together with their Families & effects provided they can obtain a United Settlement Sufficiently large for the accommodation of themselves & the numerous friends & deponents who are willing to follow their fortunes. Your Petitioner humbly presumes therefore to Solicit your Excellency to grant your Petitioner & his numerous Associates Two Townships upon the North Banks of Lake Ontario distinguished by the Names of [blank] & four others/ Townships wherein your Excellency please to allot in this Province, under such Terms & Conditions as your Excellency may be pleased to direct and Your Petitioner engages on their part to bring into this Province a Sufficient number of his Majestys Subjects faithful Loyalists to settle upon the greatest part of the Lots of the said Townships so granted and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] Andrew Pierce” Read in Council on 18 Mar 1793. No decision of Council recorded. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 1, Petition Number 58]
Obligation by Andrew Pierce of Southbury, County of Fairfiled & State of Connecticut North America dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18th March 1793
“The above named Andrew Pierce hereby obligates himself for the for the Settlement of Six Townships in the aforesaid Province with Fifty Loyal Families on each Township within the space of Four Years From the date of the Grant and for the Faithful performance of the same he is willing to give Bonds to the amount of Eighteen Thousand Pounds Sterling to be recovered with Cos of Suits provided he does not Comply with the above Written Conditions—Dated at Newark 18th March 1703—[Signed] Andrew Pierce” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 1, Petition Number 58b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Peters Jarvis dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Apr 1794
“Sheweth That he wishes to obtain a Ticket for Lot No 95 in the Town of Newark for the purpose of building thereon—and in duty bound will pray [Signed] Saml Peters Jarvis” No Executive Council notes recorded on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 19]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis, Cornet late Queens Rangers dated at the Secretary’s Office, Newark on 24 Aug 1793
“Sheweth That your Petitioner has never received His Lands as a reduced officer agreeable to his Majestys regulations: Your Petitioner therefore prays that he may be allowed a two Hundred Acre Lot known by No—near the intended Town of York. And in duty bound will pray, Wm Jarvis, Cornet late Qs Rs Dragoons” No Executive Council notes recorded. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 34]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 20 Apr 1794
“Sheweth That he wishes to obtain a Ticket for Lot No 96 in the Town of Newark for the purpose of building thereon and in duty bound will pray [Signed] Wm Jarvis” No Executive Council notes on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 20]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis, Cornet in the late Queens Rangers Dragoons dated at Newark on 18 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That he has never received any part of his Lands as a reduced officer Therefore begs to be included in the Lands allotted for the reduced officers of that Corps near the head of Lake Ontario. And in duty bound will pray [Signed] Wm Jarvis Cornet late Qs Rs Dragoons” Read in Council on 28 Jun 1794. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 33]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis Esqr Register of the Records of Upper Canada dated at the Registers office on 7 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That by the totle of fees lately transmitted to his office by the Clerk of the Executive Council your Memorialist finds that his fees on Registering the Kings Grants is far less than he can possibly hire a Clerk to do the labour for, which subjects your Memorialist to a heavy expense over and above what he receives as his fee on the several Grants exclusive of his own Labour, and attention to the business. Your Memorialist therefore prays, your Honor in Council will be pleased to take the matter into consideration, and allow him to charge a fee of one shilling on every hundred words for Registering Grants of His Majesty’s bounty Lands to such Persons are not of that description of People to whom His Majesty has been graciously pleased to remit the payment of all fees: And also to allow him to the Governor’s Shilling fee of expense for every Hundred words on Registering all Grants of His Majestys bounty Lands to that description of People whom His Majesty has been graciously pleased to direct should be excluded from the payment of fees of every description. And in duty bound will pray, [Signed] Wm Jarvis, Register Upper Canada. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 30b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis dated at the Secretary’s Office on 11 Jul 1797
“Respectfully Sheweth That your Memorialist has four Children three of whom the Honorable the Executive Council have been pleased to allow 400 Acres of land each But his eldest Son Saml Peters they have allowed no land to—Your Memorialist therefore hopes that in consequence of the great sufferings and losses sustained by the Grand Parents of your Memorialist’s Children in consequence of their early adherence to the British Government in the late American War, in which was terminated the life of your Memorialists Father, and the total loss of a very considerable Property to the Father of your Memorialists Wife—Your Memorialist further hopes that from his own Services and Sufferings during the whole of last War, from the very respectable Offices which His Majesty has been graciously pleased to appoint him to in this Provence, and particularly his late Sufferings by fire in which he lost £1000 Sterling or thereabout, a great part of which might easily have been saved had not your Memorialist attended to his Offices during the fire instead of his own personal Property—Your Memorialist therefore prays that your Honor in Council will be pleased to grant his Son Saml Peters 1200 Acres and his other three Children, viz Maria Lavina, Augusta Honorina & Wm Morison 800 Acres each in addition to what they have formerly had granted to them—& in Duty bound will pray your Memorialist—Wm Jarvis” Read in the Executive Council on 8 Oct 1796. No Council decision recorded. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 30]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis Esquire, Secretary and Register of Upper Canada dated at the Secretary’s Office Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Jul 1793
“Humbly Sheweth That a considerable part of your Memorialists official account has be rejected by the Board of Audit. Your Memorialist therefore requests a revision, and to be heard on the same. And in duty bound will pray [Signed] Wm Jarvis Secy & Register Upper Canada” No Executive Council dates on the petition. Ordered that Mr. Jarvis shall be heard on the day of audit. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 30]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis, Esquire dated at York (Toronto) on 9 Jan 1798
“The Petition of Wm Jarvis Esqr Secy and Register of Upper Canada in behalf of His Daughter Hannah Owen Prays That your Petitioners Daughter may be allowed twelve Hundred acres of the Kings waste Lands or Such other proportion as your Honor in Council may deem your Petitioners past services and present situation in this Province entitle her to – And in Duty bound will pray [Signed] Wm Jarvis Secy & Regr of Upper Canada” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Jan 1798. Ordered referred to the Committee of Council. Read in Council on 12 Jan 1798. Ordered recommended that Hannah Owen Jarvis be put on the same footing with the other children of the Secretary. Revised 18 Dec 1798. Ordered recommended that 1200 acres including former grants be granted to each of the children of the Secretary. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 36a]
Notation attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis
“To call at the Council office, when the Council meets on Land business – and call up the Petition of Maria Hamell, Augusta McCormick, Saml P Jarvis, Wm M Jarvis, Hannah Hamell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 36d]
Notation attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis
“Lands in Vaughn with names of Mrs H 1200 – A H Jarvis, W M Jarvis, S. P. Jarvis} given under what regulations each granted 400 acres regs 9 July 96 – by O. C. 4 October ’96—22d July ’97 each of the children granted 800 includg former grants same regs—12 January ’98 H. O. Jarvis put on same footing as ye other children—15 Decemr ’98 each of ye children granted 1200 acres including former grants [….] ‘97” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 36e]
Later Orders in Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis
Read in the Executive Council on 22 Mar 1820. “On the prayer of Mr. Jarvis to receive the consideration of the orders in Council for grants of Land to his fathers Children in respect of the Patent fee thereon order but the said grants be completed on the same terms as the patents to the children of John White Esquire to the Attorney General of this Province—” “In Council 22nd March 1820—On the Prayer of Mr Jarvis to Resume the Consideration of the Orders in Council for Grants of Land to his Father’s Children in respect of the Patent fee thereon Ordered that the said Grants be Completed on the same terms as the Patents to the Children of John White Esquire, late Attorney General of this Province.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 36f]
Receipt issued by Thomas Ridout dated at York (Toronto) on 30 Mar 1821 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis
“Received the Sum of Eleven pounds two shillings Sterling – the Land Granting officrs Fees on 2000 acres of Land remaining undescribed for the Children of William Jarvis Esqr late Secretary of the Province at the rate of £5.11 Sterling p 1000 acres as by order in Council of 22 March 1820— £11.2 Sterling – for Saml Ridout agent [Signed] T Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 36]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Jarvis dated at York (Toronto) on 21 May 1799
“Humbly Sheweth, That the road in front of the East half of your Memorialists 100 Acre Lot is principally through a Bog, and is in other respects a very bad place for a Public road, from the Base line in several plans running into the Ravine where the Bank is nearly perpendicular which renders the road upon its present place a dangerous one. —Your Memorialist begs leave to state that he has purchased Lot No 3 in the name of James Perrigin for the purpose of applying to your Honor in Council to have the road pass through between Lots No 2 & 3 in front of the East half of your Memorialists 100 acre Lot. And in Duty bound will pray [Signed] Wm Jarvis” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 May 1799 and read the same day. Ordered as the Board is ignorant by what authority the Petitioner has purchased the lot mentioned, it appears premature to comply with the prayer of this petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 49]
Included in Return of Persons who have been permitted by His Honor the Administrator to occupy Lands during the Recess of the Council dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 24 Jan 1797 signed by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith
20 Oct 1796 Solomon Jenkins – 200 acres
Read in Council on 24 Jan 1797 and confirmed Initialled “PR” by Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 73]
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Jenkins, Solomon authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 20 Oct 1796 by J. Small, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 7 Concession 9
List of names in Townsend Township attached to the Townsend Report
“Ahab Sales – No 5 – 1 Conn; Thos Sales – No 6 – 1 Conn; Solo Jenkins – No 7 – 9 Conn; B. Rogers – No 6 – 10 Conn; C. Swartout – No 8 – 11 Conn; B. Barron – No 7 – 12 Conn” All bracketed and noted “200 acres Each” “Mr Clouse wants 8 – 9 Con [N] Haggerman” Added note: “I do hereby certify on oath that the Settlemt duty is performed by Sol Jenkins, Ben Rogers C. Swartout & that the Certificates of the same are given to the late Sur Genl Mr Smith [Signed] Mordecai Sayles. Sworn before me this 17 Jun 1807 [Signed] J. Small” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62o]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Lawrence Jennings received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Apr 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1788, and brought with him a wife and three Children – That your Petitioner received two hundred acres, prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him such a grant for his wife and family as your Honor may deem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Lawrence Jennings made his mark. “Witness [Initialled] A McN” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Apr 1797 and read the same day. Ordered 200 acres family land if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 29a]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Lawrence Jennings
“I do Certify that Lawrence Jennings came into the Province in the year 1788, and brought with him a wife and three Children – and that he is one of the most industrious men in the Township of Pelham [Signed] Isaac Swayze J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 29]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Anne Johnson dated at Niagara on 14 Aug 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of the late Colonel Guy Johnson, and resides in the Family of Captain Claus – That your Petitioner is of age to receive, and of ability to improve part of the vacant Lands of the Crown. She therefore respectfully requests your Honor would be pleased to grant her such portion thereof as to your Honor may seem meet, and as in duty bound Your Petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Ann Claus [sic]” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Aug 1797 and read in Council on 21 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for 800 acres as the daughter of a field officer. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 5]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Johnson received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Apr 1798
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is the Daughter of the late Guy Johnson and now resides with Captain Claus of Niagara—prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her a Town lot therein; and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray By desire [Signed] W. Claus” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Apr 1798 and read in Council on 12 Apr. Ordered the Board is sorry to be under the necessity of refusing the Prayer of this petition” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 15]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann McDonald wife of Allan McDonald of Gainsborough, Yeoman dated at Niagara on 20 Jul 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is the wife of Allan McDonald of the Township of Newark, Late Serjt in Butlers Rangers, & Daughter of Rebecca Fields & that her Father was a Surgeon in one of the Provincial Regiments in the French war of 1755 – That your Petitioner had three Brothers in His majestys Service during the american war – & that her mothers late Husband George Fields served in Butlers Rangers from the year 1778 to the End of the war – may it therefore please Your Honor to indulge her with a grant of 200 acres of Land and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – ” Ann McDonald made her mark. “witness T Ridout N. P. The Petitioner has six children” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jul 1797. Notation: Rebecca Fields on the UE List. Read in the Executive Council on 19 Jan 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 144]
Certificate of John Monro, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann McDonald
“I John Monro Esquire one of His majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara Do certify that Ann McDonald the Petitioner is the person she describes herself to be, and has not to my knowledge or belief ever received any Lands, or order for Lands from the Crown—[Signed] John Monro J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 144a]
Certificate of John Monro, J. P. dated on 23 Dec 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann McDonald
“Personally appeared before me, John Monro Esq. one of His majestys Justices of the Peace, Ann McDonald, the within named Petitioner and made oath, that she has never received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown—Sworn before me this 23d Day of December 1801} [Signed] John Monro J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 144a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Johnson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Feb 1797
Respectfully Shews — That your Petitioner came into the Province ten years since last Fall. Petitioner has taken the oaths, but has never received any Land – Prays your Honor will be pleased to grant him such Quantity as yr Honor may think proper, being in a capacity to cultivate and improve the same, and your Petitioner in duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] Benjn Johnson” Received in the Executive Council Office on 17 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 25 Feb 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I/J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 25b]
Letter from Benjamin Johnson to John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council dated at Caistor Township, Lincoln County on 15 Apr 1797
“Mr Small Dr Sir, I have sent to ask the favr of you to let the Bearer Mr William Merritt have the warrant for my land also to ask the favr of you to lengthen the time in it longer, as far as the Begining of June as the Land I live on cant be Settled untill 1st of that month and as I cant find land anywhere to suite me as well I don’t like to leave it and loose my labour your kindness in so doing will be ever acknowledged by Dr Sir your Very Hble Servt [Signed] Benjn Johnson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I/J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 25]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Brant Johnson dated on 30 Nov 1792
“Humbly Sheweth That Lott No 114 is still vacant (of the Town of Newark. And your Petitioner having materials nearly ready for building, therefore Prays that said Lott be granted him if not already gave away & Your Petitioner will Ever Pray [Signed] B Johnson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Nov 1792 and ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle Miscellaneous, Petition Number 34]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jemima, Sarah and Mary Johnson received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jun 1793
“Humbly Sheweth That their Father Brant Johnson, Lieutt of the late Six Nations Indn Dept located 800 acres land in the 8th Township near to the head of now Burlington Bay 4th & 5th Concession in the year 1785 being what was at that time allowed by Government,—in the year 1788, their Father again located (in consequence of an additional quantity allowed) one thousand & Fifty acres in the 9th & 10th Concessions of said Township No 8 as will appear upon the Map thereof—Mr Jones Surveyor ran the out lines of said Locations in the Spring of 1791—No part of these Lands have ever been in any wise disputed as can be ascertained from the most respectable character in that part of the Country, It being universally well known their Father was the first Locater beyond the 20 Mile Pond—Your Memorialists having accidentally heard that a Moses Morden has taken advantage of their not having a Certificate, and lately gone to begin an improvement although he well knew the land has ever been located upon as their property (has alledging that he has Your Excellency’s permission so to do) having been assigned them by their Father for their further support. Your memorialists therefore humbly Pray that your Excellency will be pleased to take our situation into Consideration and confirm them (by a grant) in possession of these lands or order to be done in the business what to your Excellency may appear best. And your Memorialists will as in duty bound Ever Pray [Signed] Jemima Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Mary Johnson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jun 1793 and read in council on 8 Jun. Referred to the Land Board of the Home District. Read again in Council on 13 Jul 1793 and ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 12]
Extract from the Minutes of the Land Board of the Home District appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jemima, Sarah and Mary Johnson
“A Reference from the Executive Council respecting a petition of the Miss Johnsons for their Fathers Land—The Board Certify that Lt Brant Johnson was an officer reduced in 1784 in the Indian Department and as such entitled to the normal quantity of Lands given to officers of his Rank—They further Certify that the lands described in the memorial were to their knowledge taken up by Lt Johnston [sic] prior to any applicant and they no reason why he should not obtain Certificates for the same—[Signed] R. Hamilton, Robert Kerr, Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 12b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Conrad Johnson dated on 27 May 1796
“Humbly Sheweth that your Petitioner has Served his Majesty Five years as Private in Coll Butlers Rangers has a Wife and Four Children Two Boys & Two Girls, and has no more at Present Than Two Hundred Acres which he has improved. Humbly prays your Excellency will grant him as much more Land as you should think proper for the Support of himself and Family—And your Petitioner shall Ever Pray” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 100 acres in addition on producing discharge. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 14]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Conrod [sic] Johnson received at the Executive Council on 12 Apr 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served Honestly & faithfully in Col Butlers late rangers for the Space of Six Years, and was reduced at the reduction with said Corps of Rangers—That your Petitioner brought a wife & two Children into this Province in the Year 1787—Wherefore, your petitioner Humbly prays your [sic] that your Honor would be pleased for to allow him the remaining One hundred acres in addition to the two hundred he has already received, to complete his military lands, and such grant for his wife and two Children as your Honor in your wisdom may think proper, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Conrod Johnson made his mark. “Witness [signed] A McNabb” Received at the Executive Council on 12 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 30 Jun 1798. Ordered recommended for 250 acres under the Old Regulations. Confirmed provided the Petitioner has 100 acres military lands due to him & has not before received family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 29a]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Conrod [sic] Johnson
“I do hereby Certify that Conrad Johnson served in Butlers Rangers that he had a Family at Niagara before the year 1789 Consisting of a Wife & two Children [signed] Peter Ball JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 29]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Johnson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 14 Jan 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner has been sometime in the Province, and has several Relations settled therein – and having never received any land, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 Acres, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray” George Johnson made his mark. Added notation of Thomas Ridout, Notary Public: “I do certify that George Johnson personally applied to me for the above petition. [Signed] T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Feb and Read in Council on 4 Apr 1797. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before having a moth[er] resident in the province. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 9, Petition Number 24a]
Certificate of William Dickson J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Johnson
“I do hereby Certify that on this 19th Day of Jany 1797 [George] Johnson appeared before me William Dickson Esquire [one] of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District, and took the Oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 9, Petition Number 24a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Johnson, Loyalist received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has been a settler in this province Near Nine years and having Received but one Hundred acres of Land for myself and family and your petitioner Humbly prays your Excellency may take his Case into your wise Consideration and Grant him Such a portion of Land as your Excellency may see meet to grant him and your petitioner as in Duty Bound Shall Ever pray [Signed] Henry Johnson.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 15 Jul 1795. Ordered granted 350 acres in addition to make up the 450 he is entitled to. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 10]
Appended certificate of Major A Campbell dated at Niagara on 10 Nov 1786 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Johnson
“The Bearer Henry Johnston [sic] is entitled to four Hundred and fifty Acres of Land for Himself and Family as a Loyalist. [Signed] A Campbell, Majr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 10a]
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 Destrict appeared Henrey Johnson and being Duly sworn Deposeth and saieth that on the Lott No 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 William Dickson J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Johnson
“I do hereby Certify that on this 19th Day of Jany 1797 [George] Johnson appeared before me William Dickson Esquire [one] of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District, and took the Oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 9, Petition Number 24a]
Certificate concerning Henry “Johnston” of Niagara dated on 30 Nov 1802
“This is to Certify that Henry Johnston of Niagara is [annexed] enrolled U. E. Loyalist and his Six Sons named as follows Viz. Jeremiah—33 Years of Age; Nathan 31 Do Do John 29 Do Do George 26 Do Do Henry 22 Do Do Joseph 7 Do Do And Two Daughters [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Peace District of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I/J” Bundle Misc., 1795-1837, Petition Number 28]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Johnson dated at Niagara on 20 Feb 1797
“Respectfully Sheweth That your petitioner has resided upwards of ten Years in this Province, and was entered up on the map for 200 acres in the Township Grimsby of which he has improved about forty acres—That your Petitioner suffered a loss of about Eighty acres from a Hurricane that took place five Years past and a large Swamp that fell within his lot – prays your Honor would be pleased to Confirm him in said lot, and allow him such further grant for the loss he has sustained as to your Honor may seem meet, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Henry Johnson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 17 Apr 1797. Ordered recommended for confirmation in the lot already located, but no further grant. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 44]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jabez and James Johnson received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners came into this Province in the year 1788 and recd His Majesty’s bounty of Two hundred Acres of Land each, but having been informed that those who had made large and good improvements, were generally indulged in a further grant—therefore your Petitioners pray your Honor would be pleased to reconsider them and allow them such a further grant as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray “James Johnson and per his Brother Jabez Johnson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 4 Apr. Ordered the petitioners do not come under Lord Dorchester’s bounty which was intended only to encourage military settlers to be industrious on their hundred acre lots—ordered 100 acres family land to Jabez Johnson he having produced a certificate for the wife and a child. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27]
Certificate of John McNabb attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jabez and James Johnson
“I do hereby Certify that Jabez Johnson a Loyalist arrived at this place in the year 1783 with a wife, had a femal Child Born the 7th day of Febry 1789—Given under my hand this 24th day of March 1797 [Signed] John McNabb” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27b]
Certificate of Robert Allison dated 3 May 1788 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jabez and James Johnson
“These are to Certify that the Barer hereof Vincent and James and Jabez Johnson are the sons of Jacob Johnson a Honest Industrious Inhabatent of the County of Sussex and that sd Johnson and his familey hath always Behaved themselves In a friendly manner towards the King of England and his Loyal Subjects And for so doing sd Johnson hath Suffered much in paying fines witness my hand this 3rd day May 1788 [Signed] Robt Allison” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27c]
Mentioned in the Certificate of Robert Allison dated 3 May 1788 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jabez and James Johnson
“These are to Certify that the Barer hereof Vincent and James and Jabez Johnson are the sons of Jacob Johnson a Honest Industrious Inhabatent of the County of Sussex and that sd Johnson and his familey hath always Behaved themselves In a friendly manner towards the King of England and his Loyal Subjects And for so doing sd Johnson hath Suffered much in paying fines witness my hand this 3rd day May 1788 [Signed] Robt Allison” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnson dated in Windham Township, Norfolk County on 22 May 1820
“The humble Petition of James Johnson of Townsend Yeoman respectfully sheweth, – That your Petitioner was born in Pennsylvania in the year 1783, but about three years after his birth he was brought into this Province by his mother Phoebe Johnson together with eight other Children, the two other surviving sons, to wit, Benjamin and Henry have long since obtained Grants of Land from The Crown, amounting to Two hundred acres each. — That your Petitioner has continued to reside in this Province ever since the year aforesaid and has a wife and seven Children none of whom are yet able to earn their own livelihood — That your Petitioner has hitherto supported himself an Family by following the employment of a Carpenter which is the reason why he has not yet made application for a Grant of Land; but declining health induces him now to make that request, and he humbly hopes that his having delayed this matter till the present period of time, will not debar him from obtaining Land on the same terms as his other Brothers of the same Family. That your Petitioner took the oath of allegiance a number of years ago, and served as a Private militia man in the late war in the Second Regiment of norfolk militia as further appears by the certificate of Captain William Robinson of that Regiment herewith presented — That, if your assent is signified to the Prayer of this Petition, your Petitioner will undertake a Journey to York, and will, if required present certificates from very respectable Persons avouching the truth of the facts and circumstances above set forth. Your Petitioner therefore humbly requests that you will be pleased to give him a Grant of Land on the same Terms and Conditions as his Brothers — aforesaid obtained theirs; which favor conferred on your Petitioner will very much assist him in declining health and Life — and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray &c [Signed] James Johnson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 12, Petition Number 77]
Executive Council Notes on the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnson
Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 May 1820. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General to Report. Report of the Surveyor General: “a James Johnson has been granted 200 acres of Land by an order in Council of the 31 August 1797 which has been located in the Township of York – but whether the Petitioner is the same person or not, I cannot say. [Signed] T. Ridout S Gene 30 May 1820” “Read 31 May 1820. The Petitioner is not the James Johnston whose Certificate passed the Council for 200 Acres 30 August 1797. Ordered 100 Acres on payment of the present fees.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 12, Petition Number 77]
Certificate of Captain William Robinson dated on 25 May 1820 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnson
“I Certify that James Johnston [sic] of Townsend did do his Duty at all times all through the late War with the United States of America [Signed] William Robinson Capt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 12, Petition Number 77b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnson of the township of Windham Yeoman dated at Burford Township, Oxford County on 3 Jul 1843
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner Served as private in the Norfolk Militia under Capt William Robinson during the late war and that he is entitled to a Grant of 100 Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, for Such Service under the adjutant Generals Certificate filed in the Surveyor Generals office No [blank] Your Petitioner now humbly prays that Land Scrip may issue to him for the land Grant – and he will ever pray – [Signed] James Johnson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I/J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17d]
Certificate of John Monro J. P. dated in Burford Township, Oxford County on 3 Jul 1843 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnson
“James Johnson the above Petitioner maketh Oath and Saith that he is the person he describes himself to be in the above petition and that the Statements contained therein are just and true. Sworn before me at Burford this 3d day of July 1843 [Signed] James Johnson [Signed] John Monro J.P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I/J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17d]
Note of the Executive Council dated in Council on 8 Sep 1843 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnson
“Read the Petition of James Johnson, for Scrip in lieu of land as a private in the Norfolk Militia, under Captain William Robinson during the late War. The prayer of the Petition Not Granted – Petitioner not being returned as having Served in the Flank Companies of the Norfolk Militia. [Signed] Wm H Lee” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I/J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17]
Further Notes of the Executive Council appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnson
“The Committee do not recommend the prayer of the Petition – Petitioner not having been returned as having Served in the Flank Companies of the Norfolk Militia.”
Report from the Surveyor General dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 31 Jul 1843 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnson
“The Certificate of the Adjutant General of Militia Certifying to the Services of the Petitioner as a Private in the Norfolk Militia during the late war has not been filed in this Office consequently no appropriation of land in his favor has taken place”
Report of the Adjutant General attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnson
“Petitioner has not been returned to the Dept as having served in the Flank Comps of the Norfolk Mila nor has any of the said Comps been commanded by a Captain Robinson [Signed] Wm Steers Sr [unattd] for the Adjt Genl”
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jemima, Sarah and Mary Johnson Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners Father was a Lieut. and served during the late American in Six Nations Indn Dept. Your Petitioners Father came into this place & brought all his family with him in the year 1777, during the war by being on frequent service. he got a violent Rheumatic Complaint owing to which he has been confined to his bed for three years last and is not likely ever to leave his Room again. Your Petitioners are therefore induced to Pray that your Excellency will take their situation into Consideration and be pleased to allow to each of them a Grant of Twelve hundred Acres of Land, Your Petitioners father having applied & received 1900 therefore also Pray that one hundred Acres more be allowed him, being the usual allowance to officers of similar rank. And your Petitioners will as in duty Bound Ever Pray [Signed] Jemima Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Mary Johnson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered reference being had to records it appears that the petitioners, having received deeds for the 1900 acres granted to their father as part of his military lands as a reduced Lieutenant—ordered that this quantity be made up 2000 acres—and that 800 acres be granted individually to each of the petitioners in consideration of their personal merits. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 8]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Johnson of the Township of Clinton dated at Niagara on 4 May 1796
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner has received two Hundred acres of Land on the Twenty mile Creek in the Township of Clinton—the whole of which excepting about 10 acres, lies in the Hurricane (so called) which not only deprives him of living Timber, but has made the clearing for him, almost impracticable—your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him an addition to what he has received and as in Duty bound, your Petitioner shall ever pray—[Signed] Jeremiah Johnson” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered the petitioner may exchange his lot. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township dated at Fort Erie on 20 Oct 1796
“We the Inhabitants of the Township of Bertie in the County of Lincoln, are Destitute of a Mill, without going a great distance; as there is a Mill Seat at Point Abino in the said Township which has been granted by His Excellency the Governor Simcoe (for the benefit of the Township or County) to Timothy Skinner, and the said Skinner is transferred the same Mill Seat to Isaac Lane [sic: Laing], inhabitant for 3, 4 years or more ago, and no prospect of any preparation for a Mill yet being builded. – We will therefore be very much oblige to Your Honour – that if Your Honour thinks proper, to grant the said Mill Seat to Jacob Crane an Inhabitant, who promises to immediately commence with the building, and to have it finished as fit to go in the Course of a Year. In Expectation of having this Our Humble Request granted Sir We are Your Most Obedient & Humble Servants [Some of the signatures within each of the families on this document seem to have been signed by the same hand] Silas Carter, John Collins, Thomas Baxter, Joseph Palmer, Jos. Rich. Palmer, Stephen Gill, John Gill, Jeremiah Tuttle junior, Jeremiah Tuttle Senior, John Chambers, Con O’Neil, Daniel Alward, Ellexander McQuine, Daniel McQuene, Ellexander McQuien, James McQuine, John Beringar, Mathias Hone, Mathias Hone Jun, Daniel Alward Jun, Frederick Buck, John Willson, Stephen Middagh, Jacob Haun, Peter Feere, Edward [Noye], Christufful Ritchards, Frederick Sager, Jacob Crane, Jacb Hous, J George [Shumon], Peter Creager, Mical M Beach, Peter Learn, Azaliah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutler, Jehoiada Schooley, Asa Schooley, Joseph Senn, Michael Huffman, Necol Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Fradric Ankarm Crowell Willson, John Garner, Philip Buck, Adam Burwell, Joseph Marsh” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 9 Jan 1797. Ordered dismissed as inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135a]
Certificate of John Small dated 7 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township
“Personally appeared before me John Small Esqr Jacob Crane and John Johnson maketh oath that they on 6th inst called at Timothy Skinners and asked him what he intended to do about building a mill that he had obtained a permission from the Council to build in the Township of Bertie & he the said Timothy answered – that it belonged to one Lane [sic: Laing], and that the said Lane may build when he thought proper, as he the said Skinner had transferred it to the said Lane – and that he the said Timothy Skinner defyed the Governor & Council, that he had get it & put him the said Jacob Crane likewise, at defiance or any one else who might wish to obtain it – That he had now get it, and that it might lay as it was for ages—Sworn before me the 7th day of Decr 1796 [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonas Johnson received at the Executive Council on 11 Apr 1797
“ Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province in the Year 1793 with a wife and seven Children and received two hundred acres in the Township of Pelham—That your Petitioner served last American war in the Jersy Volunteers, and was reduced with said Corps at the reduction of 1783 – Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him the residue of his Military Lands, and such quantity for his wife and family as your Honor in your wisdom may think proper, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Jonas Johnson” Received at the Executive Council on 11 Apr 1797 and read the same day. Ordered not entitled to more land than has been granted to him. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 58a]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonas Johnson
“I do hereby Certify that Jonas Johnson Served in the New Jersy Volunteers during the late American War and was discharged at the reduction—[Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 58]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Templeton of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Oct 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your petitioner is the Daughter of Henry Johnson of the Township of Newark – on the road to Queenstown, and granddaughter of Mrs Rebecca Fields, returned a Loyalist U. E. That your Petitioner is married and having never received any Lands prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her 200 Acres, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Mary Templeton” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Nov 1797 and read in Council on 5 Apr 1798. Ordered 200 acres as the daughter of a U. E. Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 43]
Certificate attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Templeton dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 Feb 1798
“The Bearer Mr Andrew Templeton is married to Mary Johnston daughter of Henry Johnston an enrolled U. E. Loyalist. [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace H D” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 43b]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Hixon dated at Niagara on 17 Jul 1797
“Humbly shews: That your Petitioner is a House Joiner & Carpenter and came to this Province from the Jersies in July 1796—that he is a Grandson of Joseph Corwine who lives in Stamford, and son of Naomi Johnson, wife of Henry Johnson who lives on the Road from Newark to Queenstown—That your Petitioner being desirous of becoming a bona fide settler in the Province and having never received any Lands, humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres of Land, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Daniel Hixon” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Aug 1797 and read the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres on producing a character from Mr. Cooper. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 44]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 14 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Daniel Hixon
“I do hereby Certify that Daniel Hixon 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 14th July 1797 [Signed] William Dickson, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 44]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Johnson of Gainsborough in the District of Niagara yeoman received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Apr 1806
“Humbly Sheweth – That your Excellencys Petitioner holds His Majestys patent for the north half of Lot No 5 in the 6th Concession of the Township of Gainsborough Containing according to the Deed one hundred acres more or less – That by two Contending surveys the one made by Mr Augustus Jones and the other by Mr Lewis Grant (both authorized Surveyors as your Petitioner has been informed) your Petitioner has sustained a loss of about forty acres of which about twenty five have been Cleared by the labour and expense of your Excellencys Petitioner; That your Petitioner in settling upon the said Lot observed the boundaries described in the Kings Deed to him for the same, according to the survey of the said Lewis Grant – that confiding in the authority of the said patent your Excellencys Petitioner not only cleared and cultivated a great part of the said Lot but did at great expence both of time and money defend his title to the same in an action of Ejectment brought against him by one Robert Comfort for a part of the said premises containing about forty acres the said Robert Comfort making his claim under the survey of Augustus Jones. That in this Ejectment your Excellencys Petitioner failed the Court having determined at the trial of the Cause that the Survey or Boundary marked by Jones should be the Governing line on that occasion as being attended with less civil consequences to the rest of the settlers in that Concession in consequence of which your Excellencys Petitioner feeling it a great hardship that he alone should be the sufferer by means of the said contending surveys, humbly prays your Excellency may be pleased to grant him some equivalent in Land for his losses, in which he not only respectfully suggests the loss of the said forty acres of which about twenty five have been cleared but also an expence of about fifty pounds Province Currency attending the aforesaid defence of his title and independent of his great loss of time all which is humbly submitted — and your Excellencys Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray — [Signed] Nathan Johnson by his attorney [ ] Baldwin” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Apr 1806. Ordered in Council 200 acres as a compensation, the petitioner having suffered from the error of the Surveyor Generals Department [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 10, Petition Number 33]
Notation attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Johnson
“In the Books of this office I find the following
Johnson Henry } did not join the Royal Standard before the Treaty
Transfer from Nath . Fields} of Separation – This information from his Son
In the U. E. Book as follows — Henry Johnston Midland District – Mr Small in his Report of 7th Octr 1808 says that there is no Henry Johnston in the Return of Midd Dist. Henry Johnston of the Niagara District was not a U. E. (signed) John McGill [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 10, Petition Number 33b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Johnson of Gainsborough Yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 6 Mar 1819
“Humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner was born on the Susquehannah River in the now United States of America, is 46 Years of age, has resided in this Province from the age of 16 years, and has a wife and 10 children. That he was many Years ago granted by the Land Board 200 acres of Land which he located, in part, on the north half of Lot No 5 in the 6th Concession of the Township of Glandford [sic Gainsborough], and for which he received a Patent from the Crown. That by error in the Survey your Petitioner has been deprived of 40 acres of the Lot, 25 of which were at the time improved, and also of his Dwelling House, which he has been compelled to remove from, one Robert Comfort having obtained a Verdict in a Second trial, (the first was in favor of your Petitioner) for the same, that your Petitioner held the oldest Patent. That your Petitioner in those suits at hand has sustained a great loss of time, and actually expended nearly a hundred Pounds Currency. That in consideration of Your Petitioners having suffered from the error of the Surveyor General’s Department as above mentioned, His Excellency Lieut Governor Gore was pleased to order him a Grant in the year 1816, of 200 acres of Land as a compensation. That this land being yet unlocated, and Your Petitioner having reason to believe there will be some vacant lands in the Township of Binbrook (formerly the Gore of Glanford) where a certain Mr Reynolds who is said to have his name entered in that Township for more Lands than he has a claim to, makes his selection of the quantity due to him, and being desirous to located 200 acres in that place, Your Petitioner humbly prays, if it should be found that there will be 200 acres vacant after Mr Reynolds claim is satisfied, that, when he has made his selection, Your Excellency would be pleased to permit him to located his said Order thereon. And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Nathan Johnson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 12, Petition Number 4]
Notations of the Executive Council and Surveyor General’s Department on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Johnson
Recd from himself 6th March 1819 – Referred to the Surveyor General to Report – By Order [Signed] John Beikie” “Lt Caleb Reynolds name is inserted on the Plan of the Township of Glanford In 1005 acres more than what will complete his military Lands, should your Excellency be pleased to grant the prayer of the Petitioner after Mr Reynolds shall have made selection of the 172 acres which completes his grant, I humbly presume there can arise no detriment to anyone. [Signed] Thos Ridout surveyr Genl” “I respectfully beg leave to refer to my Letter to the Clerk of the Council of this Date on the Subject of Mr Reynolds’ Location. Survey. Genl Office York 9 March 1819 [Signed] T Ridout surveyr Genl” “Read 10 March 1819. Not Recommended” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 12, Petition Number 4d]
Report of Thomas Ridout dated at the Surveyor General’s Office at York (Toronto), on 8 Mar 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathan Johnson
“Sir, I am to state to you for the Information of His Excellency the Lt Governor in Council, that the Report from this Office of the 27 August 1808 on the Petition of Lt Caleb Reynolds stating that 972 acres was yet due to him to complete his military Lands – is found to be erroneous, and that the order in Council of the 27 January 1807, granting him 172 acres to complete that Quantity is correct; wherefore the order in Council has not been acted upon – Mr Reynolds has been made acquainted that only 172 acres are due to him, and requested to make his selection thereof out of the 1177 acres in the Township of Glanford on which his name & Initials have been inserted by the late Surveyor General Mr Smith, no part of which has been described – I have the Honor to be Sir Your most obedient humble Servant [Signed] Thos Ridout Surveyr General. To John Small Esqr Clerk of the Exve Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “J” Bundle 12, Petition Number 4]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Wrong of Gainsborough dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner has Served his Majesty Dureing the Rebellion in America, Part in Quebec, and Part in Detroit; which he refers your Excellency to his Discharge from Alexr Grant Esqr—your Petitioner having Located, five Hundred acres of Land in the Home District (under the Sanction of the Land Board) for himself and his family, as his wife was a Relict of Jeremiah Johnson deceased Son to Mrs Fields) and had Eight Children, which she Brought into this Province in the year of 1786, – your Petitioner Prays your Excellency will take his Case (with the widow and Children as he had the Bring them up) into Consideration an[d] Grant them such Relief as through your Goodness may seem meet,—and your Petitioner Bound will Ever Pray [Signed] Jno. Wrong” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jul 1795. Ordered recommended that if Jeremiah Johnson deceased never received his family lands they may be given to the wife of the Petitioner on her producing the required certificate. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 33]
Letter of John Wrong dated at Gainsborough (Home District) on 20 Aug 1796
“Sir I have sent to you to ask the facr of you to Send over to Mr Smith (the Surveyor General) my Petition with the Answer and my Discharge wch you have got of mine Since the Month of July Last Twelve months as I want to have all my Lands Affairs Settled so as to Obtain my grants you have also a Certificate Sign’d by Judge Pettit for the time of my wife and Familys Coming in here which I gave you the beginning of May Last and such you was to give me an answer then but you did not—I am Sir your Obedt Humble Sert [Signed] John Wrong” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 33b]
Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office dated at York on 29 Apr 1812
“Phebe Wrong has paid into this office Three Pounds five Shillings and two pence Pro. Curry the patent fee Regs of 1796 on 450 Acres of Land ordered her as family Lands in Council on the 8th of October 1796 – also Two pounds fifteen Shillings like Currency the Fees of Survey thereon £3.5.2 Patent fees 1.15 Survey fees [Total] 6.0.2 Prov Curry To John Small Esqr C. E. C. [Signed] P Selby Recr Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 33d]
Mentioned in a copy of a certificate dated at Fall Mills on 31 Dec 1791 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Hagar Parks
“This is to certify that Major Campbell allowed the Bearer James Parks all that Gore of Land lying in the front of Peter Thomsons & John Thomsons Lot next the river, he proving before Major Campbell & me that he was the oldest settler, and the running the lines had drove him into that corner; the Land he first took up with Ruloph Johnson is the Lot that Archd Thomson now possesses, and the said Roloph Johnson agreed with the said Parks forsaid Parks to take the River Lot & Roloph Johnson the back – the alteration of running the Line has given Archd Thomson two Lots, and left said Parks the Gore only—(signed) John Burch, To the Honble Land Board” Added certificate of Thomas Ridout, Notary Public: “I the undersigned notary do hereby certify, that the above certificates, and Skerches, are true copies from the originals, taken by me at Newark, Province Upper Canada this Seventh Day of January 1797—[Signed] Thos Ridout Noto Pubc” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 68a]
Mentioned in the Certificate of Robert Allison dated 3 May 1788 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jabez and James Johnson
“These are to Certify that the Barer hereof Vincent and James and Jabez Johnson are the sons of Jacob Johnson a Honest Industrious Inhabatent of the County of Sussex and that sd Johnson and his familey hath always Behaved themselves In a friendly manner towards the King of England and his Loyal Subjects And for so doing sd Johnson hath Suffered much in paying fines witness my hand this 3rd day May 1788 [Signed] Robt Allison” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27c]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Andrews, Elizabeth Johnston, William Johnston & W B Sheehan
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners being Desirous of Occupying Lots in the Town of Newark pray the Land Board to authorize your Petitioners to Build upon the undermentioned vacant Lots in the Said Town & your Petitioners as in Duty Bound will ever pray &c. for the Petitioners [Signed] W B Sheehan”. Added list: 193 Mrs Andrews; 194 Mrs Johnston; 235 Wm Johnston; 236 W. B. Sheehan. Order of the Executive Council 21 Dec 1793: Granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle “Miscellaneous.” Petition Number 59]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Johnston dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 27 May 1795
“humbly Sheweth. That your Petitioner is the Mother of Wm Johnston Indian Interpreter, and being desirous of living in the Town of Newark Prays your Excellency will grant her Lot No Two hundred and Thirty, that yr Petitioner may Occupy and improve the same, & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray—” [Unsigned] No Council receipt date recorded, just “Granted June 18” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 20]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston now of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
“Most Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner is the widow of a Loyalist who served during the late American War with the commission of Captain in the Indian Dept and is the mother of Capt John Powell and Lieut Wm Johnston of the same Department. That your Petitioner during the war was at very great Expense in furnishing the Parties of government with Provisions and assistance for which no compensation has ever been made—and being now blind, old, and infirm Throws Herself upon the Bounty of Government to which She has ever been a faithfull Subject. Wherefore She prays for Such allowance of the vacant Lands of the Crown as your Honor in your wisdom may deem meet – and as in Duty bound She will pray—” Elizabeth Johnston made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 May 1797. Ordered 400 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 17]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnston dated at Niagara on 31 Jul 1797
“That your Petitioner is a Loyalist of the description of U. E. and is a Brother of John Johnston of Stamford – that your Petitioner is lately returned to the Province and, has brought with him his family consisting of a wife and three children, also his mother—Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him such Lands as to your Honor may seem meet – (He having never received any)—and Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Unsigned]” Received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Jul 1797 and read the same day. Ordered recommended for an appropriation of 200 acres for 12 months. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 51]
Certificate of Lieutenant Colonel Peter Hunter dated on 19 Jul 1788 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Johnston
“Permit the Bearer hereof James Johnston to pass from hence into the United States and to return from thence by way of Oswego without hindrance or Molestation, he behaving as becometh. Given under my hand at Niagara this Nineteenth day of July 1788. [Signed] P. Hunter Lt Col: 60th Rgt Commandg the upper Posts” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 51a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Johnston of the Township of Stamford dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner was always firmly attached to His Majesty and Government and has been settled in this Province Eight Years with his Family, consisting of a wife and Eight Children, that he has received two Hundred acres in Stamford, whereon he lives & has considerable improved it, Being part of the five Lots mentioned in the annexed Certificate. Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him such further allowance for his numerous Family as your Excellency in his wisdom may think fit and your petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Johnston” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 29 Jul 1795. Ordered granted two hundred acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 5]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Johnston (residing upon the mountain) dated at York (Toronto) on 25 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John Johnston. Petitioner has recd four hundred Acres of Land two of which he bought. 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 an additional Portion 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] John Johnston” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for two hundred acres in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 22]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mahatable Green dated 10 Apr 1821 [using a preprinted form with fill-ins]
“Humbly Sheweth, That your petitioner is the daughter of John Johnston of the Township of Stamford an enrolled U. E. Loyalist, is married to Henry C. Green of [blank] and has never had any lands, or order for lands, from the Crown. Therefore humbly prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant her two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown, And permit [blank] of [blank] to be her agent to locate the same, and take out the Deed when completed. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” Mahatable Green made her mark. Received in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office on 30 Aug 1831. Ordered referred to the Executive Council. Read in Council on 8 Sep 1831. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 17, Petition Number 3]
Certificate of William Crooks, Esq. dated on 10 Apr 1821 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mahatable Green
“District of Niagara} Mahatable Green maketh oath that she is the person she describes herself to be in the above petition; is married, and has never had any lands, or order for lands from the Crown. Sworn in General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this 10th day of April 1821. Mahatable Green made her mark. [Signed] W Crooks Chairman [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 17, Petition Number 3]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mahatable Green
“District of Niagara} I do certify, that Mahatable Green the above named petitioner, is the person she describes herself to be in the above petition, and has never had any lands, or order for lands from the Crown, to the best of my knowledge and belief. [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 17, Petition Number 3]
Certificate of William Crooks, Esq. dated on 10 Apr 1821 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mahatable Green
“District of Niagara} We William Crooks Esquire, Chairman, and Ralfe Clench Esquire, Clerk of the Peace certify that Mahatable Green personally appeared at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this day, is recognized by the Magistrates, to be the daughter of John Johnston who retained his loyalty during the late war, without aiding or assisting the enemy; that she is married to Henry C Green who also did his duty in defence of the Province, and was loyal during the late war. Dated at the Court House at Niagara, in the said District, this 10th day of 1821 [Signed] W Crooks, Chairman [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 17, Petition Number 3a]
Certificate of Henry C. Green dated at York on 30 Aug 1831 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mahatable Green
“I Certify that Mahetable Green, my Wife, was alive and residing at Stamford on Monday the 29th Instant.” York 30th August 1831. [Signed] Henry C. Green” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 17, Petition Number 3b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Johnston dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your memorialist during the late war in America served as Lieutenant in His Majesty’s late Indian Department—that as yet your memorialist has taken up no land in this Province as a reduced Subaltern. Your memorialist therefore prays that your Excellency will be pleased to Grant your memorialist the usual Quantity alloted to a Reduced Subaltern and that your memorialist may have liberty to locate the same at or near Long Point in Lake Erie—and your memorialist as in duty Bound will ever pray [Signed] Wm Johnston” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 12 Aug 1796. Ordered granted for location to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 3]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Andrews, Elizabeth Johnston, William Johnston & W B Sheehan
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners being Desirous of Occupying Lots in the Town of Newark pray the Land Board to authorize your Petitioners to Build upon the undermentioned vacant Lots in the Said Town & your Petitioners as in Duty Bound will ever pray &c. for the Petitioners [Signed] W B Sheehan”. Added list: 193 Mrs Andrews; 194 Mrs Johnston; 235 Wm Johnston; 236 W. B. Sheehan. Order of the Executive Council 21 Dec 1793: Granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle “Miscellaneous.” Petition Number 59]
Quit Claim from William Johnston, heir of Capt. John Johnston to Samuel Street dated at Fort Erie on 13 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street
“Whereas Captain John Johnston Late of the Indian Department died in Montreal in the Year of Our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty six And whereas the Land Board for the District of Nassau now the District of Home did on the Eleventh day of April in the Year of Our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and ninety one Issue to the Heirs of the said John Johnston a Certificate to Locate the Quantity of Land which he would have been Intitled to had he been living. Now Know Ye that being the only child of the said John Johnston and becoming Lawful Heir to all the Property Possessed by him at his Decease I have in consideration of five Shillings to me in Hand Paid, the Receipt whereof I do hereby Acknowledge granted bargain’d Sold remis’d released and for ever Quit Claim and by and by these presents do grant bargain sell remise release and forever Quit Claim unto Samuel Street of Willoughby in the District of Home and Province of Upper Canada Esquire all my right Claim Title and Interest in and to Three thousand Acres of Land which is the Quantity of Crown Lands that was Justly due to the said John Johnston at his Decease being for his services in the Capacity of an Officer bearing the Rank of Captain in His Majestys Provincial Corps call’d the Indian Department at Niagara, to have and to hold the above granted and bargain’d Premises to the said Samuel Street his Heirs Executors administrators and assigns forever. —And I do by these presents Warrant and defend the above mentioned Granted and bargain’d Premises to the said Samuel Street his Heirs Executors administrators and assigns against all and all manner of Claims right or Challenge by from or under me my Heirs Executors administrators and assigns or any of them – In Witness whereof I have hereunto sign’d my name and affix’d my Seal at Fort Erie the 13th day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand seven Hundred and ninety seven. —[Signed] Wm Johnston Sign’d & Seal’d in presence of us Wm Davis, C Winny” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16x]
Order of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street
“William Johnston to Samuel Street} Quit Claim. To lie over for Specifications. 12 – 4 Conn — 200; 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 – 5 Conn – 1200; 1. 2. 3. 7. 8. 9—6 Conn – 600; 13. 14—X Conn 200 Willoughby [Total] 1,500; 15 & 20 Gore in Willoughby 100; 17. 18. 19 3d Conn 14. 16. 18. 19 – 4 Conn Oxford on Thames – 1,400 [Total] 3,000” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Jul 1798. Ordered transfer permitted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16z]
Power of Attorney from William Johnston to Samuel Street dated at Fort Erie on 13 Jul 1797
“Know all men by these Presents that I William Johnston of the Township of Bertie in the Home District and Province of Upper Canada Late Lieut in the six Nation Indian Department; have constituted authorized and appointed and by these presents do constitute authorize and appoint Samuel Street of Willoughby in the Home District and Province aforesaid my true and Lawful Attorney for me and in my Name to ask recover and receive of and from The Honourable the Executive Council a Warrant for Three Thousand Acres of Land, – and receive of and from the Secretary of the Province, or from any other Person authoriz’d to issue Title Deeds to Crown Lands in the Province, all and every such Patent Title Deed or Deeds as shall or may be Issued in my name (or otherwise) for Lands due the Late John Johnston for his services in the Capacity of an officer bearing the Rank of a Captain in the six Nation Indian Department at Niagara during the American War and on Receipt of the same acquittances and other sufficient discharges for me and in my name to make Seal and deliver and to do and perform for me and in my name all and singular think and things which shall or may be requisite to the obtainment of a Patent Title Deed or Deeds for the same with Power one or more attorney or attorneys under him to make Constitute and appoint and again at his Pleasure to revoke—Hereby Ratifying and confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall Lawfully do or cause to be done in and about the Premises by Virtue hereof—As Witness my Hand and Seal at Ft Erie this 13th day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand seven Hundred and ninety seven—[Signed] Wm Johnston Sign’d Seal’d and Delivered in presence of us [Signed] Wm Davis, C Winny” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16aa]
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]
Lt Wm Johnston 1600 1400} 3000 acres in Willoughby & Oxford
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Johnston dated at Fort Erie on 8 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner being the Only Child, and Heir to the Late Captain John Johnston, and having obtained a certificate from the Land board for the quantity of Land his sd Deceased Father was entitled to as a Capt in the Indian Department—Prays that your Honor will be pleas’d to direct that a warrant be made out for three thousand acres, that being the quantity of Land allow’d a reduc’d Captain by His Majesty’s Proclamation, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c [Signed] Wm Johnston” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 9 Jan 1797. Ordered the petitioner must appear before the Council and produce the Land Board certificate on which he founds his claim. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23]
Certificate of Samuel [Theil?] and Ralfe Clench attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Johnston
“We do hereby Certify that the within named John Johnston was a Captn in the Indn Department & served in that capacity during the late American War, and that he died after the reduction in the year 1785 [Signed] Saml [Thiel?], Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peach H D” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23a]
Department dated at Fort Erie on 13 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner being the only Child of the Late Capt John Johnston and having obtain’d from the Land Board a Certificate in the following words Viz: – Land Board District of Nassau 11th Apl 1791 – Present {Lt Colo Jordan, Lt Colo Butler, Peter TenBroeck, Robt Hamilton} Esquires—The Heirs of the Late Capt John Johnston of the Six Nation Indn Dept are hereby authoriz’d to Locate within this District the quantity of Land the sd John Johnston would have been entitled to had he been now Living, and for which they shall receive a grant—By ordr of the Board (Signed) W. B. Sheehan – Clerk Three Thousand Acres being the quantity of Land due, by virtue of His Majestys Proclamation, to a reduc’d Captain – your petitioner humbly prays that your Honor will be pleased to direct that a warrant be made out in his name for that, or any other quantity which to your Honor shall seem meet—and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c &c &c Ft Erie 10th Jul 1797 [Signed] Wm Johnston” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 3000 acres in right of his late father. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 21]
Certificate of John Powell, J. P. dated at Bertie on 14 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Johnston
“To all to whom these Presents shall come, Know Ye that being half Brother by the mothers side to William Johnston late Lieut in the six Nation Indian Department at Niagara, and brought up together with him, and never Knew of any other child of the Late Captain John Johnston of the six Nation Indian Department who died in the Province of Quebec in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven Hundred and Eighty Six—I do hereby Certify that the said William Johnston is the only Lawful Heir to the Estate of the said Captain John Johnston Deceased and I do further Certify that the said John Johnston was appointed Captain in the said six Nation Indian Department in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and seventy and serv’d and bore that Commission untill the End of the War; and have every reason to believe that he never taken up any part of the Lands due him for such services – In testimony whereof I have hereon to set my hand and Seal at Bertie this 14th day of July in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and ninety seven—[Signed] John Powell JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 21b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Johnston dated at Queenstown on 7 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner a native of New Jersey has resided in this Province for these four years past, during which period he has uniformly demeaned himself as a good British subject—Having taken the Oaths prescribed by law, now wishes to become a settler in this Country—therefore prays your Honor will grant him such a part of the waste Lands of the Crown, as you in your wisdom shall think fit—And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] William Johnston” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 4 Apr. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 28]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton J. P. dated 7 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Johnston
“This Certifies that William Johnston has this day taken the Oath of Allegiance before me at Queenston March 7th 1797 [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 28a]
Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.
William Johnston – Full Fee 200 acres in Humberstone Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117l]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Jones of Thorold dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 5 May 1797
“Humbly shews – That your Petitioner is the son of James Jones, deceased, (late of Butlers Rangers) and came into the Province in the year 1784 – & then took the oath of Allegiance before Colo. DePeyster who gave your petitioner hopes, of his being put on the same footing with the discharged Soldiers. That your Petitioner has been married nine years & has a wife and two children living—that he has received about 170 acres of Land only – being part of two Broken Lots in the above named township, whereon he lives – Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to extend his complement of Land to 300 acres, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Andrew Jones” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 May 1797 and read on 10 May. Ordered 100 acres in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 32b]
Certificate of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council dated at the Clerk’s Office on 12 Apr 1802
“Andrew Jones’ Father James Jones is on the UE List for the Home District [Signed] John Small CEC” Added notation of John Elmsley, Solicitor General: “The warrant for the 100 As may issue to Jones as UE. In Council April 13th 1802 [Initialled] JE” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 32]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Jones dated on 21 Oct 1800
“Humbly Shews – That he is the Eldest Son of the late James Jones deceased who was the person named in the annexed Certificate and therefore prays that the Patent for the Lands Granted to the said James Jones by virtue of said Certificate may Issue to your memorialist & he will ever pray—[Signed] Andrew Jones” Read in the Executive Council on 23 Dec 1800. Read again on 13 Apr 1802. Letters of Administration produced. For the Governor. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 31b]
Land Board Certificate issued to James Jones dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer James Jones having on the 18 day of March 1791 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of No 3 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] J. Butler, Peter Ten Broeck, R. Hamilton” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer James Jones the Lot No 11 & 12 in 1st Concessn in the Township of No 3 in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres Forty Chains by fifty.” Read in the Executive Council on 11 May 1797. No order issued. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 31]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Augustus Jones dated at York (Toronto) on 4 Aug 1793
“Humbly Prayeth—That your Excellency will be Pleased to grant him lot No 30 in 3d Concession, Township of York; and your Petitioner will as in duty bound ever Pray—[Signed] A Jones” Read in Council on 4 Sep 1793. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 16]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Augustus Jones received at the Executive Council Office on 23 May 1794
“ That Lott No 10—on the north side Burlington Bay in first Concession which Lott was formerly assigned Your Memorialist by the Land Board, may be granted him, and that an additional quantity may be allowed in Order that your Memorialist may with what is already assigned him make up Twelve hundred Acres, & should it appear meet to Your Excellency & Council to grant this Prayer, that the same may be in the Township of Saltfleet, or elsewhere. Your Memorialist begs leave to add that he has been employed in the Service, as a Surveyor for Seven years past, an on the land which has been assigned me by the Board. I have made large improvements. And Your Memorialist Will as in duty bound Ever Pray. [Signed] A Jones” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 May 1794. Ordered the Lot No10 Cannot at present be granted. The remainder of the Petition may be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 1, Petition Number 37]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Augustus Jones dated at Nassau on 25 Nov 1790
“Sheweth That your Memorialist, has acted at your request as Surveyor for the District of Nassau Since the Deputy Surveyor departure, which was on the 28th November 1789.—And has received nothing for his Services. He therefore request that the Land Board will take his Case into Consideration, and do their indevours to Provide for him such Pay, and Rations as they think is Reasonable Compensation for his Services as actg. Surveyor G During that time. And should his Conduct in that line have merited the approbation of the Board—He would further request their Interest, and Recommendation, to Suply the Place of Acting Surveyor for the District of Nassau—Now vacant by the absence of Mr Frey and your Petitioner, as in duty Bound will Ever Pray. [Signed] Augustus Jones” Received in the Executive Council Office on 26 Dec 1790. Ordered All accounts of Deputy Surveyors must come through the head of the department. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1795, Petition Number 58]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Augustus and Ebenezer Jones dated on 26 Apr 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioners sometime last year gave in a Memorial praying to be confirmed in the grants of Lots No 9 & 10 on the north side of Burlington Bay—Your Excellency’s order 27th May last sayeth “at present they cannot be granted” tho’ your Excellency was pleased to say, if the French who were then Expected did not come out, & form a Settlement in that Vicinity, we your Memorialists should have them, your petitioners are informed since that time Mr Angus McDonell (during my absence in the Service of Government & without the Knowledge of my Brother, which prevented our claim being made known) has petitioned the Council & obtained a Grant of our Lands, which I apprehend must be a mistake, as in January 1792 your petitioners obtained a certificate from the Land Board for the Lots before mentioned. Wherefore your petitioners most Humbly pray your Excellency would be pleased to confirm them in the rights to said Lands as they wish to put Settlers on & improve them immediately & that your Excellency would be pleased to transfer the Lands granted to Ebenezer Jones Senr & Joseph Jones deceased to the Sons of the late Ebenezer Jones Senr now living on the premises & your petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Augustus Jones, Ebenezer Jones” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun 1795. Ordered recommended that the petitioners and Mr. Angus McDonell be heard before the Council & the right of the possession determined according to justice. [Line illegible] office informed cannot recommend the transfer prayed for. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 34]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Augustus Jones dated at Niagara on 4 Oct 1796 (filed with the Petition of Ebenezer Jones)
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner received a long time ago an assignment from the Land Board for Lot No 10 in the 1st Concession and the Land in front of the same in the Township of Flamborough East—your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor to confirm the same and your Petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray [Signed] A. Jones D. P. S.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered the Board gives the same answer to this petition that was given to the one of Ebenezer Jones of same date to which refer. Read again on 11 Apr 1797. Ordered reference being had to the Surveyor General’s Report, by which it appears that the Lot No. 3 originally granted to the Jones certificate from the Land Board of Nassau falls within the Land allowed by the Mississaugas to have been purchased the 22nd May 1784, and consequently within the Jurisdiction of the Land Board. Ordered that the two certificates from the Land Board of Nassau to Ebenezer Jones & Augustus Jones dated the 4 of Jan. 1792 assigning the Lot No 3 in the first Concession with the broken front be confirmed and that the half of this lot (being No. 9) cannot in consequence be reserved. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 34b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Augustus Jones, Deputy Provincial Surveyor dated on 11 Jun 1799
“humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner is Son of the late Ebenezer Jones of the Township of Saltfleet, in the Home District, who died Seized of an Equitable Estate in Several lots of land in the Said Township (located under authority of the land Board). That your Petitioner’s Said Father died intestate previous to the Division of the Province of Quebec into the two Provinces of Upper & Lower Canada and his widow – your Petitioners mother has Since departed this life also intestate: —That your Petitioners Brother – Joseph Jones, died intestate and unmarried at the Same time with his father, Seized in like manner of two lots of land, in Saltfleet aforesaid—That your Petitioner having made such Arrangements and Settlement of the property so devolving, as were most agreeable & advantageous to the Heirs in general & wishes to have it in his power to carry his Views into Effect, by being possessed of a legal Estate in the Sd property Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Honor will order the Title Deeds of the lands allotted to the Said Deceased Persons to issue in the Name of your Petitioner & as in Duty bound he will ever pray &c—[Signed] A Jones” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Jun 1799 and read the same day. Ordered the consent of the other heirs must be produced. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 4, Petition Number 10]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Augustus and Ebenezer Jones dated on 26 Apr 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioners sometime last year gave in a Memorial praying to be confirmed in the grants of Lots No 9 & 10 on the north side of Burlington Bay—Your Excellency’s order 27th May last sayeth “at present they cannot be granted” tho’ your Excellency was pleased to say, if the French who were then Expected did not come out, & form a Settlement in that Vicinity, we your Memorialists should have them, your petitioners are informed since that time Mr Angus McDonell (during my absence in the Service of Government & without the Knowledge of my Brother, which prevented our claim being made known) has petitioned the Council & obtained a Grant of our Lands, which I apprehend must be a mistake, as in January 1792 your petitioners obtained a certificate from the Land Board for the Lots before mentioned. Wherefore your petitioners most Humbly pray your Excellency would be pleased to confirm them in the rights to said Lands as they wish to put Settlers on & improve them immediately & that your Excellency would be pleased to transfer the Lands granted to Ebenezer Jones Senr & Joseph Jones deceased to the Sons of the late Ebenezer Jones Senr now living on the premises & your petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Augustus Jones, Ebenezer Jones” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun 1795. Ordered recommended that the petitioners and Mr. Angus McDonell be heard before the Council & the right of the possession determined according to justice. [Line illegible] office informed cannot recommend the transfer prayed for. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 34]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Ebenezer Jones dated at Niagara on 4 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth – That your petitioner received a long time ago an assignment from the Land Board for Lot No 9 in the 1st Concession together with the broken Front – in the Township of Flamborough East – your petitioner therefore prays your Honor to confirm the same and your petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] A. Jones D. P. S. for Ebenezer Jones” Added notation: “The Lands Petitioned for are within the Original Purchase” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered this appropriation came before the Council at York in July last – it was then understood that Mr. A. McDonell for the heirs of Capt. All. McDonell who had received an assignment for No. 9 – had agreed to relinquish it to Mr. Jones who appears to have a prior claim – If this has not been done the parties must be heard before the first Council. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 34]
Land Board Certificate issued to Ebenezer Jones dated on 4 Jan 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer Ebenezer Jones having on the 4th day of January 1792 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of One Hundred & twelve Acres of land in the Township of 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 4th day of January one thousand seven hundred and Ninety two To Augustus Jones Acting Surveyor General for the District of Nassau. [Signed] J. Butler, Robt Pilkington, R. Hamilton, John McNabb, John Burch, Robert Kerr” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer Ebenezer Jones, Sergeant the Lot No half of the 1st Concession Lot No 3 in the Township of Geneva in the District of Nassau containing One Hundred & twelve Acres twenty two & half Chains by fifty, also the Broken Lands in the front of first Concession.” Marginal note: “Half of the first Concession in Lot No 3 in Geneva Township on the North West Side of Lake Geneva. Read in the Executive Council on 11 Apr 1797. Ordered confirmed in Council for the reasons assigned on the back of August Jones’ petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 41]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elisabeth Jones of Grantham dated at York (Toronto) on 5 Jun 1800
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is a Daughter of James Jones of the above named Township (deceased) whose name is enrolled on the U. E. List of the Home District – That your Petitioner is of the age of twenty seven years and upwards, & has never received any Lands from the Crown – She therefore humbly prays your Excellency for a grant of 200 acres, and Your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—” Elisabeth Jones made her mark. “Signed in the presence of John McNabb J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jun 1800. Notation: Enrolled on the List. Read in the Executive Council on 21 Oct 1800. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 16]
Certificate of John McNabb, J. P. dated on 5 Jun 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elisabeth Jones
“Upper Canada Personally appeared before me John McNabb Esqre one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara in said Province, Elizabeth Jones of the Township of Grantham – and made oath, that she is of the age of Twenty seven years and upwards – & has never received any Lands from the Crown—Sworn before me the 5th Day of June 1800} [Signed] John McNabb J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 16a]
Certificate of John McNabb, J. P. dated on 5 Jun 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elisabeth Jones
“I do hereby certify that Elizabeth Jones, who has in my presence signed the Petition of the other side written, is the person she describes herself to be, and has never to my Knowledge or belief received any Lands or any order of Lands from the crown—[Signed] John McNabb J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 16a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Jones dated on 21 Oct 1800
“Humbly Shews – That he is the Eldest Son of the late James Jones deceased who was the person named in the annexed Certificate and therefore prays that the Patent for the Lands Granted to the said James Jones by virtue of said Certificate may Issue to your memorialist & he will ever pray—[Signed] Andrew Jones” Read in the Executive Council on 23 Dec 1800. Read again on 13 Apr 1802. Letters of Administration produced. For the Governor. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 31b]
Land Board Certificate issued to James Jones dated on 12 Mar 1792 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“The Bearer James Jones having on the 18 day of March 1791 preferred to this Board a Petition addressed to His Excellency the Governor in Council for a grant of Two Hundred Acres of land in the Township of No 3 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] J. Butler, Peter Ten Broeck, R. Hamilton” Certificate of the Acting Surveyor: “I Assign to the Bearer James Jones the Lot No 11 & 12 in 1st Concessn in the Township of No 3 in the District of Nassau containing Two Hundred Acres Forty Chains by fifty.” Read in the Executive Council on 11 May 1797. No order issued. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 31]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Jones late Serjeant 60th Regiment dated at Niagara on 20 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Shews That your petitioner has only received three hundred acres of Land, prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him his residue as a reduced Serjeant and such a further grant for his Mother in law, and wife as your Honor may think proper- the former being married to a Loyalist, which your petitioners wife is the issue—and your petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray [Signed] John Jones” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 4 Feb 1797. Ordered 200 acres to petitioner’s wife the daughter of a Loyalist if not granted before and 200 acres in addition to the 300 he has received when he produces a certificate that he was regularly discharged from the 60th Regiment. Certificate produced. PR. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 29c]
Certificate of James Muirhead attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Jones
“I do hereby Certify that John Jones obtained his discharge from the 1st Battalion of the 60th Regt at Niagara in June 1790 [Signed] J. Muirhead” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 29]
Certificate of James Muirhead dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 26 Sep 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Jones
“This is to certify that John Jones was Master Taylor & received pay as a Serjant in the 1st Battalion of the 60th Regiment from the 6th of January 1787 to 30th Jany 90 [Signed] James Muirhead formerly Serjns mate 60 Regt” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 29]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated at Niagara on 22 Mar 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Jones
“I do hereby Certify that Rachel Williams & her Daughter Jane (now Wife of John Jones), came from the Susquehanah (then Province of Pensylvania) to Niagara in the year 1778 among a Number of other Loyalists who had to leave that place on account of their attachment to the Royal Cause [Signed] P. Ball J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 29b]
Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. (no Upper Canada Land Petition attached)
“Personally appeared before me this 20th Day of April 1797 Nicholas Clinck [sic] a brother, and being sworn on the Holy Evangelists deposeth that Simpson left this place about one year, and nine months ago, and verily believes He will not return again, as he said on leaving Niagara, he would return to England – So help me God [Signed] Nicolaus Klingenbranner Sworn before me [Signed] Robert Kerr, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 21]
Certificate of Thomas Ridout, Notary Public (no Upper Canada Land Petition attached)
“I the undersigned Notary Do hereby certify that on the fourth Day of April of this present year, at the request of William Vanderlip and John Jones of the Town of Newark, I visited Lot No 137 in the said Town, and discovered, that some improvements had formerly been begun thereon vizt – part of the underwood had been cut down and burnt; about twenty Pickets, on the north west side, and forty, on the south west side thereof, had been formerly, but in an irregular manner, put up – but now, in a very ruinous State, and that a Trench had been dug for the putting up more pickets – the whole appears to be neglected and abandoned—In Testimony whereof –I have hereunto set my Hand at Newark this 16 Day of May 1797—[Signed] Thos Ridout Not. Pubc” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 22a]
Order of the Executive Council (no Upper Canada Land Petition attached)
Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul 1797. Ordered to let notice be given to— Simpson that if he does not appear within 6 month, the Lot will be escheated.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 22a]
Upper Canada Petition of John Jones, of the Head of the Lake dated at Niagara on 24 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Shews That your Petitioner served last War in Colonel Butlers late Corps of Rangers as a private Soldier during the greatest part of the American War, —That your petitioner having never yet received any Lands, prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant him the allowance given to discharged Soldiers, and your petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray—” John Jones made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 26 Jan 1797. Ordered 200 acres as a reduced Soldier if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 30b]
Certificate of Peter Ten Broeck and Benjamin Pawling dated at Twelve Mile Creek on 7 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Petition of John Jones
“This is to Certify that John Jones [did] service as a Soldier during the American war in the Corps of Butlers Rangers, from which he was regularly discharged, twelve Mile Creek 7th Jany 1797 [Signed] Peter Ten Broeck, B Pawling” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 30]
Certificate of James Wilson dated on 18 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Petition of John Jones
“This is to Certify that John Jones has lived with me for a Considerable time as industrious man and was true Loyalist During the American war. In hopes that you will Remember him for the Same Jany 18th 1797—[Signed] James Wilson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 30]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Jones of Niagara read in the Executive Council on 22 Jul 1800
“Sheweth, That your Petitioner having made application to the Late Land Board: obtained permission and located Lot number sixty seven in the Town—now called Niagara That your Petitioner did afterwards in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety five dispose of all his right and title to the said Lot unto Joseph Edwards of the same place Merchant –who has since built his present dwelling house and made other very great improvements thereon. Your petitioner therefore prays your Excellency to direct that his Majesty’s Letters patent of Grant thereof may issue in the name of the said Joseph Edwards – And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c [Signed] John Jones” Read in the Executive Council on 22 Jul 1800. Ordered recommended that the Lot be granted to John Jones. The case is not sent as to call for a deviation from the General Rule in favour of Mr. Edwards. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 27a]
Report of D. W. Smith, Acting Surveyor General dated on 11 Aug 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Jones
“A Search in the Surveyor Gens Office – York} 11 August 1798 On the old plan of the town of Newark, which was for some time in the possession of the Council office, the name of John Jones, appears returned for lot no 67—[Signed] D W Smith ASG” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 5, Petition Number 27]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Jones dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Apr 1797
“Humbly shews – That your Petitioner is son of James Jones late of Butlers Rangers who died about 5 years ago – that your Petitioner is about 23 years of age, and having never received any Land, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres, and your Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray—” Jonathan Jones made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 3a]
Certificate of George Forsyth, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Jones
“This Certifies that the Bearer Jonathan Johns [sic], has taken the Oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration before me at Niagara the 12th of April 1797 [Signed] Geo. Forsyth J. P. [To] The Surveyor Generals Office” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 3, Petition Number 3]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Hodgkinson dated at Niagara on 20 May 1796
“The Petition of William Hodgkinson—late a Private in Butlers Rangers—Respectfully shews, That your Petitioner has received 200 acres of Land only which are in the Township of Grantham and that his wife the Daughter of James Jones of the said Corps—has no received any—Prays your Excelly would be pleased to grant him an additional 100 acres & 200 acres to his wife as a discharged Soldier & a Daughter of a Loyalist U. E. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered discharge and certificate wanted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 63]
Certificate of Benjamin Pawling and Jesse Pawling dated in the Home District on 9 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Hodgkinson
“This is to Certify that Mary Hodgkinson the the [sic] Wife of William Hodgekinson is the Daughter of A Loyalist U. E. and that Her Father and Husband were both in his Majesty’s Service in Lt Coln John Butlers Corps and that they had one child before the year 1787 they likewise were settlers in this District since the Year 1784. [Signed] Benjm Pawling, Jesse Pawling” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 63c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Mann of Grantham dated on 8 Oct 1801
“Humbly sheweth; That your Petitioner is wife of John Mann of the above named Township – and Daughter of James Jones, late of the same Township, deceased, Loyalist UE, as by return of the Magistrates for the Home District; That your Petitioner has never received any grant or order for Lands, therefore humbly prays your Excellency for 200 acres His Majestys benevolence to persons of her Description – and as in Duty bound your petitioner shall ever pray—” Sarah Mann made her mark. “Signed before me [Signed] John McNabb one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara this 8th Day of Octr 1801 [Signed] John McNabb J.P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Oct 1801. Notation: Examined James Jones on the List. Read in the Executive Council on 14 Oct 1800. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as daughter of a UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 122]
Certificate of John McNabb, J. P. dated on 1 Oct 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Mann
“Personally appeared before me John McNabb Esqr one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara, the within named Petitioner Sarah Mann who made oath, that She never has received any Grant or order for Lands in this Province” Sarah Mann made her mark. “Sworn before me this 8th Day of Octr 1801 [Signed] John McNabb J. P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 122a]
Certificate of John McNabb, J. P. dated on 1 Oct 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Mann
“I John McNabb Esqr one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara Do hereby certify, that Sarah Mann is the person she describes herself to be, and has never to my knowledge or belief ever received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown—Given under my hand at Grantham this 8th day of Octr 1801 [Signed] John McNabb J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 122a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Jones residing in the Township of Willoughby dated at Newark on 18 Aug 1795
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has been near two years in the Province, & never applied for Land- He humbly prays your Excely will be pleased to grant him 400 acres of the vacant Lands of the Crown, and as in Duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Thos Jones” Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if none are granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Jones an Inhabitant of Augusta in the Eastern District dated at Augusta on 17 May 1797
“Most humbly sheweth- That your petitioner joined his Majestys service in company with his Father Capt John Jones in the year 1777 and during most part of the late American War served as a volunteer in a Corps called Loyal Rangers commanded by Major Edward Jessup—And from his loyalty and early attachment to the british Government begs he may be indulged with one thousand acres of Land in addition to four hundred which he has already received And prays it may be granted him on any of his Majestys vacant Lands in the Eastern District—And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Thomas Jones” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jun 1797 and read in Council on 14 Jun 1797. Ordered recommended for 600 acres including former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “I” “J” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17]