Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Keefer of Thorold dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 31 Mar 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner is married to Catherine the Daughter of Peter Lampman a Loyalist U. E. as admitted by the Magistrates in their Quarter Sessions- and prays your Honors would be pleased to grant her 200 acres of Land—and as in Duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Geo. Keefer” George Keefer—for his wife Catherine Keefer. Received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 4 Apr. Ordered 200 acres to the wife of the Petitioner the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark on 4 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Keefer
“Catharine Lantman [sic] wife to George Keefer is daughter to Peter Lantman, a Loyalist and George Keefer is son to George Keefer deceased whose Heirs satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America previous to the year 1783 [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Peace &c” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Keefer dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Jul 1794
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner removed into this Province last Fall and has been indulged with a location of two hundred acres of land by the honorable Land board. He begs leave to inform your Honors that his late Honored Father George Keefer, suffered loss of Property, imprisonment and every inconvenience the loyalists were subjected to in the late revolted Colonies during the Rebellion. He went to the British troops with Col Barton and served his corps until his death—That he never in his lifetime received any compensation for his losses, nor his full wages while in service as during that period he was a prisoner one year near […..], neither have his children nor any of his friends, since his decease. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays your honors would grant a location of lands in right of his late father deceased as much as your Honors in your wisdom may graciously see fit to bestow on him, and as in duty bound he will ever pray [Signed] George Keefer” Received by the Executive Council on 10 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 15 Jul. 10 Mile Creek. Ordered referred for further consideration. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 5]
Signer to the petition of the inhabitants of Stamford Township for a mill attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Skinner dated 23 Jun 1800
“The petition of the Subscribers (Inhabitants of Lincoln County Stamford Township) – Most Respectfully Sheweth that there is a Great want of Mills at or near the Falls of Niagara. We therefore pray that Timothy Skinner (Senior) may be tolerated to build Said mills Adjoining his own and land and As in duty bound we Shall ever pray [Signed] Thomas Millard, Chas Willson, James Forsyth, Haggai Skinner, Noah Cook, John Hardey, Edwd Lafferty, John Losea, John Durham, Edward Durham, Thomas Millard Senior, John Reilly, Peter McMicking, Jacob Kilman, John McKerlie, John Clow, Adam McNair. Peter Thomson, Paul Cripps, Bri[lrehald] [br]omson, John Thomson, Thomas McMicking, Joseph Robeson his mark, John Chisholm, Donald Rose, James Cooper, Conrad Dorshimer, Patrick Reilly, Benjamin Skinner, Azariah Lamer, William Lundy, Jacob Fonger, William Fonger, Charles Grene, Benjamin Skinner Senor, Ebenezer Skinner, Isaac Chambers, Robert Spencer his mark, James Crawford, Chris Buchner, Henry Ramsey, [fred…] gobalt, Thomas Doan, John Upher, Jacob Upper, George Upper, George Couke, Robert Wilkerson, Benajah Williams, George Keefer, John Hilz, Ezekiel Woodruff, Giles Hall, Hugh Wilson, John Wilson, John Wilson Junr, Johnneal Kelhone, John [….] John Si[lverthorn]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 127d]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Keefer of Thorold dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 31 Mar 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner is married to Catherine the Daughter of Peter Lampman a Loyalist U. E. as admitted by the Magistrates in their Quarter Sessions- and prays your Honors would be pleased to grant her 200 acres of Land—and as in Duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Geo. Keefer” George Keefer—for his wife Catherine Keefer. Received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 4 Apr. Ordered 200 acres to the wife of the Petitioner the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Keefer
“Catharine Lantman [sic] wife to George Keefer is daughter to Peter Lantman, a Loyalist and George Keefer is son to George Keefer deceased whose Heirs satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America previous to the year 1783 [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Peace &c” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 24b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Lundy alias Keefer of the Township of Stamford County of Lincoln & District of Niagara dated on 20 Mar 1800
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is married to Eliazar Lundy and is the Daughter of George Keefer senr Deceased, a U. E. Loyalist who died in New York. Your Petitioner is of the full age of Twenty Two years and has never as yet Received any Lands from the Crown. Wherefore She Prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant her such a Portion of the Waste Lands of the Crown as to your Excellency may appear meet And as in duty Bound your Petitioner Will Ever Pray” Mary Keefer made her mark. Notation: George Keefer on the List. Read in the Executive Council on 18 Aug 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the daughter of a UE Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated on 20 Mar 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Lundy
“District of Niagara} Personally appeared before me David Seacord Esqr One of His Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara the above mentioned Mary Keefer who being duly Sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, Deposeth that she is of the full age of Twenty One Years and that she has never Received any Lands from the Crown – Taken & Sworn before me this 5th day of August 1801} [Signed] David Secord JP” Mary Keefer made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24a]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated on 20 Mar 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Lundy
“I do herby Certify that the above named Mary Keefer is the Person She describes herself to be and that She has never to my knowledge or belief Received any Lands from the Crown or any Order for Lands from the Crown [David Secord JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 24a]
Certificate of Edward Topham dated at Queenston on 16 Jun 1803 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Deborah Cohoe
“Edward Topham of the Township of Thorold Personally came before me Robert Hamilton Esquire one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace for the County of Lincoln – who professing himself a Quaker did affirm that the following is the Names of Andrew Cohoes widow & Children referred to in the Recommendation of the Honble the Executive Council of Aug. 13, 1799 Deborah Cohoe late widow now Topham} of Pelham, John Cohoe} of Pelham, Andrew Cohoe} of Pelham, William Cohoe, Nathan Cohoe, Christiana Cohoe (Thorold) married to John Ostrander, Amy Cohoe married to Ebenezer Becon* *Keevers. Affirmed before me at Queenston June 16. 1803 [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P. [Signed] Edward Topham” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 4, Petition Number 74]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Kehoe dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served his Majesty five years and one half under Sir James Wallace for two years of which time he acted in the Capacity of Capt of the Magazine. That in the month of June next After the conclusion of the peace he was honorably discharged from the service. That your Petitioner was then put on the establishment of the Greenwich Hospital and that he has actually received one years pension. The remaining years are still due. Your Petitioner begs leave to approach your Honors on the present occasion and most humbly begs your Honors would as far as is consistent inter[cede] in his favour and that your Honors would condecend to point out some way in which he can receive his pension and likewise that your Honors would be pleased to grant him a location of land and as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] John Kehoe” The Executive Council ordered that the Surveyor General do assign 200 acres to the petitioner. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 16]
Signer to the petition of the inhabitants of Stamford Township for a mill attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Skinner dated 23 Jun 1800
“The petition of the Subscribers (Inhabitants of Lincoln County Stamford Township) – Most Respectfully Sheweth that there is a Great want of Mills at or near the Falls of Niagara. We therefore pray that Timothy Skinner (Senior) may be tolerated to build Said mills Adjoining his own and land and As in duty bound we Shall ever pray [Signed] Thomas Millard, Chas Willson, James Forsyth, Haggai Skinner, Noah Cook, John Hardey, Edwd Lafferty, John Losea, John Durham, Edward Durham, Thomas Millard Senior, John Reilly, Peter McMicking, Jacob Kilman, John McKerlie, John Clow, Adam McNair. Peter Thomson, Paul Cripps, Bri[lrehald] [br]omson, John Thomson, Thomas McMicking, Joseph Robeson his mark, John Chisholm, Donald Rose, James Cooper, Conrad Dorshimer, Patrick Reilly, Benjamin Skinner, Azariah Lamer, William Lundy, Jacob Fonger, William Fonger, Charles Grene, Benjamin Skinner Senor, Ebenezer Skinner, Isaac Chambers, Robert Spencer his mark, James Crawford, Chris Buchner, Henry Ramsey, [fred…] gobalt, Thomas Doan, John Upher, Jacob Upper, George Upper, George Couke, Robert Wilkerson, Benajah Williams, George Keefer, John Hilz, Ezekiel Woodruff, Giles Hall, Hugh Wilson, John Wilson, John Wilson Junr, Johnneal Kelhone, John [….], John Si[lverthorn]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 127d]
Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.
John Kellson – full fees 400 acres in Ancaster Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Ebenezer Kelly of the Township of Grantham dated at Niagara on 5 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner having lately arrived in the Province is desirous to settle therein with his Family, which consists of a wife and Four children—That he had a Brother who was Ensign in Delanceys Corps—and was kiled by the Rebels as he was about to embark for Nova Scotia, after the peace; —Your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him four Hundred acres of Land, and as in Duty bound your petitioner will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Note of Thomas Ridout N. P.: “I do hereby certify that Ebenezer Kelly personally applied to me for the above Petition [Signed] T. Ridout N.P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9b]
Certificate of John McNabb J. P. dated on 5 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ebenezer Kelly
“I do hereby certify that the bearer Ebenezer Kelley has been an Inhabitant householder on the ten mile Creek in this Township Since the first day of June last Since which time knows him to be a Sober Industrious, good faithful Subject—Given under my hand this 5th Octr 1796 [Signed] John McNabb J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]
Certificate of William Dickson J. P. dated on 5 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Ebenezer Kelly
“I do hereby Certify that on this Fifth day of October one Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety Six Ebenezer Kelly late of Jersey—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.” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Oct 1796. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9c]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Kelley a native of Ireland received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Aug 1795
“Humbly sheweth that your Petitioner having never Received Any Land humbly hopes his Majestys Bounty may be Extended to him and Prays your Excellency Would be pleased To Grant him a town lott in the town of Newark and a Lott of the Vacant Crown Land Somewhere in the province When Surveyed and your petitioner As in Duty bound will Ever pray [Signed] John Kelley” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if he has never received any and is resident in the Province. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Kelly of Thorold dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Jan 1797
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1788 with a wife and three Children and has now Seven—that he has received 200 acres in the above mentioned Township—and prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 150 acres family Lands—and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” John Kelly made his mark. “witness T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Jul 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres family lands if not already received. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 31b]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton J. P. dated at Queenston on 3 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Kelly
“This Certifies that John Kelly & his family were in this Settlement in the Summer of the year 1788. He has this day declared upon Oath that his family Consisted of a wife & three Children. Sworn before me at Queenston Dec 3d 1796 [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 31]
Notation attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Kelly
“John Kelly O. C. 28 March 1797. 200 as family Lands if not already received – The warrt No 1170. OC returned to the C. office as having been stayed for the payt of Dues. The Warrant re-issued 9 Oct 18[11]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 31a]
John Kelly was listed in the Townsend Report of Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 as being recommended by settlement agent Paul Averill but having received locations before, was not accepted by Smith. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Kelly of Stamford dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Mar 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner is a Loyalist and has been in this Province twelve years but having hitherto lived with his son in Law Joseph Robinson he has never received any Land—That being desirous to occupy 200 acres, your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant the same to him and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Michael Kelly made his mark “Witness [Signed] James Thoes” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Feb and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered Recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27b]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton dated at Queenston on 17 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Kelly
“I do hereby Certify to the dissolution of the Land Board for this province, the Bearer Joseph Robison, was granted by that for the Home District Two hundred acres of Family Lands & Two hundred acres more for Michael Kelly his father in law- but from their having no printed Certificates at that time he did no get any for the above lands—Queenstown, January 17th 1797—[Signed] R. Hamilton Member of the Land board” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton dated at Queenston on 27 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Kelly
“It Consists with my Recollection that the Land board directed a Location of Two hundred Acres of Land to Michael Kelly father in Law to Joseph Robertson- who has been in the Settlement more than Two years—why a Certificate was not granted I do not know—[Signed] R. Hamilton Member late Land board” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27a]
Mentioned in the deed from Joseph Robison to William Dickson dated on 18 Jun 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all men by these Presents that I Joseph Robison, heir to the late Michael Kelly, and who at the advanced age of One hundred years, was supported by me the said Joseph Robison, for upwards of Twelve years, and whereas the said Michael received a Grant of lands from the Honble Executive Council for Two Hundred acres which are Still unlocated and whereas it was found expedient & necessary to Dispose of the right of said two Hundred acres for necessaries & te Comfort of said Michael, and having received such and the value thereof of and from William Dickson of Newark, Merchant, I do therefore hereby give him full power and authority, to apply to the Honble Executive Council, that the Deed for said Two Hundred acres may Issue in the name of said William Dickson hereby renouncing all right title Claim & Interest whatever to said Lands whereon they may be located, or otherways Disposed of—In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this Eighteenth day of June 1798—Witness” Katharine Kelly made her mark “& wife to J. Robison & Daughter to Michael Kelly Deceased” Joseph Robison made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1l]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Burgoyne Kemp dated on 20 Sep 1800
“That your Petitioner has lived the greatest part of his time in this Province and is now desirous of settling himself on some of the Waste Lands of the Crown—Your Petitioner has a Family as will appear by the annexed certificate he now humbly prays Your Excellency will grant him such a quantity of Land as Your Excellency may think proper and as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Burgoyne Kemp” Witness Isaac Hurst. Niagara 26th Septr 1800.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 28a]
Certificate of William Dickson J. P. dated at Niagara on 23 Sep 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Burgoyne Kemp
“I do certify that I have Known the Bearer Burgoyne Kemp from his youth, and that I verily believe him to be if age, that during my Knowledge of him, he has behaved himself as an honest and Industrious lad and acted in general Parish situations with Credit [Signed] William Dickson JP as also that he has a wife and Two Children [initialed] WD [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 28]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Burgoyne Kemp of Niagara, Carpenter dated in York [Toronto] on 19 Apr 1805
“That your Petitioner has been upwards of Sixteen Years in the Province and is desirous to occupy & Improve a Vacant Lot of land of the Crown, That he is prepared & undertakes in Case his Petition shall be favourably answered to pay within three Days from the date of the order of your Excellency in Council into the hands of His Majestys Receiver General of this Province, as well the whole of the fees, allowed by His Majesty to be charged on the Patent that is to Issue, as the fees of Survey, and That Your Petitioner will within the same period produce to the Clerk of the Executive Council the Receiver Generals Receipt for such fees, and Your Petitioner will in Twenty one Days from the date of the order attend the Secretary of the Province and take out such Deed—Wherefore Your Petitioner Prays that your Excellency may be pleased to Grant him Tow hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown under the Regulations of the 30th Decem 180, Subject to the Table of fees of the 6th July 1804, And as in Duty Bound Your Petitioner will ever Pray.” Signed for Burgoyne Kemp by William Dickson his Attorney. York 19th April 1805 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 8, Petition Number 9]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Burgoyne Kemp of Niagara, Carpenter dated in Niagara on 7 May 1804
“Most Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is the son of David Kemp now of Niagara, who has resided there for these eighteen years past, & now Twenty four years of age, and a Carpenter by Trade. That your Petitioner has not benefited by any Grant of the waste lands of the Crown as yet, although the rest of the family have—Weherefore Your Petitioner humbly prays a Grant of Two hundred acres, upon paying the accustomed fees under the order of Council of 30th December 1802, being the existing Regulations, and as in Duty Bound your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Burgoyn Kemp Niagara 7th May 1804” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 May 1804[Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 8, Petition Number 9c]
“I have known the Petitioner for these fifteen years, and think him worthy of the Indulgence prayed for—[Signed] William Dickson”
Letter of William Dickson to John Small Esqr dated in Niagara on 7 May 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Burgoyne Kemp
Dear Sir. Will you be pleased to lay the within Inclosed petition of Burgoyne Kemps before the Honble the Executive Council at their first meeting on Land Business. The petitioner is a good moral man. Therefore trust they will grant his request—He has lodged with me the first payment which I will transmit you on hearing the success of his Petition—And am Dr Sir Your very Humble Servant [Signed] William Dicson Niagara 7th May 1804” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 8, Petition Number 9d]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of David Kemp Senior received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner was a British soldier in the French war in America before the Capture of Canada. That your Petr was friendly to the British during the contest with the States. That he came to this province immediately after the peace. That Major Campbell granted your Petr an order to locate five Hundred acres of land, but that order was unfortunately lost—That your Petr has twelve children eleven of whom are in this Province That your Petr at present owns no lands in the Province. May it therefore please your Excellency to grant your Petr twelve hundred acres of vacant land belonging to the Crown, or such a quantity as your Excellency may Judge sufficient for his situation in life; And your Petr as in duty bound shall ever Pray. [Signed] David Kemp” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 19 Aug 1795. Recommended for 200 acres for himself and 500 for family lands and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 9]
Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated on 13 May 1795 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David Kemp Senior
“To whom this may Concern—I was acquainted with the Bearer nad David Camp [sic] and his family in the State of New Jersey During the Late war and that he had the General Character of an Honnest Industres man and that he was well affected to the Crown and Constitution of Great Brittain and that he Suported the Same During his Stay in that State. Certified by [Signed] Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 9a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of David Kemp Junior dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 28 May 1795
“humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is desirous to occupy and improve a lot in the Town of Newark (now vacant) and without any improvement whatsoever thereon; prays that your Excellency would please to Grant him Lot No nineteen, and your Petr as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] David Kemp” Read in the Executive Council with reference to David Kemp Junior on 26 Jun 1795. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 12]
Named in “Report of Persons recommended by Paul Averill, with the Lots subscribed for by them” in Townsend Township, Norfolk County prepared by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 5 Apr 1797 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62]
Grantee: Kemp, David, Jr. authorized by Paul Averill on 2 Mar; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 7 Mar 1797 by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 13 Concession 2
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Kemp dated in Niagara on 7 Jun 1808
“The Petition of John Kemp humbly Sheweth that a number of years ago he applied to the Honourable Council for a Lot in the Town of Niagara and obtained a location of Lot number forty five on which he immediately erected a dwelling house which been occupied as such ever since on application being made for the Grant he is sorry to find that the proper deed has not been taken by him and that a Grant cannot issue without an order of Council. He humbly Prays that an order may issue for a Grant to him under the regulations in being when leave to make the location was obtained and your Petitioner will as in duty bound ever Pray. Niagara 7 June 1808 [Signed] John Kamp” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 9, Petition Number 5a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathew Camp dated at Niagara on 17 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Mathew Camp—who joined the Kings Forces at New York during the Rebellion has been in this Province 12 years, & never received any certificate for Lands—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and subscribed the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him three Hundred acres of land at Long point settlemt upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 300 acres upon producing his allegation if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 44]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathew Camp Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Mar 1797
“That your petitioner served last war in America in Col Bartons Corps—and upon the reduction was regularly discharged—That your petitioner having satisfied the Justices at the Quarter Sessions of his having served notwithstanding his having unfortunately lost his discharge—prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him his Military Lands as a reduced Soldier, he as yet never having located any, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Mathew Camp” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Mar 1797. Ordered the petitioner must produce a certificate of his having been regularly discharged. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 84]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathew Camp received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Mar 1797
“Humbly Shews—That your petitioner joined the Royal Standard previous to the Conclusion of the War, and has never as yet drawn any lands—That your petitioner is Brother in law to Mr Andrew Heron of the Town of Newark—Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him such a grant of Lands as your Honor may think meet, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Mathew Camp made his mark. “Witness A McN” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Mar 1797 and Read in Council on 4 Apr. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 130a]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Quarter Sessions dated on 31 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathew Camp
“Mathew Kemp has satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 [Signed] Ralfe Clench Clerk of the Sessions of the Peace &c” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 130]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathew Kemp dated at Niagara on 22 Feb 1801
“humbly sheweth that that [sic] he made application to the Honble Council in the year 1794 for a Grant of Lott No 40 in this Town which he understood was granted to him and that he emedently erected a dwelling Home on the Same which has been occupyed as such ever since, he is sorry to Say that on enquire being made at the Council office no grant can be found He therefore prays (that as no other person has any claim on said lot) that a Grant may now issue in his name and he as in duty bound will ever pray” Mathew Kemp made his mark. “Witness [Signed] James McBride” Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Feb 1801. Ordered recommended for the lot in question. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 4]
Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated at Niagara on 21 Feb 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathew Kemp
“I do Certify that the Lott No 40 in the Town of Niagara, has been improved since the year 1794, that there is a House on the Lott, and is fenced in [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 4a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathew Kemp dated in Niagara on 22 Feb 1801
“The petition of Mathew Kemp humbly sheweth that that (sic) he made application to the Honble Council in the year 1794 for a Grant of Lott No 40 in this Town which he understood was granted to him and that he emodently erected a dwelling House on the same which has been Occupied as such ever sence he is sorry to say that on inquire being made at the Council office no grant can be found. He therefore prays (that as no other person has any claim on the lot) that a Grant may now issue in his name and he as in duty bound will ever pray. Niagara 22th Feby 1801.” Mathew Kemp made his mark. Witness [signed] James McBride. Received in the Executive Council Office on 27 Feb 1801 and ordered approved. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 4]
Certificate of Robert Kemp J. P. dated on 21 Feb 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathew Kemp
I do certify that the Lott No 40 in the Town of Niagara, has been improved since the year 1794, that there is a House on the Lott, and is fenced in Niagara 21st Feby 1801 [Signed] Robert Kemp J.P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 4]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kemp dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 29 May 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is desirous to Occupy and improve a lot in the Town of Newark (now vacant, and without any improvement whatsoever thereon.) Prays that your Excellency would please to grant him Lot No Eighteen And your Petr Shall as in duty bound ever pray [Signed] Robt Kemp” Executive Council ordered granted on 18 Jun 1795. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 24]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Camp dated at Niagara on 25 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
The Petition of Robert Camp who came into the Province four years and has a wife & three children & never received any Land—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Four Hundred acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 38a]
Certificate of Robert Kerr dated at Niagara 25 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Camp
“This is to certify that Robert Camp came into this Province about four years ago, and has a Wife and three Children and to the best of my knowledge has not received any Lands [Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 38]
Certificate of Robert Kerr dated at Niagara 25 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Camp
“This is to certify that Robert Camp has taken the Oath of allegiance to his Majesty King George the Third, before me this 25th Day of May 1796 at Niagara [Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2, Petition Number 38c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kemp [signed Camp] of the Town of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Apr 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1792 with a wife and two children – and has received 200 acres of Land as a Settler—That he is married to Elizabeth the Daughter of John Smith a loyalist U. E. as by the annexed certificate – who having never received any Land, your Petitioner prays Your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres, in behalf of said wife – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Robert Camp” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 May 1797 and read in Council on 11 May 1797. Ordered the Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 5a]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Sessions dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 23 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kemp
“The Bearer Robert Kemp is married to Elizabeth Smith daughter to John Smith deceased whose Heirs has satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783, the said Elizabeth has Three Children two of whom was born before the year 1789 [Signed] R Clench, Clerk of the Sessions” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 5]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Abel Kendall of the Township of Clinton, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Sep 1800
“humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province last February last [sic] with his family, consisting of a wife and one Child—That he has a yoke of oxen and two Cows, & is in a condition to cultivate lands, has taken the Oaths of allegiance &c as per annexed certificate – wherefore your Excellency’s Petitioner prays that he may get a grant of 200 acres of land (on Dundas Street) under such limitations, restrictions & conditions as to your Excellency may appear meet, and as in duty bound your petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Abel Kendall” Received at the Executive Council on 23 Sep 1800 and read in Council on 23 Sep 1800. Ordered recommended for 200 acres on Dundas. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 12b]
Certificate of Thomas Ingersoll, J. P. dated on 28 Aug 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abel Kendall
“This may Certify that the bearer Abel Kendall has his wife & family in this province, has Oxen & Cows and has been in this province nearly Six Months [Signed] Thos Ingersoll, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 12]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abel Kendall
“Upper Canada Niagara District} This Certifyes that Abel Kendell thirty one years of age, Born in the State of Massachusetts, by Trade a Shoemaker and of Christian Religion, has taken the oath of allegiance and Signed the Declaration, this 30th Day of June 1800 Before me [Signed] Robt Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 12a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Kennedy received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner has resided upwards of Twelve Months in this Province and has married the Daughter of Thomas North U. E. Loyalist—Wherefore your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him Two hundred Acres for himself, and such quantity for his wife, as the Daughter of U. E. Loyalist as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] William Kennedy” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jul 1797 and read in Council on 20 Jul 1797. Ordered Petitioner and his wife recommended for 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 35]
Copy of the Order in Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Kennedy
“In the Executive Council on 25 Jul 1797. Ordered Elizabeth Kennedy, Wife of William Kennedy, and Daughter of Thomas North, ordered Two hundred acres. [Signed] John McGill IGPPA” Added notation: “Thomas North belonged to the Jersey Volunteers and is fully intitled to the priviledge of UE [Signed] John McGill IGPPA” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 35c]
Certificate of John Monro, J. P. dated on 5 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Kennedy
“Whereas William Kennedy and Elizabeth North were desirous of Intermarrying with each other and there being no Person or Minister of the Church of England living within Eighteen Miles of them or either of them, they have applied To me for that Purpose – Now these are to Certify that In the name of the Powers Granted by an Act of the legislature of the Province Passed In the thirty third year of his Majestys Reign I, John Monro one of his Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, I having Caused the Previous Notice by the Statute required to be given, have this day married the said William Kennedy and Elizabeth North together and they are become Legally contracted to each other In Marriage – July 5th 1797 [Signed] John Monro, JP” Added notation: “Witness present at the Marriage – John Kennedy, Charity Kennedy” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 35b]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Kennedy
“The within named Elizabeth North was daughter to Thomas North an enrolled U.E. – [Signed] R Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 35a]
Receipt issued at the Receiver General’s Office on 20 May 1805 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Kennedy
“William Kennedy has paid into this office £3.5.6 Being the Patent fees on a Grant of 200 acres in Oxford under OC. 25 Jul 1797. The Surveying fees to be paid at the Surveyor Generals Office. To The Attorney General & Surveyor General [Signed] Peter Russell R Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 35b]
Certificate of John Monro, J. P. dated on 29 Jun 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Kennedy
“William Kennedy having Caled on the Subscriber for Recommendation, I do Therefor Certify that the said Kennedy Has been A Residenter in The Township of Gainsborough twelve Months, and as Conducted himself as And [sic] Honest, Industrious Sober Man and verryley belive him to be a faithful subject to Our Sovereign Lord the King—[Signed] John Monro J. Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 35d]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of David Kern received at the Executive Council on 13 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner came this summer into this Province. That he has a wife & one Child; That His whole Family in the Jerseys were Loyalists as will appear from the annexed recommendation. That he is able to Improve lands and has take the Oath of Allegiance and signed the Declaration – Your Petitioner therefore Prays your Honor would take his Case into Consideration & grant him such a Quantity as in your wisdom your Honor may think fit and in duty Bound your Honor will Pray [Signed] David Kern” Received at the Executive Council on 13 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 11 Jun 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 6]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 13 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David Kern
“I do hereby certify that on this 13th—day of October 1796 David Kern late of Jersey State appeared before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace for and in the Home District, and took the oath of allegiance, and signed the Declaration – [signed] William Dickson J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 6a]
Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated on 10 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of David Kern
“I Do hereby Certify that I was aquanted with the Barer David Kern and His father Christophel Kerne in New jersey and that they were people of Good Character as honest Industress men and well affected to the Brittish Government and that on that account Suffered mutch in their Circumstances by fines and other Impositions by their Severe Laws against Loyalists. That the Barer is Lately come into this province with his wife and one Child in order to Settle Certified by Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 6b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathew Carne [sic] dated at Niagara on 7 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Mathew Carne [sic]- late a Private in Butlers Rangers who has only received 150 acres in the Township of Stamford- on which he has cleared about 60 acres- that he has a wife—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and subscribed 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 addition to his Land & what may be due him as a Ranger 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.” Mathew Carne made his mark. Added note of Thomas Ridout J. P.: “the name should have been written Matthew Kern agreeably to his discharge; & I do certify that he signed the above petition in my presence [Signed] T. Ridout” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for the land due to him if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Agnes Kerr, daughter of Robert Kerr, Esq. dated at York (Toronto) on 24 Apr 1798
“Humbly Prays That your Honor will be pleased to grant your Petitioner one of the Vacant lots in the Town of Newark, in consideration that your petitioners father being one of the first that made improvements in the Town aforesaid, and your Honor’s Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Agnes Kerr, Robert Kerr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Apr 1792 and read the same day. Ordered a Town Lot will be given to the Petitioner when of age, upon her application. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr dated at Lenox (afterwards Newark, now Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 5 Mar 1792
“Sheweth That Your memorialist being Possessed of a Power of Attorney from Major John Ross who was Appointed Major During the War of the 2d Battalion of the Royal Regt of New York, empowering Your Memorialist to locate to his own use the Lands which from his Services and Rank he should be entitled to at the end of the War. Your Memorialist therefore prays the Board will authorise him to locate the Said land that Major Ross may be entitled to—& your memorialist will ever [Signed] Robert Kerr” No Council dates added. First written Granted then written Inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 3]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr, John Ferguson, William Johnson and James Vanhorne and others their associates (Loyalists) dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Mar 1793
“Humbly Shewith That your Petitioners are desirous of settling a Township of Land to the southward of the River Trent, near a Salt Spring, and opposite an Island in said River, in the rear of the Township of Murray or Cramahe—on the same terms Granted to others. And your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever Pray [Signed] Robert Kerr” Read in the Executive Council on 17 Apr 1793 and granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 24]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 May 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner and his associates for the Township have got a number of Settlers on the Township, & others daily expected, and experience great inconvenience from the Lands not being surveyed. Therefore Prays that your Excellency will be pleased to order a survey of the Township to be made as soon as may be Convenient—and Your Petitioner, as in duty bound shall ever Pray [Signed] Robert Kerr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 May and ordered complied with and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 21]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jun 1794
“Humbly Sheweth. That your memorialist was at some trouble and Expense, in getting a Tract of Land Surveyed at Burlington Bay in the year 1790, and afterwards got a grant of near one thousand acres of Land on the north side of said Bay. Your memorialist prays that your Excellency (with the advice and consent of the Honourable the Executive Council) will be pleased to ratify and Confirm the same And your memorialist as in Duty Bound shall ever pray [Signed] Robert Kerr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jun 1794. Ordered the prayer of this petition to be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 1]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 19 Jun 1795
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner, sometime Petitioned the Land Board for Lot No 21 in the Town of Newark which petition was granted, but Delayed improving the said Lot untill lately therefore prays that your Excellency and the Executive Council will be pleased to confirm the same and your Petitioner as in duty Bound shall ever Pray—[Signed] Robert Kerr” Read in Council on 26 Jun. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 7]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 26 Jun 1795
“Most Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner some years ago got a Grant of one Thousand acres of land from the Land Board of the District situated on the north side of Burlington Bay your Petitioner since finding the Lands, were not then Purchased of the Indians; trusts that your Excellency will have the Goodness, to grant, & confirm the same to him, (he being an old Servant of the Crown, and having the Interest of the Province much at Heart.) And your Petitioner, as in duty Bound shall ever Pray—[Signed] Robert Kerr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 27 Jun. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 2]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr dated at Niagara on 21 May 1796
“Respectfully shews That your Petitioner for himself his wife and five children has received 2200 Acres of Land, being part of 2650 acres he presumes himself entitle to—vizt- For himself—2000 acres; Mrs Kerr, as loylt U.E.—200; 5 Children—250; additional Bounty from Lord Dorchester as so called} 200; making 2650 acres. Prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him the remaining 450 acres, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Robert Kerr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Jun. Ordered it does not appear that the petitioner has claim to more lands than 2200 in right of himself and Mrs. Kerr the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 17]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) Esquire dated at Newark on 24 Mar 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner served his Majesty upwards of twenty years as Surgeon in His Armies, is one of the oldest Settlers [in the] Province, and has been of the Magistracy many years. That his late Wife, was a Daughter of the late Sir William Johnson, whose services to his Country, and particularly to this Province are too well known to require a recitation, And in quiting the Colonies she lost a property to the value of £5000. That her mother Mrs Brant was very instrumental, (and at the particular request of Col. Bolton, the then commanding officer) in Retaining the six nations in the service of Government; when they were attempted to be corrupted by General Schuyler. That your Petitioner has reason to believe, that from the services of his Wife’s Relations and friends, this Province has been secured to Government. That your Petitioner has received his military Lands but hopes that from His own, and families services to his King and Country, for many years, and in many Capacities, his family which consists of five Children, and who unfortunately have lost their mother, may be indulged—with some personal Grant or appropriation of Land, such as to your Honor may seem meet & fit. And your petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever Pray [Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23]
Order of the Executive Council dated 31 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr
“Read in the Executive Council on 31 March 1797. Ordered in Council in of the Petitioner being one of the oldest Magistrates in this District & having been a member of the late Land Board, that four Hundred Acres be appropriated to each of his five children Viz. Nancy Kerr, W. Johnson Kerr, Walter Kerr, Mary Margaret Kerr and Robt Joseph Kerr P. R.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23f]
Notation attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr
“As Dr Kerrs orders in Council only extend to appropriations no fiat can issue until such appropriations be confirmed by the President in Council—It will be necessary for Dr Ker to present a petition for the purpose [Initialled] T L May 14 1806 Mr Russell & Captn McGill will meet when that business can be settled in Council” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23]
Order of the Executive Council dated 16 May 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr
“Received in Council the 16 May 1806. Recommended that the appropriation of four hundred Acres each to the five Children of Robert Kerr Esqr Viz—Nancy Kerr, William Johnson Kerr, , Walter Kerr, Mary Margaret Kerr, & Robert Joseph Kerr ordered in Council the 31st March 1797, be confirmed to each of them by the Kings Patent Subject to the Fees of Patent & Survey—according to the Regulation acted upon the 9th July 1796—[Signed] Peter Russell, Presiding Councillor” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23f]
Receipt issued by the Secretary’s Office on 14 May 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr
“Robert Kerr Esqr has paid into this office the Patent on the following deeds: Nancy Kerr 400 acres; Wm Johnston [sic] Kerr 400 acres; Water [sic] Kerr 400 acres; Mary Margaret Kerr 400 acres; Robert Joseph Kerr 400 acres OR £3.5.2 each, £16.5.10 [Signed] Wm Jarvis Secy The Sur General—Warrants issued 14 May 1806 under O. C. 31 March 1797 from appropriation of 400 acres, which see” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23c]
Warrant issued to Robert Kerr Esq. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr
“Granted to Robt Kerr Esqr An Appropriation to each of his five children of 400 Acres. Order of Council 31 March 1797 [Signed] John Small” Notation on the reverse: “Robert Kerr Esqr for his 5 Children Wt No 1007 S. not pd A warrant to each of the Children viz, Nancy, W. Johnson, Walter, Mary Margaret and Robert Joseph issued 14th May 1806” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 23d]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr read in the Executive Council on 7 Mar 1797
“Humbly shews—That conceiving himself to be Entitled to 2000 Acres of Land as per annexed Certificates, prays your Honor to grant the Same as family lands—[Signed] J [….] prays for Robt Kerr” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 29a]
Certificate of Joseph Edwards dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr
“I do hereby certify that Nancy Kerr, William Johnson Kerr, and Walter Kerr, were born before the year 1789—and that Elizabeth Kerr mother of the above named children adhered to the unity of the Empire [Signed] Jos. Edwards” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 29]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Apr 1798
“The Petition of Robert Kerr, of Newark, in behalf of himself and of John Ferguson, William Johnson, and James Vanhorn, late nominees of the Township of Seymore on the River Trent, —Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioners having been at considerable Expense, in the purchase of necessaries, and getting In settlers for the above named Township, now laid open, respectfully pray your Honor for the same Indulgence granted to the nominees of other Townships, in similar situations, and that your Honor would be pleased to grant them respectively, 1200 acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, and your petitioners as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Robert Kerr for himself and the above named associates” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Apr 1798 and read the same day. Ordered that the Petitioner Messrs. Kerr and Ferguson (being military claimants) shall receive 1200 acres each exclusive of former grants – that William Johnson receive the [….] portion including former grants – But the prayer of the other nominee Vanhorn cannot be attended to until he becomes a settler in this Province and subject of His Majesty.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 8]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr on behalf of his children dated at York (Toronto) on 24 Apr 1798
“Humbly sheweth That on the 31st of March 1797 your Honor in Council, was pleased to order an appropriation of 400 acres of Land to each of your Petitioner’s five children Viz. Nancy Kerr, William J. Kerr, Walter Kerr, Mary M: Kerr, and Robert J. Kerr. That your petitioner being desirous to secure to his said children, the Land so appropriated respectfully prays your Honor to indulge them with a grant thereof, by issuing of their respective Patents—and your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Robert Kerr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Apr 1798 and read the same day. Ordered the application being premature is not complied with. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 14]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr of Newark, Esqr. by his Attorney Thomas Ridout dated at York (Toronto) on 14 Dec 1798
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner some time since sold to John Daly of the said town of Newark all his right and title to a certain Lot of ground in the said Town known by number twenty one, containing the one half of an acre – which Lot was granted to your Petitioner in the Summer of 1795, by an order of Council – That the said John Daly having expended on the said Lot of Ground – the Sum of Six Hundred pounds NY Curry and upwards – in three good buildings – Your Petitioner humbly prays Your Honor would be pleased to direct that a Patent for said Lot, may issue in the name of the aforementioned John Daly – your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—by his Atty [Signed] Thos Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Dec 1798 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended that the deed for No 21 in the Town of Newark issue to John Daly. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 20]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Kerr, Surgeon in His Majesty’s Indian Department dated at York (Toronto) on 19 Oct 1798
“humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner being liable, by reason of his office, to be ordered to reside at the seat of Government is desirous of building at York and therefore prays your Honor for a Town lot for that Purpose; – and as in duty bound he will ever pray &c—[Signed] Robert Kerr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Nov 1798 and read in Council on 29 Dec. Ordered application too late – not granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 22]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William J. Kerr son of Robert Kerr, Esqr. dated at York (Toronto) on 24 Apr 1798
“Humbly Prays That your Honor will be pleased to grant your Petitioner one of the Vacant Lotts in the Town of Newark, in consideration of your Petitioners father being one of the first that made improvements in the Town aforesaid, and your Honors petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray—for William J. Kerr [Signed] Robert Kerr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Apr 1798 and read the same day. Ordered a Town Lot will be given to the Petitioner when of age upon his application. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 9]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward Harp of the Township of Humberstone dated at Newark on 11 Jan 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came into the province in the year 1788- with a wife & three children, as pr the annexed Certificate & That he has received 200 acres only, as a Settler—prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him, his family Lands- and also 200 acres for his wife, Angelica, Daughter of Jeremiah Kettle, late of Butlers Rangers & Loyalist U. E. agreeable to the certificates annexed, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Edward harp” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 22 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres to the wife of the petitioner the daughter of a Loyalist and 200 acres to the petitioner as family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 128]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated on 13 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Edward Harp
“The Bearer Edward Harp is married to the daughter of Jeremiah Kettle who served during the late war in Butler Rangers [Signed] R Clench, Clerk of the Peace &c” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 2, Petition Number 128b]
Deed from Angelica Harp to William Dickson dated on 20 Aug 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all men by these Present that I Angelica Harp, wife of Edward Harp, and Daughter of Jeremiah Kettle a U. E. Loyalist, have sold and Bargained for, unto William Dickson of Newark, merchant all my right, title Interest and Claim whatever, unto Two Hundred acres of land lying an[d] being in the Township of Walsingham, and Western District and I do by these Presents, authorise the said William Dickson, to apply to his Majestys Honble Executive Council, that if they shall be so minded that a Deed for the said Two Hundred acres may Issue in the name of said William Dickson, and I do in Consequence—for ever renounce all Claim, Interest, or property whatever to said Land—In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twentieth day of August, in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & ninety Eight, and of His Majestys Reign the Thirty Eighth—Signed Sealed & Delivered In Presence of [Signed] Peter Feere” Angelica Harp made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1f]
Deed from Edward Harp to William Dickson dated on 22 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Be it Remembered that I Edward Harp in right of my Wife Angelica Harp an UE Daughter of Jeremiah Kettle of the County of Lincoln in the Province of Upper Canada have in Consideration of a sum of money to me in Hand Paid, by William Dickson of Newark Merchant, the Receipt of which I do hereby acknowledge to have Sold Bargained, aliend and Transferred all my Right Title, Interest and Claim to either tract of Land consisting of Two Hundred Acres and Situate being and lying in the Township of Walsingham, and Known as Lot Number fifteen in the Seventh Concession of said Township and I do further authorize the said William Dickson to alien Grant and Convey the said Tract before mentioned and to do all other Acts requested for Completing and fullfilling the within Sale either by putting my name to any Instrument hereafter, or by affixing my Seal to any or all Instruments hereafter in any manner affecting the said Tract. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this 22d Day of March 1797. In Presence of [Signed] Thos Adams, William Dunbar [Signed] Edward Harp” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1g]
Deed from Edward Harp to William Dickson dated on 22 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all men by these Presents that I Edward Harp in right of my Wife Angelica Harp an UE Daughter to Jeremiah Kettle—of the County of Lincoln and in the Home District of the Province of Upper Canada am held and firmly Bound unto William Dickson of Newark in the County of Lincoln and Home District of the Province of Upper Canada aforesaid Merchant in the sum of One Hundred Pounds good and Lawful Money of the Province aforesaid, to be paid to him the said William Dickson his Heirs Executors and administrators or assigns and for which payment well and truly to be made, I bind myself, my Hers Executors and Administrators firmly by these Presents, Seald with my Seal and dated at Newark in the County of Lincoln and Home District of the Province aforesaid, this 22d day of March in the thirty seventh year of His Majesty’s Reign and in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and ninety seven—The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above Bound Edward Harp, shall do well and truly within for [sic] Calendar Months, from and after the Day or Date of these Presents or whensoever thereunto afterwards in Writing a Deed unto the aforesaid William Dickson His Heirs, Executors and administrators and assigns a certain Tract or Parcel of Land lyeing – being and situate in the Province aforesaid and the same being known and Described by the name and Description of Lot no fifteen in the Seventh Concession of the Township of Walsingham in the Home District containing Two Hundred acres, or thereabouts, of which tract or Parcel of Lands, the above Bound Edward Harp became Seized, possessed, and invested, by the Gift, Donation, Bounty and Grant of Our Sovereign Lord the now King as will more satisfactorily and fully appear by the original Deed of Gift or Grant thereof from His Majesty now obtained or hereafter to be obtained, under the Great Seal of the Province aforesaid, which the above Bound Edward Harp promises and binds himself to procure, and afterwards when thereunto required deliver and surrender into the Hands of the aforesaid William Dickson His Heirs, Executors, Administrators or assigns, for His or their Better Security in this behalf, within the space of Six Calendar Months from the Day of the Date of these Presents, or at any time afterwards when he the said above Bound Edward Harp shall or maybe thereunto required; which Parcel or Tract of Land so above Described and every Part or Parcel thereof the above Bound Edward Harp has sold Transferred, assigned, made over, Leased and Released and does hereby sell, transfer, assigned, make over Lease and Release forever unto the said William Dickson His Heirs, Executors administrators and assigns for and in Consideration of the Sum of [blank] to him the above Bound Edward Harp whom paid, the Receipt whereof the said above Bound Edward Harp does hereby acknowledge and does Defend forever him the aforesaid William Dickson his Heirs, Executors, administrators and assigns in the Peaceable and undisturbed Possession of the aforesaid Tract or Parcel of land so Sold in as ample and perfect a manner and under the same Restrictions and limitations only as the said original Deed of Gift or Grant can Defend him the above Bound Edward Harp therein, then and in that case, this obligation to be null and of no Effect or otherwise to be and continue in full force and virtue. Signed, sealed, & Delivered In Presence of [Signed] Thos Adams, William Dunbar [Signed] Edward Harp” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1h]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Kettle Senior and Jeremiah Kettle Junior Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 May 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served in Butlers late Rangers during the American War. Your Petitioner has a wife & one Son of age Jeremiah Kettle Junr. Your Petitioner has taken up Two hundred & fifty acres of Land, therefore Humbly Prays that he may be allowed Two hundred & fifty acres more for himself & wife and that his Son may also be allowed Two hundred acres, the usual quantity allowed to People of their description, and your Petitioner will as in duty bound Ever Pray [Signed] Jeremiah Kettle Senr, Jeremiah Kettle Junr [both in the same hand] The 50 acres by broken front—” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 May 1796 and read in Council on 10 Jul 1796. Ordered the petitioner’s military and family lands to be made up on producing his discharge and certificate. Produced his discharge. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 22]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jeremiah Kettle Jr. received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Feb 1797
“The Petition of Jeremiah Kettle (son of Jerh Kettle Sen: a late Ranger—& 23 years of age—) of the Township of Bertie Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner has never received any Land – and being desirous to settle himself on a Tract of his own prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres—And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray – ” [Unsigned] Added notation of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “I do certify the above petition was Personally applied for by Jont Kettle Junr [Signed] T Ridout, N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 18 Apr. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 39]
Signer to the petition of the inhabitants of Stamford Township for a mill attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Skinner dated 23 Jun 1800
“The petition of the Subscribers (Inhabitants of Lincoln County Stamford Township) – Most Respectfully Sheweth that there is a Great want of Mills at or near the Falls of Niagara. We therefore pray that Timothy Skinner (Senior) may be tolerated to build Said mills Adjoining his own and land and As in duty bound we Shall ever pray [Signed] Thomas Millard, Chas Willson, James Forsyth, Haggai Skinner, Noah Cook, John Hardey, Edwd Lafferty, John Losea, John Durham, Edward Durham, Thomas Millard Senior, John Reilly, Peter McMicking, Jacob Kilman, John McKerlie, John Clow, Adam McNair. Peter Thomson, Paul Cripps, Bri[lrehald] [br]omson, John Thomson, Thomas McMicking, Joseph Robeson his mark, John Chisholm, Donald Rose, James Cooper, Conrad Dorshimer, Patrick Reilly, Benjamin Skinner, Azariah Lamer, William Lundy, Jacob Fonger, William Fonger, Charles Grene, Benjamin Skinner Senor, Ebenezer Skinner, Isaac Chambers, Robert Spencer his mark, James Crawford, Chris Buchner, Henry Ramsey, [fred…] gobalt, Thomas Doan, John Upher, Jacob Upper, George Upper, George Couke, Robert Wilkerson, Benajah Williams, George Keefer, John Hilz, Ezekiel Woodruff, Giles Hall, Hugh Wilson, John Wilson, John Wilson Junr, Johnneal Kelhone, John [….] John Si[lverthorn]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 127d]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Killman of Stamford in the District of Niagara dated on 4 Nov 1801
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is of the age of twenty one years and upwards and is the daughter of Joseph Petrie, who Served his Majesty in a Core of Ranges commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Butler from the year Seventeen hundred and seventy seven to the year Seventeen hundred, and eighty four; and that your Petitioner was born in said Province, and has ever resided in the same; and that your Petitioner has never received any Land, by his Majestys Grant and being desirous to settle and improve a portion of the vacant Lands of the Crown, She humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant her such quantity of Land as his Majesty Benevolence to such Persons of this Description hath ordered And your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever Pray. [Signed] Mary Killman” Signed before me this 4th Day of November AD 1801 [Signed] John Reilly J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Nov 1801. The name of Joseph Petrie appears on the U. E. List. Read in the Executive Council on 10 Nov 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 3]
Certificate of John Reilly, J. P. dated on 4 Nov 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Killman
“District of Niagara Before me John Reilly one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace of the District aforesaid personally appeared the within named Mary Killman, and made oath that she has never received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown in this Province. Sworn before me this 4th Day of November AD 1801 [Signed] John Reilly J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 3a]
Certificate of John Reilly, J. P. dated on 4 Nov 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Killman
“I John Reilly Esquire one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara aforesaid do hereby certify that Mary Killman the Petitioner 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 [Signed] John Reilly J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 3b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles King received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into this Province about Ten years ago, and brought with him a wife, and One Child, and has never drawn any lands for himself or family. That your Petitioner has taken the oath and subscribed the declaration &c. Wherefore your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him such lands for himself and family as your Honor may think proper – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Charles King” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 300 acres including family lands and former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 15c]
Certificate of James Muirhead J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles King
“This is to certify that Charles King personally appeared before me James Muirhead Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the peace and took the oath of Fidelity & Allegiance to His Majesty & at Service, [twice] Signed the declaration [Signed] J. Muirhead J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 15]
Certificate of David Secord dated on 19 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles King
“I do Certify that the Bearer Charles King Came into this province in the year 1787 Brought with him a wife & 1 child. Given under My Hand this 19 Day of July 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 15a]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 19 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles King
“Charles King has been in this Settlement for several years – I have allways known him as an honest Sober & Industrous Farmer Queenston July 19 1797 [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 15b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph King read in the Executive Council on 2 Sep 1793
“Sheweth That yr petr having been Advised and is well assured that a passage Boat to pass to and from York to Niagara would be of the Utmost Utility in Aiding and assisting his Majestys Ships & for the better despatch of trade & Commerce to & from the sd places—That yr petr intends to have the sd Boat built so as to Contain one Deck Hes so Calculated as to Carry 6 Horses and 20 passengers together with Baggage, and also intends to Name her to be a [………] That yr petr therefore was induced through these Motions to Acquaint yr Excelly of yr petr sd intentions in order to be the better informed whether it met yr Excellys approbation or not—That yr petr wd Require a small ferry Lott Contiguous to whatever place yr Excelly might be pleased to appoint for that purpose provided yr petrs sd plan met yr Excellys pleasure—That yr petr hopes under the above Circumstances his sd plan which seems so very advantageous as afd may meet yr Excellys appn & Grant yr petr such Encouragt as this […..] & merits as his Case Require—And yr petr will be for ever Bound to pray—[Signed] Josh King” Read in the Executive Council on 2 Sep 1793. Ordered no objection to the boat and a town lot. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 13]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Kinsey of the Township of Humberstone received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Jul 1795
“Most Humbly Sheweth, That Your Petitioner from pure Motives of Loyalty, lately Came to this Province in order to become a Settlers under the Protection of the British Government, and that Your Petitioner has a wife and Seven Children in this Province. That Your Petitioner as assignee of Calvin Cook, is in Possession of Lot No 18 in the 3d Concession the said Township of Humberstone. That Your Petitioner is able to Cultivate more that Two hundred Acres; Your Petitioner therefore most Humbly Prayeth – That Your Excellency & Honours will be pleased to take his Case into Consideration and Grant to Your Petitioner for himself & Family Four hundred acres of Land including the said Lot No 18 and that the same be Located in the said Township of Humberstone, And Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray. [Signed] Benjamin Kinsey” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Jul 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres for himself if no land has been granted him before – if the assigned has been regular through the Land Board it wants no confirmation. Read again in Council on 2 May 1797. Ordered the Petitioner being dead without having availed himself of the above order – ordered that No 18 in the 3d Concession of Humberstone be granted to his widow Dorothy Kenzie and that 200 acres be granted for the benefit of her seven children. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 4]
Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at West Niagara on 2 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Kinsey
“I do certify the bearer Dorothy Kenzie, Widdow of the late Benjamin Kenzie came into this Province in the year 1795, it appears that her husband, had petitioned for Land, but his Death prevented her knowing whether any had been granted. She has Seven children—Rebecca, Zenas, David, Cinthia, Patience, Hanah, Samuel [Signed] John Warren J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 4a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Kinzey [signed Kinsey] received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Apr 1797
“That your Petitioner came into the Province about ten years ago, and had a wife and five Children previous to the year 1789—That your Petitioner received upon his becoming an Inhabitant of this Province the inclose Certificate for four hundred acres – which he has improved, they being No 19 & 20, in the 1st Concession in the Township of Humberstone. Wherefore your Petitioner Humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to Confirm him in the above lots, as likewise the residue of hundred acres family lands – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever [Signed] Jonathan Kinsey” Added notation: “your Petitioner finds that Peter Bradt is entered at the Surveyor Genl Office for lot No 19 – prays to be allowed to locate the 200 acres elsewhere & for to paid for his improvements by the said Peter Bradt – [Signed] Jonathn Kinsey” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 2 May. Ordered 500 acres including family lands if not granted before and to be confirmed in Lot No. 20 in the first Concession of Humberstone in part of the above order. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 26a]
Certificate of David Secord dated on 9 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Kinzey
“I do Certify that The Bearer Jonathan Kinsey Came into this Province in the year 1797 Brought With him a wife and 4 childring had 1 Child Born in the year 1788 – [Signed] David Secord” Added notation of John Warren, J. P.: “his children were Rachel, Jesse, Nathan, Pheanes, Susannah [Signed] John Warren JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 3, Petition Number 26]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Kinsey of the Township of Humberstone Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Jul 1795
“The Humble Petition of Thomas Kinsey of the Township of Humberstone & County of Lincoln most Humbly Sheweth, That Your Petitioner from Pure motives of Loyalty, Came to this Province with intentions to become a Settler under the Protection of the British Government, and hath Improved and is now an Actual Settler on Lots No 14 & 15 in the Third Concession in the said Township of Humberstone, One hundred and twenty acres only of the said Lot No 15 falls to the Shair of Your Petitioner and what remains Clear of The Great Swamp of the said Lot No 14. That Your Petitioner has a wife & five Children in this Province and hath heretofore obtained a Ticket from the then existing Land Board for four hundred Acres. Your Petitioner therefore most humbly Prayeth, That Your Excellency will be pleased to take his Case into Consideration and Grant to Your Petitioner for himself & Family Four hundred Acres of Land Agreeably to the said Ticket, and that the same be located on so much vacant Lands lying in the said Township of Humberstone, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will Ever Pray—[Signed] Thos Kinsey” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 Jul 1795. Ordered recommended that 400 acres be granted to the petitioner on lodging the ticket in the Surveyor General’s Office and including the lots improved. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 2]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Kitchen dated on 2 Apr 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner desirous of Improving on Lots No 38 & 39 in the Second Concession, Township of Ancaster prays for a Grant of said Lots if not already Located, and your petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] Wm Kitchen” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Apr 1794. Ordered no reason specified why the petitioner should be invested with these lots. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 14]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Kitchen dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 13 Jun 1795
“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner has a numerous Family, and has been settled in the Province upwards of Seven years on a gore of Land between the Townships of Clinton & Grimsby in the Home District, where he has built mills and made other considerable Improvements, but the Land not having been surveyed till last Fall, he has not yet been able to obtain a grant for the same—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Excellency would be graciously pleased to grant him the Blocks C & D in the Gore (now part of Grimsby) containing about Four Hundred acres, whereon his Improvements are, And your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray—[Signed] Wm Kitchen” Received at the Executive Council Office on 14 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 29 Jun 1795 then reread in Council on 3 Jul. Ordered granted and recommended. Later notation: Gave a warrant for 400 acres 17 Feb 1797. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 6]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Nicholas Klingenbrunner dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Apr 1795
“humbly Sheweth—That Your Petitioner is desirous of becoming an Inhabitant of the Town of Newark, therefore prays Your Excellency will grant him a Town Lot No Two hundred & Forty, that he may build upon the same—& Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Ordered granted by the Executive Council 18 Jun [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 18]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Nicholas Klingenbrunner, Private Soldier late in Colonel Bryman’s Grenadiers of Brunswickers read in the Executive Council on 3 Aug 1795
“Most humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner hath served Seven Years in the said Corps during the American War and was discharged at Sorrel in the Year 1783. That your Excellency would be pleased in Consequence of such Service, to allot him his apportion of Land according to His Majesty’s Regulations, at Taranta or near the head of the Lake—And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Nicholaus Klingenbrunner” Read in the Executive Council on 3 Aug 1795. Ordered two hundred acres for location to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 1, Petition Number 18]
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 Land Petition of Nicholas Klingenbrunner of York (Toronto) dated at York on 22 Jan 1798
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is by Trade a Taylor and Furrier, and Served His Majesty in the American war under Genl Redeisal—That your Petitioner has been settled in this Province Since the peace, and some months ago came to this place to carry on his trade—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor for a Lot in the town of York, for immediate improvement and settlement, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Nicolaus Klingenbrunner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jan 1798 and read in Council on 25 Feb. Ordered a Town Lot in York. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 4, Petition Number 15]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Kniskarn dated at Niagara on 28 Sep 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Henry Kniskarn—late of Butlers Rangers—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Honor, would be pleased to grant him as a reduced Soldier 300 acres of land. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Added nore of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “I do hereby certify that Henry Kniskarn personally applied to me for the above Petition [Signed] T. Ridout N. P. Petit. Has a wife & 5 Childn” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Sep 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered prayer granted in consideration of his family being in the Province if no lands have been granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]
Certificate of Peter Ball J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 27 Sep 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Kniskarn
“I do hereby Certify that Henry Kniskarn has served as a Private Solder in Butlers Rangers during the late War [Signed] P Ball JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Cnisley (sic) received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Sep 1796
“Respectfully Shews—That your petitioner has been in this province Six years—has a wife & 4 children—& has been since that Period settled in the 2d Concession of Humberstone—Therefore prays your Excelency to have him secured in the Lot No 28 on which he lives, & as part of his intitlements fall also on the next Lot, he prays for 30 acres thereof as no person will ever think of taking it for a duration, the remaining part of the Lot being more than usually a […] Swamp, & impossible to be cultivated—& as in duty Bound your petitioner will pray. Christian Cnisley made his mark. Added note of Acting Surveyor General D W Smith: “It has been represented to me by the Depy, who surveyed in Humberstone, that the North End of No 28 is swampy, that on No 29, there is but a few acres of land fit for Cultivation—D W Smith” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Sep 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered Nos. 28 and 29 if vacant. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 2 Petition Number 59]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Knowles late from the Jersies, Farmer dated at York (Toronto) on 16 Sep 1800
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner came into the Province about two months ago with his family consisting of a wife and five children—four of whom are Sons, & who are now in the Township of Clinton at the House of one Conrad Wires—That your Petitioner has also brought in with him Four Horses and wagon – Five Head of Cattle – Household Furniture, & other necessaries—That your Petitioner during the american war, suffered greatly in his property for his Attachment to Great Britain – and he is now desirous to settle in this province—prays your Excellency would be graciously pleased to grant him a lot on Yonge Street, or Dundas Street for immediate settlement – and your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Richard Knowles” Added notation: “Your Petitioner’s Brother, William Knowles, is also come into the Province with his family; wagon, Team &c” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Sep 1800 and read in Council on 16 Sep 1800. Ordered recommended for a lot on Yonge Street. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 11]
Certificate of Francis Stephenson attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Knowles
“I do certify that Richard Knowles the Petitioner – has his family now residing in Clinton & I have reason to believe that he has the property with him, which he mentions in his Petition—[Signed] Francis Stephenson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 11b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Knox Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner having resided in the Town of Newark upwards of three Years, working at his Trade (a Shoemaker) and has never received any Lands but two hundred acres—That your petitioner being a native of Ireland, hopes your Honor would allow him such an addition of Lands, as your Honor may think proper—likewise a Town Lot in Newark, he wishing to build as soon as possible, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John Knox” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 21 Mar. Ordered a town lot in Newark.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 2, Petition Number 28]
Mention in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Burns read in Council on 12 Jul [1796]
“That your Petitioner came into this place in the year 1777, and served in the Indian Department, your Petitioner has located on Twp hundred acres of land, on which he has improved and now liveth, and for which he has yet no kind of grant, —Your Petitioner is married to the daughter of Peter Kregor, who came in here the year after the war. Your Petitioner therefore humbly Prays that a grant of Three hundred Acres may be allowed him being the usual quantity allowed to People of his description and that same may be also allowed him for his wife such quantity as to your Excellency may appear meet and Your Petitioner will as in duty Bound Ever Pray [Signed] James Burns” Read in Council on 12 Jul. Ordered Recommended for his own and wife’s Lands if not granted before. In Council—Explained 28 March 97 to be made up 300 acres for himself and 200 acres to his wife. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 46]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Niagara on 26 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Barns
The Bearer James Burns came into this place in the year 1777 and has served with the Six Nations Indian Department during the late American War, —is married to the daughter of a Peter Kregor—Niagara 26th May 1796 [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 2, Petition Number 46a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Frederick Krister of Niagara dated at York (Toronto) on 1 May 1802
“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner is a Saxon & came from Germany about two years ago, that he has been upwards of a Twelve month in this Province – and has the means of paying the Fees on a grant of 200 acres of Land – as well as of improving it – Your petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a Lot of Land for immediate settlement—and as in duty bound, your petitioner shall ever pray – [Signed] C F Krister” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 May 1802 and read in Council on 4 May 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in the usual places and on the usual terms. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 27a]
Certificate of Peter Ball, J. P. dated at Niagara Township on 27 Apr 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Frederick Krister
“I do hereby Certify that the bearer hereof Christian Frederick Krister (by birth a German) has been in this neighbourhood for some Months, during which time he has behaved himself as an honest, industrous & sober man [Signed] P. Ball J. P.” Added notation: “The above mentioned C. F. Krister has been in this Province upwards of a year [Initialed] P. B.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “K” Bundle 5, Petition Number 27]