Land Petitions of the Niagara Settlers "Lawrence to Letch"
Lawrence, George
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Lawrence of the Township of Newark, late of Butlers Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Jul 1795
“Humbly sheweth That Your Petitioner has a Family consisting of a wife and Six Children for whom and for himself as a Ranger, he has received five Hundred acres of Land, part of which, he has considerably improved, presuming from the largeness of his Family, a small addition of Land may be allowed him, Humbly entreats your Excellency will be pleased to grant the same to him; and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] George Lawrence” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Jul 1796. Ordered it appearing the petitioner has received his family lands, the Council does not recommend an addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 36]
Lawrence, Hammon
Upper Canada Land Petition of Hammon Lawrence dated at Niagara on 9 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Hammon Lawrence—from Vermont—Farmer is lately arrived in the Province with his Father in Law James Burdick—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 at Long Point 200 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 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]
Lawrence, John
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lawrence received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Apr 1796
“The Memorial of John Lawrence Esquire of the City of Burlington, in the late Province but now the state of New Jersey. Most Respectfully Sheweth, That your Memorialist during the Rebellion in America was Summoned to appear before the Governor and Council of Safety (then so called) and the Oath of Abjuration and Allegiance to the States tendered to him, which he refused being then one of his Majesty’s Council and always firmly Attached to the British Constitution and Government. That he was Committed to Close Confinement, Charged with Treason against the United States and an Attempt made to Confiscate his Estate all which he bore with fortitude as will Appear, by Nos 2: 3: 4: 5 and 6. That his losses have been great not only from his Attorney and Counsellors Practice being Suspended, but by the Payment of many Thousand Pounds in Continental Money at a Depreciation of 60 and 70 for one, and for which he has not received any Compensation, whatever. And being Desirous of spending the Remainder of his days in this Province and remaining a faithful Subject to the King of great Brittain Humbly Prays, that his Majesty’s most Gracious Bounty in Lands may be Extended to your Memorialist, Agreeably to the Purpose of his Petitioner Accompanying this and to such of his Family as may come in and reside upon the Terms and Conditions Expressed in your Excellency’s Proclamation, or such other Quantity of Land as to your Excellency may seem Meet—[Signed] Jno Lawrence” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Apr 1796 and read in Council on 8 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 1200 acres including any former grant. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 35]
Lawrence, Levi
Upper Canada Land Petition of Levi Lawrence dated at Niagara on 9 May 1796
“The Petition of Levi Lawrence—from Vermont Farmer- lately arrive in this Province with his wife & Family – in company with his Father in Law James Burdick a Loyalist—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 at the Long pt settlemt 200 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 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before but not at Long Point. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Levi Lawrence, Farmer dated at Niagara on 18 Jul 1797
“Humbly shews – That your Petitioner came into the Province in March 1796 with his Family consisting of a wife and five children – that he has hitherto lived in Bertie, at the Ferrying Place with his Father in Law James Burdick payg a rent of 105 N Y Cy—that being desirous of Settling on Lands of his own, Your petitioner humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres of the vacant Lands of the Crown, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Levi Lawrence” Added notation of Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith “The Petitioner has worked a few days for me, & appears to be a well behaved man—[Signed] D W Smith” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 25]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 17 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Levi Lawrence
“Levy Lawrence has this day taken the oath of Allegiance before me at Queenston July 17, 1797 [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P.” Added notation of David W Smith, J. P.: “and signed the Declaration before me 20 July 1797 DW Smith JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 25b]
Lawrence, William
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lawrence received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner and wife are at present settled in Clinton, neither as yet taken up any Lands. Pray that your Honor may take their situation into Consideration, and be pleased to allow them such a quantity as is usual to people of their description or such other quantity as to your Honor may appear meet & Your Petitioner will as in duty Bound Ever Pray [Signed] Wm Lawrence” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 19 Apr. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 80]
Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated at 40 Mile Pond (Grimsby) on 13 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lawrence
“I Do hereby Certfie that the barer William Lawrence has been in this Neighbourhood upwards of two years During which Time he hath Conducted himself as an Industress honest man and aperes to be well afected to the Constitution of this province and obedient to the Laws [given] Certified by [Signed] Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 80a]
Power of Attorney from William Lowrance to William Dickson dated on 19 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all Men by these Present that I William Lowrance of the County of Lincoln in the Province of Upper Canada have constituted nominated and appointed, and do by these Presents constitute, nominate and appoint William Dickson of Newark Merchant my True and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name to ask receive and Demand from His Majesty’s Secretary of this Province or any others authorizing my Title Deed for Lott No Nineteen in the Ninth Concession of the Township of Walsingham Containing Two Hundred acres hereby ratifying and Confirming whatever my said Attorney may therein Do – In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & seal this 19th Day of April One Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety Seven [Signed] William Lowrance In Presence of Alexr McDonell” James McCarty made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1jj]
Deed from William Lowrance to William Dickson dated on 19 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all men by these Presents that I William Lowrance having received a warrant for Two Hundred acres of land from the Honourable the Executive Council and whereas having some time ago Disposed of all my right title, and Interest whatever in and for the same right of Two Hundred acres to William Dickson of Newark merchant, having first received from him a valuable Consideration, of twenty pounds. I do therefore authorise him to locate the same. in the Office of Surveyor General and then to apply to the Honorable the Executive Council, that the Deed or right may be Established in the name of said William; and I do hereby for myself my heirs, and administrators, for ever Quit claim to any tittle in said Lands wherever occupied. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and ninety Eight [Signed] William Lowrance presence of [Signed] W. Crooks.” Added notation: These Two Hundred are taken up in the Township of Walsingham, and Known as Lot number Nineteen in the ninth Concession” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1kk]
Learn, Peter
Signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township dated at Fort Erie on 20 Oct 1796
“We the Inhabitants of the Township of Bertie in the County of Lincoln, are Destitute of a Mill, without going a great distance; as there is a Mill Seat at Point Abino in the said Township which has been granted by His Excellency the Governor Simcoe (for the benefit of the Township or County) to Timothy Skinner, and the said Skinner is transferred the same Mill Seat to Isaac Lane [sic: Laing], inhabitant for 3, 4 years or more ago, and no prospect of any preparation for a Mill yet being builded. – We will therefore be very much oblige to Your Honour – that if Your Honour thinks proper, to grant the said Mill Seat to Jacob Crane an Inhabitant, who promises to immediately commence with the building, and to have it finished as fit to go in the Course of a Year. In Expectation of having this Our Humble Request granted Sir We are Your Most Obedient & Humble Servants [Some of the signatures within each of the families on this document seem to have been signed by the same hand] Silas Carter, John Collins, Thomas Baxter, Joseph Palmer, Jos. Rich. Palmer, Stephen Gill, John Gill, Jeremiah Tuttle junior, Jeremiah Tuttle Senior, John Chambers, Con O’Neil, Daniel Alward, Ellexander McQuine, Daniel McQuene, Ellexander McQuien, James McQuine, John Beringar, Mathias Hone, Mathias Hone Jun, Daniel Alward Jun, Frederick Buck, John Willson, Stephen Middagh, Jacob Haun, Peter Feere, Edward [Noye], Christufful Ritchards, Frederick Sager, Jacob Crane, Jacb Hous, J George [Shumon], Peter Creager, Mical M Beach, Peter Learn, Azaliah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutler, Jehoiada Schooley, Asa Schooley, Joseph Senn, Michael Huffman, Necol Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Fradric Ankarm Crowell Willson, John Garner, Philip Buck, Adam Burwell, Joseph Marsh” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 9 Jan 1797. Ordered dismissed as inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135a]
Certificate of John Small dated 7 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township
“Personally appeared before me John Small Esqr Jacob Crane and John Johnson maketh oath that they on 6th inst called at Timothy Skinners and asked him what he intended to do about building a mill that he had obtained a permission from the Council to build in the Township of Bertie & he the said Timothy answered – that it belonged to one Lane [sic: Laing], and that the said Lane may build when he thought proper, as he the said Skinner had transferred it to the said Lane – and that he the said Timothy Skinner defyed the Governor & Council, that he had get it & put him the said Jacob Crane likewise, at defiance or any one else who might wish to obtain it – That he had now get it, and that it might lay as it was for ages—Sworn before me the 7th day of Decr 1796 [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135]
Lee, James (1)
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Pettit, Bartholomew London, Richard London, George Corman, James Lee and John McDade dated on 29 Jun 1793
“Your memorialist begs your Honours to grant Such lots of land in Township No 7 as are affixed to the following names and your Petitioners as in Duty Will Ever pray—
John Pettit—Lots 19—in 1st & 2d Concession
Bartholomew London lots No 18 & 19—3d Concession
Richard London lots No 16 & 17—3 Do
George Corman lots No 21 & 22—3 Concession
James Lee—lots No 20 & 21—4 Concession
John McDade lots No 27—4 Concession
Do 26—[..] Concession”
“The Land board recommend Certificates to be given to the first four of the above Petitioners—James Lees Claim referred to the Executive Council—John McDade Lotts in dispute. Land board June 29th 1793 [Signed] R. Hamilton, Robert Kerr, Nathl Pettit” The Executive Council ordered granted all but Jno McDade, Second Lot in dispute. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 5b]
Report of David W Smith, Acting Surveyor General
“NB James Lee was located by Mr Jones previous to the Restriction on the Boards—he cannot now obtain his certificate but through the […..] of the Honble the Executive Council—It was his Excellencys wish the Man should be located when he came in—I humbly therefore recommend his obtaining an order in Council for the same—By Request of the Land Board [Signed] D W Smith Actg Sur General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 5c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Lee, late of the 23rd Regiment dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 5 Jul 1794
“Most humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served during the late war in America in the said 23rd Regiment for the span of Seven Years—That your Petitioner was taken prisoner in the Army under Lord Cornwallis at Little York in Virginia. That Your petitioner has drawn Two Hundred Acres land in this province as a Common Settler and has for some time resided thereon—That your Petitioner humbly conceives himself entitled as a Soldier to some additional Claim on His King & Country & has also a wife & four Children in behalf of whom he hopes to draw Lands having as Yet received Lands only for himself to wit two Hundred acres—Wherefore Your petitioner prays that Your Excellency would authorize your Petitioner to receive Such additional allowance of Land as in Your Excellency’s Wisdom may seem meet—and Your Excellency’s Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c—[Signed] James Lee” Read in the Executive Council on 9 Jul 1794. Ordered not granted till his Excellency sees him himself. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 52]
Leith, George
Upper Canada Land petition of George Leith dated at Niagara on 1 Nov 1792
“Dear Sir When his excellency Governor Simcoe has fixed upon the Land of Government for the province of Upper Canada I shall esteem it as a very particular favor if you will be so obliging as to use your best endevours to procure me a Town Lott—The Situation of which, I shall leave to yourself & I have the honor to be with great regards Dear Sir Your very much obliged & most humble Servant [Signed] Geo Leith” No order of the Executive Council noted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 30]
Lemon, Catherine (Everingham)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Everingham dated at Niagara on 4 Jun 1796 [Using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Catharine Everingham- widow of James Everingham, late of the Jersey Volunteers—Respectfully shews- That your Petitioners Husband died about ten months ago & left her two small children—that he was settled on two Hundred acres in the Township of Willoughby but never received any certificate for it—& that your Petitioner resides thereon—Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant her 400 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 17 Jul. Ordered recommended that one hundred Acres be granted to the heirs of James Everingham. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]
Certificate of Parshall Terry, J. P., Henry Bughner, Jacob Wilson and James Matthews attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Everingham
“This is to Certify that James Everingham who is now Diseast Served in the first Battion of Colo Delancys Regt. of the Jersey Volunteers as a Private man and has Left a widow and Two Small Children. Given under my hand this 3d Day of June 1796 [Signed] Parshall Terry J. P., Henry Bughner, Jacob Wilson, James Matthews” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Everingham, Widow of James Everingham received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Jul 1796
“Respectfully shews That your Petitioners Husband died about fifteen months ago, & left her with two children, having never drawn any Land—That she some time since applied for Land to the Heirs of James Everingham, but that her Husband having had four children (who are at present with John Burch Esq: by a former wife – presumes the one Hundred Acres granted, will become theirs—That the two Hundred acres she lives upon in the Township of Willoughby, were improved by her said Husband, and since his death continued to be so by your petitioner who therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her the said two Hundred acres, for the support of Herself & family & your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – ” [Unsigned] Added notation of Thomas Ridout, N.P.: “Applied for by the Petitioner’s father Jacob Lemon in behalf of his Daughter—[Signed] Thos Ridout NP” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Jul 1796. Read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered referred to further inquiry. Read again on 10 Jan 1797. Brought the enclosed certificate. Read again on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered to lie over for further discussion etc. Read again on 16 May 1797. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General and if Numbers 13 and 14 in Willoughby have not been appropriated ordered that they be granted to the Petitioner. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “E” Bundle 3, Petition Number 19]
Certificate of John Burch dated at Fall Mills on 9 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Catherine Everingham
“This is to Certify that the Certificate below is True & that the said James Everingham came into this province in year 1786 & that he Brought with him a Wife & three children & had one more after he came. on Death of his first Wife he Brought the said four children & delivered them to my care & support which I have done near seven years. To Whome it may Concern [Signed] John Burch” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “E” Bundle 3, Petition Number 19b]
Certificate of Henry Buchner and James Mathews dated on 3 Jan 1797 under the Certificate of John Burch
“We Do Sertify that James Everingham Did Serve in the 1st Battn New Jersey Vollenteers commanded by Lt Col. Steven Delancy at New yourk [….] in the Late Contest Between Grate Briton and america and Came to this provence in the year 1786 with a wife and three children [Signed] Henry Buchner, James Mathews” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “E” Bundle 3, Petition Number 19b]
Lemon, Joseph
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lemmon [sic] dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 30 Jun 1795
“Most humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner during the late American War was at all times distinguished for his Loyalty, and suffered accordingly all the oppression and Hardships that the opposite deluded party could devise and inflict both in person and property—That as soon after the peace as his circumstances would permit your petitioner removed into this province and has been settled on Lands therein during a period of Seven years always behaving himself, he hopes in manner to give every Satisfaction as to his Loyalty. Zeal for the british Constitution & probity—That your petitioner has a Wife and Six Children and hitherto has only drawn one Lot of Land of two Hundred Acres which as your petitioner’s family grow up will be insufficient for him & them—Wherefore your petitioner prays that Your Excellency would in Your Wisdom and bounty weight his Case and allow him such additional quantity of Land as may be deemed meet and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c [Signed] Joseph Lemmon” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jun 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres family lands as by Magistrate’s Certificate. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6]
Certificate of Dan Millard J. P. dated on 24 Aug 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lemmon
“Home District County of Lincoln} These are to Certify that the Petitioner Joseph Lemmon of the township of Willibee Came into this Country in the year 1788 and brought with him a wife and three Children and he has [….] Emproved Verey Largeley in the way of farming and he is A good and Industrous Inhabitant of the Country As Witness My hand this 24 Day of August 1795 [Signed] Dan Millard JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6c]
Lemon, Lawrence
Upper Canada Land Petition of Lawrence Lemon dated at Niagara on 14 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
The Petition of Lawrence Lemon – who has been four years in the Province & received two Hundred Acres of Land in the Township of Crowland, which he has improved—Respectfully shews, That he has taken the usual oaths, & is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him an additional 200 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 at the Executive Council Office on 15 May 1796. Ordered not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 15]
Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of the Executors of Jonas Barnes read in the Executive Council on 23 Jun 1798
“We the Administrators to the Estate of the late Jonas Barnes finding it absolutely necessary to Sell his Improvement on Lott [blank] in Stamford—which he has possessed & Cultivated for these Ten years past—But as we do not find that he is possessed of any Land Board Certificate or other voutcher for this Lott—we most humbly pray his honor the President & Council will Confirm to Laurence Lemon the forsaid Lott which we have sold to him—and Permitt the deed to issue in his Laurence Lemons Name. —[Signed] Noah Millard, Brother in law to the Deceased Barnes; [Signed] Noah Cook, Chosen Grandson by the will of the deceased; [Signed] Jonas Barnes, Eldest Son of the deceased” Read in the Executive Council on 23 Jun 1798. Ordered upon the special circumstances of the case, recommend that the Lot lately occupied by Jonas Barnes be granted to Laurence Lemon under the O R. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of John Reilly and Thomas Willson attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Executors of Jonas Barnes
“We the Subscribers do herby Certify that the Lott as Mentioned in the annexed Petition has been in the possession of the late Jonas Barns & family these ten years past – Given under our hands at Stamford in the County of Lincoln this [….] April 1798 [Signed] John Reilly, Thomas Willson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 11 Mar 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Executors of Jonas Barnes
“I Believe that if the Administrators to the Estate of Jonas Barnes Shall think proper for the Good of his Orphan Family to dispose of the Lott he holds on the Mountain—That the Governor & Council will not object to the granting a deed in the name of the purchaser—Queenston March 11, 1798 [Signed] R. Hamilton” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Executors of Jonas Barnes
“Jonas Barnes never had any Land board Certificate for an Lott in Stamford – He Settled on it in Consequence of Mr Frey the Surveyor giving him a Ticket for one Lott of Land, & Neglected attending the Land board for a better tittle—This ticket has been lost—Jonas Barnes & his wife are both dead. Jonas Barnes his Eldest Son is yet a Minor. The Support of the Infant family required the Sale of the Improvement—This has been done to Laurence Lemon who requests that the deed may issue in his own Name. The above Facts are certified by [Signed] R. Hamilton” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Lemon, William
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lemon received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of William Lemon—of the Township of Crowland—who has received 200 acres of Land—Respectfully shews- that your Petitioner is married to the Daughter of Serjeant Stine of the New Jersey volunteers & never received any Lands on her account— That your petitioner settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province, & has cultivated and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, & is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him on behalf of his wife 200 acres of land at the settlement of Long Point 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] Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Jun 1796 and read in Council on 14 Jul. Ordered wants the certificate for his wife. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse dated on 22 Jun 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lemon
“I do hereby Certify that on the Twenty Second Day of June one Thousand Eight Hundred and Two Catherine Lemon Personally Appeared Before me Saml. Ryerse Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the District of London and Province of Upper Canada and Made Oath that She is the reputed Daughter of John Stine—Sworn Before [Signed] Saml Ryerse J. P.” Catherine Lemon made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 1a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lemon dated at Niagara on 6 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of William Lemon- of the Township of Crowland, Farmer who is amarried to the Daughter of an old Soldier & has received two Hundred acres which he has improved— 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 to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him an additional 200 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] Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 May and read in Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in right of his wife if not granted before on producing the required certificate. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 30]
Leonard, William
Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.
William Leonard – Full Fees 200 acres in Saltfleet Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117p]
Leslie, John
Included in Return of Persons who have been permitted by His Honor the Administrator to occupy Lands during the Recess of the Council dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 4 Oct 1796 signed by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith
23 Aug 1796 John Leslie—200 acres
Confirmed in Council on 4 Oct 1796 [Signed] Peter Russell [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “P” Bundle 2, Petition Number 9]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Leslie dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 Apr 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner came last year from Ireland, and in the month of August, was permitted by your Honor, during the recess of Council, to locate a Lot in the rear of York. Your Petitioner humbly prays Your Honor would be pleased to confirm him in the same—and as in duty bound he will ever pray—[Signed] John Leslie” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 11 Apr. Recommended the order of the Administrator in favor of the Petitioner confirmed. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 46]
Letter dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 7 Jul 1803 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Leslie
“Sir, we request you will be pleased to send to the Attorney Genl the order in Council of the 11th April 1797 to John Leslie of Thorold, yeoman for Lot No 27, East side of yonge Street. We have the Honor to be Sir Yr most obedt Servt for the Sr General [Signed] Chewett & Ridout [To] John Small Esq CEC” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 46a]
Letch, Samuel
Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Letch dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 22 Jun 1795
“humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner desirous of living under your Excellencys Government & of being an Inhabitant of Newark Prays yr Excellency to grant him Lot No 162 to improve the same & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray—[Signed] Saml Letch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 22 Jun 1795. Ordered a town lot granted and referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 7]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Letch, butcher and grazier, dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 22 Aug 1795
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is an Englishman a native of Suffolk, and came to this Country last year in order to settle under His Majesty’s Government in this Province- Humbly prays therefore your Excellency will be pleased to grant him Lands to improve & Settle, and your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray—[Signed] Samuel Letch” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Nov 1795 and read in Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if none have been granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 28]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Letch dated at Niagara on 31 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins”
“The Petition of Samuel Letch- late from England (Butcher & Grasier) who 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 has taken the usual oaths, & is ready to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he has left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him at the Settlemt of Long pt 200 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] No Executive Council dates on the petition. Ordered recommended for two hundred acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 40a]
Certificate of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council dated on 26 Nov 1795 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Bearer Samuel Letch of Twenty nine years of age born in England professing the Christian Religion, and by trade a Butcher having been this day examined by me and taken the oaths prescribed by law, is recommended for a location of two hundred acres of land within this district provided it does not appear from the surveyor’s books that he has had any prior grant of land in any district of this province. Given under my hand this 26th of Nov 1795. To the Deputy Surveyor. [Signed] John Small” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 40]