Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lonsbury [sic]dated at Niagara on 23 Sep 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Isaac Lonsbury [sic]—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] Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 10]
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 Isaac Lonsbury
“I do hereby certify that Isaac Lonsbury has served as a Private soldier in Butlers Rangers in the late War [Signed] P Ball JP” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Sep 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered prayer granted on the proscribed conditions for which see all the similar petitions endorsed. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 10a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Lounsbery dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 1 Feb 1794
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner has been in this District for two years past, has made an Improvement of eight acres on a lot of land in the 8 Concession in the fifth Township, wishing to become a Settler therein—Therefore your Petitioner Prays that the Board would be pleased to Grant him a Certificate for two hundred acres in said Concession & Township No 19 and 20, being at present vacant—and your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray—[Signed] Robert Lounsbery” Ordered granted by the Executive Council on 15 Feb 1794. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 145]
Note of Joseph Adair dated at Clinton on 18 Jul 1797 addressed to John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council
“Sir please to Let the Bearer Robert Lounsbury have my Warrant of 200 Hundred Acres of Land and you Will much Oblige your Humble Servt. [Signed] Joseph Adair [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 2, Petition Number 33]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Lounsbury dated on 11 Feb 1797
“Humbly Sheweth, That whereas your Petitioner being an Inhabitant of this Province these four years Past and has not Drawn any Land which is usually granted to his Majestys Loyalists but has Endeavoured for a Living on a Small Quantity of Land which he Purchased from his Neighbour he therefore prays his Honour will take him into Consideration and grant him such a Premises of Land as he in his Wisdom may seem meet and your Petitioner bound will Ever Pray [Signed] Robert Lounsbury” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Jul 1797 and read in Council on 29 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 50]
Certificate of John McNabb, J. P. dated at Grantham on 24 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Robert Lounsbury
“I do hereby Certify that Robert Lunsbury [sic] has been a Settler in this District for five years, have taken the Oath of Allegiance before the Land Board, but did not obtain a Grant for Lands for the want of having Printed Certificates in the office at that time—Given under my hand at Grantham this 24th day of July 1797 [Signed] John McNabb J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 50b]
Lowell, Isaac
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797
“Respectfully That your Petitioner has resided in the province for some time, and married the daughter of Nichlas Outhouse, U. E. (a Loyalist)—That your petitioner and his wife, having never received any land, prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant him such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper, and your petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray [Signed] Isaac Lowell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres as UE but Committee of Council see no ground of recommendation for the Petitioner. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75]
Certificate of Abraham Powell dated at York (Toronto) on 12 Feb 1813 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell
“I do Certify that Isaac Lowell of Charlotteville is Married to Ann or Amy the Daughter of Nicholas Outhouse of the same Place a UE Loyalist. Witness my Hand at York this 12th day of February 1813 [Signed] A Powell” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75a]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated on 23 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell
“I do Cartify that The Bearer Isaac Lowell Hath taken the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty King George the Third and to Defend to the utmost of His Power his sacred parson Crown & Government against all parsons WhatsoEver. Given under My Hand This 23 April 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75b]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated on 25 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell
“This is to Certify that Isaac Lowell is an Industrous Man and well approved of by the People at Long Point where he has lived with his [F]amily since last February. Given under My Hand this 25th day of April 1797 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75d]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated at Niagara on 16 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Lowell
“I do hereby Certify that Isaac Lowell married the Daughter of Nichlas Outhouse (a Loyalist) U. E. – [Signed] David Secord JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 75e]
Lundy, Azariah
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Azariah Lundy read in Council on 10 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner has resided nine Years in this Province, but not being of age, never applied for any Lands—That your petitioner being now of age, and has taken the oaths, subscribed the Declaration & prays your Honer would allow him such a grant of his Majesty’s favors as your Honormay Conceive proper, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Azariah Lundy” Read in the Executive Council on 10 May 1797 and ordered recommended for 200 acres [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 82a]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze J. P. dated 10 May [1797] attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Azaraiah Lundy
“I do hereby Certify that Azariah Lundy came into this province in th year 1787 with his father and is [alored] by his nabers to be a sincere young man and his morel [cearnectter] Good. Given under my hand this 10 day may [Signed] Isaac Swayze” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 82]
Lundy, Eliezar
Upper Canada Land Petition of Eliezar Lundy of the Township of Stamford dated at York (Toronto) on 17 Aug 1801
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is a nephew of Samuel Lundy who has lands set apart for himself and followers on & near Yonge Street—That your Petitioner has a wife and two Children and never before applied for or received any Lands in this Province—That your Petitioner has one Yoke of oxen – three Cows – three young Cattle – three Horses, and other property – and being desirous to settle with his family in Whitchurch, Gwillimbury or Yonge Street – your petitioner humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a vacant lot of the Crown, in the above mentioned neighbourhood for immediate settlement – and your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—” Eliezar Lundy made his mark. “witness T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Aug 1800 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres subject to the settling duties. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 11]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Lundy of Stamford dated at York (Toronto) on 17 Aug 1801
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is a married man, and nephew of Samuel Lundy, who has applied for Lands on Yonge Street – That your Petitioner has a yoke of oxen, a Horse, a Cow – some farming utensils, and other property – That your Petitioner is desirous of settling on or near Yonge Street, in the vicinage of the Lands set apart for Samuel Lundy and his followers. He therefore humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a Lot of the vacant Lands, for immediate improvement and your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] James Lundy” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Aug 1800 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres subject to the settling duties. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6]
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]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Lundy of Stamford dated at York (Toronto) on 17 Aug 1801
“Humbly sheweth That your petitioner is a son of William Lundy of the above named Township & nephew of Samuel Lundy of Yonge Street; That your Petitioners Brothers Elizar and James Lundy, who have families & are now applying for Land, induce your Petitioner to wish for a Lot in their Vicinity, should they obtain a grant of your Excellency – That your petitioner has three Horses and other property, and has the means of improving and settling a vacant Lot of the Crown—He therefore respectfully prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a Lot on Yonge Street or near it – for actual settlement, and Your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray – [Signed] Thomas Lundy” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Aug 1800 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres subject to the settling duties. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 5]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lundy received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Aug 1795
“most humbly sheweth – That your Humble petitioner is and allways was a true and loyal Subject to our sovereign Lord the King. That your humble petitioner was so much attached to British Government that he chose to come to this his Majesties teritory in the face of both danger and scarcity and cast his lot with them of his own way of thinking rather than to live under a Uscurped or Rebel Government and enjoy all the necessaries of this life upon ever so easy terms without doing of which he could not Justify his conscience. That your Humble petitioners family consists of a wife and Six sons & has been an inhabitant of this country [since] the year 1786 and has never had more than 200 acres of Land. Your Humble petitioner therefore most Humbly prayeth that your Excellency and honors will graciously take his case into your consideration and grant your humble petitioner and family such quantity of land as your Excellency and honors shall think meet, and that the same shall be located on so much vacant lands in this province and your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for such family lands as he may appear entitled to on producing the required certificate. Read again on 16 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 300 acres family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 12]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated on 10 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lundy
“I do Certify that William Lundey [sic] came into this province in the year 1788 and brout with him a wife and five sons and [one] born in 1789. Given under my hand this 10 day May 1797 [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 12b]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Hampton dated at York (Toronto) on 18 May 1801
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner came into the Province about twelve months ago, with his family now with his relatives in Stamford; that your Petitioner has two cows – some farming utensils &c &c possesses with his Brother Jonathan Hampton now with him, a yoke of oxen; that desirous to settle near Mr Lundy’s people on Yonge, many of whom are relations of your Petitioner, He humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a Lot on Yonge Street, or in the Townships of Gwillimbury – and as in duty bound, your Petitioner shall ever pray – [Signed] Thomas Hampton” Marginal note: The Petitioner has taken the oath of allegiance before me [Signed] Thomas Dickson J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May 1801 and read in Council on 19 May. Ordered recommended for 200 acres on Yonge Street or in Gwillimbury not interfering with Rogers’ appropriations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 61]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Hampton dated at York (Toronto) on 18 May 1801
“Humbly sheweth – That your petitioner is a relation of the Lundys & Silverthornes in Stamford, & came into the province near twelve months ago with his family (now in Stamford) consisting of a wife and two Children. That desirous to settle on Yonge Street or in Gwillimbury – your Petitioner & his Brother Thomas have now with them in this Town, a Yoke of oxen, with some farming utensils & a Sett of Blacksmith Tools – Your Petitioner has also two Cows – besides other property. Your petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a Lot on Dundas Street, or Guillimbury for immediate settlement – and as in Duty bound he shall ever pray [Signed] Jonathan Hampton” Added marginal note: “The Petitioner has taken the oath of allegiance before [Signed] Thos Dickson Esqr J. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 May 1800 and read in Council on 19 May. Ordered recommended for 200 acres on Yonge Street or in Gwillimbury or in Whitchurch not interfering witn Rogers’ appropriations. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 5, Petition Number 62]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joshua Miller Junior of the Township of Stamford dated at York on 19 Aug 1801
“Humbly sheweth That your petitioner has lately come into the Province and has a wife and one child now in the above named Township – That your petitioner coming into the province by water, brought no cattle with him; that he has since purchased a cow and has the means of purchasing oxen, and other necessaries for the settling and improving a vacant Lot of the Crown—That your petitioner is conected with the Lundys of Yonge Street, by marriage, and being desirous to settle in Whitchurch or Gwillimbury – or – else on Yonge Street, your petitioner humbly prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him a Lot in the above mentioned vicinity for immediate settlement, and your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Joshua miller Junr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Aug 1800 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for two hundred acres subject to the settling duties. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 5, Petition Number 13]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Lutes Senior dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came to this Province in 1785 and has Located 200 Acres of Land on which he has these many Years Past improved; he has a Wife and two children, and as his whole Family were Firmly attached to Government & distressed during the American War by the Persecuting spirit then prevailing amongst the disaffected to His Majesty; hopes your Excellency will please to consider your Petitioner as a Farmer, and grant him some addition Land to that already Located and he in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] George Lutes” Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Aug 1795. Ordered the Committee does not see any reason to add yet to the Petitioners land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 11]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lutes dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Jul 1795
“Most respectfully sheweth That your Petitioner is the Son of the late John Lutes an old Loyalist & Settler, in this province, now some time dead. That your Petitioner has been upwards of ten years in this province but for want of being arrived at a due age has not as yet drawn any Lands—That your Petitioner being now come to the age of manhood is desirous of settling upon Lands in this Province and duly cultivating the Same. Wherefore Your Petitioner prays that Your Excellency will be pleased to grant to your Petitioner an allotment of the waste Lands of the Crown in this province at or near Long point, if the same meet your Excellency’s Approbation, or if otherwise then in such part of this province as may be eligible and Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c [Signed] Joseph Lutes” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 12 Aug 1795. Recommended for 200 acres. Granted. The name of Joseph Lutes is entered for Lot No 8 in the first Concession and Broken front in the Township Aldborough Containing 250 Acres for which no description has issued. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 37]
Certificate of David Secord dated at St Davids on 10 Feb 1825 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lutes
“I do Certify that Joseph Lutz has resided in the province since he was a Child and during the war was under my command and behaved as a great and Loyal subject and turned out with alacrity on all occasions when his services were wanted to my personal knowledge [Signed] David Secord Major 2d Regt Lincoln Militia [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 37e]
Certificate of A. Rorback Captain 2nd Regiment of the Lincoln Militia dated on 10 Feb 1825 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lutes
“I Certify that the bearer Joseph Lutz Served in my Company as a Militiaman in the late war in the year 1814 and as far as I Knew him he behaved as becometh a good subject of our Government [Signed] A Rorback Captn 2 Ret L Militia” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 37f]
Certificate of John Dolsen, Commissioner dated 16 Sep 1826 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lutes
“I Certify that Joseph Lutz of the Township of Dawn in the County of Kent Western District hath taken and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance required by Law, before me at Dover, this sixteenth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and twenty six—[Signed] John Dolsen, Commissioner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 37b]
Receipt issued by Samuel Ridout at York (Toronto) on 21 Apr 1829 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lutes
“Received form W. A. Mercer the Patent fee on 200 acres of land granted to Joseph Lutes under Order in Council 12th August 1795. Regs prior to July 1795. £3.5.2 [Signed] Saml Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 37c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Lutes dated at York (Toronto) on 17 Jun 1797
“Humbly sheweth – That your Petitioner (who has been 12 years in the Province) is desirous to occupy and improve a Lot in the Town of York – He therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him one on the stipulated conditions, which he hereby engages to fulfill, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Joseph Lutes made his mark. “witness T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 Jun 1797 and read in Council on 29 Jan 1798. Ordered a lot in the Town of York on the usual conditions. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 4, Petition Number 18]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Lutz [sic], widow of John Lutes and now wife of Daniel Gleeson dated at Niagara on 28 Jul 1797
“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner’s Husband John Lutes came to the Province in the Year 1786 with your Petitioner and ten Children and had one other child born in 1788—That your Petitioner’s Husband received 200 Acres, as a settler, and 300 Acres, as part of his family Lands, but did not apply for the remainder, as he had not found a tract, surveyed which he wished to locate it upon—Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her the remainder of the family Lands, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray.” Margaret Lutes made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 27 Jul 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered recommended for 250 acres family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 11]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Margaret Lutz
“I do Cartify that the Bearer Margaret Lutze widow to the Late John Lutze & now Margaret Gleeson Came into this province in the year 1786 Brought with her Ten Childring had one More Born Prior to the year 1789. Given Under My Hand This 28 July 1797 [Signed] D Secord J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 11a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Lutes dated at York (Toronto) on 20 Mar 1800
“Most respectfully Sheweth—That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Parshal Terry Esqr a UE & married to Joseph Lutes and never received any Lands. She therefore prays Your Excellency will please to grant her Two Hundred Acres as the Daughter of a UE Loyalist and she will be thankful—” Mary Lutes made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Mar 1800 and read in Council on 27 Mar 1800. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE if not given before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of William Willcocks, J. P. dated at York (Toronto) on 20 Mar 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Lutes
“The above named Mary Lutes came before me and made Oath that she is married to Joseph Lutes, and that she has never received any Lands from the Crown—Sworn before me at York this 20th day of March 1800—[Signed] Will Willcocks, JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of William Willcocks, J. P. dated at York (Toronto) on 20 Mar 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Lutes
“I Certify that the Petitioner Mary Lutes is the person she describes herself to be, and that she never has to my Knowledge and belief, ever received Lands or any order for Lands from the Crown—[Signed] Will Willcocks JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of the residents at the foot of the escarpment in Niagara Township for a road from Queenston to the Four Mile Creek dated 20 Nov 1792
“The Memorial of the Inhabitants living near the foot of the Mountain Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialists for several years solicited to have a Road laid out from the Landing to the four Mile Creek but have not yet been able to procure any that is passable without endangering the lives of our Cattle or going over the Mountain which is twice the distance. Now your Memorialists humbly beg that your Excellency will please to order a Road to be laid out from the Landing to the four mile Creek the most convenient for the back Settlers—And Your Memorialists as in Duty bound will Ever Pray. [Signed] Fras Goring, Cornls Lambert, Elijah Collard, William Havens Senior, William Havens junior, John Havens, George Havens, Stephen Commett, Elias Sloot, Joseph Page, John Collard, Christn Warner, John Stacey, Daniel Cornell, Wm Vanery, Edmond Mortan, [Lem Certtelor], John Stevens Senior, William Stevens, John Stevens Junior, John Muckel, Andre Muir, Andrew Ostrander, Adam Hutt, Samson Lutts, Stephen Secord, Abraham Defreese, David Secord, Elias Smith, James Midaugh” Ordered by the Executive Council referred to the Road Bill passed last Sessions [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 1, Petition Number 44]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench C. C. P. dated at Newark on 12 Jan 1793 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of residents at the foot of the escarpment in Niagara Township
“The Majestrates in Quarter Session found that as the Road mentioned in the within Petition has already been laid out by their Commissioners appointed by the Majestrates they know of no Reason why it should not be opened as laid out by John Dale, Jacob Dover & Joseph Clement—by order of the Court [Signed] Ralfe Clench C. C. P. &c &c” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “G” Bundle 1, Petition Number 44b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Sampson Lutes dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 12 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner early evinced his Loyalty to His Majesty by Joining Colonel Butler in the Indian Country, and shared Fatigues, &c naturally attending long marches—At the conclusion of the War your Petitioner commenced Farmer in this Country, and ever since has been indefatigable in improving the Land which he has located; (being but Three Hundred acres) and as he has a wife and Family prays your Excellency will please to give him an additional Grant of Land—your Petitioner begs leave to Refer your Excellency to the Honorable Peter Russel, who has received his your Petir Character from Colonel Butler, wherefore Your Petitioner prays your Excellency will please to consider him and grant such relief as thro your Goodness may seem meet, and your Petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Sampson Lutes” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Aug. It appearing that petitioner has already got military lands and no fresh reasons have been induced for adding to them the Committee does not recommend the prayer of this petition. It appearing from a certificate of a Justice of Peace that the Petitioner brought in with him a wife and three children 200 acres are to be ordered him for family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 31]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Harris of the Township of Grantham dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 1 May 1797
“humbly Sheweth that you petitioner having resided in this Province eleaven years and Married the Daughter of a Loyalist. Your petitioner therefore humbly prays that your Honour will be pleased to Order him a Grant of such Quantity of Lands as is Usually allowed to the Daughter of a Loyalist. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray—[Signed] Richard Harris” Added notation of Richard Harris: “Sarah, the Daughter of Sampson Lutze, then of the Township of Niagara, now of the District of London—5th June 1812 – [Signed] Richard Harris” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres as UE. Sarah Harris daughter of Sampson Lutz is privileged for a deed for 200 acres of land as a UE. [Signed] John McGill IGPPA 3rd June 1812. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 139]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Harris
“I do Certify that the Bearer Richard Harris Married the Daughter of Samson Lutze a Loyalist of this province. Given under My Hand this 9 Day of May 179[7] [Signed] D. Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 139]
Warrant attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Richard Harris
“Granted to Richard Harris in right of his wife as a U. E.—Two hundred Acres. Order of Council 10th May 1797 [Signed] John Small CEC To the Attorney-General” The foregoing was crossed out and the following notation added: “This Warrant cancelled 5 June 1812 having erroneously issued to Richard Harris instead of his Wife & new one issued to his Wife on same day—” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 139a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander & James Lymburner dated at Niagara on 22 Sep 1796
“The Petition of Alexr & Jas Limburner [sic] of the Township of Caistor—millwrights Respectfully shews—That they have received 200 acres each in the above Township & have each improved the same – but being desirous to erect a mill (which is greatly wanted in the neighbourhood) pray your Honor would be pleased to grant them Lots No 8 & 9 in the 2nd Concession of the aforementioned Township (if vacant) whereon is a mill seat, on the division line of the two Lots- Your Petitioners having a mother, who is a widow- & has five other Children under Eleven years of age whom they have to provide for- induces them to hope your Honor will be favourable to their petition- and as in duty bound they will ever pray—[Signed] Alexr Lymburner, James Lymburner” Added note in the hand of Thomas Ridout N. P.: “The Petitioners will oblige themselves to have the mill completed in the course of Fifteen months from this time” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered prayer granted on petitioners entering into bond with the Surveyor General to complete the mill within 15 months or forfeit all claim from this order and paying any expense former applicants may have as to the lots prayed for. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 21a]
Letter to John Small Esquire, Clerk of the Executive Council dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 6 Jul 1803 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Alexander & James Lymburner
“Sir, Alexander & James Lymburner having produced & lodged in this office a Deposition Certifying that they had erected a Saw Mill on Lots No 8 & 9 in the 2nd Concession of Caistor within the Time prescribed by their Bond of the 18 October 1796—we request you will be pleased to sent to the Attorney General the order in Council granted the said Lots- agreeably to your warrant & letter of the before mentioned Date. We have the Honor to be Sir Yr most obed. Servants for the Sr General [Signed] Chewett & Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 2, Petition Number 21]
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: Lymburner, John authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 7 Jan [1797] by W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 1 Concession 3
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lymburner, Brother of Alexr and James Lymburner of Caistor dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 Jan 1797
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner came into the Province about 16 months ago from Nova Scotia with a wife and three children – that he has received permission from the agent of Mr Andrew Pierce and associates to locate 200 acres in the Township of Townsend. That his wife being the Daughter of a Loyalist who joined the Kings Standard; your Petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in right of his wife – and an additional Lot for himself and as in Duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] John Lymburner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 2 May 1797. Ordered 200 acres to the wife of the Petitioner the daughter of a U. E. Loyalist and to be confirmed in a lot of 200 acres in the Township of Townsend if the Petitioner has not received land before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 4]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 22 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lymburner
“Jonathan Greenlaw, and Jacob Young. The Justices in Sessions have been satisfied that they adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 4b]
Certificate of Colin McNabb dated at Niagara on 25 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lymburner
“I Certify that I knew Jonathan Greenlaw Father-in-law to the bearer John Lymburner to have been a good Loyalist during the late American war & that he joined the Kings Forces at Fort George Penobscot in the year 1780 [Signed] Colin McNabb” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 4c]
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: Lymburner, Mathew authorized by Paul Averill on 9 Jan; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 7 Jan [1797] W. Dickson, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 2 Concession 2
Upper Canada Land Petition of Matthew Lymburner dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 9 Jan 1797
“The Petition of Matthew Lymburner—the Elder Brother of John, Alexr & James Lymburner Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner came from Nova Scotia about Sixteen months ago, with a wife and three children—that your Petitioner has received a permission for the agent of Mr Pierce to locate 200 Acres in Townsend – That his wife is the Daughter of Jacob Young late a Serjeant in the Corps of Roger’s Rangers – & discharged at the Island of St Johns – He therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in right of his wife, and an additional Lot for himself, having expended nearly all his property in removing to this place & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Mathew Lymburner” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 18 Apr 1797. Ordered confirmed in Lot No. 2 in the 2nd Concession of Townsend. Reference to be had to the U. E. List for the claim of the Petitioner’s wife. Read in Council again on 28 Aug 1797. Ordered the wife of the Petitioner being the daughter of Serj. Jacob Young, a U. E. Loyalist confirmed in a grant of 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 3, Petition Number 104]
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.
Mathew Lyneburner – Full Fees 400 acres in Oxford Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117m]
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.
Godfrey Lyntz – a Ranger 300 acres in Tobycock Township [sic: Etobicoke] [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117v]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Lyon dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 8 Jul 1794
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner at the commencement of the American War lived in York State. His Father Joined His Majesty Troops in New York and served Seven Years in Coll Bayards Corps; in his absence his Estate was confiscated and his children were turned out of Doors—Your Petitioner being a minor experienced that change of Fortune. Has now arrived to the Year of Manhood, and removed to this province with his Family, and prays your Excellency will please to Grant him an Allotment of Land to improve upon, for his future assistance or such other relief as thro’ your wisdom may seem meet, and your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] John Lyon” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 15 Jul. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 12]
Upper Canada Land Petition of HarCar Lyons dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 29 May 1794
“Most humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner desirous of Settling in this Province is come with his Family & Stock of Cattle & requests of yr Excellency & the honorable Council to grant him two Hundred Acres, and what further quantity yr Excellency & the hone Council please for his wife & Son—and that he may locate the same at the head of the Lake—& yr Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] HarCar Lyons” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 May. Ordered that 200 acres be granted and the Surveyor General do assign the land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 60]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Lyons of the Town of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 23 Jul 1795
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner served His Majesty Twenty four years, in the 29th & 8th Regiments as private Soldier, and was discharged by reason of his age. That he has resided in the neighbourhood of Niagara since the year 1783—having received 400 acres of Land on the Chippewa Creek whereon he made considerable improvements. That your Petitioner has a wife and five Children, (besides a Son who has recd 200 Acres) for whom he has never obtained any Land excepting 100 acres part of the 400 before mentioned. humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him and Family such further addition as to your Excellency shall seem meet and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Wm Lyons” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Jul 1795 and read in Council on 12 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres to make up the family lands he may be entitled to. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “L” Bundle 1, Petition Number 38]