Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Ochu dated at Niagara on 11 May 1796 (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins)
“Petition of Peter Ochu (Canadian) carpenter—has a wife & three children & has lived in Newark three years & never yet applied 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 is ready to take the usual oaths, & 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 a Farm Lot & Town Lot in Newark upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Signed] Pieter Ochu” Read in the Executive Council on 12 May 1796. No order of council recorded. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 1, Petition Number 4]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Ochu received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Feb 1798
“Respectfully shews That yr Petitioner is desirous of Settling in the Town of York. Prays yr Honor will please to grant him a Town Lot & your Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] j peter ochu” Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Feb 1798 and read in Council on 14 Feb. Ordered a Town Lot on the prescribed conditions. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 5]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter O’Karr [sic], gunner in the Marine Department of this Province dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 23 Jul 1795
“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner has served His majesty upwards of nineteen years, Four years on board the Royal Navy, & 15 Years in the Marine Department of this Province—That he has a wife and three children (Boys) and that beginning to advance in years he is desirous to make some provision for his Family by improving such Lands as may be allowed them. That your Petitioner has received Two Hundred acres for himself, and humbly prays your Excellency will be pleased to grant him such addition thereto for his Family – as to your Excellency shall seem meet – And your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray – [Signed] Peter O’Karr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Jul 1795. Ordered recommended for 400 acres in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 6a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter OCar [sic] dated on 7 Feb 1797
“Most Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner has served His Majesty faithfully Twenty two Years, Sixteen of which he has served on Lake Ontario – That your petitioner did the duty of Master on board the Sophia for upwards of Twelve Months, but only received pay as a Gunner, and was last Summer discharged as per the inclosed discharge—That your petitioner was granted Six hundred acres for himself but received none for his wife the daughter of a Loyalist (William Vanhorn) That your petitioner having four children, prays your Honor would be pleased to consider his long Services, and grant him such further grant for his wife (the daughter of a Loyalist) and children as to your Honor may seem meet – and your petitioner as in duty bound ever pray – [Signed] Peter OCar” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Feb 1797 and read in Council on 26 Feb 1797. Ordered the wife of the petitioner recommended for 200 acres” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 16]
Certificate of Robert Kerr dated at Newark on 4 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter OCar
“I do hereby certify that Peter O Kerr [sic] did marry Mary Van Horn Daughter to William Van Horn an American Loyalist—[Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 16b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Oldfield of Stamford dated at York [Toronto] on 11 Jun 1802
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners late Husband William Oldfield Settled near fifteen years ago on Lotts No 195 & 196 in the township of Stamford in the County of Lincoln, & has very considerably improved the same. That he applied thro his son Nathaniel Oldfield for the Location of these Lotts, and thro some Accident they were Marked in the Surveyor Generals office, in his son Nathaniels name, and no Certificate or other Security has ever been received for them. That Nathaniel Oldfield his Son has since that time left the Province, but before his Departure, made a resignation of all his right or Interest in these lands, which is herein inclosed, by which these lands revert without lien of any Kind, to the Crown, and at the disposal of Your Excellency. That the deceased William Oldfield in hopes of having this property & the fruits of his Labour secured to him & his heirs by a deed did by his will now ready to be produced, bequeathed these lotts to his Son Joseph Oldfield with the Life rent thereof to your Petitioner. And your Petitioner therefore most humbly Prays that your Excellency will have the goodness to Grant these Lotts unto the said Joseph Oldfield her son of Stamford yeoman. And your Petitioner will allways pray” Mary Oldfield made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 19]
Report of Surveyor General David W. Smith dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 16 Jun 1802 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Oldfield
“May it please your Excellency—In obedience to the order of reference to me to report on the petition of Mary Oldfield I am to inform your Excellency, that the name of Nathaniel Oldfield is entered on the Quebec plan of the Township of Stamford for Lots No 195 & 196 – on which Lands, the Honorable Robert Hamilton informs me, the late William Oldfield lived – and which will be vacant, if your Excellency be satisfied with the Surrender of Nathaniel Oldfield attached to the petition—Should your Excellency in Council be pleased to grant two Hundred acres to Joseph Oldfield, and your Excellency should afterwards permit a location to him as per Your especial orders to me in August last, it appears to me that the object of this poor old womans petition will be completed – All which is nevertheless submitted to your Excellencys wisdom—[Signed D W Smith, Sur Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 19b]
Certificate of Nathaniel Oldfield dated on 1 Sep 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Oldfield
“To whome it may concearn Theas is to certyfie that I Nathaniel Ofield of Lincoln County & Township of Stamford have no claim to the Lot of Land that Wm Ofield Senier now Lives on and he has improven, given under my Hand this 1st Sept 1797 [Signed] Nathaniel Ofield In the presence of [Signed] Edwd Lafferty, Agnes Lafferty” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 19d]
Executive Council Orders on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Oldfield
“Lieut Governor’s Office York 11th Jun 1802- Referred to the Executive Council – By Order of the Lieut Governor [Signed] James Green Secy” Read in the Executive Council on 15 Jun 1802. “Referred to the Surveyor General to report” Read again in Council on 19 Jun 1802. “On reading the Surveyor Genl’s Report that if His Excellency is satisfied with the Instrument purporting to be a Surrender of Nathaniel Oldfield’s rights to the Lots in question the Petitioner is a perfect object of the Royal Bounty, in the manner permitted by the Surveyor Genl [Initialed] J E” “Approved P. Hunter, Lt Govr” “Lt Governors office York 20 March 1807 Referred to the Executive Council By order of the Lieutenant Governor [Signed] Wm Halton Secretary” “Read in Council 24th 1807 Recommended that 200 Acres be granted to Joseph oldfield the person named in the Surveyor Generals Report hereunto annexed under the old regulations [Signed] Thos. Scott, Chairman” “Approved for Lots No 195 & 196 [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 19e]
Certificate dated at the Secretary’s Office on 25 Mar 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Oldfield
“Joseph Oldfield has paid the Patent fees on 200 acres in the Township of Stamford under the old Regns [Signed] Wm Jarvis, Secy [To] John Small Esqr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 19f]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Oldfield widow of William Oldfield lately deceased dated at Stamford on 5 Jun 1802
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner from her Industry has Improved two Lots of Land in the Township of Stamford taken up by her late husband who never receivd a deed for the same oweing to sickness and old age which same lots are entered on the map of the Township in the name of Nathaniel Oldfield his son by a former wife who has been absent from the Province several years. She now pray that His Excellency will take her case into Consideration and grant a deed for the same lands In her own name as its the only support for herself and one child a boy of fifteen years old which is all the dependance she has with her Stock and Industry they have for their maintainance and her decline of life haveing lived on the same lands fifteen years humbly prays His Excellency will grant her Petition and his petitioner in duty bound will ever pray” Mary Oldfield made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jun 1802 and read in Council on 9 Jun 1802. Ordered the Board cannot recommend the prayer of this Petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 22]
Certificate attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Oldfield
“We the under written subscribers do Certify that the within petitioner from her Industry supported her late husband and family in Sickness for number of years [Signed] Jas Ramsey, Timothy Skinner, Chas Willson, Haggai Skinner, John Row” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 22b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Nathaniel Olfield [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner obtained the enclosed ticket about 8 years ago, but has never located any lands—That your Petitioner came into this Province about 10 years ago with His Father – Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him One hundred Acres more in addition to the Two hundred expressed in the Ticket, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Nathaniel Oldfield” Received at the Executive Council Office on 29 Jul 1797 and read on 29 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 1]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Oldfield dated at Niagara on 5 Oct 1796
“Humbly Sheweth- That your Petitioner has been Ten years in the Province, yet never received any Certificate or order for Land—Prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 300 acres as a Settler and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Unsigned] Added notation of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “I do hereby certify William Oldfield personally applied to me for the above Petition [Signed] T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 3]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 4 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Oldfield
“I do hereby certify that on this fourth Day of October One Thousand and Seven hundred and Ninety Six William Oldfield of Newark appeared before me William Dickson Esquire One of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in and for the Home District and took the Oath of Allegiance and Signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 3b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Oldfield of Stamford dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 Feb 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1787 with a wife and three children; That he located 200 acres in Stamford, upon the annexed Ticket prays to be confirmed in the same, and also that your Honor would be pleased to grant him family Lands which he has never received & as in duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added notation of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “Wm Oldfield applied Personally for the above petition [Signed] T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Feb and read in Council on 7 Apr 1797. Ordered recommended for confirmation in his present lot and 100 acres family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 14]
Land Board Ticket attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Oldfield
“William Oldfield two lots Ord. Board [Signed] P Frey” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 14b]
Certificate of John Burch J. P. dated at Fall Mills Feb [….] attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Oldfield
“This is to Certify that the Bearer William Oldfield came into this District in the year 1797 & settled on Land Bounded on the Chipaway Lotts not far back from the Falls which Land he has Improved About the same time next year his Wife [and] Child came in & they has remained here ever since [Signed] John Burch, JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 14c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary O. Neal [sic]dated at Queenston on 22 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is Daughter to Thomas North a Loyalist U. E. Settled in this district. That she came into this Province in the year 1791 with two Children she brought with her being then a Widow. That she is since Married at Queenston and has added one child more to her family and most humbly prays for such a portion of the Bounty of the Crown in the Waste Lands of the Province as your honor in your Wisdom shall think proper and Just, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray” Mary O. Neal made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1797 and read on 24 Mar. Ordered 200 acres as the daughter of a Loyalist if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 15]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton, J. P. dated at Queenston on 22 Mar 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary O. Neal
“That Mary Oneal the daughter of Thomas North a Loyalist UE—Settled in Louth has Resided at Queenston for some years, has a family of three children, and is a very decent respectable woman is Certified by [Signed] R. Hamilton J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 15]
Certificate of Acting Surveyors General William Chewett and Thomas Ridout attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary O. Neal
“Mary Oneal O C 24th March 1797 supposed to be returned by the Late Surveyr Genl as Missed for Payment of Survey—[Initialed] C & R [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 15b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Con O’Neill of the Township of Bertie dated at Niagara on 10 May 1796
“Humbly Shews- That your Petitioner has received Certificates for 200 acres in part of his own Land & for his wife & five Children, having been in the Province nine years, in the said Township on Lake Erie, but that his House, Barn & other considerable Improvements, are on the broken fronts, and an adjoining Lot No 5 in the 2nd Concessn, for which he has not yet received assignment; prays your Excellency that the actg Surveyor General may be directed to assign to him the same—and as in Duty bound your Petitioner shall ever pray—[Signed] Con. O’Neill” Read in the Executive Council on 10 May 1796. Ordered recommended to grant the prayer of the Petition if practicable. Read again on 11 Apr 1797. Ordered upon reference to the Surveyor General’s Report, ordered that Lot No. 5 in the 2d Concession of Bertie be granted to Constantine O Neil. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 15]
Report of Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated at the Surveyor General’s Office on 5 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Con O’Neill
“May it please your Honor – In obedience to your Honors order in Council the 12 July 1796, to survey lot No 5, in the 2d Concession of the Township of Bertie, for Cornelius [sic] O’neill, “if practicable”; I am to report to your Honor, that when I received the plan of Bertie, as [from] Quebec, Lot No 5, with a small Quantity of broken front, was Vacant, but on the Land board Plans being returned into the office, The widow Speakmans name was on No 5 – This woman has received no assignment from me; but as her name was on the Plan, Inquired further from Mr Oneil previous to my describing the land, & he brought Alexr McQueen, who made the enclosed affidavit – upon which I wait your Honors Instructions – All which is submitted to your Honors wisdom—[Signed] D W Smith ASG” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 15b]
Affidavit of Alexander McQueen Senior dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 30 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Con O’Neill
“Personally appeared before me David W Smith Esquire, one of His majesty’s Justices of the Peace for the Home District of the Province of Upper Canada Alexander McQueen of the Township of Bertie, in the District and Province aforesaid Senior, who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, declared that sometime about the year 1788 a certain Joseph Speakman who then lived on Lot No five in the second concession in said Township on Lake Erie, sold his improvemt thereon to Cornelius [sic] O’Neill of said township – and then removed with his family near to Detroit, where he since deceased – and that the above mentioned Lot has since that time been in the occupation of, and improved by the said Cornelius [sic] O’Neil—Sworn before me at Newark this 30 Day of March 1797 [Signed] D W Smith, J. P.” Alex: McQueen made his mark. “witness T Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 15c]
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]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Constantine O Neile (signed O Neill) received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth – That your Petr came into this Province about ten Years ago, and had a wife and five Children previous to the Year 1789, —That your Petr received his own lands on which was a certificate of Two hundred Acres – Wherefore your Petr prays Your Honor would be pleased to allow him such proportion for his wife & five Children, likewise a grant for an orphan girl who lived with your Petitioner—as your Honor may conceive proper, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Con O Neill” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 300 acres as family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 14]
Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at Fort Erie on 8 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Constantine O Neill
“I do hereby certify that Constantine O Neile [sic] together with his family came to this Province in the year 1787, his family then consisted of the undermentioned persones Con: Oneile, Margaret /Wife, Richard, Susan, John, Bathsheba Nun (a Servant), Henry (his youngest Son born in 1788) [Signed] John Warren J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 14b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Orr dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 29 May 1795
“humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is desirous of living in the Town of Newark & Prays yr Excellency for a Lot No Two Hundred that he may occupy & improve the same & yr Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] William Orr” Received at the Executive Council on 29 May 1795. Ordered granted on 18 Jun. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 1, Petition Number 11]
Mentioned in the transfer from Peter Cain to Samuel Street dated at Newark on 25 Nov 1795 to attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street
“Know all men by these presents that I Peter Cain of the Home District of the province of Upper Canada, for a valuable consideration the receipt whereof I the said Peter Cain doth hereby acknowledge and confess – have granted, bargained, sold, aliened, leased and released, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents do absolutely grant, bargain, sell, lease and release, convey and confirm unto Samuel Street of the District and province aforesaid, all that certain Tract or parcel of Land, messuage or tenement Granted by our Sovereign Lord the now king to William Orr lying, being, and situate in the Township of Gains Borough, known and described by Lot number fifteen in the fourth concession, and containing two Hundred acres, more or less: —To Have and to Hold, the above granted and bargained premises unto him the said Samuel Street his heirs and assigns forever. And I the said Peter Cain do bind myself my Heirs executors and administrators firmly by these presents, to warrant and defend against all claims whatsoever, the above granted and bargained premises unto him the said Samuel Street his heirs and assigns forever—And I the said Peter Cain do further bind myself my heirs, Executors and administrators to procure and receive of, and from the Secretary of this Province or from whomsoever the issuing thereof doth belong (within six calendar months from the day of the date of these presents, or whenever thereunto afterwards required) a good and sufficient Title Deed for the above granted and bargained premises—Any further Deeds or Conveyances that may be found necessary more fully to vest the above granted and bargained premises in the said Samuel Street, His heirs or assigns – I the said Peter Cain do bind myself, my heirs, Executors and administrators to procure and surrender into the hands of the said Samuel Street, his heirs or assigns – In witness whereof I the said Peter Cain has hereunto set my hand and Seal at Newark in the Province of Upper Canada this Twenty fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and Ninety five—[Signed] Peter Caine In Presence of Thos Ingersoll, S. Street Junr” Added note: “It is understood that the said Samuel Street shall pay the office fees for the Deed when obtained” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16uu]
Letter from Thomas Ridout to Samuel Street Junior dated at York (Toronto) on 17 May 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street
“Sir, I have duly received your letter of the 7 May—The agreement between Orr & Cain is in my Books but as the Sloop is to sail immediately it will be impracticable for me now to send you a notorial copy thereof by her next trip on first good opportunity I will send—It is a pretty lengthy writing – such as I then made out, but will, I have no doubt effect your purpose. I am Sir Your Obed Servant [Signed] T Ridout [To] Mr S. Street Junr Queenston” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16xx]
Certificate of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council Office dated on 28 Jun 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street
“The bearer, Wm Orr of Twenty nine years of age, born in Ireland professing the Christian Religion, and by trade a carpenter 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 lands in any district of this province. Given under my hand this 28th day of June 1795 [Signed] John Small To the deputy surveyor of the district of [blank] [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16zz]
Certificate of Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith dated on 28 Jun 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street
“No 865—Certificate of the Acting Surveyor-General. I assign to William Orr the lot No fifteen in the fourth concession of the township of Gainsborough in the Home district, province of Upper Canada, containing abt Two Hundred acres being in the front and rear 30 chains, and in depth abt 68 chains; the courses of the front and rear being East & west and courses of the side lines being north & south according to the magnetic north. Given under my hand this 28th day of June one thousand seven hundred and ninty five—[Signed] D W Smith, Acting Surveyor General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16zz]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Osborn [signed Orzburn] dated at York (Toronto) on 2 Oct 1798
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner is a native of Maryland, & afterwards lived in North Carolina, where he remained nearly 27 years – that [in] January 1776 he Joined the Kings Standard, and having raised a Company, was honoured with a Captain’s Commission by Lord Cornwallis – that during the war he was taken prisoner and exchanged as p the annexed material Copy of a Certificate. That in the month of July last, your Petitioner arrived in this Province, with his family consisting of a wife and six children, who are now in the Township of Barton, and being informed that the granting of Military Lands is closed, respectfully prays your Honor would be pleased to indulge him with a grant of [crossed out] for himself and family under the new Regulations, of such quantity as to your Honor may seem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] James Orzburn” Added marginal notation: Mr Wm Spurgin of the Long Point Settlement – & Mr Wm Davis of Saltfleet know the Petitioner the latter served in his Company—” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Oct 1798 and read in Council on 10 Oct 1798. Ordered recommended for 600 acres under the New Regulation. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of Thomas Ridout dated at York (Toronto) on 2 Oct 1798 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Osborn
“This Certifies that Capt James Osborn – a Captain in the British Service, is legally exchanged for Capt Richard Chrismas of the North Carolina Militia – Given at mount Pleasant the 2d day of Jun 1782 [Signed] John Butler B Gel Hillsbo District – I do certify that the above is a true Copy of the original Certificate taken by me this second Day of October 1798 – at York U. C. [Signed] T Ridout N. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 7b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Osterhout dated at Niagara on 21 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“Petition of William Osterhout – late of Butlers Rangers – (as p his Discharge) Respectfully shews- That your Petitioner is married to Elizabeth, Daughter of William Pickard & that neither he or his wife have ever received any Land— 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 as a discharge Ranger 300 acres of land & to his wife 200 as Daughter of a Loyalist U. E. and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Added notation of Thomas Ridout J. P.: “I do hereby certify that Willm Osterhout personally applied to me for the above petition [Signed] T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 Oct [1796] and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered for himself 300 acres as a discharged soldier- and 200 in right of his wife the daughter of a Loyalist if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 4]
Certificate of John McGill IGPPA attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Osterhout
“William Osterhout is priviledged for a Deed of One hundred Acres as MC-
Cyrus Anderson is Priviledged for One Deed of Two hundred acres as SUE” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 4b]
Certificate of John Beikie, Deputy Clerk of the Executive Council attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Osterhout
“The Name of William Osterhout’s Wife is Elizabeth, Daughter of William Pickard—as expressed in the Petition of William Osterhout which was Read in Council on the 8th October 1796—[Signed] John Beikie Depy CEC, To The Surveyor General” Added line of John McGill IGPPA: “DUE for One Deed [Signed] John McGill IFPPA” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 4c]
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]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Oasterander [sic] Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Jul 1795
“That your Excellency petitioner has been ten years Settled in this province has got but a single lot of one Hundred acres and having a wife and seven children and your petitioner finding the small farm he now possesses is too smal to suport such a family and your petitioner prays that your Excellency may take his case into your wise consideration and grant him Such a portion of Land as your Excellency may see meet and your petitioner as in Duty Bound shall Ever pray” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Jul 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in addition if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 7]
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: Ostrander, Andrew authorized by Paul Averill on 25 Jan 1797; Oath taken in the Council office; Lot asked for: Lot 10 Concession 1; Having received only 100 acres and wishing to remove there, which quiets a warrant for 200 acres to him 17 October, 1796.
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander dated at Niagara on 23 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Shews – That your petitioners are the Daughters of Thadeus Davis who served His Majesty in the [Refuge] at Long Island, and married two Ostranders, both Brothers one of which Andrew served in Brants Volunteers during the last war and was twice take prisoner – That your petitioners having never received Lands prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant them individually, such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioners will as in duty bound ever pray—Your petitioner Jenny Ostrander has three children born before the Year 1789 prays your Honor would be pleased to consider them and allow them likewise such quantity of Lands as your Honor may think proper—[Signed] Jane Ostrander, Lida Ostrander” Read in the Executive Council on 26 Feb [1797] Ordered to lie over for the next Council. Ordered the necessary proof wanting. Read again in Council on 11 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioners not having mentioned their claims as U. E. Loyalists before the Justices in Sessions as directed The prayer of their Petition cannot be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20]
Certificate of John Small dated on 23 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“I do solemnly swear that Andrew Ostrander served in Captn Brants Volunteers, Indian Department, in the last war with America, and was twice taken Prisoner – and that he was a very active good Soldier— Sworn before me this 23d Jany 1797 [Signed] John Small” James Houghdelan made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Ostrander of the Township of Stamford, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara, yeoman received at Government House on 5 Dec 1825
“Most humbly sheweth, That previous to the month of May 1823, James House, an Englishman, then of Chinguacousy Home District and Province of U Canada drew at the Public Office the Lot No 7 in the 4th Concession, West of the centre road of Chinguacousy containing by admeasurement 200 acres (more or less. That James House becoming indebted to your Petitioner, he for this, and for several other valuable considerations, entered into a Bond, bearing date the sixth of May one thousand eight hundred and twenty three, binding himself in the penal sum of £200 to vest full title by a transfer Deed in your Petitioner his Heirs and Assigns for ever, which deed was to be executed by the 1st Day of May then next ensuing. That Loyal O’Strander (sic), a Son of your Petitioner, in the confidence of this Bond, entered upon the possession of the Lot and commenced a regular series of improvements upon it. That the 1st May 1823 the time limitted in the above mentioned Bond, having arrived, James House made excuses and apologies for deferring the time of taking up his Deed and of transferring it to your Petitioner: and he continued thus to excuse himself, and to avert the execution of the Deed, until the month of October 1824, when he suddenly left the country, taking his Location Ticket with him, and set sail from the Port of New York in the United States; which information your Petitioner derived from a Letter received from a Brother of James House, who sailed with him; according to which Letter, James House sailed from New York on the 16th day of October 1824. That since the departure of James House, three Letters have been dispatched by members of your Petitioner’s family, directed to the house of the father of the said James House in England, to which, no answer whatever has been received. That it can be proved to your excellency, that James House previous to his departure, made at various times such intentions, as plainly prove tha he intended to defraud your Petitioner of his right to the above property: And a note which he held against Loyal, a Son of your Petitioner, he assigned to another hand previous to his departure, which Note, the said Loyal O’Strander has since been compelled to pay. That the improvements in the above Lot, made by your Petitioner’s Son Loyal, have been estimated by three veritable men at £75 lawful Cy. That in the event of Loyal your Petitioner’s Son being obliged to leave the possession of this property, the continued labour of more than 2 years, and a great expence otherwise, will be entirely lost by him, and he, together with his family will be reduced to indigence, deprived of a home, and compelled to being the world again; for he can find no remuneration in the paper shadow of a run-a-way Obligee who has left nothing behind him to sue for. Your Petitioner, therefore, most humbly prays… [Signed] Andrew Ostrander” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 14, Petition Number 35]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Ostrander of the township of Stamford in the Niagara District, yeoman dated in Niagara 8 June 1830
“Humbly Sheweth That several years ago your Excellencys Petitioner and one James House (by whom the annexed power of attorney was given) had entered into an agreement and bound themselves thereto by mutual Bonds, each to the other and to the following intent; that is to say, that for and in consideration of your Petitioner’s conveying to the Said James House a certain lot of land in the township of Crowland, he the said James House was to transfer and convey to one Loyal Ostrander, Son of your Petitioner, lot number Seven in the fourth concession west of Hurontario Street in the township of Chinguacousy in the Home District upon his obtaining the King’s Patent therefore: That in consequence of the said obligation on the part of the said James, the said Loyal entered upon the last mentioned lot, built a house, made a large improvement and has now been resident thereon upwards of Six years: that your Petitioner is ready to fulfil his part of the agreement on the performance of the Said James of his part; but altho’ the said James (he having returned to England several year past) has given the annexed Power of Attorney for that purpose yet as Henry Howell the person thereon empowered left the Province a short time previous to the receipt thereof and is not likely to return Your Petitioner has no certain prospects of having the land vested in his son unless your Excellency will be graciously pleased to afford him relief. That should your Excellency be pleased to grant the prayer of his Petition your Petitioner is ready to pay the required fees: That about four or five years ago, your Petitioner by D. Lafferty presented a Petition to the then Lieutenant Governor to which was annexed the Said Bond given by the said James to your Petitioner, which said Petition prayed his Excellency that no Deed should issue in the name of the said James or of any other person, until your Petitioner should be relieved from his Bond and his son ren[…]grated for his Improvement. Wherefore your Petitioner humbly pray that your Excellency will be pleased to take his case into your consideration and in conformity to the wishes of the said James (as fully appear by the said Power of attorney) to order a Patent to issue in the name of the said Loyal Ostrander for the said lot of land and your Petitioner as in duty bound, will ever pray – Andrew Ostrander by his Attorney [Signed] John Lyons Niagara 8th June 1830” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul 1830 and ordered Loyal Ostrander must claim before the Land Commission. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 16, Petition Number 20]
Report of the Surveyor General on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Ostrander
“Lot No 7 in the 4th Concession West of Hurontario Street in the Township of Chinguacousy was located on the 11 September 1819 in the name of James Housen, a Native of England under Order in Council of the 8th September in the same year, upon which the Settlement duties are Certified to have been duly performed, but no description issue. On the 7th December 1825, on the application of the Petitioner, His Excellency The Lieutenant Governor in Council was pleased to order that no description should issue for the said Lot till further orders SGO 10th Jun 1830 [Signed] W Chewet Actg Surveyr Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 16, Petition Number 20]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Ostrander of Bayham dated at Port Talbot, Elgin County on 4 Nov 1826
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a native of this Province – That he was located in the year 1819 by Colonel Talbot on a Lot of one hundred acres of Land in Bayham aforesaid, subject to settlement duties, which he has faithfully performed. Your Petitioner therefore prays that your Excellency will please to grant him the said lot of land for which he is ready to pay the fees required – And as in duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray. Port Talbot 4th Novr 1826 [Signed] Andrew Ostrander Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. Read in the Executive Council on 5 Nov 1847 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 17]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Asa Ostrander of Bayham Township, Elgin County dated at Port Talbot, Elgin County on 27 Apr 1827
“Humbly declares that your Petitioner is a native of this province that he was located in the year 1823 by Colonel Talbot on a Lot one Hundred Acres of Land in Bayham aforesaid subject to settlement duties, which he has faithfully performed. Your petitioner therefore prays that your Excelency will please to grant him the said Lot of land for which he is ready to pay the fees required and as in duty bound your petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Asa Ostrander, Port Talbot April 27th 1827. Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. I certify that Asa Ostrander has taken the Oath of allegiance before me [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” Read in the Executive Council on 6 May 1848 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 51]
Certificate of Asa Ostrander attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
“May it please your Excellency I Asa Ostrander Having procured Col Talbots Certificate to prove that I was located by him on Lot No 25 the south half thereof and that I have Done the settlement Duties Required thereon and have taken the oath of Allegiance Required All which I herein Enclose together with the Sum of Money I understand to be Due to the Government as fees on said Lot all which I hope will come safe to your Excellencys Hand £6.10. Wherefore your petitioner Humbly prayeth that your Excellency will order a patent to be issued for said Lot of land and Directed to my Address in Bayham through the Care of J B Hokin Esqr the Governments Agent for London District And your petitioner as in Duty Bound will Ever pray [Signed] Asa Ostrander” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 51e]
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]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Eleanor Ostrander received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1797
“Humbly Shews—That your petitioner is the daughter of John Clark a Loyalist who served in His Majestys Service. That your petitioner came into this Province in the year 1788 – prays your Honor would be pleased to allow her such a grant as to your Honor may seem meet and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Ellinder [sic] Ostrander for Isaac Swayze” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the daughter of a U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Eleanor Ostrander
“I certify that Eleanor Ostrander is the Daughter of John Clark Loyalist—[Signed] Isaac Swayze J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Ostrander of Malahide Township, Elgin County dated in Woodhouse Township, Norfolk County on 5 Mar 1812
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is a native of Upper Canada and aged Twenty two years, is desirous of becoming an Actual Settler on the Lands under the care of Colonel Talbot and is prepared to pay the fees and perform the Settling duties thereon – Wherefore He hopes that Your Honor will be pleased to order him a location of two Hundred Acres on the usual conditions, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – Woodhouse 5th March 1812” Isaac Ostrander made his mark. “Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot” Read in the Executive Council on 6 Apr 1813 and ordered recommended for a grant of 200 acres of land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 10, Petition Number 12]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Ostrander dated in Middleton Township, Norfolk County on 18 Mar 1846
“May please your Excellency I Isaac Ostrander your Excellencys petitioner Having Been Mislead in Regard to the sum of Mony Due as fees on My lot in Middleton I hereby Correct by Enclosing the Remainder amounting to two pounds fifteen shillings. Wherefore I pray that your Excellency Will apply this to Make up the amount Different and the pattent to be issued according to the prayer of My former petition. And as in Duty Bound I will Ever pray” Isaac Ostrander made his mark. “If there is no Distinction Between my Name and Isaac Ostrander on the North side of the street Except I am the oldest” Read in the Executive Council on 23 Sep 1848 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 4]
Letter from Isaac Ostrander to the Commissioner of Crown Lands Department in Montreal dated in Middleton Canada West on 5 Aug 1848
“Sir Receiving your Communication of the 25th of Jany ult as regards the location of a lot of land located by me from the Honorable Thos Talbot agent for selling the lands in Middleton and Elsewhere now Sir to acquaint you for the information of the office have been located for Lot 143 South of Talbot Road East in Middleton and N 2 on the street you will be pleasd to forward the pattent Deed to the Order of Isaac Ostrander the older With Due respect your &c [Signed] Isaac Ostrander older” Remarks on the letter: “Will be reported on in Council. Noted – to be sent when completed. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 4b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Ostrander of the Township of Middleton, Farmer dated at Port Talbot Elgin County on 30 Dec 1842
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner was located by the Honourable Thomas Talbot in the year of our Lord 1820 on a Lot of land of 200 acres on the Talbot Road in the Township of Middleton, liable to Settlement Duties which he has performed, and is ready to pay the Fees that may be required. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said lot. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. Port Talbot 30th December 1842.}” Isaac Ostrander made his mark. “Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. I certify that Isaac Ostrander has taken the oath of allegiance before me [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” Read in the Executive Council on 23 Sep 1848 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 5]
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.
Jacob Ostrander for wife daughter to A Clark UE 100 acres in Thorold Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117s]
Transfer from Jacob Ostrander to Samuel Street Sr. dated on 15 Oct 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins”
“Know all men by these presents, that I Jacob Ostrander of [blank] in the county of Lincoln and in the Home District and Province of Upper Canada, am held and firmly bound unto Samuel Street in the County of Lincoln and Home District of the Province of Upper Canada, aforesaid, in the sum of One Hundred pounds, good and lawful money of the Province aforesaid, to be paid to him the said Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and for which payment well and truly made, I bind myself, my heirs, executors, administrators firmly by these presents, sealed with my seal, and dated at Newark in the county of Lincoln and Home District of the Province aforesaid, this fifteenth day of October in the Thirty sixth year of his Majesty’s reign, and in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety- [blank]. The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Jacob Ostrander shall well and truly within [blank] calendar months, from and after the day of the date of these presents, or whensoever afterwards thereunto required, convey, transfer and assign, by a sufficient and lawful instrument in writing, or deed unto the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, a certain tract or parcel of land, lying, being, and situate in this Province aforesaid, and the same being known and described by the name and description of Lot No. 185 & 187 in the [blank] concession of the township of Thorold in the Home District, and containing Two Hundred acres or thereabouts: of which the above bounden Jacob Ostrander 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 Jacob Ostrander promises and binds himself to procure, and afterwards when thereunto required, deliver and surrender into the hands of the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, for his or their better security in this behalf, within six calendar months from the day of the date of these presents, or at any time afterwards when the said above bound Jacob Ostrander shall or may be thereunto required; which tract or parcel of land so above described, and every part and parcel thereof, the above bound Jacob Ostrander has sold, transferred, assigned, made over, leased and released, and does hereby sell, transfer, assign, make over, lease and release, forever, unto the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten pounds N. Y. C. to him the above bound Jacob Ostrander in hand paid, the receipt whereof he the said above bound Jacob Ostrander does hereby acknowledge and accordingly does further promise and bind himself to put, maintain, guarantee and defend forever him the aforesaid Samuel Street 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 from the crown can put, maintain and defend him the above bound Jacob Ostrander 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, and Delivered on the day, and in the place as above.” [Signed] Jacob Ostrander “In the Presence of [Signed] Ezekiel Woodruff, Allen Wilmot” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16u]
Power of Attorney from Dutch John Willson Jr. to Samuel Street dated on 15 Oct 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street
“Be it remembered that I Jacob Ostrander do empower, and appoint [blank] my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to assign and Transfer to the within Samuel Street, His Heirs or assigns my Deed for the within mentioned Land, whenever it shall be Granted by Government, and also to receive of, and from the Secretary of the Province of Upper Canada or from whomsoever the issuing thereof doth belong such title deed as the within bound Jacob Ostrander obligates and obliges himself to procure and fully to comply with the intentions of the within Instrument, in every respect, as amply as if I were personally present, Ratifying & confirming it by my own Signature—In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal at Newark this fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred & ninety five— [Signed] Jacob Ostrander. In Presence of [Signed] Ezekiel Woodruff” Cover page: “Jacob Ostrander to Samuel Street} Conveyance of 200 acres in the Township of Thorold—15th Oct 1795. Ordered by the Executive Council not recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16w]
Named in a schedule of lands transferred to Samuel Street dated on 5 Jul 1798 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
[Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16a]
Jacob Ostrander 200 acres in Thorold
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Ostrander of the Township of Stamford, farmer dated in York [Toronto] on 30 Jun 1819
“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner is a native of the said Township and has resided therein since his Birth – that he is married and has two children – that he has taken the oath of Allegiance required by Law and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore Your Petitioner prays that Your Excellency may be pleased to grant him an allotment of Land as a Settler subject to the payment of Fees under the present Regulations. And Petitioner will ever pray York 30 June 1819 [Signed] James Ostrander” Read in the Executive Council on 30 June 1819 and order issued to the Surveyor General 7 Jul 19. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 12, Petition Number 26]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander dated at Niagara on 23 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Shews – That your petitioners are the Daughters of Thadeus Davis who served His Majesty in the [Refuge] at Long Island, and married two Ostranders, both Brothers one of which Andrew served in Brants Volunteers during the last war and was twice take prisoner – That your petitioners having never received Lands prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant them individually, such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioners will as in duty bound ever pray—Your petitioner Jenny Ostrander has three children born before the Year 1789 prays your Honor would be pleased to consider them and allow them likewise such quantity of Lands as your Honor may think proper—[Signed] Jane Ostrander, Lida Ostrander” Read in the Executive Council on 26 Feb [1797] Ordered to lie over for the next Council. Ordered the necessary proof wanting. Read again in Council on 11 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioners not having mentioned their claims as U. E. Loyalists before the Justices in Sessions as directed The prayer of their Petition cannot be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20]
Certificate of John Small dated on 23 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“I do solemnly swear that Andrew Ostrander served in Captn Brants Volunteers, Indian Department, in the last war with America, and was twice taken Prisoner – and that he was a very active good Soldier— Sworn before me this 23d Jany 1797 [Signed] John Small” James Houghdelan made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20b]
Certificate of Mary Meyers dated on 3 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“Home District County of Lincoln} Personally came and appeared Before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the District aforesaid Mary Myers now of the Grand River, but formerly of Reading, Connecticut, who being solemnly sworn makes oath, that she well Knew Thadeus Davis of same Place, to be a Loyalist, and that she understood said Davis served under the British Standard on Long Island, and says Positively that on his Return to visit his family he was Imprisoned in Fairfield in Connecticut that subsequently he Broke Goal; That his Two Daughters are now in this Country married (one Jean Davis to Andrew Ostrander, and Lidya to Peter Ostrander, farmer in the County of Lincoln—Sworn before me this 3d day of Feby 1797 [Signed] William Dickson JP [Signed] Mary Meyers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20c]
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 Ostrander – Full Fees 200 acres in Thorold Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117s]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander of the Township of Middleton in the Talbot District dated in Middleton, Talbot District on 2 Mar 1840
“Most humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner was born in the State of New York at a time that it was a dependency of the British Cr[own]. That during the Revolutionary war Your Petitioner rendered services to the British forces, by the conveyance of provisions to some British soldiers who were forced to seek shelter from the enemy in the woods. That Your petitioner on several occasions supplied provisions and took them to the woods and hid them, for […..] spies from the British army, and who even compelled to secure themselves. That Your Petitioner emigrated to this Province in the year [178]8 – and has resided here ever since. In conclusion Your Petitioner most respectfully directs Your Excellencys attention to the accompanying testaments. Wherefore Your Petitioner most humbly prays your Excellency will direct that Your petitioner may be entitled to the rights of a U E Loyalist – And Your Petitioner, as in duty bound shall ever pray, &c &c &c” John Ostrander made his mark. “Middleton Talbot District March 2nd 1840” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Sep 1840 and ordered not recommended [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27]
Certificate of John Geo Bridges J. P. and Doyle McKenny J P. dated 2 Mar 1840 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander
“London District to wit} We the undersigned, do hereby certify that we are acquainted with John Ostrander, Yeoman, of Middleton in the Talbot District, and believe him to be a good subject, of integrity, and whose word may be safely relied on – [Signed] John Geo Bridges J. P. [Signed] Doyle McKenny J. P. Bayham 2 March 1840” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27b]
Certificate of Harmanus Vanderburg dated in Thorold on 4 Feb 1740 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander
“I do humbly Certify that I Emigrated from the United States in the year 1787 and I am personally acquainted with John Ostrander who Came from the United States to Upper Canada in the year 1788 and he served under Command of Colonel Cla[rk] in the Late war with the United States as a Loyal Subject to Great Britain} [Signed] Harmanus Vanderburg Thorold Feby 4 1840” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27c]
Certificate of Jacob Ostrander dated on 5 Feb 1840 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander
“I do hereby Certify that John Ostrander emigrated from the united states to Canada in the year One thousand seven hundred and Eighty Eight And was Personally Acquainted with him In the Late war between the united states and Great Britain and served like a loyal subject to his Country under Capt Thadeus Davis, under Command to Colonel Clark February the 5th 1840 [Signed] Jacob Ostrander” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27d]
Certificate of Captain A. Bradshaw, 2nd Lincoln Militia attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander
“I do hereby Certify that I was personally with John Ostrander during the Late war with the United States of America and that he did his duty in the Militia under Colonel Clark as a good and Loyal man [Signed] A Bradshaw Capt 2nd L. M. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27e]
Certificate of Jacob Upper and John Couke dated on 3 Feb 1840 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander
“We do hereby certify to the best of our knowledge that John Ostrander came to Upper Canada in the year 1788 and that he did Malitia duty in the last American war February 3rd 1840 [Signed] Jacob Upper [Signed] John Couke” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27f]
Certificate of Peter Ostrander of the Township of Yarmouth, Elgin County dated in Yarmouth on 5 Mar 1840 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander
“London District to wit} Peter Ostrander of the Township of Yarmouth, maketh oath and saith, that he was personally acquainted with John Ostrander from his birth, that the said John Ostrander was born in the United States , at a time when it was a dependency of the British Crown, that during the revolution the said John Ostrander rendered important services to the British army by concealing persons carrying dispatches and was conveying provisions into the woods, as also to the prisoners in Gaol confined there by those disaffected to the Crown of Great Britain, that the said John Ostrander was born in that part now known as the State of New York, and removed into this province in the Year 1788 – and has resided here ever since—Sworn before me at Yarmouth this 5th March 1840 [Signed] John Geo Bridges J P.” Peter Ostrander made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 22, Petition Number 27g]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Ostrander of Middleton Township, Norfolk County, Farmer dated at Port Talbot, Elgin County on 25 Oct 1832
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner was located by Colonel Talbot in the year 1819 upon a Lot of 200 acres on Talbot Road East liable to Settlement duties, which he has performed and is ready to pay the Fees required, and your Petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said Lot and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. Port Talbot Octr 25th 1832 Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert” Read in the Executive Council on 8 Apr 1848 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 4, Petition Number 45]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander dated at Niagara on 23 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Shews – That your petitioners are the Daughters of Thadeus Davis who served His Majesty in the [Refuge] at Long Island, and married two Ostranders, both Brothers one of which Andrew served in Brants Volunteers during the last war and was twice take prisoner – That your petitioners having never received Lands prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant them individually, such a proportion of Lands as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioners will as in duty bound ever pray—Your petitioner Jenny Ostrander has three children born before the Year 1789 prays your Honor would be pleased to consider them and allow them likewise such quantity of Lands as your Honor may think proper—[Signed] Jane Ostrander, Lida Ostrander” Read in the Executive Council on 26 Feb [1797] Ordered to lie over for the next Council. Ordered the necessary proof wanting. Read again in Council on 11 Apr 1797. Ordered the Petitioners not having mentioned their claims as U. E. Loyalists before the Justices in Sessions as directed The prayer of their Petition cannot be granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20]
Certificate of John Small dated on 23 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“I do solemnly swear that Andrew Ostrander served in Captn Brants Volunteers, Indian Department, in the last war with America, and was twice taken Prisoner – and that he was a very active good Soldier— Sworn before me this 23d Jany 1797 [Signed] John Small” James Houghdelan made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20b]
Certificate of Mary Meyers dated on 3 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jenny & Liddy Ostrander
“Home District County of Lincoln} Personally came and appeared Before me William Dickson Esquire one of His Majestys Justices of the Peace in and for the District aforesaid Mary Myers now of the Grand River, but formerly of Reading, Connecticut, who being solemnly sworn makes oath, that she well Knew Thadeus Davis of same Place, to be a Loyalist, and that she understood said Davis served under the British Standard on Long Island, and says Positively that on his Return to visit his family he was Imprisoned in Fairfield in Connecticut that subsequently he Broke Goal; That his Two Daughters are now in this Country married (one Jean Davis to Andrew Ostrander, and Lidya to Peter Ostrander, farmer in the County of Lincoln—Sworn before me this 3d day of Feby 1797 [Signed] William Dickson JP [Signed] Mary Meyers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 20c]
Upper Canada Land petition of Sarah Ostrander alias Sarah Willson dated in Malahide Township, Elgin County on 18 Jan 1816
“Humbly Sheweth: That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Crowell Willson Esquire of the Township of Willoughby & District of Niagara a UE Loyalist: that she is married to Isaac Ostrander of the township of Malahide Yeoman, And has never received any Land or Order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency may be pleased to Grant her two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, and permit Isaac Swayze of the District of Niagara Esquire, to be her agent to locate the same, and to take out the Deed when completed – And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – [Signed] Sarah Ostrander, Malahide 18th Jany. 1816” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 10, Petition Number 17]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thaddeus Ostrander of the Township of Malahide farmer dated at Port Talbot on 11 Jun 1836
“Humbly Sheweth; That your Petitioner was located by the Honorable Colonel Talbot in the year 18 [blank], on a lot of One hundred Acres of land in the said Township of Malahide liable to settlement duties which he has performed, and is ready to pay the Fees that may be required. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the said lot, - And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – Port Talbot 11th June 1836.} [Signed] Thaddeus Ostrander. Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. I certify that Thaddeus Ostrander has taken the Oath of allegiance before me—[Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P. Read in the Executive Council on 15 Mar 1838 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 21, Petition Number 5]
Report of the Surveyor General on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thaddeus Ostrander
“Lot No 16 in the 3rd Concession of the Township of Malahide whereon the Petitioner has been located and performed the Settlement duties as Certified by Colonel Talbot is free from difficulty and may be described if it be Your Excellencys pleasure. SGO 15 March 1838 [Signed] Jno Macauley Surv Genl” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 21, Petition Number 5]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Ostrander of Talbot Road farmer dated at Port Talbot, Elgin County on 26 Nov 1833
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner is the son of Peter Ostrander late of Thorold in the District of Niagara Yeoman – That he was located by Colonel Talbot on a lot of two hundred acres of land on Talbot road being Lot No 11 North side in the year 1817 liable to settling duties which he has performed and is ready to pay the fees that may be required immediately. Wherefore your petitioner prays that your Excellency will be pleased to grant him the same lot And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Port albot April 19th 1827 [Signed] Wm. Ostrander Recommended by [Signed] Thomas Talbot Supert. I certify that William Ostrander has taken the oath of allegiance before me 26 Nov 1833 [Signed] Thomas Talbot J. P.” Read in Council on 10 Mar 1834 and ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 18, Petition Number 34]
Report of the Surveyor General dated 20 Mar 1834 on the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Ostrander
“Lot No 56 Ninth on Talbot Road East in the Township of Yarmouth is free from difficulty and may be described if it be Your Excellencys pleasure SGO 20th March 1834 [Signed] J Madenhurst” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 18, Petition Number 34]
Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of James Smith received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served last War on board Sir Henry Clintons barge for the space of three Years, and that [he ……..] last [of] the War on board His Majestys Ship Chatham. That your Petitioner married the daughter of Nicholas Outhouse a U. E. Loyalist—who as well as your Petitioner has never located any of His Majestys Lands, prays Your Honor would be pleased to grant him, and likewise his wife such an attachment of His Majesty’s waste Lands as to your Honor may seem meet – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] James Smith” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 17 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 300 acres as an old seaman and 200 acres to his wife as the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 123]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J.P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Smith
“I do hereby Certify that Hanah [sic] Smith wife of James Smith is the daughter of Nicholas Outhouse a UE Loyalist [Signed] Isaac Swayze” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 123b]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J.P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of James Smith
“I do hereby certify having known James Smith during the late War in America, for three years he being then on board of Sir Henry Clinton’s Barge having been untill that time on board his Majesty’s Ship Chattam and I do hereby certify having seen his discharge from the service which I now understand is lost – Newark 17th March 1797—[Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 123c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Overhauser dated on 27 Jan 1793
“Most humbly sheweth To your Excellency in Council that your petitioner in the Month of October last took possession of a Lott of Two hundred acres of Land laying in the fifth Township near the twenty Mile Creek, built himself a House upon it, improved two Acres, and means with your Excellency’s permission to cultivated and live on the same—Your petitioner not knowing this Land belonged to Government went to work with it inadvisedly, he therefor humbly hopes that your Excellency will take it into your wise Consideration and grant him the aforesaid Lott of Land where he is in hopes by Industry of making an honest and comfortable Living. Your petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Read in Council on 27 May 1793. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 1, Petition Number 10]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Overholt received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Jul 1797
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner came into this Province ten Years ago and brought into this Settlement Six children with his wife—That your Petitioner received from the Land Board a Ticket for 4 lots—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would allow him the residue of 150 Acres family lands, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Abraham Overholt” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 500 acres including family lands and former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 2]
Land Ticket issued by Surveyor Philip Frey attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Overholt
“Abraham Overholt four lots ord. Board [Signed] P Frey” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 2b]
Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated on 25 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Overholt
“I do hereby certify that Abraham overhout [sic], came into this Province in the year 1788, and brought in a Wife and five children Given under my hand this 25th Day of July 1797 [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 2c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Anna Overholt dated on 15 Feb 1800
“The Petition of Anna Overholt Wife to Christopher Overholt of the Township of Clinton County of Lincoln & District of Niagara—Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the daughter of Cornelius Lambert of the Township of Niagara, County aforesaid, a U. E. Loyalist that She is of the full age of fifteen years, and has never received any Lands of the Crown, therefore she prays that your Excellency would be pleased to grant to her Such a Portion of the wast[e] Lands of the Crown as to your Excellency may Seem meet, and as in duty bound She will Ever Pray—” Anna Overholt made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Sep 1800 and read in Council on 9 Oct 1800. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 3]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated on 15 Feb 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anna Overholt
“Personally appeared before me Robt Nelles Esqr one of his Majestys justices of the peace for the District of Niagara the above named Anna Overholt, who being Duly Sworn on the holy Evangelist of Almighty God, Deposeth that she is of the full age of fifteen years, and that She has never received any Lands, or any order for Lands from the Crown—” Anna Overholt made her mark. “Taken & sworn before me this 15th Day of Febr 1800 [Signed] Robt Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 3]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated on 15 Feb 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anna Overholt
“I do hereby Certify that the within named Anna Overholt is the person she Describes herself to be and that she never has to my Knowledge and belief Received any Lands, or any order for Lands from the Crown [Signed] Robt Nelles” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 3a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Fisher dated on 9 Jul 1800
“Humbly Sheweth, That your petitioner is the Daughter of Staats Overhault a UE Loyalist; and is married to Jacob Fisher, but never received any Lands—wherefore Prays your Excellency to allow her a grant of 200 acres to put her on a footing with others of her description; and as in duty bound will ever pray—Elizabeth Fisher [by] [Signed] Jacob fisher” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jun 1800 and read in Council on 19 Aug 1800. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 5, Petition Number 31]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated on 9 Jul 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Fisher
“Niagara District County of Lincoln} Before me Robt Nelles Esqr appeared Elisabeth Fisher being Duly Sworn Deposed and Sayeth That she never has Received any Lands from the Crown nor a grant for any nor has She Ever Petitioned for any before this, and farther the Deponant Sayeth not—Taken and Sworn before me this 9th Day of July 1800 [Signed] Robt Nelles JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 5, Petition Number 31]
Certificate dated at York (Toronto) on 12 Jun 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Fisher
“I hereby certify that the wife of Jacob Fisher is the Daughter of Staats Overholt a UE & that She has never received any Lands [Signed] Francis St[ufuteseuses]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 5, Petition Number 31b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Overholt received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Aug 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is daughter to Abraham Overholt an enrolled U. E. loyalist is married to Richard Philips & has one Child therefore Humbly Prays that the usual quantity of lands may be granted her & Child as is usual to people of their description” Elizabeth Overholt made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Aug 1797 and read in Council on 30 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 6]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated on 20 Aug 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Overholt
“Elizabeth Overholt is daughter to Abraham Overholt an enrolled UE Loyalist & has one Child about a year old. 20th August 97 [Signed] R Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “N” Bundle 3, Petition Number 6]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Overholt received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Aug 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is daughter to Abraham Overholt an enrolled U. E. Loyalist is married to Richard Philips & had one Child therefore Humbly Prays that the usual quantity of lands may be granted her & Child as is usual to people of their description” Elizabeth Overholt made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Aug 1797 and read on 20 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 3, Petition Number 90]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated on 20 Aug 1797 appended to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Overholt
“Elizabeth Overholt is daughter to Abraham Overholt an enrolled UE Loyalist & has one Child about a year old. 20th August 97 [Signed] R Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 3, Petition Number 90]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Overholt, son of Staats Overholt of Clinton dated at Niagara on 20 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has resided ten years in the Province, but having lived with his Father, never applied for Lands for himself – That Your Petitioner is married & has four Children – and being desirous to occupy Lands of his own – prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him two Hundred acres of Land, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Isaac overholt” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Oct 1796. No Executive Council order on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7b]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 20 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Overholt
“I do hereby certify that on the 20th day of October 1796 Isaac Overholt of Clinton – appeared before me William Dickson Esquire One of His Majestys Justices of the Peace In and for the Home District and took the Oath of Allegiance, and Signed the Declaration [Signed] William Dickson J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “)” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Overholt of Clinton dated on 8 Sep 1800
“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner is one of the Sons of Staats Overholt of the above named Township, a Loyalist U. E. as by the Return of the magistrates of the Home District. That your Petitioner has been married several years, and is about 30 years of age and never received any Lands excepting Lot No 14 in the 7th Concession of Townshend [sic] under the nominee of that Township – your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency for the grant of the above Lot and your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray—[Signed] Isaac overholt signed in presence of Robt Nelles” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Oct 1800. Staats Overholt on the List. Read in Council on 7 Oct 1800. Ordered a Magistrate’s certificate of improvement is necessary. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7]
Certificate of Isaac Overholt dated on 8 Sep 1800 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
“I Isaac Overholt do make oath that I am upwards of twenty one years of age & never received any Lands from the Crown excepting the Location within mentioned [Signed] Isaac overholt Sworn before me this Eight Day of September 1800 [Signed] Robt Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7a]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac Overholt
“I Robert Nelles Esqr one of His majestys Justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara do hereby certify that Isaac Overholt the Petitioner is the person he describes himself to be, and has never to my knowledge or belief ever received Lands or any order for Lands excepting the Location within mentioned—[Signed] Robt Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 7a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Overholt son of Staats Overholt of the Township of Clinton dated at Niagara on 20 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth—That your petitioner has resided upwards of ten years in the Province, but having lived on Lands of his Father, never applied for any on his own account; That your petitioner being now married prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres of Land, as a Settler, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” Jacob Overholt made his mark. “witness T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Oct 1796. No Executive Council order on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6b]
Certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated on 20 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Overholt
“I do hereby certify that on this 20th day of October 1796 Jacob Overholt of Clinton – 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 JP. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Overholt of Clinton dated on 8 Sep 1800
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner is one of the Sons of Staats Overholt, of the above Named Township a Loyalist, U. E. as by the Return of the Magistrates of the Home District appears – That your Petitioner is about twenty Eight years of age, – and never Received any Lands, Excepting Lott No 13 in the 7th Concession of Townsend in the western District – your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Excellency for the Grant of the above Lot and your Petitioner as in Duty bound Shall Ever Pray—” Jacob Overholt made his mark. “Signed in Presence of Robt Nelles” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Oct 1800. Ordered a Magistrate’s Certificate of the quantity of improvement is necessary. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6]
Certificate of Jacob Overholt dated on 8 Sep 1800 attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
“I Jacob Overholt of Clinton do Make Oath that I am upwards of twenty one years of Age and never have Received any Lands from the Crown, Excepting the Location within Mentioned” Jacob Overholt made his mark. “Taken & Sworn before me this 8th Day of September 1800—[Signed] Robt Nelles J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6a]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Overholt
“I Robert Nelles one of his Majestys Justices of the Peace in the District of Niagara do hereby Certify that Jacob Overholt the Petitioner is the Person he Describes himself to be, and has never to my knowledge & belief Ever Received Lands or any Order for Lands Excepting the Location within mentioned [Signed] Robt Nelles JP [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 5, Petition Number 6a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Overholts alias Rott of the Township of Clinton, County of Lincoln & District of Niagara wife of Henry Rott of Clinton, Yeoman dated on 16 Nov 1801
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Stauts Overholts, of the Township aforesaid a U. E. Loyalist That she is of the full age of twenty one years, and has never Received any lands or any order for Lands from the Crown, wherefore She prays, that your Excellency would be pleased to grant to her Such a Portion of the waste Lands of the Crown, as to your Excellency may Seem Meet, and as in duty bound She will ever pray—” Mary Overholts made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 19 May 1802. The name of Stotts Overholt appears on the U. E. List. Read in the Executive Council on 25 May 1802. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 1]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated on 16 Nov 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Overholts
“Personally appeared before me Robert Nelles Esqr One of his Majestys justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara the above named Mary Overholts, who being duly sworn on the holy Evangelist of almighty god, Deposeth that she is of the full age of twenty one years, and that she never has never Received any Lands or any Order for Lands from the Crown– Taken & Sworn before me this 16th Day of Novr 1801 [Signed] Robt Nelles [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 1]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated on 16 Nov 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Overholts
“I hereby Certify that the above named Mary Overholts is the Person She Describes herselve to be, and that She never has to my knowledge or belief received any lands, or any Order of lands from the Crown—[Signed] Robt Nelles, J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 1]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Staats Overholt dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake on 12 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth that your Petitioner desirous of settling in this Province prays your Excellency will permit him an allotment of Land to accommodate him and his Family and prays your Excellency will likewise grant him his Family Land having a wife and Six Children in the Province—the Name of the wife & children Susanna the wifes name & the first Child name being a son Isaac 2nd Jacob 3rd Christian, 4th a girl Susanna 5th Betty and the 6th Polly—and your Petitioner prays your Excellency will grant such quantity of Family lands as may be seen fit to the Family and your petitioner in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Staats Overholt” Read in Council on 12 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for his family lands if it does not appear by the Surveyors Books that he has already got them. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 1, Petition Number 12]
Deed from Stots Overholt to William Dickson dated on 30 Oct 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Dickson
“Know all Men by these Presents that I Stots Overholt of the Township of Clinton, County of Lincoln, Home District, Province of Upper Canada am held and firmly bound by these Presents in the sum of Two Hundred pounds good and lawfull money of Province aforesaid unto William Dickson of Newark, Merchant for the true and faithfull payment of which I bind myself my Heirs, Executors and administrators firmly by these Presents, Sealed with my Seal and dated at Newark this 30th October 1797 and of his Majestys reign the thirty Eighth. The Condition of this Obligation is such that whereas the above bound Stots Overholt has warrants for 350 acres of land, now lodged in the Surveyor Generals Office, unlocated and having sold Transferred and aliened the same, to be hereafter located and having sold Transferred and aliened the same to be hereafter located, by & unto the before mentioned William Dickson his Heirs and assigns, for and in Consideration of a Horse, of the value Forty punds, which Three hundred & fifty acres, whereon it may be located I bind myself my Heirs and Executors to Confirm by Deed under the Great Seal of the Province – without any further Expence to said William Dickson in failure of which this Obligation to be in full force & virtue otherwise to be Null & Void.” Stots Overholt made his mark. “Sealed, Signed & Delivered In Presence of [Signed] Jas Crooks, Wm Crooks” Added notation: The within three hundred and fifty acres have been since located in the Township of Walsingham, and are Known as Lot number Seven and ¾ of Lot number Eight in the fifth Concession” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “D” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1aaaa]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Susannah Overhalt [sic] dated on 26 Sep 1800
“The Petition of Susanna Overholt Daughter of States Overhalt, and wife to John Singer, all of the Township of Clinton, County of Lincoln and District of Niagara – Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of States Overhalt of the Township of Clinton, aforesaid, a U. E. Loyalist, and Wife to John Singer, that She is of the full age of twenty Six years and has never received any Lands or any order for Lands from the Crown, Wherefore She prays that your Excellency would be pleased to grant to her Such a Portion of the waste Lands of the Crown as to your Excellency May Seem meet, and as in Duty bound will Ever pray—” Susanna Overhalt made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Sep 1800. Stats Overholt on the list. Ordred recommended for 200 acres as a daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 109]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated on 26 Sep 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Susanna Overhalt
“Personally appeared before me Robert Nelles Esqr one of his Majestys justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara, the above named Susanna Overhalt, who being duly Sworn on the holy Evangelist of almighty god, Deposeth that She is of the full age of twenty Six years, and that she never has never received any lands or andy Order for Lands from the Crown –” Susanna Overhalt made her mark. Taken & Sworn before me this 26th Day of Sepr 1800 [Signed] Robt Nelles” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 5, Petition Number 109]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated on 26 Sep 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Susanna Overhalt
“I do hereby Certify that the within named Susanna Overhalt is the Person She Describes herself to be, and that She never has to my Knowledge and belief, received any lands, or any Order of lands, from the Crown—[Signed] Robt Nelles, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 109, Petition Number 109a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Asa Owens of Gainsborough dated at 18 Apr 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your petitioner came into this province in the year 1795. Has not Received any Lands and Wishing to Become a Liver in the Province prays your Honor would Be pleased to Grant him 200 Acres of the waist Lands of the Crown And as in duty Bound your Petitioner Will Ever pray” Asa Owens made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Apr 1797. Ordered inadmissible not being of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 1, Miscellaneous 1789-1816, Petition Number 29]
Certificate of David Secord dated on 18 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Asa Owens
“I do Certify that the Bearer Asa Owens hath taken the oath to Bare faith and true Allegiance To His Majesty King George and Defend to the utmost of His Power His Sacred person Crown and Government against all persons whatsoever—Given under My Hand this 18 April 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 1, Miscellaneous 1789-1816, Petition Number 29b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elijah Owen dated at Niagara on 3 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Elijah Owen – millwright—who has a wife and one child- has been in the Province since December last—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 11 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 5]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen of the Township of Woodhouse dated in Townsend on 14 Jun 1807
“Humbly sheweth, That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henry Boughner [sic: Buchner], a U. E. Loyalist, that she is married to Abner Owen of the Township of Woodhouse, and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays, that your Excellency may be pleased to grant her Two Hundred acres of the waste Lands of the Crown; and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray, [Signed] Elizabeth Owen” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10]
Executive Council notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen
“Received 22nd Jun 1807 — from Alexander Boughner. The name of Serjeant Henry Buckner, and Henry Buckner not Boughner – appear on the U: E: List – Quere if either is the Person meant — And the Petitioner has had no Land by the order in Council. [Signed] J. Small” “DUE [Signed] John McGill IGPPA” “Lt. Governors office York 25 June 1807 Referred to the Executive Council By order of the Lieut Governor [Signed] W Halton Secretary” “Received in Council 25th June 1807. The Petitioner Recommended for a Grant of Two hundred Acres of Land as the Daughter of an U: E: Loyalist. [Signed] Thos Scott Chairman” “Approved [Signed] Francis Gore Lt Governor” “Warrant issued 25 June 1807 by Alexander Boughner” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10b]
Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 14 Jun 1807 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen
“Elizabeth Owen maketh oath and saith that she is the reputed Daughter of Henry Boughner; that she is married to Abner Owen and never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn before me at Townsend, in the District of London, in the province of Upper Canada the 14th day of June 1807.} [Signed] Elizabeth Owen; [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10]
Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 14 Jun 1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen
“I do hereby Certify that the above named petitioner Elizabeth Owen signed the above Petition in my presence, that she is the person she describes herself to be, and to the best of my knowledge and belief has never received any Land, or order for Land from the Crown. Townsend 14th June 1807. [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10]
Power of Attorney from Elizabeth Owen to Alexander Boughner dated 18 Jun 1808 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Owen
“Know all men by these presents, that I Elizabeth Owen of the Township of Woodhouse in the County of Norfolk in the District of London, in the province of Upper Canada, Have nominated constituted and appointed Alexander Boughner of the Township of Windham in the said District of London, German my true and lawful Attorney to present a Petition for me to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada for two Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown, and to do all Lawful acts that shall be necessary to be done in the premises Hereby ratifying all lawful acts that my said Attorney shall do in the premises. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighteenth day of June one thousand eight Hundred and seven. Signed and sealed in the presence of} [Signed] Noah Millard [Signed] Philip Bemer [Signed] Elizabeth Owen” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 8, Petition Number 10a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Epenetus Owen dated at Niagara on 10 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Epenetus Owen, miller from Tioga County in the State of New York – lately arrived in the Province with his Family consisting of his wife, Six Sons & three Daughters—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 & family Six Hundred acres of land at the Long Point Settlement upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Epenetus Owen” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 May 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 8b]
Certificate of David Secord dated 10 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Epenetus Owen
“The bearer Epinetus Owins [sic] Fifty years of Age born in New York State professing the Christian Religion and by Trade a farmer 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 Surveyors books that he has had any Prior Grant of Lands in any District of this Province—Given Under My Hand this 10 Day of May 1796 [Signed] David Secord To the Deputy Surveyor of the Home District” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 May 1796 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 8]
Certificate of Robert Kerr dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Epenetus Owen
“This is to certify that Epenetus Owen has taken the Oath of Allegiance (this Day) to his Majesty King George The Third before me [Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “O” Bundle 2, Petition Number 8a]