Land Petitions of the Niagara Settlers "Thompson, Andrew to Elizabeth"
Thompson, Andrew (Captain)
Mentioned in a Certificate of John Butler and Johnson Butler of Butler’s Rangers dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 9 Aug 1794
“We whose names are hereunto Subscribed do certify and declare unto whom it may concern that Timothy Thompson Esquire of the Midland District of this Province is the eldest and lawful Son of Mr John Thompson the oldest of the Brothers of the late Andrew Thompson Esquire (Captain in the late Corps of Rangers) deceased—And furthermore we certify that Samuel Thompson of the aforesaid Midland District Esquire is only a Younger Brother of the aforesaid John, father of the aforesaid Timothy. And these facts we are well enabled to certify from our full and thorough Knowledge of the parties [Signed] John Butler, Johnson Butler” Received at the Executive Council on 13 Aug 1794. No order of Council on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 1, Petition Number 15]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Thompson and Timothy Thompson dated at Niagara on 6 Jun 1796
“The Petition of Samuel Thompson & Timothy Thompson – Heirs of the late Andrew Thompson Captain in the Corps of Butlers Rangers – deceased Humbly sheweth That the said Andrew Thompson was drowned towards the close of the war, & in the discharge of his Duty, & That he never located any Land—That your Petitioners presuming themselves intitled to the Lands which the sd Andrew Thompson would have drawn, had he lived—pray your Excellency would be pleased to grant the Same to them, and that the one half of such portion, claimed by Timothy Thompson may be reassigned to Mrs Elisabeth Thompson widow of James Thompson, Brother of Capt Andrew Thompson and your Petitioners as in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Timy Thompson” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jun. Ordered the Petitioner having died previous to the termination of the war, the Committee do not recommend the Prayer of this petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 21]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Thompson and Timothy Thompson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Jun 1795
“The Petition of Samuel Thompson, on his own behalf and in that of Timothy Thompson, Heirs of the late Captain Andrew Thompson, deceased—most humbly Sheweth That on the 30th of May 1793 your Petitioner had the Honor of laying his Petition before your Excellency in Council praying a Grant of the lands due in Right of the late Captain Andrew Thompson, deceased, late of the late Corps of Rangers commanded by Lieutt Colonel Butler who lost his life on Service in the year 1781 and to whom your petitioner inherits as Brother Jointly with his Nephew, the said Timothy Thompson by virtue of testamentary letters to that Effect which Testamentary letters and force thereof have been acknowledged by the other surviving Brother of the said late Captain Andrew Thompson deceased, to wit. John Thompson as appears by a written Instrument herewith submitted to your Excellency’s Consideration. That the order of the Honorable the Executive Council upon such portion was that the same should lie over for further Consideration as appears by an authentic Extract from the Journals thereof likewise herewith submitted. That it is of material injury to Your Petitioner, and to the said Timothy Thompson, that the lands claimed in this behalf, should remain unlocated and uncultivated, and without being divided among the Heirs as the law may direct. Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Excellency will direct the Acting Surveyor General to assign over the proportion of Lands for a Captain as aforesaid to be assigned to the lawful Heirs of the said late Captain Andrew Thompson, deceased, in such part of the ungranted and assignable Lands of the Crown in this province as your petitioners may make Election of the original Spot prayed for being now occupied by others – And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray &c [Signed] Samuel Thompson” No Executive Council dates on the petition. Ordered the Committee cannot recommend the prayer of this petition for reasons reportedly assigned on similar claims. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 25]
Order of the Executive Council dated at Navy Hall County of Lincoln on 30 May 1795
“Present The Honble Wm Osgoode Chief Justice in Council. Timy Thompson, Saml Thompson} Esqrs Read. Memorial seting forth they are Brothers to Captain Andrew Thompson, who was drowned when on duty Last War, & by an agreemt made before his death, left his Effect & property to the Petitioner that as a reward for his past services, they hope he was entitled to Land allowed to Officers of His Rank & they most humbly pray to locate the same, in the Township at the head of the Bay of Quinte. Resolved. That the prayer of this Petition stand over for further Consideration [Signed] John Small, C Ex C [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 25d]
Certificate from John Thompson dated at Niagara on 18 Jun 1783
“Captain Andrew Thompson of the Corps of Rangers having on many Occasions communicated his intentions by Letter (in case many Occasions communicated his intentions by Letters in case any Insident Should befall him) to his Brother Samuel Thompson impowering the said Samuel to collect and Receive all his Effects and make a final Settlement of his Accurate [….] after which the Remainder of his effects to be divided into two Equal parts, the one for the said Samuel Thompson, and the other part to be given to Timothy, son of John Thompson & Nephew to the said Andrew. In Consequence thereof, and at any Request, Mr Richard Wilkinson and Mr Rossester Hoyle, this day have examined the Effects of the Deceased Andrew Thompson & made an equal Division of the same agreeable to a State & inventory, furnished & Sign’d by the said Wilkinson and Hoyle. —And I do hereby acknowledge to have Received of Mr Samuel Thompson the sum of Three Hundred & forty one Pounds Eleven Shillings & eighty Pence ¼ New York Currency in behalf of my Son Timothy Thompson (who is Absent) it being the one half or Equal part of the monies already Received, also the one half or Equal part of the Chatles & other Necessary’s agreeable to the Inventory above mentioned; all of which I promise to be accountable for under my Son Timothy Thompson from all Demands, unto of Law Suites, or references otherwise; which may hereafter be remanded, or incurred, by the said Timothy Thompson my Son, on this Occasion—[Signed] John Thompson Witness R. Wilkinson, Rosseter Hoyle” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 25f]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Thompson [signed Thomson] dated at York (Toronto) on 20 Jun 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner being desirous to occupy a Lot in the Town of York, prays Your Honor would be pleased to grant him one on the usual Terms, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Andrew Thomson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jun 1797 and read in Council on 29 Nov 1798. Ordered a lot in the Town of York if not ordered before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 45]
Notation of William Jarvis, Secretary of Upper Canada dated at the Secretary’s Office on 20 Apr 1807
“Andrew Thompson has paid the Patent Fees on a Town Lot in York under the Regs of 9th July 1796 – O. C. 29th Decr 1798 [Signed] Wm Jarvis [To] John Small Esqr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 45b]
Thompson, Andrew (2)
Letter from Archibald Thompson to Capt David Smith dated at Newark on 23 Jun 1796
“Sir I put in a petition to his Excellency in Council for Land for myself & family & also for some family expected from Britain the following persons are arrived her this morning Andrew Thomson [sic] his wife & 2 Children David Thomson [sic] Wife & 4 Children Elzimeron Cavers & Wife from the encouragement held out by Government I hope his Excellency will assign us such a portion of as he may think meet & not keep the Strangers long in suspense If you will be so kind, as put his Excellency in mind you will oblige your most humble Servt [Signed] Archd Thomson” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul 1796. Ordered the above recommended to his Excellency. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 32]
List of names attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thomson
“List of Names Archd Thomson his Wife – 3 Sons & 4 Daughters. Familys on their way from Britain—Andrew Thomson his Wife & 5 Children; David Thomson his Wife & 4 Children & Servt Girl; Ebinezer Cavers & Wife—; James Elliot; Andrew Johnstone; Adam Tudhope; James Easton; Robt Johnstone Wife & 2 Children; Matthew Elliot Wife & 2 Children.” Notation applying to Andrew Thomson and David Thomson: “recomd for 400 acres and to Ebinezer Cavers “recomd for 200 acres” all dated June 30th 1796 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 45a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Andrew Thompson (signed Thomson) dated on 20 May 1795
“That yr Petitioner is by Trade a Mason, and desirous of settling at Newark—with his Brother Archd Tompson [sic]—Prays Your Excellency will grant him a Town Lot No one hundred and Thirty Nine that he may build on the same—and Your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Archd Thomson for Andrew Thomson” No Executive Council dates on the petition. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 1, Petition Number 22]
Thompson, Ann
Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Thompson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) in Oct 1793
“Sheweth That your Honours was pleased to grant your Petitioner a Town lot in Newark at the second Lottery for the ceding of Town lots to individuals; which lot she exchanged with Stephen Secord for Lot No 2 and allowed him a considerable sum of Money in the exchange, and he gave her a Ticket which he drew for said Lot, (being the only voucher he held at that time to secure him the Possession thereof) shortly after your Petitioner engaged Timber &c to build on said lot not suspecting any equivocation on the side of Secord. Near twelve months after the exchange took place Secord sold said Lot to Mr George Forsyth, which Occasioned a dispute concerning the Premises, & which prevented your Petitioner from building, agreeable to the Instructions of your Honors at the time of drawing said lots. —If there has been a transgression on the side of your Petitioner in not Obtaining the sanction of your Honors previous to the exchange being made, she prays you may impute it to her not being Informed of the rules necessary to be observed in such cases; and as Stephen Secord never made any Provision for building, she has no doubt but your Honours will conceive that his pretentions to the lot are forfeited; and if the expense which your Petitioner has been at, in procuring materials for building on said Lot has any weight in her claim to a grant thereof, she has not the least doubt but your Honours will consider her, or give such other relief in the premises as through your wisdom may seem meet and your Petitioner in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Ann Thompson” No Executive Council dates or order on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle Miscellaneous 1788-1794, Petition Number 15]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Ann Thomson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 2 Jun 1795
“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner at the first Settling of the Town of Newark, drew Lot No 20—therein, it being an half acre Lot; but having been sometime absent, has not received a Certificate for it—She now humbly begs leave to represent—she has timber thereon towards erecting a House, and will complete the same with all possible dispatch—prays therefore the said Lot may be granted her, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray &c [Signed] Ann Thompson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 26 Jun. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 1, Petition Number 23]
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.
Ann Thompson – Daughter to Eliz Thompson 200 acres in Blenheim Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Anne Thompson daughter of Elisabeth Thompson, widow dated at Niagara on 7 Jun 1796
“Respectfully shews – That your Petitioners Father was a Loyalist, & his Brothers in his Majesty’s Service & that her mother (now infirm & crippled) and Family have always distinguished themselves in support of His Majesty’s Government—That your Petitioner being as it were without support, prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant her such a part of the vacant lands of the Crown as to your Excellency shall seem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 33]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Nancy Ann Thompson dated at Newark on 30 Mar 1797
“humbly sheweth, That she is the Grand Daughter of Capt. McGinnis who lost his life in the action at Lake George fought between Sir William Johnston & the Baron Dieskan on the 8th Sept 1755. That his Services on that day stand upon record. That during the American war her four Uncles joined the British standard. That she has received Two hundred acres of Land, & prays for such addition as your Honor in your wisdom may deem meet, & as in duty bound she will ever pray [Signed] Ann Thompson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 31 Mar 1797. Ordered in consequence of the very singular merit of the Petitioner’s grandfather ordered 200 acres in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 41]
Thompson, Archibald
Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson (signed Thomson) late of Kingston dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 24 Jun 1795
“That your Petitioner desirous of becoming a settler in the Town of Newark Prays your Excellency will please to grant him a vacant lot in the sd Town that he may build upon the same—and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—Archd Thomson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 24 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 26 Jun. Ordered granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 1, Petition Number 24]
Mentioned in the certificate of William Dickson, J. P. dated 13 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jane Sacheverel
“I do hereby Certify that the Bearer Jane Sacheverel, is the widow of John Sacheverel who served with Captain Brant without Pay during the whole war, along with Archibald Thompson, Daniel Rose and others, —[Signed] William Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 50a]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson (signed Thomson)
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner in August last purchased from the Late Chrisr Robinson Esquire, a Town Lot No 4 on the North side of Market Street as per the annexed Bond – Your petitioner having erected a Frame upon the Premises, and cleared part of the Lot – prays that your Honor would be pleased to allow the Deed for said Lot to issue in your Petitioners name – paying the fees for the same, and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Archd Thomson” Received a the Executive Council Office on 19 Nov 1798 and read in Council on 19 Nov 1798. Ordered recommended that the deed for the within lot issue to the Petitioner he paying the full fee and the expense of survey. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 14]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson dated at York (Toronto) on 20 Jun 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is desirous to occupy and possess a Lot in the Town of York – on the usual conditions – He therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him one therein, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Archd Thomson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jun 1797 and read in Council. Ordered a lot in the town of York if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 46]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson, David Rose, John Chisholm, and the widow of James Park, deceased
“Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioners firmly attached to the British Government Joined the Royal Standard at an Early period of the late war that during it they suffered every Extremity of Distress, in the Different Expeditions conducted by Captain Brant and the Indians, with whom your Petitioners volunteered the most Dangerous Enterprises. That during a Period of seven years your Petitioners, unpaid, imprisoned and uncloathed, served His Majesty with all the Zeal and Bravery of Britons; That your Petitioners under sentence of Death for joining the Indians have Escaped from the americans; That since the Peace your Petitioners have been settled in this District, and proved themselves as good Husbandmen, and members of society, as formerly that of soldiers – that your Petitioners can bring in the most Incontestable Proofs of these facts, from the Honorable Robert Hamilton and many others if necessary. That from the Peace your Petitioners are all married and have rising families, a List of whom are hereunto annexed; Generous as a British Government is your Petitioners have always looked forward to ask time when those services might be remembered; That time is arrived and your Petitioners will now think them well requitted in such a Grant of Waste Lands of the Crown, as will Render them and their families after them Respectable, and mark that Honor on them, recommended by the Governor General, Lord Dorchester. Your Petitioners have already benefited by the Bounty of Government to a Certain Extant, but Considering the Loss of ability of their farm Property, they [….] that your Honor will take their Cais into your serious Consideration, and be the Government of rewarding Loyalty by granting, or making up to each of your Petitioners Twelve Hundred acres, exclusive of such a Quantity as you in your wisdom may think fit to your Petitioners families, and your Petitioners as in Duty Bound will Ever Pray
Archd Thompson, a wife, & 6 children 4 of the Children born before 1790
Daniel Rose, a wife – & 8 Children – 5 Children born before 1790
James Park a wife & 4 Children
John Chisholm, a wife & 4 Children
Received at the Executive Council Office on 1 Oct and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered that the Petitioners shall receive each 1000 acres including former grants and such family lands as they make appear to the Surveyor General they are entitled to. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]
Letter from J. Seaclef, A. I. G. P. P. A. to Posiker, Executive Council Office dated on 2 Feb 1816 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson et al.
“Dr Sir, It is impossible for me to state positively, that the lands yet to be described, in the name of Archibald Thompson are to be privileged either as U. E. or M. C. distinctly as the 600 acres allowed to him & on which Government has paid Fees was before the establishment of this office—consequently I have no particular description to refer to – I am however willing that under these circumstances, the Lands yet to be described shall privileged as M. C. only—yours very truly [Signed] J Seaclef A. I. G. P. P. A.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12d]
Letter from Ralfe Clench to Andrew Mercer, Executive Council Office, York dated at Niagara on 12 May 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson et al.
“Dear Sir, I enclose you an affidavit of Donald Rose [made] before Thomas Dickson Esqr I called on Mr Chisholm myself and find that there was but no Chil. by his first Wife before the year 1789 but have to say there were by the first & Second Wife before the year 1796—This I suppose is nothing to the […..] I am Dr Sir Yours to Command [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12e]
Certificate of William Dickson dated 12 May 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson et al.
“District of Niagara} Province of Upper Canada. Personally came before me Thomas Dickson Esqr One of His Majestys Justices assigned to Keep the Peace in the District of Niagara, Mr Donald Rose of the Township of Niagara in this District of Niagara aforesaid, who On oath Deposeth and saith that John Chisholm of the Township of Niagara in the District of Niagara Province of Upper Canada Farmer, an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist who served during the American Rebellion in Brandts Volunteers, has had a Wife and [….] children within the Province before the year 1789. And further the Deponent saith not. Sworn before me at Queenston in the District of Niagara Province of Upper Canada the 12th day of May 1817 a Wife and One inter[….] [Signed] Thomas Dickson JP” Donald Rose made his mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12g]
Certificate of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Dickson dated on 5 Jul 1814 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thompson et al.
“I Certify that Daniel Rose of the Township of Niagara has retained his Loyalty during the late war, and that there is not a more loyal family in the province, he had five sons under my command at Chippawa two of whom were wounded on the 5th July 1814 in action [Signed] Thomas Dickson J. P. Late Lt Col. 2nd Lin Militia” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12i]
Letter from Archibald Thompson to Capt David Smith dated at Newark on 23 Jun 1796
“Sir I put in a petition to his Excellency in Council for Land for myself & family & also for some family expected from Britain the following persons are arrived her this morning Andrew Thomson [sic] his wife & 2 Children David Thomson Wife & 4 Children Ebenezer Cavers & Wife from the encouragement held out by Government I hope his Excellency will assign us such a portion of as he may think meet & not keep the Strangers long in suspense If you will be so kind, as put his Excellency in mind you will oblige your most humble Servt [Signed] Archd Thomson” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul 1796. Ordered the above recommended to his Excellency. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 32]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thomson [sic] received at the Executive Council Office on 11 May 1796
“humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came from Britain in the year 1773 and settled at Johnstown in the province of New York, his attachment to his Sovereign obliged him to leave that Country in the year 1775 – and leave what little property he had acquired behind him, he then enter’d into his Majestys Service at repairing the Forts of Oswegotche & Niagara, went with Govr Abbott in 1777 to post St Vincennes & was by him appointed Master Carpenter for that Post. Govr Abbott being recall’d in 1778 he enter’d a Volunteer in the Detroit Milita and was three months with Genr Hamilton on his expedition to post St Vincennes, & at the first raising the Militia in this province had a Lieuts Commission from his Excellency Lord Dorchester. Your petitioner has recd Two Hundred Acres of Land for himself & Fifty each, for his Wife & five Children. His Family now consists of his Wife & seven Children. He therefore prays your Excellency will grant him such a further portion of Land as you may see meet, to make a permanent settlement for his family & friends, as set forward in the following List. And your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray [Signed] Archd Thomson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 May 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered this settled before on a petition presented by the Surveyor General. In consideration of the Petitioner’s large family and the respectable service he has formerly been in the Administration recommend to the Council to order him 700 acres in addition. Read again in Council on 7 Feb 1797. Ordered confirmed to make up the lands already granted 1200 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 45]
List of names attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thomson
“List of Names Archd Thomson his Wife – 3 Sons & 4 Daughters. Familys on their way from Britain—Andrew Thomson his Wife & 5 Children; David Thomson his Wife & 4 Children & Servt Girl; Ebinezer Cavers & Wife—; James Elliot; Andrew Johnstone; Adam Tudhope; James Easton; Robt Johnstone Wife & 2 Children; Matthew Elliot Wife & 2 Children.” Notation applying to Andrew Thomson and David Thomson: “recomd for 400 acres” and to Ebinezer Cavers “recomd for 200 acres” all dated June 30th 1796 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 45a]
Map submission by Acting Surveyor General David W. Smith (1797) attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Thompson
“Plan of lots on Niagara River (1797) – John Thompson’s &c Copied from the Plan of Stamford [Signed] D W Smith A. S. G.” Map appended showing Archd Thompson on Lots 19 and 20. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 76b]
Testimony of Archibald Thompson of Stamford taken 27 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Thompson
“Says that the Lot now in dispute between his Brother John Thompson & the widow Parks – was given to him Ard Thompson in the year 1782 – by Genl Powell, then Comdr at Niagara & he was mat[lerd] in the Garrison Books by Major Shook, as a Farmer – Then Genl McLean ordered Allan McDonald to run out the said Lot for him (Archibald), and that when his Brother James came out from Scotland – he gave the Lot to him – and when the Land came to be seen over by Mr Jones, the Surveyor, it was found that part of the Lot fell to Peter Thompson & the other to John Thompson, another of his Brothers – James being a Single Man had given up his right thereto to John and Peter—” Archibald Thompson made his mark. “witness T Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 76f]
Thompson, David
Letter from Archibald Thompson to Capt David Smith dated at Newark on 23 Jun 1796
“Sir I put in a petition to his Excellency in Council for Land for myself & family & also for some family expected from Britain the following persons are arrived her this morning Andrew Thomson [sic] his wife & 2 Children David Thomson Wife & 4 Children Ebenezer Cavers & Wife from the encouragement held out by Government I hope his Excellency will assign us such a portion of as he may think meet & not keep the Strangers long in suspense If you will be so kind, as put his Excellency in mind you will oblige your most humble Servt [Signed] Archd Thomson” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul 1796. Ordered the above recommended to his Excellency. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 32]
List of names attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Archibald Thomson
“List of Names Archd Thomson his Wife – 3 Sons & 4 Daughters. Familys on their way from Britain—Andrew Thomson his Wife & 5 Children; David Thomson his Wife & 4 Children & Servt Girl; Ebinezer Cavers & Wife—; James Elliot; Andrew Johnstone; Adam Tudhope; James Easton; Robt Johnstone Wife & 2 Children; Matthew Elliot Wife & 2 Children.” Notation applying to Andrew Thomson and David Thomson: “recomd for 400 acres” and to Ebinezer Cavers “recomd for 200 acres” all dated June 30th 1796 [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 45a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of David Thompson [signed Thomson] dated at York (Toronto) on 20 Jun 1797
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner is desirous to settle in the Town of York – and to occupy a lot therein. He therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him one on the usual terms & conditions and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] David Thomson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Jun 1797 and read in Council on 29 Dec 1798. Ordered a lot in the Town of York if not ordered before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 47]
Notation of William Jarvis, Secretary of Upper Canada dated at the Secretary’s Office on 14 May 1806
“David Thompson has paid the Patent fees on a Town Lot in York O. Regs £2.10.2 [Signed] Wm Jarvis [To] John Small Esqr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 45b]
Thompson, Eleanor (Young nee Smith)
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Eleanor Thompson received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1797
“Respectfully Sheweth That your Petitioner having resided in this Province these two Years past, and was formerly married to David Young who served during War within the British Lines—That your Petitioner having a large family – prays your honor would be pleased to allow her such Lands for herself as the Daughter of a Loyalist, and likewise her Six Children as your Honor may think proper—and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Eleanor Thompson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres as the Daughter of a Loyalist if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 52]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Sessions dated 3 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Eleanor Thompson
“The Bearer Robert Thompson is married to Eleanor Smith daughter to John Smith whose Heirs satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 and died in New Brunswick [Signed] R Clench, Clerk of the Sessions” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 52b]
Thompson, Elizabeth
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Thompson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Jun 1793
“Humbly Sheweth—That your memorialist some time after the Tickets were drawn for the Lots in the Town of Newark exchanged the lot her Daughter drew with Stephen Secord, for Lot No 2 and allowed him Ten pounds in the bargain. Your Memorialist contracted for Timber &c to erect a building on said lot, which Timber is now on the premises; she has been informed that the said Secord has in a Cohersive manner lately conveyed said lot to George Forsyth, notwithstanding he had positively relinquished all his pretentions thereto in favor of your Memorialist as above stated, long since; and delivered her the Ticket which he drew for the same; and she thinking herself perfectly secure in the premises made her arrangement for building. The last Spring your Memoralist was alarmed by seeing the said lot advertised in the publick papers, by the Sheriff of this County, to be sold at public Vendue in August next, by virture of an Execution against the property of Stephen Secord, at the suit of George Forsyth &c. Your Memorialist was under no apprehensions but that she would receive Justice in her claim after a discovery of the colusion between Messrs Secord & Forsyth should take place; and as the proceedings of Secord appears to your Memorialist to be founded on dishonesty she Humbly prays that your Excellency will please to take her case into consideration and grant her such relief as through your Goodness may seem meet and your Memorialist in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] E Thompson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jun 1793. Ordered not within the Honorable Council’s recognance. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 1, Petition Number 8]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Thompson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 29 Jul 1797
“That your Memorialist at the commencement of the American War resided above the German Flats on the Mohawk River and many times at the risk of her life assisted the scouting Parties of Loyalists and Indians with provisions &c she was imprisoned at the German Flats on suspicion of concealing spies &c but fortunately Sir John Johnson defeated Herkimer at Auriska after which she was released from confinement and returned home. Shortly after she left her property; & under protection of a detachment of Indians arrived at the British Camp who were then besieging Fort Stanwix. —Your Memorialist begs leave to observe that her Father was a Captain in the French War under Sir William Johnson & was killed near Fort George, her Brother was an Officer in the American War and wounded badly when Sr John Johnson invaded the frontier of York State, and her whole family were ever most firmly attached to His Majesty and the British Government certificates of which she herewith delivers. Wherefore she humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her an addition to the 600 Acres she has received and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] E Thompson” No Executive Council dates on the petition. Ordered petitions for additional lands must come before a full Board. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle Miscellaneous 1791-181, Petition Number 3]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Thompson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 7 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth – That your Memorialist purchased of Steven Secord in the month of July 1792 the Lot now occupied by George Forsyth in the Town of Newark, as will appear by the original Ticket endorsed over to your Memorialist by the said Secord, on the receipt of a Valuable consideration; that your Memorialist purchased Timber and Stone, to a large amount, which was drawn on said Lot for the purpose of Building thereon immediately, notwithstanding such Bona fide purchase, and possession, the aforementioned Secord near twelve months after, sold the same Lot to Mr George Forsyth who began his Building and commenced a law suit against your Memorialist- for attempting to prevent him, in which he was nonsuited, yet by superior force arising from wealth and friends – Mr Forsyth persisted in his building and threw your Memorialist’s Timber & Stones on the Street, to the great loss and damage of your Memorialist, and afterwards, by indirect means, obtained a confirmation of the Sale made to him by Secord, from the Land Board as can be proved by Colo Butler then a member of said Board, your memorialist notwithstanding in possession of the original Ticket, and had improved the said Lot at a very great expence – These violent proceedings, and unjust transaction of the Land Board, your memorialist is informed by his Majesty’s Attorney General, can only be redressed by application to your Excellency in Council, to whom your Memorialist now appeals with the fullest confidence in your wisdom & Justice, pledging herself to Substantiate, by the best testimony, the above statement of her sufferings—[Signed] E. Thompson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Aug 1795. Ordered determined on long ago. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 18]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Thompson and Timothy Thompson dated at Niagara on 6 Jun 1796
“The Petition of Samuel Thompson & Timothy Thompson – Heirs of the late Andrew Thompson Captain in the Corps of Butlers Rangers – deceased Humbly sheweth That the said Andrew Thompson was drowned towards the close of the war, & in the discharge of his Duty, & That he never located any Land—That your Petitioners presuming themselves intitled to the Lands which the sd Andrew Thompson would have drawn, had he lived—pray your Excellency would be pleased to grant the Same to them, and that the one half of such portion, claimed by Timothy Thompson may be reassigned to Mrs Elisabeth Thompson widow of James Thompson, Brother of Capt Andrew Thompson and your Petitioners as in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Timy Thompson” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jun. Ordered the Petitioner having died previous to the termination of the war, the Committee do not recommend the Prayer of this petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 21]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Anne Thompson daughter of Elisabeth Thompson, widow dated at Niagara on 7 Jun 1796
“Respectfully shews – That your Petitioners Father was a Loyalist, & his Brothers in his Majesty’s Service & that her mother (now infirm & crippled) and Family have always distinguished themselves in support of His Majesty’s Government—That your Petitioner being as it were without support, prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant her such a part of the vacant lands of the Crown as to your Excellency shall seem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 33]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Eliza Thompson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Sep 1797
“Respectfully Shews That yr Petitioner is desirous of living & building in the Town of York, prays your Honor will please to grant her a Lot in the Town & yr Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] E Thompson” Received at the Executive Council on 17 Sep 1797 and read in Council on 1 Dec 1798. Ordered the Petitioner resides at Newark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 44]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Thompson circa 1797
“humbly shows That your Petitioner has long been an inhabitant of this Province that she now resides in the Town of Newark and intends remaining therein that she humbly conceives for the attachment she has had for the british Government and sacrifices she has made therefore she is in some measure entitled to your Honor’s [……..] and the Honorable the Council’s liberality that she understands there is yet vacant a Lot of Land in said Town of Newark that she never has obtained a Grant of any Lot in said Town she therefore prays that your Honors will be pleased to grant her the said vacant Lot and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] E Thompson” No Executive Council dates or order on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 4, Petition Number 44b]
Thompson, Elizabeth (McKay)
Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Thompson wife of Archibald Thompson of Newark dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Feb 1797
“Humbly shews – That your Petitioner is a Daughter of Hugh McKay late Serjeant of the 8th Regt who for his good conduct at the Cedars, on the River St Lawrence during the American war – was appointed a Commissary – to Sir John Johnson’s first Battalion; that he served his majesty in the war in Germany – and Continued in this Service 30 years – your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to confer on her some small part of the vacant Lands of the Crown, and such has been granted to the children of others who served in the Same Regiment and in the same capacity as her father & as in Duty bound your Petitioner will ever pray. [Signed] Elizh Thomson [sic]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 40]
Certificate of David McFall dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Thompson
“I do hereby certify that Mr Hugh McKay, Father of Mrs Elizabeth Thompson, wife of Archd Thompson – was a Serjeant in His Majestys Eighth Regiment of Foot – and that in consequence of his good Conduct at the Cedars, he was appointed in the year 1776 – Commissary to Sir John Johnson’s first Battalion – and other Corps of Loyalists—[Signed] David McFall” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Mar 1797 and read the same day. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 40a]
Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 6 Feb 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Thompson
“I do hereby certify that Mrs Elisabeth Thompson, the Wife of Archibald Thompson, is the Daughter of Mr Hugh Mackay, who served his Majesty many years as a Sergeant in the 8th Regt of foot, and for his meritorious Service at the Cedars, in the year 1776 – was appointed a Commissary to the Troops [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “T” Bundle 2, Petition Number 40b]