Upper Canada Land Petition of Francis Waddell (signed Waddall) dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Aug 1795
“Humbly Sheweth that Your Petitioner is an inhabitant in this Province prays Your Excellency will Grant him such quantity of Land as may be deem fit—to Accommodate him & Family—Considering he has taken up two hundred Acres at the Land Board but not by Petition—and Your Petitioner prays your Excellency will grant him an addition to & make it an Accomodating Farm as he has made an improvement on it & built a house likewise on it—and Your Petitioner in Duty Bound will ever pray—[Signed] Francis Waddall” Received at the Executive Council on 12 Aug 1795 and read in Council on 12 Aug 1795. Ordered inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 29]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Francis Waddle dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Francis Waddle 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 a Lot in the Town of Newark upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 60]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Francis Waddell dated on 7 Nov 1797
“Respectfully Shews—That yr Petitioner received 200 Acres from the Land Board which he improved at a great expence, but a long Illness obliged him to sell said Lot. Petitioner has since endeavoured to purchase a Lot of one Colby & paid him 10£ York in part, which he has lost, as sd Colby is gone into the states – Yr Petitioner prays for an appropriation only – as he is desirous of Cultivating the same – & he will ever pray—[Signed] Francis Waddell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Nov 1797 and read in Council on 20 Dec. Ordered inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 116]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Rufus Walbridge dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 7 Apr 1795
“The Petition of the Subscriber, Inhabitant of this Province, Humbly Requesteth of Your Excellency & Councel A Lott of Ground in the Vicinity of the Town of Newark agreeable to his Majesty’s most Gracious Bounty to all Loyal & Good Subjects and as in Duty bound he will ever pray &c. [Signed] Rufus Walbridge” Received in the Executive Council on 9 Apr. Prays for Lot No 117. Ordered granted on 10 Jun 1795. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “G” Bundle 1, Petition Number 45]
Mentioned in the undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Mallat received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Apr 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is married to Ann Walker, daughter to the late Jacob Walker who served during the American War in Butlers Rangers. Your Petitioner therefore Humbly Prays that the quantity of land as is usual to be granted to women of this description may be extended to the said Anne and your Petitioner will as is in duty Bound Ever Pray” Abraham Mallat made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Apr 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered referred to the U. E. List. Jacob Walker is on the UE List. Read again in Council on 21 Aug 1797. Ordered Petitioner’s wife recommended for 200 acres as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 131]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Apr 1797
“Abraham Mallat is married to Ann Walker daughter to Jacob Walker deceased who served during the American War in Butlers Rangers and died in this Settlement . Newark 18th April 1797 [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 3, Petition Number 131]
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]
Gilbert Walker
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: Walker, Isaac authorized by Paul Averill on 28 Dec [1796]; Oath taken in the Council office; Lot asked for: Lot 8 Concession 8
Upper Canada Land Petition of John, Isaac & Ralph Walker dated at Niagara on 30 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John, Isaac & Ralph Walker, Sons of William Walker, late of North Carolina – Respectfully shews That your Petitioners are of age, excepting Ralph who wants about 6 months to complete his Twenty first year and have never applied for or received any Lands in the Province— That your petitioners are desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That they are ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that they profess the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and have lived inoffensively in the country which they have left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant them severally upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, such quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac and Catherine Wallker [sic] dated on 8 Aug 1800
“Humbley Sheweth That your Pettitioner Isaac Walker of Ancaster in the County of Lincoln came into this province in the year 1794 under the Tuistion of his father and Since That Time Married with Catherine Hair Daughter of Conl Petter Hair who was Captain in the late war in Conl Butlers Raingers and the Said Cathrine his present wife or himself have not received aney Grant of land on account of her being Loyalists Daughter and Most Humbly pray that your Excelencey will Grant him Such an alottment of Land as you in your wisdom may think thay merrett on that behalf and your Pettioners as in Duty bound will Ever pray—[Signed] Isaac Walker, Cathern Walker” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Aug 1800 and read in Council on 19 Aug 1800. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as daughter of UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 25]
Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit, J. P. dated on 14 Aug 1800 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Isaac and Catherine Walker
“I do hereby Certifie that I have been aquainted with the pettitioner Isaac Walker Ever Since he came into this province and know the contents of the within to be True and that I have the Gratest Reason to and Do believe that they have Not Either of them Received aney Land from Government on account of her being a loyalists Daughter Either in this province or Elsehere Certified by [Signed] Nathl Pettit” Added notation: “NB the above pettioner Signed the above petition in my presents [Signed] Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 17a]
Receipt dated 14 Oct 1790 from Jacob Walker issued to Jacob Ball Senior attached to Ball’s Upper Canada Land Petition
“Received from Mr Jacob Ball, Eight Pounds & three pence as a debt due me by John Park, as also One pound Seven Shillings, as Constables fees—Oct 14th 1790” Jacob Walker made his mark. Witness [Signed] Wm Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “B” Bundle 3, Petition Number 77b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John, Isaac & Ralph Walker dated at Niagara on 30 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John, Isaac & Ralph Walker, Sons of William Walker, late of North Carolina – Respectfully shews That your Petitioners are of age, excepting Ralph who wants about 6 months to complete his Twenty first year and have never applied for or received any Lands in the Province— That your petitioners are desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That they are ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that they profess the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and have lived inoffensively in the country which they have left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant them severally upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, such quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]
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: Walker, John authorized by Paul Averill on 28 Dec 1796; Oath taken in the Council office; Lot asked for: Lot 2 Concession 8; This quiets a warrant for 200 acres to him dated 28 Dec. 1796, not the same man as in Oxford on the Rideau
Upper Canada Land Petition of John, Isaac & Ralph Walker dated at Niagara on 30 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John, Isaac & Ralph Walker, Sons of William Walker, late of North Carolina – Respectfully shews That your Petitioners are of age, excepting Ralph who wants about 6 months to complete his Twenty first year and have never applied for or received any Lands in the Province— That your petitioners are desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That they are ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that they profess the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and have lived inoffensively in the country which they have left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant them severally upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, such quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 13 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 13]
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: Walker, Ralph authorized by Paul Averill on 28 Dec [1796]; Oath taken in the Council office; Lot asked for: Lot 8 Concession 7
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Walker of the Township of Clinton, County of Lincoln, and District of Niagara dated on 23 May 1801
“Humbly Sheweth, That your Petitioner is the Son of William Walker, of the Township aforesaid, a U. E. Loyalist, that he is of the full age of twenty one years, & has never Received any lands from the Crown; Wherefore he prays that your Excellency would be pleased to grant to him Such a portion of the wast[e] lands of the Crown as to your Excellency may Seem meet, and as in duty bound he will Ever pray—[Signed] Thomas Walker” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Jun 1801 and read in Council on 23 Jun 1801. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as son of U. E. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 17]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated on 23 May 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Walker
“Personally appeared before me, Robert Nelles Esqr one of his Majestys justices of the Peace for the District of Niagara the Above Named Thomas Walker, who being duly Sworn on the holy Evangelist of allmighty God, deposeth that she is of the full age of twenty one years, & that he never Received any lands from the Crown, —Taken & Sworn before me this 23th Day of May 1801 [Signed] Robt Nelles J. P. [Signed] Thomas Walker” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 17]
Certificate of Robert Nelles, J. P. dated on 23 May 1801 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Walker
“I hereby Certify that the above named Thomas Walker is the person he Describes himself to be, and that he never has to my Knowledge and belief, Received any lands, or any Order for lands from the Crown—[Signed] Robt Nelles, J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 17]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Walker dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 10 Jul 1794
“humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has Just arrived with his Family (Eleven in number Four of which is men able to bear arms) from North Carolina, has suffered everything but Death by the American Revolution had property in Land 800 Acres all of which was taken from him and Sold by the Rebels (that were then Titled). He begs leave to inform your Excellency that he faithfully adhered to the British Government and can produce Witnesses of his Loyalty. He now prays for an allotment of Land adequate to His Family and does hope you will please to consider his long travel near 1000 miles and give him a grant that he may immediately improve, for his further substance or such other relief as thro your Wisdom may seem meet and your Petitioner will ever pray—[Signed] William Walker” Received at the Executive Council Office on 10 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 15 Jul. Ordered granted twelve hundred acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “G” Bundle 1, Petition Number 9]
Upper Canada Land Petition of William Walker late of the Province of North Carolina, Loyalist dated at Niagara on 13 May 1796
“Respectfully Shews—That your Petitioner came into the Province two years ago, with his Family consisting of a wife & Ten children – & has received for himself & them 1200 acres of Land. That altho’ your Petitioner by no means presumes to ask any indemnification for his Losses, yet he hopes your Excellencys Indulgence, to state, that from his Attachment to Government and having joined the Army of Lord Cornwallis, he lost all his property both real and personal, to a considerable amount his Lands having been 800 Acres – for which losses he never had an opportunity to apply, as no Commissioner, to his knowledge, ever came to North Carolina—He also begs leave to add, that since his arrival in this Province, and before he could raise sufficient to support his Family he has expended upwards of £700 NY Cy – not to mention the charges of his Journey from Carolina—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant his Family such addition to the Lands they have received as to your Excellency in your wisdom may seem meet, and that the same may be in the Township of Townsend, Settlement of Long Point – and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—” [Unsigned] Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 May and read in Council on 12 Jul. If the Petitioner’s children are of age they will receive Land in their own rights. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 46]
Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated at Niagara on 13 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of William Walker
“This is to certify that the bearer William Walker, has a Wife and ten Children, and is an industrious man and a good farmer—[Signed] Robert Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 46b]
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: Walker, William, Junior authorized by Paul Averill on 28 Dec; Oath of Allegiance sworn on 9 Jan 1797 by J. Muirhead, Esq; Lot asked for: Lot 1 Concession 9
Upper Canada Land Petition of Asea Waterhouse [signed Asa Walterhouse] dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on May 9 1797
“Most Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner having been granted Two Hundred and Eighty Acres of Land in the Township of Thorold by the late Land Board, Humbly prays your Honor for such quantity in addition for his wife and seven Children as your Honor in your wisdom may think meet. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Asa Walterhouse” Received at the Executive Council Office on 9 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 170 acres as family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 76]
Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Asea Waterhouse
“I hereby Certify that Asa Waterhouse brought into this Province in the year of our Lord one thousand seven Hundred and Eighty Eight a wife and four Children and that his family hath increased to seven Children [Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 76a]
Certificate of Samuel Street dated at York (Toronto) on 20 Jan 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Asea Waterhouse
“Asa Walterhouse, late of Thorold in the District of Niagara – has sold his farm in Thorold and moved to the U. States. He is now here to procure Deeds to 600 acres of Land which he says he has in Burford” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 76b]
Notation dated at the Surveyor General’s Office dated on 19 Apr 181[7] attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Asea Waterhouse
“Asa Waterhouse now of the United States, formerly of Thorold, has a warrant in Office for 170 acres family Land, under O. C. 10 May 1797 located on Lot No 13 – third Con: of Burford – for which no Description has issued – he applies for the Deed – the O. C. returned to the C O” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 76c]
Notation dated at the Surveyor General’s Office dated on 9 Jan 1818 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Asea Waterhouse
“Asa Waterhouse of Thorold – granted 170 Acres of Family Lands by an O. C. 10 May 1797 & located in Burford, wishes to pay the Patent & Surveying fees – & take out the Patent” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 76d]
Certificate of Thomas Hamilton dated at York (Toronto) on 19 Apr 1817 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Asea Waterhouse
“I hereby certify on conversation with Isaac Taren[ser]y and Ralf Clench Esquire that they said they were well acquainted with Asa Watterhouse and that he served as a Teamster in transporting Government Stores when ever he was wanted during the late War with America and that he had four sons that had served as Militia Men faithfully and that the whole family behaved themselves as Loyal subjects during the warr [Signed Thos Hamilton” Added notation of Robert Kerr, J. P.: “I certify the above Statement to be correct—[Signed] Robt. Kerr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 76e]
Warrant issued to Asa Waterhouse attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition
“Regulations 9th July 1796—Granted to Asa Waterhouse One hundred & seventy Acres as Family Lands 20th May 1797 [Signed] John Small CEC To The Receiver General Samuel Ridout Esq” Written over: “A New Warrant issued January 1818” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 76f]
Notation on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Asa Waterhouse
“Asa Watterhouse declared in the Council Office 20th January 1818 that he now resides in the United States. It is said he did not behave well during the late War. Major Kerby declared in Watterhouse’s presence that he was a Man who bore a bad Character. Qu. should the warrant issue before he shows to the contrary” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 76h]
Upper Canada Land Petition of James Watson dated at Niagara on 17 Jan 1797
“Respectfully Shews That your petitioner left Scotland with the Hon’ble Robt Hamilton and Children, and came with them into this province & now resides at Queenston in the Capacity of a Cooper to the Honorable Robt Hamilton, that he has taken the usual Oaths & Subscribed the Declaration that he profess the Christian religion & Obedience to the Laws – prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant him such a portion of His Majesty’s waste Lands as your Honor may think proper and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] James Watson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 7 Mar. Ordered to lie over. Read again on 11 Mar 1797. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 107]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonathan Walton and Elias Smith dated 19 Aug 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Jonathan Walton & Elias Smith. Petitioners pray for Lots No 5, 6 & 7 with the broken fronts, to be confirmed to them having Erected Mills upon the same. 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 they have taken the usual oaths, and subscribed the declaration, that they professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country which he they have left. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him the above number of 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. [Signed] Elias Smith for Self & Jonathan Walton” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Oct. Ordered prayer granted as part of the 1200 acres they are permitted to [….] for themselves. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 16]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Cornelius Wardell of Gainsborough dated on 11 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner served in Morris’ Corps as a Soldier, during seven years—That he has been in the Province 10 years – and has received 200 acres of Land, prays Your Honor would be pleased to grant him 100acres to compleat his complement of Military Land, and 50 Acres to his wife as family Land and your petitioner as in duty bound will pray – ” Cornelius Wardell made his mark. “witness [Signed] T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 13 Oct. Ordered wants discharge and certificate. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 36]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Wardell of the Township of Clinton dated on 4 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1788 – with a wife and four children, and has received 150 acres of Land, only, which he has much improved, prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 50 additional acres – & 250 acres for his Family and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” Joseph Wardell made his mark. “witness T Ridout” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Oct 1796 and read on 13 Oct. Ordered 50 acres in addition if not granted before. Certificate wanted for family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 27]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Wardell received at the Executive Council Office on 5 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1790 with a wife and five Children all of whom are since married in this Province—That your Petitioner served His Majesty last American war under Col Morris – and likewise had three Sons who also served His Majesty in the said war. Your Petitioner being now an old man trusts your Honor would Consider his having only received about one hundred & fifty acres, and allow him such further grant for himself & family—as your Honor may think proper and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Joseph Wardell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 5 May 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres including former grants: no family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 77]
Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit, J. P. dated at 40 Mile Pond (Grimsby) on 20 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Wardell
“I do herby Certify in the yeare 1787 Cornelius Wardel the Barers Son came into [the] province and Made an Improvement on Land in the Now Township of [Clint]on and said it was for his father Joseph Wardle the barer and in the year 1790 he the barer Joseph Wardel also Came in to their and hath Since Lived on the Land his Son had then Improved on and Brought with him a wife and five children which are Now married and Settled Inhabitents in This Neighbourhood and that the Said Joseph Wardle Dureing the Time he hath Lived her hath Conducted himself as an Industress honest man and obediently Submitted himself to the Laws and Constitution of this province Certified by Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 77b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joshua Wardle of Southwold Township, Yeoman
“Most Humbly Sheweth that your petitioner is the Son of the late Michael Wardle formerly of the Township of Gainsborough in the District of Niagara an enrolled UE Loyalist, deceased – is of the age of forty eight years and upwards, has taken the oath of allegiance, and has never received any land or order for land from the Crown, Wherefore your petitioner humbly prays your Excellency may be pleased to grant him two hundred acres of the waste lands of the Crown. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Joshua Wardell” Read in Council on 17 Apr 1842 and ordered recommended for 200 acres of land also 100 acres for his services as a gunner in the Niagara Company of Militia Artillery during the late war. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joshua Wardle of Southwold, Yeoman dated in Kingston on 15 Dec 1842
“That your Petitioner is entitled under the Adjutant Generals Certificate to a grant of 100 acres of the waste Lands of the Crown as a gunner in the Niagara Company of Militia Artillery during the late War and humbly prays that the said grant may be confirmed by Council and that he may obtain [….] for the same. And your Petitioner will ever pray For Joshua Wardle [Signed] James Henderson Kingston 15 Decr 1842” Received at the Executive Council Office on 16 Dec 1842 and ordered recommended for 100 acres of land. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 12b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Wardell dated at Niagara on 30 June 1796
“The Petition of Michael Wardell late a Serjeant in the New Jersey Volunteers Commanded by Lt Colo Morris & served under Lord Cornwallis to the Southward—Respectfully shews – That your Petitioner has a wife and three children and is desirous to settled in this Province – prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him Five Hundred acres of Land & such further Quantity for his Family as to your Excellency shall seem meet, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound shall ever pray—” [Unsigned] Added note: “The Petitioner says he acted as guide to the British army from monmouth to middletown heights” Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended on producing his discharge. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 62]
Certificate of Richard Lippincott dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 15 Nov 1796
“I certify that I knew Michael Wardell to be a Sarjent in the 2d battalane New Jersey Vollunteers in January 1777 and Continued in the army until the Peace in 1783 [Signed] Richard Lippincott [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 62b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Wardell dated at Newark (Niagara-on the-Lake) on 17 Jul 1797
“The Petition of Michael Wardell for himself and in behalf of His Wife Dorinda and his three Children, Joshua, Hannah, and Elizabeth – Humbly and Respectfully Shews That your Petitioner is desirous to obtain and improve a lot of land in the Town of Newark, for the temporary ease and convenience of his family, and also to obtain for his said Wife and three Children, such portion or portions of land as your Honor in Council may be pleased to grant them; your Petitioner begs leave to state to your Honor in Council, that during the whole American War, he was in His Majesty’s Service in the Corps of Jersey Volunteers, and bore the rank of Serjeant therein; your Petitioner therefore humbly hopes your Honor in Council will weigh the merits of his claim, and grant them such portions of land as Shall be thought fit and expedient – And in duty bound will pray [Signed] Michael Wardell” Received at the Executive Council Office on 18 Jul 1797. Ordered to stand over till Fulker is satisfied for his improvement on Lot No—in Gainsboro. Read again in Council on 21 Aug 1797. Ordered recommended for a Town Lot in Newark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 8]
Certificate of Samuel Ryerse, J. P. dated at Niagara on 14 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Michael Wardell
“These are to certify that Michael Wardell was a Serjeant in the third Battalion of the Jersey’s Volunteers, during the late American war – and that he conducted himself as becometh a Soldier – [Signed] Saml Ryerse” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 8a]
Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Philip Bender of the Township of Stamford in the District of Niagara yeoman dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Dec 1800
“Humbly sheweth. That your Petitioner is in equity So poss[ess]ed of Lot number Twenty one in the second Concession and of half number Twenty in the third Concession of the Township of Walpole in the District of London by purchase of John McEwen as by the Bonds hereunto annexed will more fully appear. Your Petitioner further states to your Excellency that Michael Wardell the Original proprietor of the aforesaid Lands is now in the United States, and that your Petitioner is entirely barred from obtaining a legal title for the same. Your Petitioner therefore Humbly prays your Excellency will take his case into consideration and order his Majesty’s Patent to Issue in his name. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Philip Bender” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Dec 1800. Ordered there is no proof that Michael Wardell has left the country. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 5, Petition Number 98]
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 NAC “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 NAC “G” Bundle 1, Petition Number 44b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Warner, a Serjeant of Butlers late Rangers and John Stacey late of the Naval Department
“Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialists have both been in the Service of His Majesty, and about four years ago Your Memorialist went to Long Point and located your Petitioners Christian Warner Four hundred acres and John Stacey two hundred acres—since which your Petitioners understand that part of said Lands are claimed by Nathan Barnum. your Petitioners from their situation said John Stacey being settled on said lands Humbly Pray that your Petitioners may be confirmed in their locations should it appear meet to your Excellency and your Memorialists will as in duty Bound Ever Pray. [Signed] Christn Warner, John Stacey” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 8 Jul 1794. Ordered rejected. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 33]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Wanner [sic] dated 1 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner in the year 1777 then reside in Albany County and hearing that Genel Burgoyne wished that all the Loyalists would join him at Still-water. – Your petitioner with others went to him to know the certainty of it, but he advised that they would still remain neutral till he would send them word. – I then joined Colol Peters corps there, and was then employed, (with two others) by Govenr Scheen by order of Genel Burgoyne to go down the North River till we could hear with certainty if Genel Clinton ment to come up the North river, which I performed with great difficulty and hazard of my life, for which service I was promised at my return great reward, but on returning was informed that Genel Burgoyne was captured, which made it impracticable for me to get him word, and was then taken prisoner and detained in Albany prison three months, but as soon as I could make my escape came to this place and joined Colol Butlers Corps in which I served as Serjeant till the corps was disbanded – Likewise your Petitioner in the years 1780 and 1781 was employed by Colol Butler three different times to go into the States for inteligence and bring in all the Recruits I could get, which I performed and helped to bring in at different times upwards of Sixty men, for which Services I was promised, but never received any recompence. – Now your Petitioner most humbly beg your Honor will please to take his case into consideration and if his Services merit any reward, that you will please to grant him what quantity of Land you may think proper—And your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Christn Wanner Capt Militia” Read in the Executive Council on 9 May 1797. Ordered in consideration of the Petitioner’s very industrious services and the respectable recommendations which support him the Board orders 200 acres in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 1]
Certificate of Jacob Ball and Lieutenant Peter Ball, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Christian Wanner
“We do hereby Certify that Christian Wanner Late a Serjent in Butlers Rangers did in the beginning of the American War take a decided part in favor of the Crown, that in the year 1777 he went to General Burgoyne’s Camp then at Still Water, at the request of us the subscribers and in behalf of considerable number of friends to Government who were desirous to show their Loyalty by Joining his Majesty’s forces if desired and practicable. This service he performed at a great Risk, as this happened but a few weeks before Genl Burgoyne surrendered, and that he was for this act put in Albany Jail where he remained the Winter following, and in the Spring 1778 he Joined Butlers Rangers and served in said Corps to the end of the War during his service in the Rangers he was always Ranked among the most Active was very usefull in bringing of men, on which business he went several times from nere to the North River and was very successfull in his undertaking. At the end of the War he settled in the Township of Newark where he has made large improvements and has in every respect behaved himself as a good industrous inhabitant. Given under our hands [Signed] Jacob Ball, P Ball JP & Lieut Late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 1b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Crysler received at the Executive Council Office on 11 May 1797
“The Petition of Elizabeth Crysler (Mr Swayze says she lives in Thorold) Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner’s Father (Christian Waner or Warner) Served in Col Butlers Rangers as Serjt and was reduced at the Reduction with said Corps—That your Petitioner being now married, and having never drawn any lands, prays your Honor would grant her the quantity of lands, generally given those of her description – and your Petr as in duty bound will ever pray.” Adam Crysler made his mark “for Elizth Crysler” Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 May 1797 and read the same day. Ordered the Petitioner recommended as UE. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 53a]
Certificate of John Dun, Presbyterian Clergy dated at Niagara on 11 May 1797attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Elizabeth Crysler
“These are to certify that I lately solemnized the marriage ceremony between the bearer hereof Adam Chrysler and Elizabeth Warner daughter of Christian Warner Farmer [….] the Township of Niagara – [Signed] John Dun pres. Cler” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 53a]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Edmund Warren dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Apr 1797
“Humbly represents That your Petitioner is a native of this Province. That your Petitioners Father had the Honor to be in the Kings servis and since his Leaving of it has resided at For Erie—That your Petitioner is now Eighteen years of age and being desirous of Settling himself prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him Such a portion of Land as in your Honors Wisdom may appear fit and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever Pray [Signed] Edmund Warren” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Apr 1797 and read the same day. Ordered the Petitioner not yet of age. But in consideration of his fathers respectability and situation 400 acres may be appropriated to him to be confirmed by deed when he comes of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 91]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Warren dated at Niagara on 17 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of Henry Warren of Bertie, Son of John Warren of Fort Erie Esqr – and who has never received any Land—Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him Such Quantity of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] Henry Warren” Added note: The petitioner’s Family consists of his Wife, Two Sons and a Daughter. Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for 400 acres if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 20]
Certificate of William Jarvis dated at the Secys Office on 20 Feb 1808 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Warren
“Mr Henry Warren has paid the Patent Fees on the half of no. 3 5 Conn & the whole of Lot No 7 4th Conn Charlotteville in his own Name £3.5.2 and for Lot 24 3d Conn Bertie in his own Name 3.5.2 and for his Brother John Warren Junr for Lot No 2 4 Conn Charlotteville 3.5.2 Total £9.15.6 [Signed Wm Jarvis Secy [To] Messrs Chewett & Ridout” Added note the OC for the above persons have been returned to the CO as stayed for Payment of Survey” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 20b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Warren Sr. received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797
“May it please your honor: Your honor’s petitioner, before the division of the Province, had been returned to the Surveyor General for Fifteen hundred and Forty Acres of Land, he has obtained a Patent for Fourteen hundred and Forty, and prays that your honor, in Council, will please to order that he may receive the yet remaining One Hundred Acres, and your Petitioner, as in duty bound will pray—[Signed] John Warren Senr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797 and read in Council on 2 May 1797. Ordered 100 acres as prayed for to complete the quantity ordered him by the Governor of the Lower Province. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 73]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Hardison received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Jul 1798
“Respectfully Sheweth—That your petitioner purchased Lot No 3 in the first Concession of the Township of Bertie from Mr John Warren, as pr the inclosed Letter – Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to allow the Deed to issue in your Petitioners name, and he as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Benjn Hardison” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Jul 1798 and read in Council on 7 Jul. Ordered the transfer permitted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 9a]
Letter from John Warren to Benjamin Hardison dated at Fort Erie on 28 May 1798
“Dear Sir, as you are going to York, will you please to inquire for the Title Deed for the Lot No 3, first Concession (Bertie), on which you now dwell. I obtained the Grant for it in April 1797 and left the Warrant with the Honorable D. W. Smith, should it not yet be made out, and that you would prefer its being drawn in your name, you having the only right thereto, must certainly have my consent, – wishing you a pleasant Journey I am Dr Sir your very humble Servt [Signed] John Warren [To] Benjamin Hardison Esqr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 9]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Warren Junior dated at Niagara on 17 May 1796 [Using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]
“The Petition of John Warren Junr of Bertie Esqr Son of John Warren of Fort Erie, Esqr who has never received any Land – Respectfully shews, That your petitioner is desirous to settle on the lands of the Crown in this Province, being in a condition to cultivate and improve the same. That he is ready to take the usual oaths, and to subscribe the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him such quatity of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] John Warren Junr” Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for 400 acres if of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 21]
Mentioned in the certificate of William Jarvis dated at the Secys Office on 20 Feb 1808 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Warren
“Mr Henry Warren has paid the Patent Fees on the half of no. 3 5 Conn & the whole of Lot No 7 4th Conn Charlotteville in his own Name £3.5.2 and for Lot 24 3d Conn Bertie in his own Name 3.5.2 and for his Brother John Warren Junr for Lot No 2 4 Conn Charlotteville 3.5.2 Total £9.15.6 [Signed Wm Jarvis Secy [To] Messrs Chewett & Ridout” Added note the OC for the above persons have been returned to the CO as stayed for Payment of Survey” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 20b]
Letter from Attorney General Thomas Scott to the Chief Justice dated on 4 Jan 1802
“Sir—I take the liberty to transmit to you an extract from a Letter received by me from Major Green Secry to the Lt Governor dated Quebec Octr 8 1801 –
“The Lt Govr desires that you will state to the Ch. Justice the offer made by Jno Warren Junr for a Lease of the Ferry at Fort Erie for the purpose of being by his laid before the Council, who will Report to the L Govr their opinion on that Subject; At the same time he sees no Objection to Mr Warren having the Ferry, but he wishes to have the Opinion of the Council first on that Subject”
I having been suggested that a person of the name of Canby at Queenston had obtained a promise, or some Authority from the late Lt Govr Simcoe for a Lease of that Ferry, I made the proper enquiries on the Subject, & have it under his had that he received no such promise, nor posses any authority for the obtaining of the Lease in Question—The Terms proposed by M Warren were £10 Hal: yearly for a Lease of 7 years or £12 of like currency for a Lease of longer Duration – adding that if such offer should not meet with approbation, he should with to be informed what Terms the L Govr and Council would accept—I have the Honor to be with respect Sir your humble Servt [Signed] Thos Scott [To] Hon: the Ch: Justice &c &c &c”
Received on 12 Jan 1802. Recommended that the Clerk write to Lt. Cavan and enguire whether he has any and what claim to the Ferry at Fort Erie and if he wishes to retain it, what rent he will give for it. [Initialled] JE” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 4, Petition Number 55]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Captain Robert Pilkington dated at York (Toronto) on 23 Mar 1799
“Sheweth That Lot Number One in the second Concession of the Township of Grantham containing one Hundred Acres, was given by the Land Board of the District to Thomas Marsh and afterwards transferred by the same Board, for a bona fide consideration to Daniel Cassada of whom your Memorialist purchased the said Lot: as will appear by the Bond of the said Daniel Cassada to your Memorialist, and also a Power of Attorney to take out the Deed. But as the said Thomas Marsh is no longer in the Province, the said Daniel Cassada cannot obtain a regular Title so as to convey the Land in discharge of his Bond, whereby your Memorialist is in danger of losing both his Land and Money: Therefore he prays to surrender His Majesty’s Deed to Thomas Marsh, and that another Deed may issue securing the said Land to your Memorialist. And your Memorialist further sheweth That Lot number One Hundred and Sixty four in the Township of Newark was located by James Merkle of whom John Waterhouse purchased the same, as will appear by certain affidavits made as to that fact; the said James Merkle being now out of the Province. That your Memorialist hath also purchased the said Lot, for a bona fide consideration; and as no Deed hath as yet issued he humbly prays that His Majesty’s Deed may confirm him in the same. Your Memorialist paying the usual Fees on the Deeds, and Your Memorilaist as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Robt Pilkington” Received at the Executive Council Office on 23 Mar 1799. Ordered referred to the consideration of a committee of the Council. Read again in Council on 26 Mar 1799. Ordered recommended that the Deed of No 1 in the 2nd Conn of Grantham be cancelled and a new deed thereof issued to the Petitioner. Recommend also that the deed for No 164 in the Township of Newark issue to the Petitioner both on payment of the full fees under Old Regulation on both deeds. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “P” Bundle 4, Petition Number 1]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Waters dated at Niagara on 18 Mar 1797
“Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner is lately from Bedfordshire in England and is now in the Employment of Robert Hamilton Esquire – That your Petitioner’s intentions are to settle in this Country, he therefore hopes your Honor will grant him such a Part of the Waste Lands of the Crown as your Honor in his Judgement may deem meet – And as in Duty Bound your Petitioner will ever Pray—[Signed] Thomas Waters” Received at the Executive Council Office on 21 Mar 1797 and read in the Executive Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a settler. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 84]
Certificate of John Clark dated on 22 Jun 1826 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Waters
“Thomas Waters of Clinton is an Englishman of known attachment and Loyalty towards his Majestys Government [Signed] John Clark” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 84b]
Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office dated at York (Toronto) on 21 Mar 1831 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Waters
“Thomas Waters has paid into this Office, the Fee of Survey on Two hundred Acres of Land, under regulation of 9 July 1796 pursuant to an Order in Council of the 28 March 1797 Survey 1. 7. 6 Cy [Signed B. Turguand” “No 191 York 21st March 1831 Received the Patent fee £3.5.2 Currency [Signed] Saml Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 84c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Francis Weaver – late of Butlers Rangers dated at Niagara on 1 Sep 1796
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner has received three Hundred acres of Land—That his family consists of a wife & five Children – That his wife is the Daughter of a Loyalist U. E. & that he had three children born before the year 1789—for whom he never receiv’d any Land; Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres in behalf of his wife, & 150 acres for his 3 Children – and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—” Francis Weaver made his mark “witness” T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 3 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct. Ordered 200 acres in right of the Petitioner’s wife the daughter of a Loyalist if not granted before – The certificate for family lands not sufficiently explanatory. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 37]
Certificate of Ralfe Clench attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Francis Weaver
“I do hereby certify that Francis Weaver served as a Private in Butlers Rangers – during the American war & had a wife & three children in the month of January 1789—[Signed] Ralfe Clench Lieut late Rangers” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 37b]
Certificate of Adam and Isaac Vrooman attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Francis Weaver
“We do certify that Elizabeth, wife of Francis Weaver is daughter of Peter Akenpack—a Loyalist and who was imprisoned for his attachment to Great Britain—[Signed] Adam Vrooman, Isaac Vrooman” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 37b]
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.
Francis Weaver – UE 200 acres in Oxford Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117m]
Mentioned in the certificate of George Forsyth, J. P. dated at Niagara on 21 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jonas Sipes
“The Bearers Jonas Sypes, and Jno Weaver have both taken the Oath of Allegiance before me at Niagara 21st October 1796 [Signed] Geo: Forsyth J. P. To whom it may Concern” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 193c]
Upper Canada Land Petition of John Weaver of the Township of Bertie dated at Niagara on 21 Oct 1796
“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner has been in the Province since the year 1787- and never received any Land- that he is married to Hannah, the Daughter of John Wintermute a Loyalist U. E. prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres of Land – and 200 acres in right of his wife, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray. [Signed] John Weaver” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jan 1797 and read in council on 4 Apr. Ordered 200 acres for Petitioner and 200 acres to his wife the daughter of a Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 109]
Certificate of Parshall Terry, J. P. dated on 20 Oct 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Weaver
“The bearer John Weaver is Maried to the Daughter of John Wintermute whoos name is inroled Under the Letter U E I Farther Say that he is a good man of a Good Family Given Under My hand this 20th of October 1796 [Signed] Parshall Terry J P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 109b]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Weaver received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Apr 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1786 and has taken the Oaths, [and] subscribed the Declaration that he professes the Christian Religion and Obedience to the laws—That your Petitioner has never drawn any lands, prays your Honor would be pleased for to allow him two hundred Acres, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – ” Peter Weaver made his mark. “Witness” A McNabb” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Apr 1797 and read the same day. Ordered 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 26]
Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at Fort Erie on 23 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Weaver
“Peter Weaver, came into this Province, with his Step Father Frederic Williams, in the year 1786, he has always behaved as an honest industrious young man. [Signed] John Warren J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 26b]
Notation of John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council dated on 10 Nov 1813 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Weaver
“Fills up the returned Warrt from the Surr Genls office of Humberstone (Step Son of Frederick Williams) to Crowell Wilson Esqr Agent. [Initialled] J. S.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 26b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Weaver of the Township of Stamford dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 23 Jun 1795
“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner has been settled in this Country since the year 1787 and has received 200 acres of Land only; That his Family consists of Five children – for whom he never has received any Land and presuming that at the time they came in, they were, from His majesty’s gracious bounty entitled to a part of the vacant Lands, he humbly begs that Lots No 8 & 9 in the 7th Concess: of Pelham, whereon he had a House and Dwelt, and also upwards of Ten Acres cleared, may be granted him – the same having been destroyed about 4 years ago by a Hurricane & before it was surveyed—and whatever addition thereto, which your Excellency in his wisdom may think meet. And your Petitioner as in Duty Bound will ever pray—[Signed] Peter Weaver” Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 Jun 1795 and read in Council on 27 Jul. Ordered on lands granted to be referred for the approbation of His Excellency. Read again in Council on 25 Apr 1797. Ordered to be confirmed in Lots No. 8 and 9 in the 7th Concession of Pelham and 200 acres as family lands including the 100 acres granted to him. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 27]
Certificate of David Secord, J. P. dated on 19 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Weaver
“[I] do Cartify That The Bearer Peter Weaver Came into This Province in the year 1787 Brought with him a wife and three Childring Given Under My Hand This 19 Day April 1797 [Signed] David Secord” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 27b]
Notation on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Peter Weaver
“Entd for E ½ - 15 – 6th Con: Oxford – East – Land Board Certe of 28 Aprl 1794 – W ½ desd for him – remade under the special Order in Council of 7 Decr 1802” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 27c]
Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Webster received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797
“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1787 and brought with him a Wife and Nine Children—that your Petitioner settled upon a lot of land Containing about 150 Acres in Township of Bertie—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would Confirm him in his present possession, and likewise would allow him such further quantity for himself, wife, and children as your Honor may deem proper and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Abraham Webster” Added note: “No 8 on Lake Erie” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797. Ordered 700 acres for himself and family lands including the lands he now lives on if none have been granted to the Petitioner before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 126]
Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at Fort Erie on 25 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Abraham Webster
“I certify that the bearer Abraham Webster, together with his family, came into this Province in the year 1787, he has resided in the Township of Bertie nine years, and has behaved strictly sober, and honest, and his industry has hitherto supported his family—[Signed] John Warren J. P.” Appended list of family: “Abm Webster, Ann (Wife), Children – Joseph – age 20 years, William – age 15 years, Abraham – age 9 years, Mary – age 25 years, Jane – age 23 years; Elizabeth – age 22 years, Easter – age 18 years, Deborah – age 14 years, Sarah – age 12 years” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 126b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Webster of the Township of Bertie County of Lincoln Niagara District dated at York (Toronto) on 7 Jul 1800
“Humbly Sheweth That Your Petitioner has been in the Province Since the Year 1787 and has never drawn any Land. Your Petitioner now Humbly prays Your Excellency will Grant him Such a Quantity as Your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet And Your Petitioner as in duty Bound will ever pray – [Signed] Joseph Webster” Received at the Executive Council Office on 7 Jul 1800 and read the same day. Ordered the press of business in the Council Office makes it necessary that this and all other petitions for land should stand over for some time. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 5, Petition Number 59]
Upper Canada Land Petition of George Weikle dated at Niagara on 8 Jul 1797
“Humbly shews That your Petitioner has been in the Province seven years – but having been in the employment of several gentlemen He never as yet applied for any Land—That having the means of improving Lands, And being desirous to settle, your Petitioner humbly prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 200 acres of the vacant Lands of the Crown, and your Petitioner as in Duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Geurg Wizel” Signature underwritten with “George Weikel” Received at the Executive Council Office on 8 Jul 1797 and read the same day. Ordered to lie over for a character from Mr. Hamilton. Read in Council again on 12 Jul 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 138]
Certificate of Robert Hamilton dated at Queenston on 10 Jul 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of George Weikle
“This Certifies that George Weigle has Resided for several years in this Province & for a considerable part of that time was employed on my Farm—I have always Known him an honest Industrious man. Queenston July 10th 1797 [Signed] R. Hamilton.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 138b]
Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Weishuhn dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Jul 1794
“Most humbly Sheweth—That your Excellencys Petitioner has served in the 3 Batton of His Majesty’s Sixtieth, or Royal American Regiment of Foot during last Rebellion as Serjeant Major—That your Petitioner wishing to avail himself of His Majestys most Gracious Bounty for himself, wife and five children, begs Leave to apply for an Allotment of Land His Majesty most graciously allows; And further begs for an additional Bounty, the Quantity of which your Petitioner most humbly submits to your Excellencys Wisdom, and your Petitioner will ever pray--]Signed] H Weishuhn” Received at the Executivie Council Office on 9 Jul 1794 and read in Council on 29 Jul. Ordered to know if his petition was granted 2 Apr 1795 and desired to have it presented to His Excellency again. Eight hundred Acres for himself and family. See the petition of petitioner’s son J. W. Weishuhn received in Council 6 Dec 1809. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 43]
Letter dated at the Surveyor General’s Office addressed to John Small, Clerk of the Executive Council on 7 Nov 1809 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Weishuhn
“It appears that Henry Weishuhn has located only 100 Acres being the Front or Northerly half of Lot No 20 in the 3rd Concessn of Windham—under an O. C. of 3rd Augt 1795—& not 29 July 1795 [Signed] Chewett & Ridout ASG” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 43a]
Undated notation attached to the attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Henry Weishuhn
“Weishuhn was Ordered Eight hundred Acres 29th Jul 1795 Query granted and Described. Inquire of Wm Chewett Esqr” [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 43b]