Land Petitions of the Niagara Settlers "Willson to Wilmot"

Willson, Andrew

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: Wilson, Andrew authorized by Paul Averill on 17 Jan [1797]; The Oath of Allegiance was not returned; Lot asked for: Lot 11 Concession 12; Not the same man as in Crowland.

Willson, Ann (Haun)

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Haun or Hawn of Bertie dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Apr 1797

“Humbly Shews – That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1787 – with a wife and ten Children, as p the annexed Certificate – that he has received himself 200 acres in the above named Township, whereon he lives – but having never received any family Lands – your petitioner prays your Honor would be pleased to grant the same to him, and as in duty bound he will ever pray—” Mathias Hawn made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 11 Apr 1797 and read in Council on 10 May 1797. Ordered recommended for 550 acres as family lands. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 48]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Haun

“Mathias Haun is married to the daughter of Benjⁿ Wilson who satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he adhered to the Unity of the Empire & joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 Newark 11^th April 97 [Signed] R Clench, Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 48b]

Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at Fort Erie on 10 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Haun

“The Bearer Matthias Haun (of the Township of Bertie) came into this Province in June 1787. his family then consisted of Eleven persons, as under, he is strictly a sober, honest and industrious Man—[Signed] John Warren J. P.” Added list of family: “Matthias Haun, Ann Wife, Matthias, Jacob, William, George, Peter} Sons, Ann Elizabeth, Margaret, Easter} Daughters” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 48c]

Willson, Benjamin

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willson, John Person, Lewis Dedrick, Peter Bass, Anthony Rummerfield, John Finch, Roger Coonut, Anthony Westbrook, Zebulon Shippy, Arthur Newman, Neisor Ellis, and John Carley and Associates (Loyalists) received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1793

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioners are desirous of Settling between Long Point and Turkey Point on the west side of Lake Erie. That your Excellency may be pleased to allot them the lands on the same terms as Granted to others—And your Petitioners in duty bound will ever Pray—[Signed] Benjamin Willson in behalf of himself and associates—NB Anthony Westbrook has taken up his Lands at the same Place” Robert Kerr J. P. underlined the names of Willson, Dedrick, Rummerfield, Finch, Coonut, Westbrook, Shippy, and Newman then notated: “ I can answer for the above men that are marked for good Loyalists & have suffered for their attachment to the King. [Signed] Robert Kerr” Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jul 1793 and read in Council on 13 Jul. Ordered granted the 8 marked by R. Kerr of 200 acres each. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 23]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willson

“Humbly shews—That he conceived your Excellency in Council was graciously pleased to grant him vouchers for himself & 400 Acres for Sons—he has since learned from the Clerk that no notice is taken of the 400 Acres for his Sons—he therefore prays your Excellency to give directions to have this Circumstance arranged, if it shall seem meet in y^r Excellencys Wisdom—Which is humbly submitted—” [Unsigned] No Executive Council dates or order on the petition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 26]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Wilson [sic] dated at Niagara on 21 May 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of Benjⁿ Wilson [sic], of the Township of Bertie – Humbly shews – That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1788 with a wife & Six Children & has only received 200 acres of Land. That your petitioner is settled on the lands of the Crown in this Province, & has cultivated and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and subscribed the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him & family and addition of 400 acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 12 Jul. Ordered recommended for family lands if not granted before. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 66]

Certificate of Isaac Swayze dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 May 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Wilson

“I do hereby Certify that Benjamin Wilson came into this Province in the year 1788 with a wife & Six Children—[Signed] Isaac Swayze” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 66b]

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 16 Jul 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Wilson

“These are to Certifie that I was well aquanted with the Barer Benjamin Wilson in the State of New Jersy and that he Suported the Character of an honest Industress man and was firmly Attached to the brittish Crown and Constitution and that in the Time of the Late war between Great Brittian and America he Exerted himself in assisting the persons who Came from the Brittish armey in Getting Recrutes and forwarding them into the Brittish Lines and was at Great Expence in Seckering them and their [Renety] by means of whereof he Suffered much in his property by being aprehended and Confined in Different Countyes and places of Confinement under the then Ruling powers in the States Certified by Nath^l Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 66c]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willson received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jun 1797

“Respectfully Shews That he is an Old Settler & has made considerable Improvements, upon 200 Hundred Acres only, that he has rec^d) prays y^r Honor will confirm him in Six Hundred Acres Agreeably to His Excellency, L^t Governor Simcoes promise to him at York in 1793. Recommended by M^r Pearce.” Benjamin Willson made his mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 12 Jun 1797 and read in Council on 17 Jun 1797. Ordered recommended for 600 acres, including former grants. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 49]

Receipt issued by the Receiver General’s Office dated at York (Toronto) on 19 Feb 1819 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willson

“Benjamin Willson has paid into this Office, Surveying Fees on Six hundred Acres of Land, under Regulation of 9^th Jul 1796—£4.2.6 Surveying Fee Pro Currency [Signed] John McGill, Rec^r Gen^l To John Small, Esquire, Clerk of the Executive Council” Added note of Samuel Ridout: “N^o 147. York 19 Feb^y 1819. Received the Land Granting Offices fees. £4.2.8 Curry [Signed] Sam^l Ridout” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 49b]

Warrant issued to Benjamin Willson attached to his Upper Canada Land Petition

“Granted to Benj Willson including former Grants Six Hundred Acres Order of Council 12 June 1707 [Signed] John Small To the Attorney-General” This was crossed through and written above: “A New Order issued 19 February 1819” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 49c]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willson received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came into this Province in the year 1787 with his family where he has ever since Continued to reside – that your Petitioner received upon coming into the Province two hundred for himself and 350 acres family lands – That your Petitioner having been given to under Stand, that those who have been appointed Magistrates; have been indulged with an additional quantity of lands so as to make up 1200 acres – your Pet^r being appointed in the last additions of Magistrates Prays your Honor would be pleased to allow him a like quantity with other Magistrates, and your Pet^r as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Benjamin Willson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 2 May 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered 650 acres to complete 1200 acres – the proportion granted to Magistrates – if no more land has been granted to the Petitioner than he herein sets forth. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 52]

Certificate of John Warren dated at West Niagara on 2 May 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Benjamin Willson

“I hereby certify that the bearer Benjamin Wilson Esq^r has been settled in the Township of Bertie Ten years, during which period his conduct as a Subject and a Neighbour, has gained the good will of all that know him—[Signed] John Warren J. P. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 3, Petition Number 52b]

Willson, Charles

Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Wilson [signed Willson] son of Irish John Wilson dated at Niagara on 7 Oct 1796

“Humbly sheweth – That your petitioner came to this Province in the year 1788 – with a wife and five Children, and never received any Land—Prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him & family such Lands as to your Honor shall seem meet, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Cha^s Willson” Notation of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “I do herby certify that Irish John Wilson applied personally to me for the above petition in behalf of his Son [Signed] T Ridout N. P.” Received at the Executive Council Office after 1 Jul 1796 and read in Council on 8 Oct 1796. Ordered 200 acres for the Petitioner if not granted before – a certificate wanted to prove his right to family lands. 4 Apr 1797 the certificate produced. Added Council note: This Petitioner appears to be ordered only 500 acres in the whole – the Entry page 293 ought to be less 200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 108]

Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the- Lake) on 1 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Wilson

“I do hereby certify that Charles Wilson came into this Province the year 1788 and brought in a Wife and five children [Signed] Robert Kerr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 108b]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Charles Wilson [sic] dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 3 May 1796

“Most Humbly Sheweth – That your Petitioner purchased (some years ago) Two Hundred & fifty acres of Land opposite the falls of Niagara, more than one half of which he has improved & Knowing there is a good Mill Seat in the Front of his Land wish to take advantage of the Same – Wherefore your petitioner prays your Excellency would be pleased to grant him the Same, with the priviledge of the Land reserved for the disposal of Government, from the Top of the bank down to the water side & your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] Charles Wilson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 May 1796 and read in Council on 12 Jul. Ordered referred to His Excellency” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 116]

Signer to the petition of the inhabitants of Stamford Township for a mill attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Timothy Skinner dated 23 Jun 1800

“The petition of the Subscribers (Inhabitants of Lincoln County Stamford Township) – Most Respectfully Sheweth that there is a Great want of Mills at or near the Falls of Niagara. We therefore pray that Timothy Skinner (Senior) may be tolerated to build Said mills Adjoining his own and land and As in duty bound we Shall ever pray [Signed] Thomas Millard, Cha^s Willson, James Forsyth, Haggai Skinner, Noah Cook, John Hardey, Edw^d Lafferty, John Losea, John Durham, Edward Durham, Thomas Millard Senior, John Reilly, Peter McMicking, Jacob Kilman, John McKerlie, John Clow, Adam McNair. Peter Thomson, Paul Cripps, Bri[lrehald] [br]omson, John Thomson, Thomas McMicking, Joseph Robeson his mark, John Chisholm, Donald Rose, James Cooper, Conrad Dorshimer, Patrick Reilly, Benjamin Skinner, Azariah Lamer, William Lundy, Jacob Fonger, William Fonger, Charles Grene, Benjamin Skinner Senor, Ebenezer Skinner, Isaac Chambers, Robert Spencer his mark, James Crawford, Chris Buchner, Henry Ramsey, [fred…] gobalt, Thomas Doan, John Upher, Jacob Upper, George Upper, George Couke, Robert Wilkerson, Benajah Williams, George Keefer, John Hilz, Ezekiel Woodruff, Giles Hall, Hugh Wilson, John Wilson, John Wilson Jun^r, Johnneal Kelhone, John [….] John Si[lverthorn]” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “R” Bundle 5, Petition Number 127d]

Willson, Crowell

Signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township dated at Fort Erie on 20 Oct 1796

“We the Inhabitants of the Township of Bertie in the County of Lincoln, are Destitute of a Mill, without going a great distance; as there is a Mill Seat at Point Abino in the said Township which has been granted by His Excellency the Governor Simcoe (for the benefit of the Township or County) to Timothy Skinner, and the said Skinner is transferred the same Mill Seat to Isaac Lane [sic: Laing], inhabitant for 3, 4 years or more ago, and no prospect of any preparation for a Mill yet being builded. – We will therefore be very much oblige to Your Honour – that if Your Honour thinks proper, to grant the said Mill Seat to Jacob Crane an Inhabitant, who promises to immediately commence with the building, and to have it finished as fit to go in the Course of a Year. In Expectation of having this Our Humble Request granted Sir We are Your Most Obedient & Humb^le Servants [Some of the signatures within each of the families on this document seem to have been signed by the same hand] Silas Carter, John Collins, Thomas Baxter, Joseph Palmer, Jos. Rich. Palmer, Stephen Gill, John Gill, Jeremiah Tuttle junior, Jeremiah Tuttle Senior, John Chambers, Con O’Neil, Daniel Alward, Ellexander McQuine, Daniel McQuene, Ellexander McQuien, James McQuine, John Beringar, Mathias Hone, Mathias Hone Jun, Daniel Alward J^un, Frederick Buck, John Willson, Stephen Middagh, Jacob Haun, Peter Feere, Edward [Noye], Christufful Ritchards, Frederick Sager, Jacob Crane, Jacb Hous, J George [Shumon], Peter Creager, Mical M Beach, Peter Learn, Azaliah Schooley, John Harret, John Cutler, Jehoiada Schooley, Asa Schooley, Joseph Senn, Michael Huffman, Necol Huffman, Jacob Huffman, Fradric Ankarm Crowell Willson, John Garner, Philip Buck, Adam Burwell, Joseph Marsh” Received at the Executive Council Office on 13 Nov 1796 and read in Council on 9 Jan 1797. Ordered dismissed as inadmissible. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135a]

Certificate of John Small dated 7 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township

“Personally appeared before me John Small Esq^r Jacob Crane and John Johnson maketh oath that they on 6^th ins^t called at Timothy Skinners and asked him what he intended to do about building a mill that he had obtained a permission from the Council to build in the Township of Bertie & he the said Timothy answered – that it belonged to one Lane [sic: Laing], and that the said Lane may build when he thought proper, as he the said Skinner had transferred it to the said Lane – and that he the said Timothy Skinner defyed the Governor & Council, that he had get it & put him the said Jacob Crane likewise, at defiance or any one else who might wish to obtain it – That he had now get it, and that it might lay as it was for ages—Sworn before me the 7^th day of Dec^r 1796 [Signed] John Small J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 3, Petition Number 135]

Willson, Hannah (Haun)

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Hawn or Hausn [signed Haun] Junior of Bertie dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Apr 1797

“humbly shews—That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1787 – and has only rec^d 100 acres of Land in the above named Township whereon he lives – That he is married to Hannah – Daughter of Benjamin Wilson, a Loyalist U. E. as by return of the Majetrates—Your Petitioner therefore prays your Honor would be pleased to grant him 100 acres in addition for himself & 200 acres in right of his wife and your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Mathias Haun” Read in the Executive Council on 10 May [1797] Ordered the prayer of the petition granted with respect to the Petitioner’s own land and 200 acres ordered to his wife the daughter of a U. E. Loyalist. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 98]

Certificate of John Warren, J. P. dated at Fort Erie on 10 Apr 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mathias Hawn

“I certify that the bearer Matthias Hausn, [sic] Junior, has been married to Hannah Wilson, Daughter of Benjamin Wilson Esq^r Seven years, he is a sober honest, industrious man—[Signed] John Warren J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 3, Petition Number 98b]

Willson, Jacob

Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Willson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 18 Aug 1795

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner served His Majesty during the American War as a Serjeant in Col^l Bartons Reg^t (latterly L^t Col^o Delancys) your Petitioner has been in this Province upwards of Seven Years, has a Wife and Six Children Three of which are Boys; and if long service and firm attachment to His Majesty and the Good Laws of Britain, has any weight in his claim to your Excellencys notice, he is consious you will consider him. —Your Petitioner has Located Two Hundred Acres of Land on Lyon’s Creek on which he lives, begs your Excellency will grant him Three Hundred acres to compleat His Majesty’s Bounty as a Non Commissioned Officer, and a further Grant for his Family, and your Petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Jacob Willson” Added postscript: “Your Petitioner begs Leave to refer your Excellency to Nathaniel Pettit Esquire and Edw^d McMichael for his Character as a Citizen formerly of Sussex in New Jersey—” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Aug 1795 and read in Council on 7 Jul 1796. Ordered recommended for the remainder of this Military Lands on producing his discharge. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 68]

Certificate of William Dickson dated on 13 Oct [1795] attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Willson

“I do hereby Certify that Jacob Wilson on this thirteenth day of October appeared before me and being duly Sworn, made Oath that he served as a Serj^t in the Jersey Volunteers commanded by Col. Delancey, and that he had not his Discharge in this Country—[Signed] William Dickson” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 68b]

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated at 40 Mile Pond (Grimsby) on 25 Nov 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Jacob Willson

“These Do Certifie that the Barer Jacob Wilson was My Neghbours Son in the State of New jersey and that his father and the family were Mutch attachd to the constitution of Great Brittian and that Early in the late war he the Said Jacob Joynd the Brittish Armey and continued with them until after the peace was concluded and that Shortly after his Returne from the Said armey he came to this country and hath Remained here Ever Since Certified by [Signed] Nath^l Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 68c]

Willson, James

Wilson, James authorized by Paul Averill on 17 Jan [1797]; The Oath of Allegiance was not returned Lot asked for: Lot 13 Concession 12; Not the same man as in Saltfleet, Ancaster, or Oxford on the Rideau.

Certificate of Isaac Swayze dated at York (Toronto) on 25 Feb 181[8] attached to the Townsend Report

“I hereby certify that James Willson of Niagara is the Son of the late Irish John Willson who is Located on Lot No 13 in the 12^th concession of the Township of Townsend and during the late war conducted himself as a good subject of our Lord the King [Signed] Isaac Swayze” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “A” Bundle 3, Petition Number 62t]

Willson, John (Irish John)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Irish John Wilson (sic) dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 4 Jun 1794

“Humbly sheweth—That your Petitioner lived in New Jersey before the late war—That he was always loyal and suffered all the inconveniences resulting from his principles in that revolted Colony. That he removed into the Province with his family six years since. He has been indulged with a grant of two hundred and fifty acres only for himself and family. Your Memorialist begs leave to inform your Honors that he has a wife & eleven children. He therefore most humbly requests that your Honors would grant him a further location of lands, ~~agreeably~~ for himself and family agreeably to the most gracious intentions of his Majesty and the Benevolence of your Honors have uniformly manifested toward suffering Loyalists. And as in duty Bound your Petitioner will ever pray [Signed] Irish John Wilson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 4 Jul 1794 and read on 8 Jul 1794. Ordered referred to the Land Board. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 27]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Wilson [cover page records Irish John Willson] received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Aug 1795

“Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialist came into this Settlement with a Family of Eleven Children in the year of 1788, and settled on Mount Dorchester where your Memorialist has improved and has now under cultivation at lease the hundred acres, – your Memorialist was during the American war confined by the Americans for adhering to the British, being taken in conducting some of Gen^l Burgoynes Pioneers through from Lancaster to New York and your Memorialist previous to this was with other Loyalists confined for a length of time as will appear by the enclosed Certificates, your Memorialist never wishing himself or any of his Family to reside under any other Government than the British took the earliest opportunity of removing into this Country where I have taken up the lands myself & Family were entitled to agreeable to His Majesty’s bounty – your Petitioner Therefore Humbly Prays that his situation may be taken into Consideration and that an Additional quantity of Twelve hundred Acres may be granted him, or such an additional quantity as to your Excellency may appear fit. And your Petitioner will as in duty Bound Ever Pray [Signed] John Wilson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 6 Aug 1795. Ordered recommended for 200 acres in addition. Recommended 14 Jul 1796 and confirmed 8 Oct 1796. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 61]

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 5 Aug 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Wilson

“This is to Certify that Irish John Wilson aided and abetted & assisted divers Loyalists dureing the late American War in escapeing to the British by reason of which he was imprisoned and suffered much, both in Person & property. Given under my hand this 5^th August 1795 at Newark – [Signed] Nathl Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 61b]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Irish John Wilson [sic], Loyalist dated at Niagara on 9 Oct 1796

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner came into the Province at an early Period after the Peace, and brought with him a wife and Eleven Children, for whom he has received from the late Land Board, Six Hundred Acres, as family Lands – That your Petitioner has himself received 400 Acres – Yet from his steady adherence to Government, as set forth in the annexed Certificate he humbly hopes your Honor would be pleased to extend his personal grant to 1200 Acres – His Excellency the Lieu^t Governor having strongly encouraged him to petition for that quantity, in consequence of what he has asserted, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray – ” [Unsigned] Added notation of Thomas Ridout, N. P.: “I certify the above Petition was personally ap[plied] for by Irish John [Wilson] [Signed] T Ridout, N. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110]

Report of Deputy Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout dated at York on 21 May 1803 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Irish John Wilson

“a Search in the Survey^r Gen^l Office} John Wilson (late Serjeant in Butlers Rangers,) is entered on the Quebec Plan of Thorold for Lots N^o 73 & 74 – containing 200 acres. for the Survey^r Gen^l [Signed] Chewett & Ridout” “Entered in the Survey Gen^l Office Book of Letters Written N^o 15 p. 2178. [Signed] Sam Ridout, As Clk To the Honorable the Commissioners for securing titles to Lands in the District of Niagara” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110a]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated at Niagara on 16 May 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Irish John Wilson

“Province of Upper Canada District of Niagara} Notice is hereby Given that John Wilson of the Township of Thorold yeoman formerly a Serj^t of Butlers Corps of Rangers Will at the next Sitting of the Commissioners appointed by Law for ascertaining Titles to Lands in this Province which shall be holden Fifteen days after the date hereof – Claim Lot^s No 73 and 74 in the Township of Thorold, County of Lincoln District of Niagara & Province of Upper Canada, Containing Two Hundred Acres granted Him as part of His Military & family Lands Niagara May 16^th 1804. Fixed up in my office 16^th May 1804 [Signed] Ralph Clench, Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110c]

Certificate dated 7 May 1804 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Irish John Wilson

“The Hon. Rob^t Hamilton & D^r Kerr certifying that they have known the Claimant in possession since the year 1788 This Claim is all^wd [Initialled] GA” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110d]

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit and Isaac Swayze dated at the Home District on 10 Sep 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Irish John Wilson

“The Subscribers Do hereby certifie that we were aquanted with the Ber M^r John Wilson in the Now State of new jersey Long before the war between Great Brittian and America and that he was Esteemed an Industress Honest man and well affected to the British Constitution Dureing the Said War Exerted himself in assisting in the Recruiting of men for the brittish armey and Concealing officers that came into place he lived in for that purpose and that we believe by his means and Assistance a Great Number of Recruits were carried to that Armey and on account of his Activity In that business he was prosecuted Imprisoned long and find in large Sums and althoug in Good Circumstances Nerely Ruined and that he Removed himself in to this province with a large family as Soon as the way was Clear to Settle and his children are Now become Good Inhabitents of this Province of upper Canada Certified by Nath^l Pettit, Isaac Swayze” Received at the Executive Council on 7 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 13 Mar 1797. Ordered that the lands already ordered to the Petitioner be made up 1200 acres. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 110e]

Included in a list of persons from whom the Honourable Robert Hamilton, J. P. of Queenston purchased land warrants or rights and the township for which the warrant was issued.

John Willson – UE 200 acres in Crowland Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117h]

John Willson – UE 300 acres in Grimsby Township [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “H” Bundle 4, Petition Number 117k]

Willson, John (of Stamford)

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of John Wilson (signed Willson) received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jun 1794

“Humbly Sheweth That your Memorialist is now in Possession of a Lott of One hundred acres adjoining to the Reserved Land in Mount Dorchester. Your Memorialist wishes if it should appear meet to your Excellency to be allowed to exchange the lott now in his possession for an adjoining lott in the Reserve and Your Memorialist will as in duty Bound Ever Pray—[Signed] John Willson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jun 1794 and read in Council on 20 Jun 1794. Ordered referred to the Surveyor General. Ordered. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1 Petition Number 20]

Willson, John, Sr. (of Crowland)

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Willson Sen^r dated at Niagara on 4 Jun 1796 [using a pre-printed form with fill-ins]

“The Petition of John Willson Sen^r of the Township of Crowland—Respectfully shews—That your Petitioner came into the Province in the year 1786 with a wife and three children and has received 200 acres of Land only— That your petitioner has cultivated and improved the same. That he has taken the usual oaths, and subscribed the declaration, that he professes the Christian Religion, and obedience to the laws, and has lived inoffensively in the country. Prays your Excellency, would be pleased to grant him & family 2oo additional acres of land upon the terms and conditions expressed in your Excellency’s proclamation bearing date the 7th day of February, 1792, or such other quantity of land as to your Excellency in your wisdom may think meet. And your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.” [Unsigned] Read in the Executive Council on 14 Jul. Ordered recommended for 200 acres of land if not before granted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 3]

Certificate of Dan Millard, J. P. dated on 1 Jun 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Willson Sen^r

“Home District County of Lincoln} These are to Certify that the Barrer John Willson Came to this Contry in the year 1786 and Brought With Him a wife and three Sons as Witness My Hand this first Day of June 1796 [Signed] Dan Millard JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 3b]

Willson, John, Jr.

Upper Canada Land Petition of John Willson Ju^r formerly from New Jersey dated on 25 Mar 1796

“Most humbely Sheweth that your Petitioner left that place with my father as earley as the year 1776 and was Imployed in driving my fathers wagon in British Services till the armey returned from the Jerseys to Staten Island and was Enbarking for the head of El[k] when my father being deprived of of [sic] his health So that he was not capable of going on Board. I then retired with him and the rest of his family on said Island from whence I often served as a guide and Volunteer with the British armey in maney Excertions in the Jerseys where I ran maney risks and received wounds and Continued in that Line till the Comemencement [sic] of the peace when I went with my father and our Family to New Brunswick where I served as Leutenant [sic] in a Independent Company and Continued there till my father thinking Proper to move to this Province I came with him and now am Desirous to become a Settler. Now your petitioner humbely pray your Excellency of his bountefull goodness to grant to him a lot of Land with the broken front Lying on the humber between Lots Located to Levy Divins and Jacob Philips and Lot N 18 west Side of young Street and what ever more your Excellency of his wisdom may think Proper to bestow on one of Such a Discription—and your petitioner as in duty bound Shall ever pray, [Signed] John Willson J^r” Added notation: “N. B. your petitioner begs leave to accompany this with a comision from his Excellency Governor Carleton [Initialled] J. W. J.” Received at the Executive Council Office on 31 Mar 1796. Ordered recommended for Lot N^o 13 west side Yonge Street—The Lot asked for on the Humber is reserved. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 2]

Willson, John (of Bertie)

Signer to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township dated at Fort Erie on 20 Oct 1796

Certificate of John Small dated 7 Dec 1796 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of the Inhabitants of Bertie Township

Willson, John Jr. (Dutch)

Transfer from John Willson Junior to Samuel Street Sr. dated on 17 Jun 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street (using a pre-printed form with fill-ins”

“Know all men by these presents, that I (Dutch) John Willson Junior of [blank] in the county of Lincoln and in the Home District and Province of Upper Canada, am held and firmly bound unto Samuel Street in the County of Lincoln and Home District of the Province of Upper Canada, aforesaid, in the sum of one Hundred pounds, good and lawful money of the Province aforesaid, to be paid to him the said Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and for which payment well and truly made, I bind myself, my heirs, executors, administrators firmly by these presents, sealed with my seal, and dated at Newark in the county of Lincoln and Home District of the Province aforesaid, this Seventeenth day of June in the Thirty fifth year of his Majesty’s reign, and in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five. The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound (Dutch) John Willson Jun^r shall well and truly within [blank] calendar months, from and after the day of the date of these presents, or whensoever afterwards thereunto required, convey, transfer and assign, by a sufficient and lawful instrument in writing, or deed unto the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, a certain tract or parcel of land, lying, being, and situate in this Province aforesaid, and the same being known and described by the name and description of Lot No. 188 & 189 in the [blank] concession of the township of Thorold in the Home District, and containing Two Hundred acres or thereabouts: of which the above bounden (Dutch) John Willson Jun^r became seized, possessed and invested, by the gift, donation, bounty, and grant of our sovereign Lord the now King, as will more satisfactorily and fully appear by the original deed of gift, or grant thereof, from his majesty now obtained, or hereafter to be obtained, under the great seal of the Province aforesaid, which the above bound (Dutch) John Willson Jun^r promises and binds himself to procure, and afterwards when thereunto required, deliver and surrender into the hands of the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, for his or their better security in this behalf, within six calendar months from the day of the date of these presents, or at any time afterwards when the said above bound (Dutch) John Willson Jun^r shall or may be thereunto required; which tract or parcel of land so above described, and every part and parcel thereof, the above bound (Dutch) John Willson Jun^r has sold, transferred, assigned, made over, leased and released, and does hereby sell, transfer, assign, make over, lease and release, forever, unto the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, for and in consideration of the sum of Fifteen pounds N. Y. C. to him the above bound (Dutch) John Willson Jun^r in hand paid, the receipt whereof he the said above bound Nathan Wheeler does hereby acknowledge and accordingly does further promise and bind himself to put, maintain, guarantee and defend forever him the aforesaid Samuel Street his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, in the peaceable and undisturbed possession of the aforesaid tract or parcel of land so sold, in as ample and perfect a manner, and under the same restrictions and limitations only as the said original deed of gift or grant from the crown can put, maintain and defend him the above bound (Dutch) John Willson Jun^r therein. Then, and in that case, this obligation to be null and of no effect, or otherwise to be and continue in full force and virtue. Signed, sealed, and Delivered on the day, and in the place as above.” (Dutch) John Willson Jun^r made his mark. “Witness [Signed] Edward McMichael, S, Street Jun^r” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16r]

Power of Attorney from Dutch John Willson Jr. to Samuel Street dated on 17 Jun 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street

“Be it remembered that I (Dutch) John Willson Junior do empower, and appoint [blank] my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to assign and Transfer to the within named Samuel Street, His Heirs or assigns my Deed for the within mentioned Land, whenever it shall be Granted by Government, and fully to comply with the Intention of the within Instrument in every respect as amply as if I were personally present, Ratifying & confirming it by my own Signature—In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal at Newark this Seventeenth day of June, in the year of our Lord one Thousand, seven hundred & Ninety five—” (Dutch) John Willson Jun^r made his mark. “In Presence of [Signed] Edward McMichael, S. Street Jun^r” Cover page: “John Willson Jun^r to Samuel Street} Assign to Convey 200 acres Land in the Township of Thorold—Newark 17^th June 1795. Read in the Executive Council on 6 Jul 1798. Ordered the transfer permitted. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 4, Petition Number 16s]

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]

John Wilson 200 acres in Thorold

Willson, Joseph

Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Willson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Mar 1797

“Humbly sheweth That your Petitioner joined the Royal Standard before the year 1783. That your Petitioner’s family consisting of a wife and four children have since come into and settled in this Province – That your Petitioner purchased and improved Lots N^o 21 & 22 in the second concession of the Sixth Township – your Petitioner therefore most humbly prays that a grant for the same may issue to him (he never having received any donation lands) together with such a quantity for his family as your Honor in your wisdom shall think proper And your Petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray [Signed] Joseph Willson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 28 Mar 1797 and read in Council on 28 Mar 1797. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as a settler and 250 acres as family lands. Revised 7 Apr 1806. The Petitioner Joseph Wilson proving to be a U E Loyalist and a Military claimant recommended that any fees he has paid be returned to him and that he receive the 450 acres ordered him the 28^th March 1797 free of every expense. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 106]

Receipt issued by the Receiver Generals Office on20 Mar 1806 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Willson

“M^r Swayze has paid into this Office £3.5.2 Being the Patent fee on a grant to Joseph Wilson of Crowland of 250 Acres ordered to him as family Lands under an order of Council dated 18 March 1797. The Surveying fees to be paid at the Surveyor Generals office [Signed] Peter Russell, Receiver General” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 106a]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench dated ib 25 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Willson

“The Bearer Joseph Wilson joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 [Signed] Ralfe Clench” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 106b]

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit dated at 40 Mile Pond (Grimsby) on 7 Mar 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Joseph Willson

“[I] herby Certifie that the barer Joseph Wilson Came into this province in the year 1788 and brought with him a wife and four children unmarried, Certified by— “Nath^l Pettit” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 106c]

Willson, Margaret (McFarland)

Upper Canada Land Petition of John McFarland of Newark (Niagara) dated at York (Toronto) on 15 Jan 1799

“The Petition of John McFarland of Newark—in behalf of his wife Margaret McFarland Humbly sheweth. That your Petitioner is married to Margaret the Daughter of the late Irish John Wilson of Stamford – a Loyalist U. E. – and having never received His Majesty’s Bounty of 200 acres of Land, allowed to persons of her Description – your Petitioner respectfully prays your Honor would be pleased to grant her that Quantity; and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] John McFarland” Received at the Executive Council Office on 15 Jan 1799 and read in Council on 17 Jan 1799. Ordered recommended for 200 acres as the Daughter of Irish John Wilson UE” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “M” Bundle 4, Petition Number 146]

Willson, Mary (Buchner)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson [sic: Willson] wife of Joseph Wilson junior of the Township of Windham yeoman dated in Windham on 6 Feb 1811

Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the Daughter of Henery Boughner [Sic: Henry Buchner] Captain of the District of Niagara A UE Loyalist that She is Married to Joseph Wilson and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner prays that your Excellency may be pleased to grant her two hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown and permit Mahlon Burwel Surveyor Esquire to be her agent to locate the Same and take out the Deed when completed. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will Ever pray” Mary Willson made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 32]

Executive Council notations on the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson

“Received from Crowell Willson Esq 9^th March 1811” “Petitioner has had no Land by Order in Council [Signed] John Beikie Conf Clerk” “DUE IGPPA” “14 March 1811 Referred to the Executive Council [Signed] Francis Gore L^t Governor” “Read in Council 26 March 1811 — The Petitioner recommended for a Grant of Two Hundred Acres of Land as Daughter of a UE Loyalist [Signed] John M Scott Presiding Councillor” “approved [Signed] Fra^s Gore L^t Gov^r” “Warrant 296 sent to the Attorney General 30^th March 1811” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 32b]

Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 6 Feb 1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson

“Mary Wilson maketh oath and saith that she is the Person she describes herself to be in the within Petition that she is Married to Joseph Wilson junior and has never received any Land or order for Land from the Crown. Sworn before me at Townsend, in the Province of Upper Canada this 6^th day of February 1811} Mary Willson made her mark; [Signed] John Bemer J.P” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 32a]

Certificate of John Bemer J. P. dated in Townsend Township on 6 Feb1811 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Mary Wilson

“I do hereby Certify that Mary Wilson signed the within Petition in my presence that she is the person she therein describes herself to be, and has never received any Land, or order for Land from the Crown to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness my hand at Townsend in the Province aforesaid this 6^th day of February 1811. [Signed] John Bemer J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 10, Petition Number 10a]

Willson, Thomas

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Willson dated on 8 Apr 1793

“Sheweth, That your Petitioner is of the Trade of a Blacksmith Prays that he may have leave to set up his Trade in the Second Township in the County of Lincoln and and [sic] there being no Vacant Land to be had in any convenient place for that Business, do pray that he may be accommodated with one Hundred acres of the Glebe Land in the said Township for the purpose before mentioned, on such Conditions as his Excellency the Governer and the Honourable Council may think proper—and your Petitioner as in duty bound will Ever pray—[Signed] Thomas Willson” Read in the Executive Council on 8 Jun 1793. Referred to the Receiver General. [Upper Canada Land Petitions NAC “W” Bundle 1, Petition Number 4]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Willson dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 30 Jul 1795

“Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner came to this Province in 1788 and Located one Lot of Land on which [he] has improved. – Your Petitioner was ever stedfast in Loyalty to His Majesty & the constitution of Great Britain and if his service should ever be required, he with willingness would give Proofs of his Zeal. Your Petitioner has a wife and Four Children Wherefore he prays your Excellency will please to consider him and give him an Additional grant of Land And your Petitioner in Duty bound will ever pray, —[Signed] Tho^s Willson” Read in the Executive Council on 7 Oct 1796. Ordered granted 200 acres in addition. Added notation: “Present Jn^o Willson father of Tho^s & prays that the Petition may be laid before the Council & that his Son has rec^d only 100 acres” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 55]

Certificate of Nathaniel Pettit, J. P. and Edward McMichael dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 30 Jul 1795 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Willson

“These may certify that M^r Thomas Willson (son of M^r John Willson) formerly of Sussex in New Jersey and now an Inhabitant of the Home District of Upper Canada has always behaved himself as an Honest Good Man; and from the Firm attachment of His Father and the Family in General to His Majesty during the American war gives us every reason to believe him to be a deserving subject. —As the said Thomas Willson was a Minor in the time of War much could not be expected from a person in his then situation and from his peacable Deportment as Citizen we beg leave to recommend him—[Signed] Nath^l Pettit, Edw^d McMichael” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 55b]

Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Wilson [signed Willson] dated at Niagara on 17 Jan 1795

“Respectfully Shews – That your petitioner came into this Province the Year 1788 with a wife and four children and received two hundred acres of Land for himself – That your petitioner’s wife being the daughter of a Loyalist, as Certified by the annexed Certificate, prays your Honor would be pleased for to grant him the usual allowance of His Majesty’s waste Lands for his wife and children and your petitioner will as in duty bound ever pray – [Signed] Thomas Willson” Received at the Executive Council Office on 17 Jan 1797 and read in Council on 25 Feb 1797. Ordered recommended for 250 acres as family Lands and 200 to his wife as the daughter of a Loyalist. “Tho^s Wilson 250 Abigail 200” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 85]

Certificate of Robert Kerr, J. P. dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 17 Jan 1797 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Thomas Wilson

“Home District County of Lincoln} This is to certify that the bearer Thomas Wilson, is the son of a Loyalist and is married to the Daughter of Nathaniel Pettit Esquire Given under my hand at Newark in the County & District aforesaid this 17^th Day of January & the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven hundred and ninety seven—[Signed] Robert Kerr J. P. To Whom it may concern N. B. The bearer came into this Province the year 1788; and brought four children with him [Signed] R Kerr J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 85b]

Willson, Sarah (Cline)

Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline dated on 11 Mar 1833

“The Petition of Sarah Cline wife of Henry Cline of the Township of Middleton in the District of London Yeoman Humbly Sheweth That your Petitioner is the daughter of Joseph Willson of the Township of Windham in the District of London yeoman, formerly of the District of Niagara, an Enrolled U. E. Loyalist is of the full age of Twenty one years and upwards, is married to Henry Cline, who has taken the oath of allegiance, and has never received any land or Order for lands from the Crown. Wherefore your Petitioner humbly prays your Excellency may be pleased to grant her two Hundred Acres of the waste Lands of the Crown. And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray” Srah Cline made her mark. Received at the Executive Council Office on 26 May 1833. Referred to the Inspector General to report for the information of the Lt. Governor in Council. Report of the Inspector General: “It does not appear that the Petitioner has received any Land 27 May 1835 [Signed] S. P. Wood” Read in the Executive Council on 30 May 1835. Ordered recommended. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21a]

Certificate of George C. Salmon, J. P. and Commissioner dated at Woodhouse Township in the District of London on 11 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline

“I do hereby Certify that Henry Cline of the Township of Middleton in the London District yeoman has this day taken and Subscribed the oath of allegiance to His Majesty King William the Fourth as required by Law before me at Woodhouse in the London District this 11^th day of March 1833. [Signed] George C. Salmon J. P. & Commiss^r” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21]

Certificate of Duncan Campbell dated at Simcoe in the London District on 11 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline

“Sarah Cline wife of Henry Cline maketh oath and saith she is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition is of the full age of Twenty one Years and upwards, and has never received any land or Order for lands from the Crown. Sworn before me at Simcoe in the London District this 11^th day of March 1833 [Signed] Duncan Campbell J. P.” Sarah Cline made her mark. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21b]

Certificate of Duncan Campbell dated at Simcoe in the London District on 11 Mar 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline

“Andrew Wilson of the Township of Windham in the London District – Yeoman maketh oath and saith that Sarah Cline is the person she describes herself to be in the within petition is of the full age of Twenty one years and upwards, and has ever received any Lands or order for Lands from the Crown to the best of this deponents knowledge and belief — Sworn before me at Simcoe in the London District this 11^th day of March 1833 [Signed] Duncan Campbell J. P.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21b]

Certificate of Mahlon Burnett Esquire and John B. Askin dated at London in the London District on 13 April 1833 attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Sarah Cline

“We Mahlon Burnett Esquire Chairman and John B. Askin Clerk of the Peace do hereby Certify that Sarah Cline Personally appeared in open Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace is this day recognized by the Magistrates to be the daughter of Joseph Willson of the township of Windham in the District of London Yeoman an Enrolled UE Loyalist who retained his loyalty during the late war with the United States of America, and that the said Henry Cline her said husband did his duty in defence of the Province. Dated in open Court of General Quarter Sessions of the Peace held at London this 13^th day of April 1833 [Signed] M. Burnett Chairman [Signed] John B. Askin Clerk of the Peace London District” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “C” Bundle 19, Petition Number 21c]

Wilson, William

Grantee: Wilson, William authorized by Paul Averill on 17 Jan [1797]; The Oath of Allegiance was not returned; Lot asked for: Lot 12 Concession 12

Willson, _______ (Fanning)

Mentioned in the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Fanning dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 25 Apr 1797

“Respectfully sheweth That your Petitioner has resided in this Province for these ten years past and has taken the oaths &c. That your Petitioner has rec^d One hundred & Seventy Six Acres, on his coming into the Province which he has improved besides other larger improvements he has made on lands purchased in this Settlement – That your Petitioner married the Daughter of Benjⁿ Wilson Esq^r One of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace who is likewise a UE. – Wherefore your Petitioner humbly submits to your Honor for to allow him such further addition to himself, as likewise such quantity for his wife as your Honor in your Honor [sic] ~~in your Wisdom~~ may think proper, and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray [Signed] John Fanning” Received at the Executive Council Office on 25 Apr 1797 and read in Council the same day. Ordered 200 acres to the wife of the Petitioner the daughter of a U. E. Loyalist. Read again on 2 May 1797. Ordered 400 acres in addition. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 3, Petition Number 25]

Certificate of Isaac Swayze, J. P. attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Fanning

“I do hereby Certify that John Fanning has resided in this Province for these ten years past – and has made large improvements in the Settlement – I do further Certify that I know the said John Fanning to an Honest and industrious man—[Signed] Isaac Swayze JP” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 3, Petition Number 25b]

Certificate of Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 11 Apr 179[7] attached to the Upper Canada Land Petition of John Fanning

“John Fannin [sic] is married to the Daughter of Benjⁿ Wilson who satisfied the Justices in Sessions that he Joined the Royal Standard in America before the year 1783 and adhered to the Unity of the Empire, Newark 11^th April 179[7] [Signed] Ralfe Clench, Clerk of the Peace” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “F” Bundle 3, Petition Number 25c]

Wilmot, Allin Cameron

Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street Esquire dated at Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) on 20 Oct 1796

“Humbly Sheweth, That your petitioner having observed that his two Nephews Samuel Street Jun^r & Allin C Wilmot are recommended by the Honorable Council for two Hundred acres of Land each, begs leave to acknowledge for them their grateful sense of your goodness – At the same time finding the other young men at Queenston, in a similar situation with them, have been allowed an additional Quantity – your petitioner prays your Honor will do away that distinction by allowing each of them, such an additional Quantity as will make up six Hundred acres, or such other quantity as your Honor may think fit. —And your petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray &c &c &c [Signed] Sam^l Street” Received at the Executive Council Office on 30 Oct 1796 and read in Council on 31 Mar 1797. Ordered that the lands granted to Samuel Street Jr. be made up 600 acres to put him on a footing with others of his description – Alan Cameron Wilmot is not as yet considered to be in that line. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 202]

Addendum to the Upper Canada Land Petition of Samuel Street

“N. B. Wilmots Father & two Brothers were in the service during the whole of the late war in America, and one now on the Half pay establishment. —The others Father was unfortunately murdered about twenty miles from this place when going out with an Intention to bring in his family in the year 1787 since which the young man has remained with me—[Initialled] S. S.” [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “S” Bundle 2, Petition Number 202]

Undated Upper Canada Land Petition of Allen Cameron Wilmot received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jun 1796

“Humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner is the Son of Captain Wilmot a Reduc’d officer now in New Brunswick, Where your Petitioner has liv’d from his Infancy till he came into this Province about Eighteen Months ago, that your Petitioner since that has resided at Queenstown with his uncle M^r Samuel Street, that your Petitioner has the Prospect of being able to improve Lands in this Province, therefore trusts as being the son of a British officer, that your Excellency will be pleas’d to Grant such Quantity of Lands to your Petitioner as you in your Wisdom and Bounty may think fit—And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray—[Signed] Allen C. Wilmot” Received at the Executive Council Office on 20 Jun 1796. Ordered recommended for 400 acres if of age. [Upper Canada Land Petitions LAC “W” Bundle 2, Petition Number 31]