Crowland Township Papers "A-B"

Akins, James

On 23 Oct 1834 Henry Seger wrote to S. P. Hurd Esq. stating he is the owner and possessor of 200 acres of land in Crowland known at the Surveyor General’s office by the Samuel Willson tract. The Kings Patent for the same is dated the 9^th day of April 1798 composed of Lot 21 in the 7^th Concession and the south end of 21 in the 6^th Concession of Crowland. He has been in possession of the south 100 acres of said land about 21 years and taxes for the same and the patentee settled and built a house on that tract called the Gore about 4 years previous to the raising of the patent making about 40 years occupant possession. He lived peaceably on the above named 100 acres until a short time since one John Yokom thinking that part called the Gore was vacant cleared a field on the southeast side of Lyons Creek and petitioned the Governor and Council for the same. It was not granted to him and Seger became confirmed in his belief that it belonged to him. However, Yokom and himself continued to improve the Gore, he on the southeast side of Lyons Creek and Seger on the northwest side until Mr. E. Rankin came to survey the said Gore. Mr. Rankin was at Seger’s home several days and said the Gore was his and belonged to the Samuel Willson tract. Seger then went to Yokom and acquainted him with the advice he received from Mr. Ranken, and Yokom gave Seger possession of the land he had cleared. Seger then had the same in peace until the 16^th of the present instant on James Akins pretends to say he holds the Gore of the 7^th Concession by a location ticket. Seger stated he would be loath to have the gentleman for a neighbour and more so to give up to him nearly 40 acres of his land. If Colonel Darling has fifteen acres of of 21 in the sixth concession and Mr. Akens takes from him the gore of the 7^th Concession, he shall have only 150 acres instead of 200. Seger noted he served his King and country in Captain John Warren’s Flank Company and when it was dismissed he entered the service with his team under Major [….] of the 19^th Dragoons and continued in the service during the late war. Signed Henry Seger (Crowland Township Papers 0534)

Alexander, Thomas

On 17 Apr 1809 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Thomas Alexander of Stamford Twp. yeoman for two hundred acres of land in Lots 21 and 22 Concession 4 Crowland Twp. as per Order in Council dated 11 Apr 1804 (Crowland Township Papers 0272)

On 18 Apr 1809 the Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to Thomas Alexander of Stamford Twp., yeoman for Lots 21 and 22 Concession 4 Crowland Twp. (Crowland Township Papers 0274)

Almas, John L.

On 26 Feb 1844 Edward Clarke Campbell and John L. Almas wrote to the Commissioner of Crown Lands that John McLaughlin who purchased at public sale Lot or Block No. 9 between Crowland and Humberstone in a Gore erroneously supposed to exist but being in reality an ungranted end of Lot 9 Concession 7 Crowland, has assigned to the writers all his right and interest in the same. They requested to be placed in their names. (Crowland Township Papers (0461)

Baker, Jack

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Jack Baker for one hundred acres of land in Lot 6 Concession 1 Crowland Twp. (Crowland Township Papers 0087)

Bennett, Joshua

On 23 Nov 1801 John Fanning wrote to Acting Surveyor General David William Smith Esquire noting he has been some time in possession of a lot of land in the township of Crowland belonging to a Mr. Darling. Fanning now had claim to lands lying in Crowland except it may be a mistake of his. Lot 10 Concession 6 and Lot 13 Concession 7 in the township of Willoughby are bordering on the town of Crowland. Fanning laid no claim to any other land in or near that township except those two lots—if these deeds are made out for Joshua Bennet for this land Fanning should be glad to know or if they can come out in his name as No. 13 stands to Jacob Boughner. Bughner (sic) has sold to Christian Hendrick and Hendrick to Bennet 10 years ago. Fanning asked information about getting the deed for Bennet. Fanning also noted Smith had the selling of Doctor Holmes land in Willoughby lying on the main road up the river to Fort Erie. Fanning wished to know the lowest terms he would take in cash for the lots. (Crowland Township Papers 0367)

Braley, John

On 14 May 1795 John Braley aged 26, born in Jersy State, farmer appeared before Dan Millard and took the prescribed oaths and was recommended for a grant of two hundred acres of land. Entered in the Council Office 16 May 1795. (Crowland Township Papers 0389)

On 16 May 1795 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Braley for two hundred acres of land in Lot 20 Concession 6 and the north part of Lot 20 Concession 7 Crowland Twp. (Crowland Township Papers 0391)

On 2 May 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Braley for two hundred acres of land in Lot 20 Concessions 6 and 7 Crowland Twp. (Crowland Township Papers 0388)

Brookfield, Jacob

On 17 Jan 1841 Jacob Brookfield wrote to Robert B Sullivan, Commissioner of Crown Lands enclosing the receipt for the whole of the purchase money for the south part of Lot 13 Concession 7 Crowland Twp. and requesting a patent. Enclosed receipt from John Lyons, Agent for the sale of public Lands in the Niagara District, for Jacob Brookfield of the Township of Crowland, yeoman for twenty-four pounds currency dated at Niagara District Office Niagara 17 Jan 1840. Crowland Township Papers 484)

Bougener, Henry (Sergeant)

On 3 May 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Sergt. Henry Bougener for an additional grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 above Chippeway (Crowland) and found he has received two hundred acres of land as a Sergt. In Col. Delancy’s Rifles and that he has settled on and improved the same. The Board found him entitled to a further assignment of one hundred acres for his wife and one child. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith who assigned to him one hundred acres in Lot 1 Concession 4 in the Township of No. 2 above Chippeway. (Crowland Township Papers 0231)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Sergt. Henry Bougener for one hundred acres of land in Lot 1 Concession 4 Crowland Twp. (Crowland Township Papers 0229)

Buchner, Christopher

On 3 Jan 1797 Chris Buchner wrote at Newark, “I do hereby certify that I am not the Christopher Buchner who is entered for Lots No. 6 in the 5^th and 6^th Concess of Crowland he being a cousin of mine. Signed Chris Buchner and witnessed by T Ridout. (Crowland Township Papers 297)

On 17 May 1802 the Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to _____ of Crowland Twp., yeoman for 200 acres in Lot 5 Concessions 5 and 6 Crowland Twp. as per 11^th Claim Niagara Commission Aug 1803. (Crowland Township Papers 0298)

Buchner, Henry Jr.

On 3 May 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Henry Bougener Junr. for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 above Chippeway (Crowland) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 5 Concessions 3 and 4 in the Township of No. 2 above Chippeway. (Crowland Township Papers 0182)

On 20 Feb 1801 Henry Buchner certified he laid no claim to Lot No. 3 in the third and fourth Concessions in the township of Crowland. Signed Henry Buchner. Crowland Township Papers 179)

Buchner, Jacob

On 5 Oct 1796 Jacob Buchner certified he had no claim to Lot No. 3 in the 2^nd Concession of Crowland and never received any certificate for the same. Signed by Jacob Buchner and witnessed by Thomas Ridout. (Crowland Township Papers 133)

Buchner, Ozias

Sketch of village lots at Cooks Mill dated July 5^th 1833. Lot No. 11 Concession 4 Crowland Twp. on the road between Ozias Buchner and Charles Willson. Includes village lot locations and location dates for Charles Willson, Daniel Skinner, William Vanalstine, Robert Doan, William E[k]in, Millard, Robert Moore, Benjamin Pratt (Crowland Township Papers 252)

Buck, Henry

On 8 May 1795 Henry Buck aged 28, born in State of New Jersey, farmer appeared before John Small and took the prescribed oaths and was recommended for a grant of two hundred acres of land. On the same date Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 10 Concessions 5 and 6 Crowland Twp. (Crowland Township Papers 0312)

Burch, John and Martha

On 20 Sep 1798 Martha Burch wrote to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith stating a Aneas Doan claims Lot No. 10 in the 4^th Concession which according to Smith’s claim in her possession was granted to her late husband. She requested Smith to look into the business. Signed Martha Burch. (Crowland Township Papers 0249)

On 9 Feb 1808 the Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to Martha Burch of Stamford Twp., widow as Devisee of the late John Burch of Stamford Esquire for the undivided one-third parts of Lots No. 9, 10, 13 and 14 in 4^th Concession and Lot 8 Concession 5 Crowland Twp. as per 8^th Claim Niagara Commission Jun 1806. (Crowland Township Papers 0262)

On 27 Feb 1808 the Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to John Burch of Stamford Twp., gentleman, Heir at Law of the late John Burch of Stamford Esquire for the undivided two-third parts of Lots No. 9, 10, 13 and 14 in 4^th Concession and Lot 8 Concession 5 Crowland Twp. as per 8^th Claim Niagara Commission Jun 1806. (Crowland Township Papers 0260)