Grantham Township Papers "M"

Macaulay, James

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: James Macaulay Lot 142 in Town of Newark; Transferee: David Burns. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

MacKay/McKay, Elizabeth

On 8 Oct 1829 Acting Surveyor General William Chewett prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Elizabeth MacKay of the Township of Ernestown in the County of Lenox and Addington, wife of William J. MacKay Esquire, as only surviving child and heiress at law of Lieut. Duncan Murray of His Majesty’s 84 Regiment deceased who died intestate for 700 acres of land in Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in the 5 Concession and Lot No. 17 in the Sixth Concession in the Township of Grantham under the 32^nd Claim Commissioners Report in July 1829. Lieut. Duncan Murray 84^th Regiment original nominee. This is followed by many papers concerning the right of Elizabeth MacKay to this land. (Grantham Township Papers 0455)

Man, William

On 9 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of William Man for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found he has received two hundred acres of land in Township No. 3 as a Loyalist and he has settled on and improved the same and that he is entitled to a further assignment of three hundred acres for his wife and five children. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 4 Concessions 8, 9 and 10 Concession 5 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0291)

On 10 Feb 1791 the Land Board read the petition of William Man for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 6 and 7 Concession 5 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0287)

Marsh, Thomas

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: Thomas Marsh Lot 1 Concession 2 in Township No. 3 or Grantham; Transferee: Daniel Cassady. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Robert Pilkington Esq. by purchase for 100 acres of land in Lot 1 Concession 1 in the Township of Grantham. Added note of John Small, Secretary of the Executive Council: Order in Council 26 Mar 1799. Granted to Robert Pilkington Esq. Lot No. 1 in Grantham he purchased of Thomas Marsh. Deed to be cancelled to pay full fees under the old regulations. (Grantham Township Papers 0090, 0091)

May, Peter

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Peter May for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 21 Concession 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0129)

On 22 Jun 1801 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Peter May of the Township of Grantham, yeoman for 100 acres in Lot 21 Concession 2. (Grantham Township Papers 0126)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Peter May for 100 acres of land in Lot 21 Concession 1 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0127)

May, William

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for William May late of Butlers Rangers for 700 acres of land in Lots 19 and 20 Concession 2, Lots 17, 18 and 19 Third Concession, Lots 18 and 19 Concession 4 in the Township of Grantham under an Order in Council dated 21 Jul 1796. (Grantham Township Papers 0123)

McBride, Peter

On 10 Feb 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Peter McBride for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 3 and 4 Concession 4 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0149)

On 3 May 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Peter McBride for a grant of three hundred acres of land in Township No. 3 (Grantham) as a discharge private in his Majesty’s 34^th Regt. and found he has received two hundred acres of land in Township No. 3 as a Loyalist and he has settled on and improved the same and that he is entitled to a further assignment of two hundred acres for his wife and three children. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 1 Concessions 3 and 4 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0138)

On 12 Apr 1792 the Land Board read the petition of Peter McBride for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him one hundred acres in Lot 2 Concession 4 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0135)

On 1 May 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Peter McBride for 500 acres of land in Lot 1 Concession 3 and Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 Concession 4 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0133)

McDonald, Donald

On 11 Jun 1803 William Dickson wrote a memorandum to Messrs. Chewett and Ridout, Acting Surveyors General stating searches are wanted for the following persons locations: Peter Secord Junr. Lots 135 and 136 in the Township of Niagara; Donald McDonald Lot 253 in the Town of Niagara; John Rock Lot 179 in the Town of Niagara; William Overholt Lot 3 in 7 and 8^th Concession Grantham. This was by authority of The Land Board—transferred to John Clement and the certificate assignment and transfer lodged with Mr. White late Attorney General, yet cannot be now found. Grant in the original nominees name wanted. David Kemp Lot 19 Town of Niagara. David Kemp Lot 13 Concession 2 Townsend. Isaac McMichael Lot 14 Concession 2 Townsend. (Grantham Township Papers 0591)

McDonell, Angus

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: P. M. Fortier Lot 14 Concession 3 in Township No. 5 (or Clinton); Transferee: William Dickson and from him to Angus McDonell and from him to John McKay. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

McDonell, Peter

Executive Council list of the transferees of 5,650 acres of land from grantee Honorable Robert Hamilton in the Township of Oxford and transferred under an Order in Council dated 18 Jun 1799, recorded by John Small, Secretary and referred to the Attorney General. Included under the category of U. E.’s and Military Claimants, Peter McDonell—400 acres. (Grantham Township Papers 0446)

McKay, John

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of Walter Butler Sheehan for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 8 Concessions 1 and 2 in the Township of No. 3. Note of the Land Board dated 14 Dec 1793 on the reverse: Walter Butler Sheehan having petitioned this Board to transfer the within two hundred acres of land viz. no. 8 in 1 and 2 Concessions in Township No. 4 do authorize the sales and they hereby transferred to Mr. John McKay of Newark. (Grantham Township Papers 0035, 0037)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Walter Butler Sheehan (transferred to Mr. John McKay) for 200 acres f land in Lot 8 Concessions 1 and 2 with the Broken Fronts in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0033)

McKinley, Samuel

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: Samuel McKinley Lots 15 and 16 Concession 10 in the Township of Bertie; Transferee: Pricilla Read. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

McMichael, Edward

On 3 Jul 1795 The Executive Council of Upper Canada read the petition of Edward McMichael, Captain of Associated Loyalists in His Majesty’s Service last War praying for three thousand acres of land as a captain servicing America setting forth that he has a wife and ten children, for whom he prays such portion of land as may seem meet. The Council ordered that the petitioner Edward McMichael be granted three thousand acres of land and referred to the Acting Surveyor General for location. (Grantham Township Papers 0282)

On 12 Nov 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Edward McMichael for 200 acres of land in Lot 5 Concessions 5 and 6 in the Township of Grantham. Note at the bottom: No. 1664 Thid description for 200 acres; No. 1663 for 1365 acres; No. 1662 for 1390 acres; 18 August 95 in Newark for 45 acres; Total 3,001 auth. OC 3 July 95. (Grantham Township Papers 0284)

On 23 Jun 1844 William Hamilton Merritt wrote to the Surveyor General stating George Hutchison purchased Lots 4 and 5 in the 5^th and 6^th Concessions of Grantham from the Estate of Major General Pilkington who purchased from John McKay since when he has been regularly registered in this District. During this present month one William McMichael of Long Point has claimed the above lots and gave Mr. Hutchison notice to quite—representing himself heir at law to Edward McMichael whom he states received a grant from the Crown. Merritt requested ascertaining as early as possible whether a patent has ever been issued for the above named 200 acres of land, and if so when and to whom. (Grantham Township Papers 0279)

McMichael, Isaac

On 11 Jun 1803 William Dickson wrote a memorandum to Messrs. Chewett and Ridout, Acting Surveyors General stating searches are wanted for the following persons locations: Peter Secord Junr. Lots 135 and 136 in the Township of Niagara; Donald McDonald Lot 253 in the Town of Niagara; John Rock Lot 179 in the Town of Niagara; William Osterholt Lot 3 in 7 and 8^th Concession Grantham. This was by authority of The Land Board—transferred to John Clement and the certificate assignment and transfer lodged with Mr. White late Attorney General, yet cannot be now found. Grant in the original nominees name wanted. David Kemp Lot 19 Town of Niagara. David Kemp Lot 13 Concession 2 Townsend. Isaac McMichael Lot 14 Concession 2 Townsend. (Grantham Township Papers 0591)

McNabb, Alexander

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: Alexander McNabb Lots 49 in the Town of Newark; Transferee: James Fitzgerald. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

McNabb, Colin

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Colin McNabb for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith who on 11 May 1795 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 3 Concessions 1 and 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0014)

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Colin McNabb for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 100 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith who on 11 May 1795 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 4 Concession 3 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0018)

On 17 May 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Colin McNabb for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith who on 11 May 1795 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 2 and 3 Concession 3 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0142)

On 21 Dec 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Colin McNabb for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith who on 11 May 1795 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 2 Concessions 1 and 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0003)

On 21 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of Colin McNabb for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 2 Concessions 1 and 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0003)

On 6 Oct 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Colin McNabb for 950 acres of land in Lots 2, 3 and 4 Concessions 1, 2 and 3 with the Broken Fronts in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0007)

McNabb, John

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Colin McNabb for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 5 Concessions 1 and 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0022)

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Colin McNabb for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 7 Concessions 1 and 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0026)

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Colin McNabb for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 6 Concessions 1 and 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0022)

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Colin McNabb for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 5 and 6 Concession 3 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0153)

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Colin McNabb for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General who assigned to him one hundred acres in Lot 7 Concession 3 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0157)

On 7 Mar 1799 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John McNabb for land in Lots 5, 6 and 7 Concessions 1, 2 and 3 with the Broken Fronts in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0011)

Millard, Thomas

Executive Council list of the transferees of 5,650 acres of land from grantee Honorable Robert Hamilton in the Township of Oxford and transferred under an Order in Council dated 18 Jun 1799, recorded by John Small, Secretary and referred to the Attorney General. Included under the category of U. E.’s and Military Claimants, Thomas Millard—200 acres. (Grantham Township Papers 0446)

Morgan, David

List of certificates returned to the Attorney General the 5^th December 1795: David Morgan. (Grantham Township Papers 0443)

Murray, Duncan (Lieut.)

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: Lieut. Duncan Murray Lots 15 and 16 Concession 5 in Township No. 3 or Grantham; Transferee: Catherine Hamilton. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: Lieut. Duncan Murray Lots 17 and 18 Concession 5 in Township No. 3 or Grantham; Transferee: Catherine Hamilton. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: Lieut. Duncan Murray Lots 19 and 20 Concession 5 in Township No. 3 or Grantham; Transferee: Catherine Hamilton. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: Lieut. Duncan Murray Lot 17 Concession 6 in Township No. 3 or Grantham; Transferee: Catherine Hamilton. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

Murray, Isabella (Widow)

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of the widow Murray for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 16 and 17 Concession 4 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0239)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for the widow Murray for 200 acres of land in Lots 16 and 17 Concession 4 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0242)

List of certificates returned to the Attorney General the 5^th December 1795: The widow Isabella Murray. (Grantham Township Papers 0443)

On 24 Jan 1797 The Executive Council of Upper Canada granted to Isabella Murray of the Township of Niagara, widow of the late Lieut. Duncan Murray of the 84^th Regt., deceased, six hundred acres of land in addition to six hundred already ordered. (Grantham Township Papers 0317)

On 14 Oct 1875 J. G. Scott wrote a memo for the Attorney General in re the claim presented by Rev. Bolton Read on behalf of Elizabeth McKay (now deceased) heiress at law of Lieut. Duncan Murray. In August 1795 a description issued in the name of Lieut. Duncan Murray for Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in 5^th Concession and No. 17 in 6^th Concession Grantham under a Land Board Certificate. This application is made for compensation for loss of these lands they having been forfeited on 27^th June 1799 to Robert Hamilton Jr. [Mrs.] McKay in 1829 applied to the Heir and Devisee Commission for a certificate that she was entitled to a patent and obtained the allowance of her claim…. This is followed by a large number of papers relating to the claims on the lots. (Grantham Township Papers 0326)

Murray, John

On 27 Jul 1794 the Land Board read the petition of John Murray, 2^nd Regt. for a grant of 200 acres of land in the Township No. 3 (Grantham) and found him qualified for a grant of 200 acres. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 34 Concessions 7 and 8 in the Township of No. 7 (Saltfleet). (Grantham Township Papers 0572)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Murray for 150 acres of land in Lot 34 Concessions 7 and 8 in the Township of Saltfleet. (Grantham Township Papers 0006)