Grantham Township Papers "P"
Parkes, John
Return of Transfers on described Lands 5th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: John Parkes Lots 20 and 21 Concessions 19 and 20 in Township No. 6 or Grimsby; Transferee: Jacob Ball. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)
Pawling, Benjamin (Captain)
On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Benjamin Pawling 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 23 Jan 1795 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 15 and 16 Concession 1 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0067)
On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Benjamin Pawling 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 16 Jun 1794 assigned to him one hundred acres in Lot 17 Concession 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0069)
On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Benjamin Pawling 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 16 Jun 1794 assigned to him one hundred acres in Lots 15 and 16 Concession 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0071)
On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Benjamin Pawling 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 16 Jun 1794 assigned to him one hundred acres in Lots 17 and 18 Concession 1 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0069)
On 17 May 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Captain Benjamin Pawling for 860 acres of land in Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18 Concessions 1, 2 and broken front in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0065)
Philips, Richard
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 Full Fees, Richard Philips—200 acres. (Grantham Township Papers 0446)
Pickard, Benjamin
On 29 May 1802 Benjamin Pickard wrote to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith stating John Hanes acknowledged that he had his quantity of land and layed no more claim to Lot No. 14 in the Township of Grantham which was in dispute between Hanes and Pickard. If it could be done, Pickard wished his brother James to take up the 100 acres of land which is due to himself. (Grantham Township Papers 0226)
Pierpoint, Richard
On 12 Mar 1804 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Richard Pierpoint of Grantham Twp., M. C. for 200 acres of land in Lots 13 and 14 Concession 6 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0437)
On 16 Jul 1829 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Alexander Nickerson of Grantham Twp., yeoman for 100 acres of land in Lot 14 Concession 7 in the Township of Grantham under an Order in Council dated 2 Jul 1829, originally described as transferred from Richard Pierpoint. (Grantham Township Papers 0631)
On 26 Nov 1844 James Cahill Esq. Wrote to the Surveyor General stating the heir of Richard “Parepoint” claims a title to Lot No. 13 in the 8th Concession of Grantham. Richard Parepoint was one of the old Rangers (he went by the name of Captain Dick). This old Ranger said he got this lot from the Government for his services, but now it is claimed by some stranger who never did any service. The canal runs through a part of it. Cahill asked whether Richard Parepoint ever had any claim for this lot from the Government and if so whether he sold it to any person. (Grantham Township Papers 0690)
Pilkington, Robert
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)
Powell, John
On 2 Apr 1816 the Lieut. Governor’s Office requested Surveyor General Thomas Ridout, Esq. transmit descriptions of the Glebe lots number three in the fifth and sixth concessions of the Townhip of Grantham for licences of occupation, the first mentioned to Mr. George Lawe of the Township of Niagara and the other to John Powell, Esquire of the Town of Niagara. (Grantham Township Papers 0267)
Price, John
On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of John Price 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 13 Concession 5 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0301)
Price, John
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Price for 100 acres of land in Lots 12 and 13 Concession 4 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0224)
On 10 Oct 1803 Acting Surveyors General prepared an assignment for John Price of the Township of Grantham, yeoman for 100 acres in Lot 14 Concession 4 Grantham Twp. (Grantham Township Papers 0223)
Price, William
On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of William Price 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 12 and 13 Concession 4 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0215)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for William Price for 200 acres of land in Lots 12 and 13 Concession 4 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0213)
On 22 Jun 1801 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to William Price of the Township of Grantham for two hundred acres in Lots 12 and 13 Concession 4 Grantham Twp. (Grantham Township Papers 0212)