Grantham Township Papers "H"

Hainer, Albert

On 10 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Albert Hainer 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 23 Concession 5 in the Township of No. 3. Note in the margin: Ranger. (Grantham Township Papers 0416)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Albert Hainer for 100 acres of land in Lot 23 Concession 5 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0414)

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Albert Hainer 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 21 and 23 Concession 6 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0550)

Hainer, David

Ralfe Clench wrote to Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout an undated letter stating he yesterday spoke to His Excellency Lt. Governor Gore respecting Lot No. 14 in the 9^th Concession of the Township of Grantham. This lot he knows to be vacant. It is entered to John Hainer. The young man he recommended to the Lt. Governor is David Hainer, son of John Hainer. He wished the lot may be granted to David Hainer as he has two hundred acres granted him as son of a U. E. Loyalist, the other hundred he cared not where it is located, but the above lot has always been in possession of the Hainer family and has two lots over their quantity. (Grantham Township Papers 0748)

Hainer, Hendrick

On 16 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Hendrick Hainer 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 22 Concession 6 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0554)

Hainer, John

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of John Hainer 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 18 and 19 Concession 7 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0642)

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of John Hainer 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 20 Concession 7 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0649)

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of John Hainer 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 15 Concession 9 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0752)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Hainer for 400 acres of land in Lots 18, 19 and 20 Concession 7 and Lot 15 Concession 9 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0646)

Hainer, Joseph

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Joseph Hainer 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 9 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0756)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Joseph Hainer for 200 acres of land in Lots 16 and 17 Concession 9 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0759)

Hainer, Richard (Derrick)

On 11 Jul 1811 George Adams wrote to Isaac Swayze Esq. concerning a description of Lot No. 22 in the 5 Concession of Grantham. He noted the lot was first settled by Richard Hainer commonly called Derrick Hainer in the year 1801. Said Hainer died. Since that time several others have worked on the lot, and at present a William May occupies it. The widow of said Richard or Derrick Hainer lives on said lot. Adams has frequently told the relatives of said Derrick if there was a claim they ought to attend to it. Said Richard had several daughters and no son. He said Richard was a soldier in Butlers Rangers. There is between 20 and 30 acres of improvement on said lot with a small log house. It appears Richard and Derrick is one and the same name. Signed George Adams. (Grantham Township Papers 0391)

Memo dated 12 Jul 1811 initialled by Thomas Ridout: Mr. L. J. George says that Lot No. 21 in 5 Con Grantham was sold to Mr. Hamilton—that 22 in 5 Con is occupied by a widow woman with family of 11 children who have lived on the lot upwards of 20 years. (Grantham Township Papers 0405)

On 11 Mar 1813 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Dorothy May, Mary Gaskey, Catharine Hainer, Cornelia Hainer, Clara Hainer, Elizabeth Hainer, Eve Hainer, Margaret Hainer and Sarah Hainer of the Township of Grantham, daughters of Richard Hainer of the same place deceased for 100 acres of land in Lot 22 Concession 5 in the Township of Grantham under the 9^th Claim of Commissioners Report in July 1812. (Grantham Township Papers 0396)

On 12 Jul 1811 George Adams wrote to William Dickson, Esq. concerning Lot 21 Concession 5 Grantham Twp. In the first settling of the 12 Mile Creek in Grantham it was first settled by Butlers Rangers. A man by the name of Derrick Hainer settled on the west side of said Creek, Henry Smith upon the east side, both on No. 21 in the 5^th Concession when it was in a state of nature. It was agreed by these two men that the Creek should be the boundary. Before title was obtained from the Government Henry Smith sold his improvement to Mr. Hamilton. Derrick Hainer remained on his part of the lot until he died. Before he died he left his part to his widow. She soon died and left it to her son Albert Hainer. In the year 1801, Adams purchased from Mr. Hainer the part that he claimed which was about 50 acres. In the year 1805 Adams purchased the remaining part of the lot from Albert Hainer. Adams asked Hainer where the deed was and he said Mr. Hamilton had it. Adams stated he lived on the above described lands ten years and laid out a large sum of money in improvements. He stated he went directly to Mr. Hamilton and asked him if he had the deed. Hamilton said he did not and expected he Albert had it but said he would try and find out whether the deed would come to him or to Albert. Albert says his father was entitled to it as a U. E. The whole of the lot has been improved nearly 20 years and some part of it more than 20 years, 3 or 4 and 20 years. Signed Geo. Adams. (Grantham Township Papers 0400, 0401)

On 11 Oct 1823 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for George Adams of Grantham, Esquire for 100 acres of land in Lot 21 Concession 5 in the Township of Grantham under an Order in Council dated 17 Sep 1823. (Grantham Township Papers 0399)

Haines, Adam

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Adam “Hains” 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 21 and 22 Concession 7 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0653)

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, Adam Haines—200 acres. (Grantham Township Papers 0446)

Haines, Peter

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Peter “Hains” 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 5 Concessions 9 and 10 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0729)

Hamilton, Catherine

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)

Hamilton, Robert (Honorable)

On 21 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of Robert Hamilton 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 18 and 19 Concession 6 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0545)

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

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: Stephen Secord Lots 52 and 55 in Township No. 1 or Newark; Transferee: Robert Hamilton. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: Frederick Smith Lots 15 and 16 Concession 6 in Township No. 3 or Grantham; Transferee: Robert Hamilton. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

On 12 Sep 1803 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to the Honorable Robert Hamilton of the Town of Queenston, merchant for two hundred acres in the broken Lot 15 Concession 4 Grantham Twp. under 12^th Claim Niagara Commission 1803. (Grantham Township Papers 0236)

On 12 Sep 1803 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to the Honorable Robert Hamilton of Queenston, merchant for two hundred acres in Lots 15 and 16 Concession 6 Grantham Twp. under the 11^th Claim Niagara Commission 1803. (Grantham Township Papers 0453)

Hare, Peter

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: James Wilson Lots 25 and 26 Concession 1 in Township No. 7 or Saltfleet; Transferee: Augustus Jones. Remarks: one half of Lot No. 26 belongs to the Estate of the late Peter Hare. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

Hare, William

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

Return of Transfers on described Lands 5^th December 1795 prepared by Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith. Grantee: Peter Talman Lot 7 Concession 1 in Township No. 5 or Grantham; Transferee: William Hare. (Grantham Township Papers 0448)

Harkeman, David

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, Harkeman—200 acres. (Grantham Township Papers 0446)

Harris, John

On 12 Apr 1792 the Land Board read the petition of John Harris 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 Lots 1 and 2 Concession 7 in the Township of No. 3 (Grantham). (Grantham Township Papers 0578)

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of John Harris 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 one hundred acres in Lot 20 Concession 9 in the Township of No. 3 (Grantham). (Grantham Township Papers 0769)

On 22 Jan 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Harris for 100 acres of land in Lot 20 Concession 9 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0006)

Harris, Richard

On 9 Feb 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Richard Harris 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 one hundred acres for his wife and one child. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 2 Concession 9 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0717)

Hartsell, George

On 21 Jun 1794 the Land Board read the petition of Jacob Bessey 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 8 in the Township of No. 3. Note of the Land Board dated 21 Jun 1794 on the reverse: The Board permits Robert Bassey Senr. To transfer this certificate for two hundred acres of land to George Hartsell. (Grantham Township Papers 0685)

On 1 May 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Robert “Bassey” Sr. transferred to George Hartsell for 200 acres of land in Lots 12 and 13 Concession 8 in the Township of Grantham. (Grantham Township Papers 0683)

Havens, George

On 15 Jul 1803 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to George Havens of the Township of Grantham, farmer for two hundred acres in Lot 9 Concession 6 and Lot 8 Concession 7 Grantham Twp. under 6^th Claim Niagara Commission for 1803. (Grantham Township Papers 0425)

Havens, William

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of William “Haven” 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 8 Concession 7 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0608)

Hodgekerson, John

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of William Hodgekerson 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 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0105)

Havens, William

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of William Haven (sic) 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 9 Concession 6 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0427)

Heron, Andrew

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

Hodgekerson, William

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of William Hodgekerson 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 10 and 11 Concession 2 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0101)

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, Josiah Bennet—200 acres. (Grantham Township Papers 0446)

Hoff, William

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, William Hoff—200 acres. (Grantham Township Papers 0446)

Hopkins, 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 Hopkins—200 acres. (Grantham Township Papers 0446)

House, Philip

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

Howell, John

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, John Howell—200 acres. (Grantham Township Papers 0446)

Huntsinger, John

On 18 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of John Huntsinger 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 23 Concession 7 in the Township of No. 3. (Grantham Township Papers 0657)

Hutchison, George

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)

Hutt, Adam

On 21 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of John Shaver 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 3 and 4 Concession 9 in the Township of No. 3. Note of the Land Board dated April 11, 1791 on the reverse: John Shaver having petitioned the Board for permission to assign this lot to Adam Hutt the Board herby confirm the transfer and direct the within lots of No. 3 & 4 of the 9^th Concession in the Township No. 3 to stand in the name of Adam Hutt and to remain his property. (Grantham Township Papers 0721, 0723)

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

List of certificates returned to the Attorney General the 5^th December 1795: John Shaver transferred to Adam Hutt. (Grantham Township Papers 0443)