Humberstone Township Papers "C-D"

Campbell, John

On 19 Nov 1840 Robert B Sullivan, Commissioner of Crown Lands wrote to John Lyons Esq. requesting he send Militia right number 1106 for 100 acres in favour of John Campbell assigned to Samuel Street in order that he may have the former assigned to Peter Grady the purchaser of 26 acres in the north part of Lot 21 Concession 2 Humberstone Twp. Sullivan also requested the UE right number 1104 for 200 acres in favour of Adam Gould also assigned to Samuel Street then to John McLaughlin the purchaser of the south part of Lot 9 Concession 8 Crowland Twp. (Humberstone Township Papers 0293)

Cutler, John

On 29 Jun 1795 John Cutler aged 21, born in Pennsylvania, farmer appeared before John Small and took the prescribed oaths and was recommended for a grant of 200 acres of land. On the same date Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith assigned to Cutler 200 acres in Lot 3 Concession 3 Humberstone Twp. (Humberstone Township Papers 0356)

Acting Surveyor D. W. Smith gave to John Cutler an undated survey of Lot 3 Concession 3 Humberstone Twp. (Humberstone Township Papers 0358)

Dale, William

On 15 Apr 1794 William Dale certified he sold to John Naff [sic: Neave] his improvement on Lot 31 East Part of Sugarloaf. Signed William Dale. (Humberstone Township Papers 0197)

Dennis, Joseph Jr.

By warrant number 4219 dated 4 Apr 1797, Joseph Dennis Jr. Was granted 200 acres in Lot 15 Concession 1 Humberstone Twp. Survey description by Chewett and Ridout, Acting Surveyors General. This was stayed for payment of survey. (Humberstone Township Papers 0109)

Dennis, Obadiah

On 3 Jun 1806 Obadiah Dennis of Bertie Twp. relinquished any claim to Lot 9 Concession 1, Humberstone Twp. as his name had been entered on it by mistake (Humberstone Township Papers 0027)

Disher/Desha, William

On 20 Apr 1795 William Desha aged 33, born in the Jersy, farmer appeared before Parshall Terry, J. P. and took the prescribed oaths and was recommended for a grant of 200 acres of land. On 23 Apr 1795 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith gave a grant to William Desha for 200 acres in Lot 21 Concession 3 Humberstone Twp.(Humberstone Township Papers 0422)

Doan, Aaron

On 29 Feb 1801 Aaron Doan wrote to the Surveyor General saying there was never any dispute over the land Lot 15 (Concession 3 Humberstone Twp.) It was divided in the Surveyor General’s Office four or five years earlier. The lot was split length way and Aaron Doan claims eighty two acres and a half on the west side and Thomas Kinsey one hundred and seventeen and a half on the east side. They mean to be over in the fall for their deed. Signed by Thomas Kinsey and Aaron Doan. (o395)

Doan, Benjamin

On 1 Jun 1855 Levi Doan of Humberstone Twp. gave a deposition before Daniel Near J. P. stating about thirty-eight years earlier the late Solomon Steele of Humberstone Twp. applied to the Government of the Province for a lease on Lot 18 Concession 4 Humberstone Twp. and obtained possession of the lot. And held it until his death after which his widow Lavina Steele and then his son and heir at law William Steele held undisputed possession of the lot. They paid taxes and rent and made a clearing to the extent of about forty acres. Doan also noted David Kramer obtained possession of and settled on Clergy Reserve Lot 17 Concession 4 about seventeen years earlier and resided on the lot during that time, there being a log house and barn. He has cleared about 80 acres and paid taxes and rent. Doan further noted Charles White has had possession of the southeast quarter of Clergy Reserve Lot 16 Concession 4 during the last sixteen years, has cleared about nine acres and paid the taxes and rent. Doan also wrote that Benjamin Doan had possession of and resided on the southwest quarter of Lot 16 Concession 4 during the last seven years and has cleared about sixteen acres and erected a log house. Signed by Levi Doan. Adendums signed by Samuel Stoner and David Steele of Humberstone Twp. before Daniel Near on 1 Jun 1855 stating this to be true. (Humberstone Township Papers 0547)

On 14 Feb 1856 Henry Smith Crown Land Agent wrote to Hon. Joseph Cauchon, Commissioner of Crown Lands forwarding the application of William Steele for the purchase of Lot 18 Concession 4 Humberstone Twp., the application of David Kramer to purchase Lot 17 Concession 4, the application of Charles White to purchase the southeast quarter of Lot 16 Concession 4 and the application of Benjamin Doan to purchase the south west quarter of Lot 16 Concession 4. He also included the certificate of Zenas Fell, P. L. S. and affidavits of Levi Doan, Samuel Stoner and David Steele. Smith inspected the lands and considered the report of Fell to be quite correct. As the north parts of Lots 17 and 18 are quite low and wet and hard to bring to a state of cultivation, he considered forty shillings per acre a fair valuation. Smith also stated that on learning the Church Wardens of St. Pauls Church in Bertie had claimed the rent on these lands, he wished to know whether the rent of right belonged to that Rectory before forwarding their applications. The best information he could get appears that an Order in Council of Upper Canada was passed allowing the church to receive rent until the land should be sold or otherwise ordered. He now forwarded the applications noting the parties were quite anxious to know whether they will be allowed to purchase these lands immediately and whether the church in Bertie be considered having a right to claim the rent any longer than until the application to purchase. (Humberstone Township Papers 0553)

On 18 May 1856 Thomas Rainsford of Bertie Twp. and David Hardison of the same place, Church Wardens of St. Pauls Church Fort Erie gave a lease to Benjamin Doan of Humberstone Twp. for 100 acres in Lot 16 Concession 4 Humberstone Twp. for five years for a yearly rent of twelve pounds ten shillings half paid on 18 September and the other half on 18 March of each year. (Humberstone Township Papers 0563)

Doan, Joseph

In a letter from William Jarvis, Secretary of the Executive Council of Upper Canada dated on 2 Oct 1807 it was noted no deed had been completed for Lot 29 in the front concession and the front half of Lot 19 in the second concession of Humberstone in the name of Joseph Doan (Humberstone Township Papers 0180)

In a letter from John Scott to Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout, Acting Surveyors General or William Jarvis dated at York on 22 Nov 1808 it was noted Joseph Doan was privileged for 220 acres in Lot 29 Concession 2 Humberstone. (Humberstone Township Papers 0182)

Doan, Moses

On 2 Sep 1811 the Surveyor General’s Office gave a location to Moses Doan Sr. for 132 acres in Lot 28 Concession 2 and 68 acres in Lot 2 Concession 2 Humberstone Twp. under a fiat granted by Lt. Gov. Francis Gore dated 23 May 1809. (Humberstone Township Papers 0226)

Doan, Thomas

On 8 May 1795 Thomas Doan, (2)6 years of age, born in the State of Pennsylvania, farmer appeared before Dan Millard J. P. and took the prescribed oaths and was recommended for a grant of 200 acres. On 13 May 1795 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith gave to Thomas Doan a certificate for 200 acres in Lot 17 Concession 3 Humberstone Twp. (Humberstone Township Papers 0403)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith gave to Thomas Doan an undated survey of 200 acres in Lot 17 Concession 3 Humberstone Twp. (Humberstone Township Papers 0401)

On 9 Apt 1817 a location made in the Surveyor General’s Office for daughters of persons who adhered to the unity of the empire named Margaret Douglas on 200 acres in Lot 26 Concession 3 Humberstone Twp. per a fiat of 26 Mar 1817. (Humberstone Township Papers 0431)

Doaning, James

On 25 May 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith gave a survey to James Doaning for 200 acres of land in Lot 19 Concession 4 Humberstone Twp. as per an Order of Council of Upper Canada of 24 May 1796 (Humberstone Township Papers 0676)

On 26 Jul 1796 the Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a patent to James Doaning for 200 acres of land in Lot 19 Concession 4 Humberstone Twp. Lot 19 Concession 4 Humberstone Twp. (Humberstone Township Papers 0678)