Humberstone Township Papers "E-F"

Edsall, James

On 4 Apr 1797 James Edsall certified that he has no manner of claim on Lot 15 in the front of Humberstone Twp. Witnessed by T. Ridout (Humberstone Township Papers 0106)

Edsal, Peter

On 6 Dec 1794, Peter Edsal sent to Administrator Peter Russell a letter including John Starkie’s assignment of his improvement on Lot 30 First Concession, Humberstone. Edsal then relinquished his claim to two lots in Township No. 9 on the Chippewa. (Humberstone Township Papers 0191) The following is the transfer included:

On 6 Dec 1794, John Starkey transferred to Peter Edsal for forty pounds New York currency all his right and title to his improvement made on Lot 30 in the first concession of the Township of Sugar Loaf east now Humberstone with the intent that Edsal may gain a royal grant of confirmation. Signed John Starkey. Cover letter dated 6 Dec 1794 from Peter Edsal enclosing the assignment of John Starkies improvement on Lot 30 in the first concession. He requested sent by the bearer John Starkie an assignment for Lot 30 in which case Edsal would relinquish his claim to two lots in Township No. 9 on the Chippewa. Signed Peter Edsal (Humberstone Township Papers 0189)

Forsyth, Daniel

On 12 Apr 1792 the Land Board gave Daniel Forsyth a grant of 200 acres of land (Humberstone Township Papers 0025)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith gave and undated survey to Daniel Forsyth for 200 acres and to John Gregory 200 acres as per easement transferred to Daniel Forsyth total 400 acres in Lots 4 and 5 Concession 1, Humberstone Twp. (Humberstone Township Papers 0023)

On 10 Jan 1797 Daniel Forsyth wrote to the Surveyor General`s Office saying he has no claim to 200 acres in the rear half of Lots 4 and 5 Concession 2 Township of Sugar Loaf East or (Humberstone) by way of transference from John Gregory. That land belongs to James House (Humberstone Township Papers 0236)