Niagara Town Papers "C"
Cain, Barnabus
On 14 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of Barnabus Cain for a grant of half an acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 39. (Niagara Town Papers 0146)
On 14 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of Johnson Butler for a grant of one-half acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Lot 38. Note of the Land Board dated 14 Dec 1793 on the reverse: The Board authorize Johnson Butler to transfer the within lot No. 38 to Barnabus Cain. (Niagara Town Papers 0129)
Cain, Peter
Undated memo from Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout at the bottom of a letter to them from William Dickson dated 14 Jul 1803: A search of Lot 113 in the Town of Niagara in Peter Cain’s name and the authority is requested. (Niagara Town Papers 0149)
Camp, David
On 10 Oct 1794 the Land Board read the petition of David Camp for a grant of a town lot in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 69. (Niagara Town Papers 0152)
Campbell, George
On 18 Jun 1795 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada read the petition of George Campbell for a Town Lot No. 50 in the Town of Newark and ordered it granted and referred to the Surveyor General. (Niagara Town Papers 0156)
On 18 Jun 1795 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada granted to George Campbell of the Township of Louth Lot No. 50 in the Town of Newark containing half an acre. Patent fee paid 10 December 1818. (Niagara Town Papers 0158)
On 11 Aug 1795 the Land Board read the petition of George Campbell for a grant of a town lot in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 50 containing half an acre. (Niagara Town Papers 0155)
On 15 Dec 1818 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for George Campbell of the Township of Louth, carpenter for half an acre in Lot No. 50 on the northerly side of Queen Street in the limit between Lots 50 and 51 in the Town of Niagara as per an Order in Council dated 18 Jun 1795. (Niagara Town Papers 0160)
Campbell, John
On 14 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of John Campbell for a grant of half an acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 43. (Niagara Town Papers 0165)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Campbell for one-half acre of land in Lot No. 43 in the Town of Newark as per a Land Board certificate dated 14 Dec 1793. (Niagara Town Papers 0163)
Cane, John
On 17 Aug 1795 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada read the petition of John Cane stating the petitioner to be possessed of Lot No. 25 in the Township of Newark which was formerly granted to the late James Fitzgerald praying the Council to order the petitioner to be confirmed thereon. The Council ordered the same to be granted and referred to the Surveyor General. (Niagara Town Papers 0168)
On 25 May 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Cane for one-half acre of land in Lot No. 25 on Prideaux Street in the Town of Newark. (Niagara Town Papers 0170)
Carver, William
On 26 Jun 1795 The Executive Council of Upper Canada read the petition of William Carver praying for Lot No. 228 in the Town of Newark. The Council ordered that the prayer of the petition be granted and referred to the Surveyor General for Canada. (Niagara Town Papers 1195)
On 2 Jul 1795 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for William Carver for 1 acre of land in Lot No. 228 the Town of Newark (Niagara). (Niagara Town Papers 1194)
On 25 May 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for William Carver for one acre of land in Lot No. 228 in the Town of Newark as per an Order in Council of 26 Jun 1795. (Niagara Town Papers 0173)
Cassada, Samuel
On 22 May 1798 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Samuel Casady of the Town of Newark for one-half acre in Lot No. 41 in the Township of Newark. (Niagara Town Papers 0176)
On 18 Oct 1801 Ralfe Clench wrote at the request of Mr. John Clement to send a certificate stating who is entered for Lot No. 41 in the Town of Niagara it being a lot that was sold by Samuel Cassada to Andrew Templeton and by him to John Clement who has a good house now on it and Andrew Cassada understanding that the deed is not yet issued, the land commission will open for the last time. (Niagara Town Papers 0244)
Cassady, Daniel
On 27 May 1804 William Lyons wrote to Acting Surveyor General Thomas Ridout requesting a search of Lot 7 in the Town of Niagara that he may lay it before the commissioners at their next setting in this place which will be on the 7th of June. Lyons thinks it entered in the name of Daniel Cassady. (Niagara Town Papers 0628)
Chapman, George
Locations made in the Surveyor General’s Office the 1st December 1818: George Chapman, Lot No. 407 Town of Niagara. Signed Thomas Ridout. (Niagara Town Papers 0179)
On 13 Oct 1818 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to George Chapman of the Town of Niagara, gentleman for a town lot in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0183)
On 15 Oct 1818 George Miller wrote to Surveyor General Thomas Ridout stating he was directed by the Lieutenant Governor to locate George Chapman, an emigrant settler from Ireland on Lot No. 407 in the Town of Niagara and describe the land in the usual manner with as little delay as possible. (Niagara Town Papers 0185)
On 5 Dec 1818 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for George Chapman of Niagara Township, gentleman for one acre of land in Lot No. 407 in the Town of Newark as per an Order in Council of 20 May 1818. (Niagara Town Papers 0173)
Chewett, William, Esquire
The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to William Chewett Esqr. for two acres in Lots No. 213 and 214 in the Town of Newark as per an Order in Council dated 18 Jun 1794. (Niagara Town Papers 0191)
On 5 Jul 1799 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for William Chewett (a transfer) for two acres of land in Lots No. 213 and 214 in the Town of Newark. Added note: The Attorney General will please return the description formerly made out for these lots to Isaac Swayze and George Mains. (Niagara Town Papers 0189)
Chisholm, John
On 22 May 1798 John Chisholm wrote to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith relinquishing any claim on Lot 44 in the Town of Newark in favour of David Hartman he having a house on the same. Signed John Chisholm. (Niagara Town Papers 0194)
Chrysler, John
On 4 Nov 1803 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Archibald Cunningham transferred by Jos. Robinson for Lot No. 36 in the Township of Newark (Niagara) as per an Order of Council dated 23 Apr 1799. (Niagara Town Papers 0302)
On 5 Nov 1800 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith wrote to the Solicitor General enclosing an Order of Council granting to Archibald Cunningham Lot No. 36 in Newark—transferred by Robinson. A description of this land has passed his office to Joseph Brown and John Christie as transferees of Joseph Robinson upon a Land Board Certificate of Mr. Jones 28 Jun 1790. In case the deed was not prepared, the intention of the Council to Mr. Cunningham may be made effective. (Niagara Town Papers 0304)
On 2 Apr 1801 Archibald Cunningham wrote to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith stating he never drew any land in Newark or any part of the province (the 1200 in Burford excepted. The lots he owns in Niagara 11 and 36 were originally granted to Joseph Robinson, sold by him to John Chrysler and Joseph Brown and by them to me. Robinson had a separate Land Board Certificate for each lot and Cunningham had them transferred in his own name. One of the originals for 36 was given in to Mr. White February 1793 and by some mistake afterwards both came to Smith’s office and the description for 36 was put in the name of Chrysler and Brown. Smith advised Cunningham it could not be otherwise, their Certificate being prior in date to his and that to have it allowed he must petition the Council. Cunningham did so and the Solicitor General succeeded in the application. No. 39 he purchased from Peter Clow and had transferred by the Land Board Certificate. Smith advised him as far back ass 22 Nov 1797 the description had passed Smith’s office. The Solicitor General informed him after repeated searching no trace of it could be found. The patent for No. 11 has come out in his name, but it was actually a purchase. Mr. Hamilton was the gentleman who paid the price of the four lots on his account. Signed by Archibald Cunningham. (Niagara Town Papers 0305)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Archibald Cunningham for 116 acres of land in Lot No. 11 and broken front in the Township of Newark as per a Land Board Certificate dated 12 Apr 1792—No. 36 has been described No. 4612 for Joseph Robinson, under an assignment the 28 Jun 1790 and transferred to Joseph Brown and John Chrysler—Joseph Robinson’s name was on the Quebec Plan for No. 11. (Niagara Town Papers 0313)
Clarke, James, Esquire
On 27 Jan 1795 Peter Russell wrote to the Acting Surveyor General that it appears from a certificate signed by Mr. Muirhead the Town Warden, that James Clarke Esq. has improved Lot No. 193 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) agreeable to his engagement with the Land Board of this District, and there being no existing authority since the disposition of that Board, under which the Surveyor can grant an assignment of the said Lot, Russell took it upon himself to assign the said lot No. 193 to the said James Clarke Esq. (Niagara Town Papers 0233)
On 28 Feb 1818 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for James Clarke Senior, Esquire for one acre in Lot No. 193 in the Town of Newark (Niagara). (Niagara Town Papers 0235)
Claus, Catharine
On 14 Mar 1797 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Mrs. Catharine Claus of Niagara, wife of Colonel William Claus, Deputy Superintendent of Indian Affairs, for 1,200 acres. (Niagara Town Papers 0198)
On 13 May 1797 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Mrs. Catharine Claus of the Town of York, wife of the Honorable Colonel William Claus a town lot in the Town of Niagara patent fee and survey paid 28 Sep 1816. (Niagara Town Papers 0196)
On 15 Nov 1816 Edward MacMahon, Secretary wrote to Surveyor General Thomas Ridout stating in compliance with the application of the Honorable William Claus, the Lieutenant Governor rescinded the order of location of the town lots in Niagara in the names of William Claus, Esqr., Mrs. Catharine Claus, and Mrs. Ann Claus, numbered 123, 124 and 130, and to permit him to locate in lieu thereof the Lots Nos. 100, 331 and 332. (Niagara Town Papers 0221)
Locations made in the Surveyor General’s Office the 18th January 1817: Mrs. Catharine Claus, Lot No. 332 Town of Niagara by Order in Council dated 13 May 1797 under order of the Lieutenant Governor of 15 Nov 1816 rescinding the locations of the lots 123 and 130 in the Town of Niagara in favour of the Honorable Col. W. Claus and Mrs. Catharine Claus and permitting them to locate the Lots 100 and 332 in exchange for the same. Signed Thomas Ridout. (Niagara Town Papers 0205)
On 26 Feb 1818 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Mrs. Catharine Claus of York Twp. wife of the Honorable Colonel William Claus for one acre of land in Lot No. 332 on John Street in the Town of Newark as per an Order in Council dated 13 May 1797. (Niagara Town Papers 0202)
Claus, William (Honourable Colonel)
On 13 May 1797 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to William Claus of the Town of York, Deputy Superintendent General of Indian Affairs, a town lot in the Town of Niagara reserved for Clergy. (Niagara Town Papers 0219)
On 27 Aug 1801 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a lease to William Claus of the Town of Niagara, Esquire of Lots 369, 370, 411 and 412 in the Town of Niagara reserved for Clergy. (Niagara Town Papers 0211)
On 15 Nov 1816 Edward MacMahon, Secretary wrote to Surveyor General Thomas Ridout stating in compliance with the application of the Honorable William Claus, the Lieutenant Governor rescinded the order of location of the town lots in Niagara in the names of William Claus, Esqr., Mrs. Catharine Claus, and Mrs. Ann Claus, numbered 123, 124 and 130, and to permit him to locate in lieu thereof the Lots Nos. 100, 331 and 332. (Niagara Town Papers 0221)
Locations made in the Surveyor General’s Office the 18th January 1817: The Honorable Col. W. Claus, Lot No. 100 Town of Niagara by Order in Council dated 13 May 1797 under order of the Lieutenant Governor of 15 Nov 1816 rescinding the locations of the lots 123 and 130 in the Town of Niagara in favour of the Honorable Col. W. Claus and Mrs. Catharine Claus and permitting them to locate the Lots 100 and 332 in exchange for the same. Signed Thomas Ridout. (Niagara Town Papers 0205)
On 14 Mar 1818 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for The Honorable William Claus of York Twp. Esquire for one acre of land in Lot No. 331 on the southerly side of John Street in the Town of Niagara as per an Order in Council dated 13 May 1797. (Niagara Town Papers 0202)
On 24 Feb 1820 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to the Honorable William Claus Esquire of Lot 145 in the Town of Niagara heretofore entered in the name of John Levy Jacobs. (Niagara Town Papers 0208)
On 23 Jun 1820 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for The Honorable William Claus of Niagara Twp. Esquire for one acre of land in Lot No. 145 in the Town of Niagara as per an Order in Council dated 13 May 1797. (Niagara Town Papers 0202)
Undated grant during the reign of King George IV to Honorable William Claus Esquire, Honorable William Dickson Esquire and Honorable James Muirhead Esquire of the Town of Niagara two acres of land in Lots 65 and 66 in the Town of Niagara to hold as a site for a market house. (Niagara Town Papers 0035)
Clement, John
On 14 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of John Clement for a grant of half an acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 14. (Niagara Town Papers 0238)
Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Clement for one acre in Lot No. 266 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) as per an Order in Council dated 14 Aug 1795. (Niagara Town Papers 0242)
On 18 Oct 1801 Ralfe Clench wrote at the request of Mr. John Clement to send a certificate stating who is entered for Lot No. 41 in the Town of Niagara it being a lot that was sold by Samuel Cassada to Andrew Templeton and by him to John Clement who has a good house now on it and Andrew Cassada understanding that the deed is not yet issued, the land commission will open for the last time. (Niagara Town Papers 0244)
Clench, Joseph B.
On 13 Nov 1818 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada granted to Joseph B. Clench of the Town of Niagara, gentleman Lot 200 in the Town of Niagara, patent fee and survey paid. (Niagara Town Papers 0249)
On 16 Nov 1818 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Joseph B. Clench of the Town of Niagara, gentleman for one acre in Lot No. 200 on the south side of Center Street in the limit between Lots No. 199 and 200 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) as per an Order in Council dated 19 Feb 1818. (Niagara Town Papers 0251)
Clench, Ralfe
On 18 Feb 1795 Peter Russell wrote to the Acting Surveyor General that it appears from a certificate signed by Mr. Muirhead the Town Warden, that Ralfe Clench has improved Lot No. 114 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) agreeable to his engagement with the Land Board of this District, and there being no existing authority since the disposition of that Board, under which the Surveyor can grant an assignment of the said Lot, Russell took it upon himself to assign the said lot No. 114 to the said Ralfe Clench. (Niagara Town Papers 0262)
On 10 Mar 1804 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada leased to Ralfe Clench of the Town of Niagara, Esquire Lot Nos. 75, 76, 93 and 94 in the Town of Niagara, Clergy Reserves. The leases to be for twenty-one years at the yearly rent of one dollar for each town lot. This lease to bear date 17th February 1804. (Niagara Town Papers 0254)
Clendenning, James
Order in Council dated 28 Mar 1797 for Lot No. 17 Town of Newark to James Clendenning. (Niagara Town Papers 0257)
On 10 Sep 1801 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada granted to James Clendenning of the Town of Niagara, yeoman Lot 175 in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0259)
Clow, Peter
On 2 Apr 1801 Archibald Cunningham wrote to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith stating he never drew any land in Newark or any part of the province (the 1200 in Burford excepted. The lots he owns in Niagara 11 and 36 were originally granted to Joseph Robinson, sold by him to John Chrysler and Joseph Brown and by them to me. Robinson had a separate Land Board Certificate for each lot and Cunningham had them transferred in his own name. One of the originals for 36 was given in to Mr. White February 1793 and by some mistake afterwards both came to Smith’s office and the description for 36 was put in the name of Chrysler and Brown. Smith advised Cunningham it could not be otherwise, their Certificate being prior in date to his and that to have it allowed he must petition the Council. Cunningham did so and the Solicitor General succeeded in the application. No. 39 he purchased from Peter Clou and had transferred by the Land Board Certificate. Smith advised him as far back ass 22 Nov 1797 the description had passed Smith’s office. The Solicitor General informed him after repeated searching no trace of it could be found. The patent for No. 11 has come out in his name, but it was actually a purchase. Mr. Hamilton was the gentleman who paid the price of the four lots on his account. Signed by Archibald Cunningham. (Niagara Town Papers 0305)
Clute, Henry
On 17 May 1802 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada granted to Henry Clute or Cnewt of the Town of Niagara, yeoman Lot 221 in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0265)
Connolly, George
On 16 Apr 1821 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for George Connolly, a half pay Ensign of the late 104th Regiment now of the Town of Niagara, gentleman for half an acre the west half of Lot No. 132. (Niagara Town Papers 0268)
Corus, Casan
On 14 Aug 1795 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Casan Corus of the Township of Newark (Niagara), yeoman for Lot No. 367 in the Town of Niagara as a settler. (Niagara Town Papers 0273)
Crooks, Francis
On 7 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of Francis Crooks for a grant of half an acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 278. (Niagara Town Papers 0276)
On 15 Feb 1799 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith wrote to Administrator Peter Russell concerning the joint petition of Auldjo and Maitland, James Clark Senr., Elizabeth Crooks, William Crooks and James Crooks. By a return from the Council Office received 11 May 1795 Francis Crooks is returned for the lot of ground in the Town of Newark (Niagara) mentioned in the letter of attorney and called No. 1. By the same return James Crooks appears to be returned for Lot No. 63 in the said Town. The farms called No. 17 and 30 in the Township of Newark were originally located to Richard Wilkinson transferred from him to Colonel Butler and from him to Mr Crooks. Mr. Francis Crooks has also 1200 acres of land in the Township of Windham. (Niagara Town Papers 0064)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Francis Crooks (sold to Alexander Auldjo Esquire) for one-half acre of land in Lot No. 1 on King Street in the Town of Newark. (Niagara Town Papers 0062)
On 18 Dec 1800 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Alexander Auldjo of the Town of Montreal, Esquire for one-half acre in Lot No. 1 on King Street in the Town of Niagara as per an Order in Council dated 16 Feb 1799. Transferee of the late Francis Crooks. (Niagara Town Papers 0060)
Crooks, John
On 1 Feb 1830 John Crooks wrote a letter to the Surveyor General stating Lot 92 in the Town of Niagara is vacant, and not knowing who to apply for it, he took the liberty of addressing the Surveyor General to ask the proper mode and to whom he should apply. (Niagara Town Papers 0299)
Crooks, James
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for James Crooks for half of one acre of land in Lot No. 63 on Queen Street in the Town of Newark. (Niagara Town Papers 0279, 0281)
On 15 Feb 1799 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith wrote to Administrator Peter Russell concerning the joint petition of Auldjo and Maitland, James Clark Senr., Elizabeth Crooks, William Crooks and James Crooks. By a return from the Council Office received 11 May 1795 Francis Crooks is returned for the lot of ground in the Town of Newark (Niagara) mentioned in the letter of attorney and called No. 1. By the same return James Crooks appears to be returned for Lot No. 63 in the said Town. The farms called No. 17 and 30 in the Township of Newark were originally located to Richard Wilkinson transferred from him to Colonel Butler and from him to Mr Crooks. Mr. Francis Crooks has also 1200 acres of land in the Township of Windham. (Niagara Town Papers 0064)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for William and James Crooks (formerly granted to John Burch Esq. by the Land Board) for one acre of land in Lot No. 105 on King Street in the Town of Newark as per Order of Council dated 2 May 1707. (Niagara Town Papers 0290)
On 2 May 1797 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to William and James Crooks for one acre in Lot No. 105 in Newark (Niagara). (Niagara Town Papers 0292)
Crooks, William
On 12 Jul 1796 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to William Crooks of a town lot in the Town of Niagara one acre. (Niagara Town Papers 0273)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for James Crooks for one acre of land in Lot No. 198 in the Town of Newark as per a warrant of 22 Aug 1796. (Niagara Town Papers 0288)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for William and James Crooks (formerly granted to John Burch Esq. by the Land Board) for one acre of land in Lot No. 105 on King Street in the Town of Newark as per Order of Council dated 2 May 1707. (Niagara Town Papers 0290)
On 2 May 1797 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to William and James Crooks for one acre in Lot No. 105 in Newark (Niagara). (Niagara Town Papers 0292)
On 25 May 1802, William Crooks wrote to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith stating he had a liberal price paid to him for his town lot. (Niagara Town Papers 0294)
On 29 Jun 1803 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to William Crooks of the Township of Niagara, merchant for one lot in the Town of York. (Niagara Town Papers 0296)
Cunningham, Archibald
On 21 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of Archibald Cunningham for a grant of half an acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 60. (Niagara Town Papers 0315)
On 4 Nov 1803 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Archibald Cunningham transferred by Jos. Robinson for Lot No. 36 in the Township of Newark (Niagara) as per an Order of Council dated 23 Apr 1799. (Niagara Town Papers 0302)
On 5 Nov 1800 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith wrote to the Solicitor General enclosing an Order of Council granting to Archibald Cunningham Lot No. 36 in Newark—transferred by Robinson. A description of this land has passed his office to Joseph Brown and John Chrisler as transferees of Joseph Robinson upon a Land Board Certificate of Mr. Jones 28 Jun 1790. In case the deed was not prepared, the intention of the Council to Mr. Cunningham may be made effective. (Niagara Town Papers 0304)
On 2 Apr 1801 Archibald Cunningham wrote to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith stating he never drew any land in Newark or any part of the province (the 1200 in Burford excepted. The lots he owns in Niagara 11 and 36 were originally granted to Joseph Robinson, sold by him to John Chrysler and Joseph Brown and by them to me. Robinson had a separate Land Board Certificate for each lot and Cunningham had them transferred in his own name. One of the originals for 36 was given in to Mr. White February 1793 and by some mistake afterwards both came to Smith’s office and the description for 36 was put in the name of Chrysler and Brown. Smith advised Cunningham it could not be otherwise, their Certificate being prior in date to his and that to have it allowed he must petition the Council. Cunningham did so and the Solicitor General succeeded in the application. No. 39 he purchased from Peter Clow and had transferred by the Land Board Certificate. Smith advised him as far back ass 22 Nov 1797 the description had passed Smith’s office. The Solicitor General informed him after repeated searching no trace of it could be found. The patent for No. 11 has come out in his name, but it was actually a purchase. Mr. Hamilton was the gentleman who paid the price of the four lots on his account. Signed by Archibald Cunningham. (Niagara Town Papers 0305)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Archibald Cunningham for 116 acres of land in Lot No. 11 and broken front in the Township of Newark as per a Land Board Certificate dated 12 Apr 1792—No. 36 has been described No. 4612 for Joseph Robinson, under an assignment the 28 Jun 1790 and transferred to Joseph Brown and John Chrysler—Joseph Robinson’s name was on the Quebec Plan for No. 11. (Niagara Town Papers 0313)