Niagara Town Papers "M"
Macan, George
On 12 Feb 1831 George Macan made application to purchase Crown Land in Lot 212 in the Town of Niagara. Note of William Chewett, Acting Surveyor General dated 21 Mar 1731: One acre is entered in the handwriting of the late Surveyor General Mr. Ridout in the name of Silas Cook but the authority is not to be found, probably a certificate from the Land Board of the district in 1794 or 1795. (Niagara Town Papers 0630, 0631)
Mains, George
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)
Mansfield, Mary
On 18 Jun 1795 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada read the petition of May Mansfield praying for a lot in the Town of Newark, No. 49. The Council ordered that the prayer of the petition be granted. (Niagara Town Papers 0637)
On 29 Jun 1795 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Mary Mansfield for one-half acre Lot No. 49 Queen Street in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0637A)
On 21 Dec 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Mary Mansfield for one-half acre Lot No. 49 Queen Street in the Town of Niagara as per an Order In Council dated 18 Jun 1795. (Niagara Town Papers 0635)
Markle, Frederick
On 10 May 1810 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Frederick Markle and Rebecca his wife of the Township of Newark (Niagara) for the south half of the centre third of Lot No. 193 as surveyed by Mr. Lawe, as devisees of William Pickard deceased under the 2nd Claim Niagara Commission Report, March 1809. (Niagara Town Papers 0640)
Martindale, John
On 10 Jun 1842 Surveyor General Thomas Parke prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Martindale of Niagara, yeoman for one acre Lot No. 122 on the south side of Johnson Street in the Town of Niagara as per an Order In Council dated 28 Oct 1841. (Niagara Town Papers 0643)
On 10 Jun 1842 Surveyor General Thomas Parke prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Martindale of Niagara, yeoman for one acre Lot No. 131 on the north side of Gage Street in the Town of Niagara as per an Order In Council dated 28 Oct 1841. (Niagara Town Papers 0644)
McAuliffe, Mary Ann
On 13 Oct 1842 Surveyor General Thomas Parke prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Mary Anne McAuliffe of the City of Cork, Ireland wife of John McAuliffe, and Catharine Fitzgerald of the Town of Niagara, spinster, daughters and co-heiresses of Patrick Fitgerald deceased, eldest brother and heir of James Fitzgerald also deceased, for one-half acre of land in Lot No. 57 on the north side of Queen Street in the Town of Newark under the 30th Claim Commissioners Report No. 2 in Jul 1842. (Niagara Town Papers 0337)
McBride, Edward William
Locations made in the Surveyor General’s Office the 26 February 1816: Edward McBride, Lot No. 364 Town of Niagara by Order in Council dated 17 Feb 1816. Signed Thomas Ridout. (Niagara Town Papers 0680)
On 28 Mar 1816 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Edward William McBride of the Town of York, printer for one acre of land in Lot No. 364 on the northeast side of Anne Street in the Town of Newark under an Order in Council dated 17 Feb 1816. (Niagara Town Papers 0682)
McBride, Peter Jr.
On 4 Nov 1803 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Peter McBride Junior a Town Lot in the Town of Newark (Niagara) as per an Order in Council dated 7 Jul 1796. (Niagara Town Papers 0685)
On 6 Mar 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Peter McBride Junior of the Town of Newark (Niagara), for one acre of land in Lot No. 296 on Mary Street in the Town of Newark. (Niagara Town Papers 0687)
McBride, Sarah (Reed)
The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Colin McNabb Lot No. 143 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) under an Order of Council dated 29 Jul 1799. Original nominee Sarah McBride, late Reed. (Niagara Town Papers 0803)
McBride, Thomas
On 27 Oct 1820 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Thomas McBride of the Town of York, yeoman, for one acre of land in Lot No. 71 on the southerly side of Queen Street in the Town of Newark under the 23rd Claim Commission Report in July 1820. (Niagara Town Papers 0690)
McCanley, James
On 24 Mar 1794 the Land Board read the petition of James McCanley for a grant of one acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 142. Added note of the Land Board dated 24 May 1794: The present possessor Doctor James McCanley has permission to transfer Lot No. 142 Town of Newark to Doctor David Barns. (Niagara Town Papers 0694, 0695)
McClellan, Martin
On 18 Jun 1795 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada read the petition of Martin McClellan praying for Lot No. 51 in the Town of Newark. The Council ordered that the same be granted. (Niagara Town Papers 0700)
On 11 Nov 1795 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith assigned to Martin McClellan Lot 51 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) containing one half of an acre. (Niagara Town Papers 0702)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Martin McClellan of the Town of Newark, for one-half acre of land in Lot No. 51 on Queen Street in the Town of Newark under and Order in Council dated 18 Jun 1795. (Niagara Town Papers 0698)
McClellan, William
On 14 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of William McClellan for a grant of one acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 70. (Niagara Town Papers 0694, 0705)
McCoy, John
On 23 Apr 1794 the Land Board read the petition of James Robertson for a grant of one acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 38. Added not of the Land Board dated 23 Apr 1794: The present proprietor James Robertson has permission agreeable to his own request to transfer Town Lot No. 38 in Newark to John McCoy. (Niagara Town Papers 0935, 936)
On 17 Mar 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for James Robertson (transferred to John McCoy) for one acre of land in Lot No. 98 on Johnson Street in the Town of Newark (Niagara). (Niagara Town Papers 0933)
McDonald, Allan
On 14 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of Allan McDonald for a grant of one acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 234. (Niagara Town Papers 0712)
McDonald, Donald
On 31 Jul 1802 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Donald McDonald of the Town of Niagara, yeoman for one acre in Lot No. 253 in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0715)
McDonell, Alexander
On 5 May 1794 the Land Board read the petition of Alexander McDonell for a grant of one acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 191. (Niagara Town Papers 0721)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Alex. McDonell Esq. transferred from Mrs. E. Thompson for one acre of land in Lot No. 28 on Prideaux Street in the Town of Newark. (Niagara Town Papers 1083)
McDonell, Angus
On 7 Jun 1794 the Land Board read the petition of Angus McDonell for a grant of one acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 149. (Niagara Town Papers 0718)
McDonell, Catherine
On 28 Aug 1797 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Catherine McDonell for one acre in Lot No. 1 in the Town of Newark as per an Order in Council dated 16 Feb 1799. (Niagara Town Papers 0724)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith gave an undated assignment to Miss. Catherine McDonell Lot 361 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) containing one acre. (Niagara Town Papers 0726)
McDonell, Donald
Donald McDonell wrote an undated letter to Acting Surveyor General David Wm. Smith stating Mr. Dickson, having purchased his Lot Number 253 in the Town of Newark, should he have an inclination to change it for another unappropriated lot he has my sanction. (Niagara Town Papers 0348)
On 26 May 1798 William Dickson wrote to Acting Surveyor General David William Smith Esquire stating Donald McDonell who listed in the Volunteers had a Town Lot No. 253 which he has sold to Dickson and has since deserted. He asked that the Attorney General withhold the deed until he gets the consent of The Executive Council of Upper Canada to have the deed made out in his own name. (Niagara Town Papers 0358)
Macdonell, Helena
On 1 May 1794 the Land Board read the petition of Helena Macdonell for a grant of one acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found her qualified and assigned to her Town Lot 192. (Niagara Town Papers 0729)
Macdonell, James
On 1 May 1794 the Land Board read the petition of James MacDonell for a grant of one acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 150. (Niagara Town Papers 0732)
McDonell, John
On 18 Aug 1820 John McDonell of the Township of Matilda in the Eastern District of the Province of Upper Canada, Esquire sold to Bryan Kennedy of the Town of York for two hundred pounds, the west half of Lot No. 81 in the Town of Niagara containing one half acre. (Niagara Town Papers 0740)
McDougall, John
On 3 Feb 1819, Surveyor General Thomas Ridout assigned to John McDougall of Niagara, gentleman (son of Lieutenant Robert McDougall on the half pay of the 8th Regiment of Foot) a town lot in the Town of Niagara of half an acre under an Order in Council of 17 Jul 1816. He assigned the west half of Lot 82. (Niagara Town Papers 0737)
On 5 Oct 1820 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John McDougall of Niagara, gentleman (son of Lieut. Robert McDougall of the half pay of the 8th Regiment of Foot) for one-half acre of land in the west half of Lot No. 82 in the Town of Newark. (Niagara Town Papers 0740)
McDougall, Peter
Locations made in the Surveyor General’s Office the 11 June 1818: Peter McDougal, Lot No. 123 Town of Niagara and Lot 17 on the east side of Bedford Street in the Town of Sandwich, Essex Co. by Order in Council dated 10 Jun 1818. Signed Thomas Ridout. (Niagara Town Papers 0751)
On 18 Jun 1818 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Peter McDougall of the Township of Niagara, merchant for one acre of land in Lot No. 123 on the southerly side of Johnson Street in the Town of Newark under an Order in Council dated 10 Jun 1818. (Niagara Town Papers 0753)
McDougall, Robert
Locations made in the Surveyor General’s Office the 11 June 1818: Robert McDougal, Lot No. 124 Town of Niagara and Lot 18 on the east side of Bedford Street in the Town of Sandwich, Essex Co. by Order in Council dated 10 Jun 1818. Signed Thomas Ridout. (Niagara Town Papers 0751)
On 26 Jun 1818 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Robert McDougall of the Town of Niagara, merchant for one acre in Lot No. 124 on Johnson Street in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0757A)
On 13 Jun 1818 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Robert McDougall the Younger of the Township of Niagara, merchant for one acre of land in Lot No. 124 on the southerly side of Johnson Street in the Town of Newark under an Order in Council dated 10 Jun 1818. (Niagara Town Papers 0759)
McEwen, John
On 27 Nov 1815 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to John McEwen of the Town of Niagara, gentleman for one acre in Lot No. 139 in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0761)
On 20 Nov 1815 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John McEwen of the Township of Niagara, gentleman for one acre of land in Lot No. 139 on John Street in the Town of Newark under an Order in Council dated 2 Nov 1815. (Niagara Town Papers 0763)
McGlashan, John
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John McGlashan for one acre of land in Lot No. 286 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) under an Order in Council dated 7 Jul 1796. (Niagara Town Papers 0766)
On 8 Jul 1799 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to John McGlashan of the Town of Newark for one acre in Lot No. 286 in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0767)
McKarrley, John
On 12 Jul 1796 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to John McKarrley of the Township of Stamford, Esquire for a Town Lot in the Town of Newark now Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0818)
On 17 May 1802 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to John McKarrley of the Township of Stamford for one acre in Lot No. 206 in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0770)
McKay, John
On 5 May 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John McKay for one acre of land in Lot No. 209 in the Town of Newark. (Niagara Town Papers 0337)
On 10 Sep 1800 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to John McKay of the Town of Niagara, gentleman for one acre in Lot No. 27 on Prideaux Street in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0773)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John McKay for one acre of land in Lot No. 27 on Prideaux Street in the Town of Newark (Niagara). (Niagara Town Papers 0774)
On 20 Jul 1820 a Committee of The Executive Council of Upper Canada reported on the petition of John Holmes and others for confirmation to the heirs of Alexander Rogers the Lot 52 Niagara. The Committee referring to a former petition perceived that it had been reported by the Surveyor General vacant and grantable and one John McKay the original nominee on the plan of Newark (Niagara) had received another lot by patent. An order was made the 15th October last to trustees for [ans]. It appears that the original location in the plans to J. McKay must have been made prior to 1795. He had sold the same and by bona fide transfer it came into the hands of A. Rogers for £50 and that thereupon during a possession of many years he had erected two houses of the value of £500 at least. The Committee submitted that it may be acknowledged as the original location of John McKay since deceased to be claimed by the heirs of Alexander Rogers. (Niagara Town Papers 0948)
McKindlay, Robert
On 20 Jun 1803 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Robert McKindlay of the Town of Niagara, yeoman for one acre in Lot No. 184 in the Town of Niagara under the 32nd Claim Niagara Commission 1803. (Niagara Town Papers 0780)
McLaughlan, Archibald
On 23 Jul 1823 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada read the petition of James Muirhead of the Town of Niagara, Esquire stting forth that one Archibald McLaughlan located many years ago Lot No 234 in Niagara from whom he has purchased the same and praying for a grant thereof. The petition is referred to Claim under the Commissioners to ascertain heirs, devises, etc. (Niagara Town Papers 0674)
McLaughlan, James
On 30 May 1803 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to James McLaughlan of the Township of Niagara, yeoman, a discharged soldier in the 42nd Regiment for one acre in Lot No. 153 on Prideaux Street in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0783)
McMichael, Edward
On 25 Apr 1795 Peter Russell that it appeared from a certificate of Ralph Clinch (sic) Esq. one of the Town Wardens that Mr. Edward McMichael has made an improvement on Lot No. 116 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and ordered the Acting Surveyor General to assign the said Lot No. 116 to the said Edward McMichael (Niagara Town Papers 0787)
On 25 Apr 1795 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Edward McMichael for one acre of land in Lot No. 116 in the Town of Newark (Niagara). (Niagara Town Papers 0786)
On 19 Apr 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Edward McMichael for one acre of land in Lot No. 116 on Johnson Street in the Town of Newark (Niagara). (Niagara Town Papers 0789)
McMichael, Isaac
Locations made in the Surveyor General’s Office the 18 Oct 1803: John Stuart of Niagara, tailor Lot No. 115 Town of Niagara made conditionally that the title of Isaac McMichael appears at York. By a return from the Council Office dated the 11 May 1795. Isaac McMichael is stated to be entered for this lot, upon the old plan of the town but when an inquiry was made in the latter end of the summer of 1795 of the improvements in the town it was found that John Hay had built upon the lot and occupied the same. No authority for passing the descriptions to either of those persons has been lodged in the Surveyor General’s Office. (Niagara Town Papers 1030)
On 10 Dec 1803 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Stewart of the Town of Niagara, tailor for one acre in Lot No. 115 on Johnson Street in the Town of Niagara under 2nd Claim Niagara Commission in Sep 1803, original nominee Isaac McMichael. (Niagara Town Papers 1032)
McMicking, Peter
The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Peter McMicking for a lot in the Town of Newark (Niagara) under an Order of Council dated 10 May 1797. (Niagara Town Papers 0792)
McNabb, Alexander
On 23 Aug 1794 the Land Board read the petition of Alexander McNabb for a grant of one-half acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 59. Added note of the Land Board on the reverse dated 23 Aug 1794: The Land Board having been petitions to transfer the within lot to James Fitzgerald do hereby consent to the transfer. (Niagara Town Papers 0795)
On 11 Nov 1795 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Alexander McNabb for one-half acre of land in Lot No. 19 on Queen Street in the Town of Newark. (Niagara Town Papers 0436)
McNabb, Colin
The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Colin McNabb Lot No. 143 in the Town of Newark (Niagara) under an Order of Council dated 29 Jul 1799. Original nominee Sarah McBride, late Reed. (Niagara Town Papers 0803)
On 26 Jun 1803 Colin McNabb wrote to Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout requesting a certificate for Lot No. 110 in the Town of Niagara. It is one he just purchased. (Niagara Town Papers 0801)
On 8 Jul 1803 Colin McNabb wrote to Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout acknowledging receipt of the certificate for Lot No. 110 in the Town of Niagara and requested an account of the Lot numbers granted to him in the Township of Windham. (Niagara Town Papers 0798)
On 28 Aug 1804 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Colin McNabb of the Township of Grantham, Esquire for Lot No. 110 in the Town of Niagara under 7th Claim 2nd Niagara Commission 1803. (Niagara Town Papers 0805)
On 8 Sep 1804 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Colin McNabb of Grantham Township, Esquire for one acre of land in Lot No. 110 on Johnson Street in the Town of Newark under 7th Claim 2nd Niagara Commission 1803. (Niagara Town Papers 0807)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Colin McNabb for one acre of land in Lot No. 274 in the Town of Newark under an Order in Council of 21 Jul 1796. (Niagara Town Papers 0810)
McNabb, John
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John McNabb, Esq. U. E. for one acre of land in Lot No. 155 on Gage Street in the Town of Newark under warrant of 16 Nov 1798. (Niagara Town Papers 0006)
McPherson, Daniel
On 17 May 1802 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada gave a grant to Daniel McPherson of the Township of Niagara for Lot No. 317 in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0816)
Merritt, Mary
On 5 Jan 1816 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Mrs. Mary Merritt of the Town of Niagara, wife of Thomas Merritt Esquire for one acre Lot No. 373 on the west side of Anne Street in the Town of Niagara as per an Order In Council dated 26 Feb 1798. (Niagara Town Papers 0647)
Merritt, Thomas
On 5 Jan 1816 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Thomas Merritt of the Town of Niagara, Esquire, Sheriff of the District of Niagara for one acre Lot No. 405 on the west side of Anne Street in the Town of Niagara as per an Order In Council dated 26 Feb 1798. (Niagara Town Papers 0650)
Miller, William Duff
On 10 May 1816 W. D, Miller wrote to Surveyor General Thomas Ridout stating he is in possession of Lot No. 282 and wishes to procure the patent. (Niagara Town Papers 1207)
On 27 Oct 1820 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for William Duff Miller of the Town of Niagara, gentleman for one acre Lot No. 324 on the northerly side of John Street in the Town of Niagara as per the 31st Claim of the Commission Report (Niagara Town Papers 0658)
Morris, George
On 6 Jul 1809 Under the 1st Claim Commissioners Report in July 1809 George Morris was allowed the heast half of the Lot No. 132 in the Town of Niagara. (Niagara Town Papers 0664)
Muirhead, James and Deborah
On 14 Dec 1793 the Land Board read the petition of James Muirhead for a grant of one acre of land in the Town of Newark (Niagara) and found him qualified and assigned to him Town Lot 30. (Niagara Town Papers 0671)
On 27 Dec 1802 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Deborah Muirhead, wife of Thomas Muirhead Esquire and to William Crooks, Merchant of the Town of Niagara, as tenants in common for a tract of fifty acres of land called the Gore in the Township of Niagara adjoining the Town of Niagara under the 12th Claim Niagara Commission 1802. (Niagara Town Papers 0667)
On 23 Jul 1823 The Executive Council of Upper Canada of Upper Canada read the petition of James Muirhead of the Town of Niagara, Esquire stting forth that one Archibald McLaughlan located many years ago Lot No 234 in Niagara from whom he has purchased the same and praying for a grant thereof. The petition is referred to Claim under the Commissioners to ascertain heirs, devises, etc. (Niagara Town Papers 0674)
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)