Niagara Township Papers "C"

Cain, Barnabus

On 29 Mar 1794 the Land Board read the petition of Barnabus Cain for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. (Niagara Township Papers 0465)

On 27 May 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Barnabus Cain for one hundred acres of land in Lot 114 Newark (Niagara) Twp. (Niagara Township Papers 0464)

Cain, John

In a letter of 4 Oct 1808 from the Lieutenant Governor’s Office to Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout a description of the Clergy Glebe lot no. 127 in the Township of Niagara was requested for a license of occupation to John Cain of the said Township. (Niagara Township Papers 0511)

Cassada/Cassady, Daniel

On 12 Mar 1792 the Land Board read the petition of Daniel Cassada for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him one hundred and thirty-three and a third acres in part of Lots 75, 76, 104 and 110 and 13 in the Township of No. 1. Added note of the Land Board dated 27 Jul 1794: The Land Board on the petition of Daniel Cassady consent to the transfer of the within lands consisting of 133-1/3 acres to Samuel Cassady. (Niagara Township Papers 0362, 0364)

On 20 Jul 1803 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Robert Kemp of Niagara Twp., farmer for one hundred acres of land in Lot 75 Niagara Twp. as per 58^th Claim Niagara Commission 1803. Added note: Daniel Cassida original nominee. (Niagara Township Papers 0359)

Casidy, Samuel

On 30 Jul 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Street wrote to the Attorney General enclosing a description of No. 41 Newark (Niagara) for Samuel Casidy with the Order of Council and a bond and asking what other steps should be taken. (Niagara Township Papers 0201)

Chisholm, John

On 28 Jun 1790 the Land Board read the petition of John Chisholm for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive 100 acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lot 2 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0059)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Chisholm for 100 acres of land in Lot 2 Newark (Niagara) Twp. (Niagara Township Papers 0057)

Chrysler, Adam

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of Adam Chrysler for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 54 and 85 in the Township of No. 1 (Niagara Township Papers 0250)

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of Adam Chrysler for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 22 Nov 1790 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 87 and 99 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0394)

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of Adam Chrysler for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 22 Nov 1790 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 100 and 101 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0428)

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of Adam Chrysler for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 22 Nov 1790 assigned to him one hundred acres in Lot 131 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0203)

On 12 Sep 1803 the Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to John Chrysler, Joseph Brown, Maria the wife of Arent Stevens and Catharine the wife of James Clement of Niagara Twp., and their heirs as joint tenants to the uses of the will of Adam Chrysler deceased of Lots 85, 99, 100, 101, 131, 87 and 54 Niagara Twp. as per 6^th Claim Niagara Commission 1803. (Niagara Township Papers 0386)

Chrysler, John

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of John Chrysler for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 22 Nov 1790 assigned to him one hundred acres in Lot 86 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0390)

On 28 Mar 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Chrysler for one hundred acres of land in Lot 86 Newark (Niagara) Twp. (Niagara Township Papers 0389)

Clement, James

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of James Clement for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 28 Jun 1790 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 79 and 106 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0294)

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of James Clement for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 28 Jun 1790 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 61 and 78 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0297)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for James Clement for 400 acres of land in Lots 61, 78, 79 and 106 Newark (Niagara) Twp. (Niagara Township Papers 0292)

Clement, John

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of John Clement for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 22 Nov 1790 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 82 and 147 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0382)

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of John Clement for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 28 Jun 1790 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 102 and 103 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0436)

Clement, John P.

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of John Clement for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 20 Jun 1790 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 57 and 58 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0203)

On 15 Jul 1799 J. P. Clement wrote to Surveyor General Thomas Ridout Esq. stating he was anxious to get his deed for Lots 56 and 83 in the Township of Newark (Niagara). Signed John P. Clement (Niagara Township Papers 0265)

On 15 Mar 1803 the Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to John Clement of Niagara Twp., yeoman for Lots 56 and 83 Niagara Twp. as per 11^th Claim Niagara Commission Aug 1803. (Niagara Township Papers 0261)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John P. Clement for 600 acres of land in Lots 57, 58, 82, 102, 103 and 147 Newark (Niagara) Twp. (Niagara Township Papers 0276)

Clement, Joseph

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of Joseph Clement for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 28 Jun 1790 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 80 and 81 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0372)

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of Joseph Clement for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 22 Nov 1790 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 104 and 105 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0440)

Clouse, ______

On 19 Aug 1795 Thomas Butler certified he will let Clouse have Lot 3 Concession 5 which he exchange with him if he has a ticket for it. Signed Thomas Butler. Witnessed by John Bradt. (Niagara Township Papers 0030)

Clow, Peter

On 29 Mar 1790 the Land Board read the petition of Peter Clow for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who on 7 Jun 1790 assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 59 and 60 in the Township of No. 1. Note of the Land Board dated 6 Jun 1791 on the reverse: A petition from Peter Clow having been presented to the Land Board for leave to sell his lots to Archibald Cunningham the Board authorize the sale and direct the name of Archibald Cunningham to stand in place of Peter Clows in said Lots No. 59 and 60 in Township No. 1. Signed by Peter Clow. (Niagara Township Papers 0285, 0286)

On 8 May 1798 Archibald Cunningham wrote to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith asking whether the dded for Lots 59 and 60 Township of Newark will issue in the name of Peter Clow or himself. If the former he must bring the matter before the Commission. He requested the Land Board certificate or one from the Surveyor General. Signed Archibald Cunningham. (Niagara Township Papers 0289)

Cochell, John

On 28 Jun 1790 the Land Board read the petition of Roger Bradt for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him one hundred acres in Lot 71 in the Township of No. 1. Note of the Land Board dated 18 Apr 1792 on the reverse: The bearer Roger Bradt having petitioned the Board for leave to dispose of the within named Lot No. 71 to John Cochell, the Board authorize the sale and direct that the Lot No. 71 be transferred to the said John Cochell. Further note of the Land Board dated 14 Dec 1793: The bearer John Cochell having petitioned this Board for leave to dispose of the within named Lot No. 71 to Thomas Butler, the Board authorize the sale and direct that the aforesaid Lot be transferred to Thomas Butler. (Niagara Township Papers 0331)

On 20 Apr 1808 under the First Report of the Niagara Claims Commission in 1808: John Cochell Lot 7 and 8 9^th Concession and Broken Lots 7, 8 and 10 10^th Concession Township of Niagara, heir of Beverley George Cochell (Niagara Township Papers 0483)

Cockell, George

On 15 Oct 1804 the James Green, Secretary of the Lieutenant Governor’s Office wrote to Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout requesting Mr. George Law to survey Lot No. 192 in the Township of Niagara in the occupation of George Cockell, the expense of which Cockell is to defray. (Niagara Township Papers 0735)

On 27 Nov 1804 the Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to George Cockel of Niagara Twp., yeoman for Lot 192 Newark (Niagara) Twp. (Niagara Township Papers 0737)

Cockle, John

On 7 Jun 1794 the Executive Council read the petition of John Cockle stating he has built upon and occupied a lot of 100 acres of land eight years, on the west side of the Four Mile Creek adjoining the land of Mr. Servos. Ordered that the Surveyor General be referred to and that he be directed to assign the said land, provided the petitioner be found entitled to the same. (Niagara Township Papers 0719)

On 4 Dec 1794 and 23 Sep 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Cockle (late of Butlers Rangers) for 100 acres of land on the west side of Four Mile Creek Newark (Niagara) Twp. (Niagara Township Papers 0718, 0721)

On 16 Dec 1805 the Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to John Cockle of Niagara Twp., yeoman for Lot 189 Newark (Niagara) Twp. on the west side of the Four Mile Creek as per Order in Council dated 7 Jun 1794. Privileged for 300 acres. (Niagara Township Papers 0723)

Collard, Elijah

On 23 Aug 1796 Elijah Collard certified that he did nor or ever had any right, title or claim to Lot 178 in the Township of Newark (Niagara) in the possession of Mr. Francis Goring, neither did he have any ticket or certificate for the said Lot No. 178. Signed by Elijah Collard. (Niagara Township Papers 0693)

Collard, John

On 12 Mar 1792 the Land Board read the petition of John Collard for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him two hundred acres in Lots 142 and 181 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0594)

On 12 Mar 1792 the Land Board read the petition of John Collard for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him one hundred acres in Lot 175 in the Township of No. 1. Added note: Discharged from a Corps of Loyalists where served during the war at New York. (Niagara Township Papers 0688)

On 23 Sep 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Collard for two hundred acres of land in Lots 142 and 181 Newark (Niagara) Twp. (Niagara Township Papers 0597)

On 2 Nov 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Collard for 100 acres of land in Lots 1 and 2 Newark (Niagara) Twp. (Niagara Township Papers 0686)

Corus, Carle

On 21 Jun 1794 the Land Board read the petition of Cos Ancors for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 1 (Niagara) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith who assigned to Cos Ancors or Carle Corus one hundred acres in Lot 70 in the Township of No. 1. (Niagara Township Papers 0322)

Cox, Samuel and Barbara

On 3 May 1799 Samuel Cox of the Township of Newark (Niagara), joiner and Barbara his wife by their attorney Thomas Ridout claimed the Lot No. 24 in the Township of Newark containing one hundred acres for which their C[….] has this day been filied in this office to prevent any other person or persons obtaining a title deed for the same. Signed William Jarvis. (Niagara Township Papers 0159)

Crooks, Francis

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Richard Wilkinson transferred to Lieutenant James Butler and afterwards to Mr. Francis Crooks for two hundred acres of land in Lots 17 and 30 Newark (Niagara) Twp. (Niagara Township Papers 0125)

Cunningham, Archibald