Stamford Township Papers "R-S"
Ramsay, James
On 12 Feb 1793 James Ramsay and wife sold to Joshua Pell Lot. No. 190 and 194 in Stamford. Registered 20 Feb 1799. (Stamford Township Papers 0775)
Reilly, John
On 12 Apr 1792 the Land Board read the petition of John Reilly Esqr., Peter Thompson, Archibald Thompson, Thomas McMicking and James Cooper, yeomen of the Township of Stamford, Trustees for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to them two hundred acres in Lots 44 and 45 (sic) in the Township of No. 2. Added note signed by the members of the Land Board on 15 Apr 1792: The two lots within granted to the township of Mount Dorchester in the name of the Trustees arises from the following circumstance—at the first settlement of this township Allan McDonell then employed as surveyor laid out the lots with an allowance of a chain only between every two lots for highways. When P. Frey again surveyed this town it was found that the alterations would put the settlers in the greatest confusion and it was therefore unanimously agreed to permit McDonell’s survey to stand. (Stamford Township Papers 0233, 0234)
On 24 Jun 1835, George H. Markland, Commissioner reported Lots 44 and 55 set apart as town land in Stamford in consequence of the allowance for road—under a Land Board Certificate 1792 the said lots were ascribed to John Reilly from Archibald Thompson—Thomas McMicken and James Cooper, Yeomen in trust for the Presbyterian congregation of Stamford. The lands granted in trust for the benefit of the incumbent clergyman of the Presbyterian Episcopal Church does not include lands but is composed of Glebes (Stamford Township Papers 0226)
On 6 Apr 1805 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Reilly, Esquire, Peter Thompson, Archibald Thompson, Thomas McMicking and James Cooper, yeomen of the Township of Stamford in trust for the Presbyterian Congregation of the Township of Stamford for 150 acres of land in Lots 55 and the east part of Lot 44 Stamford Twp. as per Land Board Certificate dated 12 Apr 1792 (Stamford Township Papers 0236)
Richardson, Robert
On 3 May 1792 the Land Board read the petition of Robert Richardson, surgeon for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 3 and 4 in the Township of No. 2. Note of Augustus Jones: The above lots No. 3 and 4 are fronting Chippeway. Numbered from the mouth upwards. Note in the margin: These lots have been long possessed by widow Brian and sold by her to R. Hamilton who gives up right and title to Robert Richardson of the Queen’s Rangers. (Stamford Township Papers 0853)
On 21 Oct 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Robert Richardson for two hundred acres of land in Lots 3 and 4 fronting on Chippewa in the Township No. 2 which lots upon Major Holland’s Plan are 222 and 221 in the Township of Stamford with Bryans name on 222 and John Burch on 223 (sic). In the margin of the certificate of the Land Board 3 May 1792—to Robert Richardson, Surgeon. N. B. These lots have been long possessed by Widow Bryan and sold by her to R. Hamilton who gives up his right and title to Robert Richardson of the Queens Rangers. (Stamford Township Papers 0856)
On 9 Apr 1799 Robert Richardson and wife of Bertie, original patentee sold to Joseph Pell of Stamford 200 acres in Lots No. 221 and 222 Stamford. Registered 2 Mar 1801. Recorded 11 Apr 1808. (Stamford Township Papers 0775)
Robertson, Joseph
On 3 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Thomas Martin for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 28 in the Township of No. 2. On 22 Feb 1791 the Land Board considered a petition of Joseph Robertson and Thomas Martin and confirmed the transfer by Thomas Martin to Joseph Robertson of Lot 28 Township No. 2 and directed Joseph Robertson’s name to be inserted therein. (Stamford Township Papers 0172)
On 22 Jan 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith noted Thomas Martin transferred to Joseph Robertson Lot 28 Stamford Twp. Joseph Robertson says he bought the improvement only from Thomas Martin. He then gave a surveyor’s description of the lot. (Stamford Township Papers 0166)
On 16 May 1811 William Jarvis, Secretary of The Executive Council wrote to the Surveyor General stating there has not been a deed completed in the name of Joseph Robinson for Lot 28 Township of Stamford. (Stamford Township Papers 0168)
On 28 Jun 1811 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Joseph Robertson of Stamford Twp., yeoman, for one hundred acres of land in Lots 28 Stamford Twp. as per a Land Board Certificate dated 15 Jan 1791 to Thomas Martin and transferred by the Board 22 Feb 1791 to Joseph Robertson. Patent fee paid to the Receiver General 17 May 1811. (Stamford Township Papers 0170)
Roche, Rodolph
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment to Rodolphe Roche of Crowland Twp., yeoman for 100 acres in Lot 123 Stamford Twp. under order of Council for 300 acres 14 Jul 1796. (Stamford Township Papers 0547)
Rolls, William
On 13 Mar 182_ D. Thorburn wrote to Hon. Peter Robinson, Commissioner Crown Lands stating he was requested by William Rolls of Stamford to make application relative to Clergy Lot 106 Stamford if it can be sold or leased and upon what conditions. He has made application to the Government at a former period. (Stamford Township Papers 0468)
Rowe, John
On 14 Mar 1810 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Rowe of the Township of Stamford, yeoman for 248 acres of land in Lots 219 and 220 Stamford Twp. under an Order in Council dated 25 Apr 1797 for 500 acres including former grants as a M. C. Description 6787 in Willoughby 116 acres; description 10356 in Willoughby 116 acres; description 11904 in Stamford 248 acres; Total 480 acres. (Stamford Township Papers 0850)
Seburn/Seaburn, Stephen
On 10 Jun 1791 the Land Board read the petition of ____ for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to the Surveyor General’s Office. On 23 Jan [no year] D. W. Smith assigned to him one hundred acres in Lot 50 in the Township of No. 2 (Stamford Township Papers 0270)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Stephen Seaburn for one hundred acres of land in Lot 50 Stamford Twp. and 300 acres in Lots 120, 124 and 125 Thorold Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0268)
On 8 Mar 1817 The Executive Council ordered that the erroneous patent granting to Stephen Seaburn for Lot 59 in Stamford and Lots 123, 124 and 125 in Thorold dated 1 Sep 1797 and surrendered to the Crown on 6 Oct 1816 by the grantee Stephen Seburn, be impounded in the Council Office, the surrender accepted and that new and correct patents be issues conformable to the true descriptions of the Surveyor General No. 1773 and 1774. (Stamford Township Papers 0287)
On 25 Mar 1817 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Stephen Seburn of Stamford Twp., yeoman for one hundred acres of land in Lot 50 Stamford Twp. as per an Order-in-Council of 8 Mar 1817. The patent granted to Stephen Seaburn for Lot 50 in Stamford and Lots 123, 124 and 125 in Thorold dated 1 Sep 1797 surrendered to the Crown 6 Oct 1816 by the grantee. True name is Stephen Seburn. Grant be impounded in the Council office and surrender accepted and that correct Patents issue conformable to the true descriptions of the surveyor general. (Stamford Township Papers 0273)
Senn, Joseph
On 12 Apr 1792 the Land Board read the petition of Joseph “Sinn” for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 136 in the Township of No. 2 (Stamford Township Papers 0587)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Joseph “Sinn” for one hundred acres of land in Lot 136 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0585)
Silverthorn, Johanna
On 3 May 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Joanna Silverthorn for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 1 and 2 Concession 8 in the Township of No. 2. Added note of Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith dated 9 Aug 1794: Thos. Silverthorn having personally appeared before e and declared he had no claim to the Lot No. 2: 8 Concession aforesaid. These Lots on my plans are No. 184 and 200. (Stamford Township Papers 0762)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Johanna Silverthorn of the Township of Stamford, widow for two hundred acres of land in Lots 1 and 2 Concession 5 otherwise known by Lots No. 184 and 200 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0760)
On 19 May 1803, H. Allcock, CJ certified that Johanna Silverthorn of Stamford, widow has established before the Commissioners for Ascertaining and Securing Titles to Lands for the District of Niagara, her claim to the east half of Lot Number 141 in the Township of Stamford containing fifty acres and that she will be reported for a deed of grant tereof accordingly. (Stamford Township Papers 0599)
On 20 Jul 1803 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Johanna Silverthorne of the Township of Stamford for 50 acres of land in the east half of Lot 141 Stamford Twp. under the 34 Claim Niagara Com. 1803. William Lundy original nominee. (Stamford Township Papers 0601)
Silverthorn, John
On 20 Feb 1803 Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Silverthorne of Stamford Twp. for two hundred acres of land in Lots 117 and 122 Stamford Twp. by Land Board Certificate dated 3 May 1792. (Stamford Township Papers 0531)
Silverthorn, John Jr.
On 20 May 1817 Surveyor General Thomas Ridout prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for John Silverthorn Junior (sic) of the Township of Bertie, yeoman, as the eldest son of the late Thomas Silverthorn of Stamford, deceased for one hundred acres of land in Lot 181 Stamford Twp. under 25th Claim Commission Report M in July 1816, Thomas Silverthorn original nominee. (Stamford Township Papers 0751)
Silverthorn, Thomas
On 9 Dec 1800 The Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to Thomas Silverthorn of Stamford Twp., yeoman for 600 acres in Lots 179, 185, 186, 197, 198 and 199 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0740)
Acting Surveyors General Chewett and Ridout prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Thomas Silverthorn for six hundred acres of land in Lots 179, 185, 186, 197, 198 and 199 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0742)
Skinner, Benjamin Jr.
On 3 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Benjamin Skinner Jr. for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 168 in the Township of No. 2 (Stamford Township Papers 0686)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Benjamin Skinner Junr. for one hundred acres of land in Lot 168 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0684)
Skinner, Ebenezer
On 3 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Ebenezer Skinner for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 139 in the Township of No. 2 (Stamford Township Papers 0595)
On 3 Jan 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Benjamin Gilmore for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 134 in the Township of No. 2. On the reverse Benjamin Gilmore on 17 Feb 1796 assigned to Ebenezer Skinner the within mentioned Lot of Land for the consideration of 20 pounds NYC. Signed Benjamin Gilmore and witnessed by John Disher. (Stamford Township Papers 0060, 0062)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Ebenezer Skinner for one hundred acres of land in Lot 139 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0593)
Skinner, Haggai
On 3 May 1791 the Land Board read the petition of “Haggia” Skinner for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 161 and 1172 in the Township of No. 2 (Stamford Township Papers 0676)
On 30 May 1799 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for “Haggia” Skinner for two hundred acres of land in Lots 161 and 172 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0681)
Skinner, Timothy
On 12 Mar 1792 the Land Board read the petition of Timothy Skinner for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 160 and 173 in the Township of No. 2. The north side of Lot 160 contains about 50 acres (Stamford Township Papers 0664)
On 3 May 1792 the Land Board read the petition of Timothy Skinner for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 Lot 3 on the River and the lot behind it in the Township of No. 2. Written in the margin: It is understood by the Land board that Timothy Skinner is bound to assign to John Burch Esq. fifty nine and 3/4 acres as per agreement which assignation the Land board hereby confirms. (Stamford Township Papers 0065)
On 19 Dec 1796 Timothy Skinner certified that he had no claim to half the broken front east of No. 160 containing 15 acres on Niagara River in Stamford which with 35 acres of No. 160 is the property of Francis Elsworth. Signed Timothy Skinner. Witnessed by Thomas Ridout. (Stamford Township Papers 0669)
On 19 Dec 1796 Timothy Skinner certified that he had no claim to half the broken front, east of No. 160, containing 15 acres on Niagara River, Stamford which with 35 acres of No. 160 is the property of Francis Elsworth. (Stamford Township Papers 0667)
On 1 May 1797 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Timothy Skinner for 390 acres of land in part of Lot 160 and Lots 174, 175, 176 Stamford Twp. Added Note: It was understood by the Land board that Timothy Skinner is bound to assign to John Burch Esq. 59 ¾ acres as per agreements which assignation the Land board confirmed. NB: The north side of Lot No. 160 nearby containing about 50 acres described for Francis Elsworth. (Stamford Township Papers 0667)
On 19 Apr 1798 The Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to Timothy Skinner of Stamford Twp., yeoman for 390 acres in Lots 160, 173, 174, 175 and 176 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0673)
Slaght, James
On 3 May 1792 the Land Board read the petition of Mathew Peirson for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 15 and 16 on Chippewayin the Township of No. 2. Added note of Augustus Jones: The above Lots No. 15 and 16 are numbered from the mouth of Chippeway upwards on the front. Added note of the Land Board dated 25 May 1793 on the reverse: The Land Board consent to the assignment of the within lots from Mathew Pearson (sic) to James Thomson (sic). Below this is a deed dated 6 Oct 1795 from Mathew Peirson to James Slaght in consideration of forty-five pound Lot 16 now in the occupation of James Slaght. Signed Mathew Peirson. Witnessed by A. Macdonell, John Stansfield, Andrew Brat. (Stamford Township Papers 0812. 0814)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Mathew Peirson for 122 acres in Lot 209 Stamford Twp. being the 16th lot numbered from the mouth of the river. Note of D. W. Smith: 15 (or 210) has been described for James Thompson—a lot being transferred to him by the Land Board. (Stamford Township Papers 0811)
Smith, Mary Elizabeth
On 4 Nov 1803 The Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to Mary Elizabeth Smith of the Town of York, daughter of the Honorable David William Smith, Esquire for Lot 7 in the Cross Concession or Gore Stamford Twp. under an Order in Council dated 16 Dec 1800. (Stamford Township Papers 0875)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Mary Elizabeth Smith for two hundred acres of land in Lot 7 in the Cross Concession or Gore of Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0876)
Spencer, Robert
On 3 May 1791 the Land Board read the petition of Robert Spencer for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 an unspecified Lot in the Township of No. 2 (Stamford Township Papers 0347)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Robert Spencer for one hundred acres of land in Lots 116 and 119 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0350)
On 26 Apr 1794, Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith wrote to the Attorney General stating John Frelick is the assignee of Lot No. 115 Stamford and not Robert Spencer. (Stamford Township Papers 0553)
Spencer, Robert Jr.
On 12 Mar 1792 the Land Board read the petition of Robert Spencer Junior for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 116 and 119 in the Township of No. 2 (Stamford Township Papers 0527)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Robert Spencer Junr. for two hundred acres of land in Lots 116 and 119 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0525)
Springsted, Staats
On 25 Jan 1803 a search of the Surveyor General’s Office gave an entry of 23 Jan 1795 from Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith on Lots 15 and 26 in the Quebec Plan of the Township of Stamford and upon Lots 6 and 15 under the authority of a Land Board Certificate of 12 Mar 1792: Peter McMicken 21 or 26; Staats Springsteen 22 or 15; Peter Medack 23 or 6. To Peter Meddack, upon whose certificate is the following remark by the Land Board: This land lies on the south of the townline and has John Stacey and John Lutes on the west—Gilbert Tice on the east and Staats Springsteen on the south. Forty six acres of the Lot 22 property of Staats Springsteen, he giving an equal quantity from Lot 21 as settled by arbitration. (Stamford Township Papers 0145)
On 18 Feb 1808 Acting Surveyor General J. Ridout prepared a surveyor’s assignment for Staats Springsted of Stamford Twp. for one hundred acres of land in the east parts of Lots 15 and 26 Stamford Twp. as per Land Board Certificate in 1788 destroyed by fire, acted upon 9 Jul 1796 (Stamford Township Papers 0134)
Undated memo: Township of Stamford Lots No. 15 & 26. Peter Meddaugh has been allowed as returned of the west part of No. 15—54 acres, the west part of No. 26—46 acres, Niagara Commission 1803 total one hundred acres. On the Quebec Plan Staats Springstien is formerly entered for the whole of Lot No. 15 and for the [north] half of Lot No. 26 containing together 150 acres. The south half of the said No. 15 was entered to Peter McMicken 50 acres. Mr. Church says that no part of Lot No. 15 ever belonged to Peter McMicken and that he never had any claim or pretension thereto, but that Lot No. 17 on which the late Surveyor General Mr. Smith has written “for Peter McMicken if no prior claim” is the lot in question by Peter McMicken. (Stamford Township Papers 0138)
On 24 Mar 1808 Walter Butler Sheehan appeared before Robert Kerr, Esquire, J. P. and deposed that several years earlier during the time of the Land Board of which Sheehan was clerk, a Land Board Certificate was made out to Staats Springsteen of Stamford, farmer. The certificate was either destroyed with other effects and papers by fire as the deponent’s house was burnt, or otherwise lost or mislaid. (Stamford Township Papers 0140)
Stacey, John
On 2 May 1792 the Land Board read the petition of John Stacey for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 6 in the Township of No. 2. Note of Jones in the margin: I apprehend this to be Lot No 7 as it appears by Major Hollands plan. Note on reverse: The Board authorize John Stacy to transfer the within named Lot No. 6 in the first Concession of the 2nd Township containing one hundred acres to William Mullinox (Stamford Township Papers 0084, 0085)
Steinhoff, Frederick
On 26 Jan 1793 the Land Board read the petition of Frederick Steinhoff for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith who on 9 Aug 1794 assigned to him one hundred acres in Lot 19 front lot on Chippeway in the Township of No. 2. Added note of D. W. Smith: F. Steinhoff an old settler on these lots had made application for the certificate long before this date but was delayed. Emanuel Steinhoff having personally appeared before me and certified he had no claim on this lot. (Stamford Township Papers 0203)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Frederick Steinhoff for 332 acres of land in Lots 19 and 20 in the Welland Concession, Stamford Twp. Lot 20 transferred from Christie McDonell to Frederick Steinhoff. (Stamford Township Papers 0794)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Frederick Steinhoff for 272 acres of land in Lots 207 and 208 (formerly 17 and 18 Welland Concession) Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0800)
Steinhoff, John
On 26 Jan 1793 the Land Board read the petition of John Steinhoff for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith who on 9 Aug 1794 assigned to him one hundred acres in Lots 17 and 18 fronting Chippawa counting from the mouth of the Creek in the Township of No. 2. Added note of D. W. Smith: Jo. Steinhoff an old settler on these lots had made application for the certificate long before this date but was postponed. Note of the Land Board dated 18 Oct 1794 on the reverse: The Land Board certify that a certificate has been granted by them to John Steinhoff for Lot No. 17 (208 surveyed S. Holland Esq.) first town north of Chippewa and to no other person. John Pearsons name on that Lot must be a mistake. (Stamford Township Papers 0807, 0808)
Stevens, John
On 10 Feb 1791 the Land Board read the petition of John Stevens for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) 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 11 and 30 in the Township of No. 2 (Stamford Township Papers 0114)
On 10 Feb 1791 the Land Board read the petition of John Stevens for a grant of two hundred acres of land in Township No. 2 (Stamford) and found him qualified to receive two hundred acres of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones. On 20 Jul 1795 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith assigned to him one hundred acres of land in Lot 31 in the Township of No. 2 (Stamford Township Papers 0180)
On 24 Oct 1795 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Stevens for three hundred acres of land in Lots 11, 30 and 31 Stamford Twp. (Stamford Township Papers 0735)
Street, Samuel
On 2 Sep 1850 their heirs of Samuel Street came to an agreement. Samuel Street by his last will and testament duly executed did devise to his son Thomas Clark Street, and heirs also named all his real and personal estate and property to be divided among his children so soon as his youngest child should arrive at the age of twenty-one years. The said youngest child has arrived at the age of twenty-one years and certain portions of the real and personal estate have been divided according to the direction of the said will. Julia Ann Macklem of Chippawa in the County of Welland one of the children of said Samuel Street and wife of Oliver Tiffany Macklem of the same place Esquire, Elizabeth Plumb of Albany in the State of New York another of the said children of Samuel Street and wife of Josiah Br[us] Plumb of the same place Esquire, Caroline Cummings of Stamford in said County of Welland, widow another of the children of the said Samuel Street inconsideration of one thousand pounds lawful money of Canada paid by said Thomas Clark Street, conveyed their right, title and interest. Signed Julia A Macklem, Oliver T. Macklem, Elizabeth Plumb, Josiah B. Plumb, Caroline Cummings. Added release dated 24 Apr 1851 from Cynthia Fuller of Thorold in the County of Welland, one of the children of Samuel Street and wife of Thomas Brock Fuller of the same place, Clerk for one hundred and eighty-seven pounds. Signed Cynthia Fuller and T. B. Fuller. This is followed by pages detailing a land transaction. (Stamford Township Papers 0705, 0707)
Sutton, Anne
On 17 May 1802 The Executive Council of Upper Canada gave a grant to Anne Sutton of Stamford Twp., widow of the late John Sutton for 100 acres in Lot 170 Stamford Twp. as per 11th Claim Niagara Commission Aug 1803. (Stamford Township Papers 0692)
Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Anne Sutton, widow of the late John Sutton for one hundred acres of land in Lot 170 Stamford Twp. under Orders of Council for 400 acres dated 4 Feb 1797. (Stamford Township Papers 0690)