Willoughby Settlers "F-H"

Fanning, John

On 9 Aug 1796 Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared a surveyor’s assignment for John Fanning for 176 acres of land in Lot 4 on the River Welland and Lot 16 Concession 5 from the Niagara River nearly in the rear of it Willoughby Twp. (Willoughby Township Papers 0006)

Gregory, Jeremiah

On 27 Apr 1795, John Warren J. P., John Powell J. P. and Parshall Terry J. P. certified that Lots 10 and 11 Concession 1 Willoughby Twp. lying on the River between Black Creek and Fort Chippawa now occupied by James Brown and Thomas Cummings, never were owned or occupied by Christian Jacobs. The first men that began to work and improve said lots were a Christian Duggan and Jeremiah Gregory. Duggan disposed of his improvement to James Brown, and Gregory having absconded to avoid being brought to justice for theft, his creditors obtained leave to dispose of his improvement, which was purchased by Mr. Cummings. The creditors were satisfied. The writers believed Moses, the son of said Gregory, now being with Mr. Weishuhn, received something besides. The writers were well acquainted with the improvements made by Christian Jacobs. The first was made on the Lot number five in the Township of Bertie on the River which is now occupied by Cornelius Bowen. His other improvements were made three miles up the Chippawa on the north side. They are now owned by John McEwen but as to his ever having any right or claim to the Lots 10 and 11, the writers were confident is a mistake. (Willoughby Township Papers 0143)

Harrison, Joseph

On 18 Oct 1794 the Land Board read the petition of Jonathan Kensay for a grant of 200 acres of land 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 200 acres in Lot 9 Concessions 1 and 2 Willoughby Twp. The detailed description was crossed out and the lot numbers written in the margin. Written on the reverse: On 18 Oct 1794 the Land Board consented to the transfer of the within lots from Jonathan Kenzie to Joseph Harrison. (Willoughby Township Papers 0133, 0135)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Jonathan Kensey (transferred to Joseph Harrison for 200 acres of land in Lot 9 Concessions 1 and 2 Willoughby Twp. (Willoughby Township Papers 0137)

On 3 Oct 1800 William Jarvis, Secretary wrote to Solicitor General R. J. D. Gray stating Benjamin Hershe of the Township of Willoughby has this day lodged a caveat in the office against the issuing of any deed to Joseph Harrison for Lots 9 first and second concessions of the Township of Willoughby on Niagara River. (Willoughby Township Papers 0139)

Haverland, Andrew

On 7 Jun 1794 the Land Board read the petition of Andrew Haverland for a grant of 100 acres of land and found him qualified to receive a single lot of land. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith who assigned to him 200 acres in Lot 14 on the Niagara River in the Township of Willoughby. This lot is opposite to Grand Island and the 5th lot on the River from the southeast angle of the Township. (Willoughby Township Papers 0064)

Acting Surveyor General D. W. Smith prepared an undated surveyor’s assignment for Andrew Haverland for 100 acres of land in Lot 14 front Cross Concession Willoughby Twp. (Willoughby Township Papers 0065)

Hendricks, Christian

On 6 Nov 1801 John Fanning wrote to Acting Surveyor General David Wm. Smith asking if there is a deed made out for Joshua Bennet for two hundred acres of land in the Township of Willoughby Lots No. 10 in the 6 Concession and Lot No 13 in the 7 Concession. Lot No. 13 formerly owned by Jacob Boughner. The improvement sold to Christian Hendricks and from Hendricks to Joshua Bennet of this place. After Bennet purchased from Hendrick he petitioned to the Council for land. He requested a grant of two hundred acres of land and then laid his right on those two lots of land. He requested the deed. Signed John Fanning. (Willoughby Township Papers 0329)

Hershey, Benjamin

On 3 Oct 1800 the William Jarvis, Secretary wrote to Solicitor General R. J. D. Gray stating Benjamin Hershe (sic) of the Township of Willoughby has this day lodged a caveat in the office against the issuing of any deed to Joseph Harrison for Lots 9 first and second concessions of the Township of Willoughby on Niagara River. (Willoughby Township Papers 0139)

Hopkins, John

On 12 Apr 1792 the Land Board read the petition of Henry Weishuhn for a grant of 200 acres of land and found him qualified to receive a lot. The order was referred to Acting Surveyor General Augustus Jones who assigned to him 100 acres in Lot 5 Concession 1 on Chippewa Willoughby Township. Note of the Acting Surveyor General: formerly taken up by John Hopkins and improved by Henry Stoffel—sold by him to Henry Weishuhn (Willoughby Township Papers 0023)

House, George

On 1 May 1791 the Land Board read the petition of George Housae for a grant of 200 acres of land 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 200 acres in Lots 15 and 16 otherwise called No. 6 and 7 in 2nd Cross Concession in the Township No. 1 above the Chippeway (Willoughby Township) (Willoughby Township Papers 0068)