ELGIN COUNTY ALDBOROUGH TOWNSHIP
Township Land Papers
The Township Land Papers can best be described as a miscellaneous collection of documents relating to early transactions and correspondence to the lots of land in each township. For further explanation see the Land Records page.
The Township Land Papers are an important source of information to the family historian, since these files pre-date information found in Land Registry Office records.
These documents have been arranged by lot and concession and are the papers that have survived and are not necessarily a complete record of all business that may have transpired. The type and amount of information contained will vary for each lot, and not every lot has a file.
The Township Land Papers have been microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah and are available on the FamilySearch website.
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Albion — Aldborough (to p. 31- 1319293 – 8345809
Aldborough (to p. 1237) – 1319295 – 8345811
Aldborough — Alfred – 1319295 – 8345811
These records can also be consulted at the Archives of Ontario. The series and microfilm reel numbers of the Archives of Ontario are included in this publication.
Aldborough Township Land Papers
Archives of Ontario MS 658 Reel 6
Elgin County Library Microfilm Number 1237
Regarding Lands of General Sir Richard Airey, PKY #1
Page 1 – 10– letters from Henry C. R. Becker, London, Aug. 2, 1852; Dec. 10, 1852; Feb. 1, 1853; Sept. 10, 1853 and Dec. 14, 1854, who has management and disposal of Col. Airey’s lands in Aldborough- mentions claim of Thomas C. Stree
Page 11 – 12– letter from Neil McEachern, Dunwich, Aug. 12, 1855 regarding improvements to lots by settlers, listed as follows:- Kenneth McLean, BF lot B[?]; Archibald McMurchy, Con A, Lot 3; Neil McEachern Jr., Con. 1, Lot 3; Neil McEachern Jr., Con. 2, Lot 3; Hugh Calder, Con. 4, Lot 3; Dugald Sellars, Con. 4, Lot 3; Archibald Sellars, Con. 4, Lot 7; Neil McMillan, Con. 3, Lot 7; Finlay McNab, Con. 2, Lot 7; Archibald McEachern, Con. 1, Lot 7
Page 13 – 15– letters from Henry C. R. Becker, London, Dec. 20 and Dec. 22, 1855 regarding lands of Sir Richard Airey
Page 16 – 17– letter from John McKay, Registry Office, St. Thomas, Jan. 3, 1856 regarding lands transferred from Thomas Talbot to Richard Airey
Page 18 – 28– letters from Henry C. R. Becker, Jan. 4, Jan. 9, Jan. 17, & Feb. 8, 1856 regarding Airey’s land
Page 29 – 31– release of Sir Richard Airey of lands conveyed to him by his uncle, the Hon. Thomas Talbot end of reel
Archives of Ontario MS 658, Reel 7 Elgin County Library Microfilm Number 1238
Page 32 – 34– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, London, Feb. 13, 1856 regarding Airey’s land and improvements made by squatters
Page 35 – 41– report from Crown Land Office, March 12, 1856 regarding Airey’s claim for compensation
Page 42 – 45– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, May 13, 1856 regarding Airey’s claims
Page 46 – 51– deed of surrender of Sir Richard Airey to the Queen; with covenants for conveyance to squatters, June 12, 1857 – page 50 lists settlers: Archibald McEachern, Neil McEachern Jr., Donald McGill [?], Finlay McNabb, Neil McEachern, Archibald McCallum, Hugh Calder, Neil McMillan, Dugald McCallum, Dugald Sellers, Archibald Sellers, Archibald McMurphy, Kenneth McLean
Page 52 – 54– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, June 16, 1856 regarding valuation of improvements
Page 55 – 58– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, June 17, 1856 regarding letter from D. Cochrane who claims to be original squatter on lot [?], Con. 3; Neil McMillan is now in possession of lot
Page 59 – 62– letter from J. B. Askin, London, July 12, 1856, regarding valuation of lots
Page 63 – 64– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, Sept. 5, 1856 asking for copy of Askin’s report
Page 65 – 66– affidavit of Richard Airey regarding release of lands, Dec. 19, 1856
Page 67 – 68– description and valuation of lots by Samuel Peters, Provincial Land Surveyor, London, Feb. 5, 1857
Page 69 – 70– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, Feb. 9, 1857, asking for names of parties lots are to be sold to.
Page 71 – 76– letters from Henry C. R. Becher, May 10, May 20 and May 25, 1857 regarding valuation of lots
Page 77 – 82– report on valuation by A. P. Salter, Chatham, May 25, 1857; page 81 lists settlers and values – Donald McGill, Finlay McNabb, Neil McEachern, Archibald McEachern, Neil McEachern Jr., Archibald McCallum, Hugh Calder, Neil McMillan, Dugald McCallum, Dugald Sellers, Archibald Sellers, Archibald McMurphy, Kenneth McLean
Page 83 – 86– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, June 12, 1857, enclosing his affidavit regarding his involvement with transactions on Airey’s land
Page 87 – 97– report from Crown Land Office regarding Airey’s land and valuation
Page 98 – 99– letter from Canada Company, July 1, 1856, listing lots sold by them:
– Con. 2, Lot 23 Robert Dymock 1854
– Con. 2, Lot 24 John McLellan 1854
– Con. 3, Lot 21 John Cole, 1855
– Con. 3, Lot 23 Dougald McReich, 1854
– Con. 4, Lot 24 Robert Jamieson 1855
Papers Regarding Lands of General Sir Richard Airey, PKG #2
Page 100 – 103– statement of valuation by Messrs. Askin & Salter
Page 104 – 110– report from Executive Council Jan. 25, 1858 regarding Airey’s surrender of land and compensation
Page 111 – 128– letters from Henry C. R. Becher, March 9, March 29, June 8, July 7 and Nov. 26, 1858 asking for patent so settlers in Aldborough can get clear title; and valuation of lots
Page 129 – 136– report from Crown Lands Department regarding compensation to Airey
Page 137 – 141– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, Dec. 12, 1858 and Jan. 12, 1859 regarding Airey’s lands
Page 142 – 143– Order in Council March 18, 1856 regarding compensation to Airey for lands occupied by Neil McEachern and others [not named]
Page 144 – 146– letter from J. B. Askin, London, Feb. 22, 1858 regarding inspection of lot
Page 147 – 159– reports of Executive Council, Jan. 25 and Dec. 22, 1858 regarding Airey’s land- page 151 mentions value of 7 acres chopped by Dugald Sellers
Page 160 – 162– letter from Archibald Sellers, Aldborough, June 14, 1859, regarding his claim to lot in Aldborough [not specified]
Page 163 – 165– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, Nov. 14, 1860, to Kenneth McLean stating Airey is willing to sell lot to him
Page 166 – 177– letters from Henry C. R. Becher, March 27, April 25, July 16, and July 30, 1861 regarding Airey’s land; value and compensation
Page 178 – 182– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, Sept. 1, 1868 regarding Neil McMillan’s claim to improvements on north half; Dugald McCallum on south half mentioned
Lot Y, Concession A
Page 183 – 185– assignment of Thomas Govenlock, Westminster, to Peter McMillan, Aldborough, April 3, 1850; witnessed by Thomas Baty, James Nichol, Westminster
Page 186 – 187– letter from John Kerr, Orford, July 18, 1857, wishing to purchase
Lot Z, Concession A
Page 188 – 190– valuation of lot by J. B. Askin, June 1856 for Kenneth McLean
Page 191 – 192– letter from Archibald McMurchy, Aldborough, Nov. 20, 1852 wishing to purchase
Page 193 – 195– letter from John Kerr, Orford, July 25, 1857, wishing to purchase
Page 196 – 197– letter from Archibald McMurchy, Aldborough, March 9, 1858, regarding his claim to lot; says he settled here six years ago; says he has two sons and a daughter
Page 198 – 199– letter from Kenneth McLean, Aldborough, March 15, 1859, asking for copy of Askin’s valuation
Page 200 – 204– letter from Archibald McMurchy [or McMurphy], Aldborough, May 7, 1859, regarding high valuation of his land
Page 205 – 206– letter from Archibald Campbell, Aldborough, May 1, 1860, wishing to purchase south half
Lot 17, Concesson A & B
Page 207 – 208– letter from Amasa Thomas, Aldborough, June 20, 1863, says he owns land adjoining and wishes to purchase these lots
Lot 23, Concession A
Page 209 – 210– letter from Peter McKenzie, Mosa, Jan. 4, 1851, wishing to purchase
Page 211 – 214– letter from John McCallum, Aldborough, Nov. 24, 1853 and Feb. 14, 1854, wishing to purchase
Lot C, Concession B
Page 215 – 216– letter from Kenneth McLean, Aldborough, May 18, 1858, says he has made improvements to lot and wishes to purchase
Lot Y, Concession B
Page 217 – 224– quit claim of Alexander McLennan to his spouse Elizabeth McLennan, Aldborough, April 13, 1853, witnessed by Kenneth McLean, Aldborough, and John McLennan
– and assignment of Elizabeth McLennan, widow, Aldborough, to Robert Dymock, Westminster, Sept. 30, 1853, witnessed by John Chalmers, London Twsp.
– page 223 is affidavit of Kenneth McLean, Aldborough, as witness to assignment of late Alexander McLennan, dated Dec. 6, 1865
Page 225 – 226– letter from Dugald and Archibald Sellars, Aldborough, Jan. 15, 1855, state they have taken possession of lot Y & Z, and wish to purchase
Lot Z, Concession B
See: Lot Z, Concession A
Lot Z, Concession B
Page 227 – 228– letter from Kenneth McLean, Aldborough, Oct. 1852, wishing to purchase
Page 229 – 233– letter from Kenneth McLean, Strathburn, July 25, 1833, wishing to purchase; says he has settled on lot
Page 234 – 235– affidavit of Kenneth McLean, Nov. 2, 1859, resident of lot 2, Con. B, Aldborough, regarding value of lot, and signatures of the settlers and the rates they purchased at
– listed are John Roy McRae Jr., Lot Y, Con. B; Alexanader McLennan, Lot Y, Con. B; Christopher McRae, Lot Y, Con. B; Donald McLean, Lot Y, Con. A; Peter McMillan, Gore Lot, Con. A; Christopher Matheson [?], Gore Lot, Con. 1; Colin McLennan, Gore Lot, Con. 1; William Dykes, Gore Lot, Con. B
Page 236 – 237– valuation of lots by B. Springer
Lot 17, Concession B
See: Lot 17, Concession A
Lot 18, Concession B
Page 238 – 239– letter from John Whitlock, Strathburn, Feb. 28, 1854, wishing to purchase
Broken Front Lot 19, Concession B
See: Petitions – Samson Sutton
Lot 23, Concession B
Page 240 – 241– letter from James Roach, Mosa, Jan. 25, 1846, wishing to purchase
Page 242 – 244– letter from Peter Stewart, Aldborough, Jan. 20, 1854, wishing to purchase
Page 245 – 246– letter from Henry R. Archer, Wardsville, Dec. 22, 1856, for John McLean, who has erected buildings on lot and wishes to purchase
Page 247 – 248– letter from Duncan Finlayson, Aldborough, Nov. 23, 1857, wishing to purchase; says he is in possession of lot
Page 249 – 250– letter from Peter Stewart, Aldborough, April 16, 1873, says he is located on lot and asks if it has been patented
North Part Lot A, SB, A, Broken Front
See: South Part Lot Z, Concession A
Lot A, South Part B, Concession 1
See: South Part Lot Z, Concession A
Lot 1, Concession 1
Page 251 – 253– grant to John Jones, Ancaster Twsp., Lincoln Co., 93 acres; and south half lot 1, concession 1, and lot B, concession 2, 280 acres, 1801
Page 254 – 257– letter from J. C. Rykert, St. Catharines, Feb. 10, 1860, asking who lot was patented to; he says first patent was to Peter Green, then in 1824 to Thomas Wilson and also if lot 1, concession 3, Southwold was patented to James Wilson, U.E.
Page 258 – 261– letter from Muirhead & Jones, Solicitors, Brantford, Nov. 9, 1888, asking for abstract of lot; and reply stating lot was patented to Peter Green, 1802 and no subsequent conveyance is filed in Crown Land Department
Lot 2, and Broken Front Concession 1
Page 262 – 263– letter from Alexander Gibb, Aldborough, Dec. 24, 1836, wishing to purchase
Page 264 – 265– letter from Charles O’Malley, Fleming’s Hotel, Mosa, May 27, 1845, asking if lot is for sale
Page 266 – 267– letter from Peter MacIntyre, Aldborough, Nov. 6, 1846, wishing to purchase; says he has lately arrived from Scotland and by trade a miller; says to reply to Aldborough Post Office, care of G. Munro
Page 268 – 270– letter from Duncan McNeil, Lobo, Nov. 6, 1846, wishing to purchase
Page 271 – 272– letter from Christopher McRae, Aldborough, Nov. 21, 1846, wishing to purchase; says he is a British subject and served under Colonel Creig in the last rebellion; says he settled on lot and has paid taxes
East Half Lot 2 and Broken Front, Concession 1
Page 273 – 275– assignment of David Patrick, Aldborough, to Henry Ross Archer, Mosa, Aug. 8, 1860, witnessed by Joseph Murphy and Thomas S. Todd, Mosa
Lot 2, Concession 1
Page 276 – 277– letter from John McArthur, Aldborough, Jan. 21, 1832, wishing to purchase
Page 278 – 279– letter from Angus McLarty, Aldborough, Dec. 17, 1842, wishing to purchase
Page 280 – 281– letter from Duncan McNeil, Lobo, March 23, 1847, wishing to purchase
Lot 2 & 16, Concession 1
Page 282 – 283– letter from Malcolm McLean, Aldborough, Jan. 26, 1845, wishing to purchase
Lot 3, Concession 1, Front
Page 284 – 285– grant to John Scram, Aldborough, 225 acres, 1797
Page 286 – 287– list of lands claimed sent by James Farley, clerk of the peace, Elgin Co., Sept. 10, 1872
– Grace Euphemia Dunn and Jessie Fowler Dunn, heiresses at law of late Walter Dunn, west half lot 3, BF on River Thames, 25 acres
Lot 4, Broken Front on Thames
Page 288 – 289– letter from Arthur Bowen, Feb. 20, 1834, wishing to purchase
Lot 5, Concession 1
Page 290 – 291– affidavit of Thomas Sargent, Aldborough, Co. of Suffolk, that in Dec. 1798 he was located by Hon. David William Smith on lot 5, and began improvements in April 1799; dated Jan. 16, 1806
Page 292 – 293– grant to Thomas Serjant, Aldborough, 240 acres, Order in Council 1794
Page 294 – 296– extracts from some of the Instruments recorded for lot 5, concession 1, and lot 5, Broken Front
– listed are: Thomas Serjant, Sandwich; Samuel Hull, Aldborough; Samuel Hall, Delaware; Daniel Springer, Delaware; Hon. James Baby, James Macauley, Grant Powell, George Crookshank, William Allan, Peter Robinson, and Singleton Gardiner
Page 297 – 300– memorial regarding indenture of July 8, 1809 between Thomas Serjant of Sandwich and Samuel Hull, Aldborough; witnessed by Andrew J. Westbrook and Samuel P. Stiles
Page 301 – 302– memorial of indenture of July 1, 1819 between Samuel Hull, Delaware and Daniel Springer, Delaware; witnessed by Caleb Reynolds, M. Burwell
Page 303 – 309– memorial of indenture between Samuel Hull and Daniel Springer, Dec. 2, 1819; witnesses mentioned are Caleb Reynolds, Barton Twsp., Gore District and Mary Crow wife of Matthias Crow, Delaware
Page 310 – 313– memorial of indenture between Thomas Serjant and Samuel Hull, Feb. 19, 1811
Page 314 – 320– letter from B. Springer, Delaware, Feb. 27, 1861 enclosing letter from late W. W. Baldwin, to William Tomlinson of Adelaide, Sept. 1835, regarding proceedings in inquisition in lot for which he is now claiming compensation for its loss
– says his father in his lifetime took proper steps to recover the lot which was wrongfully confiscated from him
page 317 – 320 mentions Samuel Hull, Daniel Springer
Page 321 – 323– letter from B. Springer, Delaware, March 18, 1861 regarding his claim for compensation
Page 324 – 327– memorandum on application of Benjamin Springer, for compensation as eldest son and heir of Daniel Springer – mentioned are Thomas Serjeant, Samuel Hull, Singelton Gardiner, Esther Phelps
– says lot was seized as forfeited property of Andrew Westbrook, a traitor
Page 328 – 331– letter from Clarke Gamble, Toronto, June 6, 1861 regarding claims to lot
Page 332 – 335– letter from B. Springer, Delaware, June 21, 1862 regarding his claim; says his father died shortly after the confiscation; says he was only a child at the time
Page 336 – 338– letter from B. Springer, Delaware, March 11, 1862 regarding compensation
Page 339 – 342– letter from L. Burwell, Port Burwell, Dec. 6, 1862 on behalf of Benjamin Springer regarding his claim
Page 343 – 346– letter from B. Springer, Delaware, Sept. 21, 1863, says his father Daniel Springer commanded a Company of Militia during late American War and fought at battle of Lundy’s Lane, Stoney Creek and Queenston Heights
Page 347 – 350– letter from L. Burwell, Port Burwell, Dec. 11, 1863 regarding Springer’s claim
Page 351 – 352– letter from Thomas Scatcherd, London, Feb. 15, 1864, regarding Springer’s claim
Page 353 – 358– letters from Parliamentary & Departmental Agency, Quebec, Sept. 13, and Sept. 27, 1864 regarding Springer’s claim
Lot 6, Concession 1
Page 359 – 361– will of James Fleming, Aldborough, names eldest son Charles Fleming and Robert Fleming, and wife Ann Fleming, June 15, 1848
– executors are George Fleming and James Gardiner, Mosa
Page 362 – 363– letter from Singleton Gibb, Mosa, Dec. 28, 1848 wishing to purchase
Page 364 – 366– letter from James Gardiner, Canton Mills, Mosa, Feb. 20, 1851 enclosing record of militia services of James Fleming in late American War upon request of widow of the younger son of late James
– he is executor of estate of James Fleming Jr.
– states Henry Fleming, eldest son of the family has petitioned Government for his father’s militia claim
– James Fleming Sr. had 5 sons and in his will he left the four eldest a certain sum; but all goods and chattels to his youngest son James Fleming
Page 367– affidavit of Daniel Springer, Capt. 1st Regiment Middlesex Militia, that James Fleming belonged to his company, dated Aug. 26, 1819
Page 368 – 370– letter from Henry Fleming, Mosa, March 24, 1851, regarding his claim to his father James Fleming’s land; says his father was a native of Co. Derry, Ireland and came to this country in the year of ‘86 [1786?], and located in Aldborough and died in 1838
– has no friends by the name of Walter Isaac Fleming
Page 371 – 373– application of Ann Fleming, Aldborough, July 18, 1861, for patent for her late husband James Fleming
Page 374 – 375– report from John O’Mara, Provincial Land Surveyor, regarding survey for widow of James Fleming
Page 376– affidavit of Ann Fleming, Aldborough, regarding will of James Fleming the elder, and of James Fleming the younger; dated Feb. 12, 1861
Page 377– affidavit of Peter Charles Campbell, Aldborough, regarding his knowledge of lot, Feb. 12, 1861
Page 378 – 380– letter from Ann Fleming, widow of James Fleming Jr., Wardsville, May 4, 1861, asking for deed, wills and other papers to be sent
Page 382 – 383– letter from Ann Fleming, Cashmere, Sept. 4, 1865, asking for deed
Page 384 – 386– extract from Heir & Devisee notice, Clerk of Peace, Elgin County, Dec. 12, 1865; claimant Malcolm McIntyre
Page 387 – 394– letters from Thomas Scatcherd, London, March 3, and March 28, 1866 asking for deed for Ann Fleming
Page 395 – 399– letter from Bethune, Osler & Moss, Barristers, Toronto, April 29, 1878, asking for description of lands in patent to James Fleming
Page 400 – 401– letter from Harris & Magee, Barristers, London, May 2, 1878, asking for description of lands in patent to Ann Fleming
Lot 7, Concession 1
Page 402 – 403– letter from William Tiffany, April 7, 1797, wishing to purchase
Broken Front Lot 7 & 8, River Thames
Page 404 – 406– grant to Joseph Lutes, Dawn Twsp., Kent Co., 50 acres, 1795, Broken lot 8; and north part lot 8, concession 1, 150 acres
Page 407 – 409– letter from Alexander Cameron, Aldborough, Feb. 3, 1854, wishing to purchase
Page 410 – 411– letter from P. C. Campbell, Wardsville, March 22, 1869, asking for deed
Lot 9, Concession 1
Page 412 – 413– letter from Daniel Campbell, Aldborough, Nov. 4, 1828, wishing to purchase
Page 414 – 415– letter from John Purcal, Aldborough, Sept. 14, 1830, wishing to purchase; says to reply to Daniel Campbell, care of Singleton Gardner, Mosa
Page 416 – 418– letter from William Binns, Yarmouth, June 17, 1831, states John Trotter of this township and now farming Joseph Smith’s land is a native of the East of Scotland and wishes to lease lot 9
Page 419 – 421– letter from John McArthur, Aldborough, Sept. 9, 1831, wishing to purchase, says Archibald Campbell who applied some time ago does not want it
Page 422 – 423– letter from Donald McGugan, Dunwich, Dec. 29, 1832, asking price of lot
Page 424 – 428– letters from M. Burwell, April 24, and Sept. 30, 1834, regarding Donald McGugan’s payment
Page 429 – 430– letter from Donald Simpson, Aldborough, July 1, 1837, wishing to purchase for a friend; says Neil McGugan has made some improvements to lot which he purchased from late Roswell Mount
Page 431 – 432– letter from Daniel [?] McGugan, Dunwich, Aug. 18, 1837, says in 1833 he purchased lot from Roswell Mount, asks if payments were received
Page 433 – 435– letter from Alexander Cameron, Aldborough, July 18, 1845, says Mr. McGugan sold his right to him in 1837, asks about price
– mentions Duncan Forbes now of Town of Niagara, who was with him when purchase was made
Lot 10, Concession 1 & Broken Front
See: Lot 8, Concession 2
Lot 11, Concession 1
Page 436 – 437– letter from John Preffer, Westminster, March 18, 1830, wishing to purchase
Broken Front Lot 12 & 13, River Thames
Page 438 – 439– grant to John Green, Flamborough West, 400 acres, 1797
Page 440 – 441– letter from Alexander McCowan, Aldborough, Feb. 22, 1861, says he bought lot from executor of Oliver Tiffany of Ancaster, who received patent over 40 years ago; says he has been living on lot for 16 years
Page 442 – 443– affidavit of Walter Dunn, Aldborough, that he is a resident upon Broken Front, west half lot 13; that he purchased improvements from his brother John Dunn who was residing on lot in 1858; dated Feb. 28, 1861
Page 444– affidavit of Alexander McCowan, Aldborough, says he has been resident of east half of lot for 16 years; and has known Walter Dunn since he came on lot; dated Feb. 28, 1861
Page 445 – 446– letter from Walter Dunn, Aldborough, Feb. 20, 1862 enclosing survey
Page 447 – 450– letter from Walter Dunn, Aldborough, Jan. 11, 1864, asking for deed
Page 451 – 452– letter from Adam Dunn, N. Dumfries, Aug. 7, 1871, regarding purchase of the late Walter Dunn, in 1864; says deed was never received
Page 453 – 454– letter from Adam Dunn, N. Dumfries, Aug. 7, 1871, asking for deed for lot purchased by the late Walter Dunn
Page 455 – 458– letter from Ball & Ball, Galt, July 6, 1872, says locatee Walter Dunn died intestate on March 29, 1871, leaving wife Grace Dunn and two children – Grace Euphemia Dunn and Jessie Fowler Dunn, now aged 16 & 7. Adam Dunn, his brother, has obtained letters of administration to estate; letter is regarding amount owing on lot
Page 459 – 461– letter from Ball & Ball, Galt, July 18, 1872, enclosing payment
Page 462 – 465– affidavit of Adam Dunn, N. Dumfries, Aug. 30, 1872, regarding Walter Dunn’s estate
Page 466 – 467– affidavit of Grace Dunn, widow of Walter Dunn, regarding estate; July 18, 1872
Page 468 – 475– letters from Ball & Ball, Galt, Sept. 11, and Sept. 25, 1872, asking for patent and enclosing notice of application for patent
Lot 10, Broken Front Concession 1
Lot 8, Concession 2; Lot 1 & East Half Lot 5, Concession 5
Lot 17, Concession 2 & Lots 2, 3, & 12, Concession 3 Colchester
[no file on microfilm]
Lot 14 & 15, Concession 1
Page 476 – 478– letter from Thomas Duncan, Aldborough, Sept. 23, 1844, regarding survey; says lot 15 was granted to a man named Pollard
– says he bought north half of lot 14 & 15 in 1836
– a man named Smith from the Western District says he owns lots
Page 479 – 481– letter from Thomas Duncan, Aldborough, Oct. 9, 1844, regarding ownership of lot
Lot 16, Broken Front
Page 482 – 484– letter from John Ward, Mosa, Sept. 2, 1835, regarding rent, payments and survey
– mentions that the late Singleton Gardiner of Mosa inquired about it
Page 485 – 488– assignment of Luman Long, Aldborough, to John Ward, Mosa; July 8, 1842, witnessed by Thomas Kirkpatrick and Euseba King [?]
Page 489 – 490– clergy reserve sale to Luman Long, Aldborough, carpenter, 21 acres, 1848
Lot 16, Broken Front
Page 491 – 493– letter from John Ward, Mosa, June 19, 1833, regarding payment that he made; says Singleton Gardener will make first payment and bring receipt
Page 494 – 499– letter from John Ward, Mosa, July 26, 1834, enclosing payment and survey
Lot 16, Concession 1
Page 500 – 503– letters from Dugald Campbell, Aldborough, Dec. 25, 1832 and Jan. 10, 1833, wishing to purchase
Page 504 – 505– letter from George Gibb, Mosa, Feb. 8, 1835,wishing to purchase
Page 506 – 507– letter from Benjamin Todd, Mosa, Oct. 17, 1837, wishing to purchase
Page 508 – 509– letter from Robert Munro, Port Talbot, Dec. 12, 1839, wishing to obtain lot; he is a native of Rosshire, Scotland and has been in Canada for two years
Page 510 – 511– letter from David Dopp, Westminster, Jan. 28, 1842, wishing to purchase
Lot 17, Concession 1
Page 512 – 513– letter from Donald Black, Feb. 24, 1829 (written by Alexander Stewart for him)
Page 514 – 515– letter from Justus Wilcocks, Mosa, May 11, 1829, for a neighbour who wishes to purchase
Page 516 – 519– letters from Amos A. Wright, Wardsville, March 21 and May 27, 1857 asking if lot has been taken up
Broken Front Lot 18
Page 520 – 522– letter from George Gordon, Strathburn, Dec. 23, 1858, wishing to obtain lot
Lot 23, Concession 1
Page 523 – 526– memorandum regarding valuation of lands – listed are Duncan McEachern, Kenneth McLean, Finlay McNabb and Donald McGill
Page 527– letter from Finlay McNabb, Aldborough, July 3, 1856 giving names of persons who bought land – John Genson of Malahide
Page 528 – 532– notice of assessment to Niel McEachern, Archibald McEachern, Finlay McNab, Kenneth McLean, and Neil McEachern from Alexander McCowan, assessor, Feb. 1, 1856
Lot 24, Concession 1
Page 533 – 534– letter from John Campbell, Aldborough, Sept .15, 1852, wishing to purchase; he and family have just arrived from Scotland
North Half Lot Y & Z, Concession 1
See: South Part Lot Z, Concession A
Lot Y, Concession 1
Page 535 – 536– letter from Donald Stuart, Aldborough, Jan. 9, 1857 [or 1851], asking who owns lot
Page 537 – 538– letter from Archibald Cochrane, Aldborough, April 2, 1853, wishing to purchase
Page 539 – 540– letter from Donald McDonald, Mosa, March 28, 1854, wishing to purchase; says to reply care of Duncan McRae, merchant, Strathburn P.O.
Page 544 – 548– letter from Archibald Cochrane, Aldborough, Oct. 13, 1854, wishing to purchase, and reply stating lot is not disposable as it is being reserved for compensation to parties for deficiencies in their grants
Page 549 – 552– letter from Archibald Cochrane, Aldborough, Dec. 29, 1854, asking for a reply, and letter from his brother Donald Cochrane, who says he has built a house on the lot
North Half Lot 2, Concession 1; See South Part Z, Concession A
Lot Z, Concession 1
Page 553 – 555– letter from Duncan McEachern, Dunwich, May 14, 1852, wishing to purchase
Page 556 – 557– letter from Neil McEachern, Strathburn, Sept. 15, 1852, wishing to purchase; says he and family have just arrived from Scotland
Page 558 – 565– letters from Neil McEachern, Dunwich, April 30, Aug. 9, Nov. 4, 1853, and Jan. 16, 1854, wishing to purchase; says he has begun improvements
Page 566 – 567– letter from Mordoch Matheson, Ekfrid, Dec. 12, 1854, wishing to purchase
Page 568 – 570– letter from Neil McEachern, Aldborough, Feb. 28, 1855, on behalf of he and other settlers who have made improvements to lots without any arrangement with the Government
– listed are Kenneth McLean, lot Z, Con B; Archibald McMurchy, lot Z, Con A; Neil McEachern Jr., lot Z, Con 1; Neil McEachern Sr., lot Z, Con 2; Hugh Calder, Lot Z, Con 3; Finlay McNab, Lot Y, Con 2; Neil McMillan, Lot Y, Con 3, Archibald McEachern, Lot Y, Con 1
Page 571 – 575– letter from Neil McEachern, and others, Aldborough, June 17, 1855 regarding their claims to lots
– list is same as above, but added are Dugal McCallum, Lot Y, Con 3; Dugal Sellers, Lot Y, Con 4; and Archibald Sellers, Lot Z, Con 4
Page 576 – 578– letter from Neil McEachern, Dunwich, May 19, 1855, says in 1852 he occupied and improved lot Z, and wishes to purchase
Page 579 – 580– letter from John Kerr, Orford, March 30, 1857, asking if occupants of lot Y & Z in Con. 1, 2, 3, 4, A & B, have the right to purchase and price, as he wishes to purchase Lot Z, Con. 1
Lot A; Southwest part Lot B, Concession 2
See: South Part Z, Concession A
Lot A, Concession 2
See: Lot 1, Concession 2; and Lot 1, Concession 3
Lot B, Concession 2
Page 581– grant to John Jones, 187 acres, lot 10, concession 2
Lot 1, Concession 2; and Lot 1, Concession 3
Page 582 – 589– letter from John Cochrane, Montreal, April 6, 1848, regarding petition of John Depew to purchase lot; and reply
Page 590 – 595– letter from John Cochrane, Montreal, Feb. 15, 1849, sending two affidavits in the claim of John Depew
– affidavit of John McBride, Aldborough, Jan. 30, 1849, that he occupies lot and has no objection to patent being issued to John Depew; witnessed by Duncan McGugan
– affidavit of Duncan Campbell, and Alexander Campbell, Aldborough, Jan. 29, 1849; that improvements have been made to lot
Page 596 – 598– letter from J. B. Askin, London, July 21, 1849, says lots are now open for sale but the occupants John McBride and Duncan McCall should be notified
Page 599 – 600– letter from John Forbes, Wardsville, May 13, 1857, says he has settled on lot 1, Concession 2 and wishes to purchase
Lot 1, Concession 2; Lot 3, Concession 3
Page 601 – 605– letter from Donald Sinclair, Aldborough, Oct. 28, 1857, says he settled on lot 1, con 2, seven years ago and wishes to purchase; says a Mr. Sheebly of Kingston pretends to own the lot
– reply stating lot is part of patent to Thomas Talbot, and is not at the disposal of the Government
Page 606 – 608– letter from Donald Sinclair, Aldborough, Jan. 2, 1858, wishing to obtain lot; says he is in possession of lot and has a large family
Page 609 – 610– letter from Alexander Ferguson, Aldborough, Aug. 15, 1859, wishing to purchase
Page 611 – 613– letter from J. McCaughey, Ingersoll, Feb. 23, 1864 for Charles Depew inquiring about claim of John Depew for Revolutionary services, but patent was never issued; his wife Mary McCready received a patent at same time without any difficulty
– Charles is heir of John, being the oldest son of Charles who was the eldest son of John
North Half Lot 3, Concession 2
Page 614 – 616– assignment of Duncan McColl, Aldborough, to Henry Ross Archer, Mosa, July 16, 1867, witnessed by John James Archer, merchant, Newbury, and William Morris
Lot 4, Concession 2
Page 617 – 618– grant to Anthony Westbrook, Oxford Twsp., Oxford Co., U.E., 200 acres, 1793
Page 619 – 620– letter from Dugald McLean, Aldborough, Nov. 27, 1848, wishing to purchase
Page 621 – 622– letter from Levi Fowler, Fingal, Dec. 1, 1848, for Dougald McLean, who wishes to purchase
– says there is a record of Anthony Westbrook transferring lot to one Merrygold
Page 623 – 624– letter from Dugald McLean Jr., Aldborough, Feb. 5, 1849, says lot was confiscated from Anthony Westbrook, who was a rebel – he wishes to purchase
Page 625 – 627– letter from Dougald McLean, Aldborough, March 29, 1849, has ascertained the lot belongs to William Markle, a rebel who left the country and joined the American army in 1812 – says he has took possession of lot
Lot 8, Concession 2; Lot 1, Concession 5
Lot 10, Concession 1 & Broken Front
East Half Lot 5, Concession 5
Lot 17, Concession 2 & Lot 2 & 3, Concession 3, Colchester
Page 628 – 629– locations made in Surveyor General’s Office March 23, 1812
– George Benson Hall, lot 8, con 2; lot 1, con 5; and Colchester lots, Order in Council 1812, 1200 acres
– Charles Foster, lot 10, con 1 & BF; East Half Lot 5, con 5, 400 acres
Lot 8, Concession 2
See: Lot 10 & Broken Front Concession 1
Lot 10, Concession 2
Page 630 – 633– letter from J. B. Askin, London, Oct. 11, 1834, enclosing payment for George Munro
Page 634 – 636– assignment of George Munro, Aldborough, to Archibald Munro, Aldborough, May 12, 1845, witnessed by Daniel McVicar and John Sinclair, Aldborough
Lot 10, Concession 2; Lot 17, Concession 2
Lot 9, Concession 5
Lot 10, Concession 12 & Lot 11, Concession 13, Yarmouth
Page 637 – 638– letter from Archibald Kerr, Aldborough, June 25, 1833, wishing to purchase; says he is a British born subject; aged 22 and emigrated from Scotland in 1818
Lot 11, Concession 2
Page 639 – 640– letter from Duncan Paterson, Aldborough, April 3, 1838, wishing to purchase
Page 641 – 642– letter from Archibald Munroe, Aldborough, Oct. 6, 1845, wishing to purchase
Page 643 – 646– letter from John O’Mara, Deputy Surveyor, Mosa, Nov. 25, 1845, for Archibald Munroe, regarding improvements to lot made by one McLarty who does not occupy lot; says Munro is a good settler with a large family who has purchased lot 10, concession 2
Page 647 – 648– letter from Duncan McKellar, Mosa, Jan. 12, 1846 asking who owns lot
Page 649– letter from J. B. Askin, London, May 14, 1846 stating Dugald McLarty and Angus McLarty were occupants in 1840, bur are no longer on it; encloses petition of Archibald Munroe
Page 650 – 652– letter from Dougald McLarty, Aldborough, May 25, 1846, says he and his brother Neil McLarty have been in possession of lot for eight years; and that Archibald Munroe is claiming he is the only one to have made improvements to lot
– McLarty says he applied for lot in 1838 and says that lot was drew by John Decew
Page 653 – 654– letter from Archibald Munroe, Aldborough, June 1, 1846, asking decision on his petition
Page 655 – 656– letter from Isabella McLarty, Aldborough, Nov. 9, 1847, says they have repeatedly applied to Government to purchase
– one letter previous to last January by her late husband Dugald McLarty and one in the spring in her own name after his decease
Page 657 – 658– letter from Archibald Shaw, Aldborough, Feb. 22, 1848, wishing to purchase
Page 659 – 661– assignment of Neil McLarty, Aldborough, to Duncan Munroe, Southwold, Jan. 4, 1849; witnessed by George Munro, Aldborough; and Edward Willson
Lot 14 & 15, Concession 2
See: Samuel Street papers
Lot 17, Concession 2
See: Lot 10, Concession 2
Lot 19 & 20, Concession 2
Page 662 – 664– letter from A. S. St. John, St. Catharines, Oct. 29, 1867, asking who lots were patented to
Lot 20 & 21, Concession 2
Page 665 – 666– letter from Frederick Harder, Mosa, Oct. 14, 1850, wishing to purchase; says to reply to Edward Johnson, Mosa Post Office
Page 667 – 668– letter from Robert Grant, Aldborough, May 6, 1851, regarding his purchase of lot; mentions his son George Grant
Page 669 – 671– letter from Robert Grant, Aldborough, June 27, 1851, enclosing receipt for payment
Lot 21, Concession 2
Page 672 – 673– letter regarding Order in Council April 4, 1839, and claim of representatives of Heman Killborn, the original nominee
Lot 22, Concession 2
Page 674 – 676– Quit claim from Frederick & John Harder, Aldborough, to Henry Ross Archer, Mosa, Dec. 26, 1859; witnessed by Thomas Todd, Mosa; and Mary M. Archer
Page 677 – 678– letter from Henry Ross Archer, Wardsville, Oct. 26, 1865, for Elias Battle, asking for patent
Lot 23, Concession 2
Page 679 – 681– letter from Edward T. Collins, Burford, Jan. 15, 1816, says Capt. Malcolm will deliver a power of attorney from David Kilborn Jr., to him to get deed; he has made agreement with Kilborn for his right
– Capt. B. Ronson showed him a letter locating 1,000 acres in Aldborough to Eliazor Fairchild, Kilborn and others
– also mentions a transfer of right to John Eves
Page 682 – 684– letter from Edward T. Collins, Westminster, March 18, 1816, regarding above matter, says Kilborn lives in Kittley
Page 685 – 687– letter from Roderick Matheson, Ekfrid, Dec. 23, 1848, says he has settled on lot and wishes to purchase
Page 688 – 689– letter from John Gillis, Wardsville, April 25, 1849, says he is living on lot and asks if it is sold
Lot 24, Concession 2
Page 690 – 691– letter from Kenneth Matheson, Ekfrid, April 25, 1851, wishing to purchase
North Half Lot Y, Concession 2
Page 692 – 694– letter from Donald McGill, Aldborough, May 10, 1858, says he has made improvements on lot and wishes to purchase
East Half Lot Y, Concession 2
Page 695 – 698– letter from Finlay McNabb, Aldborough, Feb. 12, 1858, regarding his claim to lot; says one McGill has built a house on northwest quarter, even though he had prior possession; says he has a large family of motherless children
South Part Lot Z, Concession 2
See: South Part Lot Z, Concession A
Lot Z, Concession 2
Page 699– copy of letter to Neil McEachern, Strathburn Post Office, from Crown Land Department, Sept. 28, 1852; says lot cannot be sold until adjustments are made for compensation for deficiency in land in Aldborough
Lot A, Concession 3
See: Lot Z, Concession A
Lot A, Concession 3 & 5
Page 700 – 701– letter from Richard Airey, Port Talbot, Aug. 24, 1849, asking if deed has been issued for these lots
Page 702 – 703– letter from John Scott, Clearville, March 25, 1856, asking if lots are for sale
Page 704 – 705– letter from Donald McLennan, Aldborough, Feb. 18, 1858, says he has settled on north half lot A, Con 3 since 1852 and thought land belonged to one Wallbridge, and was not to be disposed of according to his late father’s will until the youngest of them would be of age – asks who has right to lot
Page 706 – 708– letter from Duncan McLeod, Newbury, Oct. 21, 1857, asking price of lot
South Half Lot B, Concession 3
Page 709 – 710– Crown Land sale to Duncan McNeil, 1848
Page 711 – 712– assignment of Duncan McNeil, Aldborough, to Malcolm McNeil, Aldborough, Dec. 19, 1850; witnessed by Duncan M. Askin
Page 713 – 715 – assignment of Malcolm McNeil, Aldborough, to Thomas Durkan, Buffalo, New York, March 27, 1865; witnessed by George Munro and Angus McNeil, Aldborough
Lot Y, Concession 3
Page 716 – 719– letters from Donald Mathieson, Aldborough, Aug. 9, 1853 and Sept. 26, 1853, wishing to purchase
Page 720 – 721– letter from Neil McMillan, Ekfrid, Dec. 17, 1853, a native of Scotland, says he has built a house and settled on lot and wishes to purchase
Page 722 – 724– letter from Donald Cochrane, Aldborough, Dec. 7, 1853, wishing to purchase; says he has built a house on lot
Page 725 – 726– letter from Donald Cochrane, Dec. 20, 1853, says Neil McMillan has taken possession of the house he built, but he wishes to be recognized as the first applicant
Page 727 – 728– letter from Dugald McCallum, Aldborough, June 18, 1855, says he settled on southeast half and wishes to purchase
Page 729 – 730– letter from John Wilson, London, June 20, 1857, says lot offered to M. Donald in Aldborough are wet and unfit for cultivation
Page 731 – 738– petition of Neil McMillan, Aldborough, April 7, 1868, that he squatted on north half of lot in 1854 and went to the United States to work and while away Daniel Graham and Archibald McKay went to London to make payment on his behalf, but were refused because agent told him the lot had been sold to Duncan McGill a few days before – he has affidavits from Archibald McMurchy and Archibald McKay and Daniel Graham supporting his claim (affidavits are on page 736 – 738)
Page 739 – 742 – letters regarding compensation for Neil McMillan’s improvements
Lot 1, Concession 3
Page 743 – 744 – letter from Richard Airey, Port Talbot, March 13, 1851, asking for description contained in patent to Eve Morden, U.E., in 1802
Page 745 – 750 – letter from John McBride, Aldborough, July 2, 1852, says he purchased north half of lot in 1849 and asks for deed – reply stating lot was located to John Dupie[?] in 1797 and according to survey was occupied by Neil McLarty
Page 751 – 753 – letter from John McBride, London, Dec. 3, 1855 says he paid for lot six years ago and asks for deed
Page 754 – 756 – letter from John McBride, Aldborough, April 3, 1856, says he has sold property to Neil McLarty and to forward deed to him – and declaration of George Macbeth, M.P.P., that McBride sold to McLarty
Page 757 – 758 – letter to George Macbeth from Crown Land Department, May 3, 1856 in reply to his letter on behalf of Moses Warner and regarding the reason patent could not be issued to John McBride
Page 759 – 762 – letter from John McBride, Aldborough, Feb. 6, 1857, says he has a receipt for payment
Lot 1, Concession 3
See: Lot 1, Concession 2
Lot 3, Concession 3; See: Lot 1, Concession 2
Lot 2, Concession 4
Page 763 – 765– grant to James Reed and Hannah Reed, York, 300 acres, 1799
Lot 5, Concession 3
Page 766 – 767– grant to James MacGill Strachan, Toronto, late Captain in the 68 Light Infantry, 200 acres, 1838
Lot 5, Concession 3
North Half Lot 1, Concession 2, Oxford
Page 768 – 770– Order in Council Feb. 15, 1838 for patent to James MacGill Strachan, Toronto
Lot 6, Concession 3 & 4
Page 771 – 772 – grant to Elizabeth Ryckman, Glanford Twsp., Lincoln Co., U.E., wife of Lt. John Ryckman, late of the Indian Department, 400 acres, 1798
Lot 7, Concession 3
Page 733 – 774 – letter from John McArthur, Aldborough, Feb. 7, 1832, wishing to go on lot and his brother James McArthur wants lot 10, concession 2
Page 775 – 776 – letter from Archibald Kerr, Aldborough, Oct. 11, 1832, wishing to purchase; says he was told by McArthur that his name was down for lot but wants nothing to do with it
Page 777 – 779 – letter from William McDonald, Aldborough, April 20, 1843, wishing to purchase; he is a native of Inverness shire, Scotland, 21 years old, single and has been in Canada 11 years
Page 780 – 782 – letter from Alexander C. McColl, Aldborough, March 27, 1844, asking for list of Crown Lands and Clergy reserves in Aldborough
Page 783 – 785 – assignment of Hector McNeil, Aldborough, to Duncan McIntyre, Aldborough, Aug. 31, 1853, witnessed by John Chalmers
Page 786 – 788 – assignment of Neil McNeil, and wife Sarah McNeil, Aldborough, to James Scott, Aldborough, June 16, 1862; witnessed by William Neal and Adam Hatalie[?], Mosa
Lot 8, Concession 3
Page 789 – 790 – letter from Thomas S. Powell, Hamilton, June 12, 1843, says he has purchased lot from Mrs. Elizabeth Ryckman and asks about patent
Page 791 – 794 – letter from Hector Paterson, Aldborough, Oct. 18, 1850, says he purchased 87 acres of lot in 1832 and in 1842 wished to purchase the other 113 acres, which he did from John Ryckman, but a man named McMickal of Blenheim township says he has a transfer from Ryckman
Page 795 – 796 – letter from Hector Patterson, Aldborough, May 10, 1851, asking for information about what land was granted to John Ryckman; one McMichael mentioned
Page 797 – 799 – letter from Hector Paterson, Aldborough, April 9, 1856, regarding his claim; says he has deed from Squire Ryckman of Hamilton’s eldest son and heir for 113 acres, and deed of transfer from Jno. Kerr for 87 acres
Page 800 – 802 – letter from Hector Paterson, Feb. 11, 1857, asking about patent
Page 803 – 808 – letter from Hector Paterson, Feb. 12, 1857, says because patent was never issued, a John McDonald has purchased north half of lot – page 807 – 808 is a copy of Sheriff’s deed from Abraham A. Rapelje, Sherrif of London District to John Kerr, Aldborough; witnessed by William A. Parr, John W. Hardy
Page 807 – 812 – letter from Hector Paterson, Feb. 13, 1857, enclosing affidavit of Squire Ryckman and Michael Aikman (that he knew both John Ryckman, deceased, and his son John) – affidavit of John Ryckman, Hamilton, eldest son of Lt. John Ryckman, U.E., and that lot was conveyed to Hector Paterson in 1842
Page 813 – 814 – letter from P. C. Campbell, London, March 26, 1861, regarding price of lot and payments, mentions his father
Page 815 – 817 – letter from Hector Paterson, Aldborough, April 15, 1861, outlining history of ownership of lot and asks for his deed
Page 818 – 825 – report from Commissioner of Crown Lands regarding the claim of Hector Paterson
Lot 8, 9, & 10, Concession 3
Page 826 – 828 – letter from W. C. L. Gill, London, June 15, 1855 says he owns lot but parties are disputing his title; says John Ryckman had patent
Page 829 – 831– report from Executive Council Sept. 23, 1857 regarding conveyance from John McDonald to the Crown, erroneously grant to Joseph B. Spragge who assigned it to McDonald; one Ryckman already held patent
Page 832 – 833 – extract from Elgin County Registry Office, Oct. 2, 1857; listed are John Ryckman, 1802; Canada Company 1833, and Joseph B. Spragge, 1844 (cancelled)
North Half Lot 10, Concession 3
Page 834 – 837 – report from Executive Council, July 11, 1857, regarding petition of John McDonald for compensation for transfer he holds from Joseph B. Spragge
Lot 10, Concession 3
Page 838 – 839 – Order in Council May 13, 1842, regarding petition of John Grant, Montreal; ordered that lot 10, concession 3 be located in name of Alexander Grant; on an Order in Council March 10, 1819; lot to be claimed under Heir & Devisee Commission
Page 840 – 841 – letter from William McDonald, Mosa, Sept. 27, 1845, asking if patent has ever been issued
Page 842 – 845 – letter from Donald Campbell, Aldborough, March 25, 1846, says he has made some improvements on lot and was offered for sale six years ago by John McMichael; now wishes to purchase and recover his improvements
Page 846 – 848 – letter from Duncan Morrison, Aldborough, April 6, 1846, says lot was located to James Forsyth whose son Daniel Forsyth said lot was forfeited by neglect; wishes to purchase
Page 849 – 850 – letter from Daniel Forsyth, Chatham, April 23, 1849, asking if lots were located to James Forsyth and if his claim stands
Page 851 – 852 – letter from John McMichael, Dumfries, Feb. 7, 1860, asking for description of patent issued to John Ryckman in 1803
Page 853 – 855 – letter from John McDonald, Aldborough, June 22, 1855, asking who patent for north half was issued; says he bought it from Joseph B. Spragge eight years ago; but ten days ago one Gill, Deputy Registrat of London served him with a writ of ejection claiming he purchased lot from heirs of one Ryckman – says he has a numerous young family
Page 865 – 860 – letter from John McKay, Registrar, Elgin Co., Feb. 8, 1859, regarding patent of Joseph B. Spragge
Page 861 – 863 – letter from Archibald Pursel, Aldborough, Feb. 20, 1869, wishing to purchase south half
Page 864 – 867 – letter from Colin McDougall, St. Thomas, Jan. 4, 1870, asking if patent has been issued
Lot 11, Concession 3
Page 868 – 869 – letter from Daniel Forsyth, Chatham, Aug. 21, 1849, asking if claim of Robert Forsyth to this lot is good
Lot 11 & 12, Concession 3
See: Lot 15 & 16 Front, on River Thames, Harwich
Page 870 – 872 – letter from Col. Robert Nichol, York, Feb. 17, 1816, on behalf of Mr. Miller, regarding lands available; says lot 11 & 12 have been located for a Robert & Thomas Forsyth; says Robert joined the enemy during the late war; and Thomas left the Province in 1800 and resides at St. Louis on the Mississippi
Page 873 – 874 – letter from Duncan McNeil, Aldborough, Oct. 28, 1848, asking if lot is for sale
Lot 12, Concession 3
Page 875 – 876 – Crown Land sale to Archibald Patterson, Aldborough, 200 acres, 1848
Lot 13, Concession 3
Page 877 – 878 – grant to Margaret Forsyth, Sandwich, Essex Co., wife of William Forsyth; and daughter of the late John Little of Western District, a U.E.L., 200 acres, 1818
Page 879 – 880 – William Forsyth of Sandwich requests that lot located to him in Aldborough be relinquished on behalf of his wife Margaret Forsyth, 1818
Page 881 – 882 – locations made in Surveyor General’s office June 22, 1818 – Margaret Forsyth, 200 acres, Order in Council, June 13, 1818
Lot 17, Concession 3
Page 883 – 884 – letter from John McEwan, Carleton Place, July 1, 1852, asking if the present owner Peter McNeil has paid instalments on lot, as he wishes to purchase
R. [sic] Part Lot Z, Concession 3
See: South Part Lot Z, Concession A
Lot A & B, Concession 4
See: South Part Lot Z, Concession A
Lot A, Concession 4 & 5
Page 885 – 886 – grant to James Keeler, Aldborough, U.E., 200 acres, [not dated]
Page 887 – 888 – letter from Alexander Graham, Aldborough, Feb. 14, 1856, says he is in possession of lot and wishes to purchase
Lot B, Concession 4
Page 889 – 892– letter from Alexander Matheson, Aldborough, June 14, 1855, says he has resided on north half for one year and wishes to purchase
Page 893 – 897– letter from Richard Clarkson, Zone, June 1, 1855, wishes to purchase, and reply stating lot is part of grant to Col. Talbot
Page 898 – 900– letters from R. Murray, Newbury, land agent, Oct. 2, 1856 and Oct. 15, 1856, asking who owns lot
Page 901 – 902– letter from Roderick MacDonald, Aldborough, Feb. 8, 1858, says he is settled on south half since 1853 and wishes to purchase; says he is a father of a helpless family and sickly wife
Lot Y & Z, Concession 4
Page 903 – 904– letter from Robert Grant, Aldborough, Oct. 6, 1853, wishing to purchase for two of his sons
Page 905 – 906– letter from John Mitchell, Dunwich, April 10, 1854, wishing to purchase; he is a native of Argyleshire, Scotland and has been in Canada five years
Page 907 – 908– letter from Frederick Harder, Mosa, Jan. 6, 1855, wishing to purchase
Page 909 – 910– letter from Dugald Sellers, Wardsville, Dec. 22, 1856, wishing to purchase
Page 911 – 914– letter from Dugald Sellers, Aldborough, April 12, 1859, and his brother Alexander Sellers, says they have made improvements on lot and wish to purchase – also write for Dugald McCallum, south half lot 9, con 3; Archibald Sellers, lot Z, con 4, Hugh Calder, and Archibald McCallum, lot Z, con 3, regarding prices
Page 915 – 916– list of heirs of Dugald Sellars (Daniel Fraser name at top); listed are: Catharine Sellars, mother; Mary Sellars, sister; Margaret McCallum (Archibald), sister; Ann Moir (John), sister; Catherine McLean (Hugh), sister; Grace McMurchy (Neil), sister; and Archibald, Alexander, Donald, brothers
Page 917 – 922– letters from Thomas Hodgins, for Dougald Sellars, Toronto, July 9, 1863, Nov. 9, and Nov. 29, 1865 regarding purchase of lot
Page 923– report regarding application of Alexander Sellars to be allowed to purchase lot; says lot was granted to Richard Airey in 1858 upon paying Dugald Sellars for chopping 11 acres – Dugald Sellars received permission to purchase lot if he could present evidence he was in undisputed possession; he neglected to do this and died in 1870, unmarried and intestate, leaving his brother Alexander in possession – Alexander filed assignment from seven of the heirs of Dugald, consenting to sale, leaving only one heir whose consent cannot be obtained as he resides in Scotland
Page 924 – 928– affidavit of Alexander Sellars, Aldborough, that he is the brother of Dugald who died April 10, 1870, and that their father Donald Sellars has been dead for 25 years, and he wishes to purchase lot, dated Jan. 16, 1871; witnessed by George Munro; sent by Archibald McKellar, M.P.P.
Page 929 – 936– letters from Colin Macdougall, Feb. 10, Feb. 11, and Feb. 22, 1871 to A. McKellar regarding claim of Alexander Sellars
Page 937 – 943– letter from Colin Macdougall, March 28, 1871, enclosing affidavits of Edward McCallum, David Andrew and Hugh Calder, all of Aldborough, Feb. 25, 1871, stating that they were acquainted with Dugald Sellars and he was occupant of lot, and that his brother Alexander Sellars assisted with improvements
Page 944 – 966– letter from Colin Macdougall, St. Thomas, May 1, 1871, enclosing affidavits listed below:
– affidavit of James Stalker, Aldborough, naming heirs of Dugald Sellars as follows: mother Catharine Sellars, widow; sisters Mary Sellars, spinster; Margaret, wife of Archibald McCallum, all of Aldborough; sister Ann, wife of John Moir, Luther Twsp., Wellington Co.; Catharine, wife of Hugh McLean, Caledon Twsp., Peel Co.; and Grace wife of Neil McMurchy, King Twsp., York Co.; brothers Archibald & Alexander Sellars, Aldborough, and Donald Sellars, Campbelltown, Argyle, Scotland; dated April 3, 1871
– affidavit of Alexander Sellars, Aldborough, that he is a brother of Dugald, and lists heirs as above, dated March 13, 1871
– affidavit of William Cranston, King Twsp., York Co., April 18, 1871, as witness to assignment of Neil & Grace McMurchy
– affidavit of John Baillie, Caledon Twsp., Peel Co., April 8, 1871 as witness to assignment of Hugh & Catharine McLean
– affidavit of Peter Stewart, Aldborough, Mar. 13, 1871 as witness to assignment of Catherine, Archibald & Mary Sellars, and Archibald & Margaret McCallum
– page 953 is the assingment of the above heirs to Alexander Sellars, March 13, 1871
– file also includes letters from Colin Macdougall enclosing payment for Alexander Sellars and asking for patent
North Half Lot 1, Concession 4 West
See: North Half Lot 11, Concession 2, Mosa
Lot 1, Concession 4
Page 967 – 969– assignment of James McDonald, Aldborough, to Henry Ross Archer, Mosa, south half, March 10, 1858, witnessed by David MacEachran and William David Hammond, Mosa
Page 970 – 972– affidavit of Archibald McKeith, Aldborough, Feb. 15, 1861 that he is living on north half of lot since 1855 and has made improvements
Lot 2, Concession 4 & 5
See: Lot 3, Concession 3
Page 973 – 974– letter from [illegible], London, June 18, 1857, regarding mistake in release
Lot 5, Concession 4
Page 975 – 976– letter from [unknown], Aldborough, May 2, 1839, wishing to purchase, says to reply care of George Munro
Lot 6, Concession 4
See: Lot 6, Concession 3
Page 977 – 979– letter from James & Nicol Scott, Aldborough, Oct. 22, 1832, says their family purchased lot from Henry Piggott, of Ancaster, and took possession in February last; letter is regarding new survey changing lot 6 to lot 8
Lot 8, Concession 4
See Petitions – James Scott
Lot 10, 11 & 12, Concession 4
Page 980 – 981– grant to Angelica Smith, Sandwich Twsp., Essex Co., wife of Thomas Smith, 600 acres, 1797
Lot 17, Concession 4
Lot 15, Concession 6
Page 982 – 984– letter from J. D. Barker, Port Talbot, April 2, 1866, says he and his brother would like to purchase
Page 985 – 987– assignment of Thomas Scott, late of Aldborough, now of Westminster, to Charles Curtis, Westminster, Feb. 26, 1866, for lot 16, con 6; witnessed by Isaac Crouse, Westminster
Page 988 – 989– letter to James Scott, Aldborough, regarding his petition
East Half Lot 18, Concession 4
Page 990 – 991– letter from J. B. Spragge, Agent, Toronto, March 7, 1840, regarding a claim on part of representatives of David Bissell, the original nominee
Page 992 – 993– grant to Jehiel Bissell, Augusta Twsp., Grenville Co., eldest son of heir of David Bissell, deceased, 100 acres, 1841
Lot 22, Concession 4
Page 994 – 996– assignment of Frederick Harder, Aldborough, to Henry Ross Archer, Mosa, Feb. 28, 1857, witnessed by William David Hammond, Wardsville, and Thomas Todd
Page 997 – 1000– assignment of Henry Ross Archer, Wardsville, to John H. Monroe, Wardsville, May 29, 1861, witnessed by William David Hammond, and G. Ward
Page 1001 – 1003– assignment of Alfred Livingston, Aldborough, to Donald McColl, Aldborough, Nov. 22, 1859, witnessed by John Godbold, London
South Half Lot Y & Z, Concession 4
See: South Part Lot Z, Concession A
Lot A, Southwest part Lot B, Concession 5
See: South Part Lot Z, Concession A
Lot A, Concession 5
See: Lot A, Concession 3 & 4
Page 1004– letter to Nicol McColl, M.P.P, Iona, that lot A, con 5, is occupied by William Dougall and is not for sale
Page 1005 – 1006– letter from Roderick Johnston, Dawn, Oct. 1, 1858, wishing to purchase; says he has built a house on west half lot A, concession 5
Page 1007 – 1008– letter from William Ross, Palmyra, July 7, 1859, wishing to purchase
Page 1009– Sheriff’s certificate – from Colin Munro, Sheriff, Elgin Co., that he has sold south half lot A, con 5, for taxes to William MacDougald, Aldborough, May 29, 1862
Page 1010 – 1013– report from Arthur Jones, Provincial Land Surveyor, at request of Henry C. R. Becher, who owns improvements on north half; William McDougald on south half mentioned
Page 1014 – 1016– letter from William Macdougall, Cashmere, Oct. 11, 1865, says he has settled on lot; writes regarding purchase; also says Neil McDonald on north half wishes to purchase
Page 1017 – 1019– letter from William MacDougall and Neil McDonald, Aldborough, Oct. 23, 1865, state they wish to purchase, and that Mr. Becher is trying to purchase
Page 1020 – 1025– letter from Henry C. R. Becher, London, Dec. 4, 1865, regarding purchase of lot
Page 1026 – 1027– letter from Neil McDonald and William Macdougall, Aldborough, Dec. 29, 1865, says McDonald settled on lot seven years ago and Macdougall bought his half at a Sheriff’s sale
Page 1028 – 1031– letter from A. McKellar, Chatham, Jan. 31, 1866, states he is acquainted with John Lamont and Neil McCallum and encloses affidavits below:
– affidavit of John Lamont and Neil McCallum, Aldborough, Jan. 22, 1866 that they are neighbours of Neil McDonald and William Macdougall, the occupants of lot
Page 1032 – 1036– letter from A. P. Salter, Chatham, April 2, 1866, Provincial Surveyor, giving his inspection of lot and improvements made by occupants
Page 1037 – 1047– letter from Jno. McLean, St. Thomas, April 12, 1866, asking if lot is patented and if any lots in 1, 2, or 3rd concessions are for sale
Page 1039 – 1047– letter from A. P. Salter, Chatham, Provincial Surveyor, May 9, 1866, regarding improvements to lot and encloses survey and description of lot; grant to James Keeler in 1802 mentioned
Page 1048 – 1069– letters from Henry C. R. Becher, London, June 25, July 7, and July 17, 1866, regarding survey, enclosing payment, and asking for patent; also reply
Page 1070 – 1071– letter from J. McKay, Elgin Co. Registrar, March 8, 1867, regarding sale to Henry C. R. Becher
Page 1072– letter from A. McKellar, Chatham, March 14, 1867, asking how much of north half was patented to Henry Becher
Page 1073 – 1078– letter from J. H. Munro, Wardsville, July 7, 1868, for Neil McDonald who has been living on north half of lot for nine years, and wishes to purchase; and reply
Page 1079 – 1081– letter from W. C. Grout, Highgate, Aug. 31, 1868, asking if lot is for sale
Page 1082 – 1084– letter from John McKillop, Aldborough, Jan. 8, 1869, asking if lot is for sale
Page 1085 – 1089– letter from Neil McDonald, Wardsville, Jan. 20, 1870, asking amount due of lot; and reply
Page 1090 – 1093– letter from J. H. Munro, Wardsville, July 12, 1870, asking what portion of lot was sold to William McDougald and amount due on lot; and reply
Page 1094 – 1096– letter from J. H. Munro, Wardsville, July 28, 1870, enclosing receipt to William Macdougall; dated Aug. 3, 1866
Page 1097 – 1098– letter from P. Mackenzie, London, Aug. 12, 1873, asking who patent was issued to
Page 1099 – 1100– letter from John R. Dixon, London, Aug. 19, 1873, asking who patent was issued to
Lot B, Concession 5
Page 1101 – 1103– letter from M. Burwell, Deputy Surveyor, Port Talbot, March 21, 1845, asking if lot is part of Col. Talbot’s patent
Page 1104 – 1105– letter from Angus McDonald, Aldborough, March 16, 1857, asking who patent was issued to; says he holds a bond for deed from General Airey
Page 1106 – 1108– letter from Donald Macdougall, Aldborough, Dec. 27, 1862, says he has been living on lot for past three years and says he bought lot under Sheriff’s sale and wishes to make payments
Lot 1, Concession 5
Page 1109 – 1111– letter from Neil Leitch, Aldborough, Sept. 1, 1847, says he is an immigrant from Scotland with a young and numerous family and wishes to purchase
Page 1112 – 1113– letter from Neil Leitch, Aldborough, Sept. 28, 1847, regarding mistake between lot 8 and lot 5
Page 1114– letter from James Kevill [?], Amherstburg, Oct. 30, 1847, regarding enquiry about George Benson Hall; says old residents of this place say he died in 1821 and has three sons living; one at Quebec, one at Niagara and one at Windsor
Page 1115 – 1116– letter from Neil Leitch, Aldborough, Nov. 15, 1847, regarding original grant to George Benson Hall in 1812 and encloses above letter
Page 1117 – 1118– letter from Dougald McLean, Aldborough, June 20, 1848, says he bought lot 1, con 5 three years ago and settled on it
Page 1119 – 1121– letter from Duncan McColl, Aldborough, Sept. 20, 1848, wishing to purchase; says he has taken possession of lot
Lot 1, Concession 5
See: Lot 8, Concession 2
Lot 1, and East Half Lot 5, Concession 5
See: Lot 10 & Broken Front Concession 1
Lot 3, Concession 5
Page 1122 – 1123– letter from Dugald McMillan, Fingal, June 13, 1848, wishing to purchase
Page 1124 – 1130– letters from Duncan McEnnis, Aldborough, Dec. 26, 1853 and March 28, 1854, says he has built a house on lot and wishes to purchase; and reply stating land was patented to Nathaniel Pettit
Page 1131 – 1133– letter from Dugald McMillan, Aldborough, May 23, 1854, says he owns part of lot and wishes to buy the south part – 60 acres; says about a year ago a man named McInnes squatted on land
Page 1134 – 1137– letter from T. A. McLean, Clearville, Orford, for Duncan McInnis, Sept. 22, 1856, regarding his claim to lot
Page 1138 – 1140– letter from Duncan McInnis, Clearville, Nov. 26, 1859, regarding his claim, says he has been living on lot since 1853
Page 1141 – 1142– letter from Dougald McMillan [or McMullen], Dec. 21, 1859, asking if he is to get lot
Page 1143 – 1148– letter from Crown Lands Department, Jan. 4, 1860, to J. B. Askin, regarding claims of Dougald McMullen and Duncan MacInnis; and encloses documents from surveyors regarding improvements made
Page 1149 – 1151– letter from John O’Mara, Newbury, Feb. 15, 1861, for Duncan McInnes regarding his claim
Page 1152– affidavit of Alexander Brodie, Feb. 25, 1861, that Duncan McInnes was the first setler on the southeast part of lot
Page 1153 – 1155– letter from Duncan McInnes, Wardsville, March 2, 1867, asking balance due and asks for deed
Page 1156 – 1158– letter from John H. Munro, Wardsville, March 20, 1867, regarding obtaining Duncan McInnes’ deed
East Half Lot 5, Concession 5
See: Lot 8, Concession 2
Lot 5, Concession 5
See: Lot 10, Concession 2
North West Half Lot 5, Concession 5
Page 1159 – 1161– assignment of William Hileley [or Hildy], Aldborough, to Donald Shaw, Aldborough, Dec. 11, 1852; witnessed by James McArthur, Aldborough, and George Munro
Lot 6, Concession 5
Page 1162 – 1163– letter from Edward Ramey, Aldborough, Aug. 24, 1848, wishing to purchase
Lot 9, Concession 5
Page 1164 – 1165– letter from William Hildy, Aldborough, Nov. 7, 1836, says he made clearing on lot by mistake and wishes to purchase
South East Half Lot 9, Concession 5
Page 1166 – 1168– assignment of William Hilday, Aldborough, to John Black, Aldborough, April 10, 1856, witnessed by John Chalmers, London
Lot 10 & 17, Concession 5
Page 1169 – 1170– letter from Burton, Sadlier & Bruce, Hamilton, June 9, 1862, for their client who is clearing 400 acres in Aldborough, through grant to John Ryckman in 1801; records show another patent in 1802 to William Monferton [?]
South Half Lot 13, Concession 5 & 6
Page 1171 – 1172– letter from Malcolm Litch [or Fitch], Aldborough, Dec. 5, 1854, wishing to purchase
Page 1173 – 1174– letter from Dugald Leitch, Aldborough, July 5, 1856, asking who patent was issued to
Lot C (Gore), between Concession 6 & 7
Page 1175 – 1176– letter from Duncan Campbell, Aldborough, Nov. 16, 1841, wishing to purchase
Lot 3, (Gore), between Concession 6 & 7
Page 1177 – 1180– letter from Hon. David Christie, Quebec, May 26, 1862 regarding patent to William Clement; says 293 acres and it should be 316 acres
Page 1181 – 1183– letter from William Clement, Lynden, June 24, 1862, regarding patent – says he paid for R. Weaver’s right when he transferred lot in 1858
Lot 7, Gore
Page 1184 – 1186– letter from Cronyn, Kew & Betts, Barristers, London, Feb. 12, 1880, asking who patent was issued to
Lot A, Concession 6
Page 1187 – 1189– letter from James McDonald, Aldborough, Jan. 26, 1856, asking who lot was patented to; says Mr. Becher, agent for Sir Richard Airey, refuses to fulfill his promise to allow him to purchase; says he has a numerous young family
Page 1190 – 1192– letter from Gilbert Pool, Aldborough, March 10, 1860, says he has occupied north half for three years and wishes to purchase
Page 1193 – 1196– letter from widow McDonald, Aldborough, Dec. 25, 1865, says she has been left destitute by the death of her husband and has made payments, but has received summons from Mr. Becher to vacate property in 16 days
Southwest part Lot B, Concession 6
See: South part Lot Z, Concession A
Lot B, Concession 6
Page 1197 – 1198– letter from John Scott, Clearville, Kent Co., Oct. 22, 1851, asking who owns lot
Page 1199 – 1200– letter from John McPhail, Aldborough, Feb. 22, 1856, says he has purchased lot and made improvements, but agent Mr. Becher says he cannot make a title as he believes it belongs to another person
Lot C & D, Concession 6
Page 1201 – 1202– Order in Council Feb. 2, 1846, that Donald Currie, occupant of lot C & Northwest half Lot D, be allowed to purchase
Page 1203 – 1205– letter from Malcolm McLean, Aldborough, Nov.22, 1846, wishing to purchase north half lot C
Page 1206 – 1209– letter from J. B. Askin, London, Nov. 3, 1847, that Donald Currie has been permitted to purchase lot
Page 1210 – 1212– assignment of Donald Currie, Aldborough, to Hon. George Jervis Goodhue, London, April 6, 1849, witnessed by Alexander Beith Currie, Aldborough
Page 1213 – 1219– letters from George J. Goodhue, London, April 13, 1849, April 19, 1853 and March 10, 1854 regarding interest due on lot and title; a title search showed that west half of Lot D was owned by a Mr. St. George and wishes to re- assign the lot to Donald Currie
Lot 1, Concession 6
Page 1220 – 1221– letter from Alexander Brodie, Aldborough, Oct. 30, 1841, wishing to purchase
Lot 2, 4, 6, 7, 9 & 14, Concession 6
Page 1222 – 1223– grant to John Williams, Sandwich Twsp., Essex Co., and Lieutenant in the Provincial Marine, 1200 acres, 1797
Lot 3, Concession 6
Page 1224 – 1225– letter from Duncan McEnnes, Aldborough, March 28, 1853, says he has settled on lot and wishes to purchase
Page 1226 – 1228– assignment of Alexander Brodie, Aldborough, to Hon. George Jervis Goodhue, London, Aug. 7, 1861, witnessed by Thomas Row Westcott, London
Lot 5, Concession 6
Page 1229 – 1231– letter from Neil Leitch, Aldborough, Feb. 29, 1860, wishing to purchase
Lot 9, Concession 6
Page 1232 – 1233– letter from Duncan McCallum, Aldborough, June 7, 1851, asking who lot was patented to; and regarding discrepancies in surveys
Lot 11, Concession 6
Page 1234 – 1235– letter from James Scott, Aldborough, Dec. 11, 1850, wishing to purchase
South half Lot 13, Concession 6
See: South half Lot 13, Concession 5
Lot 21, Concession 6
Page 1236 – 1237– letter from Richard Evans, Dunwich, March 30, 1854, wishing to purchase
Lot 15, Concession 6
See: Lot 17, Concession 4
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Lot B, Concession 7
Page 1238 – 1240– letter from Dugald McLean, Aldborough, Sept. 10, 1847, wishing to purchase
Lot 4, Concession 7
Page 1241 – 1244– assignment of Robert Miller, Ekfrid, to Paul Luther, Caradoc, Jan. 11, 1861; witnessed by John Symmonds, London
Page 1245 – 1247– assignment of Robert Miller, Ekfrid, to James White, Caradoc, Jan. 11, 1861, witnessed by John Symmonds
Page 1248– assignment of James White, Caradoc, to Thomas Morgan Merrell, Zone Twsp.,Kent Co., July 15, 1865, witnessed by D. M. Francis and A. J. Bennett
Lot 5, Concession 7
Page 1249 – 1251– assignment of Robert Miller, Ekfrid, to John Vroman, Caradoc, March 14, 1855; witnessed by John Chalmers, London
Page 1252 – 1254– assignment of Robert Miller, Caradoc, to John Vrooman, Caradoc, July 15, 1854; witnessed by John Chalmers
Page 1255 – 1257– assignment of John Vrooman, Caradoc, to Allan Crawford, Caradoc, April 14, 1855, witnessed by John Chalmers
Page 1258 – 1260– assignment of John Vrooman, Caradoc, to Archibald Fletcher, Caradoc, Oct. 5, 1856, witnessed by John Chalmers
Page 1261 – 1263– assignment of Allan Crawford, Mosa, to Duncan McLellan, Caradoc, Nov. 2, 1861, witnessed by Duncan Fletcher
Lot 7, Concession 7
Page 1264 – 1265– letter from P. C. Campbell, Wardsville, Jan. 14, 1856, asking if lot has been patented and price
Lot 10, Concession 7
Page 1266 – 1268– assignment of Archibald Miller, Ekfrid, to Daniel McFee, London, May 12, 1856, witnessed by John Chalmers
Page 1269– receipt to Archibald Miller, March 14, 1853 for purchase
Lot B, Concession 8
Page 1270 – 1272– assignment of John Campbell, Aldborough, to John Graham, Aldborough, March 12, 1850; witnessed by Luke Lukes, Westminster
Lot 21, Concession 8
Page 1273– receipt to Henry C. R. Becher, Sept. 14, 1853 for purchase
Page 1274 – 1276– assignment of Henry C. R. Becher, London, to Hon. Malcolm Cameron, Port Sarnia, April 14, 1859, witnessed by Charles John Robinson, Sarnia
Lot 8, Concession 9
Page 1277 – 1280– letters from Duncan Patterson, Aldborough, March 19 and Oct. 1, 1839, wishing to purchase; says he is a native of Argyleshire, Scotland and has ten in his family
Lot 2, Concession 10
Page 1281 – 1282– letter from John Campbell, Nov. 13, 1830, wishing to purchase
Southwest Part Lot 11, Concession 10
Page 1283 – 1284– letter from George Munro, Aldborough, March 23, 1857, asking who patent was issued to
Page 1285 – 1286– letter from Henry Groh, Aldborough, May 6, 1860, asking price of lot
North east Part Lot 14, Concession 10
Page 1287 – 1289– assignment of Jacob Courz, to William Sejel [or Sleigel], Feb. [?], 1859; witnessed by Mary Munro, Aldborough
Page 1290– receipt to Jacob Kurz, for payment, June 27, 1853
Page 1291 – 1293– assignment of William Segel, Aldborough, to Thomas Frood, Aldborough, Jan. 18, 1862, witnessed by George & Mary Munro
Page 1294 – 1295– assignment of Thomas Frood, Aldborough, to Engelhart Obergfell, Aldborough, Jan. 6, 1863, witnessed by Christian Hess [?], Aldborough
Lot 1, Concession 11
Page 1296– letter from George Brody, Simcoe, May 27, 1830, wishing to purchase
Page 1297 – 1298– letter from John Campbell, Aldborough, May 28, 1831, wishing to purchase
Page 1299 – 1300– letter from John Gillies, Aldborough, Nov. 18, 1831, wishing to purchase north half
Page 1301 – 1303– letter from Donald McKellar, Aldborough, June 28, 1843, enclosing payment for south half
North Half Lot 1, Concession 11
Page 1304 – 1305– Crown Land sale to John Gillece, Sept. 3, 1833
South Half Lot 1, Concession 11
Page 1306 – 1307– Crown Land sale to Donald McKellar, Sept. 3, 1833
Page 1308 – 1325– nine letters from Donald McKellar, Aldborough, from June 6, 1841 to July 3, 1848, enclosing payments
Page 1326– Clergy reserve sale to Donald McKellar, Aldborough, south half lot 11, 100 acres, 1848
South Half Lot 1 or A, Concession 11; South Half Lot 8, Concession 11
Page 1327 – 1332– letters from Donald Currie, Aldborough, Dec. 8, 1832, for a friend who wishes to purchase lot 1; and he would like lot 8; and Feb. 12, 1833 asking for answer to previous letter
South east Half Lot 5, Concession 11
Page 1333 – 1338– letters from Parker & Purdon, Barristers, London, Nov. 12, 1878, regarding mistake in patent and sketch of lot; and Nov. 18, 1878, asking for description on the patent
South Half Lot 6, Concession 11
West Half lot 30, Concession 4, Pickering
Page 1339 – 1341– memo from Crown Land Office, regarding Order in Council Dec. 17, 1831 relating to the Canada Company
Lot 8, Concession 11
Page 1342 – 1343– letter from J. McLean, Aldborough, March 9, 1843, wishing to purchase; says ten or eleven years ago the lot was purchased by a widow woman in this neighbourhood but being unable to pay for it, she abandoned it; says he is a native of Scotland, a weaver, who immigrated last summer; and has eleven in his family
Page 1344 – 1345– letter from Neil Leitch, Aldborough, March 1, 1848, says south half of lot was sold long ago to a neighbour of his and he is willing to purchase it; he is a native of Argyleshire, Scotland; a shoemaker and farmer, and has seven in his family
Page 1346 – 1348– letter from J. B. Askin, London, for Peter C. Campbell, Sept. 27, 1860, says lot has been authorized to be sold to Campbell subject to the payment of rent for the present occupant
Page 1349 – 1351– letter from P. C. Campbell, Wardsville, Sept. 27, 1860, regarding amount due; says lot was originally sold to Margaret McDonald about twenty years ago
Southeast Half Lot 8, Concession 11
Page 1352 – 1353– letter from John Taylor, Aldborough, May 4, 1844, wishing to purchase; says lot was in possession of Widow McDonald but she has given up her claim to the lot; says to reply to Samuel Graham, Aldborough
South Half Lot 8, Concession 11
See: South Half Lot 1 or A, Concession 11
Lot 12, Concession 11
Page 1354 – 1356– letter from Cronyn & Betts, Barristers, London, Apri. 30, 1887, asking if lot was patented to Thomas Talbot in 1821 – notation on letter says “re Mistell”
Lot 1, Concession 12
Page 1357 – 1360 – letter from John Gillies, Delaware, July 2, 1833, says he has made improvements on lot and wishes to purchase
South Half Lot 1, Concession 12
Page 1361 – 1363– letter from Donald McKellar, Aldborough, July 1, 1833, wishing to purchase
Southeast Part Lot 7, Concession 12
Page 1364 – 1366– letter from Duncan McDiarmid, Aldborough, Jan. 18, 1848, wishing to purchase
West Part Lot 9; South Half Lot 10, Concession 13
Page 1367– letter from Cronyn & Cronyn, Barristers, London, Oct. 9, 1868, on behalf of Peter King, asking for description of patent issued to him
West Half Lot 15, Concession 13
Page 1368 – 1370– letter from A. McKellar for Duncan McCallum, Feb. 19, 1859, and Duncan’s own letter, Aldborough, Feb. 16, 1859; says he had possession of lot for 30 years and asks if a patent was ever issued for it
Broken Lots 1 – 8 on Lake Erie, Concession 14
See: Lots 1 – 8 & 19 – 24, Concession 13
Lot 6, Concession 14
Page 1371 – 1374– indenture of Bargain & Sale between Duncan McDiarmid, Aldborough and James Neil Henry and James Neal Ruthven, Aldborough, merchants, and Jannett McDiarmid, wife of party of first part; Sept. 5, 1855; witnessed by George Munro, Dugald Lamont
Page 1375 – 1378– letter from George Henry, Aldborough, Jan. 28, 1863, says he is owner of part of lot 6 and has begun to build a warehouse for shipping and wishes to purchase additional land – page 1376 is affidavit of George Munro that he has known Lt. Col. Henry for 40 years, and as a young man bore arms in War of 1812 and the last rebellion
Page 1379 – 1383– examination of lot by Jesse P. Ball, Provincial Land Surveyor, at request of George Henry, Aldborough, Feb. 25, 1863, and map and letter from George Henry, Feb. 25, 1863, regarding his purchase
Page 1384 – 1386 – letter from George Henry, Aldborough, Oct. 6, 1864, asking for an answer regarding his application to purchase
Page 1387 – 1389 – letter from George Henry, Port Glasgow, Nov. 6, 1864, says his son is owner of part of the lot and asks for additional grant to his son Jesse A. Henry
Page 1390 – 1392– letter from George Henry, Port Glasgow, Dec. 6, 1864, regarding obtaining lot
Page 1393 – 1396– letter from George Henry, Port Glasgow, Dec. 18, 1864, enclosing his son’s affidavit and asks for grant of water lot to his son – affidavit of Jesse A. Henry, Aldborough, that he purchased from his father George, seven acres of land and the dock; dated Dec. 7, 1864
Miscellaneous
Page 1397 – 1399 – letter from J. B. Melage, Montreal, Sept. 19, 1859, inquiring about a certain lot in Aldborough; says agent is Joseph Henery [?], who resides on the farm
Page 1400 – 1402 – letter from A. McKellar, Chatham, Dec. 4, 1863, regarding valuation of following lots:
Kenneth McLean, con B, lot Z; Finlay McNab, con 2, Lot Y; Donald McGill, con 2, Lot Y; Hugh Calder, con 3, Lot Z; Neil McEachern, con 1, Lot Z; Archibald McEachern, con 1, Lot Y; Archibald McMurchy, con A, Lot Z
Page 1403 – 1404– letter from Thomas Hodgins, Toronto, May 8, 1865, asking for list of lands for sale
Page 1405 – 1407– letter from Samuel Kirkpatrick, clerk, Aldborough, Sept. 8, 1865, at request of Aldborough Council asking for list of unpatented lands in Aldborough
Page 1408 – 1409– letter from David Vrooman, Delaware, Jan. 15, 1866, wishing to purchase a number of lots
Page 1410 – 1411– letter from Aldred Ofield, Delaware, Jan. 28, 1866, asking for list of swamp lands and prices
Page 1412 – 1413– letter from William McKay, St. Thomas, Feb. 3, 1866, asking if swamp lands are to be sold and numbers of lots
Page 1414 – 1416– letter from George Gordon, Rodney, Dec. 4, 1866, regarding taxes due on certain unpatented lots