Compiled by Fred Blair, with the Assistance of Fraser Closson & Stephen Wood
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The format used:
- Rank and Name (Years of Birth and Death)
- Service Records
- Profile Information
Only the highest rank held is in the profile title. Some men were promoted and demoted. Where no rank is shown, the rank was Private. Troopers were paid as Privates. There were variations in the spelling of surnames. Two or more men with the same name sometimes served under the same officer. Some men also served in other regiments and corps.
The 3rd York Militia veterans often served at the York Garrison (Fort York) with other regiments and corps, which gave the officers the opportunity to form mixed companies and detachments from more than one regiment. A number of men also served away from the rest of their company or detachment. These men were “on command”, with the commissariat, with the engineering department or with other groups. Desertion or “absent without leave” was common. These men could be fined if they were charged. The British were reluctant to charge deserters as they were dependent upon the good will of the Upper Canadians. Desertion to the enemy was treasonous but not common.
NOTE: In each profile, the source used to provide the information is indicated by letters and numbers in brackets, e.g., (3Y16). The details of these sources can be found using these letters and numbers at the project’s Sources page.
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Thomas Adams (1784–1872)
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Adams-41235. On Oct. 2, 1784, he was born in Enfield, Connecticut. He was the son of John Adams and Susannah Parrish. On May 4, 1809, he married Sarah Mills in York. On June 5, 1814, he married Ann Nancy Webster in York. Between 1811 and 1819, he had children born in Scarborough Twp. On Mar. 14, 1872, he died in Scarborough.
In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (YS page 173). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. On the 18th, he returned to York to take care of his ill family. His wife died before March 12, 1813 (3Y16).
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Thomson’s Company (3Y46).
From July 8 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402)(3Y455).
In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 92).
On March 8, 1837, he received a militia land grant, as a farmer of Scarborough Twp. and as a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., a grant of 100 acres without a location (MLG1855).
John Albright/Allbright
From Sept. 9 to 15, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from the Pickering Company (3YR66). From Sept. 9 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Samuel Ridout’s Co. (3Y29). From Oct. 17 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). From Dec. 20, 1812 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier (3Y64)(3Y67).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).
From Jan. 13 to 31, 1814, he was escorting prisoners from York to Kingston with Capt. Selby (3Y61). From July 7 to 24, 1814, he was with the commissariat from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395). From Oct. 1 to 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Profile: In 1809, he was recorded in Darlington Twp. but may have moved to Pickering Twp. in 1810. His son Aaron was born in Pickering in 1812 (Stephen Wood, Durham OA).
On Jan. 28, 1833, John “Allbright” made a land petition to lease Lot 25, Con. 5, Pickering (Microfilm c-1618, pp. 433-435).
Major William Allan (1772-1853)
On Apr. 15, 1812, he was commissioned as a major in the 3rd York Militia (3Y1). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he commanded a detachment at York (3Y96). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he commanded Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Feb. 24, 1813, he commanded a detachment on the Niagara Frontier (3Y64)(3Y67).
From Jan. 25 to Mar. 24, 1813, he served at York (3Y135)(3Y419)(3Y435). On Mar. 10, 1813, he was appointed as the lawful attorney of Assistant Adjutant General John Johnston in order to be able to sign for Johnston’s militia pay (3Y437a). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54).
From June 25 to Oct. 24 1814, he served on the York Field Staff (3Y304)(3Y305)(3Y332)(3Y364)(3Y328).
On May 31, 1816, he became lieutenant colonel of the 3rd York (OBF pages 67-69).
Profile: at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Allan-1951: In 1772, he was born in The Moss, near Huntly Scotland. In 1795, he opened a general store in York, Upper Canada. On July 24, 1809, he married Leah Tyrer Gamble in Kingston, Upper Canada. On July 11, 1853, he died in Toronto.
In March, 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of eight in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 88).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of nine in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of ten in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 105).
On Mar. 30, 1820, he received a militia land grant as a resident of the Town of York and a former major of the York flank companies on 1000 acres on five lots in Innisfil Twp., Simcoe County (MLG90).
Amos Allden
From Sept. 7 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31).
George Allen
On July 30, 1812, he was recorded as a deserter from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). On Aug. 29, 1812, he was recorded as a deserter from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company, but deserted on route to Detroit (3Y100).
Ira Allen
From July 7 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399).
Perkins Allen (c1783–)
Profile: On Aug. 22, 1815, Perkins Allen, a yeoman of Markham Twp., made a land petition. He was born in Massachusetts, was 34 years old (c1783), had resided in Upper Canada for four years, and wanted to lease Lot 3, Con. 4, Markham Twp. Josiah Hemmingway, a yeoman of Markham Twp., would provide surety. Capt. John Arnold certified that Perkins served in his company. On June 3, 1817, the lease was granted (Microfilm c-1618, pp. 195–200).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).
Abraham Anderson
Profile: On Feb. 22, 1819, Abraham Anderson, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in New Brunswick, was the son of Cornelius Anderson who served in the American Rebellion (Microfilm c-1611, pp. 9–10).
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co., but was sick at home from the 16th to 22nd (3Y395). From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton with Ensign Kuck (3Y289). From Nov. 12 to 24 ,1814, he was employed in the engineering department at the York Garrison with Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y121). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, 1814, he was on duty in the garrison at York under Capt. Heward (3Y117b).
Cornelius Anderson (1789–1860)
In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (YS page 173).
From June 10 to 21, 1813, he served in a detachment under Major. Wilmot (3Y8).
Profile: In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 90).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the Path Master from the center of Herron’s Bridge to number 17 north on Yonge Street (Mosser page 94). In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, page 99).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 107).
On Mar. 14, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the south half of Lot 12, Con. 1, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG99).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Anderson-44967 On Aug. 1, 1789, he was born in New Brunswick to Cornelius Anderson Sr. and Mary Snyder. In 1819, he married Phoebe Fish. On Feb. 13, 1860, he died.
On Jan. 27, 1819, Cornelius Anderson Jr., a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was 28 years old, was born in New Brunswick, had resided in Upper Canada for 12 years, and was the son of Cornelius Anderson Sr. who served in the Revolution. He was granted 100 acres (Microfilm c-1610, pp. 598–599).
Elias Anderson (Jr. or Sr.?)
An Elias Anderson served in the 1st York as well.
In August, 1812, he volunteered from Capt. Cameron’s Co. to accompany Gen. Brock to Detroit (3YC). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100).
From Apr. 8 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430).
From Mar. 25 to Apr. 21, 1814, Thomas Henry served as his substitute (3Y237).
Profile: On June 8, 1806, Elias Anderson, a yeoman of York, made a land petition to have his name put on the Loyalist List. He joined the British army in 1777, served in Butler’s Rangers and was discharged in 1784. He had lived for 11 years in the Niagara area and 11 years on the Humber (Microfilm c-1609, pages 1098-1100).
In Mar. 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 93).
In Mar. 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 100).
In Mar. 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).
On Feb. 3, 1816, Elias Anderson Jr., a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of Elias Anderson UE of York Twp. Father and son both did their duty during the late war (Microfilm c-1610, pages 397-401).
On Dec. 15, 1821, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the east half of Lot 16, Con. 3, Mosa Twp. (MLG2262).
George Anderson
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he was on command to York in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81).
On Sept. 12, 1821, George Anderson, a farmer of the Town of York and a private in the Incorporated Militia from the 25th day of March 1813 to 24th day of March 1815, received 100 acres on the the south east half of Lot 17, Con. 4, Mosa Twp. (MLG11)
Profile: On Nov. 5, 1806, George Anderson, a farmer of York Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of Elias Anderson Jr. of York Twp. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1609, pp. 1124–1127).
On Aug. 11, 1819, George Anderson and David Lindsay, farmers of the Town of York, made a land petition. They were born in Ireland and had families. George was born in County Cavan. They were each recommended for 100 acres (Microfilm c-2127, pp. 276–281).
Jacob Anderson
From Oct. 25 to Nov. 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. He had leave to return to York to take care of his ill family. He had two brothers serving in the same company (3Y16). From Nov. 16 to 24, 1812, he served in a detachment at York (3Y96). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (YS page 173).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. at York (3Y23).
From Mar. 5 to Apr. 5, 1814, Robert Anderson served as his substitute (3Y237)(3Y297). From July 8 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Playter’s Co. and transferred to Capt. Heward’s Co. on the 16th (3Y393). From July 7 to 27, 1814, he was on command from Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452). From July 28 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the bateaux service in a detachment of men under the command of Ensign T. Denison (3Y274).
On June 10, 1814, Robert Anderson was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Denison’s Co. (3rd York) as a substitute for Jacob Anderson (IM77).
Profile: In Mar. 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 93).
In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 100).
In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 107).
On March 10, 1826, he received a militia land grant, as a yeoman of York Twp. and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres on the east half of Lot 3, Con. 2, Brock Twp. (MLG1196).
Profile: On Nov. 2, 1807, Jacob Anderson, a farmer of York Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of Elias Anderson UE. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1609, pp. 1215–1216).
On April 6, 1819, Jacob Anderson, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in Upper Canada and was the son of a Loyalist. In 1815, he had been allowed to settle on Lot 1, Con. 3 west of Yonge Street in York Twp., as a militia man. He was not allowed to obtain a deed on this land because it had become a reserved lot and he wished to lease it instead (Microfilm c-1618, pages 215-217).
On Jan. 9, 1825, Jacob Anderson of York Twp. made a land petition. On April 10, 1819 he had received a lease on Lot 1, Con. 3 west of Yonge Street in York Twp. He had received a militia land grant of 100 acres and wanted to change the location to land near his lease. On April 27, 1817, he had sold the lease of the west half to Wm. Taylor and James Leever and the northeast corner to Robert Nichol who assigned it to Wm. Gibson. Gibson was willing to surrender the lease to him but the other two were not. He was required to surrender the lot to the Crown before he obtained a new location. Jacob was willing to pay the rent for Wm. Taylor and James if the Crown would then renew the lease to them when it expired. There was additional correspondence attached (Microfilm c-1611, pp. 725–730).
James Anderson
From Feb. 10 to 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier (3Y67). From Feb. 25 to Apr. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135)(3Y427). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Ridout’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York with Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y25).
On June 10, 1814, James Anderson was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3rd York) as a substitute for Daniel Tiers (IM77). From June 25 to Sept. 10, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371). From Sept. 29 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410). From Nov. 12 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the engineering department at the York Garrison with Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y121). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, 1814, he was on duty in the garrison at York under Capt. Heward (3Y117b).
Robert Anderson (–1819)
From Mar. 1 to Apr. 5, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York as a substitute for Jacob Anderson (3Y237)(3Y297).
On June 10, 1814, he was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Denison’s Co. (3rd York) as a substitute for Jacob Anderson (IM77).
Profile: On Mar. 20, 1820, Robert Anderson, a farmer of York Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of Elias Anderson UE of York Twp. and born in Upper Canada. Elias died on July 6, 1819 (Microfilm c-1611, pp. 238–241).
Eliakum Andrews
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31).
Levy Annis/Annice
After April 27, 1813, Levey Annice surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three months militia duty (3Y38). From July 2 to 24, 1814, Levy Annis served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he was on command at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338). From Aug. 25 to Sept. 22, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).
William Annis/Annice
In August, 1812, he served in Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP).
From Jan. 20 to Feb. 24, 1813, William Enness served on the Niagara Frontier (3Y67). From Nov. 11 to 19, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).
From Mar. 5 to 24, 1814, John Barber served as his substitute (3Y297).
Thomas Armsworth
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27). From Oct. 16, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).
From Jan. 25 to Mar. 17, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and deserted on the 17th (3Y166)(3Y184). From Mar. 25 to Apr. 9, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and then transferred to the artillery (3Y430).
John Ashbridge
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Playter’s Company (3Y46).
From July 7 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Playter’s Co. (3Y393).
Profile: John and Jonathan Ashbridge were the uncles of James McClure (Microfilm c-2195, pages 530-532).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the Path Master from the Don Bridge East to Scarborough (Mosser page 94). In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of two in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).
Paul and Jonathan Wilcott, John and Jonathan Ashbridge, and Parker Mills made a land petition for 200 acres each in York Twp. On Sept. 3, 1793, Jonathan Ashbridge received Lot 3, Con. 1, Paul received Lot 7, Con. 1, Jonathan Ashbridge received Lot 9, Con. 1, and the other men were not recorded (Microfilm c-2950, pp. 351–353).
On Nov. 4, 1793, John Ashbridge made a land petition for a lot in the Town of York. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1609, pp. 373–374).
On June 16, 1797, John Ashbridge made a land petition. He had settled on Lot 8 in York Twp. about three years earlier and requested additional land. The petition was not granted (Microfilm c-1609, pp. 800–801).
In August, 1813, the Americans occupied the Town of York. The took John and Jonathan’s yoke of oxen and a bell “from the peninsula in front of the town”. After the war they claimed for their loss: War Loss Claim
Jonathan Ashbridge
From Sept. 9 to 16, 1812, Edward Hamilton served as his substitute (3Y29).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was employed as a contractor in the King’s Works while absent from Capt. Playter’s Co. (3Y27b).
From Dec. 25, 1813 to Apr. 7, 1814, he was impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y87)(3Y93)(3Y99)(3Y105). From July 7 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Playter’s Co. (3Y393). From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452).
Profile: John and Jonathan Ashbridge were the uncles of James McClure (Microfilm c-2195, pp. 530–532).
On Mar. 2, 1812, Jonathan Ashbridge was the Pathmaster from the Don Bridge to the Twp. line East (Mosser, p. 85). In Mar. 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of nine in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 90).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of ten in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of 11 in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).
On June 2, 1796, Jonathan Ashbridge made a land petition in York. He had received 100 acres and requested 200 acres more. He was recommended for 100 acres (Microfilm c-1609, p. 385386).
On June 16, 1797, Jonathan Ashbridge made a land petition. He had received 100 acres on Lot 9, York Twp. and half of Lot 26 in front of Scarborough. He requested the other half of Lot 26 and a lot in the Town of York. The petition could not be granted (Microfilm c-1609, pp. 802–803).
James Ashley
From April 7 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430).
Profile: On June 1, 1819, James Ashley, a farmer in the Town of York, made a land petition. He was born in the United States, had resided in Upper Canada for 15 years, and had a wife and four children (Microfilm c-1611, pp. 71–72).
Jarius Ashley (c1778–)
On Sept. 9, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll (3YR66). From Sept. 12 to 17, 1812, he was on leave and was absent on the 18th and 19th (3YR69).
Profile: Jarius was the son of James Ashley and Annette Caswell. https://www.mytrees.com//ancestry-family/ma002134-838-17401/Annette-Caswell-Born-1741-in-MA.
In Mar. 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of 8 in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 91).
In March, 1813, Jarias Ashly was recorded as the head of a household of 6 in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of 9 in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 108).
On Feb. 3, 1814, a marriage bond was issued for Leonard Ashley and Sara McDougall in the Town of York. The bondsmen were Jarius Ashley and John McDougall. http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=jlnoell&id=I1297&op=GET
On Aug. 26, 1818, a marriage bond was issued for David Porter of Markham and Nancy Pratts of Vaughan. The bondsmen were Jarius Ashley, an innkeeper of the Town of York, and Conrad Platts, a yeoman of Vaughan.
Leonard Ashley (1790–)
A Leonard Ashley served in the 1st York as well.
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Ridout’s Company (3Y46).
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
Profile: Leonard was the son of James Ashley and Annette Caswell. https://www.mytrees.com//ancestry-family/ma002134-838-17401/Annette-Caswell-Born-1741-in-MA.html
Daniel Atkins
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).
From June 25 to Sept. 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371). From Sept. 28 to Oct. 24, 1814, he served at York (3Y410). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1814, he was on duty in the commissariat from Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y121). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, 1814, he was on duty in the garrison at York under Capt. Heward (3Y117b).
Penney Atwell
From Nov. 21 to 24, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).
Barnabas Avery
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y33).
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NOTE: In each profile, the source used to provide the information is indicated by letters and numbers in brackets, e.g., (3Y16). The details of these sources can be found using these letters and numbers at the project’s Sources page.
John Badger
From July 7 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399).
Profile: On Nov. 3, 1803, John Badger, a yeoman of Markham Twp., made a land petition. He was late a private in the Queen’s Rangers and not married. The petition was not recommended (Microfilm c-1621, pp. 715–716).
John Barber
From Mar. 5 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson as a substitute for William Annis and deserted (3Y297).
William Barber
A William Barber served in the 1st York in 1813 as well.
From Dec. 25, 1813 to June 24, 1814, he was impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y87)(3Y93)(3Y99)(3Y105)(3Y111)(3Y117a). From Dec. 11 to 24, 1814, he was employed impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y126).
Profile: On Mar. 7, 1814, he was recorded as the collector for the Town of York (Mosser page 102). In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 103).
On May 5, 1819, William Barber, a gaoler in the Town of York, made a land petition. He arrived in Upper Canada in 1810 and was born in the US (Microfilm c-1625, pages 168-169).
On Sept. 12, 1820, William Barber, of York, made a land petition. He had lived in the province for 11 years, had a wife and two children, and served in the late war as a Quarter Master Sergeant and as a Press and Billet Master. He wanted land in the Town of Gwillimbury. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1625, pages 962-963).
On Aug. 4, 1837, William Barber, of York Twp. and a Billet and Press Master with the rank of Quarter Master Sergeant, received 300 acres on Lots 35 and 36, Con. 11, St. Vincent Twp. on Aug. 4, 1837 (MLG4367).
Alfred Barrett/Barrat
From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in the King’s works (3Y64). After April 27, 1813, he surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three-months militia duty (3Y38).
Profile: In Mar. 1812, Alfred Barret was recorded as the head of a household of nine in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 91).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the York Twp. Assessor (Mosser page 94). In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of 11 in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).
On Mar. 7, 1814, he was recorded as a pathmaster in York (Mosser page 102). In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of nine in York Twp. (Mosser p. 108).
Benjamin Barrett
After April 27, 1813, he surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three months militia duty (3Y38).
Profile: In Mar. 1812, Benjamin Barret was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 91).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 108).
Sgt. John Bassell/Bassett/Bazell (–1813)
On Sept. 9, 1812, John Bassett was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Heward’s Co. (3YR66). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in a detachment at York (3Y96). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, John Bazell served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81).
On Apr. 27, 1813, John Bassell received a concussion when the magazine blew up at Fort York and was hospitalized. That summer he died of injuries and illness (YS page 31).
Profile: From 1776 to about 1801, he served in three different British regiments. In 1799, he married Helen Cook in Montreal (YS pp. 30–33).
In 1805, John Bassel received a patent in Whitchurch Twp.
In 1799, he married Helen Cook in Montreal (YS pp. 30–33).
On Sept. 13, 1802, John Bessell or Bassell, a yeoman of York, made a land petition. He had served in the 84th Regiment for eight years as a drum major, seven years in the Canadian Volunteers, the 46th Regiment for three years, and had a wife and three adult daughters. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1621, pp. 348–352).
On June 18, 1803, John Bassell, a yeoman of York, made a land petition to have his 1802 land grant rescinded so that he could apply for land under the new regulations. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1621, pp. 437–439).
On Dec. 6, 1806, John Bassell, a yeoman of the Town of York, made a land petition. He had lived in the American colonies at the time of the Rebellion and had served with the British. He arrived in Upper Canada before July 28, 1798 and had received 200 acres. He wished to have his land fees returned, to have his grant as his allowance as a former drum major increased, and have his name inserted on the Loyalist List. His fees were to be returned and he was recommended for an additional 300 acres (Microfilm c-1622, pp. 82–84).
On March 28, 1807, John Bassell, a yeoman of the Town of York, made a land petition to request again that his name be put on the Loyalist List. It was noted that John had received a location on Lot 22, Con. 7, Whitchurch Twp. by orders in 1802 and 1803. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1622, pp. 187–189).
Elijah Bassett
On Sept. 8, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll (3YR66). From Sept. 9 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y29). From Sept. 11 to 13 and 16 to 18, 1812, he was on leave but returned on the 12th and 17th (3YR69).
Quartermaster Charles Baynes
On May 18, 1812, he was commissioned as a quarter master in the 3rd York Militia (3Y1). On Sept. 9, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YR66). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in a detachment at York (3Y96). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier (3Y64)(3Y67).
From Jan. 25 to Mar. 24, 1813, he served at York (3Y135)(3Y419)(3Y435). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54).
On May 15, 1814, he was reported serving in the Commissariat Department (3Y54).
Profile: In March, 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of 5 in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 86).
In March, 1813 he was recorded as the head of a household of two in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95).
On Oct. 14, 1818, Charles Baynes of York made a land petition. During the late war he served as a clerk in the Commissariat Dept. until Nov. 24, 1816 (Microfilm c-1624, pp. 811–812).
Capt. John Beikie (1766–1839)
John had an exemption from service as the Sheriff of York. He only served one day on April 27, 1813 during the invasion. New evidence revealed that he served with a British regiment and not the 3rd York Militia.
On Apr. 27, 1813, he fought at the Capture of York but no service record has been found. As a sheriff John would have had a service exemption. A number of men with exemptions mustered with the militia to help defend the town. His son Donald joined him.
Profile: at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Beikie-1. On Feb. 14, 1766, he was born in Gibraltar. He married Penelope Maconell. From 1810 to 1815 he was the sheriff of the Home District. On March 20, 1839, he died in York.
In March, 1812, he was recorded in a household of three in the Town of York (Mosser , p. 87).
In March, 1813 John Beekie was recorded as the head of a household of two in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of four in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 104).
In 1816, he was a member of the House of Assembly (OBF, pp. 67-69).
Hanes Bennett
From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338).
Profile: In March, 1812, he was recorded in a household of eight in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 87).
In March, 1814, Haynes was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).
Sgt. Ezekiel Benson (c1770–)
From Feb. 25 to Mar. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135). From Mar. 25 to Apr. 24, 1813, he served as a paymaster’s clerk in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y427). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured as a private at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served as a private at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
From Feb. 21 to Mar. 24, 1814, John Henry served as his substitute (3Y294)(3Y297). From July 7 to 24, 1814, he was on guard in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399). From July 25 to 27, 1814, he served as a private in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y452).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Benson-2808: On March 13, 1770, he was born in Mendon, Massachusetts to Mary (Holbrook) Benson.
On Jan. 23, 1800, he married Nancy Manson in Georgetown, Maine: https://georgetownhistoricalsociety.org/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I1462&tree=tree1.
On July 15, 1819, Ezekiel Benson, a trader in the Town of York, made a land petition. On August 13, 1814, he was court martialed and fined 20 pounds for “disobedience of orders.” He had been absent from his post at the alarm at the port because he had been “called upon by the Secretary of the Province to assist with his team and superintend the removal of the papers belonging to that officer of Government.” As he had performed this duty during the late war, he gave this as proof of his loyalty and requested the refund of the fine that he had paid in court. As Ezekiel had not provided a signed certificate, the petition was again not recommended. A copy of the court martial report was attached. Private Ezekiel Benson of Capt. Heward’s Co. had not proceeded to his alarm post on August 5 and 6 just after the signal was fired. He had been “warned” by Sgt. Murchison but had been impressed a few minutes earlier by the Secretary to carry public property “into the country” and did so on the following day as well. It was decided that the Secretary did not have the power to impress Ezekiel and that in taking orders from him, Ezekiel was guilty of abandoning this post. A. McNabb certified that Ezekiel had been following orders from President Sheaffe “on the approach of the enemy to this place.” Andrew Mercer certified that Ezekiel had served as a paymaster’s clerk from Feb. 25 to April 24, 1813 and was paid as a sergeant (Microfilm c-1625, pp. 454–465).
Profile: The family settled in York about 1800 and in 1822 moved to Belleville. In 1833, they moved their store to Napanee where John and Stephen later became owners. In 1836, Stephen died and in 1882, John died. Ezekiel’s other children were Samuel Manson (1801–1876), Charles Otis (1811–1854), and Ezekiel Robert (1819–1858). Collections of the Lennox and Addington Historical Society, 1959, p. 18.
In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in the Town of York and as the Town Clerk (Mosser, pp. 85 & 89).
In March,1813, he was recorded as the Town Clerk (Mosser, p. 94). n March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of eight in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 97).
On March 7, 1814, he was recorded as the Town Clerk (Mosser, p. 102). In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of nine in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 105).
On Dec. 22, 1815, Ezekiel Benson, a trader of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was born in Massachusetts, was 45 years old (born about 1770), and had lived in the province for nine years (Microfilm c-1623, pp. 337–338).
On April 20, 1816, Ezekiel Benson, Jesse Ketchum and Collin Drummond made a land petition as trustees appointed to superintend the building of a schoolhouse in the Town of York. They wished to build a brick schoolhouse and have it completed the ensuing summer. They wanted a lot between the old and new Town of York. Six acres to the rear of the church had been reserved for a school (Microfilm c-2117, pp. 576–577).
Berns (see Burns)
John Berry
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Denison’s Company (3Y46).
Profile: In 1804, John Berry received a patent in Whitchurch Twp.
On March 26, 1804, John Berry, a yeoman of Etobicoke, made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for 11 years and had a wife and five children. He was recommended for 100 acres (Microfilm c-1621, pp. 565–570).
On Aug. 31, 1809, John Berry, a yeoman of Etobicoke, made a land petition to lease Lots 8 & 9 (100 acres each) in Block 16 “hanging” with Con. A west side of the Humber River in Etobicoke Twp. Moses Dewar, a yeoman of Etobicoke Twp., would provide surety. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1645, pp. 105–106).
William Berry (c1797–
On June 10, 1814, he was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3rd York) (IM77).
Profile: On April 10, 1819, William Berry, a blacksmith of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in New Brunswick, arrived in Upper Canada 16 years earlier with his grandfather William Marsh Sr. of York Twp., and was 22 years old (Microfilm c-1625, pp. 162–163).
Andrew Bigham/Bingham
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31). From Oct. 15 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y195). From Oct. 25 to Dec. 31, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and from Jan. 1 to Apr. 24, 1813, he served in the King’s Works (3Y119)(3Y201)(3Y204)(3Y210)(3Y222)(3Y437b).
From Feb. 25 to Mar. 12, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y297). From July 8 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Playter’s Co. and transferred to Capt. Travis’ Co. on the 16th (3Y393). From July 17 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452). From Oct. 17 to Nov. 16, 1814, he was employed in the Engineer Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y121)(3Y417).
Profile: at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bigham-256 He married Mary Copeland.
In March, 1812, Andrew Bigham was recorded as the head of a household of six in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 88).
On April 18, 1808, Andrew Bigham, a gardener of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was born in Ireland, arrived in America in 1798, and had arrived in Upper Canada in June, 1807. He had a wife and two children. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1644, pp. 810–814).
Quartermaster Thomas Bingle
On Apr. 4, 1813, he was reported as sick at home as a private from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y24A). On Apr. On Apr. 27, 1813, he was as captured as a private at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46).
From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served as a corporal in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452). On Aug. 25, 1814, Thomas “Bengel” was commissioned as a quartermaster (3Y11). On Dec. 24, 1814, he was reported as a quartermaster (3Y3). On June 5, 1815, Thomas Bengel was recorded as a quartermaster (3Y13).
Profile: On April 6, 1807, Thomas Bingle, a gentleman of York and a clerk in the Lieut. Governor’s Office, made a land petition. He had lived in Upper Canada since 1790 and was employed as a clerk for the last seven. He was recommended for 400 acres (Microfilm c-1622, pp. 190–192).
In March 1813 he was recorded as the head of a household of three in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95). He was not recorded in the 1812 Census.
In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 103).
Sgt. William Black
From Jan. 1 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier (3Y64)(3Y67). From Feb. 25 to Mar. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135)(3Y427).
Sgt. George Bond
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (YS page 174).
From June 10 to 26, 1813, he served in a detachment under Major Wilmot and deserted on the 26th (3Y8).
From July 21 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
A George Bond served in the 1st York Militia. From Jan. 8 to 21, 1814, he served in Capt. Travis’ Detachment escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton Twp. (1Y76).
Profile: On May 28, 1808, George Bond made a land petition. He had been a Loyalist in South Carolina. He settled in Upper Canada in 1797. He was recommended for 2500 acres (Microfilm c-1622, pages 453-458).
On July 22, 1808, George Bond made a second petition (Microfilm c-1622, pages 459-461).
In August 1812, he was present at the Capture of Detroit.
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 107).
On May 7, 1814, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co.
On Feb. 16, 1816, George Bond Jr., an innkeeper in York Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of George Bond Sr., a Loyalist of York Twp. He did his duty during the late war (Microfilm c-1623, pages 502-505).
On March 10, 1820, he received a militia land grant as a farmer of York Twp. and a former sergeant in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 200 acres on Lot 19, Con. 4, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG32).
Sgt. John Bossell
In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100).
Lardner Bostwick/Bosteveck (1774–1834)
From Oct. 15, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y195)(3Y201)(3Y204).
From Jan. 25 to Mar. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210)(3Y222). From Mar. 25 to Apr. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y437b). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Hamilton’s Company (3Y46). From June 30 to July 15, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Detachment (3Y235). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was employed in the King’s Works and absent from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
From May 23 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the batteaux service in a detachment under Ensign G. Denison (3Y262). From July 7 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. but was in the engineer’s department from the 25th to 27th (3Y402)(3Y455).
Profile: at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bostwick-308: He was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He had a son named Lardner Bostwick (1815-1897). They had eight other children. In 1810, the family moved to the Town of York. Lardner’s wheelwright and carriage factory was on the south side of King Street at the east corner of Yonge Street. On Aug. 14, 1834, he died in York, Upper Canada and was buried in the Toronto Necropolis Cemetery and Crematorium. Sarah was born in Niagara, Upper Canada, died on Oct. 2, 1867 and was buried with Lardner.
He arrived in Upper Canada in 1804. About 1808 he married Sarah Bradshaw, daughter of George Bradshaw (1762-1810) and Margaret Hill (1765-1817). In 1810, the family moved to the Town of York. Lardner’s wheelwright and carriage factory was on the south side of King Street at the east corner of Yonge Street.
In March, 1812, Lardner “Bosdick” was recorded as the head of a household of five in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 89).
In March, 1813, Lardner Bostwick was recorded in a household of five in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 96).
On Mar. 7, 1814, he was recorded as the pound keeper for the Town of York (Mosser page 102). In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of 8 in the Town of York (Mosser page 104).
On May 10, 1819, John Bostwick Sr. and Jr., yeomen of Whitchurch Twp., and Lardner Bostwick, a wheelwright of York, made a land petition. They were all born in the US, John Sr. was over 60, and his sons John Jr. was 37 and had a wife and five children; Lardner was 45 and had a wife and five children (Microflim c-1625, pages 222-224).
Ensign D’Arcy Boulton Jr. (1785–1846)
On June 30, 1812, he was commissioned as an ensign (3Y11).
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54).
On May 15, 1814, he was reported in England (3Y54).
On June 4, 1814, he was reported to have gone to England (3Y14).
On June 5, 1815, he was recorded as an ensign (3Y13).
On July 10, 1816, he was promoted to lieutenant (OBF pages 67-69).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Boulton-263: On June 3, 1785, he was born in Melton Mowbray, England to George D’Arcy Boulton. On Jan. 13, 1808, he married Sarah Anne Robinson. On April 20, 1846, he died in the Town of York.
On Sept. 26, 1806, D’Arcy Boulton Jr., a gentleman of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1622, pp. 38–39).
On April 18, 1808, D’Arcy Boulton Jr., a gentleman of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was born in Great Britain and had resided in Upper Canada for about seven years. He had been called to the bar, had received 200 acres, and requested additional land. He was ordered an additional 1000 acres (Microfilm c-1622, pp. 557–564).
On June 21, 1809, D’Arcy Boulton, a gentleman of the Town of York, made a land petition for a lot in the Town of York. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1622, pp. 724–726).
In March 1812 Darcy Boulton Jr. was recorded as the head of a household of 11 in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 88).
In March, 1812 Darcy Boulton Jr. was recorded as the head of a household of 11 in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 88).
On Oct. 25, 1817, D’Arcy Boulton, a gentleman of the Town of York, made a land petition for Lot 20, Con. 9, Leeds that was located by David Stevens 20 years earlier but he had deserted to the enemy during the late war. The lot was unavailable at that time (Microfilm c-1624, pp. 456–459).
George Strange Boulton (1797-1869)
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
Profile and image at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Boulton-494: On Sept. 11, 1797, he was born in New York to George D’Arcy and Elizabeth Boulton. In 1824, he married Eliz. Boulton in England. On Feb. 13, 1869, he died in Cobourg, ON.
On Nov. 4, 1818, George Strange Boulton, a barrister at law in the Town of York, made a land petition (Microfilm c-1624, pp. 856–857).
Alexis Boutelle
From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton with Ensign Kuck (3Y289).
John Brannum
From July 25 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y455).
William Bray
On June 10, 1814, he was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3rd York) (IM77).
John Bright (c1793–1887)
On Aug. 29, 1812, he was in Capt. Cameron’s Co. at the York Garrison (3YC).
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
Profile: On Mar. 10, 1820, John Bright, a shoemaker of York Twp. and a volunteer in the Incorporated Militia from the 25th day of March 1813 to 24th day of March 1815, received 100 acres on the south half of Lot 19, Con. 1, Tecumseth Twp. (MLG28).
In 1875, he reported that he was a resident of Toronto and 82 years old. He was at the Battles of Queenston, York, Lundy’s Lane and Fort Erie. He was never wounded but had his “clothes pierced by bullets nine times” (JE). He may have joined the Incorporated Militia.
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bright-2746: On Mar. 5, 1793, he was born in Trois Rivieres. On June 29, 1822, he married Nancy Knott. On Aug. 29, 1887, he died in Toronto.
On Jan. 12, 1819, John Bright, a shoemaker of York, made a land petition. He was born in Upper Canada, and was the son of Lewis Bright, a former soldier and early resident of York (Microfilm c-1624, pp. 940–941).
In 1887, he died and was buried in St. James’ Cemetery in York (SJC).
Lewis Bright (1747–1842)
From Apr. 13 to June 24, 1814, he was employed impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y105)(3Y111)(3Y117a).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bright-2513: On Dec. 25, 1747, he was born in Bitton, Gloucestershire, Eng. In 1786, he married Marg. Brady. From 1812 to 1844, he served as Messenger to the Legislative Council. On Nov. 4, 1842, he died in the Town of York.
In Mar. 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of 11 in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 86).
In March, 1813, he was recorded in a household of 12 in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 96).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of 12 in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 104).
On April 13, 1818, Lewis Bright wrote a petition. In 1803, his wife Margaret was granted 200 acres as the daughter of a Loyalist which was located on Lot 12, Con. 9, Pickering. Lewis had been unable to perform the settlement duties on the land because it was too remote and he wished to have an exemption from them: Upper Canada Sundries
Robert Bright (c.1781–1873)
In August, 1812, he volunteered from Capt. Cameron’s Co. to accompany Gen. Brock to Detroit (3YC). In 1847, he received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (YS page 175). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co. (3Y100)(3YC).
On Apr. On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bright-2757: On April 21, 1814, he married Sarah Bond. On Jan. 16, 1873, he died in Toronto.
On Jan. 12, 1819, Robert Bright of York made a land petition. He was born in Upper Canada, was the son of Lewis Bright, of York, a former soldier, and early settler in York. Robert had a wife and two children. He was granted 200 acres (Microfilm c-1624, pp. 938–939).
On March 11, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a butcher in the Town of York and a former private in Capt. Cameron’s Co., of 100 acres on the south half of Lot 14, Con. 4, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG76).
In 1847, he received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM).
Sgt. Thomas Bright (1791–1835)
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). On Aug. 29, 1812, he was in Capt. Cameron’s Co. at the York Garrison (3YC). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. On the 18th, he had a leave of absence from Major General Sheaffe to return to his distressed family (3Y16). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100)(3YC).
From Sept. 25 to 30, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Bright-2511: In 1791, he was born in Upper Canada. On June 2, 1810, he married Jane Hunter. On Oct. 16, 1835, he died in the Town of York.
In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 86).
On Nov. 29, 1818, Thomas Bright of York made a land petition. He was born in Upper Canada and was the son of Lewis Bright, an early settler in York who had served as a soldier during the Rebellion and several years after in Upper Canada. Thomas had a wife and 4 children (Microfilm c-1624, pp. 923–924).
On Feb. 8, 1822, he received a militia land grant, as a butcher in the Town of York and a former sergeant in Capt. Cameron’s Co., of 200 acres on the north half of Lot 12, Con. 7 and the south half of Lot 17, Con. 11, West Gwillimbury Twp. (MLG58).
On Sept. 2, 1833, Thomas Bright, a yeoman in the Town of York, made a land petition to purchase a tract of land in York Twp. designated as “F” and the site of an old brick building on about two acres with some swampy land. In 1829, Thomas had purchased land in the same tract. He wished to build “an extensive dwelling house” and fill in the wet land. Thomas had lived in the Town of York for 38 years and was the son of “an old and faithful soldier” who was born in Gloucester, England and who had served in the 8th and 7th Regiments of Foot and Canadian Volunteers. Thomas had served as a sergeant in Duncan Cameron’s flank company during the late war. The land was the site of the old parliament buildings (Microfilm c-1630, pp. 367–369).
Francis Brock Sr. (1760–1826)
From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135). Francis Jr. served in the Incorporated Militia at about this time and in 1814.
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Brock-2209: On May 2, 1760, he was born in Killy More, Ireland to Thomas Brock and Margery Breen. In 1786, he married Isabella Ingraham in Killy More. On Feb. 19, 1826, he died in York.
On Sept. 17, 1804, Francis Brock made a land petition. He was discharged from the 40th Reg. of Foot. He had a wife and seven children in the province and one son in the US. He was recommended for 500 acres (Microfilm c-1621, pp. 697–699).
On Oct. 27, 1806, Francis Brock made a land petition. He had been discharged from the 40th Reg. of Foot. The petition was not recommended (Microfilm c-1622, pp. 533–534).
In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of ten in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 91).
In March 1813, Francis Brock was recorded as the Path Master on the Concession Road between number 15 and 16 east of Yonge Street (Mosser, p. 94). In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of ten in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 100).
In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of eight in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 108).
On Feb. 22, 1815, a Francis Brock of York Twp. lost a fatigued horse that was carrying supplies to Lake Simcoe. The claim was rejected (War Loss Claim),
On July 7, 1817, Francis Brock, a mason in York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in Ireland and served during the Rebellion. He had been in Upper Canada for about 13 years. He had received a land grant of 200 acres and requested additional land for his large family. He had settled on Lot 8, Con. 5 east of Yonge Street in York Twp. He was granted 200 acres (Microfilm c-1624, pp. 621–624).
In 1819, he made a land petition supporting Wm. Marsh Jr’s lease of a lot for a mill pond in York Twp. (Microfilm c-2235, pp. 1216–1238).
Francis Brock Jr. (1793–1869)
On Sept. 8, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll (3YR66). From Sept. 8 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Samuel Ridout’s Co. (3Y29). From Sept. 16 to 17, 1812, he was on leave (3YR69). From Jan. 31 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67).
In 1813, Francis Jr. joined the Incorporated Militia.
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Brock-5967: On Feb. 2, 1793, he was born on Manhattan Island to Francis Brock and Isabella Ingraham. On Sept. 15, 1869, he died in York Twp.
March 10, 1820, Francis Brock, a farmer of York Twp. and a former private in the Incorporated Militia, received 100 acres on the north half of Lot 18, Con. 4, Tecumseth Twp. (MLG30).
William Brock (1789–1815)
A William Brock served in the 1st York.
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Brock-6027: He was the son of Francis Brock and Isabella Ingraham. He died in 1815 in York.
Ensign Daniel Brooke/Brooks (c1792–1872)
On July 2, 1812, Daniel Brooke was commissioned as an ensign (3Y11).
On Sept. 9, 1812, Daniel Brooks was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as having joined from the Pickering Co. (3YR66). From Sept. 9 to 22, 1812, he served (3Y26)(3Y29). From Oct. 17, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he commanded his detachment (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).
From Jan. 25 to Mar. 24, 1813, he served at York (3Y419)(3Y435). From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166). On March 25, 1813, Daniel Brooke joined the Incorporated Militia (OBF pages 67-69). He was promoted in 1813 in the 41st Regiment but immediately resigned. On Dec. 24, 1814, he had six months leave of absence (3Y3).
On June 5, 1815, he was recorded as an ensign (3Y13). On July 13, 1816, Daniel Brooke was promoted to lieutenant (OBF pages 67-69).
Profile: at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Brooke-1833: He was the son of Daniel Brooke and born in Upper Canada. He married a daughter of John Playter. On Apr. 29, 1813, Eli Playter recorded that D. Brooks was on his way to Kingston. On Mar. 26, 1814, he was appointed as an ensign in the 41st Foot Regiment but resigned his commission and was granted a six month leave of absence while it was approved. He became a merchant in York. He died in Toronto, Ontario.
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of two in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 105).
On March 4, 1817, Daniel Brooke, a merchant of York, made a land petition for a water lot in front of the east half of the Town of York on Lot 10 on Palace Street on which to erect a store house. He already had a lot, house, and “mercantile establishment.” (Microfilm c-1624, pp. 221–224).
On Nov. 28, 1822, Daniel Brooke, a gentleman of the Town of York and an ensign in the Incorporated Militia from 25 March to 24 Nov., 1813, received 500 acres on Lots 24 and east half of 29, Con. 6, the west half of Lots 30 and 24, Con. 5 WCR, Chinguacousy Twp. (MLG9).
On July 5, 1828, Daniel Brooke Sr., a merchant in York and a half pay Royal veteran, made a land petition for a water lot in the Town of York on which to build a store house. The granting of water lots was transferred to a Commission and application had to be made to them (Microfilm c-1628, pp. 323–324).
In 1873, he died and was buried in St. James’ Cemetery, York (SJC).
Jacob Brooks/Brook (c1791–1865)
A Jacob Brooks served in the 1st York in 1812 & 1813.
From June 25 to July 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he was on command from York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338). From Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).
Profile: He was born in Pennsylvania. His family may have arrived in Upper Canada in 1794 with the Markham Berczy Settlers, as one of his sisters had married one of the Marr brothers from that group. Jacob was later employed as a cooper, wood worker and mail carrier. In 1812, his brothers and sisters were living in Markham. He may have received the General Service Medal for the Capture of Fort Detroit in August of 1813. In 1815, Jacob married Elizabeth Jones (1796–) in the Town of York. His in-laws lived in Scarborough Township. Having family in two townships, it was not surprising that Jacob lived in both at different times. He died in Markham Township. (Stephen Woods, Durham OA)
Henry Brown
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
Profile: In March, 1813, he was recorded in a household of two in the Town of York (Mosser, page 96).
A Henry Brown made a war loss claim after the war for items taken in April, 1813 (Microfilm t-1139, pages 315-317).
Jeremiah Brown
A Jeremiah Brown served in the 1st York.
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Ridout’s Company (3Y46).
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
Profile: On Mar. 7, 1814, he was recorded as a pathmaster in York (Mosser page 102). In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).
Sgt. Mathias Brown
From Jan. 4 to 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier (3Y64).
Profile: On Feb. 19, 1807, Matthew Brown, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 14, Con. 2 east side of Yonge Street, York Twp. James Johnson, a yeoman of York Twp., would provide surety. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1645, pp. 77–79).
Job Brundage/Brondige
After April 28, 1813, he was taken prisoner by the Americans at York in order to gain plunder. He was to receive three months militia duty as punishment (3Y44).
From July 2 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he was on command at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338). From Aug. 25 to Sept. 20, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).
Profile: In Mar. 1812, Job “Brundige” was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, page 93).
On Oct. 13, 1812, Job Brundage posted bail for Caleb Peck. On Jan. 12, 1813, Job Brundage was a juror in the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace in York: https://static.torontopubliclibrary.ca/da/pdfs/ms_s105_genqtr_1810-1814_v1.pdf.
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, page 100).
Sgt. John Burk/Burke
In 1812, he served as a private in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100).
From Mar. 25 to Apr. 24, 1813, he commanded a cavalry detachment (3Y413). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46). From June 10 to 27, 1813, he served as a private in a detachment under Major Wilmot (3Y8).
From July 17 to 24, 1814, he served as a private in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399). From Dec. 27, 1814 to Jan. 13, 1815, he served as a private in a detachment employed in impressing teamsters (3Y300).
Profile: In Mar. 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of two men in the Town of York (Mosser 86).
Abraham Burkholder
In August, 1812, he volunteered from Capt. Cameron’s Co. to accompany General Brock to Detroit (3YC). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Denison’s Co. at York (3Y23).
From July 8 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Playter’s Co. and transferred to Capt. Travis’ Co. on the 16th (3Y393). From July 17 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399).
Profile: On March 18, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a farmer of York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the south half of Lot 18, Con. 4, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG102).
Andrew Burkholder
From July 25 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y452).
James Burkholder
From July 25 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y452).
John Burkholder
A John Burkholder served in the 1st York.
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Denison’s Co. at York (3Y23).
On June 10, 1814, he was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Denison’s Co. (3rd York) (IM77).
From June 25 to July 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 8 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Playter’s Co. and transferred to Capt. Heward’s Co. on the 16th (3Y393). From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he was in the commissariat (3Y338).
Profile: In Mar. 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of eight in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 92).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of eight in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 98).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).
On Aug. 6, 1833, John Burkholder, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was residing on Lot 40, Con. 3, from the bay, York Twp. He purchased the lease from Samuel Shelton who acquired the lot after the death of John Dennis. An heir of John Dennis and Samuel had both applied for the title to this land and John Burkholder wished to have his title confirmed (Microfilm c-1630, pp. 566–590).
William Burkholder (c1791–)
A William Burkholder served in the 1st York.
From Apr. 15 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430).
Profile: He was one of seven children of John Burkholder who settled in York Twp, about 1800. He was from Maryland and settled on Lot 3, Con. 4, Vaughan Twp.
On June 19, 1816, William Burkholder, a yeoman of Vaughan, made a land petition to lease Lot 3, Con. 4, Vaughan Twp. He was born in the US, was 25 years old, had resided in Upper Canada for 16 years, and had a wife and one child. His father, John Burkholder, a yeoman of York Twp., would provide surety (Microfilm c-1645, pp. 195–199).
On Jan. 10, 1846, Wm. Burkholder of Vaughan Twp. made a land petition to purchase the east half of Lot 9, Con. 6, Vaughan Twp. (Microfilm c-1638, pp. 581–584).
J.H. Burkmaster/Burhmester
From Sept. 9 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27).
Sgt. James Burns/Berns/Bern
On Sept. 8, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a substitute for Patrick Burns (3YR66). From Sept. 8 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Samuel Ridout’s Co. (3Y29). From Sept. 18 to 20, 1812, he was on leave (3YR69).
After April 27, 1813, he surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three months militia duty (3Y38). From June 10 to 27, 1813, he served as a private in a detachment under Major Wilmot (3Y8). From June 30 to July 18, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Detachment (3Y235).
From Jan. 3 to 24, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74). From Jan. 25 to Mar. 3, 1814, he was employed as a sergeant in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294)(3Y297). After April 27, 1814, he surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three months militia duty (3Y38). From July 2 to Sept. 19, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
John Burns
From Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, 1814, he was on duty in the bateaux service under Ensign G. Denison (3Y268).
Patrick Burns
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Ridout’s Company (3Y46).
Profile: In Mar. 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of ten in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 91).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of ten in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 100).
In March, 1814, Patrick Bern was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 108).
John Burnnum
From July 7 to 24, 1814, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402).
Joseph Burton
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31). From Nov. 16 to 24, 1812, he was on command with the island guard in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y201). From Dec. 25 to 31, 1812, he was absent without leave from the King’s Works (3Y204).
From Jan. 25 to Mar. 24, 1813, he served as a teamster in the King’s Works from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210)(3Y222).
Profile: In March, 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of one in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 88).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 105).
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NOTE: In each profile, the source used to provide the information is indicated by letters and numbers in brackets, e.g., (3Y16). The details of these sources can be found using these letters and numbers at the project’s Sources page.
Conrad Cake
From Mar. 18 to 24, 1814, John Hays served as his substitute (3Y297). From Mar. 25 to Apr. 18, 1814, John Hayes served as his substitute (3Y237).
From July 4 to 7, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and then deserted. He returned and served from July 19-24, 1814 (3Y309). From July 25 to Aug. 6, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and deserted on the 6th. He returned and served from Aug. 21-24th (3Y338). From Aug. 25 to Sept. 20, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).
John Cake
From July 12 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Playter’s Co. and transferred to Capt. Heward’s Co. on the 16th (3Y393). From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452). A John Cack served in the 1st York in Jan., 1814 (1Y76).
Call see Caul/Kaul
Sgt. Charles Cameron (1783–1867)
From Feb. 25 to Apr. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135)(3Y427). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Denison’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. at York (3Y23).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cameron-5432: On Mar. 16, 1783, he was born in Inverness-shire, Scotland. He had been an aide-de-camp to the Lieut. Governor of Upper Canada. On Jan. 6, 1808, he married Sarah Houghton in York. On Aug. 1, 1867, he died in Toronto.
On June 17, 1806, Charles Cameron, a farmer in the Town of York, made a land petition. He was born in Scotland, was discharged from the 26th Regt. of Foot, and had stayed two and a half years with the family of Lieut. Gen. Hunter. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 266-269).
Capt. Duncan Cameron (c1765–1838)
On June 30, 1812, he commanded his company at the York Garrison. Some of his company volunteered to accompany Gen. Brock to Detroit while other men remained at the York Garrison with him. On Aug. 25, 1812, his company was in the garrison at York (3YC). On Oct. 13, 1812 as the Americans began crossing the Niagara River, his company was stationed below Queenston at Brown’s Point (OBF pages 67-69). As the Americans began crossing, he was stationed on the heights (DH5 pg. 7 [unreliable]). He marched his men from Brown’s Point to Queenston where they were passed on the road by Gen. Brock. They arrived at the foot of the escarpment just after Brock’s death and took part in the second unsuccessful attempt to ascend to the heights. They were positioned Gen. Sheaffe’s forces on the right and the Indigenous warriors on the brow of the mountain on the left and took part in the charge that forced the Americans to surrender (DH5 pg. 11-15). During the assault on the escarpment, he was bruised on the thigh by a musket ball (DH4 pages 114–117). His company was in the left wing of Gen. Sheaffe’s attack on the heights (DH5 pg. 7 [unreliable]). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he was on command at Niagara (3Y132). In 1812, he commanded the 1st Flank Company (3Y100)(3YC).
From Feb. 25 to Mar. 24, 1813, he served (3Y135). From Mar. 25 to Apr. 24, 1813, he commanded his company (3Y427). From Mar. 10–24, 1813, he served at York (3Y435). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54).
From July 7 to 24, 1814, he commanded his company (3Y395). From July 25 to 27, 1814, his company received pay (3Y458). On Dec. 24, 1814, it was reported that he had handed in his resignation (3Y3). After the war, he received a Prince Regent’s Land Grant (OBF pages 67–69).
Profile: He was born in Scotland and was recorded in York in 1801 where he was a merchant (Firth, p. 81).
On Jan. 22, 1802, Duncan Cameron, a merchant of the Town of York, made a land petition for a town lot. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1649, pages 705-708).
On Sept. 30, 1806, Duncan Cameron, a merchant in York, made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for over 20 years. He was recommended for 1200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 374–376).
On June 7, 1809, he was commissioned as a captain in the militia (3Y1).
In March, 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 88).
In March, 1813, he was recorded in a household of six in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 97).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of two men in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 103).
On July 27, 1816, Duncan Cameron, a gentleman of York, made a land petition. In 1801, he had purchased Lot 8 on Palan Street in the Town of York. He had made improvements and was living on that lot. He requested the water lot in front of Lot 8. The petition was granted (Microfilm c-1652, pages 162-167).
Capt. John Cameron
On Dec. 24, 1814, he was reported as exempted from service (3Y3). No record of earlier service has been found.
Profile: How was he related to Capt. Duncan Cameron? On June 9, 1801, John Cameron made a land petition for a town lot in York. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1649, page 656-657).
On Aug. 8, 1801, John Cameron, a merchant of York, made a land petition. He had purchased Wm. Allan’s Pot Ash Works and wanted to use the beach road to access that property (Microfilm c-1649, pages 594-595).
On Sept. 22, 1802, John Cameron, a gentleman of York, made a land petition. He had “erected works in the county of York for the benefit of the settlers.” He requested land in Whitchurch Twp. upon which to build mills (Microfilm c-1650, pages 827-828).
On June 15, 1811, John Cameron, a printer in York, made a land petition for a water lot in the Town of York (Microfilm c-1651, pages 404-405).
In March, 1812, he was recorded in a household of nine in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 87).
In March, 1813 he was recorded as the head of a household of four in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95).
About April 27, 1813, John Cameron’s printing press was destroyed by the Americans in the Town of York. The Fife and Drum, The Newsletter of The Friends of Fort York and Garrison Common, Volume 18, Number 1, March, 2014, p. 4.
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of 4 in the Town of York (Mosser, p.104).
William Cameron (1797–1870)
From Feb. 25 to Mar. 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson as a substitute form Jacob Crawford (3Y297). From March 25 to April 5, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York as a substitute for Phillip Harrison (3Y237).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cameron-5430: On Oct. 2, 1797, he was born in Quebec to James Cameron and Mary Maxwell. He married Cecelia Jane Bentley. In 1870, he died in the United States.
On April 19, 1819, William Cameron, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in Quebec but lived most of his life in Upper Canada. He was the son of the late James Cameron of the 26th Regt. (Microfilm c-1653, pages 158-159).
Benjamin Carey
From Feb. 21 to Mar. 21, 1814, Daniel Tips served as his substitute (3Y294)(3Y297). From May 23 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the batteaux service in a detachment under Ensign G. Denison (3Y262).
David Carry
From July 7 to 24, 1814, he was in the commissariat from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
George Carey/Cary/Carry
In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company. He deserted and was reported as “useless upon all occasions” (3Y100). He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (YS page 176).
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395). From Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, 1814, he was on duty in the bateaux service under Ensign G. Denison (3Y268).
Profile: On Aug. 5, 1801, George Cary/Carey of Yonge Street made a land petition. He was the son of Bernard Carey UE. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1649, pages 387-393).
On Dec. 8, 1806, George Carey, a farmer in York Twp., made a land petition on behalf of this mother. His father, Bernard Cary UE arrived in Upper Canada before July 28, 1798. His father had gone on a journey for “private concerns” and had not since been heard from. His wife and children “suffered much” and George requested that his mother, Theresa Cary’s name be put on the Loyalist List (Microfilm c-1650, pages 403-404).
On Nov. 7, 1807, George Carey, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. In 1801, he was granted 200 acres and wanted to locate in Scott Twp. but not pay settlement duties. It was recommended that no duties be paid as he was the son of a Loyalist (Microfilm c-1650, pages 643-644).
In March 1812, George Cary was recorded as the head of a household of three in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 89).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of 10 in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 97).
Samuel B. Carry
From July 7 to 24, 1814, he was sick at home from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
Thomas Benjamin Carey
From Oct. 16 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 8, 1813, he was employed in the King’s Works and was then absent without leave (3Y162).
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Ridout’s Company (3Y46).
From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton with Ensign Kuck (3Y289).
Profile: On Jan. 6, 1816, Thomas Benjamin Cary, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of the late Bernard Cary UE of York Twp. He was born in the City of London. He was ordered 200 acres (Microfilm c-1651, pages 758-762).
Henry Carpenter
From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in the King’s works (3Y64).
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was contracted on the Kings Works with Major Wm. Allan (3Y67). From April 13 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Ridout’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York with Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y25).
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 89).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the Path Master between number 5 and 6, Con. 2. West of Yonge Street (Mosser, p. 94). In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 97).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 108).
Daniel Carley
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31). From Oct. 15, 1812 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y195)(3Y201)(3Y204)(3Y210)(3Y222).
From Mar. 25 to Apr. 20, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. and then deserted but returned on the 24th (3Y437b). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Hamilton’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was employed in the King’s Works and absent from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
From Feb. 25 to Mar. 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson as a substitute for Joseph Shaw (3Y297). From March 25 to April 24, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York as a substitute for Daniel Dehart (3Y237).
Cary & Carry (see Carey)
George Casner
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Playter’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was employed as a contractor in the King’s Works while absent from Capt. Playter’s Co. (3Y27b).
Profile: On Oct. 16, 1797, George Casner Jr. made a land petition. He had resided in Pennsylvania and had a wife and two children. He was the son of George Casner who wanted to bring a family of nine into Upper Canada. His father had applied for land about two years earlier but was forced to return to the United States. The petition was dismissed in 1804 as George “not having appeared” (Microfilm c-1649, pages 1017-1018).
On Aug. 11, 1834, George Casner, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of the late George Casner who had joined the British at Staten Island in 1777 and served in Colonel Isaac Allen’s Battalion and who had lost considerable property because of his loyalty. George was one of four sons who each received 200 acres in 1796. He had lived in Upper Canada for over 30 years and had served during the late war. He was relieved from militia duty to supply lumber from “the River Don Mills”. No location for 200 acres was recorded and the petition was not recommended (Microfilm c-1728, pages 94-97).
John Call/Kaul (–1852) (Coloured)
In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company. He had been discharged with an infirmity (3Y100). In 1812, Capt. Cameron recorded him as a “black” man (3YC).
From Apr. 25 to July 24, 1813, he served as a private in the Coloured Corps. Collections Canada in RG8 Volume 688e on Microfilm C-3232, pages 742–746:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-110.02-e.php?&q2=25&interval=50&sk=201&&&&&PHPSESSID=rgi7t06a60or2jdheocn6v65f4
Profile: He was the brother of Richard and Stephen Caul. On July 27, 1819, John Call, a “man of colour” and labourer of Vaughan Twp., made a land petition. He was born in Middlesex, New Jersey, had resided in Upper Canada for about nine years, and had a wife and one child. He had served as a private in the Coloured Corps during the late war (Microfilm c-1723, pages 50-51).
By 1820, John had settled at York when he received his location ticket for Oro Twp. He received a patent to the land in 1831. (Gary E. French, Men of Colour. Stroud, ON: Kaste Books, 1978, p. 74.)
He was recorded in an 1820 Return for Corps for the last quarter of 1812 as a resident of York. Collections Canada War of 1812: Upper Canada Returns, Nominal Rolls and Paylists on microfilm t-10385, pages 885-890: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-110.02-e.php?&q2=35&interval=50&sk=0&&PHPSESSID=2t328r0gnqi1qn8dnptsgdcfp1
On Nov. 11, 1831, John Call, of Middlesex Co. and a former private in the Coloured Corps, received 100 acres on 21 Wilberforce St. in Oro Twp. on November 11, 1831 (MLG3113).
He died in Oro Twp. (Gary E. French, Men of Colour. Stroud, ON: Kaste Books, 1978, p. 74.)
Richard Caul (Coloured)
On June 30, 1812, he was dismissed from the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company but deserted (3Y100). In 1812, Capt. Cameron recorded him as a “black” man (3YC).
From Apr. 25 to July 24, 1813, he served as a private in the Coloured Corps (Collections Canada in RG8 Volume 688e on Microfilm C-3232, pages 742-746:
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Profile: He was the brother of John and Stephen. He was recorded in an 1820 Return for Corps for the last quarter of 1812. Collections Canada War of 1812: Upper Canada Returns, Nominal Rolls and Paylists on microfilm t-10385, pages 885-890, online at:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-110.02-e.php?&q2=35&interval=50&sk=0&&PHPSESSID=2t328r0gnqi1qn8dnptsgdcfp1
On May 11, 1842, Richard Call, of Malahide Twp. and a private in the Coloured Corps, received 100-acres worth of scrip (MLG4318).
Stephen Caul/Kaul (Coloured)
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). On Aug. 29, 1812, he was in Capt. Cameron’s Co. at the York Garrison (3YC). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100). In 1812, Capt. Cameron recorded him as a “black” man and a servant to the officers (3YC).
Profile: He was the brother of John and Richard. He was recorded in an 1820 Return for Corps for the last quarter of 1812. Collections Canada War of 1812: Upper Canada Returns, Nominal Rolls and Paylists on microfilm t-10385, pages 885-890, online at:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-110.02-e.php?&q2=35&interval=50&sk=0&&PHPSESSID=2t328r0gnqi1qn8dnptsgdcfp1
His name was recorded on an undated muster roll for the Artificers Corps as dead. Collections Canada War of 1812: Upper Canada Returns, Nominal Rolls and Paylists, microfilm t-10379, pages 185-186 and 313-314 and microfilm t-10385, pages 883-884, online at:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-110.02-e.php?&q2=35&interval=50&sk=0&&PHPSESSID=2t328r0gnqi1qn8dnptsgdcfp1
Stephen died before 1820. (Gary E. French, Men of Colour. Stroud, ON: Kaste Books, 1978, p. 59)
Henry Cawthra (1787–1854)
From Oct. 15 to 19, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y195).
On Apr. 4, 1813, he was excused by the garrison surgeon from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y24A). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cawthra-38: On Apr. 20, 1787, he was born in England. He was the son of Joseph Cawthra. On July 14, 1854, he died unwed in Toronto.
John Cawthra (1789–1851)
In August, 1812, he volunteered from Capt. Cameron’s Co. to accompany Gen. Brock to Detroit (3YC). In 1812, he was in Capt. Cameron’s Detachment at the Head of the Lake (3YC). On Aug. 29, 1812, he was in Capt. Cameron’s Co. at the York Garrison (3YC). In 1847, he received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (YS page 176). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co. (3Y100)(3YC).
From May 23 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the batteaux service in a detachment under Ensign G. Denison (3Y262). From July 7 to 27, 1814, he was on command from Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452). From July 28 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the bateaux service in a detachment of men under the command of Ensign T. Denison (3Y274).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cawthra-30: On Jan. 2, 1789, he was born in Yeadon, England. He was the son of Joseph Cawthra. At Detroit, John had worked all night helping to get Brock’s cannons across the Detroit River in scows. John helped Brock capture American supplies near Detroit and was also at Queenston Heights. After Brock’s death, John warned Col. McDonell that the Americans were picking off officers. He rushed forward with MacLean to rescue McDonell, but MacLean was shot in the thigh and John helped recover him. John was sent to Niagara for reinforcements before Sheaffe’s attack. On Jan. 14, 1821, he married Ann Wilson (1799–1831). From 1828–1830, he was the first legislative assembly representative for Simcoe County. On June 23, 1851, he died in Newmarket and was buried in St. James’ Cemetery, Toronto.
On March 7, 1823, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the east half of Lot 16, Con. 7, Albion Twp., Peel County (MLG2271).
Jonathan Cawthra (1791–)
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co. (3Y100)(3YC).
From July 7 to 27, 1814, he was on command from Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452). From July 28 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the bateaux service in a detachment of men under the command of Ensign T. Denison (3Y274).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cawthra-43: On Aug. 21, 1791, he was born in Yeadon, England. He was the son of Joseph Cawthra. He was at Detroit and Queenston Heights.
Joseph Cawthra (1759–1842)
On Apr. 4, 1813, he was excused by the garrison surgeon from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y24A).
Profile athttps://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cawthra-35: On Oct. 14, 1759, he was born in England. He was the son of Henry Cawthra and Mary Brown. On Jan. 29, 1781, he married Mary Turnpenny (1760–Jan. 13, 1847). In 1806, he arrived in York and opened a store. On Feb. 15, 1842, he died in Toronto. He was buried at St. James’ Cathedral.
On June 17, 1806, Joseph Cawthra of York made a land petition. He was born in Britain and had just arrived in Upper Canada from New York with his wife and ten children. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 286-289).
On Dec. 1, 1806, Joseph Cawthra, a merchant of York, made a land petition for additional land. He was born in England, settled in New York for four years, and arrived in Upper Canada in the previous summer. The petition was not recommended because his family was not in Upper Canada (Microfilm c-1650, pages 380-382).
On Nov. 4, 1809, Joseph Cawthra, a merchant of York, made a land petition for additional land. He was born in England, arrived in Upper Canada from New York in 1806, had received 200 acres, and had a large family to support. His wife and six of his ten children had joined him. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 1002-1004).
In March, 1812, he was recorded in a household of nine in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 87).
In March, 1813 Joseph “Cowthra” was recorded as the head of a household of seven in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of eight in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 103).
On Oct. 10, 1815, Joseph Cawthra, a merchant of York, made a war loss claim. In Nov., 1814, at Barber’s Creek, he lost a 39.5-gallon barrel of Jamaica spirits valued at over 44 pounds to members of the Cdn. Fencible Reg. commanded by Capt. Peach and to a detachment of other men under Capt. Stuart of the 82nd Reg. His son Jonathan was present and certified the claim. The boat carrying Joseph’s goods to York had been stoved in and was forced to land on the shore. The burnt barrel was later found in the area. One of the soldiers present reported that Capt. Peach’s men had taken it. Upper Canada War Loss Claims at:
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John Chapman
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27). From Dec. 28, 1812 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier with Major Wm. Allan (3Y64)(3Y67).
From April 15 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y427). After April 28, 1813, he was surrendered to the Americans at York in order to gain plunder. He was to receive three months militia duty as punishment (3Y44).
From March 10 to 24, 1814, John Higgins served as his substitute (3Y297). From Mar. 25 to Apr. 10, 1814, William Higgens served as his substitute (3Y237). From June 25 to Sept. 10, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371).
Profile: On Sept. 30, 1806, John Chapman, a yeoman of York, made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for over 12 years and was married. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 350-353).
Martin Chapman
From Oct. 16 to Dec. 17, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and deserted on the 17th. (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158).
From Jan. 22 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y162). From Jan. 25 to April 7, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and then deserted (3Y166)(3Y184)(3Y430). From April 15 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430).
Bapttiest Charles
On Apr. 4, 1813, he was reported as absent from the parade in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y24A).
Joseph Charles
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31).
George Chase
From Nov. 30 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). A George Chase also served in the 2nd Lincoln Militia.
Ensign James Chewett
On July 1, 1812, he was commissioned as an ensign (3Y11).
On April 4, 1813, he was reported as sick at home from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y24A). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54).
On June 4, 1814, James was reported to have been at St. David’s (3Y14). From July 17 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y305)(3Y309). From July 25 to Aug. 20, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and was discharged on the 20th. (3Y338). On Dec. 24, 1814, he was reported as a resident of Lundy’s Lane (3Y3).
On June 5, 1815, he was recorded as an ensign and a resident of Lundy’s Lane (3Y13). On July 15, 1816, he was promoted to lieutenant. (OBF pages 67-69).
Profile: How was he related to Lieut. Col. William Chewett?
Lieut. Col. William Chewett (1753–1849)
On April 15, 1812, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel in the 3rd York Militia (3Y1).
On April 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54).
From July 7 to 24, 1814, he served on the field staff at York (3Y379)(3Y380). From July 25 to 27, 1814, he served at York (3Y437c).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Chewett-1: On Dec. 21, 1753, he was born in London, England. On Sept. 24, 1849, he died in Toronto.
In 1771, he arrived in Quebec (OBF).
On June 28, 1796, Wm. Chewett Sr. Surveyor of the Town of York made a petition for a town lot. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1647, page 608-609).
On June 5, 1797, William Chewett, a former staff officer, made a land petition for additional land. He was recommended for 2000 acres (Microfilm c-1648, pages 375-376).
In 1798, he joined the York Militia (OBF).
On June 18, 1799, William Chewett, Sr. Surveyor made a land petition for the patents on Lots 213 and 214 which he had purchased. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1649, pages 99-106).
On Mar. 30, 1805, William Chewett, Sr. Surveyor and Draftsman for the Province of Upper Canada, made a land petition. In 1774, he had served in the Surveyor General’s Dept. in Quebec, was employed as an Assist. Paymaster to the Engineers, Naval, and Quarter Master General’s Depart. during the Rebellion, and since 1783, was employed in the Surveyor General’s Depart of Quebec again. He had served the Crown for over 30 years and requested additional land. He was recommended for 400 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 78-83).
In March, 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 87).
In March, 1813 he was recorded as the head of a household of five in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95).
On March 10, 1813, Thomas Ridout, Surveyor General, and William Chewett made a land petition to request payments from the Received General that were owed to them (Microfilm c-2804, pages 365-372).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 103).
John Chilson
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27).
Moses Chilson
From Sept. 9 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27). From Sept. 25 to Nov. 24, 1814, he was employed in the Engineer Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y121)(3Y417).
Peter Christie/Christy (–1827)
From Sept. 9 to 15, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from the Pickering Company (3YR66). From Sept. 9 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Samuel Ridout’s Co. (3Y29). From Nov. 10, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).
From Jan. 25 to Apr. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166)(3Y184)(3Y430). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he deserted from a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).
Profile: Peter was born in Perthshire, Scotland. In 1820, he was recorded in Upper Canada. In August, 1827, he died in York County.
Lieutenant Claus
On July 14, 1812, he was promoted from ensign to lieutenant (OBF pages 67-69). No later service records were found in the 3rd York.
Philip Clinger
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Hamilton’s Company (3Y46).
From July 7 to 18, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402).
Profile: On April 2, 1805, Philip Clinger, a blacksmith in the Town of York, made a land petition. He had been in the Canadas for over 23 years and had served in a Corps of Chasseurs during the Rebellion. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 74-77).
On April 20, 1805, Philip Clinger married Martha Cameron in St. James’ Church in the Town of York. Marriages at St. James Anglican, http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maryc/old2.htm
On August 19, 1807, Philip Clinger, a blacksmith of York, made a land petition. He was born in Germany, had enlisted in the Corps des Chasseurs during the Rebellion, was discharged in 1783, had resided in Lower Canada for several years, and had resided in York for over 16 years. He was granted 200 acres (Microfilm c-1652, pages 224-226).
In March, 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 86).
In March, 1813, he was recorded in a household of four in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 96).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 104).
Conrad Clock (1796–)
From Nov. 26, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y158)(3Y162).
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was sick at home from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166). From April 8 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430). After April 27, 1813, he surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three months militia duty (3Y38). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Denison’s Co. at York (3Y23).
From Jan. 1 to 24, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).
After April 27, 1814, he surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three months militia duty (3Y38). From July 2 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Sept. 24, 1814, he was on command at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338)(3Y371).
Profile: He was born in NY to Jacob Conrad and Leanny Clock. Clock Family: http://publish.uwo.ca/~bgordon/ClockFamilyJacob.html
On Jan. 19, 1825, Conrad Clock, a yeoman of Pickering, made a land petition. He was born in the US and arrived in Upper Canada at age six He had served with Capt. Ridout in 1813 and 1814 and had a wife, four sons, and one daughter. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1724, pages 640-644).
David Clock (1797–1846)
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 1, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294). From Mar. 15 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson as a substitute for Edward Philips (3Y297). From Mar. 25 to Apr. 3, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York (3Y237).
Profile: He was born in NY to Jacob Conrad Clock/Klock. He married Diadema Diver, the daughter of John Diver and Mary (Polly) Delong. He died in York. Clock Family: http://publish.uwo.ca/~bgordon/ClockFamilyJacob.html
On Feb. 24, 1819, David Clock, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in New York and was 21 years old (Microfilm c-1652, pages 687-688).
Jacob Conrad Clock (1754–1832)
After April 27, 1813, he surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three months militia duty (3Y38).
From July 2 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he was on command at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338). From Aug. 25 to Sept. 20, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Klock-98: Jacob Conrad Clock/Klock was the grandson of Henry Klock, a Palatine German, who arrived in NY in 1709. Jacob’s parents were Conrad Clock and Anna Elizabeth Dygert. He had a son named Jacob who did not come to Canada. He was charged with treason during the war for selling supplies to the Americans. After the war, he made a war loss claim for livestock killed by Indigenous warriors on April 27, 1813. He lived on Lot 32, Con. 3, York Twp. Clock Family: http://publish.uwo.ca/~bgordon/ClockFamilyJacob.html
On Nov. 5, 1802, Jacob Clock, a yeoman of York, made a land petition. He was from Montgomery, New York. He served in the KRRNY during the Rebellion and was discharged in 1783. He had a wife and 12 children. He had 18 head of horn cattle, two horses, and four sheep. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1649, pages 794-795).
On April 10, 1803, he made a land petition as a yeoman of York Twp., for a lease in the same township (Microfilm c-1740, pages 638-639).
On June 18, 1807, Jacob Clock made a land petition. He had served in the KRRNY and had a wife and 13 children. He had been located on Lot 29, Con. 9, Pickering in 1802 but had not paid the fees (Microfilm c-1650, pages 967-968).
On Sept. 21, 1808, he certified a document for Jacob Storing as a yeoman of York Twp.
On Feb. 25, 1812, Jacob Clock, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He had served with the KRRNY during the Rebellion and had a large family. He requested 300 acres as a Loyalist. The petition was not recommended because Jacob had delayed moving into Upper Canada until July, 1790 (Microfilm c-1651, pages 553-555).
In March, 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of nine in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 92).
In March, 1813, he was recorded as the Path Master from the crossroad on Yonge Street to the line between D. Tiers and B. Davis’s on the Humber River (Mosser, p. 94). In March, 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of nine in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).
On April 27, 1813, during the American occupation of York, he had five cows and a calf taken and killed by Indigenous warriors. Upper Canada War Loss Claim at:
https://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/microform-digitization/006003-119.01-e.php?q2=33&q3=2800&sqn=253&tt=1367&PHPSESSID=k99pgush8e8ap6rm82ulsm750n32afrs70pr7uuhgvkggi4ka2j0
John Clock (1792–)
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100).
After April 27, 1813, he surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three months militia duty. From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. at York (3Y23).
After April 27, 1814, he surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three months militia duty (3Y38). From July 2 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he was on command at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338). From Aug. 25 to Sept. 20, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371). From Oct. 1 to 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Klock-597: He was born in New York to Jacob Conrad Clock/Klock and Anna Eva Staring. In 1815, he married Mary Diver, the daughter of John Diver and Mary Delong.
On Feb. 14, 1819, John Clock, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in New York and was 26 years old (Microfilm c-1652, pages 983-984).
On May 3, 1822, he received a militia land grant, as a yeoman of York Twp. and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres on the east half of Lot 11, Con. 4 WCR, Caledon Twp., Peel County (MLG837).
On Feb. 5, 1827, John Clock, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He had received a grant of 100 acres but had not located that land yet. He wished to have the west half of Lot 11, Con. 2, Adjala Twp. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1725, pages 60-62).
John Closson/Clossan/Clawson (1776-1847)
In August, 1812, he served Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP).
From March 3 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y222). From Nov. 14 to 17, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).
From July 8 to 24, 1814, John Clossan served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395). n 1814, John was disaffected by the war and moved to Chautauqua, New York. (Fraser Closson’s Family History)
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Closson-302: He was born in the US. He married Pauline Sarah Palmer. In Feb., 1813, Their daughter Sarah was born in Scarborough. John died in Toronto.
He was recorded in the 1805–1807 Scarborough Twp. Censuses. He settled in the Highland Creek area where his son later had a sawmill. In 1807, he moved to Whitby. (Fraser Closson’s Family History)
George Clunes/Clunis
From Nov. 2 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119). From Nov. 27, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y201)(3Y204).
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210).
Profile: On Feb. 13, 1819, George Clunes, a brick maker of Markham, made a land petition. He was the son of Henry Clunes who had served as a private in the Queen’s Rangers. George was born in Upper Canada (Microfilm c-1652, pages 963-964).
Thomas Coates
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31).
Samuel Cochran (c1793–1879)
In August, 1812, he volunteered from Capt. Cameron’s Co. to accompany Gen. Brock to Detroit (3YC). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100). On Sept. 12, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YR66). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).
From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1814, he was impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y93)(3Y99). From July 7 to 24, 1814, he served in the commissariat from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395). From Sept. 10 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 24, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Profile: He was born in Vermont. In 1879, he died at the age of 86 in Whitby and was buried in the Friends Cemetery in Ajax, Ontario.:
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On Nov. 10, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a farmer of Whitby Twp. and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres on the south half of Lot 10, Con. 5, Brock Twp. (MLG1203).
In 1875, he reported that he was a resident of Whitby and 82 years old. He had served under Capt. Heward before joining a flank company. He joined on June 29, 1812 and was discharged in Mar.ch 1814. In early 1814, he was with constables impressing sleighs. He was at Detroit but never wounded (JE).
Charles Cole
In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company but deserted (3Y100). He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (YS page 177).
Sgt. James Cole
In August, 1812, he served in Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y33). On Nov. 11, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 15, 1814, he was employed in the Engineer Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y417).
Samuel Cole
In August, 1812, he served in Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP).
From Nov. 12 to 13, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).
Richard Collins (Coloured)
He served in Captain Stephen Howard’s Detachment of the 1st and 3rd York at the Capture of Detroit on August 16, 1812 and received prize money (KS). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). He was recorded in an 1820 Return for the Coloured Corps for the last quarter of 1812 as a resident of the Bay of Quinte (CC1).
He served April 25 to July 24, 1813 (CC2).
Profile: On Feb. 22, 1827, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of York Twp. and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres on Lot W13, Con. 7, Dauro Twp., Peterborough County (MLG2922).
James Conner
From Jan. 1 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier but was sick in the hospital from Feb. 10 to 24 with Major. Wm. Allan (3Y67). From Feb. 25 to Apr. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135)(3Y427).
Seth Cook
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). On Aug. 29, 1812, he was in Capt. Cameron’s Co. at the York Garrison (3YC). In 1812, he was in Capt. Cameron’s Detachment at the Head of the Lake (3YC). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company but deserted (3Y100).
Profile: In Mar. 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 86).
Stephen Cooke/Cooks
He served in the 1st York in 1812 as well. Sometime between Aug. 20 to Oct. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Selby’s Co. (1Y90c). On Sept. 9, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Selby’s Co. (3YR66). From Sept. 9 to 22, 1812, he served with Capt. Ridout (3YR71). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Selby’s Co. (1Y216).
Profile: Walton’s 1837 Directory recorded him on Lot 10, Con. 6, Whitchurch Twp.
On Feb. 24, 1841, Stephen Cook, a yeoman of Whitchurch Twp., made a land petition. He had received a militia land grant for his services in the 1st York Militia which he wanted confirmed (Microfilm c-1732, pages 560-561).
On July 27, 1841, Stephen Cook, of Whitchurch Twp. and a private in a 1st York Flank Co., received a 100-acre certificate (MLG4773).
Thomas Cooper
He served in the 1st York (1Y) as a sergeant as well. From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27). From Oct. 16 to 21, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and then transferred to a rifle company (3Y152). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 4, 1812, he served as a private and was then promoted to sergeant until Dec. 24, 1812, in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (1Y100b)(1Y212). From Dec. 31, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in the King’s Works (1Y310).
Profile: On Oct. 13, 1818, Thomas Cooper made a land petition. He had arrived in Upper Canada over 25 years earlier from England with his father and was one of the first settlers in the Town of York. He had served at the York Garrison and in a rifle company (Microfilm c-1652, pages 787-788).
On Dec. 28, 1819, he made a second land petition as a resident of the Town of York who was born in England. Capt. Robinson certified that Thomas had served in his company (Microfilm c-1723, pages 541-544).
On Feb. 18, 1824, Thomas Cooper, of York Twp. and a sergeant in the rifle company of the 1st York Militia, received 200 acres on the west half of Lot 15, Con. 6 and the east half of Lot 19, Con. 8, Albion Twp. (MLG2594).
William Cornell
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). On July 15, 1812, he was on a leave of absence until July 19th from Capt. Cameron’s Co. but returned on July 18th (3YC). On July 30, 1812, he was recorded as a deserter from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company but deserted (3Y100).
From Mar. 11 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135).
Profile: On Apr. 23, 1805, William Cornell, a Quaker and yeoman of Scarborough, made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for over six years and had a wife and ten children. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 84-87).
On Apr. 6, 1812, William Cornell made a land petition to confirm his lease. On June 24, 1809, he had purchased from Felix Hasson the lease on Lot 20, Con. C, Scarborough that had been leased in 1804. The lease had been obtained by Felix’s sons: William Hasson, who had died, and John Hasson, who had left Upper Canada five years earlier. William had cleared 130 acres and built a large barn, a log house, and a potash works on that land. John Hasson had returned but not objected to the sale at that time but now requested payment or land of equal value from William (Microfilm c-1741, pages 952-955).
William Costead
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
John Covean
From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in a detachment at York (3Y96). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132).
From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402)(3Y455). From Sept. 13 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the engineer’s department with Capt. Heward (3Y129).
Profile: In March, 1813, John Coveau was recorded in a household of six in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 97).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 104).
John Couvillion/Covellion
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). On Aug. 29, 1812, he was in Capt. Cameron’s Co. at the York Garrison (3YC). In 1812, John Covellion served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100). On Sept. 11, 1812, John Couvillion was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YR66). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier with Major Wm. Allan (3Y67). In 1812, John Covellion/Couvillion served in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co. (3Y100)(3YC).
From Feb. 25 to Mar 11, 1813, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135).
Profile: On May 18, 1821, John Covellion received a militia land grant, as a blacksmith of York Twp. and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres on the west half of Lot 23, Con. 6, Erin Twp. (MLG51).
John Coveys
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Hamilton’s Company (3Y46).
Osborn Cox/Coxe
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. On Aug. 21, 1812, he was discharged (3YC). From Oct. 15 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y195). From Dec. 19 to 23, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and deserted on the 23rd (3Y201). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 7, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y204). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co. but was discharged with an infirmity (3Y100)(3YC).
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
On June 10, 1814, he was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3rd York) (IM77).
Profile: On Jan. 15, 1803, Osborn Cox, a yeoman of Whitchurch Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 3, Con. 6 in the same township (Microfilm c-1740, pages 636-637).
In March, 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of four in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 86).
In March, 1813 he was recorded as the head of a household of six in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95).
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 103).
Benjamin Cozens
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100).
In August 1812, he took part in the Detroit Expedition (Microfilm c-1896, p. 683).
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46). From June 10 to 27, 1813, he served in a detachment under Major Wilmot (3Y8). From June 30 to July 18, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Detachment (3Y235). From July 30 to August 4, 1813, he escorted prisoners of war (3Y425).
Profile: He was the son of Capt. Daniel Cozens of Philadelphia who died in 1801. In 1800, he was a tailor in the Town of York. He also served as High Constable and Clerk of the Market. (Firth, Edith. The Town of York 1793–1815. Toronto: U of T Press, 1962)
In March, 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of one in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 103).
On July 19, 1815, Benjamin Cozens, a gentleman of the Town of York, made a land petition. In 1801, he purchased town 4/5 of Lot 5 on the north side of Market Street from Robert Willson and built a large house upon it. He requested title to the remaining 1/5 acre. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1651, pages 754-757).
On Jan. 13, 1819, Benjamin Cozens, a yeoman of York, made a land petition. Due to an error, he had not yet received the deed to the land in his 1815 petition and was requesting it again (Microfilm c-1652, pages 934-937).
Abel Crain/Crane
In August, 1812, he was drafted into Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP).
Profile: On July 30, 1807, Abel Crain, a farmer of Whitby Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 12, Con. 2, Whitby Twp. John Groat, a farmer of the same township, would provide a bond. The lease was recommended (Microfilm c-1740, pages 731-732).
Ezekial Crane/Crain
From Sept. 11 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27).
From Nov. 9 to 17, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).
From March 5 to April 5, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York as a substitute for Benjamin Varnum (3Y237)(3Y297).
Caleb Crawford (c1786–)
In August, 1812, he was drafted into Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP).
From Nov. 10 to 15, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Crawford-2939: Caleb was the son of David Crawford and Marie St. Clair. In 1837, he was living on Lot 23, Con. 2, Whitby Twp.
On March 24, 1807, Caleb Crawford, a yeoman of Pickering Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of David Crawford UE of Pickering Twp. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 553-556).
Henry Crawford (1783–1870)
In August 1812, he was drafted into Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP). From Sept. 11 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27). From Nov. 14 to 20, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).
From July 8 to 13, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Crawford-2674: On Feb. 23, 1783, Henry was born in Long Island City to David Crawford and Marie St. Clair. On May 15, 1823, he married Hannah Widdifield in Pickering. On Oct. 3, 1870, Henry died in Pickering.
On March 24, 1807, Henry Crawford, a yeoman of Pickering Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of David Crawford UE of Pickering Twp. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 550-552).
On Jan. 3, 1830, Jacob and Henry Crawford, yeomen of Pickering Twp., made a land petition to purchase Lots 13 and 14, Con. 5. It was noted that 300 acres of the two lots were vacant (Microfilm c-1725, pages 801-803).
On July 12, 1837, Henry Crawford of Whitby Twp. made a land petition. In 1817, he had leased Lot 2, Con. 1, Pickering Twp. He had allowed Mark Widderfield, a poor man, to occupy part of his lease without charge. Mark had sold the lease to another man without having title to it. The property had exchanged hands more than once illegally. Henry wished to purchase title to this land. In 1839, the title was still being contested (Microfilm c-1730, pages 93-97).
Jacob Crawford (1784–)
From Dec. 30, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier (3Y64).
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Jarvis’ Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35). On Nov. 18, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).
From Feb. 3 to 24, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294). From Feb. 25 to Mar. 24, 1814, William Cameron served as his substitute (3Y297). From June 25 to Sept. 10, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Crawford-2941: Jacob was born in Chateau Thierry, France to David Crawford and Marie St. Clair. On Jan. 2, 1809, he married Jemima Stevens in Whitby. In 1837, he was on Lot 17, Con. 5, Pickering.
On August 4, 1807, Jacob Crawford, a cooper of Pickering, made a land petition. He was the son of David Crawford UE of Pickering Twp. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 599-603).
On Jan. 3, 1830, Jacob and Henry Crawford, yeomen of Pickering Twp., made a land petition to purchase Lots 13 and 14, Con. 5. It was noted that 300 acres of the two lots were vacant (Microfilm c-1725, pages 801-803).
James Crawford
From Nov. 2, 1812 to Jan. 16, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y155)(3Y162).
From April 9 to 24, 1813, he was in the hospital from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430).
Profile: In March, 1812, James Cranford was recorded as the head of a household of two in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 92).
In March, 1813, Cranford was recorded as the head of a household of two in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).
In March, 1814, Cranford was recorded as the head of a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).
John Crawford
From Nov. 26, 1812 to Jan. 9, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and then deserted (3Y158).
From Feb. 7 to Apr. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166)(3Y184)(3Y430).
From March 8 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y297). From March 25 to April 8, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York with Lieut. Playter (3Y237). From July 16 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395). From Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, 1814, he was on duty in the bateaux service under Ensign G. Denison (3Y268).
Sgt. Joseph Crawford (c1788–1812)
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). On July 19, 1812, he was on a leave of absence until July 25 from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). From Aug. 9 to 15, 1812, he was on a leave of absence from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). On Aug. 29, 1812, he was in Capt. Cameron’s Co. at the York Garrison (3YC). From Aug. 29 to Sept 5, 1812, he was on a leave of absence from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). In 1812, he served as a private in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 18, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). He died on Dec. 18, 1812 (3Y216). On Dec. 18, 1812, he died in Niagara of wounds from the Battle of Queenston Heights. Books of Remembrance: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/books/page?page=29&book=10&sort=pageAsc
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Crawford-2986: Joseph was the son of David Crawford and Marie St. Clair. He had a land grant in Pickering.
On March 29, 1810, Joseph Crawford, a yeoman of Pickering Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of David Crawford UE. The petition was approved (Microfilm c-1651, pages 156-160).
William Crittenden (1781–1866)
On Sept. 9, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Selby’s Co. (3YR66). From Sept. 9 to 22, 1812, he served with Capt. Ridout (3YR71).
From Sept. 30 to Oct. 7, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Crittenden-330: On March 31, 1781, William was born in Maine to Benjamin Crittenden and Mary Hill. In 1810, William married Rebecca Sprague in York. His brother-in-laws were Joel Draper and Nathaniel Wilder. In 1866, William died in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
On May 2, 1826, William Crittenden, of East Gwillimbury Twp. and a former private in a flank company of the 1st York Militia, received a land grant of 100 acres on Lot 24, Con. 2, Vespra Twp. (MLG2789).
Henry Crosby
He served in the 1st York in 1812 as well. Sometime between July 1 to Oct. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Selby’s Co. (1Y90c). On Sept. 9, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Selby’s Co. (3YR66). From Sept. 9 to 16, 1812, he served with Capt. Ridout but was then absent without leave (3YR71).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Capt. Fenwick’s Co. (1Y63).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Hazon K. Cross
He was also recorded as Hazon R. Cross (3Y216). On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). On July 30, 1812, he was recorded as a deserter from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company but deserted (3Y100).
John Cross
From July 8 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Playter’s Co. and transferred to Capt. Heward’s Co. on the 16th (3Y393).
John Crosson/Crossan (1773–1868)
From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452).
Profile: On July 10, 1773, he was born in Pennsylvania to Henry and Elizabeth Crosson. On Jan. 6, 1868, he died in Ontario. From 1808 to 1820, he had children born in Vaughan Twp. John Crosson: https://www.geni.com/people/John-Crosson/6000000029056736830
On Jan. 4, 1808, John Crosson, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He had arrived from Pennsylvania about three years earlier. He had a wife and one child. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-1650, pages 669-673).
On March 2, 1812, John Crossen was recorded as the Pathmaster from the Humber River to the west township line (Mosser 85). In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 93).
On March 7, 1814, he was recorded as a pathmaster in York (Mosser, p. 102).
Conradt Crum/Crom
He served in the 1st York in 1812 and 1813. From Dec. 1 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Willson’s Co. (1Y232). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he was sick at home from Capt. Willson’s Co. (1Y314).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 24, 1813, he deserted from Capt. Richardson’s Co. (1Y201). From Nov. 3 to 24, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Richardson’s Co. (1Y227).
From Dec. 11 to 26, 1814, he was employed impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y126).
William Culp
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).
Sgt. Abraham Culver
In August, 1812, he volunteered from Capt. Cameron’s Co. to accompany Gen. Brock to Detroit (3YC). In 1812, he served as a sergeant in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100). In 1847, he received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM).
Profile: On Jan. 23, 1840, he received certification for a militia land grant, as a resident of Hamilton Twp. and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres (MLG4584).
In 1875, he received a militia pension (YS).
Daniel Cummer/Cumer/Coomer/Commer (1795–)
From Oct. 16 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158). From Dec. 24 to 31, 1812, he was employed in the King’s Works and was then absent without leave (3Y162).
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was sick at home from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166). From March 2 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y184)(3Y430). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Ridout’s Company (3Y46).
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he was on command from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395). From July 28 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the bateaux service in a detachment of men under the command of Ensign T. Denison (3Y274). From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton with Ensign Kuck (3Y289). From Sept. 30 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cummer-38: On Aug. 21, 1795, he was born to Jacob Cummer and Elizabeth Fisher. He married Sarah Endicott.
On March 29, 1819, Daniel Cummer, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in the USA, arrived in Upper Canada as the infant son of Jacob Cummer of York Twp., was 24 years old, and was married (Microfilm c-1653, pages 72-73).
In 1875, he received a militia pension (YS).
John Cummer/Coomer (1797–)
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y25).
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cummer-39: He was born on March 28, 1797 to Jacob Cummer and Eliz. Fisher. He married Sarah Lockman Smith.
On August 25, 1819, John Cummer, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in Upper Canada, was over 22 years old, and was the son of one of the first settlers on Yonge Street (Microfilm c-1723, pages 109-110).