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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John Palmer (1797–1876)
From Nov. 23 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). From Dec. 25, 1813 to Jan. 24, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson as a substitute for Seneca Palmer (3Y74).
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 at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Palmer-15330: He was born in Prince Edward Co. to James Palmer and Sarah Jones. His brothers were named Seneca, John, and Sherwood. He settled on Lot 22, Con. D, Scarborough Twp. He married Mary Anne Hastings. In 1875, he received a war pension. He died in Toronto.
On Dec. 22, 1830, James Palmer, a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition. He had five sons. In 1828, he had applied for Lot 19, Con. 4, Pickering Twp. but did not receive it at that time and wished to re-apply for that lot (Microfilm c-2492, pages 809-811).
In 1875, as an 84-year old resident of Danforth, Scarborough Twp., he received a pension (1875).
John Palmer (1795–1882)
From Dec. 27 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (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. Thomson’s Company (3Y46). From Nov. 23 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).
From July 8 to 27, 1814, he served on command in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402)(3Y455). 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/Palmer-15301: He was born in Dutchess Co., NY to James Palmer and Sarah Jones. In 1818, he married Eliz. Stephens. On Sept. 11, 1882, he died in Scarborough.
In 1875, he was a resident of Duffins Creek in Pickering and 80 years old. From Dec., 1812 to April 28, 1813, he served with Capt. Cameron. He was taken prisoner at York but never wounded (JE).
Seneca Palmer (1791–1873)
On Oct. 13, 1812, he took part in the Battle of Queenston Heights (Fraser Closson). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). No militia land grant was found.
From Dec. 25, 1813 to Jan. 24, 1814, James Palmer served as his substitute in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).
From Sept. 10 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Palmer-15300: On Nov. 10, 1791, he was born in Dutchess Co., NY to James Palmer and Sarah Jones. He married Jane Jacques. On Oct. 15, 1873, he died in Scarborough.
On March 10, 1819, Seneca Palmer, a yeoman of Scarborough, made a land petition. He was born in the US, had been in Upper Canada for 23 years, was 27 years old (c1791), was the son of James Palmer Sr. of Scarborough, and was married (Microfilm c-2491, pages 271-272).
Sherwood Palmer (c1797–1866)
From Feb. 2 to 24, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294). From Mar. 4 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson as a substitute for George Davis (3Y297).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Palmer-13245: He was born in Scarborough to James Palmer and Sarah Jones. In 1823, he married Martha Lamoreaux. On Nov. 21, 1866, he died in Pickering Twp.
Jacob Papts
A Jacob Papts served in the 1st York. 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). From Sept. 30 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410). From Oct. 28 to Nov. 24, 1814, he was employed in the engineering department at the York Garrison with Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y121). From Nov. 25 to 26, 1814, he was on duty in the garrison at York under Capt. Heward (3Y117b).
James Parker
From March 11 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135).
Sgt. Asa Patrick (c1778–c1860)
From Oct. 17 to 24, 1812, he served as a private in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y195). From Oct. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served as a private in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y201)(3Y204).
From Feb. 23 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210)(3Y222). From March 25 to Apr. 24, 1813, he served as a private in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y437b). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Thomson’s Company (3Y46).
From Jan. 25 to April 24, 1814, he was impressing teamsters as a private with Capt. Heward (3Y93)(3Y99)(3Y105). From July 8 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402)(3Y455). From Sept. 11 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the engineer’s department with Capt. Heward (3Y129). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 12, 1814, he was employed as a private in the Engineers’ Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y417). From Dec. 11 to 26, 1814, he was employed as a sergeant impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y126). From Dec. 27, 1814 to Jan. 13, 1815, he served in a detachment employed in impressing teamsters (3Y300).
From Jan. 14 to March 24, 1815, he served in a detachment employed in the transport service under the command of Lieut. Playter (3Y242)(3Y243)(3Y250).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Patrick-1216: He was born in Massachusetts. He married Belinda Gilbert. He died in Newmarket.
On July 29, 1806, Asa Patrick, a farmer of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition. He had been in UC for about eight years and was not married. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2490, pages 63-66).
Asa and Wm. P. Patrick were not related but both married Gilbert women.
Ruben/Reuben Patrick
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).
On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Thomson’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Thomson’s Co. (3Y28a).
From Feb. 6 to March 5, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294)(3Y297). From July 7 to 24, 1814, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and served in the engineer’s department from the 25th to 27th (3Y402)(3Y455).
Profile: On Dec. 3, 1806, Reuben Patrick, a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for over five years. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2490, pages 101-104).
Qtr. Mstr. Sgt. William Poyntz Patrick (1786–1863)
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served as a private in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31). On October 16, 1812, he was appointed as quarter master sergeant (SR page 19). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in a detachment at York as a sergeant and paymaster clerk (3Y96). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served as a paymaster in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served as a sergeant and paymaster clerk on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Patrick-3014: On Mar. 15, 1786, he was born. He married Eliz. Gilbert. On Oct. 13, 1863, he died in Canada West.
On Feb. 20, 1812, William Poyntz Patrick Jr., a clock and watch maker in the Town of Kingston, made a land petition in York. He was born in Needham Market, Suffolk Co., England and was 25 years old. He wanted the lease of Lot 31, Con. 3, Scarborough Twp. Thaddeus Gilbert, a blacksmith of the Town of York, would provide surety. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2738, pages 496-499).
On March 17, 1824, William Poyntz Patrick, a former Commissariat Clerk of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was born in England, came to Canada in 1800, and had been in Upper Canada for almost 23 years. He had received 300 acres for his services during the late war, had a large family, and requested additional land as a settler. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2491, pages 1214-1215).
After the war he was appointed as Superintendent of the Stationery Dept. in the House of Assembly and held that post for nearly 50 years. The family lived in a large yellow house on the west side of Bay St., a little north of King. They had six sons and six daughters. In 1865, he died in Kingston. William and Asa Patrick were not related but both married Gilbert women (The Methodist Churches of Toronto, p. 54).
David Patterson #1
A David Patterson served in the 1st York. 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 absent from Capt. Ridout’s Co. because he was in gaol (3Y338). From Oct. 17 to Nov. 16, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y121)(3Y417).
David Patterson Jr. #2
A David Patterson served in the 1st York. From Nov. 1 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).
Sgt. George A. Patterson
A Geo. Patterson served in the 1st York. From Nov. 30 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served as a private in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100).
From Dec. 26, 1813 to Jan. 4, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Darlington Township in Lieut. Secor’s Detachment (3Y254).
Ephraim H. Payson (c1762–)
From Sept. 25 to 30, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
Profile: On Jan. 8, 1798, Ephraim Holland Payson made a land petition to resign Lot 15, 4th Range, in the Town of York. The petition was granted (Microfilm c-2489, pages 760-761).
In March 1812, he was recorded in a household of one in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 87).
On May 18, 1814, Ephraim H. Payson purchased 100 acres of Lot 26, Con. 3, N. Gwillimbury Twp. In 1868, title was passed to Rufus Payson. Abstract/Parcel Register Book, York Region (65), North Gwillimbury, Book 43, p. 1055.
On June 21, 1815, Ephraim Holland Payson, a yeoman of N. Gwillimbury, made a land petition. He was born in Massachusetts, was over 53 years old (c1762), had lived in Nova Scotia for many years, and arrived in Upper Canada in 1796. He had purchased Lot 26, Con. 3 and wished to lease Lot 25, Con. 3. On Sept. 4, 1820, he wrote to pay back rent as he had occupied the land while waiting for the lease to be confirmed. The lease was recommended (Microfilm 2490, pages 527-533).
On Jan. 31, 1816, Thomas Ridout wrote that Ephraim was disloyal to the Crown and that he associated with men known to have been disaffected with the government. (Upper Canada Sundries, Microfilm c-4546, pages 11772-11774).
On Feb. 15, 1850, Ephraim H. Payson received the patent on 160 acres of the west part of Lot 25, Con. 3, N. Gwillimbury Twp. Abstract/Parcel Register Book, York Region (65), North Gwillimbury, Book 43, p. 1021.
William Peak (see Wm. Peck)
From July 30 to Aug. 4, 1813, he escorted prisoners of war (3Y425).
Caleb Peck (c1758-)
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Denison’s Co. at York (3Y23).
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. 18, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).
Profile: On Mar. 24, 1819, Caleb Peck, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in the US, was 61 years old, and had lived in Upper Canada for 12 years. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2491, pages 347-348).
Patch Peck
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).
William Peck (See Wm. Peak)
From July 7 to 24, 1814, he served in the commissariat from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
Profile: On Oct. 16, 1809, Wm. Peck (or Peek) certified Joseph Thornton’s land claim as a yeoman of Pickering (Microfilm c-2841, pages 667-669).
After the war, Wm. Peek made a War Loss Claim for numerous losses to British soldiers. (War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848, RG 19 E5A)
On April 12, 1837, William Peck Sr. UE, a yeoman of Pickering, made a land petition. He was born in Schenectady, served during the Revolution, arrived in Upper Canada in 1783, was 86 years old, and had a wife and 11 children. He was the first settler below the town on the Don, later the first settler at Port Hope, and later the first in Pickering where his mill had burnt. Later his house was burnt and he lost his lease on the broken front of Lot 15, 2nd & 3rd Range, Pickering. Charles Fothergill had also received a lease on the same land, which William had improved. William wished to purchase the said lot. William had leased the land from 1806 to 1821 but had not paid rent owing up to 1827. In 1831, the land was leased to Mr. Fothergill who purchased it in 1834 (Microfilm c2732, pages 753-781).
John Peeler/Peleser
From Nov. 2 to Dec. 28, 1812 he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).
From Jan. 14 to 16, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and was sick at home from the 16th to 24th (3Y162). From Feb. 11 to March 5, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co., was on furlough from the 5th to 21st, and served from the 22nd to 24th (3Y166)(3Y184). 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. Denison’s Company (3Y46).
On June 10, 1814, John Peleser was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Denison’s Co. (3rd York) (IM77).
Profile: On Feb. 25, 1819, John Peeler, a yeoman of Etobicoke, made a land petition. He was born in Lower Canada, had lived in Upper Canada for 13 years, and had a wife and three children. A certificate of his “conduct” during the war was requested (Microfilm c-2491, pages 259-260).
Peter Pelkie/Peltier/Petters/Pettier (1774–1856)
From Sept. 7 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Thomson’s Company (3Y46).
From Feb. 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135)(3Y427). From Dec. 28, 1813 to Jan. 4, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Darlington Township in Lieut. Secor’s Detachment (3Y254).
From Jan. 1 to March 24 1814, he was impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y87)(3Y93)(3Y99). From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served on duty in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. but was in the commissariat from the 25th to 27th (3Y402)(3Y455). From Sept. 10 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371). From Sept. 30 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Pilkey-2: He was born on June 30, 1774 in River du Loupe, Quebec to Pierre Pelletier and Elizabeth Thibaudeau. On Oct. 15, 1805, he married Catherine Barnhart, the daughter of John Barnhart UE, in Bertie Township, Upper Canada. They had nine sons. On August 5, 1856, he died in Claremont, Pickering, York County.
James Penny
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. and was discharged (3Y195).
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: In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of one in York Twp. (Mosser, page 92).
In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of 3 in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 100).
James S. Penny
From Oct. 16 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158). From Dec. 25 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 9 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 Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y25).
From June 25 to July 24, 1814, he was on command at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338). From Sept. 30 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Samuel S. Penny
From Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371). This record may have been for James as it was in the “J” section of the payroll.
Amable Pereau/Poreau
From Feb. 1 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166)(3Y184)(3Y430).
Andrew Pero/Piereaunt/Piereau/Piero
From Nov. 2, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y201)(3Y204).
From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210)(3Y222). From March 25 to April 7, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. On Apr. 8th, he transferred to the artillery company (3Y437b).
Profile: In March 1812, Andrew Pero was recorded as the head of a household of three in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 88).
John Pero
From July 7 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399).
Philip Peters
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. and was absent without leave (3Y195).
Profile: On Nov. 12, 1811, Philip Peters, a gentleman of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was the son of Thomas Peters UE of the Town of Johnstown. Amasa Stebbins certified his identity. On Feb. 4, 1812, he was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2490, pages 753-754).
Ensign William B. Peters
On Dec. 24, 1814, he was reported as exempted from service (3Y3).
Profile: He was a lawyer arrested for aiding the Americans during the July 31, 1813 occupation of the Town of York (Colonel E.A. Cruikshank, A Study of Disaffection in Upper Canada in 1812-15. The Royal Society of Canada, Ottawa, 1913, pp. 34–35).
Abram/Abraham Phenix
From Nov. 19 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). From Dec. 25, 1813 to Jan. 22, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).
From July 8 to 27, 1814, he served on command in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402)(3Y455). 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 Sept. 12 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department with Capt. Heward (3Y129). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 12, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y417).
Stephen Pherrill/Pherrel (1783–1842)
He served in the 1st York in 1812. In 1812, he served as a stationary express in Capt. Button’s Cavalry (1Y90a).
From March 25 to June 24, 1813, he was on duty at Scarborough with a cavalry detachment (3Y413)(3Y463)(3Y486)(3Y497)(3Y535).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Pherrill-2: On April 20, 1783, he was born in New Brunswick to Stephen Pherrill. About 1803, he married Elizabeth Russell in New Brunswick. In 1806, he settled in Scarborough Twp. During the war, he carried dispatches between York and Whitby. In 1813, his dispatch company was transferred to the 3rd York Militia and in 1814 to another regiment. On April 16, 1842, he died in Scarborough.
On April 26, 1819, Stephen Pherrill, a yeoman of Scarborough, made a land petition. He was born in New Brunswick, arrived in Upper Canada nine years ago, had a wife and five children, and had purchased over 70 acres of land (Microfilm c-2491, pages 351-352).
Edward Phillips
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27). From Nov. 2 to 24, 1812 he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y155). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 27, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and deserted on the 17th. He returned from Dec. 23, 1812 to Jan. 2, 1813 and was then absent without leave (3Y158).
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166). From April 15 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Denison’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Denison’s Co. at York (3Y23).
From March 15 to 24, 1814, David Clock served as his substitute (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 7 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. but was on command from the 25th (3Y399)(3Y452). From Oct. 1 to 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Profile: In 1809, he married Mary Clock and his brother, Henry, married Ann Clock, the daughters of Jacob Conrad Clock. They lived on Lot 18, Con. B, Etobicoke. The Jacob Conrad Clock Family of York Township, York County, Ontario. (http://publish.uwo.ca/~bgordon/ClockFamilyJacob.html).
In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 92).
In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99). In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 100).
On Dec. 14, 1825, Edward Phillips, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He arrived in Upper Canada in 1802, served in the York Militia during the late war, and had a wife and seven children. Capt. Thos. Hamilton certified that he served in the 3rd York Militia. An order was issued for land (Microfilm c-2492, pages 178-181).
Jacob Philips #1
In 1812, Jacob Philips served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company but deserted (3Y100). From Sept. 12 to 14, 1812, Jacob Phillips was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Heward’s Co. On Sept. 14, 1812, he was committed to jail (3YR66).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York with Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y25). From Jan. 18 to 24, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).
From Jan. 25 to 27, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294). After April 27, 1813, Jacob Philip 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: On June 16, 1797, Jacob Philips, a farmer, made a land petition. His late father, Nicholas Philips, had served with Lieut. Col. John Butler in the late war (Microfilm c-2489, pages 453-456).
On June 5, 1802, Jacob Phillips made a land petition to lease Lot 32, broken front on the Humber (Microfilm c-2738, pages 160-161).
On March 6, 1819, Jacob Phillips, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in New York, was 23 years old, and had lived in UC for 14 years (Microfilm c-2491, pages 317-319).
On Dec. 8, 1836, Jacob Phillips, a yeoman of Etobicoke, made a land petition to be included on the Loyalist List. He was born on the Susqehannah River, NY, had served in the 2nd Regiment of the KRRNY, and settled in Upper Canada before 1790. Details of his service were included. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2732, pages 446-450). He then applied for a land grant. Lots 6 and the east half of 7, Con. 7, Vaughan were granted to Jacob Phillips whose father had served in Butler’s Rangers (Microfilm c-2732, pages 451–453).
Jacob Phillips #2
From Sept. 10 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371). If there were two men with the same name, it would be difficult to prove which records belonged to each man.
Jacob Phillips Jr. #3
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 17, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and deserted on the 17th (3Y158).
From Jan. 9 to 16, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. but was sick at home from Jan. 16 to 24 (3Y162). From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166). From March 3 to April 7, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and then deserted (3Y184)(3Y430). From April 15 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430).
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).
Jacob Phillips Sr. #4
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).
Jacob Phillips of Humber #5
From Dec. 31, 1813 to Jan. 24, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).
John Philips/Phillips
Another John Philips served in the 1st York. In 1812, John Philips served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company but deserted (3Y100). On Sept. 12 to 14, 1812, John Phillips was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Heward’s Co. On Sept. 14, 1812, he was committed to jail (3YR66).
From Dec. 25, 1813 to Jan. 24, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).
From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1814, he was impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y93)(3Y99). 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).
Profile: On Feb. 20, 1837, John Phillips, a yeoman of Etobicoke, made a land petition. He was the son of Jacob Phillips UE of Etobicoke Twp. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2732, pages 528-531).
Lewis Phillips (c1798–)
From Jan. 5 to 24, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74). From Jan. 25 to Feb. 5, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294). From Sept. 30 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Profile: On March 6, 1819, Lewis Philips, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in New York, was 21 years old, and had resided in Upper Canada for about 14 years (Microfilm c-2491, pages 321-324).
Philip Philips
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, Philip Philips served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100). From Sept. 12 to 14, 1812, Phillip Phillips was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Cameron’s Co. On Sept. 14, 1812, he was committed to jail (3YR66). In 1812, Alexander Legg served as his substitute in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co. (3YC).
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y25).
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 7 to 24, 1814, he was absent without leave from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).
Profile: On July 15, 1800, Philip Phillips, a farmer late of Pennsylvania, made a land petition for Lot 1, Con. 4, E. Gwillimbury on Yonge St. He was a Quaker and known to Timothy Rogers. He arrived in Upper Canada with his brother Isaac Philips. He had a wife and five children who he was expecting to arrive (Microfilm c-2489, pages 1156-1160).
On Aug. 4, 1801, Philip Philips, late of Pennsylvania, made a land petition. He had a family who was not in Upper Canada when he applied in 1800 (Microfilm c-2488, pages 918-919).
William Phillips (–1812)
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. and was absent without leave (3Y195). From Oct. 24 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119). From Dec. 3 to 30, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and died on the 30th (3Y201)(3Y204). On Dec. 30, 1812, he died in service (YS page 110).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Phillips-8469: Possibly related. On June 13, 1820, William Phillips, a farmer of W. Gwillimbury Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 6, Con. 2. He was born in the US, had resided in Upper Canada for about 18 years, and was a Quaker. Edward Procter of E. Gwillimbury Twp. would provide surety. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2738, pages 792-795).
Sgt. Isaac Pilkington/Pilkerton/Pelkington
In 1812, he served as a private. 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 a detachment at York (3Y96).
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York as a sergeant while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to 30, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
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). From Dec. 11 to 24, 1814, he was employed as a private, impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y126). From Dec. 27, 1814 to Jan. 13, 1815, he served as a private in a detachment employed in impressing teamsters (3Y300).
From Jan. 14 to March 24, 1815, he served in a detachment employed in the transport service under the command of Lieut. Playter (3Y242)(3Y248)(3Y250).
Profile: On Oct. 10, 1803, Isaac Pilkington, a yeoman of the Town of York, made a land petition. He had lived in Upper Canada for a number of years (Microfilm c-2489, pages 1283-1286).
In 1804, Isaac Pilkington received a patent in Whitchurch Twp. (Pioneer Residents of Whitchurch-Stouffville Township).
On Oct. 7, 1815, Isaac Pilkington of the Town of York made a land petition in the Sundries. In the last three years, several huts were erected on the reserve land east of the town and were occupied by the Incorporated Militia. He had purchased a small house with land on the south side of the road to the Don and wished to have that land severed so that he could improve it. (Upper Canada Sundries: C-4545).
On Dec. 22, 1824, Isaac Pilkington of York made a land petition. He joined the Queen’s Rangers in England 33 years earlier and served with them until they were disbanded in 1802. He had received 200 acres several years earlier and wanted additional land. He was recommended for another 100 acres (Microfilm c-2491, pages 1389-1395).
John Pilkington
In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100).
George Playter Jr. (1788–1863)
A George Playter served in the 1st Y. From June 30 to July 16, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Detachment (3Y235).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Playter-29: He was born in Upper Canada and died in Canada West.
In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 90).
In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 100).
On Sept. 4, 1793, George Playter Sr. made one of a number of land petitions. He had eight children and wanted 2000 acres for himself and his sons on Con. 2, York Twp. and a town lot (Microfilm c-2488, pages 1283-1284).
On Nov. 3, 1818, George Playter Jr. of York made a land petition. During the late war, he served as a clerk in the Commissariat Dept. from Dec. 1, 1813 to Oct. 24, 1816 (Microfilm c-2491, pages 112-116).
Lieut. Ely Playter (1776–1858)
He kept a diary during the war. On June 30, 1812, he was commissioned as a lieutenant (OBF pp. 67–69). In August, 1812, he commanded the Whitby Co. (3YP). From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y26)(3Y31). From Oct. 18 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y195). From Nov. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y201)(3Y204).
From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served at York (3Y210)(3Y222)(3Y419)(3Y435). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y437b). On April 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54). From June 30 to July 16, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Detachment (3Y234)(3Y235). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. at York (3Y30)(3Y482).
From March 25 to May 12, 1814, he commanded a detachment employed in public service at York (3Y28b)(3Y52)(3Y237). From June 25 to Sept. 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y305)(3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371).
From Jan. 14 to Feb. 24, 1815, he served as the Commissary of Transport at York and commanded a detachment employed in the transport service (3Y242)(3Y248). On June 5, 1815, he was recorded as a lieutenant (3Y13). On July 11, 1816, he was promoted to captain (OBF pages 67-69).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Playter-42: On Nov. 30, 1776, he was born in New Jersey to a Loyalist. The family moved to York. He was a farmer and tavern-keeper and was elected to the House of Assembly in 1824. On Aug. 29, 1858, he died. A War of 1812 Diary on Twitter (http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/en/explore/twitter/playter.aspx).
He was the son of George Henry Playter (1738–1822) and Elizabeth Welding. On Nov. 27, 1806, he married Sophia Beman in York. (George Henry Playter).
In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 90).
In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 100).
In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, . 106).
After the war, he made a War Loss Claim for the loss of a pocket book, Army Bills, a sword and belt, a military cap, a set of razors, and a box of jewelry, and clothing that were looted from his home about April 29, 1813 by American soldiers. (War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848, RG 19 E5A).
Capt. John Playter (c1768–1853)
On June 8, 1809, he was commissioned as a captain in the militia (3Y1).
After April 27, 1813, he surrendered to the Americans at York (3Y42). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he commanded his company at York (3Y27b)(3Y482).
From July 7 to 16, 1814, he served at York (3Y380)(3Y393).
On June 5, 1815, he was recorded as a captain (3Y13).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Playter-41: He was born in New Jersey to George Henry Playter (1738–1822) and Elizabeth Welding. On Aug. 1, 1796, he married Sarah Ellerbeck in Kingston. On Aug. 18, 1853, he died in York. (John Playter).
On March 2, 1812, he was recorded as the Pathmaster from the Danforth Rd. north to the Upper Mills on the Don River (Mosser, p. 85). In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 90).
In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).
On March 7, 1814, he was recorded as a Pathmaster in York (Mosser, p. 102). In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of ten in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).
Ephraim Post (1776–1851)
From Jan. 1 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). From Feb. 25 to April 10, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135)(3Y427). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46).
From Oct. 14 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y417).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Post-493: On April 26, 1776, he was born in Hebron, Connecticut. He married Elizabeth Lyons in Trafalgar Twp. On Aug. 7, 1851, he died in Trafalgar Twp.
George Washington Post (1779–c1828)
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, George W. Post served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y201).
From April 25 to Aug. 24, 1813, George Post was on duty at Scarborough with a cavalry company (3Y463)(3Y486)(3Y497)(3Y535).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Post-494: On Aug. 26, 1779, he was born in Connecticut to Jordan Post (1744–1829) and Abigail Loomis. About 1805, he married Eliz. Anna Knowles in Upper Canada. About Sept. 22, 1828, he died in Pickering.
On Nov. 24, 1801, George W. Post, a yeoman of York, made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for 4 years. He was recommended for 200 acres in Markham or on Yonge St. (Microfilm c-2489, pages 1164-1166).
Jordan Post Jr. (1767-1845)
On April 4, 1813, he was excused by the garrison surgeon from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y24A). 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).
From July 7 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Post-488: On March 6, 1767, he was born in Hebron, Connecticut to Jordan Post (1744–1829) and Abigail Loomis. On Feb. 3, 1807, he married Melinda Woodruff in York. He was York’s first watch maker. On May 8, 1845, he died in Scarborough Twp.
On Nov. 9, 1805, Jordan Post Sr., a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 25, Con. C. Jordan Post Jr., a watchmaker of the Town of York, would provide surety (Microfilm c-2738, pages 397-399).
In March 1812, he was recorded in a household of six in the Town of York. There were two men over 16, one boy over 16, one woman under 16, and two girls under 16 (Mosser, p. 87)
In March 1813 he was recorded as the head of a household of eight in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 94).
In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of nine in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 103).
Jordan Post Jr. made two War Loss Claims. The first was for board fence panels, cedar posts, and 400 apple trees taken in the fall of 1813. He believed that it was taken by men of the 8th Regiment who were billeted in his house. This type of claim was common during the war as fences were often taken to use as firewood. The second was for a team of oxen taken by the Americans about Aug. 1, 1813 to haul plunder to the harbor while they occupied the town. Some of the notes on these claims were illegible but suggested that they may both have been rejected (War of 1812: Board of Claims for Losses, 1813-1848, RG 19 E5A: t-1126, pages 823-826, t-1139, pages 335-335, and t-1143, pp. 1349-1350).
Henry Powell
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 25th from 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).
About 1850, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of the Home District and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres worth of scrip (MLG 5630).
Oliver Prentice/Prentis (1773–1841)
From Oct. 16 to 19, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152).
From Jan. 1 to 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier (3Y64). From Jan. 30 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was absent without leave with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). From April 16 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y427). 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 Dec. 27, 1813 to Jan. 4, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).
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 deserted from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338). From Nov. 12 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ 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).
Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Prentice-1643: He was born in Pittstown, NY. On Nov. 6, 1796, he married Lydia Delong in Pittstown. On Feb. 6, 1841, he died in Etobicoke.
On June 23, 1801, Oliver Prentis of York Twp. made a land petition. He had a wife and two children and was the son-in-law of Jacob Delong. He was approved for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2489, pages 1096-1097).
On June 2, 1804, Oliver Prentis made a land petition to lease Lot 3, Con. 8, Markham Twp. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2738, pages 337-338).
Joseph Press
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 at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338). From Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).
Sgt. William Press
A Wm. Press served in the 1st York. From Mar. 31 to Apr. 12, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York with Lieut. Playter (3Y237). From Apr. 30 to May 1814, he deserted as a private from the same detachment (3Y52).
Stephen Prey (see Grey)
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 13, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210).
William Price
From Jan. 3 to 24, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).
John Proctor
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 Sept. 18, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371).
John Puller
On Feb. 11, 1813, the Loyal and Patriotic Society resolved to provide support for his family while he was on duty at the York garrison. His children were eight, five, and one years old. He resided in Etobicoke (LPS page 25 & 35).
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Ensign Quesnel
On April 8, 1813, he was commissioned as an ensign but was reported as supernumerary (OBF pages 67-69). No service records were found in the 3rd York.
Sgt. John Quick
From July 30 to Aug. 4, 1813, he escorted prisoners of war (3Y425). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y33).
Profile: On July 28, 1809, John Quick, a yeoman of Whitby Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 25, Broken Front. John Hany, a yeoman of Whitby Twp., would provide surety (Microfilm c-2739, pages 1013-1018).
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Ebenezer Ransom/Ransome (1760–)
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 25th from 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).
Profile at https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/ransom/1494: Ebenezer Ransom (1760–after 1822) was probably the son of Robert Ransom and Hannah Burgess. He was born in Connecticut, moved to Vermont, and then Dutchess Co., NY. His parents were buried in Amenia Burying Ground, Whitby. He married Patty.
Or https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/cummins/2367: In 1808, Ebenezer was recommended to be the 1st Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons. He settled and farmed about ¾ of a mile east of Port Whitby on the lake shore road.
In 1802, he was living in Pickering Twp. and in 1810 in Whitby Twp. (Stephen Wood).
On Jan. 28, 1803, Ebenezer Ransom made a land petition in Pickering to lease Lot 31, Con. 1, Whitby (Microfilm c-2803, pages 576–578).
On Feb. 2, 1811, Ebenezer Ransom, a yeoman of Whitby Twp. made a land petition to lease Lot 9, Con. 2. He was a lieutenant in the 1st York Militia. Festus De Wolfe would provide surety (Microfilm c-2803, pages 671-673).
Luther Rawlins
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). In August 1812, he volunteered from Capt. Cameron’s Co. to accompany Gen. Brock to Detroit (3YC). In 1812, Luther “Rowlins” served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company but deserted (3Y100). He was later reported as not deserted (3Y216).
Profile: On Dec. 7, 1841, Luther Rawlins received a militia land grant, as a resident of Scarborough Twp. and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres of scrip (MLG4805).
Allan Ray
From May 23 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the batteaux service in a detachment under Ensign G. Denison (3Y262).
John Ray
On Nov. 16, 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: On July 29, 1808, John Ray of Pickering made a land petition to lease Lot 25, Con. 1 Broken Front. His brother Thomas would provide a bond (Microfilm c-2803, pages 644-645). Richard Ray was the son of a John Ray of Pickering.
Richard Ray (c1789–)
From Oct. 17 to 19, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152).
Profile: On March 30, 1812, Richard Ray, a yeoman of Pickering Twp., made a land petition to lease on Lot 28, Con. 1. He was born in New York, was 25 years old, had lived in Upper Canada over 14 years, and had a wife and one child. His father, John Ray, a yeoman of Pickering, would provide surety (Microfilm c-2803, pages 674-677).
On March 13, 1818, Richard Ray, a yeoman of Pickering, made a land petition to lease on Lot 28, Con. 1. He was born in the US, was 29 years old, had lived in Upper Canada for 19 years, had a wife and four children, and had applied in 1812 but had been prevented by the war from leasing that land at that time. Noadiah Woodruffe, a yeoman of Pickering, would provide surety. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2803, pages 1023–1029).
On Nov. 23, 1818, Richard Ray, a yeoman of Pickering, made a land petition to lease Lot 28, 3rd Range, adjacent to his current lease. He had been farming in Pickering for eight years. Last June he had been granted a lease on Lot 28, Con. 1. David Wood, a farmer in the Town of York, would provide surety. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2803, pages 1136–1139).
John Record
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, 1812 to Jan. 11, 1813 he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and was absent without leave from Jan. 12 to 16. He returned to serve from Jan. 17 to 24, 1813 (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).
From April 3 to 16 and April 30 to May 7, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York with Lieut. Playter (3Y52)(3Y237).
Benjamin Reynolds Jr. (c1781–)
In August 1812, his name was on a roll of volunteers to Amhurstberg in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). From Sept. 8 to 14, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. and was then absent with leave (3Y27). From Nov. 2 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and deserted on the 24th (3Y155). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 17, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and deserted on the 17th. He returned and served Dec. 23 to 24, 1812 (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 3 to 20, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. was on furlough from the 20th to 22nd and served March 23rd to 24th (3Y184). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430). 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). In April 1813, he was on Capt. Denison’s parole list.
From July 2 to Sept. 19, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371). From Oct. 1 to 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).
Profile: Benjamin was the son of Benjamin Reynolds Sr. UE of Etobicoke who had served in the King’s Royal Regiment of New York. About 1781, Benjamin Jr. was born. On July 18, 1804, he received the lease on Lot 19, Broken Front C on the Humber, Etobicoke Twp. Benjamin Jr. was 16 in 1797 (Chronology of Benjamin Reynolds UE of Etobicoke)
On Dec. 22, 1815, Benjamin Reynolds Jr. made a land petition. He was the son of Ben. Reynolds UE, was born in Lachine, Lower Canada, and was 32 years old. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2742, pages 456-459).
On Oct. 10, 1818, Benjamin Reynolds, a yeoman of Etobicoke Twp., made a land petition. He had located on the east half of Lot 2, Con. 3, Vaughan Twp. but had not received a description of the lot (Microfilm c-2743, pages 88–90).
On Nov. 4, 1818, Benjamin Reynolds, a yeoman of Etobicoke Twp., made a land petition. He had located on the east half of Lot 2, Con. 3, Vaughan Twp. and requested the patent that was promised. George Denison had provided bond (Microfilm c-2743, pages 119-121).
On Dec. 23, 1818, Benjamin Reynolds, a yeoman of York Co., made a land petition. He had received the east half of Lot 2, Con. 3, Vaughan Twp. and was the son of a Loyalist. He had sold that land but did not appear to have had the patent to sell yet. He was being threatened with a lawsuit by the purchaser. He had served in the militia during the late war (Microfilm c-2743, pages 263-265).
John Richardson (c1771–)
From Nov. 2 to Dec. 31, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y201)(3Y204).
From Jan. 1 to 24, 1813, he was employed in the King’s Works from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y204). From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210)(3Y222). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y437b). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Thomson’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Thomson’s Co. (3Y28a).
From Sept. 11 to 22, 1814, he was employed in the Engineer’s Department with Capt. Heward (3Y129).
Profile: On Feb. 24, 1806, John Richardson, a yeoman of York, made a land petition. He had left England three years earlier and had since then lived in Upper Canada. He was promised Lots 6 and 7, Broken Con. D, Scarborough. On Feb. 21, 1806, Mr. Small applied for these same lots. On Feb. 24, 1806, John applied for those lots but the application had been changed to Lots 8 and 9. John refused to accept the change. On March 14, 1806, John applied for Lots 6 and 7 again. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2741, pages 741-750).
On March 22, 1815, John Richardson, a yeoman of Scarborough, made a land petition. He was born in Durham County, England and was 44 years old. In 1808, he provided surety for the rent on Lot 8, Con. D for Daniel Herrick, which Daniel had leased. Daniel deserted to the US during the late war and John wanted to take over the abandoned lease on this lot which adjoined his land. Thomas Adams, a yeoman of the township, would provide surety (Microfilm c-2803, pages 686-694).
Capt. Samuel Ridout (c1778–)
On April 15, 1812, he was commissioned as a captain in the 3rd York Militia (3Y1). On Sept. 5, 1812, his company was ordered to Fort George (SR page 7). On Sept. 8, 1812, his name was recorded in his company muster roll (3YR66). From Sept. 8 to 22, 1812, he commanded his company (3Y26)(3Y29). From Oct. 16, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he commanded his company (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).
From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served at York (3Y419)(3Y435). From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he commanded his company (3Y166). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he commanded his company (3Y430). On April 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent from his company (3Y25).
From June 30 to Sept. 24, 1814, he commanded his company at York (3Y305)(3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371). He commanded the Pickering Township Company (SR page 7).
On June 5, 1815, it was reported that he had resigned his commission (3Y13). On July 12, 1816, he resigned from his commission (OBF pages 67-69).
Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ridout-180: About 1778, he was born in Hancock, Michigan. He was the son of Thomas Ridout. He married Elizabeth Parsons and they had eight children. He commanded the Scarborough Company. Family Fonds at Ontario Archives
In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 92).
In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven 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).
Amariah Robbins (c1796–c1879)
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York with Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y25).
He also served in the 1st York. From Jan. 10 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Richardson’s Co. (1Y71). From Jan. 25 to Feb. 9, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in Capt. Richardson’s Co. (1Y90b).
Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Robbins-1628: He was the son of Amariah Robbins. In 1819, he made a land petition as a resident of Markham Twp. Married to Polly Lawrence. Brother of Abijah and both fought in War of 1812. Died about 1879 in Moore Twp., Lambton Co.
On April 16, 1823, Amariah Robbins, of Markham Twp. and a volunteer from the York Militia in Capt. Kerby’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia, received 100 acres on the west half of Lot 2, Con. 8 ECR, Mono Twp. (MLG187).
Capt. John Beverley Robinson (1791–1863)
In 1812, he served as a lieutenant in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). In August 1812, he served as a lieutenant at the Capture of Detroit where he received the GSM (OBF page 68). On Oct. 13, 1812, as the Americans began crossing the Niagara River, he had command of Capt. Heward’s Co. which was stationed below Queenston at Brown’s Point. From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). On Dec. 25, 1812, he was promoted to captain.
From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he commanded his company (3Y437b). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent from his company (3Y33). On June 5, 1815, he was recorded as a captain (3Y13).
Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Robinson-2598: On July 26, 1791, John was born in Lower Canada to Christopher Robinson and Esther Sayre. On June 5, 1817, he married Emma Walker in London, England. He served as Attorney General of Upper Canada and as a Chief Justice and was made a baronet. On Jan. 31, 1863, he died in York. He was buried in St. James’ Cemetery (HM).
On March 30, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as the Attorney General in the Town of York and a former lieutenant in Capt. Heward’s Flank Company, of 500 acres on Lots 12 and 13, Con. 13, and the broken front of Lot 12, Con. 14, Innisfil Twp., Simcoe County (MLG 140).
William Roe (1795–1879)
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Cameron’s Company (3Y46). William Roe was 18 years old when he was given the responsibility of hiding the Upper Canada treasury as the Americans invaded the Town of York. Three months later, Elizabeth Derezy wrote two letters to explain her and William’s role in this intriguing story. Sir Roger Sheaffe had decided to retreat and abandoned the town to the Americans. One of his advisers reminded him that there was a considerable amount of money in the offices of the receiver and auditor general of the province. Elizabeth was managing those offices for her father who was absent. She was assisted by her father’s clerk, William Roe. Sheaffe had sent Justice William Powell and Chief Justice Thomas Scott to remove the treasury. Elizabeth told the two men that as well as 2500 pounds in an iron chest, they were also holding $600.00 in army bills. Elizabeth placed the army bills in a bag and set it inside an iron case with office papers that was sent to the home of the Clerk of the Assembly, Donald McLean (Robert Malcomson, Capital in Flames, The American Attack on York, 1813, Robin Brass Studio, Montreal, 2008, page 177). According to William Roe’s grandson, Ned Roe, the money box with the larger sum of money was placed in a wagon and covered with market produce. William was disguised as an elderly lady and given directions to bury the money outside of town. If stopped by the Americans, he was to explain that he was returning home with unsold market goods. William buried the box east of the Don River near the farm of Peter Robinson. After hiding the money, William then returned to town in time to be arrested by the Americans with his militia company. The militiamen were briefly imprisoned, paroled, and released (Robert Terence, Newmarket: The Heart of York Region, 1994, pages 16–19).
From July 17 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399).
Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Roe-1865: On Feb. 1, 1795, William was born in Detroit. About 1820, he married his first wife. In 1854, he married Sarah Ruston in Georgina Twp. In 1879, he died in Ontario.
On May 6, 1817, William Roe, a merchant of Whitchurch Twp., made a land petition for Lot 91, Con 1, west of the road from Kempenfelt Bay to Penetanguishene. He was the son of Walter Roe, a barrister and clerk of the peace in the Western District. The petition was granted (Microfilm c-2742, pages 719–731).
On Jan. 9, 1826, William Roe and Andrew Borland of Whitchurch made a land petition. They had been connected with James G. Chewett in the survey of Mara Twp. and requested that their acreage for doing the survey be issued to James. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-1627, pages 669-670).
In the 1861 War of 1812 veteran’s photo he was 3rd from the left in the image.
In 1875, he received a pension (YS).
Francis Rollo/Rolo/Roleaux/Reauleaux
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31). From Nov. 2, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y201)(3Y204).
From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210)(3Y222). 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).
From July 7 to 27, 1814, he was on command in 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: In March 1812, Frederick Rolough was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 90).
In March 1813, Francis Rolo was recorded as the head of a household of five 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).
On Sept. 8, 1819, Francis Rollo, a farmer “now” of Trafalgar Twp., made a land petition. He was born in Montreal, had lived in Upper Canada for 12 years, and had a wife and four children. He had sons who were 14 and 16 years old who would help him farm. He was recommended for 100 acres (Microfilm c-2743, pages 514-515).
Benjamin Root
From Sept. 9 to 16, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Burn’s Co. (3YR66). He served until Sept. 22, 1812 (3YR71).
Samuel Rose
Samuel Rose also served in the 1st York. On Sept. 9, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Selby’s Co. (3YR66).
From Sept. 15 to Nov. 24, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y121)(3Y129)(3Y417). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, 1814, he was on duty in the garrison at York under Capt. Heward (3Y117b).
Profile: On Aug. 25, 1831, Samuel Rose of Whitchurch Twp. made a land petition to lease the east half of Lot 8, Con. 9. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2804, pages 162–164).
William Rose
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
John Rosenburger
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 17 to 27, 1814, he served on duty in Capt. Heward’s Co. and off duty from the 25th (3Y399)(3Y452). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 16, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department at the York Garrison with Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y121).
Profile: In March 1812, John Risinburg was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 92).
Corp. James Ross (1786–1868)
He served as a private until July 25, 1814. On Sept. 11, 1812, he 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, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100).
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Cameron’s Company (3Y46). From June 30 to July 18, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Detachment (3Y235). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
From Feb. 25 to March 21, 1814, James Wells served as his substitute (3Y297). From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. and was promoted to corporal on July 25th (3Y399)(3Y452).
Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ross-6234 On May 25, 1786, he was born in Cork, Ireland. He was the son of John Ross and Eliz. Brooks. He married Eliz. Wells. On Apr. 16, 1868, he died in Newmarket.
In March 1812, a James Ross was recorded as the head of a household of ten in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 88).
In March 1813, he was recorded in a household of seven in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 96).
On Jan. 15, 1816, James Ross, a tailor of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was the son of the late Sgt. John Ross and was born in Kinsale, Ireland. He was nearly 30 years old and had resided in Upper Canada for over 29 years. Capt. Heward certified that James had served in his flank company in 1812 (Microfilm c-2742, pages 996–999).
On Oct. 14, 1818, James Ross, an inn keeper in the Town of York, made a land petition. He was the son of Sgt. John Ross who died in 1804. There were documents and details of John’s service. James was 32 years old and married with four boys and a girl. He had received 100 acres earlier and requested additional land (Microfilm c-2743, page 93–97).
On March 10, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a tailor in York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the south half of Lot 20, Con. 5, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG36).
In the 1861 War of 1812 veteran’s photo he was 8th from the left side of the image.
John Ross
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 (GSM). 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 Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was employed in the King’s Works and absent from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
From July 7 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. and then served in the Engineers’ Department to the 25th (3Y399). From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton with Ensign Kuck (3Y289).
Profile: On Oct. 27, 1797, John Ross, of Newark, made a land petition. He had been a sergeant in the 25th Foot and wished to move his family to York. He wanted a one-acre lot in the town (Microfilm c-2740, pages 739–741). He may have been the father of Robert Ross (below).
On March 10, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a carpenter in the Town of York and a former private in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the west half of Lot 20, Con. 5, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG67).
Robert Ross (c1797–)
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).
From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452). From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton with Ensign Kuck (3Y289).
Profile: On May 17, 1819, Robert Ross, a cordwainer of York, made a land petition. He was born in Upper Canada and was the son of the late John Ross of York who had been in the army for many years and was the Barrack Master at the York Garrison (Microfilm c-2743, pages 367–368).
In 1875, as a 78-year-old resident of Laskay, King Twp., he received a pension (1875).
John Rouse
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 served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452).
Samuel Rummerfelt/Rummerfield
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 Dec. 31, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).
From Jan. 1 to 20, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. and returned from Jan. 21 to 24 (3Y162). From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was sick at home from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166). From March 18 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y184)(3Y430).
Benjamin Runions/Runnions
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). He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132).