Veteran Profiles S to U

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 Sanders/Saunders
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81).

In 1812, John Saunders served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100).

From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, John Sanders served on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67).

A John Sanders served in the Coloured Corps. In 1875, John Saunders applied for a veteran’s pension but was disallowed as he was already receiving a pension (YS page 199).

Lieut. John Scarlett (c1777-1865)
On May 21, 1812, he was commissioned as an ensign (OBF pages 67-69). On Dec. 25, 1812, he was promoted to lieutenant (3Y11).

After April 27, 1813, he surrendered to the Americans at York (3Y42). From June 10 to 27, 1813, he served in a detachment under Mjr. Wilmot (3Y8). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was at York commanding Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y25)(3Y482).

On June 5, 1815, he was reported as a lieutenant living in Queenston (3Y13).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Scarlett-166: About July 30, 1777, John Scarlett was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England to Samuel Scarlett and Mary Bowker. On July 5, 1810, he married Mary Thomson in St. James’ Cathedral, York, Upper Canada. He became a merchant and miller. On July 31, 1865, he died in York.

In March 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. 99).

In March 1814, John Scarlot was recorded as the head of a household of four in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 105).

On Nov. 17, 1815, John Scarlet, gentleman of the Town of York, made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for over six years. It was certified that he had served as a lieutenant in the 3rd York Militia. In 1818, he was ordered 200 acres (Microfilm c-2811, pages 1171-1173).

On July 16, 1816, John Scarlet of the Town of York made a land petition for a town lot. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2811, pages 472-475).

Conrad Schultz
From June 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he was on duty at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309)(3Y338). From Aug. 25 to Sept. 10, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 14, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y417).

Profile: On Dec. 24, 1817, Conrad Schultz, a yeoman of York, made a land petition. He was born in Germany, had served as a soldier for 25 years, and with the British during the Revolution. He arrived in Upper Canada in 1783. He was granted 200 acres in Mersea but had to sell it because of financial difficulties (Microfilm c-2811, pages 1058-1060).

Ezekiel Secord
An Ezekiel Secord 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 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).

Profile: In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of six 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. 106).

Corp. Isaac Secor
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402).

Sgt. Joseph Secor/Secord/Seacord (1790–1874)
In 1812, he served as a private. 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 (3Y100).

In 1813, he served as a private. From Jan. 1 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). From Feb. 25 to Mar. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served as a corporal in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y427). From June 10 to 20, 1813, he served in a detachment under Mjr. Wilmot and then deserted to the 24th (3Y8). From Nov. 22 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 1^st Durham Militia (3Y462).

From July 25 to 27, 1814, he served as a corporal in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y455). From Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, 1814, he was on duty in the bateaux service as a sergeant under Ensign G. Denison (3Y268).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Secor-493: On Oct. 23, 1790, he was born in Scarborough. In 1820, he married Anne Stevens. On April 30, 1874, he died in Scarborough.

On March 9, 1819, Joseph Secor, a millwright and carpenter of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of Isaac Secor Sr., had resided in UC for 28 years, was born in Upper Canada, and was 28 years old (Microfilm c-2812, pages 785-786).

On Oct. 15, 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 (MLG5549).

Lieut. Isaac Secor/Secord (1775-1853)
On May 18, 1812, Isaac Secor was commissioned as a lieutenant in the 3rd York Militia (3Y1).

From Nov. 14 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 Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was at York in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y33)(3Y482). From Dec. 26, 1813 to Jan. 4, 1814, he commanded a detachment escorting prisoners of war from York to Darlington Township (3Y254).

From July 8 to 27, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y380)(3Y402)(3Y455).

On June 5, 1815, he was recorded as a lieutenant (3Y13).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Secor-597: In 1775, Isaac Secor was born. He married Ellethear (1783-1860). On Aug. 26, 1853, he died and was buried in Secor Memorial Cemetery, Scarborough Twp.

Profile at Geni.com: Isaac John Secor was born on Dec. 9, 1772. He was the son of Isaac J. Secor (1751–1835)

He married Elethear Ferguson. He was the brother of Joseph Secor (1790–1874)

Justus Azel Seeley (1779–1859)
From Dec. 1, 1812 to Jan. 6, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and was absent without leave on the 7th. He returned to serve from Jan. 22 to 24, 1813 (3Y158)(3Y162).

From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166). From March 12 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y184)(3Y430). 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).

Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Seeley-432: On Nov. 17, 1779, he was born in Steubenville, New York. On April 9, 1800, he married Mehitable Bennett in Luzerne, Pennsylvania. In 1812 and 1815, he had children born in Whitby and Pickering. On April 1, 1859, he died in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

On Nov. 8, 1808, Justus “Seelye”, a yeoman of Pickering Twp., made a land petition. He had a wife and one child. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2810, pages 195-197).

On Dec. 21, 1825, Justus Seeley, a yeoman of Whitby Twp., made a land petition. He arrived in Upper Canada about 19 years earlier from the United States with his father and family. His father, also Justus, died in Markham from a disease he contracted in the war. He had joined at Long Island in 1779 and served until 1783. He had lived for several years in New Brunswick. He was still living in 1811. Justus had a wife and nine children and had not received any land (Microfilm c-2815, pages 466–470).

Nathan Serves
From Jan. 30 to Feb. 24, 1813, he contracted on the Kings Works with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67).

William Shane
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).

Profile: On Jan. 23, 1819, a William Shane/Shain of Toronto Twp. made a land petition. He was the eldest son of Conrad Shane of the same township (Microfilm c-2812, pages 614–615).

James Wright Sharrard (c1784–1862)
From Dec. 11 to 26, 1814, he was employed impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y126). From Dec. 27, 1814 to Jan. 13, 1815, James Sherhard 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)(3Y248)(3Y250).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sharrard-4: He was born in Manhattan, New York. He married Phoebe Sine. On Aug. 16, 1862, he died in Pickering.

On Jan. 28, 1807, James W. Sharrard, a yeoman of Sydney, made a land petition. He was the son of Wm. Sharrard UE. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2809, pages 944-947).

Joseph Shaw
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 was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).

From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1814, Daniel Carly served as his substitute (3Y297). From July 7 to 25, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452).

Profile: On Feb. 2, 1807, Joseph Shaw, a brewer of the Town of York, made a land petition. He arrived in NY from Ireland in Sept. 1806. A warrant was issued (Microfilm c-2809, pages 789–792).

In March 1812, he was recorded in a household of six in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 87).

In March 1813, he was recorded in a household of six in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 96).

On March 7, 1814, he was recorded as the assessor for the Town of York (Mosser, p. 102). In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 103).

William Shaw
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 as a substitute for John Lyons in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y100)(3YC).

On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y46).

From July 7 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. and was sick at home from the 25th to 27th (3Y399)(3Y452). From Sept. 14 to 24, 1814, he was on duty from Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y129). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 24, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y417).

Profile: On Jan. 21, 1811, William Shaw, a farmer of the Town of York, made a land petition. He arrived in Upper Canada in Sept. 1809. He was recommended for 600 acres (Microfilm c-2810, pages 701-705).

On Dec. 23, 1811, William Shaw of York made a land petition. On Jan. 22, 1811, he received 600 acres in Wainfleet Twp. that were unfit for cultivation as they were wet and swampy. He requested Lots 51 and 52 on the east side of Yonge Street in Markham Twp. (Microfilm c-2810, 1074–1080).

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 three in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 96).

In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 103).

After the war, he made a claim for losses to the British for billeting 65 men from the 8th Reg. and to the Americans from April 28–29, 1813 (War Loss Claim)

On Dec. 12, 1835, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of York Twp. and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres on the east half of Lot 31, Con. 4, Tosoronto Twp. (MLG3893).

John Sheeler/Sheela
A John Sheeler served in the 1st York. From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y437b). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).

Profile: He may have been a descendant of Gotlieb Schuler/Schiller/Schelar.

William Sheffield (see Shuffield)
From July 7 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399).

Profile: On May 5, 1819, Wm. Sheffield, a yeoman of Markham Twp., made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for 20 years and had a family with nine children. It was noted that he had earlier been given a location of 200 acres in Osnabrook (Microfilm c-2812, pages 1052-1053).

Joseph Shepard (1767–1837)
Joseph also served in the 1st York. From Oct. 16 to 19, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152). From Dec. 28, 1812 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67).

From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Ridout’s Company (3Y46).

He was wounded in action (YS page 200).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Shepard-590: On Aug. 10, 1767, he was born in Holderness, New Hampshire. On Apr. 11, 1803, he married Maria Catherine in York. In 1809, he had a son born in York Twp. On April 27, 1813, he was severely wounded by the explosion of the powder magazine at Fort York. On May 3, 1837, he died in York Mills.

On June 17, 1797, Joseph Shepherd confirmed in a land petition that he had a lot on Yonge St. (Microfilm c-2807, pages 764–765).

In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of 9 in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 91).

In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 98).

On March 7, 1814, he was recorded as the assessor for York Twp. (Mosser, p. 102). In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of eight in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 108).

Gabriel Sethfield (see Sheffield)
From Dec. 27, 1812 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). From Feb. 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135)(3Y427).

Joseph Shethfield (see Sheffield)
From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y427).

George Shildon (see Skeldon)
On April 4, 1813, he was reported as in Mr. Crookshank’s employ from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y24A).

William Shufield (see Sheffield)
From June 11 to 24, 1814, he was employed impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y117a).

Joseph Shoveaux
From April 14 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y437b).

Thomas Simson/Simpson
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). On July 16, 1812, he was on a leave of absence until July 19th from 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). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. From the 18th, he was given leave to assist his distressed family (3Y16). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co. (3Y100)(3YC). In 1847, he received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM).

On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Playter’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he deserted from Capt. Playter’s Co. (3Y27b).

From April 13 to 24, 1814, he was employed impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y105). From July 7 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 in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452). From Sept. 29 to Oct. 10, 1814, Thomas Semsan served at York (3Y410). 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: In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of two in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 90).

In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).

On Nov. 25, 1825, he received a militia land grant, as a farmer of York Twp. and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres on the east half of Lot 10, Con. 4, Tosoronto Twp. (MLG724).

Sgt. Samuel Sinclair (–1852)
He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM). From Nov. 25 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 June 10 to 27, 1813, he served in a detachment under Mjr. Wilmot (3Y8). 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 July 7 to 13, 1814, he served in Capt. Playter’s Co. (3Y393). From Sept. 29 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served as a private at York (3Y410).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sinclair-6180: On June 15, 1815, he married Ann Lutz Skinner in St. James’, York, Upper Canada. On Dec. 30, 1852, he died in Toronto.

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 three in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 100).

In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).

About 1821, he received a militia land grant, as a miller of York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres worth of scrip (MLG768).

On March 26, 1850, Samuel Sinclair of York Twp. made a land petition. He had served as a private in Capt. Heward’s Co. during the late war. He was recommended for scrip. He may have received it in 1821 as well but was only entitled to claim it once (Microfilm c-2826, pages 677-679).

George Skeldon (see Shildon)
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Hamilton’s Company (3Y46).

From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served in the commissariat from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402)(3Y455).

Profile: On Feb. 1, 1819, George Skeldon made a land petition. He had served in the 49th British Foot for over 11 years and the militia during the late war. He was granted 200 acres (Microfilm c-2812, pages 578-580).

On June 15, 1837, George Skeldon of Scarborough made a land petition. He had not located on his 1819 land grant, had four sons and five daughters, and now wished to be located with his youngest son and daughter. James Fitzgibbon certified his good character. The petition was not recommended (Microfilm c-2820, pages 509-511).

Sgt. Benjamin Slater (1789–1868)
On Sept. 8, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a private (3YR66). From Sept. 9 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. as a private (3Y29). On Sept. 13, 1812, he was on leave as a private (3YR69). From Sept. 20 to 21, 1812, he was on leave as a private (3YR69). From Oct. 21 to 24, 1812, he served as a private in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152). From Oct. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served as a sergeant in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).

From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166)(3Y184). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he was on command at Hamilton from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430). On April 27, 1813, he was captured as a sergeant at Fort York while serving in Capt. Ridout’s Company (3Y46). 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).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Slater-2003: On Mar. 26, 1789, he was born in New York to Isaac Slater. He married Mary Johnson. In June 1868, he died in Toronto.

On May 15, 1815, Benjamin Slater, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in New York, was 26 years old, and had lived in Upper Canada for about four years. He had served under Major Allan (3rd York) for three months during the late war. He was granted 100 acres (Microfilm c-2811, pages 62–65).

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, pages 1216–1238).

Sgt. George Smallman
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 as a sergeant in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). On December 24, 1812, he served as a sergeant (3Y216). He was wounded in action (YS page 201). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Company (3Y100)(3YC). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served as a sergeant on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67).

From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served as a sergeant in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Smallman-286: About 1787, he was born in Pennsylvania.

In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of one in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 86).

In March 1813 he was recorded as the head of a household of one in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95).

On Jan. 8, 1817, George Smallman, a hatter of York, made a land petition. He had served as a sergeant in the Incorporated Militia. In Jan. 1812, the late Augustus Burney, a ship carpenter of York, purchased half of a water lot with buildings upon it in the Town of York. It was opposite the west half of Lot 2 on Palace Street. In April 1813, during the American occupation of the town, Augustus had joined the Americans and was employed at Sacket’s Harbour as a ship carpenter. His land was forfeited to the Crown. Walter Moody, while an American prisoner, had seen Augustus there. George had rented buildings from Ezekiel Benson to carry on his trade and wished to obtain the forfeited lot. It was recorded that the lot had already been granted to someone else (Microfilm c-2984, pages 172-176).

On March 3, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a hatter in the Town of York and a former sergeant in the Incorporated Militia from March 25, 1813 to March 24, 1815, of 200 acres on Lot 7, Con. 3, Nissouri Twp. (MLG4).

John Smiltzar/Smeltser
A John Smeltser served in the 1st York. From June 10 to 22, 1813, he served in a detachment under Mjr. Wilmot and then deserted to the 24th (3Y8).

Profile: John was later a farmer in King Twp. where he served as a township clerk and justice of the peace. His wife was a Puterbaugh (family history).

On May 30, 1820, John Smiltzar received a militia land grant, as a farmer of Vaughan Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the east side of Lot 15, Con. 2 WCR, Caledon Twp., Peel County (MLG256).

Daniel Smith
From Jan. 3 to 24, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74). From Jan. 25 to Feb. 3, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294). From Feb. 23 to 24, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294). From March 3 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson as a substitute for Henry Smith (3Y297). From March 25 to April 3, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York with Lieut. Playter as a substitute for Henry Smith (3Y237). From April 30 to May 7, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in the public service at York with Lieut. Playter as a substitute for Joshua Wixon (3Y52).

Profile: On Oct. 31, 1839, Daniel Smith of Whitby Township made a land petition. The late John Smith had immigrated from the US to Upper Canada with his wife, Nancy, and four children: Joseph, Jane, Henry, and Catherine who were born in the US between 1786 and 1795. On June 19, 1797, John had been granted Lot 24 Broken Front, Whitby Twp. John died in Jan., 1813 of an illness contracted at the York Garrison. He died within a few days of returning home before his will could be written. John wanted his 2nd son Henry to receive his homestead on the condition that he care for his mother and the younger children. John’s sister Mary certified that this was true. The will was written and witnessed by those present but a copy could not be found. Joseph and Henry both returned to the US and abandoned their mother and the other children. Daniel was the eldest son born in Upper Canada and had served in the militia “when not 15 years of age”. As Henry had deserted to the enemy, Lot 24 was forfeited to the Crown. Daniel wanted to received title to the lot as John’s legal heir. He argued that Henry had not fulfilled the terms of his father’s will and therefore never held title to the land. As John Corbet had already received title to the forfeited land from Daniel in 1837 and as Daniel had received title from Henry in 1832, Daniel’s claim was rejected (Microfilm c-2821, pages 285–295).

Henry Smith
From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135).

From March 3 to April 3, 1814, Daniel Smith served as his substitute (3Y237)(3Y297).

Profile: Henry may have been Daniel Smith’s brother.

On June 27, 1796, Henry Smith made a land petition in York for a mill seat and land for the settlers with him. He was recommended for 200 acres. The other petitioners were Benjamin Smith, Isaac Smith, Adam Stevens, Janes Hannah, John Magahan, David Stevens, Wm. Jones, David Lloyd, John Titus, and John Stevens (Microfilm c-2806, pages 1247-1260).

Jacob Smith (c1771–)
From Oct. 15 to Nov. 3, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y195).

On April 4, 1813, he was reported as sick at home from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y24A). He was wounded in action (YS page 201).

From July 25 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y452).

Profile: 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 eight in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 100).

In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).

On Jan. 20, 1817, Jacob Smith, an innkeeper of Etobicoke Twp., made a land petition to lease 300 acres on Lots 10 and 11, Con.1 and Lot 11 in Con. 2 on the Humber. He was born in Nova Scotia, was 46 years old, and immigrated to Upper Canada from the US about 11 years earlier. He had served during the late war. George Johnston, a yeoman of Etobicoke, would provide surety (Microfilm c-2830, pages 996-1001).

John Smith
A John Smith served in the 1st York. From Sept. 11 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27).

Profile: A John Smith died in January 1813 (father of Daniel Smith).

On June 8, 1797, John Smith made a land petition of Whitby. He had arrived in Upper Canada in July with 12 families who wished to settle in Whitby Twp. Isaac Smith certified that he had heard Governor Simcoe tell his father, John, and his father-in-law, Henry Smith, that they could have broken fronts in Whitby (Microfilm c-2807, pages 608-612).

On July 8, 1797, John Smith made a land petition in York. He had recently arrived from the headwaters of Great Kanhawa in Virginia and had travelled over 600 miles. He wished to live in a German settlement that had a minister. The petition was “confirmed” (Microfilm c-2807, pages 398-399).

Joseph Smith
In August 1812, he was drafted into Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP). From Oct. 18 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y195). From Oct. 24 to Nov. 9, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and then deserted (3Y119). From Dec. 20 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y201). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y204).

From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was sick at home from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210). From March 17 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y222). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he was on command at Hamilton from Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y437b).

Profile: In 1813, Daniel Smith had a brother named Joseph Smith who deserted to the US.

On July 20, 1807, Joseph Smith, a yeoman of Whitby Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 31, Broken Front. His father, John Smith, would provide surety. The petition was approved (Microfilm c-2830, pages 699-701).

Stephen Smith
In August 1812, he served in Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. and was reported as “nearsighted” (3YP).

Thomas Smith (c1778–1812)
In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Company (3Y216). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 13, 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y16). On Oct. 13, 1812, he was killed at Queenston. He had been a resident of the Town of York (3Y19). In 1816, his children received a militia pension (LOC)(MPA1).

Profile: About 1778, he was born in Cape Breton to William Smith. On May 14, 1803, he married Hannah Cornwall in the Town of York. On Feb. 8, 1813, Hannah received a widow’s pension. She died at about this time following the birth of twins. She left four children (YS pages 125–131).

On June 21, 1797, Thomas Smith, of the Town of York, made a land petition for Lot 4 westside, 1-acre, opposite Duke Kendrick’s lot. His father had been a carpenter and an early resident of the Town of York (Microfilm c-2805, pages 629–630). Lieut. Wm. Smith was a carpenter in the town.

On Feb. 8, 1798, Thomas Smith made a land petition for Town lot in York. His father was Wm. Smith, a carpenter. Thomas had a yoke of oxen (Microfilm c-2805, pages 173–175).

On Feb. 27, 1801, Thomas Smith of the Town of York made a land petition. He was the eldest son of Wm. Smith of the town who served in the British dock yard in Halifax, Nova Scotia during the last war, and who has resided in Upper Canada for eight years. Thomas was 22 years old and had a yoke of oxen which he purchased in 1798 (Microfilm c-2808, pages 1130-1132).

On March 12, 1804, Thomas Smith, a yeoman of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was married and had a yoke of oxen, a horse, a cow, and other property. The petition was approved for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2805, pages 291-292).

On Nov. 24, 1807, Thomas Smith, a yeoman of York, made a land petition. He was the son of Wm. Smith a carpenter in the town (Microfilm c-2808, pages 675–677).

In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 88).

On March 7, 1836, his heir, John Smith, received a militia land grant, as he was former resident of the Town of York and private in the 3rd York Militia, received 100 acres on the north half of Lot 7, Con. 14, Sunnidale Twp. on May 14, 1836 (MLG3971).

Lieut. William Smith
On May 19, 1812, he was commissioned as an ensign. On Dec. 25, 1812, he was promoted to lieutenant (OBF pages 67-69).

On April 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner as an ensign at the Capture of York (3Y54). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent from Capt. D. Thomson’s Co. (3Y28a).

From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y380)(3Y402)(3Y455). From Sept. 28 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served as a lieutenant at York (3Y410). On June 5, 1815, he was recorded as a lieutenant (3Y13).

Profile: On Aug. 31, 1793, William Smith made a land petition for Lot 9, Con. 1, York Twp. and 2 town lots in the tradesmen’s block. He had a wife and six children and had been employed as a carpenter, building Crown buildings in Britain and Nova Scotia. In 1808, Wm. Smith Sr. was located on one acre of Lot 5 on the south side of King St. (Microfilm c-2811, pages 1285–1288).

In 1799, William Smith, a carpenter of York, made a land petition. He had drawn Lot 39 on the west side of Yonge St. He was too ill to complete the improvements and the land was given to Wm. Rowleilt but he had refused to pay Wm. for the improvements that he had made. William wished to retain the lot in his own name (Microfilm c-2808, pages 1102-1108).

In 1802, William Smith, a carpenter of York, made a land petition. He had lost his location on Lot 39 and requested another lot (Microfilm c-2808, pages 926-928).

On June 5, 1806, William Smith, a farmer of the Town of York, made a land petition. He had recently arrived from Dundee, Scotland. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2809, pages 531-532).

On June 18, 1806, William Smith Jr., a carpenter of York, made a land petition. He was the son of Wm. Sr. who was an early settler in the Town of York. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2809, pages 575-577).

In March 1812, Wm. Smith & Wm. Smith Jr. were recorded as the heads of a households in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 86).

On Aug. 1, 1813, during the American occupation, he lost two cows. After the war he made a claim for the loss (War Loss Claim)

William was the father of Private Thomas Smith. There are more details about William in that profile.

William Smith (see Lieut. William Smith)
In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y16).

On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Cameron’s Company (3Y46).

Profile: He was probably the son of William Smith Sr. and brother of Thomas who died in 1812 (YS page 128). After the war, a William Smith made a war loss claim for two cows (Microfilm t-1127, pages 926–930).

In March 1812, Wm. Smith & Wm. Smith Jr. were recorded as the heads of a households in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 86).

In March 1813, Wm. Jr. was recorded in a household of five and Wm. Sr. in a household of one in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 96).

In March 1814, Wm. Jr. was recorded as the head of a household of eight in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 104).

On April 1, 1822, he received a militia land grant, as a merchant of the York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the south half of Lot 1, Con. 5, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG309).

Daniel Snyder
From April 14 to 18, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. and transferred to an artillery company on the 4th (3Y437b).

Sgt. Jacob Snider/Snyder (c1790–)
From Sept. 8 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Samuel Ridout’s Co. (3Y29). From Sept. 15 to 16, 1812, he was on leave and was discharged on the 16th (3YR69). From Sept. 20 to 21, 1812, he was on leave (3YR69). From Oct. 16 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152).

From Jan. 30 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (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. Ridout’s Company (3Y46). From June 10 to 21, 1813, he served in a detachment under Mjr. Wilmot (3Y8).

Profile: On Feb. 8, 1819, Jacob Snyder, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in New Brunswick to Martine Snyder Sr. who served during the Revolution. Jacob had resided in Upper Canada for about eight years and had a wife and two children (Microfilm c-1812, pages 624–625).

On March 2, 1823, Jacob Snyder/Snider of York Twp. made a land petition. He was born in New Brunswick, had resided in Upper Canada for 14 years, and had received 100 acres on Lot 2, Con. 2 ECR, Toronto. His father was a Loyalist who served in the Royal Prov. Army. Jacob had a wife and four children. He wanted additional land. Capt. Samuel Ridout certified that Jacob had served in his company during the late war. Jacob received 100 acres (Microfilm c-2814, pages 1255-1259).

In the 1861 War of 1812 veteran’s photo he was 4th from the left in the image.

In 1875, as an 85-year-old resident of Eglinton, York Twp., he received a pension (1875).

Ensign John Snyder
On Dec. 24, 1814, he was reported as exempted from service (3Y3). This implied that he had an earlier commission in the regiment.

Profile: On June 15, 1799, John Snider made a land petition in York. He was the son of Fenrod Snider UE. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2808, pages 239-240).

On Dec. 24, 1808, John Snyder, a yeoman of Vaughan Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 3, Con. 4. Thomas Hamilton, an innkeeper in the Town of York, would provide surety. The lease was granted (Microfilm c-2830, pages 631–635).

On Jan. 5, 1824, John Snider, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He arrived in Upper Canada 13 years earlier, was born in New Brunswick, and the son of Martin Snider of Yonge St. in York Twp. He had a wife and one child. He was recommended for 100 acres (Microfilm c-2814, pages 1152-1154).

Martin Snider (c1797–)
No service records were found.

Profile: In 1875, as a 78-year-old resident of Eglinton, York Twp., he received a pension (1875).

Thomas Soules (1792–)
Thomas Soules also served in the 1st York. 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).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Soules-92: He was the son of Daniel Soules and Achsah Hollingshead. He married Eliz. Wilder Cook.

On Nov. 30, 1815, Thomas Soules, a yeoman of E. Gwillimbury Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of Daniel Soules UE, a yeoman of Vaughan Twp. He was granted 200 acres (Microfilm c-2811, pages 154-157).

John Staats
From Feb. 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135)(3Y427). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).

From July 7 to 24, 1814, he served in the commissariat from 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).

Samuel Stanford
From Aug. 24 to 29, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton with Ensign Kuck (3Y289).

Lieut. Robert Stanton
On May 18, 1812, he was commissioned as a lieutenant in the 3rd York Militia (3Y1). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). In August 1812, he was present at the Capture of Detroit (OBF pages 67-69). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). On April 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54). On June 5, 1815, he was recorded in the Commissariat (3Y13).

On Feb. 15, 1822, Robert Stanton, a merchant of the Town of Kingston and a lieutenant in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co. of the 3rd York Militia, received 500 acres on the south half of Lot 31, Con. 1 N, Mohawk Twp. on July 10, 1820 and Lots 9 and 10, Con. 11, Nissouri Twp. (MLG20).

Profile: On Nov. 21, 1836, Robert Stanton, a merchant of the City of Toronto, made a land petition. He was the oldest son of William Stanton who died in 1833 at 77 years of age. William had served with the British for almost 60 years. During the late war, William was transferred from York to Fort Erie with his family where he received 50 acres of military land to build a house upon. William had applied for a grant of 45 of those acres. His father had then been transferred to Amherstburgh and had to abandon his house. There were details of William’s military history. He had served in the Lieut. Governor’s office and Commissariat during the War of 1812. Robert wished to received title to the 45 acres that had been Williams. The Upper Canadian government was unable to grant military reserves (Microfilm, c-2819, pages 1140-1147).

On Sept. 2, 1837, Robert Stanton of the City of Toronto made a land petition to purchase Lot F, Etobicoke Twp. near the mouth of the Humber River. The lot was about 40 acres. The land had been reserved for a ferry or bridge. It was recommended that the land be divided into 5 acres lots (Microfilm c-2820, page 757).

Job Stark
From July 7 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).

Martin Staughtenburgh (see Stoutenburgh)

Dr. Amasa Stebbins/Slebins
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46).

Profile: In March 1812, Dr. Amasa Stebbins was recorded as the head of a household of three in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 86).

On March 1, 1813, the York Annual Meeting was held in Amasa Stebbin’s Tavern in the town (Mosser, p. 94). In March 1813 he was recorded as the head of a household of six in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95).

On March 7, 1814, the York Annual Meeting was held at Dr. Stebbin’s Tavern in the town (Mosser, p. 102). In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of nine in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 104).

James Stephens/Stevens
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 was on command at the head of the lake from Capt. D. Thomson’s Co. (3Y28a).

From July 3 to Sept. 20, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Stevens-15339: As a Loyalist, he may have been too old to serve in 1812.

On June 15, 1797, James Stephens made a land petition. He had served as a pilot during the late war and two of his brothers served in Col. Roger’s Corps. He arrived in Upper Canada about four years earlier with his wife and four children and settled on Lot 2, Con 2 and Lot18, Con. 1, Hope Twp. He wanted his title confirmed and land for his wife who was the daughter of a Loyalist. They currently had six children. The petition was referred to another in 1810 (Microfilm c-2807, pages 695-698).

On March 12, 1807, James Stevens, a yeoman of Hope Twp., made a land petition. He joined the British in 1783 and wished to have his name added to the Loyalist list. His brother Samuel Stephens wrote that he was on route to Bastard. Other certifications were included. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2810, pages 79-89).

John Stephens/StevensStefens
A John Steffens served in the 1st York. In August 1812, he served in Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. and was reported as “sick” (3YP). 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, he served with Capt. Ridout, had been absent and recorded as deserted, and then returned (3YR71).

From Jan. 30 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was sick at home with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y33). From Nov. 16 to 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. 21 to March 21, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294)(3Y297). 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. 20, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).

Profile: On May 29, 1822, John Stevens of Hope Twp. made a land petition. He was the son of James Stevens UE of Hope Twp. He did his duty during the late war (Microfilm c-2814, pages 144–149).

Jonathan Stevens/Stephens (1784–c1822)
In August,1812, he served in Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP). From Oct. 18 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y195). From Oct. 24 to Nov. 9, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and then deserted (3Y119).

From March 21 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y222). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y437b). From Nov. 10 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 1 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y297). From March 25 to April 1, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York (3Y237).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Stevens-4352: Adam Stevens and Mary Crossman had a son named Jonathon.

He lived in Whitby Twp. He had a brother named Joseph. (Brooks Family)

Joseph Stevens/Stephens (1782–)
In August 1812, he served in Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP). From Oct. 18 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y195). From Oct. 24 to Nov. 9, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and then deserted (3Y119).

From Nov. 10 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 Feb. 22 to 24, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294). From March 25 to April 12, 1814, Thomas Wood Jr. served as his substitute (3Y237).

Profile: He was the brother of Jonathan Stevens.

John Still
In August,1812, he was drafted into Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP).

Profile: On May 4, 1819, John Still made a land petition. He was a farmer born in the US, had lived in Upper Canada for over ten years, and had a wife and seven children. He was living on a 40-acre leased lot (Microfilm c-2812, pages 1032–1033).

Arba Stinson/Stemson
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, “Arba Stemson” served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). In 1812, “Aaba Stemson” served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100).

From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).

From Oct. 1 to 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410).

Profile: On May 30, 1820, Arba Stinson received a militia land grant, as a carpenter of Markham Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the north half of Lot 15, Con. 3, Innisfil Twp., Simcoe County (MLG590).

Henry Stiver (1795–)
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 Nov. 23, 1822, he received a militia land grant, as a farmer of Toronto Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co. (3rd York), of 100 acres on the west half of Lot 32, Con. 1, Nassagaweya Twp. (MLG110).

Profile at Markham Berczy Settlers: He was the son of Johann Nicholas (1753-) and Anna Stober who had four children. In 1802, he married May Ann Schutze, the daughter of Johann George Schutze, a Berczy Settler https://markhamberczysettlers.ca/

His brother John Henry Stiver served in the 1st York.

Abraham Stoner (c1790–)
He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he was on command coming to York in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100).

From Dec. 25, 1813 to Jan. 24, 1814, he was absent without leave from a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74). From July 7 to 24, 1814, he was absent without leave from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Stoner-2084: Abraham Stoner (1802–) son of John B. Stoner of Scarborough.

On April 9, 1816, Abraham Stoner, a yeoman of Pickering, made a land petition. He was the son of Peter Stoner UE of Pickering and previously of Hope Twp. He did his duty during the late war (Microfilm c-2811, pages 452-456).

On Oct. 31, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a farmer of Pickering Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Company, of 100 acres on the east half of Lot 9, Con. 6, Brock Twp. (MLG151).

On Nov. 16, 1830, an Abraham Stoner, a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of John Stoner UE, late of Scarborough. He was too young to have served in the late war (Microfilm c-2816, pages 685–689).

In 1875, Abram Stoner reported that he was of Dunbarton and 85 years old. He was at the Battles of Detroit and Queenston, received the GSM, and was never wounded (JE).

Henry Stoner (1778–)
From Sept. 7 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31).

From Jan. 30 to Feb. 24, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Stoner-2077: He was born in Sept. 1778, in Albany, NY, to John B. and Catharina Stoner.

On June 21, 1797, Henry Stoner made a land petition. He had improved Lot 26, Con. 2, Hope Twp. and wanted the patent. The petition was granted in 1808 (Microfilm c-2805, pages 137-139).

On June 25, 1798, Henry Stoner made a land petition. He had been settled on Lot 26, Con. 2 for over four years and wished to have title. In 1802, proof of his settlement duties was lacking (Microfilm c-2808, pages 1226–1228).

On June 16, 1808, Henry Stoner, a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of John Stoner UE of Scarborough Twp. He was located on Lot 33, Con. 3, Hope Twp. wished to receive it as a grant. He had been located there on July 4, 1797 by the township. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2810, pages 118-122).

John Stoner (1789–)
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he was on command coming to York in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81). In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100).

From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135). On April 8, 1813, a John Stoner (Sr.) received 20 dollars from the Loyal and Patriotic Society for the distress caused while his son was serving in the militia (LPS page 37). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Thomson’s Co. (3Y28a).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Stoner-2080: On Oct. 15, 1789, John Stoner was born in Scarborough to John B. and Catharina Stoner.

On Feb. 16, 1836, John Stoner (Jr.), a farmer of Scarborough, made a land petition. He was the son of John Stoner UE (deceased) of Scarborough, formerly of Hamilton Twp. John Jr. had served in the militia during the late war. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm 2819, page 269-273).

On Nov. 17, 1840, John Stoner received a militia land grant, as a former private in a 1st York flank company, of 100 acres (location not recorded) (MLG4739). There was no record of John’s service in the 1st York Militia.

Peter Stoner (1791–1877)
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). From Aug. 18 to 19 and from Aug. 30 to Sept 5, 1812, he was on a leave of absence from Capt. Cameron’s Co. but returned on Aug. 31st (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). He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132).

From Dec. 25, 1813 to Mar. 24, 1814, he was impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y87)(3Y93)(3Y99). From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served on command from 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 Oct. 11 to Nov. 14, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y121)(3Y417).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Stoner-2065: In April 1791, he was born in Scarborough to John and Catharina Stoner. In 1816, he married Mary Polly Secor. On Jan. 20, 1877, he died in Scarborough.

On Jan. 24, 1816, Peter Stoner, a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of John Stoner UE of Scarborough. He was granted 200 acres (Microfilm c-2811, pages 178-180).

After the war, he applied for a militia land grant (YS page 203).

In 1875, as an 84-year-old resident of Scarborough Twp., he received a pension (1875). He reported that he had served under Capt. Cameron and Wm. Jarvey, was at the Battles of Detroit, Queenston, York, Chippawa, and Fort Erie, was never wounded, and received the GSM (JE).

Sgt. John C. Stooks (1776–after 1861)
John C. Stooks served in the 1st York as well. In 1812, he served in Capt. Selby’s Flank Co. (1Y90a). Sometime between July 1 to Oct. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Selby’s Co. (1Y90c). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he was on command at Brown’s Point from Capt. Selby’s Co. (1Y216). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 13, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier (3Y64).

From June 28 to July 11, 1813, he served in Mjr. Wilmot’s Detachment (1Y1). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Lieut. Miles Co. (1Y67).

From July 8 to 14, 1814, he served on staff as a Sgt. Mjr. (1Y408).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Stooks-29: He was born in the US to Edward Stooks UE and Annatje Schauer.

Early Days in Richmond Hill: In June 1797, he arrived in York with his wife and two sons.

On June 17, 1797, he made a land petition. He was over 21 years old and had resided in Bertie Twp. but moved to York the previous November. He was the son of Edward Stookes of York Twp. who had served in Butler’s Rangers and Sir John Johnsons Corps in the late war (Microfilm c-2807, pages 710–713).

On July 21, 1797, John C. Stooks made a land petition for a lot in the Town of York. He had two yoke of oxen and a cart. It was recorded that he had “too much misbehaved” to receive a lot (Microfilm c-2808, pages 256–257).

On July 5, 1799, John C. Stookes made a land petition. He had occupied Lot 42 west side of Yonge St. about a year earlier and had made improvements upon it. The lot was recently declared open and he wished to have it granted to him (Microfilm c-2805, pages 187-188).

On April 8, 1818, John C. Stooke, a yeoman of Vaughan Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 21, Con. 3, Markham Twp. He did his duty in the last war. Edward Stooks of Vaughan would provide surety. On Nov. 6, 1812, Sgt. John C. Stooks was on guard at Brown’s Point with Jacob N…, Nathaniel Clark, Jacob Rawn, James Forsyth, Soloman Mills, James Lafferty, and James Obryon.

On Dec. 5, 1812, Sgt. John C. Stooks was on guard on Brown’s Point with Corp. Thomas Johnson and Privates Richard Grand, John Hawman, Francis Dunney, Nathaniel Vernon, Jacob Rawn, and William Travis. The petition could not be recommended because the lot had already been granted (Microfilm c-2831, pages 1228–1231).

On April 1, 1840, John C. Stooks, a farmer of Vaughan Twp. and a sergeant in Capt. Selby’s Flank Co. of the 1st York Militia, received 200 acres on Lot 30, Con. 6, Nottawasaga Twp. (MLG183).

George Storing (1764–)
From July 7 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/Staring-75: On May 29, 1764, he was born in NY to Jacob Staring. In 1786, he married Anna Zimmerman in NY.

On Nov. 29, 1798, George Storing made a land petition. He had served in the Royal Yorkers and had received 200 acres. He wanted 100 acres more. The petition was confirmed (Microfilm c-2808, pages 208–209).

On Oct. 26, 1808, George Storing of York made a land petition. He was the eldest son of Jacob Storing, who had served as a private in the KRRNY. Jacob had died after returning to the US and George requested Jacob’s land grant. Duncan Cameron certified that Jacob’s wife had been in Lower Canada. On July 25, 1807, George Storing, a yeoman of York Twp. certified that his mother Catharine had died 12 years before in Johnstown District. George was recommended for 300 acres (Microfilm c-2810, pages 395–399).

Luke Stoutenburg
From July 25 to Sept. 20, 1814, he was on command at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338)(3Y371).

Profile: In March 1812, Luke Stoutinburg was recorded as the head of a household of five 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. 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).

Martin Stoutenburgh/Stautenburg/Stoutenborough
On Sept. 9, 1812, Martin Staughtenburgh was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Selby’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). From Dec. 25 to Jan. 16, 1813, he served in the King’s works (3Y64).

From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was contracted on the Kings Works with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y427).

From July 25 to 30, 1814, he was on command at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and was discharged on the 30th (3Y338). From Oct. 1 to 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410). From Oct. 14 to Nov. 13, 1814, he was employed in the Engineer Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y121)(3Y417).

Profile: On May 16, 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 (MLG5495).

William Stoughtenburg/Stoutenburg/Stoutenburgh
From Dec. 27 to Jan. 8, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier (3Y64).

From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was sick at home with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y135). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Denison’s Co. at York (3Y23).

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).

Wait Sweet (1782–1871)
From July 7 to 24, 1814, he served in the commissariat from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sweet-2741: On Dec. 30, 1782, he was born in Vermont and married Frances Archibald in 1808 in York. In 1828, he had a child born in York. On Nov. 15, 1871, he died in Illinois.

On May 5, 1819, Wait Sweet, a blacksmith of Barton, made a land petition. He was born in the US, had resided in Upper Canada for 31 years, was 37 years old, had a wife and three children, and served as a teamster in the late war (Microfilm c-2812, pages 1054–1055).

Peter Sytez(?)
On April 4, 1813, he was reported as over 60 years old in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y24A).

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Sgt. Moody Tarewell
In August 1812, he served as a sergeant in Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP).

John Taylor
From Sept. 13 to 15, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Playter’s Co. (3YR66)(3YR71). From Sept. 13 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Samuel Ridout’s Co. (3Y29). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in the King’s Works (3Y64).

From Jan. 30 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was absent without leave with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Playter’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in York with Capt. Playter’s Co. (3Y27b).

From July 7 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).

Profile: 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 seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 108).

On May 3, 1819, a John Taylor, a labourer of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was born in County Down, Ireland, had lived in Upper Canada for over 17 years, and had a wife and nine children (Microfilm c-2834, pages 702–703).

William Taylor (c1797–)
A Wm. Taylor served in the 1st York. 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 deserted from Capt. Playter’s Co. (3Y27b).

From Sept. 19 to Oct. 25, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y121)(3Y129)(3Y417).

Profile: On May 3, 1819, William Taylor, a labourer of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was the son of John Taylor of the town, was born in New Brunswick, and was 22 years old. Lieut. Col. Wm. Allan certified that William had served during the late war at Nottawasaga and Holland Landing (Microfilm c-2834, pages 707–710). Note that John Taylor made a petition the same day with the same wording.

Matthew/Mathias Terwilliger/Teawilliger/Teowellegar/Twilliger/Twillizer/Twillinger (c1779–)
On June 30, 1812, he was at the York Garrison in Capt. Cameron’s Co. On July 17, 1812, he was on a leave of absence until July 25th from Capt. Cameron’s Co. From Aug. 9 to 15, 1812, he was on a leave of absence from Capt. Cameron’s Co. but did not return until the 18th. From Aug. 24 to 30, 1812, Mathias was on a leave of absence from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). In 1812, Mathias Twilliger served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100). On Aug. 29, 1812, he was in Capt. Cameron’s Co. at the York Garrison (3YC).

From March 25 to Aug. 24, 1813, he was on duty at Whitby with a cavalry detachment (3Y413)(3Y463)(3Y486)(3Y497)(3Y535).

Profile: On Feb. 9, 1813, Matthew Terwilliger, a yeoman of Whitby Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 5, Con. 1. He was born in Pennsylvania and was 34 years old. Wm. Huntington of Whitby would provide surety (Microfilm c-2841, pages 691–693).

On Nov. 15, 1816, “Matthe” Terwilliger, a yeoman of Whitby Twp., made a land petition. He was born in New York, was 39 years old, and had lived in Upper Canada for 14 years. IN 1808, Samuel Winch had applied to lease Lot 6, Con. 2 but had neglected to take up the lease. Jabez Lynde, a yeoman of Whitby, would provide surety (Microfilm c-2841, pages 854-856).

About 1850, Mathias “Twillizer” 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 (MLG5628).

Sgt. Alexander Thomson (1796–after 1871)
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31).

On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Thomson’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. 11 to Oct. 14, 1814, he was employed in the Engineers’ Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y129)(3Y417).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thomson-2553: On July 28, 1796, he was born in Niagara. He married Susannah Eckardt and later Anna Pingle in 1818 in York. From 1821 to 1825, he had children born in Markham Twp.

On Oct. 14, 1817, Alexander S. Thomson, a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of Archibald Thomson UE of Scarborough. He had done his duty during the late war. He was granted 200 acres (Microfilm c-2834, pages 407-410).

On June 29, 1818, Alexander S. Thomson made a land petition. He was the son of Archibald Thomson UE of Scarborough Twp. In 1817, he was granted 200 acres as the son of a Loyalist. He wished to settle on Lot 23, Con. 5, Markham Twp. Harman Keufman/Heglman, a Berczy Settler, had located on it but left the province in 1797 and died in 1801. George Hoopman already held that location, so the petition was not recommended (Microfilm c-2834, pages 591–594).

Andrew Thomson Sr. (1790–1854)
From Sept. 7 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31). From Oct. 17 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y195)(3Y201). Andrew Jr. was serving with Capt. Cameron at that time.

From Dec. 27, 1814 to Jan. 13, 1815, Andrew Sr. served in a detachment employed in impressing teamsters (3Y300).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thomson-20: He was born on Nov. 23, 1790 in Scotland. On July 15, 1819, he married Clarissa Stephens. All their children were born in Scarborough. On July 17, 1854, he died in Scarborough.

On March 23, 1819, James and Andrew D. Thomson, yeomen of Scarborough, made a land petition. They were the sons of David Thomson, who was born in Scotland, arrived in Upper Canada about 23 years earlier. James had a wife and one child (Microfilm c-2834, pages 654–657).

Sgt. Andrew Thomson Jr. (1794–)
In 1812, he served as a private. 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). Private Andrew Thompson Jr. received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM). From Dec. 5 to 24, 1812, Andrew Jr. served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he was sick at home from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y204). In 1812, Andrew Jr. served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100).

From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served as a private in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210)(3Y222). From March 25 to 30, 1813, he served as a private in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y437b). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving as a sergeant in Capt. Thomson’s Company (3Y46). From June 10 to 27, 1813, he served as a private in a detachment under Mjr. Wilmot (3Y8). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was sick at home from Capt. D. Thomson’s Co. as a corporal (3Y28a). 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).

From July 8 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402)(3Y455).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thomson-2034:  He was born on Nov. 24, 1794 in Scotland.

On March 23, 1819, Andrew and William Thomson, yeomen of Scarborough, made a land petition. They were the sons of Andrew Thomson Sr. Andrew was born in Scotland, arrived in Upper Canada about 23 years earlier, and was 24 years old. William was born in Upper Canada (Microfilm c-2834, pages 660–661).

On Dec. 12, 1835, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of Scarborough and a former private (in a flank company), of 100 acres worth of script (MLG3892).

Archibald Thomson Sr.
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Thomson’s Company (3Y46).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thomson-34: On May 7, 1749, he was born in Scotland. In 1781, he married Eliz. McKay in Quebec City. On Jan. 22, 1819, he died in Scarborough. In 1813, he would have been about 64 years old.

On June 26, 1797, Archibald Thomson made a land petition for a lot in the Town of York. The petition was granted (Microfilm c-2833, pages 535–537).

On Dec. 29, 1800, Archibald Thomson made a land petition in Scarborough. He wanted to build a grist and sawmill in the township and requested the grant of sawmill irons and a pair of mill stones. The Land Board did not have the power to grant these items. Archibald had an “excellent stream” on the lot that he had settled (Microfilm c-2833, pages 667-670).

On July 15, 1802, Archibald Thomson UE made a land petition for family lands. He settled in Upper Canada in 1789 with his wife and five children. The petition was rejected (Microfilm c-2842, pages 605–607).

Archibald Thomson Jr.
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Thomson’s Company (3Y46). From June 25 to Sept. 10, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309)(3Y338)(3Y371).

Profile: On March 9, 1819, Archibald, Richard, and David Thomson Jr., yeomen of Scarborough made a land petition. They were the sons of David Thomson Sr. of Scarborough who had come from Scotland and settled about 23 years earlier. Richard was born in Scotland, Archibald was 22 years old (born c1797), and David was 21 years old and all were born in Upper Canada. They had not any received land yet (Microfilm c-2834, pages 642–642).

In 1875, as a 79-year-old (born c1796) resident of Ellesmere, Scarborough Twp., he received a pension (1875).

Capt. David Thomson (1763–1834)
On Jan. 19, 1810, he was commissioned as a captain in the militia (3Y1). In August 1812, family history has him at the Capture of Detroit.

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 (3Y28a).

On Dec. 24, 1814, he was recorded on a list of officers (3Y3). On June 5, 1815, it was reported that he had resigned his commission (3Y13).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thomson-37: On Sept. 30, 1763, he was born in Nethernock, Scotland. On Nov. 30, 1787, he married Mary Glendinning in Westerkirk Parish, Scotland. In 1796, the family arrived in Upper Canada. In 1797, he was employed as a mason who worked on the government house. On June 22, 1834, he died in Scarborough Township, York County, Upper Canada.

On June 20, 1797, David Thomson made a land petition for a town lot in York. A town lot was ordered (Microfilm c-2833, pages 539–541).

On May 21, 1799, David Thomson made a land petition. He arrived from Scotland about 1796 with his wife, daughter, and five sons. He received 400 acres in Scarborough where he became the first settler. He requested 200 more acres. The grant was ordered (Microfilm c-2833, pages 458–459).

In 1813, it was recorded that he was living in Scarborough Twp. (LPS pages 21–22 & 34).

On Feb. 26, 1819, David Thomson of Scarborough made a land petition. His sons, sons-in-law, and other young men in the township wanted to settle together in the Mississagua Tract. He had received 600 acres from the Crown himself. He planned to construct mills in the new settlement and requested a suitable location there. The list of settlers was no longer attached to the petition (Microfilm c-2834, pages 616-618).

David Thomson (1798–1852)
From July 8 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402)(3Y455).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thomson-1779: On Feb. 27, 1798, he was born in Upper Canada to David Thomson and Mary Glendinning. He married Mary and in 1824, Rebecca Forfar. On Oct. 12, 1852, he died in Scarborough.

On March 9, 1819, Archibald, Richard, and David Thomson Jr., yeomen of Scarborough made a land petition. They were the sons of David Thomson Sr. of Scarborough who had come from Scotland and settled about 23 years earlier. Richard was born in Scotland, Archibald was 22 years old, and David was 21 years old, the last two born in Upper Canada. They had not received any land yet (Microfilm c-2834, pages 642–644).

Ensign Edward William Thompson/Thomson (1794–1865)
He had been a private in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (OBF pages 67-69). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100). 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. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132). He was wounded in action (YS page 204). On December 25, 1812, he was commissioned as an ensign (3Y11).

From March 14 to 24, 1813, he served at York (3Y135)(3Y435). From March 25 to Apr. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y427). On April 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Thomson’s Co. (3Y28a). From Dec. 25, 1813 to Jan. 24, 1814, he commanded a detachment at York (3Y74).

From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1814, he commanded a detachment employed in public service at York (3Y69)(3Y294)(3Y297). From July 8 to 27, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y380)(3Y399)(3Y452). On June 5, 1815, he was recorded as an ensign (3Y13).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thomson-2576: On Jan. 15, 1794, he was born in Kingston. On March 23, 1815, he married Sarah Maria Terry. On June 16, 1829, he married Mary Ketchum. On Jan. 29, 1834, he married Selina Lee. On April 20, 1865, he died in Toronto.

On April 30, 1815, Edward Wm. Thomson, a gentleman of Markham Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of Archibald Thomson UE of Scarborough. John Scarlet of the Town of York was his agent. He was ordered 200 acres (Microfilm c-2834, pages 193–195).

On Jan. 11, 1825, he received a militia land grant, as a farmer of Scarborough Twp. and a former private in Capt. Cameron’s Co., of 100 acres on the east half of Lot 30, Con. 1, Mono Twp. (MLG1064).

James Thomson/Thompson (1789–1867)
A James Thomson served on Oct. 25, 1812 in the 1st York. From Sept. 7 to 15, 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 was sick at home from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210)(3Y222). From March 25 to 30, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. and transferred to an artillery company on the 31st (3Y437b). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Thomson’s Company (3Y46). From June 10 to 22, 1813, he served in a detachment under Mjr. Wilmot and then deserted to the 24th (3Y8).

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/Thomson-1672: On April 29, 1789, he was born in Westerkirk, Scotland to David Thomson and Mary Glendinning. On March 28, 1816, he married Isabella Johnston in York. On March 26, 1867, he died in Scarborough.

On March 23, 1819, James and Andrew D. Thomson, yeomen of Scarborough, made a land petition. They were the sons of David Thomson, who was born in Scotland, arrived in Upper Canada about 23 years earlier. James had a wife and one child (Microfilm c-2834, pages 654-657).

Sgt. John Thompson/Thomson (c1782–1873)
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). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. On the 18th, he had a leave of absence from Mjr. Gen. Sheaffe to return to his distressed family (3Y16). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company (3Y100)(3YC).

On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46). From Dec. 25, 1813 to June 24, 1814, he was impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y87)(3Y93)(3Y99)(3Y105)(3Y111)(3Y117a).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thomson-1558: In Dec. 1782, he was born in Westerkirk, Scotland to Andrew Thomson and Betty Borthwick. On Dec. 14, 1809, he was married to Nancy Ann Smith in York. On Nov. 1873, he died in Ontario.

In March 1812, he was recorded in 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 four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).

In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 107).

On April 22, 1819, John Thomson of York Twp. made a land petition. He was the son of Andrew Thomson of Scarborough, was born in Scotland, had been in Upper Canada for over 23 years, was 34 years old, and had a family (Microfilm c-2834, pages 697–698).

On Feb. 14, 1822 and April 7, 1824, he received a militia land grants, as a mason of York Twp. and a former sergeant in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co., of 200 acres on half lots in Nelson and Tecumseth Twp. (MLG801).

Richard Thompson/Thomson (1794–1878)
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). From Dec. 5 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132).

From July 18 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402)(3Y455).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thomson-1184: On Oct. 17, 1794, he was born in Scotland. On Oct. 14, 1820, he married Harriet Smith in Scarborough. On Feb. 22, 1878, he died in Scarborough.

On March 9, 1819, Archibald, Richard, and David Thomson Jr., yeomen of Scarborough made a land petition. They were the sons of David Thomson Sr. of Scarborough who had come from Scotland and settled about 23 years earlier. Richard was born in Scotland, Archibald was 22 years old, and David was 21 years old and the last two were born in Upper Canada. They had not received any land yet (Microfilm c-2834, pages 641–642).

On July 27, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of Scarborough Twp. and a former private in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the east half of Lot 4, Con. 2 Asphadel Twp. (MLG238).

In 1847, received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (YS page 204).

In 1875, as an 80-yea-old resident of Ellesmere, Scarborough Twp., he received a pension (1875).

William Thomson/Thomason (c1759–)
From March 5 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y297). From March 25 to April 5, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York (3Y237). From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402).

Profile: On Aug. 2, 1816, Wm. Thomson, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in Russia to English parents and raised in England. He was 57 years old and came to Upper Canada with the Queen’s Rangers and was discharged in 1802 at York. John Denison certified that Wm. had served in the 3rd York. He was ordered 100 acres (Microfilm c-2834, pages 311–315).

John Thornton
From July 7 to 24, 1814, he served in the commissariat from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

Joseph Ernest Thornton (c1773–c1827)
From Oct. 17 to Dec. 30, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and was sick at home since the 30th (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).

From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35). From Nov. 12 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 Jan. 13 to 31, 1814, he was escorting prisoners from York to Kingston with Capt. Selby (3Y61).  From March 12 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y297).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Thornton-5275: He was born in Rhode Island. About 1793, he married Lucretia Calkins (Sly) in Pickering. He died in Pickering. Photo at this site.

On Oct. 16, 1809, Joseph Thornton, a yeoman of Pickering Twp., made a land petition to lease land. About Oct. 1805, he purchased the lease on the 100 acres of Lot 31, Range 2 broken front which had been leased to Absolum Satterly (or Latterly) and had made improvements. Wm. Peck certified the purchase (Microfilm c-2841, pages 667–669).

On Mar. 18, 1815, Joseph Thornton, a yeoman of Pickering Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 28, Con. 5. He was born in Rhode Island, was 43 years old, had lived in Upper Canada for about 18 years, and a wife and five children. John Majors, a yeoman of Pickering, would provide surety (Microfilm c-2841, pages 858-860).

Daniel Tiers
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).

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 July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

Profile: On Feb. 7, 1798, Daniel Tiers made a land petition for a town lot in York. He was a cabinet and Windsor chair maker (Microfilm c-2833, pages 485486).

In March 1812, he was recorded in a household of seven in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 87).

In March 1813, he was recorded in a household of eight in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 94).

On March 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 seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).

On Dec. 12, 1808, Daniel Tiers, a yeoman of York, made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for 12 years and had a wife and three children. The petition was not recommended because in 1798 William Berczy had located Daniel Teirs or Teirce on Lot 11, Con. 3 in the German Settlement east of Yonge St. also known as Con. 4, Markham Twp. (Microfilm c-2833, pages 1178–1183).

Daniel Tips
From Feb. 21 to March 21, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson as a substitute for Benjamin Carey (3Y294)(3Y297).

Profile: A Cornelius Tips/Tipp served in the 2nd York.

John Tirer/Tivey (see Tyrac)
From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. He received a musket ball wound through both legs on Oct. 13th and was allowed to return home on Nov. 10th (3Y16). In 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s 1st Flank Company but deserted (3Y100).

Thomas Tivey/Tivy
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 King’s Works with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1813, he was still contracted (3Y135). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y427). On April 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 absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).

From July 7 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and then served in the Engineer’s Department to the 27th (3Y402)(3Y455). From Nov. 15 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).

Profile: On March 11, 1797, Thomas Tivey made a land petition for Lot 7, Con. 2, Toby Cock. He was confirmed and given another 300 acres as a retired Ranger (Microfilm c-2833, pages 75–76).

On Jan. 15, 1798, Thomas Tivey made a land petition for a town lot. He was a veteran of the Queen’s Rangers where he served for five years. He was a mason and plasterer. The property desired could not be granted (Microfilm c-2833, pages 467–468).

On Oct. 4, 1798, Thomas Tivey made a land petition for a town lot. He was a mason in York. A lot was ordered (Microfilm c-2833, pages 436–437).

In March 1812, Thomas Tivy was recorded in a household of seven in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 87).

In March 1813, Thomas Tivey was recorded in a household of seven in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 97).

On March 7, 1814, he was recorded as the overseer in the new Town of York (Mosser, p. 102). In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of nine in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 104).

John Toull (Torill?)
From Feb. 6 to 24, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson as a substitute for W. Matthews (3Y294). From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson as a substitute for Abraham Varnum (3Y297).

Abraham Townsend/Townson (1771–)
From Jan. 30 to Feb. 10, 1813, he served on the Niagara Frontier with Mjr. Wm. Allan (3Y67). 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 deserted from a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Townsend-8930

The Wixons of Upper Canada: Joseph Wixon married Abraham’s sister Deborah (1774–). Abraham married Statira Keeney (1778–). In 1799, Abraham arrived in York with Joseph and his wife and Anthony Hendrick who married Eliz. Townsend, another of Joseph’s sisters.

On Aug. 5, 1842, Abraham Townsend, a yeoman of Pickering Twp., made a land petition to obtain the patent on his land. He had located on Lot 20, Con. 9 on Nov. 23, 1802 and was improving the land in 1804. In 1839, it was reported that the lot had not been claimed. Abraham had recently been informed that he was late in paying the patent fee and obtaining the deed. Joseph Wixon of Pickering certified that Abraham had located on and improved the land (Microfilm c-2842, pages 564–571).

Andrew Trip
From Oct. 16 to Nov. 3, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y195).

Charles Tripp/Trip (1784–1828)
From Dec. 25, 1813 to Jan. 22, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).

From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and was on command from the 25th to 27th (3Y402)(3Y455).

Profile: From about 1811 to 1825, Charles Tripp was living in Scarborough with his wife Lydia Willard. Charles moved to Upper Canada from Onondaga Co., NY. (Fraser Closson’s family history).

Trees by Dan: He was born in 1784. On Aug. 19, 1828, he died. His son was married in Scarborough Twp.

On May 4, 1819, Charles Tripp, a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition. He arrived in Upper Canada from New York in 1800 and served in the militia during the late war (Microfilm c-2834, pages 726–727).

John Trull #1
From March 25 to April 12, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York as a substitute for Eleazer Lockwod (3Y237). 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).

Profile: On Aug. 18, 1796, John Trull made a land petition for an additional 400 acres. He had been on Lot 14, Con. 1, Hope Twp. about one year and had made improvements. He had a wife and six children (Microfilm c-2832, pages 1207–1209).

In 1815, John Trull of Darlington Township and James McClure of York Township were each fined 100 pounds for “uttering counterfeit army bills.” Army bills were currency created by the British military to use in purchasing supplies in Upper Canada during the war (Linda Corupe, U.E., Upper Canada Justice, Early Assize Court Records of Ontario, Vol. 2, 1810-1818, transcribed and indexed 2008, pages 190–191).

John Trull Sr.
On Nov. 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).

Anthony Trumper
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27).

Profile: In March 1813, Anthony Trimmer was recorded as the head of a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).

In March 1814, Anthony Trimper was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106).

On April 14, 1819, Anthony Trumper, a farmer of York Twp. made a land petition. He was born in Germany, had lived in Upper Canada for over 18 years, and had a wife and three children (Microfilm c-2842, pages 372–375).

Daniel Trumper/Trimper
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27). From Nov. 2 to Dec. 24, 1812 he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (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 3 to 3, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co., was on furlough from the 8th to 12th, and served from the 13th to 24th (3Y184). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430).

From May 3 to 12, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in the public service at York with Lieut. Playter (3Y52). From June 25 to July 24, 1814, he was on duty at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Sept. 17, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338)(3Y371).

Profile: In March 1812, Daniel Trimmer was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 93).

John Tyler
From March 15 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y184).

John Tyne/Tyner
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 was on command at Niagara in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132).

John Tyrac (see Tirer)
On Feb. 19, 1813, John Tyrac received aid from the Loyal and Patriotic Society because he had been badly wounded in both legs (LPS page 31–32).

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