Veteran Profiles V to Z – OGS Toronto Branch Projects

Compiled by Fred Blair, with the Assistance of Fraser Closson & Stephen Wood
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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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Alexander Valliere
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).

Corp. Angus Valliere/Valier/Valiere (c1795–1839)
Angus also served in the 1st York (1Y). From Oct. 17 to Dec. 24, 1812, he was on command at Niagara as a private from Capt. Willson’s Co. (1Y21)(1Y103)(1Y232). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served as a private in Capt. Willson’s Co. (1Y314).

From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served as a private in Capt. Willson’s Co. (1Y33)(1Y37). From March 25 to March 28, 1813 he served in Capt. Willson’s Co. and from March 29 to April 24, 1813, he was on command at Kingston from Capt. Willson’s Co. and was promoted to corporal on March 29th (1Y420). From June 10 to 27, 1813, he served in a detachment under Mjr. Wilmot (3Y8). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Ridout’s Co. as a private (3Y25). 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 Jan. 25 to March 24, 1814, he was impressing teamsters as a private with Capt. Heward (3Y93)(3Y99). From July 8 to 24, 1814, he was on command as a private from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395). From July 28 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the bateaux service in a detachment of men under the command of Ensign T. Denison (3Y274). From Aug. 24 to 29, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton with Ensign Kuck (3Y289). From Sept. 30 to Oct. 10, 1814, he served as a private with Capt. Mustard (1Y410b).

Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Valliere-258: He married Sarah Whitney. On July 8, 1839, he died in York Mills.

On Dec. 20, 1825, Angus Valliere, a shipwright of York Twp., made a land petition. From 1818 to 1822, he served in the shipyard at Kingston. He had a wife and four children. An order for land was issued (Microfilm c-2948, pages 196–197).

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

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

Cornelius Vanostrand/Van Ostrand/Van Nostran/Vanostrum (c1796–)
From Jan. 31 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). 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 on duty with a detachment and absent from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y25).

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). 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 1875, Cornelius Van Nostrand reported that he was 79 years old. He had served in the Incorporated Militia in 1812, a year before it was created! He was at the Battle of York and was paroled that day. During the summer of 1813, he served on boats on the lake between Kingston and York. On June 4, 1814, he was drafted into the Incorporated Militia. In the summer of 1814, he again volunteered to serve on the lake until the end of the season. During the winter of 1814–1815, he conveyed stores on sleighs from York to Penetanguishene under Commissary General Cruikshank (JE).

James Vanostrum (c1763–)
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

Profile: On July 21, 1801, James Van Nostrand, a farmer on Yonge Street, made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for one year, was the son-in-law of Cornelius Van Nostrand, and had three children. It was recommended that his petition be dismissed as there were new regulations (Microfilm c-2947, pages 382–384).

In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of 11 in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 98).

On April 20, 1819, James Vannostrand, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He had lived in Upper Canada for 19 years, was 56 years old, and had a wife and six children (Microfilm c-2947, pages 1089–1090).

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

John Vanzante/Vanzanter UE (1763–)
A John Vanzant served in the 1st York as well. On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Hamilton’s Company (3Y46). From June 30 to July 18, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Detachment (3Y235). On June 10, 1814, John Vanzandt was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3rd York) as a substitute for William Miers (IM77).

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Vanzandt-309: On July 9, 1763, John Vanzant UE, was born in Albany, NY. He married Jane Mason before 1800.

On June 26, 1797, John Van Zant made a land petition. He served in the late war in Roger’s Rangers (Microfilm c-2842, pages 652–653).

On July 2, 1798, John Vanzant made a land petition to have his name put on the Loyalist List. He had served in Roger’s Rangers (Microfilm c-2843, pages 655–656).

On Oct. 7, 1800, John Vanzantee made a land petition. In 1797, he had settled on 400 acres in Hope Twp. His nephews were Smith and Walton. He wanted Lots 3 and 4, Con. 5 and a lot in the Town of York. It was noted that John’s name was not on the township Returns and that only trade lots were available (Microfilm c-2947, pages 243–245).

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

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

John Vanzanter/Vanranter Jr.
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 transferred (3Y195).

From May 23 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the batteaux service in a detachment under Ensign G. Denison (3Y262). From June 25 to July 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Sept. 10, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338)(3Y371).

Abraham Varnum
In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company but deserted (3Y100).

From Nov. 11 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 Jan. 4 to 12, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).

From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1814, John Toull served as his substitute (3Y297).

Benjamin Varnum
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y33). From Nov. 11 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 March 5 to April 5, 1814, Ezekiel Crane served as his substitute (3Y237)(3Y297). 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).

Joseph Varnum
From July 30 to Aug. 4, 1813, he escorted prisoners of war (3Y425).

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Joseph Wailey
From Nov. 22 to 23, 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).

William Walker
In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). No records for the dates of his service in 1812 have been found.

From July 7 to 17, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and then in the engineer’s department to the 27^th (3Y402)(3Y455).

Profile: In March 1812, he 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 five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).

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

On May 5, 1819, William Walker, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. His father was from Ireland and William was born in the US. He had lived in York for over 20 years and had a wife and three children. He had served in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co. during the late war (Microfilm c-2954, pages 54–55).

On March 11, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a farmer of York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the north half of Lot 15, Con. 7, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe Co. (MLG33).

Sgt. Daniel B. Wallis/Wallace
From Oct. 15 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y195).

From Oct. 25, 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 30, 1813, he served in Capt. Robinson’s Co. On March 31st, he transferred to the artillery (3Y437b). On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Thomson’s Company (3Y46).

Profile: In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of 15 in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 85).

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

Adam Ward
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 Sept. 25 to Oct. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. He became very ill and was allowed to return home (3Y16). From Dec. 20 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. D. Cameron’s Co. (3Y132).

James H. Ward
From Sept. 9 to 15, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from the Pickering Company (3YR66). From Sept. 9 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Samuel Ridout’s Co. (3Y29). From Oct. 17 to 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152). From Nov. 10, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813 he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).

From Jan. 25 to April 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166)(3Y184)(3Y430). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).

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

Jeremiah Waters
From Sept. 10 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).

William Waters
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 served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).

From July 7 to 16, 1814, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402).

Profile: On July 2, 1799, Williams Waters, a printer of York, made a land petition. In June 1797, he had sailed from Ireland to New York but did not arrive until June 10, 1798. His ship had been captured by the French and he was imprisoned there for over 7 months (Microfilm c-2951, pages 389–390).

About April 27, 1813, the Americans destroyed John Cameron’s printing press in York. Was William employed by John? This was the only known printing press in the town (The Fife and Drum: The Newsletter of The Friends of Fort York and Garrison Common, Volume 18, Number 1, March, 2014, page 4).

James Weant/Weiant
From July 2 to 24, 1814, James Weant served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, James Weiant deserted from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338).

Profile: On June 23, 1801, James Weiant of York Twp. made a land petition. He was the son-in-law of Jacob Delong (Microfilm c-2951, pages 801-802).

Edward Webster
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). From Dec. 25 to 31, 1813, he was sick at home from employment in the King’s Works (3Y204).

Profile: On Dec. 31, 1810, Edward Webster, a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 1, Con. 2, York Twp. John Cameron of the Town of York would provide surety. The petition was held pending more details (Microfilm c-2967, pages 462–463).

On March 4, 1811, Edward Webster, a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition to lease Lot 1, Con. 2, York Twp. John Cameron, a printer of the Town of York, would provide surety. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2967, pages 842–843).

Henry Webster (c1788–)
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31). In 1812, David Mitchell served as his substitute in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co. (3YC).

Profile: On Mar. 10, 1810, Henry Webster, a printer of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was born in England and arrived in the province with his father about ten years ago. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2952, pages 888–891). In 1810, a Henry Webster received a patent in Scarborough Twp.

On Feb. 24, 1812, he made a land petition as a printer in the Town of York and was about 24 years old. He wished to least Lot 24 on the broken front B in Scarborough Twp. William Devenish, a yeoman of the same township, offered surety (Microfilm c-2967, pages 489–493).

Timothy Webster
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 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 Nov. 23 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 Feb. 7, 1803, Timothy Webster, a yeoman of Charlotteville, made a land petition for a lease on Lot 8, Con. 7, Markham Twp. He and his wife Mary had moved to York where some of their children lived. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2967, pages 691–692). Who were his children?

On April 17, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a farmer in Scarborough Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the north half of Lot 16, Con. 6, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG196).

Gad Weller (1758–1830)
From Nov. 21 to 24 1813, Gad 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. 5 to 15, 1814, Gad served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74). After April 23, 1814, he surrendered to the Americans in order to obtain a parole. He was to be punished with three-months militia duty (3Y38).

Profile at Trees by Dan: In 1758, Gad was born. In 1806, he was living in Hamilton Twp. In Nov.,1830, he died in Scarborough Twp.

John Weller
From Dec. 26, 1813 to Jan. 1, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Darlington Township in Lieut. Secor’s Detachment (3Y254).

Seneca Weller
On Sept. 15, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll as a transfer from Capt. Selby’s Co. (3YR66). From Sept. 15 to 22, he served with Capt. Ridout (3YR71).

Thomas Weller
From Nov. 21 to 24, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462). From Dec. 27, 1813 to Jan. 29, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).

James Wells (c1794–)
A James Wells served in the 1st York, but payroll dates overlapped. From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in Capt. D. Thomson’s Co. (3Y28a).

From Feb. 21 to 24, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson as a substitute for J. Ross (3Y294). From Feb. 25 to March 21, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson as a substitute for James Ross (3Y297). From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y399)(3Y452). From Oct. 25 to Nov. 12, 1814, he was employed in the Engineering Department at the York Garrison with Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y121).

Profile: On Mar. 23, 1819, James Wells, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in England, was 25 years old, was the son of Wm. Wells who arrived in Upper Canada 12 years earlier (Microfilm c-2953, pages 1279–1280).

On Aug. 29, 1844, James Wells, a farmer late of Hope Twp. and now of Baldwinsville, NY, made a land petition. On July 3, 1797, his late father Ebenezer located on Lot 5, Con. 6, Hope Twp. James was heir by being the eldest son. John McRobert occupied the land as James’ tenant. James wanted to purchase the lot. The petition was not recommended (Microfilm c-2962, pages 367–376).

Job Wells (c1794–)
On June 10, 1814, a Joab Wells was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3rd York) (IM77). From June 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, Job was on command 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).

Profile: On Jan. 15, 1816, Job Wells of York Twp. made a land petition. He was the son of Wm. Wells of York Twp., was born in England, arrived in Upper Canada about 12 years earlier with his parents, and was 21 years old. He was granted 100 acres (Microfilm c-2953, pages 246–284).

In 1875, as an 81-year-old resident of Laskay, King Twp., he received a pension (1875). He was at the Battle of York, was drafted for six months, and served about 16 months. He had been “engaged in bringing up supplies and taking provisions to Kingston along with others, among whom was John Montgomery” (JE).

John Wells (c1791–)
From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he was on command coming to York in Capt. Heward’s Co. (3Y81).

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 in the Engineering Department to the 24th (3Y399). From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton with Ensign Kuck (3Y289). From Sept. 10 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371).

Profile: In 1875, he reported that he was a resident of King Twp. and 84 years old. He had served under Capt. Stewart (Heward?), was present at the Battles of Detroit, Queenston, and York, was not wounded, and received the General Service Medal (JE).

Robert Wells
He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 24, 1812, he was on command at Niagara 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. Ridout’s Company (3Y46).

From Jan. 25 to April 7, 1814, he was impressing teamsters with Capt. Heward (3Y93)(3Y99)(3Y105). From May 23 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the batteaux service in a detachment under Ensign G. Denison (3Y262). 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). From June 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he was on command 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).

Profile: On Jan. 12, 1816, Robert Wells, a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was born in England and arrived in Upper Canada 12 years earlier with his parents. In the late war, he had served in a flank company and was present at the Battle of Queenston, the Capture of Niagara, and the Battle at Fort Erie. He was granted 100 acres (Microfilm c-2953, pages 242-244).

On March 10, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the south half of Lot 17, Con. 3, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG27).

Joseph Weyley
In 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company but deserted (3Y100).

Jeremiah Whipple
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). From Nov. 10 to 15, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).

Profile: On Feb. 7, 1792, inhabitants from Saratoga and Stillwater, NY made a land petition for lots on the Grand River. Jeremiah Whipple signed that petition (Microfilm c-2806, pages 412–414).

Eber White (1788–1868)
On Sept. 8, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll (3YR66). From Sept. 9 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Samuel Ridout’s Co. (3Y29). From Sept. 11 to 13, 1812, he was on leave but returned on the 12th (3YR69). From Sept. 18 to 20, 1812, he was on leave (3YR69). From Oct. 17 to 19, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152).

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 24, 1814, he served in the commissariat from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395). From Nov. 15 to 24, 1814, he was sick at home from Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y121). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, 1814, he was sick at home from Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y117b).

Profile: Heber was the son of Henry White (c1755–1795) who arrived in York in June 1795 with seven children and a herd of cattle. He came from Rutland, Vermont. Heber was born in 1788. He married Caroline Van Nostrand. He died on April 7, 1868. (White Family)

On April 20, 1819, Eber White, a yeoman of Vaughan Twp., made a land petition. He had served in the militia during the late war (Microfilm c-2954, pages 35–36).

Ira White
From March 25 to April 12, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and then deserted (3Y430). 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: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/White-54094: Ira, of Scipio, NY, did not arrive in Upper Canada until 1819. He was born in Scipio on Jan. 21, 1796. On Feb. 4, 1822, he married Eliz. Ressor in Markham. On Aug. 5, 1887, he died in Elgin Co.

Ira was not related to Henry White and his sons. Ira was from Scipia, NY and a direct descendant of Peregrene White born aboard the Mayflower in New England. In 1840, he built a planning mill which he named Union Mills. The community was later named Unionville. (White Family)

Isaac White (1792–1878)
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).

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 Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30). There was overlapping service here in two different companies.

Profile: He was the son of Henry White (c1755–1795) who arrived in York in June 1795 with seven children and a herd of cattle. He came from Rutland, Vermont. Isaac was born on April 9, 1792 and died on May 27, 1878. He married Mary Schneider. (White Family).

On March 10, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Cameron’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the south half of Lot 17, Con. 3, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG28).

In 1875, as an 83-year-old resident of the Town of York, he received a pension (1875). He had served at the Battles of Detroit, Queenston, and York but was not wounded (JE).

Samuel Whiteside/Whitesides
From Nov. 2 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y201). From Dec. 25 to 31, 1812, he was employed in the King’s Works from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y204).

From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was with the King’s Works from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210). From Feb. 25 to March 24, 1813, he was a teamster in the King’s Works from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y222). From March 25 to April 24, 1813, he served as a teamster in the King’s Works from Capt. Robinson’s Co. (3Y437b). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Heward’s Company (3Y46).

Profile: On Dec. 22, 1801, Samuel Whitsides of York made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for about six months with his wife and family. In 1819, Thomas Hamilton certified that Samuel had served in the 3rd York in 1812 and 1813 (Microfilm c-2951, pages 827–829).

In March 1813 he was recorded as the head of a household of four in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95). He was not recorded there in the 1812 Census.

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

Samuel Whiting
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 without leave from 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 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).

Michael Whitmore
A Michael Whitmore served in the 1st York. From April 15 to 24, 1813, he served with a cavalry detachment (3Y413). From June 10 to 22, 1813, he served in a detachment under Mjr. Wilmot and then deserted to the 24th (3Y8).

Profile: On July 24, 1824, he made a land petition as a yeoman of York Twp. for a correction in the location of Yonge Street. Other petitioners where Seneca Ketchum, Andrew McGloshan, John Cherry, John Anderson, John Montgomery, Thomas Mercer Sr. and Jr., Henry Fos…, Alexander Milne, and some other illegible names (Microfilm c-2049, pages 800–804).

On Dec. 2, 1825, Michael Whitmore of York Twp. made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for 25 years, was born in Pennsylvania, had a wife and five children. He served in the militia during the late war. An order was issued (Microfilm c-2956, pages 31–33).

Peter Whitney (1769–1845)
From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. He was with this detachment at Detroit but was omitted on that payroll (3Y16). 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 Flank Co. (3Y216).

From July 8 to 24, 1814, he was on command in 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: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Whitney-4609: On Aug. 12, 1769, he was born in Sheffield, NB. He was the son of Ebenezer Whitney and Huldah Mooers. On April 13, 1795, he married Marg. Haines in Niagara. In 1798, Peter Whitney and Joseph Haines purchased John Lawrence’s grist mill on the east bank of the Humber River. In 1801 and 1807, Peter later sold his shares to Joseph. On Oct. 4, 1845, he died in York.

In March 1812, he was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 90).

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

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 seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 107).

On Oct. 3, 1822, he received a militia land grant, as a resident of York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the north half of Lot 1, Con. 6, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe Co. (MLG2343).

Stephen Whitney (c1780–)
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). From March 7 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the public service at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y297).

From March 25 to April 6, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York (3Y237). 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 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. and was on command from the 25th to 27th (3Y399)(3Y452). From Sept. 10 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y371). From Oct. 1 to 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410). From Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, 1814, he was on duty in the garrison at York under Capt. Heward (3Y117b).

Profile: On Oct. 20, 1801, Stephen Whitney of Yonge Twp. made a land petition. He had arrived in Uppe Canada about 12 years earlier with his parents (Microfilm c-2952, pages 604–605).

On April 28, 1812, Stephen Whitney, a yeoman of Toronto Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of John Whitney UE of Yonge Twp., was born in New York, was 32 years old, had lived in the Johnstown District for over 20 years, had arrived in the Home District in 1811, and had a wife and one child. He had exchanged with George Denison a lot in E. Gwillimbury for 95 acres of Lot 22, Con. 2 SDS in Toronto Twp. and a broken front of about 40 acres and had built a house and cleared land there. He discovered that the broken front was not part of Lot 22 and wished to have it granted to him (Microfilm c-2969, pages 44–47).

Stephen did not serve in the 2nd York Militia that mustered from Toronto Twp. during the War of 1812.

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

James Wiant/Wyant/Wynant
From Sept. 8 to 14, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. and was then absent with leave (3Y27).

From April 16 to 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). From Dec. 27, 1813 to Jan. 14, 1814, he served in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74).

Profile: On June 23, 1801, James Weiant of York Twp. made a land petition. He was the son-in-law of Jacob Delong and had a family. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2951, pages 801–802).

In March 1812, James Weiant was recorded as the head of a household of nine in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 89).

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

Isaac Wilcocks/Willcox
On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Denison’s Company (3Y46).

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 17 to 24, 1814, he served on command from Capt. Heward’s Co. and returned from the 25th to 27th (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: On June 17, 1806, Isaac Willcox, a yeoman of York, made a land petition. He had lived in Upper Canada for over six years. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2952, pages 207–211).

Wilcott/Willcott (see Wolcott)

Isaac Willet
From Dec. 5 to 14, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and deserted on the 14th (3Y158).

Profile: On Nov. 30, 1802, an Isaac Willet, a yeoman of Burford Twp., made a land petition for land in that township. He had been in Upper Canada for over two years and had a family (Microfilm c-2967, pages 711–712).

Jeduthan Williams
A Jeduthan Williams served in the 1st York. On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Ridout’s Company (3Y46).

From July 8 to 24, 1814, he was on command from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395). From July 28 to 30, 1814, he was employed in the bateaux service in a detachment of men under the command of Ensign T. Denison (3Y274).

John Willis/Wills (c1789–)
In 1812, John Wills served in Capt. Heward’s 2nd Flank Company (3Y100). He received a General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM).

Profile: On June 2, 1819, John Willis, a yeoman of Scarborough, made a land petition. He was born in the US, was 30 years old, and had lived in Upper Canada for 18 years. An order was issued (Microfilm c-2954, pages 141–142).

On Dec. 17, 1820, John Willis received a militia land grant, as a farmer of Scarborough Twp. and a former private in the Incorporated Militia, of 100 acres on the east half of Lot 1, Con. 2, Albion Twp., Peel County (MLG236).

David Willson
In August 1812, he served in Lieut. Playter’s Whitby Co. (3YP).

Corp. Isaac Wilson/Willson
From Oct. 16, 1812, to Jan. 24, 1813, he served as a private in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158)(3Y162).

From Jan. 25 to March 28, 1813, he served as a private in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y166)(3Y184)(3Y430). On March 29, 1813, he was promoted to corporal and served until Apr. 24th 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 July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

Lieut. John Wilson
On May 22, 1812, he was commissioned as an ensign (OBF pages 67-69). On Dec. 25, 1812, he was promoted to lieutenant (3Y11). On Apr. 27, 1813, he was taken prisoner at the Capture of York (3Y54). On June 5, 1815, it was reported that he had been absent “the whole course of the summer of 1814 without assigning any reason.” He was reported living in the “States” (3Y11). On July 17, 1816, he resigned from his commission (OBF pages 67–69).

Profile: On July 30, 1795, John Wilson Jr. made a land petition for land in York Twp. (Microfilm c-2950, pages 382–382).

On March 25, 1796, John Willson Jr. made a land petition. He was from New Jersey but left there in 1776 to drive his father’s wagon in the British service. He was at Staten Island and embarking for the Head of Elk when his father became ill and he remained on the island with the family. He served as a guide and volunteer in the Jerseys and was wounded. After the Revolution, the family moved to New Brunswick where he served as a lieutenant in an Independent Company. The family later moved to Upper Canada. He requested a lot on the Humber with a broken front near Levy Devins and Jacob Philips and Lot 18 west side of Yonge Street. It was discovered that Lot 18 was reserved (Microfilm c-2950, pages 622–624).

On Sept. 9, 1806, John Wilson Jr. made a land petition to have his name put on the Loyalist List. He had served with the British during the Revolution and arrived in Upper Canada in 1792. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2952, pages 254–256).

On March 2, 1812, John Wilson was recorded as the Assessor for York Twp. (Mosser, p. 85).

John Wilson/Willson #1
A John Willson served in the 1st York. From Oct. 16 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152)(3Y155)(3Y158). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 8, 1813, he was employed in the King’s Works and was then absent without leave (3Y162).

From Feb. 18 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. after serving in the King’s Works (3Y166). From Feb. 25 to March 2, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co., was on furlough from the 2nd to 15th, and then served from the 16th to 24th (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).

On June 10, 1814, Finlay Cameron was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Wilson’s Co. (1st York) as a substitute for John and Thomas Wilson from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3rd York) (IM77). From Oct. 18 to 24, 1814, he was employed in the Engineering Department at York with Capt. Heward (3Y417).

Profile: A John Willson married Mary Cummer. There were two John Wilsons in the area—one the son of Captain Benjamin Wilson and perhaps of Whitby Township; the other John Wilson was born about 1788 likely in the US; of Darlington Township; married Mary “Polly” Pickel (born ca. 1798) 25 December 1811, the daughter of John Pickell. This family eventually ended up in the US. (Durham OGS).

On July 30, 1795, John Wilson Jr. made a land petition for a lot in York Twp. (Microfilm c-2950, pages 382–383).

On July 1, 1797, John Willson made a land petition for a town lot in York (Microfilm c-2950, pages 1106–1107).

On May 24, 1798, John Willson of Humber made a land petition for a back lot in the Town of York (Microfilm c-2951, pages 506–508).

On Sept. 9, 1806, John Wilson Jr. made a land petition. He served with the Loyalists and came to Upper Canada in 1792. He wanted his name put on the Loyalist List. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2952, pages 254–256).

On Dec. 2, 1806, John Willson Jr., a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of John Willson Jr. UE of Lot 18 west side of Yonge Street. He had not received any land (Microfilm c-2952, pages 272–277).

In March 1812, John Wilson, a merchant, was recorded as the head of a household of seven in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 90).

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

In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of five in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 98). In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of three in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 98). In March 1813, John Willson merchant was recorded as the head of a household of one in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 98).

In March 1814, John Sr. was recorded as the head of a household of five and John Jr. in a household of four in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 106). In March 1814, John Willson merchant was recorded as the head of a household of one in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 107).

John Willson #2 (son of Stillwell Sr.)
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

John Willson #3 (son of John Jr.)
From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

Richard Wilson
A Richard Willson served in the 1st York. On April 27, 1813, he was captured at Fort York while serving in Capt. Denison’s Company (3Y46).

Profile: On June 8, 1797, Richard Willson, late a corporal in the Queen’s Rangers, made a land petition (Microfilm c-2951, pages 115–116).

On April 6, 1802, Richard Wilson made a land petition for a lot at the mouth of the Humber River where he wanted to keep a ferry. On Sept. 13, 1800, Levi Wilson had been granted an acre for a ferry there. Richard was asked to prove that he had the means to operate a ferry and was given toll rates to be charged (Microfilm c-2951, pages 948–951).

After the war, Richard Wilson of Etobicoke claimed for a loss in Dec., 1813 when an officer impressed his horse for 21 days and he lost pay working with his team (War Loss Claim)

On April 2, 1822, Richard Willson petitioned for the return of his chattels. He was an old soldier, nearly 60 years old, as he had been convicted for man slaughter in the death of a youngster living in his family (Upper Canada Sundries, pp. 28382–28383)

Stillwell Willson (1793–1863)
A Stillwell Willson served as a lieutenant in the 1st York. This may have been Stillwell Sr. On Sept. 8, 1812, he was recorded in Capt. Ridout’s muster roll (3YR66). From Sept. 8 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Samuel Ridout’s Co. (3Y29). From Sept. 19 to 22, 1812, he was on leave (3YR69).

Profile: Stillwill Wilson. On June 2, 1793, he was born in Miramichi, NB. He was the son of John Willson Jr. and Sarah J. Lakerman. He was the brother of John Willson (1785–1865) and Abraham Willson (1783–1793). On Dec. 31, 1816, he married Statira Edith Montgomery (1795–1887) in Markham Twp. On May 23, 1863, he died in Glen Meyer, Ontario.

Profile at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Willson-2970: On Dec. 1, 1815, Stillwill Willson Jr., a yeoman of York Twp., made a land petition. He was the son of John Willson Jr. UE, a yeoman of York Twp. He had not received any land from the Crown. He was ordered 200 acres (Microfilm c-2953, pages 234–237).

On March 10, 1820, Stillwill Wilson, a farmer of the Town of York and private in the Incorporated Militia, received 100 acres on the north half of Lot 18, Con. 3, Tecumseth Twp. (MLG60).

Thomas Wilson
On June 10, 1814, Finlay was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Wilson’s Co. (1st York) as a substitute for John and Thomas Wilson from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3rd York) (IM77).

Frederick Windermaker
On June 10, 1814, he was recorded as a member of Capt. Jarvie’s Co. of the Incorporated Militia as drafted from Capt. Denison’s Co. as a substitute for Cake (3rd York) (IM77).

Jacob Winter/Winters
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27).

After April 28, 1813, he was taken prisoner by the Americans at York in order to gain plunder. He was to receive three-months militia duty as punishment (3Y44).

From July 2 to 24, 1814, he served at York in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y309). From July 25 to Aug. 24, 1814, he deserted from Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y338).

Profile: On Feb. 21, 1796, Jacob Winter made a land petition for a lot in the Town of York. The petition was recommended (Microfilm c-2950, pages 719–720).

On June 20, 1796, Jacob Winters made a land petition for Lots 45 and 46 on the east side of Yonge St. He had served in Butler’s Rangers in the late war. The petition was confirmed (Microfilm c-2950, pages 743–745).

In 1817, Jacob Winter, a neighbour of John Diver of Markham, certified John’s land petition (Microfilm c-1744, pages 1021–1034).

Peter Wise
From Sept. 8 to 15, 1812, he served in Capt. Denison’s Co. (3Y27). From Sept. 12 to 24, 1814, he was on duty with Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y129). From Sept. 25 to Nov. 11, 1814, he was employed in the Engineering Department with Capt. Heward (3Y121)(3Y417).

John Wixen/Wixon
From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35). From Nov. 12 to 15, 1813, he was employed repairing roads between the Town of York and the Township of Darlington under the command of Lieut. Col. Baldwin of the 1st Durham Militia (3Y462).

From July 11 to 24, 1814, he was on command in 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).

Joseph E. Wixon (1779–1855)
From Nov. 25, 1812 to Jan. 8, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. He was absent without leave from Jan. 9 to 16 and returned to served from Jan. 17 to 24, 1813 (3Y158)(3Y162).

From Jan. 25 to March 6, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. and deserted on the 6th (3Y166)(3Y184). From April 14 to 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y430). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served in a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35). From Nov. 12 to 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).

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 July 11 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Wixon-107: On Jan. 25, 1779, Joseph was born in Dutchess Co., New York to Solomon Wixon and Mary Amos Randall. He married Deborah Townsend. He settled in Pickering Twp. On Feb. 14, 1855, he died in Claremont, Pickering, Durham Co., Upper Canada.

Profile: Joseph Wixon

On Dec. 6, 1802, Joseph Wixon/Wixson, a yeoman of Scarborough Twp., made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for four years, had a wife and three children, and owned eight head of horn cattle and farming utensils. He was recommended for 200 acres (Microfilm c-2951, pages 1000–1003).

On March 16, 1820, Joseph Wixson, a yeoman of Pickering, made a land petition. He had been in Upper Canada for over 21 years and had settled on Lot 18, Con. 9 and had purchased Lot 17, Con. 9. He wished to lease Lot 15, Con. 9. Samuel Ridout certified that Joseph had served in his company during the late war (Microfilm c-2968, pages 284–286).

Joshua Wixon/Wixson (1780–1850)
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 Nov. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y152)(3Y155).

From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he deserted from a detachment under Lieut. Matthews (3Y35).

From Feb. 7 to March 24, 1814, Thomas Henry served as his substitute (3Y294)(3Y297). From March 28 to April 12, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York with Lieut. Playter (3Y237). From April 20 to May 7, 1814, Daniel Smith served as his substitute (3Y52). From July 7 to 24, 1814, he served in the Engineering Department from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Wixon-104: On Sept. 8, 1780, Joshua was born in Dutchess Co., New York. He married Rachel Eggleston. He settled in Pickering Twp. On Dec. 31, 1850, he died in Pickering, Durham County.

On May 5, 1819, Joshua Wixson, a yeoman of Pickering, made a land petition. He was born in New Jersey, was 38 years old, had resided in Upper Canada for 17 years, and had a wife, seven sons, and two daughters (Microfilm c-2954, pages 52–53).

On May 26, 1824, Joshua Wixson, a yeoman of Pickering Twp., made a land petition. He was born in New York, resided in Upper Canada for nearly 20 years. He had received 100 acres in Brock. He had a wife and ten children. He had improved 150 acres in Pickering. He wanted another land grant. He was recommended for another 100 acres (Microfilm c-2955, pages 653–654).

Jonathan Wolcott/Wilcott/Willcot/Wilcut (1776–)
From April 13 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. Ridout’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York with Capt. Ridout’s Co. (3Y25).

From Jan. 12 to 24, 1814, Richard De Clute served as his substitute in a detachment at York with Ensign Thomson (3Y74). From July 8 to 24, 1814, he served in Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3Y395).

Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Wolcott-663: About 1805, he married Rebecca Gray in York. In 1815, he married Sarah Eyde in York.

Paul and Jonathan Wilcott, John and Jonathan Ashbridge, and Parker Mills made a land petition for 200 acres each in York Twp. On Sept. 3, 1793, Jonathan Ashbridge received Lot 3, Con. 1, Paul received Lot 7, Con. 1, Jonathan Ashbridge received Lot 9, Con. 1, and the other men were not recorded (Microfilm c-2950, pages 351–353).

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

In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).

Paul Wolcott/Willcott (1791–)
From Nov. 23 to Dec. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(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. 19, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. and deserted on the 19th (3Y210).

Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Wolcott-670: He was born in Pennsylvania. In 1814, he married Sarah Younglove in York.

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

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).

James Wood
On April 4, 1813, he was reported as over sixty years old in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y24A).

Profile: On June 17, 1806, a James Wood, a yeoman of the Town of York, made a land petition. He was a private in the 54th Reg. during the Rebellion and Cdn. Volunteers. On Apr. 1, 1793, he had made a land petition for 200 acres in the District of Luneburg, Quebec and was assigned Lot 20, Con. 9, Oxford Twp. He had arrived in Upper Canada in July 1798. He was recommended for 300 acres. As he had already received 200 acres, the recommendation was reduced to 100 acres (Microfilm c-2952, pages 187–192).

Sgt. Thomas Wood
From Oct. 28 to Nov. 24, 1814, he was employed in the Engineering Department at the York Garrison with Capt. Heward’s Detachment (3Y121).

Thomas Wood Jr.
From Sept. 7 to 22, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y31). From Oct. 15, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119)(3Y195)(3Y201)(3Y204).

From Jan. 25 to March 24, 1813, he served in 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. Heward’s Company (3Y46). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30). From June 30 to July 18, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Detachment (3Y235).

From Feb. 19 to March 19, 1814, he was employed in public service at York in a detachment under the command of Ensign Thomson (3Y294)(3Y297). From March 25 to April 12, 1814, he served in a detachment employed in public service at York as a substitute for Joseph Stephens (3Y237). From Oct. 1 to 10, 1814, he served at York (3Y410). From Dec. 11 to 26, 1814, he was employed 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 24, 1815, he served in a detachment employed in the transport service under the command of Lieut. Playter (3Y242).

Noadiah Woodruff (1778–1862)
A Noadiah Woodruff served in the 1st York. From March 25 to Aug. 24, 1813, he was on duty at Pickering with a cavalry detachment (3Y413)(3Y463)(3Y486)(3Y497)(3Y535). In 1813, his dispatch company was transferred from the 1st to 3rd York Militia and in 1814, to another regiment.

Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Woodruff-913: On Nov. 10, 1778, Noadiah was born in Framington, Connecticut to Hawkins Woodruff Sr. and Lois Hills. He was a Quaker who settled in Pickering after 1805. In 1808, he had a tavern in Duffin’s Creek Village. On June 9, 1809, he married Charity Powell in Upper Canada. On Aug. 6, 1862, he died in Pickering.

James Woodward
From Jan. 25 to Feb. 24, 1813, he was absent without leave from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y210).

Corp. Edward Wright (c1794–)
He served as a private but was briefly promoted from July 25-27, 1814. He received the General Service Medal for Fort Detroit (GSM). 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 June 30 to July 18, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Detachment (3Y235). From Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 1813, he served at York in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y30).

In 1814, he served as a corporal. From July 7 to 27, 1814, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. and was promoted temporarily to corporal on the 25th (3Y399)(3Y452). From Aug. 24 to Sept. 1, 1814, he was escorting prisoners of war from York to Hamilton with Ensign Kuck (3Y289).

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

On March 10, 1820, he received a militia land grant, as a tailor of York Twp. and a former private in Capt. Heward’s Flank Co., of 100 acres on the south half of Lot 14, Con. 1, Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe County (MLG50).

In 1875, E.G.S. Wright, as an 81-year-old resident of the Town of York, he received a pension (1875).

Malcolm Wright (1794–1881)
From Oct. 24 to Nov. 25, 1812, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y119). From Dec. 25, 1812 to Jan. 24, 1813, he served in Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y204).

From June 10 to 27, 1813, he served in a detachment under Mjr. Wilmot (3Y8). 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 7 to 27, 1814, he was sick at home from Capt. Hamilton’s Co. (3Y402)(3Y455).

Profile: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Wright-16659: On Sept. 29, 1794, he was born in New Brunswick. On May 27, 1819, he married Mary Stevens in York. On Oct. 21, 1881, he died in Harriston, Ont.

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

In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of two in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 99).

On March 7, 1814, he was recorded as a pound keeper on Yonge St. (Mosser page 102). In March 1814, he was recorded as the head of a household of two in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 108).

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).

In 1875, he received a pension (YS).

Simcoe Wright
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).

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

On Oct. 13, 1817, a John Graves Simcoe Wright, a blacksmith of the Town of Kingston, made a land petition for a town lot in Kingston. A warrant was issued (Microfilm c-2953, page 655–658).

On Oct. 13, 1838, he received certification for a militia land grant, as a resident of Ernestown Twp. and a former private in a flank company, of 100 acres (MLG4444).

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

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Johnston/Johnson Yeomans (–c1812)
On July 17, 1812, he was on a leave of absence as Johnson Noumans until July 25th from Capt. Cameron’s Co. (3YC). 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 died between Dec. 21, 1812 and Jan. 5, 1813, of wounds from the Battle of Queenston Heights. He may have been related to James Yeomans of York County (YS pages 137–138).

John Young
From Oct. 25 to Nov. 24, 1812, he served in Capt. Heward’s Co. He had a leave of absence on the 18th to return to York to care for his family who were ill (3Y16).

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

Profile: In March 1813, a John Young was recorded as the head of a household of four in the Town of York (Mosser, p. 95). He was not recorded in March 1812. In March 1813, he was recorded as the head of a household of six in York Twp. (Mosser, p. 98).

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

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

Profile: In 1875, he received a veteran’s pension (YS page 208).

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