Eleanor Ostrander Land Grant, 1801

Eleanor Ostrander, daughter of John Clark, and wife of Jacob Ostrander, petitioned for land on March 28, 1797. In her petition she describes herself as the daughter of a loyalist, John Clark, someone who served in “His Majesty’s Service” and that she came into the Province in 1788. Upon this information, Eleanor was granted 200 acres of land in Thorold Township, comprising of lots 115 and 169. Eleanor Clark (b. 1777) and Jacob Ostrander were married 5 October 1794 in St. Mark’s Church, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.

Welland Canal Survey of Lands Jacob Tenbroeck, 1828

Survey map and description of Jacob TenBrock's land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land along with a drawing of the land. Noteable features include; tow path, 12 mile creek, property line between Peter May and Jacob Tenbroeck. The land includes part of lot no.22 in the 2nd and 3rd concession of Grantham. The land is a total of 26 acres and contains 1 road. Surveyor notes are seen in pencil on the map.

Welland Canal survey of the property of Jacob I. Ball in 1826

A detailed description of land purchased by the Welland Canal Company from Jacob I. Ball for the construction of the first Welland Canal. Noteable features include; line between Ker and Shaver properties, canal, road. Surveyor notes are seen in pencil on the map.

Welland Canal Survey of Lands Jacob Bowman 1826

Survey map and description of Jacob Bowman's land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land along with a drawing of the land. Noteable features include; spring, Queenston Road, division of lots, Reservoir. Surveyor notes are seen in pencil on the map.

Welland Canal Survey of Lands Michael and Jacob Silverthorn, 1834

Survey map and description of Michael and Jacob Silverthorn's land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land along with a drawing of the land. Noteable features include; line between Burger and Silverthorn's land, reservoir, wood land, road leading to Quaker settlement, line between Jacob and Michael Silverthorn's land. The deeds for both lands are dated September 25, 1834. Surveyor notes are seen in pencil on the map.

Welland Canal Survey of Lands Jacob Neff Sr., n.d.

Survey map and description of Jacob Neff Sr.'s land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land along with a drawing of the land. Noteable features include; canal, line between lots, line between Augustine and Jacob Neff's lots. The land totals 33 acres, 1 road and 32 perches. Surveyor notes are seen in pencil on the map.

Welland Canal Survey of Lands Jacob Augustine, 1837

Survey map and description of Jacob Augustine's land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land along with a drawing of the land. The land surveyed is lot #27 in Humberstone. Noteable features include; canal, concession, line between Neff and J. Augustine's land. The land totals 8 acres. Surveyor notes are seen in pencil on the map.

Welland Canal Survey of Lands Jacob Neff Jr., 1835

Survey map and description of Jacob Neff Js.'s land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land along with a drawing of the land. Noteable features include; canal, line between Jacob Neff and Jacob Augustine's land. The land totals 14 acres and 1 road. The deed for the land is dated June 24, 1835. Surveyor notes are seen in pencil on the map.

Land Grant for Eleanor Ostrander

This is a land grant for Eleanor Ostrander for 200 acres, Lots 115 and 169, in the Township of Thorold, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara.

Jacob Cochenour’s War Loss Claim, August 16, 1841.

Jacob Cochenour was an early settler of Bullock’s Corners in the Township of West Flamborough. His father, Jacob Cochenour Sr., was an American who settled in this area in 1785 on 200 acres of Crown Land along the Spencer Creek.

Indenture of Land Sold by Jacob Cochanour to Adam Hutt

Indenture regarding land sold by Jacob Cochanour of Flamborough West to Adam Hutt of Stamford Township. This land included 100 acres in Lot. no. 11, Stamford - instrument no. 5057, July 9, 1816.

Indenture (vellum) Land Sold by John Fink and Polly Fink to Jacob Cross

Indenture (vellum) regarding land sold by John Fink and Polly Fink of Clinton Township to Jacob Cross of Clifton Township. The land includes 100 acres in Lot no. 9 in the 4th Concession in the Township of Clinton - instrument no. 6543, May 27, 1818.

Indenture of Sale Between David Secord to Jacob Lutz

Indenture of sale between David Secord of Niagara Township to Jacob Lutz of Thorold Township regarding part of Lot no. 90 in the Township of Niagara. Registered for the County of Lincoln and Haldimand in Book J, Folio 817. This was registered July 12, 1825. The instrument no. is 6659, June 30, 1825.

Indenture between Jacob Canniff and Susan Canniff

Indenture (vellum) of bargain and sale between Jacob Canniff and Susan Canniff of Niagara to Lewis Clement of Niagara, the south half of Lot 69 Town of Niagara - Instrument no. 7072, June 21, 1827.

Indenture between Jacob Huffman and Margaret Huffman

Indenture of bargain and sale between Jacob Huffman and Margaret Huffman formerly of Bertie Township but moved to Grand Island, New York to Benjamin Troup and John Troup, both of Bertie Township regarding approximately 50 acres of land in Lot no. 3 of the 5th Concession in the Township of Bertie - instrument no. 2295. This was registered on June 25, 1845 in Book E folios 321, 322 and 323, June 25, 1845.