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To point out the manner in which these private claims were dealt with, the following mem- oranda will be sufficient: The claim of Francois Fontenoy (642) was brought before the United States Land Commissioners at Detroit, December 14, 1808, when Col. George Cotteral said that in 1793 one Indian man was placed on the premises by Garret Graveraet, and remained thereon until 1798, since which time several people have worked the land, off and on; that the premises remained idle two or three years at a time; that no improvements were ever made by the claimant, or by any of his parents; that, in 1797, a schoolhouse was erected on the premises by the neighbors, who had subscribed for the same, by permission of Charles Moran, then guardian of the claimant.
Ignace Moross deposed that, in 1797, one Antoine Mini, Jr., applied to Josette Fontenoy, then guardian appointed by the court to the claimant and other younger children, and offered to pur- chase the premises now claimed; that she answered, if she could find the deed, she would sell; but she did not know where it was. Then Mini began to cultivate the land, and continued about three years.
Jean Baptiste Comparet swore that, in 1796, previous to July 1, he saw Antoine Mini, Sr., planting Indian corn, who told him that he had to pay rent to an Indian, who then held the land as the property of the claimant. Upon this evidence the Commissioners rejected the claim, December 31, 1808.
PRIVATE CLAIMS IN ST. CLAIR.
No. 186 .- George Cotterall claimed 400 acres, bounded in front by the River St. Clair, on one side by J. Baptiste Daunay's claim, on the other by the lands of Widow Mini, and in rear by unconceded lands. Capt. Alexander Harrow appeared, as a witness, before the Land Commis- sion, June 29, 1808, and stated, on oath, that George Cotterall was in possession of the lands previous to and since 1796.
No. 187 .- The Cotterall brothers claimed 400 acres fronting on River St. Clair, be- tween the lands of Pierre Lemay and J. B. Daunay; the claim resting on a deed made by Col. George Cotterall, October 8, 1804, in presence of R. H. McNiff, and J. B. Donart, and proved before James Abbot, Judge of the District Court of Huron and Detroit, June 29, 1808, grant- ing to Henry, John, James, David and George, Jr., the 400 acres in question. Capt. Alex- ander Harrow proved possession by Col. George Cotterall previous to 1796.
No. 188 .-- Alexander Harrow claimed 640 acres, fronting on St. Clair River, between the lands of Toussant Chovin and James Harrow, proved by Col. George Cotterall to be in Harrow's possession previous to July, 1796.
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No. 189 .- Alexander Harrow claimed a second tract, of 640 acres, fronting on River St. Clair, between the lands of John Harrow and a small creek on the south. Col. Cotterall proved that the claimant used the lands as meadow previous to 1796, but without making improvements. Claimant's title set aside July 2, 1808.
No. 190 .- Alexander Harrow claimed 320 acres fronting on the St. Clair, extending back to the unconceded lands, and bounded south by William Hill's tract. Ignace Champagne, as wit- ness, stated that Louis Champagne was in possession previous to July 1, 1796; that in 1797 he sold to one Pratt, who sold the lands the same year to Alexander Harrow.
No. 191 .- Samuel Cribble claimed 160 acres between the lands of James Cartwright and William Thorn, fronting on the river. Col. Cotterall proved that Alexander Harrow was in possession previous to 1796, and continued so until he sold to the claimant.
No. 196 .- The heirs of Jacob Hill: William Hill claimed 240 acres, between the lands of George Meldrum and Joseph Bassinet, fronting on River St. Clair, proved by Ignace Cham- pagne to be in possession of Jacob Hill, deceased, previous to July, 1796, and until his death.
No. 197 .- William Hill claimed, for himself and brothers, 120 acres, fronting on the St. Clair, between the lands of Alexander Harrow and George Meldrum; Ignace Champagne proving ownership by Jacob Hill before 1796.
No. 198 .- Ignace Champagne claimed 160 French acres fronting on river, between land of Pierre Dolorme and Francois Chortier, proven by William Hill to be in possession of Cham- pagne previous to 1796.
No. 200 .- James Harrow claimed 640 acres fronting on the St. Clair, between Alexander Har- row's claim on the northeast and John Harrow's on the southwest; stated by Col. Cotteral to be in possession of Alexander Harrow previous to 1796. In a deed dated June 28, 1808, this land, known as Petit Claris, was given to James Harrow.
No. 201 .- John Harrow claimed 640 acres at Point Office, fronting on the St. Clair. In June 1808, according to testimony of Col. Cotteral, there were no improvements made on this tract, although in possession of Capt. Harrow previous to 1796.
No. 202 .- Pierre Mini claimed 240 French acres, south of Joseph Bassinet's tract, north of F. Chortier's and fronting on river, in his possession since 1786, or for over twenty years pre- vious to July 1, 1808, according to Col. Cotteral.
No. 203 .- Pierre Mini claimed 240 arpents fronting on river, below Francois Chortier's lands, proven by Antoine Nicholas Petit to be in claimant's possession previous to 1796.
No. 204. - The widow and heirs of Antoine Mini claimed 325 acres on St. Clair River, between George Cotterall's and Francois Fontenoy's lands, proven to be in the possession of the de- ceased Antoine for over twenty years, or since 1786.
No. 206 .- Antoine Nicholas Petit claimed 210 arpents on river front, between the Widow Mini's lands and James Robertson. Joseph Mini witnessed that these lands belonged to An- toine Mini previous to July, 1796; that he sold to Robert McNiff, who sold to Joseph Rowe, from whom A. N. Petit purchased them October 26, 1807. McNiff received 50 pounds, New York currency, from Rowe for this tract, February 10, 1807.
No. 243 .- Jean Marie Beaubien claimed 640 acres on St. Clair River, bounded on north by lands of Meldrum and Parks, south by the farm of the negro Harry Sanders, and in rear by unlocated lands; proven by Toussaint Chovin to be in possession of Beaubien previous to 1796, and up to date of claim, July, 1808.
No. 244 .- Francois Bonome claimed 640 arpents, on Riviere de Dulu, proven by J. M. Beau- bien to have been in possession of Pierre Bonome, previous to 1796, and of the claimant since 1802, with 18 arpents, cultivated.
No: 245 .- Toussaint Chovin claimed 120 acres on the River St. Clair, between the lands of Capt. Harrow and James Cartwright, proven by Jean Simare to have been in Chovin's posses- sion previous to 1796.
No. 252 .- The widow and heirs of John Wright, deceased, claimed 120 arpents on St. Clair River, between the lands of William Thorn and James Robinson. George Meldrum proved that, or many years previous to 1796, the late John Wright was in possession of these lands, and that since his death his widow and children have occupied them.
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No. 253. - William Thorn, Sr., claimed 290 acres on the St. Clair River, between the Alex- ander Harrow and John Wright farms. Occupation previous to 1796 was proven by George Meldrum.
No. 255. - Meldrum and Park claimed tract No. 3, 640 acres, fronting on River St. Clair, bounded on south by Mill Creek, and on north by lands belonging to claimants. J. M. Beau- bein witnessed that claimants planted apple trees, built houses, erected a saw mill and culti- vated 3 or 4 arpents in 1790.
No. 301 .- Joseph Bassinet claimed 120 arpents on St. Clair River, between the farms of Will- iam Hill and Pierre Mini, proven by J. M. Beaubien to have been in possession of Bassinet previous to 1796.
No. 302 .- Joseph Ricard claimed three one-half arpents fronting on St. Clair River, extend- ing back forty arpents to Belle River, between the farms of Oliver Ricard and Jean Marie Beau- bien. George Meldrum witnessed that previous to 1796, one Lariviere was living there, as a tenant of deponent, and remained three years ; afterward one Girard lived on the farm for three years as tenant, and since that time Ricard has held possession of the farm, purchased from Meldrum & Parks, June 2, 1806.
No. 303 .- Jean Marie Beaubien claimed 640 arpents bounded in front by St. Clair, between the lands of Meldrum & Parks, and Ricards. George Meldrum proved Beaubien's possession previous to 1796, save 160 arpents sold to Oliver Ricard.
No. 304 .- John'Meldrum claimed 640 acres on St. Clair, bounded north by Pine River, east by St. Clair, south and west by Meldrum & Parks' lands. Beaubien proved that previous to 1796, the lands were rented by Meldrum & Parks, and that their tenants held the lands to 1808.
No. 305 .- James Meldrum claimed 640 acres on St. Clair River, bounded south by Pine River, north and west by Meldrum & Parks' farm, and east by St. Clair. Beaubien proved that pre- vious to July, 1796, George Knaggs was living on the premises as tenant, of Meldrum and Parks, and that the owners put the premises in charge of their tenants, who lived in a big house opposite and across the river; that those tenants cultivated or caused to be cultivated, eight or ten acres and a large orchard.
No. 306 .- William Meldrum claimed 640 acres, bounded north by Pine River thence running east from west end of portage on Pine River, south and west by lands of Meldrum & Parks. J. M. Beaubien proved that Meldrum & Parks' tenants cultivated five or six acres, and that Meldrum & Parks have caused their hay to be cut on the lands since before 1796.
No. 307 .- David Meldrum, son of George Meldrum, claimed 640 acres, bounded north by Pine River, and on every other side by Meldrum & Parks' lands. Jean Marie Beaubien proved that Meldrum & Parks were in possession previous to 1796, and that premises were kept by tenants until 1803, when the grist and saw mills, and many other valuable buildings were burned to the ground; since which time the lands were unoccupied up to 1809.
No. 308 .-- Jean Baptiste Daunay claimed 120 arpents, fronting on St. Clair River, between the lands of George Cotteral, Sr., and George Cotteral, Jr., proven by Jean Baptiste Comparet to be in possession of Joseph Ambroise Tremble previous to 1796, who sold to Jean Marie Beau- bien, who sold to J. B. Yax, who sold to Daunay October 31, 1806.
No. 309 .- Francois Chortier claimed 120 arpents fronting on St. Clair River, extending back to unconceded lands, between the farm of Pierre Mini and the United States unlocated lands. J. M. Beaubien proved that seventeen years previous to June 21, 1808, Chortier was in pos- session of the premises.
No. 310 .- Oliver Ricard claimed 160 arpents, fronting on the River St. Clair, extending back between the farms of J. M. Beaubien and Joseph Ricards. F. Chortier proved original occu- pancy by Beaubien, and sale to the claimant October 4, 1802.
No. 311 .- Pierre Delorme claimed 120 arpents, fronting on St. Clair River, between the farms of Ignace Champagne and John McGregor. F. Chortier proved that, previous to 1796, Jacques Toulouse was in possession; he sold to one Reynier, who sold to Brindamour, who sold to De- lorme September 26, 1807.
No. 318 .- James Cartwright claimed 240 acres, fronting on St. Clair River, extending back to
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Alexander Harrow's claim, south of Samuel Cribbe's, and north of Toussaint Chovin's lands. William Thorn proved Cartwright's occupancy previous to and since July, 1796.
No. 357 .- Antoine Lasselle, Jr., claimed 640 acres, fronting on La Riviere a Dulu, between the Francois Bonhomme or Bonome farm and the United States lands. Charles Pouier stated that in 1785, Alexander Bouvier was in possession, and continued so until he sold to Lasselle, November 17, 1808, for the sum of 150 pounds, New York curreney.
No. 358 .- Meldrum & Parks claimed 300 acres, fronting on St. Clair River. The negro, Henry Sanders, proved occupancy previous to 1796, and also that 50 acres of land were en- closed. His testimony was corroborated by Peter Curry. John Shaw proved that, in 1801, one Joseph Rigby was living on the premises; next, Joseph Weaver, and after him Alexander Woillett, who continued to live on the lands until the fall of 1808.
No. 361. - Jean Baptiste Roe claimed 120 arpents, fronting on Otter Creek, between the farms of Joseph St. Bernard and Jacques Prudhomme. Francois Lionard witnessed that Roe was in possession of the lands previous to and since 1796.
No. 406 .- Meldrum & Parks claimed 600 acres, bounded east by River St. Clair, and west, north and south by their own lands. The lands were in possession of Rene Tremble, Ignace Krisler and Jean Baptiste Deschamp, tenants of Meldrum & Parks, from 1796 to 1808. Twelve acres were inclosed and cultivated, and a house and barn erected.
No. 457 .- John McGregor claimed 240 arpents, fronting on River St. Clair, between the lands of Jacques Toulouse and Jacob Thomas.
No. 568 .-- James Robison claimed 270 acres, fronting on St. Clair River, between the farms of Antoine N. Petit and the Widow Wright. William Hill proved that claimant was in posses- sion previous to 1796; that nine acres were under cultivation, and a house erected on the farm
No. 598 .- Jean Lemay or Dumay, deceased, bought the lands from the original occupier. Joseph Robitaille. Since the death of Lemay, George Meldrum, as administrator, caused the, cultivation of fourteen arpents to be continued, and the house and stables to be cared for.
No. 614 .- Capt. Francois Marsac claimed a tract of land on Swan Creek of Lake St. Clair, in possession of Pierre Yax previous to July 1, 1796, deeded to Francois Yax, his son, from whom it was purchased by Capt. Marsac, February 18, 1808.
No. 627 .-- Pierre Yax claimed 480 arpents, fronting on Lake St. Clair, lying north of Capt. Marsac's claim. Louis Champagne proved that Yax had been a resident and a cultivator of five acres previous to July, 1786, down to 1809.
No. 642 .- Francois Fontenoy claimed a tract of land situate on St. Clair River, between the farms of the Widow Mini and James Robison. The evidence given by Col. Cotteral, Ignace Morass and others resulted in the rejection of this claim. See general history for reference to settlement of Fontenoy.
No. 676. --- James Baby claimed eight acres on each side of his saw mill, situate on Riviere à Gervais, by forty in depth, bounded in front by River St. Clair, and on all other sides by un- located lands. Also 640 acres, bounded in front by River St. Clair on the upper side by the Riviere à Dulu, and on the other sides by unlocated lands.
George Meldrum proved that in 1788, a saw mill was erected on the premises, and that since July 1, 1796, James Baby kept tenants thereon. Negig, an Indian chief, lived there for six years previous to his death in 1807.
No. 677 .- James Baby claimed 640 acres, bounded in front by the St. Clair, on upper side by River Dulu, and on the other sides by unlocated lands. Francois Rivard proved that for many years previous to July, 1796, claimant was in possession of the lands, and that he was a tenant of Baby's in 1795 and 1796. Jean Marie Beaubien deposed that the premises were called Baby's Mills by whites and Indians, and always heard that the property belonged to the Baby family.
No. 732 .- Meldrum & Parks claimed 120 acres on north side of the St. Clair, extending back between the lands of Joseph Hill. Jean Simare testified that the claimants were in possession of the lands previous to 1796.
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CLAIMS ALONG ST. CLAIR LAKE TO MILK RIVER.
To render this record of the first settlers along the river and Lake St. Clair more perfect, the following review is given:
No. 129 .-- James Connor claimed the tract of land on the north bank of the Clinton, con- taining 510 acres, of which thirteen and three-fourth acres fronted on the river, extending back forty acres, and bounded on the west by William Tuckar's land. Henry Connor's testimony before the Land Board was to the effect that the claimant had possession, and began to improve the property before July 1, 1796, since which time he has been in possession of the land. This formed Claim 129, which was granted June, 1808.
No. 130 .- Joseph Campeau, Claim 130, was granted on the same date. The tract lies on the south bank of the aux Hurons, contains 640 acres, bounded in front by the river, in rear by Lake St. Clair, on one side by the land of Laurente Maure, and on the other by a second tract entered by him. Baptiste Comparet and Henry Connor testified that Joseph Campeau was in possession of this tract previous to July 1, 1796. Campeau's fourth and fifth claim, No. 133, containing 640 acres, was purchased from Louis Maure. This was bounded in front by the River Huron, on the east by Jacques Loson's land, on the west by the land of Hyacinthe Deaitre, and in the rear by the lake. Claims 131 and 132 were his also.
No. 134 .- Joseph Campeau's claim, No. 134, of 640 acres, is bounded in front by the river, in rear by the lake, on the west-northwest by Louis Petit's lands, and on the east by a tract claimed by Joseph Campeau. Henry Connor testified in this case that the land so described was purchased from Jean Baptiste Connellier previous to July 1, 1796.
No. 135 .- The Joseph Campeau claim, No. 135, is located south the Riviere aux Hurons or Clinton, bounded in front by the river, extending to the lake between Pierre Phenix's land on one side, and Antoine Peltier's land on the other. Henry Connor testified that this tract, was in possession of the claimant, and that a house was erected thereon previous to July 1, 1796, which house was then standing (1808).
No. 136 .- James Connor, in his letter to the Land Board, June 13, 1808, claimed 640 acres on the north side of the Huron, it being sixteen acres river front, forty acres in depth, bounded on the east by the Chatron farm, and in rear and on the west by unlocated lands. Baptiste Comparet proved that previous to July, 1796, James Connor was in possession, that there was a cabin erected and two or three acres of land cultivated and fenced before he, Com- paret, left la Riviere aux Hurons, in 1804.
No. 137. -- Richard Connor. The widow and heirs of Richard Connor applied to the Board to have their title to 600 acres on the south side of the Huron confirmed. Baptiste Comparet gave proof that the deceased Richard Connor was in possession of the land and premises previ- ous to July, 1796, up to 1804, when he left the district. Augustin Langdon deposed that the family of the deceased occupied the holding since 1801. Another tract, fifteen acres in front and forty acres in depth, of 600 acres, commencing at a place called Deer Lick, and bounded in rear, on the east and west by unlocated lands, was shown to be in possession of Richard Connor, previous to July, 1796.
No. 139 .- Henry Connor claimed 480 acres on the north side of the Huron, bounded in front by the river, east by Christian Clemens' farm, and west and rear by wild lands. Com- paret stated that William Dawson was the owner of this tract previous to July, 1796, and re- mained so until its sale to Richard Connor, deceased.
No. 140 .- Joseph Robertjean's claim regarded eighty-one arpents of land on the north side of the Huron, bounded in front by the river, in the rear by Lake St. Clair, on one side by the lands of the Jate Alexis Peltier, and on the other side by the lands of Robert Robertjean. Comparet witnessed that Robertjean was in possession of said tract previous to 1796, and Christian Clemens proved the claimant's possession in the year 1799.
No. 141 .- Christian Clemens' claim for 500 acres, beginning at the high bank of the Hu- ron, and running down this bank about fourteen acres to a small run or marsh then emptying into the river, running north forty acres; bounded in front by the Huron, on one side by Henry Connor's lands, on the other by the tract of James Abbott; and in rear by unlocated lands. Comparet's evidence was that John Connor was the owner of this tract previous to July, 1796,
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who permitted Nathan Williams and Jared Brooks to build a still-house on the premises about. 1797 or 1798. In 1801, John and Richard Connor sold the tract to Christian Clemens.
No. 144. - John Tuckar's claim, No. 144, was bounded in front by the Huron, in rear by Lake St. Clair, above by James Connor's lands, and below by Edward Tuckar's, bequeathed to the claimant by his father-the pioneer, William Tuckar. Comparet and William McScott proved possession previous to July, 1796.
No. 156 .-- Edward Tuckar's land was bounded in front by the river, in rear by the lake, above by John Tuckar's farm and below by Michael Tremble's land, which was also a bequest of the late William Tuckar.
No. 146 .- William Tuckar claimed a tract bounded south by the River Huron, east by Francois St. Obin's land, north by the lake, and west by William Tuckar's (senior) original farm, afterward in possession of the Widow Tuckar.
No. 147 .- Catherine Tuckar claimed, in trust for her sons, Jacob and Charles, 640 acres, bounded in front by the river, in rear by the lake, below by Claim 146 of William Tuckar, proved to be in possession of William Tuckar, deceased, previous to July, 1796.
No. 148 .- Phillis Peltier's claim, 480 acres, bounded in front by the lake, in rear by hunt- ing grounds, below by Nicholas Chapaton's farm, and above by a creek or coulee, called ventre de boeuf. Jean Baptiste Pare proved occupation by Peltier, fifteen years previous to 1808.
No. 149 .- Jean Baptiste Pare claimed a tract bounded in front by the lake, in rear by In- dian lands, above by Joseph Dube's farm, and below by Louis Laforge's claim. Phillis Peltier proved that fifteen years previous to June, 1808, one Cayet was owner of this tract. He sold to Francois Dupre, who in turn sold to Pare. Dupre confirmed this statement.
No. 150 .- Francois St. Obin's tract northeast side of the Huron, containing about 640 acres, bounded in front by the river, in rear by the lake, above by William Tuckar's farm, and below by Michael Tremble's lands, was known to be in possession of Louis St. Obin, father of Fran- cois, many years previous to July, 1796. Christian Clemens and B. Comparet were the wit- nesses.
No. 151 .- Claim No. 151, by the same party, of 640 acres, bounded in front by the river in rear by the lake, east by Chapaton's lands, and west by those of Jacques Loson, was origin- ally settled by Michel Comparet, who sold to Louis Bandin, and he in turn to St. Obin. Chris- tian Clemens also proved continuous possession since 1800.
No. 157 .- Francois Ambroises' 140 acres, on the northwest side of Lake St. Clair, bounded in front by the lake, in rear by Indian Grounds, on the north by Brazil Criqui's claim, and on the lower side by that of Jean Baptiste Vernier, dit Ladonceur, was settled by Etienne Duchene in 1795, who built a small house thereon; he sold his interest to Michel Duchene, who in turn sold out to Ambroise.
No. 156 .- Jean Baptiste Vernier, dit Ladonceur, claimed 240 acres, bounded in front by the lake, in rear by non-ceded lands, on the northeast by Pierre Bonhomme's farm, and on the south- west by the lands of Laurent Griffard. Possession was proven, and title granted.
No. 199 .- Francois Ambrois Tremble claimed 140 acres fronting on Lake St. Clair, be- tween the lands of Bazile Crequi and J. Bte. Vernier, originally settled by Etienne Duchesne, who presented them to Michel Duchesne, who sold to Tremble.
No. 163 .- J. Bte. Nantay claimed 200 arpents fronting on the lake, between the lands of Phillis Peltier and Pierre Lanone, possessed by him fourteen years previous to June 18, 1808.
No. 207 .- Laurent Maure claimed 200 arpents fronting on the Huron, extending back to the lake between the farms of Joseph Robertjean and Joseph Campeau, in his possession some years previous to 1796. A certificate of title was granted to him in 1809, and a patent issued in 1811.
No. 162 .- Jean Marsac's claim, bounded in front by the lake, in rear by Indian lands, northeast by Charles Chovin's farm, and southwest by Louis Leduc's, dit Perez, claim, containing 160 acres, French measurement, was confirmed June 20, 1808.
No. 163 .- Jean Baptiste Nantay claimed 200 acres bounded in front by the lake, in rear by non-ceded lands, above by Phillis Peltier's farm, and below by that of Pierre Lanone.
No. 164 .- Joseph Mitresse, dit Sansfacon, claimed 360 arpents, French measurement, bounded
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in front by the lake, in rear by Indian lands, above by Baptiste Ble's farm, and below by Charles Chovin's claim, was in possession of Nicholas Patenande previous to 1796. He sold to Antoine Cecille six arpents in front, who in turn sold to Sansfacon. Pierre Laparle owned three arpents in front, which he gave to Louis Champagne, and which he in turn sold to the claimant.
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