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No. 165 .- Joseph Dube, claimed 120 arpents, bounded in front by the lake, in rear by the hunting grounds, on one side by Baptiste Pierre's farm, and on the other by that of Pierre Lanone. This property was in possession of Nicholas Valne previous to July, 1796, and con- tinued so until sold to Charles Chovin, who transferred it to Dube.
No. 167 .- Joseph Rowe claimed 240 arpents, bounded in front by the River Huron, in rear by Indian Grounds, on the west by Bazile Laforge's farm, and on the east by that of Pierre Phenix. This property was proven by Louis Campeau to be in possession of A. N. Petit before and after 1796, until he sold to the present claimant.
No. 168 .-- Louis Campeau, the pioneer of Saginaw and Kent Counties, was also among the first land-owners in Macomb County. In 1808, he claimed 280 arpents, bounded in front by the Huron, in rear by non ceded lands, west by the Joseph Campeau claim, and east by B. Laforge's farm.
No. 170 .- Jean B. Vernier, dit Ladonceur, claimed 200 arpents, bounded in front by Lake St. Clair, in rear by non-ceded lands, northeast by Francois Ambroise's farm, and southwest by that of Nicholas Patenande. Alexis Coquillard heard Robert Thomas acknowledge himself as tenant of Jean B. Nantay.
No. 172 .- John Askin, Jr., claimed 625 acres, bounded in front by the River Huron, in rear and on one side by United States Lands, and on the other by the Christian Clemens property. Henry Tuckar, witness for the claimant, proved that one Descoteaux improved and cultivated the lands, by order of, and for the claimant, previous to July, 1796; that the claim- ant had a house built some time after Descoteaux went there. and afterward Christian Clemens tenanted the premises, cultivated the lands, erected fences, and continued to improve the prop- erty until 1808. Mr. Clemens substantiated this statement, and a title was granted.
No. 173 .- James Abbott claimed 630 acres, bounded in front by the river, in rear by United States Lands, above by a buttonwood tree, one acre above a small creek, and below by unlocated lands. Edward Hezell built a house on this claim, and raised two crops previous to 1796. Hezell sold his interest to James Abbott (father of the claimant), deceased, since which time up to 1808, Christian Clemens improved and cultivated the lands, paying to the claimant an an- nual rent from 1799 to 1808.
No. 174. - Jacob Thomas' widow and heirs claimed a tract at L'Ance Creuse of 160 arpents. bounded in front by the lake, in rear by non-ceded lands, on one side by Baptiste Nantay's farm, and on the other by that of Jean Baptiste Dube, all property in possession of Jacob Thomas previous to 1796.
No. 175 .- Louis Petit's tract of 120 arpents was bounded in front by the River Huron, in rear by non-ceded lands, on one side by P. Phenix's farm, and on the other by that of Joseph Campeau. One Cannellier was in possession previous to 1796, and continued owner until he sold out to L. Petit, May 8, 1797.
No. 176 .- Pierre Phenix claimed 240 arpents, bounded in front by the Huron, in rear by non-ceded lands, on one side by Joseph Rowe's farm, and on the other by that of Joseph Cam- peau. This territory was partly in possession of one Lapaline and one Provost The former sold to Nathan Williams, who sold to Jos. Bonvouloir, who sold to Jos. Cherbonnean, from whom Phenix purchased.
No. 183 .- Laurent Griffard claimed 120 arpents fronting on Lake St. Clair, extending back ward to the non-ceded lands, to the J. B. Vernier farm, on the northeast, and to the Henry St. Bernard farm on the southwest. Louis Monet testified that Griffard was in possession of this land in 1788.
No. 184 .- Jacques Allard's 120 arpents fronting on the lake, bounded by the Indian grounds in the rear, Bte. Celeron's farm on one side, and Louis Griffard's on the other, was settled by the claimant several years previous to 1796, as sworn in the evidence of Charles Poupard.
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No. 192 .- Meldrum & Parks claiming 630 acres, bounded northeast by the River Lassaline, southwest by other lands of the claimants, in front by the lake, and in rear by other claims. This land was tenanted by Antoine N. Petit' previous to 1796, who rented it from M. & P. One Durocher rented it for one year, and Dupre for two one-half years subsequently.
No. 193 .- Another tract of 630 acres, bounded southwest by Riviere aux Vases, northeast and rear by other lands of Meldrum & Parks, and in front by the lake; was first rented in 1795 by Baptiste Letourneau. Louis Barret and Derocher then rented the place. Francis Berian lived there for three years and one Dupre for two years.
No. 194 .- Michel Tremble claimed a tract on the Huron, bounded in front by the river, in rear by the lake, above by F. St. Obin's farm, and below by R. Robertjean. Nicholas Chapaton was in possession of this property previous to 1796.
No. 195. - The second claim of Tremble related to lands bounded in front by the Huron, in rear by non-ceded land, above by Edward Tuckar's farm, and below by the property of the widow and heirs of William Tuckar, deceased. Henry Tuckar was the owner of those lands before and after 1796, until he sold to Christian Clemens, from whom Tremble purchased them.
No. 196 .- Jacob Hill's heirs claimed 240 acres fronting on the River St. Clair, between the farms of George Meldrum and Jos. Bassinet, of which land Jacob Hill was in possession previous to 1796, as proven by Ignace Champagne.
No. 197 .-- Another tract between the farms of George Meldrum and Alex. Harrow, front- age on the River St. Clair, was also claimed.
No. 207 .-- Laurent Maure claimed 200 arpents fronting on the River Huron, extending back to the lake, between the farms of Jos. Robert and Jos. Campeau, of which he was owner previous to 1796.
No. 213 .-- Nicholas Chapaton's claim, founded on a deed, given by the Indians -- Vouista- nance and Nanguy -- dated Detroit, May 8, 1795, contained about 160 acres. The area was disputed, and the evidence before the Board was so contradictory that the Commissioners rejected the claim. The description points out that this claim fronted on Lake St. Clair, and extended back to the non-ceded grounds, between the lands of Phillis Peltier and Jean Bte. Nantay.
No. 219 .-- Pierre Griffard claimed 160 arpents fronting on Lake St. Clair, between the farms of Jos. Griffard and J. B. N. Petit. His possession, previous to 1796, being proved by J. B. Nantay, the claim was allowed.
No. ---- Isadore Morain settled on claim 221 in 1795; but, during his absence, Pierre Champagne took and held forcible possession for one year from 1796; afterward one Goulet lived on it, whose widow sold the claim to Bte. Alloin, who was in possession July, 1808. This land fronted on the lake, between the lands of Michel Duchesne and Bte. A. Tremble, and measured 120 arpents.
No. 222 .- Antoine Reneau purchased from William Forsythe 120 arpents fronting on the lake, between the claims of Joseph Campeau and Pierre Tremble, May 3, 1806. The location was known as Pointe Guinolet, originally settled by Francois Ble, who sold to William Forsythe.
No. 223 .- By Louis Reneau, comprising 120 arpents, fronted on Lake St. Clair, between lands of Louis Griffard and Francois Bonhomme, was conceded.
No. 224 .- By Jacques Allard, Jr., containing 120 arpents, fronted on the lake, between the lands of Colas Rivard and Jacques Allard, Sr. This land was originally settled by J. Bte. Dumas, who transferred it to Bte. Celeron, who sold to Jacques Allard in 1807.
No. 225 .- By Michel Duchesne, containing 120 arpents, fronted on the lake, between the lands of Bte. Lapierre and Bte. Petit. Louis Thibault was the original grantee, who sold to F. Bernard, who sold to J. B. Comparet, Jr., who in turn sold his interest to Duchesne.
No. 229 .- By Joseph Robertjean, containing 360 arpents, fronted on the Huron between the lands of Joseph Rowe and James Abbott, was settled in 1795, by John Loveless, who sold to the claimant in 1798. Christian Clemens testified that Robertjean cultivated a portion of the claim since 1801.
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No. 231 .- By Alex. Grant, containing 639 acres fronting on Lake St. Clair, between the claims of William Forsyth and Gregor McGregor, was, as stated by J. Bte. Campeau or Penish, in possession of grant previous to July, 1796.
Louis Chapaton's (claim 338) land, 120 arpents in area, fronted on the Huron, extending to the lake between the farms of F. St. Obin and Louis Maure. Seraphin Leson testified that such land was in possession of Jos. Campeau previous to July, 1796, who disposed of his interest therein to Chapaton.
No. 239 .- Jean Bte. Marsac claimed 120 arpents fronting on the lake at Grosse Point, between the farms of Pierre Yax and Charles Gouiin, in possession of Joseph Serre previous to July, 1796 .-- Ex. Co.
No. 240. -- Marsac also claimed 120 arpents fronting on the lake, between Capt. Fleming's and 'Francois Tremble's holding, originally settled by Louis Billon; dit l'Esperance, and con- veyed by him to Marsac, August 17, 1801 .-- Ex. Co.
No. 242 .-- Robert Robertjean claimed forty-five arpents, fronting on the Huron, extending to the lake, and lying between the land of Joseph Robertjean and Michel Tremble, in his pos- session previous to 1796.
No. 243 .- Jean Marie Beaubien's claim of 640 acres, fronting on the River St. Clair, between the lands of Meldrum & Park and those of the negro, Harry Sanders, was allowed .-- Ex. Co.
No. 249 .- Francois Bonhomme, or Bonome, claimed 200 arpents fronting on the Lake at Pointe à Guinolet, between the lands of J. Bte. Vernier and Louis Reneau, Sr., which he was in possession of previous to July, 1796.
No. 250 .-- Nicholas Patenande, Jr., claimed 160 arpents at L'ance Creuse, on the lake shore, between the farms of Vernier or Ladonceur, and Bte. Socier, occupied by Francois Am- broise Tremblé previous to 1796.
No. 261 .- Jean Baptiste Crequi's widow and heirs claimed 40 arpents, fronting on the lake, between the holdings of Meldrum & Parks and Joseph Allair, which land was in their pos- session previous to July, 1796.
No. 262 .- Meldrum & Parks claimed 80 arpents, fronting on Lake St. Clair, between claim 261 and that of Nicholas Patenaude.
No. 236 .-- William Connor claimed 600 acres fronting on the Huron, between the lands of John Askin, Jr., and James Connor, improved in 1794 by William Connor and his sons, and now claimed by James Connor.
No. 272. -- William Robertson's heirs claimed 300 acres fronting on the lake between H. St. Bernard's and Francois Tremble's farms-land purchased originally by William Groesbeck from the Indians, and deeded by him to the deceased William Robertson January 15, 1796. Groesbeck made the first improvements here so early as 1780, through his tenants, who remained there until 1785, when George Baker contracted to buy the land. Baker remained on it many years, but made no payments-Baker being content to inform him that L'Esperance would pay the £100 due on it. In 1805, Groesbeck found the land vacant, and with the permission of J. Bte. Marsac and William Robertson's agent, both claimants, he went to live on his old proper- ty, where he lived up to 1808 without paying rent to any party. L'Esperance stated to the Board August 18, 1808, that he purchased from Jacob Baker the tract in question, and sold it to J. Bte. Marsac, for a plantation, on the British side of the Detroit River. Nicholas Pat- enode, Sr. (claim 273), bought twenty-four arpents fronting on Lake St. Clair, between the Robinson and Martin and the Meldrum & Parks properties in 1778, and claimed to have im- proved such lands so early as 1758.
No. 276 .- Julien Forton claimed 160 arpents fronting on the lake, between the farms of Pierre Ambroise and Gabriel Reneau Seraphin Leson testified that Forton held possession of this tract previous to 1796.
No. 277 .-- Charles Chovin claimed 220 arpents fronting on the lake between the lands of Jo- seph Sansfacon and J. Bte. Marsac, which he located previous to 1796. He also claimed a tract (278) containing 110 arpents fronting on the lake, between the farms of J. Bte. Lapierre and Etienne Sieur, also possessed by him previous to 1796.
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No. 316 -- Louis Le Duc claimed 120 arpents fronting on the lake between the claim of Pan- acha and that of Francois Duchesne, at L'ance Creuse, in possession of one Champagne previ- ous to 1796, transferred to Jean Sunare, and by him to Le Duc.
No. 319 .- Joseph Campeau claimed, as the grantee of Louis Maure, a tract of land fronting on the Huron, extending to Lake St. Clair, and lying between the lands of Louis Chapoton, Jr., and another claim of Joseph Campeau. Louis Maure possessed those lands previous to 1796, and continued in their possession until the execution of the deed, September 10, 1808, to Joseph Campau.
No: 320 .-- Jean Bte. St. Laurent claimed 120 arpents fronting on the lake, between the hold- ings of Baptiste A. Tremble and Francois A. Tremble. Gabriel Reneau was the possessor of those lands previous to 1796, and continued so until the transfer of the property to his brother Louis, who sold to Bazile Crequi, from whom J. B. St. Laurent purchased, July 15, 1808.
No. 343 .-- Pierre Yax claimed 430 arpents at La Pointe aux Carapaux, fronting on Lac St. Clair, in his possession previous to, and since the year 1796.
No. 502 .-- Rene Marsac's title to 80 arpents, fronting on Lake St. Clair, and lying between the lands of Francois Marsac and Nicholas Patenaude, was confirmed December 14, 1808.
No. 505 .-- Jean Bte. Petit claimed 160 arpents at L'ance Creuse, frouting the lake, and lying between the lands of Michel Duchesne and Mr. Bellenger. F. St. Bernard was the pos- sessor of this tract in 1796; he sold to Louis Petit Clair, who sold in turn to Louis Maure, and he sold to J. Bte. Petit.
No. 513 .-- Louis Laforge, possessor of a tract of 160 arpents, fronting the lake at L'ance Creuse, between the farms of J. Bte. Pare and Baptiste Dube, was confirmed in his title. Mr. Cady states that this pioneer was a centenarian, and remained on his old homestead until ten or twelve years ago.
No. 541 .-- James Connor and Christian Clemens, associate owners of a tract of land situate on the north side of the River Huron, containing 640 acres, fronting on the river, and lying between the lands of Peter Dowman on the east, and John Connor on the west, claimed a title thereto on account of possession, occupancy and improvement, previous to, and since 1796. Henry Connor testified that John Chartion was possessor of those lands for five years previous to 1796, when he sold to the claimants. They cultivated six acres of ground, built a house and planted an orchard previous to December, 1808. The claimants exhibited a deed made by Henry Tuckar March 4, 1808.
No. 542 .- Christian Clemens claimed 640 acres south of, and fronting on the Huron, next above the land of James Abbott. James Connor testified that a long period prior to 1796, Ed. ward Hazel took possession of the tract, and held it until the sale to James Abbott, and he in turn was the owner until the sale to his son-James Abbot, Jr., under whom Mr. Clemens went into possession.
No. 544 .- Joseph Campeau claimed 80 arpents fronting on the lake, between the lands of Thomas Tremble and Etienne Duchesne, a Point a Guinolette, originally in possession of Pierre Duchesne. In 1808 twenty arpents were cultivated, and a house erected.
No. 545 .- Joseph Campeau claimed a tract on the south side of the Huron, three arpents of which fronted on the river, extending in depth to Lac St. Clair, between the claims of Louis Campeau and Louis Maure. Michel Duchesne proved occupancy by the claimant previous to, and since 1796. In 1808, thirty arpents were under cultivation.
No. 546 .- Henry Connor claimed 640 acres on the north side of the Huron, fronting on the river, and running up the main river sixteen acres. James Connor testified that, several years prior to 1796, he saw the claimant plowing the land, and when returning from the Indian country in 1804, a house was erected, and the claimant was engaged in making other improve- ments. Francis Guy's testimony was substantiatory.
No. 559 .- Israel Ruland claimed 640 acres lying on the south and north sides of Salt River, of which thirty-two acres fronted on the south bank of the river, and extended back- wards twenty-two acres between the lands deeded to him September 29 (also claimed by Mel- drum & Park), while five acres fronted on the north bank, extending back twenty acres, between the lands of George Meldrum on the east, and the wild lands on the west and north.
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Previous to 1796, M. Petit and A. Prevot were living on those lands as tenants of Meldrum & Park. They evacuated the place in 1797, when John Bte Nantay took possession for the claimant. In 1802 he saw John Lagord, Pierre Champagne and Joseph Socier on the premises. During his first stay there were old houses. He aided in building new houses, cleared three or four acres, and made and inclosed a garden. John Lagord also repaired an old house and built two new ones for the plaintiff.
No. 564 .- Jean Baptiste Rivard claimed 240 arpents, bounded in front by the lake, north - east by Jean Crequi's former claim; southwest by the land of Joseph Socier, and in the rear by the unlocated lands.
No. 565 .- Etienne Socier.claimed 160 arpents fronting on the lake, between the lands of Jean Bte. Lapeer, and J. Bte. A. Tremble. Joseph Laforet was in possession of this tract pre- vious to 1796; he sold to Bte. Cochois in July, 1896, who exchanged with Ignace Sene, who in a few months after sold to Henry Campeau, who in turn sold to I. A. Tremble. Tremble sold to Amable Latour, from whom it passed into the hands of Socier in 1804.
No. 566 .- Jean Bte. Ambroise Tremble claimed 160 arpents fronting on Lake St. Clair, between claim 565 and the lands of Bte. Celleron. Ignace Sene had possession previous to 1796, who sold to Cochois, who in turn sold to Tremble.
. No. 576. -- Jean Bte. Sene claimed 252 arpents fronting Lac St. Clair, between the lands of Jacques Alliard and Louis Reneau. This tract was owned by Louis Griffard, Jr., previous to 1796, and continued in his possession until he sold to Sene, December 23, 1808.
No. 577 .- Henry St. Bernard claimed 120 arpents fronting on the lake, between the lands of Laurent Griffard and Julian Campeau. Capt. William Fleming was the owner previous to 1796 and subsequently until he sold to Joseph Elliar, from whom the claimant purchased September 12, 1808.
No. 584. -- Alexander Ellair's widow claimed 120 arpents fronting on the lake between the lands of George McGregor and Madame Criqui, by virtue of possession, etc., previous to 1796 The widow's name was Josette Galinion.
No. 585 .-- Joseph Socier claimed 120 arpents fronting on the lake between the lands of Bte. Rivard and John Litle by virtue of occupation and improvement since 1788.
No. 599. - James Abbott's legal heirs claimed 640 acres fronting on Lac St. Clair, between Duchesne's land on the south and southwest, and the unlocated lands on the north and north- west, on account of improvements made previous to 1796.
No 601 .- Bte. Dubay claimed a tract of land fronting on the lake, between the claims of Louis Laforge and Simon Landri, originally settled by Joseph Garand, purchased by Seraphin Leson, who sold to the claimant in 1802.
No. 602 .-- Alexis Dubay claimed 160 arpents at L'ance Creuse, extending from the lake between the lands of Simon Landri and Michael Comparet, settled previously to 1796 by Dubay Pere, who sold to Alexis in 1802.
No. 603 .-- Cecille Campeau's heirs claimed 640 acres, fronting on the Huron, between the lands of Joseph Campeau and Michael Comparet, extending to the lake front. Cecille was the widow of Thomas Williams, and at the period preceding immediately her demise was the wife of Jacques Leson.
No. 604 .- Joseph Campeau claimed the land fronting on the Huron, between his own lands above and those of F. St. Obin below, by virtue of possession, occupancy, and improve- ment made by Thomas Edwards, and Jacques Leson previous to 1796. Leson sold this tract to Joseph Campeau, but Mrs. Leson refused to sign the deed. In this state the claim was allowed to rest for some time until finally adjusted.
No. 605 .- Pierre Mayet's heirs claimed 160 arpents fronting on Lake St. Clair, between the lands of Bte. Chovin and Jean Louis Tremble, settled previous to 1796 by the deceased Pierre.
No. 610 .-- John Connor claimed 640 acres on the North Branch of the Huron, extending from the north bank of the river along the James Connor claim on the east, and bounded by the unlocated lands on the north and rear. Henry Connor proved possession previous to 1796. In 1797, John Connor went into the Indian country, leaving the land and improvements in care of the witness.
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No. 611 .-- Julian Campeau claimed 120 arpents fronting on Lake St. Clair, between the. lands of Henry St. Bernard and Jean Baptiste Marsac, of which Capt. William Fleming was the first owner. He sold to Joseph Elliar, and he, in turn, to Julian Campeau, September 10, 1808.
No. 613 .- Francois Marsac claimed a tract on Tremble's Creek, bounded in front by the creek, originally settled by Andrew Baker, who sold it to John Litle, May 7, 1796, from whom it was purchased in 1801, by Marsac; was allowed.
No. 614 .- Was granted to Capt. Marsac. This land was in possession of Pierre Yax previous to 1796, and until he sold it to his son, Francois Yax, who disposed of it to Marsac, February 18, 1808. This claim was bounded in front by Swan Creek, and on all other sides by wild land.
No. 616 .- Nicholas Campeau claimed three tracts in one farm, fronting on the Huron and extending to Lake St. Clair, between the claims of Joseph Campeau. John Tucker proved that those lands were in possession of N. Valne, Augustin Charon and Leboeuf, previous to or after the year 1796.
No. 624 .- Gaget Tremble claimed a tract of land, possessed previous to 1796 by Maison and Antoine Larabelle, who sold to the claimant February 4, 1801, their interest therein. The tract comprises 600 arpents fronting Lake St. Clair, and extending northward to Milk River, between the Joseph Campeau claim and the wild lands. In 1808, 200 arpents were under cul- tivation.
No. 625 .- Pierre Duchesne claimed a tract of land southwest of L'ance Creuse, bounded on the northeast by Jacques Alliard's former claim; on the southwest by the Long Meadow; in front by Lac St. Clair and in the rear by unlocated lands, in virtue of his possession thereof be- fore July, 1796.
No. 626 .- Christian Clemens claimed 280 arpents fronting on the Huron, between unlo- cated lands in rear, the claim of John Askin, Jr., on one side, and claimant's land on the other. John Askin, Jr., was the owner of the land in 1796.
No. 627. - Pierre Yax claimed 480 arpents fronting on Lake St. Clair, extending back to the unlocated lands along Francois Marsac's claim on the south, to the wild lands on the north, which he continued to cultivate from 1796 down to 1808.
No. 628 .- Margaret Connor, widow of Richard Connor, claimed for herself and children a tract one mile south of the River Huron fronting on a small creek called Big Run, which, for several years prior to 1796, was improved annually by the deceased Richard Connor and her- self.
No. 630 .-- Baptiste Socier claimed 240 arpents fronting on Lac St. Clair above the lands of Nicholas Patenande, belonging to James Garand in 1796, and subsequently sold to Socier.
No. 631 .- Francois Ambroise Tremble claimed 120 arpents at Pointe Guinolet, fronting on the lake between the lands of Benjamin Marsac and Francis Forton, in his possession pre- vious to and since 1796.
No. 633 .- Joseph Campeau (eighth) claimed a tract fronting on the Huron, between the claims of Pierre Phenix, by virtue of possession and improvement previous to 1796.
No. 650 .--- Pierre Tremble claimed a tract of land at Pointe Guinolet, fronting on the lake, and running along the northeast side of Antoine Reneau's claim, bounded on the south- west by Julian Forton's farm.
No. 656 .-- Nicholas Rivard claimed a tract fronting the lake between Bte. Celleron and Louis Tremble's land.
No. 657 .- Gabriel Reneau claimed one arpent fronting on the lake at Pointe Guinolet, running back forty arpents, between the lands of Julian Forton and Nicholas Rivard, trans- ferred from Colas Rivard, the owner, in 1796.
No. 692 .- Abraham Fournier claimed a tract bounded on the northeast by Widow Am- brose Tremble's land; on the southwest by Rene Marsac's; in front by the lake, running back forty arpents to the non-ceded lands, all in possession of the deceased husband previous to 1796.
No. 693 .- William Connor claimed 600 acres on the north side of the Huron, bounded on
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the upper side by John Askin, Jr.'s, claim; on the other by that of John Connor; in front by the river, and in rear by the unlocated lands, which tract was taken possession of two years be- fore the Americans took possession of the country.
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