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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 610 aeres, 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 elaimed 120 aeres 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.
HISTORY OF ST. CLAIR COUNTY.
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 aeres, and bounded on the west by William Tuekar'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, ISO8.
No. 130 .- Joseph Campeau, Claim 130, was granted on the same dato. The traet lies on the south bank of the que Hurons, contains 640 acres, bounded in front by the river, in rear by Lako 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 traet previous to July 1, 1796. Campean's fourth and fifth claim. No. 133, containing 610 acres, was purchased from Lonis 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 Deaifro, and in the rear by the lake. Claims 131 and 182 were his also.
No. 134 .- Joseph Campeau's claim, No. 131, of 610 acres, is bounded in front by the river. in rear by the lake, on the west northwest by Lonis 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 JJuly 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 elaimant, and that a honse was ereeted thereon previous to July 1. 1796. which house was then standing ( ISOS).
No. 136 .- James Connor. in his letter to the Land Board, Anne 13, 1808, elaimed 610 aeres 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 Fly. 1796. James Connor was in possession, that there was a cabin erected and two or three acres of land enltivated and feneed before he. Com- paret, left la Riviere aux Hurons, in 1501.
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 promises previ- ous to July, 1796, up to ISO1, when he left the district. Augustin Langdon deposed that the family of the deceased o cupied the holding since 1501. Another traet, tiftoon acres in front and forty aeres in depth, of 600 aeres, 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 [50 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 traet previous to July, 1796, and ro- mained so until its sale to Richard Connor. deceased.
No. 110 .- Joseph Robertjean's claim regarded eighty-one arpents of land on the north side of the Hurou, bounded in front by the river, in the rear by Lake St. Clair, on one side by the lands of the late 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. 111. - 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 aeres: bounded in front by the Huron, on one side by Henry Connor's lands, on the other by the traet of James Abbott: and in rear by unlocated lands. Comparet'- 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 rentre de boeuf. Jean Baptiste Pare proved occupation by Peltier, fifteen years previous to 1S08.
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 continuons 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 1800, 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, dil 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 Patenando previous to 1796. He sold to Antoine Cecille six arpents in front, who in turn sold to Sanstacon. Pierre Laparle owned three arpents in front. which he gave to Lonis Champagne, and which ho in turn sold to the claimant.
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- tinned so until sold to Charles Chovin. who transferred it to Dube.
No. 167. - Joseph Rowe claimed 210 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 be sold to the present claimant.
No. 168 .- Louis Campean. the pioneer of Saginaw and Kont 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 nou ceded lands, west by the Joseph Campeau claim, and cast 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 Joan 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, previons to July, 1796; that the claim- ant had a honse 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 ISOS. 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 timo up to 1808, Christian Clemons improved and cultivated the lands, paying to the claimant an an- nual rent from 1799 to ISOS.
No. 174 .- Jacob Thomas' widow and heirs claimed a tract at L'Ance Creuse of 160 arpents. bonnded 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, aff 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 Campean. One Cannellier was in possession previons to 1796, and continued owner until he sold out to L. Petit. May S. 1797.
No. 176 .- Pierre Phenix claimed 2440 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 178S.
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 seltled 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 Ririere 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. Lonis 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-Youista- 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 MeGregor, was, as stated by J. Bte. Campean or Penish, in possession of grant previous to July, 1796.
Lonis Chapaton's (claim 338) land. 120 arpents in area, fronted on the Huron, extending to the Jako between the farms of F. St. Obin and Louis Maure. Seraphin Leson testitied 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 Goniin, 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 Lonis Billon; dit l'Esperance, and con- veyed by him to Marsac, August 17. 1801 .- Ex. ('o.
No. 242 .-- Robert Robertjoan 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 Beanbien'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. 219 .- 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 Crouse, on the lake shore, between the farms of Vernier or Ladouceur, and Bte. Socier, occupied by Francois Am- broise Tremble 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 1791 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 Groesbeek 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 1SOS without paying rent to any party. L'Esperance stated to the Board August 18, ISOS, that he purchased from Jacob Baker the fraet 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), bonght twenty four arpents fronting on Lake St. Clair, between the Robinson and Martin and the Mekhum & Parks properties in 1775, and claimed to have im- proved such lands so early as 175S.
No. 276 .- Julien Forton claimed 160 arpents fronting on the lake, between the farms of Pierre Ambroise and Gabriel Reneau Seraphin Leson testitied that Forton hell possession of this traet previous to 1796.
No. 277 .- Charles Chovin claimed 220 arpents fronting on the lake between the landsof 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- ons 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 Lonis Chapoton, Jr., and another claim of Joseph Campean. Louis Manre possessed those lands previous to 1796, and continued in their possession until the execution of the deed, September 10, 1SOS, to Joseph Carapau.
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 continned so until the transfer of the property to his brother Lonis. who sold to Bazile Crequi, from whom J. B. St. Laurent purchased, July 15. ISOS.
No. 343 .-- Pierre Yax claimed 450 arpents at La Pointe anx Carapaux, fronting ou Lac St. Clair, in his possession previous to, and since the year 1796.
No. 502 .-- Rene Marsac's title to SO arpents, fronting on Lake St. Clair, and lying between the lauds of Francois Marsac and Nicholas Patenande, was confirmed December 14. 1SOS,
No. 505 .- Jean Bte. Petit claimed 160 arpents at L'ance Creuse, fronting the lake, and lying between the lands of Michel Duchesne and Mr. Bellenger. F. St. Bernard was the pos- sossor of this tract in 1796; he sold to Louis Petit Clair, who sold in tunn to Louis Manre, and he sold to J. Bte. Petit.
No. 513 .-- Lonis Laforge, possessor of a tract of 160 arpents, fronting the lake at L'ance Crense, 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 sitnate 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 testitied 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 honse and planted an orchard previous to December, ISOS. The claimants exhibited a deed made by Henry Tuekar March 4, 1808.
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