Jeremiah Lane (abt. 1787)

Born about 1787 in Gainsborough Township, Upper Canada

Ancestors

Biography

Jeremiah was born about 1787. He is the son of Joseph Lane and Rebecca Comfort.

During the War of 1812, he served as a private in the 4th Regiment, Lincoln Militia, 2nd Flank Company. In 1821, he was a resident of Esquesing Township, Upper Canada.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Library and Archives Canada, War of 1812, Lists of War of 1812 veterans eligible for bounty or land grants, RG9 IB4, 32612

1819 Upper Canada Land Petition

Petition of: Jeremiah Lane; Joseph Lane, Junior; Jonathan Lane; and Allan Lane, all of the Township of Gainsborough, yeomen, all born in Ontario

Sons of Joseph Lane, Senior of Gainsborough, an emigrant from the US about 32 years ago

• Jeremiah Lane, age 32, has a wife and two children [1787]
• Joseph Lane, age upwards of 24 [c1795]
• Jonathan Lane, age 23 [c1796]
• Allan Lane, age upwards of 21 [c1798]

Never received any land and ask for same

Dated: York, 9th March 1819

Affidavit dated Feb 26, 1819 by Captain James Ditterick, 4 Regt - names Jeremiah; Joseph; Jonathan; Allen; Ezehial; and Amos Lane as having done duty under him during the late War (War of 1812) "always behaved themselves and done their duty like soldiers when ever called on."

Oath of Allegiance Certificates dated 9th March 1819 for each brother

Looks like they each received 100 acres

Library and Archives Canada Film C-2127; Vol 287a; Bundle L12; Petition 9 (image 81/1073)

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