Joseph Lane (abt. 1760 - abt. 1820)

Born about 1760 in Marlborough, Ulster, New York

Ancestors

Husband of Rebecca Elizabeth (Comfort) Lane — married about 1782 in Marlborough, Ulster, New York, United States

Descendants

Died about 1820 at about age 60 in Gainsborough Township, Ontario, Canada

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Biography

Joseph was born about 1760. Joseph Lane ... He passed away about 1820.

Research notes

More work needs to be done to sort out the relationships. Find a Grave entry is only part of the solution.

Sources

1797 Upper Canada Land Petition

Joseph Lane of Gainsboror

Petitioner came into this Province in 1786 with a wife and Three children before 1789

Settled in Gainsborough, Lot #11, 6th Concession

Affidavit dated 24th April 1797 from David Secord - said one child born before 1786 and two more before 1789

Land grant confirmed for Lot 11, Con 6 in Gainsborough, plus 200 more acres

Library and Archives Canada Film C-2125; Vol 284; Bundle L3; Petition 88 (image 239/1081)

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Sons' 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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