Tryphena Cameron

 

The original documents published in this volume...contains the records of land grants from 1st July, 1797, to 13th July, 1798... .

Read the petition of Terence Smith in behalf of Tryphena Cameron. Stating that her late husband William Cameron early in the spring 1776 evinced his loyalty by joining the King’s standard at St. Johns, and in the year 1777 acted as pilot to His Excellency General Burgoine’s army till after the death of General Fraser when he was ordered back to Canada with the general’s baggage. She has four small children and prays for land. The petitioner not residing in the province no notice can be taken of the petition. Read the petition of Terence Smith. Stating that his late father was in different employments and received the pay as captain, prays for 1000 acres more. Recommended to complete the donation of 2000 acres to Doctor Smith’s heirs they having already received 1400 acres. 

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