Number 1, Vol. 2, Page 102
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John Benger's property recorded and by
whom in his possession to his death 1791
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1754 to 1796
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Number 2, Vol. 3, Page 186
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Richard Nason's three judgements against
his tenants( Carter, Benger and others) in his possession to his death
1825 came to possession of the representative 1836
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1763 to 1867
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Number 4, Vol. 1, Page 115
Number 5, Vol. 5, Page 193 and
Vol. 6, Page 164
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Robert Carter's petition on record 60
feet of Ground granted him alongside Nason's property in Pool.
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1750 to 1753 to 1776
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Number 4, Vol. 1, Page 141 to
Number 2, Vol. 3, Page 186
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Elizabeth Gobbet and Elliass Piggeon
record of 1750 occupied by William Saunders of three boat rooms near Pool
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1750 to 1763
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Number 3, Vol. 4, Page 267 to 232
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Josiah Seal's property on Downs recorded
1770 came to the hands of Samuel Hill 1776 after to hands of Robert Carter
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1770 to 1776 to 1847
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Number 4, Vol. 1, Page 141
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Lewis Dalton's estate (Fermeuse) in trust
with John Benger for children of said Lewis Dalton. Registered
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1750 to ----
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Number 6, Vol. 6, Page 163
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Thomas Benger son to above John Benger
record from
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1776 to ----
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Number 6, Vol. 6, Page 149
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Mrs. Catherine Weston's record 1776 occupied
by William Carter and Family ever since
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1776 to 1847
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Number 9, Vol. 1, Page 357 to 448 to
Vol. 2, Page 448
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William Ludwick's record 1752. Witnessed
1758
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1752 to 1758
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Number 10, Vol. 2 Page 101
Page 142 to Page 237
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Record fines by Bill on Watts (Reneuse)
to be paid John Benger for the sisters of( Daniel Murphy), James Dunn
if said fines with costs not paid John Benger by Watts in Reneuse the
property held by him be given up to said John Benger in trust for the
sisters of James Dunn
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1754 to 1785
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Number 11, Vol. 2, Page 238
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Thomas Thomas record (Agent???) John
Carter of Ferryland
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1775 to ---
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Vol. 3, Page 331
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Mary Ludwick record, agent Ellias Pitt,
Fermeuse
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1775 to ---
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Number 3, Vol. 7, Page---
Ferryland Records with pages destroyed
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The Ferryland records show parts of Richard
Nason's and John Benger's properties recorded in Ferryland and Aquaforte
with several pages destroyed from book with several pages destroyed from
registry
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1808 to ---
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Vol. 7, Page 21
St. John's Records
On Government Books
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His Excellency Governor Duckworth ordered Mr. Robert Carter of Ferryland
and Navy Officer to send an account and not fail of all improved and cultivated
land in Ferryland. No reply appear sent or recorded.
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1811 to---
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Same Vol. And Page above
Same as above
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The above names Robert Carter and brother James Carter petitioned for
Grant of Crow Island opposite Ferryland Harbour –now appears on the registry
recorded there
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1815 to
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See Page number 15 and 16, The surveys
of Ferryland .
See records Ferryland , 1808
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The only survey of recorded property appears in Government Office described
by Surveyor General is the Beech of Ferryland by Holebrook with part of
Richard Nason's property at Northside of Ferryland registered and Pool
omitted though the Administrator obtained possession of part of Ferryland
property in both mentioned places from Nason's agent in 1836.
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1836 to---
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Vol. 2, Page 102
John Benger (Sr) was the father-in-law
of Richard Nason as will appear by the Marriage Settlement 1754. See the
decrees in page 2 and 3 obtained by said Richard Nason against Benger,
Carter and others showing each of them his tenents that said Nason survived
said parties held agents over his property in Ferryland to his death 1825
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By his Excellencies Command Sir Hugh Bonfoy, Esq. Governor and Commander
in Chief in and over the Island of Newfoundland its dependancies etc:
It appears to me by the under Certificate
of John Benger of Ferryland signed by Fishing Admirals, Captain of Ships
and principal inhabitants of the Harbour that the house John Benger now
resides in with the Garden fronting said house and the house at the East
side of his Garden, Cook Room Garden and Beach fronting said cook room,
Flakes at backside of Ships Room known by the name of the Priviledge of
Boats Room is the property of said John Benger and no other.
I hereby grant and confirm said John
Benger in the quiet and peaceable possession of said premises thereof
and forbid all persons from molesting him in the enjoyment thereof. Given
under my hand and seal in Saint John's, Newfoundland this 27 th day of
August, 1754. Hugh Bonfoy
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Vol. 2, Page 107
Certificate of John Benger from the Ferryland
inhabitants in reference to his property in Ferryland who was agent and
brother-in-law to said to Richard Nason
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We the underneath subscribers to whom
it doth concern to the best of our knowledge as subscribers that the house
John Benger now resides in with the Garden fronting said house another
house at the roadside of his Garden Cook Room Gardens and beach fronting
said cook room with flakes at back side of Ships Room is the property
of John Benger and no other. Given under our hands in Ferryland this 27
th day of May, 1783
Peter Weston, Phillip Gealy, John Wealey,
Richard Passmore( Jr.), Samuuel Teed,Admiral, William Land, Robert Clapp
Rear Admiral, Thomas Carter Vice Admiral, Matthew Wallice, John Double
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Same volumn as above. Commission to John
Benger appointing him Keeper of the Rolls Court
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A commission delivered to John Benger
of Ferryland appointing him Keeper of the Rolls.
Richard Ball, William Land, Robert Carter,
Peter Weston, Esquires, Magistrates for the district of Ferryland
By command of his excellency Sir Francis
Drake, Governor and Commander in Chief over the Island of Newfoundland
William Hall
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Vol. 3, Page 186
Richard Nason's record showing his tenements
appears by the under judgements obtained by Equity Court, Ferryland 1765
Decrees obtained by Richard Nason against
his tenants as noted in copy of records
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By His Excellencies Command, Sir Thomas
Graves Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Island of Newfoundland,
its dependancies etc.
It appears by a court held in Ferryland, September 10, 1763, that Richard
Nason presented a petition against his tenants: Robert Carter, Mrs. Moore,
Michael Shea, Michael Brazil, Patrick Kelly and John Hollahan setting
forth said parties renters to sundry parts of his property in this harbour
from 29 th September, 1761 to the 30 th June, 1762 praying that they might
be oblidged to to pay unto him their and each of them their respective
rents for said year in full according to their agreements entered into
with him heretofore.
It is ordered and decreed in Court under circumstances that as relates
to Mr. Richard Nason above named as they were disposed on otherwise to
withdraw themselves from their respective possessions on account of the
enemy been in possession of St. John's in this Island and they and each
of them shall pay unto Mr. Richard Nason one half of their respective
rents due for that year only according to agreement entered into before
that time which Mr. Richard Nason is to be satisfied. It being so decreed
according to Equity given under my hand in Ferryland Court House this
10 th of September 1763.
William Brown
By Command of the Surrogate P. Haye
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Same volumn as above against Benger and
on Nason's tenants not paying their rents and Benger allowing the holdings
of Nason's to fall to ruin while in his possession
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William (S)(L)aunders appeared in Court
and presented a petition to me stating that the Patent for his plantation
in the Harbour of Ferryland knowing by the name of Pigeons Room granted
by Governor Smith was destroyed by fire breaking out on the premises of
Mr. Robert Carter in whose possession it happened to be; it was then proved
by Mr. Robert Carter and others in Court that as Mr. Richard Nason's ancestors
had not complied with a covenant entered into with him, that Michael Shea
and Michael Brazil were intended to wrong him of his rent for this year.
The following orders were given vize by William Brown Surrogate: Whereas
it appears that Michael Shea and Michael Brazil now inclined to wrong
Mr. Nason of his rent due of them this year, you are hereby required
and directed to oblidge said Shea and Brazil to pay when due the rent
for this year agreeable to the Covenant entered into between them and
the aforesaid Nason as they will answer to the contrary.
Given under my hand in Court House of
Ferryland 10 th of September, 1763
William Brown ( By command of the Surrogate
P. Hay)
To Peter Weston His Majesty's Justice
for the district of Ferryland.
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Same volumn as at other side showing
Richard Nason's records Decrees of Judgement of his tenements in Ferryland
for the year 1763 though he and Bengers were Brothers-in law since 1754
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Whereas various controversies and debates
happening and yet pending by and between Richard Nason and John Benger
on account of a house and co. on the premises of Nason which Benger suffered
to fall while in his possession. It's hereby decreed in Court that as
said Nason and Benger required and directed said matter in dispute should
be decided by Roberts Holseworth and John Wailyas Arbitrators, Peter Weston
as Umpire to whom this matter in dispute be settled as they will answer
to the contrary at their peril.
Dated in the Court House in Ferryland
10 th September, 1763
By command of the Surrogate P. Hay (
William Brown)
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Ferryland records of 1808 showing John
Bengers property in Aquaforte and Ferryland
Remark noted on back of proclamation
late William Carter of Ferryland Surrogate and Register deemed unnecessary
to record survey on land on account of what he called Doubles property
though ??? of same obtained as Nason's by the administration 1836 found
many pages torn from said book none of those records appears in said registry.
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A survey of these fishing rooms and other
premises taken by Mr. Richard Gorman Clerk of Ferryland Court agreeable
to His Excellency John Holloway's proclamation of 1807 Vice Admiral of
the Red, Governor and Commander in Chief over the Island of Newfoundland
its dependancies etc.
Aquaforte June 19 th.
John Bengers plantation and fishing room
now in the possession of Nicholas Brand used in Meadowing and Gardens
from the bounds of Brown's Plantation in front 75 feet S. S. E. and E.
N. E. back to the woods from thence S. S. E. 30 to 140 feet S. S. E. and
72 feet E. S. E. to 880 feet N. N. West to the woods
By order of Surrogate.
Richard Gorman
William Carter-Ferryland
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Vol. 4, Page 267 to 232
The property described in this record
been recorded ( afterwards) to Samuel Hill 1776, now in possession of
Robert Carter on account of £90 due to late Robert Carter, his father
by the wife of Samuel Hill aunt of Said Mr. Carter.
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By His Excellencys Command Governor Byron
A petition from Josiah Seals of the Harbour of Ferryland, boatkeeper
describing a plantation that did not belong to any person or used by the
fishing ships since 1685, said plantation been 71 feet long and 55 feet
broad and that said Josiah Seals has been disturbed in the premises by
William Shapely, prays to be kept in quiet and peaceable possession to
his own use and benefit thereof.
I do order my Surrogate to keep Josiah
Seals in said peaceable possession of said premises.
Given under my hand and seal this 10
th day of October, 1770.
Bonfoy.
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Vol. 1, Page 115
Robert Carter been grandfather of the
present Messieurs Carters of Saint John's and Ferryland who was Nason's
tenant, 1763 for the premises he occupied in the Pool of Ferryland
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A Court held in Ferryland 27 th of August,
1750 by command of Sir Francis Drake, Governor and Commander in Chief
of Newfoundland.
Petition of Robert Carter of this harbour praying for liberty to build
a store on the front of Beech lying between Mr. Richard Bengers plantation
and the Point of Beech Plantation lately in the possession of Thomas Dobell
and to build flakes on back of said beech below high water mark. I do
order Mr. John Benger and Richard Passmore to survey the ground, report
the length and breadth they are of opinion it may be granted to Robert
Carter without encroaching in front of ships rooms.
No reply appears on record to said petition
to Mr. Robert Carter
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Same Vol., Page 141
Elizabeth Gobbett and Piggeon Grandparents
to Saunders in Ferryland in who possession this property recorded is.
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By Sir Francis Drake, Governor and Commander
in Chief in and over the Island of Newfoundland and its dependancies.
Whereas Elizabeth Gobbett and Ellias Piggeon of Ferryland Harbour have
this day presented me a petition setting forth that she had a patent granted
her for a plantation near Ferryland Pool known by the name of Piggeons
Plantation, (say three boat rooms), bounded by Mr. Benger's plantation
on the S. East and Thomas Smith's on the N. West but by misfortune lost
the original patent, Therefore praying me to grant another in consideration
of the loss she sustained in want of right to hold said plantation.
I do hereby by virtue of the power and
authority to me given Grant the said Elizabeth Gobbett and Ellias Piggeon
the above mentioned premises and boundaries thereof their heirs, Escors?,
Administrators, and assignees for ever.
Given under my hand and seal at Ferryland,
31 th day of August, 1750
F. W. Drake
By command of the Governor.
William Hall
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Same Vol. As above.
John Benger died in Ferryland 1757 whilst
living at Nason's, father –in law.
John and Thomas Benger (Jun) were his
sons living in Ferryland after his death
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A Court held in Fermeuse 20 th August
, 1750
Petition of John Benger, Esq in behalf of the children of Lewis Dalton
having in the year 1730 Mortgaged the estate to Thomas Kingsman of Seinton,
in the county of Devon and that said Kingsman or his agent ever since
that time received the produce of the Estate by which said petitioner
apprehends that said mortgage with interest have been paid up that there
is a considerable sum of money due to Dalton's Children and therefore
prays for relief.
That Mr. Ellias Pitt agent for Thomas Kingsman do appear before me
with an account stated between the estate of Lewis Dalton and Thomas Kingsman
vouchers produced in Court in support of same to be duly examined I do
decree as follows: That Mr. Ellias Pitt do pay to Mr. John Benger on behalf
of Lewis Dalton's children £22.12 been the sum received by him since 1748
for the rent of said Dalton's Estate and that Mr. Ellias Pitt do deliver
up the Estate to the children of Lewis Dalton as it be their property
by the account and vouchers produced to me. That Thomas Kingsman is indebted
in the sum of £314.14. 8 ½ . I do order him or his agent to appear here
by this time twelve months to show cause why he refuses payment of said
sum and that a decree may be immediately had for the above purposes by
order and command of His Excellency the Governor F. W. Drake.
W. Hall
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Vol. 5, Page 193
Robert Carter Grandfather of the present Messieurs Carters of Ferryland
and St. John's admits Mr. Nason's property in Pool 1773 and was his tenant
in 1763 as appears on the records in Page 2 and this also.
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By His Excellencies Command, Governor
Shouldam, Commander in Chief over the Island of Newfoundland and its dependancies
etc.
It has been represented to me by James Holley Jones, my Surrogate that
Mr. Robert Carter, Merchant of Ferryland intends building a stage 60
feet in length front of Admiral's Beech at the Eastern side of the Pool
of Ferryland if he can be secured in the possession thereof to his use
and benefit and its also represented by my Surrogate that the stage when
built is no wise injurious to said beech or to the Priviledge of fishing
ships as its been from high water mark out in the water adjoining the
plantation belonging to Mr. Richard Nason.
The said Robert Carter is hereby authorized to build said stage not
exceeding more than 60 feet in length provided same don't obstruct the
ships fishery coming up with their boats to said beech and said stage
as he shall build he shall enjoy to his own use and benefit without molestation,
let or hindrance from any persons whatever so long as he uses the same
to the advantage of the fishery.
Given under my hand and seal in St. John's
15 th of October, 1773
M. Shouldam
By his Excellencies command Edward Bragg
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Vol. 6, Page 164
This grant to Mr. Robert Carter, Grandfather
of present Messieurs Carters of Ferryland and St. John's is the same as
above noted. The only record that appears to them or either of them for
property in Ferryland though said parties claim the chief part of Ferryland
as their property.
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It appears on record that Governor Shouldam
did on the 15 th October 1773 grant unto Robert Carter, Esq., Merchant
of Ferryland, the priviledge of erecting a stage on eastern side of Pool.Its
also represented in consequence of said grant built the stage as above.
Mentioned employed same to his own use and benefit least any Interruption
may be given him in the enjoyment thereof.
Prays my confirmation and security to be kept on said premises to his
own use and emolument.
I do confirm the Grant of Governor Shouldam
to Robert Carter, Esq. in erecting said stage on the eastern side of Pool
provided same don't exceed more than 60 feet on the ground fronting said
beech and command all persons not to give said Robert Carter any obstructions
, let or hindrances in the quiet and peaceable enjoyment thereof as they
will answer to the contrary.
Given under my hand this 15 th day October,
1776
J. Montagu
By His Excellencies Command, Robert Atkinson
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Vol. 6, Page 163
Thomas Benger and John Benger (Jun.)
were sons of John Benger (Sen.), brother-in-law of Mr. Richard Nason who
obtained his Judgements against their Messiurs Carter's Grandfather 1763
as appears on second page of records roll appear by the Marriage Settlement
1754 in the last will of said Richard Nason.
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By His Excellency Command Governor Montague,
Commander in chief over the Island of Newfoundland and its dependancies
etc.
Whereas Mr. Thomas Benger , Merchant of Ferryland have petitioned me
setting forth that he is much distressed to spread and dry his fish as
there is a small beech situate between the Room he now occupies on Point
of Beech Stage lies vacant and not used these five years prays my leave
and permission to enjoy the same to him for the prosecution of the fishery
during the time he resides there. I appears to me by certificate under
the hands of Laurence Bemow, Fishing Admiral and five of the principal
inhabitants of Ferryland aforesaid whats above set forth with respect
to said beech is true and that said beech is 60 yards long, 15 yards wide
from high water mark in the Pool.
I do hereby grant said John Benger free leave and permission making
use of said beech in curing his fish during the time he may continue at
Ferryland, strictly commanding all persons from molesting said Thomas
Benger in the quiet and peaceable possession of said premises as they
will answer to the contrary.
Given under my hand and seal in Saint
John's this 15 th day of October ,1776
J. Montague
By His Excellencys Command Robert Atkinson
(Note Please. The Governor refers to
Thomas and John Benger at different times in this grant. It is safe to
assume it was given to both brothers)
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Vol. 6, Page 149
Mrs. Catherine Weston's daughter, namely
Catherine Weston the younger was married to late William Carter. This
recorded property of Mrs. Weston's came to his possession by her marriage.
Shea( Mary) tenant to Richard Nason by
the Decrees 1763 appears in Number 2------ admitted in this record of
Catherine Weston , Mother-in law of late William Carter, father of Peter,
Robert and Arthur Carter of Saint John's and Ferryland
Nason, Benger and Double were one family
by marriage and who lived together. Nason survived after Benger'' death
and Double leaving the country 1776 in holding agents over said property
to Nason's death 1825
Remark said Robert Carter was tenant
to Richard Nason 1763 three years before this record was executed his
sons William Carter was married to one of Mrs. Weston's daughters. This
record shows no more than the premises on the beech with Carneys meadows
there recorded in their possession with provisoes and holdings ??? be
held only during his Majesty's pleasure and further not to prevent the
fishery in its prosecution by the holding of said premises now in possession
of late William Carter's family
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By Command of His Excellency Governor
and Commander in Chief over the Island of Newfoundland.
Whereas Mrs. Catherine Weston widow of
late Peter Weston, Esq. of Ferryland deceased presented me a petition
setting forth that her late husband was at the time of his death seized
of several houses, stores, wharfs, fishing rooms, stages , flakes, fields
and gardens in the Harbour of Ferryland aforesaid by the last will and
testament of Peter Weston deceased that she and her two daughters,Catherine
and Sarah Weston, were made co-heirs and joint executors by the last will
and testament stating that the Records of Ferryland wherein the grants
, boundaries and descriptions of said property were inserted been destroyed
by fire in 1740, that said Catherine Weston do now cause a survey to be
taken by five of the inhabitants of this Harbour showing the situations
limits of boundaries of her late husband's property, That from the Northeast
corner of the garden fence to Weston's dwelling house high water mark
1673 feet, E and S to W by N from NE corner of the garden bounded by foot
path to Weston's house where he now live to high water mark 102 feet S
by W, E by N from end of new house towards Mary Shea's dwelling house
and high water mark 102 feet S by W and E by N of new house and Mary Shea's
dwelling house by footpath 39 feet E and W from the corner of said dwelling
house to the Coopers Shop formerly belonging to one Giles now rented by
Mr. Sweetland 19 feet N and S bounded by the path to the Coopers Shop
high water mark 22 feet North of Mary Shea's stage and Sweetland's wharf
South corner of Sweetland's store bounded by the corner of Weston's store
S W side of path passing between said store and Mr. Double's store 136
½ feet N and S bounded by footpath East of red store to high water mark
88 feet including the footpath of 6 feet N. E and SW bounded by the side
of William Double's store breadth of Sweetland's stage from corner to
corner 35 feet long by 124 the vacant spot 37 feet ,3 inches breadth.
NB. The ground bounded between Mr. Sweetland's store to path by Mr.
Double's store is the property of Catherine Weston and two daughters with
the exception of those parts mentioned carries its front to water by same
breadth and measurement back to beech in length from side path opposite
Mary Shea's dwelling house to corner of flake opposite Weston's Cook Room
next Nicholas Audley's dwellings to corner of meadow next Allen the Smith's
bounded by the path 216 feet WSW and ENE next meadow 75 feet S by E and
N by W corner of Mary Shea's flake formerly Tucker's now in possession
of Mrs. Weston 114 feet corner of Mary Shea's flake the beech to Mrs.
Westons 150 feet NE and SW next end of beech 96 feet known by Tucker's
next the meadows by E by W with small corner next to Sweetland's flake
to the end of Double's flake 36 feet from the last measured place to the
end of Sweetland and Tucker's flakes 228 feet SW by SE next Shea's flake
150 feet SW and NE the small flake joining the Flag Staff Room to corner
of red store 150 feet opposite Double's store 30 feet NE and SW breadth
18 feet NE next Double's store the meadow length from corner of flake
to Allen the Smiths and John Carney's dwelling 94 feet bearing as follows
67 feet WSW and ENE 139 feet WNW and ENE 96 feet W 254 feet WSW to ENE
96 feet W and E 254 feet ENE 90 feet SSW to NNE 294 feet to the side fence
bounded by Admiral's Beech length 296 feet bearing E by S and W by N the
end fence 24 feet NW by SE.
Mrs. Catherine Weston prays she and two daughters that I may grant them
the quiet and peaceable enjoyment of the aforesaid premises as I have
caused an enquiry to be made by John Burndell, Esq my Surrogate and Robert
Carter, Esq, his Majesty's justice of the peace for the district of Ferryland
respecting the truth of Mrs. Catherine Weston's memorial as regards the
last will and testament of Peter Weston deceased with the situation of
boundaries of the several houses, stores, gardens, fields, wharfs, fishing
rooms, stages and flakes above mentioned to be true I give and grant to
Catherine Weston and two daughters the elder Catherine, the younger Sarah
the quiet and peaceable possession of all the above mentioned premises
agreeable to the last will of Peter Weston during his Majesty's Royal
Will and pleasure and strictly forbids any persons, their heirs, and leans,
Administrators or assignees provided it must be decreed and understood
as relates the fishery it cannot be held longer than a particular time
by act of Parliament made 10 th and 11 th year of King William the Third
entitled an Act to encourage the Trade of Newfoundland. That the fishing
works be kept in good proper condition at all times in the persecution
of the fishery.
Given under my hand and seal in Saint
John's 26 th September, 1776 by his Excellencies Command
J. Montague
Robert Atkinson
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Vol 6, Page 165
Remark this record has the same provisoes
as Mrs. Weston's namely cannot be held only during her Majesty's pleasure
from prosecuting the fishery now in possession of late Robert Carter's
sons who was brother of late William Carter.
This property held by Joseph Seals, boatkeeper
in the year 1770 as appears by the records of Governor Bonfoy as it appears
in Volumn 4, Page 267 to 232 .See number 3 showing Seal's property was
held after by Hill after his death now in possession of Robert Carter,
Ferryland
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Mr. Samuel Hill by his memorial to me setting forth he had applied to
the Governor and Surrogate last year for permission to build and improve
an unoccupied spot of ground in the Harbour of Ferryland for the use of
the fishery 108 yards N.E by N and S.E by South from path leading out
ot Ferryland Downs towards the head 204 yards NW by W, E by South bounded
by Wickers Plantation now in possession of Robert Carter ,Esq. he having
prayed to secure him in the quiet and peaceable possession for said purpose
I do hereby give and grant said Samuel Hill all that said piece of ground
described provided same don't belong to any persons or used by the fishing
ships since the year 1765( for the purpose of erecting houses, stages,
flakes, wharfs and as necessary for the fishery he complying and doing
nothing repugnant to the Act to encourage the trade of the Island passed
in the 10 th and 11 th year of King William the Third strictly requiring
all persons not give said Samuel Hill any interruptions whatever in the
quiet and peaceable possession as they will answer to the contrary.
Given under my hand and seal in Saint
John's this 15 th day of October, 1776
J. Montague
By Command of His Excellency the Governor
Robert Atkinson
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Vol. 1, Page 357 to 488
This property claimed by Ludwick left
in trust with John Benger, brother-in-law of Nason came to the hands of
Peter Weston, he summoned to appear before Government said property is
now in possession of late William Carter's children, son –in law of Weston
though Ludwick's grandchildren are still surviving in low circumstances
Vol2, Page 488
Late William Carter's children are claiming all the houses, gardens,
meadows and flakes and Church Yard Chappel in right of Doctor Moor though
this record only shew his premises only consisted of a dwelling house,
wood house, gardens and meadow.
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By his Excellencies Command, Sir Francis
Drake, Governor of Newfoundland, its dependancies, etc.
That William Ludwick of Ferryland represented to me he has a mortgage
of houses and fishing rooms foot 190 near the Pool of Ferryland due to
his Father John Ludwick, Esq. from Henry Rex of Ferryland acknowledging
Henry Wickers the heir and executor of Henry Rex by a certain instrument
executed in Ferryland 20 th February, 1739 or 1740 and which said debt
been demanded of the plantation made by Henry Wickers as been in possession
of said premises and Thomas Clooney as tenant in right of Ludwick, I do
order said Thomas Clooney to pay the rents and arrears due of said plantation
to John Benger Esq. and that said property remain in trust with him until
said Wickers appears to shew the reason why said debt should not be paid
the estate of Ludwick which came to the possession of Peter Weston that
he been summoned to appear before me and bring with him all Books of Account,
Vouchers and documents relative to said property whatever.
Given under my hand in Saint John's this
226 th day of September, 1752
F. W. Drake
By Command of the Governor
William Hall
By request of Mr. William Ludwick and William Keane, Esqs.
On behalf of Mrs. Mary Ludwick's son and daughter of the Harbour of Ferryland
We the underneath subscribers met on the premises divided there between
the parties as follows:
That Mr. Bowel's House, Cookroom house
where Doctor Ball lived, Meadow and North Stage to Mary Ludwick.
Fanny Cook Room to Mary Ludwick. The
flakes and beeches divided between both parties.
Dwyer's Cook Room. The upper room to
William Dwyer's Cook Room upper path lowers Fanny's Room . Doctor Moor's
dwelling house, wood house, garden and meadow. Collin's house, Garden,
store, stage and Larney's stage to William Ludwick.
Witnesses to the above settled record:
John Benger, Robert Carter, John Wailey,
John Carter and Peter Weston. Ordered on St. John's records by his Excellencies
Command the 16 th October, 1758.
Richard Edwards
By Command of his Excellency
William Hornby
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Vol. 2, Page 101
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By his Excellencys Command Sir. R. Dorrill,
Commander in Chief over the Island of Newfoundland its etc.
Whereas a fine been laid on you last
year by the Justices of Ferryland by order of Governor Bonfoy on a Bill
of Exchange drawn on Mr. Baice Which bill is returned protested, you are
directed on receipt hereof to pay said fine with costs of protest to John
Benger.
Given under my hand in Saint John's this
22 nd day of September ,1755.
Richard Dorrill
By his Excellencys Command
To: Mr. Watts, Renews
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Same, Page 142
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Captain Edward Lecrass, commander of
His Majesty's Ship "Otter”, been appointed deputy Surrogate to Hugh Bonfoy,
Esq. then Governor. It appears by court held in Renews the 2 nd day of
October ,1752 the fishing admirals agreed that the sisters of James Dunn
were heirs to his plantation lying in the Harbour of Renews and that said
petition has been represented to me in behalf of the sisters of James
Dunn by power and authority given me I confirm said plantation to the
sisters of James Dunn to be kept in quiet and peaceable possession of
said plantation .
Given under my hand in Caplen Bay on
board his Majesty's ship”Otter” the 3 rd day of September, 1754
Edward Lecrass
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Same, Page 237
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The above plantation of James Dunn is bounded East and N.West of Daniel
Murphy's holdings in Renews, the Waterside flakes West 244 feet and 200
feet N and South bounded by the Widow Power's room and Ships Room back
to Maurice Cummings House and up to the Boats Cove with stages, flakes,
dwelling house, Back houses.
Witnesses:
John Benger, William Land, Robert Carter,
Patrick Merrigan, Alexander White, Ladney? Rodney, John Doudwin and others.
It appears by the above annexed the decree
of the fisahing admirals recorded in Saint John's that the room now in
possession ofDaniel Murphy in Renews Harbour is the property of said Daniel
Murphy.
Given under my hand in the Cour House of Ferryland the 3 rd day of September,
1754.
NB. The proceedings of Edward Lecrass
was enrolled on the records in Saint John's 14 th of September, 1754.
The fine to come after on Mr. Watts in
Renews
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See Page 237
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Whereas Thomas Thomas complained that he let a fishing room to Edward
Conner who made his lease over to you to pay him the rent and you refused
to do so though he applying for same, you are directed on receipt hereof
to pay Thomas Thomas or make your appearance in Saint John's to shew cause
to the contrary.
Given under my hand in Saint John's this
22 nd day of September, 1755
By Command of his Excellency Richard
Dorrill
B. Case
To: Elias Pitts, Renews
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Vol. 2, Page 238
John Double, son of William Double, brother-in-law
of Richard Nason by the Marriage settlement of 1754
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Mr. John Double has presented me a petition you are indebted to him in
the sum of £371.15.2 on sundry bills of exchange drawn on Messieurs Robert
and Baynes which bills are returned protested. Notwithstanding you refusing
to pay the account though applied to you for payment at several times,
you are directed on receipt immediately to pay John Double the above sum
together with costs of protest forthwith or make your appearance before
me in the Court House to shew cause why you refuse payment.
By Command of the Governor Richard Dorrill
B. Case
To: John Carter, Ferryland
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Vol. 3, Page 331
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It appears by a promissory note that
James Keen was indebted to Mary Ludwick's estate in the sum of £167.4.0
and ordered that he should pay the one half to William Ludwick, the other
half to be left in care of Mr. Peter Weston for said Mary. An Order granted
to take possession of his said holdings for non payment of rents.
By Command of his Excellency the Governor.
Sir Hugh Pallisser
William Ludwick, and Sweetland
To: Elias Pitts, Fermeuse
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Vol. 6, Page 134
Said Robert Carter been grandfather of
the present Messieurs Carters in St. John's and Ferryland , observe the
provisions in each case record granted him that he can't stop the fishery
or hold the premises only during her Majesty's pleasure.
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Mr. Robert Carter of Ferryland one of his Majesty's Justice of the Peace
for the said district having setting forth in his petition that he has
been in possession of a fishing premise at the Northside of the Harbour
of Aquaforte known by the name of Carter's plantation that said fishing
room runs S.E to a point named Tansey Bed extending N.W. 408 yards been
its front and 408 yards back to the woods N.E. and S.E. on which premises
were built several houses one with stone together with stages, flakes
for carrying out the fishery which he held this 15 years past clearly
appears to me by one of the fishing admirals who made enquiry of the ancient
inhabitants and that said Robert Carter prays to be secured in the quiet
and peacible possession of said recited premises. I do order that said
Robert Carter shall quietly and peacibly enjoy all said premises namely
houses, rooms, stages, flakes ???? and with the other fishing premises
he shall build on the ground so long as he continues to enjoy and make
use of the same to the advantage of the fishery provided that he complies
with and does nothing repugnant to the act of the 10 th and 11 th of King
George the Third entitled An Act to Encourage the Trade of Newfoundland
during his Majesty's Royal Will and pleasure strictly commanding all persons
whatever not to molest or hinder the said Robert Carter in the peacible
enjoyment of said recited premises as they will answer to the contrary.
Given under my hand in St. John's this
22 nd of July , 1776
J. Montague
By Command of His Excellency
Robert Atkinson
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Same Vol., Page 135
Robert Carter was father to late Robert
and William Carter whose grandsons are now claiming the pricipal premises
in Ferryland and Aquaforte though the old Robert Carter was Richard Nason's
tenant,1763 his son Robert Carter was Nason's agent and so continued his
grandson Robert agent to Mr. Nason's death 1826 for Ferryland premises
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Mr. Robert Carter prays in his petition to enjoy Mr. Peninsular's Plantation
at Northside of Aquaforte Harbour said Robert Carter stated he been at
considerable expense cultivating Peninsular Plantation 775 yards which
has not been occupied by any ship or boatkeeper by certificate under the
hands of one of the fishing admirals of Aquaforte who made proper enquiries
of the old inhabitants of said harbour, that said Robert Carter prays
to be secured in the enjoyment of said premises provided he shall keep
up proper fences thereon for fields and gardens and pasture ground hold
same during his Majesty's pleasure I command all persons whatever from
molesting said Robert Carter in the quiet and peacible possession of said
premises as they may answer to the contrary.
Given under my hand and seal in St.John's
22 nd July , 1776
J. Montague
By Command of the Governor
Robert Atkinson
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Book 7, Page 21
Though Government told Robert Carter
to ???? sending an Account of all the improved lands in Ferryland, said
Carter failed as no Account of same appear on record this time he and
brother James been agent of Mr. Nason's estate in Ferryland
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His Excellency the Governor requested
Mr. Robert Carter would send an Account of all the acres of cleared and
improved land in Ferryland not to fail.
J. Duckworth
August 5 th, 1811
To: Robert Carter, Naval Officer, Ferryland
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The above named Mr. Robert Carter's sons
James Carter and Robert Carter petitioned Governor Keates for grant of
Crow Island, 26 th October ,1815. No reply appears on record to said Carter's
petition.
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Ferryland Records ordered to be registered
by William Carter Esq.
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Aquaforte June 19 th, 1808
A survey of these fishing rooms and premises
were taken by me Richard Gorman ,Clerk of the Ferryland Court , 1807.
Agreeable to the proclamation of hiss Excellency John Holloway, Esq.,
Vice-Admiral of the Red, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the
Island of Newfoundland, its dependancies etc.
The Fishing Rooms of John Benger, now in possession of Nicholas Brand
used by him in Meadows and gardens from the bounds of Brown's Plantation
in front thence S.S. E. and E. N. E. back to the woods from thence S.S.
E. 30 feet to 14 or 72 feet E. S. E 880 feet N. N. West back to the woods.
Richard Gorman
Who deemed it unnecessary to Record Richard
Nason's Pool property then in possession of his agent Defendants late
father Robert Carter and others as tenants appearing on back of the Governor
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