This project is to gather information about the people who received the grants along the Niagara River, and to add family information about them especially if they were Loyalist.
The project involves searching Land Registry Offices for names of original land grantees of lots along the Niagara River Parkway, from Fort Erie to Niagara-on-the-Lake. To date all lots have been researched at the Land Registry office for the original grantee. Earlier maps have also been searched for first settlers on the lot. Many lots have been followed through with succeeding owners. Family history for each settler, particularly information on Loyalist backgrounds & activities, is being researched.
Where it can be found, the details and Loyalist history of each settler/Loyalist will include genealogy, photos of family members, photos of original homes, photos and maps of the property today. As well homes and buildings belonging to original settlers as they moved will be added, along with the mapping of names and regiments of Loyalists.
Project End Results The project plan calls for the Branch to: - Publish the material in book form - Produce a map for driving tour - Approach the Niagara Parks Commission to erect suitable signs along the Parkway