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- Two names: Anna and Nancy
See the two 1797 petitions below. They are submitted a few months apart and both state they are married to a Gilbert and when the land record from 1810 is included both are said to be married to Caleb Gilbert. Researchers have generally resorted to just stating that Anna Meyers and Nancy Meyers is the same person.
PETITION 1797
Dated 9 Nov 1797, Anna Meyers alias Gilbert, daughter of Capt John Meyers and wife of Caleb Gilbert, Esq, pray for land. [post script] "I certify that the above named petitioner is now the wife of Thomas Jones of the Township of Sidney. [signed and dated] Rich Birdsall, York 30 July 1833. The original petition is confirmed on 13 Nov 1797. For Lots 5 and 6, Con 9, Percy Township the survey or patent fee of 3 pounds.5.2 is paid in 1833.
Source: Upper Canada Land Petitions, Percy, 1797, V203, G3/10, AO, Film C-2028
PETITION 1797
At Sydney, 23 Sep 1797, Nancy W Meyers alias Gilbert, daughter of Capt John Walden Meyers, late of the Loyal Rangers, and has only received 200 acres of land prays a further quantity of land in the Township of Murray. DMG Rogers states he confirms that she is the daughter, dated 18 Oct 1799 at Hallowell. Confirmed to receive 400 acres.
Source: Upper Canada Land Petitions, Murray, 1797, bundle G4/64, AO, Film C-2028
LAND RECORD
Bargain and sale between Thomas E Matthews, Sydney, yeoman, and Nancy Gilbert, widow of the late Caleb Gilbert Esq of the same place, for 150 pounds, 40 acres, south east part, Lot 29, Con 1, Sydney, witnessed by John Henesy and John Guffin, both of Sydney, 1 Dec 1810.
Source: Hasting Co Copybooks, Vol A-D, 1800-1821, AO, GSU 197905, Book A, 102, p 252
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1775 - 1844 (69 years)
