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Nathaniel Dennis, Upper Canada Land Petition, dated July 6, 1795, aged 34 (born about 1761), born in New Jersey, farmer, signed oaths of loyalty at Fort Erie. Recommended for 200 acres, warrant issued 2 May 1797. Followed by petition dated 23 Jan 1797 noting annexed recommendation received but due to illness was unable to return to the office of the Surveyor General for assignment. He has improved a lot at Humberstone, requested confirmation.
He also petitioned concerning a lot at Point Abino granted to his father, Ezekiel, mentioning his brother Obadiah. Upper Canada Land Petition dated March 3, 1829 - Nathaniel was residing with his brother Obadiah on land granted to their father, Ezekiel. There was a dispute over the line between them and their neighbour. Nathaniel and Obadiah Dennis received their deed dated 7 April 1808 to Lot 34 Broken Front, Bertie Twp. Nathaniel sold his share on June 3 1835.
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