He was a bachelor

FIRST PAKLIAMENT OF UPPER CANADA

Benjamin Pawling, a Welshman, from Pennsylvania, lost his property there becamse he refused to take np arms against the British and went to Nova Scotia, whenea by walking 'and canoeing he reached Quebec. Here, with his Lrother J esse, he enlisted and fought till peace was proeiaimed. He was a captain in Butlex’s Rangers, and at the close of the war was advanced to be 'a colonel. The two brothers took tand at Port Dalhousie. Benjamin was employed as a surveyor and got aippointed on the land board of Nassau in 1788. Died in 1818.

Isaac Swayzie is styled “Pilot to the New York Army” in Lord Dorchester’s liât. He is referred to as a noted scout. His home was in Thorold and he hetd a position as a Magistrate of the district. The Swayzie “Pomme Grise” originated on his farm (13).

Parshalll Terry was associated with Swayzie at a time for the supply of the fort at York (Toronto). He appears to hâve taken his résidence there and to hâve conducted a milting business in the valley of the Don.

Francis Baby was the descendant of an officer of that name who settled in Lower Canada in 1670 (14).

David William Smith was the son of John Smith, major of the 5th Régiment, stationed at Detroit from 1790 to 1792, and held the rank of eneeign in that corps. He was at the time of his élection only 28 years of âge. He studied law and was called to the Bar. His biography can be seen in the valuable paper of Dr. James which I simply quote here a portion (15).