Person:Nathaniel Hughson (1)
Nathaniel Hughson, UEL
b.16 Jul 1755 Dutchess, New York
d.1 Nov 1837 Hamilton, Barton Tp, Wentworth, Upper Canada
Parents and Siblings
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  1. Robert Hughson1739 - 1810
  2. Nathaniel Hughson, UEL1755 - 1837
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  Nathaniel Hughson, UEL1755 - 1837
  • W.  Rebecca Land1764 - 1854
m. 29 Dec 1782
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Facts and Events
Name Nathaniel Hughson, UEL
Gender Male
Birth? 16 Jul 1755 Dutchess, New York
Marriage 29 Dec 1782 New York, New York, New Yorkto Rebecca Land
Death? 1 Nov 1837 Hamilton, Barton Tp, Wentworth, Upper Canada
Reference Number? Q6969687?


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Nathaniel Hughson (16 July 1755, New York1 November 1837, Hamilton, Ontario) was a farmer and hotel owner, a Loyalist who moved to Canada following the American Revolution, and one of the city founders of Hamilton, Ontario. Married to Rebecca Land who was the daughter of Robert Land and Phoebe Scott, both United Empire Loyalists.

Hughson was among 10,000 Loyalists who moved to New Brunswick in 1783, following the American revolution, eventually moving to Upper Canada where present day Hamilton is. He received a grant of in Hamilton, May 1792. Hughson's land extended from Main Street to the Bay, between present day James Street and Mary Street. He was a farmer and also started up a newspaper called the Upper Canada Phoenix, in Dundas, Ontario. Also an original stock holder of the Gore Bank in 1836.

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References
  1.   Nathaniel Hughson, in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia.
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