Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

Henry REDNER

Male 1738 - Bef 1816  (77 years)


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  1. 1.  Henry REDNER was born in 1738 in New Jersey, United States (son of John REDNER and Marytje VAN ALLEN); died before 1816.

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    • Reference Number: 492.0
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    • _UID: FA429412D16D442B85DE388248328E71257D
    • Military: Abt 1780, New Jersey, United States
    • Military: Abt 1780, New Jersey, United States
    • Military: Abt 1780, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
    • Emigration: Abt 1783, Canada; from New Jersey
    • Emigration: Abt 1783, Canada; from New Jersey
    • Emigration: Abt 1791, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States; to Canada
    • Petition for land: 29 Jun 1791, Kingston, Frontenac County, Upper Canada, Canada; No. 684
    • Family: Abt 1800, Ameliasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada
    • Residence: Abt 1800, Ameliasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada; on lot 76 concession 1
    • Burial: 1809-1815, Ameliasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada
    • Death: Bef 17 Jan 1816, Ameliasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Upper Canada, Canada

    Notes:

    Loyalist:
    Henry Redner of Ameliasburg was described as a "U.E." when his son, Peter Redner, petitioned for land on January 17, 1816.

    Military:
    "When the Redners arrived in 1791, Henry brought with him a wonderful document wherein Lt. Thomas Van Buskirk late of the King's Orange Rangers attested to the loyality of both Henry Redner and his son-in-law James Johnson. Both the King's Orange Rangers and the New Jersey Volunteers recruited from the same areas, and had many similar surnames in the Muster Rolls. Early documents tell us that Henry was a weaver by trade."

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    microfilm # 1853036. NAC # C-2029. Petition # G 5 / 64. May 25, 1802. Henry Ridner, emigrant.

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    microfilm # 1630727. NAC # C-2741. Petition # R 7 / 20. February 28, 1805. Henry Ridnor, senior, yeoman, of Ameliasburgh.

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    microfilm # 1630734. NAC # C-2748. Petition # R 22 / 70. November 17, 1840. Henry Redner, UEL, of Ameliasburgh.

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    Ask Peter Johnson for a copy of the document "Ancestors and Descendants of Henry Redner Sr U.E., 4th Battalion New Jersey Volunteers" by Mildred and Loral Wannamaker. It was done in the 1970's. Is there a copy at MAGRC?

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    microfilm # 1630727. LAC # C-2741. Petition "R" bundle, #20. February 28, 1805. Henry Ridnor, senior, yeoman, of Ameliasburgh. Peter Johnson uses this reference - it details his service unlike the initial 1791 petition. RG 1, L 3, Vol. 425. Does this have the Lt. Thomas Van Buskirk certificate with it?

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    New Jersey Volunteers muster rolls. Captain Peter Ruttan's Company, 4th Battalion. Staten Island NY Mar 1778. Reel C-4216. It lists Henry Redner. [Is this a LAC film number?]

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    Microfilm C-14028. Upper Canada Land Board Minutes & Records. RG 1, L 4, Vol. 7. Reel C-14028. Referenced in "And Your Petitioner Will Ever Pray: The Papers of the First Land Board of the Mecklenburg/Midland Districts 1749-1794" by Linda Corupe, page 155.

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    "Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Reformed Dutch Church Baptisms 1740-1850" was a book edited by Howard S. F. Randolph & Russell B. Rankin. Newark: 1935. Kinship reprint 1992. Page 56 shows the baptism of Henry Redner Jr. in 1769. Peter Johnson refers to this source.

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    Peter Johnson photographed the Redner Family Bible pages in 1975. Where are my copies of these? Ask Peter who has the bible now.

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    Henry REDNER died in sometime after 1809 likely in Ameliasburgh Township, Prince Edward County

    _TODO:
    Folios missing according to Arless Flint list c. 1975.
    Missing: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 27, 42.

    Military:
    "During the Revolutionary War, as the Redners adhered to the Tories and remained loyal to the Crown, their home was attacked. During the affray, Henry was shot, and although not killed, he was badly wounded. The mishap only tended to embitter the dissatisfaction that was felt by the loyalists, and added an animosity that readily caused Henry and his family to emigrate to Canada after peace was declared."

    Military:
    "During the Revolutionary War, as the Redners adhered to the Tories and remained loyal to the Crown, their home was attacked. During the affray, Henry was shot, and although not killed, he was badly wounded. The mishap only tended to embitter the dissatisfaction that was felt by the loyalists, and added an animosity that readily caused Henry and his family to emigrate to Canada after peace was declared."

    Military:
    He was in the 4th Battalion of the New Jersey Volunteers under Captain Peter Ruttan.

    Emigration:
    "The Redners were part of that mini-migration from Bergen Co. New Jersey in 1791, which also brought the Wannamakers, Babcocks and Johnsons and may have encouraged the arrival of the Brickmans and Wessels too."

    Petition for land:
    "Henry Redner, late from New Jersey, with a family of five children, and by trade a weaver, applies to be admitted as a settler. He is the father-in-law of James Johnson, and as well as him, is recommended by Lieutenant Buskirk. A certificate for 200 acres of land is granted him and the oath of allegiance administered."

    Family:
    "The Redners were of German origin, but their arrival in America pre-dated the more fully explored Palatine settlement of the early 1700s."

    Residence:
    "The family settled in Adolphustown initially, but by 1800 they were located in Ameliasburgh. As Loyalists, the New Jersey group did draw land, but it was somewhat scattered in areas such as Percy Township, so they purchased Location Tickets and settled near each other in 'The County'."

    Burial:
    "There are no surviving grave markers for Henry and Maria but chances are [that] they are buried either on the farm or at the Dempsey-Cuningham Pioneer Cemetery on Lot 84 where Henry Jr. is buried. A third possibility is Albury Cemetery."

    Death:
    When his son, Peter Redner, petitioned for land on January 17, 1816, his father, Henry Redner of Ameliasburg, was described as "the late" and "deceased".

    Family/Spouse: Maria BIELSFELDIN. Maria was born in 1746 in New Jersey, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Henry REDNER, Junior was born in 1769 in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States; died in 1852.
    2. Margaret REDNER was born in 1772 in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States; died about 1850 in Canada West, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth REDNER was born in 1772 in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States; and died.
    4. Mary REDNER was born in 1779 in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States; and died.
    5. John REDNER was born in 1782; and died.
    6. Sophia REDNER was born in 1783; died in 1876.
    7. Peter REDNER was born on 20 Jan 1790 in United States; died on 29 Jul 1864 in Ameliasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Canada West, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John REDNER was born in The Netherlands; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Johannes Ridnars
    • Reference Number: 984.0
    • _UID: E785A368EB514FA98BFF4AFA9CBB5541666E
    • Emigration: 1746, The Netherlands; to New Jersey
    • Residence: 1746, New Jersey, United States

    John married Marytje VAN ALLEN. Marytje was born in United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Marytje VAN ALLEN was born in United States; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 985.0
    • _UID: BEECC9B196C54407B55E132551A9A192428D

    Children:
    1. Peter REDNER and died.
    2. 1. Henry REDNER was born in 1738 in New Jersey, United States; died before 1816.



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