"GIDEON TIFFANY 1774-1854"
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Cargoman
N 42° 54.532 W 081° 25.282
17T E 465604 N 4750780
Ontario Historical Plaque.
Waymark Code: WM5J1M
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 01/11/2009
Views: 15
A native of New Hampshire who had come to Niagara in 1794, Tiffany was appointed King's Printer and published the official 'Upper Canada Gazette' until 1797. He was not a Loyalist and the government, concerned by his American background, forced his resignation. In 1799 he and his brother Sylvester founded at Niagara this province's first independent newspaper, the 'Canada Constellation'. When it failed in 1800, Gideon moved to Delaware where, with Moses Brigham and another brother Dr. Oliver Tiffany of Ancaster, he purchased a large tract of land, including the site of the present village, from Ebenezer Allen and others. Active in township affairs, he remained here for the rest of his life.
Address or location of plaque: In Delaware, on the west side of Gideon Drive (County Road 3) just north of King Street (County Road 2)
Physical location of plaque: Town
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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": No physical remains of Gideon Tiffany buried here.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: This plaque is somewhat weatherworn but still legible.
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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