"COL. SAMUEL STRICKLAND 1804-1867" ~ Lakefield - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

COL. SAMUEL STRICKLAND 1804-1867

This church was built in 1853 principally through the efforts
of Samuel Strickland. A member of an English family which
included several successful authors, he emigrated to Upper
Canada (now Ontario) in 1825. After farming in Otonabee
Township, he served with the Canada Company 1828-1831 as
a superintendent of settlement. In 1831 he became one of Douro's
earliest settlers and later established a school there for
the training of persons interested in pioneer farming. His
book, "Twenty-seven Years in Canada West", is of unique value
since it is an educated person's record of a lifetime spent on
the agricultural frontier. Col. Strickland is buried in this
churchyard.

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Address or location of plaque: West side of Queen Street, north of Reid Street in Lakefield, Ontario Physical location of plaque: City "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] A web-site for more details.: [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Remains of Colonel Strickland are buried in the church cemetery. This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person' Condition of sign: Good condition Is this a bilingual sign?: No ! What is the second/third language?: None

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