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 "THE LAST FATAL DUEL 1833" ~ Perth Posted by:  Weathervane
N 44° 53.793 W 076° 14.828
18T E 401530 N 4972215
This plaque describing the last fatal duel in Upper Canada is located on Craig Street in Perth.
Waymark Code: WME3K4
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/30/2012
Views: 16
Here died the victim of the last fatal duel fought in this province, June 13, 1833. Two law students and former friends, John Wilson and Robert Lyon, quarrelled over remarks made by the latter concerning a local school teacher, Elizabeth Hughes. The dispute was aggravated by the prompting of Lyon's second, Henry Le Lievre, a bellicose army veteran. Lyon was killed in the second exchange of shots, while Wilson was acquitted of a charge of murder, married Miss Hughes, and became a member of parliament and a judge.
Address or location of plaque: On the northeast corner of Craig Street and Wilson Street East 1 block south of Gore Street East
Physical location of plaque: Town
"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": There are no physical remains at the site.
This 'Plaque' describes: An 'Event'
Condition of sign: Excellent
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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