"JOHN A. MACDONALD IN HALLOWELL" ~ Picton
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N 44° 00.447 W 077° 08.510
18T E 328300 N 4874930
This plaque describes the time John A. Macdonald spent managing the law practice of his cousin, Lowther P. Macpherson, in Hallowell (now Picton).
Waymark Code: WMEFAN
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/21/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member The Blue Quasar
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The text on the plaque reads as follows:
John A. Macdonald (1815-1891), who became Canada's first prime minister at Confederation, began the study of law in 1830 under George Mackenzie, a prominent Kingston lawyer. Three years later he came to Hallowell (now Picton) to manage the law practice of his cousin, Lowther P. Macpherson, who was in ill-health. During his stay here, Macdonald became the first secretary of the Prince Edward Young Men's Society in 1834 and served as secretary of the Prince Edward District School Board. The latter position constituted his earliest experience in the field of public administration. Macdonald returned to Kingston in the summer of 1835 where he set up his own law practice.
Address or location of plaque: On the north side of Main Street West between Ross Street and Elizabeth Street.

Physical location of plaque: Town

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Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": There are no physical remains at the site.

This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'

Condition of sign: Very Good

Is this a bilingual sign?: No !

What is the second/third language?: n/a

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