"ALEXANDER MORRIS 1826 - 1889" - Perth
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model12
N 44° 53.882 W 076° 14.843
18T E 401512 N 4972380
On the southeast corner of Harvey Street and Gore Street East .
Waymark Code: WMEKBD
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 06/08/2012
Views: 14
Plaque Text
An astute public servant who played a significant role in the development of Western Canada, Morris was born in Perth. In 1861, after establishing a successful law practice in Montreal, he was elected to the legislature as the member for Lanark South. An eloquent advocate of the union of British North America, he supported the coalition that made confederation possible. Leaving federal politics in 1872, Morris became interim administrator, then Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba (1872-77) and the northwest Territories (1872-76). Although charged with managing a huge area with disparate groups during volatile times, he successfully introduced responsible government in Manitoba and negotiated treaties with the native peoples. Returning to Ontario in 1878, Morris served in the provincial legislature until his retirement in 1886.
Address or location of plaque: On the southeast corner of Harvey Street and Gore Street East
Physical location of plaque: Town
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": None.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: Good.
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
What is the second/third language?: French
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
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