William Morris - 1786-1858- Perth, Ontario
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This plaque in tribute to William Morris is located on Gore Street East, in Perth, Ontario
Waymark Code: WM1733X
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 11/29/2022
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Inscription on the plaque:
William Morris
1786-1858
Morris is acknowledged as a leading force in the founding of
Queen's College in 1840 and in the securing of its royal charter in
1841. His considerable reputation for honesty, justice and integrity
enabled him successfully to draft and push through legislation in
the Upper Canada Assembly to establish a Presbyterian college
with an arts and science faculty at Kingston. He was named the
first chair of the Queen's Board of Trustees (1840-1842)
Morris helped to establish the Perth Military Settlement in 1816.
He was elected from there to Parliament in 1820, appointed to the
Legislative Council in 1836, and named receiver-general for the
United Canadas in 1844. An 1812 veteran and post war militia
officer, this successful Perth businessman was the foremost
Presbyterian layman in colonial Canadian politics, a man who
envisaged equal treatment for Scotts and English in the
Canadas through widespread educational opportunities.
This plaque placed in 2016 by Queen's University and
the Friends of Queen's/Perth anniversaries
commemorating Queen's 175th and Perth's 200 anniversaries.
175th and Perth's 200 anniversaries.
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]
Location: Gore Street East - Perth, Ontario
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