Ira Honeywell - The First Settler - Ottawa, Ontario
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This plaque reveals that Ira Honeywell was the first person to settle in Nepean Township.
Cette plaque nous renseigne à propos d'Ira Honeywell, premier colon à s'établir dans le canton de Nepean.
Waymark Code: WMYAVR
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/22/2018
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The FIRST Settler
Text of the plaque:
In 1809, Ira Honeywell, bought the land here, Lot 26, Concession I, Ottawa Front, Nepean Township. He was the son of Rice Honeywell, an American who had come from the Mohawk Valley to Grenville County in Upper Canada. In 1810, Ira Honeywell came overland from Prescott and built a cabin on or near this site. The next year he brought in his wife and three children and here these first settlers of Nepean Township Made their home. Some of their descendants still live nearby.
Parking is available at the corner of Lockhart and Algonquin Ave.
Texte de la plaque:
Le Premier Colon
En 1809, Ira Honeywell fit l’acquisition d’un lot situé ici, et y construisit l’année suivante un habitation en rondins. Le père de ce pionnier du township de Nepean était originaire de l’État de New-York, et s’était établi dans le comté de Grenville peu après la Révolution Américaine. En 1811, Ira Honeywell amena de Prescott sa femme et ses trois enfants. Quelques descendants de cette famille vivent encore tout près d’ici/
Du stationnement est disponible au coin de l'avenue Lockhart nord et de l'avenue Algonquin.
Group that erected the marker: National Capital Commission - Commission de la capitale nationale
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Corner of Lockhart Avenue North and Algonquin Avenue
Ottawa, ON Canada
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