Rev. George Buchanan 1761 - 1835 - Franktown, Ontario
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Born at Coupar-Angus, Scotland, Rev. George Buchanan later became a Presbyterian minister and first resident clergyman in Beckwith Township.
Waymark Code: WM147C0
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/05/2021
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Inscription on the plaque:
Born at Coupar-Angus, Scotland, Buchanan graduated in medicine from Edinburgh University. He later became a Presbyterian minister and was called to Upper Canada. He arrived in Beckwith Township in August 1822 to become its first resident clergyman. For eleven years Buchanan served as minister, teacher and physician but when, in 1833, a stone church was completed, influential members of the congregation demanded that it be conducted under the auspices of the Church of Scotland. Buchanan, a Secessionist, refused and was barred from preaching in the new church. From then until his death he held services in his home for those of the congregation who supported his views.
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Date of FIRST: 01/08/1822
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