"DUNCOMBE'S UPRISING 1837"
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brenda&&rew
N 43° 01.487 W 080° 22.506
17T E 550914 N 4763756
This plaque is found in a tiny little park squeezed between two roads in Scotland, Ontario - on the southwest corner of Talbot Street and Simcoe Street (Road 16).
Waymark Code: WM9DKR
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 08/06/2010
Views: 11
Dr Charles Duncombe (1791-1867), prominent physician and politician, was leader of the militant reform movement in the London District at the time of the Rebellion of 1837. He rallied the local "Patriots" at the settlement of Scotland, planning to move against Brantford and Hamilton and join forces with William Lyon Mackenzie. On December 13, 1837 word was received of the latter's defeat at Montgomery's Tavern and of Col Allan MacNab's approach with a strong Loyalist force. Disheartened, Duncombe's followers dispersed during the night and he fled to the United States.
Address or location of plaque: Scotland, Ontario - southwest corner of Talbot Street and Simcoe Street (Road 16)
Physical location of plaque: Park
"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?: English only
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
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