"THE HONOURABLE JOHN ROLF, M.D. 1793-1870" - St, Thomas, Ontario
N 42° 46.288 W 081° 13.765
17T E 481231 N 4735462
This plaque is located at 39545 Fingal Line, 1.8 km west of Road 4
Waymark Code: WMEX6Z
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/17/2012
Views: 7
Plaque Text
This property once belonged to John Rolph, a prominent physician, lawyer and legislator. Born in England, he emigrated to Upper Canada in 1812. In 1824, with Dr. Charles Duncombe, he established at St. Thomas, the province's first medical school, the "Talbot Dispensatory". A reformer, Rolph represented Middlesex in the assembly, 1824-29 and Norfolk 1836-37. Although not an active participant in the Rebellion of 1837, he was so seriously implicated that he was compelled to flee to the United States. He returned in 1843, established a noted medical school in Toronto, and became the founder of the radical Clear Grit party 1849-50 and president of the legislative council, 1855-57.
Address or location of plaque: 39545 Fingal Line, St. Thomas, Ontario
Physical location of plaque: Other location
"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link]
Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": Original home.
This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person'
Condition of sign: Good condition
Is this a bilingual sign?: No !
A web-site for more details.: Not listed
What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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