"COLONEL WILLIAM CHISHOLM" - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

The text of the plaque reads:
"The founder of Oakville as born in Nova Scotia of Loyalist parents who moved to Burlington Bay in 1793. William served with distinction in the
militia during the War of 1812. He settled in Nelson Township in 1816 and became a successful storekeeper, timber merchant and ship owner. In 1827 he purchased from the Crown 960 acres of uncleared land at the mouth of Sixteen Mile Creek. Here be built mills, laid out a town plot and opened the harbour to shipping. Chisholm was thrice elected to represent this district in the Legislative Assembly."

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Address or location of plaque: Near the mouth of Sixteen Mile Creek at the foot of Navy Street, 4 blocks south of Lakeshore Road Physical location of plaque: City "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": No physical remains This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person' Condition of sign: Sign is in good shape 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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