"Reverend William Proudfoot 1788-1851" - London, Ontario - Ontario Provincial Plaques on Waymarking.com

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An outstanding Presbyterian missionary and church leader, William Proudfoot was born near Peebles, Scotland and educated at the University of Edinburgh. Ordained in 1813, he served in Scotland until 1832 when he came to Upper Canada. A year later he settled in London. An energetic, authoritative man, Proudfoot made numerous preaching tours and organized congregations and missionary stations throughout Upper Canada and in the United States. In 1834 he founded the Missionary Presbytery of the Canadas in connection with the United Secession Church of Scotland and in 1844 he opened a divinity school in London to train Canadian clergy. Proudfoot wrote extensively on religious and secular matters and his diaries and letters provide a valuable account of 19th century life in Upper Canada.

Address or location of plaque: Queens Avenue and Waterloo Street Physical location of plaque: City "Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": [Web Link] Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": corner of church property This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Person' Condition of sign: Good Is this a bilingual sign?: Yes ! A web-site for more details.: Not listed What is the second/third language?: Not listed

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