The Settlement of Puslinch
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N 43° 26.189 W 080° 14.783
17T E 560989 N 4809563
Named by Sir John Colborne, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, after Puslinch, his wife's birthplace in Devon, England.
Waymark Code: WMDDN
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/24/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 49
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The plaque is outside the Ellis Chapel, a pioneer, non-denominational chapel built in 1861.

Interestingly, and because I do know Devon, UK somewhat, I did a search for the original Puslinch. It's no longer officially a place although it can still be found on topo maps here

Curiously the family that lived in Puslinch were the Yonge's which has got me wondering if there was a Yonge Street connection however it would appear from http://www.yongefamily.com/index.html that Elizabeth Yonge (Sir John's wife) wasn't related to Sir George Yonge (where Yonge Street got it's name) although both were from Devon.

Physical location of plaque: Other location

Description of any physical remains at site of "Historical Plaque": The Ellis Chapel is at the site and Puslinch Ontario exists although the original Puslinch, Devon doesn't.

This 'Plaque' describes: A 'Location'

Condition of sign: Good

Is this a bilingual sign?: No !

Address or location of plaque: Not listed

"Ontario Plaques" Website for this "Plaque": Not listed

A web-site for more details.: Not listed

What is the second/third language?: Not listed
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