Cornwall in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Cornwall Orphanage / L'orphelinat de Cornwall
Following the death of John McMartin, his wife donated "Highland Manor" to the Sisters of the Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph to be used as an orphanage. In fact, many of the children were not orphans, but were placed with the Sisters temporarily as a respite for families experiencing hardship such as a death in the family or financial difficulties. Over the course of 30 years, the Nazareth Orphanage assisted more than 2,000 children.
John, eldest son of Allan and Catherine McDonald McMartin, was born in Glengarry County, Ontario. He married Mary Catherine McDougald in 1896, and by 1903 McMartin had established his family in Cornwall, naming their Italianate style home (at right) "Highland Manor". In 1908, he and his brother Duncan purchased the La Rose silver mine in Cobalt, Ontario, which became so successful that John was made president of La Rose Mines Consolidated. At his death in 1918, John McMartin was a multi-millionaire.
Suite au décès de John McMartin, son épouse fit don de Highland Manor aux Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph pour en faire un orphelinat. En réalité, nombre de ces enfants n'étaient pas des orphelins, mais furent placés auprès des sœurs pour se soustraire temporairement à des difficultés familiales, comme par exemple un décès ou des embarras financiers. Trente ans durant, l'orphelinat de Nazareth vint en aide à plus de 2,000 enfants.
John, fils aîné d'Allan et de Catherine McDonald McMartin vit le jour dans le comté de Glengarry en Ontario. Après avoir épousé Mary Catherine McDougald en 1896, McMartin installa sa famille à Cornwall en 1903, baptisant « Highland Manor » leur demeure de style italianisant (sur la droite). En 1908, il fit l'acquisition avec son frère Düncan de la mine d'argent de La Rose à Cobalt en Ontario, qui se révéla si prolifique que John fut nommé Président de La Rose Mines Consolidated. À sa mort en 1918, John McMartin était multimillionnaire.
Tournée à pied du passé historique de Cornwall
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 45° 1.136′ N, 74° 43.61′ W. Marker is in Cornwall, Ontario, in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of Second Street East and Sydney Street, on the left when traveling east on Second Street East. Marker is mounted at waist-level near the southeast corner of the Cornwall Public Library, facing Second Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Second Street East, Cornwall ON K6H 1Y3, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. United Empire Loyalists (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); New York Cafe / Le Café New York (about 210 meters away); The Rossmore House / La Maison Rossmore (about 210 meters away); United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); District Court-House and Gaol 1833 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Rev. John Strachan in Cornwall (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Right Reverend John Strachan (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cornwall.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Cornwall Historic Walking Tour
Also see . . . John McMartin (Wikipedia). (Submitted on January 27, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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