Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Malcolm Cameron 1808-1876
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
1. Malcolm Cameron 1808-1876 Marker
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A prominent Upper Canadian entrepreneur and politician, Cameron was born in Trois-Rivières. He began his business career in Perth, establishing himself as a general merchant and in 1834 co-founding the Bathurst Courier. In 1837 he moved to Port Sarnia where he developed lumbering, shipping and milling enterprises. Although a successful businessman, Cameron gained renown in politics. He was elected to the legislature as the member for Lanark in 1836 and, representing this, then several western ridings, remained politically active with only occasional interruptions until his death. Pursuing a generally reform-minded, if sometimes erratic course, he served as minister in the moderate administrations of the 1840s and early 1850s. Cameron is best remembered, however, as an early leader in the radical Clear Grit movement.,
A prominent Upper Canadian entrepreneur and politician, Cameron was born in Trois-Rivières. He began his business career in Perth, establishing himself as a general merchant and in 1834 co-founding the Bathurst Courier. In 1837 he moved to Port Sarnia where he developed lumbering, shipping and milling enterprises. Although a successful businessman, Cameron gained renown in politics. He was elected to the legislature as the member for Lanark in 1836 and, representing this, then several western ridings, remained politically active with only occasional interruptions until his death. Pursuing a generally reform-minded, if sometimes erratic course, he served as minister in the moderate administrations of the 1840s and early 1850s. Cameron is best remembered, however, as an early leader in the radical Clear Grit movement.
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Entrepreneur et homme politique important du Haut-Canada, Malcolm Cameron naît à Trois-Rivières. Il se lance dans le commerce à Perth et, en 1834, participe à la fondation du "Bathurst Courier” En 1837, il déménage à Port Sarnia où il crée diverses entreprises dans l'abattage, l'expédition et le sciage du bois. Homme d'affaires prospère, Malcolm Cameron se distingue en politique. Il est élu député de Lanark en 1836, et de plusieurs circonscriptions de l'Ouest par la suite. À part quelques interruptions, il reste en politique jusqu'à sa mort. Recherchant la réforme, parfois de façon aléatoire, il exerce en tant que ministre dans les gouvernements modérés des années 1840 et 1850. On se souvient surtout de lui comme de l'un des chefs de file du mouvement radical Clear Grit.
Erected by Ontario
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Heritage Foundation/Fondation du patrimoine ontarien.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 44° 54.026′ N, 76° 14.875′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. It is at the intersection of Drummond Street East and Colbourne Street, on the right when traveling east on Drummond Street East. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Drummond Street East, Perth ON K7H 1E9, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Haliburton Highlands to Ottawa Valley and in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mammoth Cheese (a few steps from
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 7, 2022
3. Malcolm Cameron 1808-1876 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
