Kirkendall in Hamilton, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Richard Beasley

Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 14, 2023

1. Richard Beasley Marker

Inscription.
This plaque commemorates the historic homesite of Richard Beasley
United Empire Loyalist Merchant Soldier Politician
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada 1791
Appointed Justice of the Peace 1795, Magistrate 1796
Speaker of the Assembly 1803
Colonel commanding 2nd regiment, York Militia 1809
The first settler of the “Head of the Lake" and a founding father of the City of Hamilton

Officially opened up by his worship Mayor Robert M. Morrow
November 8, 1984

We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Alderman P.J. Peterson and M. Kiss Ward 1
and The City of Hamilton

Erected 1984 by City of Hamilton.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 43° 15.489′ N, 79° 53.08′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Ontario. It is in Kirkendall. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street West and Locke Street South, on the right when traveling west on Jackson Street West. The marker is on the property of Beasley’s Bistro. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 96 Locke Street S, Hamilton ON L8P 1N2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Nine-hour Movement/ Les Mouvement des Neuf Heures

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Baseball at Victoria Park (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The First Royal Visit to Hamilton (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Canada’s First Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (A.F. & A.M.) (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Erskine Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Hand Fireworks (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Early West End Hotels (approx. half a kilometer away); Strathcona Avenue Fire Hall (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Also see . . . Dictionary of Canadian Biography - Beasley, Richard.

In the early 1790s Beasley settled on the southeast end of Burlington Heights (then in Barton Township but now in Hamilton), where he built a house, stable, and barn. In spite of his improvements, the ownership of the land was disputed by another local family, the Lottridges. Situated between Burlington Bay and the marsh to the west, Coote’s Paradise, the property gave its occupant control of trans-shipping there.

(Submitted on August 22, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

Photographed By Tim Boyd, August 14, 2023

2. Richard Beasley Marker

“Mr. Beazley” (centre) showing location of Beasley’s property in Hamilton image. Click for full size.

3. “Mr. Beazley” (centre) showing location of Beasley’s property in Hamilton

From a map of the Town of Hamilton 1842.

Portrait of Richard Beasley in the city of Hamilton Gallery of Distinction image. Click for full size.

4. Portrait of Richard Beasley in the city of Hamilton Gallery of Distinction

Source: Hamilton Public Library

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.