Burlington in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Reverend Thomas Greene at St. Luke’s, Wellington Square
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 21, 2023
1. Reverend Thomas Greene at St. Luke’s, Wellington Square Marker
St Luke's Church was built in 1834 on land originally patented by Chief Joseph Brant. Consecrated in 1838 by the Right Reverend C. J. Mountain, Anglican Bishop of Quebec, the church was a simple two-storey, frame building, with tower plain Gothic windows and box pews. St Luke's first permanent rector, Reverend Thomas Greene, was appointed the year of the church's consecration. Greene (1809-1878) had been brought to Canada from Ireland in 1836 by Bishop Stewart's Upper Canadian Travelling Mission Fund. Records of his journeys throughout the London District provide invaluable information on life among the early settlers in that area. As the result of extensive alterations, begun in 1893, his original church has been substantially changed.
Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 43° 19.313′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto, specifically on the Golden Horseshoe, in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area, and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. 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: Spencer Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brant Inn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Terry Fox Marathon of Hope (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named The Brant Inn (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Victory at Burlington Bay (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Spencer Smith Park
Photographed by Tim Boyd, September 21, 2023
2. Reverend Thomas Greene at St. Luke’s, Wellington Square Marker
Also see . . . Halton-Peel Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society - St. Luke’s Anglican Church & Cemetery.
St. Luke’s church was completed in the fall of 1834. It was consecrated on 4 October 1838 by the Right Reverend G.J. Mountain, then Bishop of Quebec. The Reverend Doctor Thomas Greene became the first rector of St. Luke’s in 1838. Reverend Greene, who had been sent to Canada in 1832, remained at St. Luke’s for 40 years and became a respected and active member of Wellington Square’s pioneer community.(Submitted on September 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
September 21, 2023
3. Postcard of St. Luke’s Church, ca 1910
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 300 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
