Perth in Lanark County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Last Fatal Duel

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

1. Last Fatal Duel Marker

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Here died the victim of the last fatal duel fought in this province,
June 13, 1833. Two law students and former friends, John Wilson and
Robert Lyon, quarrelled over remarks made by the latter concerning a
local school teacher, Elizabeth Hughes. The dispute was aggravated by
the prompting of Lyon's second, Henry Le Lievre, a bellicose army
veteran. Lyon was killed in the second exchange of shots, while Wilson
was acquitted of a charge of murder, married Miss Hughes, and became a
member of parliament and judge.
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La victime du dernier duel mortel de la province trouve la mort à cet endroit, le 13 juin 1833. Deux étudiants en droit et anciens amis, John Wilson et Robert Lyon, ont un différend au sujet de remarques faites par ce dernier concernant une institutrice locale, Elizabeth Hughes. La querelle est envenimée par les exhortations du témoin de Robert Lyon, Henry Le Lièvre, un ancien combattant belliqueux. Robert Lyon est tué lors du deuxième échange de coups de feu, tandis que John Wilson est acquitté de l'accusation de meurtre. Il épouse mademoiselle

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Hughes, et devient député et juge.

Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1833.

Location. 44° 53.788′ N, 76° 14.829′ W. Marker is in Perth, Ontario, in Lanark County. Marker is on Craig Street just south of Gore Street East (County Highway 43), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 Craig Street, Perth ON K7H 1Y5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. John the Baptist, Perth, 1823 (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alexander Morris (about 180 meters away); McMartin House / La Maison McMartin (about 180 meters away); McMartin House / Maison McMartin (about 180 meters away); Perth Military Settlement 1816 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); World-Famous Whiskey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Stewart's Legacy (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Tay Crossings (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perth.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2023

2. Last Fatal Duel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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