Port Ryerse in Norfolk County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Lieut.-Col. Samuel Ryerse
1752-1812
Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 2, 2023
1. Lieut.-Col. Samuel Ryerse Marker
A United Empire Loyalist, Ryerse was commissioned in the 4th New Jersey Volunteers during the American Revolution, following which he took refuge in New Brunswick. In 1794 he came to Upper Canada, and the following year received 3,000 acres of land in Woodhouse and Charlotteville townships. Settling at the mouth of Young's Creek, he erected a grist-mill around which grew the community of Port Ryerse. As Lieutenant of the County of Norfolk and chairman of the Court of Quarter Sessions, he took an important part in the early military and civil administration of this area.
Erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 42° 45.356′ N, 80° 15.423′ W. Marker is in Port Ryerse, Ontario, in Norfolk County. It is on King Street South 0.2 kilometers south
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Regionally, this marker is in the Southwest Ontario Area and in Southwestern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: To Honour the Pioneers (a few steps from this marker); Port Ryerse 1794-1994 (within shouting distance of this marker); William Pope (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Christ Church, Anglican- 1844 (approx. 5.4 kilometers away); The District Capital (approx. 5.4 kilometers away); The Summer Garden (approx. 5.4 kilometers away); M. W. Bro. William Mercer Wilson / Trθs Vιnιrable Frθre William Mercer Wilson
Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 2, 2023
2. Lieut.-Col. Samuel Ryerse Marker
Also see . . . Dictionary of Canadian Biography - Ryerse (Ryerson), Samuel.
Samuel Ryerses forebears emigrated from Holland to America in the mid 17th century. They later moved to what became Bergen County, N.J., where young Samuel was raised and presumably educated. According to one family historian, on the outbreak of the American revolution Ryerse was imprisoned for his loyalty. He later escaped and joined the loyalist forces along with his younger brother Joseph. Samuel became a captain in the New Jersey Volunteers on 25 March 1777. During the next two years he played a conspicuous role in raids into his native province from New York City.(Submitted on October 13, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 2, 2023
3. Lieut.-Col. Samuel Ryerse Marker
Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 2, 2023
4. Grave site Lieut.-Col. Samuel Ryerse, in the Memorial Church cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
