Cayuga in Haldimand County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Haldimand Grant
1784
Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 23, 2023
1. The Haldimand Grant Marker
Following the American Revolution Sir Frederick Haldimand, Governor-in-Chief of Canada, granted to the Six Nations of the Iroquois a tract of land extending for six miles on both sides of the Grand River from its source to Lake Erie. This grant was made in recognition of their services as allies of the British Crown during the war, and to recompense them for the loss of their former lands in northern New York State. In later years large areas of this tract, including portions of the present counties of Haldimand, Brant, Waterloo and Wellington, were sold to white settlers.
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 • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 42° 57.295′ N, 79° 51.512′ W. Marker is in Cayuga, Ontario, in Haldimand County. It is on Munsee Street North 0.2 kilometers
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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 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Judicial Complex, Haldimand County (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Log Cabin (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Flour Mill Stones (about 90 meters away); Evolving History of the Cayuga Bridge (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Ruthven Mansion (approx. 3 kilometers away); Ruthven Park (approx. 3 kilometers away); The Youngs (approx.
Photographed by Tim Boyd, October 23, 2023
2. The Haldimand Grant Marker
Also see . . . Tworowtimes.ca - Haldimand Proclamation granted new homeland for pro-loyalist war losses.
You cant talk about the Haldimand Proclamation of 1784 without first talking about the American Revolution, the Promise of 1775, and the Pledge of 1779.(Submitted on October 24, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
The Promise of 1775, was made publicly by the colonial Governor-in-Chief of Quebec and British North America, Sir Guy Carleton, at a Grand Council between the kings officers and indigenous nations held in Montreal. The British had called the gathering and asked all the indigenous nations in Canada for their help in the coming battles. The British knew they needed the indigenous warriors to have a fighting chance at protecting territorial boundaries.
3. The Haldimand Grant.
The Ridout Survey of 1821
1778
4. Sir Frederick Haldimand (1718-1791)
Portrait from the studio of Joshua Reynolds, 1778
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
