Brantford in Brant County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Rev. Peter Jones
1802-1856
Photographed by Tim Boyd, December 12, 2023
1. Rev. Peter Jones Marker
This house, "Echo Villa", was built by the Reverend Peter Jones (Kahkewaquonaby) who lived here from 1851 until his death. Son of the noted surveyor, Augustus Jones, and Tuhbenahneequay, a Missisauga chief's daughter, Peter was born at Burlington Heights. He was converted to Methodism in 1823 and began to preach in the Grand River area. In 1826 he moved to the Missisauga settlement on the Credit River, and was elected a chief of that band in 1829. An eloquent preacher, he converted many Indians throughout Upper Canada, and translated the Gospels and many hymns into the Ojibwa language. Ordained in 1833, he made several successful Journeys to England to raise funds for Indian missions.
Erected by Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • 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 1851.
Location. 43° 8.571′ N, 80° 13.828′ W. Marker is in Brantford, Ontario, in Brant County. It is on Colborne Street East 0.3 kilometers east of Wayne Gretzky Boulevard, on the right when
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Regionally, this marker is in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area and in Southwestern Ontario. 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 Ruperts Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: John Hicks Whale (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Mohawk Institute (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Mohawk Village (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Her Majestys Chapel of the Mohawks (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Original Canoe Landing for the Mohawk Village (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Tomb of THAYENDANEGEA (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); St. Pauls 1785 H.M. Chapel of the Mohawks / St. Pauls 1785 Chapelle Royale des Mohawks (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Hon. George Brown 1818-1880 (approx. 2.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brantford.
Also see . . .
1. Dictionary of Canadian biography - Jones, Peter.
JONES, PETER (known in Ojibwa as Kahkewaquonaby, meaning sacred feathers or sacred waving feathers; also known as Desagondensta, in Mohawk, signifying he stands people on their feet), Mississauga Ojibwa chief, member of the eagle totem, farmer, Methodist minister, author, and translator(Submitted on December 12, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
2. Peter Jones and the Credit Mission. A Methodist
Photographed by Tim Boyd, December 12, 2023
2. Rev. Peter Jones Marker
3. Rev. Peter Jones (Kahkewaquonaby)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 677 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2023, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
