Newcastle in Clarington in Durham Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Masseys at Newcastle / Les Massey à Newcastle
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 7, 2024
1. The Masseys at Newcastle Marker
One of the world's largest manufacturers of heavy farm machinery, Massey-Ferguson has its foundations in a modest family business developed in Newcastle. Established in Bond Head by Daniel Massey, the fledgling operation was moved to larger quarters here in 1849. For 30 years the Newcastle Foundry and Machine Manufactory prospered under the shrewd management of three generations of enterprising Masseys. Capitalizing on the expanding wheat market, Hart, Daniel's son, skilfully adapted American designed implements to suit Canadian agrarian conditions. When sales were secured in Europe, marking Canada's first export of machinery overseas, continued expansion of the firm was ensured. By 1879 the operation had outgrown its Newcastle factories and the Massey Manufacturing Company, now managed by Hart's son Charles, moved to larger facilities in Toronto.
Erected by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture
Massey Ferguson, un des plus importants fabricants mondiaux de machines agricoles lourdes, descend
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Érigé par la Fondation de patrimoine ontarien, Ministère des Affaires civiques et culturelles
Erected by Ontario Heritage Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 43° 55.066′ N, 78° 35.226′ W. Marker is in Clarington, Ontario, in Durham Region. It is in Newcastle. Marker is at the intersection
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 7, 2024
2. The Masseys at Newcastle Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Joseph E. Atkinson 1865-1948 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bishop Charles Henry Brent 1862-1929 (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Newcastle Fish Hatchery 1868 (approx. 1.8 kilometers away); Clarke Township Bicentennial Plaque (approx. 2.5 kilometers away); King Street, Circa 1900 (approx. 8.1 kilometers away); St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (approx. 8.1 kilometers away); Church and Temperance Street, circa 1880 (approx. 8.2 kilometers away); Clarington Municipal Administration Centre (approx. 8.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clarington.
Also see . . . Dictionary of Canadian Biography - Massey, Daniel.
The founder of the Massey farm-implement business, Daniel Massey was a member of the seventh generation of Masseys to have lived in America since the emigration from England of Geoffrey Massy about 1630. Daniel was brought to Upper Canada between 1802 and 1807, when his father began farming in Haldimand Township, on the north shore of Lake Ontario, near the site of present-day Grafton.(Submitted on April 11, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)
Photographed By Tim Boyd, April 7, 2024
3. The Masseys at Newcastle/ Les Massey à Newcastle Marker
In front of a remaining building of the Massey’s factory
circa 1850
4. The Massey Manufactory at Newcastle ca 1850
(Public domain)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
