Embro in Oxford County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Henry John Cody 1868-1951

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 28, 2024

1. Henry John Cody 1868-1951 Marker

Inscription. Born at Embro and educated at Galt Collegiate Institute, this distinguished churchman and educationist graduated from the University of Toronto in 1889. Ordained to the Anglican ministry in 1893, he was rector of St. Paul's Church, Toronto, from 1899 to 1932. He was appointed Canon in 1903 and Archdeacon of York in 1909. A member, and later chairman, of the board of governors of the University of Toronto, he was Ontario’s minister of education, 1918-19. He played a vital role in the administration of the University as president, 1932-45, and chancellor, 1944-47. His outstanding contributions in the fields of education and religion were recognized in 1943 when he was created a C.M.G by King George VI.

Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.

Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 43° 9.375′ N, 80° 53.994′ W. Marker is

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in Embro, Ontario, in Oxford County. It is on Saint Andrew Street 0.1 kilometers east of Huron Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 St Andrew Street, Embro ON N0J 1J0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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,

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 Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Reverend George Leslie Mackay/ Le Révérend George Leslie Mackay/ (a few steps from this marker); Embro Cenotaph (a few steps from this marker); Donald McKenzie (within shouting distance of this marker); Cody’s Corners (approx. 3.9 kilometers away); Robert Douglas Hayward (approx. 3.9 kilometers away); Oswald J. Smith, Litt.D., D.D., L.L.D. (approx. 3.9 kilometers away); Lt. Colonel Joseph Whiteside Boyle, D.S.O.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, June 28, 2024

2. Henry John Cody 1868-1951 Marker

(approx. 11.1 kilometers away); Thomas “Carbide” Willson (approx. 11.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Embro.

Also see . . . The Canadian Encyclopedia - Henry John Cody.

Cody had a long connection with U of T. He was appointed to the provincial royal commission on the university in 1905 and chaired the 1922 commission on university finances. In 1917 he was appointed a member of the university's board of governors, and from 1923 to 1932 served as chairman. He was president of U of T 1932-44 and its chancellor 1944-47.

(Submitted on July 7, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario.)

1919

3. Henry John Cody, 1919

(Public domain)

The University of Toronto, 1937 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Boyd

4. The University of Toronto, 1937

Painting by A. Scott Carter (print owned by the contributor)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2024, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.