St. Catharines in Niagara Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Mayholme
Photographed by Kevin Westell, May 15, 2025
1. Mayholme Marker
Peter May Sue (1765-1827), the son of Loyalist William May (1739-1827) of the Indian Department and Butler's Rangers, received 100 acres (40.47 ha) as a Crown Grant in Grantham Township upon which he settled. His first wife was Eve, daughter of James Clendennan and his second wife was Magdalene, daughter of Christian Bradt. Both Clendennan and Bradt served in Butler's Rangers.
The original home was located across Ontario Street nearly opposite the present house where the lilacs indicate its foundation. They were planted by the settlers along with Honey Locusts, which were believed to draw lightning away from the dwelling.
George May (1815-1891), the youngest son of ten children, was the builder of the present house at 525 Ontario Street, which was constructed by Cole Brothers of the Ten (Homer) in 1857-1858.
Mayholme was inherited by George's youngest daughter Anna May (1858-1930) and by her son Leslie Read Dwyer (1884-1970). Corlene Beatrice (Dwyer) Taylor inherited the homestead farm from her father. Her ancestors William Read, Robert Bessey, James and Solomon Secord, Jacob Bowman, Henry
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In 2002 the Mayholme Foundation was created which now owns the remnants of the farm. The Mayholme Foundation still retains the original Crown Grant with the wax seal. Many features of the original home are still intact, including the stained glass side lights and transom surrounding the front door, and faux marbling in the front foyer which was painted by a skilled, itinerant artist.
Mayholme Foundation is a not for profit research centre focusing on family research and local history. The preservation of records and documents of local and genealogical significance are collected and retained by the Foundation for the benefit of researchers.
In 2004, Mayholme received designation under the Ontario Heritage Act by the City of St. Catharines, which included the rare faux painted marble hall and the hand painted glass in the door surround.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 43° 11.217′ N, 79° 15.854′ W. Marker is
Photographed by Kevin Westell, May 15, 2025
2. Context - Mayholme Marker
The marker is adjacent to Ontario Street.
Regionally, this marker is on Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe and in Niagara Canada. 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 walking distance of this marker: Green Ribbon Memorial Garden (approx. half a kilometer away); Third Welland Canal 1887 - 1930 (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The Burgoyne, Nelson, Newman Boathouse (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Lock 1, Third Welland Canal (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Howes Park (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Lockkeeper's Shanty 1887 (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Lock One of the Third Welland Canal (approx. 1.4
Photographed by Kevin Westell, July 30, 2025
3. Mayholme
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. 3. submitted on July 30, 2025, by Kevin Westell of St. Catharines, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
