Windsor in Essex County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Hon. Alexander Grant 1734-1813
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2024
1. The Hon. Alexander Grant 1734-1813 Marker
Alexander Grant, son of the seventh Laird of Glenmoriston, was born in Inverness-shire, Scotland. During the Seven Years’ War, he served with Montgomery’s Highlanders, eventually commanding a sloop on Lake Champlain. In 1776, Grant became commander of the Great Lakes. This appointment, reduced to Lakes Erie, Huron and Michigan in 1778, he held until 1812. With an estate at Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Grant served on the land board of the District of Hesse from 1789 until 1794 and was appointed Lieutenant of Essex County in 1799. As senior member of the executive and legislative councils of Upper Canada, he became Administrator-President for a year upon the death of Lieutenant-Governor Hunter in 1805. Grant is buried in St. John’s churchyard, Sandwich.
Erected by Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, Department of Public Records and Archives of Ontario.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Ontario Heritage Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 42° 17.957′ N, 83° 4.63′ W. Marker
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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 Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. John’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stone College (within shouting distance of this marker); Gregory Robert McGregor Esq. (within shouting distance of this marker); 1872 (within shouting distance of this marker); District Court House and Gaol (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); William Dummer Powell (about 150 meters away); Mary and Henry Bibb (about 150 meters away);
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2025
2. The Hon. Alexander Grant 1734-1813 Marker
More about this marker. Marker is located in the St. John’s churchyard.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2025
3. Marker in the St. John’s churchyard
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2025, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2025, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
