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Brockville in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
 

James Morris 1798 - 1865

 
 
James Morris Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015
1. James Morris Marker
Inscription. A prominent Canadian politician, Morris was born in Paisley, Scotland. His family immigrated to Canada in 1801 and later settled in Elizabethtown (Brockville). He joined his brothers, Alexander and William, in business there about 1820 and by 1836 had gained prominence in commercial and banking circles. Morris represented Leeds in the provincial legislature from 1837 until his appointment to the Legislative Council in 1844. Named first Canadian postmaster-general in 1851, when responsibility for that service passed from the British government, he introduced Canada's first stamps, and significantly standardized and reduced rates. Morris subsequently served as speaker of the Legislative Council (1853–54, 1858) and concluded his public career as receiver-general (1862–63) in the Reform ministry of J.S. Macdonald and L.-V. Sicotte.
 
Erected 1979 by Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Recreation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
 
Location. 44° 35.423′ N, 75° 41.156′ W. Marker is in Brockville, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of William Street and Court House Square
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, on the left when traveling south on William Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9796 William Street, Brockville ON K6V 4T4, Canada. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir William Buell Richards (within shouting distance of this marker); Publow Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); Leeds-Grenville County Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnstown District Court House and Gaol (within shouting distance of this marker); Brockville Infantry Company / The Brockville Rifles (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General Sir Isaac Brock (within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. William Smart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brockville.
 
Wideview of James Morris Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 4, 2015
2. Wideview of James Morris Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.

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