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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPost Cemetery - Brock & Kingston Roads - Note to file INTER-DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM CLERK'S DEPARTMENT March 5, 1993 TO: Debbie Kearns Co-ordinator of Council Services and Secretary of LACAC FROM: Bruce Taylor Town Clerk SUBJECT: Post Cemetery at Corner of Brock and Kingston Roads Please find attached to this memo the following documentation: 1. A letter from Terry Codling of the Cedar Park Church dated . February 8, 1993 requesting the Town to change the name of the Post Cemetery at the southwest corner of Brock Road and Kingston Road to The Disciples Of Christ Cemetery. 2 . A memo from Everett Buntsma dated February 15, 1993 indicating that he has no objection to the proposed name change. (Please keep in mind that the Department of Community Services and Facilities is responsible for all the Town's pioneer cemeteries. ) 3 . A letter from myself to Terry Codling dated February 18, 1993 requesting more evidence that this cemetery was once indeed known as The Disciples of Christ Cemetery or the Disciples Church Cemetery. 4. Excerpts from the Pickering News of February 25, 1910 and January 20, 1911 and Tweedsmuir's History of Pickering making reference to a Disciple cemetery or burying ground. . . . .Continued Page 2 - - 2 - - As i indicated in my letter dated February 18, 1993, I spoke with Don Lynde who is the Town's previous Fire Chief and who has been a life long resident of Pickering. He can never remember this cemetery being known as anything but the Post Cemetery all his life. I am very uncomfortable forwarding this request of Mr. Codling on to Council without input from some source that may have more historical knowledge. I would therefore ask that you present Mr. Codling's request to LACAC and ask them to comment on this request keeping in mind the following: 1. This cemetery has been known for many years as the Post Cemetery. 2 . The Post Manor has been designated as being historically significant and the name of the cemetery, namely the Post Cemetery, seems to compliment this. 3 . Terry Codling wants this cemetery named as "The Disciples of Christ Cemetery" whereas his own references call it the "Disciple burying ground" or "the Disciples cemetery" or "the Disciple Church Cemetery" . /"" Bruce aylor, AMCT, CMM Town Clerk RECEIVED TOWN OF PICKERING FEB0 193 CEDAR PARK CHURCH CtERK'S DEPT 1 Cedar Street , Ajax , Ontario Terry Codling 121 Clement Road East Ajax , Ontario , L1S 1L3 ( 416 ) 683-1072 February 8 , 1993 Mr . Bruce Taylor Town of Pickering 1 The Esplanade Pickering , Ontario L1V 6K7 Re . Cemetery at the corner of Brock and Kingston Roads . Dear Mr . Taylor , This is a follow-up of a conversation we had in the town office on the afternoon of January 26th . I have been researching the history of the early Disciples of Christ church in Pickering . This pioneer church had its beginning in 1843 . Without doubt the cemetery on the South West corner of Brock Road and Kingston Road is on the property purchased by the Disciples from George Leng Sr . , in April 1863 . The Disciples had previously erected a building on the property in 1859 . It seems the property was first used as a burial ground 1860 . Jordan Post , a member of the Disciples church and builder of Post Manor , is apparently the first one to be buried on the property . Most of the others buried in this cemetery have a demonstrable connection with the Disciples church . I do not know when the cemetery began to be unofficially called Post Cemetery . The genealogical reference published by the Whitby/Oshawa Genealogical Society in 1989 lists it as Post Cemetery . The Tweedsmuir History Of Pickering in 1960 refers to it as the "Disciples Church Cemetery" in its biography of John Tool . My purpose in writing this letter is two-fold . Formsot ilStF is my desire to have the cemetery officially designated "Ahe Disciples Of Christ Cemetery" . Second , I would like to erect a historical marker on the property . The marker being proposed would be a flat polished granite stone ( 12" X 18") set on a concrete pad . The location of the monument is optional , but I would suggest it be in some obvious location near the gate to the cemetery . I expect that such a monument would be relatively maintenance free , and not interfere excessively with the general maintenance of the cemetery . Though our church , the Church Of Christ , has the same historical roots as the old Disciples of Christ , this historical research is not a church initiative . Myself , and several others around Ontario have become interested in the history of our church forefathers . This interest has resulted in my research into the Disciples church in Pickering .. Thus the desire to erect this marker is only of personal and of historical interest . The marker I have proposed will cost . $377 , erected on the sight . It was my impression from our conversation that we would be expected to pay the initial cost of the marker . Since it is a private initiative , I will try to raise this money . We have a group touring some the historical sites of the Disciples church in Ontario during the spring of this year . We will be studying the historical sites of the Disciples of Christ in Pickering on June 3 , 1993 . Since 1993 is the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the pioneer Disciples Church in Pickering , we would like to have the marker in place for an officially unveiling on that day . For your information , the document recording the results of my research will be given to the Pickering Archives in the Pickering library . Thank you for whatever help you might give in making all this possible . Sincerely yours , ,��• yam'/' l.v/ � G .Terry �G Codling 9 Enclosed : A draft of the material that might be recorded on the monument . • Proposed historical marker . DISCIPLES OF CHRIST CEMETERY The Disciples of Christ began to meet in Pickering during 1843 , in the old school on Brock Road near Duffins Creek . In 1859 , on property owned by George Leng Sr . , they erected a . wooden building . This property was deeded to the Disciples on April 11 , 1863 for one dollar . The first to be buried on the property was Jordan Post in early March 1860 . He , and most of the others interred in this burial ground , were members of the Disciples church . This marker was erected June 3 , 1993 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the pioneer Disciples of Christ church in Pickering . ' . 3 INTER-DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES February 15 , 1993 To: Thomas J . Quinn Director of Community Services and Facilities Re: Re-naming of Post Cemetery Please be advised that I have reviewed the request from Terry G. Codling respecting the name change of Post Cemetery. The division has no objection to the request and we would be able to install the historic marker when it is supplied. If you wish to proceed a report to Council can be prepared. Please advise. - 4 Everett Buntsma Deputy Director of Parks & Facilities EB:mld 0 1CO v Q �� PQ . 01\1 • es. OF pfrcF r ' z z THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PICKERING Growing Today for Tomorrow One The Esolanaoe. Pickenng. Ontario L1V 6K7 (416) 420-2222 Fax (416) 420-0515 February 18, 1993 Terry Codling 121 Clement Road East Ajax, Ontario. L1S 1L3 SUBJECT: Cemetery at Corner of Brock & Kingston Roads Your letter dated February 8, 1993 requesting the Town of Pickering to change the name of its cemetery at Brock and Kingston Roads from the Post Cemetery to "The Disciples Of Christ Cemetery" is acknowledged. Please be advised that the Town's Department of Community Services and Facilities has no objection to such a name change, however, we are unable to find any substantial evidence that this cemetery was ever known as The Disciples of Christ Cemetery or the Disciples Church Cemetery. I have spoken to two long term residents of the Town of Pickering that also have an interest in the history of the Town and neither is aware that this cemetery was ever anything but the Post Cemetery. Before proceeding with this matter, I would ask that you provide further evidence that this cemetery was indeed known as The Disciples of Christ Cemetery or the Disciples Church Cemetery. If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. it uce Taylor, AMCT, CMM Town Clerk of her grandmother, has returned —We again find it our painful . to resume her duties as teacher in duty to chronicle the death of one P I C I" the intermediate department of of our most highly respected resi- thp-nblic school. During her ab- dents Mr. George Leng, which lace Miss Campbell contracted a took place at his home in this vii- TUESDAY very severe cold from which she lage on Friday morning last in his has now recovered. 60th year. Only about two weeks ' Diarch . —Do not forget the entertain- before his death Mr. Leng was one went by the Pickering Dramatic of the most active men on our The following Clubs in The town-hall next Toes- streets. apparently in the most day evening. The drama to be robust- health, but a stroke of .w._ C, presented is entitled"The Squire's paralysis in a moment laid him Daughter," and is spoken of in the low. He rapidly lost ground and of St. highest terms. One of nature's shortly before his death pneu- gereatest remedies is a good hearty monis also set in, which hastened '� ' p' 237 laugh, so go to the town-hall next his end. Mr. Leng was one of the • of Tuesday night for a laugh that most successful farmers in Picker- EZM- will be) you, no matter what ails ins township. his farm being situ- yea. Me Otchestra' first-tlass t ted z -the Kfl rtou toad'a1 im t — --- — -_ of ° one and the music alone is worth one and a half miles west of the Morning am' (;— •-the price of admission. Select village. About a year ago he sold each dad- your tickets at once or you will be his farm and moved into the vii- disappointed,in gaining admission. lage in order that he might spend Reqnests for The plan of the hall was opened his remaining days to enjoy the to be mac at nine o'clock on lVednesday fruits of labors of his more } . morning at McFadden's drug store active life. But his time was . . and by noon fifty reserved seat short in which to enjoy himself 'cL. tickets were sold, and they are thus. He was a man of good sound 0. - still going fast. . judgment. but never took a very m - -On. Saturday, February 19th active part in public affairs. The LIB at high noon in St. George's confidence imposed upon his judg- chvrch, Pickering, a very pretty ment was shown by the fact that • wedding was solemnized when he was asked by the Whitney - ,__ Miss Lillian Louisa, daughter of government, of which he was a ( " - Mr: and, Mrs. George. M. Palmer, strong supporter, to be sworn in •NAOIAN ti, church 'street, Pickering, was as a Justice of the Peace, an offer - •ACIFIC . united in marriage. to Mr. Harry which be did not see clear to .Agway Alonzo Matehett, of Toronto, the accept. He was a very active J ceremony being conducted by the member of the Disciple church. Rev. A. F. Barr, of Whitby. His funeral which took place on The bride was' unattended and Monday afternoon to the Disciple How Made `' 'wore her travelling eg�t of sap- burvin r around was .ones We LOW sr 2 phire broadcloth, smartly tailored, largest ever Reid in Pickering, u 4. - with foliage hat and rose buds and there being about one hundred steers with L+ 'mink furs, and wore the groom's and forty sleighs and cutters in stock and Este' v° eft% a handsome diamond ring. the procession, thus showing the Special Trs' u The bride': gift to the groom was high esteem in which he was held. leave Toronto t--) : . signet - ring. After dejeuner, The funeral service was conduct- 10.10 .s T °- • Mr: and Mrs. Matehett left by the ed at the house by Rev. Messrs. during -.2.20-train for --Toronto, thence to Cowan and Forrester, of Toronto. ( RANCH and Alr • Montreal and other poif is in Que. He is survived by his widow, one - bee and the Maritime -Provinces. sOn. Arthur, of.Indian Head, and . COLONIST C - The. beet Wishes of Tan NEws.one daughter, Stella, at home. He is which and of th residents of Pickering, l is-also survived by one brother, where' t1O bride is exeeedin 1X;:James, and three sisters, Mrs. Me- Apph„o nearest Cleish Mtn..W. H. Field .and.Miss Guide. 'Rester .qtr. �[r. and Mrs. Mats- • 4, y - -}: Ip�' •�J_v �'1 1 i these �, t •�+•Toronto.;.�.-*We,--extend �' �ft i Ll _ . .r J - '.-:' . t K .''"."�1•' :.ate,(.: - •;4'•.j t .':4 K.,:�Ito,«":'-� • ? "'!!"i'se - • f )n their return they will be readings will be riven in broad *hied by the former's eon- Scotch dialect. Don't miss it. and daughter, Mr. and Mrs: Admission 25 cents, children 15 R. A. BUN ' on. cents. very interesting time was —Arrangements hive been coin- )n Tuesday evening by the pleted for a convention of minist- 'e f Ontario Lodge, I.O.O. ers and christian workers to be th.yir lodge room. It was held in Toronto on Tuesday, • asion of the installation of Wednesday and Thursday of next .. for the ensuing year. The week. At these meetings Dr. Lekil ttion ceremony was con- Chapman and Mr. Alexander and I by D.D.G.M. Jas. Hallett, their staff of workers will speak. iitby, with a full staff of Those wishing to attend should = of Whitby lodge of which ' ' get single tickets and procure twenty were present. At Standard Certificate from the loc- nclusion of the business of el station agent. If 800 attend CASH 'ening refreshments were return tickets will be issued free, i E. N. Hicks being the cat-. otherwise one-third fare. _Tickets When all had done justice good going from Jan. 19-31 and re- CHOICE DAI- inner man an interesting torn up to Feb. 8. tin of impromptu speeches —Rev. Wm. Forrster, late of NICE NEW • iven. The following is a list Toronto, and until a few years 2erq for the ensuing year : ago one of Pickering's best known -John Clark, N. G.—Gordon residents, was buried in the Dis- V. G.— H. W. Lindstrom, R. ci les cemetei on on ay - '. G. Ham, F. S.--Jno. Steph- noon,— fie a g died on Saturday Rolled Oats-8 lbs. ft • Treas.—W. D. Rogers, from paralysis. Deceased was a Rolled Wheat-7 lbs -4. Richardson, R. S. N. G. native of Fifeshire, Scotland, and GoldE D. Banks, L. S. N. G. D.— came to this country some sixty Spanish Onions, Y' ot . S. V. G.—F. Allen, L. years ago spending moat of that GI MI . Gormley, O. 0.—Jno. time farming. Mr. Forrester fill- . I. G.—J. S. Jephson, Chap. ed the office of 1st Deputy Reeve FRESH ( r. W. Moore. in Pickering for six years and as n Friday afternoon Mr. Robt, such was a member of Ontario • who for the past nine County .Council. He was a min- PANTS I had been in bed in a help later in the Church of the Discip- ondition following a pare les of Christ. He was a man of , Great vaI! troke, past peacefully away real worth and much esteemed in 79th year. • His funeral, the community. Mr. Forrester manufact1 took place on Monday after- was in his eighty-third year. Hence the to the Union Cemetery, was _... fashionabl the largest seen in Picker- SALE REGISTER. Just received a ship! ar a long time, there being a ----- smocks, etc. 10c gu' number present from all TUESDAY, JAw.*4T11—Auction sale of 25c for every rip in i of the township and snr- horses, cattle, pigs. implements, on having this make ling country as well as a grain hay, etc., on lot 6, con. 5, Pick- ')er from a distance. Mr. Mil- ering. the property of Bailey as a native of Annan, Duni- Weatherill. Sale at one. 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