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.
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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" .
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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
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Enclosed : A draft of the material that might be recorded on the
monument .
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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 .
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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
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(416) 420-2222
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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.
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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,
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- 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
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)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. See bills.
hire, Scotland, and emigrat-
Canada with his parents in 8) pE cK E R zN , ti E(-u S HAIL
settling in Pickering town-
where he has ever since A ►v u , R z d, ' 5 l ) hole range,
'ed He took a deep interest x.50.
ri...Ature and engaged quite r. snliRht �-a
nsively in the importation of
p and cattle, being one of the lobe heater.
in this township to engage in h�
business. �uveoir 8 i
siness. He also took a .ap on r 6 h
interest in public affairs Every mother shown ere LIMA/ RAVl
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