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Thomson farm house1890
St. Andrew's Road, Bendale, Scarborough, Canada
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Among David Thomson's many accomplishments, which began with the building of the jail in Newark in 1797, and the first parliament buildings in York (Toronto), were his efforts to literally build Scarborough's first settlement: constructing its first school, church and tavern; as well as his involvement with fellow pioneers in protecting their community during the defense of Upper Canada in the War of 1812, against the United States of America.-Excerpted from Scarborough Then and Now
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Last will and testament of David Thomson1926
Bendale, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
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Family folklore and references of William Helliwell indicate David injured himself while chopping logs and had to endure the amputation of his leg, without benefit of anaesthetic. He died on June 22, 1834, leaving his wife and children. He was buried in St. Andrew's cemetery, adjacent to the church and log school he helped build, and overlooking his land, part of which has been dedicated to Thomson Memorial Park.-Scarborough Then and Now, Schofield et al. Scarborough Historical Society, 1996
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Mary Thomson Last Will and Testament1844
Bendale, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
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Mary Thomson died in 1847. She and David left more than 100 descendants, a number that has increased considerably since then - including Lord Thomson of Fleet and Dr. Belle Davidson, the first Scarborough woman to graduate as a medical doctor.-Scarborough Then and Now. Schofield et al. Scarborough Historical Society, 1996
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church1980
St. Andrew's Road, Bendale, Scarborough, Canada
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In 1817 the Rev. William Jenkins, a native of Kirriemuir, Scotland, a missionary to the Oneida Indians of New York, came to Canada in response to the plea of inhabitants of Scarborough, Markham and Whitchurch townships for a Presbyterian minister. Settling in Markham Twp, he organized a congregation under the name of the "Presbyterian Church in Scarborough" in 1818. Led by Richard Thomson, Colin Drummond, Andrew Thomson and David Thomson, its members erected in 1819 the township's first church, a wooden frame building 30 x 40 feet, on land given by David Thomson. Riding 15 miles on forest trails from his home to St. Andrew's Church, Wm Jenkins ministered to his Scarborough people for 15 years. In 1833 they built a manse for his successor, the Rev. James George, on land given by James A. Thomson; and in 1849 they erected this fine brick church.-text from historic plaque on site
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St. Andrew's Church Manse1900
St. Andrew's Road, Bendale, Scarborough, Canada
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The Manse was built in 1833 for the Reverend James George on land given by James A. Thomson. It was demolished in 1966.24
St. Andrew's Sexton's House1895
St. Andrew's Road, Bendale, Scarborough, Canada
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St. Andrew's Sexton's House was built in 1882 and was restored by the Scarborough Historical Society in 1981, winning the Scadding Award of Excellence in 1982 from the Ontario Historical Society.26
Sexton's House Then (circa 1895) and Now (2004)14 December 2004
St. Andrew's Road, Bendale, Scarborough, Canada
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St. Andrew's Cemetery circa 1895 and 200414 December 2004
St. Andrew's Road, Bendale, Scarborough, Canada
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