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Photos, transcript & index courtesy of Joanne Krywko
Memorial Plaque
This is the site of the original Hurontario Church (Anglican). In 1822, Joseph Carter received a crown grant for 200 acres – Lot 1 Conc 1 W H S, Toronto, Twp. On this portion he built a small log church which opened in July 1827.
The corner stone was christened by whisky bought from the hotel across the road. Bishop Strachan said "I heard that this church was begun in drunkenness and ribaldry", so he refused Carter holy orders. Broken-hearted, he sold the farm to Wm Orr, reserving ½ acre on which the church sat, deeding it to the Church of England.
In 1843, a mud brick replaced the old church and opposite a small rough cast Presbyterian church was built.
Derry West was named by George Graham to honor his forefathers who fought at Londonderry, Ireland.
Derry West had the first post office in Peel County in 1826.
No 10, L O L built their hall west of the corner (origin of Derry West District Lodge).
Beside the cemetery, stood the small brick armories used at the time of the Fenian raids (1865)
Taverns, a temperance hall, blacksmith, shoemaker and carpenter shops with horse sheds made up Derry West in 1857 with a population of 100.
Through the years there have been three schools here.
In 1867, Derry West was swept by fire, little remained and the small hamlet never regained the former prominence of those early years.
Erected by Derry West Women's Institute and the community1
Thomas J Woods – died June 4/1913 – aged 30 years
Mary Jane Woods – died July 9/1895 – aged 9 years
Eddie A Woods – died June 29/1892 – aged 3 years
Vera Viola - daughter of W J and M Woods – died April 19/1907 – 10 months
In memory of Jane – rest unreadable
Close up of top
GROGAN MONUMENT
In memory of James Grogan – who died October 9/1870 – 45 years
John – died May 8/1866 – 11 months, 21 days – also infant children aged 6 months
In memory of Elizabeth Armstrong – wife of John Graham –
Who died October 21/1874 – 28 years, 6 months, 4 days
ARMSTRONG MONUMENT
In loving memory of G W Armstrong – died July 12/1898 – aged 45 years
Also his wife – Lillie Moore – died October 8/1904 – aged 54 years
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Erected by John Coyne – to the memory of his beloved wife – Jane – who departed this life the 4th of September 1861 – age unreadable
In memory of Alex Hamilton – son of Joseph and Elizabeth Graham –
Who died August 10/1847 – 1 year, 9 months
Take this little lamb said He
And fold them in my breast
Protection they shall find in me
In one be ever blest
Allen – son of Joseph and Catherin Peirson – died April 1/1856 – 4 months, 15 days
This tender bud so young and fair
Has gone to Heaven to blossom there
Close up of information
In memory of Margaret – beloved wife of William Bussell – who departed this life – February 9/1867 – 85 years
William – son of the above – died May 31/1842 – 14 years
In memory of William Bussell – who died September 25/1868 – 91 years
Stones together – poems unreadable
Thomas Scollen – died June 14/1873 – 26 years
John Golden – died August 1/1874 – 90 years – a native of County ?, Scotland
Fred Dundas – died August 24/1874
Unreadable stone
Sacred to the memory of Thomas Patterson – son pf John and Alice Patterson
Born September 1/1822 – departed this life – October 13/1845
Robert Moore – died July 10/1851 – aged 63 years
Also three children of Robert and Sarah Moore
John – died aged 10 months
Margaret – died aged 3 years
Mary – died aged 7 months
Enlargement of top of stone
Boy #1 Lindsay – died July 1/1813 – 6 years
Boy #2 Lindsay – died September 13/ 181? – aged 1 year
Sons of Andrew and Martha Lindsay – unreadable inscription
To the memory of Thomas – son of Martin and Sara Morrison –
Who died August 1/1844 – 30 years, 5 months3
DAVIS MONUMENT
In loving memory of Gordon William Davis – BATT. CEF – killed in action in France – May 8/1917 – 22 years
Maria A Grafton – beloved wife of William Davis – died April 1/1934 – 44 years
Gone but not forgotten
At Rest – Ruby Davie – died April 16/1906 – aged 13 years
GRAHAM MONUMENT
In memoriam – Thomas Graham – died April 5/1898 – aged 88 years
Mary A Morrison – wife of the above – died August 2/1903 – 34 years
Mary Olive – daughter of J and E J Graham – died July 7/1902 – aged 6 years
Sarah – died January 13/1900 – 61 years
George – died April 8/1863 – 22 years
Hugh – died April 23/1883 – 27 years
Joseph – died September 10/1849 – 4 years
Children of T and M A Graham
Elizabeth J Armstrong – wife of John Graham – died June 19/1908 – 44 years
In memory of John Rudder – died February 25/1907 – 64 years
A native of Lincolnshire, England
Sarah Rudder – his wife – died January 13/1900 – aged 61 years
Mary J Graham – born February 1/1850 – died April 28/1936
In memory of Annie Huston – died July 3/1911 – aged 50 years
Gone but not forgotten
Joseph Graham – died May 3/1887 – 69 years
His wife – Margaret Huston – died April 5/1919 – 75 years
George Graham – died January 17/1884 – 3 years
Also two infant daughters – children of J and M Graham
John Graham – died December 5/1917 – 34 years – son of the above
Mother – Margt Graham – 1844 – 1919
In memoriam
George Graham – died June 11/1863 – 79 years
Mary Henderson – his wife – died may 1/1865 – 79 years
Natives of Co Tyrone, Ireland
Anne Graham – daughter of above – died March 10/1878 – 65 years
Martin Morrison – 1788 – 1872
Sarah Graham – his wife – 1783 – 1863
Thomas – their son – 1814 – 1844
Unreadable stone
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Ross Nixon – died August 27/1893 – aged 77 years
A native of Co Fermanagh, Ireland
Broken stone
Jane – daughter of George and Mary Jones – died November 4/1855 – 4 years
So fades the lovely blooming flower
Frail smiling solace of an hour
In memory of Elizabeth – beloved wife of John Brown – who died November 12/1846 – 35 years
A faithful friend, a partner dear
A tender parent lieth here
Great is the loss we here sustain
But hope in heaven to meet again