John Stewart, 1808-1893

Description
Media Type
Image
Item Type
Photographs
Notes
Farmer, patriot or rebel, business man. Born in Perth, Scotland. Settled in the Scotch Block with his parents c. 1819. He was tried for treason after the Mackenzie rebellion, convicted and sentenced to transportation. He escaped and fled to the United States. He was pardoned in 1842 and returned to take up farming in the Scotch Block.
Date of Original
c.1860s.
Dimensions
7 1/4 cm. x 11 cm.
Subject(s)
Rebels
Local identifier
6123
Geographic Coverage
  • Milton
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.51681 Longitude: -79.88294
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