Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Address: 5480 MAJOR MACKENZIE DR E Original Address: Property Legal Description: CON 7 PT LOT 21 Historical Name: William and Elizabeth McLaughlin House Heritage Conservation District: Ward: 6 Year Built: c.1872 Architect Style: Georgian Tradition Heritage Status of Property: Listed Designation Bylaw: Heritage Easement Agreement: No         History Description In 1844, Michael Eby purchased the western 100 acres of Lot 21, Concession 7 from King’s College, the forerunner of the University of Toronto. In 1860, Eby sold a one-acre parcel of his farm to Elizabeth McLaughlin, who was married to William McLaughlin, a labourer from Whitchurch Township. The family initially resided in a one-storey log dwelling, but by about 1872 they had built a modest frame house. When the 1871 census was taken, William McLaughlin’s occupation was given as “store-keeper.” After the death of her husband, the widowed Elizabeth continued to reside on the property, at least until the time of the 1891 census.   Contemporary Photograph Heritage Photograph         Key Map Please note that the yellow polygon symbol is not indicative of the actual heritage area and is only meant to highlight the property the heritage building(s) is located at. For a complete description of the actual heritage property please refer to the Designation Bylaw found above.

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