Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Address: 8331 14TH AVE Original Address: Property Legal Description: CON 11 LOT 5 Historical Name: David Badgerow House Heritage Conservation District: Ward: 7 Year Built: 1840 Architect Style: Georgian Tradition Heritage Status of Property: Listed Designation Bylaw: Heritage Easement Agreement: No         History Description In 1835, David Badgerow purchased this 30 acre lot from the Canada Company in 1830. The 1851 Census lists David Badgerow and his wife Keziah and 5 children in a 1 ½ -storey log home on Lot 5 Concession 11. The 1861 Census lists, David Keziah and their youngest child on Lot 5, Concession 11 describing their residence as a one-storey log home constructed in 1840. The Badgerow's are the only settlers of French origin known to have settled in Markham Township, who arrived in circa 1800. The Badgerows were active in the first Markham Baptist Church.   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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