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| Address: |
9035 REESOR RD |
| Original Address: |
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| Property Legal Description: |
CON 10 PT LOT 14 PT LOT 15 |
| Historical Name: |
Christian Reesor Homestead and Pioneer Cemetery |
| Heritage Conservation District: |
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| Ward: |
5 |
| Year Built: |
1806 |
| Architect Style: |
Georgian Tradition |
| Heritage Status of Property: |
Part IV (Individual) |
| Designation Bylaw: |
2004-97 (house), 2004-103 (cemetery) |
| Heritage Easement Agreement: |
No |
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History Description |
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The Christian Reesor Homestead was built c. 1840 for Christian Reesor and is located on the west half of Lot 14, Concession 10. Isaac Westbrook received the original Crown grant to the 200 acre lot in 1801. In 1805, he sold the lot to Christian Reesor Sr.
Christian Reesor Sr. settled on Lot 14, Concession 10 but was tragically killed by a falling tree in 1806, only two years after his arrival. Christian Reesor was buried on a knoll, overlooking the Rouge River in the Reesor family burial. The cemetery was used by the Reesor family for over 90 years.
The stone house located at Lot 14, Concession 10 was built by Christian Reesor in 1840 and the barns on the property date from the same period. A dam, a sawmill and carding mill were also on the property.
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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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