Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Address: 9768 REESOR RD Original Address: Property Legal Description: CON 9 PT LOT 19 Historical Name: John Pool House Heritage Conservation District: Ward: 5 Year Built: 1850 Architect Style: Georgian Tradition Heritage Status of Property: Listed Designation Bylaw: Heritage Easement Agreement: No         History Description In 1806, Moses Gamble rented the 200 acre property from the Crown. In 1828, the property was deeded to King's College in 1852. Since the 1837 commercial directory lists a William Pool at this location and the 1846-7 directory lists John Pool on the site, it appears that the Pools rented the property from King's College prior to their purchase. The relationship between William and John Pool has not yet been confirmed but they are likely father and son. The 1851 Census lists John Pool (age 48), Thomas Pool (age 21) and John's second wife Ann nee McGillivray (age 26) in the same household. The Regional Assessment Office database lists the date of construction as 1850 (Renovated). The house is illustrated in this approximate location on the 1853-54 map of Markham Township.   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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