Restin' with the Scottish Pioneers
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Have fun finding this one in a pioneer
cemetery.
We are introducing a
series of caches called "Restin'" in the area West of Lake Simcoe.
We recently visited a series of caches like this East of the Lake
and enjoyed the history we hope you do too.
We realize that "Cemetery Caches" are not for everyone, so if
this
is not for you we have lots of other caches close by for you
to
seek.
The 6th Line Cemetery has great history.
THE "DALHOUSIE" SETTLERS
Innisfil had its "Scotch Settlement" established around 1832.
Previous to that year the pioneers had settled in the Township of
Dalhousie, Lanark County, but finding its rocky surface anything
but a congenial dwelling place, and seeing no prospects of making a
permanent home there, they deserted in a body and settled in this
south-east part of Innisfil.
They migrated from their native place of Glasgow and its vicinity,
where some of them had belonged to the recalcitrant brotherhood of
Glasgow weavers, so notorious in British history. They had left
Scotland at the time of the intense public excitement preceding the
passing of the Reform Bill. Most of them had taken part in the
agitation; and, like the Pilgrim Fathers of an earlier time, they
preferred to live beyond the sea rather than endure the grievances
of their native land. Most of them, too, were platform orators, and
enthusiastic Reformers, which their descendants are to this day.
The individuals who, with their families, composed this interesting
group of settlers were: -- John Lawrie, N. half 17, con. 2, Rev.
John Climie, S. half 17, con. 2, John Todd, S. half 19, con. 2,
Hugh Todd, N. half 12, con. 5, Gavin Allan, 15, con. 5, Robert
Wallace, S. half 22, con. 5, William Duncan, S. half 18, con. 6,
William Cross, 20, con. 6, James Jack, N. half 21, con. 5.
They settled closely together; and this circumstance, together with
the fact that a number of their descendants remained at the old
homesteads and in the same neighborhood, gave the south-east part
of Innisfil the Scotch-Presbyterian character which it possessed.
Many of their descendants are at rest in this cemetery.
Please respect this cemetery and the loved ones laid to rest as you
explore the history and seek the cache.
When placed, this AMMO BOX contained a Teddy Bear, 2 Santas and a
Trumpet for trade and a log book.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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