Location
The County of Brant
In Scotland, on the SW corner of Talbot Street and Simcoe Street (County Road 16), 1 block south of County Road 4
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Photographer
Alan L Brown
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Posted
June 18, 2004
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Text from the Plaque
Dr. Charles Duncombe (1791-1867), prominent physician and politician, was leader of the militant reform movement in the London District at the time of the Rebellion of 1837. He rallied the local "Patriots" at the settlement of Scotland, planning to move against Brantford and Hamilton and join forces with William Lyon Mackenzie. On Dec. 13, 1837 word was received of the latter's defeat at Montgomery's Tavern and of Col. Allan MacNab's approach with a strong Loyalist force. Disheartened, Duncombe's followers dispersed during the night and he fled to the United States.
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