Comments on: Discovering the Duchess Street Burial Ground

By: Chris Raible

Chris Raible — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:30:20 +0000

I just re-discovered your fine research paper on the Toronto Presbyterian Burial Ground with its reference to the Mackenzie family members once buried there. Please forgive me for not responding when I first received it many months ago.
In 1989 I did extensive research – starting with inscriptions in the Mackenzie family Bible – trying to locate the burial ground and the ultimate location of their remains. It was that research that led the Necropolis to erect the plaque you quote. I have a summary of that research – and accompanying documents – if you or anyone is interested.

By: chris uttley

chris uttley — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:30:55 +0000

Just wondering….I have been trying to find out where 97 to 105 Duchess Street is in the current Toronto.
Supposedly the Kormann Brewery was at that address…but I cant translate it into a modern address.

All help appreciated!

By: E W Kerr

E W Kerr — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:04:56 +0000

I have a copy of Instrument No, 1977, York, Dec 1,1824. It refers to the Presbyterian Trusties for ground for church and burials.Re the gore beween lots 4 and 5, Dutches St. North side. etc.Trusties are:
Collin Drummond, Town of York, Carpenter
Jesse Ketchum Tanner
Peter McPhail Book binder
William Stevenson Gentleman
Peter was my gggf, died 1831, I suspect that he was buried there.
The srveyor, James Kirkpatrick, a relative of mine. Have a good day. Ernie
OGS 1961

By: BDM

BDM — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:08:31 +0000

Very nicely done, Jane! Great research! The building currently for sale at 41 Britain Street appears to be smack dab on the north end of the burial ground site. I have a man who dropped right out of sight in York in 1800 and now I wonder if this is where his bones rested. Your research indicates the site could have been in use since 1797!