April 24, 2012 by

Village of Kingsville

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H.F. Walling Map of Kingsville (1877)

“. . . villages are incorporated when a community within a township reaches a certain population density that justifies the creation of a separate administrative structure. Villages are governed by elected councils consisting of a Reeve, Deputy Reeves and a number of councillors based on the population of the village.”

http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/english/guides/rg_209_municipal-records.aspx

Until 1877, Kingsville was a small hamlet within the Township of Gosfield. Kingsville was incorporated as a ‘Village’ in January 1878. James H. Smart was Kingville’s first Reeve.

“. . . After the meeting a large bonfire was lighted, in honor of the incorporation of the village, at the corner of Main and Division streets, and a quantity of fireworks were set off from the top of Smart’s block.”

Amherstburg Echo, January 18, 1878 p.6

“Our town seems alive with intellectual and musical entertainments. Our Gun Club, Cricket Club, Base Ball Club and Chess Club are flourishing. Houses have been in urgent demand since last fall – None to be had yet.”

Amherstburg Echo, April 19, 1878 p.6

“Since the beginning of the long period of business depression which has had the effect of bowling out so many, engaged in all branches of trade through-out the country, not one of our business men has been forced to hand over his affairs to the Official Assignee. Nothing could be more indicative of the correct principles of doing business adopted by them, nor could anything show more plainly that they possess the capital and credit necessary to success.”

Amherstburg Echo, April 19, 1878 p.6

“Building of all kinds seems to have taken hold of our citizens. Some of them are busily engaged with castles in the air, and have no time for ordinary structures.”

Amherstburg Echo, May 10, 1878 p.8

“Several of the trees on the East side of Division street, Kingsville, were cut into with an ax by some worthless scamp. A reward of five dollars is offered by the municipality to any person giving information which will lead to the conviction of the perpetrator of the act.”

Amherstburg Echo, May 31, 1878 p.6

“Division street is being gravelled from Main street to the lake. A much needed improvement.”

Amherstburg Echo, August 30, 1878 p.6

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2 Responses to Village of Kingsville

  1. William R Disher

    I live at 108 Mill St. West at the corner of Prince Albert. We are only tyhe 5th people to own this house & I wonder if you can give me some history of the house. We are located right across the rosd from the King Estate. The original owner of the property was Solomon Wigle the first M.P. for this area. He sold the land to his daughter, who married one of Col. James King’s son. Could you give me the construction date & some history of the house. I understand that the house was on the Heritage House Tour at one time ? thanks in advance. Bill Disher

    • AdministratorAdministrator Post author

      Thanks for your interest, Bill. I have accessed some deeds of your property from 1887 when Dr. Sidney King divided the 1/4 acre lot into two lots and sold one to Elizabeth Waldron and the other to Mary Boyle. Dr. King (youngest son of Col. King) was married to Esther Wigle, daughter of Solomon Wigle. I do not have the earlier deeds, but Esther died in 1881. Elizabeth had a small house on the corner lot, but it was replaced by your home in 1902.
      “A surprise was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. Fox in the Section Wednesday evening, Mr and Mrs Fox are retiring from active life on the farm and will build in town on the corner of Mill and Prince Albert streets. They will take up their abode with their daughter and son-in-law, David Conklin and wife, until their house is finished.” (The Kingsville Reporter, March 6, 1902 p.5)
      I wasn’t aware your home was on the House Tour, but will look into it. Any more information I find, I will send along.
      Cheers, Veronica

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