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Catalog Number |
2005.1.274 |
Object Name |
Receipt |
Date |
11/25/1856 |
Description |
A tax receipt issued to Gaylord Greeniaus dating to November 25, 1856. It lists that in relation to Lot 34, Concession 2, a total of $20.77 is owing. This 1850 tax receipt also shows the "School Rate" at a total of 93 cents. The payment was recieved by Mr. Andrew, the tax collector. |
History |
Sebastian Greeniaus (1761-1847), of German heritage, immigrated to Canada from Pennsylvania in 1802. He was granted Lot 34, Concession 2, SDS, South-East of Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) and Winston Churchill Boulevard on July 1st 1808. The family began farming their land with his sons continuing the farming lifestyle. The bulk of the land remained in the family for generations. Sebastian sold the north half of the lot to his son, Peter Greeniaus (1797-1871) in 1823 who in turn sold it to his eldest son David Greeniaus (b. 1823) on August 23rd, 1854. Only a few days later, David sold it to his younger brother Gaylord Greeniaus (1827-1893) on September 9th. In 1891, Gaylord Greeniaus built a red brick house on the property. From there, the land was sold to Gaylord's son, Charles W. Greeniaus (1866-1929) in 1893 who continued farming the land. Then, Charles sold the parcel to his younger brother Norman P. Greeniaus (1876-1970) in 1910. In 1941, Norman sold the property to his son Wilmer Greeniaus (1918-2006), but Norman continued to live on the farm. By 1955, Sebastian's great-grandson, Norman and his son Wilmer were the last Greeniaus family members to live and farm on the property. That year, they sold the property to United Lands Corporation for the development of the Park Royal subdivision. Though Gaylord's original home was used for a short time as a sales office after opening in 1958, it was torn down shortly after. |
References |
Hicks, Kathleen. "Clarkson and its Many Corners", 2003. |
People |
Greeniaus, Gaylord |
Search Terms |
Sheridan |