Richmond Hill Public Library News Index
Amos Wright Collection
Description
Media Type
Group
Item Type
Documents
Description
Amos Wright (1809-1881) was elected as the first reeve of Markham Township in 1850. He was member of Parliament for East York from 1851-67, and chairman of the October 1857 meeting that supported the incorporation of Richmond Hill as a village. His collection includes more than 50 original documents: photographs, personal and business letters, notes, genealogical records, certificates, and small artifacts.
Date of Original
1840-1880
Language of Item
English
Geographic Coverage
  • Richmond Hill
    Ontario, Canada
    Latitude: 43.87111 Longitude: -79.43725
Contact
Richmond Hill Public Library
Website:
http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/RHPL/

Agency street/mail address:

1 Atkinson St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 0H5

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Amos Wright Collection


Amos Wright (1809-1881) was elected as the first reeve of Markham Township in 1850. He was member of Parliament for East York from 1851-67, and chairman of the October 1857 meeting that supported the incorporation of Richmond Hill as a village. His collection includes more than 50 original documents: photographs, personal and business letters, notes, genealogical records, certificates, and small artifacts.