Name/Title
The James McGill Monument Circa 1813 - Dedicated to Colonel, The Honourable James McGill, Frist Commandant of the 1st Battalion Montreal Militia (1802-1811)Description
Oldest Know Memorial attributed to a Member of The Canadian Grenadier Guards (1813)
The James McGill Monument Circa 1813 - Dedicated to Colonel, The Honourable James McGill, Frist Commandant of the 1st Battalion Montreal Militia (1802-1811)
A four-sided stone pedestal topped with a decorative urn in memory of the Honourable James McGill, founder of McGill University. It bears the inscription: “To the Memory of the Honorable James McGill a native of Glasgow north Britain and during several years a representative of the City of Montreal in the Legislative Assembly, and Colonel of the 1st Battalion of Montreal militia, who departed this life on the 19th day of December 1813 in his 69th year. In his loyalty to his Sovereign and in ability, integrity, industry and zeal as a Magistrate and in other relations of public and private life he was conspicuous. His loss is accordingly sincerely felt and greatly regretted.” Also: “This monument and the remains which it covers were removed from the old Protestant cemetery Dorchester Street, and placed here in grateful remembrance of the founder of this university, 23rd June 1875.”Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
December 27, 2021Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
February 18, 2022
