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â?? Embro cenotaph in memory of the men from West Zorra and Embro who died in the Great War. â?? A plaque to commemorate Henry John Cody, 1868-1951. Born at Embro and educated at Galt Collegiate Institute, this distinguished churchman and educator graduated form the University of Toronto in 1889. Ordained to the Anglican ministry in 1893, he was rector of St. Paul's (Anglican) Church, Toronto form 1899-1932. He was appointed Canon in 1903 and Archdeacon of York in 1909. A member, and later chairman, of the board of governors of the University of Toronto, he was Ontario's Minister of Education, 1918-1919. He played a vital role in the administration of the University as president, 1932-1945, and Chancellor, 1944-1947. His outstanding contributions in the fields of education and religion were recongnized in 1943 when he ws created a C.M.G. by King George VI. â?? A plaque commemorates the life of Reverend George Leslie Mackay, 1844-1901, who founded the first Canadian overseas mission in Tamsui, Taiwan, in 1872. As well, he established sixty chapels, several schools and a hospital. In 1881, he raised funds in Oxford County to help build Oxford College, Tamsui, which later became a University. An outspoken opponent of the Canadian head tax on Chinese immigrants and an inspiration to the evangelical missions movement, Mackay remains a national hero in Taiwan. â?? A plaque commemorates Reverend Donald McKenzie (1798-18840). Located on St. Andrews St, east of Oxfod Road 6 (Huron St). Born in Scotland, he was the first missionary sent to Zorra in 1834 and the first minister to the Zorra Congregation in June 1835. A teacher, in 1844 he became the Township's first Superintendent of Education. He influenced Rev. Mackay to become a minister.
Address:
St. Andrews St at Argyle St
City:
Embro
Province:
Ontario