3498 McBean St. The MacDougall (McDougall) family lived on this property from 1862 until 1928. Duncan MacDougall was a wagon maker and blacksmith. His property was originally 2 acres in size; it included the house, a woodworking shop, a hen … Continue reading
3551 McBean St. From 1834, this property was owned by Edward Malloch, merchant, member of the Legislative Assembly, land speculator, mortgage broker, and county sheriff. Although Edward moved from Richmond to Bytown in 1840 he continued to own large tracks … Continue reading
By James McTavish Captain George Lyon of the 99th/100th regiment – was the major merchant and mill owner in Richmond. He was elected to the Assembly of Upper Canada (1832) and Canada West (1846). Capt. Lyon owned an “Estate” south of … Continue reading
by James McTavish The following letter was written by Catherine on the above date while she stayed at Chippawa in 1814 during the Battle of Chippawa Creek, one of the battles of the War of 1812. In early times, it … Continue reading
By James McTavish George Seymour Lyon Robinson Lyon’s son, George Seymour Lyon, was born and raised in Richmond, later moving to Toronto. This grandson of Captain George Lyon gained notoriety as an athlete, golf and cricket in particular. He … Continue reading
By James McTavish Robert Lyon (1812 – 1833) With his older brother, Captain George Lyon, well established in the military settlement of Richmond and holding considerable influence in the region through personal and political connections, Robert Lyon had been … Continue reading
By James McTavish Captain George Lyon of Richmond was born in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1790, the eldest child of George Lyon, long time Baillie (Mayor) of that town and his wife, Elspet Philip. There were a total of ten … Continue reading
3550 McBean St. This building was constructed in the mid nineteenth century when commercial traffic on McBean St. was at its height and the village was bustling. George Brown, a former village reeve operated a store here in 1860’s. Little … Continue reading
3556 McBean St. This building, at least parts of which were probably built before 1851, was used by Patrick McElroy as a combined store and residence. Situated in the heart of Richmond’s commercial area, it was one of four general stores … Continue reading
3559 McBean St. This building is the last remnant of the commercial successes of the esteemed Lyon family which dominated not only village life, but also the politics of Carleton County and Ottawa through much of the early nineteenth century. … Continue reading