Duncombe's Uprising 1837 Plaque

DUNCOMBE'S UPRISING
1837

Dr. Charles Duncombe (1791-1867), prominent physician
and politician, was leader of the militant reform movement
in the London District at the time of the Rebellion of 1837.
He rallied the local "Patriots" at the settlement of Scotland,
planning to move against Brantford and Hamilton and join
forces with William Lyon MacKenzie. On December 13, 1837,
word was received of the latter's defeat at Montgomery's
Tavern and Col. Allan McNab's approach with a
strong Loyalist force. Disheartened, Duncombe's followers
dispersed during the night and he fled to the United States.

Erected by the Ontario Archeaological and Historic Sites Board