Linking the History of London and Middlesex to
the Grade 7/8 History Expectations
by Karen Allen and Val MorrisonMarion
(Peg-leg) Brown:
A Case of Murder
Location:
London, Ontario 1898-1899
Themes:
Courts, Law, Justice, Crime, Theatre
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Specific Expectations:
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analyze, synthesize, and evaluate historical information; |
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examine and communicate conflicting points of view about an
historical issue; |
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trace the historical development of their own community; |
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research and dramatize material from various sources (e.g.
material from history). |
Background:
In 1898, Constable Michael Toohey was shot by a
tramp named Marion (Peg-leg) Brown. Brown escaped but was eventually caught and
returned to London for a widely publicized trial. The murder conviction led to a
controversial hanging in 1899.
Resources about in Jack Sharp's Archives:
More Info has a
link (in progress) for the students called Marion (Peg-leg) Brown
The Biocards in
this website feature some of these people. Consider researching:
Marion Brown
Constable Michael Toohey
Find a photo of the old Courthouse on the Buildings page
Thinking in progress ... more to come! 
Val Morrison
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