Quaker Hill is a subdivision built in the mid 1970's near Yonge Street and Mulock Drive in Newmarket, Ontario. Bordered on the south by Mulock Drive, on the North by Eagle Street, on the west by Yonge Street and the east by Cane Parkway. The homes here vary in design from detached 2 story homes, to link backsplits, bungalofts and bungalows. The area has two elementary schools, Rogers Road Public school as well as St.Paul Catholic school.
Some of the street names here are a reflection of the storied history of Newmarket and York Region. For instance William Roe Boulevard is named after a war hero. William Roe became a war hero at the age of 17. Roe was employed by the Receiver General when war broke out with the Americans in 1812. He was entrusted with the colony’s gold and silver reserves, which he managed to smuggle through enemy lines
upon the capture of York.
Beswick Drive was named after Dr. Christopher Beswick who was the first doctor to practice north of the Oak Ridges. Arriving in 1811 with Quaker settlers from Pennsylvania. Dr. Beswick was instrumental in preparing the constitutions and bylaws for new organizations in Newmarket.
Rogers Road and Rogers Road Public school were named after Timothy Rogers who In 1801, Mr. Rogers and his followers, 40 Quaker families from Vermont and Pennsylvania who were fleeing the American Revolution, were granted farms on Yonge Street for the formation of a Quaker settlement. Their homes and farms were built on the fertile lands close to the Holland River, an important trading artery for both Indians and fur traders.
Simpson Road was named after Robert Simpson opened his first business on Newmarket’s Main Street in 1858. In 1971 Simpson moved to Toronto and, along with Timothy Eaton became one of Toronto’s two department store kings.
As a resident here in Quaker Hill, I have a vested interest to represent my neighbours' best interests and protect the Real Estate values right here where I live.
