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1156 Wilson St W

Shaver Family Cemetery

DesignatedHamilton, Ontario · Register as of October 12, 2026
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Is it a heritage property?

Yes. 1156 Wilson St W, Hamilton is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Part IV (as an individual property).

Designation is the strongest protection under the Act and is not affected by the January 1, 2027 deadline. Source: City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

At a glance

Year built
1848
Designation
Part IV (individual property)
By-law
93-68
Ward
Ward 12
Location
Matched to the municipal address
The reasons for the proposed designation are that the Shavers figure prominently in the history of Ancaster and the “Shaver Family Cemetery” is a Southern Ontario landmark which is a monument to the lives as well as the deaths of Ancaster’s pioneers. The Shavers were United Empire Loyalists and early settlers in Ancaster. John Shaver came to Canada from New Jersey in 1789, and his second son, William (1772-1830)…Statement of cultural heritage value, from City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties · full text at the source

Building details from the municipality's register unless marked otherwise.

Condition on the ground

No condition reports yet.

A vacant or neglected heritage building can be reported to the municipality's property standards or by-law office (311 in most cities). Photos must be taken from public property and must not show people.

Community collection

No historic photos, documents or recollections yet. Do you have one?

Development applications

  • Site Plan · filed in 2004 · ApprovedAbout 37 m away, at 1151 Garner Rd W · DA-04-078

From municipal open data (City of Hamilton Open Data Licence). An application is a proposal; it doesn't change the property's heritage status. Nearby means within 50 m.

History on this site

  1. First recorded as designated

Other heritage properties on this street

Source: City of Hamilton — Heritage Properties, as of October 12, 2026.

Contains public sector Data made available under the City of Hamilton's Open Data Licence.

Not legal advice. Confirm status with the municipality.