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Arnold St. is named after the Arnold family:
Captain John Arnold: A United Empire Loyalist from New Jersey who fled to New Brunswick after the American Revolution before trekking to Thornhill in 1792. He was a veteran of the War of 1812, serving with the York Militia.
Robert J. Arnold: John’s son, who became a highly influential local figure. He served as the Reeve of Vaughan Township from 1861 to 1863.

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Elgin street is named after James Bruce, the 8th Earl of Elgin (1811–1863).
Lord Elgin was a towering figure in Canadian history, serving as the Governor General of British North America from 1847 to 1854.

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