1738, to take charge of the estates of his uncle, Sir Peter Warren. Appointed Indian agent in 1744, and obtained unrivalled influence over the Six Nations. In 1755 became superinte...
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) In centre under Murray, 189; in battle of Ste. Foy, 259.
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) French retreat from, 62.
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Sloop of war, commanded by Captain Jervis, 176.
(Samuel de Champlain era) Assists in forming Company of New France, 168; comes out in command of ships, 172; encounters English vessels under David Kirke in the St. Lawrence, 173;...
A lake situated between Lake Ontario and Georgian Bay; named after Governor Simcoe's father. It was discovered by Champlain in 1615, and was within the field of the famous Huron Mi...
Projected as a result of the War of 1812. A commission was appointed in 1816 to report on a canal between Lakes Erie and Ontario. The matter dragged along for several years, until...
Established by royal edict in 1664, under the usual conditions, that it should further the cause of colonization and religion in New France, and in return should possess a monopoly...
(George Brown Era) His account of the negotiations between Brown and the government prior to Confederation, 152.
Chief factor of the Hudson's Bay Company. =Index=: (Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) In charge of York Factory, 226; correspondence with Rev. Wm. Cochrane, 227; made chief trader...
Surveys proposed by the government of Canada in 1863. Three engineers were to be appointed, one by the Imperial government, one by Canada, and one by the Maritime Provinces. They a...
States commissioner, entertained by Simcoe at Navy Hall, 184, 229.
(Lord Dorchester era) In search for Strait of Anian, 26.
having married Marguerite Langlois the previous year. Engaged as a pilot at Quebec. In 1635 granted lands on the heights of Quebec by the Hundred Associates, and in 1648 and 1652 r...
See Big Mouth.
(John Graves Simcoe era) First printer in Upper Canada, 172; acts as king's printer, 173; succeeded by G. Tiffany, 173.
At mouth of Kaministiquia River, Lake Superior. =Index=: (Sir James Douglas era) Headquarters of North West Company, 59. (Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Replaces Grand Portage,...
States. =Index=: (George Brown Era) Favourable to proposed Reciprocity Treaty of 1864, 230-231. =Bib.=: Hinsdale, Works of Garfield; Gilmore, Life of Garfield; Cyc. Am. Biog.
(Bishop Laval era) Comes out as royal commissioner to take over Canada from Company of New France, 41.
negotiates with Haldimand, 202; General Washington's letter to, 212-213; Ira Allen's proposed treaty with, 214-215. =Bib.=: Chipman, Thomas Chittenden; Cyc. Am. Biog.
summary sent him of Haldimand's expenses, 107; compliments Haldimand, 113; promises Haldimand pay as inspector-general, 329. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog.
(John Graves Simcoe era) Recommended by Simcoe as clerk of Council, 46; provincial secretary, 79, 178.
(John Graves Simcoe era) Indian superintendent in the west, 126, 141, 210. (General Brock era) His influence over the Indians, 280.
rich merchant trading with New England and the West Indies. Given the appointment of prothonotary in Quebec, and held it throughout his life. Took a deep interest in educational ma...
Born in France. Came to Canada in 1639 as superior of the missions. With him were the Jesuits, Chaumonot and Poncet, and the Ursulines, Madame de la Peltrie and Marie de l'Incarnat...
Lieutenant-governor of Detroit during Revolutionary War; captured at Vincennes, 1779, and imprisoned. Retired from the army, 1783; lieutenant-governor of Quebec, 1784-1785; governo...
completed his studies at St. Mary's College. Ordained to the priesthood, 1845. Held various charges in Nova Scotia. Subsequently became vicar-general of the diocese of Halifax and...
Waterloo; travelled in South America, 1825-1826; appointed lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada, 1835-1837; made privy councillor, 1867. =Index=: (William Lyon Mackenzie era) Govern...
(General Brock era) Secretary to General Van Rensselaer, letters of, 263-265, 286.
(Lord Dorchester era) Poor character and scandalous methods of many of them, 52; some of them most worthy men, 55.