Doyle Lawrence O'connor
(Joseph Howe era) Contributed to The Club in Howe's
Nova Scotian, 9; his wit, 35; offered seat in government, 103-104;
elected for Halifax, 106; member of Uniacke government, 110. =Bib.=:
Bourinot, Builders of Nova Scotia.
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Double Ministries
Brown-Dorion; Hincks-Morin; La Fontaine-Baldwin; Macdonald-Cartier; Macdonald-Dorion; Macdonald-Sicotte; MacNab-Morin; MacNab-Tache; Sherwood-Daly; Tache-Macdonald. See under names of individual ministers. "=Double Shuffle=," 1858. (George Brown Er... Doucett Joseph
Lieutenant-governor of the Fort of Annapolis, 1717-1726. Member of the governor's Council. ... Dougall John 1808-1886 Born In Paisley Scotland Came To Canada
1826, and took up mercantile pursuits. For a time editor of the Canada Temperance Advocate; founded the Montreal Witness, 1826. Died in Flushing, New York. ... Douglas Captain W M
(Sir James Douglas era) With Meares on North-West Coast, 1788, 27; at Cook River, 27; arrives at Nootka from Cook River with cargo of sea-otter, 28; sails for Sandwich Islands, 28; returns to Nootka, 28; sails from Nootka to Queen Charlotte Islands, 2... Douglas David 1798-1834 Made Extensive Botanical Collections On
the Pacific coast of North America, for the Horticultural Society of London, 1824-1826. Crossed the continent from Fort Vancouver, on the Columbia, to Hudson Bay; met Sir John Franklin there and returned with him to England. Came out again to the Colu... Douglas Sir Howard 1776-1861 Entered The Army 1794 Commanded A
regiment at Quebec, 1797; served at Corunna and Flushing, 1809. After discharging various military missions, appointed governor of New Brunswick, 1823, holding the position until 1828. Lord high commissioner of the Ionian Islands, 1835-1840. =Index=: ... Douglas Sir James 1803-1877 Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson Era A Man Of Imperial Mind 225
highest qualities as administrator, 225; with Dr. McLoughlin, 225; marries daughter of William Connolly, 225; chief factor, 1840, 226; governor of Vancouver Island, 1851, 225; knighted, 225; receives Simpson at Fort St. James, 238. (Sir James Douglas ... Douglas Sir James And His Time
Colonial Secretary's Despatches to Governors of Vancouver Island, 1846-1867, Serie G, Volumes No. 342-346. Governor of Vancouver to Colonial Secretary, Letter Book, 1858-1864, Serie G, Volumes No. 360-362. Governor of British Columbia to Colonial Sec... Doutre Joseph 1825-1886 Born In Beauharnois Quebec Called To The
bar, 1847. Early became a leader of the Liberal party. One of the founders of Le Pays, besides contributing to other newspapers. As a result of one of his articles, fought a duel with Georges E. Cartier, but without serious consequences. Joined the In... Doutre R
(Lord Elgin era) Member of the Parti Rouge, 108. ... Douville D'agneau
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Abandons French post at Toronto, 26. ... Dow Dr
(Tilley era) Candidate in York, New Brunswick, 108. ... Downshire Wills Hill First Marquis Of 1718-1793 Secretary Of
state for colonies, 1768-1772. =Index=: (Lord Dorchester era) Approves Carleton's recommendations, 51. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Doyle Lawrence O'connor
(Joseph Howe era) Contributed to The Club in Howe's Nova Scotian, 9; his wit, 35; offered seat in government, 103-104; elected for Halifax, 106; member of Uniacke government, 110. =Bib.=: Bourinot, Builders of Nova Scotia. ... Doyle Sir Charles Hastings 1805-1883 Served In The Army Commander
of the forces in Nova Scotia, 1861-1868; lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick, 1866-1867; lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia, 1867-1870; commander of the forces in British North America, 1870-1874. =Index=: (Joseph Howe era) Lieutenant-governor of Nov... Drake Sir Francis 1540?-1596 Sailed From Plymouth For The River
Plate, 1577; passed through the Straits of Magellan, 1578; plundered Valparaiso, 1579, and explored the western coast of North America the same year; returned to England, 1580, by way of the Cape of Good Hope. Vice-admiral of the fleet in the defeat o... Draper William Henry 1801-1877 Born In London England In His
youth ran away to sea and served on an East Indiaman. Came to Canada in 1821 and taught school at Port Hope; subsequently studied law and began practice at York. Elected to Assembly of Upper Canada for city of Toronto in 1836, and made a member of the... Dreuilletes Gabriel 1610-1681 Studied At Jesuit College Toulouse
In 1643 came to Canada and spent a year in study of Algonquian language. Soon became proficient in that tongue and accompanied wandering bands on their hunting trips. In 1646 went on an expedition to the Abnaki tribes of Maine, who had become interest... Drew Andrew 1792-1878 Entered The Navy 1806 Took Part In Many Of
the most important engagements during the war with France, including the Walcheren expedition. Promoted to lieutenant for gallantry during the fight between the Eurotas and the French frigate Clorinde, 1814. Promoted to commander for his brilliant def... Drewe Rev Edward
(John Graves Simcoe era) Accompanies Simcoe as chaplain, 47. ... Driscoll Captain
(General Brock era) Letter of, relating to death of Brock, 307. ... Drummond Lewis Thomas 1813-1882 Born In Londonderry Ireland Came
to Canada with his mother, 1825. Educated at Nicolet College; studied law, and called to the bar, 1836. Elected to the Assembly for Montreal, 1843, but prevented from taking his seat by the dissolution of the Assembly. Defeated in the general election... Drummond Sir Gordon 1771-1854 Son Of Colin Drummond At One Time
deputy paymaster-general of the forces in Canada. Born at Quebec. Entered the army, 1789, and rapidly promoted until in 1794 became lieutenant-colonel of the 8th Liverpool Regiment. Saw distinguished service in the Netherlands and in the West Indies; ... Du Bois D'egriseilles Abbe J B
(Bishop Laval era) Devotes his fortune to religious work at Montreal, 135. ... Du Calvet Pierre
Under the French regime engaged in the fur trade, and, having acquired considerable wealth, remained in the colony after the conquest. In 1764 made a magistrate and justice of the peace. Vigorously opposed an ordinance of 1770 regulating the administr... Du Lhut Daniel Greysolon 1640?-1710 Took Part In The Campaign In
Flanders, and present at the battle of Seneffe, 1664. Came to Canada latter year. Left Montreal for the West, 1678, and the following year took possession of the country of the Sioux for France; explored the country about Lake Superior, and gained unu...