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(Samuel de Champlain era) Priest at Miscou, 234.
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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... Du Marche
(Samuel de Champlain era) Priest at Miscou, 234. ... Du Parc Jean Godet Sieur
(Samuel de Champlain era) Comes to Canada, 47; left in charge of colony (1610), 60. ... Du Plessis Bonneau Thomas Sieur
(Samuel de Champlain era) Director of Company of New France, 170. ... Du Verger Father
(Samuel de Champlain era) Promotes Recollet mission to Canada, 83. ... Du Vernet
(Samuel de Champlain era) Interpreter, 144. ... Du Vignau Nicolas
(Samuel de Champlain era) His alleged discoveries, 74-77, interpreter, 144. =Bib.=: Champlain, Voyages; Parkman, Pioneers of France. ... Duchesne Adrien
(Samuel de Champlain era) Surgeon, early settler, 145. ... Duchesne David
(Samuel de Champlain era) Assisted in forming Company of New France, 168. ... Duchesneau Jacques
Intendant of New France, 1675-1682. His commission invested him with the title of president of the Sovereign Council, an office which had hitherto been filled by the governor. As Frontenac, a man of dominant spirit, was then governor, interminable di... Duclos Captain
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Constructs and commands floating battery Le Diable, 82, 87, 104. ... Dudley Joseph 1647-1720 Count Frontenac Era Provisional Governor Of Massachusetts
264. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am. Biog. ...