Helmcken John Sebastian
Born in England, 1832. Studied medicine and
admitted a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, 1848.
Appointed surgeon at Vancouver Island by Hudson's Bay Company; first
magistrate appointed in the colony. As magistrate stationed at Fort
Rupert, where the miners were very unruly. In 1856 elected for Esquimalt
district to the first Legislature of the colony; took a very active part
in its deliberations; and became Speaker. Member of Executive Council,
1864-1871. Opposed Confederation in 1870. Sent to Ottawa the same year
as one of the delegates to negotiate terms of union. =Index=: (Sir James Douglas era)
Speaker of first Legislature of Vancouver Island, 210. =Bib.=: Morgan,
Can. Men; Begg, History of British Columbia.
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Hay Robert
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Generosity of, 505. ... Hayes Route
The main route of the fur traders, from Hudson Bay to Lake Winnipeg and the interior. It was adopted at a very early date, the more obvious route by way of Nelson River having proved impracticable. The Hayes route runs up Hayes River to Oxford Lake, a... Hazen John Douglas 1860- Born In Oromocto New Brunswick
Educated at the University of New Brunswick; studied law and called to the bar of New Brunswick, 1883. Alderman of Fredericton and mayor for two years. Elected to the House of Commons for St. John City and County, 1891; but defeated, 1896. Elected to ... Hazen Moses
(Lord Dorchester era) Brings news of Arnold's attack on St. Johns, 34. (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) A rebel spy, 130; mentioned by Haldimand in despatch, 132-133. ... Hazen Robert Leonard 1806-1874 Born In St John New Brunswick
Studied law and called to the bar, 1832; sat for St. John in New Brunswick Assembly, 1837-1848; in Legislative Council, 1848-1867; member of Executive Council without portfolio, 1844-1854, and again, 1856-1857; called to the Senate, 1867; judge of Vic... Hazen's Rangers
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) In battle of the Plains, 257. ... Head Sir Edmund Walker 1805-1868 Fellow Of Merton College Oxford
1830-1837; lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick, 1847; governor-general of Canada, 1854-1861. Afterwards appointed a civil service commissioner and elected governor of the Hudson's Bay Company. =Index=: (Sir John A Macdonald era) Calls upon Tache to f... Head Sir Francis Bond 1793-1875 Served In Royal Engineers At
Waterloo; travelled in South America, 1825-1826; appointed lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada, 1835-1837; made privy councillor, 1867. =Index=: (William Lyon Mackenzie era) Governor of Upper Canada, states his position on responsible government, 22; ... Hearne Samuel 1745-1792 Came To Fort Prince Of Wales On The
Hudson's Bay Company's ship Prince Rupert. Under instructions from the Company, and after two abortive attempts, set forth in December, 1770, on his memorable journey to the mouth of the Coppermine River, which he reached in July of the following year... Heath General William 1737-1814 Lord Dorchester Era Commissioner On American Side
for exchange of prisoners, 208. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am. Biog. ... Heathfield George Augustus Eliott First Baron 1717-1790 Defender
of Gibraltar. =Index=: (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) His marriage, 316. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Heavysege Charles 1816-1876 Born In Liverpool England Came To
Canada, 1853. Settled in Montreal, and engaged in his trade of cabinet-making. Afterwards connected with the staff of the Witness. Author of a number of dramas, the most remarkable of which was Saul. ... Hebert Anne
Eldest daughter of Louis Hebert, Quebec; married to Stephen Jonquest in the autumn of 1617, Father Le Caron officiating. This was the first marriage in New France. =Index=: (Samuel de Champlain era) Her marriage, 113; her death, 117. ... Hebert Guillaume
(Samuel de Champlain era) Son of Louis, 146. ... Hebert Guillemette
(Samuel de Champlain era) Wife of Guillaume Couillard, 146. ... Hebert Louis
Came from Paris to Acadia, 1604; mentioned there in 1610, and again in 1613-1614. Returned to France, and in 1617 came to Quebec, becoming the first permanent settler in New France. Died 1627. ... Hebert Madame
(Samuel de Champlain era) Mass celebrated in her house on restoration of Quebec, 225. ... Heceta Bruno
Commanded Spanish expedition to North-West Coast, 1775. ... Helmcken John Sebastian
Born in England, 1832. Studied medicine and admitted a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, 1848. Appointed surgeon at Vancouver Island by Hudson's Bay Company; first magistrate appointed in the colony. As magistrate stationed at Fort Rup... Henderson
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Private of grenadiers, helps to carry Wolfe off the field, 200. ... Henderson Captain
(Lord Dorchester era) With crews of two war vessels assists in defence of Quebec, 112. ... Hennepin Louis
Born in Ath, Belgium, about 1640. Entered order of Recollets. Sailed for Quebec, 1675. Stationed at Fort Frontenac, 1676. Accompanied La Salle to the West, 1678. From Fort Crevecoeur (Peoria, Ill.), in 1680, descended the Illinois and explored the upp... Henri
(Samuel de Champlain era) Servant of Madame Hebert, murdered by Montagnais Indian, 164. ... Henrietta Of France Queen Of England
(Samuel de Champlain era) Dowry of, 216. ... Henry Alexander The Elder 1739-1824 One Of The Pioneer Fur
traders in north-western America. Born in New Jersey. Entered the fur trade as a young man, 1760, or perhaps earlier. His Travels and Adventures open in that year and describe his experiences in the West for the following sixteen years. Sailed for Eur... Henry Alexander The Younger
Nephew of preceding. Entered service of North West Company about 1792. His Journal, the original manuscript of which is in the Library of Parliament at Ottawa, and which was published in 1897, with introduction and elaborate notes by Elliott Coues, c... Henry Iv King Of France 1553-1610 Succeeded Henry Iii In 1589
... Henry John
(General Brock era) His mission to the New England states, 120; use made of his letters, 120; referred to in message of Madison to Congress, 186, 187; sells his letters to United States government, 187. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am. Biog. ... Henry Patrick 1736-1799 American Statesman Index : Lord Dorchester Era His
rhetorical exaggerations, 197. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am. Biog. ... Henry William Alexander 1816-1888 Joseph Howe Era Solicitor-general Nova
Scotia--becomes provincial secretary, 1856, 157; resigns from government, 164; delegate to Charlottetown Conference, 177. (Tilley era) Delegate from Nova Scotia to Charlottetown Conference, 73; and to Quebec Conference, 76. =Bib.=: Campbell, History o... Herald
Newspaper published at Montreal. Established 1808. =Index=: (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) On debate on responsible government in Legislature, 1841, 94-95. ... Herald
Newspaper published at Toronto. =Index=: (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Account of scene in Parliament, 1842, 126-127. ... Herbin
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Commands the Montreal militia with Prud'homme, 105. ... Heriot George 1766-1844 Born In Island Of Jersey Came To Canada
and appointed a clerk in the ordnance department at Quebec, 1799; deputy postmaster-general of British North America, 1800; and afterwards postmaster-general. Served in the War of 1812; second in command under De Salaberry at Chateauguay; major-genera... Hermione
(General Brock era) British war vessel, mutiny of crew, 11. ... Hermitage At Caen L Laval Passes Three Years At 25
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