Johnston Sir W
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) Chief-justice of Quebec, 119; his views on
French-Canadian cooking, 119.
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Jette Sir Louis 1836- Studied Law And Called To The Bar 1857
Practised in Montreal. Entered public life in 1872 as member for Montreal East, defeating Sir Georges E. Cartier. Appointed puisne judge of Supreme Court of Quebec, 1878; and the same year became professor of civil law in Laval University; later dean ... Jews
(General Brock era) Resolution of Lower Canada Assembly excluding, 104; further discussion of question, 116. ... Joannes
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Town mayor of Quebec, strikes insubordinate officers, 230; protests against order to propose capitulation, 230, 231; goes to British camp with articles of capitulation, 231, 232. ... Jogues Isaac 1607-1646 Born At Orleans France Entered The
Society of Jesus, and sailed for Canada in 1636. Set out almost immediately for the Huron mission. From there sent to the Tobacco nation; and in 1641 visited the Chippewas at Sault Ste. Marie, and stood upon the shores of Lake Superior. Went to Quebec... John And Thomas
(Count Frontenac era) Vice-admiral's ship in Phipps's squadron, 281. ... Johnson Guy 1740-1788 Deputy To Sir William Johnson As
superintendent of Indian affairs, and succeeded latter in office after his death. Served under Amherst against the French, in 1759. At the opening of the Revolutionary War, abandoned his home in Amsterdam, New York, and brought his family to Montreal,... Johnson John
(Tilley era) Returned for St. John, 25. ... Johnson John M
(1818-1868). (Tilley era) Solicitor-general, New Brunswick, 32-33; member of Fisher ministry, postmaster-general, 43; attorney-general, delegate to Quebec Conference, 77; elected for Northumberland as Confederation candidate, 107; goes to England as ... Johnson Sir John 1742-1830 Son Of Sir William Johnson Qv
Appointed major-general of militia, 1774. Fled to Canada, 1776, and served under St. Leger against Arnold the following year. After the close of the Revolutionary War, became superintendent-general of Indian affairs in British North America. =Index=: ... Johnson Sir William 1715-1774 Born In Ireland Came To America In
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 superintendent of the affairs of the Six Nations. The same year made major-gener... Johnson-clarendon Treaty
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Attempt to settle Alabama question by, 167; United States Senate refuses to ratify treaty, 167. =Bib.=: Hertslet, Treaties and Conventions. ... Johnston Hugh
(Wilmot era) Appointed to Executive Council, New Brunswick, 1843, 72; resigns, 1845, 76; retires, 1848, 116. ... Johnston Sir W
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) Chief-justice of Quebec, 119; his views on French-Canadian cooking, 119. ... Johnstone Chevalier
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Aide-de-camp to Levis, 139; his redoubt evacuated, 140; with Montcalm on night preceding battle, 175; his opinion of Bougainville, 177; on brave rally of Canadians, 203; on demoralization of French troops, 207; on Vaudreuil and ... Johnstone James William 1793-1873 Born In Jamaica Came To Nova
Scotia, studied law in Annapolis, and practised in Kentville and Halifax. Appointed solicitor-general and a member of the governor's Council, and became the recognized leader of the Conservative party in Nova Scotia. Resigned his seat in the Council i... Johnstone's Redoubt
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) French position on Beauport shore, 133, 136, 140. ... Joint High Commission British-american 1898-1899 Met In Quebec
Aug. 23, 1898, and again in Washington, Nov. 10. The meetings continued until Feb. 20, 1899, ending in a disagreement. Canada was represented by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Sir Richard Cartwright, Sir Louis Davies, and John Charlton; the United States by Gen... Jolliet Louis 1645-1700 Born At Quebec Son Of A Wagon-maker In
the employ of the Company of New France. Educated by the Jesuits, and took minor orders, but renounced his clerical vocation to engage in the fur trade. Sent by Talon to discover copper-mines on Lake Superior, and met La Salle on his return journey, 1... Jolliet Zachary
(Count Frontenac era) His December journey from Michilimackinac to Quebec, 240. ... Joly De Lotbiniere Sir Henri Gustave 1829-1908 Studied Law And
called to the bar, 1855. Elected to Assembly for Lotbiniere, 1861. Took a prominent part in opposition to Confederation. In 1867 elected for both Dominion and Quebec Houses, and sat in both up to 1874. Led opposition in Assembly until 1878, when he wa... Jones Alfred Gilpin 1824-1906 Born At Weymouth Nova Scotia Of
United Empire Loyalist stock. Built up great shipping industry at Halifax. Entered public life as an opponent of Confederation. Represented Halifax in Dominion House 1867-1872, 1874-1878. Became minister of militia, 1878. Defeated in general election ... Jones John Paul 1747-1792 Born In Scotland Son Of John Paul Of
Arbigland; assumed name of Jones. Entered American navy, 1775. Captured the Serapis, 1779. Entered Russian naval service, 1788, with rank of rear-admiral. Died in Paris. =Index=: (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Mentioned in Haldimand's correspondence, 2... Jones Jonas 1791-1848 Educated At Cornwall Under John Strachan
Served as an officer of militia during the War of 1812-1814, attaining the rank of colonel. Called to the bar of Upper Canada, 1815. Elected to the Assembly for Leeds and Grenville, 1821, 1825, and again in 1832. A strong supporter of the union of Upp... Jones Peter
(Egerton Ryerson era) His visit to England in 1831, 90. ...