Macdonald Hugh
Born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, 1827. Studied law
and called to the bar, 1855; made a Q. C., 1872. In 1859 elected member
for Inverness to the provincial Legislature. Member of a delegation,
including Joseph Howe, that visited England in 1861 to represent the
views of those opposing the Confederation of the British North American
provinces. In 1867-1873 a member of the Dominion Parliament, and in 1873
president of the Privy Council. On Nov. 5, 1873, appointed judge of the
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia; retired 1893. =Index=: (Joseph Howe era) Delegate of
Anti-Confederation party, goes to England with Howe and Annand to oppose
Confederation, 192; expenses paid by subscription, 219. =Bib.=:
Campbell, History of Nova Scotia; Saunders, Three Premiers of Nova
Scotia.
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Lymburner Adam 1746-1836 Born In Kilmarnock Scotland Came To
Canada about 1776, and settled at Quebec, where he succeeded to the business of his brother John, who had been lost at sea in 1775. For many years a member of the Executive Council, and took an active part in public affairs. Died in London at the age ... Lynch John Joseph 1816-1888 Born Near Clones Ireland Studied In
Dublin, and entered the Lazarist order. Came to America in 1847; laboured as a missionary in Texas, 1847-1848; became president of the Lazarist College of St. Mary, Missouri, 1848; coadjutor to the bishop of Toronto, 1859; and bishop, 1860. In 1870, c... Lyndhurst John Singleton Copley Baron 1772-1863 British
statesman. =Index=: (Sir John A Macdonald era) Denounces Rebellion Losses Bill, 241. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Lyonne De
(Samuel de Champlain era) Jesuit, founder of missions at Nipisiguit and Chedabucto, 235. ... Lyons
(John Graves Simcoe era) Teaches school at Hay Bay, 167. ... Lyons Richard Bickerton Pemell Earl 1817-1887 British
diplomatist. =Index=: (George Brown Era) British ambassador at Washington--suggested that he confer with Canadian agent on reciprocity, 192. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Lytton Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer Baron 1803-1873 Novelist
and statesman. =Index=: (Lord Elgin era) Colonial secretary,--his views on the duties of colonial governors, 4. (Sir James Douglas era) His series of despatches, 1858, on government of British Columbia, 231-235. (Tilley era) On the Confederation quest... Lyveden Robert Vernon Baron 1800-1873 British Statesman Index :
(George Brown Era) Dwells upon defencelessness of Canada, 184. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... M'afee Samuel
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Aids Mackenzie's escape, 400. ... M'govoch
(Lord Dorchester era) Discharged soldier, offers testimony in Walker case, 35; tried for perjury and sent to prison, 38. ... Mabane Adam 1734-1792 Born In Scotland Studied Medicine At
Edinburgh University; came to Canada, and practised his profession in Quebec. In 1764 appointed a judge, and presided over the first civil court held in Quebec. Member of the provincial Council; and in 1766 surgeon of the garrison of Quebec. =Index=: ... Macallum A
(Egerton Ryerson era) In charge of union school at Hamilton, 195. ... Macartney Captain
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Rescues French soldiers from floating ice, 251. ... Macaulay Sir James Buchan 1793-1859 Born At Niagara Ontario
Served in the Glengarry Fencibles during the War of 1812. In 1822 called to the bar and rose rapidly in his profession. A strong opponent of William Lyon Mackenzie, and in 1826 appeared as counsel against him. In 1829 became judge of the King's Bench;... Macauley John
(Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Inspector-general, retires and succeeded by Hincks, 119. ... Macdonald Andrew Archibald 1829- Born In Brudenell Prince
Edward Island. Engaged in business as a general merchant. Sat in Prince Edward Island Assembly, 1853-1860; represented Kings South in Legislative Council, 1863-1873; member of Executive Council, 1867-1871 and 1872-1873; lieutenant-governor of Prince E... Macdonald Archibald
(Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) His account of the voyage of the third party of Red River settlers in 1813, 162-163; in charge at Red River, 173; colonists demand that he hand over field pieces, 173-174. =Bib.=: Bryce, The Romantic Settlement of L... Macdonald Donald Alexander 1816-1896 Born In St Raphael's
Quebec. Engaged in business as railway contractor. Represented Glengarry in the Assembly of Canada, 1857-1867, and after Confederation in the House of Commons, 1867-1875. Postmaster-general in the Mackenzie administration, 1873-1878; lieutenant-govern... Macdonald Hugh
Born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, 1827. Studied law and called to the bar, 1855; made a Q. C., 1872. In 1859 elected member for Inverness to the provincial Legislature. Member of a delegation, including Joseph Howe, that visited England in 1861 to repr... Macdonald Hugh
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Father of Sir John A. Macdonald, native of Sutherlandshire, removes to Glasgow, and in 1820 emigrates to Canada, 1; settles at Kingston, 2; moves to Hay Bay, thence to Stone Mills, on Bay of Quinte, 2; unsuccessful in busine... Macdonald Hugh John 1850- Born In Kingston Ontario Second Son
of Sir John A. Macdonald. Educated at Queen's and Toronto Universities; called to the bar, 1872; and practised for some years with his father and James Patton. In 1882 removed to Winnipeg, and entered into partnership with J. S. Tupper. In 1890-1891 r... Macdonald John Alexander
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Eldest son of Sir John A. Macdonald--accidentally killed when quite young, 10. ... Macdonald John Sandfield 1812-1872 Born In St Raphaels
Glengarry. In 1840 called to the bar, and practised in Cornwall. In 1841 elected to the Parliament of the recently united provinces of Upper and Lower Canada; and in 1849 solicitor-general in the La Fontaine-Baldwin government. In 1852-1854 Speaker; a... Macdonald Sir John Alexander 1815-1891 Joseph Howe Era Attends Charlottetown
Conference, 1864, and proposes union of all the provinces, 178; premier of first Dominion Cabinet, 198; Tupper writes him as to Howe's political plans, 207; Tilley and Tupper urge him to visit Nova Scotia, 209; visits Halifax with Sir Georges Cartier,... Macdonell Alexander
Represented Lord Selkirk's interests as governor of the Red River Settlement. Had been for some years in the employment of the Hudson's Bay Company. Left the Red River Settlement, 1821, when it was discovered that he had been lining his own pockets at... Macdonell Alexander
(Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Sheriff of the home district, Upper Canada, 133; Selkirk puts him in charge of the Baldoon Settlement, near Lake St. Clair, Upper Canada, 133. ... Macdonell Alexander
(Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Sent by North West Company, with Duncan Cameron, to Red River, to break up the Red River Settlement, 172-173; leads attack on the colonists, 175. =Bib.=: Bryce, The Romantic Settlement of Lord Selkirk's Colonists. ... Macdonell Alexander 1769-1840 Born At Glen Urquhart Scotland
Raised a Roman Catholic regiment of which he was appointed chaplain and saw service in Ireland; after the regiment had been disbanded, succeeded in bringing the men to Canada in 1803-1804, and obtained for them an extensive tract of land on the St. La... Macdonell George 1770-1870 Member Of The Well-known Glengarry
family of that name. Served for several years in the King's Regiment; instrumental in organizing the Glengarry Fencibles in 1811, of which he was given command. Served with distinction in the War of 1812, particularly in the capture of Ogdensburg and ... Macdonell John
(John Graves Simcoe era) Speaker of first Assembly of Upper Canada, 80, 85. ... Macdonell Lieutenant-colonel John
Born in Glengarry; son of Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Macdonell, of the 1st Glengarry militia. Present at the capture of Detroit and mentioned in despatches. In 1812 aide-de-camp to Sir Isaac Brock, and took an important part in the battle of Queens... Macdonell Miles 1767-1828 Governor Of Assiniboia Born In
Scotland. Came to America with his father, Colonel John Macdonell, in 1773; and entered the army. In 1794 lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Volunteers, and captain in 1796. Appointed by Lord Selkirk governor of his projected colony on Red River, and ar... Macdonnell Alan
(George Brown Era) Addresses Toronto Board of Trade on importance of acquiring North-West Territories, 216. ... Macdougall William 1822-1905 Born In Toronto Educated At
Victoria College, Cobourg; admitted as a solicitor in 1847, and as barrister, 1862. Engaged in journalism; founded the Canada Farmer in 1848, and the North American in 1850. A member of the Assembly from 1858 to 1867; of the Dominion Parliament, 1867-... Mace Sister De
(Bishop Laval era) Her labours in the hospital at Montreal, 91. ... Macgillivray William
Born in Scotland. Came to Canada, and entered the service of the North West Company. In 1786-1787 had charge of the North West Company post at Lac des Serpents, in opposition to Roderick McKenzie of the rival Company. In the spring, the two traders wi...