Rothery Henry Cadogan 1817-1888 George Brown Era Registrar Of The High Court Of
Admiralty in England,--prepares Canadian case in fisheries arbitration,
225-226; suggests Reciprocity Treaty, as compensation for fisheries,
226. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog.
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Rose Sir John 1820-1888 Born In Aberdeenshire Scotland Educated
there. In 1836 emigrated to Canada, and served during the Rebellion of 1837. Studied law; called to the bar, 1842, and practised in Montreal for several years. A member of the Legislative Assembly, 1857-1861; solicitor-general for Lower Canada, 1857-1... Rosebery Archibald Philip Primrose Earl Of 1847- Born In London
Educated at Eton and Oxford. In 1881-1883 under-secretary for the home office; in 1885 lord privy seal; and later chief commissioner of works; secretary for foreign affairs in Gladstone's administration, 1886 and 1892-1894. Became prime minister, 1894... Rosee Jean
(Samuel de Champlain era) Director of Company of New France, 170; agent of Company of New France, 244. ... Ross
(Sir James Douglas era) Name of Russian settlement at Bodega Bay, 45; purchased from Russians for $30,000 by Sutter in 1841, 45. ... Ross Alexander
Joined Astor's Pacific Fur Company in 1810, having probably been previously engaged as a clerk in the service of the North West Company. Sailed in the Tonquin to the mouth of the Columbia, where Astoria was built in 1811. Left Pacific Fur Company and ... Ross Charles
(Sir James Douglas era) In charge of Fort Camosun (Victoria), 1843, 180; his death, 1844, 181. ... Ross Dunbar
(Lord Elgin era) Solicitor-general, last in Hincks-Morin government, 126; holds same office in MacNab-Morin ministry, but without seat in Cabinet, 141. ... Ross James 1811-1886 Born In West River Nova Scotia For A Time
headmaster of Westmoreland Grammar School, New Brunswick. Editor of the Presbyterian Banner, 1842. Principal Dalhousie College, 1863. ... Ross John
(Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Sent to Athabaska district by X Y Company, 14; relations with Pond, 15; his death, 16. ... Ross John 1818-1871 Born In County Antrim Ireland Emigrated To
Canada; educated at the district school, Brockville. In 1839 called to the bar, and built up a successful practice. Appointed to the Legislative Council, 1848; and in 1851 solicitor-general. In 1852, as a director of the Grand Trunk Railway, superinte... Ross Major
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Of the 34th Regiment, devastates large section of country, 157; retakes Oswego, 157. (John Graves Simcoe era) Leads Queen's Rangers in battle of Monmouth, 29. ... Rosslyn Alexander Wedderburn Baron Loughborough First Earl Of
(1733-1805). Entered Parliament, 1761; solicitor-general, 1771, and supported George III and Lord North in resisting the claims of the American colonies. =Index=: (Lord Dorchester era) Solicitor-general, on Canadian claims in matters of law, 62, 66. =... Rothery Henry Cadogan 1817-1888 George Brown Era Registrar Of The High Court Of
Admiralty in England,--prepares Canadian case in fisheries arbitration, 225-226; suggests Reciprocity Treaty, as compensation for fisheries, 226. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Rottenburg Baron De
Entered the army, and in 1795 promoted major of Hussars; in 1797 lieutenant-colonel of the 60th Foot; and colonel in 1805. Served during the Rebellion in Ireland in 1798; present at the capture of Surinam in 1799; promoted brigadier-general, 1808; too... Rottenburg Baroness De
(General Brock era) Her great charm, 134, 137. ... Roubaud Pierre
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Ex-Jesuit, his erratic habits, 48, 49; a friend of Du Calvet, 290. ... Rouer De Villeray Louis 1630?-1685 Born In France Came To Canada
in 1651. Through Laval's influence, appointed to the Sovereign Council in 1663, and retained his position in the reorganization of the Council in 1675. Always a strong supporter of Laval and the Jesuits; and reputed to be the wealthiest man of his day... Rous John
In command of a Boston privateer, did much damage to French commerce. Made a successful raid on the French posts on the north coast of Newfoundland, 1744. Took part in the capture of Louisbourg, 1745; sent to England with the news; rewarded with rank ... Rouvier
(Samuel de Champlain era) Clerk, goes to France, 121; returns with letters, 135. ... Rowan Sir William
Born in Ireland, 1789. Entered the army as ensign, 1783; saw service in various parts of the world, including Spain, France, and North America; secretary to Lord Seaton in Canada, 1832-1839; major-general, 1846; Commander-in-chief of the forces in Br... Roy Louis
(John Graves Simcoe era) First printer in Upper Canada, 172; acts as king's printer, 173; succeeded by G. Tiffany, 173. ... Royal American Regiment
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Afterwards 60th Foot, Haldimand lieutenant-colonel in, 1, 9, 11; recruiting for, 12; Washington suggests change of uniform for, 16; Haldimand exchanges from 2nd to 4th battalion of, 17; at Oswego, 29; at Montreal, 50; Hal... Royal Canadian Academy Of Arts
Founded by the Marquis of Lorne (afterwards Duke of Argyll), in 1880, the first exhibition being held in Ottawa the same year. The first president was L. R. O'Brien. In furtherance of its objects the Academy established a national gallery in Ottawa, ... Royal Highland Emigrants
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Regiment raised in Canada, 111, 112, 306; disbanded and take up lands, 255, 262, 265. (Lord Dorchester era) Composition of corps, 93; arrival of detachment of, at Quebec, 112. ...