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 of captain in
the navy. Engaged in coast defence of Nova Scotia, 1749; in command of
the squadron sent against Beausejour, 1755; took part in the expedition
against Cape Breton under Lord Loudon, 1756. Commanded the Sutherland
at the capture of Louisbourg, 1758, and in 1759 was with Admiral
Saunders at the siege of Quebec. Settled at Halifax; a member of the
Council of Nova Scotia; died in 1760. =Bib.=: Murdoch, History of Nova
Scotia; Selections from the Public Documents of Nova Scotia, ed. by
Akins.