Thompson David 1770-1857 Born In The Parish Of St John's
Westminster, England. Educated at the Gray Coat School; and entered the
service of the Hudson's Bay Company, 1784. The first of his voluminous
journals opens at Fort Churchill in that year. The last is dated 1850.
The journals fill forty-five volumes of manuscript, and cover a period
of sixty-six years. Remained in the service of the Hudson's Bay Company
until 1797, and in that period carried on explorations and surveys of
territory. In 1797 joined the North West Company, and in the years that
followed, explored the upper waters of the Assiniboine; made a journey
overland to the Mandan villages on the Missouri; and another to the head
waters of the Mississippi; and surveyed portions of the upper waters of
the Saskatchewan, Athabaska, and Peace Rivers. From 1807 to 1811,
explored the entire system of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers, from
source to mouth. Left the North-West in 1812, and from 1816 to 1826
engaged in surveying and defining the international boundary. Afterwards
carried out several minor surveys, in what is now eastern Canada. Died
at Longueuil, near Montreal. =Index=: (Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Referred to in Mackenzie's
letters, 58; his explorations, 103; leaves Hudson's Bay Company, and
joins North West Company, 103; visits the Mandan Indians, 104; further
explorations, 105; sent to explore the Columbia, 106; crosses the Rocky
Mountains, 1806, and builds post on Columbia, 106; descends the Columbia
to its mouth, 106-107; builds other posts west of the mountains, 107;
leaves service of the North West Company, 107; prepares his great map,
107; Thompson River named after, 109. (Sir James Douglas era) Completes his western work,
1811, 58; returns to eastern Canada, 58; ends his days in poverty, 59;
astronomer of North West Company, 57; previously in service of Hudson's
Bay Company, 57-58; extent of his travels, 58; visits Mandan country,
58; enters Bow River Pass, 1805, 58; discovers Howse Pass, 58; builds
Fort Kootenay, 58; first to explore Kootenay district, 58; discoverer of
Athabaska Pass, 58; proclaims British sovereignty, at junction of
Spokane and Columbia, 58. =Bib.=: Tyrrell, Journeys of David Thompson;
Henry-Thompson Journals, ed. by Coues; Laut, Conquest of the Great
North-West; Burpee, Search for the Western Sea; Bryce, Hudson's Bay
Company.
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Tache Sir Etienne Pascal 1795-1865 Born In St Thomas Quebec
Served during the War of 1812-1815. Studied medicine, practising until 1841. Entered Parliament, and in 1848 became commissioner of public works. Held the position of receiver-general from 1849 to 1856. Appointed to Legislative Council, 1856; subseque... Tadoussac
A town in Saguenay County, Quebec, situated at the confluence of the Saguenay River with the St. Lawrence. Founded in 1599 by Chauvin, and visited by Champlain in 1603 and 1609. In the days of the early French colonists, a centre of the seal fisheries... Tait Sir Melbourne Mctaggart 1834- Born At Melbourne Quebec
Educated at St. Francis College, Richmond. Studied law in Montreal, and graduated B. C. L. at McGill University, 1862; called to the bar, 1863; practised at Melbourne and afterwards at Montreal. In 1882 created Q. C.; in 1886 became a fellow-in-law in... Talbot Settlement
See Talbot, Thomas. ... Talbot Thomas 1771-1853 Rose To The Rank Of Colonel In The British
army, and for a time attached to the staff of Governor Simcoe. Resigning his commission, obtained in 1801 a grant of 5000 acres on the north shore of Lake Erie for the purposes of a settlement, and devoted himself to its development. Brought out a ban... Talleyrand-perigord Charles Maurice Prince De 1754-1838 French
statesman. =Index=: (General Brock era) Foreign secretary under Napoleon, 81. =Bib.=: For biog., see works of Taine, Mignet, Bastive, Lamartine, and Guizot. ... Tallon Major
(General Brock era) In command of 3d Brigade, 247. ... Talon Jean-baptiste 1625-1691 Born In Picardy France Held
offices in the intendancies of Bordeaux and Lyons, and intendant of Hainant from 1661 to 1663. In 1663 intendant of New France. During his administration in Canada, was the first to build ships in the colony; opened up trade between Canada and the Wes... Tanguay Cyprien 1819-1902 Born In The City Of Quebec Graduated At
Quebec Seminary in 1839, and ordained priest 1843. In 1860 removed to St. Germain, and instrumental in building the cathedral for the diocese of Rimouski, as also the college and convent in that diocese. Entered the service of the Canadian government ... Tanswell J
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Schoolmaster at Quebec, 234. ... Tarieu De Lanaudiere Charles
Member of an old French family, originally of Guienne; settled in Canada about 1665. Commanded a part of the Canadian militia at Carillon, in 1758; remained in Canada after the conquest, and became aide-de-camp to Dorchester; served against the Ameri... Tariff
(Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Increased in 1841, 99; and 1842, 147; on agricultural products, and live stock, 189; Act of 1849, 292, 302. ... Tarleton Sir Bonastre 1754-1833 Born In Liverpool Educated At
Oxford University; and joined the army in 1775. In 1776 came to America as a volunteer with Cornwallis, and became major in Colonel Harcourt's Regiment of Dragoons. Given command of the "British Legion" or "Tarleton's Green Horse," and with this force... Taschereau
(General Brock era) Arrested, 127; discharged, 128. (Sir Georges E. Cartier era) Claims liberty of the press, 95; sent to jail, 95. (Louis Joseph Papineau era) Name struck off militia list by Sir James Craig, 28; sent to jail, 29; released, 29. ... Taschereau Elzear Alexandre 1820-1898 Born At Ste Marie De La
Beauce, Quebec. Educated at the Seminary of Quebec; subsequently travelled throughout Europe; and in 1837 entered the Grand Seminary at Quebec. In 1842 ordained to the priesthood in his native parish. In 1847, while attending the sick and dying immigr... Taschereau Sir Henri Elzear 1836- Born At Ste Marie De La
Beauce, Quebec. Educated at Quebec Seminary; called to the bar, 1857, and practised in Quebec. From 1861 to 1867 represented Beauce in the Canadian Assembly. In 1867 appointed a Q. C.; and in 1868 clerk of the peace for the district of Quebec. In 1871... Tasse Joseph 1848-1895 Born In Montreal Educated At Bourget
College. Chose journalism as his profession; in 1867 became editor of Le Canada; from 1869 to 1872 associate editor of La Minerve; and a director of La Revue Canadienne. About the same period appointed assistant French translator of the House of Commo... Taylor Brigadier-general
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) In command at Pensacola, 65; his dispute with Governor Johnstone, 69; at St. Augustine, 75. ... Taylor John Fennings 1817-1882 Born In London England Educated
at Radley, England, and came to Canada, 1836. Held various clerical offices under the Assembly and Council of Canada, and after Confederation was appointed deputy clerk of the Senate. Died in Old Point Comfort, Va. =Index=: (Lord Elgin era) On John Sa... Taylor Sir Henry 1800-1886 Born In England In 1824 Appointed To
the permanent staff of the colonial office, with which he was connected until 1872. In 1835 declined the offer of the governorship of Upper Canada. =Index=: (Wilmot era) His characterization of Lord Glenelg, 42. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Tecumseh 1768-1813 Born Near The Site Of Springfield Ohio First
appeared as a brave in a battle with Kentucky soldiers about 1788. In the campaign of 1794-1795 between American troops and Indians, came into prominence as a daring warrior. In 1805 he and his brother Ellskwatawa, the Prophet, formed the project of u... Teganissorens Decanisora
(Count Frontenac era) Onondaga orator, 338. ... Telegraph Companies
(Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Incorporated in 1847, 277-278. ... Temple Richard Temple Grenville Earl 1711-1779 Represented
Buckingham and Buckinghamshire in Parliament, 1734-1752; first lord of the Admiralty, 1756-1757; lord privy seal, 1757-1761. =Index=: (Wolfe / Montcalm era) Witnesses singular behaviour of Wolfe at house of Pitt, 65, 66. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Temple Sir Thomas 1614-1674 Born In England Given A Grant Of Land
in Nova Scotia, in 1656; induced Cromwell to confirm it, and in 1657 appointed governor of Acadia. Sailed for America, and occupied the forts of St. John and Pentagoet. On the restoration of Charles II, his claims were again in jeopardy, but were even... Tessoueat
(Samuel de Champlain era) Algonquian chief, 10, 75, 77. ... Tetes De Boule
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Indian tribe trading at Three Rivers, 54. ... Tetu
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) On Haldimand. 291. ... The British Colonies In North America
Engraved by William Faden, 1777. Print from Plate. North American Atlas. ... Theatre
(Count Frontenac era) At Quebec, 336. (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Allan Maclean's effort for, 306-307; attempt to produce Moliere's Les Fourberies de Scapin, 307. ... Themines Pons De Lauziere Marquis De 1552-1627 Marshal Of France
... Thierry-desdames
(Samuel de Champlain era) Company's clerk at Quebec, 121, 138; sent to St. Barnabe Island, 173. ... Thom Adam
Born in Scotland. Educated at King's College, Aberdeen. Came to Canada, and practised law in Montreal. Appointed recorder of Rupert's Land, 1838, and arrived in the Red River Settlement the following year. Also legal adviser to the governor of Assinib... Thomas John 1725-1776 Born In Marshfield Mass Surgeon In A
regiment sent to Annapolis Royal, 1746; and in 1747 surgeon, and afterwards lieutenant, in Shirley's Regiment. In 1759 promoted colonel of Provincials, and in 1760 commanded a regiment at the capture of Montreal. On the outbreak of the Revolution join... Thompson
(Tilley era) Elected in York, New Brunswick, 108. ... Thompson David 1770-1857 Born In The Parish Of St John's
Westminster, England. Educated at the Gray Coat School; and entered the service of the Hudson's Bay Company, 1784. The first of his voluminous journals opens at Fort Churchill in that year. The last is dated 1850. The journals fill forty-five volumes ... Thompson David 1796-1868 Born In Scotland Served In The British
army and in the Canadian militia. Taught school in Niagara and acted as a surveyor. In 1832 published History of the late War between Great Britain and the United States of America. ... Thompson Edward
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Defeats Mackenzie, 308. ... Thompson James
(Lord Dorchester era) Engineer, his work on the fortifications of Quebec, 117. ... Thompson S R
(Tilley era) Anti-Confederate candidate in St. John County, New Brunswick, 108, 109. ... Thompson Samuel
(George Brown Era) His pen picture of George Brown, 4-5. ... Thompson Sir John Sparrow David 1844-1894 Born In Halifax Nova
Scotia. Educated at Free Church Academy, Halifax. In 1859 a reporter in the House of Assembly. In 1865 called to the bar and practised in Halifax. In 1877 member for Antigonish, in the Assembly; and in 1878 attorney-general in the Holmes-Thompson gove... Thompson William 1725-1781 Born In Ireland Emigrated To
Pennsylvania, and commanded a troop of mounted militia in the French and Indian campaigns. In 1776 appointed a brigadier-general by Congress, and sent to Canada with reinforcements for General John Thomas. On June 6, ordered by General Sullivan, who h... Thomson Andrew
(Lord Sydenham era) Elder brother and business partner of Sydenham, 9; annoyed at losses and expenses incurred by his brother, 14. ... Thomson Edward William 1849- Canadian Author And Journalist
... Thomson John
(Lord Sydenham era) Merchant, father of Sydenham, 4; adds "Poulett" to his name, 4. ... Thomson Poulett
See Sydenham. ... Thornton Sir Edward
Born in London, England, 1817; son of Sir Edward Thornton, minister to Portugal. Graduated at Cambridge in 1840. Entered the diplomatic service, and in 1842 stationed at Turin. In 1845 attache in Mexico, and in 1851 secretary of legation. Appointed mi... Thorpe Robert
A member of the Irish bar. Judge of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, 1802; judge of the Court of King's Bench of Upper Canada, 1805. Took part in the political quarrels of the time; elected a member of the Upper Canadian Assembly, 1807; dism... Three Rivers
City of Quebec, at the mouth of St. Maurice River. First colonists settled there in 1633; the Jesuits arrived the following year; and the same year a fort was built by Laviolette, who is regarded as the founder of the town. Throughout the seventeenth ... Three Rivers
(Samuel de Champlain era) Name given by Champlain to river St. Maurice, 52. ... Thurlow Edward Baron 1731-1806 Born In Norfolk England Entered
Parliament for Tamworth, 1768. In 1770 appointed solicitor-general, and in 1771 attorney-general. In 1774 supported on constitutional grounds the ministerial scheme for the government of Quebec province. In 1778 lord chancellor and raised to the peera... Thury Abbe
(Count Frontenac era) Missionary to Abenaquis, 250. ... Ticonderoga
Known to the French as Carillon. Built by Lotbiniere in 1755-1756, on a promontory at the southern end of Lake Champlain, where it formed the advanced post of the French, and guarded the frontier from British attack. Abercromby brought an army against... Tierra Noeva
Tierra Noeva, de los Bocalaos, Tavola Prima, Del Mundo Nuova. Print from Plate. ... Tilley James
(Tilley era) Grandfather of Sir Leonard Tilley, grantee of Parrtown, 3; died in Sunbury County in 1851, 3. ... Tilley John
(Tilley era) Came over in the Mayflower in 1620, 2. ... Tilley Samuel
(Tilley era) Sir Leonard Tilley's great-grandfather, 1; a Loyalist farmer on Long Island, 2; arrives at Parrtown (St. John), 1783, 3; dies there, 1815, 3; his wife dies, 1835, 3. ... Tilley Sir Leonard 1818-1896 Wilmot Era Grandson Of William Peters 3
succeeds Wilmot as lieutenant-governor, 133. (Tilley era) Elected to New Brunswick Assembly, 1850, 1; born in Gagetown, New Brunswick, May 8, 1818, his descent, 1-2; his father, 3-4; early home, 4-5; education, 5; begins commercial life, 7; espouses c... Tilley Thomas Morgan 1790-1870 Tilley Era Father Of Sir Leonard Tilley
born, 1790, 3; in lumber business, 4; dies, 1870, 4. ... Tilsit Treaty Of
(General Brock era) Between Russia and Napoleon, 1807, 105; failure of, 106. ... Timber Trade
(Lord Sydenham era) Between Britain and colonies. Sydenham's views on, 130, 136. See also Trade. ... Times
Newspaper published at London, England; established, 1785. ... Tippecanoe
(General Brock era) General Harrison's encounter with Indians at, 174-176. ... Tipping Captain
(Sir James Douglas era) Voyage to the North-West Coast for sea-otter skins, 22. ... Tithes
(Lord Dorchester era) Attempts to create discontent on the subject of, 79. (Bishop Laval era) Collection of, by Quebec Seminary, sanctioned by the French king, 10; fixed by Sovereign Council at one twenty-sixth, 10; Laval obtains authority to collect ... Tobin Michael
(Joseph Howe era) Member of Uniacke government, Nova Scotia, 110; resigns seat in government, as protest against Howe's attack on Irish Roman Catholics, 164. (Joseph Howe era) Member of Uniacke administration, 1848, 110; resigns seat in government, 16... Tod John
Born in Water Leven, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. Joined the Hudson's Bay Company, 1813, and employed for a time at York Factory as superintendent of the fur shed. Sent by Governor Simpson to New Caledonia, 1823; took an active part in the development of... Todd Alpheus 1821-1884 Born In London England Removed To Canada
in 1833. In 1836 appointed assistant librarian of the House of Assembly of Upper Canada, and upon the union of the two provinces of Canada, assistant librarian to the Legislative Assembly. In 1854 appointed principal librarian, and constitutional advi... Tolmie William Fraser 1812-1886 Born At Inverness Scotland
Studied medicine; joined the Hudson's Bay Company, 1832, arriving at Fort Vancouver the following year. Filled the dual positions of medical officer and trader in the Company's service for many years. Stationed at Fort McLoughlin, 1833-1836; visited S...