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Arrived at Port Royal, June 14, 1690, being commissioned to inquire into the condition of the colony. In June, 1691, received from the French king a commission as governor of Acadia, with promises of assistance in supplies, funds, and men. Sailed to Q... Villieu De
(Count Frontenac era) Leads Abenaquis in attack on English settlements, 330. ... Vimont Barthelemy
Born in France. Came to Canada in 1639 as superior of the missions. With him were the Jesuits, Chaumonot and Poncet, and the Ursulines, Madame de la Peltrie and Marie de l'Incarnation. When Maisonneuve came in 1642 to establish a religious colony at M... Vincennes
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Haldimand's difficulties with settlers near, 92, 93; occupied by governor of Detroit, 167; French inhabitants of, won over by Congress, 167; Hamilton takes peaceable possession of, 168; but is later betrayed by Clark, 168... Vincent De Paul Saint 1576-1660 Born In Pouay Studied For The
priesthood and ordained, 1600. In 1617 founded the Congregation of Priests of the Mission, which was established in the Priory of St. Lazare in Paris, 1632. =Index=: (Bishop Laval era) Olier a pupil of, 24. ... Vincent John 1765-1848 Born In England In 1781 Entered The Army
as ensign, and promoted lieutenant the same year. In 1786 captain; in 1795 major; in 1800 lieutenant-colonel; and in 1810 colonel. Served with distinction during the War of 1812-1814 in Canada, and in 1813 promoted major-general. Took part in the capt... Vindicator
Newspaper published at Montreal. =Index=: (Louis Joseph Papineau era) Edited by Dr. O'Callaghan, Papineau's lieutenant, 86; supports cause of the Patriotes, 122; the office sacked by members of the Doric Club, 127. ... Virginia
(Samuel de Champlain era) Grant of, to Sir Thomas Gates, 223. ... Vitelleschi Father
(Samuel de Champlain era) General of Jesuits, accepts donation of Marquis de Gamache, for a college at Quebec, 228. ... Vitre Charles Denis De
(Count Frontenac era) Member of Sovereign Council, 106. (Bishop Laval era) Appointed to Sovereign Council, 166. ... Vitre Jean Denis De
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Pilot, taken prisoner, guides Durell's fleet, 78. ... Voltaire Francois Marie Arouet De 1694-1778 French Writer
... Voltigeurs
(General Brock era) Corps raised and commanded by Colonel de Salaberry, 189, 191. ... Volunteer
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Newspaper, Mackenzie publishes, 467. ... Volunteers At Quebec
(Lord Dorchester era) On conclusion of siege, dismissed and thanked, 144. ... Von Shoultz
A Polish gentleman, settled in the United States. During the Rebellion of 1837-1838, led a party of American sympathizers over the border. They seized a windmill near Prescott, and held it for eight days, but were finally dislodged and captured. Von S... Vorhees
(John Graves Simcoe era) Rebel captain, killed by Rangers, 32. ... Voyageurs
(Sir James Douglas era) Character of, 52. (General Brock era) Of the Hudson's Bay Company, assist in capture of Michilimackinac, 210. ... Voyer Colonel
(Lord Dorchester era) Commands French militia in siege of Quebec, 115. ... Vrooman's Point
(General Brock era) On Niagara River, battery at, 299, 300. ... Wadsworth William 1732-1833 Born In Durham Connecticut In The
War of 1812, brigadier-general in the New York militia. Took part in the battle of Queenston Heights on Oct. 13, 1812, and when the Americans were defeated, surrendered to Sir Roger Sheaffe. =Index=: (General Brock era) Commanding United States troops... Wages
(John Graves Simcoe era) Rate of, 113. ...