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 Schoultz and ten
others were tried by court martial and hanged. =Index=: (William Lyon Mackenzie era) Plans
attack on Prescott, 442; officers oppose plans, 442; lands at Prescott,
443; engagement at Windmill Point, 443; surrender, 444; execution, 444.
(Sir John A Macdonald era) With rebel Americans in encounter near Prescott, 8; Macdonald
counsel for, in court martial, 8-9; executed, 9. =Bib.=: Dent, Upper
Canadian Rebellion; Pope, Memoirs of Sir John A. Macdonald.
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Viger Louis Michel
(Lord Elgin era) Called to Cabinet by Metcalfe, 35, 66; receiver-general in La Fontaine-Baldwin ministry, 53; a leader of the Parti Rouge, 108. (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Receiver-general in second La Fontaine-Baldwin ministry, 284. =Bib.=: ... Vignal
(Bishop Laval era) Sulpician, comes out in St. Andre, 31; ministers to those suffering from the plague, 32; dies a martyr, 91. ... Ville Marie
(Bishop Laval era) Name given by Sulpicians to Montreal, 85; inhabitants of, all aspired to martyrdom, 90. (General Brock era) Former name of Montreal, 99. See also Montreal. ... Villebon Chevalier De
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. ... Wake Sir Isaac 1580-1632 Born At Hartwell Northamptonshire
England. Educated at Oxford. Entered the diplomatic service, and in 1609 secretary to the British minister at Venice; British representative at the court of Savoy, 1615-1630. During these years sent on several diplomatic missions: in 1617 to arrange a... Wakefield Edward Gibbon 1796-1862 Born In London England
Educated at Westminster and at Edinburgh. One of the founders of the National Colonization Society in 1830. In 1838 accompanied Lord Durham (q.v.) to Canada as unofficial adviser. Assisted Durham in drawing up the Report on the Affairs of British Nort... Walcheren Expedition
(General Brock era) Failure of, 119. ... Walker Sir Hovenden 1660-1726 Born In Somersetshire England
Entered the navy; in 1691-1692 captain of the Vulture fireship; in 1695 in command of the Foresight, and in 1696, when in charge of convoy, had a successful action with two French frigates when off the Lizard; in 1710 rear-admiral, and in 1711 knighte... Walker Thomas
(Lord Dorchester era) Magistrate, strong anti-military feeling of, 18; assault upon, 20; inquiry made into affair without result, 21; certain persons accused of participation in, 36; complaint carried by Walker to England, 37; secretary of state's des... Wallace Hugh
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Haldimand's New York agent, 61, 74, 77; sends Haldimand news of Bunker Hill and other events, 108. ... Wallace Nathaniel Clarke 1844-1901 Born At Woodbridge Ontario
Educated at the public schools and Weston Grammar School; taught school for some years. Subsequently engaged in mercantile life. Elected to the House of Commons for West York, 1878; continued as representative of that constituency until his death. Vot... Walley John 1644-1712 Born In London England Commanded
expedition against the French and their Indian allies in Canada, 1689. In 1690 sailed under Sir William Phipps to Quebec, but the siege was a failure. Published an account of the expedition on his return to Boston. In 1687, being one of the chief foun... Walpole Horace
See Orford. ... Walrond Theodore
(Lord Elgin era) On British ignorance of Canada, and Elgin's work there, 215. =Bib.=: Life of Elgin. ... Walsingham William De Grey First Baron 1719-1781 Lord Dorchester Era
Solicitor-general of England, his views on Canadian laws, 62. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ...