Cameron Duncan
Son of a United Empire Loyalist; born at Schenectady,
on the Mohawk. His father brought the family to Canada, and settled in
Glengarry. The son entered the service of the North West Company, in
1786, and was for many years in charge of the Nipigon district. In 1814
sent to Red River, to oppose Selkirk's plans. In 1816, before the Seven
Oaks affair, seized by Colin Robertson, of the Hudson's Bay Company,
carried to York
released. Returned to Canada, settled at Williamstown, and represented
Glengarry from 1820 to 1824 in the Assembly of Upper Canada. =Index=:
(Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Sent by North West Company to Red River to break up Red River
Colony, 173; wins ten colonists from their allegiance to Selkirk, 173;
takes them to Upper Canada, 174; captured by Semple and sent to York
Factory, and finally to England, 178. =Bib.=: Bryce, Manitoba and
Hudson's Bay Company; Laut, Conquest of the Great North-West;
Masson, Bourgeois de la Compagnie du Nord-Ouest. Cameron's Sketch of
the Customs, etc., of the Natives in the Nipigon Country, and Nipigon
Journal, 1804-1805, are in Masson, vol. 2.
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Cabir-coubat
(Samuel de Champlain era) Indian name of St. Charles River, 148. ... Cables
The first submarine cables in America were those laid between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, 1851; and between Cape Breton and Newfoundland, 1856. Newfoundland was connected with Ireland by cable in 1858. In 1902 the Pacific Cable was laid, b... Cabot John
Probably a native of Genoa. Became a citizen of Venice, March 28, 1476, and at that time had been a resident of the city for fifteen years. Went to England, and in 1497, under the direct authority of Henry VII, sailed to the westward on a voyage of di... Cadboro
(Sir James Douglas era) First sea-going vessel on Fraser River, 116; arrives at Victoria from Fort Vancouver, 180; leaves for the Columbia, 180; built 1824, destroyed 1862, 180. ... Cadet Joseph Michel
Began life as a butcher; won the confidence of the intendant Bigot, and as commissary-general seconded him in his infamous schemes for plundering the colony. =Index=: (Wolfe / Montcalm era) Commissary of stores, 88; makes his headquarters at Beauport,... Cadieux
A French coureur de bois, whose tragic death forms the subject of one of the popular chansons of Quebec. His reputed grave is at the foot of Grand Calumet Island, on the Ottawa. =Bib.=: Le Moine, Legends of the St. Lawrence; Bourinot, The Ottawa Valle... Cadillac Antoine De La Motte
Came to Canada as an officer of the Carignan Regiment. In 1694 appointed to the command of the post at Michilimackinac. In 1701 built a fort at Detroit, and remained in command there until 1710. From 1712-1717 governor of Louisiana. Subsequently appo... Cadot Jean-baptiste
Pioneer fur trader in the West. When the French abandoned their fort at Sault Ste. Marie, Cadot remained behind with his native wife and family. Alexander Henry found him there in 1762; in charge of the fort when Carver visited the place five years la... Caen Emery De
(Samuel de Champlain era) Nephew of Guillaume, 137; left in command of colony, 141; prohibits psalm-singing by Huguenots on his ships, 156; his character, 182; actively defends colony, 183; captured by Thomas Kirke; returns to France, 185; his ship th... Caen Ezechiel De
(Samuel de Champlain era) Brother of Guillaume, 137. ... Caen Guillaume De
(Samuel de Champlain era) Head of Company formed by Montmorency, 131, 132; difficulties with the old Company, 133 et seq.; returns to France, 136; comes out to Canada, and returns to France, 138; arrives with supplies, June, 1624, 140; sails for Franc... Caesar Sir Julius 1558-1636 Sat In Parliament 1589-1622
chancellor of the exchequer, 1606; master of the Rolls, 1614-1636. ... Cahaigue
(Samuel de Champlain era) Largest of the Huron villages, 89. ... Caire M De
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Engineer, constructs defences on river St. Charles, 86. ... Caldwell Henry
(Lord Dorchester era) His house occupied by Arnold, 111; commands British militia in siege of Quebec, 115; his house burnt by Arnold, 121. ... Caldwell Sir John
Eldest son of Sir James Caldwell, the third baronet. Succeeded his father, 1784. Appointed receiver-general of Lower Canada, and found to have misappropriated the public funds. Made restoration afterwards of the greater part of the amount. Died in En... Caledonia
(General Brock era) Brig belonging to North West Company, 210; captured by Americans at Fort Erie, 289. ... Callicum
Indian chief. (Sir James Douglas era) His relations with Meares at Nootka, 27. ... Callieres Louis-hector De 1646?-1703 Born At Cherbourg Son Of
Jacques de Callieres, governor of Cherbourg. Entered the army, and became captain of the regiment of Navarre. In 1684 came to Canada as governor of Montreal; and in 1699 appointed governor-general of the colony. Died at Quebec. =Index=: (Count Fronten... Calvinistic Agents
(Samuel de Champlain era) Fanaticism of, 86. ... Camaret Marie Mme Hersault
(Samuel de Champlain era) Cousin of Champlain, contests his will, 265. ... Cameron David
Brought up as a draper; drifted to the West Indies, where he had charge of an estate; and thence to New Caledonia. In 1852 superintendent of the coal mines at Nanaimo. Nominated by Douglas as chief justice of Vancouver Island, 1853, and the appointmen... Cameron Duncan
Son of a United Empire Loyalist; born at Schenectady, on the Mohawk. His father brought the family to Canada, and settled in Glengarry. The son entered the service of the North West Company, in 1786, and was for many years in charge of the Nipigon dis... Cameron James Mc Attempts To Kidnap Mackenzie 464
... Cameron John Hillyard 1817-1876 Solicitor-general Upper Canada
1846-1848; represented Cornwall in Legislative Assembly, 1846-1847 and 1848-1851; Toronto, 1854; Peel, 1861-1866. Represented Peel in first Dominion Parliament, 1867-1872; Cornwall, 1872-1874; and 1874-1876. ... Cameron Malcolm 1808-1876 Elected To Assembly Of Upper Canada For
Lanark, 1836. A persistent opponent of the Family Compact. Appointed inspector of revenue, under Bagot. Held various offices in the La Fontaine-Baldwin and Hincks administrations. In 1863 resigned his seat, to accept appointment as Queen's Printer. Re... Cameron Sir Matthew Crooks 1822-1887 Born In Dundas Ontario
Educated at the Home District Grammar School, Toronto, and at Upper Canada College; studied law and called to the bar of Upper Canada, 1849. Sat in the Assembly for North Ontario, 1861-1863 and 1864-1867. Defeated in North Ontario for election to the ... Cameronians
(General Brock era) 26th Regiment, stationed at Fort Niagara, 57. ... Camosun D Indian Village On Site Of Victoria Bc 175 Meaning Of
name, 175. ... Campbell Captain Dr Accused In Connection With Walker Affair 36
tried and acquitted, 38. ... Campbell General Dr Commissioner For Exchange Of Prisoners 207
... Campbell Major William
(Lord Dorchester era) His correspondence with General Wayne, 286. (John Graves Simcoe era) Placed in command of fort at rapids of Miami, 136; refuses to evacuate fort at summons of General Wayne, 139; his conduct highly approved by Simcoe, 140. ... Campbell Robert 1808-1894 Entered Service Of Hudson's Bay Company
1832, and sent to the Mackenzie River district, 1834. For the next eighteen years, engaged in exploring the upper waters of the Liard and Yukon Rivers, and establishing the fur trade in this region. In 1852 made a remarkable journey on snow-shoes, fro... Campbell Sir Alexander 1821-1892 Studied Law Under John A
Macdonald, with whom he later formed a partnership; and called to the bar of Upper Canada, 1843. Elected to the Legislative Council, 1858; and Speaker, 1863. Commissioner of crown lands, 1864-1866; postmaster-general in first Dominion ministry, 1867-1... Campbell Sir Archibald 1769-1843 Born In Scotland Entered The
army, 1787. Served throughout the Peninsular War, 1808-1814; in 1821 commanded a regiment in India; conducted the Burmese War; and 1826-1829, governor of British Burmah. From 1831 to 1837 lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick. =Index=: (Wilmot era) Lie... Campbell Sir Colin 1776-1847 Served In India 1801-1804 And
afterwards in Denmark and the Peninsula; attached to Wellington's staff at the battle of Waterloo; promoted major-general, 1825; lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia, 1834-1840; governor of Ceylon, 1840-1847. =Index=: (Joseph Howe era) Lieutenant-govern... Campbell Sir William 1758-1834 Born In Scotland Enlisted As A
private in a Highland regiment; came to America during the Revolutionary War; took part in the battle of Yorktown, 1781; after his release determined to remain in America. Studied law and called to the bar of Nova Scotia; practised his profession for ... Campbell Stewart
(Joseph Howe era) Chosen leader of Anti-Confederation party in Nova Scotia, 187; chairman of Halifax meeting on behalf of Joseph Howe, 194; elected to House of Commons for Guysborough, 1867; supports Confederation, 203. =Bib.=: Saunders, Three Premier... Camperdown
(General Brock era) Naval victory of, 12. ... Canada
Discovered by John Cabot in 1497. First settlement made by Jacques Cartier, in 1535, on the banks of the St. Charles. In 1608 Champlain founded the city of Quebec, almost on the spot where Jacques Cartier had wintered; the country ceded to Great Brita... Canada Act
See Constitutional Act. ... Canada Company
Founded in London, 1824, by John Gait, as a colonizing scheme. A large tract of land was purchased in what is now western Ontario. Dunlop, Talbot, Strickland, and other pioneers of Upper Canada were associated with Gait in the enterprise. The company ... Canada Corn Act 1843 Sir Georges E Cartier Era Builds Up Flour Industry In Canada 43
... Canada First Association
(George Brown Era) Platform, 235; criticized by the Globe, 236; suspected of aiming at national independence, 237; Goldwin Smith, leader of party, attacked by Globe, 237; his reply, 238; spirit of the movement, 239; its effect, 240-241; Liberal party ...