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The first census in Canada seems to have been taken in 1640, when the inhabitants numbered 375, distributed as follows: married men, 64; married women (three born in Canada), 64; widower, 1; widows, 4; unmarried men, 35; boys (30 born in Canada), 58; ... Centurion
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Admiral Saunders's ship, in action off Beauport shore, 136. ... Chabanel Noel
Jesuit missionary in the Huron country, 1643. Had been a professor of rhetoric in France, before coming to Canada. When the Hurons were driven from their country by the Iroquois, in 1649, he and Garnier led their demoralized flock to the Island of St.... Chabot J
(1807-1860). Born at St. Charles, Bellechasse, Lower Canada. Studied law and practised in Quebec. Sat in the Assembly for Quebec, 1843-1850; for Bellechasse, 1851-1854; and for Quebec, 1854-1856. Became chief commissioner of public works, 1849, and ag... Chalmers Thomas
(Egerton Ryerson era) Offered, but declines, charge of educational policy in Upper Canada, 37. ... Chamberlain Joseph 1836- British Statesman William Lyon Mackenzie Era Justifies Upper
Canada Rebellion, 29, 30. =Bib.=: Who's Who. ... Chambers Captain
(General Brock era) Sent to Moraviantown to oppose enemy, 219, 235; in command of 2d Brigade, 247. ... Chambly
Fort, otherwise known as St. Louis, on the Richelieu. Built by Jacques de Chambly, 1665. =Index=: (Count Frontenac era) Fort erected at, 51. (Lord Dorchester era) Captured by Montgomery, 99; abandoned, 146. (Bishop Laval era) Fort erected at, 53. (Sir... Chambly
Sketch of the Public Buildings at Chambly, 1815. Coloured MS. ... Chambly Jacques De
An officer of the Carignan Regiment; built Fort St. Louis, on the Richelieu, 1665, and given its command. In 1672 the seigniory of Chambly granted to him. Succeeded De Grandfontaine as governor of Acadia; transferred to Grenada; and later to Martiniqu... Champdore
(Samuel de Champlain era) Carpenter to De Monts's expedition, 22. ... Champlain Antoine
(Samuel de Champlain era) Father of Samuel Champlain, 1. ... Champlain Lake
Discovered by Samuel Champlain, July, 1609. Here took place the first hostile encounter between the French and the Iroquois. The French were the aggressors, and had bitter enough cause to remember the fact throughout the century. In 1666 the Sieur de ... Champlain Samuel 1567?-1635 Wolfe / Montcalm Era His Elevated Sentiments 20 Samuel De Champlain Era
Birth and education, 1; sails to West Indies, Mexico, and Panama in command of Spanish vessel, 3, 4; suggests channel through isthmus, 5; captures English vessels and returns to France, 6; publishes account of travels, 7; obtains pension and made hydr... Chandler Edward Barron 1800-1880 Elected To New Brunswick
Assembly, 1827, for Westmoreland, which he represented until 1836, when called to Legislative Council. Became executive councillor, 1844. Engaged in negotiations for Intercolonial Railway, 1850-1852; reciprocity, 1854; and Confederation, 1865. Succeed... Chandler Samuel
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Aids Mackenzie's escape, 397. ... Chansons Of French Canada
Most of the inimitable folk-songs of Quebec came in their original form from France, and have undergone more or less of a transformation in their new environment. A few originated in French Canada. =Index=: (Sir Georges E. Cartier era) Chansons de ron... Chapais Jean Charles 1812-1885 Born In Riviere Ouelle Quebec
Member of the Executive Council and commissioner of public works, 1864-1867. In 1867 privy councillor and minister of agriculture; and 1869-1873 receiver-general. In 1868 called to the Senate. =Index=: (Tilley era) Delegate to Quebec Conference, 76; m... Chapais Joseph Amable Thomas 1858- Educated At Laval University
Called to the bar, 1879. Edited Le Courrier du Canada since 1884. Appointed member of Legislative Council of Quebec, 1892, and elected Speaker, 1895; president of the Executive Council, 1896, and minister of colonization, 1897. =Index=: (Count Fronten... Chapleau Sir Joseph Adolphe 1840-1898 Studied Law And Called To
the bar, 1861. Elected to Quebec Legislature, 1867, and successively solicitor-general, and provincial secretary, of the province. Premier of Quebec, 1879. Entered Dominion Cabinet, 1882, as secretary of state. Appointed lieutenant-governor of Quebec,... Chapman Henry Samuel 1803-1881 Born In England Came To Canada
1823, and established at Montreal the Daily Advertiser, the first daily newspaper published in British America, 1833. Connected with several other newspapers. A strong supporter of the Reform party. Removed to England and called to the bar, 1840. Went... Charbonnel Armand Francois Marie De
Roman Catholic bishop of Toronto, 1850-1860. Died, 1860. =Index=: (Egerton Ryerson era) Opposes public schools, 219, 225; Ryerson's letter to, 224-225; referred to in Globe, 226; his letter to Ryerson, 226; his policy, 228; his complaints, 229; drafts...