Dallas A J
Born in Scotland. Engaged for some years in the China
trade. Entered service of Hudson's Bay Company; chief factor at Fort
Victoria, Vancouver Island; succeeded Sir George Simpson as governor of
Rupert's Land, 1862. =Index=: (Sir James Douglas era) Marries daughter of Sir James
Douglas, 103; governor Hudson's Bay Company, at Winnipeg, 103; president
of Victoria board of management, 265; moved to Rupert's Land, 265.
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Cumberland William Augustus Duke Of 1721-1765 Second Son Of
George II. Commanded British armies in Flanders and Hanover. =Index=: (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Interested in raising Swiss and German regiment in America, 9. ... Cunard Sir Samuel 1787-1865 Born In Halifax His Practical
training fitted him for the important role he was to fill in the evolution of ocean shipping. Watched closely the early attempts to cross the Atlantic by steam, and when in 1838 the British government invited tenders for carrying the mails between Liv... Cuoq Jean-andre 1821-1901 Entered The Sulpician Order In 1843 And
came to Canada two years later. Devoted his life to a minute study of the languages of the Algonquian and Iroquois tribes, and became one of the leading authorities on the subject. =Bib.=: Works; Jugement Errone de M. Ernest Renan sur Quelques Langues... Curacies Permanent Cures Fixes Count Frontenac Era Question Of 165 190
... Currency
The British authorities passed an ordinance in 1764 by which the French Louis d'or and crown were kept in circulation. First step for a revision of the currency was taken, 1795, when an Act was passed fixing standard of values. So-called "army bills" ... Curry Thomas
One of the first fur traders from Montreal to reach the Saskatchewan, about 1771. Preceded by James Finlay (q.v.). =Index=: (Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Leaves Montreal for western fur country, 3. =Bib.=: Mackenzie, General History of the Fur T... Customs
(John Graves Simcoe era) Arrangement with Lower Canada respecting revenue of, 93. (Wilmot era) Maintained in New Brunswick by British government, 16; changes in system, 16-18. ... Cuthbert James Ross
(General Brock era) Of Berthier, forms a volunteer company, from inhabitants of his seigniory, 95; an intimate friend of Brock, 95; his zeal appreciated by Sir James Craig, 96. (Lord Sydenham era) Member of Special Council, opposes union of the Canada... Cuvillier Augustin
Entered public life in 1815 as member for Huntingdon, which he represented almost continuously up to 1844. Speaker of Assembly, 1841-1844. Died, 1849. =Index=: (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Nominated by Reformers as Speaker of Legislature, 1841... Dablon Claude 1619-1697 Born At Dieppe Educated At Paris And La
Fleche; joined Canadian mission, 1655; accompanied Chaumonot to Onondaga territory, where he remained for three years; then returned to Quebec and remained till 1661, when sent on a mission to Cree tribes in district of Hudson Bay. In 1668 went with M... Dablon Simon
(Samuel de Champlain era) Assisted in forming Company of New France, 168. ... Dacre Lieutenant
(Lord Dorchester era) Sailing-master on Carleton's ship, 154. ... Daine
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Lieutenant-general of police and mayor of Quebec. Signs petition to De Ramezay for capitulation, 224. ... Dalhousie College
Located at Halifax. Founded by George Ramsay, ninth Earl of Dalhousie, 1818. Original endowment derived from funds collected at the port of Castine, Maine, during its occupation, 1814, by Sir John Sherbrooke, then lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia. A... Dalhousie George Ramsay Ninth Earl Of 1770-1838 A Scottish Peer
Entered the army at an early age and saw service in various parts of the world. From 1812 to 1814 commanded the 7th division of the British army in France and Spain. Received the thanks of Parliament for his services at Waterloo. Raised to the peerage... Dallas A J
Born in Scotland. Engaged for some years in the China trade. Entered service of Hudson's Bay Company; chief factor at Fort Victoria, Vancouver Island; succeeded Sir George Simpson as governor of Rupert's Land, 1862. =Index=: (Sir James Douglas era) Ma... Dallet
(Bishop Laval era) Sulpician, arrival of, 105. ... Dalling And Bulwer William Henry Lytton Earle Baron 1801-1872
British diplomatist. =Index=: (William Lyon Mackenzie era) On the power of agitation, 16. ... Dalling's Light Infantry
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) In battle of Ste. Foy, 257, 259. ... Dalquier Colonel
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Of Bearn regiment, 209; in battle of Ste. Foy, 259, 261, 262. ... Daly John Corry Wilson 1796-1878 Born In Liverpool England For
some time an assistant surgeon in the navy. Emigrated to the United States, and removed to Hamilton, 1826. Appointed surgeon to the Canada Company, 1827, and settled at Stratford, 1829. Succeeded John Galt as agent of the Canada Company, 1831, and too... Daly Malachy Bowes 1836- Son Of Sir Dominick Daly Born In
Quebec. Educated at St. Mary's College, Oscott, England; studied law and called to the bar of Nova Scotia, 1864. Private secretary to various governors of Nova Scotia. Sat in House of Commons for Halifax, 1878-1887; lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia,... Daly Sir Dominick 1798-1868 Born In Ireland Came To Canada 1825
provincial secretary for Lower Canada, 1827-1840; provincial secretary of Canada, 1841-1848. Left Canada, and appointed by the Imperial government lieutenant-governor of Tobago, 1851-1854. Afterwards lieutenant-governor of Prince Edward Island, 1854-1... Damours Mathieu
(Count Frontenac era) Member of Sovereign Council, 106; arrested by Frontenac, 139. (Bishop Laval era) Member of Sovereign Council, 158, 166; imprisoned, 167. ... Daniel Andre
Eldest son of Antoine Daniel, of Dieppe, and brother of Charles. Died in 1637. =Index=: (Samuel de Champlain era) Sent to London (1629) to demand restoration of New France, 212-213. ... Daniel Antoine 1600-1648 Son Of Antoine Daniel Of Dieppe Entered
the Society of Jesus; came to Canada in 1633; and in 1634 accompanied Brebeuf to the Huron country, where they laid the beginnings of that ill-fated mission. In 1636 came to Quebec to open the Seminary, which, from very modest beginnings, has since de... Daniel Charles
Son of Antoine Daniel, of Dieppe. Made a notable voyage to New France in 1629, of which he left a graphic narrative. Arriving at Cape Breton that year, with two armed vessels, found Lord Ochiltree, who had joined Sir William Alexander in his colonizat... Daoust J B
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) One of the Liberal leaders in Lower Canada, 25. ... Darache Captain
(Samuel de Champlain era) A Basque, disregards monopoly granted to De Monts, 40. ... Darontal
(Samuel de Champlain era) Huron chief, 103. ...