Drummond Sir Gordon 1771-1854 Son Of Colin Drummond At One Time

deputy paymaster-general of the forces in Canada. Born at Quebec.

Entered the army, 1789, and rapidly promoted until in 1794 became

lieutenant-colonel of the 8th Liverpool Regiment. Saw distinguished

service in the Netherlands and in the West Indies; became colonel, 1798,

and commanded his regiment during the campaign in Egypt, assisting in

capture of Cairo and Alexandria. In 1805 given rank of major-general and

took c mmand of a division in Jamaica. In December, 1808, transferred to

the staff in Canada, until 1811. Served for a time in Ireland; returned

to Canada as second in command to Sir George Prevost, 1813. Took a most

prominent part in the War of 1812. From December, 1813, to April, 1815,

president and administrator of Upper Canada, and during this period

succeeded in turning the tide of victory to the British forces. Defeated

the Americans at Niagara, July 28, 1814, and followed this up by

occupying Fort Erie in November. In recognition of his splendid services

during the war, gazetted a K. C. B. On the departure of Sir George

Prevost appointed administrator of Lower Canada, and assumed office Apr.

4, 1815. Had expressed a strong desire to return to England, as it was

understood that the appointment was to be only temporary. Accordingly

relieved by Major-General Wilson, and departed from Quebec, May 20,

1816. Obtained the rank of lieutenant-general in 1825. In 1827 made a G.

C. B. Died in London. =Index=: (General Brock era) Takes command of troops at Montreal,

115; commander of forces in Canada, 157. =Bib.=: Morgan, Cel. Can.;

Read, Lieutenant-Governors of Upper Canada; Lucas, Canadian War of

1812; Rattray, The Scot in British North America.