Hunt Thomas Sterry 1826-1892 Born In Norwich Conn Came To
Canada, 1847, at the invitation of Sir William E. Logan, to accept the
position of chemist and mineralogist to the Geological Survey, which he
held until 1872. Also occupied the chair of chemistry in Laval
University, 1856-1862; and in McGill University, 1862-1868. In 1872
professor of geology in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Author of several scientific works, and a large number of papers
contributed to learned societies and scientific periodicals. Died in New
York. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am. Biog.
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Hubert Jean Francois
Bishop of Quebec, 1788-1797. =Index=: (Lord Dorchester era) Bishop of Quebec, his views on education, 227, 228; recognizes reasonableness of not permitting priests to be brought from France, 257. ... Hubou Guillaume
(Samuel de Champlain era) Early settler, remains in Quebec during English occupation, 196, 208. ... Huddy Captain Joshua
(Lord Dorchester era) Hanging of, 198. ... Hudson Bay
Explored by Henry Hudson, 1610, and named after him. Explored by Sir Thomas Button, 1612; Jens Munk, 1619; Foxe and James. 1631. In 1668 the first trading-ship of the Hudson's Bay Company entered the bay, and their first fort was built at the mouth of... Hudson Henry
Made four notable voyages: the first, in 1607, for the Muscovy Company, in search of a north-eastern passage to China; the second, in 1608, for the same Company, and in search of the same passage; the third, in 1609, at the expense of the Dutch East I... Hudson's Bay And North
Carte montrant le chemin que Louis Jolliet a fait depuis Tadousac, jusqu'a la mer du Nord dans la Baye d'Hudson, et la vraye situation de la baye et du d'estroit. Fait a Quebec, le 8me Novembre, 1679, L. Jolliet. MS. ... Hudson's Bay Company
Organized by a number of English gentlemen, who sent out a trading expedition to Hudson Bay, in the Nonsuch, in 1668. This initial venture proved so successful that two other ships were sent out in 1670; and the same year King Charles granted a charte... Huet Paul
(Samuel de Champlain era) Recollet missionary, 87; sails for Canada as assistant commissary, 112; accompanies Champlain to France, 116; returns to Canada, 116; goes to Three Rivers, 149. ... Huguenots
(Samuel de Champlain era) Had larger share of trade, 110; proposal to exclude, 110; disagreements with Recollet missionaries, 150; their psalm-singing on board ship objected to, 156; fanaticism of, 224; their doubtful loyalty, 254; not permitted to se... Hugues
(Bishop Laval era) Priest, comes to Canada, 41. ... Hull William 1753-1825 Born In Derby Conn Educated At Yale
University, and called to the bar, 1775. Served with distinction during the Revolutionary War; major-general of militia in Massachusetts and a member of the federal Senate; appointed governor of Michigan, 1805; commander of the north-western army of t... Humbert
(Wilmot era) Candidate in St. John County, opposes responsible government, 64. ... Hume Joseph 1777-1855 Born At Montrose Scotland Studied
medicine; entered the service of the East India Company, 1797; returned to England, 1808. Entered Parliament, 1812, but on account of his independent principles compelled to resign his seat. Again elected, 1818, and continued a member of the House of ... Humphreys Captain
(General Brock era) Captain of Leopard, fires on Chesapeake, 83. ... Hundred Associates
See Company of New France. ... Hundredth Regiment
(General Brock era) Quartered in Quebec and Montreal, 74; disaster to, by shipwreck, 74. "=Hungry Year.=" (John Graves Simcoe era) Year 1787, so called from failure of harvest, 65, 69. ... Hunt Thomas Sterry 1826-1892 Born In Norwich Conn Came To
Canada, 1847, at the invitation of Sir William E. Logan, to accept the position of chemist and mineralogist to the Geological Survey, which he held until 1872. Also occupied the chair of chemistry in Laval University, 1856-1862; and in McGill Universi... Hunter
(General Brock era) British sloop, her boats capture United States schooner Cayahoga, with stores of General Hull, 218. ... Hunter Captain Of
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Obtains information as to movements of French provision boats, 172. ... Hunter Peter 1746-1805 General Brock Era Lieutenant-governor Of Upper Canada
and commander of forces in British North America, 45; calls attention of home government to lack of proper accommodation for provincial government and Legislature, 50; a Scotsman, previously governor of Barbados, 51; death of, 69. =Bib.=: Read, Lieute... Hunters' Lodges
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Convention of, 440; attack on Prescott, 442. ... Hunting Permits
(Count Frontenac era) Issue of, sanctioned, 125; number to be issued annually limited, 128; issue of, becomes a form of patronage, 129. ... Huntington Herbert
(Joseph Howe era) Appointed to Executive Council, Nova Scotia, 47; sent as delegate to England, to urge concession of responsible government, 51, 56; candidate for speakership, 1843, 75; advocates non-sectarian education, 82; member of Uniacke governm... Huntington Lucius Seth 1827-1886 Born At Compton Quebec Studied
law, and engaged in journalism, in the Eastern Townships. Elected to the Legislature for Shefford, 1861; solicitor-general, 1863-1864. Advocated independence of Canada. Became president of the Council, in the Mackenzie government, 1874-1875; and postm... Huot P G
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) One of the leaders of the Quebec Liberals, 24. ... Huron Indians
Name applied by the French to a confederacy of four Iroquoian tribes. When French missionaries and explorers first went among them, they occupied the country about Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay. They had been at enmity with the Iroquois for many years,... Huron Lake
Area 23,200 square miles. Discovered by Le Caron, 1615, and first seen by Champlain the same year. The route of missionaries, explorers, and fur traders lay along the north shore of the lake, or the south shore of Manitoulin Island, to Michilimackinac... Huskisson William 1770-1830 British Statesman Index : Lord Sydenham Era
Criticizes British commercial policy, 12; president of Board of Trade, 15; colonial secretary, 16; resigns, 16; commends Poulett Thomson's speech on Navigation Acts, 17; his proposals in regard to silk industry, 18; death of, 25. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Bi... Hutcheson Major
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Haldimand's secretary, 108, 110, 112; in charge of Louis Haldimand, at Boston, 294. ... Hutchinson Richard
(Tilley era) Of Miramichi, member of Smith government, New Brunswick, represents lumber interests, 91, 92. ... Hutchinson Thomas 1711-1780 Sir Frederick Haldimand Era Governor Of Massachusetts
quoted, 84. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am. Biog. ... Iberville Pierre Le Moyne Sieur D' 1661-1706 Third Son Of Charles
Le Moyne, Sieur de Longueuil. Entered the French navy, returning to Canada in 1683. Three years later accompanied De Troyes in the expedition against the English on Hudson Bay, and took part in the capture of Moose Factory, Fort Rupert, and Albany. Re...