Johnson Sir William 1715-1774 Born In Ireland Came To America In
1738, to take charge of the estates of his uncle, Sir Peter Warren.
Appointed Indian agent in 1744, and obtained unrivalled influence over
the Six Nations. In 1755 became superintendent of the affairs of the Six
Nations. The same year made major-general and commander-in-chief of the
expedition against the French. Defeated Dieskau at Lake George, and
received the thanks of Parliament, a baronetcy, and a vote of L5000.
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French. Accompanied Amherst to Montreal in 1760. Mainly instrumental in
settling and developing the Mohawk Valley. =Index=: (Lord Dorchester era) Quiets
discontent of Six Nations, 5, 6. (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Takes possession of Fort Niagara,
26; takes precedence of Haldimand, 27; his influence with Six Nations
Indians, 27; his Indians not allowed to attack La Galette, 28; retires
for the winter, 29; leaves Oswego for Montreal, under Amherst, 35; his
opinion on enlistment of Canadian corps, 57; takes Niagara, 121; his
Indian widow, 154; death of, 155; Indians' opinion of, 157; leave
granted to, to hold western posts for England, 257. (Wolfe / Montcalm era) Captures Fort
Niagara, 146. =Bib.=: Language, Customs, and Manners of the Six
Nations (Phil. Soc. of Phila. Trans., 1772); Correspondence (Doc.
Hist. N. Y.); Reid, Story of Old Fort Johnson. For biog., see
Morgan, Cel. Can.; Stone, Life of Sir William Johnson; Buell, Sir
William Johnson; Bradley, The Fight with France; Parkman, Montcalm
and Wolfe and Conspiracy of Pontiac; Cyc. Am. Biog.
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afterwards vice-chancellor of the Court of Equity of Upper Canada. ... Jameson Robert Simpson
A member of the English bar. Reporter in Lord Eldon's Court, 1824. Married Anna Brownell Murphy, 1826. Judge in the Island of Dominica, 1829; retired, 1833, and returned to England. Appointed attorney-general of Upper Canada by the Imperial government... Jamet Father Denis
(Samuel de Champlain era) Recollet missionary and commissary of the order in Canada, 85; returns to France, where he remains, 111, 112. ... Jarvis F S
(Lord Sydenham era) Gentleman usher of black rod, 334. ... Jarvis W B
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Loyalists retreat under, 373. ... Jarvis William
(John Graves Simcoe era) Recommended by Simcoe as clerk of Council, 46; provincial secretary, 79, 178. ... Jay John 1745-1829 American Statesman And Jurist Index : Lord Dorchester Era
Negotiates treaty with Great Britain, 283, 286. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am. Biog. ... Jay's Treaty
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On Jemseg Creek, Queen's County, New Brunswick. =Index=: (Count Frontenac era) For a time headquarters in Acadia, 270. ... Jenkins William
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(Lord Dorchester era) Loyalists, 202. ... Jervis John
See St. Vincent. ... Jesuit Missions
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Practised in Montreal. Entered public life in 1872 as member for Montreal East, defeating Sir Georges E. Cartier. Appointed puisne judge of Supreme Court of Quebec, 1878; and the same year became professor of civil law in Laval University; later dean ... Jews
(General Brock era) Resolution of Lower Canada Assembly excluding, 104; further discussion of question, 116. ... Joannes
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Society of Jesus, and sailed for Canada in 1636. Set out almost immediately for the Huron mission. From there sent to the Tobacco nation; and in 1641 visited the Chippewas at Sault Ste. Marie, and stood upon the shores of Lake Superior. Went to Quebec... John And Thomas
(Count Frontenac era) Vice-admiral's ship in Phipps's squadron, 281. ... Johnson Guy 1740-1788 Deputy To Sir William Johnson As
superintendent of Indian affairs, and succeeded latter in office after his death. Served under Amherst against the French, in 1759. At the opening of the Revolutionary War, abandoned his home in Amsterdam, New York, and brought his family to Montreal,... Johnson John
(Tilley era) Returned for St. John, 25. ... Johnson John M
(1818-1868). (Tilley era) Solicitor-general, New Brunswick, 32-33; member of Fisher ministry, postmaster-general, 43; attorney-general, delegate to Quebec Conference, 77; elected for Northumberland as Confederation candidate, 107; goes to England as ... Johnson Sir John 1742-1830 Son Of Sir William Johnson Qv
Appointed major-general of militia, 1774. Fled to Canada, 1776, and served under St. Leger against Arnold the following year. After the close of the Revolutionary War, became superintendent-general of Indian affairs in British North America. =Index=: ... Johnson Sir William 1715-1774 Born In Ireland Came To America In
1738, to take charge of the estates of his uncle, Sir Peter Warren. Appointed Indian agent in 1744, and obtained unrivalled influence over the Six Nations. In 1755 became superintendent of the affairs of the Six Nations. The same year made major-gener... Johnson-clarendon Treaty
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Attempt to settle Alabama question by, 167; United States Senate refuses to ratify treaty, 167. =Bib.=: Hertslet, Treaties and Conventions. ... Johnston Hugh
(Wilmot era) Appointed to Executive Council, New Brunswick, 1843, 72; resigns, 1845, 76; retires, 1848, 116. ... Johnston Sir W
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) Chief-justice of Quebec, 119; his views on French-Canadian cooking, 119. ... Johnstone Chevalier
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Scotia, studied law in Annapolis, and practised in Kentville and Halifax. Appointed solicitor-general and a member of the governor's Council, and became the recognized leader of the Conservative party in Nova Scotia. Resigned his seat in the Council i... Johnstone's Redoubt
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) French position on Beauport shore, 133, 136, 140. ... Joint High Commission British-american 1898-1899 Met In Quebec
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the employ of the Company of New France. Educated by the Jesuits, and took minor orders, but renounced his clerical vocation to engage in the fur trade. Sent by Talon to discover copper-mines on Lake Superior, and met La Salle on his return journey, 1... Jolliet Zachary
(Count Frontenac era) His December journey from Michilimackinac to Quebec, 240. ... Joly De Lotbiniere Sir Henri Gustave 1829-1908 Studied Law And
called to the bar, 1855. Elected to Assembly for Lotbiniere, 1861. Took a prominent part in opposition to Confederation. In 1867 elected for both Dominion and Quebec Houses, and sat in both up to 1874. Led opposition in Assembly until 1878, when he wa... Jones Alfred Gilpin 1824-1906 Born At Weymouth Nova Scotia Of
United Empire Loyalist stock. Built up great shipping industry at Halifax. Entered public life as an opponent of Confederation. Represented Halifax in Dominion House 1867-1872, 1874-1878. Became minister of militia, 1878. Defeated in general election ... Jones John Paul 1747-1792 Born In Scotland Son Of John Paul Of
Arbigland; assumed name of Jones. Entered American navy, 1775. Captured the Serapis, 1779. Entered Russian naval service, 1788, with rank of rear-admiral. Died in Paris. =Index=: (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Mentioned in Haldimand's correspondence, 2... Jones Jonas 1791-1848 Educated At Cornwall Under John Strachan
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(Egerton Ryerson era) His visit to England in 1831, 90. ... Jonquest Etienne
(Samuel de Champlain era) Marries Anne Hebert, 113; death of, 117. ... Jordan John
(Wilmot era) Member for St. John in New Brunswick Assembly, 105; referred to in Wilmot's speech, 105. (Tilley era) Defeated in St. John County in 1850, 11. ... Joseph Saint
(Bishop Laval era) Chapel dedicated to, in church at Quebec, 84; patron saint of Canada, 87. (Samuel de Champlain era) Jesuit mission in Huron country, 93; French colony placed under patronage of, 150. ... Jotard
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Editor of Mesplet's publications, 277. ... Journal De Quebec
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) Cauchon writes for, 24; praises Cartier in, 88. ... Journal Tenu A L'armee
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Quoted, 169; severe criticism of Montcalm, 205; Canadians praised, 196; quoted as to loss on French side, 205. ... Juan De Fuca
(Sir James Douglas era) His real name Apostolos Velerianos, 9; expedition to North-West Coast, 9; authenticity of his Voyage, 9, 19; his name rescued from oblivion, 23. =Bib.=: Walbran, British Columbia Coast Names. ... Juan De Fuca Strait
Between Vancouver Island and United States mainland. =Index=: (Sir James Douglas era) Its discovery, 9, 14, 19; rediscovered by Kendrick, 25. =Bib.=: Walbran, British Columbia Coast Names. ... Jubilee
(Samuel de Champlain era) Granted by pope, celebrated in Quebec, 1618, 114. ... Juchereau De St Denis
(Count Frontenac era) Wounded in skirmish on Beauport flats, 294. ... Juchereau Jean
(Samuel de Champlain era) A settler from La Ferte Vidame, in Thimerais, 252. ...