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Journal De Quebec
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) Cauchon writes for, 24; praises Cartier in, 88.
Jotard
Journal Tenu A L'armee
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Jolliet Louis 1645-1700 Born At Quebec Son Of A Wagon-maker In
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
Served as an officer of militia during the War of 1812-1814, attaining the rank of colonel. Called to the bar of Upper Canada, 1815. Elected to the Assembly for Leeds and Grenville, 1821, 1825, and again in 1832. A strong supporter of the union of Upp...
Jones Peter
(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. ...
Juchereau Mere
(Count Frontenac era) Reports repulse of some of Phipps's men at Riviere Ouelle, 291; on flag incident, 296; on divine protection of Quebec, 301. (Bishop Laval era) On Laval's patience in trial, 240. ...
Judah Henry Hague 1808-1883 Born In London England Came To
Canada, and called to the bar, 1829. Represented Champlain in the Assembly, 1843-1844. Appointed one of the Commissioners under the Act abolishing the Seigniorial Tenure, 1854. =Index=: (Lord Elgin era) Commissioner under Federal Tenure law, 186. ...
Judges
(General Brock era) Bill for exclusion of, passed by Lower Canada Assembly, but thrown out by Council, 104; further discussion of question, 116; instructions from Great Britain regarding, 117, 126; Act of Exclusion passed, 145. ...
Judicature
(Lord Elgin era) Measures relating to, passed by second La Fontaine-Baldwin government, 86-87; (John Graves Simcoe era) Act for establishing Superior Court for Upper Canada passed, 92; amended, 94. (Lord Sydenham era) Bill passed by Special Council, 2...