Macdougall William 1822-1905 Born In Toronto Educated At
Victoria College, Cobourg; admitted as a solicitor in 1847, and as
barrister, 1862. Engaged in journalism; founded the Canada Farmer in
1848, and the North American in 1850. A member of the Assembly from
1858 to 1867; of the Dominion Parliament, 1867-1882; and of the Ontario
Legislature, 1875-1878. In 1862-1864 commissioner of crown lands; and
provincial secretary, 1864; minister of public works in first Dominion
gover
commissioner to London for the acquisition of North-West Territories,
1868; lieutenant-governor of Rupert's Land, 1869; and member of the
Ontario Boundary Commission. =Index=: (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) One of the leaders of the new
Radicalism,--editor of the North American, 341. (Lord Elgin era) A leader of the
Clear Grits, 110. (George Brown Era) A leader of the Clear Grits, 39; a young lawyer
and journalist, 40; edits the North American, 40; denounces George
Brown, 40; secretary of Reform Convention, 1859, 137; suggests joint
authority for federal purposes, in Confederation debate, 137; enters
coalition ministry, 159; defeated in North Ontario, 160; elected in
North Lanark, 160; favours elective Senate, 164; relations with
Macdonald, 202-203; defends his action in remaining in coalition
ministry after Confederation, 202, 209; his work on the Globe, 245.
(Joseph Howe era) Accompanies Macdonald to Halifax, 1868, 210; meets Joseph Howe, on
his way to Fort Garry to assume duties of governor, 227; blames Howe for
fomenting trouble, 227. (Sir Georges E. Cartier era) On mission for purchase of Hudson's Bay
Company's territories, 68; attempts to enter North-West as
lieutenant-governor, 69. (Egerton Ryerson era) Graduate of Victoria College, 144. (Sir John A Macdonald era)
Minister of public works, 134; agrees to maintenance of coalition, 137;
lieutenant-governor of Rupert's Land, 1869, 138; accompanies Macdonald
to Halifax, 144; quarrels with Howe, 153, 154; introduces series of
resolutions on acquisition of North-West Territories, 156; sent to
London to negotiate annexation of territories, 156-157; appointed
lieutenant-governor of Rupert's Land, 158; refused admittance to the
territory, 159. (Tilley era) Enters coalition government, 69; at Charlottetown
Conference, 74, 75; at Quebec Conference, 76; enters first Dominion
government, 128, 129. =Bib.=: Dent, Can. Por. and Last Forty Years;
Morgan, Can. Men.
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Commanded Fort St. Frederic (Crown Point) in 1749, when the Swedish naturalist, Peter Kalm, visited the place; and remained there for several years. Served under Montcalm at the siege of Quebec. =Index=: (Wolfe / Montcalm era) Relieves Montcalm, 120. ... Luth De
(Bishop Laval era) Royal engineer, directs erection of fortifications, 214. ... Lymburner Adam 1746-1836 Born In Kilmarnock Scotland Came To
Canada about 1776, and settled at Quebec, where he succeeded to the business of his brother John, who had been lost at sea in 1775. For many years a member of the Executive Council, and took an active part in public affairs. Died in London at the age ... Lynch John Joseph 1816-1888 Born Near Clones Ireland Studied In
Dublin, and entered the Lazarist order. Came to America in 1847; laboured as a missionary in Texas, 1847-1848; became president of the Lazarist College of St. Mary, Missouri, 1848; coadjutor to the bishop of Toronto, 1859; and bishop, 1860. In 1870, c... Lyndhurst John Singleton Copley Baron 1772-1863 British
statesman. =Index=: (Sir John A Macdonald era) Denounces Rebellion Losses Bill, 241. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Lyonne De
(Samuel de Champlain era) Jesuit, founder of missions at Nipisiguit and Chedabucto, 235. ... Lyons
(John Graves Simcoe era) Teaches school at Hay Bay, 167. ... Lyons Richard Bickerton Pemell Earl 1817-1887 British
diplomatist. =Index=: (George Brown Era) British ambassador at Washington--suggested that he confer with Canadian agent on reciprocity, 192. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Lytton Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer Baron 1803-1873 Novelist
and statesman. =Index=: (Lord Elgin era) Colonial secretary,--his views on the duties of colonial governors, 4. (Sir James Douglas era) His series of despatches, 1858, on government of British Columbia, 231-235. (Tilley era) On the Confederation quest... Lyveden Robert Vernon Baron 1800-1873 British Statesman Index :
(George Brown Era) Dwells upon defencelessness of Canada, 184. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... M'afee Samuel
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Aids Mackenzie's escape, 400. ... M'govoch
(Lord Dorchester era) Discharged soldier, offers testimony in Walker case, 35; tried for perjury and sent to prison, 38. ... Mabane Adam 1734-1792 Born In Scotland Studied Medicine At
Edinburgh University; came to Canada, and practised his profession in Quebec. In 1764 appointed a judge, and presided over the first civil court held in Quebec. Member of the provincial Council; and in 1766 surgeon of the garrison of Quebec. =Index=: ... Macallum A
(Egerton Ryerson era) In charge of union school at Hamilton, 195. ... Macartney Captain
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Rescues French soldiers from floating ice, 251. ... Macaulay Sir James Buchan 1793-1859 Born At Niagara Ontario
Served in the Glengarry Fencibles during the War of 1812. In 1822 called to the bar and rose rapidly in his profession. A strong opponent of William Lyon Mackenzie, and in 1826 appeared as counsel against him. In 1829 became judge of the King's Bench;... Macauley John
(Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Inspector-general, retires and succeeded by Hincks, 119. ... Macdonald Andrew Archibald 1829- Born In Brudenell Prince
Edward Island. Engaged in business as a general merchant. Sat in Prince Edward Island Assembly, 1853-1860; represented Kings South in Legislative Council, 1863-1873; member of Executive Council, 1867-1871 and 1872-1873; lieutenant-governor of Prince E... Macdonald Archibald
(Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) His account of the voyage of the third party of Red River settlers in 1813, 162-163; in charge at Red River, 173; colonists demand that he hand over field pieces, 173-174. =Bib.=: Bryce, The Romantic Settlement of L... Macdonald Donald Alexander 1816-1896 Born In St Raphael's
Quebec. Engaged in business as railway contractor. Represented Glengarry in the Assembly of Canada, 1857-1867, and after Confederation in the House of Commons, 1867-1875. Postmaster-general in the Mackenzie administration, 1873-1878; lieutenant-govern... Macdonald Hugh
Born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, 1827. Studied law and called to the bar, 1855; made a Q. C., 1872. In 1859 elected member for Inverness to the provincial Legislature. Member of a delegation, including Joseph Howe, that visited England in 1861 to repr... Macdonald Hugh
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Father of Sir John A. Macdonald, native of Sutherlandshire, removes to Glasgow, and in 1820 emigrates to Canada, 1; settles at Kingston, 2; moves to Hay Bay, thence to Stone Mills, on Bay of Quinte, 2; unsuccessful in busine... Macdonald Hugh John 1850- Born In Kingston Ontario Second Son
of Sir John A. Macdonald. Educated at Queen's and Toronto Universities; called to the bar, 1872; and practised for some years with his father and James Patton. In 1882 removed to Winnipeg, and entered into partnership with J. S. Tupper. In 1890-1891 r... Macdonald John Alexander
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Eldest son of Sir John A. Macdonald--accidentally killed when quite young, 10. ... Macdonald John Sandfield 1812-1872 Born In St Raphaels
Glengarry. In 1840 called to the bar, and practised in Cornwall. In 1841 elected to the Parliament of the recently united provinces of Upper and Lower Canada; and in 1849 solicitor-general in the La Fontaine-Baldwin government. In 1852-1854 Speaker; a... Macdonald Sir John Alexander 1815-1891 Joseph Howe Era Attends Charlottetown
Conference, 1864, and proposes union of all the provinces, 178; premier of first Dominion Cabinet, 198; Tupper writes him as to Howe's political plans, 207; Tilley and Tupper urge him to visit Nova Scotia, 209; visits Halifax with Sir Georges Cartier,... Macdonell Alexander
Represented Lord Selkirk's interests as governor of the Red River Settlement. Had been for some years in the employment of the Hudson's Bay Company. Left the Red River Settlement, 1821, when it was discovered that he had been lining his own pockets at... Macdonell Alexander
(Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Sheriff of the home district, Upper Canada, 133; Selkirk puts him in charge of the Baldoon Settlement, near Lake St. Clair, Upper Canada, 133. ... Macdonell Alexander
(Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Sent by North West Company, with Duncan Cameron, to Red River, to break up the Red River Settlement, 172-173; leads attack on the colonists, 175. =Bib.=: Bryce, The Romantic Settlement of Lord Selkirk's Colonists. ... Macdonell Alexander 1769-1840 Born At Glen Urquhart Scotland
Raised a Roman Catholic regiment of which he was appointed chaplain and saw service in Ireland; after the regiment had been disbanded, succeeded in bringing the men to Canada in 1803-1804, and obtained for them an extensive tract of land on the St. La... Macdonell George 1770-1870 Member Of The Well-known Glengarry
family of that name. Served for several years in the King's Regiment; instrumental in organizing the Glengarry Fencibles in 1811, of which he was given command. Served with distinction in the War of 1812, particularly in the capture of Ogdensburg and ... Macdonell John
(John Graves Simcoe era) Speaker of first Assembly of Upper Canada, 80, 85. ... Macdonell Lieutenant-colonel John
Born in Glengarry; son of Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Macdonell, of the 1st Glengarry militia. Present at the capture of Detroit and mentioned in despatches. In 1812 aide-de-camp to Sir Isaac Brock, and took an important part in the battle of Queens... Macdonell Miles 1767-1828 Governor Of Assiniboia Born In
Scotland. Came to America with his father, Colonel John Macdonell, in 1773; and entered the army. In 1794 lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Volunteers, and captain in 1796. Appointed by Lord Selkirk governor of his projected colony on Red River, and ar... Macdonnell Alan
(George Brown Era) Addresses Toronto Board of Trade on importance of acquiring North-West Territories, 216. ... Macdougall William 1822-1905 Born In Toronto Educated At
Victoria College, Cobourg; admitted as a solicitor in 1847, and as barrister, 1862. Engaged in journalism; founded the Canada Farmer in 1848, and the North American in 1850. A member of the Assembly from 1858 to 1867; of the Dominion Parliament, 1867-... Mace Sister De
(Bishop Laval era) Her labours in the hospital at Montreal, 91. ... Macgillivray William
Born in Scotland. Came to Canada, and entered the service of the North West Company. In 1786-1787 had charge of the North West Company post at Lac des Serpents, in opposition to Roderick McKenzie of the rival Company. In the spring, the two traders wi... Machray Robert 1831-1904 Born In Scotland Educated At Aberdeen
and Cambridge; ordained deacon, 1855; and priest, 1856; in 1858 elected dean of his college; vicar of Madingley till 1865, when appointed bishop of Rupert's Land; in 1893, on the union of the Anglican churches in Canada, became archbishop of Rupert's ... Macintyre Duncan
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Director of the Canadian Pacific Railway, 236. ... Mack Karl Freiherr Von 1752-1822 General Brock Era Austrian General Surrender
of, 72. ... Mackay Alexander
Accompanied Alexander Mackenzie on his memorable journey of 1793 to the shores of the Pacific. In charge of Ile a la Crosse House, 1797-1799; signed the Montreal agreement of 1804, as one of the partners of the North West Company; joined the Pacific F... Mackellar
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Chief engineer, accompanies Wolfe in reconnaissance of Island of Orleans, 93. ... Mackenzie Alexander 1822-1892 Born In Scotland Emigrated To
Kingston, Canada, in 1842; in 1848 started in business at Sarnia as builder and contractor; in 1852 editor of the Lambton Shield, a reform newspaper; member for Lambton in the provincial Parliament 1861-1867; and from 1867 to 1892 a member of the Domi... Mackenzie Donald 1783-1851 Born In Scotland Emigrated To Canada
in 1800, and engaged in the service of the North West Company for several years. In 1809 associated with John Jacob Astor in fur-trading on the Columbia. Returned to the service of the North West Company; and in 1821, on its absorption by the Hudson's... Mackenzie Geddes
(Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Marries Sir Alexander Mackenzie, 101; her parentage, 101. ... Mackenzie George
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Macdonald studies law in his office, 4; death of, 9. ... Mackenzie Hope
(George Brown Era) Moves approval of George Brown's course in Confederation negotiations, 156-157. ... Mackenzie Isabel
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Wife of William Lyon Mackenzie, granted $4000 by Parliament, 240; at Navy Island, 424; death of, 508. ... Mackenzie River
Named after Sir Alexander Mackenzie, who explored it from Great Slave Lake to the Arctic in 1789. It was known at one time as Disappointment River. Its ultimate source is in Thutage Lake, the headwaters of the Finlay in northern British Columbia. Its ... Mackenzie Sir Alexander 1755-1820 John Graves Simcoe Era Visits Simcoe 188
recommends establishment of two trading-posts on Pacific coast, 189. (Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Joins North West Company, 7; opposes Selkirk's plans, 7, 146, 151, 159, 167; his death, 8; born 1763 at Stornoway, Island of Lewis, Scotland, 10; ... Mackenzie William Lyon 1795-1861 William Lyon Mackenzie Era His Personality Goldwin
Smith on, 3; Dr. Harrison on, 4; W. J. Rattray on, 5, 6; first to enunciate principle of responsible government, 5; "a man ahead of his time," 6; his loyalty, 10; not an annexationist, 11; constitutional reformer, 12; parentage and ancestry, 34-36; de... Mackenzie's Message
Published at Toronto. =Index=: (William Lyon Mackenzie era) Newspaper, published 1853, 505. ... Maclean Colonel Allan 1725-1784 Born In Scotland Served In
Holland, 1747. In 1757 served with Montgomery's Highlanders in America, and in 1761 major-commandant of the 114th Royal Highlanders. In 1775 lieutenant-colonel of the Royal Highland Emigrants. Served under Carleton in the defence of Quebec, 1775-1776.... Maclean Judge
(George Brown Era) Proposes Metcalfe's health at St. Andrew's Society banquet, 27. ... Macnab James
(Joseph Howe era) Member of Lord Falkland's Council, 69; declaration as to ministerial responsibility, 75; retires from government, 87; offered seat in Executive Council, 1846, 103; declines offer, 104; elected for Halifax, 106; member of Uniacke gove... Macnab Sir Allan Napier 1798-1862 Born At Newark Now Niagara
Ontario. On the American invasion of Canada joined the army in 1813 and served throughout the war. In 1826 called to the bar of Upper Canada and practised in Hamilton. In 1829 first elected for Wentworth County in the Assembly, and during 1837-1841 Sp... Macpherson Sir David Lewis 1818-1896 Born In Scotland Came To
Canada, 1835. In 1842 entered business in Montreal; in 1851 he, with others, obtained a charter for a railway from Montreal to Kingston, and associated with the construction of other lines; formed the Inter-Oceanic Railway Company for the purpose of c... Madison James 1751-1836 Fourth President Of The United States
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(Count Frontenac era) Abenaquis chief, 329. ... Madras Schools
(Wilmot era) Founded by Joseph Lancaster, 86; the system described, 86-87; established in New Brunswick, 87. (Tilley era) At Gagetown, 5; system popular, 5. ... Magdalen Islands
In Gulf of St. Lawrence. Uncertain who first discovered the group. They were known for many years as the Isles Ramees, or Ramea. This name first appears in narratives of voyages to the Gulf in 1590-1597, in Hakluyt. Champlain applied the present name ... Magistrates
(Lord Dorchester era) Poor character and scandalous methods of many of them, 52; some of them most worthy men, 55. ... Magnan Pierre
(Samuel de Champlain era) Goes on embassy to Iroquois, 163; is murdered, 164. ... Maguaga
(General Brock era) Americans successful in skirmish at, 238-243. ... Mahicanaticouche
(Samuel de Champlain era) Montagnais chief, 139, 163; found to have been guilty of murder, 165. ... Mail
Newspaper published at Niagara. =Index=: (George Brown Era) Ridicules Globe's proposal for annexation of North-West Territories, 217-218. ... Maillard Antoine Simon
Missionary to the Indians and French of Acadia and Cape Breton, 1734. Vicar-general at Louisbourg for several years. Invited by the governor of Nova Scotia to settle at Halifax, 1759. At first opposed British supremacy, but afterwards a strong suppor... Mair Charles 1840- Born In Lanark Ontario Educated At Queen's
University, Kingston. Paymaster for the Dominion government at Fort Garry, 1868; captured by the rebels in Riel's first rising, 1869; condemned to death, but escaped. In the second rising, 1885, served as quartermaster of the Governor-General's Body G... Maisonneuve Paul De Chomedy Sieur De
In this "devout and valiant gentleman," as Parkman says, lived again the spirit of Godfrey de Bouillon, leader of the first Crusade. He had seen much service in European wars, before the opportunity came to consecrate his sword to the church in Canad...