Perrault Joseph Francois 1753-1844 Born In Quebec The Son Of A
rich merchant trading with New England and the West Indies. Given the
appointment of prothonotary in Quebec, and held it throughout his life.
Took a deep interest in educational matters; founded a number of schools
on the Lancaster system; and is regarded in Quebec as the father of the
provincial school system. Also did much, both by his writings and by
furthering the establishment of model farms, to place agriculture upon a
better and more scientific basis. =Bib.=: Biographie de Joseph Francois
Perrault ecrite par Lui-Meme, a l'Age de Quatre-Vingt Ans, sans
Lunettes; Casgrain, Vie de Joseph Francois Perrault; Bender, Old and
New Canada. For list of his writings, see Casgrain's work mentioned
above.
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Peel Sir Robert 1788-1850 Born In Lancaster England Educated At
Harrow, and Christ Church, Oxford. Entered Parliament, 1809; under-secretary for war and the colonies, 1811-1812; chief secretary for Ireland, 1812-1818; and home secretary, 1822; premier in 1834, but resigned the following year; again premier, 1841-1... Pellegrin
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Pilot of Montcalm's squadron, 81. ... Pelletier Captain
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Takes soundings in the Traverse, 82. ... Pelletier Sir Charles Alphonse Pantaleon 1837- Born At Riviere
Ouelle, Quebec. Educated at Laval University; studied law, and called to the bar, of Lower Canada, 1860. Represented Kamouraska in House of Commons, 1869-1877. Appointed minister of agriculture in Mackenzie ministry, 1877. President of the Canadian Co... Pelly River
Rises in the Pelly Mountains about lat. 62 deg., and flows into the Yukon after a course of 330 miles. Discovered and explored by Robert Campbell between the years 1840-1848. Campbell reached the upper waters of the Pelly, by way of the Liard, in 1840... Pennahouel
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Ancient Indian warrior, 38, 41, 42. ... Pennsylvania
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Independent temper of the colony, 11. ... Pennsylvania Loyalists
(Lord Dorchester era) Commanded by Allen, 202. ... Penny Edward Goff 1820-1881 Born In England In 1844 Came To
Canada, studied law, and in 1850 called to the bar of Lower Canada. Became editor-in-chief of the Montreal Herald and afterwards one of the proprietors. In 1869 published a pamphlet giving his views in opposition to Confederation. In 1874 appointed to... Pensacola
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Bouquet at, 58, 63; Haldimand's headquarters in Florida, 63, 65, 70; his labours to improve, 67, 68; watch kept on Spaniards from, 77; troops transferred from, to St. Augustine, 78; Haldimand again in charge at, 79, 80; b... Pentagouet
(Count Frontenac era) Fortress on western boundary of Acadia, captured by freebooters, 269; captured by New Englanders, 275. ... Perceval Spencer 1762-1812 General Brock Era British Prime Minister
assassinated, 192. =Bib.=: Dict. Nat. Biog. ... Perche France Bishop Laval Era Many Colonists Natives Of 116
... Perez Juan
Voyage of, in 1774, 13, 14. ... Pericard Mgr De Bishop Of Evreux
(Bishop Laval era) Cousin of Bishop Laval, 21. ... Pericard Michelle De
(Bishop Laval era) Mother of Laval, 17; death of, 26. ... Perley Moses Henry 1804-1863 Born In Maugerville New Brunswick
Educated at St. John. In 1828 became an attorney; called to the bar of New Brunswick, 1830, but soon forsook his profession. For some years engaged in milling and lumbering, and, having mixed much with the Micmac and Melicete Indians, appointed commis... Perrault Father Julien
(Samuel de Champlain era) Jesuit, carries on mission at Cape Breton, 236, 237. ... Perrault Joseph Francois 1753-1844 Born In Quebec The Son Of A
rich merchant trading with New England and the West Indies. Given the appointment of prothonotary in Quebec, and held it throughout his life. Took a deep interest in educational matters; founded a number of schools on the Lancaster system; and is rega... Perrot
(Count Frontenac era) Cure of Montreal, disapproves of Abbe Fenelon's sermon, 95. ... Perrot Francois-marie
Sent to Canada as governor of Montreal, 1670. Obtained a grant of Isle Perrot in 1672. Used his office to further his own interests; quarrelled violently with Frontenac, who had him arrested and sent to France. Imprisoned for a short time in the Basti... Perrot Nicolas 1620-1697 Born In France Came To Canada And
entered the service of the government at Quebec. Went on several exploring expeditions, living among the Indian tribes, and mastering the Algonquian language. In 1665 returned to Quebec; and accompanied as interpreter Daumont de St. Lusson to the Fall... Perry Peter
Born at Ernestown, Upper Canada. Followed his father's occupation as farmer; entered public life, 1824, as member for Lennox and Addington in the Upper Canada Assembly, and became a leader of the Reform party; defeated, 1836; again elected in 1849, fo... Peters
(Wilmot era) Attorney-general, New Brunswick, 50. ... Peters Harry
(Wilmot era) Retires from New Brunswick Council, 69. (Tilley era) Speaker of House of Assembly, 6. ... Peters Samuel Leonard
(Tilley era) Uncle of Sir Leonard Tilley, 5. ... Peters Susan Ann
(Tilley era) Mother of Sir Leonard Tilley, 5. ... Peters T H
(Wilmot era) Appointed to New Brunswick Council, 69. ... Peters William
(Wilmot era) Grandfather of Sir L. Tilley, 3. (Tilley era) Member of Assembly, 4. ... Petit Father
(Bishop Laval era) Companion of Father Marquette, 62. ... Petitot Emile Fortune Stanislas Joseph
Roman Catholic missionary in the North-West, particularly in the Mackenzie River district. Author of several works on the languages, manners, and customs of the native tribes. =Bib.=: Traditions Indiennes du Canada Nord-Ouest; On the Athabaska Distri... Peto
(Tilley era) His proposal to build railways in New Brunswick, 25, 27. ... Peuvret De Mesnu
(Bishop Laval era) Clerk of Sovereign Council, 158, 167. (Count Frontenac era) Clerk of the Council, imprisoned by Frontenac, 135. ... Peyras Jean Baptiste
(Count Frontenac era) Member of Sovereign Council, 106; visits Acadia, 271. (Bishop Laval era) Appointed to Sovereign Council, 166. ... Philadelphia
(John Graves Simcoe era) British army evacuates, 25. (Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Spirit of rebellion strong in, 104. ... Philipps Richard 1661-1751 Early Entered The Army Served At The
battle of the Boyne; lieutenant-colonel, 1712; governor of Nova Scotia, 1717. Arrived in Nova Scotia, 1720, and remained until 1722. Again visited Nova Scotia for a short time, returning to England, 1731. Arranged for a lieutenant-governor to act duri...