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, for the east riding
of York, succeeding William Hume Blake. =Index=: (Egerton Ryerson era) Leading member of
Upper Canada Assembly, on popular side, 66. (George Brown Era) Leader of the Clear
Grits, 39. (Lord Elgin era) One of the leaders of Clear Grits, 110; founder of
Liberal party in Upper Canada before the Union, 110. (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Fights for
reform, 13; Baldwin's letter to, 39-40. (William Lyon Mackenzie era) Expenditure of L50,000 road
money, 303; defeated for the House, 308. =Bib.=: Dent, Can. Por. and
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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... Phillips Mary
(Lord Dorchester era) Sister-in-law of Colonel Beverley Robinson, becomes wife of Colonel Morris, 202. ... Phillips William 1731-1781 Born In England Entered The Royal
Military Academy at Woolwich as a cadet, 1746; promoted captain, 1756; commanded three companies of British artillery attached to the Duke of Brunswick's army, at Minden, 1759; served also at Warberg, 1760. In 1772 became colonel and in 1776 sent to C... Phipps Sir William 1651-1695 Born In Maine In 1669 Employed As A
ship carpenter, and later became captain of a merchantman sailing from Boston. In 1687 succeeded in raising a Spanish treasure-ship which had been sunk near the Bahamas, recovering L300,000, of which his share was L16,000. Knighted the same year, and ... Piat Father
(Samuel de Champlain era) Recollet, sails for France, 141; goes on mission to Montagnais, 149; complains of negligence of trading company, 150; recommends seminary for young Indians, 150. ... Pichon Thomas
A native of France; in early life a medical student. Secretary to the governor of Louisbourg, 1751-1753. Sent to Fort Beausejour as commissary of stores. Furnished information to the British, which was of great assistance in the capture of the place. ...