Salaberry Charles Michel D'irumberry De 1778-1829 Born At


Beauport, near Quebec. Entered the British army; served for eleven years

under General Robert Prescott; and in 1794 took part in the capture of

Martinique. In 1809 served in Ireland; and in 1810 took part in the

Walcheren expedition. In 1811 major and aide-de-camp to General

Rottenburg in Canada. At the outbreak of the American War of 1812,

promoted lieutenant-colonel, and rendered good service as commander of

the Canadian Voltigeurs. On Oct. 26, 1813, defeated the American forces

under General Hampton at Chateauguay, the outcome of this action being

to compel the invaders to evacuate Lower Canada. For these services made

a C. B. In 1818 elected to the Legislative Assembly. =Index=: (General Brock era) Corps

raised and commanded by, 189, 191. =Bib.=: Morgan, Cel. Can.; Dict.

Nat. Biog.; Lucas, Canadian War of 1812. See also Chateauquay.



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