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.