Schultz Sir John Christian 1840-1896 Born In Amherstburg Ontario
Educated at Oberlin College, Ohio; studied medicine at Queen's and
Victoria Universities; licensed to practise, 1860. Removed to Fort
Garry, 1860, and began practice of his profession there. Also engaged in
the fur trade. Owner and editor of the Nor'Wester, the pioneer
newspaper of the Canadian West. Played an important part in the Riel
Rebellion of 1869-1870. Imprisoned by the rebels, but made his escape,
and, after enduring many hardships, reached Toronto. Elected to the
House of Commons at the first election after the formation of the
province of Manitoba, and sat almost continuously until 1883, when he
was called to the Senate. Lieutenant-governor of Manitoba, 1888-1895.