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.



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