Seven Nations
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Their fighting force an uncertain quantity, 126.
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(Bishop Laval era) Aid in defence of Quebec, 12. ... Semple Robert 1766-1816 Born In Boston Mass Engaged In
mercantile pursuits, and travelled extensively. In 1802 visited Cape Colony, and from 1805 to 1810 travelled through Spain, Portugal, the West Indies, and Brazil. In 1813, while on a journey in the rear of the allied armies from Hamburg to Gottenburg,... Senate
(George Brown Era) Elective versus nominative system discussed at Quebec Conference--latter decided upon, 164; George Brown approves of nominative system, 165; distribution of members of, 173; Dorion objects to nominative system, 175, 177; weakness of... Seneca Indians
One of the tribes of the Iroquois confederacy. They dwelt chiefly in the region of the Seneca and Canandaigua lakes, and extended westwards to Genesee River. During the American Revolution they espoused the British cause. There are now some hundreds l... Senezergues De
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Brigadier, commands battalion of La Sarre Regiment, 12; commands regular troops, 105; mortally wounded, 199; carried on board British vessel, 222. ... Separate Schools Manitoba
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) The question used as a test of provincial power, 61-62; rights of Roman Catholics safeguarded, 1871, 71; overthrown by Legislature, 72; judgment of provincial courts reversed by Supreme Court, 72. =Bib.=: Ewart, Manitoba S... Separate Schools New Brunswick
(Sir Georges E. Cartier era) Public opinion aroused in Quebec, 73; Costigan and other Roman Catholic members from New Brunswick demand disallowance of bill against, 73-74; Macdonald and Cartier oppose disallowance, 74-76; question becomes an issue in ... Separate Schools North-west Territories
(George Brown Era) Provision for, opposed by George Brown--he warns the Senate that effect would be to fasten them on the West forever, 249. ... Separate Schools Nova Scotia
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Refused to Roman Catholics, 116. ... Separate Schools Upper Canada
(George Brown Era) Opposed by George Brown, 121; a compromise arranged, 122-123; bill introduced by R. W. Scott, 144; Ryerson's support of bill, 144; adopted by government and becomes law, 144-145; attacked by Globe, but finally accepted by George Bro... Servants
(John Graves Simcoe era) Scarcity of, in Upper Canada, 182. ... Seven Nations
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Their fighting force an uncertain quantity, 126. ... Seven Oaks
(Mackenzie / Selkirk / Simpson era) Conflict between Hudson's Bay Company men and North West Company men, June 19, 1816, 180; Governor Semple shot, 181; Alexander Ross on, 184; Joseph Tasse on, 184; Sergeant Huerter on, 183; printed evidence, 199. =Bi... Sevigne Marie De Rabutin-chantel 1627-1696 Count Frontenac Era Her Son-in-law A
candidate for governorship of Canada, 65; describes severities exercised on peasants in revolt in France, 150. ... Seward William Henry 1801-1872 Governor Of New York 1838
appointed secretary of state by Lincoln, 1860. =Index=: =N= Suggests Canadian agent at Washington to confer on Reciprocity Treaty, 192; tells Galt that treaty could not be renewed, 193. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am. Biog. ... Sewell Jonathan 1766-1839 Born At Cambridge Mass Educated At
Bristol, England. In 1785 studied law in New Brunswick under Ward Chipman; in 1789 called to the bar of Lower Canada and practised in Quebec. Appointed solicitor-general, 1793, and attorney-general, 1795. In 1808 chief-justice of Lower Canada, and hel... Seymour Frederick
Succeeded Sir James Douglas as governor of British Columbia, and arrived in the colony, April, 1864. Had previously been governor of British Honduras. On the union of Vancouver Island and British Columbia in 1866 became governor of the united colonies... Shaw Helen
(Sir John A Macdonald era) Wife of Hugh Macdonald, and mother of Sir John A. Macdonald, 1; her strong character, 2. ... Shaw Major-general Aeneas
(General Brock era) Stationed on frontier between Kingston and Cornwall, 195. (John Graves Simcoe era) Member of Legislative Council, 79, 98. ... Shea Sir Ambrose 1818-1905 Born At St John's Newfoundland
Entered Newfoundland Assembly, 1850; Speaker, 1855-1861; member of government, 1864-1869; governor of the Bahamas, 1887-1895. =Index=: (Tilley era) Represents Newfoundland at Quebec Conference, 77. =Bib.=: Morgan, Can. Men. ... Sheaffe Sir Roger Hale 1763-1851 Born In Boston Mass Entered The
army, 1778; served in Ireland and Holland; stationed in Canada, 1802-1811, and 1812-1813. Commanded the British, forces at Queenston Heights after the death of Brock. Administered the government of Upper Canada, 1812-1813. Created a baronet, 1813; rai... Shelburne
A town on the south-west coast of the province of Nova Scotia; founded by United Empire Loyalists in 1783; first known as Port Roseway. For a few years after its foundation the town grew at an astonishing pace, and at one time "had a population larger...