Upper Canada Academy
(Egerton Ryerson era) Established by Methodists, June, 1836, 135;
Ryerson on, 137-138; difficulty of raising funds, 138-139; Ryerson sent
to England to obtain funds and secure royal charter, 139-141; his
success, 142; Rev. Matthew Richey first principal, 142; financial
assistance from government, 142-143; becomes Victoria College, 1841,
143; continued as preparatory school for Victoria College, 155. (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era)
Incorporated by Methodists in 1836 at Cobourg, 193; power to grant
degrees conferred in 1841, 193; name changed to Victoria College, 194.
See also Victoria College.