Villebon Chevalier De
Arrived at Port Royal, June 14, 1690, being
commissioned to inquire into the condition of the colony. In June, 1691,
received from the French king a commission as governor of Acadia, with
promises of assistance in supplies, funds, and men. Sailed to Quebec,
and from thence to Port Royal, capturing on the way an English vessel,
with the newly appointed English governor of Acadia. Met with no
opposition on arriving at Po
king took formal possession of Acadia. In 1692, while in command of a
fort on the river St. John, the English sent an abortive expedition to
capture him. In 1695-1696 stationed at Nachouac Fort, engaged in
organizing French stations. Several encounters between French and
English vessels took place with varying success. On Sept. 3, 1696,
captured by an English ship on the river St. John, but released soon
afterwards. Died July 5, 1700. =Index=: (Count Frontenac era) Governor of Acadia, mentions
burning of prisoners, 328. =Bib.=: Hannay, History of Acadia; Parkman,
Frontenac.
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Ventadour Henri De Levy Duc De 1595-1651 Viceroy Of Canada
1625-1627. Served for a time in the army, and is said to have taken holy orders. In any event took a deep interest in the spiritual welfare of Canada, and after acquiring the viceroyalty instrumental in sending out the first Jesuit missionaries in 162... Vercheres Marie-madeleine Jarret
Born in 1678 in the fort on her father's seigniory on the St. Lawrence River, twenty miles below Montreal. In 1692 she heroically defended this fort, with the assistance of her two young brothers, two soldiers, and an old man of eighty. When the sett... Vergennes Charles Gravier Count De 1717-1787 Born In Dijon
Educated there at the Jesuit College. In 1740 entered the diplomatic service, being sent to Lisbon. In 1741 took part in the negotiations that resulted in the election to the empire of the elector of Bavaria, Charles VII. In 1752 attended the Congress... Vergor Duchambon De
In command of Fort Beausejour, 1745. A confederate of the intendant Bigot; used his opportunities to plunder both the people and the government. Betrayed by Thomas Pichon and compelled to surrender the fort to Monckton. Returned to Quebec and censure... Vermont
(Lord Dorchester era) People of, anxious for canal communication with St. Lawrence, 230; their aversion to entering American union, 244, 245; annoy British outposts, 285; anxious to bring about war for commercial reasons, 299; (Sir Frederick Haldimand... Verrazano Giovanni Du
Born near Florence, Italy, in 1470. Entered French marine service, 1495. Credited with visiting the coast of America, 1508. In 1523 sent by Francis I to explore to the westward. The following year arrived with La Dauphine off the coast of North Americ... Verreau Hospice-anthelme Jean Baptiste 1828-1901 Born At L'islet
Quebec. Educated at Quebec Seminary, and a teacher there in 1847-1848. In 1848-1856 principal of Ste. Therese College. In 1851 ordained priest. In 1857 first principal of the Jacques Cartier Normal School in Montreal. Sent by the Quebec provincial gov... Versailles Treaty Of
Signed between Great Britain and the rebellious thirteen colonies, 1783. Acknowledged the independence of the thirteen colonies; settled the boundaries between the latter and British North America; dealt with the fisheries question; and provided for a... Vesey Colonel
(General Brock era) Question of land grant for, 138; letters to Brock, 153, 154, 157. ... Vicaille
(Samuel de Champlain era) Vessel of David Kirke, 178. ... Victoria
Capital of British Columbia, and formerly capital of the colony of Vancouver Island. Founded in 1843 as Fort Camosun, afterwards Fort Victoria, the latter name in honour of the queen. The city was incorporated in 1862, and the old fort finally demolis... Victoria 1819-1901 Granddaughter Of George Iii And Only Child Of
George III's fourth son, Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, by Mary Louisa Victoria, daughter of the Duke of Saxe-Cobourg-Saalfield; born at Kensington Palace, May 24, 1819. Succeeded to the throne on the death of her uncle, William IV, 1837. Married to P... Victoria Bridge
At Montreal, over the St. Lawrence. Built by Robert Stephenson, for the Grand Trunk Railway, 1854-1859, at a total cost of $6,300,000. Opened by the Prince of Wales (afterwards King Edward VII), May 25, 1860. It was enlarged and remodelled in 1897. =I... Victoria University
In affiliation with the University of Toronto. Formerly located at Cobourg, but later moved to Toronto. Founded in 1830; opened 1836. =Index=: (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Refuses to come into the provincial university, under terms of Baldwin'... Vidal Alexander 1819-1906 Born At Brocknell Berkshire England
Educated at Christ's Hospital, London, and in 1834 came to Canada with his parents. Served in the militia during the Rebellion of 1837; and afterwards lieutenant-colonel of the Lambton Reserve militia; member of the Legislative Council for the St. Cla... Viel Father Nicolas
(Samuel de Champlain era) Recollet, 139; arrives and proceeds to Huron country, 149; drowned, 209. (Bishop Laval era) Missionary labours of, 3. ... Vieux-pont Father
(Samuel de Champlain era) Jesuit, landed at Grand Cibou, 200; wrecked at Canseau Island, 200; in charge of Cape Breton, 237. ... Viger Denis Benjamin 1774-1861 Born In Montreal Educated For The
legal profession. Practised in Montreal for some years; and in 1808 elected to the Legislative Assembly. Took an active part in the discussion of the grievances of the French Canadians, and in 1828 and 1831 sent as a delegate to London to represent th... Viger Louis Michel
(Lord Elgin era) Called to Cabinet by Metcalfe, 35, 66; receiver-general in La Fontaine-Baldwin ministry, 53; a leader of the Parti Rouge, 108. (Baldwin / La Fontaine / Hincks era) Receiver-general in second La Fontaine-Baldwin ministry, 284. =Bib.=: ... Vignal
(Bishop Laval era) Sulpician, comes out in St. Andre, 31; ministers to those suffering from the plague, 32; dies a martyr, 91. ... Ville Marie
(Bishop Laval era) Name given by Sulpicians to Montreal, 85; inhabitants of, all aspired to martyrdom, 90. (General Brock era) Former name of Montreal, 99. See also Montreal. ... Villebon Chevalier De
Arrived at Port Royal, June 14, 1690, being commissioned to inquire into the condition of the colony. In June, 1691, received from the French king a commission as governor of Acadia, with promises of assistance in supplies, funds, and men. Sailed to Q... Villieu De
(Count Frontenac era) Leads Abenaquis in attack on English settlements, 330. ... Vimont Barthelemy
Born in France. Came to Canada in 1639 as superior of the missions. With him were the Jesuits, Chaumonot and Poncet, and the Ursulines, Madame de la Peltrie and Marie de l'Incarnation. When Maisonneuve came in 1642 to establish a religious colony at M... Vincennes
(Sir Frederick Haldimand era) Haldimand's difficulties with settlers near, 92, 93; occupied by governor of Detroit, 167; French inhabitants of, won over by Congress, 167; Hamilton takes peaceable possession of, 168; but is later betrayed by Clark, 168... Vincent De Paul Saint 1576-1660 Born In Pouay Studied For The
priesthood and ordained, 1600. In 1617 founded the Congregation of Priests of the Mission, which was established in the Priory of St. Lazare in Paris, 1632. =Index=: (Bishop Laval era) Olier a pupil of, 24. ... Vincent John 1765-1848 Born In England In 1781 Entered The Army
as ensign, and promoted lieutenant the same year. In 1786 captain; in 1795 major; in 1800 lieutenant-colonel; and in 1810 colonel. Served with distinction during the War of 1812-1814 in Canada, and in 1813 promoted major-general. Took part in the capt... Vindicator
Newspaper published at Montreal. =Index=: (Louis Joseph Papineau era) Edited by Dr. O'Callaghan, Papineau's lieutenant, 86; supports cause of the Patriotes, 122; the office sacked by members of the Doric Club, 127. ... Virginia
(Samuel de Champlain era) Grant of, to Sir Thomas Gates, 223. ... Vitelleschi Father
(Samuel de Champlain era) General of Jesuits, accepts donation of Marquis de Gamache, for a college at Quebec, 228. ... Vitre Charles Denis De
(Count Frontenac era) Member of Sovereign Council, 106. (Bishop Laval era) Appointed to Sovereign Council, 166. ... Vitre Jean Denis De
(Wolfe / Montcalm era) Pilot, taken prisoner, guides Durell's fleet, 78. ... Voltaire Francois Marie Arouet De 1694-1778 French Writer
... Voltigeurs
(General Brock era) Corps raised and commanded by Colonel de Salaberry, 189, 191. ... Volunteer
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Newspaper, Mackenzie publishes, 467. ... Volunteers At Quebec
(Lord Dorchester era) On conclusion of siege, dismissed and thanked, 144. ... Von Shoultz
A Polish gentleman, settled in the United States. During the Rebellion of 1837-1838, led a party of American sympathizers over the border. They seized a windmill near Prescott, and held it for eight days, but were finally dislodged and captured. Von S... Vorhees
(John Graves Simcoe era) Rebel captain, killed by Rangers, 32. ... Voyageurs
(Sir James Douglas era) Character of, 52. (General Brock era) Of the Hudson's Bay Company, assist in capture of Michilimackinac, 210. ... Voyer Colonel
(Lord Dorchester era) Commands French militia in siege of Quebec, 115. ... Vrooman's Point
(General Brock era) On Niagara River, battery at, 299, 300. ... Wadsworth William 1732-1833 Born In Durham Connecticut In The
War of 1812, brigadier-general in the New York militia. Took part in the battle of Queenston Heights on Oct. 13, 1812, and when the Americans were defeated, surrendered to Sir Roger Sheaffe. =Index=: (General Brock era) Commanding United States troops...