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 Montreal,
accompanied him from Quebec and gave his blessing to the project. His
prophecy is not without interest: "You are a grain of mustard-seed," he
said to the little group of enthusiasts, "that shall rise and grow till
its branches overshadow the earth. You are few, but your work is the
work of God. His smile is on you, and your children shall fill the
land." =Index=: (Sir Georges E. Cartier era) Jesuit, landed at Grand Cibou, 200; in charge of
Cape Breton mission, 237. (Count Frontenac era) Jesuit father, celebrates first mass at
Montreal, 34. =Bib.=: Jesuit Relations, 1640-1645; Parkman, Jesuits
in North America.
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(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...