Willis Michael 1799-1879 Born In Greenock Scotland Educated At
the University of Glasgow. A minister in Glasgow for a number of years,
and professor of divinity for the secession branch of the Presbyterian
Church. In 1843, at the disruption, joined the Free Church, and
afterwards invited to Canada in connection with the colonial board of
that religious body. In 1845 appointed professor of theology in Knox
College, and later principal of that institution, resigning in 1870. (George Brown Era)
President of Anti-Slavery Society of Canada, 112; principal of Knox
College, 112.
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(George Brown Era) Lord Stanley introduces measure giving preference to Canadian wheat, 1843, 15; preference wiped out by the corn laws, 15, 31; Globe on effect of corn laws, 31-32; Elgin on, 32; trade in, under Reciprocity Treaty of 1854, 229, 230. (... Whelan Edward 1824-1867 Born In County Mayo Ireland Emigrated To
Nova Scotia, and employed in the office of the Nova Scotian, under Joseph Howe. Moved to Prince Edward Island, 1842, and immediately threw himself into the struggle for popular rights; elected to the Assembly; a member of the Council, 1864, when he re... White John
(John Graves Simcoe era) First attorney-general of Upper Canada, 81, 178; his duel with John Small, clerk of council, 181. ... White Philip
(Lord Dorchester era) Loyalist, murder of, 198. ... White Thomas 1830-1888 Born In Montreal Educated At The High
school there. Joined the editorial staff of the Quebec Gazette; and in 1853 founded the Peterborough Review, which he edited for seven years. In 1860 went to Cobourg to study law, and in 1864 with his brother founded the Hamilton Spectator. Elected to... Whitney Sir James Pliny 1843- Born At Williamsburg Ontario
Educated at the Cornwall Grammar School. Served for some years in the militia, and on active service during the Fenian raid, 1866. In 1876 called to the bar and practised at Morrisburg, Ontario. Elected for Dundas to the Ontario Assembly, 1888. In 189... Wilcox Absalom
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Aids Mackenzie's escape, 383. ... Wilcox Allan
(William Lyon Mackenzie era) Accompanies Mackenzie in his flight, 384-386. ... Wilkins Lewis Morris 1801-1885 Born In Halifax Nova Scotia Son
of Lewis Morris Wilkins, judge of the Supreme Court. Educated at King's College, Windsor, graduating in 1819. Called to the bar and practised at Windsor from 1823 to 1856. In 1856 appointed judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, resigning in 1876.... Wilkinson
(George Brown Era) Edits a Bowmanville newspaper, charges Senator Simpson with bribery in 1872, publishes letter from George Brown to Simpson, 249; sued for libel, 249; applies to have Brown committed for contempt of court, 252. ... Wilkinson
(Lord Dorchester era) Aide-de-camp to Benedict Arnold, describes Arnold's rapid retreat, 147. ... William Henry
(Lord Dorchester era) Name of Sorel changed to, 240. ... William Iii 1650-1702 King Of England Son Of William Ii Prince Of
Orange, and Mary, daughter of Charles I of England. In 1677 married Mary, daughter of James II of England. In 1688 on the invitation of a number of leading British statesmen and nobles, headed an expedition to England. On his arrival in England, James... William Iv 1765-1837 King Of England Third Son Of George Iii And
Queen Charlotte; born in Buckingham Palace. On June 26, 1830, succeeded George IV. =Index=: (Lord Sydenham era) Accession of, 25; dismisses Lord Melbourne, 45; death of, 48. (Lord Dorchester era) Arrival of, in Canada, as Prince William Henry, 238, 24... Williams Sir William Fenwick 1800-1883 Born In Annapolis Royal
Nova Scotia. Graduated at Woolwich, England, in 1821; entered the army, 1825; and served with distinction in the Crimean War, 1854-1855. On his return to England created a baronet, received the Order of the Bath, and granted a pension of L1000 a year.... Willis John Walpole 1792-1877 Born In England A Voluminous Writer
on legal subjects. In 1827 appointed a puisne judge of the King's Bench in Upper Canada. A capable judge, but in constant conflict with Sir Peregrine Maitland, the lieutenant-governor of the province. On the ground that he had refused to conduct the b... Willis Michael 1799-1879 Born In Greenock Scotland Educated At
the University of Glasgow. A minister in Glasgow for a number of years, and professor of divinity for the secession branch of the Presbyterian Church. In 1843, at the disruption, joined the Free Church, and afterwards invited to Canada in connection w... Willison John Stephen 1856- Born At Hill's Green Ontario Began
his journalistic career with the London Advertiser, 1882; joined the staff of the Toronto Globe, 1883. Represented the Globe in Ottawa for some years; editor-in-chief of the Globe, 1890; subsequently editor of the Toronto News. =Index=: (William Lyon ... Williston Edward
(Tilley era) Solicitor-general, New Brunswick, 105. ... Williston John T
(Tilley era) Deserts Liberal party in New Brunswick, 18; elected for Northumberland, 107. ... Willson John
Representative for Wentworth. =Index=: (Egerton Ryerson era) Speaker of Legislative Assembly, Upper Canada, 64, 65. ... Wilmot Benjamin 1589-1669 Wilmot Era Born In England One Of Early
settlers of New Haven, 3; ancestor of L. A. Wilmot, 3. ... Wilmot Ezekiel
(Wilmot era) Born, 1708, son of Thomas Wilmot, 3. ... Wilmot Lemuel
(Wilmot era) A Loyalist of Poughkeepsie, New York, 3; a captain in Loyal American Regiment, came to New Brunswick after the war, 3. ... Wilmot Lemuel Allan 1809-1878 Wilmot Era His Work For Responsible
government, 2; born in Sunbury County, New Brunswick, 1809, 2; his ancestry, 3; attorney-general, 1848, 7; a Baptist, 9; his mother, 10; education, 10-11; studies law, 11; interest in militia, 12; his success as a lawyer, 31; enters public life as mem... Wilmot Montagu
Lieutenant-colonel in the army, 1755; commanded an expedition against Fort Cumberland, 1756. Appointed lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia, 1763; governor, 1764. Died, 1766. =Bib.=: Selections from the Public Documents of Nova Scotia, ed. by Akins. ... Wilmot Robert Duncan 1809-1891 Born At Fredericton New Brunswick
Member of the provincial Parliament, 1846-1861 and in 1865-1867; and surveyor-general, 1851-1854. Provincial secretary in the Wilmot-Gray ministry, and in 1867 called to the Senate, of which he was a member for thirteen years. In 1878-1891 a member of... Wilmot Thomas
(Wilmot era) Born, 1679, son of William Wilmot, 3. ... Wilmot William Wilmot Era Father Of L A Wilmot 2 Lumberman 3 Son Of
Lemuel Wilmot, 3; his family, 3-4; a Baptist, 9; moves to Fredericton, 10; a local preacher, 10; in politics, 10. (Tilley era) In partnership with William Peters, 4. ... Wilson John
(Tilley era) Runs against Tilley in St. John, New Brunswick, and defeated, 131. ... Wilson John 1809-1869 Born In Paisley Scotland Came To Canada
1823; for some years worked on a farm near Perth. Studied law and called to the bar of Upper Canada, 1835. Practised his profession at London. Served as a volunteer during the Rebellion of 1837. Represented London in the Assembly, 1847-1851; defeated,... Wilson Sir Adam 1814-1891 Born In Edinburgh Educated In That
city. In 1830 came to Canada; studied law under Robert Baldwin Sullivan, and in 1839 called to the bar of Upper Canada. In 1840 partner of Robert Baldwin, the Reform leader, and built up a successful practice. Elected to the Assembly for the north rid...