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A Cyclopaedia of Canadian Biography: Being Chiefly Men of the Time by Rose
1872. His mother, Rosalind E. Bernard, was born in Montreal, educated at
A Cyclopaedia of Canadian Biography: Being Chiefly Men of the Time by Rose
1872. His mother, Rosalind E. Bernard, was born in Montreal, educated at
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Chapters
Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Chapter 2: introduction of many other distinguished families in every department of
Chapter 3: 1647. There were three brothers, Petrus, Balthazer and Nicholas; one
Chapter 4: 1874. His diaconate he spent in Massachusetts, preaching in several
Chapter 5: 1873. The doctor has taken an interest in various companies, and is at
Chapter 6: 1834. His father, Matthew MacFarlane, was born in the parish of Dramore,
Chapter 7: 1. Moved by Henry Stuart, seconded by Gédéon Ouimet, M.P.P.,
Chapter 8: 2. Moved by Andrew Robertson, seconded by C. A. Leblanc, That as
Chapter 9: 3. Moved by the Honourable T. J. J. Loranger, seconded by J. C.
Chapter 10: 1. Moved by J. H. Filion, seconded by Mr. Boisseau, that Mr.
Chapter 11: 2. Moved by Mr. Wilfrid Prévost, seconded by J. A. H. Mackay,
Chapter 12: 3. Moved by J. A. H. Mackay, seconded by J. H. Filion, That the
Chapter 13: 1853. Judge Berthelot was appointed in 1875, as above mentioned. In
Chapter 14: 1878. The 18th being nomination day in Manitoba, and the news reaching
Chapter 15: 1840. On the 4th of January, 1839, Mr. Allison addressed a letter to the
Chapter 16: 1873. Judge Senkler was educated by his father, and commenced life in
Chapter 17: 1874. In the same year he was articled to W. A. Ross, then barrister in
Chapter 18: 1885. Mr. Falconbridge is a pronounced and steadfast Conservative in
Chapter 19: 1886. Judge Kelly is a Roman Catholic, and was married, first, in
Chapter 20: 1884. Dr. Reddy held many offices of the highest trust and honour in
Chapter 21: 1837. He is the third son of Michael Spurr Harris and Sarah Ann Troop.
Chapter 22: 1882. He is a member of the New Brunswick Medical Society and of the
Chapter 23: 1880. He still continues his membership in, and is physician to, each of
Chapter 24: Introduction to the Talmud,” displayed a deep and broad acquaintance
Chapter 25: 1841. His father, John Alward, a successful agriculturist, was the son
Chapter 26: 1839. He is son of Thomas Harrison, by his wife Elizabeth Coburn, and
Chapter 27: 1840. After a three years’ course at the Grand Seminary he was, on the
Chapter 28: 1732. He was a staunch and persistent friend and advocate of political
Chapter 29: 1827. In 1831, he was ordained a minister of the Presbyterian church,
Chapter 30: 1834. His father, John Palmer, grandson of Gideon Palmer, a U. E.
Chapter 31: 1825. By descent Dr. MacCallum is a pure Celt, being the son of John
Chapter 32: 1863. The capitular degrees were received in the New Brunswick Royal
Chapter 33: introduction of the English Medical Registration Act in 1860. He has
Chapter 34: 1681. Since then the family has multiplied considerably, and is now
Chapter 35: 1878. In 1882, Mr. Church was elected a member of the Nova Scotia
Chapter 36: 1844. He is the fourth son of Charles G. Buller, of Campbellford,
Chapter 37: 1840. His mother, Sarah Ann Williams, was born at Port Dover, Lake Erie
Chapter 38: 1856. His father, Alexander Robb, the founder of the works he manages,
Chapter 39: 1874. In 1859 Mr. Ross entered politics as a Liberal, and was returned,
Chapter 40: 1812. His mother, Elizabeth Coulson, was a native of Stockton, near
Chapter 41: 1772. His father, John Macdonald, of Allisary, and his mother, Ellen
Chapter 42: 1851. He studied law in the office of Thomas Kirkpatrick, Q.C., of
Chapter 43: 1874. Upon his removal to Orillia, he set to work to erect the handsome
Chapter 44: 1837. His parents, William and Mary Smith, are both alive, and residing
Chapter 45: 1875. Mrs. Archibald was re-appointed chief preceptress of Mount Allison
Chapter 46: 1844. In the same year he was offered and declined the office of
Chapter 47: 1855. His mother, Ann Evans, was a native of Shrewsbury, Shropshire,
Chapter 48: 1881. He was married again on 29th November to Miss Nealis, daughter of
Chapter 49: 1876. He has travelled a good deal in Britain and on the continent of
Chapter 50: 1876. Messrs. Angers and de Boucherville worked harmoniously together,
Chapter 51: 1873. And Laval again, in 1878, presented him with the degree of LL.D.
Chapter 52: 1872. The entrance of Mr. Mathieu into political life dates from that
Chapter 53: 1870. By his first marriage he has three children, one son and two
Chapter 54: introduction of denominational colleges, and their partial endowment by
Chapter 55: 1880. His wife, the mother of the subject of this sketch, whom he
Chapter 56: 1750. His son, Pierre, was lord of the Seigniories of Rivière Ouelle and
Chapter 57: 1883. He represented the Crown in Quebec with the late Judge Alleyn, at
Chapter 58: introduction to Professor Pillans, who treated him very kindly and
Chapter 59: 1873. He took first prizes throughout his course for Latin, Greek,
Chapter 60: 1858. His brother, John W. Kerr, who was appointed county attorney and
Chapter 61: 1887. In 1885, Mr. Shakespeare was elected to the presidency of the
Chapter 62: 1866. In the Limestone City he found employment as a teacher, and for
Chapter 63: 1846. The family, on the paternal side, came originally from the county
Chapter 64: 1877. This work has been exhaustively and very favorably reviewed by Dr.
Chapter 65: 1878. This enumeration does not include various papers published in the
Chapter 66: 1884. He was chairman of the Western Judicial District Board of
Chapter 67: 1814. He is a son of William Nyren Silver, of Port Lee, Hampshire, of
Chapter 68: 1838. He went early into business, and only of late years relaxed his
Chapter 69: 1886. He is also a member of the Board of Management of the Church
Chapter 70: 1877. Mr. Kennedy was made a freeman of the city of St. John in 1839,
Chapter 71: 1841. He is son of Robert Hopper, whose father came from Hamilton,
Chapter 72: 1883. In 1879 he was appointed agent of the Commercial Union Assurance
Chapter 73: 1833. He is the fourth son of Hon. Joseph Masson, a member of the
Chapter 74: 1833. He is the second son of Michael Spurr Harris, who came to Moncton
Chapter 75: 1882. He is representative in Quebec of the Grand Lodge of California
Chapter 76: 1846. His father, John McConnell, served under Mr. Howard, of High Park,
Chapter 77: 1880. He has been for some time a member of the Board of Education of
Chapter 78: 1887. He leaves four sons. He was for many years the leading member of
Chapter 79: 1841. About the time of Dr. Strachan’s appointment as councillor, began
Chapter 80: 1856. In 1858 he was elected to the parliament of Canada, subsequently
Chapter 81: 1878. His attention to the duties of his office won general approbation.
Chapter 82: 1665. His grandfather, Stephen Jones, a graduate of Harvard College, was
Chapter 83: 1865. Second, to Emma, daughter of Edward Albrough, of Halifax.
Chapter 84: 1836. His parents were Robert McKnight and Eliza Gray. He received a
Chapter 85: 1887. He was a son of John Torrance, in his lifetime one of the leading
Chapter 86: 1845. His parents were Thomas E. Oulton and Elizabeth Carter, both
Chapter 87: 1870. In 1880 he was appointed judge of probate for Hants county; and in
Chapter 88: 1859. In the latter year he successfully contested the county of
Chapter 89: 1810. Being poor working people, they were only able to give their son a
Chapter 90: 1834. Mr. Moffat, the subject of our sketch, is the eldest son of this
Chapter 91: introduction of responsible government, was reappointed to the Executive
Chapter 92: 1835. The Synod appointed Dr. John Rae, principal of the Grammar school
Chapter 93: 1879. He was elected leader of the government by the unanimous vote of
Chapter 94: 1870. He took an active part in agitating for the construction of the
Chapter 95: 1885. He is now a director of the Coaticook Cotton Company; of the
Chapter 96: 1789. He was of Norman and Saxon descent, claiming kindred with Michael
Chapter 97: 1739. His father and his father’s brothers were gentlemen of
Chapter 98: 1882. His politics are Conservative, and though younger than the
Chapter 99: 1865. Haliburton first became known as an author in 1829, when he
Chapter 100: 1840. He was educated at Fredericton. Mr. Peck is the youngest son of
Chapter 101: 1878. He sold his life insurance policy, some real estate, and, in fact,
Chapter 102: 1844. He is of an old English family, his grandfather, whose name he
Chapter 103: 1814. He was the only son of John Jennings, manufacturer, of that city.
Chapter 104: 1873. After Confederation this office was merged in that of postmaster
Chapter 105: 1884. Mr. Bowser is a member of the Masonic fraternity, was Chaplain of
Chapter 106: 1881. He became a member of the Orange society in 1863, and continued a
Chapter 107: 1760. Mr. Tourangeau’s great grandfather emigrated from La Touraine,
Chapter 108: 1878. The manufacturing company, of which he is president, is a large
Chapter 109: 1832. The case created great interest throughout England, and was
Chapter 110: 1870. In the year 1881 Mr. Stevenson retired from the force with the
Chapter 111: 1841. He is a member of a family for many generations resident at
Chapter 112: 1826. His father was John Emmerson, who at an early age came from
Chapter 113: 1881. He is also the author of a paper entitled, “Vinland,” an account
Chapter 114: 1837. He is also a nephew of the late William Walker, advocate, of
Chapter 115: 1843. His father was the late Major Pope, who was for many years
Chapter 116: 1796. He was formally thanked by parliament. A succession of honors
Chapter 117: 1837. The second had been a student in the office of this young lawyer,
Chapter 118: 1850. His father, Richard Clarke, was a general merchant and flax buyer,
Chapter 119: 1843. His father, William G. Archibald, was a native of the same county,
Chapter 120: 1719. John is the fourth child, in a family of five, and was educated in
Chapter 121: 1869. In 1870 he married Marie Malvina, third daughter of Francis
Chapter 122: 1843. He received the honorary degree of M.A., in 1855, and of D.C.L.,
Chapter 123: 1860. On the 23rd May, 1862, he joined the British army as ensign,
Chapter 124: 1818. Her mother, Mary Magdalen McKay, was born at St. Cuthbert, Quebec,
Chapter 125: 1829. The family came to Canada in 1834, and settled in the city of
Chapter 126: 1886. In this a monster chorus of over nine hundred voices, accompanied
Chapter 127: 1884. Immediately thereafter steps were taken, by the same trustees, to
Chapter 128: 1866. He held the office of master of Poyntz lodge, at Hantsport, from
Chapter 129: 1842. His father was Alexander Shields, a farmer from Fifeshire,
Chapter 130: 1880. He then entered the law office of his brother, Ernest Pacaud, well
Chapter 131: 1819. His parents were James Kelly and Margaret Crosby, both natives of
Chapter 132: 1766. The Lovitts have always been identified with the best interests of
Chapter 133: 1857. Mr. Cartier was the only Lower Canadian minister who belonged to
Chapter 134: introduction into New Brunswick, and for the past twenty years has been
Chapter 135: 1862. In 1866 he married Helen E., daughter of Thomas Barlow, a member
Chapter 136: 1862. The honorary degree of D.D. was conferred upon him by Victoria
Chapter 137: 1888. Dr. Courtney is tall, erect, and well formed. He has greyish blue
Chapter 138: 1841. His ancestors came from France, and settled in the county of
Chapter 139: 1869. Towards the close of the year 1869 he went to Switzerland, where,
Chapter 140: 1820. His parents had come from Scotland several years before, and, if
Chapter 141: 1885. In September, 1883, he went to Europe, and in the course of his
Chapter 142: 1884. He was the son of J. B. Proulx and Magdalen Hébert. His great
Chapter 143: 1872. His mother, Rosalind E. Bernard, was born in Montreal, educated at
Chapter 144: 1838. The subject of this sketch was educated at St. Mary’s College,
Chapter 145: 1873. Promoted brevet lieutenant-colonel in June, 1874, and appointed to
Chapter 146: 1840. His ancestors emigrated from France, and were among the early
Chapter 147: 1877. He has occupied a distinguished position at the bar; was elected
Chapter 148: 1843. On his return he began the practice of his profession, and soon
Chapter 149: 1886. At the close of 1887 he was appointed by the Imperial government
Chapter 150: 1868. Being too young for ordination, he remained in the school,
Chapter 151: 1872. In 1872 he received the degree of hon. M.A. from Trinity College,
Chapter 152: 1878. He is a Roman Catholic in religion. He was married on the 12th
Chapter 153: 1702. The bishop’s nephew, James Molony, of Kiltanon, the first
Chapter 154: 1815. He is a son of John Haythorne, a wool merchant of Bristol, and who
Chapter 155: 1873. The following autumn Mr. Haythorne was summoned to the Senate, and
Chapter 156: 1875. Immediately upon entering into business, he obtained a large
Chapter 157: 1877. The point was raised by J. Norman Ritchie, now one of the judges
Chapter 158: introduction of responsible government into Canada for any length of
Chapter 159: 1841. This gentleman took an active part in the troubles of 1837-’38,
Chapter 160: 1854. Mr. Unsworth left four sons, one of whom, Joseph, is
Chapter 161: 1875. He was also surgeon of police from 1863 to 1875. Besides these
Chapter 162: 1873. He brought with him a stock of ready-made clothing, and shortly
Chapter 163: 1822. His father was Robert Boak, of Shields, in the county of Durham,
Chapter 164: 1809. He received his education at the Seminary of St. Hyacinthe, where,
Chapter 165: 1826. From 1826 to 1830 he was director of St. James Grand Seminary at
Chapter 166: 1866. In September of that year he retired with the rank of captain, and
Chapter 167: 1823. In Nova Scotia, since confederation, the legal affairs of the
Chapter 168: 1860. His career as a school trustee will not soon be forgotten, as it
Chapter 169: 1600. His mother, Anne Whiteway, is descended from a Devonshire family
Chapter 170: 1856. In 1857 he removed to Toronto, Ontario, being employed by Paterson
Chapter 171: 1859. His parents were Theophile Chênevert and Mathilde Filteau. His
Chapter 172: 1871. He spent the years 1872 and 1873 at Edinburgh, Scotland, and
Chapter 173: 1829. His parents were Neil Sinclair and Mary McDougall, first of
Chapter 174: 1832. He received part of his education in that town and also pursued
Chapter 175: 1854. In 1856-7 he was provincial secretary, and became premier of the
Chapter 176: 1878. He was inspector of the post offices of the Dominion of Canada in
Chapter 177: 1846. He went through the elementary schools of his parish, then was
Chapter 178: 1873. He then commenced business by opening a general store, which he
Chapter 179: 2816. The result was similar throughout the province. Mr. Payzant took
Chapter 180: 1850. He is a descendant of one of the oldest and most honorable
Chapter 181: 1876. He was for some time a valued and progressive member of the city
Chapter 182: 1775. The following verses, contributed by “E. L. M.,” a
Chapter 183: 1878. Since then he has successfully practised his profession in
Chapter 184: 1856. Complete withdrawal from mercantile cares for a year having
Chapter 185: 1882. He has been prominently connected with various other societies and
Chapter 186: 1857. In 1859 he went to the Red River settlement, where he remained
Chapter 187: 1887. (See sketch of his life on page 40.)
Notre Dame congregation, and was married to Amable C. Prévost, March,
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