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A Cyclopaedia of Canadian Biography: Being Chiefly Men of the Time by Rose

Rose, Geo. Maclean (George Maclean), 1829-1898

Chapter 72: 1883. In 1879 he was appointed agent of the Commercial Union Assurance

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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.)

Chapter 72: 1883. In 1879 he was appointed agent of the Commercial Union Assurance

Company of London, England, and this position he still holds. Though greatly advanced in age, he is still hale and hearty, and a good many years of usefulness are still apparently before him. Hon Mr. McMicken married at Chippewa, on the 19th February, 1835, Ann Theresa, grand-daughter of Commodore Grant. * * * * * =Masson, Lt.-Colonel Louis FranÃ§ois Roderique=, ex-Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Quebec, was born at Terrebonne, on November 7th,

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