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Biography of James Birnie

JAMES BIRNIE. – Mr. Birnie was a Scotchman by birth. He was born at Paisley, county Renfrew, Scotland, in the year 1800. In 1816 the ambitious lad left his native health and emigrated to Montreal, Canada. Here, under the tutelage of a Catholic priest, he studied the French language for about two years, at the end of which time he entered the employ of the Northwest Fur Company as one of its clerks, and was sent across the Rocky Mountains to Fort Spokane, where he arrived towards the close of 1818. The fort at this time was in charge of … Read more

Biography of John Evans Robertson

John Evans Robertson, a wellknown ice dealer of Concord, was born May 9, 1843, in Warner, N.H., son of Harrison D. and Sarah C. (Evans) Robertson, both of Warner. The families of both parents were old residents of Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The maternal ancestors originally came from Newburyport, Mass., where Grandfather Benjamin Evans officiated as Sheriff, being also a prominent business man. John E. Robertson attended the public schools of Warner, and subsequently fitted for college in the academy at Henniker, N.H. However, after leaving school at the age of eighteen, he did not go to college. In 1864 … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Stewart Henry Chisholm

Chisholm, Stewart Henry; iron business; born, Montreal, Can., Dec. 21, 1846; son of Henry and Jean Allan Chisholm; educated, Cleveland public schools; first marriage, 1872, Miss Harriet Kelly; issue, three sons; second marriage, 1900, to Mrs. H. P. Cord; Mrs. Chisholm died in 1901; entered the employ of Stone, Chisholm & Jones, later merged in the Cleveland Rolling Mill Co.; then still later became a branch of the American Steel & Wire Co.; for a number of years vice pres. of the Cleveland Rolling Mill Co., and held same office in the American Steel & Wire Co.; pres. of the … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Thomas Samuel McWilliams

McWilliams, Thomas Samuel; minister; born, Kentucky, Nov. 22, 1865; son of Samuel and Martha A. Harrington McWilliams; Centr. College, Danville, Ky., A. B., 1886, A. M., 1889, D. D., 1899; Danville Theological Seminary, 1886-1888; Princeton Theological Seminary, 1888-1889; married, Chillicothe, O., Dec. 5, 1887, Susan Probasco Nipgen; one son, John P. McWilliams; pastor First Presbyterian Church, Chillicothe, 0., 1889-1892; American Presbyterian Church, Montreal, Can., 1892-1902; pastor Calvary Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, since 1902; in 1911, chairman of committee that formed the Association of Federated Churches of Cleveland; pres. of Cleveland Peace Society, 1911, member Kappa Alpha Fraternity; member Mayfield, and Country … Read more

1851 Montreal Canada Directory, Oil to Physicians

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Oil Cloth Manufacturer LAFLAMME, M. A., 165 Craig st., manufacturer of oil cloths, of every size and description, which he sells, wholesale or retail, at very moderate prices. Oil And Glue Factory FOX, CHARLES JAMES, 240 Visitation st. Optician Andrews, R. E.. Place d’ Armes. Outfitting G Establishment AITKEN, JOHN, & Co., 159 Notre Dame st. baby linens, ladies’ under clothing, marriage outfits, &c., polkas, mantles, and gentlemen’s shirts and under clothing of all kinds constantly on hand. Paint, Oil and Glass Stores … Read more

1851 Montreal Canada Directory, General Merchants to Gun Merchants

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. General Merchants, Importers And Exporters ANDERSON, AULDJO, EVANS & Co., general merchants and importers, 12 to 18 St. Gabriel st. BUCHANAN, ISAAC & Co., general merchants and importers, 2 St. Alexis st. BRECKANRIDGE, JAMES, general merchant, 11 St. Sacrament st. CUVILLIER A., & Co., importers and general commission merchants, 11 St. Sacrament st. BURNS, J. & A., & Co., general and. commission merchants, 11 St. Sacrament st. DARLING, WILLIAM, importer and general merchant, 169 St. Paul st. DARLING, D. & C., importers and … Read more

Biography of William Johnstone

William Johnstone, who was one of nature’s noblemen and whose life in every respect measured up to the highest standards of human conduct and of service to his fellows, passed away on the 14th of July, 1915. His earthly record was of comparatively short duration, for he had only reached the fifty-sixth milestone on life’s journey. But he had accomplished much more than may be set down to the credit of the vast majority. He had been one of the builders of Bartlesville through the establishment and successful management of various commercial and industrial interests and also by reason of … Read more

1851 Montreal Canada Directory, Agencies Of Assurance Companies

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Agencies Of Assurance Companies, &C. Aetna (Fire,) Of Hartford, 8 St. Francois Xavier st. Robert Wood, agent Alliance, (Life And Fire,) Of London corner St. Therese and St. Gabriel sts. Richard Gerrard, general agent Britannia, (Life,) Of London J. H. Maitland, agent British America, (Fire, Life And Inland Marine,) 33 Great St. James st. William Steward, manager, British Commercial Life Assurance Co., 3 St. Sacrament t. Thos. Procter, agent, Canada Life Assurance, 27 St. Francois Xavier st. Thomas Ramsay, agent Colonial Life Assurance, … Read more

Biography of Newell Jonathan Brown, M. D.

The well established family physician obtains an influence in any community which is more far-reaching than that of any man sustaining other relations to the public. The reasons for this are too obvious to require mention here. Dr. N. J. Brown is to the people of Hailey the ideal family doctor, and he is the oldest physician and surgeon in the place. He cast his lot with the citizens of Hailey in 1883 when the town was but two years old, and from that time he has practiced his profession in Hailey and its tributary territory, and shown a helpful … Read more

Biography of John B. Crawford

John B. Crawford is one of the pioneers of California, dating his first arrival on the Pacific coast early in 1849. His first visit to Southern California was also in that year. Mr. Crawford was born in York Township, County of Peal, Canada, in 1826. His parents, James and Eliza (Beatty) Crawford, were natives of Ireland, who immigrated to Canada in 1810. His mother was a daughter of Rev. John Beatty, a well-known pioneer of the Methodist Church. She is now eighty-five years of age and a resident of Riverside. His father was a prominent businessman of York, owning and … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Walter Horace Cottingham

Cottingham, Walter Horace; president The Sherwin Williams Co.; born, Ounenice, Ont., Canada, Jan. 8, 1866; son of William and Lucy Cottingham; first employed as clerk in hardware store in Peterboro, Ont.; prop. Walter H. Cottingham & Co., paints and varnishes, Montreal; senior partner Cottingham, Robertson & Co., Montreal; in 1896, mgr. Montreal branch, The Sherwin Williams Co.; appt. gen. mgr. Sherwin Williams Co. of Ohio, in 1898; vice pres. and gen. mgr. in 1903; pros. in 1908; is also pres. Sherwin Williams Co. of Canada, Ltd.; Cleveland Box Co. and Ozark Smelting Co.; chairman of board, Lewis Berger & Sons, … Read more

Narrative of the captivity of Alexander Henry, Esq – Indian Captivities

Narrative of the captivity of Alexander Henry, Esq., who, in the time of Pontiac’s War, fell into the hands of the Huron Indians. Detailing a faithful account of the capture of the Garrison of Michilimacki-Nac, and the massacre of about ninety people. Written by himself. When I reached Michilimackinac I found several other traders, who had arrived before me, from different parts of the country, and who, in general, declared the dispositions of the Indians to be hostile to the English, and even apprehended some attack. M. Laurent Ducharme distinctly informed Major Etherington that a plan was absolutely conceived for … Read more

Narrative of the Captivity of Frances Noble – Indian Captivities

Narrative of the captivity of Frances Noble, who was, among others, taken by the Indians from Swan Island, in Maine, about the year 1755; compiled by John Kelly, Esq. of Concord, New Hampshire, from the minutes and memoranda of Phinehas Merrill. Esq. of Stratham, in the same state; and by the Former Gen. Tleman communicated for publication to the editors of the Historical Collections of New Hampshire.

1851 Montreal Canada Directory, Cabinetmakers to Cullers

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Cabinetmakers And Upholsterers Alien, William, 32 McGill st. Armstrong, George, Haymarket square. BAIRD, EDMOND, 3 Place d’Armes English and French upholstery goods always onhand, consisting of satin and other damasks, brocatelles, fringes, gimps, cords, &.c., of the latest fashions, woods and veneers of all kinds. BEERS, J. C., 189 Notre Dame st. a choice stock of furniture of the latest style always on hand, at moderate prices. Burrell, James, Sydenhain st. Gaw, Z. C., 16 St. Joseph st. DRAKE, F. L., upholsterer, 1741/2 … Read more

1851 Montreal Canada Directory, Engravers to Furniture

Engravers And Lithographers BOURNE, ADOLPHUS, engraver and lithographer, 120 St. Paul st. MATHEWS, GEORGE, engraver on steel, copper and wood, and lithographer and printer, 19 Great St. James st. WALKER, J. H., engraver on copper and wood, at John Lovell’s, St. Nicholas st. Ireland, Thomas, 8 Great St. James st. Welch, J., wood engraver, 24 Great St. James st. Rennie, John, 13 St. Francois Xavier st. Exchange And Money Brokers DORWIN, C., 201 St. Francois Xavier st. all kinds of foreign money, drafts, &c., bought and sold. Fisher, Daniel, 22 St. Francois Xavier st. J Smith, Ira G., 39 St. … Read more

1851 Montreal Canada Directory, Sheriff’s officers and Bailiffs

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Sheriffs’ Officers For The District Of Montreal BATES, JOHN, corner of Craig and St. Lawrence st. LOISELLE, AMABLE, Old Courthouse. MILLER, GEORGE A., 40 Main st., St. Lawrence suburbs. STUART, ROBERT, head of Visitation st. Casey, Peter, Bonaventure st.% 9 Martin, Thomas A., Little St. James st. Desforges, Gedeon M., Main st., St. Lawrence, O’Neil, Thomas, St. Paul st., near Bonsecours market. Gauvreau, Felix, St. Therese st.% 9 Thauvette, Daniel, St. Vincent st. Garrett, James, Lagauchetiere, near St. Denis st.% 9 Tison, Joseph, … Read more

Narrative of the Captivity of Nehemiah How

A Narrative of the captivity of Nehemiah How, who was taken by the Indians at the Great Meadow Fort above Fort Dummer, where he was an inhabitant, October 11th, 1745. Giving an account of what he met with in his traveling to Canada, and while he was in prison there. Together with an account of Mr. How’s death at Canada. Exceedingly valuable for the many items of exact intelligence therein recorded, relative to so many of the present inhabitants of New England, through those friends who endured the hardships of captivity in the mountain deserts and the damps of loathsome prisons. Had the author lived to have returned, and published his narrative himself, he doubtless would have made it far more valuable, but he was cut off while a prisoner, by the prison fever, in the fifty-fifth year of his age, after a captivity of one year, seven months, and fifteen days. He died May 25th, 1747, in the hospital at Quebec, after a sickness of about ten days. He was a husband and father, and greatly beloved by all who knew him.

Life and travels of Colonel James Smith – Indian Captivities

James Smith, pioneer, was born in Franklin county, Pennsylvania, in 1737. When he was eighteen years of age he was captured by the Indians, was adopted into one of their tribes, and lived with them as one of themselves until his escape in 1759. He became a lieutenant under General Bouquet during the expedition against the Ohio Indians in 1764, and was captain of a company of rangers in Lord Dunmore’s War. In 1775 he was promoted to major of militia. He served in the Pennsylvania convention in 1776, and in the assembly in 1776-77. In the latter year he was commissioned colonel in command on the frontiers, and performed distinguished services. Smith moved to Kentucky in 1788. He was a member of the Danville convention, and represented Bourbon county for many years in the legislature. He died in Washington county, Kentucky, in 1812. The following narrative of his experience as member of an Indian tribe is from his own book entitled “Remarkable Adventures in the Life and Travels of Colonel James Smith,” printed at Lexington, Kentucky, in 1799. It affords a striking contrast to the terrible experiences of the other captives whose stories are republished in this book; for he was well treated, and stayed so long with his red captors that he acquired expert knowledge of their arts and customs, and deep insight into their character.