Quebec Canada

Biographical Sketch of Eric Wold

Eric Wold who has been city engineer of Burlingame for the past four years and at present is also acting in the same capacity for the infant municipality of San Bruno, has been engaged in engineering work the greater part of his life. His college training and wide experience has splendidly fitted him for the important work that he is now doing; while Burlingame’s streets, the water system and other municipal improvements well bespeak Mr. Wold’s ability. Anxious to have their municipality profit from the same competent engineering that Burlingame did, the San Bruno citizens retained Mr. Wold. He is … Read more

Sons of Quebec 1778-1843

Fils de Quebec cover

The Sons of Quebec (Fils de Québec) were written by Pierre-Georges Roy and published in 1933 in a four volume set. They provide a series of short biographies of one to three pages of Quebec men from 1778-1843. Warning… this manuscript is in French!

Wyandot Indians

Wyandot Tribe: Meaning perhaps “islanders,” or “dwellers on a peninsula.” Occasionally spelled Guyandot. At an earlier date usually known as Huron, a name given by the French from huré, “rough,” and the depreciating suffix -on. Also called: Hatindiaβointen, Huron name of Huron of Lorette. Nadowa, a name given to them and many other Iroquoian tribes by Algonquians. Telamatenon, Delaware name, meaning “coming out of a mountain or cave.” Thastchetci’, Onondaga name. Connection. The Wyandot belonged to the Iroquoian linguistic family. Wyandot Location. The earliest known location of the Huron proper was the St. Lawrence Valley and the territory of the … Read more

Early Exploration and Native Americans

De Soto and his band gave to the Choctaws at Moma Binah and the Chickasaws at Chikasahha their first lesson in the white man’s modus operandi to civilize and Christianize North American Indians; so has the same lesson been continued to be given to that unfortunate people by his white successors from that day to this, all over this continent, but which to them, was as the tones of an alarm-bell at midnight. And one hundred and twenty-three years have passed since our forefathers declared all men of every nationality to be free and equal on the soil of the North … Read more

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, Pilots for the Harbour of Quebec

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Pilots For and Below the Harbour of Quebec According to Seniority With the number prefixed to each, which they are obliged, by law, to carry on the bow and quarter of their respective boats or crafts, and on each of the sails of said boats or crafts, under a. penalty o ten pounds, currency. NOTE.-The figures prefixed to the name of each pilot are his proper “NUMBER,” those following his name, his AGE, and the place mentioned, his ABODE. 1 Gabriel Lachance, 1st., … Read more

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, Painters to Provision Merchants

Painters And Paperhangers Alaire, Joseph, St. Genevieve st., St. Louis. Barbeau, Francis, St. Genevieve st., St. Louis. Christie, Joseph, St. Gabriel St., St. Johns. Cornell. Samuel, St. Ursule st., U. T. Darveau, J., Stewart st., St. Rochs. David, S., Desfosses st., St. Rochs. Delisle, R., Lachevrotiere st., St. Louis. Hartigan, E., 16 Notre Dame st., L. T. Hartigan, P. W., 16 Notre Dame St., L. T. Hethrington, R.. St. Eustache St., St. Louis. Holehouse, William, 3 Arsenal st., U. T. Jacob, Louis, St. Francis st., St. Rochs. Joyce, M., St. Eustache St., St. Louis. Kelly, S., Nouvelle st., St. Johns. … Read more

Pennacook Tribe

Pennacook Indians (cognate with Abnaki pěnâ-kuk, or penankuk, ‘at the bottom of the of hill or highland.’ Gerard). A confederacy of Algonquian tribes that occupied the basin of Merrimac river and the adjacent region in New Hampshire, northeast Massachusetts, and the extreme south part of Maine. They had an intermediate position between the southern New England tribes, with whom the English were most directly interested, and the Abnaki and others farther north, who were under French influence. Their alliances were generally with the northern tribes, and later with the French. It has been supposed that they were an offshoot of … Read more

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, Sail Maker to Woolen Draper

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Sail Makers BLAKISTON, R., 15 Notre Dame st., L. T., sailmaker, &c., is always prepared to attend to orders in his line of business. HUNT, WILLIAM, 53 St. Peter st., and Lower Town market sail canvass, twine, biscuit bags, &c., constantly on hand. Robeson, & Son, India wharf, L. T. Sculptors Berlinguette, L. T.. Desfosses st.. St, Rochs. Morgan, F., St, John st., without. Berlinguette, Ls, Fleury st” St, Rochs. Pariseau, Edward, Desfosses st., St. Rochs Ship Builders BALDWIN & DINNING, Prés de … Read more

Biography of Thomas Guinean

THOMAS GUINEAN. – The proprietor of the Esmond Hotel, in Portland, Oregon, and one of the most popular men in his line upon the Pacific slope, was born in the city of Quebec, Canada, in 1838. In the year 1849 he was left an orphan and thrown upon his own responsibilities, and went down to Boston, but within a year left the old Puritan city and journeyed on to New York, where he took passage in the steamer California to San Francisco, arriving at the Golden Gate in the early part of 1852. He remained in San Francisco nearly one … Read more

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, Engravers to Gunsmiths

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Engravers And Copperplate Printers Leggo, William A., jun., engraver, Treasure st., Leggo, William A., sen., copperplate printer, 6 U. T. Dauphin st., U. T. Fishing Tackle Maker And Bird Stuffer Kendall, Owen G., St. John st., without. Fancy Stores Cote, Pierre, St. Vallier st., St. Rochs. Wheatley, Mrs., Couillard st., U. T. Reid, Mrs., 8 Palace st., U. T. Wyse, Frederick, 21l St. John st., U. T. Flour Inspector Phillips, Charles S., Giilespies’ wharf, L. T. Flour And Provision Stores BILODEAU, M., ship … Read more

The French and Indian War from 1754 to 1759 – Beaver Wars

Map of French and Indian War

After the peace, concluded between France and England in 1748, the French, excluded from the Atlantic coast of North America, designed to take possession of the country further west, and for this purpose, commenced to build a chain of forts to connect the St. Lawrence and the Mississippi rivers. The English, to prevent this scheme from being carried into action, formed an Ohio company, to whom a considerable extent of country was granted by the English government. Upon hearing of this, the governor of Canada notified the governors of New York and Pennsylvania, that if the English traders came upon … Read more

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, Cabinetmakers to Coopers

Cabinetmakers And Upholsterers CRAIG, THOMAS, 78 St. Paul st., L. T. keeps always on hand a good stock of every article in his line of business of superior quality, and at moderate prices. DRum, WILLIAM, St. Paul st., near the market a superior stock of furniture constantly on hand and for sale upon very moderate terms. GUERARD, Louis, St. Paul St., L. T., sign of the golden chair has constantly on hand a large and elegant stock of every article in his line of business HADDAN, ALEXANDER, 43 St. John st., U. T. all descriptions of cabinetware and furniture constantly … Read more

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, Hair Dressers to Jewellers

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Hair Dressers Hickman, W., 26 Mountain st., L. T. Savard, James, 60 St. Peter st., L. T. Tessier, Laurent, 10 St. Anne at., U. T. Hardware Merchants BLIGHT, WILLIAM, importer of shelf and heavy hardware, fine cutlery, &c., of every description, 20 Fabrique st., U. T. DE Foy, F., importer of shelf and heavy hardware, Market-place, Notre Dame st., L. T. DORION, & GINGRAS, importers of shelf and heavy hardware, fine cutlery, &c., of every description, 6 St. Peter st., L. T. EADON, … Read more

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, City Officials

The City of Quebec, the Second city in British North America, and now the Seat of Government for United Canada, is situated at the junction of the River St. Charles with the River St. Lawrence in latitude 46-9 N., and longitude 75.15 W. from Greenwich. The City is most picturesquely situated, and is naturally, as well as artificially, divided into two parts, known respectively as the Upper and Lower towns, the former of which is strongly fortified and is also defended by the Citadel, which is probably the most complete, as well as the strongest fortification upon the American continent. … Read more

Biography of George T. Wilson

Not alone to the men of daring initiative in the fields of manufacture and merchandising does Rock Island County owe its greatness in the world of commerce, but also to the mechanics whose unsurpassed skill and industry have contributed, in larger measure than we always realize, to our worldwide reputation for all that is best in our manifold lines of product. In the front ranks of these skilled artisans is Mr. George T. Wilson, the well known carriage iron worker, foreman of the blacksmithing department of the Velie Carriage Company. Mr. Wilson was born under Her Britannic Majesty’s Flag, in … Read more

North America Indian Names of Places in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana

The Indians all over this continent had names, traditions, religions, ceremonies, feasts, prayers, songs, dances all, more or less, with symbolism and allegory, adapted to circumstances, just as all other races of mankind. But the world has become so familiar with the continued and ridiculous publications in regard to everything touching upon that race of people that a universal doubt has long since been created and established as to the possibility of refinement of thought and nobleness of action ever having existed among the North American Indian race, ancient or modern; and so little of truth has also been learned … Read more

Blair, Louis – Obituary

Louis Blair, 63, Taken By Death Louis Blair, 63, Kittitas valley resident for the past 49 years, died at his home in Ellensburg at 10 a.m., November 05, 1949. A native of Quebec, Canada, Blair was a former Kittitas county employe and more recently was employed by the Schaake Packing Company. Blair was the father of Mrs. Berniece Dossey of Chandler, Arizona, well known professional Rodeo trick rider. Also surviving him are his widow, Winifred; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Jensen of Ellensburg, Mrs. Leva Nicol of Ellensburg, Mrs. Lena Arps of Soap Lake and Mrs. Liza Hayes of Ellensburg, and … Read more

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, Land Agents to Lumber Merchants

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Land Agents BOWEN, N. H., general land agent and N. P., Commercial chambers, St. Peter st., L. T. CHILDS, JOHN, general land agent and N. P., Cote d’Abraham, St. Johns. GLACKEMEYER, E. C., general land agent and N. P., 29 St. Peter st., L. T. MARTINEAU, F., 57 St. Peter st., corner De la Place st., L. T. general land agent and N. P. Bignell, William, corner Arthur & St. Peter stS., Newton, W. P., 25i St. Peter st., L. T. L.T. Land … Read more

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, Agencies of Assurance to Auctioneers

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Agencies Of Assurance Companies, &C. Aetna, (Fire And Life), of Hartford, Conn., Daniel M’Gie, agent, St. Andrew’s wharf, L. T. Britannia, (Life), of London, R. Peniston, agent, J. B. F. lane, L. T. Canada, (Life), H. W. Welch, agent, St. James st., L. T. Colonial, (Life), A. J. Maxham, agent, 33 St. Peter st., L. T. Equitable, (Fire), W. Hunt, agent, Hunt’s wharf, L. T. Globe, (Fire and Life), of London, Ryan, Brothers & Chapman, agents, St. Peter st., L.T. Hartford, (Fire), of … Read more