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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

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, Daguerreotype to Dry Goods

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Daguerreotype Artist LEMIRE, L. A., 12 St. John st., U. T. See card, next page. Garneau, P., Scott st., St. Louis. Grenier & Chatigny, Sault-au-matelot st., Grenier, Frs., Sault-au-matelot st., L. T. Grenier, J. O., Sault-au-matelot st., L. T. Handford, W., Jupiter st., St. Louis. L. T. Timmony, Frs., Sault-au-matelot st., L. T. LITTLE, THOMAS, Sault-au-matelot at., L. T. every kind of cooperage work done to order in a superior manner, and upon the most moderate terms. Lortie, Charles, St. Joseph st., St … 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

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

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

1851 Quebec Canada Directory, Machinists to Opticians

In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Machinists And Nail Factories METHOT, CHINIC, SIMARD &. CO., nail factory, St. Paul st., L. T. Lee, J. R., corner St. Paul and Ramsay Sts., L. T. Merchant Tailors And Clothiers BRENT, JAMES, 24 St. John st., U. T. executes all orders in the line promptly and with despatch, in the best style of the London, Paris or New York fashions. SMEATON, ALEXANDER, 20 St. John st., U. T. executes all orders in the best style and at moderate prices. See card. SHEE, … Read more

Sons of Quebec 1778-1843

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!