River & Factories in Lewiston, Maine

This photograph is one example to explain and situate the emigration of French (and other) Canadians to work in cotton mills in New England circa 1910. ...

Wedding Party, Lewiston, 1897

This photograph not only illustrates the large size of Franco-American families, which could typically include more than twelve children, but also the tight living conditions endured by many early immigrants. Enterprising landlords or even the compa...

War Fears : Bush Farm near Chatham

An Ontario bush farm in 1838. The tree stumps have not yet rotted enough to be removed. "Besides the destruction of lives, the burning of houses, the plunder of cattle, and all other species of moveable property, it [war] would throw back the state ...

John Molson (1763-1836)

John Molson (December 28, 1763 – January 11, 1836) was an English-born brewer and entrepreneur in colonial Quebec and Lower Canada. He was the founder of Molson Brewery. ....  John Molson was appointed to the Legislative Council of Lower Canada. ...

William McGillivray

Scottish-born fur trader who succeeded his uncle as the last chief partner of the North West Company. He was elected a member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada and afterwards was appointed to the Legislative Council of Lower Canada. In 179...

Joseph Masson (1791-1847)

Joseph Masson (January 5, 1791 – May 15, 1847) was Canadian businessman, who is considered the first French Canadian millionaire. Masson was Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada from 1834 to 1838. ...
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Map of the Country of the Five Nations

A MAP of the Country of the Five Nations, belonging to the Province of New York; and of the Lakes near which the Nations of Far Indians live, with part of Canada. N.B. The Tuscaroras are now reckon'd a sixth Nation, & live between the Onondagues...