Haldimand County Public Libraries
Haldimand may refer to: People * Frederick Haldimand (1718–1791), Swiss-born army officer and governor of Quebec * Peter Frederick Haldimand (1741 or 1742–1765), Swiss-born British army officer and surveyor * William Haldimand (1784–1862), director of Bank of England * Haldimand S. Putnam (1835–1863), American Union Army colonel * Sydney Smith Haldimand Dickens (1847–1872), Royal Navy officer Places * Alnwick/Haldimand, a township in Ontario * Haldimand County, a county with city status in Ontario * United Counties of Lincoln, Welland and Haldimand, Ontario, a historical county Electoral districts * Brant—Haldimand, former federal electoral district in Ontario * Haldimand (electoral district), federal district in Ontario * Haldimand (Province of Canada electoral district) * Haldimand (provincial electoral district) * Haldimand and Monck, former federal district in Ontario * Haldimand—Norfolk, federal electoral district in Ontario * Haldimand—Norfolk (provincial ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Frederick Haldimand
Sir Frederick Haldimand, KB (11 August 1718 – 5 June 1791) was a military officer best known for his service in the British Army in North America during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. From 1778 to 1786, he served as Governor of the Province of Quebec, during which time he oversaw military operations against the northern frontiers in the war, and engaged in ultimately fruitless negotiations to establish the independent Vermont Republic as a new British province. His administration of Quebec was at times harsh, with the detention of numerous political dissidents and agitators. Early life Haldimand was born in Yverdon, Switzerland. Baptized François-Louis-Frédéric Haldimand, he was the son of a civil servant. He became interested in the military at an early age, and the poor prospects for advancement in Switzerland led him to join foreign armies. His first service appears to have been in the army of Prussia during the War of the Austrian Suc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Haldimand And Monck
Haldimand and Monck was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1892 to 1904. It was located in the province of Ontario. It was created in 1892 from parts of Haldimand and Monck ridings. It consisted of the townships of Oneida, Rainham, Seneca, North Cayuga and South Cayuga, Canboro', Dunn, Moulton, Sherbrooke and Wainfleet, and the villages of Caledonia, Cayuga, Hagersville and Dunnville. The electoral district was abolished in 1903 when it was redistributed between Haldimand and Welland ridings. Election results {{CANelec, CA, Conservative (historical), MONTAGUE, Hon. W.H. , 2,102 See also * List of Canadian federal electoral districts * Past Canadian electoral districts External links Riding history from theLibrary of Parliament The Library of Parliament (french: Bibliothèque du Parlement) is the main information repository and research resource for the Parliament of Canada. The main branch of the library ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
114th Battalion (Haldimand), CEF
The 114th Battalion (Haldimand), CEF, also known as "Brock's Rangers," was an infantry battalion of the Great War Canadian Expeditionary Force. The 114th Battalion was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Britain on 31 October 1916 where, on 11 November 1916, its personnel were absorbed by the 35th and 36th Reserve Battalions, CEF, to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion disbanded on 21 May 1917. The 114th Battalion advertised itself as "the Indian Unit" during active recruiting and in the media, and several other battalions transferred their Indigenous Canadian recruits to the 114th. The battalion recruited in Haldimand County and the Six Nations reserve, and was mobilized at Cayuga, Ontario. The 114th Battalion was commanded by Lt.-Col. A.T. Thompson from 31 October 1916 to 11 November 1916. The 114th Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1916. The 114th Battalion (Haldimand), CEF, is perpetuated by the 56th Fiel ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Haldimand House
Haldimand House is an historic building in Caledonia, Ontario that is one of the oldest in the town. Originally built as a stagecoach inn, Haldimand House has served as a hotel and bar, a boarding house, apartments and then a series of small retail establishments Early years In 1836, Ranald McKinnon. started construction of a stagecoach inn that he would call Haldimand House. He named it after Sir Frederick Haldimand, Governor of Upper Canada. Shortly after beginning construction,, Little received his Crown patents and was legally given possession of the land he was developing. Haldimand House was built three stories high using squared timbers cut at Little's saw mill in Seneca, Ontario. Just before finishing construction, Little moved his house in Seneca off its foundation and transported it by barge to Caledonia, where he attached it to the back of Haldimand House. On The Stagecoach Route Little opened shop in 1842. The business boomed early on as one of the main stops on th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Haldimand County Museum & Archives
The Haldimand County Museum & Archives, located at 8 Echo Street in Cayuga, Ontario, Canada, is a museum that preserves and makes accessible evidence of the history of Haldimand County. Artifacts related to Haldimand County are restored and displayed in the museum galleries and grounds. The current curator is Karen Richardson. Buildings, Facilities, and Exhibits The museum houses two galleries; one exhibits Victorian parlour "customs and culture," "the busy routine of a pioneer kitchen," and the "tools of a 19th Century blacksmith's shop", while the second holds temporary exhibits . The museum grounds also house an 1835 "authentic log cabin" that was originally "located on the Old Plank Road near Caledonia, the cabin was once home to the Nicholas Family..." . The archives research facility provides access to collections relevant to historians and genealogists interested in the county. Special events are held throughout the year. Publications The museum has published histories on ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Château Haldimand
The Château Haldimand was a castle that stood where the Château Frontenac now stands in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The building was constructed between 1784 and 1786. History In 1784, Quebec Governor Frederick Haldimand ordered construction of the château. It became the seat of the colonial government of the province of Quebec from 1786 to 1791. In 1860, the Canadian government established administrative offices and the headquarters of the Legislative Assembly of Canada in the castle until 1866. The castle was later used as part of Laval University until 1892, when it was demolished to make way for the construction of the Château Frontenac The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, commonly referred to as the Château Frontenac, is a historic hotel in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The hotel is situated in Old Quebec, within the historic district's Upper Town, on the southern side of Place d .... References External links Castles in Canada 18th century in Quebec ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Norfolk—Haldimand
Norfolk—Haldimand was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1968 to 1979. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1966 from parts of Brant—Haldimand and Norfolk ridings. It consisted of the County of Norfolk (excluding the Town of Tillsonburg), and, in the County of Haldimand, the Village of Hagersville and the Townships of North Cayuga, South Cayuga, Oneida, Rainham, Seneca and Walpole (excluding parts lying within the Six Nations Indian Reserve No. 40 and New Credit Indian Reserve No. 40A). The electoral district was abolished in 1976 when it was redistributed between Haldimand—Norfolk and Oxford ridings. Members of Parliament This riding has elected the following Members of Parliament: Election results , - , Progressive Conservative , William David Knowles , align="right", 14,908 , Liberal , Jack Roxburgh , align="right", 13,132 , New Democratic , Lois M. Stuar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Haldimand—Norfolk—Brant
Haldimand—Norfolk—Brant was a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that was represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1997 to 2004. This riding was created in 1996 from parts of Elgin—Norfolk and Haldimand—Norfolk ridings. It consisted of the Regional Municipality of Haldimand-Norfolk (excluding the Town of Dunnville), the townships of Burford, Oakland and Onondaga in the County of Brant, the Six Nations Indian reserve No. 40 and the New Credit Indian Reserve No. 40A. The electoral district was abolished in 2003 when it was redistributed between Brant, Haldimand—Norfolk and Oxford ridings. Members of Parliament The riding has elected the following Members of Parliament: Election results , - , style="width: 130px" , Liberal , Bob Speller , align="right", 21,043 , align="right", 45.5 , align="right", -8.1 , - , Progressive Conservative , Sharon Hazen , align="right", 9,704 , align="right", 21.0 , align="right", +4.8 , New Democratic ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Haldimand—Norfolk (provincial Electoral District)
Haldimand—Norfolk is a provincial electoral district in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It was created for the 2007 provincial election. 88.0% of the riding came from Haldimand—Norfolk—Brant while 12.0% came from Erie—Lincoln. The riding includes all of the counties of Haldimand and Norfolk except those parts of Haldimand found in the Six Nations and New Credit Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation ( oj, Mazina'iga-ziibing Misi-zaagiwininiwag, ''meaning: "Mississauga people at the Credit River"'') is a Mississauga Ojibwa First Nation located near Brantford in south-central Ontario, Canada. In April ... Indian Reserves. The riding also existed from 1934 to 1987. Members of Provincial Parliament Election results 2007 electoral reform referendum SourcesElections Ontario Past Election Results [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Haldimand—Norfolk
Haldimand—Norfolk is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, that has been represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1979 to 1997, and since 2004. The current Member of Parliament (MP) is Conservative Leslyn Lewis. Geography This riding is located in rural Southern Ontario, and comprises Haldimand and Norfolk Counties, except for parts of the Six Nations and New Credit Indian reserves. The total area is 3,073 km2. There are 205 polling divisions. Neighbouring districts include Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, Brant, Elgin—Middlesex—London, Niagara West—Glanbrook, Oxford, and Welland. Demographics :''According to the Canada 2011 Census; 2013 representation'' Ethnic groups: 95.0% White, 3.2% Aboriginal Languages: 89.5% English, 3.5% German, 1.4% Dutch, 1.2% French Religions: 73.6% Christian (22.8% Catholic, 13.6% United Church, 8.6% Anglican, 6.1% Baptist, 3.6% Presbyterian, 1.9% Lutheran, 1.5% Pentecostal, 15.4% Other), 25.6% No re ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Haldimand (provincial Electoral District)
Haldimand was an electoral riding in Ontario, Canada. It was created in 1867 at the time of confederation A confederation (also known as a confederacy or league) is a union of sovereign groups or states united for purposes of common action. Usually created by a treaty, confederations of states tend to be established for dealing with critical issu ... and was abolished in 1933 before the 1934 election. Members of Provincial Parliament References {{DEFAULTSORT:Haldimand (Provincial Electoral District) Former provincial electoral districts of Ontario ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
|
Peter Frederick Haldimand
Lieutenant Peter Frederick Haldimand (1741 or 1742 in Switzerland – 16 December 1765 off Cape Breton) was a military officer and surveyor in the British Army. Haldimand started his military career while less than 15 years old, sponsored by his uncle, Sir Frederick Haldimand. General James Abercromby commissioned him as an ensign in the Royal American Regiment. In this capacity, he took part in the Battle of Montreal in 1760. After being promoted to lieutenant, Haldimand was assigned to do surveying and historical work, drawing up maps of Canada and writing histories of Montreal and Trois-Rivières, as well as getting details on their governance. At the end of the war, Haldimand was charged with assisting Captain Samuel Holland in his survey of the northern district of British North America. Holland praised Haldimand's work, describing him as both an excellent mathematician and astronomer An astronomer is a scientist in the field of astronomy who focuses their studi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |