Charles de Saint-Ours
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Charles de Saint-Ours was a seigneur
and political figure in Lower Canada
.
He was born Roch-Louis de Saint-Ours in the town of Quebec
in 1753. He became a major in the militia in 1774 and took part in the defence of Fort St John’s (later Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu) against the Americans
. He was taken prisoner, returned to Quebec
in 1777 and became a lieutenant in the Canadian volunteers. He was named aide-de-camp to Governor Sir Guy Carleton
and also served as aide-de-camp for Prince William Henry, who later became William IV
, during his visit to the province in 1787. In 1792, he inherited parts of the seigneuries of Saint-Ours, L’Assomption, and Deschaillons; he eventually acquired all of the seigneury of Saint-Ours. Around 1792, he married Josette Murray, whose great-uncle was former governor James Murray
. He became a captain in the regular army in 1795, later retiring on half pay. Saint-Ours was named to the Legislative Council of Lower Canada
in 1808 and remained a member until his death. He served as colonel in the militia during the War of 1812
.
He died at Saint-Ours
in 1834.
His brother Paul-Roch also served as a member of the legislative council. His daughter Josette married Pierre-Dominique Debartzch
, who later served on the legislative council. His son François-Roch
became a member of the legislative assembly. His niece Josephte-Catherine married Jacques Dorion
, a doctor and later a member of the assembly.
Seigneurial system of New France
The seigneurial system of New France was the semi-feudal system of land distribution used in the North American colonies of New France.-Introduction to New France:...
and political figure in Lower Canada
Lower Canada
The Province of Lower Canada was a British colony on the lower Saint Lawrence River and the shores of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence...
.
He was born Roch-Louis de Saint-Ours in the town of Quebec
Quebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
in 1753. He became a major in the militia in 1774 and took part in the defence of Fort St John’s (later Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu) against the Americans
United States
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. He was taken prisoner, returned to Quebec
Province of Quebec (1763-1791)
The Province of Quebec was a colony in North America created by Great Britain after the Seven Years' War. Great Britain acquired Canada by the Treaty of Paris when King Louis XV of France and his advisors chose to keep the territory of Guadeloupe for its valuable sugar crops instead of New France...
in 1777 and became a lieutenant in the Canadian volunteers. He was named aide-de-camp to Governor Sir Guy Carleton
Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester
Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester, KB , known between 1776 and 1786 as Sir Guy Carleton, was an Irish-British soldier and administrator...
and also served as aide-de-camp for Prince William Henry, who later became William IV
William IV of the United Kingdom
William IV was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death...
, during his visit to the province in 1787. In 1792, he inherited parts of the seigneuries of Saint-Ours, L’Assomption, and Deschaillons; he eventually acquired all of the seigneury of Saint-Ours. Around 1792, he married Josette Murray, whose great-uncle was former governor James Murray
James Murray (military officer)
James Murray FRS was a British soldier, whose lengthy career included service as colonial administrator and governor of the Province of Quebec and later as Governor of Minorca from 1778 to 1782.-Early life:He was a younger son of Alexander Murray, 4th Lord Elibank, and his wife Elizabeth...
. He became a captain in the regular army in 1795, later retiring on half pay. Saint-Ours was named to the Legislative Council of Lower Canada
Legislative Council of Lower Canada
The Legislative Council of Lower Canada was the upper house of the bicameral structure of provincial government in Lower Canada until 1838. The upper house consisted of appointed councillors who voted on bills passed up by the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada. The legislative council was...
in 1808 and remained a member until his death. He served as colonel in the militia during the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
.
He died at Saint-Ours
Saint-Ours, Quebec
Saint-Ours is a town located in the Pierre-De Saurel Regional County Municipality of Québec , in the administrative region of Montérégie. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census was 1,700.-Population:Population trend-Language:...
in 1834.
His brother Paul-Roch also served as a member of the legislative council. His daughter Josette married Pierre-Dominique Debartzch
Pierre-Dominique Debartzch
Pierre-Dominique Debartzch was a lawyer, seigneur, newspaper owner and political figure in Lower Canada....
, who later served on the legislative council. His son François-Roch
François-Roch de Saint-Ours
François-Roch de Saint-Ours was a seigneur and political figure in Lower Canada. He represented Richelieu in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada from 1824 to 1832....
became a member of the legislative assembly. His niece Josephte-Catherine married Jacques Dorion
Jacques Dorion
Jacques Dorion was a doctor and political figure in Lower Canada.He was born at Quebec City around 1797 and studied at the Petit Séminaire de Québec. Dorion studied medicine at Paris and returned to set up practice at Saint-Ours. In 1824, he married Catherine-Louise Lovell, niece of seigneur...
, a doctor and later a member of the assembly.