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Dr Chenier of Two Mountains Hero of Canadian Patriots
Biography of Dr. Jean Chenier a reformer and patriot from Two Mountains who led local resistance in Lower Canada. Born 1806 near Montreal, he rose from student to physician, supported reform causes, organized county meetings, and sided with the 1830s patriot movement. He fought at St Eustache died in action shielding his men from British forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrax
Octvien Cumxien
Longueuil
Chambly
Montreal
Kimber
St. Benoit
County of Two Mountains
Labrie
St. Eustache
Montreal Medical Board
Dr. Chenier
Chenier
J.J. Girouard Esq
Gosford
County of
Two Mountains
Lower Canada
Great Britain
Canada
British American Land Company
Cardinal
Boston
House of Assembly
Francis Bond Head
Upper Canada
Bubbles
Reformers of
House of Assembly of
Lord Gosford
Colonial Office
Legislative Council
Patriot County
House of Commons
United States
Lord John Russel
John Russell
Ste. Scholastique
England
States
Craig
Dalhousie
St. Charles
St. Denis
Lake of Two Mountains
Dufresne
Dusfresne
LSE
St. Joachim
Rivitre du Chae
Amury Girod
Mr. Paquin
Ste. Rose
Poder
Sir Jnan Colborne
Montreal Rifle Company
P. BE
Leclerc
Bisinville