René-Amable Boucher - 1735-1812 - Kingston, Ontario - Political Revolutions on Waymarking.com

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Boucher was born at Fort Frontenac (Kingston) where his father, an officer with the French colonial regular troops, was stationed. René-Amable also chose a military career and served in the Seven Years War with the French defenders of Canada. During the American Revolution, he was captain of a volunteer company of French Canadian militia and fought with the British under General John Burgoyne. In Quebec, and later in Lower Canada, Boucher sat on the legislative council; he also served as a magistrate of the Mecklenberg (later Midland) District of Upper Canada. From 1782, until his death he devoted much time and energy to managing and developing his seigneury of Boucherville, a community of more than 2,000 inhabitants located near Montreal.

Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to: American Revolution Adress of the monument: 69 Clarence Street Kingston, Ontario Canada What was the role of this site in revolution?: René-Amable Boucher was a captain of a volunteer company of French Canadian militia and fought with the British under General John Burgoyne against the American Continental Army. Link that comprove that role: [Web Link] Who placed this monument?: The Province of Ontario Heritage Trust When was this memorial placed?: Not listed

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