Edward Winslow - Fredericton, New Brunswick - UK Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

Inscription on the plaque:

Great-grandson of Governor Winslow of Plymouth Colony, he served as Muster-Master-General of the Loyalist forces in the Revolutionary War. In 1783 he supervised the settlement of the disbanded regiments in the valley of the St. John River. A founder of this Province, and of Fredericton, he became a member of His Majesty's Council in 1784. Appointed to the first Council of the College of New Brunswick in 1800, and to the Supreme Court in 1807, he served on several occasions as President of the Government of New Brunswick. Born in Massachusetts, circa 1746. Died at Kingsclear, N.B., 13th May, 1815.

Please Note: The plaque is on the wall, on the first floor, inside the Harriet Irving Library, University of New Brunswick).

Inscription sur la plaque:

Edward Winslow, né au Massachusetts, fut inspecteur général des troupes loyalistes pendant la guerre de l’indépendance et, en 1783, dirigea l’établissement des régiments dispersés dans la vallée de la Saint-Jean. Le fondateur de Frédéricton, il devint membre du Conseil du Nouveau-Brunswick en 1784, du premier Conseil du Collège du Nouveau-Brunswick en 1800 et de la Cour suprême en 1807. Il administra la province en 1808, avec le titre de président et commandant en chef. Il est mort à Kingsclear, près de Frédéricton.

Veuillez Noter:

La plaque est à l'intérieur, sur le premier plancher de la bibliothèque Harriet Irving, Université du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Type of Historic Marker: Plaque Historical Marker Issuing Authority: The Government of Canada - Le Gouvernement du Canada Age/Event Date: 01/01/1784 Related Website: [Web Link] Give your Rating:

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