René-Amable Boucher - 1735-1812 - Kingston, Ontario
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N 44° 13.791 W 076° 28.953
18T E 381597 N 4898470
During the American Revolution, René-Amable Boucher was a captain of a volunteer company of French Canadian militia and fought with the British under General John Burgoyne.
Waymark Code: WM1467Z
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 04/27/2021
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Inscription on the plaque:
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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