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172 citizen of Prescott, taking a deep interest in the prosperity of his adopted home, and he contributed in no small degree to its growth and prosperity. He died in 1867, at the advanced age of 84 years; Julia, his wife, died at the age of 73 years, in 1877. Mr. Buckley’s family consisted of the following children: Mary Ann, who married Declan Foley, a highly successful merchant of Westport; Ellen, who married James Morgan, merchant at Sorel ; Deborah, who married Thomas Dowdall, merchant, Clayton, New York ; Elizabeth, who married Major B. White, Town Clerk of Prescott ; chant at Prescott ; the practice of his profession in Prescott ; and John. James, a merWilliam P., a docnti engaged in JoHN BUCKLEY. John Buckley is one of the representative citizens of Prescott, having for many years taken a leading part in public affairs in the Town of Prescott, as well as in the County of Grenville. past four years, he has been elected mayor, disDuring the charging the duties of the office with zeal and efficiency. A prominent Liberal, he has frequently been solicited to become a candidate for parliamentary honors. he is especially fitted for the discharge of public From education and early training, business in Parliament,a position which his numerous friends confidently expect him to accept. (See portrait.) JUDGE JARVIS. George Stephen Jarvis was born at Frederickton, New Brunswick, on the zist of April, 1797. His father, Stephen Jarvis, had served in the British army during the Revolutionary War, at the close of which he removed to New Brunswick. On the declaration of war in 1812, Mr. Jarvis was detailed for duty in Upper Canada, where he resided until the time of his death, in 1840. The subject of this sketch commenced his military career at the early age of nine years, by enlisting as by his father. He speedily passed through the nonKing’s 49th Regiment as a cadet. In this capacity he served at the battle of Queenston Heights, where he was taken a prisoner. Being discharged, he rejoined his old regiment, and in several subsequent / soldierly qualities of courage and prudence. During less than two years of active service, and before he had attained the age of eighteen, he had participated in seven general engagements, and was twice taken | prisoner, In 1817, Mr. Jarvis commenced the study of law, being in the following year attached to the firm of Mr. Jonas Jones, Brockville, becoming a partner in 1820, In January, 1823, he was called to the Bar of Upper Canada, his name appearing as the sixtyninth on the roll. Of all his cotemporaries, Mr. Norton Buell is the only survivor. In 1834, he was named a Bencher; in 1835, County Judge of Prescott and Russell; in 1837, of Leeds and Grenville ; and in 1842, of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry. WILLIAM PATRICK. The subject of this sketch was botn in Toronto (then muddy Little York) in 1810, where he attended the school of the late Bishop Strachan. His father, the late A. Patrick, held an appointment in the Commissary Department during the War of 1812-15, at the close of which he entered upon commercial pursuits. From 1836 to 1838, William Patrick kept a small store in Kemptville, County of Grenville; in the latter year he removed to Prescott, and rented the store occupied up to that time by Hiram Norton, M. P.P., who removed to Illinois. The opening was an excellent one, which was improved by Mr. Patrick, who conducted a large trade for nearly thirty years. The circumstances which first brought him into political life were remarkable. The Parliament Buildings in Montreal having been destroyed by a mob of indignant Conservatives, and the GovernorGeneral pelted, an intense feeling swept over Upper Canada, and most of the counties sent deputations to Montreal, to present Lord Elgin with an address, assuring him of the sympathy of the people. The deputation from Grenville consisted of the Basses, Wells’, Churches, McCreas, Hulberts, Spencers, Akins, Adams, Smiths, Maleys, Hutchinsons, McCargars, etc.—all eager to present themselves at the Governthe Crown. Mr. Patrick was selected to read the address to His Excellency, and after having done so, madea short speech, which was of such a telling effect that forward as the Liberal candidate at the next election. At the time the convention was held (1851), he was absent in England, yet received the nomination, which he accepted, and carried the election over his opponent, Dr. Jessup. In 1854, the House was dissolved. In this contest, Mr. Patrick’s opponent was Archibald McMillan, of Prescott, a formidable antagonist, but he also was defeated. In 1357, another contest had to be faced. The Conservative candi2. va ee TR
