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  Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
Maitland was not in accord with this interpretation and attempted first to prevent the opinion of the law officers from becoming known in Upper Canada and then to evade its implication by suggesting that the Church of Scotland be limited to “occasional” assistance.
Maitland had aligned himself with Strachan in the view that the state should have an established church and that, in Upper Canada, the established church was the Church of England.
Maitland became identified as an opponent by those forces that resisted the exclusive claims of the Church of England, sought the separation of church and state, and wished to see the revenue from the clergy reserves devoted to general education.
www.biographi.ca /EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=38173   (7557 words)

  
 Early Canada Historical Narratives -- SARAH OF STAMFORD PARK
Among Wellington's Waterloo officers was Peregrine Maitland, commander of the 1st brigade of the Foot Guards.
Maitland was smitten by Sarah and she by him, Maitland had earlier asked Richmond for her hand, but the Duke refused to add his blessings to their bliss for two reasons.
The appointment of Maitland, who proved to be a mediocre governor, was undoubtedly attributable to the Duke of Richmond and to the British government's policy of rewarding its military heroes, prominent among whom were 'Wellington's Waterloo Warriors'.
www.uppercanadahistory.ca /lteuc/lteuc15.html   (1673 words)

  
 SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Peregrine Falcons
Peregrine falcons nested on the parapets were catching, killing and eating pigeons, leaving a mess on the windows.
Between 1970 and 1999, more than 4,000 peregrine falcons were raised and released to the wild, leading to the recovery of the species and delisting of the raptor from "endangered" status.
Peregrine falcons are rare and were brought back from the brink of extinction in the 1970s.
news.surfwax.com /pets/files/Peregrine_Falcons.html   (4508 words)

  
 Canadian Peregrine Foundation -- Toronto Archives: Mar-Apr 2000
At 12:25 PM a peregrine was again perched on the southwest corner of the Four Seasons, remaining there until 1:46.
This is obviously the peregrine that Katherine saw earlier this month and the one Sharon has seen in the last few weeks.
From my 31st floor view, it appeared that she was digging around on the surface of the roof, and Harry and I speculated that she might have been scratching around in the stones.
www.peregrine-foundation.ca /toronto/archives/toarch0b.html   (6422 words)

  
 Saugeen-Maitland Hall - SMH Wiki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
etc.) On the Maitland side of the building, all of the floors are designated by letters, and once again there are 3 floors per unit (A-Middle, C-Upper.) Each floor has several off campus Faculty Sophs (and frequently a Residence Soph) and a Residence Staff, there is also a Don for each unit.
Maitland is also the name of a river in Ontario flowing into Lake Huron near the town of Goderich.
It was named for Sir Peregrine Maitland, a Lieutenant General of Upper Canada from 1818 to 1828.
www.saugeen-maitland.com /wiki/index.php/Saugeen-Maitland_Hall   (299 words)

  
 Peregrine Maitland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sir Peregrine Maitland (July 6, 1777 – May 30, 1854) was a (The people of Great Britain) British soldier and colonial administrator.
Maitland went to (A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947) India and became commander in chief of the (A light patterned cotton cloth) Madras army in 1836 serving for two years..
In 1844 he became (The head of a state government) governor of the (A province of western South Africa) Cape of Good Hope, but was removed during the Kaffir War.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pe/peregrine_maitland.htm   (271 words)

  
 MyClan.com : Clan Maitland : Clan History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sir Robert Maitland, William’s son, surrendered the Castle of Dunbar to the Earl of Douglas, and thereby escaped being involved in the subsequent ruin of his uncle, John.
The Flodden knight’s heir, Sir Richard Maitland, was a man of extraordinary talent who was appointed a judge of the Court of Session and Keeper of the Privy Seal.
Sir Thomas Maitland (died 1824), known as ‘King Tom’, was in turn governor of Ceylon, the Ionian islands and Malta.
www.myclan.com /clans/Maitland_97/default.php   (968 words)

  
 Peregrine System in TutorGig Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Most Noble General Peregrine Bertie, 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven Privy council PC 1714 &ndash August 12 1778 was the son of Peregrine Bertie, 2nd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven.
Peregrine Bertie, 13th Baron Willoughby de Eresby 1555 1601 was the son of Richard Bertie and Katherine, 12th Baroness Willoughby de Eresby.
The Most Noble Peregrine Andrew Mornay Cavendish, 12th Duke of Devonshire, CBE born April 27, 1944, is the elder..., Peregrine Andrew Mornay Cavendish, 12th Duke of Category Dukes in the Peerage of England..
www.tutorgig.com /es/Peregrine+System   (960 words)

  
 Gathering of the Clans - Devoted To All Things Scottish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Evidence indicates that the Maitlands are descended from one of the companions of William the Conqueror who later settled in Northumberland.
Many Maitlands have been involved in the military in the past two hundred years, including General Sir Peregrine Maitland, who commanded the Foot Guards at Waterloo, Captain Frederick Maitland of the HMS Bellerophon, who accepted Napoleon's surrender, and Field Marshal Sir Henry Maitlnad-Wilson, who commanded in the Middle East during WWII.
The current Earls of Lauderdale, who are descendants of William Maitland, are the hereditary bearers of the national flag of Scotland, a duty they regularly perform on State occasions.
www.tartans.com /print.php?sid=277   (492 words)

  
 Sir Peregrine Maitland
MAITLAND, Sir Peregrine, lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada, born at Long parish House, Hampshire, England, in 1777; died in London, 30 May, 1854.
On 3 January, 1818, Sir Peregrine was appointed lieutenant-governor of Upper Canada, and accompanied the Duke of Richmond, his father-in-law, who had been appointed governor-general of Canada.
After the death of the latter, 27 August, 1820, the government of Canada was administered by General Maitland until the arrival of the Earl of Dalhousie, the new governor-general.
www.famousamericans.net /sirperegrinemaitland   (471 words)

  
 Peregrine Falcon Watch 1999: Summary report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Peregrines tend to return to the same nest site as before if they perceive their nesting season to be successful, which means brooding eggs and raising chicks, even if these chicks didn't hatch from these eggs!
This year we were able to follow nesting activities by way of a camera and monitors — courtesy of the Canadian Peregrine Foundation — at their Falcon Suite (air conditioned!).
Eve Ticknor (Peregrine Watch Coordinator) went over pertinent information regarding the logistics and expectations of the volunteers, and all 3 were on hand to answer questions.
www.ofnc.ca /falconwatch/pefawatch99.html   (971 words)

  
 Peregrine Maitland - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Peregrine Maitland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Peregrine Maitland - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Peregrine Maitland.
Here you will find more informations about Peregrine Maitland.
The orginal Peregrine Maitland article can be editet
www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Peregrine-Maitland.html   (209 words)

  
 British Newsletter Nov 1988   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Helena, Viscountess Maitland was the widow of Ivor Maitland, son of the XVth Earl, who was killed in action in Tunisia, North Africa in January 1943.
Lady Olga Maitland was re-selected to contest the constituency of Sutton and Cheam in the south-west of London at the next General Election.
Maitland stipulated “I cannot make any promise, as to the reception he may meet with, as, even in the case I have mentioned, I shall be acting on my own responsibility, and cannot be sure that it would meet with the approbation of the British Government.”
www.clanmaitland.org.uk /british_newsletter_nov_1999.htm   (3677 words)

  
 Maitland Family Genealogy Forum (Page 2)
MAITLAND, Joshua 1850 IN - donna geesaman 7/13/99
Re: Maitlen's or Maitland's - Bonnie Maitlen 8/27/00
Re: The Maitlands of Lauder Scotland - E.KERR 3/15/00
genforum.genealogy.com /maitland/page2.html#108   (2371 words)

  
 Vacation :Tourism :HIstory: Villages of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia : Port Maitland: GrassRoutes
In 1869 Green Cove was named Maitland in honor of sir Peregrine Maitland, who was the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia at the time.
A village in Hants County also decided to name their village Maitland, so since Green Cove was a port, they named it Port Maitland.
The earliest settler in Port Maitland is believed to have been Joseph Sollows (1790-1869).
www.yarmouth.org /villages/portmait/history   (1380 words)

  
 Tongham Village Home Page
General Peregrine Maitland is famed for his commanded of the 1st Guards Brigade (composed of the 1st and 3rd Battalions Grenadier Guards - each a thousand strong) at the battles of Quatre Bras (16th June) and at Waterloo, 18th June 1815.
Their first son Charles Brownlow Lennox Maitland became a soldier like his father, served in the Crimean War retiring as a General in 1886.
His younger brother Horatio Arthur Lennox Maitland lived from the eighteen eighties at Tongham Manor (in The Street where there are now council flats) and later at "The Elms" (also now demolished) in Manor Road, Tongham.
www.tongham.com /pastresidents.htm   (942 words)

  
 NSW Maitland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Situated 35km upstream from the Port of Newcastle on the Hunter River, Maitland is really two towns; West Maitland and East Maitland.
Of the two it is East Maitland that holds the most historic interest.
Maitland has two major events each year, the Hunter Valley Steamfest in April takes place during Heritage Week.
www.allsydney.com /nsw/Maitland.htm   (250 words)

  
 OFNC: Peregrine Falcon Watch 1999   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Canadian Peregrine Foundation, who supplied the foster chicks, is going to try to capture Jessie briefly to attach a transmitter harness to track where she goes during the next year.
There were lots of Peregrine Watchers on the ground as the shift changed, nobody seeming keen to leave for home.
This is the most hazardous time for the young Peregrines since, at some point the must take that first step off the urban cliff and take wing, and it sometimes takes a few tries to master the art of flying — and landing.
www.ofnc.ca /falconwatch/pefa99.html   (5796 words)

  
 Open Directory - Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Conservation: Birds: Raptors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey - Maitland, Florida urban environmental nature center that specializes in the rescue, medical care, rehabilitation and release of sick, injured and orphaned raptors.
Peregrine Falcon Page - Contains information as well as photos and live full-motion video of peregrine falcons.
Peregrine Fund - Works to conserve wild populations of birds of prey.
www.dmoz.org /Science/Environment/Biodiversity/Conservation/Birds/Raptors   (622 words)

  
 Eagle Valley Golf Club in Niagara Falls
Sir Peregrine Maitland, the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada built his 22 room home on a 52 acre parcel of land to please his wife Lady Sarah.
A naval officer who visited the Maitlands' noted: "The house which is Sir Peregrines's private residence is located about four miles from the Falls.
An award presented to Eagle Valley Golf Club from the Friends of Stamford Village in recognition of the significant contribution to the rebeautification of this historically important area.
www.golfeaglevalley.com /future.html   (453 words)

  
 sombra   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Lush tree-lined streets blanket you with shade in summer as you wander around the town.
Peregrine Maitland, lieutenant governor of Upper Canada (1818-1828), named the community, Sombra, taken from the Spanish word to mean shade.
After early settlers cleared the densely forested land, the St. Clair River proved to be an accessible route for transportation of people and goods.
www.adventurepluspublishing.com /sombra.htm   (202 words)

  
 Spanish place names in Canada page 1 of 3 from Bill Casselman's Canadian Word of the Day at billcasselman.com
Orillia, Ontario, was named by Sir Peregrine Maitland, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada (1818-1828) who had done military duty in Spain.
Whether Sir Peregrine spelled the Spanish word incorrectly because he had only the slightest acquaintance with Spanish (my hunch) or because he merely wanted to use the Spanish word for shore as a starting point for the village name, we shall never know.
The fact that the town nestles between two shores may have suggested the name to Sir Peregrine.
www.billcasselman.com /cwod_archive/spanish_placenames_one.htm   (287 words)

  
 Robert Gourlay Biography / Biography of Robert Gourlay Biography
Robert Gourlay (1778-1863) was a British reformer who attempted to bring about reforms in the system of land ownership in early-19th-century Upper Canada.
Arrested twice in June 1818 on charges of criminal libel, he was tried in August but acquitted of both charges by juries sympathetic to his aims.
Gourlay now unsuccessfully turned to the newly arrived governor, Sir Peregrine Maitland.
www.bookrags.com /biography-robert-gourlay/index.html   (506 words)

  
 Grants and Scholarships, Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A further two scholarships of £6,000 annually are available from the Burney, Gregg Bury and Peregrine Maitland Funds; students who have already started may apply to these, and may receive funding for up to three years.
The Burney and Gregg Bury Funds support those who are studying in the field of Philosophy of Religion; the Peregrine Maitland Fund supports those who are studying comparative religion (which must involve comparing other religions with Christianity).
For those funds which meet once a year only to award studentships (Burney and Gregg Bury; Hedley Lucas, Steel and Wordsworth; Crosse and Peregrine Maitland), meetings will be held in mid-March and applications must be sent in by the third week of February annually.
www.divinity.cam.ac.uk /faculty/Funds.html   (2663 words)

  
 Nature & Trails (outskirts of the city)
Found 30 km from PE via the Seaview Road to Maitland River Mouth.
Dense indigenous coastal forest alongside the famous giant Maitland sand dunes.
An old wagon road leads to Maitland lead mines.
www.suncoast.co.za /penatureout.htm   (396 words)

  
 thePeerage.com - Person Page 1143
He married Emily Sophia Maitland, daughter of General Sir Peregrine Maitland, on 13 January 1846.
She was the daughter of General Sir Peregrine Maitland.
He was the son of Admiral Lord Frederick Herbert Kerr and Emily Sophia Maitland.
www.thepeerage.com /p1143.htm   (626 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Battle of Waterloo
An imperial guard describes any group of military bodyguard or retainers responsible for the protection of an imperial person, be they an Emperor, Empress or Imperial Prince or Princess.
Meanwhile, to the west, 1,500 British Guards under Maitland were lying down to protect themselves from the French artillery.
The British guard retired with the French in pursuit - though the French in their turn were attacked by fresh British troops of Adam's brigade.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Battle-of-Waterloo   (5932 words)

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