AYLMER, Mathew, soldier, born in England, 24 May 1775; died in London, 23 February 1850. On the death of his father, he became fifth lord Aylmer in 1785, and two years later he became ensign of the 49th foot. He served at the siege of Copenhagen in 1807, and in Portugal in 1809. He was colonel of the 18th foot, and on 25 May 1S27, was raised to the rank of general. From 1830 to 1833 he was governor-general of Canada, and became exceedingly popular. During his administration he caused suitable monuments to be erected to Wolfe and Montcalm in Quebec. In 1825 he assumed the additional surname of Whitworth.

Edited Appletons Encyclopedia by John Looby, Copyright © 2001 Virtualology^TM

AYLMER, Mathew, soldier, born in England, 24 May 1775; died in London, 23 February 1850. On the death of his father, he became fifth lord Aylmer in 1785, and two years later he became ensign of the 49th foot. He served at the siege of Copenhagen in 1S07, and in Portugal in 1S09. He was colonel of the 18th foot, and on 25 May 1S27, was raised to the rank of general. From 1830 to 1833 he was governor-general of Canada, and became exceedingly popular. During his administration he caused suitable monuments to be erected to Wolfe and Montcalm in Quebec. In 1825 he assumed the additional surname of Whitworth.

Start your search on Mathew Aylmer.

Unauthorized Site: This site and its contents are not affiliated, connected, associated with or authorized by the individual, family, friends, or trademarked entities utilizing any part or the subject's entire name. Any official or affiliated sites that are related to this subject will be hyper linked below upon submission and Evisum, Inc. review.

Copyright© 2000 by Evisum Inc.^TM. All rights reserved.
Evisum Inc.^TM Privacy Policy