GUY, Peter, Canadian publicist, born in Ville-Marie, Canada, 11 December, 1738; died in Montreal in January, 1812. He lost his father at the age of eleven, and was educated in the College of Quebec and in France. On his return to Canada in 1758 he commanded a troop at the battle of Carillon (Ticonderoga), and in 1759 at that of Montmorency, distinguishing himself in both engagements.

After the capitulation of Montreal in 1760 he went to France, but returned to Canada in 1764. He took an active part in the defense of Montreal against General Richard Montgomery, and signed the capitulation of that city.

While remaining faithful to Great Britain, he became dissatisfied with her treatment of Canada, and in 1784 was elected president of the committee that was organized in Montreal to draw up and present to the government a list of grievances. He was active in the agitation for an elective chamber, and continued it until the constitution of 1791 was granted.

He also labored for higher education, and succeeded in having the College of Saint Raphael established at Montreal. He also endeavored to prevent the alienation of the property of the Jesuits, but without effect. He had been previously made a judge, and held this office till his death.

--His son, Louis Guy, born in Montreal, 28 June, 1768; died there in February, 1840, studied law, and received his commission as notary in 1801. He served in the war of 1812, and rose to the grade of Major of the 5th battalion of Canadian militia. On the conclusion of the war he was appointed colonel and requested by the governor, Sir James Kempt, to adopt measures for reorganizing the militia of Montreal. To this task he devoted himself so energetically up to 1830 that his health was seriously impaired. In 1831, he was named a member of the council by William IV. This nomination was received with great favor by the French Canadians, who considered Mr. Guy as their representative. He was elected to nearly every public office within their gift.
 

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GUY, Peter, Canadian publicist, born in Ville-Marie, Canada, 11 December, 1738; died in Montreal in January, 1812. He lost his father at the age of eleven, and was educated in the College of Quebec and in France. On his return to Canada in 1758 he commanded a troop at the battle of Carillon, and in 1759 at that of Montmorency, distinguishing himself in both engagements. After the capitulation of Montreal in 1760 he went to France, but returned to Canada in 1764. He took an active part in the defence of Montreal against General Richard Montgomery, and signed the capitulation of that city. While remaining faithful to Great Britain, he became dissatisfied with her treatment of Canada, and in 1784 was elected president of the committee that was organized in Montreal to draw up and present to the government a list of grievances. He was active in the agitation for an elective chamber, and continued it until the constitution of 1791 was granted. He also labored for higher education, and succeeded in having the College of Saint Raphael established at Montreal. He also endeavored to prevent the alienation of the property of the Jesuits, but without effect. He had been previously made a judge, and held this office till his death.--His son, Louis, born in Montreal, 28 June, 1768; died there in February, 1840, studied law, and received his commission as notary in 1801. He served in the war of 1812, and rose to the grade of major of the 5th battalion of Canadian militia. On the conclusion of the war he was appointed colonel and requested by the governor, Sir James Kempt, to adopt measures for reorganizing the militia of Montreal. To this task he devoted himself so energetically up to 1830 that his health was seriously impaired. In 1831, he was named a member of the council by William IV. This nomination was received with great favor by the French Canadians, who considered Mr. Guy as their representative. He was elected to nearly every public office within their gift.

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