“The Famished” by John Falter depicts Irish immigrants at Grosse Isle
Rebellion of 1837
The Later brothers arrived in the British colony of Lower Canada at a time of great political unrest. In 1837-38, French Canadian militants joined with political reformers in a rebellion against British rule. The rebellion, and a similar revolt the next year in Upper Canada (Ontario), were put down by authorities, but they led to the unification of the two Canadas in 1840 and eventually to the creation of the modern Canadian federation in 1867.
Nathaniel and Stuart Later served in a Canadian militia regiment, the Loyal Volunteer Kennebuck Rangers, during the Lower Canada Rebellions. We find their names on a muster roll and pay list showing 20 weeks of service in 183839. They served under Captain T.C. Oliva.
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