on the
historical archives. Subsequently created a _Prelat Romain_ by the pope.
=Bib.=: _Dictionnaire Genealogique des Familles Canadiennes_. For biog.,
_see_ Morgan, _Can. Men_.
=Tanswell, J.= =Hd= Schoolmaster at Quebec, 234.
=Tarieu de Lanaudiere, Charles.= Member of an old French family,
originally of Guienne; settled in Canada about 1665. Commanded a part of
the Canadian militia at Carillon, in 1758; remained in Canada after the
conquest, and became aide-de-camp to Dorchester; served against the
Americans in 1775, and accompanied the governor to England. Afterwards
appointed a legislative councillor, and deputy postmaster-general for
Canada. =Index=: =Dr= In command of militia, 187; offered to settle his
seigniory with freeholders, 255. =WM= Canadian officer, sent to prevent
landing at St. Paul's Bay, 89.
=Tariff.= =BL= Increased in 1841, 99; and 1842, 147; on agricultural
products, and live stock, 189; Act of 1849, 292, 302.
=Tarleton, Sir Bonastre= (1754-1833). Born in Liverpool. Educated at
Oxford University; and joined the army in 1775. In 1776 came to America
as a volunteer with Cornwallis, and became major in Colonel Harcourt's
Regiment of Dragoons. Given command of the "British Legion" or
"Tarleton's Green Horse," and with this force was in constant action
against the enemy. In 1780 met and severely defeated Colonel Burford's
detachment at Waxhaw Creek; arrived at Camden in time to complete the
rout of General Gates's left wing; and overwhelmed the army of General
Sumter at Fishing Creek. Badly beaten by the American force under
General Daniel Morgan at Cowpens, 1781. In 1782 returned to England, and
promoted to colonel; from 1790 to 1812 a member of Parliament; in 1817
made lieutenant-general; and created a baronet in 1818. =Index=: =Dr=
Commands British Legion, 202. =Bib.=: _Cyc. Am. Biog._
=Taschereau.= =Bk= Arrested, 127; discharged, 128. =C= Claims liberty of
the press, 95; sent to jail, 95. =P= Name struck off militia list by Sir
James Craig, 28; sent to jail, 29; released, 29.
=Taschereau, Elzear Alexandre= (1820-1898). Born at Ste. Marie de la
Beauce, Quebec. Educated at the Seminary of Quebec; subsequently
travelled throughout Europe; and in 1837 entered the Grand Seminary at
Quebec. In 1842 ordained to the priesthood in his native parish. In
1847, while attending the sick and dying immigrants at Grosse Island,
stricken with fever. In 1854 went to Rome, and in 1856 received the
degree o
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