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Philip Long and his family settle at the Head of Lake Temiscouata

Birth of Georges Long on December 26, 1809

Key Events of 1818

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Philip Long and his family settle at the Head of Lake Temiscouata

Philip Long and his family are asked to settle at the northern edge of Lake Temiscouata in July of 1809.  He is posted there under the orders of the Postmaster General (Finlay) and Governor Craig.  This information comes to us through a letter later written by the Governor General, Georges Heriot in 1811. 

Birth of Georges Long on December 26, 1809.

Birth of Georges Long on December 26, 1809.  He was born at Lake Temiscouata and baptized in St-Basile, New Brunswick.

Key events of 1809

History - chronology of the postal service in Canada

Interesting additional information